Discussion:
Christmas drinks
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Sally Thompson
2020-12-19 21:25:50 UTC
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When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.

What do you all think?

We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.

There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.

For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!

Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
J. P. Gilliver (John)
2020-12-19 21:46:18 UTC
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On Sat, 19 Dec 2020 at 21:25:50, Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
I hadn't intended doing a lot of thinking.
Post by Sally Thompson
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
(me neither)
Post by Sally Thompson
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
All the better!
Post by Sally Thompson
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
Sounds complicated. Would you name the rooms - Grey Gables, The Bull,
the tearoom, the cider club shed, ...
Post by Sally Thompson
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, definitely interested!
Post by Sally Thompson
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
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Vicky Ayech
2020-12-19 21:51:13 UTC
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On 19 Dec 2020 21:25:50 GMT, Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
I think I'd like that, Sally. Second daughter had swaid as grandson is
off nursery now and they'd carefully isolate until Boxing Day I would
visit then. Not been there for almost a year but now we are in Tier 4
she thinks it is off. Also the health club is shut from midnight so no
more swimming.

I have seen grandson and otehr grandkids out of doors in parks and zoo
but not visited this daughter as it's too far to drive from Watford to
Dulwich and not go in to the house. And they are very nice to visit. :
We can hopefully have a family zoom but an umra one too would be
nice.Any chance of one on Christmas Day around 6pm? Or Boxing Day?
Unless others have other times and dates. Maybe a couple of options?
Min
2020-12-20 00:05:22 UTC
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Post by Vicky Ayech
On 19 Dec 2020 21:25:50 GMT, Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
I think I'd like that, Sally. Second daughter had swaid as grandson is
off nursery now and they'd carefully isolate until Boxing Day I would
visit then. Not been there for almost a year but now we are in Tier 4
she thinks it is off. Also the health club is shut from midnight so no
more swimming.
I have seen grandson and otehr grandkids out of doors in parks and zoo
but not visited this daughter as it's too far to drive from Watford to
We can hopefully have a family zoom but an umra one too would be
nice.Any chance of one on Christmas Day around 6pm? Or Boxing Day?
Unless others have other times and dates. Maybe a couple of options?
I'm up for it and can do any day too, but I haven't a webcam on the PC
and would be joining on ipad or iPhone - someone will have to keep me
posted on mechanism/cybernetics of the process.
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Min, 2 basenjis and a poodle for Christmas
Mike McMillan
2020-12-20 08:33:31 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Yeap, some interest from Toodle Towers....
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Toodle Pip (My other iPad is an old Pro)
Sally Thompson
2020-12-20 09:32:23 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
I do love autocorrect! Intimidated should of course have read intimated.
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Sally in Shropshire, UK
Anne B
2020-12-20 13:59:40 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?

Anne
Mike McMillan
2020-12-20 14:24:53 UTC
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Post by Anne B
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Anne
That sounds good to me too; we hope to link with family in Reading,
Greenwich, Yeovil and Trull but as yet, we don’t know when this may happen,
boxing day or after would be better than the 25th. I feel.
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Toodle Pip (My other iPad is an old Pro)
Serena Blanchflower
2020-12-20 18:47:39 UTC
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Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
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Best wishes, Serena
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living in a slum, for some reason owning a whole street of them merely
got you invited to the very best social occasions. (Terry Pratchett)
Sally Thompson
2020-12-20 20:59:44 UTC
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Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
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Sally in Shropshire, UK
Serena Blanchflower
2020-12-20 21:11:07 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
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Best wishes, Serena
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Anne B
2020-12-20 21:53:22 UTC
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Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
And me. Preferably after dark?

Anne B
Vicky Ayech
2020-12-20 22:22:51 UTC
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On Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:53:22 +0000, Anne B
Post by Anne B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
And me. Preferably after dark?
Anne B
530ish? 6? WHo will make a zoom room and do we need them to email
the visitors? I think otherwise if the address is posted here we might
get gatecrashers.
Sally Thompson
2020-12-20 22:58:08 UTC
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Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:53:22 +0000, Anne B
Post by Anne B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
And me. Preferably after dark?
Anne B
530ish? 6? WHo will make a zoom room and do we need them to email
the visitors? I think otherwise if the address is posted here we might
get gatecrashers.
I am happy to make the Zoom room as before; I have an account so we aren't
limited in time. Posting the address here worked fine before but one place
I wouldn't post it is on Facebook. I'll go onto Umra extra and ask anyone
interested to pop their head in here to get the details.

