London Superdukers... Winter drinks meet?

Dutch

2011-01-13 14:03:00 UTC

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No. 47

2011-01-13 14:45:00 UTC

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shadowman

2011-01-13 15:21:00 UTC

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Schnauzer

2011-01-13 15:29:00 UTC

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Millar

2011-01-13 15:54:00 UTC

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bic_bicknell

2011-01-13 16:42:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-13 17:34:00 UTC

I'm in.

Dutch

2011-01-13 17:53:00 UTC

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lobster

2011-01-13 17:59:00 UTC

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Stupid Luke

2011-01-13 18:50:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-13 19:02:00 UTC

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Millar

2011-01-14 11:25:00 UTC

fook going to Clapham, that involves crossing the river and heading into south London and that simply isn't done by civilised folk.
What about doing it on a weekend and going for a bit of grub prior to beers?

bic_bicknell

2011-01-14 11:43:00 UTC

Agreed, I NEVER go to South London. EVER

Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-14 11:57:00 UTC

Have to say I'm with the guys on this one. South London is just plain wrong! People smell funny down there.

Twisted Jester

2011-01-14 12:03:00 UTC

Without looking at a map I wouldn't know which areas were south and which were north and it all looks dirty when you're bouncing out of a club at 6am

Dutch

2011-01-14 12:35:00 UTC

LOL. I suggest drinks and banter, and you guys wanna go see drunk Aussies in wet t-shirt and puking competitions, along side male and female strippers!!! Last time I went to the Church I nearly got in two fights and came home covered in beer and sick (not mine). I thought I was a crazy mother...

I had imagined something a little more social - without dancing or bouncers on the door...
...I do like my strip clubs and even the odd fetish club night, but those kinda nights are not always a good way to meet and make mates. ? http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/

Schnauzer

2011-01-14 13:06:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-14 16:12:00 UTC

Im in guys!

Anywhere within easy(ish) reach of Tower Hill suits me so Islington is kind of OK.

Schnauzer

2011-01-14 16:19:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-14 16:33:00 UTC

works for me! Even closer to home

bic_bicknell

2011-01-14 20:58:00 UTC

Shoreditch or Islington very good for me. These meetings always take so long to 'organically' materialise with an agreed venue. So that's me casting my vote in!

Dutch

2011-01-15 18:15:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

2011-01-15 19:28:00 UTC

I'm sorry, the forum change has trumatised me too much to leave home.

Dutch

2011-01-15 21:34:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

2011-01-15 21:41:00 UTC

I may have adjusted to the new layout by then!

Dutch

2011-01-15 22:12:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-16 23:23:00 UTC

I'm bringing my camera.

Dutch

2011-01-19 11:05:00 UTC

Right...

Time to set a date and venue, but before I do, can I have a final show of hands and any preferences for days and venues.

I'm still thinking we should keep it to a weekday first time around, maybe a Thursday, and have it in a quality, central pub, with good food and a choice of more than just beer and crisps. I think the Old Queens head in Islington could be good and is easy to get to (near Angel) but just as happy to be more Central in Westminster or Camden. (There are some good rock n roll pubs in Camden).

So final thoughts in, and then we can set date and place, maybe for next week or the week after?

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-19 12:18:00 UTC

days of the week are a little unpredictable for me but Tuesdays are out, Thurs is usually good.

Location: Camden = bad. Anywhere near Shoreditch, east, Tower hill or west end, along district or circle lines works well for me. COvent Garden is good. Some pricey places round there but some good ones too!

Ducati Pete

2011-01-19 21:16:00 UTC

I'm very unlikely to be able to make a mid week date, but there's no saying I'd make a w/e either.
I've just got back from the airport after a job in the canary Islands and while I was waiting for half of my luggage to show the phone went and I'm off to Italy this weekend.

Have a good time lads, if I can make whatever you settle on I will.

Oh, and take some pics of the Dutchess, even if she shows up in full lezzer pattern dungerees!

Dutch

2011-01-23 20:05:00 UTC

Hi dudes...

Sorry not to have set a date and venue yet. I've been waiting on word about new work, which I hope will be resolved early next week.

I suggest Thursdsay 27th next week [Edit - Oops, I meant the 3rd Feb] for a meet up. Probably in a nice pub in Soho, Camden or Islington. How many takers?

