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Lissa and I were talking earlier, and we thought that it might be nice to have a christmas meal, to brighten up the winter of you miserable lot :D
Lissa has suggested this place in Peterborough as somewhere to go:
http://www.pub-explorer.com/cambs/pub/woodmanpeterborough.htm
Peterborough seems like a good place for it to be, its not a million miles away for any of us.
Depending on if there's much interest, we'll sort out a date later. How many of you are up for this?
Seggons
26-10-08, 06:19 PM
Pssst.... You might wanna check the link. It's not like me to turn down the idea for some grub so count me in. :D
I'm guessing this is the link your after. http://www.pub-explorer.com/cambs/pub/palmerstonarmspeterborough.htm
petevtwin650
26-10-08, 06:46 PM
Pssst.... You might wanna check the link. It's not like me to turn down the idea for some grub so count me in. :D
I'm guessing this is the link your after. http://www.pub-explorer.com/cambs/pub/palmerstonarmspeterborough.htm
Wrong Scott.:cool:
This was the link we found.
http://www.pub-explorer.com/cambs/pub/woodmanpeterborough.htm
But open to suggestions, especially from the locals.
Seggons
26-10-08, 07:02 PM
Oooo I was close for a blind guess. :D
Still looks great to me. :)
Oops sorry about the link. I'll edit the link when I'm home!
OK, I've fixed the link. Bump!
Yeah I am up for that - add it to the long list of Xmas meals I have in December! :lol:
Peterborough seems like a good place for it to be, its not a million miles away for any of us.
That pub is 72 miles from me - not too bad at all...
*might come in the car if the weathers bad though*
BigBaddad
27-10-08, 11:22 AM
That pub is 72 miles from me - not too bad at all...
*might come in the car if the weathers bad though*
....and it's pant's......there are much better places to eat out in Peterborough....I know I lived there for over 25 years. Peterborough works for me....I've got Family and friends there that I can crash at. But I think somewhere in the City centre would be best.
Would King's Lynn be any better for you Skip?:rolleyes: I know of a hotel that does a decent Crimbo party.
Are the missuses invited?
Either way...great idea....I'm up for it....but need to look at the dates.
Best you organise it then BBD http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/skip665/forum/flipoff.gif
Would King's Lynn be any better for you Skip?:rolleyes:
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BigBaddad
27-10-08, 11:31 AM
Best you organise it then BBD http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/skip665/forum/flipoff.gif
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Party at Skips house 1st December to 10 January:smt048
Missuses invited is best I think, more chance of us being allowed out :D
Who said December? :p
Where would you suggest as a good place out in Peterborough Keith?
I don't mind organising, I just don't know the town, never eaten out there ;)
BigBaddad
27-10-08, 11:43 AM
Do you want a party night....or just a meal???....perhaps we should have a poll.
And we need a date, because all the good venues get booked early.
I was thinking just a meal, perhaps of an afternoon so we're not out and about late ;)
End of november? December is probably booked. Sundays will be the best for me. I'll see if I can add a poll to my first post..
petevtwin650
27-10-08, 11:49 AM
Sorry guys, I was under the impression this was gonna be a Saturday or Sunday lunch time.
We couldn't do an evening gig. Also a meal place out of town we thought would be nicer and better for leaving the bikes.
BigBaddad
27-10-08, 11:55 AM
Yeah a lunch time meal would be great too....I'm easy. A good pub will do nicely then. Peterborough has some great village pubs.
When someone says Christmas meal, I think lots to drink, sprout fights and then just find a dry corner to fall to sleep in.
There's an Ask in Peterborough. Looks like there's a car park behind it, but that's not exactly ideal for parking bikes.
http://www.thefarmersyaxley.co.uk/contact.htm
Yaxley?
BigBaddad
27-10-08, 12:35 PM
I'll ask about for a good village pub for lunch. Oh and Sean, you wouldn't want to leave your bike in Yaxley.
Mr Speirs
27-10-08, 01:49 PM
Can I suggest the Admiral Wells in Holme ill try and find a linky.
http://www.pubutopia.com/pubs/P/Peterborough/Holme/The%20Admiral%20Wells/
Couple of reviews there but check out the ratings. 5*
Mr Speirs
27-10-08, 01:53 PM
The farmers in Yaxley is very nice and owned by a friend of my parents.
