Social: Christmas Beers - THIS SATURDAY, CAMDEN

Fysh

I know, I know, it's not even Halloween yet and Christmas is being mentioned. For my sins, I offer you:

The Halloween Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpvdAJYvofI

The NSFW Night Santa Went Crazy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-0fND4HwKk

Anyway, now that's out of the way, Christmas Beers. Christmas is always a bit of an arseache for social gatherings. Everyone's busy and going home and office christmas parties get in the way, so I'm in two minds as to whether it's worth trying to organise one.

If we're going to do it, it's got to be near the start of the month. That's either Saturday 1st or Saturday 8th. Anything later won't work because life gets in the way. For similar reasons, central London is the only way to go.

My suggestion is: we pick one of the two aforementioned Saturdays, make a restaurant booking for an early-evening meal, and then head for a couple of beverages. Since we're talking about restaurant reservations, I'll need people to commit firmly and not cry off at the last minute because they double book/have a bad hair day/couldn't be arsed leaving the house. This goes double if this would be your first boards.ie social event. I've posted up a poll - it closes on the 15th of November because that's the absolute latest I'm willing to start planning this (and realistically the sooner the better).

Thoughts?

83ste

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Definitely up for it, but can only do it on the 1st.

silvervixen84

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

I've chosen the 1st as well as I anticipate that the following weeks will get too hectic

exiledelbows

In Ireland for the 8th and the 1st is my sodding birthday so thanks for giving people an inbuilt clash.

old hippy

Possibly

Fysh

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

exiledelbows wrote: »

In Ireland for the 8th and the 1st is my sodding birthday so thanks for giving people an inbuilt clash.

Hey, don't go blaming me if you're too lazy to go into town for your birthday celebration :P

ballsymchugh

i nominate a clash with this.

http://www.santacon.co.uk/

mainly because i can't do the others.

exiledelbows

Fysh wrote: »

Hey, don't go blaming me if you're too lazy to go into town for your birthday celebration :P

Not lazy, just hate going out in town. Probably going to Camden

silvervixen84

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

ballsymchugh wrote: »

i nominate a clash with this.

http://www.santacon.co.uk/

mainly because i can't do the others.

I saw them last year and was wondering what it was!

If I'm free on the 15th, I'm totally doing this

Fysh

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

ballsymchugh wrote: »

i nominate a clash with this.

http://www.santacon.co.uk/

mainly because i can't do the others.

The fist of modly power says that Santacon sounds like fun, but there's not a hope in hell that I'm organising anything that's
a) that late in the month (the number of "yeah definitely up for it" replies that turn into "I've got better plans/I forgot the office party/OOPS I'M ACTUALLY BACK HOME FOR XMAS NOW LOLZOR" responses around December increases expontentially in an inverse relationship to the scalar magnitude of the variable Days-Until-Christmas)
b) tied into someone else's event over which I wield no control or influence
c) specifically predicated on answering a single-question, 3 option-poll with an answer that is none of the 3 choices.

All of which is to say, Santacon sounds like fun but I think it best to decouple it from this outing.

exiledelbows wrote: »

Not lazy, just hate going out in town. Probably going to Camden

Maybe we can join up with ye later, depends on how the night goes. Once Christmas Party season gets started going out anywhere central is a pain in the neck, hence the push to have this early...

exiledelbows

That's cool. I'm a good two/three weeks away from being arsed to organise mine so will try to dovetail.

Reekwind

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Forward planning? Controverisal...

I should be around for the first two weekends but obviously anything can change between then and now

In terms of actual plans, I tend to be well into hibernation mode around December so anywhere that serves big food, has a big fireplace and allows me to quaff mulled wine before falling asleep would be looked favourably upon

Fysh

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Good man, Reekwind - I'd forgotten that provision of mulled cider will be a non-optional requirement of any venue we decide to befoul in some inventive fashiongrace with our presence.

Jack B. Badd

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Hazzah, Christmas \o/

AnnaVanilla

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Xmas Beers YAY! I'm in

ihaddajoin

Hi all,

is this event open to one and all?! Or exclusive Boards members?!!! Would love to go

silvervixen84

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

ihaddajoin wrote: »

Hi all,

is this event open to one and all?! Or exclusive Boards members?!!! Would love to go

No exclusivity here, all are welcome!

Fysh

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Right, further to comments above re: exiledelbows turning ancientaging gracefully, the Fist Of Modly Powah!! has decided we're moving the Christmas Beers north, to Camden.

Conveniently this means we get to go to the Goodlife Diner for food. Great food and a seriously daycent selection of beer - unless you're suggesting Belgo's, I'll brook no argument on this one.

The question of what pubs to hit afterwards gets a tad tricky - Camden has a great nightlife but it's always so bloody busy that I've tended to avoid it. The Brewdog Bar is a non-optional part of our route, but I'm open to suggestions.

Choccie Lover

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

I've voted the first..... Looking forward to it:)

Playboy

Would liked to have come but out of town both weekends! Hopefully I'll be able to attend the New Year excursion!

Fysh

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

This is pretty much a bump-post to remind everyone that the Xmas Beers are in 2 and a bit weeks' time.

I'm leaning towards 5-5:30ish for an early dinner at the Goodlife Diner so that we can a) get a table easily and b) not be in a rush. (I'm ignoring any "eating is cheating" type silliness because pulled pork hotdog FOR THE GODDAMN WIN! that's why).

We're probably going to hit the Brewdog Bar first and join up with the Exiledelbows Age++ Expedition, then see where we go from there.

As ever, suggestions for places to try out are welcome

Woolly_Jumper

No

I will be home that weekend

Woden

You had me at Brewdog Bar. It is on the 1st Dec to check yeah? I'm in if so.

83ste

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Still on for this, but due to commitments earlier in the day, I won't be joining you for food.

Seraphina

I'd like to come along though I'm adding myself in a bit late and a bit short on monies so I might skip the food part and catch up later if that's ok? A rough idea of when you might be hitting the bar would be awesome

Fysh

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Skipping the food part is fine (though it does mean you miss out on deliciousness...) Based on past experience I'd say we should arrive at the pub between 7 and 7:30. Best bet is to PM me so we can exchange numbers, that way I can keep you posted on when we make a move and whereabouts we're heading

jonnyfingers

I was supposed to be on call that weekend but that's just changed so myself and the other half might make it in to this, that is if you'll have us.

Never been to the Diner or Brewdog so very interested in trying both. Only thing is we need to leave early enough to get the train back out to Woking, but 11pm should be fine. I'll be well on by then anyway!

Fysh

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Right gang, texts will be out shortly but I'm trying to get an accurate count of who's in for food. Let me know if you're on for food and PM me your number if I don't already have it please.

S.M.B.

Oh Brewdog!

I'm pretty broke so wasn't planning on venturing too far this weekend but this news may have changed everything.

Fysh

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

S.M.B. wrote: »

Oh Brewdog!

I'm pretty broke so wasn't planning on venturing too far this weekend but this news may have changed everything.

Goodlife Diner + Brewdog Bar = this weekend is one outing that I have guaranteed I will attend, even if that means not buying people christmas presents.

AnnaVanilla

Yes, on Saturday 8th December

Fysh wrote: »

Right gang, texts will be out shortly but I'm trying to get an accurate count of who's in for food. Let me know if you're on for food and PM me your number if I don't already have it please.

Count me in