FREE SPIRITS XMAS MEETS - LONDON - 8th and 15th Dec!

JanetS · Post by **JanetS** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:58 am

Mike Channin wrote:

I like barmaids. They always talk to me (cos they can't get away!)

We promise we'll talk to you!

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:17 pm

Mike, we've already explained that the barmaids only want your passport.

Anyway the one in the Hamilton Hall is 6'2", tattoos and a moustache - her boyfriend's no picture either.

Jessica-Red · Post by **Jessica-Red** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:49 pm

Im really sorry I won be able to come and meet you all on any of these dates -booked already-BUT please have a pint of Baileys on my behalf someone-or even a small glass full LOL-next yr I will try to join the party!

Jessica-Red · Post by **Jessica-Red** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:50 pm

and please what or where is this Hamilton Hall???

Derrylad · Post by **Derrylad** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:53 pm

Would have loved to have gone but not able to make it. Will be there in spirit ( no pun intended )

Rob

Mike Channin · Post by **Mike Channin** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:04 pm

The Hamilton Hall is actually just a WetherSpoons (sp?) pub. The useful thing is that it is actually INSIDE Liverpool St. station, and saves getting wet and cold. Beer is good and cheap, as per Wetherspoons in general. Oh, and the ceiling is quite impressive (seriously!!) - Is also becoming the stock gathering point for Spirits Beer nights.

Rob - wish you could be here with us. Will try and get some photos of assembled Spirits (and spirits) for you. (And I'm even coming to Ireland this weekend, but I know you can't make that either - shame again)

Jessica-Red · Post by **Jessica-Red** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:14 pm

sounds great-especially the thought of a lot of "Spirits" lying down on the floor admiring the glorious ceiling-cant wait for the photos-have fun everyone

Mike Channin · Post by **Mike Channin** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:16 pm

Ah, you don't HAVE to lie on the floor, but after a few beers it does sometimes happen...

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:32 pm

The usual effect of a few beers on Thomas W-P is to start making claims of fast times and the ability to kick serious butt.

The effect on Mike is to imagine that he has become irresistible to any and all barmaids.

Mike Channin · Post by **Mike Channin** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:47 pm

First part is definitely true, although he only seems to tell me he's gonna beat all my times.

Second bit - definitely not. It takes a large number of beers before that happens - honestly!!!!

And anyone there on the 15th can check out what really happens...

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:26 pm

And I will be chugging up the M54 and missing all the fun

I will be in Covent Garden at 4:00pm tomorrow alone and in need of beer. Anyone around?

Mike Channin · Post by **Mike Channin** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:07 pm

Not Covent Garden at 4, but could be around Bank or Liverpool St around 6:30ish. Fancy a trip to the infamous vodka bar????

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:12 pm

We shall meet then at the

HAMILTON HALL - Liverpool St station - upstairs bar (allegedly non smoking).

Time?

jainser · Post by **jainser** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:17 pm

I am so gutted I can't make it. We will have to arrange something for the New Year. Still so many names I need to put faces to.

Anyway have a good time, Hamilton Hall does get banged out though. Met up with some friends the other Friday at the Lord Alconbury - just outside the station - very nice

Mike Channin · Post by **Mike Channin** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:48 pm

Graham - Hamilton Hall sounds a good start - anyone coming along make sure you have my mobile number (PM me for it) in case of any changes of plan/venue. How about a 6pm start? (Possibly even earlier now I have sneakily given away all my sessions on the last afternoon!)

Pete: Sell the kids into slavery, and bring Reets along (just don't mention where you got the extra beer money!)

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:10 pm

...and I will be chugging up the M54...

Gutted.

JanetS · Post by **JanetS** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:14 pm

Thomas W-P wrote:...and I will be chugging up the M54...

Gutted.

We'll have a drink in your honour

Question. How do we recognise each other? Does Mike wear his performance T all the time? Is it possible to all buy white carnations in December? Or do we just listen out for the animated ergo discussion?

Post by **redshell** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:24 pm

I'm not in work tomorrow, but happy to come into town pm. Is anyone going to be available before 6?? I have plans in the evening back home

Gooner Neil · Post by **Gooner Neil** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:27 am

Hoping to get there for 3-4pm

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:40 am

Guys, I work opposite the HH and plan on starting as soon as after 5pm as I can.

(We have a deal running that requires me to be near a phone until then.)

You'll all recognise Mike - he's got a flat ar$e.

Otherwise, go to the upstairs bar (the one with the attractive barmiads - see earlier posts). It's not that large. Look for the right hand side and we'll try to grab a table there.

Mike has my mobile but if anybody else needs it, please PM.

Redshell, what time is the draw?

Jessica-Red · Post by **Jessica-Red** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:40 am

Sad to miss it - have a great time and a drink for me !!!

Post by **redshell** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:33 am

Webberg, the draw kicks off at 11, but they do drag it out. Just got off the rower, done today's Advent.....
Loads of windows open ready to book the flights! Then off to Bluewater...hopefully a short visit!

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:27 pm

Michelle, no need to buy a plane ticket - you can go on the train!

Another easy draw for the Mancs - bet Sir Alex McMoaner won't be saying that this one is a fix?

Post by **redshell** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:39 pm

As much as I would love to go to Lille, won't get a ticket

So Porto it is. No cheap flights, still sat in front of the computer waiting on exact dates

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:26 pm

As I sit here waiting for a decision on our deal, Gooner is in the pub next door eyeing up various ladies.

One he thinks is Michelle who is perhaps on her way.

One is definitely not JanetS as she has only just finished he 60' piece in a new PB.

So do I go over and rescue him or go over and watch the entertainment? Hmmm .. tricky one that.

FREE SPIRITS XMAS MEETS - LONDON - 8th and 15th Dec!

Which is best for you (London gathering):

Cant make it