scotland

[head held high]

central belt/ perthshire anyone?

[hellodolly]

from Hamilton js outside of Glasgow :)

[munkeyinblack]

How weird, i live in stiling at the moment, but am originally from stonehouse, just outside hamilton :)
munkey
x

[head held high]

from larbert so know where you are! weired to say but it gives me a wee bit of comfort knowing there are people on this from my neck of the woods lol

[munkeyinblack]

Yeh thats realy close! Starlight is from bonnybridge !

I know the feeling it does help

Munkey x

[head held high]

nice one, i will see if a can chat to them!

[Mr Parfect]

im in Dunfermline area, not far from any place...

[flymo9]

Im from perth..........just a stones throw from all of u really xxxxxx

[head held high]

oh my god someone else in perth lol
hay hows you? this is all new to me and am loving this site!

[kittykat]

Hi , i'm in Falkirk,just down the road from you in Bainsford .......lol

[head held high]

lol no the place very well! wow this is a small world, i was down there the other month have a friend that lives in Bainsford!

[kittykat]

It really is amazing how you can meet people online that are really quite close to you ....lol!!!!! We're needing to have a scottish meet soon so we can all get together and chat xx

[gordie1]

Yes Im from Perth

[Mr Parfect]

Maybe some forward planning could get something arranged....show NMP we Scots can organise and have a laff as much as anywhere else.

So....

When?
Location?
Event Type?
Accessibility?

From all those who have responded to this post, who would seriously be interested in meeting up?

[head held high]

i would love to meet up! my only concern is how on earth do you get an agraphobic on a train to meet every one? now if it was in perthshire then i would defo be there.

[StandFree1903]

Im in Falkland, bout 26 miles from Perth :).

[sweetmummy]

Hi, some of you are so close to me, Im from Glasgow. :) Did you's ever have a meet up? x

[sportynic1]

hey guys am nicola from glasgow would be good to get to know the scottish people who come on here

if you like to chat more then give me a buzz

[Emphyrio]

I'm from Fife but currently in the Durham area - will be moving back up to Scotland for a few weeks in a week's time before relocating to Yorkshire for a year - all this moving about!

[sportynic1]

hey welcome back to scotland am nicola nice to meet u x

[Emphyrio]

Hi Nicola, I'm Pete - nice to meet you too. So how do you like being a sports coach? The only thing remotely sporty that I do these days is hillwalking to be honest!

[sportynic1]

hey pete nice to meet you too. i coach any sports. what do you work as? what age are u and where you from? am 24 from glasgow

[caz1625]

Hi All

I'm from Edinburgh..................nightmare right now as the festival is on. Not good for someone that doesn't like crowds........lol

Carol xx

[Emphyrio]

I'm a student and I'm 27 - but I guess you know that already now :P

Hi Carol - forgot about the festival - I've never really seen much of it apart from some of the street performers.

[Springsteen10]

Hi folks, I'm in Glasgow; just joined today...

[panicdiva]

Falkirk!!! Yes, small world:ohmy:

[moomintroll]

Hi All

I'm from Edinburgh..................nightmare right now as the festival is on. Not good for someone that doesn't like crowds........lol

Carol xx

i totally agree with you, its a nightmare, i have a panic walking anywhere in the city centre just now as its just so busy with people for the festival :unsure:

[Emphyrio]

Hi folks!

[Vanilla Sky]

I'm in the highlands about 2 hours from Perth :)

[Emphyrio]

I bet you have some amazing scenery right on your doorstep! Do you do much hillwalking?

[Vanilla Sky]

Yes , amazing and no i havent done the hills but my husband has, Maybe one day lol :)

[Emphyrio]

Plenty of smaller ones/low level ones to start off with! ;)

[Mr Parfect]

I'm a student and I'm 27 - but I guess you know that already now :P

Hi Carol - forgot about the festival - I've never really seen much of it apart from some of the street performers.

I was in Edinburgh last week, and I saw some of the street performers too....a fireeater, and a juggler, in particular.

In addition to the ongoing fringe, you have the natural pool of tourists taking photos all over the gardens, and that makes me uneasy when out.

Im not good with crowds.

[missy007]

Hi, I'm Lesley and I am in West Lothian.

[sportynic1]

hey am from glasgow x

[fivestarblue]

Hiya, i'm from Stirling, thinking about going along to meditation classes in Stirling, think it would really help me relax. I've taken up running in the last few months and i feel great after a good run.

