Now venue. A London meet-up is a no brainer but I do not want to act like a fascist here, so do please give a couple of suggestions. It is unfortunate that the meet-up would be in October (a cold, wet, windy month...brr...), because an outdoor picnic in Hyde Park or Hampstead Heath would have been lovely.
There was a popular Malaysian cafe (called Kopi Tiam) in Soho which would have been great venue for a meet-up, but last I checked (Friday) it was still the same mini instant noodle supermarket it turned into two months ago. I wonder what happened to it?
I am rather stumped for ideas right now. And I call myself a Londoner! I really really have no idea where we could meet. Food court? Pub? Cafe?
Assuming that the meet-up would be in London, accomodation might be a problem to some. Wake Up! London is a hip and modern backpacker hostel nearby Paddington Station and the surrouding area of Bayswater. If budget is an issue there is always Malaysian Hall, but if my Malay language still serves me well, you have to
BTW, here is a tip if you have a PDA/notebook with WiFi and need to download e-mails. There is a BT kiosk with free Interweb access just outside the large Borders on Oxford Street. The most comfortable place to obtain a signal is of course the first floor or second floor (Starbucks) of Borders, by the window bays, overlooking the street. Connection is dodgy but it does work (albeit slowly) the last time I was there.
That's it I think. Just need to settle the time and venue. Anyone interested in meeting up just say so in the comments (or e-mail us) below. Bring your mates/bf/gf/pet along too.
Anisah
Howsy (will be in Germany!)
Jay
Jon & Jenni
Kat (not 15 Oct)
Ken
Kuzco
Patrick
Vish
Venue(s): requirement: good reasonably priced food, not posh, near pub, ideally in Central London
Date: Saturday, 22 October
Time: ???
Update: Anyone wants my mobile number just e-mail me. I texted Patrick, Lady V and Kuzco yesterday evening. Just to let you know that it was me and not some psycho.
If planning for a place to eat isn't enough, I also have to sort out my coming birthday, December's trip to Paris and New Year's.
21 comments:
Er...I mistyped...would only available on the 15th and 29th weekend..22nd still in Germany. And btw, why London? I'm sure there are many more interesting places in the UK, like the Knightsbridge of the North, if you know what I mean. And nice effort of organising this gathering btw.
I should be free either weekend, unless my help to move my stuff to London (unconfirmed as yet) turns out to represent an inconvinience. Please SMS/ call me or something when something more concrete comes up (just in case, you know my situation..) , it'd be so much better! :p
Another possible venue would be Holiday Villa @ Bayswater, or the CnR somewhere along Paddington (not the SoHo one, that's too crowded)
of course, that's if you fancy Msian. But there's so much more to try out!
and also, I think you need to fix my link...
Howsy, too bad. Well this won't be the only meeting planned I am sure.
Anisah, same Lemon Grass as the one in Oriental City?
Patrick, I was thinking the same. Doesn't really have to be a Malaysian cuisine. For all I care a simple gathering in Wong Kei would have been fine, that is if the owner doesn't chase us out after a mere 30 minutes.
Okay seriously. Food first then pub second?
People, use Instant Messenger like MSN! or Yahoo Messenger. So much easier to co-ordinate.
Well seeing that I do not use MSN or Yahoo...
Don't really mind where and when as long as there's good food and company. Gawd, I'm cheesy. :P
Last night I had lunch in Tootsies (American style burger restaurant) with a friend of mine (fourth time there). Wonderful place for burgers. Seriously.
I do not have a menu with me but will try to get one during the weekend when in Brighton.
Jon : Skype ? GoogleTalk?
Dun tempt me like this lah, you know I cannot...
Jay, come la come la! We can erase your face out one.
Anisah, Lemon Grass in Oriental City isn't that great. 22 not available?
Kuzco, I use Skype but not right now because of dodgy web access. My room has the worst possible WiFi signal. Feel free to chat with the others.
how about booking a couple of tables at Gordon Ramsey's @ Claridge or Bibendum or Chez Bruce or something? :P don't look at me to cover your costs, though!
sien la...keep coming back to see updates :s
heheh, people, add me on messenger :
cychay[]hotmial[]cmo
or yahoo messenger
as above, but @yahoo[]com
Update: Anyone wants my mobile number just e-mail me. I texted Patrick, Lady V and Kuzco yesterday evening. Just to let you know that it was me and not some psycho.
dude i thought it was some weirdo LOL..ok now i geddit.
kuc: added you.
anyway, on a more serious note, I would suggest Rendezvous @ Leicester Square as a start for whatever we plan to do that day. plenty of ice cream and cakes there!
No idea which one is that (I hardly go to Leicester Sq) but no problem. If it is a cake bar then so much the better. ;)
BTW, I use MSN Messenger/Skype on my PDA. jonchoo on hotmail for MSN or londonblogger for Skype.
Count me in!
could you please put up a new post Jon, just to remind everyone? Its either going to be at Rendezvous or buka puasa sort of stuff. depends on who's coming, i suppose?
hey lets all fast together on that day and buka puasa together? that way for once we experience what its like la, and more fun to anticipate buka puasa together as well... =)
just a suggestion.
Okay I do not mind buka puasa. Anisah I will e-mail you later ah.
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