Club Arnage

As easter is almost upon us, and then its Mayday, and then its June, it must be time to for the 2006 planning meetings.  I'm available for both Wokingham and London.  As pubs are full on a Friday night, would Monday be better?

Tuesdays are the quietest in London as on Mondays people need a drink after being back for the first day.

Thursdays and Fridays are always packed.

Silverstone in May should be a weekend long planning session!!!

I can make most nights in London. The pub in Holborn (last time) was not a bad place to meet up but we need to find a day when it is not as busy as it was then.

Wokingham and London for me but would prefer Fridays

I'd prefer London, name a date?

I will do BOTH ;D

London or anywhere and a friday. What's all this monday and tuesday bollocks. Some people have to drink heavily at these meets and it isn't conducive to working the next day.

What about calling March 17th Susan?

What two weeks ago????

I thought that was just a rumour Rick :-*

Shouldn't really be on this forum unless i have had a few drinks. I think when i am pissed!!!

Either / Both.  Tell me when and where and I'll aim to be there.

Ahh, sweet alcohol...I can taste it now.  Or is that the pint I had for lunch......

I see my subtle humour is lost on you Rick. Steve asked us to name a date so I was suggesting that we call March 17th Susan. March 17th is the date, Susan is the name. I simply applied one to the other.

I really don't know why I bother sometimes  ::)

Sorry this one is already called Paddys Day  ; ::)

Arrr balls. I picked a random date out of the air and look what happened. I obviously didn't realise because I'm ENGLISH and so do not usually celebrate St Patricks day, unlike the entire rest of the country or so it would seem.

Rest assured I shall not be attempting to rename April 23rd.  8)

No but you could name March the 54th.  :-)

T.

Is Paddy coming too?

I suppose it has to be a Friday then.

How about 21 April in Wokingham and 28 April in Holborn.

Rick. Would we all fit in the Mitre?

Can do London or Wokingham, can do the 21st, can't do 28th! But don't plan around me!

I'm sure a few will do both so maybe only a week apart isn't a good idea?


No chance of us all crashing at the apartment then Steve??  ;)

Haha!!!

I can speak to the Landlord at the Old Mitre, He has reserved the upstairs area for us before but we had to garantee a large group. I think you could get 30 people in the pub other than the usual customers.

It is not easy to find though which is worth pointing out. There are however several other pubs we could escape to should it get too crowded.

I will ask tomorrow if we can reserve the upstairs.

Any news on dates??? (agree with mark make the dates London in April, Wokingham way in May??)

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How about 21st April in Holborn and 5 May in Wokingham.

Lets see what comments we get over the next 24 hours

April's a lovely name isn't it?

I think June's nicer. :D

Can't do 21st, can do 5th. Never been to Wokingham before, ooh I'm so excited.

How about May? I had a lovely Aunt May  :D but she went scatty and thought she was permanently living on the bridge of a ship.  :( She used to say "the captain's sent me some biscuits".

LOL.  Sorry Andy but that's one of the funniest things I've read in ages.  (It's been a hard day.  Can you tell?)

Meanwhile, back on the topic.....
 
Can do the 21st but it's the night before the track day. :-\  Can't do the 5th as will be drinking heavily in Budapest.   ;D

Oh, and while we're all talking about beer (apart from Andy who may well be coming down with what his Aunty had) Reading Beer Festival is on April 27th to 30th.  Just in case anybody is interested.

Can't do the 21st either as will be helping test the various alcoholic beverages in the RAF bar that evening!!!

The mitre will be very unlikly to reserve the room on a friday as they are always packed on Fridays anyway

i'll be there. :-)

Anyone going Saturday or Sunday?

...Sounds like a good idea.

Or most of Northern Ireland...

(oooh, a little bit of politics!)

I'll be there Saturday.  Sans Mower though!   ;D ;D

I'll be there Saturday too.  Hmm, Cider.... ;D

No.........don't do it.........don't even think about it.............are there any doorways?????  :-*

We ain't doing none of that.

The Lamb and Flag will be the venue, date to be decided but it will be v soon. If any of you mugs want to join in then you are more than welcome but it will definately be your round.

Sweet.

Rusty 8)

Sounds like a plan - a few hours of oblivion is just what the doctor ordered. ;D

Steve

My God, Steve!  Are you telling me there's a weekend when you're not working?   :o :o :o

Already looking forward to supping a few Wiscombe Suiciders with you.   ;D

Dx

What about Friday 12th MAy 2006

Wokingham is easier for me, saves a few quid on Trains, and means i can take the bike.


So ??

I don't recall there being any doorways.  Some years I don't recall much at all to be honest.  I do know there's grass to sit on though.  Nice and soft.   ::)

That'll do nicely for me

good for me too, is this a date ;D

Works for me.   ;D

seems good.

so where  ?

