E.Midlands "Group"

[whisper]

Hi all,
There's been no action on here for a long while. Did you have a meeting in the Autumn and have a massive "falling out" /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Time for a re-run perhaps - I might even turn up this time!!
John.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Good call,

we'd be up for that.....

[StugeronSteve]

Still not talking to you after the autumn fall out! But if you promise to buy me a pint I'll come anyway. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Urm...... urm........ urm.........

Go on then... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ashanta]

Suggest a venue/meeting place

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Wednesday evenings have been most popular, so perhaps Wed 28th Feb 19h30 ish....?

Location?......

How about a pub near Rutland Water again... nice and central for everyone...?

[StugeronSteve]

Wednesday, the 28th is okey doke with me. That place by Rutland Water (Empingham?) was ok last time.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

its the White Horse, Empingham

here (http://www.whitehorserutland.co.uk/)

[beancounter]

In my diary at the moment for Wed 28th evening is a visit to CA House to hear Paul Heiney talk about his Atlantic crossing.

So, Paul Heiney or a pint with you guys...

Hmm - tough call....... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Sixpence]

well providing Neil reminds me I'll be up for a pint or , erm , more /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif but that shouldn't put you off /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[D3B]

That will make two meets in four days for some.

Sounds like some people are being greedy to me.

I might just have to pop over myself

[Sixpence]

in that case it's now in the diary

Neil , is Debs likely to be with you ?

[gwennols]

im interested might make it this time
love to meet some formites

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Nope, babysitting issues.... but you could drop Louise off at our house, and leave 'em with a couple of bottles of wine if you like!!!!!!

[Sixpence]

I'll have words and see what she wants to do then

[whisper]

Does anyone from S.Notts/N.W. Leics area want a lift ?

[whisper]

It's all gone very quiet again /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif.
Is anyone going to turn up??

[Sixpence]

over a week to go and lots can happen , but at the moment I'm still up for it , just to clarify though

we are all talking about wed 28th feb at Empingham aren't we ? White Horse 19-30 hrs ( about )

[D3B]

in the diary i shall be there.
possibly with a new crew member /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[whisper]

Ah well there will be 3-4 of us then, so it will be easier to pick holes in all the others /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Should we reserve a meeting room /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

i'll be there too..... so at least 4-5 of us...

[whisper]

Anyone eating there and/or staying the night?

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Not staying, but will probably be looking to grab a bite to eat....

[Sixpence]

Same here , I don't think I'll have time to eat before setting off

[whisper]

Fine, I'll hang on before ordering any nosh - will be there at 7-7.15.
Is there a particular bar that you meet in?
I'll be the grey haired/bearded/balding bloke wearing jeans and trainers and possibly reading PBO or MBM.

[Sixpence]

Can't say what time I'll make it , got a lady client I need to satisfy before I go home to change , but will you be carrying the compulsory laptop ??

[Phoenix of Hamble]

i'll be there about 19h30..... will be standing under the clock tower with a carnation in my lapel... ah... wrong situation...

As you go through the front door, head right behind the chimney and hearth, and lets met up there.....

Will wear bright yellow Musto jacket as aid to recognition!

[D3B]

According to the AA website the journey is 49.1 miles to Empingham which they tell me will take 1 hr 06 mins
so I shall leave at 18.24 expecting to arrive at the same time as Mr MagnaCarter /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Is it just the 4 of us attending?
I believe Mr Stugeron suggested he may attend.

[whisper]

Well if it's compulsory then yes, wasn't going to otherwise. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Sixpence]

I think it's safe to say that it's not compulsory /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[StugeronSteve]

Swmbo has had a migraine at work. I will see how she is when I get home, but may not be able to get.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Great to see you all last night.... thanks for a very pleasant evening... and as ever, amusing to hear Dave's tales of multiple boat ownership, acquisition, and movement! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Sixpence]

maybe I should start a new boat transportation and logistics business /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'm getting good at it now /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[D3B]

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maybe I should start a new boat transportation and logistics business /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'm getting good at it now /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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what you mean getting good at it /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

the logistic nightmare of moving a few at the barn sounds horrendous /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Nice to meet a couple of new faces and get assurances about mooring in ostend.

[Sixpence]

Nah , just a bit of lift and drop needed /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

It was certainly good to meet you and Whisper at last ,, who invited that other bloke though /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Me.

[Sixpence]

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[whisper]

Blimey, that's a big pig!!

Agreed, a pleasant evening out. Learn't more about mud last night than in previous 40yrs of boating /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Sixpence]

looking forward to the next meeting too /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif