Be Excellent to Each Other in Manchester - Sat 27th Feb 2010

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 18:16

Clausiosity wrote:

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Clausiosity wrote:

possibly stopping by some posh restaurant for din-dins.

Ooh. That's a good idea.

Michael Caines at the Abode is tempting me...

*drools*

Is that the Alfie-resco place that not a lot of people know of?

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

Mmm. The tasting menu sounds rather good.

Clearly, I'm not about to invite myself for dinner as a third wheel with you and Mrs Curio! But if anyone else wants a Foodie Minimeet on the Friday night I'd be up for that.

BikNorton · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 10104

I might do that.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 18:26

The 99 quid deal for a room and 3 course meal is pretty darn good too. For a posh gaff.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

Cliff Richardoz wrote:

The 99 quid deal for a room and 3 course meal is pretty darn good too. For a posh gaff.

"Based on two sharing" mind.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 18:46

Right, here's the list of attendees (btw this thread is comedy genius):

Definitely:
myp
Ange
TheAlbin0Kid
Zardoz
markg
superdupergill
DavPaz
Craster
DocG
Curiosity
Wullie
throughsilver

Maybe:
Mogwai
kalmar
BikNorton
Grim...
LewieP
Jonarob
Runcle
Malabar Front
KovacsC
Plissken
Mr Dave
Scarysheep
Craig
flis

(What's the Story) Morning Glory:
Mr Chris

Please let me know if you need adding, moving or removing.

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 18:54

mypsletoe wrote:

Please let me know if you need adding, moving or removing.

Move me, then re-move me please.

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 18:55

Cliff Richardoz wrote:

Clausiosity wrote:

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Clausiosity wrote:

possibly stopping by some posh restaurant for din-dins.

Ooh. That's a good idea.

Michael Caines at the Abode is tempting me...

*drools*

Is that the Alfie-resco place that not a lot of people know of?

No, it's the Italian job next door.

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 18:58

I'm pretty sure I'll be coming, with Miss Malabar and ice cream.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Mmm. The tasting menu sounds rather good.

Clearly, I'm not about to invite myself for dinner as a third wheel with you and Mrs Curio! But if anyone else wants a Foodie Minimeet on the Friday night I'd be up for that.

Michael Caines does do an excellent tasting menu. We had the one at Gidleigh Park earlier in the year and it was the best food I've ever eaten.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

Th3Mull3dW1n0K1d wrote:

Undoubtedly the Stockport one though. But if you're doing it en masse and planning on making it party central then really Manchester would be the better bet for you all and sack all thought of Stockport off completely (obv super-cheapskates and cool dudes still welcome before/after/during)

The problem with that is that you end up not having anywhere to do anything post-pub. If your place is big enough, it would be ideal for people to gather there pissed and destructive after the pubs close, then be able to fuck off by cab (if such a magical thing exists) or on foot (if it's near enough) to their nearby lodgings.

Plus we need somewhere to eat Malabar's icecream.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 20:20

Yeah, I think Stockport is the best bet as if we all pile into taxis it'll be pence to get back to there from Manc.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 20:29

mypsletoe wrote:

Right, here's the list of attendees (btw this thread is comedy genius):

Definitely:
myp
Ange
TheAlbin0Kid
Zardoz
markg
superdupergill
DavPaz
Craster
DocG
Curiosity
Wullie
throughsilver

Maybe:
Mogwai
kalmar
BikNorton
Grim...
LewieP
Jonarob
Runcle
Malabar Front
KovacsC
Plissken
Mr Dave
Scarysheep
Craig
flis

(What's the Story) Morning Glory:
Mr Chris

Please let me know if you need adding, moving or removing.

If there's some sort of common travel arrangement for us london types, and some kind of cool hotel to gater in, I'dmove myself to the almost certain pile. Travel is less of a concern than hotelage though.

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 20:49

Cras Cringle wrote:

Th3Mull3dW1n0K1d wrote:

Undoubtedly the Stockport one though. But if you're doing it en masse and planning on making it party central then really Manchester would be the better bet for you all and sack all thought of Stockport off completely (obv super-cheapskates and cool dudes still welcome before/after/during)

The problem with that is that you end up not having anywhere to do anything post-pub.

Post-pub would be going somewhere else that has music and stuff, amirite?

Even if it's just somewhere like Fab Cafe (opened by someone from Blakes Seven no less)...

Dimrill · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 20:52

Musicy places are the death of conversation. You should go to a tearoom.

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 21:00

And order the finest wines known to man, and demand them here and now?

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12310

Stick me in the maybe pile.

I fucking love the FAB cafe in Leeds, would be good to see the Manchester one.

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 21:07

Mr Russell wrote:

Stick me in the maybe pile.

I fucking love the FAB cafe in Leeds, would be good to see the Manchester one.

We'll take photos for you.

Or you could just say "stick me in the YES pile" and not be such a weak-ass cockbotherer

flis · **Joined:** 26th May, 2008 **Posts:** 3333

Soooo......what's the plan regarding what we're actually going to do in Manchester? It's going to come down to flight prices for me and they vary quite a bit (from affordable to 'I could go to Tenerife for a week for that') and very much depends on the time of day. Is it going to be an early afternoon thing or a late evening thing?