[hardtime-heather]

hey all :D its great to see theres scottish people lol am just outside glasgow be great if we could all have a wee chat some day :D x

[Bellakins]

Hurray for people living in Scotland! I'm living in Glasgow at the moment :)

[Mr Parfect]

Seems quite a few based in the West....Im the lone fifer on here.

Yahoo.

[saz2121]

An North Easterner here! Just north of Aberdeen! Anyone else from the E/NE? x

[miss polly]

Hi everybody another one from Perth here :)

[mindzoom1]

Im from Hamilton, :flowers:

[stucun]

I'm from Hamilton... Seems there is a few of us around... I think a glasgow meet is in order...

[johnno]

is a meet on the cards then ? i have just moved to scotland be nice to meet up :)lets get this meet up and running :)

[ditzygirl]

mmm i am in the highlands - am i the only one ????lol

[ridiculouschatname1]

I'm from Greenock, not that far from Glasgow. And don't bother with the jokes cos i've heard them all, lol :D.

[Mr Parfect]

From most responses on here, a Glasgowish Meet would be the common sense approach.

If someone here from that area was willing to help setup and host this event, I would be prepared to help in any other way to get this actually working.

The demand is there....its just finding the right character(s) to at least get it off and running.

[johnno]

id be up for a glasgow meet anyone else ?

[munkeyinblack]

Johnno when did u move up here ????

good to have u aboard lol id be up 4 a meet but just had ma knee operated on so would be after xmas for me :(
x

[johnno]

bloody after xmas ??? you not got a wheelchair ? ill push you about lol
just try and avoid the hills haha

[munkeyinblack]

Lol no wheelchair for me im on crutches but cant weightbear till mid november. went to edinburgh on sat and almost died lol badtimes! If u wana come to Stirling n say hi Johnno feel free lol id make a special effort just for u :P.

where u living now then ? enjoying it ?
x

[daisycake]

An North Easterner here! Just north of Aberdeen! Anyone else from the E/NE? x

:yesyes: I'm from twenty miles north of Aberdeen but living in the city itself just now! Whereabouts in the North East you from? :) xx

[Susanw]

Hi all Im in West Lothian:yesyes:

[madcyril1975]

:yesyes: I'm from twenty miles north of Aberdeen but living in the city itself just now! Whereabouts in the North East you from? :) xx

Hi there,

A new member here from Aberdeen. Nice to see there are a few locals on here!

Andy

[anne60]

Hello everyone I stay in Livingston....anyone interested in a meet up somewhere Central as a lot of you come from around this area. MonkeyinBlack I go through Stonehouse every Friday when I go to my Head Office in Ayrshire.

[JennyR]

Hi,

I am also from paisley area :) I am a new member but I would maybe like to meet with people who are going through the same as me :) So that we can help each other - as others don't understand what you are going through, ps I am a new member so hello to everyone :yesyes:

[Mr Parfect]

Hi Jenny,

How are you? Welcome to NMP.

Im working on an "initiative" which should meet most of our needs (for those in Scotland), but will update you nearer the time.

[JennyR]

Hi :)
that is great - you can keep me updated

[purple to black]

Hi all :)

Dumfriesshire here :)

[scottishally]

Hi everyone.....I just joined today. I am from Clydebank. Diabetic sufferer. would love to chat to anyone who knows what it is like.

Ally

[Mr Parfect]

Hi Ally,

Nice to meet you. I myself dont know much about diabetes, or anyone who has this condition.

The nearest comparison that I know of is Caeliac disease, which my mother has.

How do you get by on a daily basis?

On another note, as Ive said before, I am working on a meeting "initiative", so watch this space.

[scottishally]

Thats the way i do things from a day to day kinda thing, i have good days and bad days with my diabetes.

[missy007]

Hi guys when are we sorting out this meet - I am in West Lothian near the M8 so Edinburgh or Glasgow or Central is good for me :yesyes:

[B123]

Hi everyone ! I think this meet up would be amazing I am yet to meet another naxiety sufferer.
Mr parfect I also live in the Dunfermline area, but during semester time at University I am in Dundee.
But if the majority of people are glasgow I am happy to travel
xxx

[Emphyrio]

Wow another Dunfermline person - I live down Pitcorthie way, but I'm currently in Yorkshire at the moment.

