Author Topic: WARTY - 4th April (Read 13237 times)

Tim Hall · « **Reply #25 on:** 27 March, 2009, 07:11:27 pm »

It looks like Mrs. Hall and I will both be there, inna tandem stylee.

I shall try to avoid any fords, if only because she has a recumbent posture on our machine and goes in first.

Jurek · « **Reply #26 on:** 27 March, 2009, 07:57:00 pm »

Quote from: Tim Hall on 27 March, 2009, 07:11:27 pm

I shall try to avoid any fords, if only because she has a recumbent posture on our machine and goes in first.

Sounds to me like the ideal way to test the water temperature, before making a commitment.

jane · « **Reply #27 on:** 28 March, 2009, 01:12:19 pm »

Quote from: delthebike on 27 March, 2009, 08:01:42 am

Quote from: jane on 27 March, 2009, 06:23:53 am
I won't be able to make this one- and I still have the rear light Delthebike so kindly lent to me. If any SE Londoners are going, maybe I could drop off the light for them to deliver? (I presume you are attending the next WARTY, Del?
As long as you realise I'm charging by the hour.
FNRttC, April 9, I thought you were going to hand it back then?

Oh- of course- April 4th- April 9th- as the years go by and brain cells die off at an ever increasing rate without adequate replacement, I seem to find the little things so much harder to cope with. Yes- still intending to be on the FNRttC- see you then

delthebike · « **Reply #28 on:** 29 March, 2009, 10:10:55 am »

Going to leave SoS 0545-0600 and take this route, Clicky, to the cafe near Sawbridgeworth station. TOKaMaK and bobb, if you want I'll collect you on the way through C'ford, 0715-0730, I'll call you when I get to Great Baddow (will get a snack from one of the garages there) for a meet at the lights of Chignall Rd. and Roxwell Rd.

Without any problems we should get to the cafe around 0845-0900, a second/third breakfast, and thence to the station for the 1000 start.

The cafe is here, Clicky.

TimO · « **Reply #29 on:** 29 March, 2009, 10:21:41 am »

I started looking at the map, and working out if I could cycle from Croydon direct, and not bother with a train, it's only 36 miles. Oh my gods, I'm suffering from Delthebike-Teethgrinder Syndrome.

delthebike · « **Reply #30 on:** 29 March, 2009, 11:30:11 am »

Quote from: TimO on 29 March, 2009, 10:21:41 am

it's only 36 miles.

Your on the verge of talking yourself into it! If you didn't really want to ride up you would have said
"It's 36 miles! Feck off! I'll stay in bed and extra 2.5 hours and get a train!"

Do it! You know you want to.

токамак · « **Reply #31 on:** 30 March, 2009, 10:23:28 am »

Quote from: delthebike on 29 March, 2009, 10:10:55 am

...if you want I'll collect you on the way through C'ford, 0715-0730, I'll call you when I get to Great Baddow (will get a snack from one of the garages there) for a meet at the lights of Chignall Rd. and Roxwell Rd.

Sounds good to me.

clarion · « **Reply #32 on:** 30 March, 2009, 10:28:27 am »

Quote from: TimO on 29 March, 2009, 10:21:41 am

I started looking at the map, and working out if I could cycle from Croydon direct, and not bother with a train, it's only 36 miles. Oh my gods, I'm suffering from Delthebike-Teethgrinder Syndrome.

You live quite near to me - maybe we could ride up together?

Like heck I will! I've got me train tickets, and I'm inordiantely excited about that

TimO · « **Reply #33 on:** 30 March, 2009, 06:19:08 pm »

On reflection, I think my more normal WARTY mileage of 74 miles should be sufficient, rather than 122! It does get a bit daft when the trip there and back is more than the ride itself. $:-\$

Since the evening before will be the YACF Birthday Party thingy, I'll have double my normal mileage to get home via the Sekrit Bunker, so bunging in some additional mileage on Saturday seems ill advised (and I must remember to sort out the route from the Sekrit Bunker to Chez Timo).

So, who will be meeting up at Liverpool Street for groupsave ticketing goodness?

RogerT · « **Reply #34 on:** 30 March, 2009, 07:25:19 pm »

Er..Mr Wow Sir ( and Miss Annie ) are you sure the elevenses stop is open ?? Their internet site states only open on the 1st Sunday of the month ??

delthebike · « **Reply #35 on:** 30 March, 2009, 07:29:45 pm »

Picnic time!

Lets all camp on the green, if there is one, or any nearby area of green, and have a picnic.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #36 on:** 30 March, 2009, 07:42:55 pm »

Quote from: RogerT on 30 March, 2009, 07:25:19 pm

Er..Mr Wow Sir ( and Miss Annie ) are you sure the elevenses stop is open ?? Their internet site states only open on the 1st Sunday of the month ??

I saw that and thought "No-one would run a business based upon opening only one day a month!" and didn't check. I will do so.

Mrs. Wow and I will be a Lpoo St. fairly early on Saturday, making our way back from Sexual Ealing.

TimO · « **Reply #37 on:** 30 March, 2009, 09:34:07 pm »

This link says:

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Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pm

...which is still a little odd, but would suit us on a Saturday.

RogerT · « **Reply #38 on:** 01 April, 2009, 07:08:53 pm »

Quote from: TimO on 30 March, 2009, 09:34:07 pm

This link says:

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Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pm

...which is still a little odd, but would suit us on a Saturday.

Not sure that link is up to date

This place is used as a control on the Stevenage rides and last time I was there it did not look very "open"

WJ and I will be arriving by car, please wait for us in case we get lost/hijacked/abducted by aliens.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #39 on:** 01 April, 2009, 08:54:45 pm »

Pub menu - please choose. I'll phone through on Friday.

The Bell
lunch menu
Benington
01438 869270

Snacks & Starters

Sandwiches £3.50
Toasted sandwiches £3.95
Bucket of hand cut chips £2.25
Homemade soup of the day £4.50
Smoked haddock & spinach tart £4.50

Main Courses

Ham, 2 eggs & chips £6.95
Homemade 6oz beef burger served with hand cut chips £6.95
Rolled belly of pork with black pudding & dauphinoise potatoes £8.95
Steak Guinness & mushroom pie with mash or hand cut chips & vegetables £9.95
Confit duck leg with braised red cabbage & mashed potatoes £9.95
Oyster mushroom, leek & pine nut parcels - with creme fraiche and dijon mustard, in golden puff pastry with mash & vegetables £7.95

Desserts

Sticky toffee pudding £4.25
Baked chocolate cheesecake £4.25
Sherry Trifle £4.25

Still no word from the Swan.

Jurek · « **Reply #40 on:** 01 April, 2009, 08:57:34 pm »

Toasted ham, cheese & onion sarny for me please, Wow.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #41 on:** 01 April, 2009, 08:58:05 pm »

I'll go for the burger. I assume we can decide about desserts when we're actually there!

Tim Hall · « **Reply #42 on:** 01 April, 2009, 09:00:36 pm »

Me: Ham Egg and Chips
Mrs Hall: Homemade 6oz beef burger served with hand cut chips

Thanks.

Adam · « **Reply #43 on:** 01 April, 2009, 09:02:44 pm »

Yum yum yum.

Put me down for the Oyster mushroom, leek & pine nut parcels.

It's possible I may also consider trying all of the desserts.

I'll need the calories, as it will end up being a 200km ride.

TimO · « **Reply #44 on:** 01 April, 2009, 09:34:45 pm »

I'll go for the "Steak Guinness & mushroom pie with mash or hand cut chips & vegetables", and also put in for the "Sticky toffee pudding" as well please.

Currently at work, and drooling thinking of this food! By the time I get home tonight, it'll be so late, I won't have an appetite left, or much inclination to do any cooking.

Should I remember to pack a Thermos and sticky bun from Sainsburys for Elevenses?

teethgrinder · « **Reply #45 on:** 01 April, 2009, 10:36:44 pm »

Quote from: wowbagger on 01 April, 2009, 08:54:45 pm

Still no word from the Swan.

If you have no luck with The Swan, I think that there is a coffee shop in Buntingford. Turn right at the T junction at the bottom of th hill. Then right on a left hand bend and I think there's one up there.

Wobbly John · « **Reply #46 on:** 02 April, 2009, 08:57:23 am »

Steak & Guinness pie, veg & chips, please for me.

ianrauk · « **Reply #47 on:** 02 April, 2009, 05:33:02 pm »

Ham egg and chips please

Wowbagger · « **Reply #48 on:** 02 April, 2009, 05:46:05 pm »

The Hare Street 11ses is indeed open only 1st Sunday of month. I tried to talk her into opening just for us and I think she would have done except she has a farmer's market to attend.

If we can find that we could get a cup of tea!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #49 on:** 02 April, 2009, 05:50:42 pm »

This looks promising.

They are expecting us about 11.30.