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Exec-U-Travel

9th July 2008, 19:03

Curry - yeah !!!!!

Lass, I'm not giving you my address, young lady - you'll come round & nick my washing! :cool:

Oh, for the venue you mean? It is called Lamarr's, and is at Fourways House, 57, Hilton St, Manchester, Lancashire M1 2EJ (in the area loosely called 'Northern Quarter' or Picaddilly Basin). It's right behind the ILVA, if you know it? If you look back for the NW Forum post from last meet, I posted some directions etc. Maria also posted a link to their website..

maria102

9th July 2008, 20:41

Count me in please Maria.

BTW, why is that bar so called? I couldn't see any reference to Mark Lamarr?

Glad you can make it, the bar is so named after the famous Mancunian:

http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/496.$plit/C_71_Articles_73236_BodyWeb_Detail_0_Image.jpg

LASS

9th July 2008, 20:46

maria102

9th July 2008, 21:23

Schedule permitting I'll be there. Chat, beer and food (curry this time). ;)

We'll book a table here http://www.shimlapinksmanchester.com/flashsite%20v.htm

Me and the curly one have got a 20% discount card.

LASS

9th July 2008, 21:29

Is there an age limit of this?

Exec-U-Travel

9th July 2008, 22:32

Glad you can make it, the bar is so named after the famous Mancunian:

http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/496.$plit/C_71_Articles_73236_BodyWeb_Detail_0_Image.jpg

Cripes - clearly he has fallen on hard times since being ousted from 'Never mind the buzzcocks'......

Foo Foo !

maria102

11th July 2008, 16:41

Is there an age limit of this?

There is no age limit - We let Oasis go last time and he is really old :eek:..only joking Rich :eek:

You need to be old enough to get into a pub if that's what you mean? and looking at your profile, I think you mentioned being around 16?

Rusty

11th July 2008, 18:21

Hiya,

We're both up for this again, and this time we will stay for something to eat, really miffed to have missed out last time but had to catch the train home. Can we eat a bit earlier this time, pretty please. :)

Kerry

LASS

11th July 2008, 18:42

Yeh I'm 16, I am legally allowed into a pub but not allowed to drink.

retailworld

16th July 2008, 02:16

I'll have a look at the diary and see if I can make this one. How are things Maria?

maria102

16th July 2008, 10:20

I'll have a look at the diary and see if I can make this one. How are things Maria?

Hi Richard

I'm at the infuriating stage of not being able to do much but have lots still to do, if you know what I mean! I'll PM you an update :)

Exec-U-Travel

16th July 2008, 11:38

retailworld

16th July 2008, 15:13

Hi Richard

I'm at the infuriating stage of not being able to do much but have lots still to do, if you know what I mean! I'll PM you an update :)

Please do, it would be good to catch up on your progress etc...

An Oasis

16th July 2008, 16:20

There is no age limit - We let Oasis go last time and he is really old :eek:..only joking Rich :eek:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/350922333_f436061cac.jpg?v=0

maria102

16th July 2008, 19:47

Maria,

Have you an opening date, or is it too early for that as yet, are you still in the marketing/creative/refurbing/styling stage?

Hope it's all moving along swimmingly - at least as much as can be expected, or done... :)

We are still in the sorting out the lease stage...creative stage, which a lot of things hang on where the shop is....working out the budget and feel frustated at wanting to just dive in!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/350922333_f436061cac.jpg?v=0

So, is that a disapproving cat or am I being catty - its quite nice, I love cats, especially mon Pam :)

An Oasis

26th July 2008, 08:39

So, is that a disapproving cat or am I being catty - its quite nice, I love cats, especially mon Pam :)

The eyes were meant to tell the story...:D

Anyway that's the thread bumped, can I suggest that we meet, eat then pop to that cross dressing palace.

