London GTG Saturday 7th June *WITH SPECIAL GUEST!!*

[spuds]

So it's that time of year again Gent's and the London Summer GTG beckons!!



And due to the presence of our very own forum stalwart Dalip being in the UK this year, it's gonna be on Saturday 7th June.



My own thoughts are 'the usual' being The Dickens Inn http://www.dickensinn.co.uk/ anytime anyone wants to get there (I'm guessing say maybe 1.00 onwards?)....

and then for dinner moving onto either at The Mala http://www.malarestaurant.co.uk/home.php

or The Slug and Lettuce http://www.slugandlettuce.co.uk/slug-towerbridge/ (which used to be The Living Room).



That other forum stalwart Paul (BH13GMT) and I will definitely be staying at The Tower Hotel http://www.guoman.com/hotels/united_...wer/index.html

which currently has good availability and is strangely cheaper than the nearest Premier Inn http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/L...ity-tower-hill

but there might well be deals to be had at other hotels in the immediate vicinity.



I'll get up to The Dickens ASAP and put a deposit down to reserve an area for the Saturday, but after they've cocked it up the last couple of times I'll also do my very best to be there when they open on the Saturday to make sure that we get a half-decent seating area; hopefully the area 'by the double doors'.



So there you have it chaps, an afternoon/weekend? of great friends, great food and a few half-decent watches too on Saturday 7th June with Dalip in attendance......


What could be better??




I sincerely hope there'll be a great turn-out this year and I'll start the ball rolling listing those that I already know will be in attendance.....



Dalip (ermmmmm..... Dalip!)
Spuds (Dan)
BH13 GMT (Paul)
The GMT Master (Chris)
Xenophon (Nathan)
Dingoo93 (Dino)



Hopefully there'll be many others!!



Please do let me know your thoughts and preferences though guys, if anyone fancies a change of venue or has an idea for a restaurant for dinner please do let me know.



Looking forward to this already Chaps, it's gonna be great catching up with y'all again.....

[Xenophon]

Count me in (the usual terms & conditions apply)

[daveathall]

I will be in London the previous week (looking at being there 2nd, 3rd and coming back North on the 4th) so unfortunately will have to miss out.

[The Joker]

Thanks for the PM Dan, yes I'm fine thanks. Hope you and your family are well.

Yes I'll be there, looking forward to it.

[thewatchguy93]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Thanks for the PM Dan, yes I'm fine thanks. Hope you and your family are well.

Yes I'll be there, looking forward to it.

GREAT to hear from you Wes mate!!

Don't mind if I do Dan...


Updated list

Dalip (ermmmmm..... Dalip!)
Spuds (Dan)
BH13 GMT (Paul)
The GMT Master (Chris)
Xenophon (Nathan)
Dingoo93 (Dino)
The Joker (Wes)

[Painter]

It looks like I'll be in London that exact weekend so I'd Love to join!!

[thewatchguy93]

Originally Posted by Painter

It looks like I'll be in London that exact weekend so I'd Love to join!!

Excellent news all... Our fellow watch enthusiast Jesse (Painter) travelling all the way from Stockholm will be attending..! We were having a brief chat and he told me he was around London on the weekend of the 7th so I invited him along


The list is getting stronger!

Updated list

Dalip (ermmmmm..... Dalip!)
Spuds (Dan)
BH13 GMT (Paul)
The GMT Master (Chris)
Xenophon (Nathan)
Dingoo93 (Dino)
The Joker (Wes)
Painter (Jesse)

[Painter]

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Excellent news all... Our fellow watch enthusiast all the way from Stockholm will be attending too..! We were having a brief chat and he told me he was around London on the weekend of the 7th so I invited him along


The list is getting stronger!

Updated list

Dalip (ermmmmm..... Dalip!)
Spuds (Dan)
BH13 GMT (Paul)
The GMT Master (Chris)
Xenophon (Nathan)
Dingoo93 (Dino)
The Joker (Wes)
Painter (Jesse)

Perfect and Thanks for the invite brother, Much Appreciated!!

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

GREAT to hear from you Wes mate!!

Don't mind if I do Dan...


Updated list

Dalip (ermmmmm..... Dalip!)
Spuds (Dan)
BH13 GMT (Paul)
The GMT Master (Chris)
Xenophon (Nathan)
Dingoo93 (Dino)
The Joker (Wes)

Be good to see you again Dino and catch up.

[spuds]

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Excellent news all... Our fellow watch enthusiast Jesse (Painter) travelling all the way from Stockholm will be attending..! We were having a brief chat and he told me he was around London on the weekend of the 7th so I invited him along


The list is getting stronger!

Updated list

Dalip (ermmmmm..... Dalip!)
Spuds (Dan)
BH13 GMT (Paul)
The GMT Master (Chris)
Xenophon (Nathan)
Dingoo93 (Dino)
The Joker (Wes)
Painter (Jesse)

Great stuff guys, it'll be great to meet you Jesse and great catching up with you again Wes.....

[spuds]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I will be in London the previous week (looking at being there 2nd, 3rd and coming back North on the 4th) so unfortunately will have to miss out.

Gutted!!

I really must take myself 'North of Watford' some time.....

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by spuds

Gutted!!

I really must take myself 'North of Watford' some time.....

Into England.

Traveling to London I will have to check my passport because as we all know, anything south of Sheffield is France.

:r ofl:



Hope you all have a great time.

[BH13GMT]

Great news Dan.
Off base pass sucessfully negotiated with mrs Bh13gmt. Should be a good one (they always are). I think I will be sporting my previously destroyed 1680 Sub that is due back in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

[dalip]

So pleased to finally be getting back to the UK after 3 years. Really looking forward to seeing you all again

[spuds]

Originally Posted by daveathall

Hope you all have a great time.