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-23 21:21:00 UTC

27th is this week mate....and its good for me i think.

Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-23 21:21:00 UTC

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Dutch

2011-01-24 10:10:00 UTC

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shadowman

2011-01-24 12:01:00 UTC

If it's the 3rd then I might be able to make it.

I would need to jump on a train after work so probably couldn’t get there much before 8. If you are just doing a quick after work pint there would be little point but if its an evening then I'm in (workload permitting).

Will check the thread for detail.

No. 47

2011-01-24 13:27:00 UTC

Good for me - would prefer somewhere with bike parking 'visible', particularly if in Islington........................

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-24 16:44:00 UTC

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Dutch

2011-01-24 18:51:00 UTC

Cool. next Thursday 3rd. I'll sort a venue asap.

Millar

2011-01-24 19:02:00 UTC

Perfect...day after my birthday!

Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-24 23:19:00 UTC

I'm in. Not sure what shifts I'm working next week, but as long as I'm not on nights I should be able to make it.

bic_bicknell

2011-01-24 23:36:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

2011-01-25 06:13:00 UTC

I will try if it's on the 3rd.

bic_bicknell

2011-01-25 23:21:00 UTC

Thursdays is my night for dressing in my PJs and getting beaten up.

Dutch

2011-01-26 23:30:00 UTC

Any more firmed up ideas on this night? Hate to be a professional bore but I need to get things in my diary or I will get double booked and not be able to make it. I'm free at the moment for the 3rd - don't care where it is really as long as it's in London.

Dutch

2011-01-28 10:10:00 UTC

We are DEFINITELY on for a meet up this coming Thursday. I've just been trying to find a suitable venue where there is visible bike parking, but it's proving to be impossible to match a decent central London bar with a suitable bike park.

I wasn't planning to ride (unless everyone else was), as the idea was to be sociable and have a few beers, but I know some of you wanted to.

Any thoughts?

No. 47

2011-01-28 10:45:00 UTC

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Dutch

2011-01-28 11:41:00 UTC

Maybe http://www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk/sos/index.html ?

Free parking on the road directly outside on the south (not north)side of Charterhouse Street after 6.30pm from memory (http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/char ... of_london/?

Twisted Jester

2011-01-28 12:19:00 UTC

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No. 47

2011-01-28 12:30:00 UTC

Not sure if I'll make it but I'm working on it.

Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-28 13:32:00 UTC

I'll be there

Millar

2011-01-28 13:51:00 UTC

I'm in...the Mrs may come as well.

Dutch

2011-01-28 14:01:00 UTC

Looking good. I'll see if I can bring the Dutchess too. ...So the girls can talk hair & makeup, etc. (Slapping sound in the B/G)

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-28 15:12:00 UTC

I'm in as long as work permits! Was planning on public transport so i can drink but if bikes are out then i will try too (weather etc)

Cant view that website (must be flash) but will have a nose later on

Dutch

2011-01-28 15:48:00 UTC

I can come with or without the bike, but as we're not planning on a ride through town together it might be more fun to just have a drink and a chat. Obviously for those who use the bike for transport, then do bring your wheels, and if that constitutes a majority then I might bring mine too... or if the weather is ok and I don't feel like drinking... Doesn't matter either way really.

shadowman

2011-01-28 16:22:00 UTC

I think I should be able to make it. Might not be able to get there till 8 ish so just checking people are not just stopping for a quick one and leaving. Be a shame to turn up just after the last person had left!

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-28 16:41:00 UTC

well, I am going to be in London and free from about 5pm i think....so I'll be there anytime. Lord knows what tim I'll leave but I'd guess at abouut 10pm latest which would get me home by midnight (unless I get an uber early callout the next day)

On a side note....might be wise to book Dutch.....looks like it's a popular place (and expensive too....London prices eh!! )

Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-28 19:44:00 UTC

It is a nice venue but not as expensive as it looks. Been there quite a few times. Of course it is London prices so no you won't get much change from a £5 when buying a pint

bic_bicknell

2011-01-28 20:28:00 UTC

I'll be there. Let the thread say if everyone is turning up on bikes or on foot for a drink or two. And a time. Good view though.

Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-28 20:37:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-28 20:40:00 UTC

Ground floor or basement for me then!

shadowman

2011-01-28 21:14:00 UTC

I will be on foot, not sure about time yet.

