S. East Christmas Meeting: Sunday 30th. November

Following on from last weekend's Honnington meeting I was 'volenteed' so I am starting up a list for a Sunday lunch meeting at The White Bear, Fairchildes Road, Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9PH. Recommended by a number of people although I haven't been there yet. It has a good sized car park and is off the beaten track but popular.

I'll set this thread to run until the end of September and contact the pub with provisional numbers. After that we'll need to firm up things prior to the day.

The day was chosen as it was thought suitably far enough away from Christmas not to interrupt people's personal pre-Christmas plans!


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1. Thunderbox x 2
2. Barnacle * 2
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We're a likely but Anita might be in Brazil that week; unsure yet.

Been in most of the pubs around Warlingham (I learned to fly there) but not that one.

Thanks Chris for starting this one off.

1. Thunderbox x 2
2. Barnacle * 2
3. Serg1 x 3
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1. Thunderbox x 2
2. Barnacle * 2
3. Serg1 x 3
4. Richie007 x 1
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1. Thunderbox x 2
2. Barnacle * 2
3. Serg1 x 3
4. Richie007 x 1
5. Submariner x3
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Had a good time last year looking forward to a meal and a natter.

1. Thunderbox x2
2. Barnacle x2
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4, maybe, I will consult with the Oracle when she's back in the UK
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"Had a good time last year looking forward to a meal and a natter." Glad to hear Dave.

Let's hope this pub understands the meaning of the word "service"

They were very good when I called it 'my local'

1. Thunderbox x2
2. Barnacle x2
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4, maybe, I will consult with the Oracle when she's back in the UK
7. Trappy x2, possibly
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1. Thunderbox x2
2. Barnacle x2 <-- Hmm, maybe not, unsure as yet. TBC
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4, maybe, I will consult with the Oracle when she's back in the UK
7. Trappy x2, possibly
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Not sure, it's my wife's birthday and she hates cars.

1. Thunderbox x2
2. Barnacle x2 <-- Hmm, maybe not, unsure as yet. TBC
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4, maybe, I will consult with the Oracle when she's back in the UK
7. Trappy x2, possibly
8. Mr and Mrs. T x2
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I shall phone them tomorrow tonight and provisionally book a table for 19 unless others withdraw or add to that number before then. When all is OK I shall come back to you all.
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Barnacle will only be 1, as Anita will be in Brazil. I might be flying, not sure yet.

Dear All,

Booked a table for a tentative 18 which will suit all comers currently, including those of you who are yet undecided.
If you could firm up one way or another but the end of October that would be great.

If anyone else would like to join us then they are most welcome. I'll simply add to the numbers with the pub.

What time did you book for?

John,

I booked for 1:00 pm. Suggest meeting up about 1/2 hour before hand. Also since it's the 'off-season' I expect to see quite a lot of 'alternative wheels' !!! Although I should still be in the Coupe.

As it's just down the road, it'd be rude not to.

Please add me.

1. Thunderbox x2
2. Barnacle x2 <-- Hmm, maybe not, unsure as yet. TBC
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4, maybe, I will consult with the Oracle when she's back in the UK
7. Trappy x2, possibly
8. Mr and Mrs. T x2
9. Emjay
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1. Thunderbox x2
2. Barnacle x2 <-- Hmm, maybe not, unsure as yet. TBC
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4, maybe, I will consult with the Oracle when she's back in the UK
7. Mr and Mrs Trappy (x2)
8. Mr and Mrs. T x2
9. Emjay
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1. Thunderbox x2
2. Barnacle x2 <-- Hmm, maybe not, unsure as yet. TBC
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4 - confirmed
7. Mr and Mrs Trappy (x2)
8. Mr and Mrs. T x2
9. Emjay
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Friends,

As it is 3 weeks away I need to give the restaurant definite numbers. Thanks to Ross and Co. for confirming. If others could do the same within the next few days I'll get the final tally to them. Looking forward to the event.

