farnz Posted December 9, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 9, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Traditionally we arrange a meet up in London in the period between Christmas and New Year when the Christmas dinner bloat has subsided, the presents are well and truly fondled and She Who Must Be Obeyed is looking dangerously like expecting those shelves to be put up or the garage to be cleaned out. I propose a meander through Marylebone depending on how kind the weather will be and if it isn't too kind spend some time under cover. We'll meet initially at Patisserie Valerie near Marble Arch tube station for a warming coffee and nibbles and everyone to find us, then find the remaining marker for the Tyburn Tree from which London's criminals were hanged, spend some time in the Wallace Collection, wander through Grotto Passage with its Dickensian feel and then find some further refreshments depending on time, tide and what we feel like. (Okay, I lied about the tide, we'll ignore that.) Patisserie Valerie is at the corner of Bryanston Street and Great Cumberland Place and is about 2 minutes stroll from Marble Arch tube station. Oxford Street is likely to be very busy thanks to the January sales so this cafe is a little off the beaten track, they're happy to accommodate us and they seem very pleasant. The Tyburn Tree was at the corner of Edgware Road and Bayswater Road. The Wallace Collection was gifted to the nation by the Marquess of Hertford and contains original works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Van Dyke, Caravaggio, Titian, Canaletto, and Gainsborough to name but a few. It also houses some wonderful porcelain and other interesting artifacts. Entry is free, it's generally not crowded and - best of all perhaps - non-flash photography is welcomed. What date? Saturday 28th December What time? The days are short so 10.30 am Where? Patisserie Valerie cnr Bryanston Street and Great Cumberland Sausage Place. I would be grateful if you'd reply to this thread in the affirmative if you're intending to attend so that I can get an idea of numbers. Please PM me if you'd like to swap phone numbers if you don't already have mine. Pete. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gravastar Posted December 11, 2013 Share #2 Posted December 11, 2013 Many thanks for the heads up. I hope to be able to make it this time. My knee is progressing well . Bob. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 11, 2013 Share #3 Posted December 11, 2013 Hi Pete, I was only thinking the other day if there would be an Xmas meet! Unfortunately I can't say for sure that I can attend as I'm away for Christmas but due home on the Friday or Saturday, and I have a rugby match on Saturday afternoon. If I'm home Friday then I can join the meet for the morning so please put me down as a maybe. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted December 11, 2013 Share #4 Posted December 11, 2013 Christmas/New Year week is already fully booked so I'm going to have to be a no, Pete. Now I know this is a regular event I shall remember to contact you to see what is planned next year and try to work it into our plans. I hope you all have a good time! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted December 11, 2013 Christmas/New Year week is already fully booked so I'm going tohave to be a no, Pete. Now I know this is a regular event I shall remember to contact you to see what is planned next year and try to work it into our plans. I hope you all have a good time! Thanks, Gibbo. If I recall we were with you and Jaap in Bristol at that time last year. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted December 11, 2013 Share #6 Posted December 11, 2013 Now you mention it, I do remember not being able to attend that one either Not doing very well here, am I Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalis Posted December 12, 2013 Share #7 Posted December 12, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Traditionally we arrange a meet up in London in the period between Pete. Pete, Count me in. I practically live in P.Valerie, especially the one nextdoor to R.G.Lewis, so will be a home from home. They are purveyors of cappuccinos to at least one Leica dealer. Mike 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 12, 2013 Share #8 Posted December 12, 2013 Hi Pete Thanks for this. Count me in! The 28th or 29th Dec have long been traditional dates for me to wander the London streets (solo) with a camera. So much better this year to do it in good company! Best wishes John 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted December 12, 2013 Share #9 Posted December 12, 2013 Sounds like a good plan to me. We have a visitor from overseas then, so I may only make it for a part of it (or perhaps she can join us). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted December 12, 2013 Dan, She's be very welcome. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted December 13, 2013 Share #11 Posted December 13, 2013 Great idea, Pete. Good selection of venue. Sadly, although it is a rare free Saturday for me I have already been booked by family. I'm not having much luck getting to our get-togethers at the moment. Next time, I hope. Hope you all have fun. Happy and Blessed Christmas and New Year to all. Tim 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted December 13, 2013 Share #12 Posted December 13, 2013 I'll be in town that weekend, so I might drop in if not horribly jet-lagged. Will know more as the date draws closer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejd Posted December 14, 2013 Share #13 Posted December 14, 2013 Many thanks for this, Pete. I'll join the party if I can. All the best, John 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted December 14, 2013 Share #14 Posted December 14, 2013 may be able to make it but will have to confirm nearer the time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted December 16, 2013 Share #15 Posted December 16, 2013 Hi Pete, great idea. Eileen and I should be okay to attend and will confirm before the end of the week. Cheers, Tom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopherpuchta Posted December 17, 2013 Share #16 Posted December 17, 2013 I'd put my name down as a 'maybe'. Definitely would like to attend! Hopefully my MM is back from repairs by then... Cheers Chris 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted December 18, 2013 Share #17 Posted December 18, 2013 Hi Pete, great idea. Eileen and I should be okay to attend and will confirm before the end of the week. Cheers, Tom Hi Pete, the Boss has made a decision and I can now confirm that unless anything unforeseen happens we will be there. Will have to check on train times from Huntingdon to make sure we can be there by 10:30am. I guess whilst we'll be in the big smokey I may as well look for some theatre tickets for the evening. Cheers, Tom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted December 19, 2013 Share #18 Posted December 19, 2013 Theatre tickets now booked so barring earthquakes, or natural disasters we'll be there. Looking forward to it but in the meantime very best wishes for Christmas. Cheers, Tom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted December 19, 2013 Very best Christmas wishes to Eileen and you too, Tom, and looking forward to seeing you on the 28th. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenezus Posted December 19, 2013 Share #20 Posted December 19, 2013 Hello, I would love to join but I am away seeing the family! Def next time! Best! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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