VPCUK Christmas Bash 14/12/2013

Post 647165 by Chad on 2013-09-26 09:13:09

Hi Peoples, Yes, it is that time of year again..... [SIZE=4][SIZE=5]The Date for the bash is [COLOR="#0000FF"]14th December 2013 - Saturday[/COLOR][/SIZE][/SIZE] As we had this in the Midlands last year, i thought i would organise it this time in the South... The Location is [COLOR="#0000FF"][SIZE=5]Premier Inn / Beef eater grill - Abingdon, Oxford.[/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE=5]Hotel Premier Inn - [COLOR="#FF0000"]Linky[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=5]Festive Menu - [COLOR="#FF0000"]Linky[/COLOR] [/SIZE] The rooms if booked in Advance are £39 at the moment...but will will increase the closer you book to the date. The hotel and Grill are NEXT DOOR (:funkybana) to each other...... The Festive Menu is £16.99 for the 3 courses. Please choose and post menu choices in this thread please --> [SIZE=3][COLOR="#FF0000"]CLICK ME[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=2][COLOR="#FF0000"]a £5 deposit is to be paid by no later than November 1st 2013.[/COLOR][/SIZE] I will send the Paypal addy to those in the list below. Thanks Chad

Post 647166 by Chad on 2013-09-26 09:13:39

1, Chad - Hotel & Meal

Post 647172 by Pinup_gal on 2013-09-26 09:45:43

1, Chad - Hotel & Meal 2. Santa and me - hotel and meal

Post 647175 by Jamest5r on 2013-09-26 10:09:36

Sorry in London that weekend

Post 647194 by stribo on 2013-09-26 12:19:49

1, Chad - Hotel & Meal 2. Santa and me - hotel and meal 3.Rachel and I - hotel and meal

Post 647226 by Chad on 2013-09-26 15:05:19

1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal 5, Rachel - hotel/meal

Post 647272 by The Flying Moose on 2013-09-26 18:37:13

A real shame I wont be about for this its a little far south for us Northern lot, I'm away too and it would have been a double blow Birthday Christmas bash. Hope you all have a good time though!

Post 647279 by t5 pete on 2013-09-26 18:49:09

Oxford blooody Oxford thats like over seas to us northerners

Post 647280 by Pinup_gal on 2013-09-26 18:49:53

Lol it's not overseas and it's not too far if you really want to go. Next year it'll probably be held in the highlands of Scotland or summat. :)

Post 647282 by t5 pete on 2013-09-26 18:54:07

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;647280]Lol it's not overseas and it's not too far if you really want to go. Next year it'll probably be held in the highlands of Scotland or summat. :)[/QUOTE] I bet it will lol im not bothered but my heavily pregnat wife might not fancy such a drive saying that I dont think I can spend that long in a car with donna shes drives mad lol

Post 647283 by Pinup_gal on 2013-09-26 18:55:36

Lol! Ask her ya never know she might fancy a change of scenery ;)

Post 647405 by Chad on 2013-09-27 07:29:15

Yeah, this year down south, next year up north....

Post 647596 by Sharkey R on 2013-09-28 07:23:25

1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal 5, Rachel - hotel/meal 6, Sharkey - hotel/meal

Post 647598 by jamesy12345 on 2013-09-28 07:44:09

[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;647272]A real shame I wont be about for this its a little far south for us Northern lot, I'm away too and it would have been a double blow Birthday Christmas bash. Hope you all have a good time though![/QUOTE] eh? Norwich in the North?? IMHO: Surrey = south Norfolk = east Yorkshire/Durham/Northumberland = north east Cumberland/Lancashire = north west And durham is only half way up the UK, places like Caithness is real north UK (not for long if Mr Salmond gets his vote in!) [video=youtube;q1iqx-kjGFM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1iqx-kjGFM&list=PL35568A87A7B3A9A6[/video]

Post 647599 by Sharkey R on 2013-09-28 07:46:06

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;647598]eh? Norwich in the North?? IMHO: Surrey = south Norfolk = east Yorkshire/Durham/Northumberland = north east Cumberland/Lancashire = north west And durham is only half way up the UK, places like Caithness is real north UK (not for long if Mr Salmond gets his vote in!) [video=youtube;q1iqx-kjGFM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1iqx-kjGFM&list=PL35568A87A7B3A9A6[/video][/QUOTE] Norfolk - West???? Are you sure?