Davo-Singapore

2011-01-28 22:07:00 UTC

Hey guys if you're still planning for 3rd of Feb then there is better than fifty percent chance I'll be over in London on business then. I'd love to join you if you will have me. I'll be staying in Soho. Won't have my bike though - excess baggage allowance won't stretch that far...

bic_bicknell

2011-01-28 22:40:00 UTC

Be good to meet you Davo. Come along if you can! Soho not too far from Smithfields - by London standards anyway. Reasonable taxi distance.

Unless everyone is coming by bike and it's a "show your Superduke" event I'll be coming straight from the studio on foot so I can have a drink. Not often I get the chance to get out, (what with little kids and Amy preggers with twins) so I see this as a chance to have a few bevvies and I will do my best to see if I can't write Friday off as a hangover day.

Think it would be a good idea to see if we can book a table or something, (in the basement for Shade) because I know this place and it can sometimes be rammed on the ground floor. However if you lot are leathered up and as ugly as I suspect most of you are we might be able to just clear the place out and have it to ourselves!

Davo-Singapore

2011-01-28 22:45:00 UTC

Thanks Bic. I'll do my best. Will let you know if the trip pans out in a week or so. I can find Smithfields no worries. Be good to meet you all.

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-28 23:39:00 UTC

Blimey, wherever you come from if you are Sdnet material you are invited!,

I'll be near traf square before the meet so if anyone is worried about getting there from the west end i can meet you and we can stroll into the east end if weather is nice. London is a dmall place and is very walkable...if not, the tube is always there

Ducati Pete

2011-01-30 21:26:00 UTC

What time are you guys looking at meeting and for how long?
If Davo is making the effort I may miss a training session and try and get there.

Where's the nesrest tube or BR station?

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-01-30 22:48:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-30 23:04:00 UTC

Faringdon is a 5 min walk away

Dutch

2011-01-31 09:46:00 UTC

Sounds like we have a good roll call. I've also invited a Superduke riding mate who's not on forums (who'd've thought it possible)..

As for bikes vs no-bikes... Well, it kinda doesn't matter. Some of us may need to bring the bikes simply cos it's daily transport and it's their best way to get there. It's also nice to show our bikes off and make a scene on arrival, so I could be persuaded, but the original intent was to make it social and that usually means some kinda beer or booze.

Shall we say, from 7pm?
Meet in the Ground Floor Bar. I'll try to book a space.

So far it looks like

Dutch & The Dutchess
Simmo (newbie on here, oldie on the KTM Forum)
Dutch/Simmo's mate, Martin (ex 1198. Now on an SD)
Millar & Maria
The Klinckster
ShadeTCM
Ducati Pete
.47
Bic
Davo
Jester (maybe)

Still waiting confirmation on:
Shadowman
Schnauzer
StupidLuke

shadowman

2011-01-31 10:02:00 UTC

Count me in.

Subject to sods law and the unexpected I will be there. Looking forward to it.

Pig Benis

2011-01-31 21:44:00 UTC

Might put in an appearance meself!! no bling though too cold...

bic_bicknell

2011-01-31 23:20:00 UTC

Amy want's to come to meet all you fookers that take up so much of my time. She says that you need a good sense of the "other half of the picture" what with all the tolerance we get given for out indulgences. But with her seven months preggers with the twins, our 18 month old daughter and the fact she can't drink she might not make it. She says she'd have to get drunk to listen to all the bollox that will be talked and she can't drink so it would be too painful! Ha ha.

Colonel_Klinck

2011-01-31 23:28:00 UTC

lol it's like she already knows us all

Dutch

2011-02-02 10:08:00 UTC

Looks like we have a big turnout!

Dutch

2011-02-02 15:30:00 UTC

Working tomorrow night. Next time.

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-02-02 17:05:00 UTC

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Dutch

2011-02-02 17:06:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-02-02 17:35:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

2011-02-02 18:03:00 UTC

what great (self contradictory) advice.

bic_bicknell

2011-02-02 19:29:00 UTC

What time are peeps getting there then??

Stupid Luke

2011-02-02 20:33:00 UTC

I'm going to go into work by tube - first time this year - so I can have a drink or two. , so will be trying desperately to chill out before I arrive.

