[MB] The Walk!

[Sean Kelly]

The walk was just fabulous. Interesting, informative and fun - I just hadn't
expected to laugh so much! One of those days where you feel you have
suddenly made a bunch of new friends :-) Thankyou so much once again to
Julie for organising it and to Kim for a fab job as Guide - really well
done.
Thanks also Stray and Gretchen for your photos - really nice - and I like
the way you play them down Stray - and then they are a wow!
My own snaps are here
http://flickr.com/photos/straytoaster/sets/72157607934245346/
there's only 33 (and two of them are of men in red gowns at Westminster
Abbey - sorry, I liked them :-)
Thanks to everybody for a really nice day. You know.... we should do it
again sometime!
Seán

[Stray Taoist]

Post by Sean Kelly
The walk was just fabulous. Interesting, informative and fun - I
just hadn't expected to laugh so much! One of those days where you
feel you have suddenly made a bunch of new friends :-) Thankyou so
much once again to Julie for organising it and to Kim for a fab job
as Guide - really well done.

The weather was also kind, and I second all those sentiments!

Post by Sean Kelly
Thanks also Stray and Gretchen for your photos - really nice - and I
like the way you play them down Stray - and then they are a wow!

*blush* Alas, I am a bit of a perfectionist, and never happy with my
bumblings. Especially when you see what others can do. Meh, the way of
the world.

Post by Sean Kelly
My own snaps are here
http://flickr.com/photos/straytoaster/sets/72157607934245346/
there's only 33 (and two of them are of men in red gowns at
Westminster Abbey - sorry, I liked them :-)

Nothing wrong with that! I saw them, and almost took pics of them. But
then again, I could take pictures of college porters if I wanted
blokes in frock-coats.

Post by Sean Kelly
Thanks to everybody for a really nice day. You know.... we should
do it again sometime!

Yes, we should! Let's not wait four years, though :)

Of course, working in central London, I am up for lunch (when not
overly busy) if anyone would like it.

m.

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[Julie Berk]

Thanks to everyone for coming on Sat. It wouldn't have been possible if
people hadn't made the effort to attend - and some of you made a great
effort. I appreciate that.

I was thinking of what we could do if we got together again.There's
Maidenhead/Bray and trying to find a model for the Treadmill on the Thames.
We also didn't get to Bayswater Rd.

But I was thinking of other get togethers we had which were associated with
book signings. Emma and I had coffee after one. (For a long time there was a
picture of us with Peter at a web site. I couldn't find it recently.) We had
an Indian meal after another. I can't remember the names of any of those
that attended. But that got me thinking, I've met Peter O'Donnell 3 times at
book signings. I know he's "retired" but I was wondering if he'd be up for
one more public outing - not necessarily a book signing open to the public
but just a small group such as the one on Sat. Maybe lunch at Le Gavroche,
Langan's or Quaglino's? (I do like to dream big). Or we could go down to
Brighton (where he lives) and we could meet him at a pub/restaurant there so
he doesn't have to travel.

best, Julie

PS Anna, Julia, Alice, I decided I had to read Brideshead Revisited now and
see what Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte were really like. I'll let you
know.

[Stray Taoist]

Post by Julie Berk
Thanks to everyone for coming on Sat. It wouldn't have been possible if
people hadn't made the effort to attend - and some of you made a great
effort. I appreciate that.

Indeed so, a lot more effort than me. (Although getting up at 7am, while
later than I do during the week, *was* an effort for a Saturday.)

Post by Julie Berk
I was thinking of what we could do if we got together again.There's
Maidenhead/Bray and trying to find a model for the Treadmill on the Thames.
We also didn't get to Bayswater Rd.

Good call. Although it is slightly more awkward to get to, I would be tempted
to drive down (which means no beer, or not much, alas).

Post by Julie Berk
But I was thinking of other get togethers we had which were associated with
book signings. Emma and I had coffee after one. (For a long time there was
a picture of us with Peter at a web site. I couldn't find it recently.) We
had an Indian meal after another. I can't remember the names of any of
those that attended. But that got me thinking, I've met Peter O'Donnell 3
times at book signings. I know he's "retired" but I was wondering if he'd
be up for one more public outing - not necessarily a book signing open to
the public but just a small group such as the one on Sat. Maybe lunch at Le
Gavroche, Langan's or Quaglino's? (I do like to dream big). Or we could go
down to Brighton (where he lives) and we could meet him at a pub/restaurant
there so he doesn't have to travel.