Post 647601 by jamesy12345 on 2013-09-28 07:58:45

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;647599]Norfolk - West???? Are you sure?[/QUOTE] haha u caught me - I changed it just after pressing the reply button)) I shouldn't post early in the mornings maybe I should have read this first: [ATTACH=CONFIG]22630[/ATTACH] It will come in handy for choosing the venue next year ;)

Post 647602 by jdavis on 2013-09-28 08:06:50

Seeing as Mrs jdavis is due to give birth on 18th I'll have to skip. Wanted to do this this year too

Post 647633 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-28 09:19:23

Not looking great for us at present, and the chances of a shift swap that time of year are slimmer than stribo !

Post 647663 by Pinup_gal on 2013-09-28 10:01:41

Oh Graham don't say that :( Beg :D Please try and keep this on track as it is a List Thread! 1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal 5, Rachel - hotel/meal 6, Sharkey - hotel/meal

Post 647671 by jdavis on 2013-09-28 10:13:02

Just spoke to Mrs and she says we should be ok, so... 1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel booked/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel booked/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal 5, Rachel - hotel/meal 6, Sharkey - hotel/meal 7, JDavis -hotel/meal - hotel depending on how Natalie feels 8, Natalie (Mrs jdavis) - hotel/meal - as above

Post 649401 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-10-02 20:44:56

1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal 5, Rachel - hotel/meal 6, Sharkey - hotel/meal 7, JDavis -hotel/meal - hotel depending on how Natalie feels 8, Natalie (Mrs jdavis) - hotel/meal - as above 9, Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal 10, Mrs Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal

Post 650216 by V70 Graham on 2013-10-05 19:23:06

Should have an answer by Mon/Tues, though at £63 for a room now it looks like we'll be driving home that night.

Post 650997 by y2blade on 2013-10-08 16:33:09

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO :bounce: 1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal 5, Rachel - hotel/meal 6, Sharkey - hotel/meal 7, JDavis -hotel/meal - hotel depending on how Natalie feels 8, Natalie (Mrs jdavis) - hotel/meal - as above 9, Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal 10, Mrs Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal 11, y2blade - hotel/meal

Post 651126 by V70 Graham on 2013-10-08 21:38:47

Good news chaps (and chapesses)....we're in ! 1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal 5, Rachel - hotel/meal 6, Sharkey - hotel/meal 7, JDavis -hotel/meal - hotel depending on how Natalie feels 8, Natalie (Mrs jdavis) - hotel/meal - as above 9, Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal 10, Mrs Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal 11, y2blade - hotel/meal 12, V70 Graham - meal 13, Nobber72 - meal

Post 663038 by Chad on 2013-11-23 20:54:29

Hi guys/gals, I know its a little late (apologies) i will be sending everyone a PM with a paypal address to send deposits. sory for the delay and thanks for the patience

Post 663094 by y2blade on 2013-11-23 21:36:55

Post 663099 by Chad on 2013-11-23 21:39:12

bummer, no worries dude, let know if things change

Post 663101 by y2blade on 2013-11-23 21:39:48

Will do Chad, thank you :)

Post 663109 by Pinup_gal on 2013-11-23 21:51:35

Blade nooooooooooooo!

Post 665034 by Chad on 2013-12-01 10:29:34

Hi Peoples, PM sent to all regarding deposit...... Thanks

Post 665049 by Sharkey R on 2013-12-01 12:07:35

[QUOTE=Chad;665034]Hi Peoples, PM sent to all regarding deposit...... Thanks[/QUOTE] Deposit sent, cheers Chad.

Post 665055 by stribo on 2013-12-01 13:33:36

Deposit sent for Rachel and me.

