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Hello all
The deposit is in the post :) I have asked them to ring me and confirm that they have received it, and also that they can spread us fairly evenly over two tables. We don't want 10 people on one table, and 3 on another.
We have thirteen takers, so we're in for a good one :)
They open at 12, and we are booked in straight away, so everybody please aim to be there a few minutes before, just to ease things along.
The meal is here (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41+station+road,+holme&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=14.149238,28.828125&ie=UTF8&ll=52.474223,-0.238725&spn=0.000851,0.00176&t=h&z=19). Heading east on the B660, it is just before the railway crossing, on the left hand side.
Also, if you are coming up the A1 (if you take the dull route) watch out for your junction. You need to come of quite early, J15 for Sawtry, then take the B1043 up to the B660 (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&saddr=52.383406,-0.257492&daddr=41+station+road,+holme&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=14&sll=52.393568,-0.270109&sspn=0.028493,0.056305&ie=UTF8&ll=52.431734,-0.245476&spn=0.113873,0.22522&z=12).
Date: 6th December
Time: 12pm
Thanks for sending me your deposits so fast people :)
If I've missed anything, let me know and I'll add it to this post.
Seggons
03-11-08, 09:08 PM
If I've missed anything, let me know and I'll add it to this post.
*cough* The date *cough*
:lol:
*cough* The date *cough*
:lol:
Don't know what you're on about :rolleyes:
So its on a Saturday then - I thought it was a Sunday? :???:
nope, 6th of December has been a Saturday all along methinks! Still ok for it Skip?
Quite possibly not :(
Oh no! :( you muppet :p Hope you can make it!
I know, I know! :roll:
I will have to check what markets we are doing in December - also its my works Christmas doo that night - shouldnt matter though...
Mr Speirs
04-11-08, 01:21 PM
Two Christmas Meals in one day???????
AWESOME
I know, I know! :roll:
I will have to check what markets we are doing in December - also its my works Christmas doo that night - shouldnt matter though...
This is why most people have a calendar or diary :p
And yes, two Christmas meals in one day, excellent!
This is why most people have a calendar or diary :p
That would be too easy :smt016
Right looks like I am in the clear for this - and Mrs Skip is still coming too - close call though! :lol:
petevtwin650
05-11-08, 04:46 PM
Well done Skip.
Hope you get a diary for Xmas. [-o<
Hope you get a diary for Xmas. [-o<
Note to Santa written already! :salut:
I've had a all from the Admiral Wells, they've received the deposit and all is good to go ahead. :)
Mr Speirs
07-11-08, 01:00 PM
Yippppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Seggons
07-11-08, 07:54 PM
Great work Sean. ;)
Mike2165
09-11-08, 03:31 PM
Cool, do we have to tell them what we want or was that another place!?
Nope, choice of a couple of starters, mains and desserts Mike. Nice and simple- I'll have everything please!
I'll have everything please!
Pig!!!!
:p
:(:(
Aw...............am I picking on you?:D
Got to do it online, been ages since we've seen you to do it in person;)
Revenge will be sweet!
See you're still thinking about food.................revenge will be starter, main course and sweet!
Looks like Mrs Skip may have to work :(
Oh well I will still be coming and maybe on the bike too :)
petevtwin650
19-11-08, 10:03 PM
Looks like Mrs Skip may have to work :(
Oh well I will still be coming and maybe on the bike too :)
Wouldn't have anything to do with BBD coming along would it Skip? I could see how that would put anyone of a delicate nature off their food. :smt078
Or are you just too tight to pay for your missuses meal? :santa:
Wouldn't have anything to do with BBD coming along would it Skip? I could see how that would put anyone of a delicate nature off their food. :smt078
Or are you just too tight to pay for your missuses meal? :santa:
Could be either of those - I will let you make your own guess! ;)
Has anybody done one of these before? Is it easiest if people just pay their own cash on the night to sort it all out?
