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I've read, on the Yahoo website, prosecco is very good for us. It, supposedly, helps us live longer and is supposedly helps us have a better memory. So, I know which drink to have in September.
supergran
16-04-2017, 10:00
I've read, on the Yahoo website, prosecco is very good for us. It, supposedly, helps us live longer and is supposedly helps us have a better memory. So, I know which drink to have in September.
In September!!! I drink it any chance I get!!!:boogie::boogie: Pesumably that goes for champagne, Sec, Cava......;):big grin:
angiebabez
16-04-2017, 10:13
I hate prosecco its bowfin.
supergran
16-04-2017, 10:36
I hate prosecco its bowfin.
Your palate isn't sophisticated, that's your problem.:big grin:
angiebabez
16-04-2017, 10:45
Your palate isn't sophisticated, that's your problem.:big grin:
Lol...prosecco is a cheap womans champers ;)
Lol...prosecco is a cheap womans champers ;)
Yep ... I'm a very cheap woman obvs ;):laugh:
WimbledonWestie
16-04-2017, 11:10
Me too- pass your glass Angie!
Yayy!!! A forum meet up wouldnt be the same without jan 92....i mean 62 :laugh:
I suppose you think that's funny? I nearly laughed....:facepalm: Looking forward to seeing you too :boogie:
I will be there - I just haven't yet decided how long to go for or what method of travel.
supergran
16-04-2017, 13:37
Lol...prosecco is a cheap womans champers ;)
No, it is the sparkling wine of Italy. Only sparkling wine from the Champagne region in France can be called champagne but others from other countries can be just as good as I have drunk fizz from many countries and rarely been disappointed. It is an advantage that some Prosecco is cheaper than some champagne. Still like Bollinger though! I do not know any cheap women......Oh, hang on, think I know one!:lol::cheers:
Surprised you don't like prosseco cocktails ange. They are some of my favourites. No worries though, if we do go to a proseeco brunch I will happily have yours, if caro doesn't beat me to it ;)
I will be there - I just haven't yet decided how long to go for or what method of travel.
Added :)
No, it is the sparkling wine of Italy. Only sparkling wine from the Champagne region in France can be called champagne but others from other countries can be just as good as I have drunk fizz from many countries and rarely been disappointed. It is an advantage that some Prosecco is cheaper than some champagne. Still like Bollinger though! I do not know any cheap women......Oh, hang on, think I know one!:lol::cheers:
Some of the Cremants are pretty decent too! Esp Bourgogne(blanc de blanc) or Limoux.
hfwardhouse
16-04-2017, 15:08
I'm a keen prosecco drinker too - so I'll race Jerry for Angie's share if I make it down in time for that part of the day!!!
supergran
16-04-2017, 17:24
Thanks to Gerry and Kev for the return of the flag and bringing t-shirts and programme. Lovely to see you both again. Managed to give supergramps his lunch before Tim and Sarah arrived.
Have booked Caledonian for 23rd! :-)
Have booked Caledonian for 23rd! :-)
Added :)
hfwardhouse
17-04-2017, 21:55
Tina is coming with me too!
Tina is coming with me too!
Added :)
Thank you so much Jerry for being such a good organiser, you're a star!
Guess who has relatives in Newcastle :D
Thank you so much Jerry for being such a good organiser, you're a star!
Aww thanks Caro :) :) though let's wait til after we have all eaten in Newcastle to see if that's true ;)
Guess who has relatives in Newcastle :D
Are you coming Glenys? :)
hfwardhouse
18-04-2017, 22:06
Guess who has relatives in Newcastle :D
Lemme think....Looks like poor Jan is without a roomie then :rofl:
Aww thanks Caro :) :) though let's wait til after we have all eaten in Newcastle to see if that's true ;)
Yeah just think of the language barrier for starters.;)
I need to check the dates at work first see if I can get the time off, then I need to actually SPEAK to said rellies - as they are actually on husbands side not mine ;) am sure they'd be fine with an additional too if Jan is wanting to come :D
So, checked holiday bookings at work, someone has that week and the next week off, meaning I can't book the days off
So, checked holiday bookings at work, someone has that week and the next week off, meaning I can't book the days off
Oh no! That's a pain. I'm sure there will be other meets, maybe at other tournies :)
angiebabez
19-04-2017, 12:54
So, checked holiday bookings at work, someone has that week and the next week off, meaning I can't book the days off
Do you work saturdays then?
No, but It would take longer to travel to Newcastle that it does to Rouen (if you exclude the 3 hour delay at the start!) I can't fly, would need to get several trains
Rouen was 13 hours each way for us so I'm looking forward to Newcastle only being 3ish lol (now there will all sorts of queues of course). Though cursing Liverpool being so expensive as it was nearly no travel time. Never been to Newcastle but I have heard nice things. Hopefully the weather will be good :)
Why can't you fly? It's the quickest way to Newcastle. I once flew there from Southampton, I think we were only in the air for half an hour. Although having said that, I'm considering a leisurely drive, stopping at one or two other places on the way.
Why can't you fly? It's the quickest way to Newcastle. I once flew there from Southampton, I think we were only in the air for half an hour. Although having said that, I'm considering a leisurely drive, stopping at one or two other places on the way.
I'd have to go to Gatwick/Heathrow/Luton to fly to Newcastle! - just looked up the trains - tis very nearly 5 hours! and 3 if not 4 trains
Sallydaisy
19-04-2017, 18:33
No, but It would take longer to travel to Newcastle that it does to Rouen (if you exclude the 3 hour delay at the start!) I can't fly, would need to get several trains
Are you able to go from Ashford Intl? If so it's 4hrs 6m via St Pancras/KingsX (walk between the 2 is approx. 5mins).
Out 07.43 eta Newky 11.49 on Saturday; leave Newky 15.31 Sun, eta Ashford 19.50.
Main snag might be cost ... £113.50 return.
I guess if you have to go from nearest station it's more limited and would cost more.
:sad:
Blimey! Where do you live, Land's End?
angiebabez
19-04-2017, 18:41
Rouen was 13 hours each way for us so I'm looking forward to Newcastle only being 3ish lol (now there will all sorts of queues of course). Though cursing Liverpool being so expensive as it was nearly no travel time. Never been to Newcastle but I have heard nice things. Hopefully the weather will be good :)
Dont bank on it..think their weather is only marginally better than glasgows & September here is generally crap (although to be fair so is every other month)
Sallydaisy
19-04-2017, 18:45
just looked up the trains - tis very nearly 5 hours! and 3 if not 4 trains
It'll take me around 6hrs cross country from near Bath and about £110 after 30% rail card discount.
