London: GTG - Pub Lunch?

[dalip]

Alright you lot...what's going on????? What's this about Burlington Arcade???

Ok....I would still suggest we drink..eat...and drink more at the Churchill Arms...the pubs around green park and the Burlington are full off tourists and are c##p.....And I don't mean to insult tourists...just saying that they tend to be oriented towards them and that's not always a good thing!!

I think it may be a good idea to meet a little earlier...maybe 1pm??????

Perhaps Burlington could be later? It is a few stops away on the tube...or bus would be better...or cab if a few of us????? Green park is not far from kensington.....

Sp..maybe 1pm onwards meet..Churchill...2pm grab some lunch.....then later (before shops close) maybe those who want to can trundle down to the Arcade...and feeling merry...may shop

Let me know...I will be coming from Hertfordshire to meet you...my Dad is there...

[dalip]

oh...and this is a review of the Churchill Arms:

One of the great pubs in London and it's been consistently one of the greats for a long, long time. You get a good pint of Fullers, one of the best pints of Guinness around town, traditional food and one of the first (if not the first) pubs to serve Thai food. Eclectic decoration and winner of the 'Boozers on Bloom' award, a mixed clientele and a genial landlord go together to make one of the best pubs in London. And they keep winning awards, receiving Fuller's coveted Griffin Award for the third time and Stella's "Love Your Local" award. The only downside, if there is one, is that so many people have cottoned on to the Churchill, that it gets very crowded, especially if you want to eat

[mopsey]

Not looking good people. My youngest son attends a theatre goup and he's playing one of the main characters in their production of the Wizard of Oz.
Guess which weekend the shows are on? Yep, Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd July.
He's actually only playing a Munchkin on Saturday evening as his understudy takes over that night but he's doing the Friday evening and Saturday matinee as the Tin Man.
I just mentioned the GTG to the wife and didn't get much response so unless she's a little more forthcoming it looks like i'll have to miss out. Bummer.
I'll keep you posted.

[marke]

Hi Martin

I will gladly come along to the GTG, so let me know and keep me in the loop..

marke

[spuds]

Martin mate that's a bummer BUT fully understand your predicament & I'd do the exact same thing......
(ie: throw a sicky & slip away while the wife watches the matinee!)



Marke it'd be great to meet you there & Dalip......??

I've booked to leave work early & I'll be there about 1....

If I'm there first I'm the good looking deaf guy in the corner with an ariel on his head & half a dozen coats reserving seats at the table!!

[Prince]

Man, I wish I was going to be in London THIS year. Alas, I'm going to be there (and in Kent, Sussex and Surrey) NEXT May/June!!!

You need to do Churchill's - if for nothing else but the Thai food (and the beer, of course). Excellent!!!

[spuds]

Originally Posted by Prince

Man, I wish I was going to be in London THIS year. Alas, I'm going to be there (and in Kent, Sussex and Surrey) NEXT May/June!!!

You need to do Churchill's - if for nothing else but the Thai food (and the beer, of course). Excellent!!!

Well I'm sure some of us'll buy y'a beer Allan mate whenever you get over!

[dalip]

Originally Posted by mopsey

Not looking good people. My youngest son attends a theatre goup and he's playing one of the main characters in their production of the Wizard of Oz.
Guess which weekend the shows are on? Yep, Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd July.
He's actually only playing a Munchkin on Saturday evening as his understudy takes over that night but he's doing the Friday evening and Saturday matinee as the Tin Man.
I just mentioned the GTG to the wife and didn't get much response so unless she's a little more forthcoming it looks like i'll have to miss out. Bummer.
I'll keep you posted.

Oh what a bummerI mean great about the fantastic part....but other than that...terrible ....do whatever you can...would be so sad to miss you

Originally Posted by marke

Hi Martin

I will gladly come along to the GTG, so let me know and keep me in the loop..






marke

Excellent Marke....be great to meet youIt looks like a 1pm meet now at the Churchill Arms Kensington church street, nearest tube is Kensington high street....

Originally Posted by spuds

Martin mate that's a bummer BUT fully understand

your predicament & I'd do the exact same thing......
(ie: throw a sicky & slip away while the wife watches the matinee!)









Marke it'd be great to meet you there & Dalip......??

I've booked to leave work early & I'll be there about 1....

If I'm there first I'm the good looking deaf guy in the corner with an ariel on his head & half a dozen coats reserving seats at the table!!

Why a half dozen coats?.??..

I should also be at the Churchill by 1pm DanIs that where you are confirming?

