I should've taken the bus, but got caught up with something and ended up on the DLR instead. I tell you, you need to pay attention to the directions given in Bank - it's a maze. When I finally did get to where I needed to be, the train was just for one stop; I walked the rest of the way.
Our organiser - as usual - helpfully posted details of where in the pub he was, and was easy enough to find. Lovely views from the window, which overlooks the water.. the oldest riverside pub in London, it seems, and one of the most haunted. And although there weren't many of us tonight, it was a chatty and fun gathering! We only stayed for a couple of hours, but the conversation ranged wildly. And all I can say is - what happens in Spooky London.. stays in Spooky London! But I can certainly recommend the pub. And the group, should you decide to join - one of the more interesting conversations I've had. Roll on the next.
Bus back, after something of a wait. Tomorrow, I'm back to Ireland for the weekend. On Monday, I'm back with Up in the Cheap Seats (UITCS - as always!) for a night of comedy with Sara Pascoe, at the Backyard Comedy Club.
On Tuesday, I was thinking of film - but honestly, wasn't so enthused by the offerings at the top of the list. I did have an offer of cheap tickets to a classical concert at Cadogan Hall, which sounded better - but the cheap tickets had sold out. Never mind, I bought a full-price ticket - it's the Prague Symphony Orchestra.
On Wednesday, back - for the first time in what seems like ages - with Civilized London! It's another meal - we're headed for Thai food at Kin & Deum, meeting beforehand at The Woolpack. I do believe it's actually years since I've eaten Thai!
Next Thursday, I got a cheap ticket to another classical concert, with a different seat-filler group - this is a concert of Vivaldi arias, at the Trinity United Reform Church. Part of the Wimbledon Music Festival.
On the 15th.. well, 45+ Not Grumpy Old Londoners are off around the Southbank Christmas market. So I said, well, I can do that on my own - thus avoiding the Meetup fee, and I'm not pushed about the meal. Good chance to start on my Christmas shopping.
On the 16th, I'm with cheap ticket source #1 - you have to book something with them every three months, or be expelled (!). Honestly, I've never heard such draconian regulations. So I'm going to Stop Kiss, above the Stag.
On the 17th, back with the Crick Crack Club (CCC) for 1001 Nights, at the British Museum. Mea culpa, I recently told people that this was The Embers Collective - nope! Turns out it's not. Ah well.
On the 18th, back with UITCS for Falsettos, at The Other Palace. An aisle seat, as usual - legroom is poor, here.
On the 19th, back with them again for Acosta Danza - Evolution, at Sadler's Wells.
On the 20th, Anthony's Cultural Events and Walking Activities Group is off to a performance entitled Virginia Woolf - Killing the Angel, at the LSE. So I'm going on my own, and saving the Meetup fee - I haven't had that much luck with socialising with them, anyway.
On the 21st, back with SL - the John Snow Pub. Then another weekend in Ireland.
On the 25th, the CCC is back with Rebel Children, at the British Library. Ben Haggarty & Jan Blake - ooh yeah!
On the 26th, my annual trip to Winter Wonderland - heading to Cirque Berserk and the Ice Kingdom, as usual. Might be able to persuade Ivan to this one.
On the 27th, the first night in ages with North London Friends! We're at A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, at Trafalgar Studios.
And on the 28th, our ex-company's social group's Christmas meeting.. venue TBD!
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