3 months to touch down!

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:05 am

okay then but l refuse to wear green tights!!!!!

We can wear multi-coloured ones so Minks will be able to see us from afar!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:09 am

Raven wrote: LOL! If we meet there, we can all tube it up to heathrow together. Meet minks, scare her to death, then go have a party at one of the pubs or something.

we call that an ambush hehehehe

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:15 am

jennyswan wrote: What date are you arriving Minks?

May 6th

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:17 am

May 6th

Cool, hopefully we will get there. I've never been to London.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:18 am

OMG you guys this is so exciting. Yes largest FG meet up to date.

I am thrilled you all are joining us oh bless you Raven for organizing this.

CG you bet I will take you along in my suit case, and Far, and anyone else who can get to Calgary for the flight hehehehehehehe

As for name tags Oh you guys that is a hoot, I think we need to put our FG names on in bold and our real names in small and you bet we will get "looks" ahahaha I just hope I don't get accosted by someone thinking my name is MINX ahahahahahahaha

I am so excited my hair on my arms stands up everytime anyone talks about this. Cudos to each and every one of your efforts. Jenny of course Dan may join us.

I just can't wait.

And if any one cares ahead of time....

Minks = Mel (well ok Melanie but Mel suits me better) So for you Chris, think M for Minks M for Mel ahahahahaha

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:24 am

OMG you guys this is so exciting. Yes largest FG meet up to date.

I am thrilled you all are joining us oh bless you Raven for organizing this.

CG you bet I will take you along in my suit case, and Far, and anyone else who can get to Calgary for the flight hehehehehehehe

As for name tags Oh you guys that is a hoot, I think we need to put our FG names on in bold and our real names in small and you bet we will get "looks" ahahaha I just hope I don't get accosted by someone thinking my name is MINX ahahahahahahaha

I am so excited my hair on my arms stands up everytime anyone talks about this. Cudos to each and every one of your efforts. Jenny of course Dan may join us.

I just can't wait.

And if any one cares ahead of time....

Minks = Mel (well ok Melanie but Mel suits me better) So for you Chris, think M for Minks M for Mel ahahahahaha

It's very exciting. I'm going to check the flights from here tonight. :-6

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:01 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: I dont mind being called Arnold, its better than my real name Tarquin :rolleyes:

Me and Chris are gonna be the only boys from FG going by the looks of it. we'd better rally some of the troops

ooo what lucky boys to among the beauties of FG hehehehe

I love your real name Arn, truth I think it is most unique. Has a lovely ring to it. May I name my pony after you hehehehe oooo seriously I do like your name.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:13 pm

Betty Boop wrote: Raven, if Theia and I are coming up the night before where would be the best place to stay??

We'd thought about Heathrow but will that leave us too far out on Saturday night.

I do not know London at all, I've been twice years ago and only on the way to Gatwick!

I had been thinking of coming up the day before as well. Let me know what you guys are going to do. do you run a B&B Raven ???:D

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:28 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: OMG I was only joking. My name is NOT Tarquin

Its Paul, OK, Paul :wah:

He he he...not now...how you doin' Tarquin. Do you still like 'bifidus digestivus' ?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:39 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: Oh what have I done. I'd better dry clean me anorak for the trip

Hope it's karki green in line with the theme of the day. As we're all 'gardeners' we should probably wear green wellies as well.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:48 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: OMG I was only joking. My name is NOT Tarquin

Its Paul, OK, Paul :wah:

it is now ahahaha

Paul ok that is way easy to remember but hardly unique hahahahaha

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:49 pm

Bez wrote: Hope it's karki green in line with the theme of the day. As we're all 'gardeners' we should probably wear green wellies as well.

heheheoooo yeah me on a plane for 8 hours with my feet in "gumboots' Sorry Bezzy huh, no greenies for me. I will wear something else green how is that? Green cowboy hat ahahahaha

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:19 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Not to put a damper on things, but the woman's gonna be in the air for 8 hours, and in the airport at home probably two hours before that. She's gonna be exhausted! Be easy on her.

awww snooze your sweet, I will try and sleep and hope after 8 hours sitting on my a$$ I will be ready to kick up my heels hehehehe

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:37 pm

Getting to Tower Hill will be no problem for me, or Fenchurch Street. Never been to the sundial, though. It's looking like it will be an excellent occasion. I will bring my camera. We can take shots of each other taking shots of each other.

