Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750290 times)

Oaky · « **Reply #1625 on:** 03 November, 2010, 08:13:18 am »

My bike is at chelmsford ready for the run to writtle. What time i set off depends on how many kind folks are working on the jubilee line today

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1626 on:** 03 November, 2010, 08:15:57 am »

Quote from: bloomers100 on 03 November, 2010, 07:49:47 am

Gentlemen I will be rugby coaching then I have a meeting in the parish at 8, so depending on how long this goes on and how sociable they are will determine what time I get free.

I am pleased with myself that I decoded Chief's message. (omp).

If I get free at a reasonable hour I will text one/both of you, I can get to the Wheatsheaf in 20 mins. if that is your choice.

Well done, Bletchley Park are still trying to figure it out on my behalf - it's quite an enigma.

bobb · « **Reply #1627 on:** 03 November, 2010, 08:41:57 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 03 November, 2010, 08:13:18 am

My bike is at chelmsford ready for the run to writtle. What time i set off depends on how many kind folks are working on the jubilee line today

Are you going straight to Writtle from Chelmsford station, or putting in a few miles first? Either way, I can meet you at either a. The station or b. Writtle.

Edit: or c. Somewhere inbetween...

chief · « **Reply #1628 on:** 03 November, 2010, 05:39:31 pm »

Currently in omp with oaky, but planning to get to the sheaf at somepoint

Boab, I'll pm you my mobile number could you text me and I'll let you know latest travel plans

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1629 on:** 03 November, 2010, 05:53:13 pm »

Even Google doesn't know what omp stands for!

delthebike · « **Reply #1630 on:** 03 November, 2010, 06:10:34 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 03 November, 2010, 05:53:13 pm

Even Google doesn't know what omp stands for!

Outside my pint??

bobb · « **Reply #1631 on:** 03 November, 2010, 06:14:49 pm »

Oscar's Man Piss?

L CC · « **Reply #1632 on:** 03 November, 2010, 07:53:28 pm »

Quote from: chief on 03 November, 2010, 05:39:31 pm

Currently in omp with oaky, but planning to get to the sheaf at somepoint

Boab, I'll pm you my mobile number could you text me and I'll let you know latest travel plans

Wha? I never said I was coming out to play tonight...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1633 on:** 03 November, 2010, 08:00:16 pm »

Quote from: boab on 03 November, 2010, 07:53:28 pm

Quote from: chief on 03 November, 2010, 05:39:31 pm
Currently in omp with oaky, but planning to get to the sheaf at somepoint

Boab, I'll pm you my mobile number could you text me and I'll let you know latest travel plans
Wha? I never said I was coming out to play tonight...

When I was at Evil Salesman School ^TM many years ago, what has been done on you was called an assumptive close. Well done chief

bloomers100 · « **Reply #1634 on:** 03 November, 2010, 10:29:02 pm »

Just got in from the Waltham Swingers and to be honest feel quite drained so will not be coming aht.

See you soon tho' I hope. feel slightly awkward as the sheaf was my request...........bollox

Oaky · « **Reply #1635 on:** 04 November, 2010, 02:00:45 am »

Quote from: bloomers100 on 03 November, 2010, 10:29:02 pm

Just got in from the Waltham Swingers and to be honest feel quite drained so will not be coming aht.

See you soon tho' I hope. feel slightly awkward as the sheaf was my request...........bollox

To add to the arkw-ness - we decided to bring the ride to you and were in the Rose and Crown from 10-ish onwards. (_very_ onwards!)

bloomers100 · « **Reply #1636 on:** 04 November, 2010, 06:48:46 am »

oo late one. Literally just seen your text @ R and C, did you over refresh for your downwind run home or did Chief do you on the pool table.

Oaky · « **Reply #1637 on:** 06 November, 2010, 01:12:20 am »

Oh, by the way, the original OMP is marked on the handy guide I produced for former colleagues' (inc.chief) benefit.

Tomsk · « **Reply #1638 on:** 08 November, 2010, 08:52:15 pm »

Anybody going out this week? Any bright ideas, or back to an old favourite??

Oaky · « **Reply #1639 on:** 08 November, 2010, 08:57:53 pm »

I'm planning to go out. I don't have any inspiration as to a venue. I'll have a think.

It might be a bit cold!

Oaky · « **Reply #1640 on:** 09 November, 2010, 07:50:16 pm »

How about either the Hoop at Stock, or even The White Hart at Margaretting Tye (aka Tiger's Island, back where this nonsense all kicked off). Our last visit there was in August last year. We had planned to return 9th December last year, but didn't make it.

If we do decide on either of those venues, I'll probably ride from Witham station, in order to renew my acquaintance with TMNH¹.

map of previous venues in case anyone wants inspiration for an alternative suggestion

1. "The Mighty North Hill" as billed in the writeup of the Essex Roads Spring Lambs sportive.

Oaky · « **Reply #1641 on:** 09 November, 2010, 09:41:28 pm »

I'd also be happy enough with a return visit to either the Compasses at Littley Green (de-facto MEMWNS home venue) or the Square and Compasses.

Tomsk · « **Reply #1642 on:** 10 November, 2010, 09:41:11 am »

I vote for the Square and Compasses as its a reasonable run back to Dunmow. [Probably take the long way out, as before.] I shall be chasing David K again and spinning like crazy, having lowered my gearing to 65" for the winter.

Oaky · « **Reply #1643 on:** 10 November, 2010, 10:06:56 am »

Super - see you at the S&C then. If anyone else is coming from witham then i can set off from the station at about 6:45ish if the trains are working OK

Tomsk · « **Reply #1644 on:** 10 November, 2010, 10:27:34 am »

Mine's a pint of anti-freeze.

Andyf · « **Reply #1645 on:** 10 November, 2010, 03:59:08 pm »

Quote

If anyone else is coming from witham

Bike is fixed, permission from Big boss lady, out of work on time..........

Yep i think i'll be able to make it.
What route are you planning from Witham station to S&C Oakey?, It's only about 7 miles or are we going to go via the "The Mighty North Hill"..................

Can you wait untill 7pm for me just incase

Oaky · « **Reply #1646 on:** 10 November, 2010, 06:11:01 pm »

Sure - looks like i have no choice but to wait till 7 since trains are FUBAR anyway. I will be on the train that is meant to arr at witham 1844

Andyf · « **Reply #1647 on:** 10 November, 2010, 06:54:18 pm »

just got in 7pm need to get bike down at the station soon as

Oaky · « **Reply #1648 on:** 11 November, 2010, 12:18:25 am »

Home before midnight, which is some kind of record.

That's the second time this season that I've had to brush the frost off my saddle before heading home.

Only 14 miles, but it was a beautiful clear, crisp night. The moon was a very striking orange/red narrow crescent, just above the horizon.

Andyf, chief, Tomsk, myself and David (not yet of this parish) had a lovely time drinking the S&C stokers Ale, Dark Star Hophead and another brew that I tried, enjoyed and forgot the provenance of

BTW - I thawed myself out very enjoyably once I got home since mrs_o had cooked a vat of yummy soup earlier, into which I emptied the rest of my chopped scotch bonnets in olive oil. mmmmmmmmmmmm tasty!

Andyf · « **Reply #1649 on:** 11 November, 2010, 12:40:42 pm »

Another MEMWNS, and another hangover :

.....in just before midnight like Oakey, and up and out again to get the 5:37 from Witham to london, got off at Stratford to punish my self with the 4 extra miles in the rain and wind