Christmas Meet 25th November 2012

[MINI William]

I know its only Septmeber but Christmas is just round the corner :excited:. I was planning on organising a Christmas meet at the Beijing Banquet at Danderhall, easy access for everyone. Beacause December is so busy for everyone I was thinking we could meet on Sunday 25th November and ofcourse the usual secert Santa.

We shall meet at 12.30 and be sitting down to eat at about 1

Link http://www.beijingbanquet.com/

1. William & Megan
2. Brian & Christina
3. Craig & Jude
4. Joanna
5. Stoney & Christine
6. Andy & Lenore
7. Euan
8. Fossy's
9. Daryl & Siubhan
10. David & Fiona

[Craig]

Go on then ;)

[MINI William]

Go on then ;)

Good Man

[MINIme:)]

I should be up for that if it stays a lunchtime;) Is there plenty of parking as it's quite far to go for lunch and no public transport options for a wee optional :xmastree: drink

[stoney]

I go on put me down as well ;) well depends on snow at that time of year ;)

[MINIme:)]

likewise stoney, I was thinking I wouldn't want to travel that far if there was snow but it's early days ;)

[stoney]

likewise stoney, I was thinking I wouldn't want to travel that far if there was snow but it's early days ;)

I was more meaning on the hills Jo as I ski in the winter on Sundays ;) :lol:

[MINIme:)]

course you were!, doh :lol:

[MINI William]

I go on put me down as well ;) well depends on snow at that time of year ;)


likewise stoney, I was thinking I wouldn't want to travel that far if there was snow but it's early days ;)

Both added. Stoney will Christine be coming? Joanna there is parking so don't worry about that. I picked Beijing Banquet as its just off the bypass which is usaly cleared of snow and is on one of the main roads that the hospital use so again kept clear.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Stick us down for this. :thumbs up:

[stoney]

Both added. Stoney will Christine be coming? Joanna there is parking so don't worry about that. I picked Beijing Banquet as its just off the bypass which is usaly cleared of snow and is on one of the main roads that the hospital use so again kept clear.

Don't know as she works Sunday's

[MINI William]

Stick us down for this. :thumbs up:
Great added

[RobSco]

We would have loved to be able to come to this... :yes nod: ...But Santa's arriving at my work, :santa:...Ho! Bloody Ho!... :sad: ...and everyone's made to work that weekend...:ragin: Enjoy...

[ianking]

Put us down as a maybe as we may be getting the keys to the new house around that time and as a result may be a bit busy, however we do still need to eat

[MINI William]

Put us down as a maybe as we may be getting the keys to the new house around that time and as a result may be a bit busy, however we do still need to eat

No bother Ian added

[MINIme:)]

cool thanks William :smilewinkgrin:

[ELFMAN]

Put me down for this one please Wills! :thumbs up: :drool:
Somebody has to lower the Festive tone, and it might as well be me :smilewinkgrin: Are we doing the Tinsel Hotpants again this year?

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I was more meaning on the hills Jo as I ski in the winter on Sundays ;) :lol:

Oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh! Get her with the fancy skiing! I should have known you might be 'On the Piste' :beer: :snow:
Hope you can go though, because apart from anything else, I'll never find the place without my 'Guide Rob' :cool:
Though Jo has SAT NAV, if I can actually remember where to meet her... :frown: and vice-versa! :smilewinkgrin:

[ianking]

Would all you folks from the west not be better taking the one car thus allowing the passengers to enjoy a festive adult beverage.

[stoney]

Would all you folks from the west not be better taking the one car thus allowing the passengers to enjoy a festive adult beverage.

That sounds like a good idea but rules me out of driving as only 2 seats :lol: ;)

[ELFMAN]

Would all you folks from the west not be better taking the one car thus allowing the passengers to enjoy a festive adult beverage.

Aye, but who gets the 'Short Straw'? :smilewinkgrin: and the soft drinks... Maybe we could hire a MINI - Bus!!!! :lol:

'Rock/Paper/Scissors' anybody? :scratch:

[MINI William]

Put me down for this one please Wills! :thumbs up: :drool:
Somebody has to lower the Festive tone, and it might as well be me :smilewinkgrin: Are we doing the Tinsel Hotpants again this year?

