Anahita: Try http://www.buzz.co.uk for cheapie flights. They fly Paris to Stansted, and then there’s a train service from there (more info at: http://www.stanstedexpress.co.uk).
Have you tried http://www.bedandbreakfast.com for accommodation?
I would have loved to have met you all, but I’ve been planning a birthday party for three friends for the past 6 months, and it just happens to coincide with that weekend, so I’ll be down in Paignton. 
I have invited Anahita and Twisty to stay at my house for the weekend, so hopefully that’s cool.
So… The Silver Cross on Saturday night.
How about during the day - anyone fancy doing The Eye? Or something else?
Any plans for eating - suggestions?
I will know for sure early this week, Francesca, and I’m all for eating and drinking!
I’m hoping they’ll let me bring some nice French wine for us all to enjoy.
Vivamus, thanks for the flight advice. There are 4 airports to choose from!
Ok. I’m all set.
I’m going to London!
:does the “I’m going to London Dance”:
I’ll arrive on the 24th of May to Gatwick and I’m leaving on the 26th at 2pm. Let the FUN BEGIN!!!
Ok. I’m all set.
I’m going to London!
:does the “I’m going to London Dance”:
I’ll arrive on the 24th of May to Gatwick and I’m leaving on the 26th at 2pm. Let the FUN BEGIN!!!
Garty, are you in?
My train tickets came through the post today. Yaroo!
I’m too broke to justify going down to London (and, of course, my being both newbie and underage might screw things a bit), but if any Dopers further north would be interested in a meet of some sort, I’d be willing…
Jonny T.
Oo oo ooh! I live in London!!
Skimming through the previous posts, I’m not 100% certain of the definite date, time, and place…
Is May 25th/26th at the Silver Cross pub on Whitehall a definite?
Can whoever organised this say ay or nay and append me to the list? Thanks!
I’m booked and paid for.
Arriving 9am Gatwick, jeaving at 6.30pm sunday.
Lets rock.
Frannie, I would love to do the Eye during the day Saturday. I’m meeting Annie!!!
I’m arriving 4pm Euston, leaving 3.30pm sunday. I plan to work in some quick in-and-out ninja stealth shopping, and a BlakeFest at Tate Britain on Sunday morning (I’m staying at the Corona, in Pimlico)
It’s on boys and girls, it’s on…
So the plan is, for definite, the Silver Moon in Whitehall on Saturday. Shall we say 7.30pm? Ana and [b[Twisty** are staying at my gaff Friday and Saturday nights. I’m sorry I can’t offer more people accommodation, but I’m afraid I only have so much room. The list so far is…
Definites
Francesca
Alex B
Kabbes
Tansu
Crusoe
Casdave
ObiWan
Ianzin
TwistOfFate
Kferr
Steve Wright
Anahita
Jojo
Hibernicus
Reuben
Maybes
Celyn
jr8
yojimbo
peepthis
Did I get everyone? That’s 15 definites and 3 maybes, which means if we want to eat together we’re going to have to either eat in the pub or book somewhere - I think even the most accommodating curry house isn’t going to be thrilled with a group of 16 turning up and demanding a table 
From what Ianzin says the pub is good with food until late, so it might be easier if we just eat there. That cool with everyone?
Twisty, Ana and I will probably be spending the day on Saturday in London doing some “Woo! London!” things and I expect anyone who wants to join us is welcome.
I cannot wait.
I’ll be coming in to Gatwick at 10:20am of Friday and I’m up for anything (that doesn’t break my marital vows—hey, wait a minute, I got married in Japan, there were no vows!)…
Fran, do you think it’d be ok if I bring about 6 bottles of wine with me or will it be a hassle to carry them around London and find a place to stash them on Friday? If it’s a problem, I’ll just bring two in my luggage.
You are not quite comprehending how excited I am to see you all and I’M GOING TO SEE LONDON!!!
Unfortunately I’m running chess and roleplaying at my School that weekend.
Maybe I could phone the Silver Moon sometime that evening.
Would anyone be sober enough to answer?
If you’re really lucky, Billy Connolly might do a streak around Eros, just North of the pub. (obscure UK TV charity marathon reference)
I have a job interview in Whitehall on 25 May. (Some club or other is looking for an Ageing Gigolo).
If I get the job I will have to start Straight Away but if previous form is anything to go by I have no chance.
I hope to call in at the Silver Moon to drown my sorrows after yet another futile attempt to fulfil a childhood dream, so can someone please put me down as a definite maybe, possibly.
Many thanks.
I’ll probably be around all Saturday if any early drinking or wandering is on the cards.
I’m gonna have to take myself off the maybe list as I’ve just realised that I’ll be in London the week before with a friends stag.
That’s gonna wipe me out I’d guess.
Enjoy
I’ll probably be in London from around 2pm on Saturday so if you, or anybody else, want to do a little wandering, siteseeing and drinking (or even some man-whoring if Nostradamus can take the competition :)) then count me in.
Sorry but I’m losing track of this - more coffee needed. SO, this is now scheduled for this year, not next year? (I got confused by earlier references to April etc. If it is this year, I have a nagging feeling that the dates sound familiar, which means there is something Ihave to do then, but casn’t remember what! 
<going to fetch the needed coffee>