[_Emma]

Hi everyone, I'm Emma :) 23 and I'm from just outside Glasgow. I would love 2 meet up with others 2 discuss things, and also just 2 know that when I'm talking, they know what I'm talking about, that make ne sense? Lol x

[Paddy-Mac]

I am new here and from near Inverness :)

[yvonne_uk_98]

Hi Paddy-mac,

welcome to nmp.

I'm from Paisley.

Yvonne

[shorty1969]

Kinda in the middle here in motherwell ,,:D

[Gavin Adams]

Gavin signing on, form Perth region

[mizfiesta]

Hi guys, I'm in West Lothian. Pleased to meet your aquaintance.

:D

[ElectricAlice]

Anyone from Inverness?

[*Panda*]

Edinburgh here :shades:

[scottishcantona]

Dumfries here !!

[Bravedart]

Ayrshire Here!!!

[mhari30]

I'm from Fife, glenrothes to be precise.

[Shabs]

Hi im from the glasgow area. Anyone nearby? xxx

[stu398]

City center of Glasgow :D

[Rory]

I'm in Hamilton near Glasgow :)

[jackanory84]

I'm in Glasgow!!

[Nicky32]

Near edinburgh

[gladmark]

Scotland is divided into three main regions; the Highlands, the Midland Valley and the Southern Uplands. The cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee together with numerous towns, most of the population and the majority of Scotland's industry is located within the Midland Valley. This broad valley averages 50 miles across and runs WSW to ENE across the centre of the country. It is geologically distinct from the surrounding regions, being composed of Devonian Old Red Sandstone, peppered with ancient volcanoes, as against the older sedimentary rocks forming the Southern Uplands or the ancient metamorphic melange, comprising the Highlands to the north. Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. In addition to the mainland, Scotland includes over 790 island including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.

[mizfiesta]

Hey all, did anyone ever manage to arrange a meet? I would like to meet people like me who suffer from agoraphobia. I stay in West Lothian :)

[Mr Parfect]

Dunno about a meet, but there is a support group in Glasgow. They can be found on www.social-anxiety.co.uk (http://www.social-anxiety.co.uk).

[mizfiesta]

Mm yea that's the thing with staying in a wee town, everything seems to happen in the cities - and for us agoraphobes it's not easy getting to and fro :)

[angx]

hi am from just outside aberdeen :)

[kimmidoll]

from larbert so know where you are! weired to say but it gives me a wee bit of comfort knowing there are people on this from my neck of the woods lol

Im also in Larbert! Im very new here and really dont know anyone here but yeah its good to know. If you ever need any help with anything give me a shout. x

[Kiltieman]

Hi Folks
I live in Ayr though was originally from the central belt. Moved here many moons ago.
Nice to know you all.

[kate 4481]

hi all would any one like a meet up in glasgow my names kate i just need to chat with peeps like myself that understand what iam going on about in nver done any think like this befor but i relly need to chat with some one like me so i can understand whats going on if you relly whant to meet up soon let me now so i can put time and ware on hear it will be in glasgow and some time this week so let me now soon this is to any one that whants to come thanks /hears my email drop me a line betty1957@hotmail.co.uk

[mrpanic]

Im from clackmannanshire, Id like to meet fellow sufferers. I have a travel phobia and im sick of it!

[Colin_Glasgow]

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[Colin_Glasgow]

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[Mr Parfect]

Yeh, there has been plenty of interest in such things getting started. I tried a while back, then a small group of folkies turned into one then none, as the days to the meet edged closer.

I did refer a while back here to potentially starting something up, with the specific intention of serving peeps wanting to socialise in Scotland. That option is still open, however, life circumstances had forced it onto the backfoot.

[Firebug88]

Hi guys i am from Livingston and it would be great to be able to meet folk and chat about things =]

[bottleblond]

I'm from Livingston too. Small world Lol :D

[Bravedart]

Jee..... Wiz.... It is a small world all these people within 40 miles roughly...... Im laughing now, as when I became sick I thought I was the only one in the world :D

[bottleblond]

I thought the exact same hun.