:-6

In the meantime, we must have regular chants for sun.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:07 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: I dont mind being called Arnold, its better than my real name Tarquin :rolleyes:

Me and Chris are gonna be the only boys from FG going by the looks of it. we'd better rally some of the troops

Tarquin, are you the guy off that advert for friendly bacteria?:D

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:09 pm

minks wrote:

And if any one cares ahead of time....

Minks = Mel (well ok Melanie but Mel suits me better) So for you Chris, think M for Minks M for Mel ahahahahaha

hmmmmmmmmmmm........Mel...Mel....I wonder if I'll be able to remember that????? :yh_think :wah:

Is anyone else taking partners or family? Is the plan to spend the day in the pub?

I would LOVE to come but don't know whether to bring hubby and kids. I could send them shopping in central London and meet them later. What are the plans?

Also, what are your plans when you're over here Minks? Where will you stay and how long are you here for? Not that I'm planning on stalking you or anything...well, not yet anyway.....hehehe :wah:

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:11 pm

Dang, you'll be getting all the friendly bacteria then.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:51 am

Oh the list of people coming is growing and growing, this is gonna be so much fun!!!

Though as u say Arnold it seems that us guys are gonna be outnumbered come the day, but that's no bad thing now is it!!

And as for names I now know 4 people's real names, so keep them coming please people, it's probably gonna take me the 3 months to remember them all hehehehe.

venus · Post by **venus** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:56 am

Hey gang well lm gonna reveal my name...

its Stephanie, so feel free to call me by either in case you cnat remember the real one:D

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:02 am

This thing is kinda bittersweet for me. It's so cool that you guys will all be meeting each other, but it bums me out that I can't be there. I want every little detail and TONS of pictures!!! :-6 :-4

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:05 am

Oh I'm sure that everyone will be bringing camera's along, so lots of photo's will be taken. Hopefully we can get a group FG pic of us all as well, as that would be great, and will be a lovely memento of the day.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 5:40 am

My real name is Sinead. I don't really like it. Jenny is the english form. (One of the enlish forms) so you can call me either or. I will bring Dan and his camera and he can act as official forumgarden photographer

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 5:48 am

I was saying to Raven, that it would be a good idea to pass around a pic of ourselves, so that it will be easier to spot our fellow FG group members. Well either that or the sticky label idea, and I know which I would rather use.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:33 am

BabyRider wrote: This thing is kinda bittersweet for me. It's so cool that you guys will all be meeting each other, but it bums me out that I can't be there. I want every little detail and TONS of pictures!!! :-6 :-4

Hey...we wish you could be there too :-4 There'll be loads of photos and first one home on May 6th will post and tell all !!! Promise !

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:36 am

chrisb84uk wrote: I was saying to Raven, that it would be a good idea to pass around a pic of ourselves, so that it will be easier to spot our fellow FG group members. Well either that or the sticky label idea, and I know which I would rather use.

Also, how about first one at the sundial holds up a giant sunflower.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:20 am

Rapunzel wrote: hmmmmmmmmmmm........Mel...Mel....I wonder if I'll be able to remember that????? :yh_think :wah:

Is anyone else taking partners or family? Is the plan to spend the day in the pub?

I would LOVE to come but don't know whether to bring hubby and kids. I could send them shopping in central London and meet them later. What are the plans?

Also, what are your plans when you're over here Minks? Where will you stay and how long are you here for? Not that I'm planning on stalking you or anything...well, not yet anyway.....hehehe :wah:
Thats the problem! We need to make some! The closest thing we have to a plan, is to meet at the sundial in front of the tower. Then we all move off as a group to the airport to pick up minks. And darling you can bring anyone you like. My hubby is going. At least that way they see who you spend all your time chatting to! LOL!! (just teasing) As far as a group pic is concerned, OH YEAH!! Brilliant idea Chris!

As far as plans on where she is staying, she will be a our place. What we are doing is still under consideration. I want to show her as much of a variety as possible. This island is one of the most fascinating places I've ever been! But what we do after we pick up minks is till up for suggestions. Got any? A pub stop will be in order, but what else? Whats going on in London in May?

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:36 am

Well I'll meet u all at the airport, as it saves me getting lost trying to get around London, but yep we do need to start making plans for the day.

First off for all those not sure about Heathrow or how to get there, then I had a search around the Heathrow website, and it has a good guide to how to get to the airport from wherever u live in the Uk. There are also maps of all terminals and lounges that we can wait at. There are also marked 'group meeting' points, so meeting there might not be a bad idea.

