Seeing as I offered to organise a get together, I should probably put my money where my mouth is and do some actual organising.
Sorry to those across the pond – I’m still working on the technology involved in that part, so this is for the European lot – unless those across the pond fancy a trip to the UK for a summer vacation that is…
Drum Roll please……
DATE: Saturday 1st August 2015
TIME: 11:00am
LOCATION: Outside the front of the British Library
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Click the link for the map – but its basically next door to Kings Cross train station.
PLAN: Meet outside the library – weather dependent – either have a coffee in/outside of the library if there is space, or I am reliably informed that Geoff knows a few spots close by and is an excellent scout and can therefore lead the pack to a new venue, where food and beverages may or may not be consumed! :p
DETAILS: Now, I am spatially inept, I can’t find my own way home, in the county I’ve lived for the last decade without a satnav, so for anyone else at risk of attempting to find London and veering of into Neverland I am going to suggest the following:
If you are going to come, drop me an email with your email address and phone number or Facebook or however you want to communicate. Closer to the day I will send whoever is coming my number or (with express permission) another persons phone number – in case lots of us get lost and my phones engaged – in a kind of phone tree style or something similar. I will figure this out closer to the date.
Sachablack87(AT)gmail(DOT)com
For those (europeans – sorry, promise I am working on the skype/tech side) who expressed an interest on the last post, I’ve tagged you here, so you don’t miss this post.
Geoff, Ali, Graeme, Natacha, Dylan, Olga, Ula, Hugh, Barb, Esther, Keith.
So this is it – It’s actually happening – share the post, tag along, bring a friend, all are welcome.
I hope you are coming :).
Sounds like a date for my diary! I’ll be there if I can 🙂
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Oh! How I wish my little vision board held the date of August 2015 (instead of 2016) for my visit across the pond!
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Well you never know – it does say ‘possibly’ annual 😊😊
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Wishing the very best successful Bash for you, thus ensuring my happiness of attending in 2016! LOL
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It does say ‘annual’… 😉
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Yes – and my blessings for a successful first year to ensure the ‘annual’ have been duly sent! 🙂
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Cool… see you there next year then 🙂
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Someone posted about the battlefield of Shrewsbury the other day – I guess one that took place a couple hundred years after Brother Cadfael’s time – but I’m steadily adding ever more places to see to the list – I may just have to move there for 6 months or so… Your travels to awesome places continually add to the ‘must see while there’ list, as well! 🙂 It will either be the trip of a lifetime, or a move for the rest of my life – not sure just yet how that’s all gonna turn out! LOL
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You can’t go a mile or two here without something to see 🙂
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Yes, I rather guessed that, but the message is really being brought home to me, loud and clear – – plus, I’ve been steadily adding garden bloggers in both England and Ireland to my I Follow List – sigh, the list of things to see already boggles my mind – 🙂
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You’re going to need to be a while … 🙂
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Yup – 🙂 Although, I’ve been reading some interesting theories regarding time warps/parallel dimensions – maybe easier than I thought to do it all within this lifetime – LOL
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Well do let me know when you work it all aout.. I could do with squeezing at least 72 hours worth into each day 🙂
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I’ll be shouting it from the rooftops – unless I find myself in an area that still has the ‘witches pyre’ at the edge of town – LOL
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Best wait till you get here.. no pyres, though we do still have the stocks and the odd ducking pond 😉
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Reblogged this on aliisaacstoryteller and commented:
I booked my flights… anyone else up for it?
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whoop whoop
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I’ll bring some Irish craic… its not what you probably think!
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Erm…. This could be interesting, three things all came into my mind at once none of them polite enough to put on here! Hahaha
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Lol… I can think of two! But then I am rather innocent…
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Well, that settles it then 🙂
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Yaaay! You coming too Sue???
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Universe and son permitting, hell yes 🙂
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Fab! I cant wait to meet you!
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Likewise! And with the line-up mentioned, I can see it being a great day 🙂
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Oh god – the pressure! 😝😂
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LOL. You’ll do just fine… it’ll be like herding butterflies 😉 😀
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Definitely! I believe the word ‘pub’ may also have been mentioned…
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Thankfully, I get the train home 😉
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Ditto – my liver already hurts!
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Oh dear… sounds like we could be going to have fun… 😉
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LOL! Me too…
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Unfortunately will be unable to get to the UK for this but if anyone can make a Blogger Bash in London on August 1st here is the details. A great opportunity to meet up with all those bloggers you communicate with regularly but have never met in person.. Great job Sacha and sorry not to be able to make it but will be there in spirit.
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That’s sounds so exciting and I’m sorry that I can’t go (stupid ocean…). I hope you guys have a wonderful time, though! 🙂
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Wish you could 😊
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Reblogged this on Oyia Brown and commented:
Very enterprising indeed.
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Thanks for the reblog 😊😊 hope you can make it
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I would if I were living in the country
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Sounds like a fun event – I’ll try and see if I can swing a trip to the UK to coincide with that, but if I don’t make it, you enjoy yourselves!
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We would love to have you 😊 let me know if you do manage to get over here in time 😂
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*smiley face not laughing! Lol
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Great idea–boo, I’m on the wrong side of the pond… Hope you all have a great time!
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Well done!
