Author Topic: THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT PORTSMOUTH PUB RIDES (Read 8715 times)

postie · « **on:** January 30, 2012, 07:33:39 PM »

The rides for the next 3months are below.

meet at cosham library 18-20 or at the pub from 20-00 all welcome.

feb 1st= fox and hounds,denmead.
feb 8th=the roe buck,north of wickham on A32.
feb 15th= the vine,hambledon.
feb 22th=hare and hounds,stoughton.
feb 29th=izaak walton,east meon.

mar7th=fox and hounds,denmead.
mar14th=five bells,buriton.
mar 21st=bucks head,meon stoke.
mar 28th=fox and hounds,denmead.(the last wednesday night there ever.)

april4th=wheatsheaf,shedfield.
april 11th=white horse,droxford.
april 18th=swan,bosham.
april 25th=hampshire bowman,dundridge.

Hummers · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:27:51 PM »

Blazer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2012, 11:03:10 PM »

Me too! Cheers Posty

postie · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2012, 08:30:36 AM »

a very cold one this wednesday, found a few hills to warm us up with the last one too much for johns chain!!
but was not expecting the news at the pub its could close to be replaced by houses

the fox and hounds as been a big part of the pub rides plus planning nights and the finish of my audax rides,we even set off for p-b-p
from there. will be a very sad day if it is to close

Plodder · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2012, 08:11:43 PM »

Quote from: postie on February 03, 2012, 08:30:36 AM

a very cold one this wednesday, found a few hills to warm us up with the last one too much for johns chain!!

Sorted, thanks to a rapid delivery from Chain Reaction Cycles.

Now does anybody know how those other bits and pieces got in that parcel?

Quote from: postie on February 03, 2012, 08:30:36 AM

but was not expecting the news at the pub its could close to be replaced by houses
the fox and hounds as been a big part of the pub rides plus planning nights and the finish of my audax rides,we even set off for p-b-p
from there. will be a very sad day if it is to close

This will indeed be sad if it happens.
Presumably H has already volunteered to help get rid of any excess stock!

Has a possible replacement been discussed?

Hummers · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2012, 09:13:32 AM »

Although sad, one must look to beer itself for the answer.

There are other pubs in Denmead.... The Forest of Bere, for example, does good ale plus there is a free fight offer on most nights (2 for the price of 1) if you are looking to finish the evening off. On saying that, the beer is reasonable so that makes it an acceptable alternative.

There is another one nearby The F&H (have forgotten the name) too but have had more than one crap beer experience there.

Oh, a definite 'no' to the White Hart. I still have not recovered from a pint of London Pride and glass of wine costing £9.60 5 years ago .

H

Blazer · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:30:09 AM »

Let it drop Mark...

Hummers · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:44:55 AM »

Quote from: Blazer on February 04, 2012, 11:30:09 AM

Let it drop Mark...

OK.

No, I can't Andy, I just can't .....

£9.60!!!!

H

Plodder · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2012, 01:15:49 PM »

Quote from: Hummers on February 04, 2012, 09:13:32 AM

Although sad, one must look to beer itself for the answer.

True, dat!

Quote from: Hummers on February 04, 2012, 09:13:32 AM

There is another one nearby The F&H (have forgotten the name) too but have had more than one crap beer experience there.

Not sure which one you mean as there's more than one candidate...

Quote from: Hummers on February 04, 2012, 09:13:32 AM

Oh, a definite 'no' to the White Hart. I still have not recovered from a pint of London Pride and glass of wine costing £9.60 5 years ago .

Really, you've never mentioned that in all the time I've known you!

We don't have to stick to Denmead, do we? But it would be handy to have one that doubles as Postie's finish control.

Hummers · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2012, 01:30:28 PM »

Quote from: Plodder on February 04, 2012, 01:15:49 PM

Quote from: Hummers on February 04, 2012, 09:13:32 AM
There is another one nearby The F&H (have forgotten the name) too but have had more than one crap beer experience there.

Not sure which one you mean as there's more than one candidate...

I remember! The Harvest Home, down the road from the White Hart.

Beerintheevening has posted some encouraging news (one of a few recent posts from October - new owners apparently)...

Revisited after many years away due to previous owners, what a delight, lovely food, lovely staff lovely atmosphere and good beer, what more could you ask from a good old fashioned country pub, will be a frequent visitor from now on.

I suggest we plan a visit

H

Plodder · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2012, 01:44:38 PM »

Quote from: Hummers on February 04, 2012, 01:30:28 PM

I remember! The Harvest Home, down the road from the White Hart.

Beerintheevening has posted some encouraging news (one of a few recent posts from October - new owners apparently)...

Revisited after many years away due to previous owners, what a delight, lovely food, lovely staff lovely atmosphere and good beer, what more could you ask from a good old fashioned country pub, will be a frequent visitor from now on.

I suggest we plan a visit

H

An extra night out awheel? Why not?

postie · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2012, 02:51:03 PM »

a very cold one wednesday!!!! as for the roebuck arms not a place i will ever feel the need to return too!!!

Lady P · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:11:17 PM »

It's too cold for Lady P at the moment; this week looks to be warmer though

Sampling The Harvest Home sounds like a fine idea

April 5th is my birthday so does anyone fancy a slightly exceptional evening on April 4th at The Fox and Hounds?

Hummers · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:28:44 PM »

Quote from: Lady P on February 13, 2012, 12:11:17 PM

April 5th is my birthday so does anyone fancy a slightly exceptional evening on April 4th at The Fox and Hounds?

It is in the diary - posted under the heading slightly execptional evening.

H

Altitude Accumulator · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:14:45 AM »

Postie......your gang could always buy the pub!

postie · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2012, 04:34:50 PM »

sadly kitty master tells me we dont have enough funds

Hummers · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2012, 05:55:07 PM »

Hold on a minute.

I am only drinking tea at the moment.

That must make an appreciable difference to thr fund.

H

postie · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2012, 09:19:12 PM »

so its final the fox and hounds is to close

so march the 28th will be the last vist!(its shuts its doors for the last time 4 days later.)
the rides list has been updated and it would be fitting if all pompey riders could come along on the 28th for the last ever ride to the fox and hounds.

Blazer · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2012, 09:31:44 PM »

Duly noted although my current riding and dietary regime may need to be reviewed, especially until Easter. I will be in London for Mon - Wed so won't be able to join you guys this week (14th March). Have fun,

Lady P · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2012, 10:00:24 AM »

Quote from: Blazer on March 11, 2012, 09:31:44 PM

Duly noted although my current riding and dietary regime may need to be reviewed, especially until Easter. I will be in London for Mon - Wed so won't be able to join you guys this week (14th March). Have fun,

You'll miss out on sitting on a length of wood in The Five Bells, but if that's what you want.....

Hummers · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2012, 11:05:55 AM »

Quote from: Blazer on March 11, 2012, 09:31:44 PM

Duly noted although my current riding and dietary regime may need to be reviewed, especially until Easter. I will be in London for Mon - Wed so won't be able to join you guys this week (14th March). Have fun,

Oh dear.

Was there an exceptional evening too many last week?

H

postie · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:25:09 PM »

who if anyone is doing the isle of wight ride (100km) on may6th? it would be good to have a pompey group

Hummers · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:45:17 PM »

I am down in DEVON, GLORIOUS DEVON that weekend celebrating my mate's 50th birthday.

Oh, hold on.

My mate Kev lives in Millbrook now...... and that's in ..................... C***wall!!

H

postie · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:48:57 PM »

you love cornwell we all know

Hummers · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2012, 04:45:22 PM »

Yes, it is a glorious sight in the rear view mirror.

H