Hi everyone
Last year Megan organised an amazing night out in Birmingham (thank you once again Megan) and afterwards I promised that I would happily take over organising duties for the next one and its taken me ages but here we go:
UK Meetup 2: The Empire (line dress) Strikes Back
So, appalling pun out the way (it was the best sequel related name I could think of and my brain is not working this time of year), I was speaking to @pamelatransuk and she suggested perhaps 16th March 2019 and that date sounds good to me but I'm open to organising for other dates if that doesn't suit people.
I'm thinking Manchester for this meetup, primarily because I know it well enough to organise something, and the Village in Manchester is awesome - especially for first timers!
If people are interested at all, and I know this comes up on the forums a lot, but I was speaking to my electrolysist who said that if people are interested she could possibly come along to chat about laser hair removal, electrolysis, fillers, facial rejuvenation, botox etc and possibly come along with some special offers. She is part of a national chain and I cant guarantee anything, but if there's interest I could go to her bosses if see if they can put together a special deal for any attendees? Obviously I could only do this in Manchester.
Anyway, feel free to DM me or respond on here, but once I have an idea of numbers, feelings on dates and location etc I'll get to organising something
Much love
Em x
Marked on my new calendar.
Thank you Emma for taking on board my suggestion of Sat16March by which time hopefully the worst of the weather should be over. I am not a fan of Winter but it is not the cold I object to; I hate the constant darkness. I am grateful the venue you suggest is in our part of the country, the NorthWest. Manchester is an excellent choice.
As I said previously I believe providing they continue to be successful and desired in future, they can hopefully take place in different regions bi-annually: Sept 2018, March 2019, Sept 2019 etc.
I confirm I am available Sat16March and I intend to travel and attend as Pamela.
Others may wish to know that I use the same chain and indeed the same branch as Emma and indeed the Laser and Electrolysis girls go out of their way to help you.
I look forward to meeting you all.
Hugs
Pamela xx
All OK with me. Looking forward to it already. If date needs amending Im OK with that as before.
Any suggestions as to hotel, Meal venue, activities, meet up time etc etc. Clubs etc.
And I can only come as me now but will have to get a move on with sorting attire out, after all its only 11 weeks or so away...
Well done both of you
Luv n Hugz
Katie
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Wow - this thread isn't read much so we need to publicise a lot more - any ideas? Don't sticky as no one reads them anyway... just link in your other threads..
XXX
L&H's
Katie
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Hi Emma
Thanks for taking over the organisation. The last one in Birmingham was really good fun so I'm looking forward to what you have in store for us (no pressure!!!)
If you need to move the date around, I should be OK for the week after too
Charlotte x
Quote from: emma-f on December 30, 2018, 09:58:57 AM
Hi everyone
Last year Megan organised an amazing night out in Birmingham (thank you once again Megan) and afterwards I promised that I would happily take over organising duties for the next one and its taken me ages but here we go:
UK Meetup 2: The Empire (line dress) Strikes Back
So, appalling pun out the way (it was the best sequel related name I could think of and my brain is not working this time of year), I was speaking to @pamelatransuk and she suggested perhaps 16th March 2019 and that date sounds good to me but I'm open to organising for other dates if that doesn't suit people.
I'm thinking Manchester for this meetup, primarily because I know it well enough to organise something, and the Village in Manchester is awesome - especially for first timers!
If people are interested at all, and I know this comes up on the forums a lot, but I was speaking to my electrolysist who said that if people are interested she could possibly come along to chat about laser hair removal, electrolysis, fillers, facial rejuvenation, botox etc and possibly come along with some special offers. She is part of a national chain and I cant guarantee anything, but if there's interest I could go to her bosses if see if they can put together a special deal for any attendees? Obviously I could only do this in Manchester.
Anyway, feel free to DM me or respond on here, but once I have an idea of numbers, feelings on dates and location etc I'll get to organising something
Much love
Em x
Hi!
