Fiat Coupe Club UK
Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018
Posted By: Theresa
Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 06/08/2018 22:58
Time to start getting names for the Carlisle Christmas Meet
For anyone who hasn't been before, we all meet up in Carlisle, go for a few drinks, go to Rob40's excellent Italian restaurant for food and drink Peroni on draught
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http://www.lamezzalunacarlisle.co.uk/ have more drinks, stay overnight, meet up in the morning for breakfast/coffee, etc., go shopping/home, etc
You don't even have to turn up in a Coupe, as long as you're prepared to talk about them and the Club/Forum a lot, then you're welcome
Please add your names below and please confirm ASAP as please remember, this is Rob's business and needs confirmation numbers so he can book other parties in around us - thanks.
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 06/08/2018 22:59
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
Posted By: Rosso
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 07/08/2018 04:25
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 07/08/2018 06:58
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1
3. Edinburgh +2?
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 07/08/2018 15:39
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1
3. Edinburgh +2?
4. Barnacle +1 Booked at Travelodge round the corner
Posted By: mattB
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 07/08/2018 18:57
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1
3. Edinburgh +2?
4. Barnacle +1 Booked at Travelodge round the corner
5. mattB
Posted By: G_Man
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/08/2018 20:54
Travelodge also booked
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/08/2018 20:57
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1
3. Edinburgh +2 Booked at Corner House on the er, corner
4. Barnacle +1 Booked at Travelodge round the corner
5. mattB
6. G_Man
Posted By: Rosso
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 11/08/2018 13:27
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1 Booked at Crown And Mitre Hotel
3. Edinburgh +2 Booked at Corner House on the er, corner
4. Barnacle +1 Booked at Travelodge round the corner
5. mattB
6. G_Man
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 12/08/2018 19:08
I decided against the Crown and Mitre - nice place but they made no effort to sort out their cock up on the pre-booked parking beyond pointing me at a public car park. Bah.
Posted By: Rosso
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 12/08/2018 20:36
Thanks Neil I'll be checking that out
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/09/2018 19:54
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1 Booked at Crown And Mitre Hotel
3. Edinburgh +2 Booked at Corner House on the er, corner
4. Barnacle +1 Booked at Travelodge round the corner
5. mattB
6. G_Man
7. Bombay +1
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 07/10/2018 19:58
This is now only about 9 weeks away
Any more want to confirm or book?
Please remember that Robs restaurant is his business/income which he relies on, so I'd like to make sure we don't let him down on numbers when he could be booking bigger, confirmed parties in at prime times and could move us to a later time if there's not many of us.
Thanks
Posted By: G_Man
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 12/11/2018 19:17
I know it's still a few weeks away but anyone travelling past Lymm services (M6 / M56 junction) on the Saturday want to meet up and travel in convoy to Carlisle?
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/11/2018 15:05
Is that north of the A66? My route will be avoiding roadworks on the M1 and M62, so across to the A1 and then turn left at Scotch Corner.
Posted By: jimboy
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/11/2018 15:24
Ach I'm still Coopless. Made it down a couple of years ago on the train..
Still want to this again accompanied with my Coop. Have good one you all...
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/11/2018 19:32
I know it's still a few weeks away but anyone travelling past Lymm services (M6 / M56 junction) on the Saturday want to meet up and travel in convoy to Carlisle?
Is that north of the A66? My route will be avoiding roadworks on the M1 and M62, so across to the A1 and then turn left at Scotch Corner.
M6 Neil I think....yes they are tedious
That'll be M6 junction 40 then, only a few miles before arriving!
Posted By: G_Man
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 17/11/2018 19:32
No worries peeps. Thought I'd just ask
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 20/11/2018 18:18
I know it's still a few weeks away but anyone travelling past Lymm services (M6 / M56 junction) on the Saturday want to meet up and travel in convoy to Carlisle?
I'll be calling into Lymm for my Maccies dinner before heading up to Carlisle
I'd rather not tie myself down to a time yet regarding meeting up and also find convoys are more tiring than travelling alone
I convoyed up with PorkyPaul once and it was hard work
Posted By: mattB
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 23/11/2018 19:43
I'll be calling into Lymm for my Maccies dinner before heading up to Carlisle
I'd rather not tie myself down to a time yet regarding meeting up and also find convoys are more tiring than travelling alone
I convoyed up with PorkyPaul once and it was hard work
Was that because he was travelling at 5000mph?
I expect to see you at Rob's for a beer!
Posted By: G_Man
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 23/11/2018 21:07
Ok I get it Theresa - you don't want to be associated with a 16v. May as well flush out the elephant in the room ..
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 23/11/2018 21:23
Ok I get it Theresa - you don't want to be associated with a 16v. May as well flush out the elephant in the room ..
Ok that's the seating plan started, Theresa one end, G_Man the other
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 24/11/2018 06:37
Oh bugger. That'll be me in the middle, then. With the archetypal 16v...
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 25/11/2018 09:09
I expect to see you at Rob's for a beer!
