I'm hoping to come but depend on if there is somewhere to stay near by as I don't fancy driving back!

I have just spoken to the Landlord and he is on the case to find a B&B, close by. :nod:

It is only a suggestion but would you not be better of finding some were you can stumble into say like a brewers fayre with a holiday inn attached or a beafeater with a travel lodge ?

I am always open to suggestions. :doubleup:

I have thought of that, CJ.

Personally I prefer home made food rather than mass produced, and seeing as its the Christmas meal whats better than a nice country pub? I agree that if it had a travel lodge next door it would be even better.

This meeting is not fixed in concrete as I have said members suggestions are welcome.

Not keen on the food at either type of place but if its about friends and drink I think th food is passable it would be a easy option

as long as there is aclohol :whistle:

Food is really good at this venue, shame about the lack of hotel but I'm sure anyone wanting to come will have a good time... Drinking or not :doubleup::doubleup::doubleup:

Spoke to big e other night all sounds good to me, good luck peole think me and Jaffa are on the beer

OK I'll say yes to this Sian will come too but ideally we'd like somewhere with a crashing option, it's a long drive back and a long way to go with no beer at the end!

Been looking more closely and the most sensible hotel option I could find was in Sevenoaks and was £120 a person - with a £10/15 taxi ride to get there from the Pub without working out what to do with cars makes this a very expensive night out!

1. BIG"E" and Christine
2. Crowman
3. Steve_PPP & Claire
4. Jaffa & Misses
5. Worzel & Lusty
6. Majorscooby & becks
7. Stiggy
8. will and em
9. Crow sti & kim Evening would make a nice change :tequila:
10. Cath

Well personaly,i like the idea of an evening meet,as being a saturday,so close to crimbo,my Hubby like so many others will be working,but would still be able to attend,if its during the afternoon,you can most certainly count us out...

trace x x

1. BIG"E" and Christine
2. Crowman
3. Steve_PPP & Claire
4. Jaffa & Misses
5. Worzel & Lusty
6. Majorscooby & becks
7. Stiggy
8. will and em
9. Crow sti & kim Evening would make a nice change :tequila:
10. Cath
11. DukeBoy & Mrs (as long as that date is free)

1. BIG"E" and Christine
2. Crowman
3. Steve_PPP & Claire
4. Jaffa & Misses
5. Worzel
6. Majorscooby & becks
7. Stiggy
8. will and em
9. Crow sti & kim Evening would make a nice change
10. Cath
11. DukeBoy & Mrs (as long as that date is free)

No Laura, she is in London that night at a show.

1. BIG"E" and Christine
2. Crowman
3. Steve_PPP & Claire
4. Jaffa & Misses
5. Worzel
6. Majorscooby & becks
7. Stiggy
8. will and em
9. Crow sti & kim Evening would make a nice change
10. Cath
11. DukeBoy & Mrs (as long as that date is free)
12. Nick and Sian (even if I have to drive!)

Nice one Nick. :doubleup:

Becks just asked if this is an evening meal as she has footie during the day, suppose we can disscuss at novembers meet, but dont leave it to late for booking!

Yes it is an evening meal it will be good to see you both.:five:

1. BIG"E" and Christine
2. Crowman
3. Steve_PPP & Claire
4. Jaffa & Misses
5. Worzel
6. Majorscooby & becks
7. Stiggy
8. will and em
9. Crow sti & kim Evening would make a nice change
10. Cath
11. DukeBoy & Mrs (as long as that date is free)
12. Nick and Sian (even if I have to drive!)
13. Jay and Tracy (and looking forward to it!) Will we need to choose food before we go? Often at Xmas these places ask for that if they are busy.