Good job I like train travel and a bit of an adventure.
:pingu:
The weather here is permanent rain so doesn't need to be great to be an improvement lol
angiebabez
19-04-2017, 18:49
I did notice on the hotels website that they have plenty of outdoor space & furniture so it would be good to get sat outside with a cool drink..you never know ;)
Blimey! Where do you live, Land's End?
Not quite LOL
I live just outside Folkestone in Kent
Are you able to go from Ashford Intl? If so it's 4hrs 6m via St Pancras/KingsX (walk between the 2 is approx. 5mins).
Out 07.43 eta Newky 11.49 on Saturday; leave Newky 15.31 Sun, eta Ashford 19.50.
Main snag might be cost ... £113.50 return.
I guess if you have to go from nearest station it's more limited and would cost more.
:sad:
I could, but then I'd need OH to drive me over, Folkestone Central has the fast train to London (so into St P) and wouldn't be much more than catching it from Ashford. its the other bits LOL and yea the cost is a bummer really
angiebabez
19-04-2017, 19:16
That would do my nut in glenys..,.being in a job where only 1 person can be off at a time, unless youve planned months and months in advance it must be very difficult to get days that you want...im so glad my current job i can pretty much get any day that i want...even at short notice
That would do my nut in glenys..,.being in a job where only 1 person can be off at a time, unless youve planned months and months in advance it must be very difficult to get days that you want...im so glad my current job i can pretty much get any day that i want...even at short notice
Yeah at times it does, already booked August 2018 so that we can go on holiday as a family
Murray rocks
20-04-2017, 09:13
Sorry missed all this. Am I invited? Lol x
Sorry missed all this. Am I invited? Lol x
Of course!! Everyone is. Just get your hotel. A lot of us are staying in the Caledonian in Newcastle on the 23rd. I don't know if there were still rooms on booking.com but late rooms and the hotel's website had some.
Some are staying elsewhere. Those that are any other recommendations ?
If you are coming I'll add you to the list :) :)
Even from the Midlands, Newcastle is not the easiest or cheapest to get to so I can understand those of you in the south will have convoluted journeys .... it will all be worth it to see each other though. We have looked at trains 12 weeks ahead to get an idea of cost and it's still expensive. I thought we'd find much better fares but not really :shocked:
Luckily for us Kev offered to drive, and his car is efficient. I didn't want to drive there and it would cost twice as much in my car. Liv's car probably wouldn't fit the 3 of us and our stuff lol
hfwardhouse
20-04-2017, 14:47
I've not looked at trains yet... But I think it'll be 5 or 6 hours for me too. Hopefully just 2 trains though. Hate to think how much it'll cost!
I never use to the train, unless I'm in London. I find it a lot cheaper to drive, as it usually costs me £40 return (if I up before I leave to go wherever I'm going and then do the same before coming home).
You lot in Newcastle.
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/prosecco-is-top-blackout-juice-2014072388826
Elizabeth
21-04-2017, 17:16
You lot in Newcastle.
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/prosecco-is-top-blackout-juice-2014072388826
Liked the "See Currant Sales"
You're really going to have to plan your Portugal living AROUND tennis ... especially DC.!!!
;)
Plan....seriously?.....it'd be much simpler to commit murder........don't tempt me :lol:
supergran
22-04-2017, 10:47
Luckily for us Kev offered to drive, and his car is efficient. I didn't want to drive there and it would cost twice as much in my car. Liv's car probably wouldn't fit the 3 of us and our stuff lol
3??
tinawatt
22-04-2017, 11:13
This sounds so exciting. Wish I could join you all!! Looks very expensive though.:crying::crying:
3??
Lol I meant when it was why we picked kev's car when we initially planned it. 4 of us now :) :)
supergran
22-04-2017, 12:21
Lol I meant when it was why we picked kev's car when we initially planned it. 4 of us now :) :)
Ok. Get what you're saying.:big grin::thumbup:
angiebabez
22-04-2017, 14:22
This sounds so exciting. Wish I could join you all!! Looks very expensive though.:crying::crying:
Expensive??? We got the rooms for 35 quid each & my train is hopefully only gonna be around 30.
hfwardhouse
23-04-2017, 13:55
Expensive??? We got the rooms for 35 quid each & my train is hopefully only gonna be around 30.
My train is gonna be a tad more ... we're thinking as we don't have DC tix to pay for and we've not had a trip away for a while that we might just treat ourselves to first class :red devil: :big grin:
Knew JimmyG would approve of the first class :)
supergran
24-04-2017, 14:21
Love Virgin First Class......Pennine Express, not so much as it's hardly first class service.
I agree, Maureen. I use TransPennine a lot from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh and the seats are anything but comfortable. Maybe ok for a short commute but not great for a 4 hour journey.
lovetennis
24-04-2017, 18:34
Love Virgin First Class......Pennine Express, not so much as it's hardly first class service.
Agree. I will be going TP Express but not going to bother with the so-called 1st class. They've got a cheek calling it that.
angiebabez
24-04-2017, 20:42
Remember theres no free booze in first class at weekends or hot meals...its just a snack. So i dont think its worth it unless ur travelling mid week.
Passionanda
25-04-2017, 20:50
Remember theres no free booze in first class at weekends or hot meals...its just a snack. So i dont think its worth it unless ur travelling mid week.
Yes, definitely feel short-changed paying for 1st class at the weekend!
hfwardhouse
25-04-2017, 21:14
Well if that's right I shan't bother ..... :sad:
angiebabez
25-04-2017, 22:01
I got caught out last year going down to wimbledon on the sunday. Was raging :grrr:
Yes, I got caught out by that last timeI came over to UK. :(
lovetennis
26-04-2017, 06:11
Re; Virgin 1st Class at the weekend. It is a downgraded service at the weekend but sometimes they only charge a tenner each way for it - anymore than that and it's not worth the money. But free wifi and a packed lunch, plus free drinks and the extra space isn't too bad tor a tenner. The last few times I've used the weekend 1st class, they had improved the food offering - I did get a proper pack of sandwiches, plus crisps, a muffin and piece of fruit and plenty of drinks (not booze!). If I'm doing a 2 or 3 hour journey I'll pay a tenner for that, but no more
I was in first class this weekend on virgin east coast and can confirm no booze :( But the free wifi and extra space did make it worthwhile because it wasn't too much more than standard.