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That’s awesome! I don’t think I’ll be able to make it this year but I’ll be cheering for you guys from France! 🙂
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Next year if it’s a success we will do it when u can make it 😊
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I say it will be a success. 😉
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Where abouts are you? Maybe we could organise one here. Something for people to look forward to on their boring French holiday 🙂
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I live near Rennes and for now unable to even travel to another city/area.
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I’m in Bordeaux and don’t travel either 😦
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What a fabulous idea. Can’t be in the UK but look forward to hearing your stories. ❤ ❤
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Best meeting spot ever (although only been there once.) Cool idea – looks like a good crowd. August, hmmmm. Let me work on this a bit (although that may just be dreaming from waaaaay over here)
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Where’s over here?
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TX Gulf Coast near Galveston Island. Aug. is hurricane season, so usually you need to stay close in case you have to board things up…or just leave and make sure the insurance is paid up 🙂
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Ah! So could be perfect timing! I can’t imagine being in a hurricane must be terrifying :s
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Depends on the structure, path of the storm, and the strength of the storm (winds and tidal surge). Big ones you grab stuff and run before it’s too late. Even if there’s little damage, not having power or AC is enough reason to leave….so maybe
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Reblogged this on graemecummingdotnet and commented:
So, let’s consider the average writer. They spend hours and hours and… (well, you get the idea) sitting hunched in front of a screen immersing themselves in little worlds of their own. They are most comfortable in solitude, preferably in a quiet place with no distractions. So, if you’re passing the British Library on 1st August, look out for a large group of people unable to look each other in the eye or make conversation…. Should be great!
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Ok, I’m on board!
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Yay 😊
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Reblogged this on Suffolk Scribblings and commented:
I’m going, what about you?
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Thanks Dylan 😊
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Thank you for organising this 🙂
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Reblogged this on Jane Dougherty Writes and commented:
I would love to be there! Anyone who is around London on August 1st, don’t miss the meet-up of the decade 🙂
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Reblogged this on georgeforfun.
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Thanks for the reblog 😊 hope your having a wonderful weekend
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My pleasure indeed ));<)))))
Wonderful time was had by all.
Mother's given day off from cooking or cleaning
Wish they'd taken a day off from shopping))))))
JK, I figured Sis and my Daughters in Laws knew more what they needed/wanted, so I turned them loose and we handled all the kiddies without incident or bail money.
Wishing you a great day and wonderful rest of week.
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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Sounds very exciting, Sacha. I’m disappointed I won’t be joining you, but I can guarantee that Geoff is indeed an excellent scout. We met at the British Library last year and had a few adventures from there. It was a wonderful experience and I’m certain you will all have a wonderful time. 🙂
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I know I wish you could come – but maybe one day when your here again – or perhaps if I visit my friend in Sydney…. 😊
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It’s always something we can look forward to. 🙂
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I will do everything I can to be there. We’ll check flights and I’ll let you know as soon as I have something booked.
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eeeek so exciting 😊 fingers crossed
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I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Daily Echo and commented:
Sacha Black is organising a Blogger’s Bash… a meet-up in London…
Coming?
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Reblogged this on oshriradhekrishnabole.
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I am so happy you’re doing this (and, I won’t lie, completely envious of you all). I have been wanting to go back to London for years and I would LOVE to meet and hang out with everyone. I know you all will have an amazing time. Please share photos (as you all feel comfortable). 🙂
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What’s this mention of skype (or something like it). Are fellow bloggers/writers having a virtual party with you all?
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Well i’m not entirely sure just yet. I have been reliably informed that google hangouts works well – but I haven’t had a chance to check it out yet. Will come back to you all when I have worked out how on earth we can all gather in a virtual video forum! Where do you live Sarah?
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Okay, cool. I don’t know anything at all about Google hangouts.
Definitely let us know. We have all summer. We’ll figure something out. (I live in the U.S. — New England)
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Ok, I definitely did not know that. And for some random reason, I thought you were English! Sorry about that! And nope – neither do I – not a scoobies about google hangouts so will have to do some proper research and see how many people it can hold.
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New England…. Like East coast New York, Vermont sort of thing?
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Thanks, Sacha. It’s in the diary and I will certainly be there.
Let me know if you need any help with sorting the day out. I’m happy to help.
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🙂 thanks hugh
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Reblogged this on Covey View and commented:
Dacha’ shaving a bash!
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Sacha, let me know if you get Skype set up.
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Will do.
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Reblogged this on Thoughts by Mello-Elo and commented:
A chance to meet face to face! Read on!
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What a lovely idea, I’d love to come, hope I can make it. 🙂
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I hope so too 🙂
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Not sure what our plans are for this summer but if I can I’ll be there…
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Reblogged this on kyrosmagica and commented:
Annual Bloggers Bash via Sacha Black. This sounds like a nice idea so reblogging it, so others can consider going to.
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Yeah! I’m waiting on some arrangements for this summer, but I hope it will be later and I’ll be able to make it…:)
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Lovely. Got your email. Will keep everything crossed you can make it 😀
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I have European Lot envy. 😉
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I’ll be arriving in London that day around that time, but I’m actually staying opposite the British Library, so I might pop in and say hi if that’s all right! 🙂
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That would be awesome we would love to have you – I duno how long we will be staying at the library for – possibly just a meeting point – do you want to drop some contact details to me so I can let you know if we move and final plans etc
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Already did, sent you an email last night 🙂
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Perfect thanks – sorry checked this first. Got the email 😊😊
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