Bristol social gathering Feb 2012

Ok we provisionally spoke about this last time we were out.
The date it seemed would be February 18th.

I will start the list

1.coupedummy

Activities unknown as yet but go karting was great last time if we can maybe sort a better deal out..

Bowling? We could try to sample all of the competitive recreational activities that Bristol has to offer...

1. coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller

1. coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan (tbc)

A longer session karting this time, or maybe bowling

Chez Dan will be open for business for those wishing to stay the night and will be on a first come, first served basis

1. coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan (tbc)
5. HoveDan

Can I make a reservation please Dan?

Im up for this if someone can put me up for the night...
... *cough*

A little bit more karting you say Well this could be worth a shout...

£14 - 100 laps!!!

£14 for 100 laps? Definitely, sure we can get the minimum 8 required.

Reservations / Confirmations

Karting (I'm assuming all who've confirmed so far are up for 100 laps at £14 for the daytime activity?!!)

1. Coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan (tbc)
5. HoveDan
6. Flea
7. Senny Dave
8. Mario


Accomodation at Chez Dan

1) CC
2) Little Dan (I'm assuming Joe?)
3) Coupedummy
4) Mario

Who else is coming along? Mayzon, Neil?

I would note that the offer isn't for a Saturday though!

Bugger.

How much for a Saturday?! Or what about the Sunday?

That doesn't sound great to me... I'm assuming it's not a large track?

Yes that FCSS's spanner man little Dan... Dan

We might also have a surprise guest visiting from over seas for this evenings antics, he's not confirmed yet but very keen to come along

Hmmmm i'm free that weekend, i might yet be tempted

You know where I live Steve

Ooooh I like a good mystery and guessing games.

Would the likely culprit please stand up?

I dont live overseas but I wouldnt mind popping along, if only to let Dan buy me a beer

I'll come.

Hovedan, any more room?

No i was hijacked by Dave....but i'm happy to stay on your sofa!!

Dont think you would fit on dans sofa proccy...

Ok, this is how I see it. I'll let folk confirm either way going forwards.

Reservations / Confirmations

A.N Other daytime activity (TBA)

1. Coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. HoveDan
6. Flea
7. Senny Dave
8. Mario
9. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
10. Robfow
11. Proccy
12. Shinyshoes
13. Truffle - tbc
14. "Special mystery overseas guest" - tbc
15. Mayzon - tbc

Accomodation at Chez Dan (all welcomed, on proviso you bring something to sleep in, i.e a sleeping bag and pillow.

1. Coupedummy
2. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. Mario
6. Robfow
7. Proccy
8. Shinyshoes
9. "Special mystery overseas guest" - tbc
10. Mayzon - tbc
11.

Bloody hell!

How many people turned up at the AGM? Shall we just hold an impromptu one at the pub?

I'm in, and i might sleep at Dans just for the experience! As long as your Mrs doesnt mind me taking her spot

Dan exactly how big if your new place

10 people plus yourself, we could just say stuff it going out in the evening and have a party at yours

I don't think she'd mind.

Apparently Dan can never find it

Bigger than the last, and I once had 14 guys sleeping there one night.

Not sure about the party, 14 guys and a house full of alcohol, now obviously there's Senny Dave's curves to admire (whilst he's still got them), but it's nice to have other distractions

Matt has the greenhouse!

It's all starting to come out now...

I'm picturing a sleeping arrangement not unlike sardines for all the people at Dan's

Mystery overseas guest is Kayjey magooagain perchance?

Come on mystery guest... show your interest

I thought as much. Best get the drinking boots on then

I knew it

Breath easy girl's. The cheap direct flights do not start till March ! So it will be the next one unfortunatly.
Unless i get a return load (paid for).
That could happen but cant risk saying i will be there yet.

And breath Dan ! for the moment.

That's a shame

I am still searching for a way to do it. Maybe direct to Stanstead then get Howard to come along.

Ok. RESULT. Flying into Stansted.

