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Carlisle xmas meet 2023

Posted By: barnacle

Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 23/01/2023 19:25

Any suggestions for a date?
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 23/01/2023 22:01

Bloomin eck Neil, you're even in advance of Theresa!

It's likely to be the 9th or 16th - the latter sounds rather late, so maybe the 9th if that's ok by Rob. I can ask him but at this early stage he'll probably turn round and tell me to take a jump laugh
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 24/01/2023 09:20

Bloody hell Neil you'rte keen for a date already, I'm still trying to juggle January crazy
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 25/01/2023 21:57

Us retired folk like to plan things a long way in advance, so we can be twirly.
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 26/01/2023 09:23

Originally Posted by barnacle
Us retired folk like to plan things a long way in advance, so we can be twirly.


Twirly laugh
Posted By: Rob40

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 31/01/2023 21:26

The sooner it’s booked, the less chance of any disappointments.
Strange as it may sound, we already have bookings for Xmas this year;
Pirelli, M&S, some hospital depts. and a few other regular customers so if you’d like me to pencil it in for now I’ll gladly do so.
I just need a maximum number, it’s easier to remove tables nearer the time than trying to add them.
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 31/01/2023 22:20

Let's go for the 9th as there have been no objections so far Rob, and numbers - who knows but we could say same as this year, 16? Or maybe 17 if Neil really is twirly laugh

1.Edinburgh +2
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 02/02/2023 09:25

1.Edinburgh +2
2. CC + 1
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 02/02/2023 17:26

0. Barnacle + 1
1.Edinburgh +2
2. CC + 1
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 02/02/2023 17:38

I thought you'd stop at nothing Neil laugh
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 02/02/2023 18:28

I saw what you did there. tongue
Posted By: Theresa

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 02/02/2023 20:29

0. Barnacle + 1
1.Edinburgh +2
2. CC + 1
3. Theresa
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 02/02/2023 21:48

Guaranteed to tempt you out of hiding T laugh
Posted By: Theresa

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 03/02/2023 22:50

Haha laugh

It's Robs bolognese to take home that does it for me laugh

The grandsons had some too and when I asked them which they preferred, they bluntly said Robs laugh
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 03/02/2023 23:18

Sook!
Originally Posted by Theresa
Haha laugh

It's Robs bolognese to take home that does it for me laugh

The grandsons had some too and when I asked them which they preferred, they bluntly said Robs laugh


Sook! laugh
Posted By: Rob40

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 01/03/2023 14:55

Ok. As it stands, I have room for 20 left so have booked it at that for now. Confirmation nearer the time will be helpful.
What time would you prefer?
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 01/03/2023 15:08

7pm works for me Rob, allows plenty of time for a nice meal and then down the Cocktail bar with Jim and my lovely wink
Posted By: Rob40

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 01/03/2023 15:14

Sorted smile
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 01/03/2023 18:25

Agree with 1900 hrs thumb
Posted By: Rosso

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 01/03/2023 18:34

0. Barnacle + 1
1.Edinburgh +2 Abberley House booked
2. CC + 1
3. Theresa
4. Rosso + 1
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 11/09/2023 18:40

Anyone booked rooms yet? I'm currently in the nightmare of trying to plan a trip when a major event isn't yet finalised, so this is the only date I know... rolleyes

Looking at the Ibis for a change.

Neil
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 11/09/2023 18:55

Originally Posted by Edinburgh

1.Edinburgh +2 Abberley House booked
Posted By: PaulL

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 12/09/2023 05:50

Is this why you're learning Italian Simon ?
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 12/09/2023 07:43

Originally Posted by PaulL
Is this why you're learning Italian Simon ?


I'm a pizza fun ghi
Posted By: Theresa

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 13/09/2023 20:48

Nothing at the Abberley when I looked, so next cheapest was the Crown and Mitre, so I'm trying there this year.
Posted By: PaulL

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 18/09/2023 17:05

I've been improving my English by speaking to a Dutchman, while on holiday here in France.
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 18/09/2023 17:36

Try it out in Carlisle Paul laugh
Posted By: Rosso

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 28/09/2023 21:00

0. Barnacle + 1
1.Edinburgh +2 Abberley House booked
2. CC + 1
3. Theresa
4. Rosso + 1 Travelodge booked (£91 inc Unlimited Breakfast)
Posted By: driley

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 12/10/2023 16:06

0. Barnacle + 1
1. Edinburgh +2 Abberley House booked
2. CC + 1
3. Theresa
4. Rosso + 1 Travelodge booked (£91 inc Unlimited Breakfast)
5. Dianne and Paul.
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 14/10/2023 04:19

Finally got my act together and booked the Ibis for a change (and a car park!).

Though everything else is in a state of flux and nothing else therefore booked yet, including the tunnel...

0. Barnacle + 1 Ibis booked
1. Edinburgh +2 Abberley House booked
2. CC + 1
3. Theresa
4. Rosso + 1 Travelodge booked (£91 inc Unlimited Breakfast)
5. Dianne and Paul.

Neil
Posted By: PaulL

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 25/10/2023 18:27

Barnacle + 1 Ibis booked
1. Edinburgh +2 Abberley House booked
2. CC + 1
3. Theresa
4. Rosso + 1 Travelodge booked (£91 inc Unlimited Breakfast)
5. Dianne and Paul.
6. PaulL and Valerie. (tbc)
Posted By: PaulL

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 02/12/2023 23:23

I'm sorry but we won't be able to come on Saturday night. We just have too much on at the moment.

