POL Xmas lunch/dinner - the poll

Beach Babe · Post by **Beach Babe** » 15 Nov 2004, 20:43

Bob wrote:Froglette has far too much ironing to do to worry about who I'm having lunch with.

Actually, I asked her and she replied that she couldn't care less, so I have read into this that she is in fact very understanding about the whole situation. I can read her like a book you know.

oh dear Bob

you still have such a lot to learn about us females

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 15 Nov 2004, 20:53

Yes, 4 December. I have made a provisional booking and I'm just waiting for Alison to phone back to confirm. What time do you want to eat? Is 2pm OK?

I will post the menu once I've spoken to Alison.

DG · Post by DG » 15 Nov 2004, 22:30

2pm is fine with us.

DG

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 15 Nov 2004, 23:23

Hang on. I may now have a problem with the 4th? Will let you know by Wednesday. Really sorry about this potential hiccup.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 16 Nov 2004, 01:05

Can someone please explain to Porty how a diary works?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 16 Nov 2004, 10:04

He's just such a social butterfly

BTW 2p.m. is fine with me too Bob.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 16 Nov 2004, 12:03

Any of them will suit me - seems a shame that Porty On Line can't go local, but I will go where everyone else goes ..............

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 16 Nov 2004, 12:10

seems a shame that Porty On Line can't go local,

We are going local Jay.
The arrangement is 2.00 p.m. at "The Dalriada" on the 4th December. Xmas lunch menu is Ã‚Â£24.95 a head.
Can we count you in?

Here's who else is going so far

Bob
Beachbabe
Dadaist
Porty
Bearcub
Sandra
DG
GG
Bellybabe
Marya
Epykat
wangi (possible)
Gail (possible, ok - unlikely )

Mind you, Porty is now thinking of deserting us

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 16 Nov 2004, 12:15

Yes - OK - I haven't caught up either - got lost somewhere between page 1 and page 4 - I've only just got back from parading round Furness in my POL t-shirt!

a.) is there room for 1 more - seeing as you've made the booking already
b.) when?
c.) is it just drinks, or are we eating?
d.) if we are eating - and as the menu has disappeared - can someone check that a non-meat-eater is catered for, and let me know? I do eat fish.

And finally - did anyone find a single black leather glove after last Thursday? Porty's office, the pub, anyhwere in between?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 16 Nov 2004, 12:23

Bob did the booking Jay, so will be able to answer your questions in full , but I shouldn't think there'll be a problem at all adding your name.
Bob has also promised to re-post the Menu, but if my memory serves me correctly it catered well for non-meat eaters with both fish and veggie options in the Starter and Main course sections .
It certainly sounded delicious and from what a few friends have said the Evening Menu so far has been very good.
Sandra and Bearcub were going there last Sat. Wonder how they got on

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 16 Nov 2004, 12:50

Jay wrote: did anyone find a single black leather glove after last Thursday? Porty's office, the pub, anyhwere in between?

What on earth were you hoping to get up to,going out with a single leather glove, Jay? I thought the evening was marked by a lack of discipline...

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 16 Nov 2004, 13:04

mr magnolia wrote:
Jay wrote: did anyone find a single black leather glove after last Thursday? Porty's office, the pub, anyhwere in between?
What on earth were you hoping to get up to,going out with a single leather glove, Jay? I thought the evening was marked by a lack of discipline...

You don't know the half of it - as to what I was hoping to get up to - well, really - a gentleman should not ask a lady such questions.

I have to say that my memories of the evening are distinctly hazy

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 16 Nov 2004, 13:07

Thanks, Marya!

If Bob will kindly add me to the list, I would be delighted to attend ......

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 16 Nov 2004, 15:09

I had better not put my name down for the 4th December

due to the fact the night before is my office Christmas Party and unfortunately I just don't think I could manage two in a row

No comments please from Epykat thankyou

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 16 Nov 2004, 15:55

We found a scarf. Its at the office. Can't recall waht its like but I think its crotched or summat!

ali · Post by **ali** » 16 Nov 2004, 15:59

Porty wrote:We found a scarf. Its at the office. Can't recall waht its like but I think its crotched or summat!