1. Thunderbox x2-confirmed
2. Barnacle x2 <-- Hmm, maybe not, unsure as yet. TBC
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4 - confirmed
7. Mr and Mrs Trappy (x2)
8. Mr and Mrs. T x2- confirmed
9. Emjay
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1. Thunderbox x2-confirmed
2. Barnacle x2 <-- Hmm, maybe not, unsure as yet. TBC
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1 Confirmed
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4 - confirmed
7. Mr and Mrs Trappy (x2)
8. Mr and Mrs. T x2- confirmed
9. Emjay
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1. Thunderbox x2-confirmed
2. Barnacle x1 - confirmed
3. Serg1 x3
4. Richie007 x1 Confirmed
5. Submariner x3
6. Pondman x4 - confirmed
7. Mr and Mrs Trappy (x2)
8. Mr and Mrs. T x2- confirmed
9. Emjay
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I will be there, but probably won't be eating.

Pondman - if you don't object, I will take and bring some footage of the pond I have unearthed for your expert consideration over a pint!

Yeah, no probs

I'll be there!

All confirmed and booked in at the White Bear- see you all there! About 12:30 or before- table for 1:00.

1. Thunderbox x2-confirmed
2. Barnacle x1 - confirmed
3. Serg1 x3- confirmed
4. Richie007 x1 Confirmed
5. Submariner x3- confirmed
6. Pondman x4 - confirmed
7. Mr and Mrs Trappy (x2)confirmed
8. Mr and Mrs. T x2- confirmed
9. Emjay- confirmed but not eating (probably)
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Hi Chris,

Out of courtesy, just to let you know, unfortunately, due to sickness, it will be just Oliver and I on Sunday. Rugby training finishes at 12:00 so we will head on after that, not too muddy I hope

Regards, Ross.

Mr Barnacle has the choice of a 20vt Cupra with an engine warning light; a Bravo with an engine light *and* limp home mode; a Coupe with no engine; or a kit with an engine but without any tax.

Oh well, one of them ought to be moving by Sunday! If not, my apologies in advance.

Hi Chris,

I will be able to make it now, so that's one of Pondman's 2 unneeded places taken.

Thanks for the info Ross, so sorry the ladies won't be joining us! Neil, hope you'll be able to make it and Pete, great news!- wouldn't be the same without you.
I haven't been here before but looking forward to it-see you then.
Hopefully the coupe will start after months not going anywhere but if will be the Spider's last trip of the year if not!
See you on Sunday.
Chris

Just heard from the White Bear.
They are very busy tomorrow and rang to ask if we wanted to pre- order any roasts to ensure that we don't wait interminably or miss out. Other food is available but two parties of 15+ are arriving before us as well as the usual 2,4 and 8 person covers.
I'm offering people the the chance to let me know and I'll ring through as required. Sorry for the short notice but they've only just rung!
See you tomorrow and let me know if required what food you think you might like- I suggest you look at the menu online.
Chris

A steak and ale pie for me please Chris.

Sunday Menu for those people who wish to choose in advance.

1/2 a Roast Chicken for me Chris
I'll choose something from the kiddie menu for Oliver.

Roast pork for me please.

See you at half twelve in something or other...

I'll have to pull out of this now as the car is at PowerItalia with a broken gearbox mount

Have a good one peeps!

Roast Beef for me, thanks

PM'd you Chris.

Can we have a roast beef, half roast chicken roasts and chlid's sausage and mash please. Just going out to give the old girl a wash and set.

David,

yes I saw your PM and have relayed all the meal orders received.
Rang last night and all should be OK since they have now bought on more meat to cope with extra demand.
See you all after 12:30.
Chris

A very nice afternoon, good food and good company, thanks for organising Chris. Just unpacked the Coupe model she's gorgeous cheers Pete.

Nice afternoon indeed, thanks. Not a bad pub, once you find it; there are certainly easier ways than that by which I came!

Thanks Chris, excellent afternoon.

A good choice of venue (now we all know where we can find it!).

Great to meet up again and good to meet and chat to everyone.It makes the gap between September and March/April seem shorter.

More severe overboosting with the Blitz on the way back- I must get it sorted!!

Have a good Christmas and see everyone in 2015.