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Sean Trane 
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 Posted: January 09 2006 at 08:25 |
Is this a Brits only thing or are continentals welcome? 
If it is not far away from the Thalys terminal (I think Victoria station) , I could imagine a WE roundtrip from Brussels to London with the girlfriend, I send her shopping (she goes nuts about shopping in London - too bad she is broke  ) .while we rape, pillage and conquer the Tikka Massalla (my fave) joints we can find>
I'd love to discuss prog, with the lots of yous!!!
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let's just stay above the moral melee
prefer the sink to the gutter
keep our sand-castle virtues
content to be a doer
as well as a thinker,
prefer lifting our pen
rather than un-sheath our sword
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chopper
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 08:28 |
 Blacksword wrote:
sigod wrote:
I'm sure there is a curry house that we could book a table in advance. I'll investigate some of the the mainline stations for nearby venues. In addition I may have a few prog mates along with me (maybe two or three), so that might swell the numbers up two six or seven.
I would suggest either Waterloo (South London) or Paddington (North London) as the most likely places. What say you all?
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There could be 11 of us in total..
I think it would be a good idea to at least meet up at a pub near either Paddington or Waterloo, and take it from there. You may have to get the old Sombraro out again, Simon..
Syzygy says there are good curry houses around Paddington. Thats fine by be!
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I'll vote (selfishly) for Waterloo as it's nearer. Even better, I know a good curry house in Lower Thames Street with a Youngs pub next door. If not, Paddington is fine.
I'll be wearing my Beatles baseball cap. We need someone to make up some little name badges so we know who everyone is.
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Syzygy
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 08:31 |
Sean Trane wrote:
Is this a Brits only thing or are continentals welcome?
If it is not far away from the Thalys terminal (I think Victoria station) , I could imagine a WE roundtrip from Brussels to London with the girlfriend, I send her shopping (she goes nuts about shopping in London - too bad she is broke ) .while we rape, pillage and conquer the Tikka Massalla (my fave) joints we can find>
I'd love to discuss prog, with the lots of yous!!!
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Sounds like a good idea, Hugues. As an alternative to Indian, I know a very good place in Pimlico (near to Victoria station) that does traditional English food, washed down with English cider, perry and wine - just to prove that not all UK cuisine is inedible muck!
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'Like so many of you
I've got my doubts about how much to contribute
to the already rich among us...'
Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom
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Blacksword
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 08:32 |
Trouserpress wrote:
Blacksword wrote:
goose wrote:
If the venue hasn't been decided yet, Waterloo gets my vote, since my train directly there. |
Mine too, but it's no hassle getting on the tube to Paddington IF thats where most people are heading. Think it takes about 15 minutes on the Bakerloo line.
Syzygy's link to the Paddington curry houses looks good. A friend of mine has had good things to say about a few of them, but I cant remember which ones.
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Paddington gets my vote as that'll save me flapping about on the tube (I'm hopeless at it, no matter how many simple diagrams and lists of instructions I have to hand).
Have we finalised what day we're doing this yet? The friday/saturday debate's got me all confused, like.
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I believe we have settled on FRIDAY 20th January The Saturday is a no no for folk with partners, kids etc...
Sean, if you find yourself in London that Friday you are more than welcome. It's not just a Brit thing. It would be a pleasure to meet you.
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Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Sean Trane
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 08:42 |
I'll check with the missus (she would rip my heart out if I was to head out to London without her0 and check if the wallet can afford it. I was planning for the long WE anyway.
My Rover broke down in Normandy before X-mas (i abandoned it right there second time the head gasket blew) and if I get a car on loan, there are expenses for a new one ( I am sick of used cars but the effort for a new one is still a bit sharp) plus other ones (new gas installation in my Ardennes hide out, because I am about to rent it etc...), but WTF!! You only live once!!
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let's just stay above the moral melee
prefer the sink to the gutter
keep our sand-castle virtues
content to be a doer
as well as a thinker,
prefer lifting our pen
rather than un-sheath our sword
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The Hemulen
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 08:46 |
Syzygy wrote:
inedible muck! |
To needlessly quote Viv: "This is inedible muck and there's not enough of it!"
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The Hemulen
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 08:47 |
Blacksword wrote:
Trouserpress wrote:
Blacksword wrote:
goose wrote:
If the venue hasn't been decided yet, Waterloo gets my vote, since my train directly there. |
Mine too, but it's no hassle getting on the tube to Paddington IF thats where most people are heading. Think it takes about 15 minutes on the Bakerloo line.
Syzygy's link to the Paddington curry houses looks good. A friend of mine has had good things to say about a few of them, but I cant remember which ones.
