LONDON Winter GTG & Salon QP Saturday 9th November

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Edit: Just checked the website and it's open from 12-6pm on Saturday so I'll be there from the start. Dan/Paul....Just text me when you arrive (if later) and I'll pop back to the entrance to meet you.

[Swearengen]

Hi Guys,
I have a family lunch on the 9th in St Johns Wood so could possibly make a few beers afterwards if we could meet some where in/near the West End?

I am lucky enough to be going to QP with Nathan on the 7th.

Having said all of that don't change plans on my accounts if the majority want to go to Dickens.

Hope to catch up on the 9th.

Gabriel

[spuds]

Sounds like a coupla swifties somewhere near QP might be in order before heading over to The Dickens then.....???

Anyone have any ideas or recommendations....???

[The Joker]

Hi guys, not sure I can make this one. Looks like I have to work that Saturday.

I will try to pop in for a drink if I can, but depends on the day.

[Swearengen]

Just to add I think its The Lord Mayor's Show on the 9th so the City/Embankment will be a bit slow.

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by spuds

Sounds like a coupla swifties somewhere near QP might be in order before heading over to The Dickens then.....???

Anyone have any ideas or recommendations....???

this place looks ok, not too far away from Saatchi on smith street

http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thephoenix/

looks ok for a pitstop for rations too

http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thephoenix/rations

[spuds]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Hi guys, not sure I can make this one. Looks like I have to work that Saturday.

I will try to pop in for a drink if I can, but depends on the day.

I'll PM you my mobile number Wes mate text me if you're free and I'll letbyou know where we are.

Originally Posted by Swearengen

Just to add I think its The Lord Mayor's Show on the 9th so the City/Embankment will be a bit slow.

Duly noted, thanks Gabriel....

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

this place looks ok, not too far away from Saatchi on smith street

http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thephoenix/

looks ok for a pitstop for rations too

http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thephoenix/rations

Bloody good call matey!!

With so few of us going I think it's best to go with the flow on the day but if anyone does want a table booked anywhere please let me know and I'll do my best to arrange it.

[spuds]

Less than a week to go and is anyone else up for this or is it gonna be just me and the other two Stooges???

[ayecarumba]

Been dormant on the forum for a while (new baby, relocated, etc...) but I am looking forward to attend Salon QP (from the USA!) and seeing some familiar friends (and meeting some new ones!) at this GTG.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=203314

Dan/Spuds, as usual, a BIG THANKS for organizing and your hospitality....I will see you all on Saturday at the Salon or at the pub/Dickens Inn...

Warmest regards,
Paul "Aye Carumba"

[spuds]

Originally Posted by ayecarumba

Been dormant on the forum for a while (new baby, relocated, etc...) but I am looking forward to attend Salon QP (from the USA!) and seeing some familiar friends (and meeting some new ones!) at this GTG.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=203314

Dan/Spuds, as usual, a BIG THANKS for organizing and your hospitality....I will see you all on Saturday at the Salon or at the pub/Dickens Inn...

Warmest regards,
Paul "Aye Carumba"

Paul you STAR!!!

Lookin' forward to catching up mate....

[BH13GMT]

Hey Paul

Congrats on new baby. My daughter arrived in April so we have not just our names in common.
Saturday should be a great day for Talking watches having a few beers.

Paul

[Soultrayder]

Spuds, hope you got my pm reply, not a problem with the LVc mucker.........

[111forza]

Hi guys
Im visiting QP on friday evening could possibly meet up for a quick beer around midday saturday

[steveclocks]

Dan & Paul,
I'll join you guys.... booked same hotel.
No tickets for Salon QP yet, but will buy one at the door like last year. It wasn't a problem then so I'm thinking it won't be one now either.

[spuds]

Originally Posted by Soultrayder

Spuds, hope you got my pm reply, not a problem with the LVc mucker.........

Didn't get the PM Cal but thanks for that mate much appreciated!

Originally Posted by 111forza

Hi guys
Im visiting QP on friday evening could possibly meet up for a quick beer around midday saturday

Good stuff! I'll PM you my mobile number to liaise on the day....

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Dan & Paul,
I'll join you guys.... booked same hotel.
No tickets for Salon QP yet, but will buy one at the door like last year. It wasn't a problem then so I'm thinking it won't be one now either.

Superb!!
Excellent news Geert it'll be Great catching up!!

[ayecarumba]

Dear Friends,

One last quick check before I head off to the airport!

Paul: CONGRATS on the new baby girl! I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures and catching up!

