Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, Sat 16th Jun @ 4pm @ Salutation

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Poll ended at Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:58 am

Mid-day to 2pm start in a pub, have lunch and see where we go from there
0
No votes
2pm to 4pm pub start; have a meal later
1
6%
4pm to 6pm pub start; have a meal / bar snacks
3
17%
6pm to 7pm start at an eatery of some sort
1
6%
7pm to 8pm start having already eaten
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No votes
I think an all-day foodie pub like a Wetherspoons would be best
1
6%
Other suggestions posted below
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No votes
+ Also: "I am bringing a long-suffering partner who would be glad of non-Oolite company"
4
22%
+ Also: "I've got a late pass / I may stay overnight"
2
11%
"I'll be 10,000 miles away but thinking of you all. In my sleep."
6
33%
 
Total votes: 18

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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Smivs, Selezen, SandJ and Shipbuilder?

Just to be clear your name doesn't have to start with an 'S' ... all are welcome :wink:
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Re: Next RL Meeting - Nottingham? June? a Saturday?

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SandJ wrote:
Mauiby de Fug wrote:
Nottingham's theoretically possible for me too - a couple of hours train journey from Coventry, and not too expensive with a railcard. Although I have absolutely no idea what may or may not be happening in the future, I'll be keeping an eye on this on the off-chance I might actually be able to turn up!
Let's hope you can.
Sadly not. Turns out we've a good friend visiting this weekend who we haven't seen for a while, and 'tis also another friend's birthday. But enjoy yourselves anyways!
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Maybe we should change the venue to the Old Salutation, maybe at 6...

Then it would be Smivs, SandJ, Shipbuilder and Selezen at the Sal on Saturday at six....

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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Selezen wrote:
Maybe we should change the venue to the Old Salutation,
Might not be a bad idea. I emailed Ye Olde Trip about meeting there and got the response:

"Under 18s are welcome until 7pm, every Saturday is very busy at the Trip so I will be honest at 3pm you may struggle to get enough room in one particular area to sit together."
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Looks like a better choice, doesn't it?
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Meh, we'll see how it goes. Meet there on time and maybe as people move in and out we'll squeeze up some space.

If not, then the Sal IS a good pub - especially if you like real ales. It has the WORST web site I have EVER seen though. Well, almost.

I have no issue changing to the Sal. Last time I was in it on a Saturday it was reasonably quiet. it definitely has bigger tables and is more spacious than the Trip, which is a bit cramped when it's busy.
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Saturday 16th June 2012

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SandJ wrote:
Selezen wrote:
OK, without any dissentions, that's that sorted. Oolite's Trip to the Trip.

Now. How do we recognise each other?
I intend to be there before 4pm.

A successful technique I have used previously is an A4 sheet leaning against the inevitable table menu with an appropriate logo on it. In our case, something like this: Image I shall print one off and take it with me.

If, after the young ones depart circa 8pm, there remains enough bodies for a pub crawl, I'm up for that too. Or sit and get gently plastered.
I will also bring alson a A4 with a Oolite poster but will hopefully also be able to recoginize people from the pictures posted. I'll issue a pic tonight.
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Sound like it is going to be a good day for all. I was hoping to make it but sadly not this time.

Have a pint of real ale for me :D
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Fatleaf wrote:
Sound like it is going to be a good day for all. I was hoping to make it but sadly not this time.
No matter. It's good to hear from you again.
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Have a pint of real ale for me :D
Just the one? :D
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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SandJ wrote:
Just the one? :D
Of each! :lol:
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Just to avoid any last minute confusion regarding venue are we saying Ye Olde Trip or the Old Salutation for Saturday's meeting ?
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Tomorrow is the big day! :)
As the Olde Trip sounds like it will be too busy, I assume we're meeting at the Old Salutation. We'll be there at 4pm onwards, so looking forward to seeing you all then.
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, UK. Sat 16th June 2012 @ 4p

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Ok gents see you tomorrow at the Old Salutation (We are also aiming to get there by 4:00).

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and having a good old Oolite chat :D
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, Sat 16th Jun @ 4pm @ Saluta

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A decision then.

Venue: Ye Olde Salutation Inn
Hounds Gate,
Nottingham
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I just phoned them to book their smaller snug - no chance. One of their snugs is being decorated.

So, be prepared to move on, and if arriving after 4, of needing to phone one of us to get confirmation of where we've gone.
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Re: Next RL Meeting: Nottingham, Sat 16th Jun @ 4pm @ Saluta

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OK, I know it's late in the day, but there may be a question mark over my attendance. I've been ill with some sort of dastardly gastric thing and have only just started to feel better (which is why I've not been online since Wednesday morning).

At the very least, I will be curtailing my length of involvement. At the moment my intent is to be at the Sal for 3:30. My wife may or may not be with me - not sure yet, complicated to explain. I/we will stay as long as we can (hopefully a couple of hours or more).

If the bug has failed to go away then I will notify all via this topic (I'm not gonna risk infecting people). I'd suggest we all exchange mobile numbers via PM just in case. :-)

Anyway, for the moment I will be there. If that changes I'll post on this topic and send you all PMs.

See you tomorrow (hopefully).
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