To all those that usually attend, you know what to do (book your hotel, save some money and look forward to a nice meal and good night out)

To those that haven't been before, then we basically travel to Carlisle, meet up at the Ibis hotel, have a few drinks, have a lovely Italian meal at Rob's place , go out drinking around Carlisle, collapse into our hotel beds, meet up for breakfast, go home

Coupes are welcome, but will be tucked away at various hotel sites as not needed, so arrive how you please, you won't be banished

Names below please:

1. Theresa

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh
3. Barnacle + mrs barnacle

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh + Ben + mate
3. Barnacle + mrs barnacle

Me and better half

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh + Ben + mate
3. Barnacle + mrs barnacle
4. Rosso + mrs rosso

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh + Ben + mate
3. Barnacle + mrs barnacle
4. Rosso + mrs rosso
5. mattB

Wont be letting work get in the way this year.

Good

Attention:

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh + Ben + mate
3. Barnacle + mrs barnacle
4. Rosso + mrs rosso
5. mattB


I've been in contact with Rob and the 12th is going to be a problem and so is any other date except for the 5th December.

Is the 5th ok with everyone above?

5th is ok for us

Brilliant, thanks Rosso

Cool with us.

I wonder what the driving time to Carlisle is from Edinburgh...

I'd have my kids at the weekend, but if I don't take 'em Saturday night- I could drive down for the meal and then drive back up afterwards.

What time do we do the meal..?


I keep missing this and it would be nice to make it. Maybe I could get the train...

Thanks Neil

Dante, the meal will be approx. 8.30-9pm. sparkyman used to get the train, so might be worth looking into, as Carlisle train station is pretty much opposite where we have our meal.

I'm sure others will be able to confirm better than me as to whether it would be worth you taking the train or not.

Would be good if you could make it and nice to meet you

Thanks for that- likewise

Looks like an hour and a quarter on the train- I'm sure I can make this: put me down, please...

Whatever date should be fine with me T.

I'll add you to the list Dante, if you can't make it, no worries, but if you can, that will be great

Cheers Matt

Hopefully, Edinburgh and co can make it on the 5th too so everyone on the list is sorted and I'll change the forum title date to show the 5th

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh + Ben + mate ?
3. Barnacle + mrs barnacle
4. Rosso + mrs rosso
5. mattB
6. dante giacosa

Just seen this, ok with me but checking with the groundlings

You didn't do it so that it changes the header on all posts.......

It wasn't me that changed it.

All agreed and rooms reserved at the Corner House, so rock on

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh + Ben + mate
3. Barnacle + mrs barnacle
4. Rosso + mrs rosso
5. mattB
6. dante giacosa

Simon mmm excuse my ignorance... whats the Corner House?

'Tis a hotel

http://www.cornerhousehotelcarlisle.co.uk/

Ah thanks Matt

We've used it for several years, quite a bit cheaper than the County in the centre. No nonsense and welcoming with a good breakfast less than 5 mins walk from the town.

Yes, I agree with Simon, although it feels a bit more than 5 mins walk when I'm sober

I've used the Corner House for the last 3 or 4 years now too, with no complaints, especially for the price compared to The County Hotel and the Ibis.

Rosso and Dante and any others that haven't done this before, we usually all meet up for breakfast and/or a chat in the pub across the road from the Ibis hotel in the morning, so bear that in mind as the breakfast there is a lot nicer than what the Ibis offer.

Sounds great to me... Looking forward to it

I'd recommend reserving sooner rather than later if you're considering the Corner House.

It's a simple pay-on-arrival system with a courtesy let-them-know-asap if you have to cancel for any reason.