Oh, a posh lunch would be *great*. I would deffo be up for that. If PoD isn't
up for an outing (given age/distance, meeting a bunch of randomly thrown
together fans), but is up for meeting in Brighton (we can dream, I guess)
hey, I concur. That would be cool. But might be awkward to lump a pile of
books down for signing, and would be a bit unfair (as I would be happy just
to listen to a few anecdotes, really). So I would only bring one novel for
signing, and if it didn't get done, I wouldn't be disappointed.

Post by Julie Berk
best, Julie
PS Anna, Julia, Alice, I decided I had to read Brideshead Revisited now and
see what Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte were really like. I'll let you
know.

Ugh. A finely written book, for sure, evocative of a period in time, for
people we can't realate to, but I just didn't enjoy it. When I read it, years
ago. Beau Jeste, on the other hand, is *much* better...

m.

[Anna Toss]

What wonderful ideas you have! I'll try my outmost to come if you
arrange something like that.

Anna

Post by Julie Berk
Thanks to everyone for coming on Sat. It wouldn't have been possible if
people hadn't made the effort to attend - and some of you made a great
effort. I appreciate that.
I was thinking of what we could do if we got together again.There's
Maidenhead/Bray and trying to find a model for the Treadmill on the Thames.
We also didn't get to Bayswater Rd.
But I was thinking of other get togethers we had which were associated with
book signings. Emma and I had coffee after one. (For a long time there was a
picture of us with Peter at a web site. I couldn't find it recently.) We had
an Indian meal after another. I can't remember the names of any of those
that attended. But that got me thinking, I've met Peter O'Donnell 3 times at
book signings. I know he's "retired" but I was wondering if he'd be up for
one more public outing - not necessarily a book signing open to the public
but just a small group such as the one on Sat. Maybe lunch at Le Gavroche,
Langan's or Quaglino's? (I do like to dream big). Or we could go down to
Brighton (where he lives) and we could meet him at a pub/restaurant there so
he doesn't have to travel.
best, Julie
PS Anna, Julia, Alice, I decided I had to read Brideshead Revisited now and
see what Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte were really like. I'll let you
know.

[a***@soroset.com]

Thanks all of you for posting all the wonderful photos from the walk. It
both look and sounds like you had a wonderful time, I really wish I could
have been there. And I must say that just by looking at your photos I
could actually see Modesty and Willie walking around on the patio of the
penthouse!

I would totally love to come to London (or Brighton) for the next
get-together, especially if Peter O’Donnell would take the time to meet
us. That would be absolutely amazing!!

Best wishes
Anna

[Tikkanen Mika]

I must say that the walk was one of the nicest things I´ve done lately. The day was superb weatherwise and Kim was a very good guide who did a good job placing a bit of Modesty´s world in the central London. Especially all the dinner and lunch places!

It was great to meet you all and I´m definitely open for getting together again if we can realize any of the ideas presented below.

Mika

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Sent: maandag 13 oktober 2008 10:18
To: ***@ifi.uio.no
Subject: Re: [MB] getting together again

What wonderful ideas you have! I'll try my outmost to come if you
arrange something like that.

Anna

Post by Julie Berk
Thanks to everyone for coming on Sat. It wouldn't have been possible if
people hadn't made the effort to attend - and some of you made a great
effort. I appreciate that.
I was thinking of what we could do if we got together again.There's
Maidenhead/Bray and trying to find a model for the Treadmill on the Thames.
We also didn't get to Bayswater Rd.
But I was thinking of other get togethers we had which were associated with
book signings. Emma and I had coffee after one. (For a long time there was a
picture of us with Peter at a web site. I couldn't find it recently.) We had
an Indian meal after another. I can't remember the names of any of those
that attended. But that got me thinking, I've met Peter O'Donnell 3 times at
book signings. I know he's "retired" but I was wondering if he'd be up for
one more public outing - not necessarily a book signing open to the public
but just a small group such as the one on Sat. Maybe lunch at Le Gavroche,
Langan's or Quaglino's? (I do like to dream big). Or we could go down to
Brighton (where he lives) and we could meet him at a pub/restaurant there so
he doesn't have to travel.
best, Julie
PS Anna, Julia, Alice, I decided I had to read Brideshead Revisited now and
see what Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte were really like. I'll let you
know.