I'll text you when I'm there
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 09/12/2018 19:58
I'll come but wont be stopping over so no drinking.
What time and where are people meeting?
Edit:
The last train back leaves at 20:17
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/12/2018 05:20
Ah... the good news is, Rob's place is just across the road from the station. The bad news is, on previous occasions, we've barely started eating by then...
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/12/2018 08:03
I'll come but wont be stopping over so no drinking.
What time and where are people meeting?
Edit:
The last train back leaves at 20:17
A few of us will meet at the Howard Arms up Lowther St (about 400m from La Mezzaluna) before gravitating down to Rob's.
Btw Theresa what time is the meal booked for?
Posted By: Rob40
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/12/2018 08:13
Guys, and galls, I'll check when I get in but I think your table will be ready from 7.30 and the meal from 8pm, gives you time to settle in and have a couple of drinks.
No adverse weather on the forecast so anyone driving should be fine.
Safe journey everyone
Posted By: Rob40
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/12/2018 08:15
I'll come but wont be stopping over so no drinking.
What time and where are people meeting?
Edit:
The last train back leaves at 20:17
Jack, where are you going back to?
Posted By: Rob40
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/12/2018 14:13
Like I thought earlier, table will be ready at 7.30pm
Posted By: G_Man
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 11/12/2018 17:19
I'll aim to get to the pub c 1800hrs
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 11/12/2018 19:43
I'll aim to get to the pub c 1800hrs
Fancy meeting at the Howard Arms Alan before moseying down to Rob's?
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 11/12/2018 19:58
I'll just aim to get to Robs or/and a pub
Alan, I'll pm you my number in case you need it or just so you know where we are in Carlisle, etc
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 12/12/2018 19:19
Staying over now
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 12/12/2018 19:20
I'll aim to get to the pub c 1800hrs
Fancy meeting at the Howard Arms Alan before moseying down to Rob's?
Is the Howard arms where i met you guys last time?
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1 Booked at Crown And Mitre Hotel
3. Edinburgh +2 Booked at Corner House on the er, corner
4. Barnacle +1 Booked at Travelodge round the corner
5. mattB
6. G_Man
7. Bombay +1
8. JEF Booked at Crown And Mitre Hotel, traveling by trains
Posted By: Rob40
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 12/12/2018 20:58
Unfortunately Bill (Bombay) and his wife won't be able to make it this time but will be great to see you again Jack.
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 12/12/2018 22:40
I'll aim to get to the pub c 1800hrs
Fancy meeting at the Howard Arms Alan before moseying down to Rob's?
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1 Booked at Crown And Mitre Hotel
3. Edinburgh +2 Booked at Corner House on the er, corner
4. Barnacle +1 Booked at Travelodge round the corner
5. mattB
6. G_Man
7.
Bombay +1 cancelled8. JEF Booked at Crown And Mitre Hotel, traveling by trains
Is the Howard arms where i met you guys last time?
Yep, pretty darn sure Jack
Head straight up Lowther St either from the station or from Rob's...
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/12/2018 05:24
What's the plan for Sunday morning? Meet at Rob's for coffee?
Only I've had this new grandniece for a week now and still haven't seen her, so we're planning a visit on the way home.
Posted By: jimboy
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/12/2018 05:56
Have a good time ye all...
The Howard Arms is a pub full of character, a bit of a labyrinth, I remember it well when I made it down three Christmases ago....
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/12/2018 07:39
What's the plan for Sunday morning? Meet at Rob's for coffee?
Sounds good to me!
Only I've had this new grandniece for a week now and still haven't seen her, so we're planning a visit on the way home.
Ah, congrats Neil, you'll be feeling poorer already
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/12/2018 12:37
Hopefully, by the time we get there, her parents will have sorted out her name. At the moment they're trying them on her on a daily basis...
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/12/2018 19:35
Hopefully, by the time we get there, her parents will have sorted out her name. At the moment they're trying them on her on a daily basis...
Tricky to know when asking her opinion whether "Wahhhhh!" means Yes or No ....
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 13/12/2018 20:06
No adverse weather on the forecast so anyone driving should be fine.
As per usual, the weather has changed and now a warning in place ffs
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings#?date=2018-12-15&lat=54.933&lon=-2.963Never usually fail to make it, but it would be nice to have a nice, dry, windless and snowless drive up to Carlisle one day
Posted By: G_Man
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 14/12/2018 16:35
Yeah flippin typical - both days either side fine but on the actual day a bit of a nightmare
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 14/12/2018 17:22
1. Theresa - Confirmed.
2. Rosso +1 Booked at Crown And Mitre Hotel
3. Edinburgh +1 only (one cancelled) Booked at Corner House on the er, corner
4. Barnacle +1 Booked at Travelodge round the corner
5. mattB
6. G_Man
7. Bombay +1 cancelled
8. JEF Booked at Crown And Mitre Hotel, traveling by trains
Looks like 10 in total Rob
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 14/12/2018 18:17
I may break the habit of a lifetime and come up in the Bravo rather than the Coupe tomorrow - it has the snow tyres fitted.
