Phil Wood Posted 21 March , 2015 Share Posted 21 March , 2015 Hi Alan - just paid via Paypal - two tickets for myself and Jane Burrell. Looking forward to it! Phil Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 24 March , 2015 Author Share Posted 24 March , 2015 Last call for anyone who might want to come..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 24 March , 2015 Share Posted 24 March , 2015 What time is the RV at the Old Contemps plse? See you there! TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 24 March , 2015 Author Share Posted 24 March , 2015 Normally there are a couple of taxis leaving the Premier Inn on Hagley Road at 7.30 or so - so there are certainly people there from 7.45 onwards. Before that, I'm not sure, to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 24 March , 2015 Share Posted 24 March , 2015 Many thanks. Will aim for 8 pm. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 24 March , 2015 Share Posted 24 March , 2015 Have we booked the back room at the OC? It gets pretty busy on a Friday evening, and it would be a good idea to try to book it, so we all have somewhere to sit, and to eat, for those who would rather eat there than at Akbars. I haven't booked it, in the expectation that someone else has already done so. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 24 March , 2015 Share Posted 24 March , 2015 Just phoned the pub.....the back room is booked for drinks only for 30 people. That might be someone from the Forum, but we will just have to sharpen our elbows if it isn't! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul@bolton Posted 24 March , 2015 Share Posted 24 March , 2015 Bruce Alan booked it (post 74). Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 24 March , 2015 Author Share Posted 24 March , 2015 Indeed - it is booked - I didn't specify 30 specifically, but they needed a number and that seemed a reasonable guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 24 March , 2015 Share Posted 24 March , 2015 You going this year then Bruce? It'll be good to see you again, you've been missed Alan, are you posting a list of those attending this year? I like to be nosey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 25 March , 2015 Share Posted 25 March , 2015 God willing, I should be there. I only missed last year because I was on the Western Front, guiding a school group. I don't have such a booking this year, so I will be there, with Margaret, Molly and Simon, in the OC on Friday evening (and I guessed that someone from the GWF would have booked the back room), and then the conference and meal on Saturday. We are in Hagley Road, as usual, so might well be able to share taxis etc. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 25 March , 2015 Share Posted 25 March , 2015 I've had to cancel, unfortunately, due to man flu. I would have been punting my new book towards anyone not quick enough to run away - so will do it now. It really is a rather super read, doncha know. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bully-Beef-Biscuits-Food-Great/dp/1473827450/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427282201&sr=8-1&keywords=bully+beef+hartley Hope everyone has a great day. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 25 March , 2015 Share Posted 25 March , 2015 Chums, Just as a matter of interest what time do the Akbar's posse depart for their late evening repast, and what time does everyone leave? I'm meeting my best mate for an early evening curry and might try to drop in later. I wouldn't want to arrive at the Old Contemptibles to find them collecting the glasses and putting the chairs on the tables. Pete. P.S. John, that is bad news; I hope you will be feeling better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 26 March , 2015 Share Posted 26 March , 2015 Nothing is regimented, but the flight to Akbars tends to be around 10pm while the hardened element carry on at the OC, but there are no rules - just how people feel on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 26 March , 2015 Share Posted 26 March , 2015 Thanks Keith, I do like the idea of the forum having a hardened element........ Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 26 March , 2015 Share Posted 26 March , 2015 Not all of us are curry fans. The food at the OC isn't bad, and the beer is consistently good. So.....having got there, had a pint, earn, had a pint.....had a pint....why leave? If that makes me "hardened" then so be it! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 26 March , 2015 Share Posted 26 March , 2015 You don't doesn't like Fig Rolls either Bruce. I knew that you had to have some other underlying issue. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBully Posted 26 March , 2015 Share Posted 26 March , 2015 Not able to attend this year - but hope you all have a fabulous time. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Mackenzie Posted 26 March , 2015 Share Posted 26 March , 2015 Sorry we won't be seeing you John. Hope you recover soon. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Holstein Posted 27 March , 2015 Share Posted 27 March , 2015 Keep a place for me in the taxi from the Premier Inn. I should be there around 6. Looking forward to it! Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 27 March , 2015 Author Share Posted 27 March , 2015 Christina - I suspect there may be a few taxis! We will certainly be in the bar from 7, maybe earlier (we might get some food there at 6 or so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 27 March , 2015 Share Posted 27 March , 2015 Sorry but I can't make it to the OC's tonight but shall see you all tomorrow - DV Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 27 March , 2015 Share Posted 27 March , 2015 See you tomorrow Roger. We'll miss you at the OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Holstein Posted 27 March , 2015 Share Posted 27 March , 2015 That sounds good, Alan. I'll need something to eat. See you in the bar! Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 27 March , 2015 Share Posted 27 March , 2015 I hope everyone has a great OC sesh , curry and conference. Sorry to be missing this year due to a badly timed family wedding. I will sit in corner looking grumpy. Pictures and reports greatly anticipated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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