Then we will have to get from the airport into London. I'm guessing some peope might want to drive if they have cars, though what Minks is gonna want to do with her suitcases I' not sure. Not as if she is going to want to drag them around for the day before heading home with ya Raven. As far as the day goes, hmm that's hard to decide what to do. Obviously it will depend on how Minks feels on the day, and on the weather and travel issues.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:45 am

I dont think she have that much luggage. We'll help her tote it! LOL! There isnt enough money in the bank of england to get me to drive to London! LOL!! Train is the word of the day for me, mate! An all day pass is good for all tube and station terminals, so we can go wherever. LOL! What a day it will be! Who is going to bring the FG banner?

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:50 am

All day train/ tube ticket huh, sounds good to me. Certainly is the most obvious choice for us all, that way we can avoid the London roads. But as u say it is going to be a GREAT day!!

As I say I have the option if I wanted to, to stay in London Saturday night, and head back late on Sunday, but we shall see what happens.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:57 am

But if folks DO come by car, I dont think the congestion charge applies on the weekends does it?

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:13 am

Hmmm I'm not sure to be honest, that's something that we may need to find out. And also if people are going to be meeting up at the airport, such as myself, then finding out what the short term parking for there needs to be done as well. I'll take a quick look, oh but anything else u'd like me to check whilst I'm nosing around the net Raven??

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:15 am

Notable pubs! :-6

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:18 am

Ok I'll have a look for good pubs, though being a non-visitor of pubs, I may not be the best person to spot a good pub hahaha.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:20 am

neither am I! Good grief! What a pair!:p

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:24 am

:wah: Oh that's good then, thought I was the only one who wasn't a fan of pubs. Though to be honest, it's usually because I don't like being around smokers, that's why I tend to stay away.

But I shall have a look at what I can find.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:30 am

Who has been to the 'hung, drawn and quartered'? I would prefer a place that had good food. And that could accomodate a load of us! And no worries Chris, if the place sells food, then there is no smoking in it.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:50 am

Yep I agree with that, the best place to go is somewhere that sells great food, and can accomodate our large group. You know we could actually do with getting some numbers of who is going to come, as that would make things a lot easier.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:52 am

Good heavens you guys...you are waaaaayyyy ahead of me. I am still trying to get into London or Heathrow by train and it's not easy I can tell you. I can't see myself going on the underground on my own (scaredy cat).

If you are still meeting at the 'sundial' I could go to Victoria Train station and then get a taxi. ????

London bridge station is closer but there are several changes and I would have to leave at about 5 in the morning !!!!

I could get a train to Gatwick and then a coach to Heathrow and meet you there ?

Oh gawd....help !!!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:55 am

Cripes Bez. Well just seeing u would be great, so I would just do what is best and easiest for u. Personally it's difficult to meet at the sundial, so I'm going to catch up with u all at Heathrow, so perhaps u can do the same.

Just to let u know that I've checked the tube info, and from what I can see it will cost Ã‚£6.30 for a full day pass all around London.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:01 am

Ok hope this works, but here is the London Underground map, for anyone wanting or needing to look at one.

Attached files colourmap.pdf (168.6 KB)

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:12 am

Bez wrote: Good heavens you guys...you are waaaaayyyy ahead of me. I am still trying to get into London or Heathrow by train and it's not easy I can tell you. I can't see myself going on the underground on my own (scaredy cat).

If you are still meeting at the 'sundial' I could go to Victoria Train station and then get a taxi. ????

London bridge station is closer but there are several changes and I would have to leave at about 5 in the morning !!!!

I could get a train to Gatwick and then a coach to Heathrow and meet you there ?

Oh gawd....help !!!
Weeeeeell lets see.......I think the tower sundial is the most agreeable spot so far. Lots of room, big, easy to find and you cant miss it! That way none of us has to do the tube by ourselves. (I have. It's not that bad.) Besides....It would make for a heckofa trip to heathrow and back! LOL!!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:36 am

Can Bez meet up with someone on the way? That way you can travel almost the whole way with friends.

And don't forget digital cameras & extra batteries/memory cards for us what can't make it!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:51 am

Dont you worry AC! Plenty of pics will abound! And remember she will have access to a computer (mine) to be able to share adventures as they happen! With pics to boot! We're working on it with Bez! :-6

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:56 am

Oh yes there will be lots of pics being taken, though I'll be honest I'm actually not really a fan of having my picture took, but hey these are special circumstances!!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:10 am

LOL!! We should have at least an 'official' FG group shot!