Gillie

29th July 2008, 08:30

So you wearing a skirt or a dress then Rich??

maria102

30th July 2008, 22:36

The eyes were meant to tell the story...:D

Anyway that's the thread bumped, can I suggest that we meet, eat then pop to that cross dressing palace.

Hmmm.... cross dressing palace? A place for kings and queens? I don't know where you mean Rich? We can work it in to our night though, I have a very special place in my business plan for guys that like to dress up :p

jcpeden

31st July 2008, 15:28

Brand new to the forum but I'd love to meet up with you all, I live in Sale so Northern Quarter would work for me!

An Oasis

31st July 2008, 15:43

So you wearing a skirt or a dress then Rich??Well that obviously depend upon the weather, sheash I thought girlies knew about stuff like this. It's no wonder people like Tranny and Sluzanner get to show women how to get dressed.:rolleyes:

Gillie

31st July 2008, 17:16

Well that obviously depend upon the weather, sheash I thought girlies knew about stuff like this. It's no wonder people like Tranny and Sluzanner get to show women how to get dressed.:rolleyes:

Since when have you ever seen me in a dress or skirt?? :eek: So how would I know!!

maria102

31st July 2008, 21:47

Since when have you ever seen me in a dress or skirt?? :eek: So how would I know!!

Gillie, I have started to think if I was ever stranded on a desert island, I want you with me! You just always sound so capable! Multi-lingual, practical, straight-forward, finances (god knows what currency we would be dealing with), no dressey stuff (so we wouldn't have my problem with heels) oh and you're tall....plus your kids are sporty. We'd be fine :)....

Gillie

31st July 2008, 22:11

Oh ecky thump!! And that from someone who aint local to Lancs as well!!

It has been known for me to wear skirts and dresses when my arm is high enough up my back, and even heels ... but then I am far too tall with heels on, over 6 foot, so my excuse is that I have to be around very tall men, and the only place I find them is in Norn Iron!! Strange that!!

You will find me out of choice wearing jeans and red converse ... thats usually how you can tell its me!

Exec-U-Travel

1st August 2008, 21:41

Talking of all things sartorial, can we get away with wearing Scouser tuxedos? Or do we all have to wear gift wrapping bows like Maria did?

maria102

2nd August 2008, 00:40

Talking of all things sartorial, can we get away with wearing Scouser tuxedos? Or do we all have to wear gift wrapping bows like Maria did?

Oi! :eek: Bows are very big this year! And what are scouser tuxedos?!

Did we settle on Shimla Pinks for eats then? And what time to eat? I think Kerry was requesting an earlier time?

An Oasis

2nd August 2008, 02:37

Eats is good from 7PM!

scouser tuxedos = shell suits. Heck M thought you were in the fashionie industry, even us potato baggers know that!

maria102

2nd August 2008, 10:20

scouser tuxedos = shell suits. Heck M thought you were in the fashionie industry, even us potato baggers know that!

I'm rubbish! Wavey has just had to explain a Glaswegian salad to me as well, though I think he may have made it up :rolleyes:

Exec-U-Travel

3rd August 2008, 22:43

C'mon M, you're not suggesting you're naive or gullible on slang terms, are you? How's the motor running? Driving it like a demon yet? BTW, isn't Shimla Pinks over t'other side of town to FooFoos?

maria102

4th August 2008, 23:04

C'mon M, you're not suggesting you're naive or gullible on slang terms, are you? How's the motor running? Driving it like a demon yet? BTW, isn't Shimla Pinks over t'other side of town to FooFoos?

I think I'm just not hanging with the kids enough....Do you mean the Figaro? It's not even off the drive yet, a great investment.

Shimla Pinks is the other side of town, its was just the best place I knew that did curry - maybe i will rethink :|

Exec-U-Travel

6th August 2008, 19:44

Still costs you money if it doesn't move though doesn't it?

Or is it cos you forgot what the "R" means on that gearstick?

