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As everyone else is planning.
Any suggestions for a venue, date?
How about same place as last year (Golden Retriever) and next week?
Ok, not next week. Early December (before the 13th), on a Thursday to replace one of our meets.
Oh yeah, I'm just suggesting, I'm not sorting it out. I will leave that to the organised or bossy types. ;)
OK as discussed at last nights meet
how about Thursday 6th December 2007
to eat at 8pm at the Golden Retriever or somewhere different if anyone has any other suggestions
Mods please sticky!!
trickywoos
28-09-07, 01:53 PM
Golden Retriever?
Golden Retriever?
Crowthorne - where we went last year :D
It worked well last year, so Golden Retriever (http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/30/30235/Golden_Retriever/Bracknell) on the 6th of December starting at 7:30pm? If people are cool with that we should start to get some numbers together and book the table in that case.
bossy types. ;)
Who could that be? Sarah? :razz:
Not 6th please as Soho is looking like 7th.
13th would be good tho'
As would a place in Guildford :roll:
We meed to be careful, TVSF might be using the Golden Retriever
Who could that be? Sarah? :razz:
Oh dear, am I getting a reputation?
As would a place in Guildford :roll:
We meed to be careful, TVSF might be using the Golden Retriever
Would seem sensibe to be in Guildford seeing as we are the Guildford Massive! I don't mind though
Samnooshka
28-09-07, 07:23 PM
Would seem sensibe to be in Guildford seeing as we are the Guildford Massive! I don't mind though
Yep thats what i was thinking too.
Maybe we should have a poll;)
Maybe we should have a poll;)
I thought it was already decided
book the table in that case.
:roll:
:D
I thought it was already decided
:roll:
:D
Start a revolution;)
Start a revolution;)
I'm right behind you!
I'm right behind you!
I'm not that brave!
dirtydog
28-09-07, 07:55 PM
Any suggestions for a guildford venue then?
Who could that be? Sarah? :razz:
Not 6th please as Soho is looking like 7th.
13th would be good tho'
As would a place in Guildford :roll:
We meed to be careful, TVSF might be using the Golden Retriever
Ok, Guildford would be good. I'm putting my foot down for NOT the 13th. The only Thursday I can do in December is the 6th due to other commitments.
Actually thinking about it, you can hold it on the 13th but I won't be there. :p
TVSF don't have enough people to hold a Xmas do, :lol: we could mingle with them for that night if they wanted.
Any suggestions for a guildford venue then?
Brittania? :lol: if they don't shut the kitchen early for Dan. :lol:
Well if someone wants to scout out some places go for it, the Britannia doesn't really have a big eating area like a gastropub or restaurant.
The Anchor would probably have enough seats but thats in Woking.
The idea behind the golden retriever is that its in the no mans land between the TV lot and GM.
have we got enough time to start a poll remember last year it took forever to sort out with everyone suggesting places then me and falc ended up driving round getting menus and prices together
i figure as last years place was OK lets go back
and can we have it on the 6th please Law is one of our regular members and turns up most weeks it would be a shame if he were to miss it
lets face it we aren't gonna please everyone are we
Ok, Guildford would be good. I'm putting my foot down for NOT the 13th. The only Thursday I can do in December is the 6th due to other commitments.
Actually thinking about it, you can hold it on the 13th but I won't be there. :p
TVSF don't have enough people to hold a Xmas do, :lol: we could mingle with them for that night if they wanted.
Brittania? :lol: if they don't shut the kitchen early for Dan. :lol:
Britannia is good, I'm sure if we booked we could get a big table reserved.:smt111
Britannia is good, I'm sure if we booked we could get a big table reserved.:smt111
their christmas menu was £20 and veryone would need to pay a deposit beforehand then ther est of the money a week before the party.
their menu was pretty good too :D
their christmas menu was £20 and veryone would need to pay a deposit beforehand then ther est of the money a week before the party.
their menu was pretty good too :D
Oooh, what choices were there?
Feeling hungry thinking about it.:D
Oooh, what choices were there?
Feeling hungry thinking about it.:D
there were 3 or 4 choices per course but it did look good i must admit that
i think the soup was chedder and brocalli
pate was one
can't remember rest of starters
i'll ring up this week and ask them to send me a menu and post it up
i remember thinking at the time that looks good
sorry Dan don't think burgers are on the menu tho
sorry Dan don't think burgers are on the menu tho
Poor Dan :smt056
I'm sure they could make a Christmas burger just for Dan, more a turkey burger with stuffing...hmm an idea :D
DanAbnormal
29-09-07, 10:42 AM
I'm sure they could make a Christmas burger just for Dan, more a turkey burger with stuffing...hmm an idea :D
They'll close early just for me is what they'll do. Swines.
Don't mind where it is. The only date I won't be able to make is the 8th and the 16th. I think we should vote on where it is, at least we can pretend we're a democracy!:rolleyes:
Well if someone wants to scout out some places go for it, the Britannia doesn't really have a big eating area like a gastropub or restaurant.
The Anchor would probably have enough seats but thats in Woking.
The idea behind the golden retriever is that its in the no mans land between the TV lot and GM.
Golden Retriever is poss a bit far away unless the TV lot want to join in.
The Anchor is only 7 miles down the road.
Britannia may be a bit small but easy to get to.
How about one of the pubs in Worplesdon, The one we used to frequent or the other one down the road? Anyone been in the Cricketeers as I pass it a lot but never go in.
DanAbnormal
29-09-07, 04:17 PM
Golden Retriever is poss a bit far away unless the TV lot want to join in.
The Anchor is only 7 miles down the road.
Britannia may be a bit small but easy to get to.
How about one of the pubs in Worplesdon, The one we used to frequent or the other one down the road? Anyone been in the Cricketeers as I pass it a lot but never go in.
Why don't we just vote on it?
Anchor, Retriever, Brittania or alternative offering. We could be here till xmas otherwise.
Why don't we just vote on it?
Anchor, Retriever, Brittania or alternative offering. We could be here till xmas otherwise.
Go on Dan, make a poll (and make sure you choose the option so that you can see who voted for what).
Yes of course there will be a poll, just wondering what the choices in the poll could be. You can't really put alternate on the poll as it could be anything (something stupid like Wales.)
There's a TGI's in the centre of Guildford, I wonder if TGI's still do a yummy Oreo alcoholic thing (I think it was a mint ice cream cocktail but it was yonks ago and I had lot of it so my memory's a bit hazy)
Anyway poll is a sensible idea, no rush though, we still have 2-3 months btw.
Samnooshka
29-09-07, 10:29 PM
There is Worplesdon Place which we have been to a couple of times, but i think its a case of book now as it gets really busy.... although i'd be up for a TGI xmas meal
There is Worplesdon Place which we have been to a couple of times, but i think its a case of book now as it gets really busy.... although i'd be up for a TGI xmas meal
Ok, there is a rush then!
Mods! Can you add a poll to this thread please?
Worplesdon Place, Golden Retriever, TGI's, Britannia, Anchor and I'm easy me options.
There is Worplesdon Place which we have been to a couple of times, but i think its a case of book now as it gets really busy.... although i'd be up for a TGI xmas meal
bet is expensive though Dan didn't you complain about the burgers and chips there or was it the price of a drink i can't remember
lets vote
and who is going to ring round for the menus?
I'm with Law TGIs sounds good in fact they all sound good lol
Ok, poll has been added as per your options Law, lets run this poll for a week and then book it so were not too late.
Also the date the 6th is most likely the date were doing it so pen that in regardless, it doesnt conflict with other meets and means people from the GM can attend.
err.. I'm not even sure if I can make the 6th now :roll: I shall try to though.
I've voted Britannia but I'd be happy with TGIs too.
i'm vooting anywhere as long as we get fed!!
Samnooshka
01-10-07, 03:31 PM
I voted TGI :D:D:D mmmmmm
http://www.tgifridays.co.uk/Festive-Menu
DanAbnormal
01-10-07, 05:13 PM
I want to vote TGI's again....mods! :D
I want to vote TGI's again....mods! :D
Just cos there's a burger on the menu.
I want to vote TGI's again....mods! :D
:lol: just the one Dan :D
LAW!! you best be joking lad
:lol: just the one Dan :D
LAW!! you best be joking lad
no, it looks like I'll only have Mondays free in December, I'll try to get the 6th free though.
dirtydog
01-10-07, 08:31 PM
err.. I'm not even sure if I can make the 6th now :roll: I shall try to though.
