Christmas drinks (poll)

DirkVoodoo

Ok, thought I would resurrect Verb's christmas drinks thread, but now with extra poll!

Since we can do a "Saturday spin meetup" nearly any saturday without too much notice, I thought I would leave that out of this. So for anyone who only wants to do some kind of drinks/hot chocolate/mince pie thing on a saturday, don't worry I haven't forgotten about you here!

I think Barrabus mentioned he would only be able to do something before the 19th, and I'm guessing most people with jobs can't be out drinking during the week (or can you?). Lastly, I think the week leading up to christmas will be fairly busy in terms of people organising presents, dinners, office drinks and so the sooner the better.

So, I present the poll of limited choice. This is the first time I have included a poll, so bear with me if there are a few gremlins present.

penexpers

You should allow multiple choices.

DirkVoodoo

Nutbags, I thought I should have done that

ednwireland

unless its in donegal i'll doubt i'll make it a bit far really

Victor

There will be a cyclists christmas party organised for the POD, probably about a week before Christmas. I'll try to find details.

But of course, organise away if you want.

kenmc

Victor wrote: »

There will be a cyclists christmas party organised for the POD, probably about a week before Christmas. I'll try to find details.
But of course, organise away if you want.

Is it just a coincidence that a party for cyclists would be held in the Palace of Drugs? Isn't the sport tainted enough

DirkVoodoo

I don't think its been called the POD for a good while either, showin yer age

Looks like the 13th is winning, i voted the 6th but I am available for either.

Was hoping for more than 13 votes to let people make a decision, come on chaps!

penexpers

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I don't think its been called the POD for a good while either, showin yer age

It's still called the POD.

www.pod.ie

DirkVoodoo

crapola, I was thinking of redbox. I take it back, you must be very young.

Gavin

13th is good for moi

Karma

any is good for me but should we just go to the DCC party in the "pod/crawldaddy whatever its called these days place..."

there wll be good music and maybe rollers.(gold sprints!)

DirkVoodoo

DCC Christmas party - Thursday 18th December 2008.

Sounds good, but I think a boards meetup can work along side this.

I should have added destinations in that poll, is everyone happy with the Church or are there any major objections?

Raam

I voted "none of these days suited me", but what I actually meant was the 13th doesn't suit. Enjoy the night out.

Chips Lovell

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

...is everyone happy with the Church or are there any major objections?

In other words, is anyone barred from the Church?

Raam

Raam wrote: »

I voted "none of these days suited me", but what I actually meant was the 13th doesn't suit. Enjoy the night out.

No wait, it does suit. Yay.

DirkVoodoo

Why, are you barred from the church? Would this be anything to do with assless chaps?

Raam

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Why, are you barred from the church? Would this be anything to do with assless chaps?

I'm hoping it is.

Karma

el tonto wrote: »

In other words, is anyone barred from the Church?

sounds fine, one thing thou, where is it?

Raam

Corner of Jervis, Henry, Mary St

DirkVoodoo

Ok, so would everyone be happy with the following?:




For those who don't know where it is (I sure don't, never been there!), the Church is located here:

"Walk away from the Spire on O'Connell Street, down Henry Street and Mary Street. On junction of Mary St and Jervis St."




I called it a "meet-up" as opposed to "people have drinks then hop on a bike" which may or may not happen, I just thought it best to avoid.

Lumen

Is this definitely on for the 13th?

I need to book a babysitter.

TinyExplosions

Lumen wrote: »

Is this definitely on for the 13th?

I need to book a babysitter.

Yup!

penexpers

Don't think I'll be able to make it - the work Christmas do is on that night.

Vélo

I doubt I'll risk it. Baby due on 12th.

TinyExplosions

Aquinas73 wrote: »

I doubt I'll risk it. Baby due on 12th.

Then it'll be wetting the sprog's head -perfect!

Lumen

Aquinas73 wrote: »

I doubt I'll risk it. Baby due on 12th.

If it's overdue, surely you can get her to drive you and and wait in the car? Taxis are hard to come by around Christmas.

Women can be so selfish.

Vélo

Good thinking!! I'll bring her out for an Indian on 11th. or 12th. That should get things moving!

Vélo

Lumen wrote: »

If it's overdue, surely you can get her to drive you and and wait in the car? Taxis are hard to come by around Christmas.

Women can be so selfish.

