While we've been on the subject of my Coupe and Rob40 and me going to Carlisle to pick up my 'new' Coupe from Rob, I booked our Christmas meet date and table while I was there

I know it seems early, but thought I'd mention it now so people can book time off work and hotels, etc

As per usual or for anyone new, we all arrive in Carlisle from around 5pm ish onwards, meet up for drinks, then head to Rob's restaurant http://lamezzalunacarlisle.co.uk/ later on for some excellent food and service and then head off to the bars and clubs afterwards.
In the morning, we also usually meet up for breakfast/a chat, etc., before heading back home

You can all come along and thank Rob personally for keeping me in Coupe ownership, as well as having an enjoyable night out

Please add your names below if you can come along

1. Theresa

Blimey T, you're organised

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh
3. Rosso x2

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB

Be rude not to. Hopefully a bit less water around this year!

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle x2 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)

I've had a private word with Him upstairs, asking if he can delay any forthcoming deluge until after the Xmas party. It would have been nice to have sat down for a natter with you guys and enjoy the evening, but as you remember, I had to scarper as I had over 4 feet of water swilling around inside my house!

Please note numbers are limited so early confirmation would really help during this busy month.

Anyone here interested in a "Group Buy" from the Club Clothing Shop? An order over £50 comes with free postage (£4.50 for a single item )

I'll post this link on the Members area section too

I'll start with a cap at £9....

It's about time I think

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle x2 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC with a possible +1

Ach I've been giving much thought about this, put me down. hopefully things will come together at my end.....

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle x2 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC with a possible +1
10. Jimboy

Will be good to meet you jimboy

Anyone looking for accomodation, there's quite a few places to stay all within easy walking distance of each other, Rob's restaurant and the pubs/clubs.
The Ibis
The County
Crown and Mitre
Cornerhouse Guesthouse

to name just a few, but anything around that area should be ok - just look for parking restrictions, etc. The Travel Lodge for example, has no parking, so you would have to pay to park in the nearest car park.

Now I am a resident of the North. Why are you always organising these things at sensible times of the year when I am still abroad?

How the hell does a travel lodge have no parking btw? Hahahahaha! What a strange set-up!

It is a bit strange, but I suppose with Carlisle being a city, there's a need for accomodation, just not the room for parking.
At the Ibis, the parking is free if you're staying at their hotel, but otherwise, it's a public car park and you have to pay.
The County hotel has a small car park, but if you don't get there and claim a space, you would have to a pay for parking somewhere.
The Cornerhouse Guesthouse has on street parking, which is free, but need a permit from them to park on the street.

Just the way it is I suppose.

We could always have a meet at your house on Christmas Day, when you're home Phil All the roast potatoes are mine though

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh x3
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle x2 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC with a possible +1
10. Jimboy

updated

Erm...

What time do we guess we'd be getting into the food for this adventure...?

Just to update the accommodation situation the Corner House which is where we usually stay only has two rooms left, one twin and one single.
Corner House contact Phone rather than go online.

Other accommodation is available through this site

Bed and Breakfast searcher Carlisle


Finally, after consultation with Rob and Theresa would anyone have objections to starting the meal by 7.30 ? This would allow for one or two to make it down and still catch trains home....

For simplicity, if no objection, no comment needed.

There is also this B+B, 2 doors up from me and only a 5 minute walk to the restaurant. It has private off-street parking for anyone driving.

http://www.howard-lodge.co.uk/

£51 Ibis booked can't wait... anyone else staying here?

Us three laddies at are the Townhouse in Warwick Road, about 5 mins away, breakfast included

I emailed these last night and they are away for a family wedding the weekend we are in Carlisle, so they won't be open to guests

Not sure how my name didn't find its way on this....

Obviously I'll be there. It's just half way up the country

[quote=Sedicivalvole][quote=Edinburgh]1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh x3
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle x2 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC with a possible +1
10. Jimboy
11. Flyingcustard & Rhubarb

Looking forward to seeing everyone

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh x3
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle x2 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC with a possible +1
10. Jimboy
11. Flyingcustard & Rhubarb
12. Paulie3 (maybe)

Hey Dave and Rhubarb, good show!

Nick your name still didn't get added to the list

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh x3
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle x2 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC with a possible +1
10. Jimboy
11. Flyingcustard & Rhubarb
12. Paulie3 (maybe)
12. Sedicivalvole

1. Theresa
2. Edinburgh x3
3. Rosso x2
4. Dante Giacosa
5. Nismo (maybe)
6. Mariocirillo (maybe)
7. mattB
8. Barnacle x2 (oh dear, company xmas do the day before...)
9. CC with a possible +1
10. Jimboy
11. Flyingcustard & Rhubarb
12. Paulie3 (maybe)
12. Sedicivalvole
13. Bill & Rubina... New coupe owners

Any more people want to come along to this?

Also, is everyone on the list confirmed or can you confirm asap as Rob needs numbers asap to make sure there's enough room for us or take bookings from other people if there aren't enough of us.

Please remember that this is Rob's business and I don't want him losing bookings if people can't be bothered to turn up - at least let us know, thanks

I'm in for sure. Reminds me I must book a place to sleep........