Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1753738 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2150 on:** 07 September, 2011, 08:20:13 am »

I'm aiming at next Wednesday and wondering about The Leather Bottle, Pleashey as I was cruelly denied a few weeks back.

What is the punishment for forward planning crimes?

delthebike · « **Reply #2151 on:** 07 September, 2011, 08:25:58 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 07 September, 2011, 08:20:13 am

What is the punishment for forward planning crimes?

No beer, spirits, pickled eggs or crisps/other bar snacks and you have to be back home by nine.

Oaky · « **Reply #2152 on:** 07 September, 2011, 01:29:11 pm »

I could certainly be tempted by the hoop at stock. I am workin in That London today so wouldn't make it there much before 9pm though

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2153 on:** 07 September, 2011, 01:35:15 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 07 September, 2011, 01:29:11 pm

I could certainly be tempted by the hoop at stock. I am workin in That London today so wouldn't make it there much before 9pm though

That could work fairly well for me. I'm available from about 7 so I could either use rail assistance (which I will on the way back anyway 'cos I've got a valid ticket in my pocket) or ride all the way to Stock.

I'll PM you my mobile number.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2154 on:** 07 September, 2011, 01:39:43 pm »

I've just had a blaxk pickled egg! It was yummy!

Oaky · « **Reply #2155 on:** 07 September, 2011, 03:18:59 pm »

Cheers wow -if it end s in 892 them i have it in my phone already - if not then i will pick it up from my p m tonight

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2156 on:** 08 September, 2011, 12:17:44 am »

Very pleasant evening with Oaky in which pints were consumed. I did a taste test comparing Maldon Gold with Brewer's Gold and, to my surprise, preferred the former. Now at Wickford Stn waiting for the 1221 train home.

Oaky · « **Reply #2157 on:** 08 September, 2011, 06:21:02 pm »

A very pleasant evening sampling the wares at the Hoop.

A bit more chess was talked than is usual at these fixtures.

Having had a bit of a twinge in my right knee for a couple of weeks, i was interested an encouraged to find that it held up to the rigours of North Hill fine, and was still feeling good when I got home. I wasn't so encouraged this morning when I couldn't walk downstairs on it though

It seems to have returned to just mild discomfort now, after the application of a couple of doses of ibuprofen gel. I shall try and rest it more thoroughly fro a while.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2158 on:** 08 September, 2011, 06:25:50 pm »

Shall I pop round and rub a pickled egg into it?

Oaky · « **Reply #2159 on:** 08 September, 2011, 09:37:33 pm »

I think eating it might help more.

I forgot two small details of last night's outing.

At the top of North Hill, I say a huge group of cyclists out on a night ride of some sort. They were joining The Ridge (heading downwards) from Runsell Lane. Lots of very high powered lights on show, and flat bars. I'm assuming they'd been or were going off road somewhere.

Oh and in the Hoop I mostly drank the Maldon Gold, but did try a West Country-brewed ale whose name escapes me (something Cream, IIRC). I quite like this but it had a scent I couldn't quite place. In the end the nearest I could com to describing it was "It smells a bit like meths, but not in a bad way".

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2160 on:** 08 September, 2011, 09:47:43 pm »

It was called East Street, which was why I chose some, living, as I do, in East Street.

Oaky · « **Reply #2161 on:** 08 September, 2011, 09:48:57 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 08 September, 2011, 09:47:43 pm

It was called East Street, which was why I chose some, living, as I do, in East Street.

That's the one.

nuttycyclist · « **Reply #2162 on:** 09 September, 2011, 09:59:54 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 08 September, 2011, 12:17:44 am

Very pleasant evening with Oaky in which pints were consumed. I did a taste test comparing Maldon Gold with Brewer's Gold and, to my surprise, preferred the former. Now at Wickford Stn waiting for the 1221 train home.

bloody trains. Who wants to sit on a platform for 12 hours?

Tomsk · « **Reply #2163 on:** 12 September, 2011, 05:45:59 pm »

Still on for this Weds eve anyone?? Btw, the HILL CLIMBING season is upon us...'Les Grimpeurs du North Hill' might be interested in two club events on the mighty col: 25th Sept at 11am [Chelmer CC] and 6th November at 10:30am [Southend Wheelers]. There is also an Eastern Counties C.A. event on 15th Oct at 14:00, shaved legs obligatory.

1,200 yards, from the bus stop beyond Tofts Chase, to the telegraph pole at the Village Hall. Course record is 1.24, my best attempt last Sunday was 2.18, offspring a bit slower, so room for improvement allround

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Oaky · « **Reply #2164 on:** 12 September, 2011, 05:50:08 pm »

I will be out this Wednesday, and quite amenable to OD's suggestion of the Leather Bottle at Pleshey.

For once, though, I won't be routing via North Hill (although somewhere upthread there's a perfectly good route to the LB via NH that we used before). I have done something to my right knee, and want to keep the exercise very gently for a couple of weeks in the hope that it's OK for RichForrest's MK 600 on 24/25 Sep.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2165 on:** 12 September, 2011, 06:18:30 pm »

I'm planning on leaving Witham at 1930 hrs.

Tomsk · « **Reply #2166 on:** 12 September, 2011, 07:32:58 pm »

Leather Bottle

bloomers100 · « **Reply #2167 on:** 12 September, 2011, 07:36:01 pm »

I can't join you I'm afraid.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2168 on:** 12 September, 2011, 07:58:55 pm »

I have a nice circuitous route that should get to the pub about 2100 hours. Any other Whitamites wanna come with me???

Oaky · « **Reply #2169 on:** 12 September, 2011, 09:14:26 pm »

I should be good for a 7:30 start, London trains permitting.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2170 on:** 13 September, 2011, 06:18:52 am »

I have to escourt Twinkle Toes to Sprouts at Spring Lodge. We could meet at the Peg Millar / Terling Road cross roads perhaps?

Oaky · « **Reply #2171 on:** 13 September, 2011, 08:01:24 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 13 September, 2011, 06:18:52 am

I have to escourt Twinkle Toes to Sprouts at Spring Lodge. We could meet at the Peg Millar / Terling Road cross roads perhaps?

Whither does your circuitous route carry us then?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2172 on:** 13 September, 2011, 08:04:52 pm »

Can't remember, we'll just do what the Garmin tells us and hope for the best! What could possibly go wrong? Can I bring some chillies for you to process at some point?

Oaky · « **Reply #2173 on:** 13 September, 2011, 08:22:07 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 13 September, 2011, 08:04:52 pm

Can't remember, we'll just do what the Garmin tells us and hope for the best!

Okey-dokey. As long as there aren't any hills or off-road sections!

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What could possibly go wrong? Can I bring some chillies for you to process at some point?

Yup - we may as well make an evening of it ... I find a few glasses of wine or beer assist in the processing. I will check on my availability

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2174 on:** 13 September, 2011, 08:28:43 pm »

Smashing, I will bring my dairy. Also need to talk to you (and the rest of the brethren) about 1st and 2nd October.