London Meetups

The_Londoner · Jun 6th, 2008, 23:51

So guys, summer's here.. and I'm up for a glass or two of wine. Are we not due a London or a West Country meet up soon? Anyone up for it? Any suggestions? I have to say, it will have to be early July for me.

Munivar · Jun 9th, 2008, 01:03

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Originally Posted by The_Londoner

So guys, summer's here..

Not over where I am.

It was still showers and gloomy. Today's better though...

mikewill · Jul 6th, 2008, 20:47

One idea at our most enjoyable Bristol meetup yesterday was that we might arrange something in London to coincide with the London Mela on Sunday 10th August at Gunnersbury Park.

Anyone else interested?

MrsC_772 · Jul 7th, 2008, 02:04

Count me in.

Indian festival the day after the West Dean Chilli Fiesta - a whole weekend of good spicy food!

steven_ber · Jul 8th, 2008, 00:05

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Originally Posted by mikewill

Anyone else interested?

Sounds good, I'l try to make it.

Kingstonian · Jul 8th, 2008, 17:21

London Mela Sunday 10th August - sounds excellent!

(The link Mrs C posted on the Bristol thread repeated here: http://www.londonmela.org/default1.a...ge%20 Maidaan)

Have now got my internet link up again after SIX WHOLE DAYS without. Still without the car too. Oh boy talk about culture shock. And grumpiness. Have to WALK everywhere. And no indiamike for a week. Huh.

Really sorry to have missed the Bristol bash - but hope to meet up on the 10th - with public transport, and a free event, it shouldn't weigh on the wallet too heavily (will they sell cider? - no, only kidding). Sorry if you're unable to be there Sssall - so what's this about a secret plan?

sssall · Jul 8th, 2008, 19:01

Good to hear from you Kingstonian. We can all get a bit grumpy at times but six days without Indiamike, that's tough.

As I won't be able to make the London Mela bash, I was just thinking ahead and of a possible meetup in September. Not really very cunning you might think but lets wait and see. You guys have a good time at the London Mela and we'll organise the September one after that.

matt67 · Jul 10th, 2008, 23:57

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Originally Posted by mikewill

One idea at our most enjoyable Bristol meetup yesterday was that we might arrange something in London to coincide with the London Mela on Sunday 10th August at Gunnersbury Park.

Anyone else interested?

I am up for it. Have sold it to the Mrs....said to her that there will be masala dosa and i hope that lie wont prove too embarassing.

the problem is the kids. The best way to convince them was to say that signature (from britains got talent) will be there. They cant wait....and i hope that signature are there too.

How do we all meet up though.

steven_ber · Jul 11th, 2008, 00:53

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Originally Posted by matt67

How do we all meet up though.

We met outside Acton Town tube station the last time we had a meet-up at the Mela (a few years ago).

Kingstonian · Jul 12th, 2008, 21:40

I'll be coming in on the No. 65 bus - so not to Acton Town tube (?I think) - but I expect I can figure out a way to find y'all

karuna · Jul 31st, 2008, 20:44

Bumping this - I'm planning to be at the mela on the tenth. Anyone else confirmed?

MrsC_772 · Jul 31st, 2008, 22:42

I should be up for it (though might chicken out if the weather includes authentic monsoon torrential downpours on the day).

What time are people planning to get there?

Given my loathing of the Tube, I'll probably catch an overground to Kew Bridge and walk from there. There's a train that gets in at around 12.15.

Kingstonian · Jul 31st, 2008, 23:57

Count me in.

karuna · Aug 1st, 2008, 14:43

I expect we'll be taking the bus or driving. My mum and possibly my dad are coming (they called me up to suggest it which is how I remembered that we all were supposed to be going!

) so it will likely be a short meet-up from me- you can't keep my mother away from pakora for too long. Really, it's uncanny- like a homing instinct.

So are we saying Acton Town tube station at around 12.30?
If anyone needs a map: http://tinyurl.com/29jfzs
Acton town station is just to the North East(ish) of the park. It's on the District and Piccadilly lines.

steven_ber · Aug 1st, 2008, 23:43

Just a thought.....