I'm happy to make it the time most people want. After all, we can drop in
and out at will (or when the drink runs out).

So ladies and gentlemen place your bets for the best time of day.
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Sally in Shropshire, UK
Vicky Ayech
2020-12-21 08:22:14 UTC
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On 20 Dec 2020 22:58:08 GMT, Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:53:22 +0000, Anne B
Post by Anne B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
And me. Preferably after dark?
Anne B
530ish? 6? WHo will make a zoom room and do we need them to email
the visitors? I think otherwise if the address is posted here we might
get gatecrashers.
I am happy to make the Zoom room as before; I have an account so we aren't
limited in time. Posting the address here worked fine before but one place
I wouldn't post it is on Facebook. I'll go onto Umra extra and ask anyone
interested to pop their head in here to get the details.
I'm happy to make it the time most people want. After all, we can drop in
and out at will (or when the drink runs out).
So ladies and gentlemen place your bets for the best time of day.
Ok Sunday before supper? so 6ish? Before or after.
Anne B
2020-12-23 11:08:56 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:53:22 +0000, Anne B
Post by Anne B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
And me. Preferably after dark?
Anne B
530ish? 6? WHo will make a zoom room and do we need them to email
the visitors? I think otherwise if the address is posted here we might
get gatecrashers.
I am happy to make the Zoom room as before; I have an account so we aren't
limited in time. Posting the address here worked fine before but one place
I wouldn't post it is on Facebook. I'll go onto Umra extra and ask anyone
interested to pop their head in here to get the details.
I'm happy to make it the time most people want. After all, we can drop in
and out at will (or when the drink runs out).
So ladies and gentlemen place your bets for the best time of day.
I have another Zoom party at 16.30 so 18.00 or even later would be best
for me.

Anne B
Sally Thompson
2020-12-23 21:46:44 UTC
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Post by Anne B
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:53:22 +0000, Anne B
Post by Anne B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
And me. Preferably after dark?
Anne B
530ish? 6? WHo will make a zoom room and do we need them to email
the visitors? I think otherwise if the address is posted here we might
get gatecrashers.
I am happy to make the Zoom room as before; I have an account so we aren't
limited in time. Posting the address here worked fine before but one place
I wouldn't post it is on Facebook. I'll go onto Umra extra and ask anyone
interested to pop their head in here to get the details.
I'm happy to make it the time most people want. After all, we can drop in
and out at will (or when the drink runs out).
So ladies and gentlemen place your bets for the best time of day.
I have another Zoom party at 16.30 so 18.00 or even later would be best
for me.
Anne B
I've made it 6pm Anne (see other thread).
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Sally in Shropshire, UK
Anne B
2020-12-24 10:54:41 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Anne B
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:53:22 +0000, Anne B
Post by Anne B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
And me. Preferably after dark?
Anne B
530ish? 6? WHo will make a zoom room and do we need them to email
the visitors? I think otherwise if the address is posted here we might
get gatecrashers.
I am happy to make the Zoom room as before; I have an account so we aren't
limited in time. Posting the address here worked fine before but one place
I wouldn't post it is on Facebook. I'll go onto Umra extra and ask anyone
interested to pop their head in here to get the details.
I'm happy to make it the time most people want. After all, we can drop in
and out at will (or when the drink runs out).
So ladies and gentlemen place your bets for the best time of day.
I have another Zoom party at 16.30 so 18.00 or even later would be best
for me.
Anne B
I've made it 6pm Anne (see other thread).
Thanks, yes, I saw that.

Anne B

Sam Plusnet
2020-12-21 21:30:35 UTC
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Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:53:22 +0000, Anne B
Post by Anne B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
That sounds good to me - what time were you thinking of?
And me. Preferably after dark?
530ish? 6? WHo will make a zoom room and do we need them to email
the visitors? I think otherwise if the address is posted here we might
get gatecrashers.
Given where Anne lives, she could mean any time after 3:30 pm.
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Sam Plusnet
Chris
2020-12-21 10:59:10 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I’ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.

Sincerely Chris
Vicky Ayech
2020-12-21 12:23:20 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I’ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.
Sincerely Chris
Why don't you suggest a day and time?
Chris
2020-12-21 19:07:33 UTC
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Post by Vicky Ayech
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I’ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.
Sincerely Chris
Why don't you suggest a day and time?
I could do Sunday mid-morning as we have no church service.