So Its Howard Magoo and Magooagain ready for Bristol.

Have you got room for two more Dan ?

That's good news Joe, you and Howard are of course more than welcome to join the gathering!

You do realise all we do at these Bristol 'meets' is stay in and play dungeons and dragons? We made up all this stuff about going out on the town so that people wouldn't laugh at us.

Thanks very muchly Dan. See you then. Great stuff.

Great stuff Joe!

And Truffle, I'm rather fond of my dungeon in my cellar I'll have you know :gimp:

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Reservations / Confirmations

A.N Other daytime activity (TBA)

1. Coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. HoveDan
6. Flea
7. Senny Dave
8. Mario
9. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
10. Robfow
11. Proccy
12. Shinyshoes
13. Truffle - tbc
14. Mayzon - tbc
15. Magooagain
16. Howardmagoo
17.

Accomodation at Chez Dan (all welcomed, on proviso you bring something to sleep in, i.e a sleeping bag and pillow.

1. Coupedummy
2. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. Mario
6. Robfow
7. Proccy
8. Shinyshoes
9. Magooagain
10. Howardmagoo
11. Mayzon - tbc
12.

Just a few to confirm now. And of course, space for others to add there names

Can i request not to be in the same wing of the house as proccy...

if thats not possible then a room with a lock would be sufficient

probably not . He seems a very resourceful sort of chap; at least you would hear him coming (oh dear, so difficult to say the right thing) into the carpark !

Can't wait for this!

Neither can the rest of the forum

Aslong long as my room is installed with a bucket i will be fine..

Plus as much as i was fascinated with Jason Donorvan dont let me go back again.

Joining us are you T?



I may have to insist on a security deposit from you Reubs



Bloody hell. Where's all these requests for separate rooms and in different wings founded on?!?

Sure thing Mario, you can have your pick from the bedrooms on the east wing ground floor, and Proccy can have his pick from the top floor of the west wing



Spoons it is. You do realise you'll be hosting a future Bristol gathering after your move in June/July?

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As for the next social gathering, I hear Leighton is next to offer digs?

I might be able to make this one

Hopefully the coop will be back from Joe's and I might have a couple of quid left for half a coke

Oh baby, here we go again. Only this time I fear even more units will be drunk! I'm not missing this!

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Reservations / Confirmations

A.N Other daytime activity (TBA)

1. Coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. HoveDan
6. Flea
7. Senny Dave
8. Mario
9. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
10. Robfow
11. Proccy
12. Shinyshoes
13. Truffle - tbc
14. Mayzon
15. Magooagain
16. Howardmagoo
17.

Accomodation at Chez Dan (all welcomed, on proviso you bring something to sleep in, i.e a sleeping bag and pillow.

1. Coupedummy
2. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. Mario
6. Robfow
7. Proccy
8. Shinyshoes
9. Magooagain
10. Howardmagoo
11. Mayzon

I'm in for a trip down. Any decisions on the actvity?

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Reservations / Confirmations

A.N Other daytime activity (TBA)

1. Coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. HoveDan
6. Flea
7. Senny Dave
8. Mario
9. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
10. Robfow
11. Proccy
12. Shinyshoes
13. Truffle - tbc
14. Mayzon
15. Magooagain
16. Howardmagoo
17. Jonny

Accomodation at Chez Dan (all welcomed, on proviso you bring something to sleep in, i.e a sleeping bag and pillow.

1. Coupedummy
2. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. Mario
6. Robfow
7. Proccy
8. Shinyshoes
9. Magooagain
10. Howardmagoo
11. Mayzon

Accomodation at a better quality alternative

1. Jonny

Flippin Eck! We're going to have to go round in groups to make sure we can get in places! or somehow 'pull' 17 women to even out the numbers

(standard then )

Dont worry Truffle. I will have a nice little party dress with me. So you and i can double up love. I like a bit of rippage !

Ooh er missus!

Is the karting booked?

any danger of a reply?

Sorry boys i'm out

...thought you'd been out for ages

Not in the way you'd like, big boy....

