Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1751367 times)

Old Git · « **Reply #3025 on:** 15 May, 2012, 11:59:21 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 May, 2012, 11:57:45 am

Quote from: Old Git on 15 May, 2012, 11:56:38 am
Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 May, 2012, 10:10:05 am
Quote from: Christophe on 15 May, 2012, 10:06:21 am
Can't do Thursday. I'm probably doing 100km London - Witham tomorrow via Finchingfield again if anyone fancies.

I'm probably going to do London to Witham by my more direct route with no pub stop though I might have a bag of chips.

Is that the Blackmore/Writtle route

Yes, we can meet in the usual place if you fancy it.

OK Its a date ... I will wear my best dress.. the one you like

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3026 on:** 15 May, 2012, 12:17:09 pm »

Quote from: Old Git on 15 May, 2012, 11:59:21 am

OK Its a date ... I will wear my best dress.. the one you like

No, no, no. Please can you wear normal clothing and ride one of your more sensible bikes? We don't want a repeat of this ...

It's not big, nor is it funny.

Old Git · « **Reply #3027 on:** 15 May, 2012, 12:22:38 pm »

its very sad that you know where to get your hands on such photos

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3028 on:** 15 May, 2012, 12:29:12 pm »

Quote from: Old Git on 15 May, 2012, 12:22:38 pm

its very sad that you know where to get your hands on such photos

You made me take it. But only after you'd checked your hair and make up

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3029 on:** 15 May, 2012, 12:32:08 pm »

By the way OG, I'm riding back on Wednesday .. tomorrow ... not Thursday. About 7pm just the other side of the A12???

huggy · « **Reply #3030 on:** 15 May, 2012, 03:03:39 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 15 May, 2012, 11:12:55 am

Quote from: Oaky on 14 May, 2012, 10:15:40 pm
Quote from: Tomsk on 14 May, 2012, 08:54:54 pm
Wednesday is looking a bit unlikely this week, as I'll be out until mid evening, but I could ride on Thursday.....

As it happens, I will be in the UK on Thursday owing to it being a public holiday in the Netherlands...

Where shall we go?
Subject to sign-off I could be available for Thursday, but only for riding & beer, not for other activities such as swimming or wading.
Sounds like a possible resurrection of 19:30 departure from the former pub known as the Jack & Jenny.

To bring the conversation back to proper riding with beer - I have a pass for Thursday evening. Not too fussed where we refresh ourselves, seems like we won't have too much option about returning home against a gusty Easterly!
The King Billy or Wagon & Horses haven't had a visit for a while.....

Old Git · « **Reply #3031 on:** 15 May, 2012, 03:22:18 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 May, 2012, 12:32:08 pm

By the way OG, I'm riding back on Wednesday .. tomorrow ... not Thursday. About 7pm just the other side of the A12???

BUGGER... I have just sent my dress to the cleaners... it wont be back in time....... next time sweetie

OG

Tomsk · « **Reply #3032 on:** 15 May, 2012, 05:40:10 pm »

Wagon & Horses

Or perhaps it should be Oaky's call, as he will be our honoured guest?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3033 on:** 15 May, 2012, 06:00:02 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 15 May, 2012, 05:40:10 pm

Wagon & Horses Or perhaps it should be Oaky's call, as he will be our honoured guest?

We saw him at the weekend. Prepare to be amazed. How he's managed to build a pair of SPD cleats into his clogs is so clever.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3034 on:** 15 May, 2012, 06:51:26 pm »

Can't I interest you in Writtle's Wheatsheaf as I shall be passing tomorrow evening?

delthebike · « **Reply #3035 on:** 16 May, 2012, 02:10:38 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 May, 2012, 06:51:26 pm

Can't I interest you in Writtle's Wheatsheaf as I shall be passing tomorrow evening?

What time will you be getting to Writtle?
I am giving serious thought to going out this evening! I've been a little slack

in attendance of the MEMWNS.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3036 on:** 16 May, 2012, 02:14:13 pm »

Quote from: delthebike on 16 May, 2012, 02:10:38 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 May, 2012, 06:51:26 pm
Can't I interest you in Writtle's Wheatsheaf as I shall be passing tomorrow evening?
What time will you be getting to Writtle?
I am giving serious thought to going out this evening! I've been a little slack in attendance of the MEMWNS.

I should be in Writtle by 2030 to 2100 hours. I'm not planning a long session, perhaps just long enough to buy you a pint to celebrate your return to cycling. I could text you I progress eastward (I'm coming from London) Does your mobile number still end 757?

delthebike · « **Reply #3037 on:** 16 May, 2012, 02:18:23 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 16 May, 2012, 02:14:13 pm

I could text you I progress eastward (I'm coming from London) Does your mobile number still end 757?

