Edinburgh in October?

Im a granny, but I am doing something else today but will have grandstand view of the bonfire from my drawing room in the evening, it was spectacular last year

I would've loved to have seen that jollyg. Read it out to DH who did part of his National Service in Malaya. He remembers the Ghurkas who were allowed to have time off from all duties so that they could join in with the celebrations in fine style.

Jane10, tell your family not to worry! We're a very gentle, kind bunch of lasses (mainly well-groomed...apart from me - I'm a bit messy) !

The fireworks are billed to start at 7.30. I have had a look but can't find any more timings, except for the children's craft from 3 to 5 and the pipes and fiddles at 5.30. It sounds like an exciting day on Calton Hill, I might wander up myself if I can move after we finish eating at Gennaro's.

Unfortunately I won't be able to see the fireworks from the comfort of my own windows. When the Festival and Hogmanay spectaculars are on I am kept awake by the bangs but can see nothing.

Hope you all enjoyed your day ladies?

Yes we did, really fabulous. Gennaro's food was delicious.

We now have four more faces to put to names.

We had a really nice time! As usual, the company was lovely (much noise from much blethering)!

Thank you friends, what a lovely lunch we had. I'm delighted to have met new granspals today.

I'm so pleased with our Sunday outing and the "old" and not so "old" familiar faces. The crack was really good fun. Edinburgh was teaming and what a lovely atmosphere from one who lives a wee bit into the backwater. My day out was a little marred because my sister couldn't get home after staying at mine cause she lost her car key. Guess where I found it? A prize to the one who can tell me where it was.����

In the car?

The Westerner "Hatface" (that's me) is home. Fabulous meet-up! Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Thanks all!

bags ! When I last tried wearing a hat I was told that I looked like a 'coo lookin' ower a dyke')! That was from my late MiL.... . You carry a hat off very well! I'm heading (excuse pun) to that hat shop next time I'm in Edinburgh - I'll show MiL ('late' or not)!!

Thanks everyone for a smashing day... good food and great company what more could you ask for.. Cheers

Any pics?

Sounds as if a good time was had by all! Hope you took some photos?

What a great day! --A real bletherfest. So good to be able to put faces to names and nicknames. Thank you Elegran for arranging it.

Can't wait to do it again.

Nope Elegran - try again ��

In your handbag?

In her pocket?

On the mantelpiece in full view.

On the washbasin in the bathroom.

In the car
Next to the kettle
Under the table
In the dog's basket
Under the doormat
Under a pile of newspapers
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(How do you do those little squares Eliz?

Really enjoyed our lunch date. Good to meet Grans new and old. Here's to the Christmas outing in December [ballet dancer emoticon]

Nope nope nope and I'm trying to put a wee picture at the end of my story line however I've just recognised I'm trying to use pictures from my keyboard instead of the Gransnet ones. That's why I'm getting the wee squares Duh well ....... as I've said on Marellis facebook page - are we going to France next year?

Thank you Elegran another successful meet up in the beautiful city of Edinburgh - see you in December