2004 Riverboat Shuffle - Saturday Night

Will all attending please aim to get to the Thames Hotel by 19:00 (earlier if you are checking in) there is a large car park at the rear of the hotel and we will meet in the bar (naturally [;)] ).
The boat will depart Maidenhead riverside at 19:30 prompt.

Bazz


It is still not too late to join the fun, if you are still debating email or PM me by Thursday latest (for catering) we still have room available.

Bazz.



Date: 25th September, time: 19:30 to 23:30 hours, venue: Maidenhead.

Knowing how v-flyer's love upgrades, I have got our vessel upgraded to a Steamer the 'SL Belle' a beautiful wooden boat!

I don't have time to post a picture before I fly to LAX so here link to the website, please navigate to SL Belle for pics, etc.,

This event is for v-flyers, their partners and/or guests.

Price quoted for the boat and a Jazz band is 850 this will accomodate up to about 80 people so somewhere over 30 would be good.

Food:
Bar-be-que would be 14.47 per head
Finger Buffet would be c. 8.50 per head, both plus VAT + 10% service charge


And here is a sample Finger Buffet menu:

Self Select Menus
SS1 8.50 + VAT + 10% SC

Selection of Cocktail Sandwiches
(Cheddar and Tomato, Honey Roast Ham and Mustard, Beef and Horseradish, Egg and Cress, Salmon and Cucumber)

Assorted Mini Quiche
(Pizza & Olive, Salmon, Quiche Lorraine, Boursin, Herb & Almond, Roquefort & Walnut, Sausage & Mustard)

King Prawn in Filo Pastry
(With Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce)

Spicy Chicken Goujons
(A Chicken fillet coated in Cajun seasoning)

Mature Cheddar Puffs
(Puff pastry filled with melted Cheddar)

Fresh Crudites with Dips
(Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrot, Celery, Broccoli & Cauliflower)


There is a 10% Service Charge to all Catering and Bar Accounts



So doing the math, if we had 30 people it would cost between 45.33
(Jazz & BBQ) and 35.66 (Disco & Finger Buffet) per head. (+10% service charge on the food)

Booze is not included in those prices so you need to factor that in aswell.


Here is the bar tariff:

BEER AND LAGERS

Whitbread Best (Pint) 2.60
Heineken (Pint) 2.70
Premium Lagers (Bottle) from 2.60

SPIRITS
Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Campari 2.10
Malibu, Pernod, Rum 2.35
Southern Comfort 2.35
Port, Sherry, Vermouth 2.25
Late Bottled Vintage Port 3.25
Liqueurs/Brandy from 3.00
Remy Martin/V.S.O.P./Single Malts from 3.00

SOFT DRINKS
Single drink 1.00
Mixer 0.75
Minerals (Litre) 2.65
Orange Juice (Litre) 3.00

HOUSE WINES
Spritzer 2.35
Wine by the Glass 2.60



Obviously if we had more than 30 the price per head would drop but conversely if it were fewer the price would rise, I guess at 30 it just about makes sense, below than number, probably not?

Please post to this thread with number of tickets required and also indicating preferences for Jazz vs Disco and BBQ vs Buffet.

We will have to put down a deposit (naturally), I will make further enquiries about this.

So far we have the following members, I will update this post as more people provide their details.


Bazz, JAZZ&FB - SOLO
Mcuth, JAZZ&BBQ - SOLO
Jonathan NO PREFS STATED - FRIEND
Nottingham Nick, NO PREFS STATED - SOLO
Highflyer, DISCO&FB - SOLO
Buns4vs, JAZZ&FB - PTNR
RichardMannion, NO PREFS STATED - SOLO
Pix, JAZZ&FB - SOLO
Pegitt, NO PREFS STATED - SOLO
Onionz, NO PREFS STATED - SOLO
Unfortunately ChuckC will not be able to join us due to unavoidable Jury Service, better luck next time Chuck!


So far 10 members, partners/friends 2 definite 1 maybe, Jazz Band and Finger Buffet

We have capped the price at 60.00 per head

Well, some of the members are determined to make a night of it [:D], so far at the hotel (Late Bar) will be:

Mcuth - Double
Pegitt - Double
Onionz - Single
Jonathan + friend - Twin
Pix - Single
HighFlyer - Double
Oh, and Bazz will be propping up the bar (as usual [;)])

Prices for the Hotel are Double/Twin 50 (only one more twin available)
Single 40 both inclusive of full english breakfast and VAT.


