Title: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: tn*c on October 30, 2011, 08:17:42 pm
As have just had a beer with Barry and the northerners have organised theirs perhaps we should sort ours out.
I suggest the Gateway in Reading again.
Owing to being in the pub while posting this I am apologise.
Please vote.
Vegas.
Edit:---
Friday 9th of December
The Gateway, Reading - http://www.reading-irish-pub.co.uk/
5 minute walk from Reading Main Station
Hotels a plenty in Reading but avoid the dated Travelodge nearby, The Premier Inn is better and cheaper.
I suggest the Gateway in Reading again.
Owing to being in the pub while posting this I am apologise.
Please vote.
Vegas.
Edit:---
Friday 9th of December
The Gateway, Reading - http://www.reading-irish-pub.co.uk/
5 minute walk from Reading Main Station
Hotels a plenty in Reading but avoid the dated Travelodge nearby, The Premier Inn is better and cheaper.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on October 30, 2011, 09:09:14 pm
You beat me to it!
Can you set the pole up so we can vote for more than one, that will give us an idea on what the best days are for everybody.
Can you set the pole up so we can vote for more than one, that will give us an idea on what the best days are for everybody.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: tn*c on October 30, 2011, 09:32:37 pm
You beat me to it!
Can you set the pole up so we can vote for more than one, that will give us an idea on what the best days are for everybody.
Can you set the pole up so we can vote for more than one, that will give us an idea on what the best days are for everybody.
Can't see how. But drunk please mods please help.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: tn*c on October 30, 2011, 10:39:29 pm
For the record I cant do the 2nd
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Post by: Barry on October 30, 2011, 11:38:10 pm
Set the votes per person to the same number as there are options, I think.
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Post by: Steve Pyro on October 31, 2011, 10:00:16 am
I've set it so that you can vote for up to 6 options.
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Post by: Barry on October 31, 2011, 11:10:30 am
Thanks Steve
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Post by: Bob U on November 01, 2011, 10:53:13 am
A bit early maybe buy why not combine this with Brad's 30th on the 18th November.
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Post by: Steve Pyro on November 01, 2011, 01:58:21 pm
A bit early maybe buy why not combine this with Brad's 30th on the 18th November.
In my case, I can't make Brad's do so am looking for other options for pre-Xmas sherbets with fellow CA'ers.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on November 01, 2011, 03:48:13 pm
Trying to do both ;D
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Post by: Snoring Rhino on November 01, 2011, 10:04:21 pm
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Post by: Brad Zarse on November 08, 2011, 05:34:45 pm
A bit early maybe buy why not combine this with Brad's 30th on the 18th November.
Partially because my party is on the 19th November :)
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Bob U on November 08, 2011, 05:49:16 pm
That,s just being picky
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Post by: Barry on November 08, 2011, 07:19:26 pm
Not a huge response, shall we narrow it down to Friday 9th or Saturday 10th.
The Friday has the most votes and I appreciate that there are Xmas do's on the Saturdays in December.
The Friday has the most votes and I appreciate that there are Xmas do's on the Saturdays in December.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Robbo on November 09, 2011, 02:37:43 pm
Friday for me as I have weddings on the Thursday & Saturday!
Wait all year then two come along at once! ;D
Wait all year then two come along at once! ;D
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Rusty on November 10, 2011, 01:01:01 pm
Not a huge response, shall we narrow it down to Friday 9th or Saturday 10th.
The Friday has the most votes and I appreciate that there are Xmas do's on the Saturdays in December.
The Friday has the most votes and I appreciate that there are Xmas do's on the Saturdays in December.
Can't do the 9th as Trayboy and I are away skiing with Jimmy and Clive early on the 10th and I don't trust myself being able to get up.
I'm sure there will be plenty of others opportunities though.
Russ
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Canada Phil on November 12, 2011, 01:28:28 am
Not a huge response, shall we narrow it down to Friday 9th or Saturday 10th.
The Friday has the most votes and I appreciate that there are Xmas do's on the Saturdays in December.
