Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1751820 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3675 on:** 22 February, 2013, 10:43:19 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 22 February, 2013, 09:50:39 am

I have a suspicion that Vaughan Williams named a hymn tune after Monk Street.

Close.

In actual fact he set Bunyan's hymn "Who would true valour see" to music using the traditional Sussex melody "Monk's Gate".

huggy · « **Reply #3676 on:** 25 February, 2013, 11:07:26 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 22 February, 2013, 08:42:16 am

Real life will shortly be releasing me so I can get back on me bike. The earliest opportunity for a spin next week is Thursday evening. Huggy and I have discussed a spin around a couple of Maldon pubs (Royal Oak on Fambridge Road and the Quuen Vic on Spital Road).

Anyone fancy it?

Paging slipgate, fancy a spin on Thursday evening?

Quote from: slipgate on 14 February, 2013, 01:00:19 am

OD, what time's kickoff on the third? I fancy coming along. It's been a while since I've cycled that far, should be good fun!

BTW, reference the 3rd see over here, time yet to be decided but probably about 8am departure from Witham (maybe earlier when I'm corrected by OD

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Christophe · « **Reply #3677 on:** 25 February, 2013, 11:37:45 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 22 February, 2013, 10:43:19 am

Quote from: Wowbagger on 22 February, 2013, 09:50:39 am
I have a suspicion that Vaughan Williams named a hymn tune after Monk Street.

Close.

In actual fact he set Bunyan's hymn "Who would true valour see" to music using the traditional Sussex melody "Monk's Gate".

Hmmm. You're either a secret culture vulture or you've just googled that............

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3678 on:** 25 February, 2013, 11:41:18 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 22 February, 2013, 10:43:19 am

Quote from: Wowbagger on 22 February, 2013, 09:50:39 am
I have a suspicion that Vaughan Williams named a hymn tune after Monk Street.

Close.

In actual fact he set Bunyan's hymn "Who would true valour see" to music using the traditional Sussex melody "Monk's Gate".

I thought Monksgate was a paedophile cover-up.

Yes, you are right and that's what I was thinking of.

Oaky · « **Reply #3679 on:** 25 February, 2013, 11:57:03 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 22 February, 2013, 08:42:16 am

Real life will shortly be releasing me so I can get back on me bike. The earliest opportunity for a spin next week is Thursday evening. Huggy and I have discussed a spin around a couple of Maldon pubs (Royal Oak on Fambridge Road and the Quuen Vic on Spital Road).

Anyone fancy it?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3680 on:** 25 February, 2013, 07:21:17 pm »

Here is a proposed route for Thursday's ride: CLICKY I will e-mail the route as a Garmin Adventure to a few of you just in case.

Tomsk · « **Reply #3681 on:** 25 February, 2013, 09:11:26 pm »

Have a good time on Thursday - we have #2 sprog's parent's evening

huggy · « **Reply #3682 on:** 26 February, 2013, 09:35:48 am »

Chief spotted

Driving TCMT-H to work this morning we passed a gurning, orange clad, Chief who didn't appear to be enjoying his morning cycle-commute. Nevermind, Chief, there must be more pleasant weather ahead in a few months

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3683 on:** 26 February, 2013, 11:56:36 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 25 February, 2013, 07:21:17 pm

Here is a proposed route for Thursday's ride: CLICKY I will e-mail the route as a Garmin Adventure to a few of you just in case.

What time do you propose setting off from Witham on Thurs?

I am currently in negotiations with AH of this parish for a day ride on Thurs, but if that falls through I may well be interested in a certain amount of rail assistance if I may join you for some of your ride. I would imagine that you would be returning to Witham long after the last train has gone, so I would head either for Wickford, or straight home after Maldon.

I assume that you are considering an ascent of TMNH?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3684 on:** 27 February, 2013, 06:54:26 am »

Mr Wow of Bagger, we will be departing at 7pm and an ascent of TMNH is in the plan.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #3685 on:** 27 February, 2013, 07:52:09 am »

Ride with Wowbagger is off as I am reclining at my deathbed of a cold.

He's all yours!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3686 on:** 27 February, 2013, 08:15:49 am »

Quote from: Auntie Helen on 27 February, 2013, 07:52:09 am

Ride with Wowbagger is off as I am reclining at my deathbed of a cold.