That sounds awesome! I live in Manchester so i'm definitely up for that. Funnily enough I have a top-up laser hair removal session on the morning-of March 16th. [emoji16][emoji16]
Pam. X
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Hi Emma,
Sorry been away sorting out just about everything, I'll definitely be there if it goes ahead & thinking lip fillers so always up for a bargain x
I'll dm to confirm it's definitely a go.
Soph.
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Awesome girls - I'll try lining up somewhere for lunch in a private room like last time. I'd do some research and get back to everyone
Em x
Thank you to all you girls who have shown an interest in this event and wish to attend. I look forward to meeting you all on March 16th (or later if it has to be deferred).
I shall be travelling from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester and will stay for lunch in a private room as Emma suggests. I expect to stay for the afternoon for some really good conversation in person which should be even better than the wonderful communication we have had in writing on Susans' and also for a few drinks. I expect to leave early evening for my train.
I assume some of you may make this an overnight stay and seek a hotel room for B&B and if so, I hope you find suitable accommodation which I'm sure you will as Manchester has many good hotels.
If a third UK Meet Up is desired and takes place in September in another region of the UK, I expect I may be seeking hotel to stay at then.
So far we have 7 of us: Emma, Davina, Katie, Charlotte, Pam, Soph and me but I'm sure several more will consider and hopefully attend.
Thanks to all of you and a special thank you to Emma for your time and work organizing this event for us.
Hugs to all
Pamela xx
Well it's official I've booked a b&b half a mile from canal street.
So looks like I'm definitely staying over this time [emoji16].
Coming up via train to make a weekend of it all
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So is the 16th confirmed?
Katie
Hi
Yes it is - I just need to find the place now
Em x
That's right in the middle of our "not allowed holiday" time. will have to twist some arms and make sure its my day off.
Quote from: emma-f on January 15, 2019, 01:49:28 PM
Hi
Yes it is - I just need to find the place now
Em x
Yay! Xx
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So far been told its OK to have the days (Fri and Sat ) off see you there
Hello Davina
I am so glad you can attend on Sat March 16th.
We have had the occasional post with each other and I know we are (like so many other UK girls) both under GenderGP.
I look forward to meeting you on that date.
Hugs
Pamela xx
Hello again Everyone
For the benefit of anyone who has not seen this thread before, we are having a UK Meet Up on Saturday March 16th in Manchester. My friend, Emma, is researching potential venues and making other enquiries as you may read in earlier posts.
There is still plenty of time to state your interest in this event.
Would anyone else like to attend this social gathering of Susans' Members please?
Thanking you and Hugs to all.
Pamela xx
Wow! Only just seen this thread. :o
I would love to attend, but I am having some SERIOUS problems with my wife at present and I can't see us making the year out, so it might cause an issue, BUT.
Can I say a tentative yes? I'd love to come along. ;D
Hi
I will make it to the day do but wont know about any night activities until a week or so before.
Looking forward to it. Any suggested agenda yet?
luv n Hugz
Katie
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Hello Vicky
Sorry you are having serious problems and I hope you are able to find resolution in due time.
Of course you can say tentative yes.
I hope to meet you on March 16th. That makes 8 of us.
Hugs
Pamela
Quote from: pamelatransuk on January 23, 2019, 07:18:41 AM
Hello again Everyone
For the benefit of anyone who has not seen this thread before, we are having a UK Meet Up on Saturday March 16th in Manchester. My friend, Emma, is researching potential venues and making other enquiries as you may read in earlier posts.
There is still plenty of time to state your interest in this event.
Would anyone else like to attend this social gathering of Susans' Members please?
Thanking you and Hugs to all.
Pamela xx
I think I did already indicate my interest but, just in case..... hell yes. [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]
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Quote from: pamelamoore2706 on January 29, 2019, 09:46:12 AM
I think I did already indicate my interest but, just in case..... hell yes. [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]
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I live in Salford so can offer to put someone up for the night if anyone is looking to stay over?