I could also get her to drop everyone home. I'm sure she'd love that, a load of pissed internet weirdos talking bikes, euro rules, leg shaving etc etc to her.

ROK ON

Not sure if I could make it, but on the offchance, what time is the meetup.
Are we supposed to wait in the Church all day.
Also, how will we know eachother (for those of us that have met only a small few of you's).
DO we all wear something to identify ourselves.

This is could be so clandestine.

If I tell my wife that I am heading out for a few jars with a load of heads from the interweb, she will probably jump to conclusions and I will get a divorce for xmas.

TinyExplosions

ROK ON wrote: »

Not sure if I could make it, but on the offchance, what time is the meetup.
Are we supposed to wait in the Church all day.
Also, how will we know eachother (for those of us that have met only a small few of you's).
DO we all wear something to identify ourselves.

This is could be so clandestine.

If I tell my wife that I am heading out for a few jars with a load of heads from the interweb, she will probably jump to conclusions and I will get a divorce for xmas.

Let's say from 7pm on? I'll be there on time, and will put a boards.ie cycling cap on the table.... I'll also have a red rose in my right buttonhole and be reading a copy of the international herald tribune from June 23rd, 1998. The code phrase is "Cycling in the mountains can be hard in the snow" to which the appropriate response is "verily, does the swallow not fly south for the winter?"

The old ways are always the best

Lumen

ROK ON wrote: »

DO we all wear something to identify ourselves.

I'd suggest either:

Espresso + ridiculously stylish sunglasses
or
Chainring tattoo across forehead

..depending on personal style.

DirkVoodoo

Be on the lookout for people arriving by bike, might be a giveaway.

I intend on having my santa hat, if I can find one of those LED ones then it is both festive and practical for going home.

Raam

I'll be saying "ciao" a lot.

Gavin

I shall descend from the heavens as a glowing star on my yellow steed.





Either that or fall in the door after slipping on my cleats

Signal_ rabbit

Any night will suit, except I'm in Bantry so it'll be a bit far to crawl home! Just have to spend the night in with the goldfish and half a can of lager.

Caroline_ie

I will be there ... people will feel sorry for me and buy me of drinks (if my plans works)

Lumen

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I will be there ... people will feel sorry for me and buy me of drinks

Gin, creme de menthe, angostura bitters and lemon juice?

Caroline_ie

Lumen wrote: »

Gin, creme de menthe, angostura bitters and lemon juice?

I am a 'club orange kinda girl' ...

Chips Lovell

So, who's bringing the Pot Belge?

TinyExplosions

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I will be there ... people will feel sorry for me and buy me of drinks (if my plans works)

My aim to collect all the drinks I've been promised throughout the year

TinyExplosions

el tonto wrote: »

So, who's bringing the Pot Belge?

Blorg seems to be au fait with TUE's and Salubutomol and other substances, so I say it's him

Caroline_ie

TinyExplosions wrote: »

My aim to collect all the drinks I've been promised throughout the year

$hit I think I owe you about 5 drinks ...

TinyExplosions

Caroline_ie wrote: »

$hit I think I owe you about 5 drinks ...

I aim to be pretty drunk...

LDB

I'll be there with bells on.

note: I will not actually be wearing bells

DirkVoodoo

In that case, I will get you the drink I believe I promised from the jersey organising at the very end of the night....hehe.

Should we say then that the christmas spin is pencilled in for the following sat? Perhaps just a short jaunt by fixed gear out to enniskerry or something? Come on the pista!

Raam

Maybe everyone should bring some kind of cycling related paraphernalia. That could make for some fun after a few sharpeners.

Caroline_ie

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Should we say then that the christmas spin is pencilled in for the following sat? Perhaps just a short jaunt by fixed gear out to enniskerry or something? Come on the pista!

NO YOU CAN'T DO THAT!!!!! It was my idea ... wait for me to do that

Chips Lovell

Raam wrote: »

Maybe everyone should bring some kind of cycling related paraphernalia. That could make for some fun after a few sharpeners.

I'll bring some chamois cream.

Caroline_ie

el tonto wrote: »

I'll bring some chamois cream.

I will bring fig rolls ...

TinyExplosions

I'll bring embrocation for Raams legs.... and LDB, you better have bells on now you've promised!

Raam

el tonto wrote: »

I'll bring some chamois cream.

I'll bring a track pump...