I a not sure if you can book for the Thai grub...I think you can...could someone give them a call and check it out? Dan?

We will need definite numbers also.....I know they get really busy in the Thai restaurant....so would be a good idea. Pehaps for 2pm or 230 pm....give us time for some beer before food?

Originally Posted by Prince

Man, I wish I was going to be in London
THIS year. Alas, I'm going to be there (and in Kent, Sussex and Surrey) NEXT May/June!!!

You need to do Churchill's - if for nothing else but the Thai food (and the beer, of course). Excellent!!!

What a pity Allan....But I should be getting over again in 2011 so maybe this could grow into an annual event


and Chris (GMT master is also confirmed!!!, )


So....1pm now.....CHURCHILL ARMS, KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, NEAREST TUBE IS KENSINGTON HIGH - STREET - 1pm ONWARDS....


So far we have :

Attendees:

Dalip
Dan (Spuds)
Mopsey (Martin)..... Will still have to confirm......let us know mate...it is completely understandable of course
The GMT Master (Chris) -
Marke


Anyone else out there......be fantastic to meet you...!


let me know about booking Dan.....and Martin see what you can do.....

[esm]

sort of a good news for me dalip & guys...

I'm going to find out tomorrow if I can change our flight to Greece after the GTG weekend without having to fork out too much £££. (damn BA...)
There maybe a slight change of plan since we will be in Glasgow the weekend before for P!nk's stadium concert and if all works out well with BA, we thought we could kill two birds with one stone by joining a 3 day tour around north Scotland (so we won't have to make another trip out there). Which means we should be back in London by mid week, get some rest before flying out again and that should give me a chance to meet up with you guys on the weekend.... That would be awesome.

fingers crossed - will let you know soon.

[dalip]

Originally Posted by esm

sort of a good news for me dalip & guys...

I'm going to find out tomorrow if I can change our flight to Greece after the GTG weekend without having to fork out too much £££. (damn BA...)
There maybe a slight change of plan since we will be in Glasgow the weekend before for P!nk's stadium concert and if all works out well with BA, we thought we could kill two birds with one stone by joining a 3 day tour around north Scotland (so we won't have to make another trip out there). Which means we should be back in London by mid week, get some rest before flying out again and that should give me a chance to meet up with you guys on the weekend.... That would be awesome.

fingers crossed - will let you know soon.

That's GREAT news EricAwesom e stuff...keep us posted

[learningtofly]

I'll definitely try to make this - in the diary at present and hoping that work doesn't throw any spanners in the, errr... works!

[dalip]

Originally Posted by learningtofly

I'll definitely try to make this - in the diary at present and hoping that work doesn't throw any spanners in the, errr... works!

That's awesome news Tony...I shall add you to the list ...let us know...would be great if you could get there

so list now is:

Dalip
Dan (Spuds)
Mopsey (Martin)..... Will still have to confirm......let us know mate...it is completely understandable of course
The GMT Master (Chris) -
Marke
Eric (esm)
Tony (learningtofly)

[learningtofly]

Originally Posted by dalip

That's awesome news Tony...I shall add you to the list ...let us know...would be great if you could get there

so list now is:

Dalip
Dan (Spuds)
Mopsey (Martin)..... Will still have to confirm......let us know mate...it is completely understandable of course
The GMT Master (Chris) -
Marke
Eric (esm)
Tony (learningtofly)

My only worry is that it turns into a shopping adventure (especially after a couple of pints)

[dalip]

Originally Posted by learningtofly

My only worry is that it turns into a shopping adventure (especially after a couple of pints)

That is a concern

Plenty around kensington I think

But..I also have a feeling we'll enjoy the Churchill...and it may be hard to drag ourselves away...

[esm]

Originally Posted by learningtofly

My only worry is that it turns into a shopping adventure (especially after a couple of pints)

that would only make the whole shopping experience more enjoyable

mmm..... Guinness and Thai curry

[dalip]

Originally Posted by esm

that would only make the whole shopping experience more enjoyable

mmm..... Guinness and Thai curry

Now you're talking Eric...and both of those are just sublime at the Churchill....has a fantastic selection of beers/wines...and the Thai...well...some of the best I've had

[Prince]

Originally Posted by spuds

Well I'm sure some of us'll buy y'a beer Allan mate whenever you get over!

Thanks, Dan!

[Prince]

Originally Posted by dalip

...What a pity Allan....But I should be getting over again in 2011 so maybe this could grow into an annual event

Now THAT sounds like a winner, Dalip!!!