[Gretchen Kopmanis]

Jeff and I are in London until Friday, so we still have a couple days
left to do things. :-)
-gkk





On Oct 13, 2008, at 5:41 AM, Julie Berk wrote:

Thanks to everyone for coming on Sat. It wouldn't have been possible
if people hadn't made the effort to attend - and some of you made a
great effort. I appreciate that.

I was thinking of what we could do if we got together again.There's
Maidenhead/Bray and trying to find a model for the Treadmill on the
Thames. We also didn't get to Bayswater Rd.

But I was thinking of other get togethers we had which were associated
with book signings. Emma and I had coffee after one. (For a long time
there was a picture of us with Peter at a web site. I couldn't find it
recently.) We had an Indian meal after another. I can't remember the
names of any of those that attended. But that got me thinking, I've
met Peter O'Donnell 3 times at book signings. I know he's "retired"
but I was wondering if he'd be up for one more public outing - not
necessarily a book signing open to the public but just a small group
such as the one on Sat. Maybe lunch at Le Gavroche, Langan's or
Quaglino's? (I do like to dream big). Or we could go down to Brighton
(where he lives) and we could meet him at a pub/restaurant there so he
doesn't have to travel.

best, Julie

PS Anna, Julia, Alice, I decided I had to read Brideshead Revisited
now and see what Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte were really like.
I'll let you know.

[Julie Berk]

Gretchen, I'm back to work tomorrow so can't do lunch but dinner would be ok
if you don't have plans. Or Friday I have half day at school so a late lunch
would be doable. What time do you leave?

If anyone else is around and wants to join us, let us know.

best, Julie

[Sean Kelly]

An MB lunch - that's a nice idea - what do you think Stray - Langans or
Quaglino's? Or should we join the Reform Club or Boodles - they let women
in now I hear! :-)
Seriously it's a nice idea - I suppose it's too far for Alice and Anna and
Julia to come just for lunch - pity :-( And does P'OD ever come to
London? or... does he go out to Lunch in Brighton... Would he like to meet
us ? We could go there. sorry just morning brain cells working - I'll be
quiet now :-)
Seán

[Stray Taoist]

Post by Sean Kelly
An MB lunch - that's a nice idea - what do you think Stray - Langans or
Quaglino's?

I fancy Qaglino's, myself.

Post by Sean Kelly
Or should we join the Reform Club or Boodles - they let women
in now I hear! :-)

And that was their downfall, I bet. I wonder how much it is to join those
places. Although given I don't live in London, I think I will pass :)

Post by Sean Kelly
Seriously it's a nice idea - I suppose it's too far for Alice and Anna and
Julia to come just for lunch - pity :-( And does P'OD ever come to
London? or... does he go out to Lunch in Brighton... Would he like to meet
us ? We could go there. sorry just morning brain cells working - I'll be
quiet now :-)

I sense we are having a crossing of the threads here :)

m.

[Sean Kelly]

Ooops - sorry everyone I sent a link to Strays pictures by mistake - mine
are here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/seank/sets/72157607964619000/
cheers
Seán (technologically challenged :-)

[Sean Kelly]

.. and add Gretchen and Jeff in before that :-( I really am sleepy I am
forgettting who else travelled so far - When's your next anniversary? Come
Again. Ok I really will be quiet now :-)
Seán [Ps Gretchen - that one of you smiling was my favourite photo I took
that day!]

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Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: [MB] The Walk!

Post by Sean Kelly
An MB lunch - that's a nice idea - what do you think Stray - Langans or
Quaglino's? Or should we join the Reform Club or Boodles - they let women
in now I hear! :-)
Seriously it's a nice idea - I suppose it's too far for Alice and Anna and
Julia to come just for lunch - pity :-( And does P'OD ever come to
London? or... does he go out to Lunch in Brighton... Would he like to meet
us ? We could go there. sorry just morning brain cells working - I'll be
quiet now :-)
Seán

[Sean Kelly]

Hi all,
Anna T sent me this email and asked me to forward it - for some reason she
is having trouble sending it direct to the list.
cheers
Seán PS Nice photos Anna - thanks for them :-)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 2008/10/13
Subject: MB Walk photos - new try
This are my pictures - the link you use means that you can see them
And I've linked to the others from there as well - Gretchen, Stray and
Sean. If anyone else has an album, please tell me and I'll add the
link!
Anna