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Manchester Bash

Well, this is to mark one year (and a bit) since the Epic Manc Bash, where BGB famously was walked back to her hotel, where she managed to repaint the bathroom a stunning shade of red (wine).

With any luck, this will also be the weekend where we are joined by Poppet, so fuck it, it's time for a bash!

Also, the option is yours, Salisbury or Northern Quarter?


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 10:58, Reply)
I'm totally in.

Now. Have to find someone or some where to stay.


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 11:00, Reply)
Me too....

(, Wed 10 Nov 2010, 16:55, Reply)
I think I prefer the Northern Quarter

More pubs to choose, good beer and a bit of dancing at TV21 or the No-ho.

If people is happy with moving, I can prepare an Ale trail around the city and we can show Poppet the best pubs in Manchester


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 11:03, Reply)
I'm happy to do that.

I'd just have to force myself to alternate my drinks between alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
otherwise I'll be unconscious by the second pub!
Edit: I shouldn't say "unconscious" should I? I'll say drunk then. Drunk is better.


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 11:04, Reply)
I do that

I'm a lightweight.


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 11:06, Reply)
We can start early and take it slowly

We usually start around 1pm, and go 1pub/h, but yes, we can go slower, don't worry.


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 15:01, Reply)
I prefer Northern Quarter

we can get a flaming zombie in the Tiki bar :D


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 11:07, Reply)
I need to do a bash to get my face known

and have family in Manchester so I will come if cool? Do not know the etiquette regarding this at all so If I'm being a right tool inviting myself please do let me know.


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 11:17, Reply)
Nope, the point is inviting yourself

Just come down, we (mostly) don't bite


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 11:21, Reply)
Happy days

I will be able to prove I'm not Chompy finally. Looking forward to meeting you lot.


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 11:23, Reply)
Shut up, bert.

(, Mon 1 Nov 2010, 16:22, Reply)
Well, it might be just about right.

I wanted to go home the first weekend of December. I suppose I could put it back for a couple of days and fly after the bash... Ok, Ok. I'll put it as a yes, and prepare the trail if enough people is interested, but I can't promise I'll be there.


(, Mon 26 Jul 2010, 15:00, Reply)
I need to meet people as well

so sign me up. I have a spare bedroom if one is needed.


(, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 8:30, Reply)
I'd go for the Crown and Anchor.

Bigger than the Sleazebury.
Not sure if the German Market will have started by then.


(, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 11:22, Reply)
yep

starts on the 18 of november - www.manchestermarkets.com


(, Thu 29 Jul 2010, 10:46, Reply)
Possibly

but I'm not really a Manc any more :(


(, Sun 1 Aug 2010, 16:32, Reply)
We not worth the trip?

(, Mon 2 Aug 2010, 8:44, Reply)
I vote for the Crown and Anchor and TV21

what with that being my idea on the last epic bash!


(, Mon 2 Aug 2010, 19:49, Reply)
ahahahahaha oh god

(, Mon 2 Aug 2010, 20:12, Reply)
I'm in!

...I might even make it to this one.


(, Sun 8 Aug 2010, 8:36, Reply)
I'm gonna say;

maybe. At least this one isn't on a Friday!

It's reliant on me not having any gigs that weekend and finding crash space and all that jazz.

But, potentially yes. I'd like to see all your smiling little faces again.


(, Mon 23 Aug 2010, 11:00, Reply)
I suppose you can stay at mine

as long as you aren't all rock and roll and throw my TV out of the window or drive my car into a swimming pool or something.


(, Mon 23 Aug 2010, 21:23, Reply)
You have a TV,

car AND a swimming pool? Cool.


(, Tue 24 Aug 2010, 9:49, Reply)
AND she's got a swinger club across the road.

Total win.


(, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 20:36, Reply)
Is that the one which was recently in the local paper?

Something to do with planning permission


(, Sat 6 Nov 2010, 12:36, Reply)
I will not be repeating my decorating skills.

But I will try to entertain in some way or other.


(, Tue 31 Aug 2010, 11:34, Reply)
woooooooo!