How's the shoppy coming along?

maria102

11th August 2008, 22:16

Righto, tis this Thursday - are we still on for it, and where should we eat?

http://www.onionring.co.uk/restaurants/search.asp?name=&town=Manchester+Centre&cuisine=Indian&region=Manchester&Search=Search

Gillie

11th August 2008, 23:12

Well chatting to Rich this morning, him and I were saying all things being well yes we would be there. I have to organise a lift etc. Would ask that perhaps we eat somewhere nearish to the meet venue as having a broken leg means I don't want to walk too far thanks!

An Oasis

11th August 2008, 23:19

Don't worry G, have spoken to Ray and he needs the practice so as an ex he will carry wherever is needed. isn't that right ray?

Hum no response he's probably gone to bed in order to prepare for the event.

Gillie

11th August 2008, 23:22

Rich .. missed out a word there ... firefighter I think is the ex!! Poor man doesn't want to be known as an ex!!

Although Boyd ... less of the lip!!

An Oasis

11th August 2008, 23:34

Rich .. missed out a word there ... firefighter I think is the ex!! Poor man doesn't want to be known as an ex!!

Although Boyd ... less of the lip!!

You are (probably) so right poor bloke still it is forum fun. OK rep trashed sorry Ray!

Gillie

11th August 2008, 23:40

Oh yeah ignore my rep!!

Rusty

12th August 2008, 08:46

I get a nightly fireman's lift to bed just so he can keep up the practice. So just name the time and place Gillie and Ray'll be there.

Kerry

Ps. thanks for clearing up the confusion, I was scratching my head wondering what an "EX" was.

Rusty

12th August 2008, 17:49

Sorry Maria, missed your post but yes we are still up for it. We will eat anywhere, we are not fussy, so happy to go with recommendations.

Kerry

maria102

12th August 2008, 18:15

Sorry Maria, missed your post but yes we are still up for it. We will eat anywhere, we are not fussy, so happy to go with recommendations.

Kerry

Good oh, when Sean catches up he may well be able to recommend where to eat, I've had a look at indian restaurants as a request from Rich, just need Sean to point us which is closest to Lamarr's :|

Exec-U-Travel

14th August 2008, 02:01

Now then, now then. Apologies for not replying earlier, been off-radar a bit of late, hope it's not too short notice to sort.

BTW Maria, onionring? Thought that was a bit of slang I'd not heard of :redface:

Right, restaurants - Shimla Pinks is well recommended, but it's a bit away - nearer to Lamarrs is Princess St, which puts us in Hannan (sp?) and EastZeast (this one is actually under the Ibis hotel). Can't personally recommend either although I've heard off a few people EastZeast is worth a visit, and seems to have won a few awards...

http://www.manchester.com/restaurants/cuisine/15/Indian.html

http://www.eastzeast.com/ (http://www.eastzeast.com/)

Not sure on typical prices, needless to say there's cheaper around but these seem to fit the criteria of being local enough (5 mins or so in taxi) to Lamarrs, yet big enough to have something about them on t'internet to check beforehand.

Can I put a request in for next time to go to the Brazilian restaurant next to the comedy venue. Not that I want to eat there, just want to see the waitresses in their famed national attire. :D

BTW Andy, Gilly, if you need a lift let me know, texting is best. Will only be in the deadlegger car tomoz so don't be getting hopes up. Dependent on numbers MAY be able to offer lifts between restaurant to Lamarrs after, but 4 pass at a time. Yes, I know I'm a good soul :cool:

BTW M,have you been here yet? Supposedly seriously cool and funky, right up your street - be able to tell your customers all about it. Hoping go soon myself.....

http://www.vermilioncinnabar.com/

An Oasis

14th August 2008, 03:47

Excellent stuff Sean, so East Zeast for 6.30-7PM then!?

Gillie

14th August 2008, 08:08

Poor Shaun ... they can't get your spelling right can they??

