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Ok Peeps we have decided on the mailbox http://www.mailboxlife.com//cmpage.aspx?section=RestaurantsBars
so we need to discuss which place to eat and when I have put up another poll for the date. Need to get moving now to arrange a booking.
Have made it a Multiple poll
Going to France on a beer run the 1st and works do on the 16th for me so I'm only really able to say the middle weekend. 9th?
Anything but the 8th. Ideally the 9th, as Kate will be visiting.
As it stands, 100% of voters (8 in total) can make it on Saturday 9th, what do we need to do now then chaps? :)
Ian R I sent you a text the other day saying I'd probably drive to this in my Scorpio and could give you a lift if you weren't fussed about taking your Supe and wanted a beer - not sure if you got it though mate?
Yep Saturday 9th it is then. Just need to look in the url for the mailbox and decide where we want to go for some nosh. What are you suggestions.
Steve sorry mate thought I had replied to your text (must have been dreaming) :d Yep sound good I love Scorpio's :d
Yep Saturday 9th it is then. Just need to look in the url for the mailbox and decide where we want to go for some nosh. What are you suggestions.
I've never been to the mailbox or any of it's restaurants so I'm open to suggestions from others... :)
Depends how many people there are really. http://www.mailboxlife.com//cmpage.aspx?section=RestaurantsBars
Places I've been to:
There's Shogun - Tepan Yaki (spelling?) Japanese round the table where they cook in front of you. Always fun.
There's a spanish Tapas bar Estilo, nice but not so good for a full meal?
An Italian Don Salvo (service was shite last time, food ok)
Red Peppers is a really really nice Mediterranean restaurant.
Zizzi does great pizzas and pasta.
Piano champagne bar...no food, lots of shampoo though :D
You get around a bit don't you Pete ;)
OK Now date is decided get your names down to get an idea of numbers and preference of which place to eat please
1) Ian R (shogun or any where else)
1) Ian R (shogun or any where else)
2) konio-nt (I like japanese so Shogun - Don Salvo is shiat!)
1) Ian R (shogun or any where else)
2) konio-nt (I like japanese so Shogun - Don Salvo is shiat!)
2) Pete + Vicki (Designated Driver)
I'll help you with your numbers shall I Pete ;)
1) Ian R (shogun or any where else)
2) konio-nt (I like japanese so Shogun - Don Salvo is shiat!)
3) Pete + Vicki (Designated Driver)
4) SteveR + Kate (don't really mind where we go TBH; not massively into oriental stuff but will give it a try if everyone else wants it)
(Kate speak up now if you have a preference! :))
1) Ian R (shogun or any where else)
2) konio-nt (I like japanese so Shogun - Don Salvo is shiat!)
3) Pete + Vicki (Designated Driver)
4) SteveR + Kate
5) TrickTT + Yvette (i eat anything)
1) Ian R (shogun or any where else)
2) konio-nt (I like japanese so Shogun - Don Salvo is shiat!)
3) Pete + Vicki (Designated Driver)
4) SteveR + Kate
5) TrickTT + Yvette (i eat anything)
6) Sheefa + Emily (Anything is good - recommend the below)
Good work guys, should have my car back by then too ;)
Right, Mailbox is a fantastic choice. I often go there. I recommend we stop off for one at Bar Room Bar/Bar Epernay and perhaps eat at Penny Blacks? It's a very nice restaurant with typical english dishes cooked in a old Victorian style. Great food, great ratings.
Good choice with Red Peppers too Pete. Lovely setup there.
Recommend satying at the MalMaison if anyone is thinking of staying in Brum the night. Best hotel I've stayed in around Brum although quite pricey.
I'm game for anything though. Would be good to see you all again. :)
Cheers,
Greg
Will be good to see you again Greg :)
(Although I'm surprised you can still afford to go out after all the work you've needed on the Supe! :eek: Lord knows I'm skint :()
Ok, I think I have just done summin stupid hehe. Voted for Saturday 9th... I cant come to any of the dates because I wasting my money on xmas too quickly (lol). I just voted 9th for the other 90%'s sake :)
Thanks Steve.