I can't wait to meet you.


(, Wed 1 Sep 2010, 13:10, Reply)
We'll walk you back again if needed, but this time I'll make sure to put towels on the floor next to the bed ;)

(, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 20:31, Reply)
I'm sorry guys

But that weekend we have menu tasting and a course with the priest, so I can't make it. However, if you still want the ale trail route, let me know.

Have fun!


(, Tue 7 Sep 2010, 17:55, Reply)
: (

(, Tue 7 Sep 2010, 20:43, Reply)
:( gutted. That you won't be there that is.

have a lovely time with the menu tasting!


(, Wed 8 Sep 2010, 13:09, Reply)
Make it Huddersfield instead, and you've got a deal.

(, Tue 14 Sep 2010, 21:13, Reply)
Sounds good

My facial hair should be splendidly long by then.


(, Wed 22 Sep 2010, 10:47, Reply)
I shall wax my 'tache for this most festered of seasons

(, Sat 2 Oct 2010, 3:54, Reply)
YAY! I get to meet you!

(, Sun 3 Oct 2010, 11:08, Reply)
I'm considering keeping my face-garden for the occaion...

(, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 20:45, Reply)
me too

(, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 21:00, Reply)
Provisional sign up from me, too.

(, Sun 3 Oct 2010, 22:02, Reply)
I guess I need to break my duck at these things too

So I'm inviting myself also


(, Mon 4 Oct 2010, 20:37, Reply)
I may pop in to see the Manc B3ta collective

Is the pub near the Roadhouse?


(, Tue 5 Oct 2010, 16:59, Reply)
Not far from it at all

About 5 minutes walk, maximum


(, Thu 7 Oct 2010, 23:37, Reply)
*by now habitual tentative response*

Got a load on what with decorating house and imminent babby. Would love to make it down for a couple but can't promise - tricky argument persuading Mrs H that going on the lash with b3ta takes precedence over any number of domestic chores. Bollocks to adulthood I say :/

Wouldn't say not to a cheeky gluhwein on a school night though if anyone's up for it?


(, Tue 19 Oct 2010, 16:32, Reply)
Course you'll be there.

I can say that with confidence having witnessed your self control and will-power at the last one!


(, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 20:27, Reply)
I bet you're still very tall.

(, Tue 26 Oct 2010, 11:33, Reply)
Given that I haven't been chainsawed off at the knees since the last bash, that's a fairly safe bet.

(, Tue 26 Oct 2010, 12:29, Reply)
Glad to hear it.

It's a bugger when that happens.


(, Wed 27 Oct 2010, 10:36, Reply)
IT'S ALL GONE WRONG!

The Crown and Anchor has been redecorated - hideously! It's all gone mood lighting and tacky wallpaper. To say nothing of the ghastly plaster friezes under the bar. Crappy camera pics for evidence.



And let's have a close-up on that wallpaper shall we?



Might want to think of alternative venues - can't see this being b3ta's scene at all...

Out of interest, have any of you tried the Waldorf across the way? Not a bad boozer as an alternative... www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/26334/


(, Wed 27 Oct 2010, 11:52, Reply)
i like that wallpaper.

am i wrong?

i thought at some point, when we're doing an outing near oxford rd (but not the salisbury) rather than a northern quarter one, we could start in font. £2/£3 cocktails and decent atmosphere. you do have to get in early, though. queues get silly later

but i think your waldorf suggestion's better for this one, as it's nearby. could even make a sortie across to the c&a and check out the tasteful wallpaper


(, Wed 27 Oct 2010, 23:44, Reply)
fontfontfontfontfontfontfontfont

I'll come if there's font.


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 14:10, Reply)
Do they still sell old man beers at afordable prices?

This is what's key.


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 2:39, Reply)
Burt Chimpcaster

is TOTALLY attending this bash.


(, Thu 28 Oct 2010, 13:42, Reply)
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!

