Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750535 times)

Oaky · « **Reply #3150 on:** 15 August, 2012, 05:19:10 pm »

I will be putting in an appearance, but I think my only slot is Friday night. (Well, I could do Thursday, but the BF won't have started then, which would be a shame)

bloomers100 · « **Reply #3151 on:** 15 August, 2012, 08:37:17 pm »

I have secured a pass for friday night and I'll be there on saturday afternoon with the family. The weather looks great.

Tomsk · « **Reply #3152 on:** 16 August, 2012, 09:38:28 pm »

I'll be off on holiday on Saturday, so Friday's out

Back in time for MIldenhall on Bank Hol Monday, though

Enjoy the Beer Festival

chief · « **Reply #3153 on:** 16 August, 2012, 11:33:51 pm »

I'm doing nutty hours at work at the moment but have secured tomorrow off as compensation

Oaky, you do realise it's real ale you'll be drinking and not that super strength foreign stuff you're used to? Might be worth taking an extra big wallet of cash and a bucket to save your feet with the many lav visits

Bloomers, will you be getting your puppies out?

Tomsk we needed you along to keep things sensible, I foresee carnage

Oaky · « **Reply #3154 on:** 16 August, 2012, 11:42:47 pm »

After seeing this:-

Quote from: bloomers100 on 15 August, 2012, 08:37:17 pm

...and I'll be there on saturday afternoon with the family....

... I checked with the boss and it seems that I will also be there on Saturday afternoon, also en-famille.

My arrival time Friday night will depend on what time we get back from a family sightseeing trip to That London.

bloomers100 · « **Reply #3155 on:** 17 August, 2012, 07:00:06 am »

All I will add is Woof Woof!

I'll be there at 7 with Geoffrey/ Melvyn/ Malcolm/ Simon. (Delete as applicable).

Oaky · « **Reply #3156 on:** 17 August, 2012, 06:00:45 pm »

Probably more like 8:30 or 9 for me tonight ( in Stratford waiting for dessert at the moment - still have to tube to Newbury park then drive back to Witham)

huggy · « **Reply #3157 on:** 17 August, 2012, 10:42:43 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 16 August, 2012, 11:42:47 pm

After seeing this:-

Quote from: bloomers100 on 15 August, 2012, 08:37:17 pm
...and I'll be there on saturday afternoon with the family....

... I checked with the boss and it seems that I will also be there on Saturday afternoon, also en-famille.

It seems that Master H quite fancies a ride over to The Compasses so we will most probably be putting in a Saturday afternoon appearance too (hope there's some beer left!)

bobb · « **Reply #3158 on:** 28 August, 2012, 03:04:22 pm »

Anyone out this week? I have a baton to pass on!

huggy · « **Reply #3159 on:** 28 August, 2012, 03:21:33 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 28 August, 2012, 03:04:22 pm

Anyone out this week? I have a baton to pass on!

I'm likely to be the only Withamite to be around this week and I'm overdue a Wednesday evening ride; I'd be happy to take custody of the baton and show it the delights of Witham.
Where do you suggest we meet, bobb?

Tomsk · « **Reply #3160 on:** 28 August, 2012, 06:22:39 pm »

Its probable I'll be free for a drink or two - I need to gargle away the dust from the major shed + coalbunker demolition thats going on here. [Is there anything quite as nice as a new shed

? The first squeeze of a new tube of toothpaste just doesn't compare. Is there an emoticon for :whimsical:?]

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3161 on:** 28 August, 2012, 06:41:09 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 28 August, 2012, 03:21:33 pm

Quote from: bobb on 28 August, 2012, 03:04:22 pm
Anyone out this week? I have a baton to pass on!
I'm likely to be the only Withamite to be around this week and I'm overdue a Wednesday evening ride; I'd be happy to take custody of the baton and show it the delights of Witham.
Where do you suggest we meet, bobb?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3162 on:** 29 August, 2012, 06:34:28 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 28 August, 2012, 06:22:39 pm

Its probable I'll be free for a drink or two - I need to gargle away the dust from the major shed + coalbunker demolition thats going on here. [Is there anything quite as nice as a new shed ? The first squeeze of a new tube of toothpaste just doesn't compare. Is there an emoticon for :whimsical:?]