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Oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh! Get her with the fancy skiing! I should have known you might be 'On the Piste' :beer: :snow:
Hope you can go though, because apart from anything else, I'll never find the place without my 'Guide Rob' :cool:
Though Jo has SAT NAV, if I can actually remember where to meet her... :frown: and vice-versa! :smilewinkgrin:


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[MINIme:)]

Aye, but who gets the 'Short Straw'? :smilewinkgrin: and the soft drinks... Maybe we could hire a MINI - Bus!!!! :lol:

'Rock/Paper/Scissors' anybody? :scratch:

I would definitely be enthused by the idea of a festive drink. I don't get out enough :sadangel:

[Mini Ecosse]

Yes please :thumbs up:


That will be for both of us

[MINI William]

Yes please :thumbs up:


That will be for both of us

Great Stephen both added

[weefossy]

Danderhall......the epicentre of the modern world. I'm sure they say "The Stig" was born there..........if it wasn't him, it was some other "super hero" who hides behind a mask of anonymity.
They also say that's where McLaren recruit their pit crews. :mclaren:

Can you put Mom and I down please?

[MINI William]

Danderhall......the epicentre of the modern world. I'm sure they say "The Stig" was born there..........if it wasn't him, it was some other "super hero" who hides behind a mask of anonymity.
They also say that's where McLaren recruit their pit crews. :mclaren:

Can you put Mom and I down please?

Done

[DarnShiv]

This sounds good, can you add us to the list please - Daryl and Siubhan

[MINI William]

This sounds good, can you add us to the list please - Daryl and Siubhan
This is turning out to be quiet popular. Added guys

[ELFMAN]

I don't get out enough :sadangel:

Awwwww, diddums :sad: :arms: :smilewinkgrin:

[MINIme:)]

hoi, don't mock the afflicted :(

[ELFMAN]

hoi, don't mock the afflicted :(
Takes one to know one! I've been afflicted longer than you, so I'm allowed :smilewinkgrin:

[MINI William]

Update on fisrt post re meeting time

[Glorious]

Just be aware that although there is parking at this place there isn't a lot/enough of it - I've been 3 times and there's always cars parking on the (busy) road out front due to lack of space. That's the only criticism I have of the place though - the tucker is spot on!

[MINI William]

Just be aware that although there is parking at this place there isn't a lot/enough of it - I've been 3 times and there's always cars parking on the (busy) road out front due to lack of space. That's the only criticism I have of the place though - the tucker is spot on!
Strange been here a few times for lunch and never had a problem with parking. We usually go for opening at 1230 -1pm hence why I said to meet then. Are you wanting to be added to the attending list

[MINIme:)]

there's quite a lot of us I suppose. Sounding like a good excuse for a minibus and a few beers :smilewinkgrin:

[D3 JDA]

HI PUT FIONA AND MYSELF DOWN FOR THIS ONE 2 CHEERS

[MINI William]

HI PUT FIONA AND MYSELF DOWN FOR THIS ONE 2 CHEERS
Brilliant David added to the list

[ELFMAN]

there's quite a lot of us I suppose. Sounding like a good excuse for a minibus and a few beers :smilewinkgrin:

Might be quite an expensive way to have a couple of pints though Jo... :scratch:
Looking forward to the grub, but I'm not fussed about drinking, so I'll probably take the wee Pug, reasonable fares for you and Stoney :thumbs up:

[stoney]

Looks like Christine has the day off as well so put both of us down please mate ;)

[MINIme:)]

Might be quite an expensive way to have a couple of pints though Jo... :scratch:
Looking forward to the grub, but I'm not fussed about drinking, so I'll probably take the wee Pug, reasonable fares for you and Stoney :thumbs up:

yeah I know! and yes please I'd be delighted by a potential share.

[MINI William]

Looks like Christine has the day off as well so put both of us down please mate ;)
Great

[Glorious]

Strange been here a few times for lunch and never had a problem with parking. We usually go for opening at 1230 -1pm hence why I said to meet then. Are you wanting to be added to the attending list

To be fair I've always been there after 5pm on weekends.

No I can't unfortunately, thanks for the offer but Sundays are no good for me (hence why I haven't made a run yet grrr).
Enjoy!