Come on fellow v-flyers, numbers are limited so get your reservation in now [8D]



Below is the text of Jonathan's original opening post in this thread. Apologies Jonathan for taking over your post [;)]

Vagas or west coast was suggested..
was it Emma that looked after FF at LAX, or was it SFO?
im sure that wasn't the only reason for the west coast![;)]

Jonathan

Wow - the hangover's only just going from this weekend and already you're hungry for more? [:D]

I'm fairly easy on the destination - SFO/LAS both suit just fine. LAS sort of holds the edge for the gambling I suppose [:D]

Cheers

Michael

[Nottingham Nick]

There were lots of things suggested - some even when we were sober[;)]

I am all for another gathering - in whatever format - I am also in favour of a Vegas junket. However I think a few more UK meets would be the order of the day before 'the big one', or am I just thinking too small?

Ideally, I think the next one should be tagged on to another event - preferably a VS one, but if this doesn't work out then an airshow / travel show or similar - just my thoughts.

Nick

[Decker]

I'm still up for something Gatwicky direction as long as we can pressgang some VS bods along :-)

[RichardMannion]

Not Emma for either LAX or SFO! [:)]

Few more UK meets before a larger foreign party methinks...

Thanks,
Richard

Well, I'm definitely in favour of a foreign expedition at some stage, as we've seen - but on balance, I think that some more UK meets before we hit foreign shores is probably a wise move [:)]

Cheers

Michael

What a great weekend. Now back up north and getting over the jet lag. Mrs P days next event should be more female friendly. I think eventually a trip to the colonies would be great providing mcuth and I sat on opposite sides of then plane to ensure even weight distrubution. Once again many thanks to all and Im looking forward to the next event even though I'll need to get in training to keep up with the late night bar boys

Paul

[Nottingham Nick]

quote:Originally posted by PaulS
Mrs P days next event should be more female friendly.
Paul


Mrs Nick would agree with that. If our lad hadn't been doing a tang soo do grading in Sheffield this weekend, I am sure we would have made a family weekend of it.

Nick

Hi there,

This seems good! I am up for a UK meet sometime! Get to know all you strangers [8D]

Justin [:p]

Paul
quote:providing mcuth and I sat on opposite sides of then plane to ensure even weight distrubution.

ROTFLMFAO - of course, can you imagine the havoc we'd play with the loadsheets? [:D]

quote:I'll need to get in training to keep up with the late night bar boys


I wouldn't know what you could mean


[:D]

Cheers

Michael

[Nottingham Nick]

quote:Originally posted by mcuth
[br
can you imagine the havoc we'd play with the loadsheets? [:D]



It's the amount of extra booze they would have to put on board that would cause more problem[;)][;)]

Nick

Nick
quote:It's the amount of extra booze they would have to put on board that would cause more problem[;)][;)]

Well, that wouldn't be for me, honest [:D]

Cheers

Michael

I agree with Richard, a couple more UK meets would be great. Once there's a few under the belt, it would make it a lot easier to get the necessary paperwork approved! [:D]

Cheers

Buffers

[buns]

Buns

sorry I have not be able to join in sooner.

I too am up for another UK junket - this time i will book a room nearby so that i can fully partake.

That said i found the lively discussions [;)] on a wide range of topics very stimulating and interesting.

Thanks to all who made it such a great day

buns

[Decker]

Mrs D echoes the female friendly plea. Suppose a Thames Cruise could work then? Summer day, bar, scenery?

quote:Originally posted by Decker
Mrs D echoes the female friendly plea. Suppose a Thames Cruise could work then? Summer day, bar, scenery?


Funny, I was thinking that sort of thing too [:)]

Cheers

Michael

I live on the themes so throw a rope as you go by!

Thames cruise, and in fact pretty much anything London based, gets my thumbs up [:)]

[HighFlyer]

Ill gladly come for that one!

[Decker]

http://www.citycruises.com/fleet.htm
http://www.cpbs.co.uk/

Well I don't mind getting details in - might be nice to charter our own for say a saturday afternoon/evening?

quote:Originally posted by Decker
Well I don't mind getting details in - might be nice to charter our own for say a saturday afternoon/evening?


I say old bean - excellent research, maybe you should be our 'investigative reporter on the spot'? [:D] The charter idea sounds good, we'd only need a small craft........ and a tug with the beer on! [;)]

Cheers

Michael

[Nottingham Nick]

If we are going to go down this road (or river!!) can we have a concensus early on about spouses / significant others, please?

Nick

[Decker]

This is designed as a partner friendly event. Or that's my take FWIW [:)]

[buns]

Decker

Thanks for the research.

If this becomes a 'goer' then I am sure you can count on both Mrs Buns and I attending.

(Having seen the photos and heard how much I said I enjoyed the company that she certainly wants be be included next time round[8D])

Buns

Well since I catch a boat to work every day I can honestly say beer on a boat on a sunny evening is the best!
OK not quite UC best!![:D]