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Christmas Beers ....

  • 04-11-2019 12:01pm
    #1
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    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.

    When you available for beers? 64 votes

    Friday 8th November
    0%
    Saturday 9th November
    7%
    quickbeamnorabattieShapey FiendReberettaELM327 5 votes
    Friday 15th November
    4%
    quickbeamReberettaELM327 3 votes
    Saturday 16th November
    6%
    quickbeamReberettalaoisgemELM327 4 votes
    Friday 22nd November
    6%
    quickbeamReberettamimimcmcELM327 4 votes
    Saturday 23rd November
    9%
    quickbeamkitten_kTed_YNWAReberettatuskELM327 6 votes
    Friday 29th November
    7%
    quickbeamTed_YNWAReberettatuskELM327 5 votes
    Saturday 30th November
    7%
    quickbeamTed_YNWAReberettatuskELM327 5 votes
    Friday 6th December
    9%
    quickbeamEctoplasmTed_YNWAReberettatuskELM327 6 votes
    Saturday 7th December
    6%
    quickbeamGreen&RedReberettatusk 4 votes
    Friday 13th December
    6%
    quickbeamGreen&RedReberettatusk 4 votes
    Saturday 14th December
    6%
    quickbeamTed_YNWAReberettaJohnny Sausage 4 votes
    Friday 20th December
    17%
    BagglyquickbeamTed_YNWABarney92tgdalycheekypupNecroReberetta[Deleted User]mimimcmcTheValeyard 11 votes
    Saturday 21st December
    4%
    quickbeamReberettamistersifter 3 votes


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Think we should have it in Sligo


  • #3
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    Saturday 21st December
    You know, I'm amiable amenable to that.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Friday 20th December
    Definitely not next weekend. After that I think I can do any.


  • #5
    The Crazy Cat Lady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭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) :o


  • #6
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭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. :/


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


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


  • #8
    MrKingsley
    Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭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!


  • #9
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #10
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Friday 20th December
    Oh I did, voted the 14th, if it happens then yay if not no biggie :)


  • #11
    tusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,882 ✭✭✭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....


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  • #12
    Clarabel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,965 ✭✭✭Clarabel


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


  • #13
    Baggly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Friday 20th December
    14th is looking good so far.


  • #14
    Baggly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Friday 20th December
    Would be good to make some provisional bookings which we can always cancel. Venues do be jammed in December.


  • #15
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users Posts: 12,728 ✭✭✭✭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.

    All eyes on Kursk. Slava Ukraini.



  • #16
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭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:


  • #17
    Baggly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #18
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    Saturday 21st December
    I’ll book our table for the 14th today.


  • #19
    Baggly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Friday 20th December
    I sent them a message about availability this morning.


  • #20
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    Saturday 21st December
    Okey doke!


  • #21
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭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.


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  • #22
    Baggly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Friday 20th December
    Be great to meet you ted and laugh about how you are an AH mod in person.


  • #23
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #24
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    FG beers party bus


  • #25
    tusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,882 ✭✭✭tusk


    Friday 13th December
    13th has also now become a no go for me


  • #26
    Baggly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #27
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    Saturday 21st December
    Oh really? That's new! Well, I'm definitely up for the 14th anyway.


  • #28
    Baggly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Friday 20th December
    Half expected it given its the run up to Xmas. But yeah new one on me too. €100 as well!


  • #29
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭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:


  • #30
    Baggly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,024 ✭✭✭✭Baggly


    Friday 20th December
    Depends on who is paying....


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  • #31
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭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?


  • #32
    MrKingsley
    Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭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


  • #33
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭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:


  • #34
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Party bus :P


  • #35
    MrKingsley
    Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭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?


  • #36
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭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


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  • #37
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users Posts: 12,728 ✭✭✭✭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.

    All eyes on Kursk. Slava Ukraini.



  • #38
    MrKingsley
    Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭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?


  • #39
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #40
    sKeith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,404 ✭✭✭✭sKeith


    This happening tonight or tomorrow?


  • #41
    MrKingsley
    Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭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.


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  • #42
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    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.


  • #43
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Friday 20th December
    Any update on this?


  • #44
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    Friday 20th December
    We could just get a few slabs of cans & take over a few benches in Stephen's Green


  • #45
    MrKingsley
    Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭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


  • #46
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Friday 20th December
    I wonder should we consider a different date? How did last years work out?


  • #47
    Ectoplasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭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.


  • #48
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users Posts: 12,728 ✭✭✭✭TheValeyard


    Friday 20th December
    Well, how about a sit down dinner instead?

    Werewolves go formal?

    All eyes on Kursk. Slava Ukraini.



  • #49
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭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:


  • #50
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    Friday 20th December
    Necro wrote:
    You mean New Years?

    Werewolves go New Ears


  • #51
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Friday 20th December
    I don't think I'd be able to make the week after Christmas :(


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