Acton town has been 'interchange' (between trains) only on the last couple of Sundays that I've had the misfortune of using the tube.

I don't know why the station wasn't open to customers, but often if there is any work taking place on a Sunday, it may also include Saturdays.

However, London Underground can't be stupid enough to have the station closed on the day of the Mela (probibly Acton Town's busiest day of the year), can they?

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The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 289	So guys, summer's here.. and I'm up for a glass or two of wine. Are we not due a London or a West Country meet up soon? Anyone up for it? Any suggestions? I have to say, it will have to be early July for me. __________________ Idle mind is a Devil's workshop.

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karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,698	Bumping this - I'm planning to be at the mela on the tenth. Anyone else confirmed? __________________ Indiamike mod squad's odd bod. I've lost my equilibrium and my car keys and my pride ~ Tom Waits [Indian Mona Lisa by Dinesh; can't find original uploader to credit in full.]

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Jul 6th, 2008, 20:47	#303
mikewill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Exeter, England Posts: 276	One idea at our most enjoyable Bristol meetup yesterday was that we might arrange something in London to coincide with the London Mela on Sunday 10th August at Gunnersbury Park. Anyone else interested?

Jul 7th, 2008, 02:04	#304
MrsC_772 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 109	Count me in. Indian festival the day after the West Dean Chilli Fiesta - a whole weekend of good spicy food!

Jul 8th, 2008, 17:21	#306
Kingstonian Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 363	London Mela Sunday 10th August - sounds excellent! (The link Mrs C posted on the Bristol thread repeated here: http://www.londonmela.org/default1.a...ge%20 Maidaan) Have now got my internet link up again after SIX WHOLE DAYS without. Still without the car too. Oh boy talk about culture shock. And grumpiness. Have to WALK everywhere. And no indiamike for a week. Huh. Really sorry to have missed the Bristol bash - but hope to meet up on the 10th - with public transport, and a free event, it shouldn't weigh on the wallet too heavily (will they sell cider? - no, only kidding). Sorry if you're unable to be there Sssall - so what's this about a secret plan?

Jul 8th, 2008, 19:01	#307
sssall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 242	Good to hear from you Kingstonian. We can all get a bit grumpy at times but six days without Indiamike, that's tough. As I won't be able to make the London Mela bash, I was just thinking ahead and of a possible meetup in September. Not really very cunning you might think but lets wait and see. You guys have a good time at the London Mela and we'll organise the September one after that.

Jul 12th, 2008, 21:40	#310
Kingstonian Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 363	I'll be coming in on the No. 65 bus - so not to Acton Town tube (?I think) - but I expect I can figure out a way to find y'all

Jul 31st, 2008, 22:42	#312
MrsC_772 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 109	I should be up for it (though might chicken out if the weather includes authentic monsoon torrential downpours on the day). What time are people planning to get there? Given my loathing of the Tube, I'll probably catch an overground to Kew Bridge and walk from there. There's a train that gets in at around 12.15.

Jul 31st, 2008, 23:57	#313
Kingstonian Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 363	Count me in.

Aug 1st, 2008, 14:43	#314
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,698	I expect we'll be taking the bus or driving. My mum and possibly my dad are coming (they called me up to suggest it which is how I remembered that we all were supposed to be going! ) so it will likely be a short meet-up from me- you can't keep my mother away from pakora for too long. Really, it's uncanny- like a homing instinct. So are we saying Acton Town tube station at around 12.30? If anyone needs a map: http://tinyurl.com/29jfzs Acton town station is just to the North East(ish) of the park. It's on the District and Piccadilly lines.

Aug 1st, 2008, 23:43	#315
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,147	Just a thought..... Acton town has been 'interchange' (between trains) only on the last couple of Sundays that I've had the misfortune of using the tube. I don't know why the station wasn't open to customers, but often if there is any work taking place on a Sunday, it may also include Saturdays. However, London Underground can't be stupid enough to have the station closed on the day of the Mela (probibly Acton Town's busiest day of the year), can they?

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