Yep, I've had to a bit of jiggery pokery with the finances mate but hey, you can't take money to the grave right! :eek:
Will be good to see you too bud. ;)
Greg
Recommend satying at the MalMaison if anyone is thinking of staying in Brum the night. Best hotel I've stayed in around Brum although quite pricey.
For cheap lodgings there's always nitenite.co.uk which is fifty quid. It's basically a box with a bed, massive plasma screen and a wet room. Ultra modern and very bizarre!
I think we need to finalise numbers for food and book then. Not tried Penny Blacks, if it's typical English then it should cater for everyones tastes?
For cheap lodgings there's always nitenite.co.uk which is fifty quid. It's basically a box with a bed, massive plasma screen and a wet room. Ultra modern and very bizarre!
I think we need to finalise numbers for food and book then. Not tried Penny Blacks, if it's typical English then it should cater for everyones tastes?
Agree was thinking of likely Suspects Burna, Jo and S7eve etc they haven't mentioned anything yet.
if it's typical English then it should cater for everyones tastes?
Now there there - have you ever heard about term "good english food"? It's oxymoron my friend :D
Now there there - have you ever heard about term "good english food"? It's oxymoron my friend :D
I agree totally. I much prefer proper Greek food myself. :D
Just have to consider the masses when arranging something like this. Like Ian says, Burna is a meat and two veg kinda bloke. ;)
[QUOTE=Pete;1144123]For cheap lodgings there's always nitenite.co.uk which is fifty quid. It's basically a box with a bed, massive plasma screen and a wet room. Ultra modern and very bizarre!
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It's nitenite.com :) And yeah looks bizzare, thinking of taking my lady there for crazy night *g*
Btw - it is 39.95 now!
It's nitenite.com :) And yeah looks bizzare, thinking of taking my lady there for crazy night *g*
Btw - it is 39.95 now!
Even better!
.co.uk forwards to .com so :p
Looks like we'll be staying here this night and xmas shopping Sunday.
Sooo there will be only 10 of us? :search:
And why the hell Jap meeting must to be at same time like Christmass dinner? I would say we can meet in Jap cars anytime a year, but Christmass dinner is only once a year! Common guys and girls!
Will probably come along:)
Agree was thinking of likely Suspects Burna, Jo and S7eve etc they haven't mentioned anything yet.
I hope they can all make it, even if Burna is a meat & two veg kinda bloke lol! :D
Havden't seen S7eve on the forum for aaaaaaages :search:
Yeah I haven't heard from Burna or Steve much.
Burna must be getting pissed early for christmas and I imagine Steve has now turned his car into a jet fighter - it was bloody loud when I heard it last.
Good choice with the accomodation Pete - never stayed there but looks good.
Or, we could all have a party at mine! :)
Right then Mr Ian, what;'s the score with this; when & where are we meeting & where are we going? lol :)
P.S. When you think of the answer to that question, it may be worth me mentioning that you're still more than welcome to a lift but I need to swing by Ibrar's place (East Brum area) to pick up my wheels from him, and he shuts at 5; so don't make it too late else we'll have a lot of time to kill! ;)
I would be also interested where and when we will meet, cuz i will be picking up my missus Aerotop from Cambridge area at Saturday, so need to have time to get there by National Express and get back :p Also I have absolutely no idea about Birmingham at all so i will need some kind of navigation :p
Come on whats happening Ian:) , give me a call mate
it seems we have a meet on the same day :)
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=90519
I'd be up for a trip to bham, will have to check with the rest tho.
Nick.
Looks like my car may not be back by Sat guys as other circumstances have come into play.
If you're heading up though, please do give me a shout, dopr me a text on 07973865154 as I'd love to hook up for a few bevvies still.
Cheers,
Greg
Doesn't look if I can do this lads. Every trip to Brum usually costs me a small fortune due to my severe lack of self control, the funds just aren't there at the moment to cope with that :( Was looking forward to trying the Shogun too. Sorry :(
Ah Burna!!! Letting the side down. There's me on a Gumball, crashed but carried on and finished, and here's you not willing to burn that £60 quid in your sky rocket!