It does. 309 yours still?
I'll let you know if/when I leave here.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3038 on:** 16 May, 2012, 02:22:07 pm »

Quote from: delthebike on 16 May, 2012, 02:18:23 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 16 May, 2012, 02:14:13 pm
I could text you I progress eastward (I'm coming from London) Does your mobile number still end 757?
It does. 309 yours still?
I'll let you know if/when I leave here.

Yup, 309 is me. I'm only wanting to make a quick stop so if you decide it ain't worth it I'll understand

delthebike · « **Reply #3039 on:** 16 May, 2012, 02:42:46 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 16 May, 2012, 02:22:07 pm

I'm only wanting to make a quick stop so if you decide it ain't worth it I'll understand

Enough time for a pint, a p**s, and a picture!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3040 on:** 16 May, 2012, 02:57:24 pm »

Quote from: delthebike on 16 May, 2012, 02:42:46 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 16 May, 2012, 02:22:07 pm
I'm only wanting to make a quick stop so if you decide it ain't worth it I'll understand
Enough time for a pint, a p**s, and a picture!

The 3Ps! What could be better!

Oaky · « **Reply #3041 on:** 16 May, 2012, 03:39:37 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 15 May, 2012, 05:40:10 pm

Wagon & Horses Or perhaps it should be Oaky's call, as he will be our honoured guest?

Wagon and horses sounds excellent to me!

Tomsk · « **Reply #3042 on:** 16 May, 2012, 08:38:25 pm »

Wagon & Horses it is then - more chance of a seat than at the otherwise excellent King Billy! 21:00 ok?

Oaky · « **Reply #3043 on:** 16 May, 2012, 09:09:34 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 16 May, 2012, 08:38:25 pm

Wagon & Horses it is then - more chance of a seat than at the otherwise excellent King Billy! 21:00 ok?

A 7:30 start from the J&J would allow huggy and I plenty of time for something like this, I think

delthebike · « **Reply #3044 on:** 16 May, 2012, 11:48:52 pm »

I'm back! Parted company with OD at the Army and Navy roundabout about two hours ago. Never been to the Wheatsheaf before, passed dozens of times though. Nice little place with a good selection. OD was there before me and already had 1/3 pint gone and was halfway down an orangey drink. Oscar Wilde's where our tipple of choice.
Fastest and slowest part of my route was the same road, Crown Hill at Rayleigh. 30mph down and 4mph up!
The A127 was closed so I had it all to myself from Daws Heath Road to Progress Road, pictures tomorrow.

Here's the pictures.
I reported this pothole two years ago. It was fixed within a fortnight. Now it's back!

At the Wheatsheaf with OD.

New traffic cone clobber on display.

A hedge stop.

A closed off, east bound, A127. To Progress Road.

View to the west.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3045 on:** 17 May, 2012, 09:11:12 am »

Quote from: delthebike on 16 May, 2012, 11:48:52 pm

I'm back!

How fantastic is that??? You've been missed! Unfortunately the yacf veggies and vegans have taken the yacf fatted calf into protective custody which is probably just as well.

I made Writtle in just over 2 hours which isn't bad going. After passing through Blackmore, which fortunately wasn't flooded this time, I got caught up in Shaftsbury CC's time trial. I was pleased to exchange waves with Old Git who appeared to be going well. A little further on I happened across a couple of Shaftsbury marshals who confirmed I was winning the TT; I'd be interested to know how I did when the final results get published.

According to The Compasses, who we visited at the weekend, May is Mild Month so my two pints of Oscar Wilde slipped down nicely in Del's company. It was far from mild when we left The Wheatsheaf - brrrrrrrrrr

All in all an excellent evening. Welcome back Del

huggy · « **Reply #3046 on:** 17 May, 2012, 09:16:14 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 16 May, 2012, 09:09:34 pm

Quote from: Tomsk on 16 May, 2012, 08:38:25 pm
Wagon & Horses it is then - more chance of a seat than at the otherwise excellent King Billy! 21:00 ok?

A 7:30 start from the J&J would allow huggy and I plenty of time for something like this, I think

huggy · « **Reply #3047 on:** 17 May, 2012, 09:21:02 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 17 May, 2012, 09:11:12 am

According to The Compasses, who we visited at the weekend, May is Mild Month so my two pints of Oscar Wilde slipped down nicely in Del's company. It was far from mild when we left The Wheatsheaf - brrrrrrrrrr

All in all an excellent evening. Welcome back Del

That could be why Farmers Ales have brewed this

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3048 on:** 17 May, 2012, 09:22:48 am »

I do like a drop of mild.

Old Git · « **Reply #3049 on:** 17 May, 2012, 10:50:57 am »

quote from OD: I was pleased to exchange waves with Old Git who appeared to be going well

Well for future reference people "wave" using the whole hand NOt just the middle finger

ps: it was good to see you... how could I miss with all of those lights