Ok ok, I know it's only just october but I have only 2 friday nights left in december now (one of them is the 22nd which will be out for most people i expect) and about 5 work related xmas parties to attend already so thought I should at least ask to try and fit the wlm in somewhere!

Looked back and last year we had curry on a saturday at the 'red chilli' near dorking.

James and I have approved the 'red rose' in guildford, 1 minute off the a3 or a25 so easy to get to, parking is also no problem and best of all teh food/service has been very good whenever we've been in.
Restaurant details/website here:
http://www.redroseguildford.com/

Need idea's for the day - friday/saturday night? Guessing mid week wouldn't be popular. Anyone suggest a date? I can currently do friday 8th Dec and I think the first 3 weekends in december.

cheers,

Ned.

Can only do the 8th and 9th in December, 9th prefered as I have to work Saturday daytime

BTW - I'm not driving this year as I drove last year - you know who you are who I drove last year

Red Rose, seconded by me.

Only ever been extremely impressed by the food and have been there about 10 times.

Price is average too.

They also really like my Locost there so it must be a good place.

I insist on not driving there!

Cheers,
James

Googled the location:

http://www.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=gu1+1qg&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=15&ll=51.252354,-0.570946&spn=0.024282,0.066991&iwloc= A

HTH,
James

[Edited on 3/10/06 by James]

James I think I can sort us out with a lift

must have eaten there 4 or 5 times myself!

The madras, karahi chicken and jalfeizi are all recommended

Always been a bit sniffy about people who have Tikka Masala (it being a British dish) but tried it at the Rose Valley and have to say it's great.

And the onion bargees and Keema Nan is highly recommended too!

Yum yum!

cheers,
James

any sat night for moi

Curry and beer?
Sounds like a plan to me. I'm not that far really from guildford area.

roj, sort a date and i'll be up for it!
The gf has passed her test now and isn't much of a drinker so I can get bladdered

[Edited on 3-10-06 by Pezza]

Curry and Beer......... excellent idea

9th December would be best for me.

- Jim

8th or 9th Dec would be OK for me

8th or 9th for me too,sat night might suit most.

Can do 8th but not 9th thanks

count me in for the 9th. 8th should be ok too.

Put me down for a seat as well , either night !

Jason

so what it is then fri 8th or sat 9th ?

Sat 9th would suit me better but i can attend either dates.

get it booked lads

unfortunately you can never please everyone but the 9th looks to be the more popular, I shall get onto the restaurant later today.

Did you get a chance to book Ned?

Getting hungry for a barjee!

Cheers,
James

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Did you get a chance to book Ned?

Getting hungry for a barjee!

Cheers,
James

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Well all the above counts me out, can't stand curry, either the smell or the taste. Being that I would have to drive there, can't drink also, so see you all at one of the sunday meetings. Ray.

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Well all the above counts me out, can't stand curry, either the smell or the taste. Ray.

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Might not be able to do the 9th now, works bash takes priority

Jason

Right,

Finally got my finger out, table is booked for 7pm on the 9th december.

I have booked it for 12 places, I expect we can change this if we need to.

If those definately attending could reply and append/correct their names from the following list (in no particular order):

Ned
James
Conrod
Bob
Jasper
Pezza
Chockymonster
Jimgiblet
Humbug
Donut
Shortie
Seadog

[Edited on 7/11/06 by ned]

I'll let ya know as soon as 'work' sort out their date , Soon I hope !!

Jason

make me deffo

Thanks, Ned - I'll be there

I'm in too,johnski are you my driver

Sorry neddy m'lad but gotta bow out, family commitment that i can't get out of

sorry.

I'm in too,johnski are you my driver



if you will be my navigator bobski

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I'm in too,johnski are you my driver



if you will be my navigator bobski

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just head south west and hope for the best

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Originally posted by ned
Right,

Finally got my finger out, table is booked for 7pm on the 9th december.

I have booked it for 12 places, I expect we can change this if we need to.

If those definately attending could reply and append/correct their names from the following list (in no particular order):

Ned
James
Conrod
Bob
Jasper
Pezza
Chockymonster
Jimgiblet
Humbug
Donut
Shortie
Seadog

[Edited on 7/11/06 by ned]

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Updated list:

Confirmed:
Ned
James
Conrod
Bob
Jasper
Humbug
Shortie
Seadog
Hicost
JB

TBC:
Pezza
Chockymonster
Jimgiblet

Put me and Naomi down

oerr not sure it's really an other halve's do, maybe naomi could nip back to mine with my other half for a cuppa and talk about shoes, handbags and sewing and take you home after?! you could buy her a bag of chips for her troubles or make her some sarnies??!

x.

For a minute there Ned i thought you were the manager of Luton Town FC

I think Ned's more worried about the effect his stunning good looks might have on Mrs. Pezza... he's worried it'd ruin Pezza's night for him!



James

lol

BTTT incase anyone missed this, it's a week on saturday..

Ned.

Hell its next saturday

Hell it's this saturday. Forgot all about it but will be there

Cheers

Jim


[Edited on 5/12/06 by jimgiblett]

Updated list again:

Confirmed:
Ned
James
Conrod
Bob
Jasper
Humbug
Shortie
Hicost
JB
jimgiblet

TBC:
Chockymonster

I have just rung Red Rose and confirmed/checked the no's on the booking. Table is booked for 7pm.
I would suggest either
a) everyone arrives at the restaurant between 6.30-7 and has a drink before hand whilst we wait for everyone to arrive.
b)anyone wanting to start earlier meet at the guildford parkway which is literally just round the corner:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=51.250312,-0.567555&spn=0.006702,0.014462&om=1
pub is where the little close is, just off parkway, the restaurant is just off (and visible from) the roundabout top left of the page.

Ned

[Edited on 6/12/06 by ned]

Not going to be able to make it now i'm afraid, work sprung a surprise on me

Ned,

I'm competing Sunday so I'm going to have to take it *very* easy Saturday night. If you want a lift down you're very welcome.

Will need to be tucked up in bed not too late as well though, so you might wanna try blagging a lift back with someone else!

Cheers,
James

The other half is chauffeuring so I'm sorted

James - if Ned doesn't need a lift, you could give me a lift instead, if you like... say 6pm from Sevenoaks?

See you all tomorrow

Final weekday call for this - oh and unless everyone wants to pay by card remember to bring plenty of small denomination notes and coins as you know what it's like when no-one's got the right money or change!!

Ned.

Just 10?

Who's missing from last year? Foz and DLT I spose.... must be others.

Oh, and are the WLM the only peeps having an Xmas do? Only asking as I remember a few 'comments' made by ChrisG et al about our late organisation a couple of years ago.


Cheers,
James

[Edited on 8/12/06 by James]

Well, I hope you all have a very good evening..

I will be looking forward to seeing the pics...

ATB Fozzie

foz, dlt, donut, paul (gasgasgas) & jason were there last year who can't make this one

this one takes you back a bit
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/curry_night2.jpg

this must be the 4th annual wlm/southern xmas bash.
2002 (held 24th jan 03) Caterham organised by donut
2004 Skimmington Castle orgainsed by Jasper
2005 Red Chilli, a24 organised by Donut
2006 Red Rose, Guildford organised by moi.

ps have to see if we can find any pictures of a camp waiter this year

[Edited on 8/12/06 by ned]

Where/when was the place (sure it was a pub, ChrisW was there IIRC) down the A25. We were all in a tiny room down some stairs.

Cheers,
James

before my time?
that would have been december 2001?

We'll see you there then

Forgot to say booking is in my name (Andrew Crafter) though from their pronounciation it may be slightly different in their book! I aim to be there around 6.45

Ned.

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Where/when was the place (sure it was a pub, ChrisW was there IIRC) down the A25. We were all in a tiny room down some stairs.

Cheers,
James

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I cant believe donut organised two christmas meal/doo's that must be a typeo.

see you all tomorow.

PS. remember dont bother bringing me a crimbo card as i'm not bringing any for you

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Fozzie - 8/12/06 at 02:35 PM

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Oh, and very good luck for Sunday James!

Fozzie

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ned - 9/12/06 at 11:30 PM

mmm yummy

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theconrodkid - 10/12/06 at 12:15 AM

v nice chaps,ps me and bobski were plotting something cunning on the way home

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Humbug - 10/12/06 at 10:26 AM

It was nice to see everybody, to see everybody nice!

Cheers,

Simon

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jimgiblett - 10/12/06 at 10:46 AM

Good to see you all again. Might have given me the inspiration to get out the cold garage and start on my winter upgrades.

Cheers

Jim

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Jasper - 11/12/06 at 11:19 AM

Nice one chaps - somebody gonna upload some piccies?

Thanks Ned, great place, service and food were both excellent.

And I had the mother of all handovers yesterday ..... hardly made it off the sofa

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bob - 11/12/06 at 11:25 AM

I've cured hangovers for life, either stop drinking completley or drink morning noon and night

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James - 11/12/06 at 05:50 PM

Mmmm, it is good there isn't it!!!

Glad I didn't eat any more than I did... only made my weight by 400g as it was!

Glad you guys liked it there. Everyone always thinks their local is 'the best curry house ever' so it's a bit daunting taking 'occasionally critical' people there!

Cheers,
James

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