Nice one Jay. :five: :doubleup:

This is looking better.:coolsanta::coolsanta::coolsanta:

That's a shame. We would have loved to attend this however we will be across the pond on from 17th :(

1. BIG"E" and Christine
2. Crowman
3. Steve_PPP & Claire
4. Jaffa & Misses
5. Worzel
6. Majorscooby & becks
7. Stiggy
8. will and em
9. Crow sti & kim Evening would make a nice change
10. Cath
11. DukeBoy & Mrs (as long as that date is free)
12. Nick and Sian (even if I have to drive!)
13. Jay and Tracy (and looking forward to it!) Will we need to choose food before we go? Often at Xmas these places ask for that if they are busy.
14.Wez & Jay.

Look's like i have sorted a babysitter for this now.Only down side is i have to drive :evil: Looked at prices of staying up that way and boy is it pricey with taxi's close to £150 each for one night.

BTTT

Not long now folks :coolsanta::coolsanta:

Whats that taxi price for? My m8s a cabbie maybe able to sort out something more sensible, or see if hes interested in doing some shuttle runs from the pub to B&B's or whatever.

1. BIG"E" and Christine
2. Crowman
3. Steve_PPP & Claire
4. Jaffa & Misses
5. Worzel
6. Majorscooby & becks
7. Stiggy
8. will and em
9. Crow sti & kim Evening would make a nice change
10. Cath
11. DukeBoy & Mrs (as long as that date is free)
12. Nick and Sian (even if I have to drive!)
13. Jay and Tracy (and looking forward to it!) Will we need to choose food before we go? Often at Xmas these places ask for that if they are busy.
14.Wez & Jay.
15. SilverSurfer

BTT....

Is this a fixed menu affair or is there a choice.

Scott
This is the Christmas menu, however i do believe you can also choose off the normal pub menu,
BIG E will need to confirm, as he has been talking to the pub owner,

http://www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk/xmasmenus.htm

1. BIG"E" and Christine
2. Crowman
3. Steve_PPP & Claire
4. Jaffa & Misses
5. Worzel
6. Majorscooby & becks

7. Stiggy
8. will and em
9. Crow sti & kim Evening would make a nice change
10. Cath
11. DukeBoy & Mrs (as long as that date is free)
12. Nick and Sian (even if I have to drive!)
13. Jay and Tracy (and looking forward to it!) Will we need to choose food before we go? Often at Xmas these places ask for that if they are busy.
14.Wez & Jay.
15. SilverSurfer

sorry double booked got a quiz night i have to do at our local club joys of commity members

I couldn't say 100% to be honest. Ian (BigE) has dealt with this.

I could pretty much say that it is right, as Ian would have changed it before he left for his hols if it were different. I will send him a PM regarding this now, so that when he returns he can post and let you know.

Cheers

Worzel

when's the big man back ?

Mexico (Cancun) flights are usually Saturdays or Tuesdays, so should be back tomorrow / Sunday or Tuesday / Wednesday I believe.

ones father is back tomorrow! no doubt he's browner than all of us!

Hi, everyone I am back. :wave:

Well this is looking good .
The tan should not have faded to much by the 19th, I have got a specially bleached white shirt and have ordered a fluorescent light just to make the tan show up more. :rofl:
We had a great time in a fantastic venue, the weather was superb, I just wished son Steve, could have been there.:doubleup:



I am looking forward to this Christmas meal, I have just seen the menu and its looking good, the pub is also offering its normal menu. :coolsanta:

Is anyone else interested as I need to confirm, numbers !!!! :santagrin: :santagrin: :santagrin: :santagrin: :santagrin:

Should be a GREAT EVENING !!! :yeah:

looking forward to seeing some old faces!!:smile:

looking forward to a few beers :doubleup:

Anyone going past Tonbridge and got room for a fat one.. I'm house trained and you don't need a back seat driver ejector seat!!!!:ninja:

:cry:Hi guys sorry but we're not going to be able to make this one now:cry:

Got way to much on and have to get the car sorted for it's trip to GRD on the Monday. I'll be back next year faster than ever!

There's a surprise, I didn't think you were gona get the car out :rofl:

Cheeky:cath: