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Who's going to YORK?  Old Style gathering: Poll

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  • Caterina
    Caterina Posts: 5,919 Forumite
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    Hi

    I think that a post of mine was dropped, I did contact the hostel and got a lot of info - not sure what happened there...

    Let me recap:

    1 - to have the group rate we need 8 people, as their smallest room is for 8
    2 - if we are ok to sleep in a communal dorm the rate is cheaper anyway at £13 for b&b (continental)
    3 - only hostel guests are allowed to eat in the hostel but there is a wetherspoons pub very near who does cheap meals.

    Now, for Lilibet's question:I think that it depends where everyone who sent a cheque is from: if only from SE England it seems silly to trek it all the way to York - but then again, what about the Northern people who were going to the meet and who live locally?

    If there is any doubt that any of us go maybe we need to revisit the idea altogether and re-arrange at a later date (after the babies are born?).

    Sorry to hear that you are unwell again Lillibet, I hope that you will get better soon again! Please feel free to ring or pm me for chats!

    Caterina
    Finally I'm an OAP and can travel free (in London at least!).
  • Spikey_2
    Spikey_2 Posts: 14,119 Forumite
    Is the meet still on?

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  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    Welcome back Spikey

    I was going to pop in as I live near York but do not know what has been decided.
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  • Caterina
    Caterina Posts: 5,919 Forumite
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    Hi all

    So far only 4 people are still thinking of going, Lillibet is collecting the cheques to book the hostel in York, but this is all I know as well!

    If people are really serious about going why not pm Lillibet and get her address to send a cheque?

    Hope we can still meet up!

    I have spoken with the hostel and it is only possible to book a room if we have a minimum of 8 people (as a group) - also, people not staying in the hostel are not allowed to visit and eat with the residents so we would have to arrange to have a meal out.

    How do people feel about this?

    Caterina
    Finally I'm an OAP and can travel free (in London at least!).
  • Sarahsaver
    Sarahsaver Posts: 8,390 Forumite
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    my offer still stands Caterina;)
    I can't believe that there arent 8 people who want to come it would be a shame to miss this get together
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  • tiff
    tiff Posts: 6,608 Forumite
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    I would love to come but York is too far for me. Where are you all travelling from?
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  • Spikey_2
    Spikey_2 Posts: 14,119 Forumite
    Well I am def going to come, I have a sister who lives in york so will be staying with her... don't know about anybody else.


    Spikey
    Use your judgement, and above all, be honest with yourself. :)
    I walk with the world & the world walks with me!
    I don't make bad choices!!! Other people just fail to see my GENIUS !!!! :D
  • Spikey_2
    Spikey_2 Posts: 14,119 Forumite
    elona wrote:
    Welcome back Spikey

    I was going to pop in as I live near York but do not know what has been decided.

    Thank you elona.... I love York... It's so flat...:D

    Spikey
    Use your judgement, and above all, be honest with yourself. :)
    I walk with the world & the world walks with me!
    I don't make bad choices!!! Other people just fail to see my GENIUS !!!! :D
  • Spendless
    Spendless Posts: 25,242 Forumite
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    I live in S. Yorks and am one of the pople who has sent the cheque - so am happy to still come.
  • Caterina
    Caterina Posts: 5,919 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    OK are the people going to York and needing accommodation happy to sleep in a dorm? We need to let Lillibet know so she can book the beds!

    Sarahsaver, have you spoken with Lillibet yet?

    Caterina
    Finally I'm an OAP and can travel free (in London at least!).
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