:smt075:smt075:smt075:smt075
As for the venue i'm really not fussed but it needs to be sorted and booked up otherwise we'll no get anywhere for te dinner
DanAbnormal
02-10-07, 08:38 AM
:smt075:smt075:smt075:smt075
As for the venue i'm really not fussed but it needs to be sorted and booked up otherwise we'll no get anywhere for te dinner
In this case why don't we put an end date on the voting, after which we can just book whichever venue has the most votes. Looks like TGI's is winning so far. :)
dirtydog
02-10-07, 05:57 PM
In this case why don't we put an end date on the voting, after which we can just book whichever venue has the most votes. Looks like TGI's is winning so far. :)
We'll run the poll until the end of the week
DanAbnormal
02-10-07, 07:30 PM
We'll run the poll until the end of the week
That's a great idea! ;)
dirtydog
02-10-07, 09:02 PM
That's a great idea! ;)
That was always the plan anyway
Ok, poll has been added as per your options Law, lets run this poll for a week and then book it so were not too late.
Yup already mentioned Dan ;)
DanAbnormal
03-10-07, 11:31 AM
Yup already mentioned Dan ;)
It was all my idea, mine I tell you!:smt045
Just got the menu for the Golden retriever - very nice and starts at £11.95 for two courses 3 courses is £13.95
even tho it only has one vote just thought i would share
Samnooshka
07-10-07, 03:23 PM
is it the end of the week yet??? has TGI's won????? :D
dirtydog
07-10-07, 06:13 PM
is it the end of the week yet??? has TGI's won????? :D
Are you always this impatient? ;)
Samnooshka
07-10-07, 06:49 PM
Are you always this impatient? ;)
Yes!!!! :p
so who is going to book it then?
do we need another poll first to see how many are going to turn up
so who is going to book it then?
do we need another poll first to see how many are going to turn up
Has a date been agreed yet?
Has a date been agreed yet?
Thought it was agreed that it would be the 6th so Gary would be able to join us before he goes away
DanAbnormal
08-10-07, 11:08 AM
So it's the 6th December at TGI's in Guildford.
Who's turnin up?
I have so far:
Dan
Nicki (my wife)
Falc
Tara
Gary
DD
Sara?
ET?
Anyone else?
I don't mind booking it.
I'll be there as will ET. What about Sam and Rigor?
Samnooshka
08-10-07, 11:54 AM
Yep we'll be there!!
DanAbnormal
08-10-07, 04:59 PM
Cool, so:
Dan
Mrs Dan (not me in drag)
Evil Sarah
Evil Twin
wayne
Tara
Rigor
Sammy
DD
Gary
I will book up this weekend for 12 people, unless more join in. It's always good to over book by a couple.
Dan
Mrs Dan (not me in drag)
Couple
Evil Sarah
Evil TwinCouple
wayne
TaraCouple
Rigor
SammyCouple
DD
GaryCouple ????
:-D:-D:smt058
dirtydog
08-10-07, 06:06 PM
Couple ????
:-D:-D:smt058
:smt075:smt075
eviltwin
08-10-07, 07:13 PM
I don't know...I go quiet for a while and there's another GM wedding on the cards :rolleyes: Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnn for cover!
eviltwin
08-10-07, 07:14 PM
Oooh, what I meant to say was TGIs sounds good. Looking forward to it!
I'm a maybe....(hopefully I will make it)
Did you lot forget Stu expressing an interest in the Christmas dinner?
As for the jokes about me and DD being a couple, some people are being crossed off my Xmas card list!
Thought it was agreed that it would be the 6th so Gary would be able to join us before he goes away
:-s Am I going somewhere???
:-k *Tries to remember what stories I've been spinning* ;)
:-s Am I going somewhere???
:-k *Tries to remember what stories I've been spinning* ;)
You said you were going on holiday after that date...
Though looking at the above comments maybe you were thinking of going to Las Vegas with someone ;)
Sorry Gary are you no going on holiday?
yep we forgot Stu
dirtydog
09-10-07, 08:32 AM
I don't know...I come out of the closet and there's another GM wedding on the cards :rolleyes: Ooooooooooh chase me!