:D


(, Thu 28 Oct 2010, 21:56, Reply)
BBBBBAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAASSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Candle Day chuck!
xxx


(, Thu 28 Oct 2010, 22:58, Reply)
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 2:35, Reply)
fucking hell.. candle

conger rats


(, Thu 28 Oct 2010, 23:04, Reply)
Cheers beer monkey :D

And it's your birthingday soon, Mrs P and I have something for you.


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 2:37, Reply)
hmm.. *is intrigued*

should i drop over? i'm out on the actual day.
or perhaps you could leave it in a geocache?


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 8:44, Reply)
I would, but by the time you find it it might be too soggy, and you will need it for the bash, trust me.

Though perhaps you, Lord Turkey Boy and I could meet up for a pie and a pint after you finish work one day?


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 13:07, Reply)
I've just been invited back to stay at some stranger's gaff afterwards

so I'll say yes, because nothing bad has ever come of that sort of thing.


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 7:24, Reply)
it's usually quite safe

when it's someone off the internet who doesn't give his real name


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 8:41, Reply)
He'll also be showing me his dead squirrel collection

I'm sure I've read that killing squirrels by keeping them in attics is the primary indicator of a caring, socially well adjusted individual.


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 9:44, Reply)
One dried up squirrel does not make a collection.

Unfortunately.


(, Fri 29 Oct 2010, 11:36, Reply)
Oooooo....

I'm coming back from a trip that day so i'm well up for this, is that ok? Is there a code word or anything?


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 13:51, Reply)
Nope, although I'd advise befriending at least one of us on fbook first, so you know who is who

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=504581819 - Me
(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 15:40, Reply)
Me

www.facebook.com/matt.sharples
(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 15:50, Reply)
Sweeeeeeeeet/

I'm not on Face-Fook i'm afraid, i hate it. Gaz me where you're starting and time etc. and i'll just wander down and disturb people until i find you guys, i'm landing at about 12, sure it won't be that hard to find you. Nice, looking forward to it, sorry if i'm crashing the party but i'll bring gifts :D


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 16:27, Reply)
12 Midnight?

We're all likely to be fairly tiddly by then, consider yourself warned!


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 17:13, Reply)
Ha!

12 in the afternoon, bet i'm more tiddled than all y'all come midnight (please don't go Rock World, please don't go Rock World, seriously, please don't go Rock World).


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 17:33, Reply)
Rock World shut down.

It looks unlikely it'll end up there.


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 18:10, Reply)
Yes!

Brilliant news, thank you for that.


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 18:14, Reply)
just wear a silly hat and we'll look out for you

And gift wise, I'll have a lambo if that's ok?


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 17:30, Reply)
Hmmmm...

I was thinking a christmas card maybe? I can sort out one with a picture of a lambo on it if you'd like? You may have to be my 'special nephew' though.


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 17:34, Reply)
that'll do. exactly 'how' special??

(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 17:39, Reply)
Well...

It depends on hom much you drink, and hom much you remember ;)


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 17:56, Reply)
I can drink quite alot and my memories shit, but if I wake up with a sore arse, I'm gonna blame you!

(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 21:27, Reply)
I'll take the blame,

No problem. See you there, i'll see you before you see me...regrets, i've had a few...


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 22:45, Reply)
I'm not going to be dressed up as a polecat though.

and no surprise bummings please.


(, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 8:36, Reply)
You look like a weasel?

You should be easy to spot then!


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 19:07, Reply)
Polecat actually..... Although it could have been a weasel depending on when you looked at my profile.

(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 21:29, Reply)
I think it's wibble, but AA might have changed it by now.

(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 15:49, Reply)
Awwww fuck.

I've just realised that I can't make this after all.

I blame my neice. It's her fault for getting christened at stupid o'clock the following morning.

:(


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 19:43, Reply)
OMG!!! you're the only reason I was going!

*goes of to sulk :-(


(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 21:29, Reply)
I'm proper pissed off.

I'd much rather be at the bash than in a Travelodge somewhere in Lincolnshire.


(, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 20:48, Reply)
Gutted! I was really looking forward to seeing you!

(, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 22:20, Reply)
LIkewise. Oh, well.