I hope that you all have a good evening.

Very best wishes to everyone for Christmas and New Year

Paul
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 03/12/2023 05:41

That's a shame Paul, hope all is well.
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 03/12/2023 20:51

Way it goes sometimes, Paul. Another year.

We've made it from Berlin to Ashford, but we have to go to Barnsley to Carlisle via Skye...

Neil
Posted By: PaulL

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 04/12/2023 07:31

Sat nav kaput Neil ?
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 04/12/2023 15:21

Originally Posted by PaulL
Sat nav kaput Neil ?


laugh
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 08/12/2023 08:18

Originally Posted by Edinburgh
Agree with 1900 hrs thumb

This time still valid?
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 08/12/2023 08:31

Originally Posted by barnacle
Originally Posted by Edinburgh
Agree with 1900 hrs thumb

This time still valid?


Yep
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 08/12/2023 09:35

Barnacle + 1 Ibis booked
1. Edinburgh +2 Abberley House booked
2. CC + 1
3. Theresa
4. Rosso + 1 Travelodge booked (£91 inc Unlimited Breakfast)
5. Dianne and Paul.
6. PaulL and Valerie. (tbc)
Posted By: Rosso

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 08/12/2023 09:41

Pre drinks?
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 08/12/2023 09:54

Originally Posted by Rosso
Pre drinks?


Ooh yes, up at the Howard Arms as usual?
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 09/12/2023 17:38

Originally Posted by Edinburgh
Originally Posted by Rosso
Pre drinks?


Ooh yes, up at the Howard Arms as usual?


Well we won't be, it closed in the autumn frown
Posted By: jimboy

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 10/12/2023 14:24

Ah that is a shame about the Howard.I cannot make it this year for a few things not least my darling wife rushed to hospital with hepatitis, gutted. Not going into much detail but I honestly thought this is it. It’s all been a bit hectic the last couple of months or so. This has edged us on to think things out with a different view. Hope you all enjoy the Xmas meet. Have a nice one .
Posted By: Rob40

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 10/12/2023 15:51

A big thanks to everyone for making the journey to the annual pilgrimage, it was great to be able to sit down and enjoy dinner with you all for once.

Hope you all have a safe journey home and enjoy a happy and peaceful Christmas.

Rob and the gang.
Posted By: Rob40

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 10/12/2023 15:53

Sorry to hear about your wife Jim, wishing you both all the best and a speedy recovery
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 10/12/2023 16:52

Cracking meal, thanks to Rob and his amazing staff; had the same stuff as usual rolleyes laugh

But amazing food, the prosciutto was even better than the Italian stuff laugh

Kip was somewhat the worse for wear but just about managed the trip back even though not eating yet sick

One of the wettest journeys we've ever had.

All the best Jim to your missus for a speedy recovery, just as well you stayed and missed out on a difficult return journey.
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 10/12/2023 17:47

As an afterthought it's very special to me how welcoming everyone is, past and present, to Ben and Kip; Ben has chummed me back from Joe's a couple of times and intends to come to Turin, and Kip (my daughter's ex), his stepdad used to own a broomy years back so those are their meagre coupé-related claims.

They wouldn't miss this annual visit for anything smile


Oh and as a PS when I dropped Ben off at home he asked if I could give his wife's Mondeo a jump-start...what better timing in the pouring rain for the bl00dy bonnet release cable to fail rolleyes

Aye, we just love 'em....
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 10/12/2023 18:42

Not to mention a big thank-you to Neil and missus taking the large consignment of Dutch calendars on board on their way to the UK thumb
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 10/12/2023 19:25

Lovely food Rob, we really enjoyed the evening catching up thumb
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 11/12/2023 09:30


Originally Posted by jimboy
Ah that is a shame about the Howard.I cannot make it this year for a few things not least my darling wife rushed to hospital with hepatitis, gutted. Not going into much detail but I honestly thought this is it. It’s all been a bit hectic the last couple of months or so. This has edged us on to think things out with a different view. Hope you all enjoy the Xmas meet. Have a nice one .



Hope your Mrs is on the mend Jim and you guys have a great Xmas.
Posted By: Theresa

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 11/12/2023 15:54

Thanks for the lovely evening again, nice to see everyone and lovely to have Rob join us this time.

Hope both Jackie and Kip have now recovered laugh

Hope your wife gets better soon Jim and hopefully see you in Carlisle next year.
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 12/12/2023 15:27

Originally Posted by Theresa
Thanks for the lovely evening again, nice to see everyone and lovely to have Rob join us this time.

Hope both Jackie and Kip have now recovered laugh

Hope your wife gets better soon Jim and hopefully see you in Carlisle next year.


She feels better today T laugh

.... these youngsters, lol
Posted By: Theresa

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 12/12/2023 21:29

Lol, glad she feels better laugh Apologise to her for me please, as I never seem to get around to chatting to her and last year was the same frown
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 19/12/2023 19:53

So when's next years' then? Can/should we do it when the days are a bit longer/drier/warmer?

Neil (what? Too soon? laugh )
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Carlisle xmas meet 2023 - 20/12/2023 10:29

laugh
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