Silvia Bluejay Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Oh, that's a pity. But it'll still be great to see you there, even for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Dont worry, im going to make an effort to meet at least you and a few others that day. Im also going to give the heads up to another few London members on here to see if we can increase the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Maybe it's time for a little bump... Just over 2 weeks to go. I hope people are still up for this. I'm fattening up the goose already.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks for the reminder! I was looking at this thread last night, but chose to leave it alone. I desperately hold on to the hope that, by 26th, summer will have decided to make an appearance, and this interestingly wet drought will be over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 What time are we all meeting up? Would it be a good idea for people to get a few numbers so no-one who wants to come gets lost etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Aye. Still in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 My initial post says from 12pm - if that sounds too early we can do 1pm instead - let me know your opinions. Those who'd like to have my phone No, feel free to PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 wrong day! I am playing around the Peterborough (the Willow Festival) Lets make it another day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Unfortunately there's no way we can find a day everybody can make! But we'll have more meetups in the future, if this one is well attended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Darn and double darn!!! I really need to find a bit more time to get on BC more frequently again. I only just spotted this thread and unfortunately I'm playing a Masonic Ladies Night in Gravesend on 26th May. Woulda been great to meet up. If I survive the ladies night thingy I'll hopefully make the next one. I did at least see the thread asking about the next SE Bass Bash which I'd also certainly be up for (...gigs notwithstanding!). Have fun, anyway, and break out an extra tinnie for me - and don't eat all the pies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Its a shame you cant make it Steve, would be good to put a face to a name. Im still in but as i have a 3pm sound check im not sure if ill stay too long. Its a shame its on a Sat as i can imagine a lot of us will be working that night. Im sure we could make it a semi regular thing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 The reason why we decided for a Saturday was that Sunday public transport is pathetic, and those who have to travel a long way to get home would be in trouble. Hopefully we'll be able to organise more meetups after this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah, i remember why we went for that day. I hope the train lines are fine as my singer has to come up from Hastings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Maybe we could have a more localised meet one evening in a central area for us locals at some point. Its beautiful down along the river late evening in the summer (thats summer with sun and not rain). when we moved here last year we spent quite a few evenings on the small beach by the OXO tower with a few bottles of wine. Just like being at the seaside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 That sounds lovely and i'm totally up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah, not to worry. I'll keep an eye out for future gatherings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1336597425' post='1648322'] That sounds lovely and i'm totally up for it! [/quote] Cool, Its something we can sort out once we have some regular sun. Fingers crossed we have some on the 26th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I might be able to make it but I have a training course in SE London until 2.30 on Sat so the earliest I'll be there is 4, will there be anyone left at that time ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 I would hope so! But PM me if you'd like us to exchange numbers so you can check with me on the day, to be sure we haven't all left by that time. Choice between the two suggested places for the meetup still open, as we don't know what the weather will be like. Watch this space... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1337036513' post='1654563'] ...we don't know what the weather will be like. [/quote] I might stick my neck out and make a guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Never lose hope. I'll make sure to pop down to both suggested places in the next few days, before the actual meetup happens, and find a spot where we can find one another easily. On the day I'll have a BC sign of some sort with me, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) I went on a reccie mission to More London Riverside yesterday. The place is beautiful. (I hadn't ventured beyond crossing Tower Bridge from the north bank since City Hall was still half way through being built.) However, considered from the point of view of 10-15 people meeting there on a rainy day, I'm not sure how well More London would work. The only places we could take refuge in in case of downpour appeared to be restaurants, such a Strada and Gaucho, and a couple of small cafes. In the immediate riverside area there are no pubs or gastros or similar places where a reasonably large group could sit and just chat and have a drink. There are plenty of really nice outdoors areas, such as the Scoop, all the gardens around the buidings, and Potters Field Park, through which I walked to get from the foot of Tower Bridge to the riverside. The only large covered area I saw was a few minutes' walk along the river to the West, and that's the Hays Galleria. There is also what looks like a "proper" pub in the vicinity of the Galleria, as well as the other usual bars/restaurants/cafes. In short, the place would be lovely on a dry day, but if it was rainy or threatening to rain, I think we'd have to meet up in the Galleria. What are everybody's opinions on the above? I'm going to go on another reccie mission, in Regents Park this time, one of these days, so that I can check if there's an easily recognisable spot for us too meet up in case the weather behaves and we can actually have that picnic instead. Edited May 20, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) It is nice there isn't it. I love walking from just beyond Tower bridge, all the way up to Vauxhall bridge. You hardly leave the river path. I'm happy to meat there, in fact it's better for me than one of the parks, due to having to shoot off faily early. Another suggestion if it's raining might be the Royal Festival hall or the Queen Eleizebeth II hall hext door Plenty of room in there and there is a wonderful outdoor balcony at the top of the RFH that overlooks the Thames. It's part of the building so is covered and it's attached to a fairly quiet seating area. There is a lot going on, or rather up, in this part of the Southbank at the moment. Getting ready for the summer festivals. It's also pretty close to Waterloo station. Edited May 20, 2012 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Yup, I agree, the RFH is an excellent idea in case of rain, better than the Galleria, as there is seating available. I'll go back there to spot a suitable place next time I'm in town during the week, as well as popping down to Regents Park. Then we'll watch the weather forecast and pick the most suitable solution. Roll on summer! (Please.) Edit: I have amended my intial post on this thread accordingly. Edited May 20, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Many thanks for doing all that footwork, bluejay It sounds to me as if RFH would be the best bet from what you and Dave are saying. Plus its really close to Waterloo, which is where my train from Walton on Thames will arrive. So couldn't be handier for me, ha ha! It's really miserable to sit in outside venue when it isn't actually raining but is cold, damp and gloomy. Which it now seems to be permanently in this country. Not that I'm being pessimistic or anything I'm still hoping for a change in the weather and we have a good plan either way. Thanks again bluejay. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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