Chrimbo shin dig

ClymAngus · Post by **ClymAngus** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:03 pm

Ok not that this is an "actually going to happen thing" (and why do I always end up posting these things?) Anyway as it has been requested by several people now.

If there were to be a quiet after work or weekend drink somewhere in central London some time in the next few weeks to months.

1) Where would be good
2) what date would be good
3) what time would be good.

For me anywhere round wells street of oxford street would be great maybe for a couple of hours after work (weekends are a little more tricky)

I know that Micha & Kaks have already expressed an interest. So thoughts?

Post by **Micha** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:33 pm

My vote is Central London for 'where'. Specifically, Wells St is 5 mins walk from my workplace so would get a big thumbs up

'When' I am flexible, mostly. During the week gets my preference, any day except Tuesdays are usually good. Timewise if during the week, anytime after 1800 works, although I'll take any excuse to get out earlier!! Weekends, assuming I'm free, anytime.

Specific pub suggestions: the "Coach and Horse" on the corner of Great Marlborough St, & Poland St. has a very nice cosy room upstairs.

drew · Post by **drew** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:09 pm

Central London works for me too. I work at Lloyd's EC1M. Weekdays only for me though.

Cheers,

Drew.

Darkbee · Post by **Darkbee** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:18 pm

You'll have to Skype me in and I'll share a virtual pint, London's a bit too far for me to go.

ClymAngus · Post by **ClymAngus** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:21 pm

So initial suggestions and limitations suggest:

Weekdays after 6pm, not on a Tuesday, possibly (I'm liking this one) at the Coach and horses.

I would suggest not a Friday because you wouldn't get near a seat (or near the building for that matter, given London drinking).

What are peoples thoughts on the weeks starting 14th or 21st of November?

Post by **Micha** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:22 pm

That's 2 weeks away!!

What about an '8 weeks to christmas' weekly thing, starting tomorrow night?

J/J.

Seriously though - as far as I can tell, both of those weeks are fine according to my calendars, so I'll run with the majority.

As for seats, once we decide on a date & venue, we should book a table. Who knows what craziness ensues in the lead-up to the midwinter festival.

ClymAngus · Post by **ClymAngus** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:41 pm

Micha wrote:
That's 2 weeks away!!

Gotta give people time to reply boss.

Micha wrote:
What about an '8 weeks to christmas' weekly thing, starting tomorrow night? J/J.

J/J or no, Dooon't tempt me!

Micha wrote:
Seriously though - as far as I can tell, both of those weeks are fine according to my calendars, so I'll run with the majority.

As for seats, once we decide on a date & venue, we should book a table. Who knows what craziness ensues in the lead-up to the midwinter festival.

Can tables be booked at the Coach and horses? Doesn't the entire table booking thing in pubs in London cost money?

Wiki pages · Post by **Thargoid** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:57 pm

I'd probably be up for it again, although my schedule between now and Christmas is looking horrible. I think I'm due to be spending more weekdays in France than England.

lfnfan · Post by **lfnfan** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:38 am

sounds fun.

i work in london bridge area.

weeknights from 6pm generally good, apart from fridays

Post by **Kaks** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:14 am

Sounds like all we need now is a slightly more specific day than non-Friday, and we're done!

I myself should be able to make it any time between 6 & 7 pm, depending on a number of as yet unknown factors...

ClymAngus · Post by **ClymAngus** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:33 am

Ok as thargoid's schedule appears to be a choke point then how about him suggesting dates that he can make it. As the rest of us appear to be quite flexible.

Wiki pages · Post by **Thargoid** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:03 am

For me it would be weeks beginning 22nd Nov or 6th Dec.

But don't fix it around me, if that's not good for too many people then by all means pick another date and go on without me.

ClymAngus · Post by **ClymAngus** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:22 pm

erm, how about 25th at the coach and horses at about say 6ish?
(i thought maybe the 24th but I can't do it).

Post by **Micha** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:28 pm

Works for me.

And if anybody wants to meet up beforehand, you know, just to sample the location, let me know. *g*

ClymAngus · Post by **ClymAngus** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:45 pm

Oh go on then.