Looks like Sparkyman is too scared this year...

Not surprised after last year with that incident in the club. Don't worry Sparkyman your not less of a man for not turning up to face us...

That's your breakfasts covered Neil

The Premier may be cheaper, but work out what your taxi costs are in and out.
The Ibis is in the middle of everything going on

I'm sure there'll be a way to work something out Neil

Well, given that I don't drink...

What's the plan for meeting? Where, when?

The County hotel is pretty much next to the Ibis too Neil, but the Premier will be a nicer place to stay and yes, as you don't drink, then makes sense to stay there.

Update:

Rob has just text me. Our table is booked for 7.30pm so everyone can settle down and we'll be eating around 8pm or shortly after.

As he's now expanded the restaurant, there's more room for us to sit and wait for each other, rather than waiting in the Ibis.

So, meeting point is now at Robs: http://www.lamezzalunacarlisle.co.uk/ and we're welcome to arrive earlier for drinks and to meet each other, rather than the Ibis

So what's the plan for getting out of our rounds this year T?


Thanks for the update, that'll be good to meet in Rob's rather than the Ibis which has crap beer!

List so far:

1. Theresa
2 & 3. Edinburgh + Ed. jun.
4. mattB
5. Sedicivalvole
6. MCMike
7 & 8. Mad Bob + R Trish (Hotel Boked)
9 & 10. flyingcustard. Dave n hev
11 & 12. scalLE33. Paul n sam
13 & 14. barnacle - neil and anita

I'm not going to be able to make this

Lol, I always try and get out of rounds anyway, I'd rather just buy my own drink or just take it in turns with one other person.

Yeah, the Ibis isn't bad, but would rather give my money to Rob and drink Peroni

Sorry to see you can't make it nismo I'm presuming Mario won't be there now also - I know you two don't like to be parted and he'll feel like a gooseberry between Nick and Mike

Gooseberry - or raspberry?

We're booked at the Premier.

Crown & Mitre is showing £65

Never stopped here but I have used other Hotels from the Peel group and they've been rather good.

"secure onsite car park" too.

I'm going to be there; Booked my self at the Crown and Miter.

Good man!

Excellent Jack, will be good to see you there

At what time do we expect to meet?

We're aiming to check in between 5 and half-past so if Rob has room, as I'm given to understand, we'll be there by 6 for pre-prandials

I'll be there about 5 I guess. I'm in town doing something first.

Our table is booked for 7.30pm.

Rob has other customers booked in for food, etc., before us, so I think a 7pm meet time for us all to have drinks at Robs is early enough, as our table won't be ready until 7.30pm ish and we don't want to be cluttering up the place for over an hour before we're booked in.

Jack (or anyone else that needs it) pm me and I'll give you my mobile number

Fair shout T, are you suggesting we drift in to the Ibis beforehand as in previous years?

Maybe there's a nice pub nearby with decent ale Any suggestions from the locals?

Will do a little research...


(5 mins later) Ok there's a place just around the corner with 40 different ales called the Moo Bar (not all called that, you know what I mean ) - it gets busy later on but early doors it should be fine.

T, what do you think, you're the boss 'ere, fancy giving this a go?

Yeah, I'm happy with anything concerning alcohol Simon A Moo bar sounds appropriate for the old cow

I just don't want to descend on Robs place too early when he has other customers to consider.

I also like a pint or three shortly after I arrive in Carisle before going back to my room to get changed for the night ahead

I'm easy going as to what we do and where we meet up, I'm just trying to consider Rob and his other customers before us.

Works for me.

Does it end 87, T? If so, I've got it...

Yes

I think most of the forum have my number now

Hey guys an gals, there are a lot of new gastro bars in that area around the moo bar. le gall, Mc Queens,eaten by monsters,hell below,the last zebra to name a few. Looking forward to it although Sam an Paul can't make it.
Il be bringing my plus this time.

Wait a minute, are these the joints Rob was telling me about which require facial tattoos and knife scars (that's just for the girls...)

Is this why Sparkyman is using his discretion this time?

Now that's a novel concept!

Can't quite believe I'm not going to make it to Carlisle, first one I have missed since its inception. In my defence it has been an unsual and trying time for me and my family.

Gutted.

It was only the other day I was sitting on the Erskine Bridge contemplate life with my walkman, when I heard Snap, The Power and thought of Nick & Mike and smiled to myself, or as I like to call them, Girly arms x

I will need to know if Matt and T actually get it on, it's like Dallas all over again but better x

Could you pass on my apologies to Rob, Angelo(chubbs) and Sofia x and all the staff who might recall me.

I'll also miss how involved Rob and all the lovely staff are with the crimbo tree,it's a sight to behold, can't possibly be better than last years effort !

I hope each and everyone of you have a safe journey and a great night, I'll be thinking of you's xx

Catcha soon x

No way Dave !