+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Cave Troll , Eeyore , Mancunian Pyrocacher & Nette are thinking of arranging a Christmas meal / TB swap event on either Sat 3rd/Sun 4th or Sat 10th/Sun 11th December at The Globe Hotel (a 17th century inn) in Overton close to Morecambe. Their Christmas Fayre menu is £11.95 for 3 courses (starter, main & sweet). Starters Chilled Prawn Cocktail Platter Home Made Tomato & Bacon Soup Honeydew Melon with a Duo of Fruit Coulis Mains Your Choice from the Carvery 2 Fresh Roast Meats with 8 fresh Vegetables and all the Trimmings Grilled Fresh Salmon Fillet, Tomato, Garlic & Basil Butter Sweet Potato, Parsnip & Chestnut Bake Sweets Old Fashioned Christmas Pud with Brandy Sauce Clementine Cheesecake Profiteroles with Rich Chocolate Sauce Stilton & Lancashire Cheeses, Celery & Apple For the Real Ale buffs there is always a fine selection available. Children are welcome and there is a large car park in front of the pub. Please post if you would be interested in attending and your prefered dates from above. Once a date has been decided we will require a £2.50 deposit to secure the booking. Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 We're in! We can fit either weekend into our hectic christmas social schedule. P&T Quote Link to comment
+S&G.Davison Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 too far to travel - sorry guys. Sue & G Quote Link to comment
+achilles1964 Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 We only live in Barrow-in-Furness and would love to come along. Any date would be fine. This will be our first get together with other cachers. Quote Link to comment
+Moote Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Brilliant count me in moote Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 Forgot to add to the opening post Nearest Caches to the venue Quote Link to comment
+marinor Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 wish I could be with you guys, maybe next time, but I will be thinking of you stay safe Bill Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 Thanks Bill For the trigophiles THIS trig is only 5 minutes walk away. Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Would not be able to make it on the 3rd/4th but would be interested in going on the 10th/11th as my work schedule currently stands. Quote Link to comment
+The Haywood Hornet Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Last years meal was great and I would hope to come again. I would prefer the earlier weekend. Either way Saturday is better than Sunday. Quote Link to comment
+DesG Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hi Gang We're up for it too, either weekend will suit us. Des & Bren Quote Link to comment
+Jan and the Percey Boys Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Cave Troll , Eeyore , Mancunian Pyrocacher & Nette are thinking of arranging a Christmas meal / TB swap event on either Sat 3rd/Sun 4th or Sat 10th/Sun 11th December at The Globe Hotel (a 17th century inn) in Overton close to Morecambe. quote "I'm totally crackers due to my latest project that's come out of geocaching , so if I plan any more events this year I'm homeless" MC So here is the problem if we let dave organise this it looks like he is homeless for christmas!!! Bob Quote Link to comment
+Brenin Tegeingl Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 So here is the problem if we let dave organise this it looks like he is homeless for christmas!!! I'd better organise 3 or 4 more . Just think no christmas presents to buy, or decorations to put up, and best of all no visits from relatives A couple of weeks just me and Trixie in the caravan, think of all the caches we could go and find fantastic! Dave Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 (edited) Sounds good! At present either weekend would suit me so its another gettogether to look forward to. Edited September 19, 2005 by John Stead Quote Link to comment
+MarcB Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 (edited) Sounds good to me, Morecambe is v.close to Lancaster Uni, whether I'll be able to get to Sunderland Point by bus is another matter! MarcB Edited September 19, 2005 by MarcB Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Marc, if you need a lift there just give us a shout. We'll be going past you anyway. Quote Link to comment
+Brenin Tegeingl Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Rumour has it that Santa will be making an appearance again this year , he might even have got his Red Suit out of the cleaners early . Dave (the vote went 3-1 against me ) Quote Link to comment
+Brenin Tegeingl Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Marc, if you need a lift there just give us a shout. We'll be going past you anyway. As the cacher Taxi service seems to be getting popular (Cave Troll picking up moote for another event) if I act as coordinator to match up the 2 partys , can I charge a £1 arrangement fee . Dave (the vote went 3-1 against me ) Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 The cache page has been submitted for approval and we have picked Sunday 11th December for the event Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 We forgot to mention there is wheelchair access. Children can have the 3 course Christmas menu for £5.95 or choose from the ordinary childs menu for £3.95. Quote Link to comment