He's all yours!

Get well soon Helen! Look forward to seeing you Wow!

JenM · « **Reply #3687 on:** 27 February, 2013, 08:33:51 am »

What time will you be at the Queen Vic? Will probably join you for a pint.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3688 on:** 27 February, 2013, 08:41:11 am »

Quote from: JenM on 27 February, 2013, 08:33:51 am

What time will you be at the Queen Vic? Will probably join you for a pint.

Oh Lordy, you're asking me for an ETA

Lets's say 9:30pm give or take an hour or three

Oaky · « **Reply #3689 on:** 28 February, 2013, 10:51:02 am »

I will be coming at some point tonight, but probably not setting off at the same time as the rest of the Witham contingent. hopefully I'll be in time to catch you up at the first pub.

I have the route (mental not to self - load said route into the GPS before tonight!)... If soembody with my number (OD or huggy) could text me if you leave the first pub before I get there then I'll know to head straight past and on to the second.

Cheers

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3690 on:** 28 February, 2013, 01:41:40 pm »

I almost certainly won't be at Witham: I have a nasty suspicion that my beloved Rohloff (solo machine this time) might need to be going back for some repairs. It's been feeling rough most of the year and I spoke to Dave of Thorn this morning. Comparative fettling alongside Mrs. Wow's bike shows just how rough it feels. I may be on my single speed and I certainly don't want a repeat of Friday's ascent of TMNH* on it.

Which, pray, is the first pub on the agenda? I could ensconce myself in there at an appropriate moment and await your arrival. This will quite probably be rail-assisted to Wickford.

*Actually an ascent of TMWH as we crossed the river from Boreham, passed Little Baddow Church and ascended Colam Lane.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3691 on:** 28 February, 2013, 01:51:58 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 28 February, 2013, 01:41:40 pm

Which, pray, is the first pub on the agenda? I could ensconce myself in there at an appropriate moment and await your arrival. This will quite probably be rail-assisted to Wickford.

First pub on the agenda is the Royal Oak on Fambridge Road. Info HERE. It would be good to see you

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3692 on:** 28 February, 2013, 01:55:47 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 February, 2013, 01:51:58 pm

Quote from: Wowbagger on 28 February, 2013, 01:41:40 pm
Which, pray, is the first pub on the agenda? I could ensconce myself in there at an appropriate moment and await your arrival. This will quite probably be rail-assisted to Wickford.

First pub on the agenda is the Royal Oak on Fambridge Road. Info HERE. It would be good to see you

Excellent. I anticipate that you will be there around 8 p.m. I'll find out if Del is interested in such things.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3693 on:** 28 February, 2013, 01:56:54 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 28 February, 2013, 01:55:47 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 February, 2013, 01:51:58 pm
Quote from: Wowbagger on 28 February, 2013, 01:41:40 pm
Which, pray, is the first pub on the agenda? I could ensconce myself in there at an appropriate moment and await your arrival. This will quite probably be rail-assisted to Wickford.

First pub on the agenda is the Royal Oak on Fambridge Road. Info HERE. It would be good to see you
Excellent. I anticipate that you will be there around 8 p.m. I'll find out if Del is interested in such things.

About 8pm yes. Yes to Del as well - the more the merrier

delthebike · « **Reply #3694 on:** 28 February, 2013, 02:00:38 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 28 February, 2013, 01:55:47 pm

I'll find out if Del is interested in such things.

Possibility of turning up at the first pub and meeting Wow 2000hrs ish.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3695 on:** 28 February, 2013, 02:42:20 pm »

Hmm. Pub is about 15 miles from Wickford station. That means catching the 6.07 train, I reckon.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3696 on:** 28 February, 2013, 05:20:47 pm »

The official Witham departure time has been moved to 1930 hrs .

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3697 on:** 28 February, 2013, 06:08:54 pm »

Good. I'm running late too. Won't catch the 6.07.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3698 on:** 28 February, 2013, 06:39:09 pm »

My train arrives in Wickford 6.49. I'm hoping to be at t'pub by 8.20.

delthebike · « **Reply #3699 on:** 28 February, 2013, 07:43:18 pm »

I've bailed!