Sincerely Chris
Vicky Ayech
2020-12-21 22:41:04 UTC
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Post by Chris
Post by Vicky Ayech
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I?ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.
Sincerely Chris
Why don't you suggest a day and time?
I could do Sunday mid-morning as we have no church service.
Sincerely Chris
Yes 11ish would be fine.
Mike McMillan
2020-12-22 08:42:01 UTC
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Post by Chris
Post by Vicky Ayech
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I’ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.
Sincerely Chris
Why don't you suggest a day and time?
I could do Sunday mid-morning as we have no church service.
Sincerely Chris
But, but, but... I’ll be doing lunch then!
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Serena Blanchflower
2020-12-22 10:28:42 UTC
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Post by Chris
Post by Vicky Ayech
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I’ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.
Sincerely Chris
Why don't you suggest a day and time?
I could do Sunday mid-morning as we have no church service.
Oops, I originally sent the reply to Chris, rather than the group but...


I couldn't, as I do (or at least, a Quaker Meeting for Worship)
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Chris
2020-12-22 11:23:52 UTC
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Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I’ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.
Sincerely Chris
Why don't you suggest a day and time?
I could do Sunday mid-morning as we have no church service.
Oops, I originally sent the reply to Chris, rather than the group but...
I couldn't, as I do (or at least, a Quaker Meeting for Worship)
Most people would be busy Sunday morning, they’ll only just have finished
being omnivores!

Any takers for Saturday?

Sincerely Chris
Vicky Ayech
2020-12-22 12:01:03 UTC
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Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I?ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.
Sincerely Chris
Why don't you suggest a day and time?
I could do Sunday mid-morning as we have no church service.
Oops, I originally sent the reply to Chris, rather than the group but...
I couldn't, as I do (or at least, a Quaker Meeting for Worship)
Most people would be busy Sunday morning, they’ll only just have finished
being omnivores!
Any takers for Saturday?
Sincerely Chris
I am still hoping to bubble with second daughter. She already got the
veal for the schnitzels delivered. But I don't want to pay a 1k fine
for driving over there.
Serena Blanchflower
2020-12-22 15:52:50 UTC
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Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Anne B
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Yes, that would be my preference too.
Sunday 27th?
Not me. I’ve already bagged it with a friend who finds Sunday evening the
most convenient for our chats. She lives alone.
Sincerely Chris
Why don't you suggest a day and time?
I could do Sunday mid-morning as we have no church service.
Oops, I originally sent the reply to Chris, rather than the group but...
I couldn't, as I do (or at least, a Quaker Meeting for Worship)
Most people would be busy Sunday morning, they’ll only just have finished
being omnivores!
Any takers for Saturday?
I may well not have surfaced by then, after Friday! There would be a
better chance that I'd be there by Saturday evening, than for a morning
party.
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Rosalind Mitchell
2020-12-22 13:56:19 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if  you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Not all of us have families to Zoom with, though, and the 25th will be
pretty grim. Is there nothing that could be put on for us?

Rosie
Sally Thompson
2020-12-22 18:25:55 UTC
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Post by Anne B
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if  you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
I like the idea, but could it be on Boxing Day or (better) a day or two
later, when we're all back in our separate households, rather than on
Christmas Day itself when many of us will be busy trying to zoom with
parents/siblings/granny/uncle jimmy/aunt Aggie/nieces/friends/partners
etc - something to look forward to once we have all settled back into
lockdown?
Not all of us have families to Zoom with, though, and the 25th will be
pretty grim. Is there nothing that could be put on for us?
Rosie
Rosie, I think the majority are not wanting Christmas Day. Do you have some
friends you could Zoom with instead?
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a l l y
2020-12-22 21:51:05 UTC
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Rosie, if I've figured out how I'm going to connect to Zoom by then, I'd
love to chat with you sometime on Christmas day. Not sure when though! We
traditionally go for a walk with the dog while it's still daylight -
probably up Dodd, so that'll be a couple of hours or so - and later on, I'm
cooking, and then later, eating. But there'll be some dead time between
putting everything in the oven, and eating it, when it would be lovely to
have a wee blether with an old pal (and anyone else who cares to join in).
Since we have no visitors this year, I won't be tied up with politeness and
trying to be a good hostess. (You can be our visitor instead!) And you can
meet (virtually at least) the new pussycats. Can we think about a time and
I'll get back to you?

ally
Post by Rosalind Mitchell
Not all of us have families to Zoom with, though, and the 25th will be
pretty grim. Is there nothing that could be put on for us?
Rosie
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Rosalind Mitchell
2020-12-22 13:48:22 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Just had a tip-off from My Lady McToodles of McToodles. I think this may
be what she was directing me to, no?

