Christmas Beers ....

quickbeam

Yeah, sorry to bring up the C-word in early November.

But, how about trying to set a date for us all to get together for some beer (or whatever you fancy yourself) over the Christmas period. I know that's going to be a Herculean task to find a date that suits everyone, but even if we can get one that suits most people that would be great.

So, Fridays or Saturdays are probably the best. There are 7 weekends between now and Christmas, so that's 14 dates. Surely there's one date in there that would suit the majority:

Friday 8th November
Saturday 9th November
Friday 15th November
Saturday 16th November
Friday 22nd November
Saturday 23rd November
Friday 29th November
Saturday 30th November
Friday 6th December
Saturday 7th December
Friday 13th December
Saturday 14th December
Friday 20th December
Saturday 21st December

Venue suggestions also welcome, though I think our usual is pretty successful as a venue this past while.

Edit: Poll added - tick all that apply.

Think we should have it in Sligo

quickbeam

Saturday 21st December

You know, I'm amiable amenable to that.

Friday 20th December

Definitely not next weekend. After that I think I can do any.

The Crazy Cat Lady

my social anxiety is pretty severe these days, so wouldn't be up for meeting in a group However if someone wants to meet one to one over christmas I'd be able to handle that (sorry guys)

Necro

Friday 20th December

You know there's loads of dates there and only one that actually suits me, so prob best to just organise amongst yourselves folks.

Christmas ain't a good time for meeting up on my end what with kids, pantos, etc.

We should go to the panto in Ballymote!!!!

MrKingsley

I’d be up for this. Either of the first two weekends in December would suit.

November I’m pretty free aswell but Christmas drinks would feel a bit wrong!

quickbeam

Saturday 21st December

Necro wrote: »

You know there's loads of dates there and only one that actually suits me, so prob best to just organise amongst yourselves folks.

Christmas ain't a good time for meeting up on my end what with kids, pantos, etc.

Sure vote anyway, if you haven't already done so. You never know.

Necro

Friday 20th December

Oh I did, voted the 14th, if it happens then yay if not no biggie

tusk

Friday 13th December

Just realised I voted for the 14th and I actually can't do that date. Have a secret Santa night already booked in. and this is why I need a secretary....

Clarabel

I wouldn't plan around me. If I can come I'll make it.

Baggly

Friday 20th December

14th is looking good so far.

Baggly

Friday 20th December

Would be good to make some provisional bookings which we can always cancel. Venues do be jammed in December.

TheValeyard

Friday 20th December

Baggly wrote: »

Would be good to make some provisional bookings which we can always cancel. Venues do be jammed in December.

I'd say you'd be doing well to book somewhere even now. The sooner a date is picked the better.

Necro

Friday 20th December

Baggly wrote:

14th is looking good so far.

Wheres the Fr. Ted gif when I need it.

Oh bollocks, I'm gonna have to go now aren't I :pac:

Baggly

Friday 20th December

Dear Oscars, please put me in for 14 bookings across every weekend between now and xmas. I promise i wont cancel all but 1. Sincerely, internet weirdos.

quickbeam

Saturday 21st December

I’ll book our table for the 14th today.

Baggly

Friday 20th December

I sent them a message about availability this morning.

quickbeam

Saturday 21st December

Okey doke!

Ted_YNWA

Friday 20th December

It's only 15/16 Nov & 6/7 Dec are out for me, but like Clara, don't book to suit me.

Saturdays would suit better, but if it was decided early enough Fridays are good too.

Baggly

Friday 20th December

Be great to meet you ted and laugh about how you are an AH mod in person.

Ted_YNWA

Friday 20th December

Baggly wrote: »

Be great to meet you ted and laugh about how you are an AH mod in person.

Thanks for that, you drag me in & then get the fock out of dodge.

FG beers party bus

tusk

Friday 13th December

13th has also now become a no go for me

Baggly

Friday 20th December

They have availability on the 14th but need a non-refundable deposit for it, so we need to be sure of the date.

quickbeam

Saturday 21st December

Oh really? That's new! Well, I'm definitely up for the 14th anyway.

Baggly

Friday 20th December

Half expected it given its the run up to Xmas. But yeah new one on me too. €100 as well!

Necro

Friday 20th December

Baggly wrote: »

Half expected it given its the run up to Xmas. But yeah new one on me too. €100 as well!

Jesus. Is it just returned then when you show up or something? Or does it go to the tab for the table :pac:

Baggly

Friday 20th December

Depends on who is paying....

quickbeam

Saturday 21st December

So, erm, find somewhere that doesn't need a deposit? Or set up a paypal thingy and everyone going throws in a tenner or something?

MrKingsley

Ah here that is scandalous. is this for oscars?

I understand it for food but its not like theyll be putting on extra staff for 15/20 people max. Plus at that time of year theyll have no bother packing the place out anyway

Necro

Friday 20th December

quickbeam wrote: »

So, erm, find somewhere that doesn't need a deposit? Or set up a paypal thingy and everyone going throws in a tenner or something?

Panto is cheaper. Just sayin :pac:

Party bus :P

MrKingsley

I could ask a few guys I know working/managing bars in town if you guys like?

Is there anywhere that is a definite no-no?

quickbeam

Saturday 21st December

MrKingsley wrote: »

I could ask a few guys I know working/managing bars in town if you guys like?

Is there anywhere that is a definite no-no?

No. Our requirements basically are:

Central so everyone from all parts of the city can get there
Somewhere to sit in comfort
Not too loud so we can hear ourselves, ie, no loud music blaring or anything
Table for playing games

TheValeyard

Friday 20th December

quickbeam wrote: »

No. Our requirements basically are:

Central so everyone from all parts of the city can get there
Somewhere to sit in comfort
Not too loud so we can hear ourselves, ie, no loud music blaring or anything
Table for playing games

Needs to have beer.

MrKingsley

TheValeyard wrote: »

Needs to have beer.

I would potentially prioritize this ahead of the other aspects.

Ill ask around the lads I know anyway and get back to yous tomorrow evening hopefully. Friday at the latest.

Would 15 be a decent estimate or should I say 10-12?

quickbeam

Saturday 21st December

I had assumed beer was a given. It's in the thread title.

10-12 is probably what we're looking at, I reckon.

sKeith

This happening tonight or tomorrow?

MrKingsley

so I’ve asked 2 places and the big issue is that they will all definitely have live music on the 14th.

And they said that they can’t guarantee that we’d have a spot where we aren’t having our ears blown off.

Friday 20th December

The Bull and Castle have big tables that you can book. Its years since I was last there mind and I can't recall how busy it gets, probably very.

Friday 20th December

Any update on this?

Ted_YNWA

Friday 20th December

We could just get a few slabs of cans & take over a few benches in Stephen's Green

MrKingsley

Sorry guys. I’ve had two places say they have tables but there will be live music as it’s a Saturday and they can’t turn off the speakers for certain areas

Friday 20th December

I wonder should we consider a different date? How did last years work out?

Ectoplasm

Friday 6th December

What about the week after Christmas? Might suit as loads of people have plans in run up to Christmas but not much after?

Doubt pubs are asking for deposits then.

TheValeyard

Friday 20th December

Well, how about a sit down dinner instead?

Werewolves go formal?

Necro

Friday 20th December

Ectoplasm wrote: »

What about the week after Christmas? Might suit as loads of people have plans in run up to Christmas but not much after?

Doubt pubs are asking for deposits then.

You mean New Years? :pac::pac:

Ted_YNWA

Friday 20th December

Necro wrote:

You mean New Years?

Werewolves go New Ears

Friday 20th December

I don't think I'd be able to make the week after Christmas