Pam. X
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Hey all, I'm a bit late to the party, but I've been waiting for my calendar to shake out for the next few months.
Big thank you to Emma for planning this meetup, I'm sure it'll be a blast, but sadly I won't be there [emoji853].
Have a great time all. X
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Hi everyone;
It looks as though I am going to be in Devon during March, thru April, so if I can I am planning to come up for the 16th March event. Emma did tell me that you girls were planning an event around this time so I am hoping to best fit my travels around it. Do let me know as soon as possible which date is confirmed
Best
JudithLynn
Hello again Judith
Emma has confirmed (Jan 15th) that the Meet Up will indeed take place March 16th but she is researching venues in Manchester and possible extras (laser/electrolysis/beauty etc).
I suggested that these Meet Ups take place biannually - Sept 2018, March 2019, Sept 2019 etc if still desired.
I look forward to meeting you on March 16th.
Hugs
Pamela xx
Managed to get the day off confirmed.
Davina
I am so glad you have confirmed you can come.
I look forward to meeting you on Sat March 16th.
Hugs
Pamela xx
Great news Davina see you there.
Hi Emma have you had a chance to find a venue yet??
Again thankyou for arranging this.
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Hi all
Sorry I've been quiet - had a couple of bad weeks.
I'm waiting for a couple of places to get back to me. Like last time I'm looking for a private room somewhere and once one of them confirms I'll send an email around everyone in this thread
Em x
I will bump this in case anyone hasn't seen it, how is it going?
I'll send a PM round with details menus etc when I have it all together. I'm also going to ask a friend who knows someone who owns one of the bars in the Village, see if she can do something for anyone who fancies an evening out - maybe a VIP area or something
Em a
Thank you Emma for everything. Will the lunch venue be within walking distance of the station or will I need a taxi please?
Perhaps some of us can meet at the station before lunch please and walk together or get taxi together?
This will be my first time as Pamela outside Liverpool but I am really looking forward to coming and meeting you all and chatting and sharing.
So far we have 9 including probables but still 4 weeks to go: Emma, Davina, Katie, Charlotte, Pam, Sophie, Vicky, Judith and me.
Hugs to all
Pamela xx
An email should have come around today to everyone interested with details of venue. If anyone else is interested or has not got the email send me an pm and I'll forward to you
Em x
Pamela, you can walk it in maybe 10 minutes (1.25Km or so) but if its raining then a taxi is better I think.. if we are at the village in the evening then that's near the station.
Katie
Luv n Hugz
Katie
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Sadly Judith cannot make this event but hopes to make an future event in September.
Hence it is now 8 including 1 probable.
Hugs
Pamela
Quote from: Katie Jade on February 18, 2019, 03:33:23 PM
Pamela, you can walk it in maybe 10 minutes (1.25Km or so) but if its raining then a taxi is better I think.. if we are at the village in the evening then that's near the station.
Katie
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Katie
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Thank you Katie
Which is the nearer station please? Oxford Road or Piccadilly or are they equi-distant please? Do you intend to travel by train and if so, at which station will you be getting off please? Perhaps we could meet there but only if that is OK with you of course? I am travelling from Liverpool South Parkway to either of Manchester stations.
Sending Hugs
Pamela xx
Pamela
Ill PM you
Katie
Firstly Emma thankyou so much for all the time and effort for organising this.
Pamela, is Victoria station viable? If so I'm staying at a b&b only 5 minutes away and could meet you there if needed.
See you all soon.
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Thank you Katie for confirming that the nearest station is in fact Manchester Victoria. Everyone will little or no knowledge of Manchester geography like me will wish to note that.
Therefore I will be travelling by train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Victoria with one change which is fine.
Thank you Soph. Yes I shall meet you at Manchester Victoria. Katie is also considering coming by train and will decide in due course. I am guessing others may come by train and hence there could be a few of us to meet at that station at a time to be agreed nearer the date. See you in 24 days. It is a very significant day for both of us!
