Next EDF drinks - Magnolia Fri 03 October - All Welcome

[Keef]

Quoi?

[AcedOut]

That reminds me, I also have to arrange a zorb! Was given this as a gift and only lasts till end of Oct.

[Keef]

Is that the thing where you roll down a hill in a giant bouncy ball?

[Brendan]

mockney piers Wrote:

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> Seems my plans have been thrown completely out the

> window, I'm no longer at someone's b'day, I've

> just been reminded that I have to go and zorb down

> a hill near Matlock!!!

Now you're just making things up. That sounds like a crossover involving and '80s lawyer show and Star Trek.

[AcedOut]

Keef - yeah, a big inflatable ball basically that you climb inside before getting pushed down a hill! I think my friends are try to tell me something...! Can also be half filled with water, but I think I'll go for the dry option.

[Keef]

Sounds fun, but not for the weak at heart!

Think I'll just stay in the pub and drink.

[JimmyD]

i should be along later, provided i can tear myself away from the bright lights of Waterloo. Despite this being my second forum drinks venture, please re-introduce yourselves as my memory isn't the best after a few lagers!

[SeanMacGabhann]

JimmyD - don't worry about it - I pay good money to see comedians whose names I can't remember the next time I go to a club

See you there

[AllyCat]

I'm going to be toodling along a tad later..... without my partner in crime tonight :'(

Looking forward to seeing you later.....

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Evening all.. is it rude to turn up for couple hours? would like to pop along and say hello but have another party to attend later on.

[JimmyD]

SMG - that's a great strategy...you can go see the same routines over and over - like it's your first time!

[Keef]

Rhinestone Cowboy Wrote:

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> Evening all.. is it rude to turn up for couple

> hours? would like to pop along and say hello but

> have another party to attend later on.

No, people come and go throuhout the evening

[citizenED]

Rhinestone Cowboy - not at all... go along, say hello, have a drink or two, then toddle of before it gets messy. Sounds a good policy. Sadly, I won't be along this month: I'm sitting on babies.

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Cool fancy a couple of cold VB's lookign forward to it.. be lucky

[SeanMacGabhann]

see you there RC

[MadWorld74]

Bed for me. I'm tired. Too much training. Have fun guys. Have a few for me.

[Bellenden Belle]

Night in for me too, I'm afraid...I'm yearning for a home-cooked meal.

Have fun!

[ChavWivaLawDegree]

I'm driving a mini-bus to cornwall tonight with Mr Chav, Chavette and grand Chav to go to my friend's beachhouse weekend party so thought getting drunk beforehand may not be a good idea!

I had wanted to try to make it tonight too.

Have a good one anyway guys.

[Horsebox]

Can't make it to this. I'm off to Brickstown for Super Steez night at Ivan's Retreat.

Do pop down later on if you can tear yerselves away or it closes early or summat.

[SteveT]

A quietish night at the Magnolia tonight, about a dozen or so forumista's and a lurker called David. I also met Azul who sported a tee shirt with a large paper clip.

I somehow managed to push in front of David Carnell, at the bar in a butch-pink sweater, he took it like the gentleman he is.

SeanmacG was there with his lady, Buggy, and Annaj without bigNo.5 and Allycat without 'Onions'.

Andrew the photographer was saving a fortune on electricity and pixels, and Michael P came later on just after Keef came in from the cold, having had a brief visit to Marlbrough country. Georgia had arranged it and the music was off so we could talk.

A vast improvement from the forum's trip to the noisy 'Magdala'. Sorry for missing anyone off the listings, my memory is just crap. Some ladies known to the landlady wanted to meet SimonM............the lucky git.

[Keef]

It was a very quiet night, lowest turn out I've seen for ages. However, it was a bit of a strange night in ED really, the Bishop, EDT and Cherry all looked half empty, and nothing like your average Friday night on Lordship Lane. I'd hoped to rejoin the group, but it was just a sleepy night really, noone seemed to have the energy to really liven up, me included!

Anyway, it was nice to see those who were there, and thanks to Rose for making us welcome at the Mag. Also, what a great coup getting Rueben (sp?) from the Plough behind the bar. Really nice guy, and good barman to boot.

As for the place, I actually rather liked it, friendly staff, nice beer from clean pipes, and a decent looking wine list. It is not really all that different from the old mag*, just a bit... calmer I guess is the word. Seemed to have a healthy crowd in there, and I hope it does well.

*Changes have been made, and I think they're for the better, but it's still the same place really.

[Michael Palaeologus]

100% agree with Keef.

Particularly good to see Reuben back in ED. Had a quick chat with him about the Plough and its loss if direction.

I think that the Mags will benefit greatly from Reuben's creatvity and energy.

[KoolBananas]

oh darnations I forgot about it... had hoped to pop my head in. Ah well, maybe next time

[Brendan]

Michael Palaeologus Wrote:

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> Had a

> quick chat with him about the Plough and its loss

> if direction.

You sound like a teacher speaking to a parent about their rebellious teenager.

Sorry I missed all you guys again!

Although I think I'm heading out in ED tonight so chances are I'll run into some of you in the various iniquitous establishments that populate our little corner of this wicked city.

[annaj]

It was certainly an exclusive group last night, quite a contrast to recent busy forum drink-ups.

Lovely to see everyone though and, as I may have said once or twice last night, I really like the new Mag. I think Rose has done a great job, it's a comfortable, welcoming space and could easily be my favourite bar in the area (particularly when the heating is sorted. It was a little chilly!).

Rose herself was there last night and made us really welcome - Cheers Rose!