Post 665064 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-01 14:16:31

1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal [COLOR="#FF0000"]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 5, Rachel - hotel/meal [COLOR="#FF0000"]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 6, Sharkey - hotel/meal [COLOR="#FF0000"]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 7, JDavis -hotel/meal - hotel depending on how Natalie feels 8, Natalie (Mrs jdavis) - hotel/meal - as above 9, Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal 10, Mrs Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal 11, Nobber72 - meal [COLOR="#FF0000"]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 12, V70 Graham - meal [COLOR="#FF0000"]Deposit paid[/COLOR]

Post 665075 by Santa on 2013-12-01 15:13:37

1, Chad - hotel/meal 2, Santa - hotel/meal 3, Pinup_gal - hotel/meal 4, Stribo - hotel/meal [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 5, Rachel - hotel/meal [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 6, Sharkey - hotel/meal [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 7, JDavis -hotel/meal - hotel depending on how Natalie feels [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 8, Natalie (Mrs jdavis) - hotel/meal - as above [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 9, Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 10, Mrs Dangerous Dave - hotel/meal [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 11, Nobber72 - meal [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] 12, V70 Graham - meal [COLOR=#FF0000]Deposit paid[/COLOR] So just Natalie, Chad and Me to pay now lol

Post 665077 by stribo on 2013-12-01 15:20:39

It's always the admin. :slap:

Post 665078 by Santa on 2013-12-01 15:21:39

[QUOTE=stribo;665077]It's always the admin. :rollseyes:[/QUOTE] To be fair, Daves paid :P

Post 665081 by stribo on 2013-12-01 15:23:38

When are we going to find out who we're buying for as Secret Santa?

Post 665082 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-01 15:25:15

[QUOTE=stribo;665081]When are we going to find out who we're buying for as Secret Santa?[/QUOTE] Don't matter I've already done my Crimbo shopping so whoever I get won't be very impressed lol

Post 665085 by Santa on 2013-12-01 15:34:20

List for Secret Santa is 1.Chad 2.Santa 3.Stribo 4.Rachel 5.Sharkey 6.Annemarie 7.Graham 8.John John's missu's (Natalie), Dave, Daves missus (Tina) & Natalie, do you want in on Secret santa?

Post 665087 by stribo on 2013-12-01 15:48:56

[QUOTE=Santa;665085]List for Secret Santa is 1.Chad 2.Santa 3.Stribo 4.Rachel 5.Sharkey 6.Annemarie 7.Graham 8.John John's missu's (Natalie), Dave, Daves missus (Tina) & Natalie, do you want in on Secret santa?[/QUOTE] Yes but we need to know who we're buying for, I'm not buying for everyone. :P

Post 665088 by Santa on 2013-12-01 15:50:56

[QUOTE=stribo;665087]Yes but we need to know who we're buying for, I'm not buying for everyone. :P[/QUOTE] Everyone buy for everyone.............that could work lol

Post 665090 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-01 15:58:58

Is it a tenner ? Same as last year iirc

Post 665151 by graemewelch on 2013-12-01 20:29:39

bit far away for me to attend. if it had been in the midlands area i might of

Post 665161 by T5frankie on 2013-12-01 21:42:20

[QUOTE=graemewelch;665151]bit far away for me to attend. if it had been in the midlands area i might of[/QUOTE] me too lol

Post 665163 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-01 21:47:50

[QUOTE=T5frankie;665161]me too lol[/QUOTE] About 55 miles an 1hr 15min.....lightweight lol

Post 665164 by T5frankie on 2013-12-01 21:54:04

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;665163]About 55 miles an 1hr 15min.....lightweight lol[/QUOTE] and hotel cost, its my missus' birthday that weekend

Post 665165 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-01 22:00:41

[QUOTE=T5frankie;665164]and hotel cost, its my missus' birthday that weekend[/QUOTE] If she comes I'll get her a card and a Krispy Kreme doughnut of her choice lol

Post 665166 by graemewelch on 2013-12-01 22:09:08

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;665165]If she comes I'll get her a card and a Krispy Kreme doughnut of her choice lol[/QUOTE] ill come for a krispy kreme donut

Post 665168 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-01 22:14:38

[QUOTE=graemewelch;665166]ill come for a krispy kreme donut[/QUOTE] Done

Post 665224 by Santa on 2013-12-02 08:34:43

[QUOTE=graemewelch;665151]bit far away for me to attend. if it had been in the midlands area i might of[/QUOTE] It was last year lol (Moving it around, probably somewhere more north next year). [QUOTE=T5frankie;665161]me too lol[/QUOTE] Surely its closure to you now than last year?

Post 665229 by y2blade on 2013-12-02 09:13:00

[QUOTE=Santa;665224]It was last year lol (Moving it around, probably somewhere more north next year). Surely its closure to you now than last year?[/QUOTE] closure? ;)

Post 665231 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-02 09:35:35

LOL, closure :D :D

Post 665234 by jdavis on 2013-12-02 09:57:24

[QUOTE=Santa;665085]List for Secret Santa is 1.Chad 2.Santa 3.Stribo 4.Rachel 5.Sharkey 6.Annemarie 7.Graham 8.John John's missu's (Natalie), Dave, Daves missus (Tina) & Natalie, do you want in on Secret santa?[/QUOTE] Either way really, although buying one present is easier than two lol.

Post 665236 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-02 10:06:46

[QUOTE=Santa;665085]List for Secret Santa is 1.Chad 2.Santa 3.Stribo 4.Rachel 5.Sharkey 6.Annemarie 7.Graham 8.John 9. Dangerous 10. Mrs Dangerous [/QUOTE] Sorry, yeah we're in :D

Post 665247 by stribo on 2013-12-02 10:21:17

[QUOTE=stribo;665077]It's always the admin. :slap:[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;665236]Sorry, yeah we're in :D[/QUOTE] See what I mean. :P

Post 665248 by Santa on 2013-12-02 10:23:11

[QUOTE=y2blade;665229]closure? ;)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;665231]LOL, closure :D :D[/QUOTE] I do a typo and this is what I get lol

Post 665271 by T5frankie on 2013-12-02 12:29:24

[QUOTE=Santa;665224]It was last year lol (Moving it around, probably somewhere more north next year). Surely its closure to you now than last year?[/QUOTE] Yeah it is but none of my beer buddies are going

Post 665279 by stribo on 2013-12-02 13:13:54

[QUOTE=T5frankie;665164]and hotel cost, its my missus' birthday that weekend[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=T5frankie;665271]Yeah it is but none of my beer buddies are going[/QUOTE] So the first excuse was BS, and the rest of us that are going aren't deemed good enough to have a beer with?

Post 665294 by T5frankie on 2013-12-02 15:09:30

[QUOTE=stribo;665279]So the first excuse was BS, and the rest of us that are going aren't deemed good enough to have a beer with?[/QUOTE] no just you lol, first one is the truth, cant do 2 years in a row with my missus for her birthday, at least she had people there that spoke to her last year

Post 665300 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-02 15:31:34

[QUOTE=T5frankie;665294]no just you lol, first one is the truth, cant do 2 years in a row with my missus for her birthday, at least she had people there that spoke to her last year[/QUOTE] I think you'll remember Anne and I want out of our way to say hello to her.

Post 665302 by T5frankie on 2013-12-02 15:36:32

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;665300]I think you'll remember Anne and I want out of our way to say hello to her.[/QUOTE] yes you did, thank you, i'm just saying she was there for me, so not 2 years in a row on her birthday

Post 668261 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-11 16:18:45

What time is the meal booked for ?

Post 668262 by M-R-P on 2013-12-11 16:19:54

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;668261]What time is the meal booked for ?[/QUOTE] Dinner time :D

Post 668264 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-11 16:20:50

[QUOTE=M-R-P;668262]Dinner time :D[/QUOTE] Not teatime then ?

