Handel in Edinburgh December

Count me in.

I would have liked to Bags but I'm going to see it at the Sage on 19th.

Yes I'd love to, count me in too.

DD is due to give birth around then but what are the chances?

Bump

A bit of a let down, thought he was going to be there in person.

roses

I would have loved to go, but I am afraid I can't have holiday in December. The company I work for are very unyielding on this issue.

Hilda do you work for Santa? Are you an actual elf? How exciting!
Sorry thatbags Handels not for me.

We'll have to plan something else (as well!) at a time when you can come, hildajj. Keep us posted about times when it's more likely you can come along

Three so far. I'm going to order tickets VERY SOON (tomorrow) because I think it will be sold out quickly.

The bench seats in the Queens Hall are very unyielding.

Thatbags please count me in and send details of how to send payment to you. Sound great fun - sorry I haven't managed recent trips into Edinburgh - retirement has been so busy.

Have been away for a couple of days, and hadn't seen this till Elizabeth1 messaged me (during the night )!
Yes please - count me in.
Let me know how you'd like me to pay you, bags?

Oops - I'm having to hover over this one, now. Not sure about transport as I've just seen that the concert's at 7pm on the Sun night, and it's a long way from Waverley. I'll get back to you before 10'ish this morning, bags, and let you know for sure, if that's OK?

Sorry thatbags have just seen this......changed provider and it has been more of a hassle than I thought!!! so have been incommunicado. Would have loved it but already have plans for that day. Hope you enjoy it as I am sure you will.

Marelli - there are lots of buses from Waverley to the Queens Hall.

All's sorted! I'll be there. It was getting back to Fife that was the problem, as the last train is 10.30pm, but Elizabeth1's lovely DH is coming to Edinburgh for us (bless 'im emoticon)! Please can you sort out a ticket for me, as well bags? Let me know how to pay you?

Righto, shall sort tickets later today. marelli, thanks for alerting me to possible problems getting back to Argyll too! The last train I can catch will be 2230 as well.

List so far then:
Marelli
Elizabeth1
Elegran
Baubles
Me

There is a 45-minute so-called children's version (no age limit!) at 4pm. Would anyone prefer that?

Of course I'm being serious! Then we could have dinner out and not be home too late

I have a commitment at an oasis this morning. Later, dudes....

dunit, see you soon, I hope! S'been ages!

The children's version is OK by me, with a meal after it. Of course, we could have a meal before the later one, but we'd have to fight the crowds coming out for buses to the station.

Maybe Jane10 would settle for the 45 minute version?

Hi everyone - I would prefer the evening event and Marelli and I would have time to have a browse around the city with all its lights beforehand - so exciting for us. Elegran you could have a lift home with us if you like.

I would prefer the evening performance, really. Elizabeth1 and I will take in a bit of the Christmas atmosphere before heading up to the Messiah in a taxi (bet that's never been done before !
No worries, though, if the general consensus is the afternoon version, as we'll maybe just get our own tickets sorted for the evening.

Elegran we would be passing your house on the way home so it would be no problem for us to drop you off - I've just spoken to the chauffeur

Thank you, Elizabeth1. That would be great. If you come by car, where would you plan to park? It isn't easy!

It is those getting trains who could be most pushed for time. I can offer a bed for the night if you need one.

A taxi rank for lifts to heaven - that would be a business opportunity for someone.