It's so damn common in all walks of lives. Even when you're as good looking as me!! Aye aye ok SHUTIT :roflmao:

[MandyGM]

I'm from Livingston too. Small world Lol :D

and me lol

[mizfiesta]

and me lol



oh, oh and me! :roflmao:

[bottleblond]

:wacko:

bet we all went to school together. How freeky would that be lol

[mizfiesta]

well the teacher has some explaining to do then lol x

:D

[bottleblond]

:roflmao:

I went to Inveralmond :D

[Bravedart]

:ohmy: Now that would be freaky :winks:

[bottleblond]

I think we all need DNA tests. We could be related. :unsure: Lol

[Bravedart]

Im now really scared :D

[bottleblond]

Me too coz you have a very green face and it may be hereditary :scared15: Help!!!

[Bravedart]

Lol..... Please dont judge me by my green face.... Underneath Im highly intelligent, thoughtful, caring and extremley handsome...... Oh and very modest too :winks:

[bottleblond]

:roflmao::roflmao:

Ok in that case, we simply must be related. :yahoo:

[Firebug88]

I'm from Livingston too. Small world Lol :D

Ah awesome :D it certainly is a small world =]
i thought i was going to be the only person from livingston lol =]

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and me lol

wow another livingston person! cant believe it!

[Bravedart]

You are indeed Lisa :winks:

[Mr Parfect]

ok peeps, there is clearly interest in meeting up from this thread - just needing someone to be the catalyst for this to take off.

consequently, ive set up a Closed group (initially - once first intake of members has started, ill change it to Secret) on Facebook called Affinity. To avoid my post being binned, id recommend searching for it there (should come up as first link).

The purpose of the group will be a base in which meets can be directly managed from. I also feel that this will provide more transparency to potential members.

If there is genuine interest from you all, then please approach me via my fb profile.

[bottleblond]

Slight problem hun

Some of us are agoraphobic :shrug:

[Alex]

Slight problem hun

Some of us are agoraphobic :shrug:

Looks like its at your house the Lisa ;-)

Alex

[Bravedart]

Your place it is then Lisa :D

[Elen]

Looks like its at your house the Lisa ;-)

Alex

brilliant idea alex,

you coming to join us too?

[Mr Parfect]

bottleblond,

I had thought of this, and acknowledge this may one area that may be difficult to accommodate.

However, with an ability to take advantage of the visual aids on fb, we would set out clear instructions of where the venue would be. Once a meet was set, any geographical aspects would not be altered.

I would also envisage that, the more members who join up to this initiative, the more chance we may have to help bring others to/from venue if needed.

Like ive said, ive been part of this thread for months, and seen many members come say id like to go to a meet, then disappear because nothing happens.

The group would provide a sole purpose in the management and co-ordination of meets around scotland.

Otherwise, many people based in Scotland, such as yourself, miss out altogether.

[bottleblond]

I think a meet up would be fabulous.

You should defo go for it.

:yesyes:

[bottleblond]

Looks like its at your house the Lisa ;-)

Alex


Oi you..I just saw this :roflmao::roflmao:

[Elen]

Oi you..I just saw this :roflmao::roflmao:

Stick the kettle on Lisa I am on my way

[bottleblond]

bring the biccies :yesyes:

[janetxx]

hey you guys ,, can i come as well :flowers:xxxx

[Elen]

biccies on you then janet

[janetxx]

not a problem elen choccie ones ok ? :) xx

[Elen]

Go for it hun, I will bring the custard creams

[janetxx]

on my way elen :winks:

[bottleblond]

And cream cakes too please :winks:

[Elen]

now you are pushing it, would you like scones and jam as well?

[bottleblond]

Nah i'm not a scone fan but if you're passing Greggs then i wouldn't mind a cheese savoury big softy. :flowers:

[Firebug88]

I haven't been to greggs in ages!

[Mr Parfect]

AFFINITY was launched days ago to help provide an exclusive platform for the management of NMP meets in Scotland.

Just as a small update, this new group AFFINITY has 5 members so far. I acknowledge my guidance to join the group may have been hazy initially.

If you are interested, PM me, and I can send you direct link to the group.

[donnaharvey]

Hi Im from Kintyre xx
:hugs:

[BeautifulNature]

hey all :) where abouts in scotland would you be meeting up? xx

[Mr Parfect]

undecided as of yet.

Location should be a mutual venue for all those going. However, this can be influenced if those wanting to attend mainly eminate from one area. i.e Glasgow, Edinburgh, etc.

If there is an interest in meeting up, PM me for the fb link.