[Duncan Stewart]

Add me and Helen please, cheers :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

Add me and Helen please, cheers :thumbs up:
No probs

[stoney]

Just done a bit if modding :computer: and added the date to your title :)

[MINI William]

Just done a bit if modding :computer: and added the date to your title :)
But I didn't want it in my title :smilewinkgrin: Again another case of over modding and I fear we may now be off topic to :laugh:

[stoney]

But I didn't want it in my title :smilewinkgrin: Again another case of over modding and I fear we may now be off topic to :laugh:

Whoops sorry over modding again :lol: and don't go off topic now :)

[ELFMAN]

:frown: Heavy-handed interference from Moderators and veering wildly off-topic has ruined this thread for me.... I'm so upset I may have to order extra pudding.

[Mini Ecosse]

Sorry, have to pull out of this meeting. Off to Aviemore for a few days

[MINI William]

Sorry, have to pull out of this meeting. Off to Aviemore for a few days
No probs thanks for letting me know

[ianking]

William
we get the keys for our house on the 19th so going to be busy for the next while getting work done to it. Wont be able to make it sadly.

[MINI William]

William
we get the keys for our house on the 19th so going to be busy for the next while getting work done to it. Wont be able to make it sadly.
No worries

[MINIme:)]

2 weeks to go! mental. It's my work christmas party in under 3 weeks! :wtf:

[MINI William]

2 weeks to go! mental. It's my work christmas party in under 3 weeks! :wtf:
No not long. Will need to confirm numbers soon

[MINI William]

Just a quick reminder to everyone to bring along their £1 secret Santa. Don't want anyone going without

[ELFMAN]

Just a quick reminder to everyone to bring along their £1 secret Santa. Don't want anyone going without

Don't know if I can get a Santa (secret or otherwise) for a quid - but I do know an ELF who's going cheap... :xmastree: :smilewinkgrin: ... and many other strange noises :unsure:

[stoney]

Just a quick reminder to everyone to bring along their £1 secret Santa. Don't want anyone going without


off to the pound shop i go :lol:

[Craig]

off to the pound shop i go :lol:

Exactly :lol:

[ELFMAN]

Can I just wear an Xmas Hat and bring £1.00?

[MINIme:)]

even I can just about manage £1 :phew:

[MINI William]

Can I just wear an Xmas Hat and bring £1.00?

Thats cheating

[Craig]

For once I've got the choice of 2 MINIS to come to the lunch.... Hmmmm GP or Elmo ?!?!? ;)

[Crombers]

Hmmmm GP or Elmo

Y'canny take the Punto :rolleyes:

[Duncan Stewart]

Sorry, not going to make it. Hope you all have a good time

[MINI William]

Sorry, not going to make it. Hope you all have a good time

Thanks for letting me know Duncan

[AndyP & Lenore]

Looking forward to this.

Just had a Sunday off work which is a novelty, and spent it with Mr D.

And with next Sunday off as well, spending the day with even more friends.... Like an excited little puppy. :thumbs up:

A.:D

[weefossy]

Is that the Taxi driver?............Oh no, that's Mr G......isn't it?

[MINIme:)]

Peter Kay?

[ELFMAN]

And with next Sunday off as well, spending the day with even more friends.... Like an excited little puppy. :thumbs up:A.:D

So... you're friends with an excited little puppy? :huh: Who are you, Rolf Harris?

[MINI William]

Looking forward to this.

Just had a Sunday off work which is a novelty, and spent it with Mr D.

And with next Sunday off as well, spending the day with even more friends.... Like an excited little puppy. :thumbs up:

A.:D

Hopefully Lenore brings some newspaper to put down

[MINI William]

Im going to confirm numbers with Bejing Banquet tonight. There is 2 carparks at Bejing Banquet I suggest we use the one at the back as its bigger and less cramped.

[ELFMAN]

Hopefully Lenore brings some newspaper to put down

OK, OK, I'll try to be more careful this year... :blink: :blush:

[MINIme:)]

There's a lot of strain on my finances and seriously wondering if I can afford this with the petrol cost but don't rule me out quite yet :(

[MINI William]

There's a lot of strain on my finances and seriously wondering if I can afford this with the petrol cost but don't rule me out quite yet :(

Ok Joanna keep me upto date

[cuddles]

well peeps no more sleeps xxxxxxxxxx see u all at lunch xxxxxxxxxxxx:yes nod:

[Craig]

well peeps no more sleeps xxxxxxxxxx see u all at lunch xxxxxxxxxxxx:yes nod:

:thumbs up:

[stoney]

Fantastic day out as the norm with NMS and a nice addition to the NMS GP family ;)

Well done Willaim and thanks for being organiser :)

[Stewart]

Yeah someone needs to introduce us to that seriously sick new GP on here with loads of pictures. Glad you all had a good meet and nice one Rob taking the GP out when it was all clean and under raps…

[Craig]

Great to see everyone today. Sorry we couldn't stay long ;)

Car needs a clean William but I'm sure you'll sort that this week ;)

Mines was clean and tucked up to Stew but now it's minging :(

[stoney]

Yep next dry day and will be back under cover :lol:

[Craig]

Yep next dry day and will be back under cover :lol:

Snap ! :lol:

[cuddles]

thanks for a good day William xx Craig hope Jude is better soon tc xx

[MINI William]

Thanks everyone. Was great to see everybody with the usual NMS banter and nice food. Then an F1 party after. Will post some pics just now of the GP

[weefossy]

Great day out, with cars all looking good despite the weather. Only 13 years till Niamh and Erin get their first Mini!! :motoring:
William that is a "cracker"......enjoy. :thumbs up:
Other Mum and Dad, thanks for the hospitality.

[MINIme:)]

oh how glad am I that I didn't stay at home!! Brilliant day, great company and hospitality and so exciting to see the new addition, very unexpected! Near fell off my chair when I saw the post this morning! Hope you liked the applause as you arrived haha!! :clap:

pictures pictures pictures.

[Craig]

thanks for a good day William xx Craig hope Jude is better soon tc xx

Cheers Christina ;). Doing a bit better ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Great day chillin' with the NMS crew. Great banter as ever. And a great meal too. Thanks for organising William. :thumbs up:

A.:D

[ELFMAN]

BIG THANKS to William for an excellent Day Out (and in), although I may have developed an eating disorder, what with the 5 -course lunch followed by a feast of post-F1 hospitality 'Chez Harper'. My power-to-weight ratio was severely reduced on the way home...

Glad I took the MINI though - it'll do it good to earn its keep and get manky, it gets far too pampered these days! Icing on the cake (and there was plenty of cake) was William's fab new GP, which looks loads better in the metal than in any photos I've seen.

To put it simply, today reminded me (and I did need reminding) what NMS was all about :thumbs up:

ps Hope Jude is feeling better - I didn't know she wasn't OK :frown:
pps Thanx to Joanna and Stoney & Christine for being my 'Satnavs' on the way there and home again! :smilewinkgrin:

[DarnShiv]

As above, great day out, good food and good company. Thanks to the Harpers for the invite back for coffee. :thumbs up:

[ianking]

Pity we couldnt manage to get along for the meal but did manage to see some folks and the new GP later on.
Been ages since I caught up with NMS folks.

[MINI William]

Everyone you are more than welcome. It was a doddle to organise and was a pleasure to have people round after

[MINIme:)]

good to finally meet you and Sarah, Ian :thumbs up:

[ianking]

good to finally meet you and Sarah, Ian :thumbs up:

and you to.
I can only appologise that my car was absolutely filthy.

[Gismo]

I can only appologise that my car was absolutely filthy.So, that'll be mint condition then :Whistle:

[ELFMAN]

So, that'll be mint condition then :Whistle:

Nah, it was well manky :yes nod:

[MINI William]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/105.jpg

Picture of the MINI invaded carpark

[D3 JDA]

Thanks for another nms get together well done William for organising and thanks for having us back for coffees :cool::thumbs up:

[MINIme:)]

and you to.
I can only appologise that my car was absolutely filthy.


So, that'll be mint condition then :Whistle:

Looked bl*&%y clean to me! Love the colour and the bonnet stripes. Eclipse grey is one of my very fave colours. Now a bit of a contest with thunder grey but the light was fading so I couldn't have a proper grey-off!

[ELFMAN]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/105.jpg

Picture of the MINI invaded carpark

GP's? Common as muck! :smilewinkgrin: You want to get into a 'classic' Pepper White/Black S :thumbs up: