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Title: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 04, 2008, 12:14:26 pm
To increase my post count according to Jules  ::) i am gauging interest in a festive drink for the North West members!  :angel:

I suppose the best place will be the Cheshire Cat in Chester as per usual but all we need is a date. possible dates (we need to choose!) are Saturday 13th December, Saturday 29th November, Saturday 20th December.


What do you guys think? and Neil im sure i can give you a lift to save any bother!

Kev


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Jules G on November 04, 2008, 12:44:55 pm
Oi cheeky young scamp.....

29 November or 13 December are fine at the moment....

By the way Kev, 2 more random posts and you would have reach 900 post.....first round of drinks is on you then ;D


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 04, 2008, 06:55:12 pm
jesus how on earth did i get that many  :o


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Gordonwr on November 04, 2008, 07:08:04 pm
All  OK with me Kev, are we going for a meal as well ?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: nopanic - neil on November 04, 2008, 07:09:13 pm
jesus how on earth did i get that many  :o

How many what?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 04, 2008, 08:46:50 pm
All  OK with me Kev, are we going for a meal as well ?
think it would be rude if we didnt really

jesus how on earth did i get that many  :o

How many what?
posts Neil


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: nopanic - neil on November 04, 2008, 09:16:20 pm
All  OK with me Kev, are we going for a meal as well ?
think it would be rude if we didnt really

jesus how on earth did i get that many  :o

How many what?
posts Neil

Are you sure?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on November 04, 2008, 10:23:26 pm
If work thingys work out ok then myself and Lady PP could venture over the cattle grid and attend.
Are there any hotels that charge by the night nearby? ;)
.
Found these but not too sure... any you know?

www.theadulthub.com/uk-swingers/profiles/chester

PP >:D





Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 04, 2008, 10:38:21 pm
LPP broxton is not far thats famous for its dogging


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: nickliv on November 04, 2008, 10:49:09 pm
LPP is known for his dogging ;D


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Jules G on November 05, 2008, 11:55:31 am
All  OK with me Kev, are we going for a meal as well ?

Rude not to have a meal


Are there any hotels that charge by the night nearby? ;)


LPP the venue has rooms, http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/lodgedetail.asp?lid=29

and its just a 10 min drive to  Broxton which young Kev seams to know a lot about >:D

Alternative the Liverpool boys may bring their narrow boat ;)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 05, 2008, 11:57:33 pm
what date then?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Chris24 on November 06, 2008, 07:30:24 pm
I am certainly up for another night out at the Cheshire Cat, really enjoyed the first one. I may even drink this time around rather than staying sober to go home afterwards.

Any of those dates will do me, but would prefer to not be on the 29th of November as I will be up in the lake district earlier in the day for the Grizedale Stages.

 13th December is probably the best date as i will probably be doing my Xmas shopping on the 20th !

Regards
Chris


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 06, 2008, 07:53:49 pm
13th December is good for me aswell so that ok to set the date as?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Gordonwr on November 06, 2008, 09:24:29 pm
Sounds like a good one to me, just need to keep away from the hospital !!


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Fran on November 07, 2008, 01:37:58 pm
Sorry - bit slow on the uptake here....

13th looks best to me too. 

Not sure about sleeping over, depends if I can get the fourposter and fill it up with sundry drunken blokes again!!


F


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: nopanic - neil on November 07, 2008, 04:19:15 pm
Idea sounds good, but.......

a) i seemed to be tied up with a lot of weekends before Crimbo, so will need to check

b) work, seem to be bloody busy at present, not sure why everything seens so mad at the moment, but it is. Working long hours, but not sure if making any money! odd, but true.

So depending on the date, depends if I can go, - What date is pencilled in?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 07, 2008, 07:28:49 pm
Saturday 13th December Neil :)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: nopanic - neil on November 07, 2008, 07:36:03 pm
Saturday 13th December Neil :)

In that case - Sorry folks can't make it - tied up else where and no way can change it.

Have a good night - a pint (or 6) for me.


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 07, 2008, 10:26:55 pm
sorry you cant make it neil - maybe meet up another time for a cuppa or pint?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Jules G on November 08, 2008, 09:48:04 pm
13th is OK for me.

Sorry you can't make it Neil, fancy a pint next week after work at the Hinderton?



Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: MIKE C (Liverpool Boys) on November 13, 2008, 04:55:54 pm
Sorry I am unable to make it this year as I am busy every Saturday till Christmas ???


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 16, 2008, 07:39:43 pm
any more interest?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 21, 2008, 12:23:57 am
Roll Call -

1. Kev


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Chris24 on November 21, 2008, 03:04:20 am
Roll Call

1) Kev
2) Chris 24


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Fran on November 21, 2008, 08:25:53 am
Roll Call

1) Kev
2) Chris 24
3) Fran


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Jules G on November 21, 2008, 01:52:25 pm
Roll Call

1) Kev
2) Chris 24
3) Fran
4) Jules G


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Gordonwr on November 21, 2008, 06:59:25 pm
Roll Call

1) Kev
2) Chris 24
3) Fran
4) Jules G
5) Gordon


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Fran on November 22, 2008, 12:45:21 pm
Roll Call

1) Kev
2) Chris 24
3) Fran
4) Jules G
5) Gordon

Can I put a cat amongst the pigeons here - my recollection is that on the last visit to the Cheshire Cat the food n service wasnt all that fantastic.   As we are only a small group I wonder if any of the "locals" might know of somewhere in the area that might be a bit better?  Of course I am happy to stick with the Cheshire Cat if thats the general vote, but just thought I would mention it!

F


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 22, 2008, 03:48:31 pm
no that is fine with me just trying to think of another pub / place to eat really.


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: nopanic - neil on November 22, 2008, 03:51:14 pm
Even though I can not make it, why not centre of Chester.

There is now a travel lodge and a Wetherspoon pub/hotel now open right in the middle of the city. (need to check if lodge is open yet)

http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/pub-details.php?PubNumber=5646



Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Gordonwr on November 22, 2008, 08:26:48 pm
The quattroforum use The Helsby Arms, excellent food there.
www.helsbyarms.co.uk

Not too far out alongside the M56 as well.


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Fran on November 22, 2008, 09:08:22 pm
Looks yummy!

F


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Gordonwr on November 22, 2008, 10:59:53 pm
Looks yummy!

F
Yep, reasonably priced as well. I'll be off there for Sunday lunch next week too.
 All we need now is a decision from the others !!


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 23, 2008, 08:31:42 pm
pardon the phrase - but im easy! i will go where ever


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: nopanic - neil on November 23, 2008, 08:35:42 pm
pardon the phrase - but im easy!
Quote
i will go where ever


Yea - I heard that before  ;D

Quote
i will go where ever
What about LE Mans 09?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Jules G on November 24, 2008, 10:05:31 am
Gordon, the Helsby Arms is fine with me ;), do you want a lift? I can swing by Hoole from the other side of Chester?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 25, 2008, 12:48:09 am
pardon the phrase - but im easy!
Quote
i will go where ever


Yea - I heard that before  ;D

Quote
i will go where ever
What about LE Mans 09?

it is in the diary Neil ;)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: MIKE C (Liverpool Boys) on November 25, 2008, 03:15:22 pm
I spent a some mid of 20's in the Helsby, well Friday night was Disco night, plenty of posh totty >:D

Still can't come though.


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on November 26, 2008, 12:22:17 am
I spent a some mid of 20's in the Helsby, well Friday night was Disco night, plenty of posh totty >:D

Still can't come though.
poor show :( Chris :lol:


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Gordonwr on November 26, 2008, 09:46:26 pm
Gordon, the Helsby Arms is fine with me ;), do you want a lift? I can swing by Hoole from the other side of Chester?

Thanks for the offer Jules, but not sure where I'll be coming from, if you see what I mean !!


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Fran on December 03, 2008, 12:08:16 pm
Are we still on for 13th - have we made a booking?  I am getting other offers and cant hold the diary open forever you know!

Also - I am on a training course that weekend, so I wont be getting boozed up and spending the night in a four poster with miscellaneous strange men this time.

:angel:

F


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Jules G on December 03, 2008, 12:47:25 pm
Whatcha Fran,

I thought it was a done deal........, will be driving anyway >:(

JG


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Fran on December 03, 2008, 01:50:16 pm
I thought it was a done deal

I think so too, but we prob ought to book a table as its a Saturday night.  Where is Kev, I thought he was taking charge of us - dont make me have to get all bossy?!! 

F


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Jules G on December 03, 2008, 01:54:24 pm
[  dont make me have to get all bossy?!! 


oooo eerr please do :P


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 03, 2008, 10:36:24 pm
[  dont make me have to get all bossy?!! 


oooo eerr please do :P
im with you on this one Jules! ok so we are off to the Helsby Arms then - table for how many? 7pm?


must apologize been up to my eyes looking after the gf as shes been in hospital :-[


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Jules G on December 04, 2008, 12:02:20 am
Sorry to hear about the G/F Kev

anyway.......get the table booked


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Chris24 on December 04, 2008, 04:48:19 am
Still count me in, but I think we should change the subject title to North West Chrimbo Meal as i too will be driving again , so that makes 3 out of 5 who are driving home.


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Drinks
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 04, 2008, 07:06:39 pm
Sorry to hear about the G/F Kev

anyway.......get the table booked
i will jules - shes ok came out today

Still count me in, but I think we should change the subject title to North West Chrimbo Meal as i too will be driving again , so that makes 3 out of 5 who are driving home.
done :lol:


so shall i say table for 6 people at 7pm?


title changed aswell


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Gordonwr on December 04, 2008, 09:32:29 pm
I'll go along with that Kev. 


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 04, 2008, 11:38:00 pm
ok ill ring tomorrow and book a table for 7pm for 6 people (give or take) for the 13th December!


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 05, 2008, 03:36:43 pm
table booked for 13th december for 6 people (give or take) on the normal menu as if we went xmas menu they wanted £5 per head in advance and your order  ::)

If the gf is well then ill drag her along :)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Jules G on December 05, 2008, 04:39:24 pm
Well done Kev.....as long as there a piece of steak I'l be fine.......cannot stand all that christmas dinner stuff utterly vile



Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 06, 2008, 01:01:14 am
Well done Kev.....as long as there a piece of steak I'l be fine.......cannot stand all that christmas dinner stuff utterly vile


i eat it once a year on christmas day thats it! works do i may take a nibble but thats it


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: nopanic - neil on December 06, 2008, 01:05:49 am
Well done Kev.....as long as there a piece of steak I'l be fine.......cannot stand all that christmas dinner stuff utterly vile


i eat it once a year on christmas day thats it! works do i may take a nibble but thats it


Who are nibbling on the works do?  ;D


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 06, 2008, 01:03:55 pm
Well done Kev.....as long as there a piece of steak I'l be fine.......cannot stand all that christmas dinner stuff utterly vile


i eat it once a year on christmas day thats it! works do i may take a nibble but thats it


Who are nibbling on the works do?  ;D
its going to be utter crap this year, was a last minute thing and hardly anyone is going. plus im not single so have to behave  ::)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Andy Zarse on December 08, 2008, 01:10:59 pm
Well done Kev.....as long as there a piece of steak I'l be fine.......cannot stand all that christmas dinner stuff utterly vile


i eat it once a year on christmas day thats it! works do i may take a nibble but thats it


Who are nibbling on the works do?  ;D
its going to be utter crap this year, was a last minute thing and hardly anyone is going. plus im not single so have to behave  ::)

What about that hot little MILF who gavce you the Peugeot LM gear? I'm assuming she won't be around this year then for a bit of drunken crimbo hanky-panky in the staionary cupboard?  :(


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: DelBoy on December 08, 2008, 03:55:17 pm

...in the stationary  cupboard?  :(


Most cupboards are......................... ;)




Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 08, 2008, 09:30:45 pm
Well done Kev.....as long as there a piece of steak I'l be fine.......cannot stand all that christmas dinner stuff utterly vile


i eat it once a year on christmas day thats it! works do i may take a nibble but thats it


Who are nibbling on the works do?  ;D
its going to be utter crap this year, was a last minute thing and hardly anyone is going. plus im not single so have to behave  ::)

What about that hot little MILF who gavce you the Peugeot LM gear? I'm assuming she won't be around this year then for a bit of drunken crimbo hanky-panky in the staionary cupboard?  :(
no good as gold this year at the xmas do. few games of pool, 12 hours of drinking and broke up 2 fights........... then stayed at my mates house to wake up to a stunning winters morning glow :)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: nickliv on December 08, 2008, 10:11:19 pm
Kev. I hope that's not a euphemism for your mates morning glory.


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: nopanic - neil on December 08, 2008, 11:29:47 pm
ahhhh - MILF is now your mate.  ;)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 09, 2008, 12:11:46 am
no i have a girlfriend and if she ever hears of this lot im dead ( the op has knocked her confidence even more so ) so as the vegas rule states .............. it stays here and is not mentioned at meets etc ;)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: jpchenet on December 09, 2008, 12:21:44 am
Just to throw a huge spanner in the works at short notice.........I don't suppose you feel like doing this in Friday 12th instead do you?

I'm up that way on business on the Friday so could stay over if the opportunity arises. But I have to be back to run a bar in Basingstoke on Saturday 13th!