Thanks Dave, I'm sure I'll manage to quaff a warm shandy in your honour!

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Great news Dan.
Off base pass sucessfully negotiated with mrs Bh13gmt. Should be a good one (they always are). I think I will be sporting my previously destroyed 1680 Sub that is due back in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

Superb!!

And I'll be sporting The Hulkster so that's two of us'll be wearing our besties!!

Originally Posted by dalip

So pleased to finally be getting back to the UK after 3 years. Really looking forward to seeing you all again

Too bloody right we've almost forgotten what you look like!!


Trust me I've tried but despite hours and hours in therapy and thousands in fees the nightmares just go on and on and on .......








P.S..... The Dickens is sorted but I've not yet made any dinner reservation.....

Any preferences Gents....??
The Mala.....?? Slug and Lettuce.....??

Or.......???

[spuds]

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Count me in (the usual terms & conditions apply)

Sorry Nath' I missed this!


"Usual terms and conditions" being you have to be home by eight or else you turn into an even bigger pumpkin??




Looking forward to seeing you and the new 'beater' mate, really I am!!

[MonBK]

If my plan to tour the UK holds water I'll be there.

[spuds]

Originally Posted by MonBK

If my plan to tour the UK holds water I'll be there.

Superb!!

It'd be great to see y'again Mon!!

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by spuds

Superb!!

It'd be great to see y'again Mon!!

X2

[psv]

I just might have to fly in for that! :-) (I wish... but if I'm anywhere near in business I'll make the effort!

[steveclocks]

Dan and Paul, thanks for the PM.
It's looking good guys, if my workscedual stays like this ..you can count me in

[DiamondJack]

Thx for the PM and text Dan......

It looks good for me at the moment......And looking forward to catching up with everyone.....

[BH13GMT]

I think American Airlines Pilot Paul needs to book another Mancation and join us for a few beers

[steveclocks]

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

I think American Airlines Pilot Paul needs to book another Mancation and join us for a few beers

I agree on that ! Would be wonderful if he could join in again
If the strange Belgian can join...why not an American

[Swearengen]

Count me in.

Looking forward to catching up with old friend and meeting some new one too.

Paul, I'll probably be coming from your postcode, so if I could catch a ride that would be cool.

Now if I were to limit myself to one watch to bring along............ that's always the hard part. Oh and keeping with with Dan on the beers

If I don't "Nathan out" at 8pm (which is the immensely sensible option) my vote is for Mala

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by Swearengen

Count me in.

Looking forward to catching up with old friend and meeting some new one too.

Paul, I'll probably be coming from your postcode, so if I could catch a ride that would be cool.

Now if I were to limit myself to one watch to bring along............ that's always the hard part. Oh and keeping with with Dan on the beers

If I don't "Nathan out" at 8pm (which is the immensely sensible option) my vote is for Mala

No probs on a lift mate, lets have a beer in Poole in the next week or so. shall we wait for Bill Rice to send his shipments first?

[steveclocks]

All my 'old' friends seem to be 'in'...already looking forward to seeing and catching up with you all

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by steveclocks

I agree on that ! Would be wonderful if he could join in again
If the strange Belgian can join...why not an American

Geert

you are a genuine London geezer now

Looking forward to having a play with that DSSD, if I can prize it off Dan first!!!!

[Swearengen]

Sounds good, thank you. I am back home next weekend so how are you fixed for Friday 2nd May?

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

No probs on a lift mate, lets have a beer in Poole in the next week or so. shall we wait for Bill Rice to send his shipments first?

[spuds]

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Dan and Paul, thanks for the PM.
It's looking good guys, if my workscedual stays like this ..you can count me in

Superb!!

It really wouldn't be the same without you Geert mate!!

Originally Posted by psv

I just might have to fly in for that! :-) (I wish... but if I'm anywhere near in business I'll make the effort!

How cool would that be?!?

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Thx for the PM and text Dan......

It looks good for me at the moment......And looking forward to catching up with everyone.....

More great news Steve!

Another forum and GTG stalwart that it really wouldn't be the same without!!

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

I think American Airlines Pilot Paul needs to book another Mancation and join us for a few beers

Already PM'd and keeping fingers crossed!!

Originally Posted by steveclocks

I agree on that ! Would be wonderful if he could join in again
If the strange Belgian can join...why not an American

To be fair the Belgian fella IS kinda strange but he's a bloody good bloke too!!

Originally Posted by Swearengen

Count me in.

Looking forward to catching up with old friend and meeting some new one too.

Paul, I'll probably be coming from your postcode, so if I could catch a ride that would be cool.

Now if I were to limit myself to one watch to bring along............ that's always the hard part. Oh and keeping with with Dan on the beers

If I don't "Nathan out"at 8pm (which is the immensely sensible option) my vote is for Mala

Fantastic Gabriel and I'll provisionally book us in at The Mala once we get some numbers for dinner together....

LOVING the "Nathan out" btw!!

Originally Posted by steveclocks

All my 'old' friends seem to be 'in'...already looking forward to seeing and catching up with you all

Ditto Dat Geezer Ditto Dat!!

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Geert

you are a genuine London geezer now

Looking forward to having a play with that DSSD, if I can prize it off Dan first!!!!

Yuppers what he said!!

And I was sooooooooooo close to buying a DSSD instead of The Hulk but I was worried I'd keep bashing it on door-frames!!

I can see me falling in love with it though so next year who knows?!!




This is gonna be sooooooooooo cool!!