Colonel_Klinck

2011-02-02 20:36:00 UTC

Have a great time lads, It isnt likely that I will be there, being boring as Millar mentioned. It would be great to meet those of you I havent already. Those I have already met I am likely so see again either at a trackday,road ride, enduro or on crimewatch

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-02-02 20:48:00 UTC

I'll probably bring the SD as I will come straight from yoga which doesn't finish until 7.30. Will be there by 8.

Shame that Luke. Try and make the next Endurland m8. You missed a cracker at the weekend. Next one is by Luton so not too far away-ish [email protected]
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Twisted Jester

2011-02-02 21:16:00 UTC

I'll be able to get there very early as i expect to be finished work in the west end by 6 latest.....although i can stick around there with friends until yous lot are ready.

ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-02-03 00:08:00 UTC

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lobster

2011-02-03 07:47:00 UTC

So you're coming tthen TJ?

I dont have sprogs (as you know) but i'll be around early and will probably bolt by 10ish too as ive got a mega early start tomorrow.

Gimme a buzz if you come into town mate, i'll meet you early. I will be in London all day mate although i wont have emails until a short period today about 3pm

Dutch

2011-02-03 08:33:00 UTC

Been keeping an eye on this, but alas gents I have to prepare this weeks exciting episode of the godawful Primeval for transmission this weekend, so will be working late. Enjoy yourselves...

Dutch

2011-02-03 09:42:00 UTC

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Dutch

2011-02-03 09:43:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

2011-02-03 09:47:00 UTC

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Dutch

2011-02-03 10:09:00 UTC

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lobster

2011-02-03 11:10:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-02-03 11:20:00 UTC

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Dutch

2011-02-03 14:11:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-02-03 16:59:00 UTC

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bic_bicknell

2011-02-03 17:30:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-02-04 06:28:00 UTC

Good to meet everyone last night, Klinky, Shade, Dutch, No.47, Schnauser, Millar, Shadowman and a few others and of course the other halves that made the effort to come along and listen to our SD drivel. Here's some pics.

lobster

2011-02-04 06:46:00 UTC

Twas a lovely evening but I'm payng for it now. Early start for me after a late arrival home

Stupid Luke

2011-02-04 08:12:00 UTC

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Pig Benis

2011-02-04 09:33:00 UTC

got knocked off my bike Thurs AM by a twat changing lane down The Highway en route to Canary Wharf

Colonel_Klinck

2011-02-04 10:08:00 UTC

Sorry to here that dude. Glad you and the bike are generally ok though. It does seem dangerous out there at the moment. A few days ago I popped to Sainsburys on mine. Had a oncoming car do a right across me, thank fook it didn't see me at the last second as if they had and had hit the brakes it would have been T-bone time. 400 yds later I was filtering to the front of the lights. Just as I got there a cabby started rolling forward, hit the bike but I managed to keep it upright. Fooking idiot was unaware he's even done it

Millar

2011-02-04 10:10:00 UTC

Had a great night, was a lot better when we moved to a bar where we could actually hear each other!
Good to catch up with some old friends and some new faces.

Couldn't quite put my finger on it last night, but some thing was definitely different with Shade and Klinck. It's really bugging me.....

Colonel_Klinck

2011-02-04 10:14:00 UTC

BASH69

2011-02-04 10:15:00 UTC

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Pig Benis

2011-02-04 10:38:00 UTC

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No. 47

2011-02-04 10:45:00 UTC

Yep, good to put some faces to names for the first time - clearly Smith's was not the best venue but how was Beduin?

Apologies for having to disappear early - paid the price with 3k minimum rpm all the way home..........................

Dutch

2011-02-04 11:57:00 UTC

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Dutch

2011-02-04 12:00:00 UTC

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shadowman

2011-02-04 15:06:00 UTC

Just a quick thanks to Dutch for sorting it all out.

Good to put some faces to names. Look forward to sharing some dry warm roads with some / all this year.

Stupid Luke

2011-02-04 21:09:00 UTC

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ShadeTheChangingMan

2011-02-04 21:54:00 UTC

fook me dude...that is your finest one yet mate!!

HILARIOUS!

bic_bicknell

2011-02-04 23:04:00 UTC

Brilliant!

Now it all becomes clear why Mrs. Millar says you're always on photoshop!!