JAMES4578
26-04-2017, 19:23
First class service certainly inferior at weekends though suppose less staff, while since booked it on a weekend but mind being taken aback on morning journey via Virgin west coast to London when all you got was a limited snack pack and Tea/Coffee served in Disposable Cups! Maybe it's improved slightly since then but certainly no Drinks Trolley, see Virgin now offer the Beam Entertainment Service (https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/experience/beam) in both First Class and Standard.
hfwardhouse
27-04-2017, 11:48
I'll investigate before we book - the extra space would be good - it's a long way from Aberdeen to Newcastle!
I always book first class if I can. I like the fact it's quieter, there is more space, and wifi included. The food and booze is a bonus to me. The cheap tickets come on sale three months before, so around the 23rd June.
Unsure yet if I can make this
supergran
02-05-2017, 13:42
Have received an e-mail from the Caledonian Hotel regarding request for a room where we can meet up on the Saturday afternoon. They would like to know what the room would be used for and how many delegates. Are people still interested in a separate meeting place say from about 3pm until 7pm? Please thank this post if you would like me to go ahead and find out more. Would be grateful if it could be done asap as presumably these rooms book up quite quickly. There is the other alternative suggested....that we just take over the bar. Look forward to your response.
angiebabez
02-05-2017, 14:21
Can you ask them if they can provide music if its in a seperate room? ;) will this cost us more money if we do this?...i presume it will. In that case i propose we just take over the bar. Also i noticed by the pictures on the website there seems to be a large area of outdoor seating so IF the weather is kind to us we may get sitting outside.
I don't mind just taking over the bar Mo - might be more lively. Wonder if a separate room might put us somewhere else in the hotel? But happy to go with the flow.
Sallydaisy
02-05-2017, 20:04
I'd rather take over the bar ... obviously!
:wino:
Appreciate you looking into this for us SG though.
:flowers:
I suspect if we were allocated a room it'd be a 'meeting' room with very little atmosphere and not very 'cosy' as it's unlikely to have 'easy' seating. Given a lot of folks might be arriving at different times the hotel might not get much business out of us there, probably not enough to justify paying an extra member of staff.
The bar is probably plenty big enough for all of us ...
... more to the point WHERE are we going to eat!!!
:nailbiter:
angiebabez
02-05-2017, 20:22
Jerry D was gonna sort that out nearer the time once we get final numbers.
supergran
02-05-2017, 22:19
Thanks for comments. I have been thinking the same....just meet in the bar! Will e-mail tomorrow and say room no longer needed. It would, as Sally said, probably be a conference room which would not suit our needs.:party:
I'd rather take over the bar ... obviously!
:wino:
Appreciate you looking into this for us SG though.
:flowers:
I suspect if we were allocated a room it'd be a 'meeting' room with very little atmosphere and not very 'cosy' as it's unlikely to have 'easy' seating. Given a lot of folks might be arriving at different times the hotel might not get much business out of us there, probably not enough to justify paying an extra member of staff.
The bar is probably plenty big enough for all of us ...
... more to the point WHERE are we going to eat!!!
:nailbiter:
Yep, I was just keeping an eye on the thread in case there where any additions. However there haven't been any for sometime so I will take it as it is now. I know we have some veggies, and some gluten free amongst us. Can those people please just put their name and dietary requirement to make sure I don't miss anyone?
Bubblebee - I know you are both GF and veggie Yellowlivi - veggies obviously you two don't need to reply.
We have a while yet as the meet isn't for 23 weeks but I thought it might be useful to get a list going, so there is a better idea of numbers. It can be edited as we go.
The thread still hasn't been live that long so there may be more to join. If I've left you off or not added your +1 or you decide not to go just post on here and I'll change the list. If I have added you in error, just let me know.
Caro
Gill
Angie
29adjacent
JerryD
KevD
Yellowlivi - V
Patlowe
Supergran
Lovetennis
Passionanda
Jeannie13
Maud
Liz
Sallydaisy
Bubblebee - GF. V.
Elizabeth
MurrayAone
Juicy
Teresa
Stell - V.
Howdie65
Hfwardhouse
Tina
JimmyG
Greatunclebulgaria
Jan62
Linda
Joyce
Jane
Thanks guys, looking forward to it
Anyone or their plus one missing?
My neighbour, Jane, who has been to DC ties with me before, has said that she would like to join us in Newcastle.
Thanks Mo for thinking about a room. I thought it sounded a good idea but Sally's right, it probably would have been a conference room. I hadn't thought of that but I suppose when they asked how many 'delegates' that was a clue. Us lot, delegates?! Haha. Conferences can be boozy meetings but not actually DURING the conference so I think they might have had quite a shock! ;):laugh::laugh:
Also thanks Jerry for sorting the meal. I'm happy with anywhere. Seeing everyone and having a a few drinkie poos is the main aim here :big grin: :cheers: :party: :wino::wino::wino:
Sallydaisy
03-05-2017, 15:17
Seeing everyone and having a a few drinkie poos is the main aim here
:big grin: :cheers: :party: :wino::wino::wino:
I've booked my liver and kidneys into a recovery institution for the 2 days following ...
:lol:
jeannie13
03-05-2017, 19:22
I've booked my liver and kidneys into a recovery institution for the 2 days following ...
:lol:
Only 2 days!!!!! :shelebrate::laugh:
supergran
03-05-2017, 21:07
Have sent e-mail saying we no longer require a room and that we'll be happy in the bar!:wino::cheers::yak::shelebrate::party:Really looking forward to seeing everyone and being away even for one night. I may run amok without spilling a drop.:boogie::wino::party:
I'm another veggie ☺ Thanks Jerry
So, the meal is at the Caledonian? And it's not dog friendly. I just need to know so I can book dogsitting - I've just been away for 10 days without him and want to take him on my next trip.
Sallydaisy
05-05-2017, 22:28
So, the meal is at the Caledonian? And it's not dog friendly. I just need to know so I can book dogsitting - I've just been away for 10 days without him and want to take him on my next trip.
? I don't think the meal location has been decided? More likely to be one of the MANY local eateries in Jesmond (a good plan!) or even downtown Newk.astl.
