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As there's a few of us based in the North of England, myself and Meanwhile were discussing the idea of having a get together. Probably one evening in a pub in Manchester. Is anyone interested in meeting up to show off pens, discuss ink or whatever?

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My diary is somewhat busy at the moment... but if I can make it definitely count me in.

 

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We've not even got as far as thinking about dates, so feel free to suggest any. The more the merrier :)

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Carrie I'm in Liverpool. I'm an Orthodox Rabbi and so would find some times harder than others - and the Jewish New Year and festivals are coming up soon so that will make it a whole lot more confusing. But I would LOVE to get together to discuss pens over pints - sounds a really great idea.

 

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If not now, when?

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I'm in Lincoln and Manchester could be a bit far for an evening meeting. I'm with the weekenders.

 

On the other hand -- Sheffield is about midway :D

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I'd be interested, but time is always a pressure. I also have zero navigatory skills so while you are all supping pints I'd be wandering, gormlessly around a nameless village where the locals tell me to stick to the path and not to venture onto the moors during a full moon.

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Sounds like we need to plan something for a weekend then. Do people have any views on finding a nice country pub somewhere not too far from Manchester? Presumably something easily accessible from the motorway network would be a good idea. How many people can manage the 22nd October?

 

Bluemax, nice to know there's someone else relatively local, I used to work in Warrington. I'm not too far from Wilmslow (but please don't hold that against me!) ;)

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I'm based out of Warrington and would love to attend if you're still planning on something.

What's that amazing pen in your profile picture????

- Jonathan

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Country pub at the weekend sounds good to me.Just let me know where and when and i'll get the directions from the net(and hopefully not get lost on the way)

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I've not had time to update this topic because we had a huge electrical storm here last week which knocked out all the phonelines (and killed my BT Home Hub!). Anyway, I'm now back online with a borrowed router and trying to catch up on things.

 

I've got to be in Manchester on the 22nd, so wondered if anyone would like to do a lunchtime meet in the city centre, say at 12:30? A quiet coffee shop / bar where we can pick up some food. Meanwhile mentioned Atlas on Deansgate. I'm open to suggestions on location.

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Unfortunately I now can't make the 22nd - my girlfriend has her birthday this weekend, plus it's the deadline for her MSc dissertation, and I've had to rearrange like crazy.

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