Mr Speirs
27-10-08, 01:54 PM
Personally I would recommend the Admiral Wells. It has plenty of parking although slightly gravelly as I recall and the food is great.
Mike2165
27-10-08, 02:15 PM
There's also the harvester at the East of England Showground. Also the Cuckoo not too far from it. Then there's the Angel Spice, if anyone fancies an Indian, as well as a buffet indian on the side of the A1 at Sawtry. The Farmers is ok if you like carvery. The Admiral Wells has good food. The Gordon Arms have a permenant 2 for 1 menu, and the foods ok.....This is sounding like I go out way too much!!
I don't care where we go as long as I get turkey and LOTS of stuffing:smt117
I don't care where we go as long as I get turkey and LOTS of stuffing:smt117
Best talk to Pete then :rolleyes:
Thanks for those suggestions Mike, Admiral Wells sounds like a goodun.
http://www.pubutopia.com/pubs/P/Peterborough/Holme/The%20Admiral%20Wells/
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=admiral+wells,+Holme+Peterborough+PE7+3PH&sll=52.474312,-0.239079&sspn=0.000889,0.00176&ie=UTF8&ll=52.474222,-0.238714&spn=0.000889,0.00176&t=h&z=19
Best talk to Pete then :rolleyes:
Thanks for those suggestions Mike, Admiral Wells sounds like a goodun.
http://www.pubutopia.com/pubs/P/Peterborough/Holme/The%20Admiral%20Wells/
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41+Station+Road+Holme+Peterborough+PE7+3PH&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=14.149238,28.828125&ie=UTF8&ll=52.475671,-0.212173&spn=0.11376,0.22522&z=12&iwloc=addr
Can't find an actual website for it though.................will they be doing a Christmas Menu I wonder?
Mr Speirs
27-10-08, 05:25 PM
On Sean C's map the pin point is a little off so if you zoom in is on the corner of Station Road and Yaxley Road just before the train tracks. The gravely area is the car park.
Seggons
27-10-08, 05:25 PM
I like the sound of The Admiral Wells. Gives me the chance to do the B645 and B660 in both directions. :lol:
Mr Speirs
27-10-08, 05:26 PM
Yeah they should be. I'll find out and let everyone know.
On Sean C's map the pin point is a little off so if you zoom in is on the corner of Station Road and Yaxley Road just before the train tracks. The gravely area is the car park.
Bugger, well spotted. I'll edit the link.
Sorry mr speirs, I missed your posts earlier somehow.
Mr Speirs
27-10-08, 05:34 PM
RIIIIIIGGGGHHHTT
Just given them a call heres the deal.
Their Christmas Menu begins on the 1st of December. Its a set menu but there are choices.
Choice of 3 Starters @ £4.95
Choice of 4 Mains @ £10.50
Choice of 4 Desserts @ £4.20
Currently the availability for December on the weekends stands at:
6th 13th 14th 20th all around lunchtime so roughly 12-12.30
And they would ask £5 per head deposit.
Thoughts?
RIIIIIIGGGGHHHTT
Just given them a call heres the deal.
Their Christmas Menu begins on the 1st of December. Its a set menu but there are choices.
Choice of 3 Starters @ £4.95
Choice of 4 Mains @ £10.50
Choice of 4 Desserts @ £4.20
Currently the availability for December on the weekends stands at:
6th 13th 14th 20th all around lunchtime so roughly 12-12.30
And they would ask £5 per head deposit.
Thoughts?
Would rather not do 14th.................Ace Cafe toy run that day. Ok for all the others though:D
I can get the day off if it's on a saturday hopefully.
6th, nice and early?
Mr Speirs
27-10-08, 05:51 PM
6th might be best in terms of flexibility as it's not too close to Christmas but then again its a very sort after place.
If missuses are coming, that'd be over ten of us.
What do people think to the 6th?
If it's the 6th that would be Dukedolphs first public appearance:p
Mr Speirs
27-10-08, 05:59 PM
6th is good for me. I think Missus should be invited. If thats the case it's going to be about 12-13 just from the people who have replied on here.