Choice of 3 Starters @ £4.95
Choice of 4 Mains @ £10.50
Choice of 4 Desserts @ £4.20
It'll be 15-20 quid each excluding drinks by the looks of things ;)
Seggons
24-11-08, 05:24 PM
I'm sure I heard a rumour that the person who organises these events also (out of politeness) takes responsibility of the bill at the end of it. ;)
I'm sure I heard a rumour that the person who organises these events also (out of politeness) takes responsibility of the bill at the end of it. ;)
Spoken to Dad, and any meals he's organised or been to, everybody pays their way once we get the bill at the end.
So this is the way we will do it. Nobody can get upset then. ;)
Seggons
24-11-08, 06:46 PM
Note to self, must remember to have a very important phone call swiftly after desert. :lol:
Note to self, must remember to have a very important phone call swiftly after desert. :lol:
Mmmm desert :smt003
I've got to rush off down south after the meal, my girlfriend is in a musical and that's the only night I can get to see it. I love musicals. :smt120
petevtwin650
25-11-08, 08:20 AM
Has anybody done one of these before? Is it easiest if people just pay their own cash on the night to sort it all out?
It'll be 15-20 quid each excluding drinks by the looks of things ;)
On the night Sean? You'd better amend that before Skip gets all confused again.
Don't forget peeps we've already paid a tenner deposit each so that makes it even cheaper.;)
I'm sure I heard a rumour that the person who organises these events also (out of politeness) takes responsibility of the bill at the end of it. ;)
And Sean is a very polite person. I'm sure he'll agree.
Spoken to Dad, and any meals he's organised or been to, everybody pays their way once we get the bill at the end.
So this is the way we will do it. Nobody can get upset then. ;)
Seems fair to me.
I've got to rush off down south after the meal, my girlfriend is in a musical and that's the only night I can get to see it. I love musicals. :smt120
So Izzy's not coming to the meal Sean? :(
On the night Sean? You'd better amend that before Skip gets all confused again.
I am very confused - most of the time :D
Amy is definitely not coming now - she has to work :(
afraid not Pete, you'll have to eye up somebody else's mrs instead :p
Ok skip, I'll PM you in a minute..
Oh yes, Id forgotten we've all paid that- but it's a fiver each Pete, not a tenner- nice try though :D
Seggons
25-11-08, 05:54 PM
What is it with all the females pulling out (hehe), it looks like all my oggerling will have to be at the waitresses at this rate! :lol:
What is it with all the females pulling out (hehe), it looks like all my oggerling will have to be at the waitresses at this rate! :lol:
Poor Scott :p
Get your bike all sorted?
Poor Scott :p
Get your bike all sorted?
He could always cover all the damaged bits with fur, like we're going to:D
Seggons
25-11-08, 08:02 PM
Poor Scott :p
Get your bike all sorted?
It's just my luck that when I need a master brake cylinder there isn't one available in the UK (according to the poor sole that's fixing her up). But it should hopefully be sorted for this Monday coming.
He could always cover all the damaged bits with fur, like we're going to:D
It's funny you should say that because I was going to but couldn't work out how to make a pointy look like a good reindeer so swiftly gave up and left it to the masters. ;)
It's funny you should say that because I was going to but couldn't work out how to make a pointy look good
Corrected for you:smt003
Seggons
25-11-08, 08:25 PM
Corrected for you:smt003
Tee he he so evil. ;)
Tee he he so evil. ;)
Never forget that:smt077
So who is actually coming on a motorbike then? :-k
I am still not sure - I am driving around in my sisters Audi TT at the moment - should I give up the heated leather seats for a 150 mile dual carriageway journey on my bike...! :-s
Mr Speirs
02-12-08, 10:52 AM
Really depends on the conditions for me. If its icy its a definate no no.
Also depends whether Kerri fancies sitting on the back in the cold :). I really want to get out on the bike as its been sat here at work looking bored.
Really depends on the conditions for me. If its icy its a definate no no.
Also depends whether Kerri fancies sitting on the back in the cold :). I really want to get out on the bike as its been sat here at work looking bored.
