London / SE London/ Kent mumsnetters...

[dejags]

Here goes...

I am pretty shy and approaching anybody about meeting up normally fills me with dread (what if they don't like me ) and even feel a bit shy about responding to any of the existing threads - everybody seems to know everybody else.

Can anybody point me in the direction of a Kent/ SE London (Orpington) or London meet-up.

I have spent such a long time on mumsnet and would love to put names to faces.

Help???

[Twinkie]

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[dejags]

Hi Twinkie,

thanks for replying - are there any meetups scheduled in the near future then?

[Twinkie]

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[dejags]

Thanks again. unfortunately Saturday is bad for me as Xmas shopping is becoming critical.

I know what you mean about Disney - we took DS to Disneyland in the summer - God we spent sooooo much money.

Week days are also out for me as I am working full time.

Let's see who replies and maybe try to get together in the New Year when the Xmas rush is over.

BFN...

[Marina]

I'm definitely up for a weekend meet sometime in the New Year, Dejags - as Twinkie says, I'm just down the road from her in New Eltham and pretty close to Orpington. Like you, my weekends have gone pretty pear-shaped until 2004.
Not to hijack a thread, but, how is your sis doing Twinkie?

[harman]

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[mollymay]

I live in Sidcup too. It would be nice to meet up in the NY..

[slug]

Oooh, I live in Lewisham, right next to the A2, so I could make a meetup after next week (end of term, 2 weeks of NO STUDENTS Wheeeee!!!!!)

[Jimjams]

Used to live in Bromley. Both boys born at Farnborough before it was knocked down. One day I will visit my friends up in Bromley so can I join you then.....?

[Marina]

It's looking like quite a party (keep us posted when you are next up Jimjams!)
Now we need a nice venue in SE London/Kent... not so easy to track down. I can recommend the Acropolis in New Eltham, a convenient stagger from my own house/the station, but have always thought some of the places in Chislehurst look nice. Any ideas?

[Jimjams]

oh yes chislehurst is nice. Been to a lovely place on the left as you look down the hill- can I remember its name? of course not. Quite near the top car park.

I keep saying I must visit. BF is having her ds2 next year so maybe after he's born.

[kando]

Used to live in Bromley too ... had dd1 at Farnborough before it was knocked down Jimjams! A few suggestions for somewhere to eat in Bromley ... Caligula (opposite Odeon cinema) is a FAB restaurant (mediterranean food). Also Mamas & Papas in Homesdale Road is a lovely Italian restaurant. Poppadum in Tylney Road (used to live opposite there - the BEST curries in Bromley!) None of above are particularly expensive but all serve great food! Live in Hampshire now so won't be able to join you ...

[tigermoth]

I have very fond memories of the old Caligula in Bromley, near to the old Habitat. My fave restaurant of all time. Definitely up for a meetup in teh new year!

[samACon]

Depending on how far into next year it is, I'd like to come too! A bit tied to home at the present Bfing DD (6 weeks), I'll be more than happy to chuck her at DH in a month or so though.

[Jimjams]

caligula is fantastic. Cheap lunches as well.

[dejags]

Sounds great - I will gladly go to any meetup in Bromley/Chislehurst/New Eltham...

DS was also born in Farnborough - was up there this morning with him - he has a disgusting chest infection.

I will resurrect this thread early in the new year so that we can make a definite arrangement.

[dejags]

Resurrecting this one - does anybody fancy getting together now that Xmas/New Year is out of the way.

Orpington/New Eltham/Sidcup/Bromley would be good for me

[Dixie]

I live in Kent near Bluewater & would be game for a meet up if the dates are ok. I have close access to the A2 so most of the areas suggested should be fine. A while back Marina suggested a Bluewater meet-up to combine a bit of shopping with a little eating/drinking & chatting but it didn't really come to anything. So hopefully we'll get some other suggestions

[Twinkie]

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[dejags]

Ok, Italian in Sidcup sounds good to me. Don't worry Twinkie - I have also given up smoking (now that I have had a +ive test - still can't stop grinning).

let's wait and see if a few others want to join in before we set a date

[Marina]

I saw you had some good news Dejags, many congratulations and good luck to you both on staying off the weed .
I like the sound of a lurid Italian in Sidcup and as I have just gone back to work I could do with a cheer-up too. Count me in and Happy New Year!

[dejags]

Following on from the saddest thread of the year - I have no friends... I am resurrecting this one...

So the lurid Italian in Sidcup it is! Any suggestions for a date?

[Marina]

Are we going for a Saturday morning coffee/lunchtime? If so I definitely cannot make 21st January but otherwise don't have much in the diary yet.

[Twinkie]

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[Twinkie]

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