Man you really need help!
eviltwin
09-10-07, 09:02 PM
Man you really need help!
OK, you win, good retort! :smt055:D
You said you were going on holiday after that date...
Though looking at the above comments maybe you were thinking of going to Las Vegas with someone ;)
Sorry Gary are you no going on holiday?
Oh right!!! It's not a holiday. I am just going on a short journey to visit relatives for a few days. And that's my official story. :p
Quote:
Originally Posted by eviltwin http://forums.sv650.org/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=1308616#post1308616)
I don't know...I come out of the closet and there's another GM wedding on the cards :rolleyes: Ooooooooooh chase me!
Man you really need help!
:lol:
I don't know...I proposed to Sarah and now there's another GM wedding on the cards :rolleyes:
Congrat's! Sarah's mum will be happy!
Sorry couldn't resist! :smt077
Dan have you booked this yet?
I put money on not yet...(monopoly money of course)
DanAbnormal
17-10-07, 04:41 PM
Dan have you booked this yet?
No, not yet.
Final numbers???
DanAbnormal
17-10-07, 04:47 PM
Right. All booked.
I booked for 12.
When: 6th December 2007 8pm
Where:TGI's Guildford.
Why:To see Dan get drunk and then perhaps semi naked. Okay maybe not.
Link and map:
http://www.tgifridays.co.uk/Display-Nearest-TGIs/Guildford
dirtydog
17-10-07, 05:53 PM
When: 6th December 2007 8pm
Where:TGI's Guildford.
Why:To see Dan get drunk and then perhaps semi naked. Okay maybe not.
Is it true that you see so much better when you've had a few drinks? ;)
Is it true that you see so much better when you've had a few drinks? ;)
Evil Twin is going too does this mean we get the double act again just for oen night? ;)
DanAbnormal
18-10-07, 07:58 AM
Evil Twin is going too does this mean we get the double act again just for oen night? ;)
I am getting nowhere near ET when he's drunk. Never, ever look at another mans tackle.
Gah, my eyes!
I do see so much better when I'm drunk. Unless it's Iron Brew in which case I can also see colours much better.
Apparently, it's not booked. I filled out the booking form online and now I've got another email asking me to book on a seperate form. FFS, what's the point in the bloody online bit then!!! Anyhoo, they want a £5 deposit from each of us. So cough up. Failing that I can pay up front and then you owe me. It's also the festive menu but they forgot to send me a copy of it. Feckers. Humbug!
I am getting nowhere near ET when he's drunk. Never, ever look at another mans tackle.
Gah, my eyes!
I do see so much better when I'm drunk. Unless it's Iron Brew in which case I can also see colours much better.
Apparently, it's not booked. I filled out the booking form online and now I've got another email asking me to book on a seperate form. FFS, what's the point in the bloody online bit then!!! Anyhoo, they want a £5 deposit from each of us. So cough up. Failing that I can pay up front and then you owe me. It's also the festive menu but they forgot to send me a copy of it. Feckers. Humbug!
Sounds organised lol we were drinking vodka and irn brew on saturday night.
you coming to the Ely tonight i'll give you mine and falcs deposit then if you like
The menu is on the website i'll see if i can cut and paste it :D
thats a no but i'll copy it out for everyone
Appetizers
Mac N Cheese Bites (v)
Tomato bruschetta (v)
Jack Daniel's Wings
Skins to the brim
Mains
New York Strip Steak
Vegetable Fahita (v)
Friday's BBQ Ribs
BBQ Chicken Salad
Jack Daniels Salmon
Bacon n Cheeseburger
Jack Daniels Chicken
Cajun Cream Chicken Penne
Desserts
Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake (v)
Srbet Martini (v)
Chocolate Fudge Fixation
Chocolate Brownie Temptation
2 course 14.99 3 for 18.99
Samnooshka
19-10-07, 08:34 AM
Skins to the brim
New York Strip Steak mmmm Rare steak!! i'm hungry already!!!
and if i still have room :p
Chocolate Brownie Temptation
DanAbnormal
24-10-07, 08:11 AM
Gary, you'll need to let me know if you are coming or not before I book the table. I need to put a deposit down for everyone that is going. I will do this next week.
