Bristol Meetups

mikewill · Jul 3rd, 2008, 15:04

Last chance folks - I'll call them to confirm this evening.

So we should be:
Karuna
MrsC 772
Hippychick
Moonraker
tony little
sssall
The Londoner
Mikewill and V

Wow! That's nine. Excellent.

tonylittle · Jul 4th, 2008, 18:25

Hi folks anyone driving pass Ross on wye on Sat. on the way to Bristol ? was coming from Gloucester by bus but the road from ross is just one lane taking two hours by bus

Tony

mikewill · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:26

Hi Tony

I don't think anyone else is coming from your way. But what about getting a train from Ledbury? There's one that leaves at 10:08 and arrives at 12:00. No, wait that goes to Bristol Parkway. The 10:07 arrives at Temple Meads at 12:36 though.

Any good?

Mike

MrsC_772 · Jul 6th, 2008, 01:35

Just returned from a most agreeable afternoon in Bristol.

mmmm ... Masala dosa, rasam, something yummy with pumpkin and coconut and black beans whose name I've forgotten, followed by payasam ... followed by proper cider (including the 8% falling over juice Bristolian, which slipped down way too easily).

Many thanks to Mikewill for organising us, and to Ssall for chauffeuring services (fortunately in a nice modern Ford, not an autorickshaw or guru and tinsel encrusted Ambassador).

Hope Hippychick, Moonraker & Londoner are all right - we missed you.

For the next English India Mike meet, Mike suggested the London Mela.

For the avoidance of doubt, this year's London Mela is on Sunday 10 August. See website: http://www.londonmela.org/default1.a...ge%20 Maidaan

I'd be up for that. Might even be a good excuse to wear salwar kameez.

Here's hoping Kingstonian's car/budget/work crises are all fixed by then.

Sssall also had a cunning plan in the car on the way home, but I'll leave him to make that suggestion.

karuna · Jul 6th, 2008, 04:26

Thanks all for another lovely day. Hope your drives back were ok- I returned to pouring rain of course.

Get those photos up soon Mike!

sssall · Jul 6th, 2008, 05:57

That was a great meetup. Really enjoyed everyone's company and had a great day. Thanks Mikewill for organising it.

It was a pleasure being a chauffeur. If the cunning plan comes to fruition then I may use an autorickshaw next time to give the authentic Indian feel. More about that another day.

I'm really annoyed that I'm not going to be around during the London Mela. I almost feel like cancelling my plans just to be there.

mikewill · Jul 6th, 2008, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by karuna

Get those photos up soon Mike!

Glad you all enjoyed it and got home safely - I thought it all worked out rather well and we didn't even get too wet.

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves too, but the parental visit on the way home meant I have only just got down to looking at the photos.

I'm afraid that neither shot is really useable - I'm not sure what our host was focussing on, but it certainly wasn't any of us. I thought the face recognition would ensure it was OK, but it clearly needs more work! I meant to take more later while we were sampling cider (very nice and no ill effects

) but I think we shall have to continue our dubious tradition of remaining anonymous at our meetups. Sorry - failed again

. Will check to see if I can remove photos I have uploaded - could put it up briefly at a pinch.

I suppose we should post something on the London meetups thread about the possible Mela meet. Thanks for checking the date Mrs C.

Looking forward to the next one!

nadreg · Jul 6th, 2008, 22:32

Sounds like an awesome time, folks. Unfortunately, we've had a lot less luck organizing the NYC meetup.

mikewill · Jul 6th, 2008, 22:33

Have somewhat reluctantly posted the photos in my gallery. Little chance of anyone being recognised as a result!

Should probably have added a link here and out them in a more logical place, but if you're keen I'm sure you'll find them!

I'll remove them again in a few days!

Mike

Lord Average · Jul 7th, 2008, 00:08

Hi Mike & All...

If you are planning any more meetups in the South West, then me and lady average would love to come along.

We would have come to this one, but were on a short break to Avignon at the time. Sounds like you had a good time.

matt67 · Jul 8th, 2008, 21:52

sorry missed it this time....i live in bath a few miles away and would have loved to attend.

Good choice with Krishnas Inn. Probably one of the only 2 Indian restaurants in the Southwest area. the other is the recently opened Ganesha near Bedminister (havent tried it yet).