Hugs to all
Pamela xx
Hi Pamela,
That would be amazing as you well know it's my first "full" outing so I'm just as nervous as you lol.
Once you know what times etc. Drop me a pm and we can meet, I've only got to brave half a mile to the station, so if I don't arrived I've fainted somewhere
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Certainly. Will do.
Pamela
Ladies, you will be fine, hold your heads up high and be proud when going through Manchester, its a trans friendly city and well used to us.
If I come by train it will be to Piccadilly Station, so I may have to navigate the tram system which despite living and working around the city for quite a time when it was being installed and a while after, I have never used. So I will be looking for instructions on-line I think.
Emma, any news on the possibility of a table/room for the evening. and do /will we need to eat beforehand. Molly's food is great but I'm sure it will be very full.. (nice selection of Gin as well.. ahem...)
Anyway I will make the day do, still uncertain about the night.
TC
Luv n Hugz
Katie
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Booked train , just need to sort bed. I take it that hotel Manchester Piccadilly is closest??? Premier or Doubletree. edit, booked Double tree so hope some of you are staying there.
Quote from: davina61 on February 26, 2019, 10:11:02 AM
Booked train , just need to sort bed. I take it that hotel Manchester Piccadilly is closest??? Premier or Doubletree. edit, booked Double tree so hope some of you are staying there.
Yes they're among the better ones near the Village
Quote from: Katie Jade on February 20, 2019, 02:58:42 PM
Emma, any news on the possibility of a table/room for the evening. and do /will we need to eat beforehand. Molly's food is great but I'm sure it will be very full.. (nice selection of Gin as well.. ahem...)
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Sure we can persuade for the evening - still waiting for my friend on that place - we'll prob be filled from lunch I'd imagine - apart from a small nibble maybe. Lots of great places in the village, was there this weekend. Purely for research of course 😜
Em x
Doh! I live in Manchester! I wish I was further down the line with my progress - I'm only just about to start therapy. I cannot wait for the day I go out as a woman.
Hope you all have a great time!
x
Quote from: Am I Lucy? on February 26, 2019, 03:37:02 PM
Doh! I live in Manchester! I wish I was further down the line with my progress - I'm only just about to start therapy. I cannot wait for the day I go out as a woman.
Hope you all have a great time!
x
Come along Lucy - its a private room that we have and there are a number of girls there who are very early down the line and this being their first night out. Feel free to PM me and we can discuss further - I promise we'll look after you!
Em x
Hello again Lucy
The first UK Meet Up was last September and the only reason I did not attend was that I was on holiday at the time. I can assure you that is completely acceptable to attend in male mode if you prefer as I would have done last September and as some members did.
My situation is that I have been just over a year HRT but have never been outside South Liverpool in girl mode but I am publicly transitioning when I move house (not too far away geographically) in the Summer.
So March 16th is the first time for me in the company of so many nice girls outside home as a girl myself!
Please feel free to come to lunch and then you have the choice (like so many of us) to stay later or to leave.
No pressure of course, but the offer to come is there.
Hugs
Pamela xx
Thanks both - and thanks Emma for the PM, I can't respond yet I don't think as I've only just joined.
I'd love to come, although even in male mode I think I'd have a panic attack! I'll keep my eyes open for any others, it's a bit too early for me. I'm not even able to dress at the moment, let alone venture out.
x
Hi all
OK, well having been paid, I though 'sod it' and so Im in the DoubleTree Piccadilly station for the night, will be dropping bags off there about 12:15 I think, so if anyone else is dropping bags off we can walk the mile or so (OMG.. in heels!!) or split a taxi I suppose to the late lunch venue... Now where did I put that dress for the night time? Im into black and silver at the moment so lets see.... :icon_2gun: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk:
Talk soon all
Luv n Hugz
Katie
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My train is supposed to get in to Piccadilly station at 11 , not far to walk to hotel by the look of street map so see you there.
Yes its a 5 minute walk. Sorting trains out today
TC
Katie
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Looking forward to it everyone.
There's still room for a couple of more if anyone else wants to join us.
Em x
Very sorry ladies, but I won't be able to make it after all. >:( :embarrassed: :(
Really really sorry. Bit gutted if I'm honest.
Hope to catch you all next time and don't forget to have a FABULOUS time!! I know you will ;D ;D
V xx
Been to see the room today - it looks lovely. There's still plenty of room for any more wanting to come along
Em x
Sorry Vicky that you and Jo (Shambles) not coming this time; perhaps see you in September.
I make it 7 attending this time: Emma, Davina, Katie, Charlotte, Pam, Sophie and me.
Somewhat nervous but really looking forward to this - all your wonderful company.
Perhaps other girls will decide to come shortly.
See you all in 9 days.
Hugs
Pamela
Quote from: pamelatransuk on March 07, 2019, 04:33:05 AM
Sorry Vicky that you and Jo (Shambles) not coming this time; perhaps see you in September.
Thank you Pamela. I'm sorry too. :( Yes, hope to see you in September! ;D ;D
got the train tickets. looks like I will need my cashmere coat!!!!!
Getting all excited now!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Don't forget your brollies though, forecast is a little damp..
Any confirmation of what we are doing at night yet?
One of my friends over here is a friend of Paul at Kiki's, don't know if we are going there, anyway any ideas?
TC
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Katie
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Quote from: Katie Jade on March 14, 2019, 01:55:35 PM
Getting all excited now!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Don't forget your brollies though, forecast is a little damp..
Any confirmation of what we are doing at night yet?
One of my friends over here is a friend of Paul at Kiki's, don't know if we are going there, anyway any ideas?
TC
Luv n Hugz
Katie
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I wasnt able to set out the VIP room in the evening - so Kikis, or anywhere, is good by me 😁
Quote from: emma-f on March 14, 2019, 03:09:52 PM
I wasnt able to set out the VIP room in the evening - so Kikis, or anywhere, is good by me [emoji16]
What time are we meeting at lunchtime? I won't be able to stay in the evening sadly - date night i'm afraid [emoji16][emoji41]
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Hello Pam and Others
Lunch is booked for 1.30 pm in Emma's name.
Originally I was intending to travel from Liverpool South Parkway but I wish to avoid Northern Rail and their Bus Replacement Services. Therefore I am traveling directly from Liverpool Lime St to Manchester Victoria and I am meeting Sophie there at 11.30 or a little later if my train late. Then Sophie and I ( it is first time out of our home town/city for us) are having a coffee before walking to the lunch venue in advance of 1.30.
Others are welcome to join Sophie and me if you wish by all means.
I am also not staying for any evening do but will stay for a few drinks and chat till late afternoon and probably get my return train at 6.24.
I am nervous but I know I will really enjoy this event both to give me confidence but also to meet and chat with so many nice ladies.
See you in 24 or 26 hours.
Hugs to all you
Pamela xx
Quote from: emma-f on March 14, 2019, 03:09:52 PM
I wasnt able to set out the VIP room in the evening - so Kikis, or anywhere, is good by me 😁
Ok we can chat over lunch. I assume we are ordering when we get there.
Just redoing Gel (my salon gel last weekend lasted about a day at work before chipping, but I not going back as I dont have time) - lets see what a mess I make :)
Katie
Its a mess.. ugg.. too late I suppose now to redo.. Whatever..
Katie
just got mine done acrylic, bless her she had been working since 8am and we didn't finish mine till 8pm . So I am ready to party!!!!!
Gel Polish here, more sky blue than grey I think, depends on light..
KJ
I know I am very late to this thread and would have loved to go and meet you girls special that I am very alone, but I am at another event (non trans) this weekend. If it doesn't clash next year and it is repeated I will be in
Do have fun
Jessica
Hi all,
I'm in Manchester looking for Pamela, anyone have an idea how to contact her please.
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Quote from: maybesoph on March 16, 2019, 06:51:26 AM
Hi all,
I'm in Manchester looking for Pamela, anyone have an idea how to contact her please.
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I don't, i'm in town too if you want to meet up? [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]
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Hi,
Would love too, I've arranged to meet Pamela at the station but haven't heard from her yet.
Once I find her I'll message you to meet for a coffee??
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Hi Pamela is here at the restaurant
Hello again
As you know the high winds and rain in the NW caused flooding making me an hour late at Victoria - sorry about that - but I still arrived safely at the restaurant in plenty of time.
Yesterday was a truly wonderful occasion which I shall greatly treasure both as a result of meeting so many nice ladies but also as it has instilled in me great confidence for the future. Furthermore the meal was excellent and we discussed so many subjects both trans and non trans related.
To Katie, Davina and Sophie who stayed overnight, I hope you enjoyed your breakfast and I wish you a safe journey home.
I wish to thank you Emma for arranging this event and for your kind words of encouragement. Thank you to all for your warm welcome.
We shall chat on Susans many times over the coming months and I look forward to seeing you in September/October.
Hugs to all
Pamela xx
PS: Just to confirm that pursuant to yesterday, I feel "top of the world"
Just got back (2 .30 pm) as Sunday train service is naff . Had a marvellous time last night myself Katie and Emma bar crawling Canal St !!!!! and it was so nice to meet every one else. Looking forward to the next one.
Quote from: davina61 on March 17, 2019, 10:01:36 AM
Just got back (2 .30 pm) as Sunday train service is naff . Had a marvellous time last night myself Katie and Emma bar crawling Canal St !!!!! and it was so nice to meet every one else. Looking forward to the next one.
So glad you had a great night! Was lovely to meet everyone! Xx
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Quote from: pamelatransuk on March 17, 2019, 06:06:46 AM
Hello again
As you know the high winds and rain in the NW caused flooding making me an hour late at Victoria - sorry about that - but I still arrived safely at the restaurant in plenty of time.
Yesterday was a truly wonderful occasion which I shall greatly treasure both as a result of meeting so many nice ladies but also as it has instilled in me great confidence for the future. Furthermore the meal was excellent and we discussed so many subjects both trans and non trans related.
To Katie, Davina and Sophie who stayed overnight, I hope you enjoyed your breakfast and I wish you a safe journey home.
I wish to thank you Emma for arranging this event and for your kind words of encouragement. Thank you to all for your warm welcome.
We shall chat on Susans many times over the coming months and I look forward to seeing you in September/October.
Hugs to all
Pamela xx
PS: Just to confirm that pursuant to yesterday, I feel "top of the world"
Wonderful! Was lovely to meet you too!
Pammie. X
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(https://i.imgur.com/ws9S8wT.jpg)I blame these 2(https://i.imgur.com/X5Fbkjt.jpg)
And a few more pics.
Luncheon and then later on selfies (blurred ones are intentional - ahem..) at various establishments.
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Katie, Davina. Pamela, Sophie, Emma, Pamela
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Emma and Katie
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Katie and Davina
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Emma and Katie
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Davina and Katie
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Katie (not asleep honest) and Davina
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Me, on a train home (train was very full) feeling happy mellow and tired.
Needless to day Both Davina and I were dragged onto the dance floor by a hen party. they were lovely and all the other Katie's on the party had their photo with me, whatever for don't know...
Was a bit noisy as these places are but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I think we should talk about one towards the south of the country next time, Sept or October - who is up for that?
I cant thank Emma enough for organising this (and didn't she and Davina, Pamela, Pamela and Sophie look gorgeous?) and I know it was difficult for a few girls to make it and that's completely understandable, but Kudos to Sophie and Pamela for whom this was a first proper outing as themselves I understand. Well done ladies, much respect earned for that. Now you hopefully feel that you have made a good step in the right direction in your lives.
If Emma can remember the names of the bars etc we attended in the correct order then that would be good please? I have no idea seriously.. no idea why..
Loved it.
Thanks everybody, take care
Luv n Hugz
Katie
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Quote from: davina61 on March 17, 2019, 01:30:39 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ws9S8wT.jpg)I blame these 2(https://i.imgur.com/X5Fbkjt.jpg)
Wow lovely Pics Davina, thank goodness we got your camera working ... Haha :)
Blame, Yes I accept some of the responsibility for a good night out but you 2 need to do that as well. :P
KJ
Quote from: Katie Jade on March 17, 2019, 03:12:12 PM
I think we should talk about one towards the south of the country next time, Sept or October - who is up for that?
I cant thank Emma enough for organising this (and didn't she and Davina, Pamela, Pamela and Sophie look gorgeous?) and I know it was difficult for a few girls to make it and that's completely understandable, but Kudos to Sophie and Pamela for whom this was a first proper outing as themselves I understand. Well done ladies, much respect earned for that. Now you hopefully feel that you have made a good step in the right direction in your lives.
Loved it.
Thanks everybody, take care
Luv n Hugz
Katie
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Glad the nighttime was also such a success.
Yes The southern part of the country sounds great for a Saturday in September or October and as a northern girl, I shall be staying overnight then.
A good step in the right direction for me - most definitely! I don't know what the hell I was worried about! Wonderful occasion. Memorable event. Insecurity disappearing now. Full of confidence which I believe I can and shall take forward.
Thanks everyone and thanks also for the photos.
Hugs to all
Pamela xx
Quote from: pamelatransuk on March 18, 2019, 06:48:33 AM
Glad the nighttime was also such a success.
Yes The southern part of the country sounds great for a Saturday in September or October and as a northern girl, I shall be staying overnight then.
A good step in the right direction for me - most definitely! I don't know what the hell I was worried about! Wonderful occasion. Memorable event. Insecurity disappearing now. Full of confidence which I believe I can and shall take forward.
Thanks everyone and thanks also for the photos.
Hugs to all
Pamela xx
Coming from the northeast I thought Manchester was already south?
How much further south can one go before falling off the end of the earth? [emoji41][emoji41][emoji41]
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Hi all,
Thankyou Emma for arranging it all, Manchester is truly a lovely place.
Was so nice to meet you all, had a blast x.
Sorry about the dead phone episodes, but can't believe I had the courage to actually sit by myself in a bar having a couple if drinks after failing to find everyone.
**october**
If there's enough interest, I'll gladly arrange a meet in Brighton.
A nice meal & a nice messy night out x
Let me know, I'll start a new thread soon asking who's interested.
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Wish I could have joined you all; next time! [emoji3526]
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Quote from: maybesoph on March 18, 2019, 09:17:24 AM
Hi all,
Thankyou Emma for arranging it all, Manchester is truly a lovely place.
Was so nice to meet you all, had a blast x.
Sorry about the dead phone episodes, but can't believe I had the courage to actually sit by myself in a bar having a couple if drinks after failing to find everyone.
**october**
If there's enough interest, I'll gladly arrange a meet in Brighton.
A nice meal & a nice messy night out x
Let me know, I'll start a new thread soon asking who's interested.
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Sophie
Sorry we couldn't meet up, we were checking phones for ages, we need to be more organised next time. Did you go back to Molly House? An good for you sticking that out, Im well impressed.
Brighton was an Idea, I know it can be expensive, but maybe not so much in October, or at least after the summer holidays are over.
Love you all Take care
Extra hugz tonight
Katie
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Quote from: maybesoph on March 18, 2019, 09:17:24 AM
Hi all,
Thankyou Emma for arranging it all, Manchester is truly a lovely place.
Was so nice to meet you all, had a blast x.
Sorry about the dead phone episodes, but can't believe I had the courage to actually sit by myself in a bar having a couple if drinks after failing to find everyone.
**october**
If there's enough interest, I'll gladly arrange a meet in Brighton.
