Lb xmas meet in Brighton Nov 2013

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It is a beautiful bracelet You two will be so happy together, Robs a really lovely, genuine guy, and he's also lucky to have you

Moreover, he doesn't seem to be mad or blind...

The philtre evidently worked.

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I'd hate people not to come because of the money - the travel and possible staying over costs are prohibitive enough.

I had considered attending, but the likely cost and (worse) travelling time rather put me off.

And freecycle was the simplest way of filling the empty seats at the last minute, it wasn't a marketing opportunity at all, that's a extremely cynical view, it was done with the very best of intentions and worked out very well.

It could have been much worse.
You might have ended up with the Lamberts of RLP. :behindsofa:

[FlamingParrot]

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Rob and I took a genteel stotter around the Lanes,,,he thought we were 'browsing'..I knew we were 'buying'.......and I came back to the hotel with more than I left with.......a gorgeous topaz and diamond bracelet...

WOW! Congratulations!

For what it is worth I don't feel poorly treated by the Hilton whatsoever, we had a lovely function room at the top of the hotel, with stunning views across the seafront, the food and service were tremendous.

Personally I'd like to thank Kate for organising everything and trying so hard to make everyone happy. I didn't hear any complaints on the day, or in the morning, and we really did have a fabulous evening and I for one am proud to be a part of Legalbeagles.

There was no reason to complain, the service was good and the food was tasty, as for the wine... I must have drunk all the bottles my end, since Sapphy/Inca, etc. were not drinking it, I wonder where it all went!

Rest of my piccies I put on Facebook btw xx

I thought about FB, but some people are not on FB.

We had a quick wander around the lanes before meeting up with Nelly to drag her out for lunch.

I also had a wander round the lanes, went into the pub you guys said you'd be in, saw a suitable group of people and approached them, asking whether they were the Beagles! The looked at me like I'd just escaped from the nearest mental institution, so I made my apologies and left. :bolt:

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Thank God....a half decent pic of me.......way in the distance and soft lighting lol

[Amethyst]

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More piccies xxx:candycane2::christmas3::santa_smiley:

As a reminder for Nelly

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All I can say Di is thank god it wasn't me, there is now way I could have travelled home with a hangover.

[enaid]

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[FlamingParrot]

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Must admit to feeling a little jealous when reading this thread, being the pariah is not always fun(don't worry it will pass).

Well, I went... and everyone treated me very well!

It would have been lovely to meet you too!

[wales01man]

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Apologies to planb its just how I interpreted the post But then im just a thick idiot?

[Amethyst]

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aww bless (hope he doesn't read this thread then) - I hope you're popping bob in your posy xx

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Our wedding cake is unknown to Rob.......I;ve ordered a huge ships anchor in white (sponge cos I hate fruit cake) with a rather funky lifebelt. (yes,,,my toyboy was in the Navy)
I;ve been writing seat cards all morning and have just decided I don't like them so am off to ebay to order better ones........I;ll be glad when this weddings done...:rofl:

[Amethyst]

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It is a beautiful bracelet You two will be so happy together, Robs a really lovely, genuine guy, and he's also lucky to have you

We had a quick wander around the lanes before meeting up with Nelly to drag her out for lunch.

Enjoyed going in the Choccywoccydodahh shop.....you should so get your wedding cake from there ! you could get Beagles on it lol

Re: Lb xmas meet in Brighton Nov 2013

Rob and I took a genteel stotter around the Lanes,,,he thought we were 'browsing'..I knew we were 'buying'.......and I came back to the hotel with more than I left with.......a gorgeous topaz and diamond bracelet...We met the jeweller called 'The Old Lady of the Lanes' and by Christ she scared the crap out of us...I have never actually met anyone who wore more 'drag queen' makeup than Danny La Rue,,,her eyebrows arched so high they deserved their own postcode and she had a Cruella De Ville streak in her foot high beehive.
She offered me a rather large amount of dosh for my engagement ring so I know it's not from a Xmas cracker!!!

[Amethyst]

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Must admit to feeling a little jealous when reading this thread, being the pariah is not always fun(don't worry it will pass).

Great move by Amethyst IMO some people walk the walk as they say.

You would have been very welcome to attend xx Maybe next time

For what it is worth I don't feel poorly treated by the Hilton whatsoever, we had a lovely function room at the top of the hotel, with stunning views across the seafront, the food and service were tremendous. I used to work as a functions manager in a hotel and you have to have final number set in place to have the right food in, staff provided, as well as table set up, room sizes etc. That's all covered in the per head price so no issues whatsoever with that.

The nature of the beast of do's like with LB is that some won;t be able to attend for various reasons at the last minute, and that is absolutely fine, we have never been anal about people paying because we are a debt site and I'd hate people not to come because of the money - the travel and possible staying over costs are prohibitive enough.

So we paid for the function and filled the empty seats with others at short notice as it was all paid for regardless.

And freecycle was the simplest way of filling the empty seats at the last minute, it wasn't a marketing opportunity at all, that's a extremely cynical view, it was done with the very best of intentions and worked out very well.

Those who attended had a good time and it was lovely to meet up with everyone again and spend a weekend at the seaside

Personally I'd like to thank Kate for organising everything and trying so hard to make everyone happy. I didn't hear any complaints on the day, or in the morning, and we really did have a fabulous evening and I for one am proud to be a part of Legalbeagles.

Rest of my piccies I put on Facebook btw xx

Re: Lb xmas meet in Brighton Nov 2013

Must admit to feeling a little jealous when reading this thread, being the pariah is not always fun(don't worry it will pass).

Great move by Amethyst IMO some people walk the walk as they say.