Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750407 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2525 on:** 15 November, 2011, 07:00:35 pm »

Either option is fine with me.

WARNING: I shall be returning at a reasonable hour and sober(ish) I know an Essex blonde whose bed I can be found in on a regular basis. My intention is to be in said bed on Wednesday as opposed to Thursday.

huggy · « **Reply #2526 on:** 15 November, 2011, 07:03:56 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 November, 2011, 07:00:35 pm

WARNING: I shall be returning at a reasonable hour and sober(ish) I know an Essex blonde whose bed I can be found in on a regular basis. My intention is to be in said bed on Wednesday as opposed to Thursday.

Ditto that, except a different Essex blonde's bed obviousy

Hence the shorter ride home (at least for Withamites) from watering hole than recent Wednesday night/Thursday mornings!

EDIT: I'd even be up for an earlier departure from Witham to facilitate an earlier return

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2527 on:** 15 November, 2011, 07:06:00 pm »

[Huggy and OD sniper crawl out of the pub hoping no-one notices]

Oaky · « **Reply #2528 on:** 15 November, 2011, 09:12:05 pm »

huggy's route #1 is very close to our usual route over that way - we have passed the White Hart at Lt Waltham on the way to many of the recent MEMWNS venues.

The main difference is that it goes Riffham's Chase and Hurrells lane rather than Colam Lane on the descent.

We've used the longer outbound option before too.

Either is good for me. I need to investigate what was wrong with the fixie last week (slightly odd feeling when pedalling - could be a loose BB, I guess).

bobb · « **Reply #2529 on:** 15 November, 2011, 10:39:45 pm »

What time are you leaving Witham then? I might ride over again and meet you.

If I can't be arsed - I'll see you at the pub!

ETA?

Oaky · « **Reply #2530 on:** 15 November, 2011, 11:22:45 pm »

7:30 is traditional for a Witham departure.

I'm at home tomorrow so could poss. do a slightly earlier start (I know one was mooted upthread), but my constraint is putting the kids to bed, so I can't really rendezvous before, say, 7:15.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2531 on:** 16 November, 2011, 06:32:10 am »

I can be at the J&J between 7:30 and 7:45.

huggy · « **Reply #2532 on:** 16 November, 2011, 07:58:38 am »

So by process of desicion making by committee and for the purpose of putting a definitive plan together for others to participate in should they so wish.....

Witham Peleton

Rendevouz time: 19:40 (ish for OD)
RVP: Jack & Jenny Public House, Witham
Route:
Quote from: Huggy on 15 November, 2011, 06:56:47 pm
this one
ETA at Little Waltham: 21:00
Requisite Activity: rehydration with Essex Energy Drinks or some other liquid
Witham sniper escape time: no later than 23:00
Optional Extras: multiple NH ascents, filling Terling ford, closely inspecting the softness of grass verges
Edit: Essential Roadside Maintenance whilst cycling colleagues stand watching, generally chuckling and offering suitable advice

How's that for being decisive

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2533 on:** 16 November, 2011, 08:28:36 am »

Well done that man

PS I have finally managed to work out how to get my BlackBerry put smileys in the right place. I know you were all worried about this.

Oaky · « **Reply #2534 on:** 16 November, 2011, 08:45:51 am »

токамак · « **Reply #2535 on:** 16 November, 2011, 09:03:44 am »

I'm not quite sure how my evening is going to pan out at this stage, but as the White Hart is so close to home it's possible that I could drop in at some point. I was there a few weeks back and sampled the authentic tapas which was first rate, so I recommend it, chaps.

[edit] I don't think they have a great selection of real ales, might have have one on tap, can't remember, I was drinking San Miguel out of choice anyway

bobb · « **Reply #2536 on:** 16 November, 2011, 09:08:19 am »

Do you know if they serve tapas all evening?

And do they sell Bud? Oscar's Dad will want something to drink...

токамак · « **Reply #2537 on:** 16 November, 2011, 09:11:43 am »

Tapas every night except Sundays and Mondays.

[edit] See previous edit regarding beers. Also have Stella on tap

[edit] Misread bobb's question, yes - tapas all evening.

Oaky · « **Reply #2538 on:** 16 November, 2011, 04:03:40 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 15 November, 2011, 09:12:05 pm

I need to investigate what was wrong with the fixie last week (slightly odd feeling when pedalling - could be a loose BB, I guess).

Loose BB is now tightened. Despite reattaching the cranks to RFT torque, do expect to see me trying to ride it with only one crank still attached later on!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2539 on:** 16 November, 2011, 04:18:09 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 16 November, 2011, 04:03:40 pm

Quote from: Oaky on 15 November, 2011, 09:12:05 pm
I need to investigate what was wrong with the fixie last week (slightly odd feeling when pedalling - could be a loose BB, I guess).

Loose BB is now tightened. Despite reattaching the cranks to RFT torque, do expect to see me trying to ride it with only one crank still attached later on!

Cue a proper comedy moment!

huggy · « **Reply #2540 on:** 16 November, 2011, 04:25:43 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 16 November, 2011, 04:18:09 pm

Quote from: Oaky on 16 November, 2011, 04:03:40 pm
Quote from: Oaky on 15 November, 2011, 09:12:05 pm
I need to investigate what was wrong with the fixie last week (slightly odd feeling when pedalling - could be a loose BB, I guess).

Loose BB is now tightened. Despite reattaching the cranks to RFT torque, do expect to see me trying to ride it with only one crank still attached later on!

Cue a proper comedy moment!

Adding 'Essential Roadside Maintenance whilst cycling colleagues stand watching, generally chuckling and offering suitable advice' to Optional Extras

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2541 on:** 16 November, 2011, 04:27:30 pm »

I could do unsuitable advice, but doubt I could offer anything suitable or helpful. Certainly willing to have a go at chuckling.

bobb · « **Reply #2542 on:** 16 November, 2011, 04:52:25 pm »

Right - I'll see you lot at the Jack and Danny at 19:40 hrs prompt.

Old Git · « **Reply #2543 on:** 16 November, 2011, 06:03:40 pm »

Due to change in training plan as i am now doing Tomsk's 200 on Sunday with OD. I will drive over tonight with
MrsT.

See you there

JohnT

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2544 on:** 16 November, 2011, 06:12:43 pm »

Quote from: JohnT on 16 November, 2011, 06:03:40 pm

Due to change in training plan as i am now doing Tomsk's 200 on Sunday with OD. I will drive over tonight with
MrsT.

See you there

JohnT

With a bit more notice we could have turned tonight into a WAGs night! It will be nice to meet MrsT

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2545 on:** 16 November, 2011, 06:24:06 pm »

I'm not required to escort Twinkle Toes to Sprouts as she is braving the dark

Therefore I will be at Jeff and Debbie's at 7:30pm.

bobb · « **Reply #2546 on:** 16 November, 2011, 06:30:11 pm »

I'll be heading off very shortly. Just getting changed....

Oaky · « **Reply #2547 on:** 16 November, 2011, 06:31:00 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 16 November, 2011, 06:30:11 pm

I'll be heading off very shortly. Just getting changed....

Will you make it for OD's proposed earlier start time (7:30)?

bobb · « **Reply #2548 on:** 16 November, 2011, 06:31:25 pm »

Yeah should do

Oaky · « **Reply #2549 on:** 16 November, 2011, 06:33:14 pm »

I'd better drag my arse round to the Joleon and Jessica on time then since I've got the least distance to get there.