York Social Plans - 19th September 2009

[Darren Wheeler]

quote:Originally posted by Decker
Sounds more fun than the train museum Can I wear my Zoot Suit?


NO!!! Nor anything by Christian Audigier!!!

(For the uninitiated, look HERE for some examples of why not. Dark glasses are recommended... [8D]

quote:Originally posted by mdvipond

Rather bizarrely, I can't officially do the 19th; I'll be out with friends celebrating my birthday.

buy me a birthday pint and prove to my mates that not all V-Flyers are nerds, I'm sure it would be quite jolly...


A group who's just arranged a trip to visit a Train museum....[:?][:I]

[HighFlyer]

Okay, so are we going to make this official on the 19th September so we can pin a rough plan together? [:)]

Thanks,
Sarah

[Neil]

quote:Originally posted by HighFlyer
Okay, so are we going to make this official on the 19th September so we can pin a rough plan together? [:)]

Thanks,
Sarah


Yes, book it ('em) Danno (Sarah)[B)]

quote:Originally posted by Decker
Sounds more fun than the train museum Can I wear my Zoot Suit?


Mmmmmm a pub crawl a pint in each[:D][|)][:$],wear the hoodie[:D]

Although I believe Mark should give a PTR (pre-trip report) on places to go or not...obviously to be taken with a pinch of salt...However if he's after a drink from us, we'll need to know his route.

My knowledge of drinking establishments, runs very hazzy after the 'one by the river, that always gets flooded'

There's always the Jorvic Centre for more geeky fun in the afternoon, situated in town centre.

quote:Originally posted by northernhenry
quote:Originally posted by mdvipond

Rather bizarrely, I can't officially do the 19th; I'll be out with friends celebrating my birthday.

buy me a birthday pint and prove to my mates that not all V-Flyers are nerds, I'm sure it would be quite jolly...


A group who's just arranged a trip to visit a Train museum....[:?][:I]



Yes. Quite. Don't really do yourselves any favours, do you? All I ask is that you leave your anoraks at home...

After nearly 10 years of doing our York Pub Crawl, I feel I'm pretty well versed in where's hot and where you're likely to get a punch in the mouth - or worse still, a woo woo. I can easily post a list/map of decent pubs (there are some very good pubs in York, assuming you like beer) and which ones you might be able to meet and greet the mdvipond party in if you like.

quote:Originally posted by northernhenry
quote:Originally posted by mdvipond

Rather bizarrely, I can't officially do the 19th; I'll be out with friends celebrating my birthday.

buy me a birthday pint and prove to my mates that not all V-Flyers are nerds, I'm sure it would be quite jolly...


A group who's just arranged a trip to visit a Train museum....[:?][:I]




And proud!

Sounds like it will be a great trip. . I will be meeting Ian on that day so apologies from me. Shame was looking forward to the famous zoot suite attire again !!

[Decker]

Torn now between Zoot and Audigier/Hardy/Affliction

Me & SWMBO should be ok for the 19th Sept [:)]

Cheers
Michael

[Decker]

Modified first post to keep user count - makes it easier to find.

Put me down as a mebbeh... even of it is on t'other side of the Pennines.[;)]

Mike

Well given I am from Harrogate it would be rude not to attend.

[Darren Wheeler]

I suppose we'd better look at hotels. The Premier is quoting 156 for a Fri/Sat night

[HighFlyer]

There isnt an MO in York? [:)]

Mr Vipond - any hotel and bar recommendations for us plane nerds? I'll look and see if we get any good rates at hotels in York over the weekend.

Thanks,
Sarah

quote:Originally posted by easygoingeezer
Well given I am from Harrogate it would be rude not to attend.

From Harrogate or living in Harrogate? I live in that lovely town [:D]. Not sure I'll be popping my v-flyer social cherry though as I may be away.

quote:Originally posted by HighFlyer
Mr Vipond - any hotel and bar recommendations for us plane nerds? I'll look and see if we get any good rates at hotels in York over the weekend.


I've never stayed overnight in York before - I only live 25 minutes away, so hardly worth it. However, I hear good things about two hotels already mentioned in this thread: Hotel Du Vin (not cheap, looks nice, quite central) and the Premier Inn (much more reasonable, also pretty central).

Another place that some friends have recommended in the past is the Dean Court Hotel, which is in a cracking location, right next to the Minister. I think it's a Best Western now, so it shouldn't exactly break the bank.

[Neil]

I have heard good things about Hotel 53, plus there is also a Hilton and Marriott for any miles whores who may be attending!!

I'm a miles whore...

quote:Originally posted by Decker
Torn now between Zoot and Audigier/Hardy/Affliction


Hardy [y][y][}:)][}:)].Might even be tempted to don mine and join you all [:D]

[Decker]

Go HL! Well come HL!

[Darren Wheeler]

quote:Originally posted by Decker
Go HL! Well come HL!


HL??

I can make the 19/20 Sept in York. Can get there by train too so I can be free to indulge in a beer (or T10&T) or two.

The only question I would like to ask is are the v-flyer Mods planning a big meeting of any sort about the website in York? Only asking as I recall reading a few apologies from the Mods / v-f Team after the MAN meet-up - I got the impression they were holed-up in a meeting on v-flyer related stuff for longer than was expected / planned.

Of course, the main reason for the weekend in York would be drinks & fun, but would like to get the chance to say hello to the people who have not had to moderate many of my posts.

Cheers
James

[Decker]

quote:Originally posted by Darren Wheeler
quote:Originally posted by Decker
Go HL! Well come HL!


HL??


Sheesh and that's sober... HL obviously made such an impression at the mods' meet the other week with her new svelte appearance... sorry DL...