Will you be holding some sort of shed dedication ceremony, a bit like they do with new churches? I think in these enlightened times there's no need to sacrifice goats or deflower virgins so it shouldn't be too difficult to organise for a man of your calibre. Of course, we expect your new shed to be beautifully painted!

bobb · « **Reply #3163 on:** 29 August, 2012, 03:42:16 pm »

Well, I won't be going out tonight now. However, as North Hill is beloved of MEMWNSers, you'll be delighted to know that next Tuesday evening is the Chelmer's annual hill climb event!

See you on the start line

Tomsk · « **Reply #3164 on:** 29 August, 2012, 03:55:38 pm »

The new shed is going to be tasteful

The one it replaced we just called 'The Yard Store', another was christened 'The Chamber of Secrets' by Jake, which I have to keep rigorously locked to stop offspring using nice tools as light-sabres and filling it up with banana skins and worse!

Another work in progress: I've been re-laying the concrete floor, insulating, lining and generally tarting up an old workshop at the bottom of the garden, which is very wonky but structurally sound, so a bit of a challenge - right at the 'extreme sports' end of my DIY skills. Some sort of shed/studio-warming party may happen eventually...

huggy · « **Reply #3165 on:** 29 August, 2012, 06:03:22 pm »

Work has got in the way so I won't be out on the bike this evening after all

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3166 on:** 29 August, 2012, 07:16:58 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 29 August, 2012, 03:42:16 pm

Well, I won't be going out tonight now. However, as North Hill is beloved of MEMWNSers, you'll be delighted to know that next Tuesday evening is the Chelmer's annual hill climb event!

See you on the start line

Sounds like a fun thing to watch!

Oaky · « **Reply #3167 on:** 29 August, 2012, 11:30:11 pm »

Never mind watching - take part!! Record a "gentlemanly" time with pride!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3168 on:** 30 August, 2012, 09:02:30 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 29 August, 2012, 11:30:11 pm

Never mind watching - take part!! Record a "gentlemanly" time with pride!

I wonder if there is a prize for the slowest person that was actually trying as opposed to trying to come last. What time does it start?

bobb · « **Reply #3169 on:** 30 August, 2012, 09:11:53 am »

It's listed as 18:15 start. At The Rodney...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3170 on:** 30 August, 2012, 09:15:06 am »

Quote from: bobb on 30 August, 2012, 09:11:53 am

It's listed as 18:15 start. At The Rodney...

Subject to last minute hitches or work getting in the way I will be there, although not necessarily at 1815. Perhaps we can do the Baton handover?

bobb · « **Reply #3171 on:** 30 August, 2012, 09:21:22 am »

Baton can indeed be handed over. What do you intend to do with it?!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3172 on:** 30 August, 2012, 09:25:08 am »

Quote from: bobb on 30 August, 2012, 09:21:22 am

Baton can indeed be handed over. What do you intend to do with it?!

I think we need to ensure it gets in the beer stained paws of as many MEMWNS addicts as humanly possible. Once it has been thoroughly abused we can let it leave our region. How does that sound?

bobb · « **Reply #3173 on:** 04 September, 2012, 12:18:46 pm »

Right - the hill climb tonight is actually a Ford CC event, so not doing it. Might go over at some point in the evening, might not.

Steve - just say what night you want me to hand the baton over and I shall be there. Any evening this week is good for me...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3174 on:** 04 September, 2012, 12:20:03 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 04 September, 2012, 12:18:46 pm

Right - the hill climb tonight is actually a Ford CC event, so not doing it. Might go over at some point in the evening, might not.

Steve - just say what night you want me to hand the baton over and I shall be there. Any evening this week is good for me...

What about The Wheatsheaf at Writtle tomorrow evening?