But the BAR appears to be at the Caledonian so that's easy peasy 'innit?
I've still got 2 hotels booked ... might be staying at the Cairns around the corner but only 'cos it'll be a bit better for my eyes than any of the ones on Osborne Road with loads of streetlights.
Sorry folks, I'm not being snobby - just aware of what I need.
:shamed:
(erm, so I'll be cancelling a room at the Caledonian if anyone is still looking for one there!)
Sorry for the delay, I have been mega busy and then suffering the side effects of my typhoid jab. I am looking for restaurants around Jesmond as it seems many of us are staying around there. Spoke to two today, one who would split the group and one who would do a group booking at 6.30 (too early) or 9 (too late), I will continue with my phone calls and update on here when I have a place booked. Hopefully today.
Gina Anderson
08-05-2017, 15:13
I would be interested but won't be able to say for definate until nearer the time if I can manage will I be able to let you know later or do you need to know for definate numbers Xx
Hope you can make it, Gina! :-)
Passionanda
10-05-2017, 15:44
Thanks Mo for thinking about a room. I thought it sounded a good idea but Sally's right, it probably would have been a conference room. I hadn't thought of that but I suppose when they asked how many 'delegates' that was a clue. Us lot, delegates?! Haha. Conferences can be boozy meetings but not actually DURING the conference so I think they might have had quite a shock! ;):laugh::laugh:
Also thanks Jerry for sorting the meal. I'm happy with anywhere. Seeing everyone and having a a few drinkie poos is the main aim here :big grin: :cheers: :party: :wino::wino::wino:
My thoughts exactly........
16 more Saturdays until we meet up somewhere in Newcastle.
16 more Saturdays until we meet up somewhere in Newcastle.
Gosh that means 16 more Friday's till my birthday......
Gosh that means 16 more Friday's till my birthday......
Have clocked that Maud. More cause for celebration!!
PS Both my sister and my niece said that they know your son. They were SINGING his praises. :-) Small World. x
Have clocked that Maud. More cause for celebration!!
PS Both my sister and my niece said that they know your son. They were SINGING his praises. :-) Small World. x
That's so kind of then will definitely tell him when I see him tomorrow, what is your nieces name????
That's so kind of then will definitely tell him when I see him tomorrow, what is your nieces name????
My sister is Shona, and my niece Caitlin Morgan. x
My sister is Shona, and my niece Caitlin Morgan. x
Graham says to say Hi to Shona & Caitlin, he remembers both of them well.....x
Graham says to say Hi to Shona & Caitlin, he remembers both of them well.....x
Will do, Maud. I'll hopefully see them at my Dad's 80th this weekend. See you in September. xx
WimbledonWestie
16-06-2017, 20:53
Oooooh, family trip might be shifting to October, I may be able to do this. Keep u all posted!
I'll keep that in mind WW hoping to have a place booked by end of the week. Just couldn't sort it before Peru, too much to do, then away for 3 weeks, home to a work mess and then the 10k race for life. Followed by sunstroke so I was ill yesterday. But today I'm better and getting sorted :)
Elizabeth
03-07-2017, 21:27
Can anyone tell me what station I should take train to in Newcastle - Metro or Main? Not sure which one is more suitable for the hotel.
dizzypops
04-07-2017, 15:53
Can anyone tell me what station I should take train to in Newcastle - Metro or Main? Not sure which one is more suitable for the hotel.
The Metro is a completely separate network from the mainline (in the Newcastle area at least) - so you will change at Newcastle Central Station (Main) and take the escalator down to the Metro. It is underground there and there are two Metro platforms. If you are heading for Jesmond (I'm not attending but recall that was the venue) you take the Metro heading for the Coast or the Airport as opposed to South Shields or Sunderland. It's three stops (all underground).
Elizabeth
05-07-2017, 12:26
The Metro is a completely separate network from the mainline (in the Newcastle area at least) - so you will change at Newcastle Central Station (Main) and take the escalator down to the Metro. It is underground there and there are two Metro platforms. If you are heading for Jesmond (I'm not attending but recall that was the venue) you take the Metro heading for the Coast or the Airport as opposed to South Shields or Sunderland. It's three stops (all underground).
Thank you so much for the information dizzypops, much appreciated.
hfwardhouse
05-07-2017, 13:09
Booked train yesterday :excited:
Booked train yesterday :excited:
How did you manage that? When I tried it said weekend tickets only available until 8 September. Confused 😕 (although that's my default at the moment)!
goldfish
05-07-2017, 21:14
Sad to say that something has come up that means I will be unable to come to Newcastle. I have a double room booked at the Caledonian for £69 through LateRooms. Before I cancel, is anyone interested in taking it over? I'm not sure if it is possible to do this but I will investigate if there is any interest. PM me. I'm pretty busy over the next couple of days so might take some time to reply.
Sorry that i won't be able to meet you all again after Rouen. :sad:
hfwardhouse
05-07-2017, 21:54
How did you manage that? When I tried it said weekend tickets only available until 8 September. Confused �� (although that's my default at the moment)!
trainline.
Sorry that i won't be able to meet you all again after Rouen. :sad:
I'm sorry too goldfish. :sad:
Elizabeth
06-07-2017, 20:36
I am sorry you will not make it to Newcastle goldfish.
trainline.
Tried that again today, interestingly it did offer tickets but only Edinburgh to Newcastle via Carlisle!😕 Bit of a detour...... Will leave it another few days and try again
How did you manage that? When I tried it said weekend tickets only available until 8 September. Confused 😕 (although that's my default at the moment)!
Just booked Train Tickets on Virgin East Coast. They were available on Scotrail too, Jan. :-)
I thought I might try the train rather than driving or flying, as I have a Senior Railcard. The other day I got an email from Railcard promoting Newcastle, so I checked ticket prices - and it said I can't use my Railcard for this journey! :confused:
themass15
07-07-2017, 12:23
Hope everyone going has a great time. I am in Lanzarote so cannot attend.
hfwardhouse
07-07-2017, 13:51
Tried that again today, interestingly it did offer tickets but only Edinburgh to Newcastle via Carlisle!�� Bit of a detour...... Will leave it another few days and try again
Just booked Train Tickets on Virgin East Coast. They were available on Scotrail too, Jan. :-)
My tickets are with Virgin East Coast - but Virgin's own website wouldn't let me book .... :confused:
Can I ask how people feel about dinner at 6.30. Seems no restaurant are happy with late tables for large groups
I'm happy to go with the flow Jerry. We're there for the weekend to be together so it makes no difference to me when we eat.