I'm certainly up for it.

Rosie
Chris
2020-12-22 18:12:32 UTC
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Post by Rosalind Mitchell
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Just had a tip-off from My Lady McToodles of McToodles. I think this may
be what she was directing me to, no?
I'm certainly up for it.
Rosie
Oblique hints worked. :)

Sincerely Chris
Sally Thompson
2020-12-22 18:25:55 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
Chris
2020-12-22 18:28:58 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
I can do six, no problem.

Sincerely Chris
Sally Thompson
2020-12-22 19:19:34 UTC
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Post by Chris
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
I can do six, no problem.
Sincerely Chris
Hooray! It's felt like herding cats:-)

Will set it up.
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Chris
2020-12-22 22:08:45 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Chris
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
I can do six, no problem.
Sincerely Chris
Hooray! It's felt like herding cats:-)
Will set it up.
Chuckle, I feel like that every time I organise an event.

Which reminds me of what a very hard of hearing friend thought I’d on the
phone to her when she rang and I was busy.

I was seeing McT out to go to the dentist so told Jean I’d ring as soon as
he’d gone. She was killing herself laughing when I rang back. She thought
I’d said, “I’ve got a cat in my doorstep”!

Never a dull moment talking to this sharp minded though hard of hearing and
hard of seeing 92 year old!

Sincerely Chris
J. P. Gilliver (John)
2020-12-23 01:07:21 UTC
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Post by Chris
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
Sounds great to me! After all, like most of us, I'm not going anywhere!
[]
Post by Chris
Post by Sally Thompson
Hooray! It's felt like herding cats:-)
Purr, purr, affectionate head-butt* ...
Post by Chris
Post by Sally Thompson
Will set it up.
Chuckle, I feel like that every time I organise an event.
Which reminds me of what a very hard of hearing friend thought I’d on the
phone to her when she rang and I was busy.
I was seeing McT out to go to the dentist so told Jean I’d ring as soon as
he’d gone. She was killing herself laughing when I rang back. She thought
I’d said, “I’ve got a cat in my doorstep”!
That would, of course, be an excellent reason to stop what you are
doing. But I'm still trying to figure out what you actually _did_ say!
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* Grandma always used to call a feline affectionate head-butt a
"pussy-love". (No, I don't think she ever really knew of the non-feline
meaning of the word. [Nor did we when little.]) She had a cat that got
to over 2 stone, and as a little boy of 5 (and I was small for my age),
you definitely knew when Fatcat gave you a pussy-love!
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Serena Blanchflower
2020-12-22 19:20:44 UTC
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Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
That sounds good to me!
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Best wishes, Serena
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Vicky Ayech
2020-12-22 20:48:12 UTC
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On Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:20:44 +0000, Serena Blanchflower
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Sally Thompson
Post by Sally Thompson
When I set up our Zoom drinks party in June, some of you intimidated that
you might like to do it again. With the current news, and the fact that
many umrats will be on their own at Christmas, it seems a good time to do
this again.
What do you all think?
We don't really "do" Christmas these days, so I can do any day including
Christmas Day, although I can't guarantee being sober.
There was a suggestion last time of break out rooms and I have seen that I
can do that on my laptop but not on my iPad and would be happy to
experiment.
For me it's been a shitty year and I'm sure it's been the same for a lot of
you, so if you would welcome this let me know. I shan't be offended if
nobody is interested!
Oh, and bring your own bottle/chocolate/whatever.
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
That sounds good to me!
Sunday at 6 is ok
a l l y
2020-12-22 21:54:24 UTC
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I may be cooking at that time, but if I can get zoom to work on my laptop I
can put it in the kitchen and chat on and off as I'm working. Drifting in
and out sound just like my cup of tea.

ally
Post by Sally Thompson
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
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Steve Hague
2020-12-23 14:36:30 UTC
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Post by a l l y
I may be cooking at that time, but if I can get zoom to work on my
laptop I can put it in the kitchen and chat on and off as I'm working.
Drifting in and out sound just like my cup of tea.
ally
Post by Sally Thompson
Since most people favour Sunday 27th but not in the morning, I suggest we
make it evening. Chris, what time is your other Zoom chat? Don't forget
people can drift in and out at will. I suggest 6pm but don't mind a
different time if that's not good for most. You will never get everyone!
--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
Sunday at 6 is fine for me.
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