Hi all,

Usual Xmas get together in Carlisle at Rob40's place http://lamezzalunacarlisle.co.uk/

Those interested in attending, please put name down here:

1. Theresa

Of course...

1. Theresa
2. mattB

go on then...

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh
4. CC (tbc)

Most certainly

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh
4. CC (tbc)
5. Rosso + 1

I don't know y'all nowadays but might come along subject to finding a Mrs c2d approved dog minder!
Whats the score. Meet on Saturday and a drive around somewhere. Dinner at Robs place . Stay over somewhere? Mini meet Sunday morning for those who are up to it ?
It's a busy week though. We are going to the Abu Dhabi GP the weekend before. Then Mrs c2d is going to Bath Christmas markets on Thursday then here on Saturday

Brilliant Chris if you can make it - we usually arrive through the afternoon from around 4-ish then meet up in either the Ibis, Rob's or Howard Arms which has real ale and lots of character, definitely my favourite. My son Ben usually comes down and he likes to get back home fairly promptly so we leave after coffee time Sunday morning but you guys can waltz home south in convoy

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh + 2
4. CC (tbc)
5. Rosso + 1



Edit: Added Ben +Kip

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh + 2
4. CC (tbc)
5. Rosso + 1
6. Barnacle + 1

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh + 2
4. CC (tbc)
5. Rosso + 1
6. Barnacle + 1
7. Flyingcustard +1.. 1/2

We're booked at the Corner House

+ Me
Will be good to see you all again.
I've actually remembered to check the forum before the event!
1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh + 2
4. CC (tbc)
5. Rosso + 1
6. Barnacle + 1
7. Flyingcustard +1.. 1/2 tongue
8. Jeff

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh + 2
4. CC (tbc)
5. Rosso + 1
6. Barnacle + 1
7. Flyingcustard +1.. 1/2 tongue
8. Jeff
9. Conrad & Rebecca

Out of interest are there other parties on for example Facebook who are part of a list or is it only accessible on here?

I've only got the list for Carlisle on here.

I do Facebook stuff as little as possible.

I really must book some accommodation...

Will be great to see everyone again, lets hope the weather stays reasonable for people's journeys.

There's a great B+B 2 doors up from me which is literally a 4 minute walk to the restaurant, very friendly couple and have secure off-street parking if anyone is interested. http://www.howard-lodge.co.uk/Index.html

I've just rang them and they are away that weekend so the gusethouse will be closed.
I remember contacting them last year and the same happened then too.

I've told them to blame you Rob for any extra calls they get for that weekend

LoL imagine ........... phone ringing & ringing <whisper> I think it's that bloody coop lot again love </whisper> OMG don't answer it! No No remember last year ha ha tell them we're away again

They haven't cottoned on yet at the CornerHouse

My bad, I should've checked first. Sorry guys.

I'm stopping at the Crown and Mitre. Amazingly, they have parking.

No space at the Holiday Inn, silly prices at the Ibis.

Handy for after-clubbing Neil

Well you know me, Simon... party party party till the morning light.

I'm booking at the crown and miter and will not have a car as I wont be able to drive the next day

So I've a room booked

However...
I'm a Luddite.

I don't have a mobile, snapface, tubebook or a youchat so since I'm also face blind I need a rendezvous else I would walk right past you. I'll tell the bar I'm there. You tell them "I'm looking for Jeff Forrester. What I need is a bar to do that at; and the moo bar was shut last time I checked... I'll buy you a drink if you meet me.

That sounds fair?



Unless Rob is OK with vagrants popping up his bar.

Also What time is dinner?


Not sure If I should go to my hotel bar or some place else so proper locals tell me what to do please!

I can be emailed for this @ xmas2017@jackforrester.co.uk

Me and the two lads'll be heading for the Howard Arms Jack....

Rob/Theresa - what time are we booked in at La Mezzaluna?

I usually check with Rob nearer the time as to what time is suitable for him as he has to juggle us around his other customers, depending on how many of us are going.

Jack, if you don't manage to catch up with Simon and lads, myself and Matt are usually propping up Rob's bar from around 5pm ish

We'll find you, don't worry

Hi all,

If the party that is in before yours leave as expected, your table should be ready around 7.30. I'll keep Theresa up to date on the night.

As you can imagine, it can be pretty hectic on a December Saturday night and space is at a premium but there are however 4 bar stools that can be used if you want to hang around for a while.

Safe journey everyone

Cheers Rob, looking forward to meeting all you guys again

Due to previous parties altering their numbers and times, your table will now be available from 7pm so please feel free to come in from the cold and settle down for a blether and a few drinks before dinner.

One of those bar stoools has my name on it from around 5pm ish

Yes, Rob text me earlier, but I was in work so have only just seen his text and don't want to reply at this time of night

As above, our table should be ready from 7pm for drinks, etc and food orders taken from around 7.30pm

Time has come around quickly, only two more Saturdays left to go and will see you all on the next one

Winter tyres going on today. Unfortunately, they're going on the Bravo, so if Rob could organise some decent weather please?

I've put in a request to him upstairs

But that's you

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh + 2
4. CC (tbc)
5. Rosso + 1
6. Barnacle + 1 
7. Flyingcustard +1.. 1/2 tongue
8. Jeff 
9. Conrad & Rebecca
10. Bill & Robina

1. Theresa
2. mattB
3. Edinburgh + 2
4. CC (tbc)
5. Rosso + 1
6. Barnacle + 1 
7. Flyingcustard +1
8. Jeff 
9. Conrad & Rebecca
10. Bill & Robina

Due to an early arival of our third child Heather won't make it. My plus one will be a local sprint blue coupe owner Robin.

Brilliant Dave, congratulations! Hope mum and Heather are doing well

Congratulations

Hmmm...two coupes, two drivers, four passengers (one very small)... nope, can't see any problems there! Remind us again, why Heather isn't coming?

(And congratulations!)

Possibly... If there is space?

Table is booked for 20 Bob so still a few spaces available.

But if you come in the Audi you have to park round the back

Saw there were words missing....

With the car now on its ugly winter wheels I'll probably park it miles away.

Would love to see you there Bob

Congratulations Dave and Heather.
Hope you are going to be introducing the laluns to the joy of spanering and the hard work involved. Building a first ride ETC.
Too meany young-uns today have an "ebike" mentality. They expect to get to the top without the pedaling!

Enough metaphors!
I'm sure they will be brought up knowing the value of hard graft knowing you two!


I remember when I went to one of these and there was an actual winter with actual snow but that was a long long time ago. Bet its double figures this year


I think there are some people missing from the list that I owe a round to...

Sounds like a plan
T meet us there and we will move on to robs? I'll by a round.

I'm going to do a bit of shopping that day as some of my shirts are a right state!

Thanks everyone. Heather is now considering it so save a place Rob our Luke was 6 week's premature but two weeks on and he is making fantastic progress and may be out of hospital tomorrow.
He is still delicate so will see how he is near the meal.
leaving the scenic at home and picking him up in the coupe

No worries Dave.

I make it 17, plus maybe Joe 18, so room for a couple more if needed.

Just noticed Bob's post, is this still on Bob? That'll be 20 including Joe

See you all there.
I'm a little fragile and I'll tell in detail to the non-squeamish.

I hope everyone makes it and has a safe journey

Hopefully, no floods or snow this year

I plan to be in Carlisle around 4pm ish and plan to be at Robs drinking Peroni by about 5pm ish

I hope I don't have to, but please excuse me if I leave any parties early as alcohol, mixed with tablets I'm on seem to be making me quite sleepy, so I might need an early night this year

Oi! I'm not carrying you home!

See you there T, safe journey!

Isn't this the first one in your new sprinty?

<cough> I will be parking round the back with Bob since, for complicated reasons I'll explain to the house tomorrow, I shall be arriving in the 20VT Seat...

Safe journey everyone. Don't think there's much in the way of bad weather forecast so the roads should be pretty clear for you all.
Looking forward to seeing the clan back together.

No, I went up in it last year

Blimey, short term memory issue!

Nothing that a good weekend of coupe hugging won't sort

Thanks to all who managed to make the annual pilgrimage all the way to Carlisle, from both ends of the UK. It's always an honour and a privilege to play host to you guys (and galls), and it's a pleasure knowing such a great bunch of genuine people.

JeffUK; great speech, which I'm sure was echoed by everyone present.

T, enjoy your new sprinty, complete with lacquer

Neil, Anita, Brian and Pauline, thanks so much for the prezzies. Very generous and totally unexpected but gratefully received, I've had to stash the choccies from the Staff as they can smell them at 30yds!

Safe journey home everyone and hope to see you all again at some time in the new year.

On behalf of my staff and myself, I wish you all the very best for Christmas and the new year.

Wouldn't miss it for anything Rob, the extra mile you go to in feeding us is very much appreciated The coffee this morning was about the nicest I've ever had too and the "meet" no.2 a great chance to fill in some of the chat missed last night

The young 'uns again jump at the chance to come and meet everyone, it's Kip's (Chris) 3rd dinner and my Ben's 5th! They are both made really welcome I flunked it after the dinner and went straight to the digs as I was knackered and full but they two managed it out till 2.30 spurred on no doubt by good company!

Best to yourself and family Rob for the Christmas and NY period

Really good to see you all again, hope all had safe journeys.

Hope Heather and your third are doing OK Flying-custard.

Happy Christmas all!

It should be noted that Jack turned up in spite of the pain barrier after his bike accident which smashed up his shoulder and other bits, well done mate and all the best for the op tomorrow

Did I win the prize for the longest drive this year?

The bloody wires in the Cupra's window mechanism went ping on the motorway, half an hour from home: spent the first half hour sorting the alternator on the coupe and another hour getting the window to (hopefully) stay up.

Many thanks to all who made it to Carlisle, it was lovely to see you all.

A big thanks to Rob and Co who always make us feel welcome and serve the best Italian food

A very appreciative thank you again to Rob for buying me an Otto Sprint Blue Coupe model My first Coupe without laquer peel A lovely gift and will be treasured

Thank you to Jef_uk for his speech, I didn't hear it all, but from what I did hear, it made me feel valued and reminded me what true friends you all are
Also thanks to jef_uk for the Prosecco he bought for us all
Good luck with the op tomorrow Jack

Thank you all again, it's always nice to get away from where I live and the crap that happens at work, etc., and enjoy some time with friends, even if it is only for a day/night

Och that's more than your share of bad luck Neil after all the other calamities this week

And yes you win the prize, good effort

Hope your woes get sorted soon....

Sorry we didn't make this guys.

Regrettably we had a water leak that brought down the ceiling and left a proper mess in the house

We usually like to tie up the Carlisle meet with a visit to see family in Yorkshire. Trish did get away on Sunday morning but yes we missed the meet and I've missed the whole trip

Sorry to hear of more woes, this time from your side Bob. Best of luck with the repair and make sure it doesn't happen this time next year

Aye, bad luck there Bob.

But don't worry - I ate your dinner so it wasn't wasted.

So I'm due one of Rob's Steak Rossini then... on you

For those that were involved "incredulously" in the conversation at dinner...



"Maple syrup extraction"