Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1752563 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9350 on:** 10 June, 2016, 04:46:57 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 09 June, 2016, 10:13:56 pm

Quote from: jiberjaber on 06 June, 2016, 04:19:03 pm
Wed 15th June happens to be national beer day apparently..... just saying

The Swan, Little Totham Beer Festival on next week.... probably my anniversary of MEMWNS as well I suspect...

It would be rude not to! And you're right, the archives suggest Wednesday June 17th 2015 saw your first appearance among our number, and it was The White Swan beer fest - how's that for symmetry?

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9351 on:** 10 June, 2016, 07:48:33 am »

FFS, It's not The WHITE Swan...just The Swan

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9352 on:** 10 June, 2016, 07:56:15 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 10 June, 2016, 07:48:33 am

FFS, It's not The WHITE Swan...just The Swan

I will remember in the future

Oaky · « **Reply #9353 on:** 10 June, 2016, 08:33:28 am »

Veering way off-tpoic... There is a pub called The Black Swan in Leek, Staffs. Commonly known there as "The Mucky Duck".

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9354 on:** 10 June, 2016, 09:04:56 am »

tippers, Keeper of the yacf Swans. Probably the only thing he has in common with The Queen!

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9355 on:** 10 June, 2016, 09:17:39 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 10 June, 2016, 09:04:56 am

tippers, Keeper of the yacf Swans. Probably the only thing he has in common with The Queen!

She owns New Zealand and thats where I ~~grew up~~ lived until I was 20

The Retiree · « **Reply #9356 on:** 10 June, 2016, 09:51:22 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 10 June, 2016, 08:33:28 am

Veering way off-tpoic... There is a pub called The Black Swan in Leek, Staffs. Commonly known there as "The Mucky Duck".

Probably a tad far even for Tomsk for a MEMWNS visit

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oaky · « **Reply #9357 on:** 10 June, 2016, 10:34:20 am »

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 10 June, 2016, 09:51:22 am

Probably a tad far even for Tomsk for a MEMWNS visit

Witham to Leek is almost exactly 300km.

Just sayin'

The Retiree · « **Reply #9358 on:** 10 June, 2016, 10:35:33 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 10 June, 2016, 10:34:20 am

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 10 June, 2016, 09:51:22 am
Probably a tad far even for Tomsk for a MEMWNS visit

Witham to Leek is almost exactly 300km.

Just sayin'

Ted on his Emonda could run a chaingang then

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9359 on:** 14 June, 2016, 11:48:42 am »

I won't be out tomorrow night. My pressence at home has been requested as I am to spend the next week with men I met in parks and on the Internet

tedshred · « **Reply #9360 on:** 14 June, 2016, 02:20:39 pm »

Well, assuming that we are willing to risk a night without Mr Responsible to lead us, the Swan at Totham looks like being favourite. It was extremely wet last year and this year looks like it could be the same. At least they have tents to shelter under.

I will try to intersect with the Witham peloton as long it isn't moving too quickly.

Oaky · « **Reply #9361 on:** 14 June, 2016, 02:27:56 pm »

I should be out and about tomorrow.

The Retiree · « **Reply #9362 on:** 14 June, 2016, 02:32:35 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 14 June, 2016, 02:20:39 pm

Well, assuming that we are willing to risk a night without Mr Responsible to lead us, the Swan at Totham looks like being favourite. It was extremely wet last year and this year looks like it could be the same. At least they have tents to shelter under.

I will try to intersect with the Witham peloton as long it isn't moving too quickly.

I think you will probably find Mr Responsible at The White Swan in his fetching socks and sandals....!

that man knows how to pay the #sockgame #sockdoping properly

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9363 on:** 14 June, 2016, 03:50:26 pm »

Having suggested the venue, I'm feeling a little guilty that I might not be able to make it...

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9364 on:** 14 June, 2016, 04:06:41 pm »

I'm off on me travels......woohooo.....should be boarding a train to Harwich about 19:15....CANNOT WAIT

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9365 on:** 14 June, 2016, 04:22:17 pm »

Train to Harwich!!! where's your sense of adventure!

Enjoy!

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9366 on:** 14 June, 2016, 04:50:57 pm »

Not on those roads with all me gear on fixed! I might even get dropped off at Kelvedon!

What's that food you said you lived on called. I seem to remember Apfelkuken and Schlag so I assume it involve apple cake/tart and cream?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9367 on:** 14 June, 2016, 05:11:11 pm »

Yep - apple cake and cream (appeltaart en slagroom) with a coffee and a calvados... traditional elevenses!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9368 on:** 14 June, 2016, 05:12:04 pm »

Flemish Stew - recommended, Ypres

Cake and cream

Kemmelberg fuel....

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9369 on:** 14 June, 2016, 05:21:54 pm »

Stew was in Brasserie Central (on the edge of Grote Markt, Ypres) https://goo.gl/maps/ruTjbMBTN5M2

http://www.central-ieper.be/

Its common across the area, but this was the best version I had on the trip. Beer good to!

Zienna2010 · « **Reply #9370 on:** 14 June, 2016, 07:35:41 pm »

Is anyone heading out tomorrow for the mid week ride from Witham if so what time are they leaving and where are they meeting please

huggy · « **Reply #9371 on:** 14 June, 2016, 08:09:29 pm »

Quote from: Zienna2010 on 14 June, 2016, 07:35:41 pm

Is anyone heading out tomorrow for the mid week ride from Witham if so what time are they leaving and where are they meeting please

Hello Zienna,
The peloton seems to be somewhat depleted this week for various reasons but there should be some departing from the Spa Road/Powers Hall End roundabout at about 7:30pm. Remember to stand on the grass to wind up the not-really-neighbour across the road.
Plan A is to head for the Swan at Little Totham for their beer festival. No one has proposed a route to get there yet, usual form is to arrive at the destination refreshments at about 9pm so a circuitous route would be needed for Little Totham.
Watch this space for any regulars coming up with a proposal....

Zienna2010 · « **Reply #9372 on:** 14 June, 2016, 09:18:57 pm »

Thank you for the reply I look forward to it and taking my road bike for a long ride. Will be there tomorrow about 7:15

Andy C33 · « **Reply #9373 on:** 14 June, 2016, 10:03:20 pm »

I do have a route but due to lack of planning time it's a bit obvious and because of lack of know how this might not work https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14430418

Andy C33 · « **Reply #9374 on:** 14 June, 2016, 10:08:36 pm »

Blimey, that seemed to work!