I'm happy with that as well, Jerry.
lovetennis
07-07-2017, 15:45
6.30 is fine with me Jerry
They are being difficult in general. The restaurant I wanted. So I'm thinking of changing. They wanted the table back for 8 but an hour and a half seems short considering how slow service can be on a Saturday night. Rather have it open ended. So the local place will fall in favour of the name brand.
Elizabeth or Elaine - is gluten free pizza or rissoto any good to you (vegetarian of course) the new place's pasta is not. There's superfood salad too but that wouldn't fill me :P
hfwardhouse
07-07-2017, 17:34
6.30pm is fine. It's a big group so it's never easy to slot in. You'd think they'd realise how lucrative it's likely to be though....
6:30 is fine for me. I don't do late.
Any time, early or late, the important thing is that we are all together :thumbup:
29_adjacent
07-07-2017, 18:56
Can I ask how people feel about dinner at 6.30. Seems no restaurant are happy with late tables for large groups
Hi Jerry, I can't remember if I put my name down for the meal or not but I will be in Newcastle. Please can I be added to the meal if it's not too late? Happy with any time, no dietary requirements. Thanks!
You are on the list Aimee, caro told me you were coming x
Elizabeth
07-07-2017, 20:54
They are being difficult in general. The restaurant I wanted. So I'm thinking of changing. They wanted the table back for 8 but an hour and a half seems short considering how slow service can be on a Saturday night. Rather have it open ended. So the local place will fall in favour of the name brand.
Elizabeth or Elaine - is gluten free pizza or rissoto any good to you (vegetarian of course) the new place's pasta is not. There's superfood salad too but that wouldn't fill me :P
Jerry, any time is suitable for me and also Elaine. Gluten free pizza or risotto will be fine for Elaine.
Thanks Elizabeth. The place with less gluten free options was just more helpful than the one with the one with the pasta too. That one didn't seem keen on our business!
supergran
07-07-2017, 21:55
Any time fine by me Jerry. Just looking forward to the weekend.
Sallydaisy
07-07-2017, 22:00
I'm happy with 6.30 or whenever.
:thumbup:
Any time fine by me Jerry. Just looking forward to the weekend.
We'll agree a time to pick you up nearer the time if that's ok :)
Time is not a problem for us, Liz doesn't do Chinese or Indian anything else is great....
Eating early is no problem. Thanks so much Jerry for all your hard work!
Still trying to book trains, so can I ask what sort of time people are planning to arrive on Saturday?
Elizabeth
09-07-2017, 17:53
Eating early is no problem. Thanks so much Jerry for all your hard work!
Still trying to book trains, so can I ask what sort of time people are planning to arrive on Saturday?
I was looking at train from Glasgow Central at 9.40 and priced at £66.80. Not sure if that is a good price or not so have not booked it yet.
Have found train with one change for £39.00.
Still trying to book trains, so can I ask what sort of time people are planning to arrive on Saturday?
Am booked on train frm Inverness that arrives in Newcastle at 12.54, Jan. Think it leaves Edin Waverley at 11.30.
angiebabez
10-07-2017, 09:50
I was looking at train from Glasgow Central at 9.40 and priced at £66.80. Not sure if that is a good price or not so have not booked it yet.
Have found train with one change for £39.00.
Im not booking just yet as any trains that are coming up for that date all have changes & are £55 yet the week b4 you can get it direct for 32 quid so im gonna do some more research on it. Really cant be bothered changing trains for a 3 hour journey.
So the mystery of the 3 hour journey from Edinburgh to Newcastle is solved! Bus replacement service on Sat 23rd - wouldn't you just know it!! Details below from National Rail Enquiries website:-
Network Rail are carrying out engineering work between Widdrington and Berwick upon Tweed, closing all lines.
CrossCountry will operate a bus replacement service between Newcastle and stations to Edinburgh.
Northern will operate a bus replacement service between Morpeth and Chathill.
ScotRail will operate a bus replacement service between North Berwick / Dunbar and Edinburgh.
Virgin Trains East Coast will operate an hourly service between Newcastle and Edinburgh via a diversionary route extending journey times by approximately 90 minutes.
The Virgin East Coast diversion is via Carlisle. Round about road for a shortcut!! So that explains it. Now I need to decide if I can face driving instead. 3 hours is nonsense, the normal journey is 90 minutes. Apparently on the Sunday the trains will be running as usual, but I'm not sure whether to trust that :)
hfwardhouse
10-07-2017, 22:09
Oh for goodness sake .... that'll explain why it's taking so much longer going down than coming back :grrr:
Thank you for all the hard work on sorting the meal Jerry. Any time is fine with me.
Oh for goodness sake .... that'll explain why it's taking so much longer going down than coming back :grrr:
Take it, you are travelling down on the Sat aswell, Jane? It just makes our journey v long -esp when we are going down 1 day & back the next. I am annoyed because there was no mention of works on the line when I booked the tickets.... Hey Ho!....
Thank you for all the hard work on sorting the meal Jerry. Any time is fine with me.
Ditto. Joyce x
angiebabez
11-07-2017, 21:27
Booked! Train from Glasgow 09:40 change Carlisle arrive 12-30. Back on Sunday 1-30 change Edinburgh arrive 4-15pm.its a pain at having to change grrrr:grrr: £39 could av been worse i suppose but its annoying when other dates i could have got it for 29 quid quicker with no changes.
Trains from Birmingham to Newcastle are so expensive! Nearly £70 return! I thought prices would come down but nope ... Are you lot really worth it?! ;) :laugh::laugh:
angiebabez
12-07-2017, 13:05
Trains from Birmingham to Newcastle are so expensive! Nearly £70 return! I thought prices would come down but nope ... Are you lot really worth it?! ;) :laugh::laugh:
No. But cardboard andy is ;)
hfwardhouse
12-07-2017, 15:14
I'm over £100 for my train.... That's the trouble when you live miles away. And no Joyce there was no mention of works on the line when I booked either :grrr:
Restaurant is not the one I wanted as one wanted a huge deposit and the other seemed to want us to be in and out in next to no time. Hard to be social when on a deadline. You'd think more places would want our business but clearly not. They must have heard what a rowdy bunch we are :)
It's pizza express Jesmond. At 7pm, deposit is paid. They don't have a set menu for a Saturday night so it's from the standard menu which I will put on here. They want preorders but there isn't a big rush so have a look when you get a minute and let me know your choices. If there are any changes to the menu I will let you know.
https://www.pizzaexpress.com/newcastle-jesmond/our-food/restaurant-menu/restaurant-menu
angiebabez
12-07-2017, 18:11
Was pizza express in birmingham & it was fab. That'll do me jerry. Many thanks. Will have a look at menu x
traveller7
12-07-2017, 18:12
Ah man this sounds like a lot of fun wish I could be there! Maybe next time
Was pizza express in birmingham & it was fab. That'll do me jerry. Many thanks. Will have a look at menu x
Me too!