I'm not sure anything has been decided here yet, Flea posted up the karting offer but it was for the wrong day.

Who's organised this one, Reuben?

I wonder if we get an early booking with the Avon circuit they'll let us run all afternoon?

Nothing is booked yet. It is on Leighton's mind, so it may be booked soon. We also need to think about where we might like to have food in the evening too, as there will be rather a lot of us to accommodate.

Looking forward to whatever happens. Howard and i will need some Satnav info. ie meet up point and time please.

I was thinking that its been AGES since i've had a Chinese and that sort of thing is ideal for large groups too.

Yah that sounds cool or maybe nandos or something.

Ok is this list still current?

1. Coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. HoveDan
6. Flea
7. Senny Dave
8. Mario
9. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
10. Robfow
11. Shinyshoes
12. Truffle - tbc
13. Mayzon
14. Magooagain
15. Howardmagoo
16. Jonny

If so I will get some prices for the karting today.

Does Bristol have a buffet Chinese restaurant big enough to accdomodate all of us?

This is going to be a quality night out! Cant wait

Good idea joe...

Are there any nightclubs following the same premis? Replacing Chineese with girls?

http://www.zazabazaar.com/

Za Za Bazaar – a vast, all-you-can-eat, 1,000-cover temple to gluttony, squatting beside Bristol’s newly redeveloped harbour.

You're looking for girls big enough to accommodate all of us?!

Truffle.... you love it
Ive seen how you look at Proccy

Za Za looks like it could be fun. Looking forward to this night out.

If we are going to go to ZAZA we need to make a booking asap.

You that excited Joe?

I am T yes

I'm looking forward to sinking a few beers with everyone

You're going to be very much out of place Joe if you're only sink 'a few'.

I will never forget the look on our faces last time when we were sitting in that bar at the end of the night all looking into rum and cokes... yet no one could stomach them

Are we going to set up challenges for each attendee?

ie, Leighton must kick up a fuss at the magic bar untill he is asked to perform, and then he must just do "stole your nose" over and over

Sinking a few could certainly be in double fiqures by the time we all finish, it's all down to a steady pace, not like you young guys who drink laaarrgggeeer and mix it (Reuben )

Have you ever heard the story about the little and big Bull standing up on the hill crest?

I have not. Sounds like a load of old bull to me though

You tell em Joe.
Lets get the grub booked then !

Little Bull: "Let's run down the hill and shag a couple of cows."

Big Bull: "I got a better idea, let's walk down and shag them all."

There you go mate, slow and steady

I gotta admit, i've never heard that before. And i'm not going to argue with the bad guy from Die Hard!

A life lesson (in a German bad guy voice)

Right then, what about booking this restaurant?

Any news on the pricing as this is just over 2 weeks away and I assume it needs to be booked?

Spot in Dave. How we doing then lads ? On the Karting and Food.

i will go with the flow so whatever you guys book count me in...

... just keep reubs away from jasons donna van

OK, we have an exclusive karting session (held until Monday) for the last slot of the day 5.15 - 7pm. This is for 14 drivers only (max allowed), and the cost is £41.95 per person. We need a minimum of 8 drivers to book the session in advance, so please confirm your attendance here and forward payment via Paypal (gift please!). The session includes 5 mins practice, 10 minutes qualifier and a 15 minute grid start race.

1. Flea
2.

1. Flea
2. MiniMetaller


Thinking about the food - Za Za Bazaar can easily accomodate us, but for groups larger than 6 people they require a non-refundable deposit of £5 per person. That would require definite commitment from attendees.

I have spoken to FlavourZ (www.flavourz.co.uk) and they do not require a deposit for groups smaller than 20 people. However, they encourage sittings of 7:00-9:00 or 9:00-close, which may not be flexible enough for us. What are other people's thoughts?

James

So we need a vote on either Chinese or Mexican?

Forgot to add, I'm happy with either.

Mexican is fine by me.