I'd be happy to split the cost of a hotel room with anyone who is willing, although I can see where that might cause problems....

Dimrill · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 22:00

Not bringing the ginger ape over?

flis · **Joined:** 26th May, 2008 **Posts:** 3333

Oh yeah, I forgot about him....I'm not sure if he'll come, he knows where the airport is though.

Dimrill · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 22:18

Well if he did come over, I'm sure he could get everyone in to any dance club for free. He's the Jungle VIP.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 22:46

Dimvinterblot wrote:

Musicy places are the death of conversation. You should go to a tearoom.

I agree with Dimrill.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 23:08

The Fab Cafe is about as good a compromise as you're likely to get. Plus it has a full sized dalek in it. Well, it did in my day, and I'd be surprised if they'd removed it.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 18:33

I'm a definatly maybe, just need to find out what Darryl wants to do for his 18th really, it's looking like going out for a meal, but I don't know on what day, so we'll have to see.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 18:34

Malhumbug Front wrote:

I'm pretty sure I'll be coming, with ice cream.

myp · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 18:36

Clausiosity wrote:

The Fab Cafe is about as good a compromise as you're likely to get. Plus it has a full sized dalek in it. Well, it did in my day, and I'd be surprised if they'd removed it.

Yes, I'm leaning in this direction, to be honest.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:49

Is this still happening

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:56

Mr Dave you must bring Dimrill. You simply must.

Must.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:19

Kovaxmas wrote:

Is this still happening

No.

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:32

mypsletoe wrote:

Kovaxmas wrote:

Is this still happening

No.

Shush, people will listen to you!

No wait, nobody ever listens to you... carry on my wayward myp!

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:36

Cliff Richardoz wrote:

Mr Dave you must bring Dimrill. You simply must.

Must.

I have not yet decided whether to come, I am awaiting plans'n'shit.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:44

Must.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:04

The plan is: those who want to/can afford to book rooms in the Stockport Premier Inn, buddy up and do so. Those who can't/don't want to are welcome to crash at Alberto's.

You can either show up mid-afternoon at Skid's house (with ice cream), or meet us at the Fab Cafe in Manchester later on (times to be confirmed).

We shall then drink until we are sated, then get taxis back to 081 811 8181's house for more drinking/Xbox/Techno/Duvet singing combos until the hotel lot bugger off for sleep.

It depends on how people feel on Sunday, but perhaps we could get breakfast somewhere locally before everyone leaves.

How does that sound?

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38523

fewer.

And stop winding Kov up, you rotters

myp · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:06

DavPaz wrote:

fewer.

And stop winding Kov up, you rotters

He deserved that response when for the last two pages we've been discussing hotels and venues.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38523

He not reading 22 pages. Apparently.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:09

DavPaz wrote:

He not reading 22 pages. Apparently.

Just an idea, can the first page be updated with what is happening.. as I am not on here a lot, and too many pages fly by.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:10

Aye, I've only just bloody typed out the plan, though. It'll go in the first page when some people have actually commented on it and agreed it's a reasonable idea.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

I think it's a brillo-fab plan, myppydoozie!

Malabelm · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:13

mypsletoe wrote:

then get taxis back to 081 811 8181's house ?

Hah, that's the best one yet. Cheers :DD

That all sounds fine to me. I'm not sure if I'll come up and stay on Friday or just Saturday. We'll see. Money.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:13

I want a hotel room.

London massive - any ideas for travel plans? I'm happy to drive. Or shall we take this to email?

Erk - I don't even know if I'll be living in London

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

See - that's the problem with planning early.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:17

Cras Cringle wrote:

See - that's the problem with planning early.

Yeah. Fucking Myp. If I manage to go to eight other bezzie meets AND THEN MOVE FUCKING HOUSE in the time between this meet being conceived and it actually happening, I shall mock you even more heavily.

Malabelm · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:18

Early? There are only three months left.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:18

Malhumbug Front wrote:

mypsletoe wrote:

then get taxis back to 081 811 8181's house ?

Hah, that's the best one yet. Cheers :DD

That all sounds fine to me. I'm not sure if I'll come up and stay on Friday or just Saturday. We'll see. Money.

This is only plans for Saturday afternoon/night and Sunday morning anyway. I'm not sure if there are going to be any formal plans for Friday.

Grim...: you'll be laughing on the other side of your face when this is the best and most-attended internet meet in the whole of history!

kalmar · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:21

mypsletoe wrote:

you'll be laughing on the other side of your face when this is the best and most-attended internet meet since the famous Scooby Doo island adventure

Malabelm · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:21

I need a list of ice cream flavours to make, too. I'm not sure how much I'll make, given it takes me two days per litre, but I'll try to get four or five tubs of it if I can.

Must buy more vodka, too. There's a lot of booze in these ice creams. Also: sugar.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

Steak.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 13:22

Malhumbug Front wrote:

I need a list of ice cream flavours to make, too. I'm not sure how much I'll make, given it takes me two days per litre, but I'll try to get four or five tubs of it if I can.

Must buy more vodka, too. There's a lot of booze in these ice creams. Also: sugar.

HURRY!

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