Post 668265 by M-R-P on 2013-12-11 16:23:40

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;668264]Not teatime then ?[/QUOTE] That's when chavs eat dinner :uglyhamme

Post 668266 by Santa on 2013-12-11 16:26:53

Yep...........Tea time

Post 668268 by stribo on 2013-12-11 16:27:56

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;668261]What time is the meal booked for ?[/QUOTE] Typical, always thinking about food. :P

Post 668273 by Santa on 2013-12-11 16:30:18

Sorry, think you want an actual time. (Sorry been up for over 36 hours now). 7PM onwards

Post 668280 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-11 16:33:22

[QUOTE=Santa;668273]Sorry, think you want an actual time. (Sorry been up for over 36 hours now). 7PM onwards[/QUOTE] Fanks, I think a few of us will be meeting up a bit earlier to have a 'soft drink' Just found out I'm working at 0600 Sunday as well :doh:

Post 668311 by Santa on 2013-12-11 17:18:53

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;668280]Fanks, I think a few of us will be meeting up a bit earlier to have a 'soft drink' Just found out I'm working at 0600 Sunday as well :doh:[/QUOTE] I think we are there early as well I'm having to shoot up to Doncaster early Sunday Morning

Post 668317 by Pinup_gal on 2013-12-11 17:30:23

I'll be there when I get there and leaving early Sun morning as I'm busy as a bee on a bunch of flowers ;)

Post 668323 by jdavis on 2013-12-11 17:41:25

[QUOTE=Santa;668311]I think we are there early as well I'm having to shoot up to Doncaster early Sunday Morning[/QUOTE] we'll be driving back in tandem, lol. Had a call from the hotel today checking booking still ok etc. told them about the unexpected extra (Evan) which they were fine with. It's getting close now. We'll be breakfast and gone on sunday morning, got 2 gsd's to collect from kennels.

Post 668332 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-11 17:57:05

[QUOTE=jdavis;668323] We'll be breakfast and gone on sunday morning, got 2 gsd's to collect from kennels.[/QUOTE] I was wondering why you were collecting hair straighteners from kennels......then realised they are GHD's !

Post 668349 by jdavis on 2013-12-11 18:27:18

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;668332]I was wondering why you were collecting hair straighteners from kennels......then realised they are GHD's ![/QUOTE] Lol, the price of them (GHD's) they want locking up safely when left lol. To be honest could probably use them on the GSD's (long haired) with great effect

Post 668350 by stribo on 2013-12-11 18:29:04

Looks like we're having breakfast by ourselves then, as there's no chance of us getting up early, when we haven't got a little boy acting as an alarm clock.

Post 668375 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-11 18:59:47

[QUOTE=stribo;668350]Looks like we're having breakfast by ourselves then, as there's no chance of us getting up early, when we haven't got a little boy acting as an alarm clock.[/QUOTE] Sarkey San will be a Gooseberry

Post 668377 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-11 19:00:42

Post 668888 by y2blade on 2013-12-13 12:02:51

I'm genuinely gutted that I'll be missing this :( I'll be having a curry and a few beers with a group of friends, as one of them is back in Afghan for Christmas :( Have a fab night you lot :) Chris

Post 668990 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-13 17:50:02

Hit and miss whether we'll be able to make it, Baby Dangerous isn't very well :(

Post 668997 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-13 18:21:45

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;668990]Hit and miss whether we'll be able to make it, Baby Dangerous isn't very well :([/QUOTE] Bloomin 'eck at this rate there'll just be Anne and I lol (heard of another who can't make it) Sorry to hear little'un isn't well Dave, obviously your priorities must be with your family.

Post 669102 by Santa on 2013-12-13 21:03:56

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;668990]Hit and miss whether we'll be able to make it, Baby Dangerous isn't very well :([/QUOTE] Poor Baby Dangerous :(

Post 669135 by Chad on 2013-12-13 21:40:36

Oh man, hope. Mini Dangerous is ok.

Post 669256 by Sharkey R on 2013-12-14 08:15:34

I'll be having brekkie in the morning and I'll be bringing some ear plugs incase I end up in a room next to a couple that are babyless for the night ;p

Post 669265 by stribo on 2013-12-14 08:47:23

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;669256]I'll be having brekkie in the morning and I'll be bringing some ear plugs incase I end up in a room next to a couple that are babyless for the night ;p[/QUOTE] Someone's jealous, as he'll just have a sore arm in the morning. :P

Post 669268 by jamesy12345 on 2013-12-14 08:56:20

Have a good time all, shame I am working else I might of made it down. Some sore heads tomorrow! It was our works Christmas do last night and I'm really suffering for it now.....highlights of the night include dancing while absolutely rubber in a Santa hat + V for Vendetta mask :) as y'do

