Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series

[bloomers100]

Perfect Sunday afternoon interlude with Chief and whatsisface at Compasses. Now in front of footy.

[Oscar's dad]

Very public spirited of you!  Saves a self imposed exile drinking by himself!

[Oscar's dad]

A bit of a long shot and also a strange request. 

My work Christmas Do requires me to dress as a Star Wars storm trooper.  Does anyone have an outfit I could borrow or buy?  The buy option might be better as paintballing is involved.

[slipgate]

I have one. You can see it in my FB pics. The helmet bit is a little odd, but you won't be wearing that much. £30

[Oscar's dad]

I have one. You can see it in my FB pics. The helmet bit is a little odd, but you won't be wearing that much. £30

I think you might have a deal.  We'll arrange for me to have a shufty, I don't need it until December 21st 

[bloomers100]

Mighty Oak day is 30-11-13 11-3. Anyone?

[huggy]

Mighty Oak day is 30-11-13 11-3. Anyone?

That falls within the OD self imposed dry November period.  For some inexplicable reason I said I would also abstain from alcohol for November for moral support 

[Oscar's dad]

Mighty Oak day is 30-11-13 11-3. Anyone?

That falls within the OD self imposed dry November period.  For some inexplicable reason I said I would also abstain from alcohol for November for moral support 

It has to be said you didn't have to!  But the support is welcome 

Do we know if Oaky is doing likewise?

[bloomers100]

Soz I think we'll be away having consulted the oracle.

[Christophe]

So if you're all off alcohol does that mean that Wednesday night pub rides are out? Might be out for a pootle on Wednesday but won't be able to start till 8ish

[Oscar's dad]

I'm still interested in going out Wednesday. Huggy and I were wondering about the nice chippy in Maldon although I have no problem with a pub.

[Tomsk]

Book Club....glad to join you for a fizzy pop some other time. 

[Oaky]

Mighty Oak day is 30-11-13 11-3. Anyone?

That falls within the OD self imposed dry November period.  For some inexplicable reason I said I would also abstain from alcohol for November for moral support 

It has to be said you didn't have to!  But the support is welcome 

Do we know if Oaky is doing likewise?

Abstinence?  For an entire month??

With my reputation???









Ah g'wan then!

[huggy]

Solidarity in November abstinence but I fear that Christophe could be a bad influence 

[Oscar's dad]

Mighty Oak day is 30-11-13 11-3. Anyone?

That falls within the OD self imposed dry November period.  For some inexplicable reason I said I would also abstain from alcohol for November for moral support 

It has to be said you didn't have to!  But the support is welcome 

Do we know if Oaky is doing likewise?

Abstinence?  For an entire month??

With my reputation???









Ah g'wan then!

Blimey 

Is your month going to be an audax November i.e. it doesn't start on the 1st November and finish on the 30th?

[Oaky]

Is your month going to be an audax November i.e. it doesn't start on the 1st November and finish on the 30th?

Of course.  My November will finish on the 3rd December.

[Christophe]

Solidarity in November abstinence but I fear that Christophe could be a bad influence 

My middle ame is abstinence Haven't had a drink since we had our Firday night Colchester pub crawl and curry night back whenever it was. (June??). This no doubt will be remedied during the first weekend in December......

Fish and chips on the other hand........

[Oscar's dad]

Solidarity in November abstinence but I fear that Christophe could be a bad influence 

My middle name is abstinence Haven't had a drink since we had our Friday night Colchester pub crawl and curry night back whenever it was. (June??)

That's just wrong!

Anyhow, regarding this Wednesday night.  Myself and Huggy are thinking of setting off at around 7pm from Witham and I have suggested we do my Hilly Loopy Fun route (as used by the Witham Cycling led ride early on Saturday morning) backwards.  CLICKY.  This will take us back through Maldon so we can stop at Christophe's favourite chippy (The Happy Fryer?) for a bite to eat. 

Given the wet weather forecast and the shitty state of the roads I shall be aboard Claud my roadified MTB.  I think Huggy is thinking of riding his Crosstrail.

Thoughts?

Link now fixed

[Christophe]

That route is awesome! Bet you have multiple deja vu moments with that one!

Won't be out till later so will meet you at the chippy. What's your ETA?

[Oscar's dad]

That route is awesome! Bet you have multiple deja vu moments with that one!

Won't be out till later so will meet you at the chippy. What's your ETA?

ETA chippy - about 9(ish)? 

Is it called the Friendly Fryer?  If so I might phone them to check they still do sit downs at that time.

[Christophe]

9 is good for me. I think they close at 10.00 so may just squeeze us in. Yes it's the Friendly Fryer although on the odd occasion I've rang their phone etiquette hasn't quite lived up to the 'Friendly' tag.

[Oscar's dad]

9 is good for me. I think they close at 10.00 so may just squeeze us in. Yes it's the Friendly Fryer although on the odd occasion I've rang their phone etiquette hasn't quite lived up to the 'Friendly' tag.

Last orders for sitting down at 9:30.  Chap I spoke to was very nice.

[Christophe]

Last orders for sitting down at 9:30.  Chap I spoke to was very nice.

You must have spoken to the Friendly Fryer then........

[Oaky]

I'm hoping to join you chaps at the chippy on Wednesday night, but I won't be leaving Witham until a fair bit later than 7 (although the precise time is a bit up in the air - Acorn#1's birthday - and it's possible I won't make it out in time at all...).

I did tweak my wrist a little bit last night (freak book-reading injury on the train) and it's still a bit sore right now, but I'm hoping it'll be OK by Wednesday night, if I do manage to make it out.

[Christophe]

I'm still at work so doubt I'll be out tonight. Enjoy the fish and chips.