Same here - I must confess I havent ridden mine since the last EAR rideout! :oops:
As long as its dry and not icy I will get the bike out - pouring with rain/snow/ice then TT it is!
I'll be on my bike :) and I should have my heated gloves and vest by then :D
Mr Speirs
02-12-08, 11:34 AM
Weather says its guna be Sunny with cloud.
If it stays that way and isn't super cold i'll come on the bike i reckon.
I have my heated grips working now, heated vest sounds nice Sean :) ill just wrap up warm.
My textiles are toasty but I will probably put my thermals on too - I am hoping it will be dry - looking forward to swinging my leg over the bike :)
I do 200 or so miles each weekend and the last few times I've been frozen stiff, so heated clothing is a necessity more than a luxury. I'm looking forward to them that's for sure :)
Hmm thats not good - thanks for the heads up - lots of layers it is then!
it's quite possible I might just be a wimp! Coming home Sunday, by the time I was half at home my hands were so cold it was a bit of effort to bend my fingers to get to the front brake- not good!
Mr Speirs
02-12-08, 03:47 PM
I had that the other day when I went out to see if I could get my Heated Grips working. They wouldn't and therefore my hands froze and it hurt to pull the levers.
They work now tho :)
I fitted Oxford heated grips to my SV - didnt like them much - your fingers still freeze but your palm is warm :rolleyes: - bought some proper insulated mittens from Hein Gericke - they are much nicer :)
Seggons
02-12-08, 07:03 PM
I have no other option other then go by bike because I'm a real man (Tee he he). Although if it's cold and icy then I'll take the direct route up the A1/A1M instead of taking to the twistys. :)
I'll be going up the A1 just for ease, time and mileage. I'm tight, google says I can do from mine to Holme, and then on to Izi's on one tank of diesel if I take the A1 :p
I'll be going up the A1 just for ease, time and mileage. I'm tight, google says I can do from mine to Holme, and then on to Izi's on one tank of diesel if I take the A1 :p
Please...................take some of the heat off Pete for a change!:p
:smt019
Pete may have filled up the duke with the wrong stuff a couple of times, but he can still ride and always will ride far better than I ever will :(
Mr Speirs
02-12-08, 07:23 PM
I'll be going up the A1 just for ease, time and mileage. I'm tight, google says I can do from mine to Holme, and then on to Izi's on one tank of diesel if I take the A1 :p
How far does it say Pete can get on one tank of diesel??? :D
I know, I know, Cheap Shot.
Totally Worth it.
petevtwin650
02-12-08, 08:02 PM
Barstewards!
The Dieselinator has spoken!;)
Mike2165
03-12-08, 09:43 AM
I was wondering what all the diesel stuff was about......Rodney you plonker!!!!!!!!
Bump, hope nobody's forgotten about the meal. PMing you all as a reminder too!
Mr Speirs
04-12-08, 07:20 PM
Ahhhhhhhhh dammit is it this saturday???
Ahhhhhhhhhh only joking wouldn't miss it for nowt :)
:mrgreen:
I'm looking forward to it, haven't seen most people for a long while.
Seggons
04-12-08, 07:29 PM
The last time you organised something Sean you crashed, are you sure you can manage this one without crashing. ;) :lol:
I don't think you're one to talk about crashing to me mate!
I've calmed down a bit since then, less of a chip on my shoulder about being restricted ;)
Seggons
04-12-08, 10:19 PM
I don't think you're one to talk about crashing to me mate!
