AW: My weekend in London with Rock-n-Voll

[LoveTrains]

YAY! So glad that you had a wonderful time.

[raangoli]

How fun! Random question - did you ladies know each other before the boards? It's so nice to see such wonderful friendships form here

[Deleted]

Sounds like you had a great time! I took @rock-n-voll and UnderProtest's suggestion for tea at the Wolsely and it was great - was the tree still up or had they taken it down - is was kinda cool how they mounted it around the clock.

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Jan 20, 2015 9:49:32 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 9:43:13 GMT -5 @bonsoirlune said:

Sounds like you had a great time! I took @rock-n-voll and UnderProtest's suggestion for tea at the Wolsely and it was great - was the tree still up or had they taken it down - is was kinda cool how they mounted it around the clock.

No tree   But there are so many Christmas decorations around London it's hard to see all the cool stuff!  Glad you enjoyed your tea experience!

The lights were fantastic, but I was a little disappointed that the window displays were switched over by the time we arrived.

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Jan 20, 2015 9:54:26 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 9:51:35 GMT -5 @bonsoirlune said:

The lights were fantastic, but I was a little disappointed that the window displays were switched over by the time we arrived.

When exactly were you here?  I left for Xmas at home by 12/19 and didn't come back until after the New Year so I don't know how long stuff stayed up.  They do put stuff up really early here though since there's no Thanksgiving to compete with so I could see them taking it down quickly afterwards.

I did enjoy the window displays.  Haven't really seen those since I was a kid.

12/27-1/2 - I think we went to Harrods on the 28th and they were the sale windows.

[UnderProtest]

Glad you had a fun time scm1011!!!! Next time we will have to go to tea at Fortnum & Mason or one of the other really ritzy places! And happy that my kids (or husband) didn't annoy you too much.

[UnderProtest]

Jan 20, 2015 10:22:19 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Jan 20, 2015 10:18:37 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Glad you had a fun time scm1011!!!! Next time we will have to go to tea at Fortnum & Mason or one of the other really ritzy places! And happy that my kids (or husband) didn't annoy you too much.

Ha, they were all great! And yes, I'm down for fancy tea next time I'm in town. I'll have to remember to bring less scrubby attire next time

As long as it isn't jeans, it works at most tea places.  Black pants are pretty standard here.  But maybe not the fancy places.  

[cheezer]

How fun! I'm hoping to meet up for drinks when we visit in April!

[UnderProtest]

Jan 20, 2015 9:36:16 GMT -5 raangoli said:

How fun! Random question - did you ladies know each other before the boards? It's so nice to see such wonderful friendships form here

I met Rock-n-Voll through MM when she moved here.  I'm meeting other GBCNers as they come to visit her.  She lets me tag along.  

[explorer2001]

Yay! I'm so glad you had a good time together. Then again you are all awesome people so that really isn't a surprise.

[raangoli]

Jan 20, 2015 10:42:29 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 10:30:31 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

I met Rock-n-Voll through MM when she moved here.  I'm meeting other GBCNers as they come to visit her.  She lets me tag along.  

Oh yes, I thought this was well-known already since I've posted about it before. 

Who knew I was so many people's first?  LOLOLOL!

I have been longing to go back to London, you ladies are just making it worse!  

[UnderProtest]

Jan 20, 2015 10:40:37 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 10:29:21 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

As long as it isn't jeans, it works at most tea places.  Black pants are pretty standard here.  But maybe not the fancy places.  

*whispers* both scm1011 and I were wearing jeans at the Wolseley   Both black AEO jeggings, LOL (shout out to jenny1980, who is the reason I bought them).

Wow.  Never noticed.  I guess black trousers of any sort work then.

[UnderProtest]

Jan 20, 2015 10:42:29 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 10:30:31 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

I met Rock-n-Voll through MM when she moved here.  I'm meeting other GBCNers as they come to visit her.  She lets me tag along.  

Oh yes, I thought this was well-known already since I've posted about it before. 

Who knew I was so many people's first?  LOLOLOL!

This sounds just a bit creepy.

And technically you weren't my FIRST.  I sold my car to a GBCNer before I ever met you!!!!  And since she paid me money, it will always be memorable.  

[carfar]

Yea !! Totally jealous!!

[liveintheville]

I'm so jealous of both of you! Glad it was an awesome time, though. I'd say I'd come visit but it'd be a lie. We've had friends living there for over 5 years we've never visited. Way lazy. And all out vacation time seems to be spent visiting family. Boo!

[rikki]

I am SO SAD that I missed it.

I am also SO happy to hear that my friends had a wonderful weekend.

[drloretta]

Sounds like fun! I may have to find a way to come visit this year.

[rikki]

Jan 20, 2015 12:00:48 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Jan 20, 2015 11:59:17 GMT -5 rikki said:

I am SO SAD that I missed it.

I am also SO happy to hear that my friends had a wonderful weekend.

We missed you! (heart) 
If you're still in town lets meet up for dinner ASAP!

Umm... the pickings are slim as I leave Saturday and have work things tomorrow and Thursday (unless you can meet tonight?).  Eek.  I'll be back 2 times already in Feb though.

[SJ]

I love this thread!!

[drloretta]

Jan 20, 2015 12:07:22 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 12:02:46 GMT -5 drloretta said:

Sounds like fun! I may have to find a way to come visit this year.

I can crash your family trip and meet you in Ireland, LOL!

Um, NO! I think I've finally convinced DH that we're leaving DD at home!

[drloretta]

Jan 20, 2015 12:36:26 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 12:35:32 GMT -5 drloretta said:

Um, NO! I think I've finally convinced DH that we're leaving DD at home!

Oops, I thought this was the trip you were taking your mom on.  NEVER MIND (though I'm determined to meet mrloretta at some point!).

Nope, sorry, this is the 10th anniversary trip. Mom and I are in a holding pattern as far as trips go. I think I mentioned England to her, can't remember if she was up for it or not. Perhaps I should revisit!

[rikki]

Jan 20, 2015 12:25:27 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Jan 20, 2015 12:05:31 GMT -5 rikki said:

Umm... the pickings are slim as I leave Saturday and have work things tomorrow and Thursday (unless you can meet tonight?).  Eek.  I'll be back 2 times already in Feb though.

I can't tonight  
Definitely give me a heads up about when you'll be here in Feb! And drop me a line and give me the details on whats happening when you have a free second!!

I am SO sorry I haven't yet.....  I have been so crazed, but I will write you later today.

[rikki]

Jan 20, 2015 12:35:03 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 12:25:27 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I can't tonight  
Definitely give me a heads up about when you'll be here in Feb! And drop me a line and give me the details on whats happening when you have a free second!!

I better be on that email response too!

Your new avatar is throwing me off!

[LoveTrains]

Jan 20, 2015 12:35:03 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jan 20, 2015 12:25:27 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I can't tonight  
Definitely give me a heads up about when you'll be here in Feb! And drop me a line and give me the details on whats happening when you have a free second!!

I better be on that email response too!

Me too!!!!

[Deleted]

So jealous!! I met both last year for drinks / dinner and it was lovely!

Sounds like a fantastic trip!

[audette]

Sounds like a fun weekend!

If I ever make it to London (for more than a crappy airport layover), maybe I should bring along some tea cosies. This place is offering free tea and cake: www.teahousetheatre.co.uk/blog/

(I have no idea if this place is even decent, I'm just amused that they want tea cosies enough they took to Ravelry to make their offer...)