That's two for the 6th.
I'm happy to pay the deposit if it needs doing asap. As long as people pay me back :rolleyes:
I think we need to hold fire on booking for at least a week............give those who don't get online every day a chance to see the thread.:D
Sorry, am I bit eager? :p Yeah, a week is long enough though otherwise we'll probably lose out.
It'd be nice to have a get together before the new year, and one that I can attend :p
I might even let Izi out :o
Mike2165
27-10-08, 07:02 PM
So far the 6th is ok, if it's daytime, I am playing in the evening (guitar, not with myself!).
Seggons
27-10-08, 07:03 PM
6th is good for me. Does this mean we might get to see the bike in the flesh before 2009 Sean?
Yep mate.
I insured it today, some ebay front discs coming this week, so on the road next week :)
As far as I know the 6th is good for me too :)
BigBaddad
27-10-08, 10:56 PM
6th should be good for me and the missussussussussussuss
petevtwin650
28-10-08, 08:15 AM
I think you should ring up and see if you can provisionally book with deposit to follow in say a week.
Then we can firm up the numbers of those posted so far and give others the chance to commit too. Can't see why it should be too much of a problem to add a few more to the meal later on anyway.
Let us know when you need the dosh and we'll send it off double quick time. :D
On a different subject: Good luck today Sean and heed you dad's advice. ;)
Good idea Pete, I'll do that and let you all know.
And thanks for the good luck :)
*not nervous not nervous not nervous* :p
Seggons, will you be bringing a guest along?
I will ask my Mrs - but if she comes we will have to come in the cage as A)She has no bike gear and B)Fat chance of her coming on the bike! :lol:
I think I've persuaded Izi to come along..
Provisional number of 14?
Pete & Lissa
Skip +1
Keith +1
Sean +1
Mike +1
Seggons +1
Chris +1
Mr Speirs
28-10-08, 12:44 PM
Provisonally 14. But it may rise due to people not seeing this thread yet. But if we can provisionally book it as Pete said that would super.
Provisionally booked for 14 on the 6th of december for 12 o clock or thereabouts. The biggest table they can make up is for 10, so 4 people will have to cope with being near by. There might not be 14 of us yet anyway, but do people mind?
If we go ahead, I have to send a cheque for the deposit, which I'd do at the beginning of next week. But we'll wait and see what the interest is first.
Mr Speirs
28-10-08, 01:06 PM
We can put all the old people on the small table :)
Its revenge for all those years that us younguns had to sit on the Kiddie Table!!! Hehe :)
I'd be wary of putting Lissa on the small table, we might get beaten up :( :p
We can put all the old people on the small table :)
Where do I fall in that?! I am 31?! :lol:
Where do I fall in that?! I am 31?! :lol:
Coffin dodger :laughat:
Coffin dodger :laughat:
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You only look about 25 if it's any consolation ;)
You only look about 25 if it's any consolation ;)
:smt058
Mr Speirs
28-10-08, 01:37 PM
Alright you two enough flirting.
Seggons
28-10-08, 05:34 PM
Seggons, will you be bringing a guest along?
Nah I'm a loner, so I'll just oggle at yours and Britney's instead. :lol: ;)
Nah I'm a loner, so I'll just oggle at yours and Britney's instead. :lol: ;)
As good as a loving relationship is, enjoy your freedom while it's yours ;) :p
We can put all the old people on the small table :)
Its revenge for all those years that us younguns had to sit on the Kiddie Table!!! Hehe :)
Who says us refined, more mature and well-behaved ones want to sit with you young whipper-snappers anyway!:p
I'd be wary of putting Lissa on the small table, we might get beaten up :( :p
Knee-capped at the very least!:D
Seggons
28-10-08, 06:02 PM
Who says us refined, more mature and well-behaved ones [snip]
Well if you see any of these people you speak of can you point them towards the EAR board, we could do with people like that. :lol:
BigBaddad
29-10-08, 07:47 AM
We'll be in our car.......perhaps all the Women could wait outside in the car park.
petevtwin650
29-10-08, 07:59 AM
Not wishing to throw a spanner in the works, but perhaps we should be looking for somewhere that can seat us all at one table. Not going to be much fun for the 4 sat elsewhere.
A Harvester was mentioned by Mick by the Showground and that's one of the ones we found initially. They do a Festive 3 course menu for £13.50. Of course they may not be able to seat us on one table either.
If we stick with the original choice then I think we should ask for two tables seating 6 and 8, or we stick Sean and Mr Speirs on a table and watch Seggons chat up their ladies all afternoon. :smt057:smt057
Ooooh - (intermittant computer working at the moment :roll:) count me in - I'll be in the car :( but I'm sure you lot can make up for that in the entertainment stakes. ;)
I'll be 'Billy No Mates' too and have no objection to sitting on the old codgers table where we can talk about the good old days, when bikes were real bikes and your test just involved some bloke standing on a street corner! :D
Oh yeah - 6th is good for me too.
Does anybody have any objections to having two tables split like Pete suggested?
I can ring the harvesters, but I think almost everywhere will struggle to get 14 or so around a table.
Nice one K :)
Mr Speirs
29-10-08, 09:09 AM
No objections. In fact although it pains me to say it Pete's suggestion is actually quite sensible. :)
Ahhh are we going to meet the infamous K???
It makes sense to me too - forgot to mention it to Mrs Skip though :oops: But lets assume she is coming along :)
Ahhh are we going to meet the infamous K???
I may just send the Stig in my place.:D
I'm sure there'd be few objections to us pushing tables together if the room allows... if we promise to push them back afterwards and mention that if placed apart, rivalry will ensue along with the aforementioned inter-table sprout fight! ;)
petevtwin650
29-10-08, 09:50 AM
No objections. In fact although it pains me to say it Pete's suggestion is actually quite sensible. :)
Well I do have my moments. When I'm lucid.:confused:
Nice that K is going to be there as well. :D
She'll keep the youngsters in their place I'm sure. :smt075
So any other EARers out there fancy joining our shindig?:cool:
Seggons
29-10-08, 11:20 AM
You might want to put me down for a maybe on this, I hope to be fixed up in time so I'll pay any deposit that needs paying but after another off road exercise the bike is a little worse off.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=120375
petevtwin650
29-10-08, 11:32 AM
You obviously didn't see this suggestion from my earlier post Scott.
If we stick with the original choice then I think we should ask for two tables seating 6 and 8, or we stick Sean and Mr Speirs on a table and watch Seggons chat up their ladies all afternoon. :smt057:smt057
Much incentive to get bike fixed. :D
Mr Speirs
29-10-08, 11:40 AM
Na you won't like my girlfriend. She's not cool, not hip you know not down with the kids.
Nestle Kerri Cluster she's tasty but you won't like her. :)
Seggons
29-10-08, 01:23 PM
Much incentive to get bike fixed. :D
Who needs 2 handles anyway.... :D
Na you won't like my girlfriend. She's not cool, not hip you know not down with the kids.
Nestle Kerri Cluster she's tasty but you won't like her. :)
I take it you've not seen my requirements of a female.
Eyes: 2 would be good but will settle with 1 glass eye
Hair: Would be preferable but no essential
Weight: 8 stone - 80 stone
Heartbeat: Not needed.
:lol:
BigBaddad
29-10-08, 10:35 PM
2 tables is good....means we can still have a sprout fight.
BigBaddad
29-10-08, 10:41 PM
Na you won't like my girlfriend. She's not cool, not hip you know not down with the kids.
Nestle Kerri Cluster she's tasty but you won't like her. :)
....she seemed like a nice quiet young lady:smt059........did she take much training....perhaps you could give Pete a few pointers:smt091
;)
Skip and Mrs Skip will be in attendance - in the car though as she wont come on the back of the bike - £10 sent to you Sean - cheers :)
Payments received from Seggons, Lissa and Skip :)
Thanks!
I'm waiting to hear from Izi to see if she'll come, but she's in uganda and the internet where she's staying is temperamental :(
Mr Speirs
30-10-08, 07:53 PM
Paypal monies sent to you Mr Sean C Sir.
Paypal monies sent to you Mr Sean C Sir.
Very good of you sir. :)
Just got yours Mike :) Thanks.