FlavourZ is Mexican, italian, chinese, indian etc all in one, same sort of thing as Za Za Bazaar. My question was more whether people would prefer to commit and pay a deposit for Za Za, or go to FlavourZ, but then not eat until 9 presumably because we won't make 7pm if we don't finish karting until 7.

logically it's got to be FlavourZ then no

I'm down with whatever.

Seems a bit like the evening could end up being a very sober affair. Dinner at 9pm? It'll be 11pm before we get out on the town!

1. Flea
2. Minimetaller
3. Howardmagoo.

1. Flea
2. Minimetaller
3. Howardmagoo.
4. Senny Dave
5. Hove Dan
6. Jonny

Right then, FlavourZ is booked for 16 people at 7:30pm. We will need to be done by 9:00-9:15. No doubt I'll have to change the booking later on as people drop out.

Guys I'm out.

Next time...

Im still in..broke though..do you need the full amount now Leighton. Im happy to cheer on..keep funds for beer time.

We need a minimum of 8 people paid up by Monday, the rest can pay on the day.

6 booked and paid so far i see. That makes another 2 needed !!!!
How many are coming for this weekend ?

You're coming aren't you Joe? Put your name down!

I have already paid Howard's Dan. Things are tight enough for me as it is.
I will just be spectating at the Karting mate.

As will Truffle, all saving pennies for the beers!

Ah, what a dutiful father you are Joe

Pfft, any excuse. More like he's running scared of embarrassment from the thrashing he'd receive

1. Flea
2. Minimetaller
3. Howardmagoo.
4. Senny Dave
5. Hove Dan
6. Jonny
7. Countrycruising

Come on you barstewards, let's be having one more karter! Once we have eight paid up, we can admit another four paying members on the day. Mart, you were king ding last time, but can you really do it from a grid start??!!

Why thankyou Dan !!

1. Flea
2. Minimetaller
3. Howardmagoo.
4. Senny Dave
5. Hove Dan
6. Jonny
7. Countrycruising
8. Robfow

We have eight confirmed for karting, so this will be booked tomorrow. If anyone else wants to join in they can pay on the day.

What a massive arse! Due to the snow I've had to reorganise a meeting with client which is yep - the 19th!

Was really looking forward to being sick in Dan's sink too! Sorry guys.....


1. Coupedummy
2. MiniMetaller
3. CC
4. Little Dan
5. HoveDan
6. Flea
7. Senny Dave
8. Mario
9. Neil (Coupedummy's bro) - tbc
10. Robfow
11. Shinyshoes
12. Truffle - tbc
13. Magooagain
14. Howardmagoo
15. Jonny

That's a shame, but needs must.

The karting is now booked/paid for the eight drivers as listed below:

1. Flea
2. Minimetaller
3. Howardmagoo
4. Senny Dave
5. Hove Dan
6. Jonny
7. Countrycruising
8. Robfow

Anyone else is welcome to pay on the day, we have an exclusive session for up to 14 participants.

How much snow landed in Bristol lastnight?

It depends where you live Joe. Those in the poorer North side of town (Leighton, James, Dan) may have experienced a good few inches of snowfall.

Those in the wealthier sub tropical south (Dave and Myself) didnt even get a single flake.

(This description holds true untill i move into my new place in Horfield, at which point the north end of town automatically becomes the affluent, "must-live", celebrity side of town )

Well fingers crossed all this clears for next weekend

Have you got a completion date yet Dave?

Not yet. So far i've been told July-ish by one person and November by another!

Apparently they wont be able to give a firmer date until the roof goes on and the building is water tight.

Once i have a firm date though, you can be sure there will be a 'pre night out' party at mine where shoes will be taken off at the door and a limited amount of merriment will be allowed. However those who make any spillages will be dealt with severely.

(and Reuben will not be allowed to sleep there until he has signed a waiver baring him from buying anything at Jason Donervan)

We got about an inch in the north-west of Bristol. It won't last very long.