Posted By: Rosso
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 14/12/2018 20:28
Don't know about our mode of transport... abarth or volvo but certainly not the coupe its tucked up in the garage til march.
Safe journey everyone.
Posted By: Rob40
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 14/12/2018 21:45
Latest update is that the snow seems to be forecast from the afternoon, turning to rain on Sunday.
Hope everyone has a safe journey but please don't take any unnecessary risks, there's always next year's 10th anniversary to look forward to if you feel it's safer to bail out this time.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 14/12/2018 22:10
Have a good time everyone.
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 07:57
Bravo, M1, M6 - not the way I would have preferred to do it but it does *not* look a good day to come across the A66 in a coupe on summer tyres... even Shap might be interesting but at least it should be cleared.
Rob, if you can try and arrange that the river doesn't flood this year please?
Posted By: G_Man
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 08:06
Folks - really sorry but after looking at this morning's forecast predicting 2-5 cm snow on the M6 plus gales and freezing rain then I'm going to dip this. For those brave souls driving to Carlisle do take care and have a great time!
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 08:28
I'm still in my pj's and drinking coffee while debating whether Robs food is worth taking the risk for again.
I plan to leave about 11.30am and see how things go
Posted By: Rob40
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 09:20
Rob, if you can try and arrange that the river doesn't flood this year please?
Remarkably, we've had very little rain to worry about so far.
Typically, it's been fine driving weather for weeks now, until today!
Still dry here, no hint of anything yet except a chilly breeze.
Posted By: mattB
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 09:54
Sorry Rob (and everyone else); I'm going to have to drop out. I'm not super keen on travelling if the weather is to be bad, coupled with feeling decidedly ropey the last couple of days and not much better today.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 10:29
Nothing falling yet around the Sports Man pub but its getting darker. Hills have started to disappear to the west.
I'm probably going to go into Penrith earlier and wait for my train...
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 12:14
Sky is a little grey here but not snowing yet - setting off at 2.00 for a leisurely drive....
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 15:12
Except for the usual wind, sleet and rain, weather is fine here in Carlisle
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 15:40
Except for the usual wind, sleet and rain, weather is fine here in Carlisle
Pretty much sums it up
Thank goodness for the food and company
Heavy rain and gritters accompanied our trip south, apart from that no problem
Why is the parking space outside the Corner House only enough for 1.5 cars
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 15:41
Cold and wet but nothing worse at Penrith
Hope everyone is travelling safely.
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 15:43
Hope Neil and Anita make it ok, A66 closed...
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 15/12/2018 17:21
We is here, eventually. Found the A66 closed as we got to the A59 so came across via Skipton, and for complicated reasons involving the satnag and some closed roads, Shap.
Snow on the tops and ice lying in the road junctions for some reason.
Posted By: G_Man
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 16/12/2018 16:48
Mucho respecto for those who made it
May have been a bit of an over reaction from the Met Office but had to make a judgement based on the prevailing weather alerts. Shame I missed it but fingers crossed for next year
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 16/12/2018 17:45
A crap journey to Carlisle, but I've been through worse to get there
Thanks to all who made it and was lovely to see you again
Gutted that some of you couldn't make it
Many thanks again to Rob, his family and staff who made us feel loved and welcomed as usual
Posted By: jimboy
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 16/12/2018 17:58
It's of no help, but just a bit damp up here yesterday with the odd bit of sunshine.
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 16/12/2018 18:51
A crap journey to Carlisle, but I've been through worse to get there
Thanks to all who made it and was lovely to see you again
Gutted that some of you couldn't make it
Many thanks again to Rob, his family and staff who made us feel loved and welcomed as usual
Seconded, we're all made to feel part of the family, cheers Rob and all
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 16/12/2018 19:41
What they said. Cheers, Rob.
Trip home was a bit interesting, too!
Posted By: Rob40
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 16/12/2018 20:22
Hi guys and galls
Just got home after a long day, glad to hear everyone got home safe and sound.
As always, its a great pleasure for myself and the gang to see you all again over the Christmas period. The staff always look forward to you coming for dinner and commented it wouldn't be the same without 'the coupe club gang'
Hope this year's Novello goes down ok with your Christmas roast. Jack, I forgot to give you yours as you legged it for your train so I'll keep it for when you next pop in with your mum.
All the best to everyone,
Rob, family and staff.
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 10/08/2019 17:49
Hey folks,
Do we have a date for this year yet?
Neil
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 11/08/2019 00:50
14th December this year Neil
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 11/08/2019 16:28
Thanks T.
Posted By: Rosso
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 11/08/2019 21:28
Posted By: Edinburgh
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 11/08/2019 22:23
New thread started.....
Posted By: Theresa
Re: Carlisle Xmas Meet Saturday 15th December 2018 - 14/08/2019 01:47
I'll lock this one now