Wokingham?

Works for me too!

can someone decide on a pub then .

Right 12 May at Wokingham it is, at the same pub as last year if anyone can remember which one it was.

And if anyone wants a drink in London. I'm available.

Just catching up with things here.

It was The Plough, London  Road. It's still there, can get busy but can't they all?

So, 12th, Wokingham.

What about London?

Just went to add it to my diary - 12 May is Spa weekend isn't it? In which case I may not be around. Or maybe I'll leave for Spa on Sat am...

I can make it as nothing is in the Diary, just have to sort out how to get there and back? I could get the train from Work, but then have to get home. I am not driving like I did last year. Especially when photo's like the one with me and robbo are taken!!!

Also catching up, The Plough on the 12th is good for me, its post code is RG40 1RD for mapping, alt, head towards Wokingham from the Bracknell / wokingham exit of the A329M and its half amile (first one from the M4 j10 Bracknell direction).
Can provide floor space if req.

Thats seems to be about a mile from the Railway Station.  I may have to walk.

Thats a bummer I'm away that week.   >:( >:( >:(
t

Wasn't planning to drive this year!

Ok, I'm sure somebody will be passing and offer you a lift ;)

It may feel like 3 miles when you are walking it but I think it's just over a mile...

Why dont we make it a pub in the town so its easier for people coming by train? Theres a fairly new Wetherspoons called The Gig House which is easily walked to from the station....

I don't think you'll find that the majority of planners would even consider entering a wetherspoons, they're a funny lot really.

Oh, and I can't make the 12th either. I dare say you'll manage without me  ::)

The GiG House is OK but its tucked away and might be difficult to find for the non locals and gets full of Kids (mine included). The Plough is away out (ok maybe not 3 miles but over 2 with my short legs and beer belly!) but its quite easy to find and known from other planning meetings.

Oh okay then, Friday 12th May, Wokingham Plough it is then  ::)

Ok but its a long way from East Anglia.

What time is kick off?  I hope to be there at 7:30

I have a cunning plan  ;)

I shall catch the train straight from London that night and walk to the pub from the station. Perhaps if there are a few of us then we can do a pub crawl to get there!!!

Can make the 12th at the Plough, hopefully if it stops snowing I'll get the bike out.

i should be able to make the 12th at the plough, may even drive or try to persuade dan lowe to give a lift ;) !!

Top stuff.

Well, whose going :

Robbo and his bike
Ian SRR

Me. Early night though, Spa the next day...

Roll call:

smokie
Robbo
Robspot
IRW
Lorry
Steve Brown
Doris
Rick Cutler
Barry

I won't be there Smokes as per my post on page 4  ::)

I think all the Scottish air (or deep fried mars bars) has rotted your brain!

Add me to the roll call

A bumped reminder to any one else interested in airing their falling over trousers?

I'll be there as well. Not too late for me iether though as I'm off to Spa crack of Sparrows the following morning with Smokie!!  ;D

If the beer is I will be there ! LOL

I am really full of it tonight !

Kinda funny I am in a Sebring kind of mood.
If that explains anything at all. ::)

Bump

A week tomorrow as I recall  :P

No, a week yesterday Ian....   ;)

No Smokie, + 6 days and counting down.

What time? I won't be there till 7:30ish

Sounds about right bob.

Yep.

Is Chef coming up?

Doubtful. HE's in redhill now and its a long detour for a few hours in the pub.

I'll be on my bike again. No stalling this time  !!

If this weather carries on, our only worry is drowning ;)

In beer.

ITs been t-shirt and shorts weather today out on the solent

my son reckons it is always sunny in Pompey  8) and I thought it was all bullsh**t to get the tourists in and fleece them :o. Unless he has been brainwashed since he has been there and you are all in the scam together ::)

If my  tickets arrive by then I may well blast down on the bike as I'll have present for you to take to Paddy.

Rusty

The team Booze'n'Tabs slobs will be having our meeting at the Yapton real ale festival this friday.

Got a reply from pete.

He needs the rest and so wont be able to hitch a ride in my car.

Either that or he doesnt like my driving ?

SORRY !

That will be in about 34 hrs then  ;D

And counting ;D

...we are going to be honoured tomorrow night by the presence of Mr Grand Fromage and Jock :o, so best behaviour one and all!! ;)

If you are dithering about whether to come or not, please do, as Dave and Jock want to flesh out this idea for text reporting. I think that's the plan anyway... ???

I shall be there in my new jacket, if the sewing lady fishes the extras !!