Post 669274 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-14 09:20:20

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;668997]Bloomin 'eck at this rate there'll just be Anne and I lol (heard of another who can't make it) Sorry to hear little'un isn't well Dave, obviously your priorities must be with your family.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Santa;669102]Poor Baby Dangerous :([/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Chad;669135]Oh man, hope. Mini Dangerous is ok.[/QUOTE] Cheers guys, good news is she's looking and sounding better (plus running round and eating/drinking and generally playing up) so fingers crossed we'll be there

Post 669282 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-14 09:31:20

Great news Dave, hope to see you both later.

Post 669297 by stribo on 2013-12-14 10:46:21

Great news Dave. :D

Post 669316 by jdavis on 2013-12-14 12:23:38

Great news Dave. We're just getting bits together then will be setting off. See you all soon

Post 669317 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-14 12:24:27

[QUOTE=jdavis;669316]Great news Dave. We're just getting bits together then will be setting off. See you all soon[/QUOTE] Safe trip mate, see you soon.

Post 669318 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-14 12:33:27

Yes we're just getting ready too, little one seems pretty normal apart from a blocked nose. Safe trip everyone :D

Post 669321 by jdavis on 2013-12-14 13:07:45

All cleaned. Taking the mrs somewhere expensive first (Shell garage) then setting off

Post 669327 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-14 13:16:40

Don't expect mine to be clean lol, gonna rain later too.

Post 669332 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-12-14 13:26:12

Have a great evening.. I would have liked to come, but Work and all that stuff seems to be getting in the way of everything at the moment.. Rolling road today was a last minute thing..... Right Now off to work.

Post 669340 by Santa on 2013-12-14 13:54:59

What time are you all looking to get there?

Post 669344 by stribo on 2013-12-14 13:58:47

We're currently having lunch in Newbury with Sharkey San, so will be there in about an hour.

Post 669346 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-14 14:08:38

Gonna leave in about half an hour, will be there by 1600

Post 669366 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-14 15:47:23

We've arrived :D Having a rest in the hotel First time we've been early for anything in a long time

Post 669367 by jdavis on 2013-12-14 15:47:28

At watford gap services. Be at hotel around 17:00.

Post 669388 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-14 16:17:26

We're in the bar with Sarkey San, you'll recognise us.....we're the good looking ones !

Post 669389 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-14 16:25:48

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;669388]We're in the bar with Sarkey San, you'll recognise us.....we're the good looking ones ![/QUOTE] I still have to wash and straighten my hair and put my makeup on

Post 669421 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-14 17:58:42

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;669389]I still have to wash and straighten my hair and put my makeup on[/QUOTE] Still waiting mate, you ain't got enough hair for it to take this long !

Post 669424 by jdavis on 2013-12-14 18:15:39

We are here. Just getting changed in room. Are we meeting at the bar?

Post 669425 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-14 18:18:20

[QUOTE=jdavis;669424]We are here. Just getting changed in room. Are we meeting at the bar?[/QUOTE] Yes matey, we're the rowdy bunch at the far end.

Post 669433 by jdavis on 2013-12-14 18:31:55

Be there in 15 mins. what time is table booked?

Post 669437 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-14 18:35:17

Erm, 7ish I think.

Post 669438 by jdavis on 2013-12-14 18:37:53

Ok won't be long. Sorry if we are a little past that. Evan has decided its feed time

Post 669534 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-14 23:42:24

Had a lovely evening, was great to see some new faces!

Post 669542 by jdavis on 2013-12-14 23:59:22

We've had a cracking night. Met some lovely people, you're not bad for southerners :saint: Can't wait for the next meet

Post 669564 by Pinup_gal on 2013-12-15 00:32:19

Pfft not bad for southerners indeed ;)

Post 669583 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-15 05:49:02

Was a great night, shame I had to get up soooooo early today, will upload pictures later.

