Thames Path Meander, Mk VII - 22 July

[Tim Hall]

Andrij, I'm a possible at the moment. I'd really like to do this one so am frantically checking diaries. Should know more this week.

Confirmed.

[Andrij]

Andrij, I'm a possible at the moment. I'd really like to do this one so am frantically checking diaries. Should know more this week.

Confirmed.

Lucky #13!

[Tigerrr]

I have this in my diary.

[Tigerrr]

by which I mean yes I would like to come. I will ride a regular bike.

[Andrij]

Your're on the list.

Time to contact the pub about two more for lunch.

[Andrij]

Houston, we have a problem...

Pub is fine seating a group of 12, but can't do more than that.  I asked about splitting us into two groups, but no-can-do. 
Are two people willing to volunteer to not sit with the others and be random diners?

This also puts me in mind to push us so we arrive a bit ahead of our booking, especially if it's a nice day - otherwise those not seated with the group might struggle to find a table.

Sorry about this, folks.

[Tim Hall]

Houston, we have a problem...

Pub is fine seating a group of 12, but can't do more than that.  I asked about splitting us into two groups, but no-can-do. 
Are two people willing to volunteer to not sit with the others and be random diners?

This also puts me in mind to push us so we arrive a bit ahead of our booking, especially if it's a nice day - otherwise those not seated with the group might struggle to find a table.

Sorry about this, folks.

I can be one of those.

[Ham]

If I'm in the troubled numbers I can be another (and won't be able to confirm final availability until closer to the date)

[Regulator]

Would love to join you all but I shall be in Edinburgh that weekend...

[Andrij]

If I'm in the troubled numbers I can be another (and won't be able to confirm final availability until closer to the date)

Nope, you're on the 'maybe' list with Jurek and Canardly.

[Tigerrr]

I am completely relaxed about pub lunch - really not an issue. I just fancied doing a nice ride - I can happily sort my own refreshment out! No problem at all. In fact I think you would prefer if I sat well away from you, and did not speak. I have audax experience and know how to stare into space, steaming quietly.
Seriously - do not worry, and do not fall into the trap of feeling you need to host. Unless you are charging a fee in which case I expect full value for money and will post a full and frank review on tripadvisor as soon as I get home.

[Andrij]

No fees charged, but pints gladly accepted.

[Sergeant Pluck]

There is a strong possibility of a +1 accompanying me.

[Jurek]

If I'm in the troubled numbers I can be another (and won't be able to confirm final availability until closer to the date)

Nope, you're on the 'maybe' list with Jurek and Canardly.

Don't worry about me and the lunch stop.
I'm a Londoner, and sufficiently feral to be able to fend for myself.
In the event that I show, the rest of you would be well advised to keep an eye on your chips.

[Wowbagger]

Taking lessons rom Jane?


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[Canardly]

Looks like I will be a non starter Andrij.

[Jurek]

If I'm in the troubled numbers I can be another (and won't be able to confirm final availability until closer to the date)

Nope, you're on the 'maybe' list with Jurek and Canardly.

Don't worry about me and the lunch stop.
I'm a Londoner, and sufficiently feral to be able to fend for myself.
In the event that I show, the rest of you would be well advised to keep an eye on your chips.

I'm looking unlikely.
Friends on the north Kent coast beckon.
And I currently need to escape Londres.
It'll involve less pedalling....
In the event that that changes I'll let you know.
Hope you all have a fab ride.

[Ham]

I'm looking unlikely now as well, although I am still counted among those trying to attend, excess quantities of STUFF and minimal quantities of time look to be conspiring against me.

[Tim Hall]

Well, contrary to the last few posts, I'm still going to be there. Sorry.

[Andrij]

Recent posts duly noted.

I have written to the pub asking if they can confirm their menu for Saturday.  We don't need to order in advance, but I'd like to try.  If that doesn't work, we'll at least not have to spend lots of time looking at the menu.

I will, within the next 48 hours, check my records for mobile numbers.  If I don't have yours you'll receive a PM. 


On a related note, I will be running the overnight version of this ride some time in September.  I shall try to set a date by the end of this month.  Once I do, a separate thread will be created.

[Flatbar Steve]

Hello Android, unfortunately I can no longer make it. Really wanted to come. Hope weather is kind and you all have a nice ride. By the looks there are others who want to join for lunch, I don't you have paid anything? ...let me know if I do owe you money as I dropped out

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[Kim]

Hello Android, [...]

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We can tell

[Flatbar Steve]

Hello Android, [...]

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We can tell

[Tigerrr]

Don't include me in lunch I am on a special diet.

[Tim Hall]

Don't include me in lunch I am on a special diet.

It had better be Frosties, or I shall be disappointed.