Jul 4th, 2008, 18:25	#47
tonylittle Da Da Gee Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ross on wye england Posts: 314	bristol meet up Hi folks anyone driving pass Ross on wye on Sat. on the way to Bristol ? was coming from Gloucester by bus but the road from ross is just one lane taking two hours by bus Tony

Jul 5th, 2008, 01:26	#48
mikewill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Exeter, England Posts: 282	Hi Tony I don't think anyone else is coming from your way. But what about getting a train from Ledbury? There's one that leaves at 10:08 and arrives at 12:00. No, wait that goes to Bristol Parkway. The 10:07 arrives at Temple Meads at 12:36 though. Any good? Mike Last edited by mikewill : Jul 5th, 2008 at 01:29. Reason: Wrong info

Jul 6th, 2008, 04:26	#50
karuna Just a big girl with a small dream Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A little town you've probably never heard of Posts: 2,976	Thanks all for another lovely day. Hope your drives back were ok- I returned to pouring rain of course. Get those photos up soon Mike! __________________ Mosquitos suck.

Jul 6th, 2008, 22:32	#53
nadreg Administrator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY, USA Posts: 2,137	Sounds like an awesome time, folks. Unfortunately, we've had a lot less luck organizing the NYC meetup. __________________ In pursuit of the Only truth: I Am!

Jul 7th, 2008, 00:08	#55
Lord Average Giant Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glastonbury Posts: 196	Hi Mike & All... If you are planning any more meetups in the South West, then me and lady average would love to come along. We would have come to this one, but were on a short break to Avignon at the time. Sounds like you had a good time. __________________ Live your life. Be Free

Jul 3rd, 2008, 15:04	#46
mikewill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Exeter, England Posts: 282	Last chance folks - I'll call them to confirm this evening. So we should be: Karuna MrsC 772 Hippychick Moonraker tony little sssall The Londoner Mikewill and V Wow! That's nine. Excellent.

Jul 6th, 2008, 01:35	#49
MrsC_772 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 160	Just returned from a most agreeable afternoon in Bristol. mmmm ... Masala dosa, rasam, something yummy with pumpkin and coconut and black beans whose name I've forgotten, followed by payasam ... followed by proper cider (including the 8% falling over juice Bristolian, which slipped down way too easily). Many thanks to Mikewill for organising us, and to Ssall for chauffeuring services (fortunately in a nice modern Ford, not an autorickshaw or guru and tinsel encrusted Ambassador). Hope Hippychick, Moonraker & Londoner are all right - we missed you. For the next English India Mike meet, Mike suggested the London Mela. For the avoidance of doubt, this year's London Mela is on Sunday 10 August. See website: http://www.londonmela.org/default1.a...ge%20 Maidaan I'd be up for that. Might even be a good excuse to wear salwar kameez. Here's hoping Kingstonian's car/budget/work crises are all fixed by then. Sssall also had a cunning plan in the car on the way home, but I'll leave him to make that suggestion.

Jul 6th, 2008, 05:57	#51
sssall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 263	That was a great meetup. Really enjoyed everyone's company and had a great day. Thanks Mikewill for organising it. It was a pleasure being a chauffeur. If the cunning plan comes to fruition then I may use an autorickshaw next time to give the authentic Indian feel. More about that another day. I'm really annoyed that I'm not going to be around during the London Mela. I almost feel like cancelling my plans just to be there.

Jul 6th, 2008, 22:33	#54
mikewill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Exeter, England Posts: 282	Have somewhat reluctantly posted the photos in my gallery. Little chance of anyone being recognised as a result! Should probably have added a link here and out them in a more logical place, but if you're keen I'm sure you'll find them! I'll remove them again in a few days! Mike

Jul 8th, 2008, 21:52	#56
matt67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 206	sorry missed it this time....i live in bath a few miles away and would have loved to attend. Good choice with Krishnas Inn. Probably one of the only 2 Indian restaurants in the Southwest area. the other is the recently opened Ganesha near Bedminister (havent tried it yet). __________________ 'Indian thriller with english lyrics' on Youtube is there anything funnier....??? Gosh my old calculator aint got no bow....

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