Another London Event in January

3.8k · November 14, 2006

In response to Firth of Forth's recent request, I'll arrange an event in London for the evening of Friday 26th January.... if there is sufficient interest. Probably at the Cittie of York, if I can get it but maybe at the 16th Century pub as an alternative.

So... can I have a show of hands, please? Quick as you like and no dawdling at the back there

2.2k · November 14, 2006

Sounds good to me.

Should be no problem getting there

November 14, 2006

What a wonderful chap! I'll definitely be there - plane tickets are already booked.

November 14, 2006

Sounds good to me!

3.9k · November 14, 2006

Ooooo... my birthday :-) I wonder...

November 14, 2006

Count me in!

1.1k · November 14, 2006

Depends on work as usual........

November 14, 2006

sounds good. will see where i am and if im working

6.2k · November 14, 2006

I'd like to come too - I personally think the Cittie of Yorke has more to offer an event (size, seating, menu...) than the 16th C. Pub. Get the landlord to stick a box behind the bar and it can be a trad cache too

November 14, 2006

If it was the Thursday it would have been a doddle as I'm in central London all day. Friday might well be possible. I've not been able to get to the last few London events, but this one doesn't clash at the moment.

November 14, 2006

quite possibly work depending!!

November 15, 2006

Just bloomin' left there for good so in no real hurry to come back :blink: . Best of luck with the event though, i'll be there in spirit if not in body.

November 16, 2006

In response to Firth of Forth's recent request, I'll arrange an event in London for the evening of Friday 26th January.... if there is sufficient interest. Probably at the Cittie of York, if I can get it but maybe at the 16th Century pub as an alternative.

So... can I have a show of hands, please? Quick as you like and no dawdling at the back there

I really enjoy a days caching in London (the ale & company have been exemplar) :laughing:

, all I need is a friendly cacher who'll let me kip at their drum for the night (maybe the night before too) and I'll be there :laughing:

Shame bhodisatva won't be there though, he's been like a piece of furniture at the previous events :laughing:

1.7k · November 16, 2006

Shame bhodisatva won't be there though, he's been like a piece of furniture at the previous events

what, has four legs and a paisley print 'seat'??

anyway, back to the OP, count us in!

November 17, 2006

room for a newbie? (shifts permitting!)

seeing as i'm working in hammersmith now, it shouldn't be too difficult :huh:

3.8k · November 17, 2006

I really enjoy a days caching in London (the ale & company have been exemplar) , all I need is a friendly cacher who'll let me kip at their drum for the night (maybe the night before too) and I'll be there Shame bhodisatva won't be there though, he's been like a piece of furniture at the previous events

Mi casa es su casa :cry:

2.5k · November 17, 2006

¿Dónde está el baño?

(another event! it's so exciting!!!)

(ooh then back to Pharisee's 'castle' I think he said, for a PARTY!!!)

(at least that's the rumour I'm starting!!)

:cry: :sad:

Edited November 17, 2006 by Alibags

2.3k · November 17, 2006

I will of course, try my very best to attend. :sad:

The event that is.My days of gate crashing(or is that gate-caching)of parties are over.

Edited November 17, 2006 by currykev

November 19, 2006

Hi just mention an event and i will count the days.thanks Pharisee.patandjeff=bones1.

November 19, 2006

All being well we'd love to attend!

November 21, 2006

I think I might have a window in my busy shedule for that one, even though I live over 100 miles away from the venue

3.8k · November 21, 2006

"Huston. We have a problem."

Plan 'A'....

I've spoken to the manager at the Cittie of York and as Friday is his busiest day, he's not prepared to give us exclusive use of his 'front' bar unless we can guarantee a minimum spend of £500. With the best will in the world, I can't drink that much ale

Plan 'B'....

I then spoke the the manager of Ye Olde Mitre (the 16th Century Pub) and as Friday is their busiest day, they weren't prepared to take a booking at all.

Plan 'C'.... I don't have a Plan 'C' :huh:

So... We can meet at either of the two pubs above but only as general customers. Ye Olde Mitre is tiny and I suspect you'll be drinking in the alley and fighting for bar space. The Cittie of York is huge and boasts the longest bar in London and maybe the whole of the UK but I suspect it'll still be crowded.