[Colnago]

I might just be able to swing this one....I am home for three weeks this coming leave and the date falls smack bang in the middle......still trying to get absolute approval from higher management (Samantha!)....will keep looking in here to see how it's progressing....would dearly love to be there!!!!

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Prince

Now THAT sounds like a winner, Dalip!!!

you're on Allan

Originally Posted by Colnago

I might just be able to swing this one....I am home for three weeks this coming leave and the date falls smack bang in the middle......still trying to get absolute approval from higher management (Samantha!)....will keep looking in here to see how it's progressing....would dearly love to be there!!!!

Bill...there can be no question....I am coming all the way from over here...and it would be fantastic for us all to meet....everyone would LOVE it

So - you are added to the list:

Dalip
Dan (Spuds)
Mopsey (Martin)..... Will still have to confirm......let us know mate...it is completely understandable of course
The GMT Master (Chris) -
Marke
Eric (esm)
Tony (learningtofly)
Bill (Colnago)

[spuds]

No problem booking the table guys (well..... I'll get the Mrs to do it as being almost deaf I can't use phones!) but can we confirm a time to book the table for & number of people attending??????

[mopsey]

Just got home and am in the doghouse. If i'm still there at the end of the weekend them i'm definately coming.

[dalip]

Originally Posted by spuds

No problem booking the table guys (well..... I'll get the Mrs to do it as being almost deaf I can't use phones!) but can we confirm a time to book the table for & number of people attending??????

Ok all...can we please confirm our attendance as soon as possible so Dan can book.....

I am a definite....absolutely...indisputably...:c heers:

Don't sit on the fence...and don't miss out

Originally Posted by mopsey

Just got home and am in the doghouse. If i'm still there at the end of the weekend them i'm definately coming.

Excellent....stay in there Martin.....would be great to meet you..

[Colnago]

OK....here's how it's looking for me...I am home from work for three weeks, after four away....time at home is obviously ultra valuable to me.....so, we are looking at combining the TRF get-together for me with a visit to Leggo Land in Windsor....essentially this means I am with my family for all but three or four hours of the trip when I would be with you guys.....even if the Leggo Land trip doesn't come off I have had the "rubber stamp on the pass-out" so I am cleared for take off.....but I have to say if I am down there solo I will have to bear a massive guilt trip because of the time away from home.....having said that it's actually only about 10 hours away from home all in if I use the train....lets see...I would love to say "yep, that's me I'm in 100%" but I can't yet...I would say I am around the 90% in mark.......don't be surprised to see that percentage start to increase....come on guys....encourage me....tell me it'll be ok....

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Colnago

OK....here's how it's looking for me...I am home from work for three weeks, after four away....time at home is obviously ultra valuable to me.....so, we are looking at combining the TRF get-together for me with a visit to Leggo Land in Windsor....essentially this means I am with my family for all but three or four hours of the trip when I would be with you guys.....even if the Leggo Land trip doesn't come off I have had the "rubber stamp on the pass-out" so I am cleared for take off.....but I have to say if I am down there solo I will have to bear a massive guilt trip because of the time away from home.....having said that it's actually only about 10 hours away from home all in if I use the train....lets see...I would love to say "yep, that's me I'm in 100%" but I can't yet...I would say I am around the 90% in mark.......don't be surprised to see that percentage start to increase....come on guys....encourage me....tell me it'll be ok....

Bill....it'll be ok

I am there to visit my family...and will have my son and wife around...(they will go off to parks and shopping while I'm with you guys)..... Maybe I'll get home later

This is a very important event.....and you are absolutely fine to attend and hang out with new found friends

[Colnago]

Dalip.....don't be surprised if I am a positive in the next day or so...still plenty of time....the guilt trip thing is something I can probably get past.....

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Colnago

Dalip.....don't be surprised if I am a positive in the next day or so...still plenty of time....the guilt trip thing is something I can probably get past.....

Excellent..

Will be great to meet you Bill

[Colnago]

Now the burning question.....which watch do I wear.....blimey, this is what women must feel like about shoes!!!!

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Colnago

Now the burning question.....which watch do I wear.....blimey, this is what women must feel like about shoes!!!!

[Colnago]

OK lads....it's official...I'm in.....see you all there....14:00 to 16:00 yeah?....I have to book trains so need the times....plan on arriving at Kings Cross around 13:00....probably book a train home for around 17:00 to 18:00 (maybe a bit later!).....anyone planning on staying a bit longer or visiting any AD's or what?