Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750680 times)

huggy · « **Reply #2625 on:** 06 December, 2011, 11:43:37 am »

Quote from: JohnT on 06 December, 2011, 08:00:58 am

Any plans for this week yet??

JohnT

Not sure on availability at present as I have to go to the big smoke during the day on Wednesday, will keep you all posted...
p.s. I will be walking between home & Witham Train Station

Old Git · « **Reply #2626 on:** 06 December, 2011, 12:43:34 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 06 December, 2011, 11:43:37 am

Quote from: JohnT on 06 December, 2011, 08:00:58 am
Any plans for this week yet??

JohnT

Not sure on availability at present as I have to go to the big smoke during the day on Wednesday, will keep you all posted...
p.s. I will be walking between home & Witham Train Station

you take care up there.... I was there on Saturday..... and I received an abusive phone call...... drunken tuneless singing

JohnT

Oaky · « **Reply #2627 on:** 06 December, 2011, 04:01:50 pm »

I could be up for a ride out somewhere on Wednesday night.

Any suggestions for location?

I was wondering about trying the Three Compasses at W. Hanningfield some time, but that needn't be this week. Last time we rode past there were three bikes locked up outside.

Tomsk · « **Reply #2628 on:** 06 December, 2011, 07:35:16 pm »

I can't make it this week, due to 'Book Club'. [Next week is possible, if I can get out of an AGM $:-\$ ]

Oaky · « **Reply #2629 on:** 07 December, 2011, 11:44:05 am »

Any other takers?

JohnT, does the Three Compasses work for you?

chief?

huggy - how's your day in the smoke shaping up? I can go for a later departure from Witham if that helps?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2630 on:** 07 December, 2011, 11:46:29 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 06 December, 2011, 04:01:50 pm

I could be up for a ride out somewhere on Wednesday night.

Any suggestions for location?

I was wondering about trying the Three Compasses at W. Hanningfield some time, but that needn't be this week. Last time we rode past there were three bikes locked up outside.

If you choose any of the Hanningfield pubs, let me know. They are within very easy reach.

I always have a certain antipathy against the 3 compasses, because of the signs outside telling cyclists where to go.

Oaky · « **Reply #2631 on:** 07 December, 2011, 12:10:42 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 07 December, 2011, 11:46:29 am

I always have a certain antipathy against the 3 compasses, because of the signs outside telling cyclists where to go.

I've never noticed those (mind you I've never stopped when going past). What do they say?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2632 on:** 07 December, 2011, 12:14:26 pm »

Changing the subject slightly, casting for this year's panto has begun, I'm sure we have some Thespians amongst us. I have volunteered to play the Virgin Mary, a role which I believe suits me down to the ground.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2633 on:** 07 December, 2011, 01:11:15 pm »

It's going to be ...

... out there tonight. You chaps be careful. I myself shall be walking to the pub, probably the Woolly, with one's lovely wife

Old Git · « **Reply #2634 on:** 07 December, 2011, 01:15:47 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 07 December, 2011, 11:44:05 am

Any other takers?

JohnT, does the Three Compasses work for you?

chief?

huggy - how's your day in the smoke shaping up? I can go for a later departure from Witham if that helps?

Sorry the the delay in replying.... I have been trying to get out of working late tonight as someone has gone sick and I am having to work late to cover for them..... next week

JohnT

delthebike · « **Reply #2635 on:** 07 December, 2011, 01:22:25 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 07 December, 2011, 01:11:15 pm

It's going to be ...
... out there tonight. You chaps be careful. I myself shall be walking to the pub, probably the Woolly, with one's lovely wife

OMG! It's going to be a '70s American sitcom out there!

Everybody PANIC!!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2636 on:** 07 December, 2011, 01:25:37 pm »

^^^ Silly boy

Old Git · « **Reply #2637 on:** 07 December, 2011, 01:30:24 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 07 December, 2011, 01:25:37 pm

^^^ Silly boy

Is that from 70's UK sitcom

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2638 on:** 07 December, 2011, 01:49:19 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 07 December, 2011, 12:10:42 pm

Quote from: Wowbagger on 07 December, 2011, 11:46:29 am
I always have a certain antipathy against the 3 compasses, because of the signs outside telling cyclists where to go.

