Here we go then:

All sign up for our annual delicious Christmas meal at La Mezzaluna, Rob40's place right in the heart of Carlisle, so expertly described by Theresa

Most frequent accommodation used: County Hotel, Corner House (full) or various places in Warwick Road.

Please remember to confirm in plenty of time so Rob can be sure of the numbers

1.Theresa
2.Barney
3.Rosso (+1?)
4.Edinburgh +1
5.Barnacle +1?

1.Theresa
2.Barney
3.Rosso +1
4.Edinburgh +1
5.Barnacle +1?

I reckon I'll be able to make this but not in the coupe I'm afraid as I aim to SORN over the winter. I'll eat in a separate room if needs be ..

Separate room? Separate city for you, my man!

1.Theresa
2.Barney
3.Rosso +1
4.Edinburgh +1
5.Barnacle +1

1.Theresa
2.Barney
3.Rosso +1
4.Edinburgh +1
5.Barnacle +1
6.G_Man

We're booked at the Cornerways Guesthouse as the Corner House is full....there's a 24% discount for December

I'm in, can you put my name down Simon.

I've booked the County Hotel.

1.Theresa
2.Barney
3.Rosso +1
4.Edinburgh +2
5.Barnacle +1
6.G_Man
7.jimboy

1.Theresa
2.Barney
3.Rosso +1
4.Edinburgh +2
5.Barnacle +1
6.G_Man
7.jimboy
8.Boxerlad (Conrad) +5

I'll now be up in the Fiat contrary to my earlier post

Fiat 500 1.2 that is ..

Hope everything goes well for your trip in the 500 G_Man....

Now you've jinxed it Jim ..

Booked for the usual Travelodge.

Just a quick heads up coopsters, we only have 4 available spaces left if anyone is still contemplating attending our 10th anniversary Xmas bash.

Many, many thanks for your continued support over the years, myself and staff look forward to catching up again with you all soon.

1.Theresa
2.Barney
3.Rosso +1
4.Edinburgh +2
5.Barnacle +1
6.G_Man
7.jimboy
8.Boxerlad (Conrad)
9.Rhubarb &Custard

Only a month away for this now

Any more to add to the list?

Has Conrad really lost the "+5" ?

No, I think Flying Custard lost them when he added himself and Rhubarb, possibly under the ice cream!

Conrad is still a six. Unfortunately there's only room for 1 more as Xmas weekends are totally manic and the original booking was for a max of 20.

If you're not doing anything that evening Rob you're welcome to join us

1.Theresa
2.Barney
3.Rosso +1
4.Edinburgh +2
5.Barnacle +1
6.G_Man
7.jimboy
8.Boxerlad (Conrad)+5
9.Rhubarb &Custard
10.jef_uk

Looking forward to catching up with you all again.

I'LL be in Carlisle by 1800 where are people meeting and what time is dinner. Booked a hotel. Travelling by train. Don't drink and drive!

Food will probably be between 7.30 and 8.30pm - will confirm with Rob as he knows we're quite flexible with times compared to some of his other customers.

Not sure where we're meeting, but usually catch up with each other at Robs' throughout the evening.

I have your number Jack, I'll ring or text you when I'm there if you like

Your table is booked for 7pm, couldn’t do any later as we have 3 larger parties from 7:30 onwards

Don't tell me the Alfa, Ferrari and Lambo owners clubs? We get it - get the riff raff out the door pronto ..

Aye & the drunken Scotsmen......

You can sit and blether as much as you want if you want to eat later, the other parties have pre-ordered and so they're scheduled to eat at their allotted times. As long as they don't clash with your food orders, you lot can eat whenever you want. Just let the girls know when you're ready.

Jim's offered to wash up

Just to pass on a message from Rob. He has asked if everyone could be in and seated for 7 on Saturday night.

Thanks
Brian

Weather hasn't been behaving itself up here, so fingers crossed my three pot will make it. Heading to Livingston from Inverness, Barney has kindly offered to take me to Carlisle. Only 166 miles for the start of my journey on the A9, it's not really all that bad of a road, it's the people behind the wheel that tend to make stupid/wrong dissensions & of course the road works I'm leaving early in the morning just to make sure I make it to Barneys on time. See ya all there....

Cheers Jim take care and see you saturday

Hi Jim, no hurry as we're not meeting up till 1345 at Fairmilehead on the outskirts of Edinburgh

Oh come on! I'm not driving all the way to Edinburgh just to come back!

Spoilsport!! Just 'cos you think the SNP are lying in wait to ambush you

It's all about the weather I tells ya, & those pesky Southern drivers...

This is the first year in my memory only ONE coop is heading south over the border for this meet

Think I'll organise a minibus for you lot next year

Ok, on the condition that it goes like goose-shit through a tinhorn and says
"This is how it came out of Carlisle" on the sides

Good grief! can't sleep for all sorts of reasons. The drive down & meeting fellow Coopsters again, enjoyong the craic, my Sprinty is imminent, oh! & I've a date for my hip replacement, 7th Jan' I'm waffling away here after 2 in the morning & it's a full moon if that has anything to do with things...

By the way, a mini bus would be a good idea...

It's started to snow here in the lakes. It seems to be getting traditional. Take care on the roads all.
Brrrrr

No problems reported on any major roads for today so I hope everyone has a safe and uneventful journey, catch up with you all tonight.

All that and chrissie pressies too!

Thanks Rob!

Classic night at Rob's capped off with as Neil says, delicious fare and special attention as ever, imaginative and personalised presents from Rob too

Great effort from jimboy to drive from beyond Inverness to Livingston then come down with Bern - reverse journey today

Time flew, sat down for 1900 and in no time it was nearly 0000! And there are stron constitutions out there as that wasn't the end.

It brought the tally to 10 years holding this event in the current format and always a pleasure to share it with special friends

Thank you all for making the effort once again, it's humbling and a great pleasure to host this festive gathering every year.
From the Highlands of Scotland, the south of England and everywhere in between, I never underestimate the planning involved and we are all truly grateful for your participation.

A 10th anniversary in anything is no mean feat but considering my location, it can only be achieved if the good people of our coupe community are prepared to travel and a small gesture of an anniversary memento is the least I could do.

I hope you all have a safe journey home and thank you once again for making this possible.

Rob and staff

Many thanks to Rob and his family and staff who made us all feel welcome yet again and the food as lovely as ever too

Thanks also for the lovely 10th anniversary mug

No dramas getting to Carlisle this time for a change, but a couple on the way home, with having to sit stationary on the M6 for about 15 minutes while a car was recovered after an accident.

I had to leave early to get back for my dogs (which had been good as gold by the way), but it was worth it to see the orange and red glow over the snowy hills and mountains of Shap and past Tebay

Nice to catch up with everyone and remain quite sober for a change

I'm home in Inverness complete with my hotel room door key.... silly bugger. Thanks to everybody, lovely grub as everyone has said. I really had a great time, Barney looked after me as my carer Lovely to see everybody again.

Have a wonderful Xmas you all & a snappy new year.......

/me and Mrs /me are home, having stopped to fix a dinosaur toy on the way home. An hour quicker and an eighth of a tank less fuel than going up - it's amazing the difference a 40mph head wind and the weather that comes with it makes

All 3 of us attempted to do exactly that Jim




Horn not working?

Glad everyone got back safely and just to echo what else has been said - great night and a good few laughs and as Simon said where did the time go!

Rob - the food was excellent and the mugs a real and thoughtful surprise

To you and your staff - Ti auguro Buon Natale