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Paddington gets my vote as that'll save me flapping about on the tube (I'm hopeless at it, no matter how many simple diagrams and lists of instructions I have to hand).
Have we finalised what day we're doing this yet? The friday/saturday debate's got me all confused, like.
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I believe we have settled on FRIDAY 20th January The Saturday is a no no for folk with partners, kids etc...
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Right-o!
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Syzygy
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 08:53 |
Trouserpress wrote:
Syzygy wrote:
inedible muck! |
To needlessly quote Viv: "This is inedible muck and there's not enough of it!"
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Well spotted - I knew you wouldn't let me down TP!
'MRS E!! I don't know what I want, but I want it now' '
Fried or fried, sir?'
'BURNT!'
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'Like so many of you
I've got my doubts about how much to contribute
to the already rich among us...'
Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom
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Syzygy
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 09:04 |
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Thinking about this, it may be an idea for some of us to exchange mobile numbers by pm - I've met Blacksword, Sigod and Sean Trane and I can vouch for them not being psycho cyber stalkers, although I don't know if they'd say the same about me. That way, if anybody gets lost or delayed we'll be able to send out a search party if need be.
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'Like so many of you
I've got my doubts about how much to contribute
to the already rich among us...'
Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom
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PROGMAN
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 09:44 |
^^ you will need photos for a search party. 
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CYMRU AM BYTH
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Blacksword
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 09:57 |
Syzygy wrote:
Thinking about this, it may be an idea for some of us to exchange mobile numbers by pm - I've met Blacksword, Sigod and Sean Trane and I can vouch for them not being psycho cyber stalkers, although I don't know if they'd say the same about me. That way, if anybody gets lost or delayed we'll be able to send out a search party if need be. |
Chris:
Can you suggest a pub very near to Paddington station where we can all meet up?
Then we should all agree on a time. I realise that some people may want to go home first after work, I'll be finishing early that Friday anyway, so I'll go with whatever time is agreed among the majority.
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Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Peter
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 09:59 |
Velvetclown wrote:
Can you get drunk in Canada ?????  |
Thankfully, no (despite any indications I may have inadvertantly given to the contrary), the consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden in Canada. Nature's pure spring water is my champagne. 
Still, judging from recent studies and statistics coming out of ol' Blighty, those "permanently-pissed" Brits could well do with an extended "drying out." 
 'Ere -- get dat down yer neck, Jimbo! 
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Peter
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 10:12 |
Oh, and a "suggested date" for dance-master Jimmy G:
Can't have him coming to the table feeling all tense, frustrated and unloved, now can we?
Mind you don't burn yourself, now James -- you may want to finish yer fag before "taking matters in hand," as it were.... 
Edited by Peter
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
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Sean Trane
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 11:12 |
Blacksword wrote:
Syzygy wrote:
Thinking about this, it may be an idea for some of us to exchange mobile numbers by pm - I've met Blacksword, Sigod and Sean Trane and I can vouch for them not being psycho cyber stalkers, although I don't know if they'd say the same about me. That way, if anybody gets lost or delayed we'll be able to send out a search party if need be. |
Chris:
Can you suggest a pub very near to Paddington station where we can all meet up?
Then we should all agree on a time. I realise that some people may want to go home first after work, I'll be finishing early that Friday anyway, so I'll go with whatever time is agreed among the majority.
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Ok I saw a few picks of yours (and I posted mine in the Rogues gallery - all you have to do is add a moustache and goatee) and I know good ol Syz/Chris<
But this would be good idea to get pissed before we rip-up a Tandoori restaurant so we get really obnoxious and get spat-in food served to us. I always enjoy that little extra flavour
Where is Paddington from Victoria station?
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let's just stay above the moral melee
prefer the sink to the gutter
keep our sand-castle virtues
content to be a doer
as well as a thinker,
prefer lifting our pen
rather than un-sheath our sword
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Peter
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 11:31 |
^ Paddington is nowhere near Victoria Station, Hugues -- he is at home waiting on your pillow, as he's always been.
 Uh oh! -- On second thought, looks like he's "scarpered:"
Ignore my silly, disruptive posts (and your beloved bear) at your peril, you cruel continental!
Edited by Peter
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
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Velvetclown
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 11:35 |
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Peter
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 11:39 |
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
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Velvetclown
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 11:42 |
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Velvetclown
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 11:44 |
Serious, isnīt that a 4 letter word ???
DARN ITīS A 7 LETTER WORD 
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Peter
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Posted: January 09 2006 at 11:53 |
We got us another live one, Captain Danbo!
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
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