Keeptheheid
12-07-2017, 19:34
Just noticed this thread, I am away that weekend. Enjoy it yawl.
Jerry if you have paid the deposit you must be out a lot of money and it's a while yet till we meet, so can we reimburse you now? Thank you for all your hard work. It's great to sit back and allow it all to be done for you!!
Thank you for the thought pat you are very kind but it wasn't that much and I'm ok to wait until after the meet. I factored in the deposit when I picked a place. Being a greedy food lover I will probably be having 3 courses but I know there are other strange ones like Kev out there who don't like dessert so I imagine there will be many 2 courses as well.
Elizabeth
13-07-2017, 12:13
Booked! Train from Glasgow 09:40 change Carlisle arrive 12-30. Back on Sunday 1-30 change Edinburgh arrive 4-15pm.its a pain at having to change grrrr:grrr: £39 could av been worse i suppose but its annoying when other dates i could have got it for 29 quid quicker with no changes.
Angie I am booked on same trains along with Elaine and Nicky.
angiebabez
13-07-2017, 13:07
Angie I am booked on same trains along with Elaine and Nicky.
Fab Betty..i will come find ya all once on. I may even be sat near ya ;)
angiebabez
14-07-2017, 10:47
https://www.pizzaexpress.com/newcastle-jesmond/our-food/restaurant-menu/restaurant-menu
Hi jerry here is my choices
Ceaser Salad (without anchovies)
Pollo Milanese
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Thanks xx
Train booked, leave Edinburgh 1035 and get to Newcastle 1330. Decided I couldn't face driving home on the Sunday especially as it would limit my alcohol intake on Saturday night 😊
My choices are seafood rigatoni and leggera raspberry sorbet.
Hi Jerry, My choices are -
To Begin: Roasted Tomatoes
Main: Grand Chicken Caesar Salad
Dolcetti: Cafe Reale
Thanks.
PS Am about to PM you, Jx
Hi Jerry, My choices are -
To Begin: Roasted Tomatoes
Main: Grand Chicken Caesar Salad
Dolcetti: Cafe Reale
Thanks.
PS Am about to PM you, Jx
Replied Joyce :) and thanks for the menu choices
lovetennis
14-07-2017, 21:26
Just booked my train so will take a look at the menu. Thanks again for organising Jerry. Seems so long since I saw AMFF peeps as couldn't make either of this year's DC ties, but looking forward to our get together
Have looked at the menu. Will get it done by the end of today. Thanks for organising it.
Starter - Bruschetta Original
Main - Pollo Milanese
Desert - Honeycomb Cream Slice
Thanks,
Teresa
Jerry - can i just confirm, are we choosing form the main normal menu or is there a special group menu? Have I missed something? Thank you, sorry for being thick xx
They don't have a set menu for a Saturday night so it's from the standard menuYes, you have, Caro...
Well ticket booked. I can't bottle out now......!!! Coming up on Friday and returning home on Sunday. A friend is coming up as well, but she will be seeing her Grandson on the Saturday.
Yes, you have, Caro...
Nothing new there then! :doh: :getcoat:
Jerry - I'll get back to you with menu choice later x
lovetennis
18-07-2017, 22:06
Here's my menu choices Jerry
Starter - calamari
Main - Pollo Milanese
Dessert: honeycomb cream slice
Thanks again
supergran
19-07-2017, 10:04
Menu choice: Caesar Salad without anchovies, Seafood Rigatoni, Leggera Rasberry Sorbet. Thanks Gerry.:thanks:
29_adjacent
19-07-2017, 15:01
Booked my trains! Arrive 12:50 Sat, leave 13:45 Sun. Will let you know menu choices soon, Jerry.
Menu choices: Although listed as a 'side', I would like polenta chips to start. No worries if that is not possible.
Main: Risotto Primavera Dessert: Lemon Posset Crunch
Very many thanks Jerry.
Menu choices: Although listed as a 'side', I would like polenta chips to start. No worries if that is not possible.
Main: Risotto Primavera Dessert: Lemon Posset Crunch
Very many thanks Jerry.
I will ask when I submit the menu choices and let you know.
angiebabez
19-07-2017, 16:36
Is the us open on when we are in newcastle (i think it s) might be worth asking the hotel bar if they have eurosport so we can have it on whilst we guzzle cocktails & wine ;) especially if andy is playing:wino::shelebrate::cheers:
angiebabez
19-07-2017, 16:37
Aah...im getting mixed up just ignore me. The US open starts end august not end september.
Metz and st P will be on that week but can't see Andy playing those.
I should think the most talk will be about the Davis Cup first round.
WimbledonWestie
19-07-2017, 18:29
Aah...im getting mixed up just ignore me. The US open starts end august not end september.
Think you're still recovering from Monday. :laugh:
angiebabez
19-07-2017, 19:39
Think you're still recovering from Monday. :laugh:
Yes your absolutely right..i am!!!
supergran
22-07-2017, 22:25
Is the us open on when we are in newcastle (i think it s) might be worth asking the hotel bar if they have eurosport so we can have it on whilst we guzzle cocktails & wine ;) especially if andy is playing:wino::shelebrate::cheers:
You were drunk when you posted this.:lol::lol:
Menu choice:
Starter: Caesar salad
Main: Soho 65 pizza (romana base)
Pudding: Chocolate brownie
Thanks Jerry xx
Thanks for organising everything Jerry :-) My menu choice is....
Starter: Cod crocchette
Main: Seafood rigatoni
Dessert: Chocolate brownie.
Menu choices Jerry.......