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 16 Nov 2004, 15:59

But you haven't found a black leather glove?

Ah well - at least I got my loo-rolls home.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 16 Nov 2004, 16:02

Porty said

I think its crotched or summat!

If it's 'crotched' it must be a man's scarf for wearing under his kilt on really cold days?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 16 Nov 2004, 16:09

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 16 Nov 2004, 16:31

ali wrote:
Porty wrote:We found a scarf. Its at the office. Can't recall waht its like but I think its crotched or summat!

touche!!

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 16 Nov 2004, 17:47

Don't touche me with your crotched scarves n stuff...

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 16 Nov 2004, 17:54

Ah...erm...I think I may have left my scarf

. But it definitely wasn't crotched - it was far too big. And if it was crotched, how did you find it?

But it's blue and grey and crocheted.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 16 Nov 2004, 18:03

Thats the one. It doesn't smell like its been crotched you will be pleased to know. It was quite diificult to find as it was exactly where you left it. In the shop window.

Call in anytime and face the walk of shame!!

Beach Babe · Post by **Beach Babe** » 16 Nov 2004, 18:51

*wonders if Bellybabe will ever be able to wear her scarf again*

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 16 Nov 2004, 19:55

Updated list:

Bob
Beachbabe
Dadaist
Porty
Bearcub
Sandra
DG
GG
Bellybabe
Marya
Epykat
Jay
wangi (possible)
Gail (possible, ok - unlikely )

A deposit of Ã‚Â£10 each is required at the time of booking, which is, erm now. Could everyone please pay their deposits directly to the Dalriada by this weekend?

We have the room to ourselves and lunch will be served at 2pm. The menu has yet to be finalised but I believe the main course is to be a choice of traditional roast turkey, pan fried salmon or green pea, blue cheese and mint risotto.

The price is Ã‚Â£24:95 and this includes 3 courses and coffee.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 16 Nov 2004, 20:35

Could everyone please pay their deposits directly to the Dalriada by this weekend?

Sounds like the library ordeal all over again, eh Bearcub and Bellybabe?

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 16 Nov 2004, 21:01

Sounds like the library ordeal all over again, eh Bearcub and Bellybabe?

Nooooo!!!!!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 16 Nov 2004, 23:09

Aw no!!

What name do we give? Our real one or our other real one or your one Bob? (which is?)

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 16 Nov 2004, 23:48

Bellybabe wrote:
Sounds like the library ordeal all over again, eh Bearcub and Bellybabe?
Nooooo!!!!!

Double NOOOOO!!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 18 Nov 2004, 07:35

Sorry but I have arranged with the Dalriada that you will identify yourselves at the bar by your username and to prevent anyone gate-crashing the event, those of you with Portobello Online T-shirts will have to wear them.

Or you could just say the word 'Jefferson'. Whichever you prefer really.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 19 Nov 2004, 13:39

Sorry I cannot make the Xmas do but I am in Newcastle for an extremely wild weekend on this date.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 19 Nov 2004, 14:17

Watch out for Ciderwoman

What about the other pink shirt wearer? Is he still playing hard to get?

DG · Post by DG » 19 Nov 2004, 17:05

Just been along to pay our deposits. Gave our real names then felt I should add our forum names to save confusion as to who has paid. Found myself gibbering nonsense to the barman trying to explain my reasons - should have really just shut up! Apparently there will be live music at 9pm on the 4th. Well...who knows...

DG

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 19 Nov 2004, 18:01

Must have just missed you DG. Noticed you and GG were down in the book ahead of me. He did ask me how many names I wanted to give!:D

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 19 Nov 2004, 18:27

Still room at the table for a few more if anyone else would like to join us. Everyone welcome. Deposits should be paid this weekend.

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POL Xmas lunch/dinner - the poll

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