I've calmed down a bit since then, less of a chip on my shoulder about being restricted ;)
Touché. :smt065 ;)
petevtwin650
04-12-08, 10:31 PM
What a battle of wits between Sean and Scott
HALFWITS:smt040:smt040:takeabow:
I will be there - weather is looking ok too so the bike should get an airing :)
Mr Speirs
04-12-08, 10:44 PM
What a battle of wits between Sean and Scott
HALFWITS:smt040:smt040:takeabow:
:smt040
Seggons
04-12-08, 11:11 PM
What a battle of wits between Sean and Scott
HALFWITS:smt040:smt040:takeabow:
Boom Tish. :lol:
Mike2165
05-12-08, 07:17 PM
Ta Sean, we'll be there on time
petevtwin650
05-12-08, 07:33 PM
16 hours to go. :cool:
Just called them and everything is still good- amended the number too :)
I'm hungry....................is it Lunchtime yet?:D
Well its dry so I am going to come on the bike - will be in textiles too so good weather guaranteed :D
Mike2165
06-12-08, 09:09 AM
I think I've managed to convince Jane to get on the back of the bike!! See you all there then
petevtwin650
06-12-08, 09:11 AM
I think I've managed to convince Jane to get on the back of the bike!! See you all there then
Blimey, it must be positively tropical over in Peterboro. :D
Good show though Mike. Hopefully get a nice pic of all the bikes then.
We're meeting Mr Speirs en route.
Sean and Scott, you two meeting up somewhere?
Er hello. This is Kays housemate here. Ive just got a text from her at the stables, her horse has got colic and shes waiting for the vet to arrive and so is very sorry but its unlikely she will make it over to the meal in time.
She did say if everything was ok she would try to head over there as soon as possible and at least catch up with folks, but couldn't promise anything.
She did also tell me to put a few very sad smileys at the end of this message but I can't find them.
Adam.
Seggons
06-12-08, 09:38 AM
Sean and Scott, you two meeting up somewhere?
I'm guessing somewhere on the A1. The pub is only 25 mile away so I thought I'd just toodle over there. :D
Tis a shame an unfortunate event has come up for you K, it would've been nice meeting you for the first time. :D
Er hello. This is Kays housemate here. Ive just got a text from her at the stables, her horse has got colic and shes waiting for the vet to arrive and so is very sorry but its unlikely she will make it over to the meal in time.
She did say if everything was ok she would try to head over there as soon as possible and at least catch up with folks, but couldn't promise anything.
She did also tell me to put a few very sad smileys at the end of this message but I can't find them.
Adam.
Tell K not to worry. I believe she has my mobile number so she can always text me if she thinks she'll make it in time or thereabouts, and we'll wait for her.
Aw shame about K. Yes Pete, at Holme most likely! Heheh.
Mike2165
06-12-08, 10:38 AM
Sean, if you're meeting Scott, it might be best to find a large tree....odds on he will :) :)
:mrgreen:
My bike is out on the drive ready, got to get petrol first and then I'm set to go. I'll probably leave in 15 minutes. :)
Well got home safe at about 4:45 - a new biking first was to get sprayed by salt from a grit truck going the other way - just to prove it was cold! Bike has been washed down quickly - will try and wash it properly tomorrow - its disgusting!
Great to see everyone again - thanks to Sean for arranging it and for everyone else for turning up :)
Looking forward to your rideout in the new year Mike ;)
Merry Christmas one and all! :D
Mr Speirs
06-12-08, 06:38 PM
Got home okay too. Had to stop at my parents house so we ended up leaving just as the sun was setting. It was freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezing. We got a little bit cold :)
Had a really good meal and the company was great. Good Bantering you lot, good bantering.
Mike2165
06-12-08, 07:00 PM
Just like to thank Sean for organising the EAR Xmas meal, brilliant job well done. Really nice to meet up again and have the pleasure of such a nice bunch. Just sorry we had to leave so early to sort our photographer out. Nice to meet Mrs BBD too. Thanks for the xmas card Pete and Lissa, and again really really sorry we couldn't stay for a bit longer for a chat with everyone.