I'll hold you to that James, it's sleeting nicely and is getting heavier (been outside all morning). You could have more egg on your face than the old BBC weatherman Michael Fish on the eve of the 1987 Hurricane;

Michael Fish hurrican blooper

Pre night party, now that's more like it well done with persuing your first fixed abode, what a journey you've had in 24 months

I know! Who would have thought the one fixed reliable constant in all that time would be a 15 year old Italian Sports Car.

Strange ! But oh so true Dave. Good luck with the house.

The countdown begins!

Jut 6 days to go!

(to the 'social' NOT to my house being built!)

So for those not going karting what time are we meeting at yours on sat Dan?

Also turkish brekky on sunday is a must

I though i might go to the karting and do my best to video some of it with my Digital Camera.

If someone has a proper video camera (Leighton?) I could use that instead. Then the horrific driving skills shown by all can be captured for posterity.

Can we sort out the meet times and where etc please? As Howard and i are coming a fair way.

@ Dan. could you pm me your address please mate and sat nav details for Howard.

so whats the final number for attendance?

I need times also
come on dan! Sort it out ;-)

We ok to come down for an afternoon pint..Usual 2pmish?

Just an FYI, there is a Greggs Baker shop about 100 metres up the road from the Karting place (assuming you're going to the same one as last time) for those who need a pick-me-up before the karting.

I am definitely up for an afternoon bevvie.

The karting is confirmed for the following:

1. Flea
2. Minimetaller
3. Howardmagoo.
4. Senny Dave
5. Hove Dan
6. Jonny
7. Countrycruising
8. Robfow

If you want to jump in on this on the day you can, up to six places available. The karting is taking place between 5.45 and 6.45pm.

For the evening meal/drinks, we have the following confirmed:

1. Flea
2. Minimetaller
3. Howardmagoo
4. Senny Dave
5. HoveDan
6. Jonny
7. Countrycruising
8. Robfow
9. Truffle
10. Magooagain
11. MarioCirillo
12. Coupedummy

As for drinks in the afternoon, well I won't be finished working until around 2-3pm, but happy to meet up with you guys somewhere for a little pre-karting aperitif!

A quick check shows these reprobates still have open reservations at Chez Dan...

1. Coupedummy
2. Countrycrusing
3. Little Dan
4. Mario
5. Robfow
6. Magooagain
7. Howardmagoo


Pre karting drinking/late lunch is a must. Aim to meet at mine for 2pm and we'll sort a venue out.

Turkish breakfast on Sunday morning (English option there also)

I'll PM you all my address details shortly!

Just a heads up, Bristol Rovers are playing at home at 3pm on Saturday so best to stay clear of Gloucester Rd for the pre-drinkies.

Yep, was going to suggest somewhere whiteladies road area.

I've also a camcorder you can use to capture Leighton complaining he was robbed of victory by yet another technicality events unfolding.

Given where we will be eating i have been thinking about the route for our mini pub crawl. Now, given the number of locations I think we should go to, i think it'll have to be a 1-2 drink in each place rule until we reach a club. But for the follow Bristolians, i am thinking:

• The Ram (for that 'murderer' connection) - but it's actually a decent pub
• Goldbrick House (no FCCUK trip would be complete without it)
• The Woods (another lively bar which has a decent outside area for the smokers and comfy chair upstairs if required)
• The Botanist (Trendy bar, a personal favourite)
• Magic Bar (just becuase we'll end up there at some point even if i didnt put it on the list!)
• Club - I'm thinking Poo Naa naas or MBargo.

I'm getting my haircut this evening so i'll ask the girl if there is anything special going on this saturday too.

Poo nana plenty of ooo laa laa

Any dress code ? I know ! I'm old.

Yes i have left myself wide open with that comment, But i have to pack a bag tomorrow you see.

We;re all coming as different superheroes. Honest

No trainers

A club? Seriously?

Good to see we've a full English planned for Sunday morning shame there's no F1 this time

Did we got to a club last time?i cant even remember?

