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Glasgow Forum Meet - October 14th, 2017

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There's no Caledonian Sleeper on a Saturday night - at least there wasn't when I last looked a few years ago, when I lived just north of London and used to head south, then north on Sleeper with Bargain Berth ticket, when travelling to Scotland.
Website has had an upgrade, but I haven't looked at timetables and fares.
Lisa66 said:
If you put environmental issues to one side, it's much cheaper and quicker to fly! o_O
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Not really quicker, as it's usually a shorter journey to railway station than airport, and don't need to railway station up to 2 hours before flight for security checks etc. Then you move while you're asleep and ticket includes breakfast brought to your cabin door. Fares are so variable - so much depends on when you can book and how flexible you can be.
 
Apologies, it was really just a flippant remark on my part, regarding the cost of train travelo_O

However, it sparked my curiosity and after I posted it, I did a very quick search of the trains and planes for the 14th. I'm fortunate (?) to live with in a 20 min drive of So'ton airport and train station. I could have got a return flight to Glasgow for £48 (£68 this morning) and to get a train from from here to Glasgow was £167, or more. Without an offer it costs me over £40 for the 1hr 20 mins to London. I realise there are lots of offers and sites to look at (time permitting) and that fares can change from one minute to the next. It's such a shame that train fares are so expensive, as it's such a enjoyable and relaxing way to travel long distances and keep a few more cars off the roads.

I do like the sound of a sleeper train, but maybe it's not the luxurious, romantic travel experience I imagine? Are the trains not all like the Orient Express?

Anyway, I seem to have derailed this thread so I'll let you all get back on track to sorting out the details of your meet up. Hope you all have a very enjoyable time on the 14th!🙂
 
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed and I stay in Falkirk, just wondered if this meet up was open to newbies as well? I'm struggling to find any groups local to me 🙂
 
@Tally - would love it if you come along.

It is a great way to meet T1s, T2s tablets, insulin, pumps, all sorts.

We are the people who live with Diabetes, so you will be made very welcome
 
Tally said:
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed and I stay in Falkirk, just wondered if this meet up was open to newbies as well? I'm struggling to find any groups local to me 🙂
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Near the WHEEL ? I have been 3 times on my Motorbike. Good to see ! Enjoy
 
Hazel said:
@Tally - would love it if you come along.

It is a great way to meet T1s, T2s tablets, insulin, pumps, all sorts.

We are the people who live with Diabetes, so you will be made very welcome
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Thanks 🙂 I will do my best to be there, will be nice to meet some of the lovely peeps on here
 
Will be lovely to meet more people
 
I still want to come to this but holding off buying train tickets til after Mr Eggy's next hospital appointment on 2nd October. Just in case they decide to go ahead with angioplasty and it is sooner rather then later. Will keep in touch re this.
 
Here's hoping timings work out right for you both Elaine, and we can always have another meet up.
 
I should be there about 11am, hopefully with Eggy🙂
 
Should be there just after 11
 
Whoop whoop I'm coming to then as I've no hospitals to attend or dog shows on that date.

I've been missing in action only because of the lad who is on the mend now thank god.
 
Definitely coming! Just had cardiologist's secretary on the phone, Mr Eggy's procedure scheduled for 31st October. At last can start making some plans, although it won't include a Halloween Party this year! The grandkids will be disappointed but they will understand. So @Greyhound Gal, will get my train booked and see you in Carlisle. 9.10am. Will PM you re this. 🙂
 
Great news Eggy!
 
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