POL Xmas lunch/dinner - the poll

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 12 Nov 2004, 22:48

Vote now for the time/date that suits you best. Poll closes on 15 November.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 13 Nov 2004, 09:36

A lunch-time start Bob? Just think of the state we could all get in by closing time

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 13 Nov 2004, 10:27

Either lunchtimes suit me.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 13 Nov 2004, 11:44

Only three of us so far. Mind you looks like Bellybabe,Porty and PoP haven't recovered yet. There's been no sign of them since Thu night.Very mysterious

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 13 Nov 2004, 12:00

Voted for one of the lunchtimes, but either suits

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Nov 2004, 12:42

Id prefer the 4th. I have a suggestion of Le Petit Folie in frederick street. Fixed price lunch or Maison Bleu in Victoria Street.

I can then go straight from there to the Nile Cafe for the West Brighton Crescent xmas night out (Our 4th Year). In fact why dont we just go to the Nile Cafe and cut out the middle man?

For the record I think Ã‚Â£29.95 for xmas dinner in Porty is too amnitious.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 13 Nov 2004, 13:16

Have to admit that I voted for the 11th then realised that I can't make it then.

I ought to have voted for the 4th. I'm happy to consider another venue although I think the lunchtime menu was cheaper Porty and we'll all spend at least Ã‚Â£10 each on taxi fares if we move up town, but point taken. Think we'll need to move quickly though, as it won't be easy to get a booking at this time of year at this late stage

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 13 Nov 2004, 13:30

Porty wrote:In fact why dont we just go to the Nile Cafe and cut out the middle man?

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Never heard of Nile Cafe. Do you mean Nile Valley near Bristo Square

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Nov 2004, 14:48

foxy wrote:
Porty wrote:In fact why dont we just go to the Nile Cafe and cut out the middle man?

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Never heard of Nile Cafe. Do you mean Nile Valley near Bristo Square

Yes, but I didn't want be specific in case any of the peasants from the streets surrounding WBC turned up.

Beach Babe · Post by **Beach Babe** » 13 Nov 2004, 14:50

We'd both like to come. Lunchtimes would suit us better - either one is fine so I haven't voted

we booked a work Christmas meal last year at Le Petit Folie at the West End- we didn't book until December and it didn't seem to be a problem but then it was a weekday night. The food was lovely though

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Nov 2004, 14:52

Beach Babe wrote:We'd both like to come. Lunchtimes would suit us better - either one is fine so I haven't voted

we booked a work Christmas meal last year at Le Petit Folie at the West End- we didn't book until December and it didn't seem to be a problem but then it was a weekday night. The food was lovely though

The food is good and the room is lovely, the Dalraida may not have the same atmosphere saturday lunchtime. Its looking like the 11th which rules me out.

Beach Babe · Post by **Beach Babe** » 13 Nov 2004, 14:52

Marya wrote:Only three of us so far. Mind you looks like Bellybabe,Porty and PoP haven't recovered yet. There's been no sign of them since Thu night.Very mysterious

I can vouch for Bellybabe being alive and well - I saw her on Friday morning and she was coherent although slightly hung over I think. But then a hall full of toddlers isn't the ideal place to be when feeling tired and emotional lol

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 13 Nov 2004, 15:38

Porty wrote;

Its looking like the 11th which rules me out

Well maybe not Porty it's actually level pegging at the moment. I voted for the 11 by mistake remember!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Nov 2004, 15:52

Marya wrote:Porty wrote;
Its looking like the 11th which rules me out
Well maybe not Porty it's actually level pegging at the moment. I voted for the 11 by mistake remember!

You still think i read your posts, don't you?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 13 Nov 2004, 15:55

Unfortunately as a Mod I have to read yours........

DG · Post by DG » 13 Nov 2004, 16:03

I voted for the 11th lunch but I could do the 4th if necessary. I'd prefer somewhere local (Dalraida) but will go with the majority

DG

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Nov 2004, 16:05

Marya wrote:Unfortunately as a Mod I have to read yours........

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 13 Nov 2004, 16:53

Like DG I'd prefer somewhere local

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 13 Nov 2004, 17:06

Me too I agree, somewhere local - what about the Rockville if Dalraida is not favourable.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Nov 2004, 17:27

Lizzie wrote:Me too I agree, somewhere local - what about the Rockville if Dalraida is not favourable.

I would not be seen dead in the Rockville and Pal o Porty hates it more than I. (That should be enough to secure the Rockville as the venue

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Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 13 Nov 2004, 17:38

Why whats wrong with The Rockville - it certainly looks quite nice

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 13 Nov 2004, 17:58

We could always skip food and just get together for drinks.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Nov 2004, 19:12

Lizzie wrote:Why whats wrong with The Rockville - it certainly looks quite nice

There is nothing wrong with the Rockville, theres nothing wrong with suspenders but I wouldn't be seen dead in them either.

Post by **wangi** » 13 Nov 2004, 19:41

ecm wrote:We could always skip food and just get together for drinks.

Sounds like a plan, easier to organise and cheaper!!

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 13 Nov 2004, 19:50

There is nothing wrong with the Rockville, theres nothing wrong with suspenders but I wouldn't be seen dead in them either.[/quote]

Oh I don't know about that Porty, the mind boggles

I can just imagine you in suspenders

they would go quite well with your pink shirt

Anyway, what have suspenders got to do with the Christmas Lunch/Dinner?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 13 Nov 2004, 20:02

For heaven's sake, Lizzie, I'm trying to eat my tea!!!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 13 Nov 2004, 20:13

Lizzie wrote: I can just imagine you in suspenders they would go quite well with your pink shirt

Sounds like a job for our Catz!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 13 Nov 2004, 20:21

ecm wrote:We could always skip food and just get together for drinks.

I know a nice wee shop right on the High Street. Does good wine and nibbles and you can get absolutely blootered for very little, then go on to a really classy joint further along

What time will we be there Porty?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 13 Nov 2004, 20:24

Oh dear, this is turning into a shambles. We can't decide when to eat, where to eat or whether we should bother eating at all and now we've gone off on one of Porty's tangents.

Maybe the best solution is to wait until after the New Year and meet up at the Dalriada on a Saturday evening for tapas and a few beers?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Nov 2004, 20:48

Bob wrote:Oh dear, this is turning into a shambles. We can't decide when to eat, where to eat or whether we should bother eating at all and now we've gone off on one of Porty's tangents.

Thats why Poll's suck. The poll was to decide, when?, nothing else. It appears people want a saturday afternoon, 11 have said so. My view is I would rather pay Ã‚Â£10 quid a head rather than Ã‚Â£20 and im not going to the Rockville.

Bob, just pick the 4th or the 11th and a place.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 13 Nov 2004, 21:01

I agree

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 13 Nov 2004, 21:02

You may get a decent lunch for Ã‚Â£10 a head this week but come December everyone is going to be producing a Xmas menu at inflated prices. I personally don't want to go uptown and that seems to be the view of most of us.

OK, I'll make a decison. Porty, PoP and Marya have all said they can't make the 11th. Let's make it 4 December, lunch at the Dalriada. We need 14 to get the room to ourselves. It's going to cost Ã‚Â£24:95 a head plus a few bottles of house wine before we retire to the bar. If we don't move fast this date may no longer be available, so who's up for it?

Beach Babe · Post by **Beach Babe** » 13 Nov 2004, 21:19

we both are

*wanders off to speak nicely to a babysitter*

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 13 Nov 2004, 23:02

Sorry, can't make 4th.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 14 Nov 2004, 00:18

A yes from myself and Sandra for the 4th at Dalriada.

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