I'll be having words next time I see you mate ;)
Try and make it bud. Would be good to have a catch up. Will buy you a beer, or two, or a double tequila and coke which I most certainly will be drinking all night - NOT driving of course! ;)
Greg
£60! More like £120+ everytime I go :blink:
Hoping to catch up with most of you over xmas for a little afternoon drink :)
Burna don't be gay, make yourself drive to the meet then you can't drink and spend millions ;)
If you don't come I'll :cry:
Greg - where do you live mate? If you're struggling for transport there is plenty of room in the Scorpio for another one if you're not a million miles off my route! :)
Iaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! :D What's happening? :p
What's happening? :p
I suspect nothing seeing as it's three days away and nowhere is booked.
Can I suggest a plan 'B' that could involve a decent pub grub venue somewhere slightly out of the way but still central for most and has availability? I don't know of anywhere that way on though.
ok seeing as no one has responded I'll give it a miss, have a nice time guys!
Doesn't look if I can do this lads. Every trip to Brum usually costs me a small fortune due to my severe lack of self control, the funds just aren't there at the moment to cope with that :( Was looking forward to trying the Shogun too. Sorry :(
Stop being such a girl. Just take £60 out of the bank and leave your cashcard at home. I'm going in the Galaxy so i can pick you and Jo up if you want.
Steve R - that would be great buddy!! If you're cool with that. I live in Solihull, Knowle Town Centre, but could get to brum or solihull town if that's easier.
Hopefully I'l have the car back on sat day mate, but if not, I can meet you there or hitch a lift if not too inconvenient bud ;) My number is 07973865154.
Burna - come on mate, even if it's just for a few! I'm skintos but am thinking it's deffo worth another meet before the new year! The first didn't go brilliantly!
Pete - no idea where else we can go mate. Do you mean Birmingham town still, or towads Warwick, Stratford, Leamington or something?
Greg
Steve R - that would be great buddy!! If you're cool with that. I live in Solihull, Knowle Town Centre, but could get to brum or solihull town if that's easier.
No probs dude, I need to go to Ibrar's (Pro-Alloys) and pick up my wheels which is only a few mins from Solihul I think. :)
Assuming this is stil going ahead in some shape or form (pub grub is fine with me, and means Burna will HAVE to come out as it'll not be £££s :p) PM me your address and we'll sort it out. :)
Would we need to book Peppers or whatever resturant or could we justy turn up on the night, say 6~7ish and keep our fingers crossed? Is there anything else nearby or would we be stuffed if they were fully booked?
Shall we just book something lol?
I'm still up for it if everyone else is? It would be good to get together one last time before the end of the year.
Pete - no idea where else we can go mate. Do you mean Birmingham town still, or towads Warwick, Stratford, Leamington or something?
Greg
Preferably closer to West Brom, Oldbury, Halesowen sort of places? The places you mention would make it too far for Vicki to want to drive back.
Would we need to book Peppers or whatever resturant or could we justy turn up on the night, say 6~7ish and keep our fingers crossed? Is there anything else nearby or would we be stuffed if they were fully booked?
DEFINITELY need to book and I imagine we're too late.
Preferably closer to West Brom, Oldbury, Halesowen sort of places? The places you mention would make it too far for Vicki to want to drive back.
I'm not too familiar with the wider Brum area locations but if I'm giving Greg a lift from Solihul I'd rather not go a billion miles from there as I live nearer to M5 J7 and obviously will need to drop him off home before heading back myself. :)
ok seeing as no one has responded I'll give it a miss, have a nice time guys!
Sorry Nick, didn't know you wanted a reply, you said you were going to check with the others on that trip out and get back to this thead?
Not sure it's going ahead now anyway :(
Hope your meet goes well regardless, I'd come out for a play but I've only got 2 wheels on mine at the moment lol :)
Can i suggest Wing Wah. All you can eat chinese, a few minutes off J2 of the M5. Shouldn't need to book, but I can give them a ring later on today to make sure.
Can i suggest Wing Wah. All you can eat chinese, a few minutes off J2 of the M5. Shouldn't need to book, but I can give them a ring later on today to make sure.
Suits me, but doesn't help SteveRs situation with Greg though.
Can i suggest Wing Wah. All you can eat chinese, a few minutes off J2 of the M5. Shouldn't need to book, but I can give them a ring later on today to make sure.
I love Wing Wah :) but only on a week night, gets rough on a Saturday and too busy to have a drink after :(
Got a few suggestions though to help:
Boycott Arms http://travel.ciao.co.uk/The_Boycott_Arms_Upper_Ludstone_Claverley_Wolverhampton__6347714
Hundred House http://www.hundredhouse.co.uk/
Food costs a bit more but very popular place. No chance of us booking that then :rolleyes:
The Chateau Impney Hotel http://www.chateau-impney.com/
Apparantly the do a carvary at £20 per head but haven't checked myself yet.
The Crown at Hallow http://www.surfworcester.co.uk/Crown.html
Great pub with very nice food (S7EVE has tried the food and if he likes it it must be good!) Went there summer to check it out and liked the place a lot.
Can't think of anymore at the moment :)
Ok another one:
The Running Horse http://www.pub-explorer.com/worcs/pub/runninghorselongbank.htm
Just checked to see if they were booked and they don't take bookings for after 7pm so just turn up and wait :) Nice big place with good food at good prices too :)
This sounds like a good one to me.
Make a decision time then. The last link that Burna posted looks good to me. Meet there at 7.00?
Make a decision time then. The last link that Burna posted looks good to me. Meet there at 7.00?
fine
Ok then, Final details
The Running Horse
Long Bank (A456)
Bewdley,
Worcestershire
DY12 2QP
Sat 9th December
Meet at 19:00
See you all there:D
Suits me, but doesn't help SteveRs situation with Greg though.
Greg, chuck me a couple of quid for petrol and I'll be your chauffer for the night ;) There and back - if you still want to come along?? :)
We might be there a tad early though as I will stil have to be at Ibrar's before he shuts at 5 lol :D Alternatively I suppost Kate can be pursuaded to 'lose' an hour or so at the Bull Ring before we pick you up - drop me a PM and we'll sort details bud :)
Hi guys,
Sounds good to me. It's up to you Steve budy - if it's not too far out of your way, that would be great and of course I'll pay for the petrol! Who knows, I might have my car back Sat morning ;)
My postcode is B93 0PT Steve - but greenflag shows the Running Horse being about 50mins drive from mine! Want me to meet you in the Bull Ring or something bud?
Let me know pal. :)
Thanks again.
Greg
I'll give you a shout on your mobile Greg - it's not a problem though. :)
We are picking S7EVE and Dan up on the way, see you all later :)
Tuck ya ears in and get the beers in :d
We are picking S7EVE and Dan up on the way, see you all later :)
Tuck ya ears in and get the beers in :d
Yep. Vicki is just having a last minute kip so she doesn't fall asleep in some random place again ;)
I'll be heading off in 30 mins guys, just need shower as I was a dirty stop out last night! Laters ;)
Good to see everyone as always guys.
Thanks for the card Burna & Jo, and the drink Pete. Good to meet you too Vicki.
Hopefully, (cough) my car should be back next weekend so looking forward to the next hook up.
Burna, Steve and Dan....(Ian too?), hope you didn't get too f*ckfaced that night!
Laters.
Greg
A few really quite piss poor photos.
Quality night, great to see some know faces and meet a couple of new ones too. I woke up this morning and realised I'd got extra smile marks on my face from laughing so much.
P.S. Burna really should be a vet. :rlol:
SupraStar 3000
10-12-06, 20:39
looks like you all had fun ;)
P.S. Burna really should be a vet. :rlol:
Oh yes.
We all learned that cats only have two legs (and two arms), but dogs have four legs because they're stupid. They don't have hands though because that would be ridiculous - they have paws.