I think we've tried to on both the last couple of occasions. The first time we had to put my boss in a cab first and then i think the night fell apart as people were taking photos of girls boobs in the queue whilst others were already inside, not sure.

The second time we didnt make it to a club, i dont think.

I have to say I won't be going to a club, too much standing around shouting instead of talking!

My journey starts in a couple of hour's. Off to the airport and into to the UK.
See you guy's Saturday.

I should be around on Saturday now so should be able to catch the magical bus from Dundry down to town

Doubt I'll make the karting (due to massive fund restrictions)

But if there is availabilty at the meal/drinks then I should be able to do those if there's room for a newbie!

Tell me about it I'm brasic.

I'm with you on that one Leighton!

1. Flea
2. Minimetaller
3. Howardmagoo
4. Senny Dave
5. HoveDan
6. Jonny
7. Countrycruising
8. Robfow
9. Truffle
10. Magooagain
11. MarioCirillo
12. Coupedummy
13. Paulioski


Is this the final list for the food? I'll give the place a ring tomorrow if I need to change the number of people in the booking.

I thought you'd be tearing up the dance floor John Travolta style Leighton??



FFS wish I could make this, sounds like its gonna be messy!!

It will be! I just hope someone is sober enough to take vids

Not sure about a club Saturday, I'm up for taking the real old mans ales and wine bars route, zero degrees, St Michaels Hill incorporating the Highbury Vaults and others?

But, happy to discuss in the afternoon once we've all met up.

And on that note, I reckon we should meet at the Dovecote,
Dovecote pub for late lunch

which serves good grub, we can all park at, and gives us easy access onwards to the karting.

The problem you have there Dan is that if we do it that way, we'll have a fleet of coops going to karting,then we need to be at Flavourz almost immediately after. We cant have a fleet of coops parked up in town and left over night with everyone then needing to get back to them in the morning (to find them keyed et al.

I can obviously ferry 3 people back to mine after the karting and then we walk to Flavourz but it's still a 15 minute walk.

As for old man pubs? I wouldn't bother coming out! My funds are limited and I don't want to use them up sitting in an old man pub like a bunch of retirees, just chatting the same stuff as we do on the forum. You might aswell just have everyone go home after the karting, get on their computers, open up a bottle of beer and get on the forum.

Hows about you old codgers do that and Mario, Reubs and myself have a proper night out.

I'll probably be taking the Coupe down to town after karting and leaving it down there so I can take 3 others too.

IMO the best approach would be for those staying at Shay'Dans to all meet there, then people like James and Myself who are happy to give lifts, should go there, get as many people into as few as possible cars, then goto a pub between Dans and the karting place.

Admittedly it probably wont be the nicest of places, looking at a straight line between southmead and avonmouth but it definitely would make more sense. Theres no point zig zaging up and down Bristol with lots of cars.

Then we can head back toward town, i dunno, perhaps some would go with Leighton back to his and then share a cab to Flavourz, same for me if we really want to save time (rather than walk for 15 mins).

Truffle
What time shall i meet you at dans? I will be driving there.

Im guessing it will be after you guys have finished the go karting?

mmmmm avonmouth Reminds me of those days at Aztek West

Are you not karting Mario?

Plan is to meet at mine between 12-1.30, then as Truff says, take as many people in as few cars as possible and head over to a nice pub for lunch pre-karting, then we can consider options for where we dump leave the cars afterwards

I don't want to do drive all the way upto yours Dan only to drive back almost past my house to get to the pub, absolutely pointless!

Not sure how best to accomodate you Mario. As i'm not karting, i could probably leave there early and pick you up, then we'd be on time for Flavourz despite our short walk. (Or we could get into town ahead of time and have a sneaky bevvie on the waterfront)

Problem is... and dont laugh

The only time i can get my haircut is 12 (Truffle can sympathise while others can point fun and laugh)
So now thats booked i can realistically be in bristol at 4ish...

If its really gna cause a ball ache i could go to dans and get a cab or something?