Liz
Starter: None
Main: Classic Margherita
Dessert: Chocolate Brownie
Maud
Starter: None
Main: Seafood Rigatoni
Dessert: Honeycomb Cream Slice
Thank you again for your excellent work in organising this.......Mxx
Well since booking this our circumstances have changed quite dramatically. I will still be coming and KevD will certainly be driving us there as we have already arranged to give lifts to supergran and Yellowlivi. But whether KevD can come for the meal will depend on how settled my nephew is, (he is living with us now), and if he is, whether we can arrange overnight babysitting or respite or something for him. Maybe KevD will have to ask his parents lol
hfwardhouse
01-08-2017, 08:07
Oh gosh Jerry. Quite a change!
hfwardhouse
01-08-2017, 09:31
Just having a look at the menu - here are our choices:-
Tina - no starter, or pud - just Pollo Pesto (we are sharing a starter!)
Jane - Doughballs (single portion), main - Pollo Ad Astra Romana base - no pud
Thanks Jerry :)
Well since booking this our circumstances have changed quite dramatically. I will still be coming and KevD will certainly be driving us there as we have already arranged to give lifts to supergran and Yellowlivi. But whether KevD can come for the meal will depend on how settled my nephew is, (he is living with us now), and if he is, whether we can arrange overnight babysitting or respite or something for him. Maybe KevD will have to ask his parents lol
How old is he? Can you bring him along? A portable DVD and some toys might work.
I wish I could have been there but will have moved to Canada by then! There in spirit! Have an amazing time everyone!
How old is he? Can you bring him along? A portable DVD and some toys might work.
He is 15 but has CP and learning difficulties. So he's an awful lot younger in his mind. Normally he'd probably still be ok, but he has been extremely unpredictable of late.
I wish I could have been there but will have moved to Canada by then! There in spirit! Have an amazing time everyone!
Thank you! Sorry you won't be around for it. Good luck with the move :) xx
He is 15 but has CP and learning difficulties. So he's an awful lot younger in his mind. Normally he'd probably still be ok, but he has been extremely unpredictable of late.
I am sure that everyone would help. I used to teach youngsters like your nephew. I imagine with all the changes, his unpredictability is to be expected. Well done for taking him on.
I am sure that everyone would help. I used to teach youngsters like your nephew. I imagine with all the changes, his unpredictability is to be expected. Well done for taking him on.
It is to be expected, but if he runs away in Newcastle it's not like when he does it here. He won't know his way around
Hi Jerry. Am I too late to give you my choices? I've been very ill with food poisoning for nearly three weeks so I haven't felt like looking at the menu until now. If I'm not too late, my choices are:
Starter - Caesar Salad
Main - Risotto Primavera
To follow - Caffe Reale
Many thanks.
I've been very ill with food poisoning for nearly three weeks so I haven't felt like looking at the menu until now.
Hope you are feeling better now Linda. Did they isolate the type of bacteria? Or how you got it? Some have to be reported and you have to fill in forms. Steve had to when he got campylobactor.
Mine was campylobacter but I didn't have to fill in any forms.
Elizabeth
04-08-2017, 16:00
Menu choices: Elaine : No Starter
Gluten Free Classic Soho65 Pizza
Raspberry Sorbet
Elizabeth: No Starter
Cannelloni
Chocolate Brownie
Many thanks Jerry.
No linda, not too late, hope you are feeling better :) x
Mine was campylobacter but I didn't have to fill in any forms.
They must have changed it now then, Steve's was more than 10 years ago. Nasty, took him weeks to get over it so sounds like you were the same. Glad you're on the mend now x
I've just checked in for my flight to Newcastle! One month today! :party::yak:
I have two spare copies of Andy Murray's 77. Anyone going to Newcastle interested?
jeannie13
27-08-2017, 16:03
I'm having to pull out the gathering in Newcastle :crying:
I had been told that I would be having a follow-up eye operation sometime in September & guess what?
I've just been told that It's very close to that weekend making it impossible for me to travel.
I was so looking forward to meeting up with you all again. I must remember to cancel my hotel booking.
I'll be thinking of you all & be with you all in spirit:wino::shelebrate:
hfwardhouse
27-08-2017, 19:41
Aw Jeannie :grouphug:
Oh that's a shame jeannie13. All the best with your eye op. x
Elizabeth
28-08-2017, 12:29
So sorry to hear that Jeannie I was looking forward to seeing you again. Best wishes for your eye operation.
I'm having to pull out the gathering in Newcastle :crying:
I had been told that I would be having a follow-up eye operation sometime in September & guess what?
I've just been told that It's very close to that weekend making it impossible for me to travel.
I was so looking forward to meeting up with you all again. I must remember to cancel my hotel booking.
I'll be thinking of you all & be with you all in spirit:wino::shelebrate:
Oh that's rough. Sorry we will miss you, I hope your op goes well. We will be thinking of you xx
supergran
28-08-2017, 20:27
Bad luck Jeannie, we will miss you. Hope the operation goes well. X
Will miss you, Jeannie xx
Really sorry you can't make it Jeannie. Hope the op goes well:-)
Sorry to read Jeannie that you will miss the fun in Newcastle.
Hope the op goes well and you make a speedy recovery.:flowers: :grouphug:
WimbledonWestie
30-08-2017, 21:40
Was harbouring hopes of being a late add on to this depending on how the cash was flowing post America trip- but we find ourselves eying up an Easter cruise down the California coastline- it never usually fits in with any of our school breaks so we feel it's meant. Currently negotiating prices but it's gone be dear- and an expense I don't normally have that early in year, so I think I'm now conceding defeat. Have a drink or five for me!
supergran
31-08-2017, 10:48
That's a shame, would have loved you to be with us but that cruise sounds amazing. We loved California when we were there travelling by car. We travelled the coast road and it is stunning. So many interesting and beautiful places for you to visit also.
WimbledonWestie
31-08-2017, 18:30
Aw thanks! It just seems too good a chance to pass up- it doesn't go during summer hols and it's purely because we have Good Friday off at the start of next year's spring break that it fits in with school dates. We think it's a sign.
Aw thanks! It just seems too good a chance to pass up- it doesn't go during summer hols and it's purely because we have Good Friday off at the start of next year's spring break that it fits in with school dates. We think it's a sign.
It's definitely meant, Westie - enjoy!
That's a shame, would have loved you to be with us but that cruise sounds amazing. We loved California when we were there travelling by car. We travelled the coast road and it is stunning. So many interesting and beautiful places for you to visit also.