I'll be glad to do the next rideout, but I won't be able to sort anything until mid January, if thats ok with everyone, then I'll get thinking of a route thats hopefully a bit different
Seggons
06-12-08, 07:45 PM
Sean was I not going quick enough on the way back or were you just really looking forward to the play? :lol:
Anyway thanks allot Sean for getting us all together, it was great catching up with everyone. Thanks allot for the cards Pete, Lissa and BBD. Roll on next year for the next proper rideout. :D
Edit: Skip did you manage your 2nd Xmas dinner? :lol:
petevtwin650
06-12-08, 07:53 PM
Thanks for the xmas card Pete and Lissa
Yes it was a nice Xmas card wasn't it Mike. Got it on your mantlepiece have we? Mm,mm,mm.:(
Looking forward to your rideout in the new year Mike ;)
I think we are all going to join Mike and Jane on their honeymoon Skip. That would be a different ride-out!
I'd been looking forward to catching up with all the EAR folk and it was a lovely meal. Shame about K though.
Very nice to meet the women behind the men. Jane, Jan and Kerri. Hopefully they enjoyed it too.
Big thanks to Sean for getting us out again and BBD for the card. Looking forward to cashing the cheque.
Didn't get any pics of the meal itself, just the car park.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/petevtwin650/orgphoto/Ear%20Xmas%20meal/earxmasmeal006.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/petevtwin650/orgphoto/Ear%20Xmas%20meal/earxmasmeal004.jpg
Name those guests!
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/petevtwin650/orgphoto/Ear%20Xmas%20meal/earxmasmeal005.jpg
Seggons
06-12-08, 08:07 PM
My pictures:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71642.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71643.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71644.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71645.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71646.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71648.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71649.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71650.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71652.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Seggons/EAR%20Xmas%20Meal/STA71652.jpg
Way to make me jealous guys, nice bikes, nice weather, nice company and a nice meal by the sounds of it.:smt019;)
Had a bit of a rough day and only just got in.:(
It wasn't my horse that was ill - but a friend's who is on the same yard as mine that I was going to be looking after. It's always the thing you dread - looking after somone elses animal and something bad happening.
Basically she'd fed him real early this morning before leaving for her parents in Shropshire for the weekend. I checked in a couple of hours later to do Leo and then head off to meet you lot and he was showing signs of colic.
Long story short, got her vet out, did stuff, waited for it to take effect, it didn't, so an emergency trip to the vet college at Potter's Bar for an operation - unsuccessful as he died mid op.:(
Called Louise (his owner) and she'd doubled back, nothing else that could have been done and all that, did all the right things, vet arrived promptly n stuff...
... still feel guilty, rotten and thinking about all those 'what if's' even though you know the outcome would still have been the same.
Mike2165
06-12-08, 09:04 PM
Nice pics lads. Pete only one problem with the rideout on the honeymoon, by the time you hit 4th gear, the bike will be half in the sea!!. Apart from that, I don't see any roads on the island...so Seggons will be ok as it seems to be all off roading!!
Mr Speirs
06-12-08, 09:30 PM
Ahhhh K I'm so sorry. Real shame the horse didn't make it through. :(
I once had someones pet die when I was looking after it. I felt so guilty even though we did all we could. Its really upsetting. Hope you are okay.
Cheers everyone. Scott, I had to get a wriggle on, I was only just down in time, sorry mate. Very sorry to hear about your friends horse K, hope to see you another time.
Where were you going Pete and Lissa?! North?!
petevtwin650
06-12-08, 10:29 PM
Where were you going Pete and Lissa?! North?!
Up to Peterboro, then Oundle and Market Harborough. Popped in to see the guy who services the Duke. Defo chilly by the time we got back.
Good day out though Sean. \\:D/
Sorry to hear about your friends horse, K:(
BigBaddad
07-12-08, 08:55 AM
Great meal Sean, thanks for putting this one together.:-D
I mananged the get my belly home (bloated from all that Christmas spirit I was able to consume) I our nice warm comfy car and had a nap on the way..........thinking about it, perhaps now is the time to buy a VFR.:smt115
Great to hook up with every one.
Good luck at Slimming World on Thursday Mike......hope you make it into those new Speedo's.:smt040 and hope the wedding goes well.
Loved DieselDolph. Have a great Chrstmas everyone.
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