Just confirming dates on this folks, will update shortly.

Ok, as ever we are holding it at Rob40's restaurant:

Mezzaluna, The Crescent, Carlisle on

Saturday 12th December

NB we are requested not to arrive before 1930.

Names below please:

1. Edinburgh +2
2. barnacle +1 TBC

3. CC tbc

4. Theresa

1. Edinburgh +2 +1 (Ben can't come)
2. barnacle +1 TBC
3. CC tbc
4. Theresa
5. Rosso +1

Rob is looking to confirm numbers by the end of this weekend, any latecomers?

I'm not going to be able to attend this year, sorry

I just cant afford it this year due to fuel costs and general living costs, etc and taking that weekend off work would mean losing even more money as I get an enhanced rate for working evenings and weekends, which I lose if I take annual leave.

I had no overtime in October ( which would be paid in my wages later this month ), which I would use to help pay for the Carlisle trip, so I'm afraid I'll have to give it a miss this year

It'll only be the second time I've missed this over the years, but will hopefully make up for it next year.

Will miss seeing you all and hope you have a nice time.

Aw that's a shame T indeed, your dilemma will be one felt all over especially as Christmas approaches. We will miss you too.

Including Rob and Angelo we have 8 but I'm putting down Joe +1 too so total 10, which won't be able to increase due to ferocious local demand.

Apologies, Simon - I would love to go if I can get into those final numbers.

Messaged you Richard..