He also reiterated that horses have claws which they sharpen and are very scary.
I wouldn't take any animals of mine to Vet Bernard.
I was really impressed with the place. It was so busy and yet they still managed to make some really excellent food presentation and it tasted great too. Good service. Definitely a future venue I reckon.
Shame that out of 7 Supra owners only two of us brought Supras :rlol:
It was too dark and miserable to stand outside anyway.
Oh yes.
We all learned that cats only have two legs (and two arms), but dogs have four legs because they're stupid. They don't have hands though because that would be ridiculous - they have paws.
He also reiterated that horses have claws which they sharpen and are very scary.
I wouldn't take any animals of mine to Vet Bernard.
I was really impressed with the place. It was so busy and yet they still managed to make some really excellent food presentation and it tasted great too. Good service. Definitely a future venue I reckon.
Shame that out of 7 Supra owners only two of us brought Supras :rlol:
It was too dark and miserable to stand outside anyway.
Missed that part of the night it seems!
Yeah, sadly my Supra wasn't clean so I didn't bring it along.
Mine wasn't clean either, but it was too dark to notice -g-
Mine was spotless cos I spent all afternoon cleaning it. Let me know next time we have a Ford/Vauxhall/Rover owners club meet:p
Good to see you all there, and as Pete says, good pub with a nice big car park. Definate for a summer meet there.
BTW Burna, Dogs are ace:fight:
Following our conversation about my car and it still being out of action, see Chris' very, very amusing reply here:
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=1161658&posted=1#post1161658
The git!
Greg
Thanks everyone for coming, Jo and I had a great time :) But I've learnt you lot know nothing about animals :rolleyes:
Konio I will never feel the same way about mint sauce ever again, you are right it does taste like medicine :rlol:
As Pete said great place and we will have to eat and drink there again. I'm still confused why they had reserved us a table :blink:
By the way Pete I blame you for starting us all on a Staropramen lager binge :innocent: Just next time can we please stop S7EVE from trying to order pints of "Strap-a-man-on"! :rlol: Pissed up fool :rlol:
By the way Pete I blame you for starting us all on a Staropramen lager binge :innocent: Just next time can we please stop S7EVE from trying to order pints of "Strap-a-man-on"! :rlol: Pissed up fool :rlol:
Great stuff - although for some reason it wasn't having an effect on me! :confused:
The strap on thing was hilarious! They'll be calling it that from now on behind the bar.
Have to agree with Pete, the food was lovely and the price was very fair :) Perhaps a good location for a drive + meet in the Summer - with Supras for change? ;)
- with Supras for change? ;)
Or Tigers :)
That'd make a change.
Or Tigers :)
That'd make a change.
As long as it's not horses! :d
Oh and tigers have arms too ;)
Well, Im BACK! Sorry, I havent been on the forum for ages! I've got 10's of thousands of posts to catch up on.... its going to be a long night! Anyway - huge thanks to Burna for letting me know about this night, great to see everyone again, such a great crowd - roll on the gumball! :D
As for the strap-on-men - quality beer :) my new favourite. :D
Well, Im BACK! Sorry, I havent been on the forum for ages! I've got 10's of thousands of posts to catch up on.... its going to be a long night! Anyway - huge thanks to Burna for letting me know about this night, great to see everyone again, such a great crowd - roll on the gumball! :D
As for the strap-on-men - quality beer :) my new favourite. :D
Feck me, back from the dead are we!!! :d
Feck me, back from the dead are we!!! :d
Better believe it buddy! :D
Gotta get busy with the car now! Time to shift that Van! :blush: Catch up tomorrow my friend. :cool:
Honeybee at 2pm, I'll be there. Should be a good turn out. I dare you to bring the van! "Stick a pony in my pocket, I'll get the suitcase from then van" :d
IM back too sorry first chance to get on line in ages and I missed the xmas meet too :(
No worries Ian. Would of been good to meet you buddy, maybe next time! ;)
Hope everyone had a good Christmas.
Greg
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