Dan: I will be in touch once we arrive!

Best to all...looking forward seeing everyone and enjoying the premiere watch event outside Baselworld.


--Paul "Aye Carumba"

"I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party."
--Ron White

[steveclocks]

I'll arrive tomorrow in London, anyone up/free for dinner then?

[mailman]

Have fun guys Pics are mandatory

[Swearengen]

Hope to see you guys in the Phoenix tomorrow afternoon. Any idea of time of arrival? I hope to be there by 3pm.

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

this place looks ok, not too far away from Saatchi on smith street

http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thephoenix/

looks ok for a pitstop for rations too

http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thephoenix/rations

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by Swearengen

Hope to see you guys in the Phoenix tomorrow afternoon. Any idea of time of arrival? I hope to be there by 3pm.

Sounds about perfect timing. I will give u call when are finishing up at QP. Bar is only 5 mins away.

[Swearengen]

Paul, you are an gent. You will enjoy QP, visited last night with Nathan and bumped into Cal. It was rammed by the time we left!

Hope the Red Sub is back?

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Sounds about perfect timing. I will give u call when are finishing up at QP. Bar is only 5 mins away.

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by steveclocks

I'll arrive tomorrow in London, anyone up/free for dinner then?

Hi Geert
I will call you when I get my car parked and bags dropped off at the hotel. I expect to be near tower bridge by midday saturday. Then grabbing a cab with Dan over to Sloan Square. Town will be slow moving due to LMS.
See you tomorrow

[spuds]

This time tomorrow we'll be there!!

Had a brief chat with Aye Carumba Paul on my way home this evening and Paul mate I'll call you as soon as Brit-Paul and I tie up at the hotel.

Lookin' forward to this one guys....

[steveclocks]

Had a wonderful evening with Kev (111forza). Thank you man for the invitation to Salon QP at the Saatchi Gallery. With cocktails !!! It unexpectedly MADE my fridayevening, I enjoyed it a lot.
See you guys tomorrow. Will hear you first Paul, you still have my number I suppose.

[BH13GMT]

Looking at the weather, the Safari jacket will be staying at home

[DiamondJack]

Hey chaps,

I'll see you all in Salon QP....I'm aiming for midday so Dan/Paul text me when you get there.

Really looking forward to it........

[steveclocks]

Kev must catch his train around 4 tomorrow afternoon, so he too would like to meet up with some of the TRF-ers. So maybe before Paul and Dan go to Salon QP? We'll see...

[111forza]

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Had a wonderful evening with Kev (111forza). Thank you man for the invitation to Salon QP at the Saatchi Gallery. With cocktails !!! It unexpectedly MADE my fridayevening, I enjoyed it a lot.
See you guys tomorrow. Will hear you first Paul, you still have my number I suppose.

Geert the pleasure was all mine

Just arrived back home after a great couple of days in London for Salon QP
It was great to meet you Geert its a shame i could not have spent longer with you guys today in the phoenix hope we can all meet up again in the future.
Have a great night guys and remember to wake up Dan on your way out

(I hear he tends to fall asleep after a few beers)

[steveclocks]

I had a marvellous day yesterday !
Started off with having a drink with Kev (111forza) at The Phoenix. Then Dan (Spuds) and Paul (BH13GMT) joined us. From The States we were then joined by Paul (Aye Carumba) and his friend Dave (......."he'll join TRF soon!). Kev left us to catch his train home and was replaced by Steve (DiamondJack) and Gabriel (Swearengen). Brilliant drinks and watchtalk all around. Steve thanks for bringing and showing us some of your wonderful timepieces
We all split up doing different things....
Evening: Dan, Paul, Paul, Dave and myself had drinks at The Dickens and afterwards went for a fantastic meal at an Indian restaurant.
Thanks to all of you for just making it a lovely day!

[spuds]

Well yet again a brilliant time with great friends old and new....
Kev and Dave it was a pleasure to meet you both and huge thanks and massive respect to Aye Carumba Paul and Dave for travelling all the way from The States, and to Geert for travelling in too.

Sorry I've not got any pics of QP nor The Phoenix (we all know I'm crap at posting pictures!) but here's the crew that made it to The Dickens and then The Mala later in the evening.

Left to Right there's Dave, Aye Carumba Paul, myself, BH13 GMT Paul and Geert.

Thank you again USA-Paul for the gifts and chocolates, and Geert thank you for the chocolates too..... And sincere thanks for coming guys it was a great weekend and I look forward to the next one already!