muirdo said:

Well If stripped wood floors are your thing youre welcome to it

PS see the pics Dave posted?

11 daysssss!

susannah said:

i did but i asked him to remove that one with my tattoo.

muirdo said:

Why? Its cool! I remember when it was taken lol, we were all quite impressed!

muirdo said:

Love it!


M

whats the agenda for our Weekend in Edinburgh?

ooh ooh can we go to the underground city thing please please.

muirdo said:

There is an outline on the other thread.... We should settle it up this week sometime!

Below is copied and pasted from my previous post. Thats the first real suggestion Muirdo so yeah, lets work it into Friday night? Could do it between pubs or before we go anywhere, or some of the group could break away and do that and the rest of us (I'm too scared!!) can keep the pints cold and the seats warm. As for an agenda, its up to you guys!so far its sitting at:

Friday daytime: sightseeing/meeting people and getting settled into hotels etc
Friday night: all meet for dinner?
Friday night: go out on the town with intermittent spooky stuff
Saturday all day: sightseeing
Saturday early eve: Meet for dinner near the venue, probably about 5.30/6
Saturday Night: The World is booked from 7.30 onwards, so we can stay there and see how it goes, move on if we please!
Sunday: depends how late everyone is staying , more sighseeing I guess?

Obviously Im making this up as I go along, and I definitely dont mean to take over the show if anyone else has any ideas! Other than that, its up to you lot what we do! So get posting! I have already had some requests from some people and Im making a bit of an itinerary, so if you want to do anything in perticular please dont leave it until the day, post or orgnote me things that you want to do, and we can work them in!

Edinburgh for tourists

As promised, heres some ideas for the Edinburgh leg of the invasion. We dont have a whole lot of time here but we will get some sightseeing in if you guys are into that sort of thing! Ive not done all of the things n this list, but it seems to be what the visitors are into, so here you go! Theres not much point planning anything until were all here as things will change, people will join us and so on. Also, this is really for the first time visitors who are really interested! The whole city is squashed into a small area, especially the Old Town, so its entirely possible to split up for a few hours and do your own thing. So this is really just to give you an idea of what is possible, in case you see something you'd really like to do, we can. And if any locals can think of anything to add feel free! I should also add that my personal thing is historic architecture, so if anyone else feels the same, Ill talk and walk your socks off!

Check this out for more info
http://www.edinburgh.org/

Edinburgh Castle
The castle is probably the most famous attraction, sitting on top of its extinct volcano! The oldest part dates from the 12th century, and it houses the Scottish Crown Jewels, plenty of big guns and swords and the like. very cool for a history lesson

Palace of Holyroodhouse
AShamed to admit Ive never been, but always meant to The Queens official residence in Scotland, and probably most famous for Mary Queen of Scots and all her drama! A sight to behold from atop Calton Hill IMO.

National Galleries
Works by Old Masters, Impressionists and some Scottish artists here, in a Neo-Classical PLayfair building. Free entry too.

Museum of Scotland
Kinda self explanatory, worth a visit if youre into that sort of thing. Celebrated building too.

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
If youre into Whisky Scotland is obviously the place to be! Basically a big history lesson on the stuff.

Mercat ghost/history tours
Very popular, Ive been on a few of the less frightening versions myself these are a fun way to learn about the "horrible histories" behind a very old town. Theyre walking tours, and come in varied degrees of, well, terror! Can you tell Im a total wuss?!

mary kings close
See above, but scarier. A network of underground streets that were blocked up during the Black Death, usually sealing most of the inhabitants in there as well! Lots of strange occurances. Try googling if interested. ALso the Vaults, which was only recently discovered. Basically the same I think.

grassmarket pubs
For those of you that are coming up on the Friday night myself and Zaara had thought we might take you out on the town, if thats your thing of course. The Grassmarket is pretty much the centre of the action, with a really good Scottish atmosphere.

Harvey Nichols/Jenners/ and plenty other shops
For those who can afford it, Edinburgh has plenty going on! Harvey Nicks deals a roaring trade having been open for about 5 years ago, and theres also the oldest department store in the world, Jenners.

Royal Yacht Brittania
An insight into life onboard a Royal Yacht, now moored in Leith Docks.

Camera obscura
Again, never been but always meant to. Powerful telescopes give you a panoramic view of the city and beyond, and technology allows a 3d view of the city as it once was.

Scott Monument
On princes Street, this is a pretty impressive structure in itself, in memory of Sir Walter SCott. Even more impressive when you climb the thinnest spiral staircase youve ever seen to the top. View is well worth it if its a nice day.

Edinburgh Dungeon
Like the London one but not quite as good!

Rosslyn Chapel
Say no more for fans of the book! only about 30min bus ride out of the city.

Royal Botanic Gardens
Very very pretty for a wander and a picnic if its nice weather and we have time

Clan Tartan Centre
Find out your tartan!You get a certificate too.

Dynamic Earth
Again, never been, but a very popular science-ey attraction which takes you back in time to the big bang.
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God, I've been dreading writing this - I don't want it to come out the wrong way...

I'll definitely be around for both the Friday and the Saturday nights - can't wait - but has everyone managed to sort out their accommodation? I was hoping one of my mates would come up to share the hotel costs but, unfortunately, he can't make it. Another of my mates, who lives in London, won't be there that weekend.

If the worst comes to worst, I'll just get a room to myself. But if anyone fancies sharing, please Orgnote me.

Train ticket for London booked!


Arrive Friday 24th, 14:02
Leave Sunday 26th 20.57


It's just around the corner...

London and Scotland will be finalized this evening.


Any last minute thoughts or ideas speak now or forever hold your peace.....

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Lap Dancing

muirdo said:

Does anyone want to volunteer to take Muirdo to the lap dancing?!

susannah said:

I think this falls under the same heading as sleep or alcohol.... Do so at your discretion and you are on your own....

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

I agree! Unfortunately I dont think others will...

susannah said:

I will take a wig and heels and do one for free so that he doesn't have to waste all that money.....stripper pole anyone?



M

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

ask Toni


she's gonna kill me for that

susannah said:

you dont need to make it sound as if i need help going to the toilet.


I was only joking anyway.I dont care where we go

muirdo said:

Well you were asking for it

we will have a great time

question for edinburgh....prince music being played?????

cammille said:

Last I heard, yes, CDs though...

Wanted to shout:

It's London baby!

susannah said:

Unique has been very quiet!!
I think i shall give him a ring.

Ok people, everyone who wants to be on the guest list and save a few dollars must send there full name to


PREDOMINANT

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Woo hoo!!!!!

Thanks so much PREDOM and all the BRITS for setting this up!!!


M

susannah said:

Will whoever is bringing the CD's include a few boots? I hope so..or I just may have to get very drunk and sing to you all...how ya like them apples??


BTW...not long now...

Has anyone heard from Bal? he did book the venue didnt he

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davehead said:

Havent heard from him...you still here Bal?! But yes he did book it

I believe Bal has an extensive collection of bootlegs so Im sure we'll be fine there...I could be wrong though...

Hi, everyone Bal has been away on business to Chicago the lucky devil.
Prince music will be played of course. I was supposed to be making the cds but unfortunatley the computer broke down. However im sure if anyone wants to bring mixes of Prince stuff and gives it to Bal on the nite, he will play it.
Oh Yeah we have to have some bootleg stuff that would be cool.

zaara said:

Ill make some CDs like we talked about Just a mixture.

Bal IS lucky, I wish Id been there!