A nice meal & a nice messy night out x
Let me know, I'll start a new thread soon asking who's interested.
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Having Kindly been passed the baton by Megan I am happy to pass it on to you next Sophie!
Em x
Quote from: emma-f on March 18, 2019, 04:24:09 PM
Having Kindly been passed the baton by Megan I am happy to pass it on to you next Sophie!
Em x
And you did a great job! Sophie, what country is Brighton in? I looked on the map and it's so far south I can't imagine it's still England? [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]
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Emma
I assume you went to Skin and that you told them quite correctly of course that we all had a great time on 16th and that it went really well for me? I am going there tomorrow 20th.
Sophie
I see there were problems after I left; I know you really enjoyed the afternoon and early evening as did I. I trust you got home safely on Sunday afternoon?
I am happy to travel to Brighton - I know that's where they have the office of Translife and that Brighton is very trans friendly. Indeed I am happy to travel to almost anywhere in the southern part of UK.
I think we provisionally agreed October and I confirm I am available either Sat Oct 5th or Sat Oct 12th. I shall await your "UK Meet Up 2019 (2)" thread in due course. Obviously we have plenty of time to chat about so much on Susans over the next few months.
Finally TO ALL may I thank you from the bottom of my heart both for a fantastic event on March 16th and for your friendship.
Hugs to all
Pamela xx
Hi all,
Sorry for the delays in replying lifes a bit of a whirlwind at the moment.
Yes Katie had a quick drink at Molly's as it was close to the car park, then went over the road to iconic??
Had a mocktail then spent another 40 minutes refunding my hotel again, what a drama. Teach me for being so unorganised in my eagerness to get away.
It was truly mind opening the whole weekend, and its given me a new found confidence to face forwards and smile.
I'm definitely up for organising Brighton for early October and will get on that asap.
Fingers crossed itll be warm still too.
Soph x
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Quote from: maybesoph on March 25, 2019, 04:21:23 AM
Hi all,
It was truly mind opening the whole weekend, and its given me a new found confidence to face forwards and smile.
Soph x
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I am truly delighted that you gained the same wonderful benefits as me - the memorable occasion all round AND the confidence and drive to take forward and express!
Hugs
Pamela xx
Quote from: maybesoph on March 25, 2019, 04:21:23 AM
Hi all,
Sorry for the delays in replying lifes a bit of a whirlwind at the moment.
Yes Katie had a quick drink at Molly's as it was close to the car park, then went over the road to iconic??
Had a mocktail then spent another 40 minutes refunding my hotel again, what a drama. Teach me for being so unorganised in my eagerness to get away.
It was truly mind opening the whole weekend, and its given me a new found confidence to face forwards and smile.
I'm definitely up for organising Brighton for early October and will get on that asap.
Fingers crossed itll be warm still too.
Soph x
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Quote from: pamelatransuk on March 25, 2019, 06:18:15 AM
I am truly delighted that you gained the same wonderful benefits as me - the memorable occasion all round AND the confidence and drive to take forward and express!
Hugs
Pamela xx
This. Totally this. This is why it was such a pleasure and privilege for me to organise the day. It is so amazing to see both of you feeling so positive!
Em x
I will be up for this, living in the south Brighton is easy to get to and it would be so nice to meet others, you all seem to be a lovely bunch of ladies. Proviso is that I am not on holiday on the arranged date
Jessica
Hello Jessica
I look forward to meeting you too. We were thinking of any Saturday (5th 12th 19th or 26th) October but I'm sure we will all consider a prospective date after holidays have been booked and we all have a idea of potential availability.
Hugs
Pamela
Thanks for the invite Pamela, a slight preference not to be 26th as there is a hifi show up in Ascot that weekend, but I can go Sunday :-)
Jessica xx
Hi all,
Sorry I've been away....again.
Just busy busy and busy.
Anyway just started contacted a few restaurants and bars, I've had positive responses back.
I'll have more concrete details soon, just going to wait on numbers that are interested first.
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