West Midlands Meetup

[tb10]

I'd happily pay for both your flights from Spain and Cyprus so you could attend, but having checked there are unfortunately no spare seats

Very kind offer John. Don't give up John's place just yet.....

[dapinky]

If it helps a bit, I've found a flight into BHX which lands at 1900 (Air France) - I suppose if you travel without a suitcase and I am waiting at the arrivals hall, we could still get you to the pub nearly on time.......

....Oh, and John, do you wish me to book it and I'll take the £345 in cash off you on the night

[tb10]

If it helps a bit, I've found a flight into BHX which lands at 1900 (Air France) - I suppose if you travel without a suitcase and I am waiting at the arrivals hall, we could still get you to the pub nearly on time.......

....Oh, and John, do you wish me to book it and I'll take the £345 in cash off you on the night

Hey Dave,

There's three John's attending but only two will be there when you need to take the money so I'll leave it to them to sort out which 'John' you refer to!

regards

The Unknown (non attending for the dinner) M100 Driver

[dapinky]

Sorry John, I meant John - the one offering to pay for Geoffs flights (Fred!).

[petezipp]

O well at least one pete will be there.
" can I have his Pud"
Other pete

[maz_r]

Hmmmm....

So I booked it for 12 and now there are 7 of us; we're going to be popular...not. Glad I paid a deposit....not

[dapinky]

Martin,

If there is a financial penalty for failing to bring Angie i will happily reimburse you - it isn't reasonable to expect you to fund the non appearance (even if it is because YOU changed the date ).

Seriously, if the pub wish to keep the extra deposits and not credit them to the final bill, I wouldn't expect you to absorb the costs incurred for trying to assist the group to get a meal together.

[Tuga2112]

Martin,

If there is a financial penalty for failing to bring Angie i will happily reimburse you - it isn't reasonable to expect you to fund the non appearance (even if it is because YOU changed the date ).

Seriously, if the pub wish to keep the extra deposits and not credit them to the final bill, I wouldn't expect you to absorb the costs incurred for trying to assist the group to get a meal together.

I thnk marting said he didnt pay a deposit.

[epipete]

It's a tad embarrassing though, same thing happened to me here when we first arrived, joined my old running/drinking buddies for a moonlit hash, promised the local taverna 30odd bodies only 15 stayed for the meal (a Meze, which was great incidentally) the restaurant had stayed open specially to cater for us though so we all ate and drank double quantities and left with doggie bags as well as subsidising the non attendees.

But these things happen.

[GeoffSmith]

That's as maybe, but have you got your ticket yet?

[maz_r]

Dave,

The sentiment is kind and well taken, but don't be daft When did we ever let logic get in the way of a good moan!!

Geoff: am I keeping a space for you then?

[epipete]

That's as maybe, but have you got your ticket yet?

Yep, I'm flying on the 23rd, if I'd known someone wanted to pay for it I wouldn't have jumped the gun & already booked it

[Fredjohn]

That's as maybe, but have you got your ticket yet?

Yep, I'm flying on the 23rd, if I'd known someone wanted to pay for it I wouldn't have jumped the gun & already booked it

True to my word I have acquired single tickets for you both this morning: I suffered computer failure yesterday. I have posted them off today so you should just about get them in time to leave on Tuesday. If they don't arrive, blame the excessive amount of post over the Xmas period.

Looking forward to Tuesday's dinner and the hope that Grace will not be the sole female present

[Tuga2112]

tomorow hallf 7, right ?
not sure if i can make it half 7 it all depends on the traffic on the M6
seems like today there was a car on fire...

[maz_r]

Yes indeed - 7:30 today.

[Tuga2112]

seems like we been missing the other 5 all year long
or maybe someone needs to contact these guys.
http://www.thehoodguys.co.uk/links.htm

[GeoffSmith]

seems like we been missing the other 5 all year long
or maybe someone needs to contact these guys.
http://www.thehoodguys.co.uk/links.htm

Nearly 10 years since I first gate crashed the West Midland farmers and Aston Martin Owners Club meeting at The Talbot.

Hope you had a good one. Sorry I couldn't make it - I was already in the UK but I thought it a little unfair to claim the air fare from John.

[Tuga2112]

Nearly 10 years since I first gate crashed the West Midland farmers and Aston Martin Owners Club meeting at The Talbot.

now that sounds like a good laugh..

[dapinky]

Just got home - no traffic on the motorway (well, not much).

Thanks to Martin for organising the 'do', and thanks to the Weatheroak for a great meal...... I have to say that the amount of cheese on the cheese board would put the display of many supermarkets to shame

[Fredjohn]

A very enjoyable evening: good food and service from the Coach & Horses and usual good company.

Thank you Martin for the organising. Hope you all have a good festive season and see you in January on 21st I think!