Just to confirm I have the following attending:
Tara
Wayne
Adam
James
Sammy
Dan
Mrs Dan
David
Sarah
Stuart
Please let me know if I'm missing anyone.
Ta.
Gary, you'll need to let me know if you are coming or not before I book the table. I need to put a deposit down for everyone that is going. I will do this next week.
Just to confirm I have the following attending:
Tara
Wayne
Adam
James
Sammy
Dan
Mrs Dan
David
Sarah
Stuart
Please let me know if I'm missing anyone.
Ta.
I thought you already booked it. I dunno yet, but book me in as well & I'll pay my deposit any way.
Just let us know when you want the deposit Dan, I can hand it over to you at the next meet your at or just paypal it over.
DanAbnormal
25-10-07, 09:19 AM
No it's not properly booked yet as I have not paid the deposit. Mainly due to some short bloke faffing about. We have a provisional booking. I'm not sure what that means. Maybe it means we will be booked for 2 years but will be limited to 33bph (beers per head). Once I've paid the deposit for us all the booking will be confirmed.:king:
No it's not properly booked yet as I have not paid the deposit. Mainly due to some short bloke faffing about. We have a provisional booking. I'm not sure what that means. Maybe it means we will be booked for 2 years but will be limited to 33bph (beers per head). Once I've paid the deposit for us all the booking will be confirmed.:king:
And then we'll have unrestricted bph :smt023 Gary's round!! ;)
No it's not properly booked yet as I have not paid the deposit. Mainly due to some short bloke faffing about. We have a provisional booking. I'm not sure what that means. Maybe it means we will be booked for 2 years but will be limited to 33bph (beers per head). Once I've paid the deposit for us all the booking will be confirmed.:king:
That's right, pin the blame on me!
We all know it's you faffing about as you could have easily told me to confirm at the last meet or PMed me or texted me. ;)
Rigor, I'm not buying a round, but I'll buy you a drink if I can have a go on your bike! Ok, multiple drinks!* ;)
*finite number only
DanAbnormal
25-10-07, 03:29 PM
That's right, pin the blame on me!
I just did.
:)
Rigor, I'm not buying a round, but I'll give you a good time if I can have a go on your bike!
There you go again Law, renting yourself out for a go on a bike, its disgusting really
:lol:
Hey Dan, just wondering have you properly booked it yet?
DanAbnormal
08-11-07, 12:46 PM
Yes, booked and I've paid the £5 deposit for 12 people (1 spare) on 6th December at 7:30pm. You all need to let me know what you are eating 2 weeks before the date. Don't forget now.
Thanks for that Dan :smt058
DanAbnormal
08-11-07, 03:46 PM
No problems. I look forward to seeing you all drunker than me! :rolleyes:
No problems. I look forward to seeing you all drunker than me! :rolleyes:
Are you driving? I think I'm gonna be driving as I'll prob be coming stright from work.#-o
DanAbnormal
08-11-07, 04:03 PM
Are you driving? I think I'm gonna be driving as I'll prob be coming stright from work.#-o
Nope, Mrs Dan will be driving. Beers for me! :smt029
Yes, booked and I've paid the £5 deposit for 12 people (1 spare) on 6th December at 7:30pm. You all need to let me know what you are eating 2 weeks before the date. Don't forget now.
Thanks Dan,
Food!! *drools*
For starters: Skins to the Brim
Main course: errrr... burger or steak?? someone help me choose!
Dessert: Chocolate brownie temptation
Noooo!! they lost reception to the bloody Spurs match.... sorry for the derail. phew it's back!
DanAbnormal
14-11-07, 04:57 PM
Guys and gals, you need to confirm what you are eating by the end of next week please. I fyou don't TGI's will just randomly give you something you may not like. Bit of a bizaare process but I guess they need to know numbers and who's having what. Please can you let me know asap?
DanAbnormal
15-11-07, 09:53 AM
One other thing, no-one needs to pay me back the £5 deposit. Call it my xmas pressie to you all. :D
One other thing, no-one needs to pay me back the £5 deposit. Call it my xmas pressie to you all. :D
woohoo! :kiss: :smt058 :smt008
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