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Fran on December 09, 2008, 08:57:29 am
No problem for me, but still wont be able to drink as I have to be up bright n breezy for my course Saturday morning!   :'(

F


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Gordonwr on December 09, 2008, 12:50:02 pm
No prob for me but we'd have to change the table booking I presume ?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 09, 2008, 07:34:53 pm
No prob for me but we'd have to change the table booking I presume ?
i have sent a text to jules now as he is in poland and see if its good for him if it is ill change it - 730pm on the friday?


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 09, 2008, 07:46:06 pm
Jules will be arriving home late friday and has a family gathering so can not do the Friday sorry to say so are we ok to leave it with the saturday as its all booked?

Sorry JP  :-[


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Gordonwr on December 09, 2008, 08:12:28 pm
Jules will be arriving home late friday and has a family gathering so can not do the Friday sorry to say so are we ok to leave it with the saturday as its all booked?

Sorry JP  :-[
OK then back to 1930 on Saturday it is !!


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 10, 2008, 12:33:46 am
Oh And Susanne my other half has asked to come so you will meet her now :)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 11, 2008, 07:32:26 pm
2days to go!


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: nickliv on December 11, 2008, 10:10:45 pm
Oh And Susanne my other half has asked to come so you will meet her now :)

Get the pro Kev propaganda tales sorted. Particularly the ones where he sounds like a legendary cocksmith ;D


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on December 12, 2008, 01:24:47 am
Dont forget to mention when Kev and Lady PP met.... in the dark... >:D


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 12, 2008, 07:05:06 pm
errrrrrr no


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Chris24 on December 12, 2008, 09:01:56 pm
Feel free to bring along the moody cow in your avtar Kev ! Looks like she could do with some cheering up and i offer my services to try !  ;D

(Really hoping that avtar isn't a home made movie of Susanne or i am in trouble )


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Jules G on December 13, 2008, 12:00:39 am
Evening All, just back from sunny and warm Poland...........................Not

See you all tomorrow ;D


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 13, 2008, 01:52:35 am
Feel free to bring along the moody cow in your avtar Kev ! Looks like she could do with some cheering up and i offer my services to try !  ;D

(Really hoping that avtar isn't a home made movie of Susanne or i am in trouble )
No susanne isnt moody nor the girl in the avatar sorry! ( mind you changed it now! )

who is actually coming  ::)

Kev & Susanne
Jules
Fran
Gordon
Chris


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Gordonwr on December 13, 2008, 07:16:09 pm
Yep , be there in a couple of hours.


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Fran on December 14, 2008, 09:36:29 am
Was good to meet the select gathering last night esp Kev's better half who managed not to glaze over with all the motorsport talk!

I must say Gordon is a constant source of interesting tales from his experiences, marshalling and otherwise!

Can certainly recommend the Helsby Arms too, yummy food n great service.

F

P.S.  I did manage to get lost in the way home ... so maybe the sat nav is back on the Christmas List  :-\


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Gordonwr on December 14, 2008, 06:17:59 pm
An excellent night with lots of good company. I think we managed to persuade Susanne that she would enjoy the Le Mans experience next year, although Kev didn't seem to impressed with the idea !!
Can't think why not !!


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Kev_mk3 on December 14, 2008, 07:05:22 pm
it was a great meal and great to see you all again and meet chris at last! food was gorgeous and Susanne wasnt bored actually as she hates me talking about cars usually  :o

I dont mind her coming but i know she will be bored  :laugh: well we will see at Lemans 09 wont we ;)

I love listening to Gordon tales, makes me want to marshal :)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Jules G on December 15, 2008, 11:40:49 am
Great to see everybody on Saturday evening, great food and company ;D

Fran: next time we'll come over to Manchester, you only had to turn right out of the pub and you were back on the M56 ::)


Title: Re: North West Chrimbo Meal - as where all driving again!!
Post by: Fran on December 15, 2008, 04:22:24 pm
you only had to turn right out of the pub and you were back on the M56 ::)

Well yes, that is correct - and I did manage to find the M56 without any problem. 

Unfortunately there were some roadworks a bit further along and I kinda got myself into the wrong lane and "became obliged" to come off at an earlier junction than I meant to.  Not a problem you might think.... just go around the roundabout and get back on!  Unfortunately (due to the roadworks) the junction was closed to traffic joining at that section so I had to go "cross country".

Cue scenic tour around Hale, Altrincham, Sale, Trafford, Chorlton, etc.  Fortunately I go to a wine shop in Hale, so was slightly familiar with the area and didnt get toooo lost.   :-\