Mike2165
31-10-08, 05:57 PM
Done Sean should be with you. Thanks for sorting it out mate
Pete has just alerted me to this thread. I've read it all but drunk 1/2 bottle fo red and it's not making much sense so could someone do an executive summary?
What?
When?
Where?
What should I do if I want to attend (no promises)?
petevtwin650
31-10-08, 11:01 PM
Can I suggest the Admiral Wells in Holme ill try and find a linky.
http://www.pubutopia.com/pubs/P/Peterborough/Holme/The%20Admiral%20Wells/
Couple of reviews there but check out the ratings. 5*
Best talk to Pete then :rolleyes:
Thanks for those suggestions Mike, Admiral Wells sounds like a goodun.
http://www.pubutopia.com/pubs/P/Peterborough/Holme/The%20Admiral%20Wells/
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=admiral+wells,+Holme+Peterborough+PE7+3PH&sll=52.474312,-0.239079&sspn=0.000889,0.00176&ie=UTF8&ll=52.474222,-0.238714&spn=0.000889,0.00176&t=h&z=19
RIIIIIIGGGGHHHTT
Just given them a call heres the deal.
Their Christmas Menu begins on the 1st of December. Its a set menu but there are choices.
Choice of 3 Starters @ £4.95
Choice of 4 Mains @ £10.50
Choice of 4 Desserts @ £4.20
Currently the availability for December on the weekends stands at:
6th 13th 14th 20th all around lunchtime so roughly 12-12.30
And they would ask £5 per head deposit.
Thoughts?
6th is good for me. I think Missus should be invited. If thats the case it's going to be about 12-13 just from the people who have replied on here.
That's two for the 6th.
I'm happy to pay the deposit if it needs doing asap. As long as people pay me back :rolleyes:
So far the 6th is ok, if it's daytime, I am playing in the evening (guitar, not with myself!).
6th is good for me.
As far as I know the 6th is good for me too :)
6th should be good for me and the missussussussussussuss
Oh yeah - 6th is good for me too.
Any help Andy?
Update..
Skip + 1 Paid
Chris + 1 Paid
Mike + 1 Paid
Pete & Lissa Paid
Scott Paid
Me Paid
So that's ten so far. I'm sending off the cheque and calling to confirm on monday or tuesday. Ten people so far :)
petevtwin650
01-11-08, 12:12 PM
Update..
Skip + 1 Paid
Chris + 1 Paid
Mike + 1 Paid
Pete & Lissa Paid
Scott Paid
Me Paid
So that's ten so far. I'm sending off the cheque and calling to confirm on monday or tuesday. Ten people so far :)
Quick send it off now Sean. Then BBD and his much better half won't be able to come. We can make an exception for K as she gets confused and forgetful at her age. Oh and for 2mths as he's always late for everything.:smt081
Thanks Keith, got yours. So that's twelve of us. Can anybody text K to see if she's a definite? If so I'll include her deposit when I send everybody's off.
They open at 12pm, and he's pencilled us in for that time on the 6th. I think it'd be best to start early, so we can drive/ride home with as much daylight as possible, but if anybody has a better idea, speak now or forever hold your silence! :p
Yes - me definate - computer intermittantly poo at the moment - can you pm me address as I'll have to send you a cheque.
Forgetful at my age my ass - I passed through senility and out the other side years ago! ;)
Seggons
03-11-08, 07:21 PM
Just as a idea Sean, maybe it might be a good idea to put all the important details in the first post so people don't have to read through x amount of pages to make sure they have the correct place, date etc. :)
Just as a idea Sean, maybe it might be a good idea to put all the important details in the first post so people don't have to read through x amount of pages to make sure they have the correct place, date etc. :)
Yep, though I think I'll make a new thread for final details. Much to do on your bike Scott?
Seggons
03-11-08, 07:33 PM
All the cogs start turning tomorrow. I managed to get the clip-on I was after from Flaming Squirrel for a fraction of the cost it would've been new. I've got Paul from Doc2Wheels (http://www.doc2wheels.co.uk/) coming out tomorrow evening to pick the bike up and take it to his where he will look over it. Hopefully it will need no more then stop switch assy, bar ends and the brake cylinder assy for it to be road legal again.
Then it's just a case of buying a new upper fairing for it. :D
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