What time is the meal planned for?

otherwise i will just come in time for when you dump the cars
that will prob be best to be honest! WHat time are you going to be back at yours dan for the evening festivities

Bottle of havanna already purchased

That's the problem, there isn't time between the karting finishing and the meal for everyone to go back to Dan's or whatever.

People will have to take a spare shirt with them to the karting.

well thats a bit of a bummer
whos bright idea was that

ok .... ummmmm what time is the meal?

Hmm actually it looks like theres 30 minutes between the end of the karting and the meal.

Still not much time but assuming the karting finishes on time, they might get from there, to Dans, in a cab to the restaurant in time.

What time does carting finish?

7pm

Dave said he could pick you up on his way to the pub for lunch Truff, he'll have Jonny with him too? Drop him a text or something!

thats loads of time.
I will get to dans between 3 and 4 depending on traffic etc...

I will then get a cab to either the pub or the karting place and meet you there?

or

I drive to the kating and we whip back to dans after before the meal?

Mario - drive straight to the karting and we can go via mine on the way to the restaurant if you want to powder your nose!

haha my nose will be already powdered just want to dump the car

So Howard and i need to be at Dan's at 12.30 ish now then ? Early start for us then.

I will want a change before a drink also..should be at dans around twoish maybe earlier in the batvan.

If everyone aims to be at mine before 2 then the plan for the day should work!

except mario... who likes to be different

I might be able to meet late arrivers at Dan's as I probably won't go to the pub for lunch. I could meet people and transport them to the pub or straight to karting depending on time.

can you pm me your mobile number and i will text you tomorrow when i know what time im arriving just in case your about?

Leighton, what time is the karting booked for? Earler on you said 5:15pm, but later on in the thread you said 5:45pm.

This has all the ingredients of an interesting weekend . Can't wait to see the pictures on Monday

Apologies for excessive smillies

Have a great weekend,
Tim

What time is the Chisora vs Klitschko fight if its at the right time it might be worth us retirees trying to find somwhere showing it and watch that rather than the crap clubs

Take your phone Davie boy, you never know.....

oh oh oh tell me more? but it will be there

Now that is a good shout Dave, I want to see that fight.

I'm currently laying on a bean bag bed in the big chill, whilst necking a few ciders. Bisto!

The weekend starts here!

Might be late, Mario and mettler pm me your numbers as i may meet you a little later.

It looks like the event starts at 9:30pm our time, but I can't find what the undercard is.

Digital Camera battery on charge = Check.

Hangover supplies purchased:

Berrocca = Check
Bread, Milk, Eggs for scrambled eggs on toast = Check
Chocolate biscuits (for when i'm too fragile to eat properly)= Check
Cola = Check

Yup i'm ready

Righty i'm probably going to come down after the karting... should I just go to Flavourz about 7.15?

Gotta work out how to get down from Dundry though always fun!
Anyway see you all later!

The first casualty.

can you guess who did this.

Mario with his new haircut

Got to have been sennydave

Could someone fill me in re the Bristol meet, address post code times etc, I can stop with one of my sons who lives in Bristol, would be nice to meet fellow enthusiasts, rottenveiller

You're a little late for this one

James.... Black Russian lol

Thanks for reminding me Joe. It may not surprise attendees to learn that I feel pretty crap right now. Got to go find the car later on too.

Must have been the Chairman....

Lol, you're alive then

You missed the full English breakfast you lightweight

It doesn't feel like it.

James, around 4am last night at my house. Videos to follow from Reuben. Comedy gold

Cheers lad's for a great weekend. Nice one Dan for a place to kip.
Sorry about the chair ! I think i need to diet, but HEY i still got it though

Indeed



It was too much for some to watch

He may go on about his Cask Ales and pubs he can talk in, but Leighton likes himself an alcopop too



More photos:

O dear
Some VERY NON FLATTERING photos there

I swear that girl looked much offer after a bottle of rum...

Great night as always when we go out in Bristol!
Cheers for the hospitality dan!

