General Chat

Hi Jenny, I had that problem with Outlook Express yesterday. Had to log out & back in again to clear it. Fingers crossed I haven't had it since. Vivienne

Diana, I have just read your email. Tried to reply to it but outlook keeps on coming up 'it is out of memory' Sorry but I did not know anything about you needing GB on the 22nd. I shall be wanting her with me on the 22nd and 23rd when I am in the Midlands. Have found a pub that will hold 60 people in a separate function room. Waiting for the Licencee to phone me back tonight. Will try answering your email later. Jenny x

Jenny.... have you forgotten that GB is needed on the 22nd? Have emailed you a reminder.... it will all make sense to others soon enough I promise!! Sorry for the secrecy! xx

Sounds good Jenny, whack me down as a possible! xx Jen

Would love to attend and if Birmingham is the venue so much the better. I can stay with my daughter in Solihull for the weekend. 23rd April 2006 would be my mother's 106th birthday, however she died of cancer back in 1948. That, and the fact that my eldest daughter is fighting a battle with cancer at the moment are my reasons for being involved with the relay. It would also be great to meet with some more members and to renew acquaintance with those I have already met. Kathleen

Morning Jenny :) Yes, I would love to come along, shall keep watch, for further details! :))

Yes please, I would like to come too if I am well enough then and it is fairly easy to get to. Will start saving after Christmas! Thanks for everyone involved in organising this - will wait to see further details. Liz

Jenny I'm defo interested (all depending on babysitters etc) Would probably come down the Saturday and stay over to the sunday so I would be interested in a cheap B&B to stay at too please... Jill x (will try and get Susie and Anna to come too!!!)

I have already counted you in flower. Even if I have to come and drag you to the venue myself. Anne Lazenby, you are on my list of people to drag also. Jenny xx

Count me & Pricie in (whether he wants to or not!! lol), hotels rooms.................................!!! lol Kim x

Thank you, Gwynne. That's what I thought. CB >|<

Hi again, To reassure those travelling from Scotland. There are trains from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Brum with no changes at all - if we are near the NEC there are trains to there from New St frequently and it's a journey of 10 minutes. Gwynne

I'd certainly be interested in coming and possibly staying overnight. Carolyn

Hi Jenny, The reason I suggested near the NEC is that there is good rail and road (and air) access. If it's near Brum I can do (probably) Sat late afternoon - evening and Sunday. Gwynne

Jenny, if you can't find anywhere else to stay Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport, down the road from NEC, was quite reasonable when we stayed there. They also have a lot of conference rooms. I think it is a great idea. Not sure if I will be able to make it or not but will certainly try if I am not on holiday. 22nd is a great idea too or 23rd. Pity I can't claim Gloucester to be central but Ok it isn't. Ann Glos

OK folks. I do realise this is all a little early for some of you to commit yourselves to anything yet. I have started the ball rolling half an hour ago on looking for a venue. Have two posibilities already. But cannot divulge until Tueday, Wednesday at the earliest. First and foremost I am going to need a rough idea as to how many there will be all at one time. So I need to know how many of you are interested, even if only slightly. As soon as possible. I am presuming that the Sunday will be when most can be with us. So I shall need somewhere that can seat that amount of people. Shall I have to hire a room? Thinking of cost of course. Can I find a big enough Pub that serves food. Here are the main points I am looking at. 1. Easy access for all. From Birmingham New Street for all those travelling by train. 2. Easy access for all travelling via Motorways. EG. M1, M5 & M6. 3. For those wishing to stay overnight on the Saturday or the Sunday. Affordable, decent Bed and Breakfast, nearby. 4. A nearby Pub that serves food. I am thinking of somewhere near a certain chain of hotels. Dont ask at present I cannot announce anything on the boards at the moment. All will be revealed soon. Although some of you already know why. You may message me if you are curious. These are the first areas that come to mind. (a) M6 Junction 7. Near the NEC Birmingham. (b) M1 Junction 25. Near Derby town centre. Please remember others areas will be added as soon as I have had another phone call. Jenny.x

OK, next time I'll keep my ideas to myself. CB >|<

CB For people coming from Glasgow it could end with 5 train changes to get them to Brum. I have no idea where in Derbyshire. But central for everyone is York,most trains go through York. Sue

Sue, I'd have to get a train into London, get on the tube to another London terminus and get a train back out to Birmingham. It won't be an easy journey for me either. Derbyshire would be far more difficult - where in Derbyshire is being suggested? It's a big place. CB >|<

I can't ever get to these meets dotted around the country cos very few allow kids and hubby won't let me travel to anywhere like say London but if its going to be a massive one so I can meet as many people as possible in one fell swoop and its in the midlands then I will come. I don't mind dressing up as a pink bear. No-one will see what I really look like then and thats fine by me.