Barry Barry 2013 - Not a race, an Amble. 13th July 12:30ish

[indiepanda]

I'm planning to come, what time are we kicking off at the Plough?

[StraferJack]

I'd say aim for a 13:30 departure from Plough down Barry Rd

[Floating Onion]

Given that Mrs. Onion pointed out this thread to me, does that count as permission to come along? I think it must!

So count me in. Looking forward to not running.

[numbers]

Would it be a good idea to make this a 'sticky' to remind everyone of this fine local tradition?

[Moos]

Aw, I'm all homesick!

[Pickle]

Would we be shunned if we came for a quick drink with dreaded children in tow? I promise they're well trained (they will sit quietly with iPads and crisps!).

[StraferJack]

* raises a glass to the East *

Pickle, the Barry Barry is famous for it's inclusivity and has a long history of welcoming ipa...I mean children to the event (put it this way, I'm bringing mine)

so yes, come, bring everyone else

Judging by forecasts (31c and cloudless), if the run was happening tomorrow, medical backup would be required so probably best it's just an amble this year eh?

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Pickle

Im expecting you and the young team. Mr Pickle as well - he did a lot of running last night!

Those Barry Bears, they always bring the sunshine.

SJ: I preform at my best in the sunshine so this year the title could have been mine. Never mind, next year eh!

Lasers set tae AMBLE. CHARGE...

[Pickle]

Mr Pickle was a mess when you'd finished with him last night HMB!

[adamj85]

okay, i have my hands on Barry! can someone pm me so that we can arrange collection later today or tomorrow as it is looking unlikely I will be around for the amble. cheers

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Thanks to siduhe and adamj85 The Barry Bears will be on parade tomorrow. Theres a reason to join if you need one. Barry and Barriet will be present for the whole day and will be taken into the custodial care of an approriate Ambler, as yet to be announced when the time comes.

Looking forward to a few pints in the sun, and thanks to SJ for getting this of the ground.

cheers

[El Pibe]

fingers crossed will be there for at least kick off.

Hoping lots of characters turn up, you know who you are, and hoping to show HMB that I'm not necessarily the most boring man on the planet, though that depends entirely on the topic of conversation.

[StraferJack]

"depends entirely on the topic of conversation."

tomorrow, I am mostly leading with "you know Archie from Balamory? He is headlining at the Half Moon in Herne Hill tonight you know..."

and if people don't like it...

[El Pibe]

I was going to go with an analysis of the relative concretion of optionality versus expectation, with a particular accentuation upon considerative monetary accretions regards repastive accounting.

Or is Nanny Plum the sexiest cartoon character ever?

Actually they're both petty dire.

Nice weather?

[buggie]

Looking forward to this... Is it just me or does it seem to have a bit of an old style forum drinks feel about it?!

[StraferJack]

a leeetle bit, buggie - but I'm hoping no-one reads that and thinks it's a cliquey event.

Already we have several newbies, several Barry Barry regulars and several old-skool EDF monthly drinks types - so the whole range

I'm hoping many more (from all camps) turn up on spec on the day as well

[DovertheRoad]

Its going to be 30C tomorrow apparently.

[Floating Onion]

Hope the beer is cold.

[numbers]

hibbs Wrote:

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> Brilliant, it would be lovely to see you

> Quids...its been ages.

What Hibbs said!

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StraferJack Wrote:

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> a leeetle bit, buggie - but I'm hoping no-one

> reads that and thinks it's a cliquey event.

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> Already we have several newbies, several Barry

> Barry regulars and several old-skool EDF monthly

> drinks types - so the whole range

>

> I'm hoping many more (from all camps) turn up on

> spec on the day as well

Ooh crimes, no cliquey-ness was meant!

[Otta]

Have fun everyone. You've got another nice day for it

[Help-Ma-Boab]

I've got a date at noon with Barry Bear. Will be bringing him "home" to the Plough shortly after.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Have a wonderful day everyone. I'm at work, so should you happen to amble past, all wee nips gratefully received.

[Gingerbeer]

The evidence (read: photos) has been assembled. Now where to post it......

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Was a good sunny amble. Nice to meet some new folks and see old faces. Struggling a bit today and I left some of you still going strong.

Thanks SJ for kicking the day off.