Sorry I didn't make it into town in the end, was all going so well, got dropped off in the pub car park to scoot the coop over to Dan's, and the battery had died... all I could hear was Truffle roaring off into the distance! Spent a cold 45minutes as the RAC had no knowledge of me..

Ended up ringing a mate and pushed it out of the space to jump it... only for it to totally die, no dash lights or anything when I tried to turn her over Fiddled round in the dark with the earth and stuff but no good.

Had to push it back into the space and tell the pub it would be staying there over night - only for them to say that's fine, but we had a car broken into last week at the back of the car park

Managed to blag a lift back to mine and then was far far away from town and not in the best of moods!

Big thanks to Joe (again!) and Senny Dave for sorting it out this morning.

There's always next time...nice meeting everyone at the karting anyway!(Damn that slow kart eh Dan?)

Agh no way mate!

That is unbelievably unlucky.

So who did I give my 1st place up to?

Thanks all for making it a good weekend! Also extra thanks to Hovedan for putting us all up!

Mayzon - I did, first in qual and race

Yes dead battery cell so there was no way it was going to start or hold a charge, fitted a fresh battery and it started on the button, you missed a good evening but we always have a good laugh so I'll collect you on the next one so you won't need to worry about transport

A big thanks to leighton who organised the karting (well done Rob for getting 1st place ) James for sorting the restaurant, Dan for the loan of his sofa and a mega big thanks to sennydave for heping out with Paul's coupe Sunday morning, I owe you a or two at Spa mate

I had a great evening catching up with you all, Jonny who've I've not seen in ages, Joe and Howard and all the usual faces.
From memory I think the only issue was James reversing into a lamp post but after a few Black Russians he soon cheered up

After 14hrs sleep I'm now ready to face the day

Although I didn't win, I did get fastest lap of the day...

Rob was the a dark horse, managing to literally drive away from everyone with relative ease! I have to say my competitive kart career is over because frankly I'm not very competitive I don't know where to find the extra speed, so I'll stick to the bigger versions on a bigger track

Very enjoyable evening, and the Magic Bar is just... well magic

Bah, I blame Joe.

Reuben - where are the videos of James at 4am?

Mario - where are the pics of the hairy cock?

That is all...

LMAO!!!
The hairy cock pics are on Reubens phone!
Im sure he will post up shortly

So long as he's not driving half the length of the country today

So Reubs, "I wanta da cock"

That's the first and last time I'll ever ask you for it.

Also i will upload the "special coupe videos" this evening and PM it to those I promised it too

Cheers for an enjoyable evening everyone. Good to catch up with some old faces and meet some new ones. I like Bristol, it's got real character to it

Bristol hasn't got character, it's got characters

I just did a search and it asked if I meant 'fat couple'

Can't argue with that

hahaha yes Senny Dave also checked... it looks like they have been removed. Good thing i have a backup on my mobile

I found it.

Not too difficult for us experts in the business!

Did you find them both?
there are two

been down to southampton with work today so got back at half 8. Will post video evidence and hairy cock pic on tomorrow just for you Dan..
cheers for another awesome night guys even if i did have to shoot early.

special mention to mac daddy (magooagain)
howard jap crap magoo
and the drunk that was james..

cheers dan for the digs.

Reuben, shoot or shite early, lol that

I've just seen a big round of drinks from the magic bar on my bank statement of which I have no recollection. I get the distinct impression that there may be far more that I will never recall. God knows what I was doing at 4am at Dan's that was so funny, but I hope I was only talking crap/gibberish... I would rather not have video evidence on the internet though.

How much was it James?

Do you remember your (quite rightly) fixation with an "extremely tall" brunette who was only about 5'4" ?

About £26, so not that large really. Dave, I do remember her and only thinking she was tall because she was up some steps. I did the realise she was as short as me when she came down.

£26... Wasn't a full round then you tight git

Just one video James. It was a re-inactment of your minor bump. Nothing too embarassing just a giggle.