Yep got your text last night and will reply soon ... but yes a lift would be wonderful, saves me hopping from the train station!!

maria102

14th August 2008, 08:31

Excellent stuff Sean, so East Zeast for 6.30-7PM then!?

I thought we were meeting at Lamarrs first and then the restarurant?

Rusty

14th August 2008, 11:22

Sorry guys and gals, we are going to have to cry off tonight. Got one of those jobs on that looks like being drawn out and we just can't drop it til its finished.

Really miffed but hope you all have a good one, catch you on the next one.

Kerry

Exec-U-Travel

14th August 2008, 11:55

Hey Kerry, sorry to hear you can't make it, hope see you on the next one? I'd be swotting up on my SEO lingo to sound clever too, piffle.

Maria, Rich - not sure which way round tis supposed to be, did think someone had asked to eat earlier, which I guessed meant before Lamarrs? God knows! Hey, I'm easy, we will make plans to be there 1830 for 1900, just let me know by PM where 'there' is?

maria102

14th August 2008, 11:58

Hey Kerry, sorry to hear you can't make it, hope see you on the next one?

Maria, Rich - not sure which way round tis supposed to be, did think someone had asked to eat earlier, which I guessed meant before Lamarrs? God knows! Hey, I'm easy, we will make plans to be there 1830 for 1900, just let me know where 'there' is?

Righto, it was Kerry that requested eating earlier; so the proposal is 6.30 -7 at Lamarrs, then to the restaurant for 7.30

maria102

14th August 2008, 12:01

BTW M,have you been here yet? Supposedly seriously cool and funky, right up your street - be able to tell your customers all about it. Hoping go soon myself.....

http://www.vermilioncinnabar.com/

That looks great! how come I haven't heard of that before? I can't work out where it is?

An Oasis

14th August 2008, 12:14

Righto, it was Kerry that requested eating earlier; so the proposal is 6.30 -7 at Lamarrs, then to the restaurant for 7.30

Probably the sensible option then we can open a tab and the last person at Lamars pays for the drinks!;)

Gillie

14th August 2008, 12:15

Brilliant Rich and with me limping it will surely be me!!

An Oasis

14th August 2008, 12:15

Brilliant Rich and with me limping it will surely be me!!

Result! Turning out to be a great day.:p

maria102

14th August 2008, 12:16

Oh, well, looking forward to it - do we know who is going then? Gillie, Rich, Sean, me and Curly....

Exec-U-Travel

14th August 2008, 13:27

That looks great! how come I haven't heard of that before? I can't work out where it is?
Clearly, you're behind daaarling!

They will probably bill it as Sport City, but it's Newton Heath - I've probably still lost you....it's near Man City's new football ground, the velodrome etc. It's actually about a kilometre from where an area they used to re-create Belfast in the 70s for the Bloody Sunday drama - shows how much Manc is regenerating I guess.

Do you read the manchizzle blog? Just found it this morning, he's blogged on a few eating places around our neck of t'woods.

http://manchizzle.blogspot.com/

BTW I think it should be our goal to have a UKBF meetup in Vermillion; methinks we may need to swell our core support & our business revenue somewhat, but what are goals for? :cool:

maria102

14th August 2008, 15:15

Clearly, you're behind daaarling!

They will probably bill it as Sport City, but it's Newton Heath - I've probably still lost you....it's near Man City's new football ground, the velodrome etc. It's actually about a kilometre from where an area they used to re-create Belfast in the 70s for the Bloody Sunday drama - shows how much Manc is regenerating I guess.

Do you read the manchizzle blog? Just found it this morning, he's blogged on a few eating places around our neck of t'woods.

http://manchizzle.blogspot.com/

BTW I think it should be our goal to have a UKBF meetup in Vermillion; methinks we may need to swell our core support & our business revenue somewhat, but what are goals for? :cool:

Ah, I know where it is (I'm surprised I haven't bored you with how I worked at the commonwealth games) and I think its been given some fancy name like the East Village....I'm going to try and go over the weekend if I can.