+MarcB Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Marc, if you need a lift there just give us a shout. We'll be going past you anyway. Thanks very much I'll keep you posted with what's going on MarcB Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Thanks to eckingtons speedy approval here's Overton Christmas Cache Bash 2005. Please post on the webpage if you wish to partake of the meals asap. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 Bump Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 25, 2005 Author Share Posted September 25, 2005 The Globe has accomodation available if anyone want it . Double room £49.50 Single Occupancy £39.50 Single room £32.50 Four Poster Room £54.50 Dont forget to post if attending on the cache page. Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Thanks for the update - yes please all being well I'll be there. But am I being stupid as I can't see the time on the webpage. Quote Link to comment
+Moote Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 The Globe has accomodation available if anyone want it . Double room £49.50 Single Occupancy £39.50 Single room £32.50 Four Poster Room £54.50 Dont forget to post if attending on the cache page. Do we have some contact details so that we can book? Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 25, 2005 Author Share Posted September 25, 2005 Phone number for anyone thinking of booking a room is 01524 858228. We are thinking of 1200 for the meet with the meal to follow soon after. No need to tel lus what you wish to eat off the menu as they will have plenty of everything and we just need to let them know on the day when we arrive. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 30, 2005 Author Share Posted September 30, 2005 We will email our address to all that have indicated they would like a meal this Sunday so that your deposits can be forwarded to us Quote Link to comment
Father Christmas Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 One question Mark. Would you be prepared to collect deposits for meals at GCQ84B as I know that your attending this one. I've been having a look through my list and see that you've been a "Good Boy" Father Christmas Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 30, 2005 Author Share Posted September 30, 2005 Yes Father Christmas i would be more than happy to receive deposits at the event you mention Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 (edited) Event page details updated today. The meal has been arranged for 1300. Edited October 3, 2005 by Cave Troll and Eeyore Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 (edited) Meal arranged for 1300. Gosh - I did not think it would be that popular. Can the pub cope with 1300 hungry cachers or should I bring my own butties? Edited October 4, 2005 by John Stead Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 ROFL John Obviously i meant 1300 hours or 1PM Whichever comes first ! Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 ROFL John Obviously i meant 1300 hours or 1PM Whichever comes first ! Oh dear - I'd never have guessed! Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 As it's only a short sail from the IOM, I've decided to come along too. Will there be a few White Jeeps there, Santa? HH Quote Link to comment
+third-degree-witch Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 DOH ! Wrong Overton Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Still time to put ya names down and send a deposit if you would like a meal Quote Link to comment
+DesG Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 We posted our deposit to you this morning. Looking forward to it. Des & Bren Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Thanks des & bren Will email you when it arrives. Anyone else thinking of coming can click on the link in our sig line below to visit the cache page. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 The hotel can cover 50 diners at a time and up to now we have a possible 27 booked in for the meal Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 Could all those wanting a meal please send your deposits asap if you haven't already done so as we need to book the final places next Sunday (23.10.05). Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Check in the post for the deposit for 2 adults. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 We now have the deposits for 31 for the event meal One of the cheques is from Lisa & Greg ( no caching name given ). Does anyone know them ? They are possibly from around Barrow in Furness. We need their caching names to add to our list. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Father Christmas needs your help ! He has decided to hand out presents using the Secret Santa method and asks that anyone wishing to take part in this brings a present to the value of £5 which he will gladly pass on to a fellow participant on the day. If you would like to join in please post a note on the Cache Page so that he knows how big a sack to take. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 Bump Quote Link to comment
+DesG Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Unfortunately we are now unable to attend. We had booked a double room at The Globe for the Fri & Sat nights which is now available should anyone require accommodation. We hope you all have a good time. Des & Bren Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Not long till the 11th of December now folks Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 I suppose we'll have to give billy no mates ( Moote ) a lift Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 I suppose we'll have to give billy no mates ( Moote ) a lift I believe he's already sorted! Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 Okay, no worries see you all there Quote Link to comment
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