Obviously great memories, Supergran!
Passionanda
03-09-2017, 07:32
I'm having to pull out the gathering in Newcastle :crying:
I had been told that I would be having a follow-up eye operation sometime in September & guess what?
I've just been told that It's very close to that weekend making it impossible for me to travel.
I was so looking forward to meeting up with you all again. I must remember to cancel my hotel booking.
I'll be thinking of you all & be with you all in spirit:wino::shelebrate:
Sorry to hear that the eye op clashes with the Newcastle weekend, Jeannie! We'll raise a glass to a successful outcome....best wishes! X
Sorry we won't see you in Newcastle, Jeannie. Looking fwd to seeing the folks who can make it. (It seems a while since Rouen).
Jerry - have sent you a PM. Hope you got it?
XX
Me too Joyce! Really looking forward to catching up with everyone.
Me too Joyce! Really looking forward to catching up with everyone.
:thumbup:
I can't believe it's next Saturday!!
lovetennis
11-09-2017, 12:33
I can't believe it's next Saturday!!
You'll have to contain yourself for another weekend Stell. It's not next Saturday, it's the one after. The 23rd
Ah, but that's this Saturday, whilst Stell was talking about next Saturday... I was always taught that they were different.
lovetennis
11-09-2017, 18:28
Ah, but that's this Saturday, whilst Stell was talking about next Saturday... I was always taught that they were different.
:doh:who knew? The 23rd is the Saturday after next, where I live. Either way I hope Stell turns up the same weekend as the rest of us :cheers:
Sorry we won't see you in Newcastle, Jeannie. Looking fwd to seeing the folks who can make it. (It seems a while since Rouen).
Jerry - have sent you a PM. Hope you got it?
XX
Yes sorry Joyce it's been a mad and bad week x
To me, the 16th is this Saturday and the 23rd is next Saturday.
lovetennis
12-09-2017, 12:33
:phew:
To me, the 16th is this Saturday and the 23rd is next Saturday.
You're okay then Stell. Was having visions of you sitting on your lonesome on the 16th in Pizza Express wondering where Cardboard Andy was
To me, the 16th is this Saturday and the 23rd is next Saturday.
I agree :)
Interesting ......................... I thought saying that the Saturday coming was 'this Saturday' and the Saturday after that was 'next Saturday' was a Scotticism but if Linda uses it on the south coast it can't be.
lovetennis
13-09-2017, 19:43
Thought I'd better refresh my memory on how to get to the Caledonian from Newcastle Central. The Metro looks an easy option, an 8 minute ride from Newcastle Central to West Jesmond with a 0.4 mile walk from West Jesmond station to the hotel. Both stations are within zone A so a single zone ticket costs £1.70 per journey. Looks like you can buy a ticket from machines at the stations https://www.nexus.org.uk/tickets?mode%5B0%5D=45&type%5B0%5D=52&freq%5B0%5D=69
Alternatively the Caledonian's website states it's around a 5 minute taxi drive from the city centre
29_adjacent
14-09-2017, 07:53
Just realised I never gave my menu choices for this, hope it's not to late...
I would like:
Starter: calamari
Main: Leggera Padana (no tomatoes in salad)
No dessert
Thanks, Jerry! Can't wait to see everyone!
supergran
14-09-2017, 08:39
To me, the 16th is this Saturday and the 23rd is next Saturday.
Yes, I'd say the same.
Oh help. I don't think I gave my menu choices either. Hope its not too late!
Starter - bruschetta
Main - risotto primavera
Dessert - coppa gelato
Thank you!
Have some drinks for me all - wont be able to make it unfortunately
hfwardhouse
15-09-2017, 19:46
Have some drinks for me all - wont be able to make it unfortunately
Aw :sad:
Have some drinks for me all - wont be able to make it unfortunately
Oh that's a shame.
jeannie13
16-09-2017, 15:15
I've cancelled my hotel booking as my eye operation is this coming week.
Would rather be going to Newcastle :crying:
Sorry we won't see you, Jeannie. Hope the op goes well.
Elizabeth
17-09-2017, 15:18
I've cancelled my hotel booking as my eye operation is this coming week.
Would rather be going to Newcastle :crying:
Sorry you will not be there Jeannie I was looking forward to seeing you. Best wishes for your operation.
Sallydaisy
17-09-2017, 18:27
It's a shame you cannot come Jeannie; all the best for the operation!
And we'll miss all those DC goers who can't make it to Newcastle ...
I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone ... starting 'packing' today!
Well, got all my train tickets and stuff, the panic over what to wear sets in on Thursday night.
;)
Rosalind
17-09-2017, 19:00
I can't be there but have a wonderful time one and all. :wino:
angiebabez
17-09-2017, 19:10
Cardboard Andy is all bagged up & ready to board the 9-40 am choo choo to Newcastle.
WimbledonWestie
17-09-2017, 19:59
Cardboard Andy is all bagged up & ready to board the 9-40 am choo choo to Newcastle.
Love it! Lots of photos please. California trip now booked so no spare pennies for a jaunt to Newcastle. Hopefully catch everyone at DC next year or another get together,
angiebabez
17-09-2017, 21:13
Weather looking pretty good at the minute for newcastle...18 degrees & partly cloudy. Ideal for sitting in a beer garden :wino: :beer::cheers::shades:
:party: :big grin:
Have fun everyone. :swingin: :yak: :wino: :shelebrate:
Sallydaisy
17-09-2017, 21:23
Weather looking pretty good at the minute for newcastle...18 degrees & partly cloudy. Ideal for sitting in a beer garden :wino: :beer::cheers::shades:
:party: :big grin:
:hmm:
Packing thermals ... I'm off to deepest Scotland after Newcastle.
:brr:
hfwardhouse
17-09-2017, 21:31
:hmm:
Packing thermals ... I'm off to deepest Scotland after Newcastle.
:brr:
Are you indeed. ...thermals probably wise.....
Hey guys. I sent off the meals to the restaurant but like I dope I didn't do a final tally and we are missing a few. You might have pulled out or told me elsewhere so I'm sorry if I'm asking you to repeat yourself.
I have no menu choice for greatunclebulgaria, howdie65, murraya1, juicy and passioanda. Again If you have listed it and I've missed it, or have cancelled and I've missed that apologise. It's been a crazy few months.
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