Leaving home

[matgb]

Weird. On train London bound. Feels like leaving home to go away for a bit.Oh-Anyone think of major date clashes for May next year?

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[mooism.livejournal.com]

Local elections; London mayoral+assembly elections.

;-p

[matgb]

Meh, they're normally first week of the month, so they'll be over by then. Besides, I'll likely have moved to Yorkshire by that point.

But, y'know, might pay some attention. Doubt it, but y'never know.

[pinkshifter.livejournal.com]

He meant nothing important of course. if you're referring to what I think you're referring to :D

[matgb]

As you've now seen from SB's post, we're thinking of May for the wedding, so pretty sure you had that one.

But yea, nothing that clashes, which is what matters, odds are good that there's something big going on for someone, a friend or similar, but can work around that.

Will try to make it in at soe point this week; if I pencil Wednesday down it gives me a target, but no promises.

[paulatpingu.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that snap election that Brown will call to try and spoil your plans...

But then I guess you don't get married on a Thursday anyway :-P

[matgb]

Election would be over by mid-May, so it'd be nice timing.

We're actually looking at weekday options, just because Saturdays are too damned expensive, but currently we've only got tentative ideas, so, well, we'll see.

[paulatpingu.livejournal.com]

You never said late May... :-7

Sounds good - AFAIK, weddings cost about as much as small planets, so you better start saving (!) right now...

[nadriel.livejournal.com]

My birthday may be around then, but I doubt that'll be an issue :-)

[matgb]

It's not like you usually get up to much for your birthday except go get drunk with friends, and given the cross over between our friends, that wouldn't be an issue.

[ginasketch.livejournal.com]

ooh Beltane wedding?

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

;)

How do you feel about bridesmaiding? We never would have met had it not been for you...

[ginasketch.livejournal.com]

The answer is yes.

Normally I would run screaming in terror, but i'm sure you'll let me wear black, so I am all for it.

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

How do you feel about red?

[ginasketch.livejournal.com]

red is good.

[matgb]

7 bridesmaids? OK, that makes sense. Nutbag.

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

6 bridesmaids. And me, in purple.

Also, black morning suits look like they will be easy to obtain from Moss Bros... So maybe we could have matching boys? Black morning suits and cravats, and a coloured shirt? In which case, obviously, you'd get purple too... ;)

[matgb]

That was SB's inspiration, yes, although I know nothing about these things so, well, yes.

BTW, welcome to Londinium. I am, unfortunately, going to be mucho busy this week, but a stop over in the pub has to happen at some point.

[ginasketch.livejournal.com]

Are you free for pub this evening? If you glanced at my latest post I think I could use a drink, even a short one.

[gaeriwitch.livejournal.com]

Ohh, May, the month of flowers...how very romantic ;)

[matgb]

Um, ok...

I actually know nothing about these things, so I'll take your word for it. Romance might not be dead, but it pretty much is resting ;-)

[gaeriwitch.livejournal.com]

LOL!
Actually, that's a Spanish saying, quite unrelated to weddings in particular, but yeah. I love May weddings.
May 2006 saw the wedding of my best friend and he's still on cloud number nine. May 2007 was the wedding of another close friend and she's also very happy. I should think that bodes well for you two :)

[yuxonomei.livejournal.com]

FA Cup?

[matgb]

Would it clash? Oh, shame, people might have to miss a football match ;-)

[el-staplador.livejournal.com]

It's meant to be unlucky, but I've no idea why. I wouldn't let that worry you.

[matgb]

Possibly because of pagan connotations? Just guessing, I know not about these things.

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

Feels like leaving home to go away for a bit.

I like the "for a bit" in that sentence.

[matgb]

Well, we'll have to see, but hopefully not long, no idea though.

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

* snuggle *

I miss you. I got so used to having hugs on demand...

[matgb]

Aye; lying in bed here is OK, but I just want to turn around and be with you. Ah well.

Have a big virtual hug instead.

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

* closes eyes and imagines really hard *

* clings *

[missdiane.livejournal.com]

*makes note to start saving $$ pronto*

[matgb]

It will be great to meet you if you can make it.

Also? That is a gorgeous icon—one of the few characters I've actually liked so far.

[missdiane.livejournal.com]

I'll do my best as I'd love to meet you too. So far airfare isn't too horrible - about $500-$600.

I didn't make the icon but thanks. Also, I agree - Luna's casting was just fabulous *is saying nothing about being a slightly bubbleheaded Ravenclaw that likely also has a bunny patronus*

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

Well, fittings for bridesmaid dresses are going to be interesting, but... ;)

[missdiane.livejournal.com]

LOL Tell me about it. If I could manage a lottery win, I could come over twice for that. ;)

[pinkshifter.livejournal.com]

May sounds like a plan. Have just seen SB's post - I likes her ideas lots.

On the visiting us front - just drop me a text when you're on the way in as I'd hate it to be the one random night when I'm not pulling a late one. I think we have to sort out rooms with the hotels this week so sorting out who goes where is a definite urgentish plan :)

Oh for a catching up session :)

[matgb]

Cool; I'll likely ring when I leave the office on whatever day I decide it's worth it, and yes, catching up'd be cool.

[freddiefraggles.livejournal.com]

My birthday is the 20th. Not that that matters, feel free to have it when you like!

And yes, you'll be married before Mark and I.

[matgb]

Mike's birthday is around the sae time as yours, but yeah, not sure. We penciled 17th in as a target, but that was a very vague date, need to decide on and book venues, and get an officiant, and get a registry office booking for roughly the same time, etc etc.

Still, we're good so far, which is nice. We're hoping to avoid clashes with significant events for people that we'd like there, hence the post.

[faeriecween.livejournal.com]

If you make it just before or just after the 25th I'll already be up north for ashes birthday- make my life easier!