Thereby being able to take the dogs for a walk or am I reading too much into this

Waiting on advice from the lads and DG....

Nope we have babsitters for them this trip.

Bill and Rubina the new coupe owners have confirmed so they will be in convoy too.

I guess if we meet you at j13 at around 2pm that should be okay.

I've got the ok from one of the 3 so far. DG has domestic matters to fit in and his departure time is dependent on that.

It's an hour + a couple of minutes from j13 to Carlisle.

You'd best go on ahead then as I think we might push it to get to j13 much before 2.30

Maybe we'll catch up with you

Two down....might be able to do 2.15?

Have to tighten up things this end!

Simon,

Is Jim or Paul couping it down?

Keep us posted but don't worry either way.

Jim unfortunately has to pull out.

Which means we're probably clear to all meet up at J13.

Think Paul is couping but he's not got back to me in a bit.....

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh + 3
3. Rosso + 1
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle + 1 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC with a possible + 1
10. Jimboy
11. Flyingcustard & Rhubarb
12. Paulie3
13. Sedicivalvole
14. Bill & Rubina... New coupe owners
15. Boxerboy + 1


Dante G has had to pull out, sorry

Ah! bad news about Jim. I'm now on holiday for a week, so I'm going to take things easy. Looking forward to the meet. Unfortunately both my diesel hack & Coop require attention & I'll have to attend to that..... Bugger, more expense & juggling about.

At the moment, it looks like there is high pressure dominating and that the weather will be fine and dry (and cold, but probably not freezing) this weekend.

Updated.

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh + 3
3. Rosso + 1
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle + 1 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC (Just myself)
10. Jimboy
11. Flyingcustard & Rhubarb
12. Paulie3
13. Sedicivalvole
14. Bill & Rubina... New coupe owners
15. Boxerboy + 1

I hope everyone has a safe journey here tomorrow, the weather is eerily mild and calm for December and Sunday looks excellent too for travelling home.

Your table is available from 6.45pm so feel free to come in for a few drinks and settle down before your meal.

Looking forward to catching up with you guys again, definitely won't need to run home straight afterwards this time

Cheers Rob, definitely not last year's nightmare.

We'll be at the Moo Bar, 3 Devonshire St, initially then mosey down to your place nearer the time you've given

Thanks Rob. Way things have worked out with trains I'll be in Carlisle 1.30pm. Corner house B&B. Keeping away from Hotels, too early & all that

Looking forward to this as usual and yes, weather is a lot different to this time last year

Looking forward to catching up with everyone

I should be there between about 4 - 5pm. Feel free to start drinking Jim, you can have a head start, I'll soon catch up

See you all later

Edinburgh. Moo bar has shut up shop. See you later people

Have a good time guys and girls , wish I could have made it but very busy with work , maybe next year .

Don't know when we'll get up but we expect between three and five - a few things we need to do in Cambridge first.

See you later.

Thanks for the heads up Dave, is there anywhere like it with such a range of ales?

Keep me posted where you end up Simon as I'm partial to a pint or two of real ale

I'm presently on a train enjoying public transporT

Follow this link for a Camra interactive map, click on the pint glass to find the pub info. Loads to choose from it seems - Cumbrian water makes for great ale.

How's life on the train, Joe? Bet you're like the Stig

King's Head or the Howard Arms probably the only 2 cask ale bars left, other than your regular Woodrow Wilson.b

Thanks Huw, great link

As for me being a train wa**er this afternoon, Virginia trains are quite nice, too bloody hot though

And bang on your door step Rob

KH and HA sound good to me, we'll make our way in about 15 mins

Hi all have we made up our mind which pub we are going to? Heading in town would be nice to meet before going over to Robs.

Rob knows more than me Simon my bins go out more than I do 😣 going to pick the Mrs up now from the hairdressers so keep an eye out for me 😉 I got all exited about seeing a different coupe parked in Carlisle then I realised what night it was and that it wasn't a new owner lol v plate on Warwick rd. See you soon

I had to get this translated

A really great night amongst coupe lovers and their partners crowned by Rob's excellent cuisine and staff

My lads love it too!

Might have pics soon......

OMFG. We're in Walkabout right now. Paid to get in, for the privilege of buying more alcohol. Within 30 seconds (as the blood drips from my ears) I question how the f*** did I enjoy this as a teen-ager! All conversation has ceased and none of us know sign language. When did I get so old?!
Yes. I'm enjoying myself. Go figure.

Was delightful to meet old friends and new. Infinite respect to Rob, Angelo and the staff for a quality evening. Sincere thanks to everyone for making the effort.

Looks like someone was having a nice time :))))