I've never noticed those (mind you I've never stopped when going past). What do they say?

It's something to do with not parking bikes on the patio area. I checked streetview to see the wording but the photos they show don't include the signs. IIRC they are rather tersely worded, giving me the impression that cyclists are not properly welcome. That, of course, is just my view, sensitive soul that I am.

I had lunch there a couple of years ago with Delthebike, in the days when he was a cyclist

, and it was perfectly OK when we were there, but I don't think the signs were up then.

delthebike · « **Reply #2639 on:** 07 December, 2011, 01:55:36 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 07 December, 2011, 01:49:19 pm

I had lunch there a couple of years ago with Delthebike, in the days when he was a cyclist ,

I shall go and hide my shame on a safespeed forum.

Bike for sale, low mileage, covered in dust, one owner! PM for details, phone for a tearful breakdown!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2640 on:** 07 December, 2011, 01:57:13 pm »

Quote from: delthebike on 07 December, 2011, 01:55:36 pm

Quote from: Wowbagger on 07 December, 2011, 01:49:19 pm
I had lunch there a couple of years ago with Delthebike, in the days when he was a cyclist ,
I shall go and hide my shame on a safespeed forum.

Bike for sale, low mileage, covered in dust, one owner! PM for details, phone for a tearful breakdown!

There there, I didn't mean it. Have a big hug & kiss!

huggy · « **Reply #2641 on:** 07 December, 2011, 03:54:29 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 07 December, 2011, 11:44:05 am

huggy - how's your day in the smoke shaping up? I can go for a later departure from Witham if that helps?

My day seems to have stalled which will mean it will restart late and delay my escape so unlikely to make it out this evening

Oaky · « **Reply #2642 on:** 07 December, 2011, 05:15:14 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 07 December, 2011, 03:54:29 pm

My day seems to have stalled which will mean it will restart late and delay my escape so unlikely to make it out this evening

That's a shame.

Let me know if things improve as regards getting out tonight.

I may go and ride up and down NH for a bit regardless - will check back here and see what the motivation feels like later on.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2643 on:** 07 December, 2011, 06:56:07 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 07 December, 2011, 05:15:14 pm

I may go and ride up and down NH for a bit regardless - will check back here and see what the motivation feels like later on.

I'm not sure you'll get another award! Have fun anyhow.

bloomers100 · « **Reply #2644 on:** 07 December, 2011, 08:06:40 pm »

Sheesh, I've just ridden home from brentwood and its v windy out there, take care funsters.

Oaky · « **Reply #2645 on:** 07 December, 2011, 08:10:31 pm »

I'm thinking that a quiet night in with a cup of Ovaltine might be better

bloomers100 · « **Reply #2646 on:** 07 December, 2011, 09:03:30 pm »

Good boy.

I could be lured out for a Meeows as the house will be full of kids and mums, if anyone's about.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2647 on:** 07 December, 2011, 09:21:20 pm »

Just returned (a bit nissed) from The Woolpack in Witham. Wot a nice pubbe, we must go there!

Old Git · « **Reply #2648 on:** 09 December, 2011, 11:22:43 am »

Quote from: JohnT on 07 December, 2011, 01:15:47 pm

Quote from: Oaky on 07 December, 2011, 11:44:05 am
Any other takers?

JohnT, does the Three Compasses work for you?

chief?

huggy - how's your day in the smoke shaping up? I can go for a later departure from Witham if that helps?

Sorry the the delay in replying.... I have been trying to get out of working late tonight as someone has gone sick and I am having to work late to cover for them..... next week

JohnT

it has b***ered up my FNRttC ride, as I have to work Saturday morning to cover for sicky colleague

JohnT

Oaky · « **Reply #2649 on:** 09 December, 2011, 07:15:31 pm »

There's an outboard motor pump for sale on the forum if anyone wants to emulate Tomsk:

http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=54644.0