The Friday has the most votes and I appreciate that there are Xmas do's on the Saturdays in December.
Can't do the 9th as Trayboy and I are away skiing with Jimmy and Clive early on the 10th and I don't trust myself being able to get up.
I'm sure there will be plenty of others opportunities though.
Russ
Hey Rusty,
It's a hard life if you don't weaken or some such quote
Phil
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Doris on November 15, 2011, 10:05:31 pm
Can't do the 9th as Trayboy and I are away skiing with Jimmy and Clive early on the 10th and I don't trust myself being able to get up.
I'm sure there will be plenty of others opportunities though.
Russ
So stay up all night and then it won't be an issue. >:D
Dx
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: LuxExpat on November 17, 2011, 10:37:45 am
Are we any closer to a date here? :police:
I may actually be in southern England on the 9th, so would like to participate.
Where's Mr.Landman - busy re-planning meetings so he can get south sooner from Caaaardiff? ;)
I may actually be in southern England on the 9th, so would like to participate.
Where's Mr.Landman - busy re-planning meetings so he can get south sooner from Caaaardiff? ;)
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on November 20, 2011, 12:00:45 pm
Ok no objections to the dates so:
Friday 9th December
8 pm
The Gateway Reading
Gentleman and Ladies, charge your glasses.
Friday 9th December
8 pm
The Gateway Reading
Gentleman and Ladies, charge your glasses.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on November 20, 2011, 12:02:05 pm
So who'll be there?
Barry
Jo
Barry
Jo
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Bob U on November 20, 2011, 12:32:00 pm
Me
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on November 20, 2011, 07:56:13 pm
Update
Barry
Jo
Bob U
Brad
Robin
Barry
Jo
Bob U
Brad
Robin
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Robbo on November 20, 2011, 10:10:35 pm
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Post by: Lawnmower Man on November 21, 2011, 11:26:42 am
Me and two others.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Snoring Rhino on December 08, 2011, 11:18:37 am
Final check in for Friday, so far we have:
Barry
Jo
Bob U
Brad
Robin
Tom +2
Me,
any others?
Barry
Jo
Bob U
Brad
Robin
Tom +2
Me,
any others?
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: landman on December 08, 2011, 11:46:59 am
Me and LuxExpat
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Post by: jpchenet on December 08, 2011, 12:15:42 pm
Me, but I'll be ducking out early to catch the train back to Basingstoke.
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Post by: Bob U on December 08, 2011, 12:18:08 pm
Anyone staying over?
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Post by: landman on December 08, 2011, 12:20:17 pm
Me and LuxExpat.
£47 for a twin room in the Ibis opposite the Pitcher & Piano.
Paul.
£47 for a twin room in the Ibis opposite the Pitcher & Piano.
Paul.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Bob U on December 08, 2011, 12:25:34 pm
Me too ;D
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Post by: Andy on December 08, 2011, 12:48:34 pm
Also me
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Post by: landman on December 08, 2011, 02:13:10 pm
After-party at the Ibis then 8)
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Brad Zarse on December 08, 2011, 05:53:07 pm
Me and LuxExpat.
£47 for a twin room in the Ibis opposite the Pitcher & Piano.
Paul.
£47 for a twin room in the Ibis opposite the Pitcher & Piano.
Paul.
Opposite the Pitcher and Piano?? Are you sure??
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Brad Zarse on December 08, 2011, 05:54:03 pm
Forgive me - it's up the road from the P&P - on the same side of the road. Opposite the P&P is a Burger King! I've stayed in that Ibis before - needless to say, I'm banned from doing so again!
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on December 08, 2011, 06:05:17 pm
Are you allowed to come out and play tomorrow evening Brad?
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Bob U on December 08, 2011, 08:13:29 pm
Forgive me - it's up the road from the P&P - on the same side of the road. Opposite the P&P is a Burger King! I've stayed in that Ibis before - needless to say, I'm banned from doing so again!
Friar Street is where I've booked. 2 minute stagger from The Gateway.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Peaky on December 09, 2011, 11:50:29 am
Not me - sorry chaps :'(
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Post by: landman on December 09, 2011, 11:52:12 am
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Post by: Barry on December 09, 2011, 02:05:54 pm
Not me - sorry chaps :'(
Sorry to hear that Peaky.
We will have a toast for absent friends.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on December 09, 2011, 04:00:25 pm
Or should it be absinthe friends?
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Post by: Peaky on December 09, 2011, 05:16:55 pm
Like it Barry. Enjoy yourself everyone. Sorry not to be there.
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Post by: nopanic - neil on December 09, 2011, 05:54:36 pm
Have fun gang, lots of booze and not to many hangovers tomorrow, but worry about that tomorrow
Cheers from up't Norwth ;D
Cheers from up't Norwth ;D
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Lorry on December 09, 2011, 10:48:48 pm
It all seems to be going to plan. I've just jumped ship as I started at noon, and I got into trouble last time
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Post by: Barry on December 10, 2011, 03:06:27 am
Home, munchies, cheese on toast. :)
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Post by: landman on December 10, 2011, 03:26:07 am
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: landman on December 10, 2011, 12:47:54 pm
Where is everyone?
Mr Underwood did look slightly the worse for wear when we poured him in to the Ibis last night.
Mr Redford? Mr McCabe?
Self & LuxExpat did the kebab thing, then hit a club until 02:30.
No hangover today! ;D
Mr Underwood did look slightly the worse for wear when we poured him in to the Ibis last night.
Mr Redford? Mr McCabe?
Self & LuxExpat did the kebab thing, then hit a club until 02:30.
No hangover today! ;D
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Lawnmower Man on December 10, 2011, 01:21:25 pm
I'm not sure where I am.
t
t
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: landman on December 10, 2011, 01:22:34 pm
I'm not sure where I am.
t
t
Didn't think you were THAT bad, Tom?
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Bob U on December 10, 2011, 01:27:04 pm
Oh my poor head. I'm not drinking with you lot again, and I'm not staying in that hotel again when the ceiling moves like it does.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: landman on December 10, 2011, 01:32:35 pm
Oh my poor head. I'm not drinking with you lot again, and I'm not staying in that hotel again when the ceiling moves like it does.
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Robbo on December 10, 2011, 01:56:59 pm
Oh my poor head. I'm not drinking with you lot again, and I'm not staying in that hotel again when the ceiling moves like it does.
;D No sign of Brad either!!
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on December 10, 2011, 04:58:43 pm
Just got up.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
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Post by: nopanic - neil on December 10, 2011, 07:05:32 pm
Just got up.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Thats a pity, I already have a bottle for Le Mans next year :)
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: landman on December 10, 2011, 07:09:13 pm
Shhhhh!
Listen......
I'm sure I can hear Barry chundering despite being 50 miles away!
Listen......
I'm sure I can hear Barry chundering despite being 50 miles away!
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Lorry on December 10, 2011, 07:25:40 pm
I'm getting too old for this, but an early exit did score some serious brownie points.
See you next year
See you next year
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on December 10, 2011, 07:26:38 pm
I have not chundered because of alcohol abuse for 33 years.
And that includes the Black Sambuca and Tequila night 2 weeks ago.
And that includes the Black Sambuca and Tequila night 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: landman on December 10, 2011, 07:29:29 pm
Good man.
Time for hair of the dog yet?
Chin chin.
Time for hair of the dog yet?
Chin chin.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on December 10, 2011, 07:31:26 pm
Good man.
Time for hair of the dog yet?
Chin chin.
Time for hair of the dog yet?
Chin chin.
Old speckled hen about an hour ago, barcardi and coke in my hand, bottle of claret breathing to go with the rib eyes.
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on December 10, 2011, 07:33:24 pm
Just got up.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Thats a pity, I already have a bottle for Le Mans next year :)
Like Brad I usually ignore my own, sensible, advice.
What's your pitch number? ;D
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: wishy on December 10, 2011, 11:16:27 pm
There is a possibility that Neil's tequila might not make it to Le Mans.....as I am looking after it for him!!!!
I keep looking at it and it says " open me".......... ;D
Andy
I keep looking at it and it says " open me".......... ;D
Andy
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on December 10, 2011, 11:24:17 pm
As long as it doesn't say 'drink me'.
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Post by: Doris on December 10, 2011, 11:56:40 pm
Sounds like a good night was had by all. HUGE thanks to JPC for the very unexpected phone call and great to catch up with a few of you. :-*
Hopefully see some of you at a motor race in the not too distant.
Dx
Hopefully see some of you at a motor race in the not too distant.
Dx
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: LangTall on December 11, 2011, 12:11:13 pm
Just got up.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Thats a pity, I already have a bottle for Le Mans next year :)
Like Brad I usually ignore my own, sensible, advice.
What's your pitch number? ;D
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Brad Zarse on December 11, 2011, 01:14:19 pm
what day is it?
I got home at 3:00am. I'm not entirely sure where I went, but I know it wasn't home, and I know there wasn't more alcohol there....I seem to remember eating chicken, and the cabbie asked me why I was walking in completely the wrong direction to get home - so I assume I was in the arse end of town, where nobody really likes to go at stupid AM.
Splendid evening had by all.... Rum and I are going to have to stop becoming so closely acquainted.
Nice to speak to Doris for all of 5 words :) love you Doris :)
Brad
P.S. Who left me with the group in the corner? The big gay guy took an immediate liking to me, saying I looked like James Corden....he offered to buy me a pint of Rum, with a shot of Rohypnol in it..... Doesn't ANYONE adhere to the code of not leaving your mates these days??
I got home at 3:00am. I'm not entirely sure where I went, but I know it wasn't home, and I know there wasn't more alcohol there....I seem to remember eating chicken, and the cabbie asked me why I was walking in completely the wrong direction to get home - so I assume I was in the arse end of town, where nobody really likes to go at stupid AM.
Splendid evening had by all.... Rum and I are going to have to stop becoming so closely acquainted.
Nice to speak to Doris for all of 5 words :) love you Doris :)
Brad
P.S. Who left me with the group in the corner? The big gay guy took an immediate liking to me, saying I looked like James Corden....he offered to buy me a pint of Rum, with a shot of Rohypnol in it..... Doesn't ANYONE adhere to the code of not leaving your mates these days??
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Jules G on December 11, 2011, 03:05:53 pm
Just got up.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Note to self stop drinking tequila.
Thats a pity, I already have a bottle for Le Mans next year :)
Like Brad I usually ignore my own, sensible, advice.
What's your pitch number? ;D
And me (Simon, Stan, Steve) ;D and the Gloucester Boys ;D
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Jules G on December 11, 2011, 03:10:14 pm
Just found the MB pitch numbers X and W 51-53.
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Post by: LuxExpat on December 12, 2011, 04:06:23 pm
Good to see everyone on Friday. 8)
Like Paul, I too was amazed at my lack of hangover on Saturday morning - so having seen the state of Bob when I helped him open the exterior door of the Ibis, I'm rather glad I didn't drink that amount in lager, but London Pride. :angel:
I also had to drive back to Bormuff on Sat morning.... :police:
Barry, so much for you going to your young 'uns footie on Sat a.m.!
Like Paul, I too was amazed at my lack of hangover on Saturday morning - so having seen the state of Bob when I helped him open the exterior door of the Ibis, I'm rather glad I didn't drink that amount in lager, but London Pride. :angel:
I also had to drive back to Bormuff on Sat morning.... :police:
Barry, so much for you going to your young 'uns footie on Sat a.m.!
Title: Re: Pre X-Mas drinkup.
Post by: Barry on December 12, 2011, 04:10:44 pm
Barry, so much for you going to your young 'uns footie on Sat a.m.!
I wasn't going, Jo was (did).
Hate the game.
