Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1754720 times)

tedshred · « **Reply #8875 on:** 13 February, 2016, 02:13:24 pm »

Sounds good to me, probably.

G&Y is on the Saturday before and BCM is a week later. My legs might need a rest in between

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #8876 on:** 13 February, 2016, 02:43:31 pm »

I'm not too sure if I will join this time, mainly due to the fact that the day after the last one my Achilles hurt quite a lot and with the Chapman that weekend I don't want to risk it.

Saying that, if you was short of number for either the 15 or the 30 I'll just apply rule 5 and come along (~~I might do some stretching as well~~apply ibuprofen gel)

bobb · « **Reply #8877 on:** 13 February, 2016, 03:31:44 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 13 February, 2016, 02:43:31 pm

.....my Achilles hurt quite a lot.....

Saddle too low? That's the most common cause IME....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8878 on:** 13 February, 2016, 03:54:40 pm »

Put me down. That's not what I meant. I will go velodroming. The Current Mrs R is interested too

Could trigger an invasion of WAGs, she's a bit pissed right now so has her Brave Pants on

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #8879 on:** 13 February, 2016, 04:04:30 pm »

Ok...I am in..I'll put the saddle higher

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8880 on:** 14 February, 2016, 07:15:35 pm »

I'm unlikely to be around this Wednesday evening - work again

tedshred · « **Reply #8881 on:** 15 February, 2016, 05:49:59 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 14 February, 2016, 07:15:35 pm

I'm unlikely to be around this Wednesday evening - work again

Well at least we can move away from the mainline again then

The weather looks potentially foul. With the interests of the Witham peloton in mind, how about another venue close to that sceptred town as we default to winter mode. The Green Man at Braxted looked cosy the last time I cycled past. It's still a way for Tomsk or I to get home but we are getting used to that.

Alternatively, I could make my way to Spa if we are going to go south/west of the A12 to Braintree or similar.

Tomsk · « **Reply #8882 on:** 15 February, 2016, 06:01:23 pm »

^ No problem with the Green Man - though we haven't been to Witham itself for a few weeks...The White Hart? Might tempt more out [WAGS even?] if the weather is genuinely grotty??

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8883 on:** 15 February, 2016, 06:07:09 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 15 February, 2016, 06:01:23 pm

^ No problem with the Green Man - though we haven't been to Witham itself for a few weeks...The White Hart? Might tempt more out [WAGS even?] if the weather is genuinely grotty??

No, just don't do it. You lot always go to the Witham pubs when I'm not around

The Retiree · « **Reply #8884 on:** 15 February, 2016, 06:11:58 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 February, 2016, 06:07:09 pm

No, just don't do it. You lot always go to the Witham pubs when I'm not around

That's only because we know you like to catch the train home and you can't do that in your home town

Always the bus though!

tedshred · « **Reply #8885 on:** 15 February, 2016, 06:21:16 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 15 February, 2016, 06:01:23 pm

^ No problem with the Green Man - though we haven't been to Witham itself for a few weeks...The White Hart? Might tempt more out [WAGS even?] if the weather is genuinely grotty??

Forecast is currently for sleet or snow on Wednesday evening. We could keep the White Hart in reserve in case of genuine grottiness and review either later tomorrow or Wednesday morning.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #8886 on:** 15 February, 2016, 10:00:14 pm »

I won't be out on Wednesday, Birthday meal with the rest of the Tippers clan!

Wonder what the food at the Green Man is like....imagine if we were there an you all just happened to turn up!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #8887 on:** 15 February, 2016, 10:02:25 pm »

I'm afraid I shall be in a different County on Wed

Tomsk · « **Reply #8888 on:** 16 February, 2016, 09:56:33 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 15 February, 2016, 10:00:14 pm

I won't be out on Wednesday, Birthday meal with the rest of the Tippers clan!

Wonder what the food at the Green Man is like....imagine if we were there an you all just happened to turn up!

Surprise!

huggy · « **Reply #8889 on:** 16 February, 2016, 11:39:37 am »

We could revisit the Woolpack in Witham to boost the Hello Kitty purse kitty at £2.50/pint

On the other hand with an evening forecast predicting 4mm of rain and low temperatures a duvet day may be called $:-\$

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8890 on:** 16 February, 2016, 11:46:42 am »

Quote from: huggy on 16 February, 2016, 11:39:37 am

We could revisit the Woolpack in Witham to boost the Hello Kitty purse kitty at £2.50/pint

That's fine providing we do another Woolie trip when I'm around.

By the way, is it now under new management? We drove past the other day and it looked like all the signage had been tarted up.

Kirky · « **Reply #8891 on:** 16 February, 2016, 06:00:10 pm »

Or maybe Chelmsford Winter Beer Festival

http://www.chelmsfordbeerandciderfestivals.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=29726

There's a train station nearby

jiberjaber · « **Reply #8892 on:** 16 February, 2016, 06:19:47 pm »

I may check that out on Friday!

Tomsk · « **Reply #8893 on:** 17 February, 2016, 10:40:22 am »

So the plan for tonight is...? Woolpack-ing in the cheap pints?

BFC · « **Reply #8894 on:** 17 February, 2016, 11:38:04 am »

The Woolpack ( Church St, Witham ) is under the same management as the last time we stopped there, last year. As of saturday beers available were No Name, Bishop Nicks Heresy, Oscar Wilde Mild, GK IPA.

Are the witham mob planning a scenic route or direct. If it's direct I'll walk down.

huggy · « **Reply #8895 on:** 17 February, 2016, 11:58:40 am »

Quote from: Beer Fueled Commuter on 17 February, 2016, 11:38:04 am

Are the witham mob planning a scenic route or direct. If it's direct I'll walk down.

That does sound like a very tempting wimp out option for this evening, and maybe one that offers the opportunity for Syndi the puppy to get acquainted with her mid walk refreshment stops

Who from the Witham peloton is likely to be awheel this evening for a scenic route?

Christophe · « **Reply #8896 on:** 17 February, 2016, 12:12:23 pm »

If you're at the Woolly I may wander down for a quick pint a bit later.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8897 on:** 17 February, 2016, 12:15:03 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 17 February, 2016, 11:58:40 am

Quote from: Beer Fueled Commuter on 17 February, 2016, 11:38:04 am
Are the witham mob planning a scenic route or direct. If it's direct I'll walk down.
That does sound like a very tempting wimp out option for this evening, and maybe one that offers the opportunity for Syndi the puppy to get acquainted with her mid walk refreshment stops
Who from the Witham peloton is likely to be awheel this evening for a scenic route?

A change of plan means I'm home but won't be venturing out as the forecast is cold and wet but more significantly I got myself totally shit faced last night and ended up with my head down the bog

Mind you all the booze was free and there were even dancing girls so what was I supposed to do?

I now feel like death barely warmed up so will be having an early night tonight.

I hope you all have a pleasant evening

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #8898 on:** 17 February, 2016, 12:29:45 pm »

Shame on you OD

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8899 on:** 17 February, 2016, 12:34:41 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 17 February, 2016, 12:29:45 pm

Shame on you OD

Shame be damned. I have a smashing time