[BeautifulNature]

I am interested :) xx

[Susanw]

There seem to be a few from West Lothian:yesyes:, I would love to meet up with members and have a chat:hugs:
I went to Craigshill High School anyone else go there :flowers:

[Mr Parfect]

where you based, susan?

[Susanw]

where you based, susan?

Bathgate :D

[Mr Parfect]

Susan - you should state this on the Affinity group. We are trying to gather a collective impression of where currenr members are based.

[mizfiesta]

Bathgate :D

I'm in Whitburn Susan :D

[Susanw]

I'm in Whitburn Susan :D

Just a few miles from me:yesyes:

[MandyGM]

How old are you Susan? I went to Craigshill HIgh too - a looong time ago lol

[Susanw]

How old are you Susan? I went to Craigshill HIgh too - a looong time ago lol

Im almost 45, birthday next week, :blush: shame the school is now houses, sister lives in Craigshill, so still go to the baker in the Mall:yesyes:

[MandyGM]

I'm 47 this year and still in Craigshill lol

[tracy2]

come on people, pm Mr parfect about the affinity link on facebook and we can get a meetup finally arranged. theres definetly the interest in it, not that im trying to be pushy but it would be nice for it to finally happen. i know there are many who are agorophobic , i have problems with it myself but we'd be in the company of people who understand and would settle on somewhere quiet

[Bravedart]

Hey Folks

Ive pm Mr Parfect to log my interest and to get the information re the facebook page.

[Firebug88]

i aint got facebook :(

[tracy2]

its free and easy enough to set it up, i even managed it. oh its a closed group so any posts dont get seen by all your friends and family.

[Firebug88]

like i know how to set it all up etc its just i refuse to have one for personal reasons :p

[Mr Parfect]

Its very easy. If you would really like an opportunity to meet up with others on here, send me a PM, and I can send you a direct link.

[sjrene]

central belt/ perthshire anyone?
Hi, Dunfermline, Fife

[Sailing through life]

Hi folks, I'm new here. Curious to know if there are any members living in Aberdeen?

[Fila]

Hi

I'm in Perth too, hope it's not something in the air :-P

xx

[Colin_Glasgow]

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[Mr Parfect]

AFFINITY got off to a flier, providing the first ever proper Scottish meet of members here from NMP.

Through the determination and passion of members looking to make new friends irl, this achievement was made.

This now paves the way for future meets.

If you would be interested in meeting up with folks in Scotland, PM myself for details on how to join.

[Mitzie]

I'm Kinross, not far from Perth or Dunfermline. Just joined, so nice to know there's people near me on here.

[Colin_Glasgow]

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[Colin_Glasgow]

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[hawickster]

i'm in polmont!!

[Kiltieman]

I live in Ayr but can travel. A meet would be a good idea as its sometimes the best way to ease problems ie actual chat with the real person. Thats what I think anyway.

[Racymind]

Hi all,
Im from just North of Glasgow and new to this site.It seems very well set up and I'm sure i can get a lot of good advice and chat on here.I had a Grand Mal Seizure in Oct and have not been able to work since.Usual Stress and anxiety when no longer able to pay mortgages etc! But hey I'll get there I'm sure!Eventually.

[Pinky100]

Hi all

I'm in Aberdeen, Scotland. Anyone close? :D

[Colin_Glasgow]

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[GlenyD]

I'm from Glenrothes in Fife. Anyone near me? :-)

[peg0015]

Hi im new and from scottish borders. Would like to know when the next meet is cheers. :)

[gemz29]

Hey, iv noticed a few people near to me aswell, Im in Aberdeen.

[Sailing through life]

Hey guys, I'm based in Aberdeen and am keen to keep in touch with fellow sufferers. How do I find out about the face book site.

[tracy2]

message me or colin with your name and email and we'll befriend you on fb and add you

[Ladyblues]

Hi I am just new here and from Scotland. Currently just outside Edinburgh in Midlothian. Struggling alot right now as husband left me on Saturday and I have no one else at all due to my anxiety disorders and depressive illness.

Would be interested in the Facebook group.

[bignik]

just outside Glasgow so if any meet ups would be interested in coming along :)

[tracy2]

for anybody interested in the facebook group, its a secret group so if you post anything your friends wont find out about your anxiety issues. we've got our next meetup planned for the end of the month in glasgow so if your interested in going or joining generally then message me or colin from a page back with your email and name and we'll do the deed to get you in the group