Post 669606 by Sharkey R on 2013-12-15 09:58:49

Had a great night guys. My jaw aches like mad from all the laughing, another fantastic get together. The icing on the cake will be breakfast at 10.15. Thanks to everyone for the organising and thanks to the organiser for turning up ;p

Post 669627 by stribo on 2013-12-15 10:23:42

Great night, as always, currently enjoying breakfast.

Post 669644 by jdavis on 2013-12-15 11:33:37

Sorry we couldn't stop for a later breakfast guys, we were up, fed and out for 08:40. Home now after picking the dogs up. Agree with Rich on the jaw front, mines killing today. Great night!

Post 669711 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-15 14:49:32

As promised a few pictures from last night..... Probably the forums 3 best cars :redface:

Post 669712 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-15 14:51:56

I am thinking of going into business making RIP kits, not bad for my first attempt.....

Post 669713 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-15 14:52:59

A few from the 'Secret Santa'.....

Post 669714 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-15 14:55:45

Post 669719 by jdavis on 2013-12-15 15:15:57

Some good shots there Graham. I look hammered on that last one, lol. Graham, that hat looks great on you, i'm sure there's some Northern bloodline in you

Post 669736 by Pinup_gal on 2013-12-15 16:02:34

So where be my excellent side profile pic ehh mr gray ham!!!!!!?????

Post 669745 by AndysR on 2013-12-15 16:41:34

Nice shots, looks like you all had a good time :)

Post 669755 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-12-15 17:09:33

Had a fab time, Graham even got a head massage :D

Post 669759 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-15 17:16:03

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;669736]So where be my excellent side profile pic ehh mr gray ham!!!!!!?????[/QUOTE] You mean this one....

Post 669761 by Pinup_gal on 2013-12-15 17:19:10

oh dear lol. Your head massage was the most epic part of the night ;)

Post 669764 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-15 17:21:07

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;669755]Had a fab time, Graham even got a head massage :D[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Pinup_gal;669761]oh dear lol. Your head massage was the most epic part of the night ;)[/QUOTE] I really don't know what you mean lol

Post 669773 by Nealevo on 2013-12-15 17:55:53

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;669759]You mean this one.... [/QUOTE] Witttt woooooo ;)

Post 669774 by merc85 on 2013-12-15 17:59:48

Looks like you all had a great night, all the Girls looking very pritty, all the lads looking very camp pmsl ;)

Post 669775 by T5frankie on 2013-12-15 17:59:56

[QUOTE=Nealevo;669773]Witttt woooooo ;)[/QUOTE] her eyes matches our cars lol

Post 669777 by stribo on 2013-12-15 18:04:10

[QUOTE=T5frankie;669775]her eyes matches our cars lol[/QUOTE] So did your face last year. :D

Post 669782 by T5frankie on 2013-12-15 18:17:05

[QUOTE=stribo;669777]So did your face last year. :D[/QUOTE] touche lol

Post 669808 by Santa on 2013-12-15 19:33:42

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;669713]A few from the 'Secret Santa'..... [/QUOTE] I look demonic as usual lol [QUOTE=Nealevo;669773]Witttt woooooo ;)[/QUOTE] Eeeerrrrmmmmmm..................is it ok to go wit woooo too your auntie? :P

Post 669830 by AndysR on 2013-12-15 20:11:05

[QUOTE=Santa;669808]I look demonic as usual [/QUOTE] Was that the alcohol bringing the inner you out?

Post 669835 by stribo on 2013-12-15 20:13:25

My only 2 photos of the evening:

Post 669838 by Santa on 2013-12-15 20:23:45

[QUOTE=AndysR;669830]Was that the alcohol bringing the inner you out?[/QUOTE] I dont drink..........well I didnt last night anyway lol

Post 669842 by AndysR on 2013-12-15 20:30:33

[QUOTE=Santa;669838]I dont drink..........well I didnt last night anyway lol[/QUOTE] Must have been a first...? Lol

Post 669844 by Santa on 2013-12-15 20:31:51

[QUOTE=AndysR;669842]Must have been a first...? Lol[/QUOTE] I dont drink often.......when I do though......wellmyou saw the after effect the other week lol

Post 669846 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-15 20:39:58

Good job I don't drink lol

Post 669888 by Pinup_gal on 2013-12-15 21:01:52

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