Or.... Is anyone else with local London knowledge able to take on the organisation of an event at a different venue?

Or.... Give up and forget it

2.5k · November 21, 2006

That's going to be a common problem with London city centre pubs on a Friday. Holborn is a ghost town on a Saturday, so that's why we are welcomed to the CoY with open arms then. I would suggest we still go for it and as long as we have a few people who will get there nice and early, we should be able to elbow ourselves enough room. A lot of the 'suits' are in only there for a couple of hours after work and then return home to Surrey.

November 21, 2006

Move it to Saturday? :huh:

3.8k · November 21, 2006

Problem sorted!!

OK.... The event is ON

Venue : The Butcher's Hook & Cleaver, Smithfield

Date & Time : Friday 26th January 2007 from 6:30 ish onwards

This is an excellent 'Fullers' pub with lots of fine ale including some seasonal 'specials'. They're reserving the upstairs area for us. It's a big spiral staircase to an area that overlooks the main bar so while not exactly wheelchair friendly, it will be possible with a few willing hands.

Food will be available until about 21:00

Full details will be published as the usual Event Cache

2.2k · November 21, 2006

Ooer, Fullers defiantly on :huh:

November 21, 2006

Problem sorted!!

OK.... The event is ON

Venue : The Butcher's Hook & Cleaver, Smithfield

Date & Time : Friday 26th January 2007 from 6:30 ish onwards

This is an excellent 'Fullers' pub with lots of fine ale including some seasonal 'specials'. They're reserving the upstairs area for us. It's a big spiral staircase to an area that overlooks the main bar so while not exactly wheelchair friendly, it will be possible with a few willing hands.

Food will be available until about 21:00

Full details will be published as the usual Event Cache

That's great! Thanks so much Pharisee.

I look forward to it!

2.6k · November 21, 2006

<snip> It's a big spiral staircase to an area that overlooks the main bar so while not exactly wheelchair friendly, it will be possible with a few willing hands.

Hands??? It's willing legs I need, rotfl!

Seriously though, no worries on my account, (and yes, I know I am not the only w/c user in the village) it's a bit too late in January for me to attend, I shall be drinking in the bar here that night! :huh:

3.8k · November 21, 2006

<snip> It's a big spiral staircase to an area that overlooks the main bar so while not exactly wheelchair friendly, it will be possible with a few willing hands.

Hands??? It's willing legs I need, rotfl!

Seriously though, no worries on my account, (and yes, I know I am not the only w/c user in the village) it's a bit too late in January for me to attend, I shall be drinking in the bar here that night!

I seem to remember your wheelchair being manoeuvred up the very narrow stairs at Ye Olde Mitre a while back. This should be easy by comparison so you can't use that as an excuse

2.6k · November 22, 2006

Aye, I remember, but I have had extensive arm surgery since then and have even had to resort to an electric w/c at times this year (that was until I crashed it into a lamp post and several bits fell off) :anicute:

I really do have to claim prior engagement though, although I would have liked to attend! I'm afraid the Board meetings and conferences have been on the calendar for a year or so! At least I get new ground to cache in before and after, I mean, it would be rude to go all that way and not to, wouldn't it? :laughing:

November 23, 2006

Problem sorted!!

OK.... The event is ON

Venue : The Butcher's Hook & Cleaver, Smithfield

Date & Time : Friday 26th January 2007 from 6:30 ish onwards

This is an excellent 'Fullers' pub with lots of fine ale including some seasonal 'specials'. They're reserving the upstairs area for us. It's a big spiral staircase to an area that overlooks the main bar so while not exactly wheelchair friendly, it will be possible with a few willing hands.

Food will be available until about 21:00

Full details will be published as the usual Event Cache

Great stuff - I well remember the Red Fox last time we were there John

January 24, 2007

Mmmmm Red Fox! Needless to say, I'll be there too

January 25, 2007

I'm having trouble with me broomstick but will see how things go. I'll being a new consignment of dried frogs pills for Pharisee. As for Foule 'ole Ron...

January 25, 2007

What time start? Up with you during the day and happy not to rush back on the 125 if not too late

Another London Event in January

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