( Did you want to know that ?? - Probably Not )

I shall be bringing £100 in cash for Doris's charity from the stickers

Still havent worked out how much we raised...


I know we have lots left.......

Just bunged my name on the bottom there, the 24arse t-shirts turned up this morning so shall announce my presence by wearing that!!

Smokie & Steve i shall tuck yours under my arm. T-shirts that is.

Luvley, thanks

Can you remind me in my impending senility?

The Plough, London Road at 19:30 tonight ....... correct ?

For What                ?????????

Halibut I think?

As I started this thread (a rare occurance), I had better turn up.  May be a bit late.

More money for the cause.  Most excellent.   ;D ;D ;D

Must remember not to spend it on beer.   :-\

2hr 45 mins to go then....

Have a good evening ladies and gents.

Will do Andy I am heading off in about ten minutes!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. See ye'all dere

Being a bit generous there me thinks AZ.

Rusty

Great evening, but now my head hurts this morning.........
Good to meet with you Dave, Jock, and ???? (sorry, Jocks mate), Robbo24 and crew and Vqdave and of course the requlars. Looking forward to seeing you all on MB in less than 4 weeks.

Great evening, great chats, good to see everyone.
I'm pleased to see the Plough imported some East Anglian beer for the occasion  ;)

Where did all my pound coins go - oh yeah, in the S......g swear box  ::)

The S****g swear box is a great rouse for a great cause  ;D keep it coming  8)

Yes a good evening, and good to finally put faces to all the regulars on here. Not long to go now, just 4 weeks you say? See you over there, i will be the chap with the very unimpressive, and untechnical camera taking pictures from a crouching position. ;D

Oh yes that was the most fantastic planning meeting ever. After getting home sober on a friday night for once and returning the wifes brand new car in one piece she was so relieved she has given me a weekend pass for the classic ;D ;D I think it was the little untruth about the personal invite that swung it. Now where's the thread

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Great to see and catch up with you all again and to meet new faces.
Thank you for making Abbie feel welcome.

See was still smiling after the defeat :(

Looking forward to the pilgrimage  :D

Never mind Andy, I'm sure she will grow up and see the error of her ways, abandon football and hopefully becoma a LeManster

Yes good to meet all the familiar faces along with the new. Bad hangover this morning just recovering now and once again thinking of another beer ;D.

Thanks Ian and Brad for your hospitality.

How much did the S*****g Swear box collect last night??

Cheers. See you all in 4 weeks ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You did appear to struggle a bit with the greasy bacon sandwich  :-X

Train Motion getting into Thatcham lead to a bit of open the doors before I re-decorate the train! Fresh air eased the pressure and was able to keep my insides in!!

Rick you are indeed THE MAN!

Friday night seems like an age ago.  Good to see / meet everyone.  See you all again in 4 weeks.  ;D ;D ;D

Rick - I have no idea how much the swear box made as I've not opened it.  I will instead leave it intact and take it to LM with me.  I'm sure it will be added to during the week.    :D

I don't think it will be big enough.

You could also do "Swear word or phrase of the day"

Friday ...... Burnout or firework

Saturday ...... Hangover or Jesus I was pissed last night.

Sunday ...... Audi

You would collect a fortune

Good to see you all on Friday.

Keep going with the swear box.  Yes we need to add to the S word.  I think the A word has to be a contender, possibly with Diesel and Quiet

Can we include the 'C' word (Commer ;))?

and are signatures included with the S*****g swear box? if so then rick has a lot of paying up to do ;D (somewhere near the £1200 mark ::))!!!



(just noticed that i am now a senior member as well! :D)

Rick was foolish enough to wear not one but two S word t-shirts on Friday night.  The price he paid was high indeed.  In fact it seemed that every time I turned around he was putting a fiver in the box.    ;D

LMAO!!!! Is that why he was so ill on saturday morning?!

Why was he wearing 2 t-shirts?!

I think it was just Doris seeing double

im sure she wouldn't drink that much :-\

Doris don't forget about the P word. Pikeys. I'd empty it first prior to departure.

Fear not!  The swear box is cleverly disguised as a Wallace and Gromit tea caddy.

Still, I may well empty it in case any pikeys fancy a cuppa on their rounds.

Hi Guys

MAny thanks for your warm welcomes at The Plough last Friday. It was great to meet you all!

See you again in 31 days!!!!

Yipeeeeeeeee

Might be easier to empty the sterling now rather than mix it with Euroland monies??

There must be a fair amount in there! I saw Rick put at least 3 Five pound notes in!!

wow thats amazing......i didnt know he had that much money to his name ::)

Apparently he bought a round as well!!!!  :o  (missed out our end of the table though!  >:()

that would have been worth seeing

that sounds about right ::) ;)