There'll be other bashes.
*checks trains for your one the previous week*


(, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 20:49, Reply)
*sadface*

(, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 13:47, Reply)
don't make us form a posse and get you

(, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 13:55, Reply)
Actually,

I could probably make it for the first hour or so - just time to have a coke before setting off...

*plans*
*schemes*


(, Fri 19 Nov 2010, 9:53, Reply)
Ace

*slips bottle of blue nun into the coke*


(, Fri 19 Nov 2010, 10:18, Reply)
*Tops off with Snowball*

(, Fri 19 Nov 2010, 16:39, Reply)
>:P

(, Fri 19 Nov 2010, 23:51, Reply)
ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET?

(, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 13:48, Reply)
IT'S SOOOOOON!

IT'S GOING TO BE SUPERB!


(, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 14:23, Reply)
YER I NO! :)

(, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 14:46, Reply)
Right, it's nearly time, so where are we going to go?

Crown and Anchor seems to have gone downhill, but we want to keep within a short distance of the station, so those who don't know Manchester can arrive easier.

Who wants to go where? Bear in mind we're not going to be staying in the meeting place all night!


(, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 9:40, Reply)
It gets confusing if we change the meeting venue now

People might not check here before they come. Stay with 'the C&A' and stick there an hour or two to pick up the stragglers. Whaddya think?

Afterwards, dunno. May be best to stay in the same part of town due to practicality/laziness/there being lots there anyway. Did you want to try Mr Headwound's Waldorf suggestion as the second place?


(, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 12:31, Reply)
Long as it's a good place, and there's room!

(, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 15:01, Reply)
With proper beer.

(, Wed 24 Nov 2010, 20:55, Reply)
Oh fuck yes, this too

(, Thu 25 Nov 2010, 8:37, Reply)
^ This times a squillion.

(, Fri 26 Nov 2010, 16:13, Reply)
I'm happy with the Crown and Anchor

But can I throw in a curve ball and suggest The Castle Hotel on Oldham road? Went in there after a gig on Sunday and it fulfills most of our requirements, including real beer and a place to sit down for the old fellas


(, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 17:38, Reply)
If it's got a Shove Ha'penny board I'll go for that.

(, Wed 24 Nov 2010, 10:45, Reply)
Hmm don't know about that

But it's got a great juke box


(, Wed 24 Nov 2010, 17:20, Reply)
That sounds ideal

Real beer and somewhere to sit :) Is there a log fire to keep me arthritic hips warm too or should I bring a shawl? Does the jukebox take shillings or that new-fangled metric money?


(, Thu 25 Nov 2010, 14:23, Reply)
I'll be honest, I just hope it's got good air circulation if you're on the ales!

(, Thu 25 Nov 2010, 17:03, Reply)
And not HAVING TO SHOUT THE CONVERSATION TO PEOPLE

YOU'VE NOT SEEN FOR A YEAR/MET PROPERLY FOR THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE OF LOUD "POP" MUSIC.

PARDON?!!


(, Fri 26 Nov 2010, 16:12, Reply)
What's that you say Monty?

EH?


(, Mon 29 Nov 2010, 8:47, Reply)
Here is the press release from when it re-opened recently-

"Having been a bastion of Mancunian social life for innumerable years, The Castle Hotel on Oldham Street is at last
re-opening its doors to welcome punters back in with open arms! The Grade 2 listed building, which is over 200 years
old, is as much a favourite with traditional ale drinkers and Northern Quarter residents as it is with young students
and musicians frequenting the area.
With new owners at the helm, Jonny Booth and Rupert Hill, the pub promises to give as much excitement and
versatility as trendy bars without compromising its heritage, to still stand strong in line with the chain of popular
historical drinking holes throughout the City Centre.
The pub’s tiled frontage, decorative bar and Victorian fixtures and fittings have even caught the eye of historical experts
at the nationwide trust that is English Heritage. The organisation is now involved in with the brewery and new
owners to fully restore the ‘back room’, most prominently known for impromptu gigs from the likes of Elbow, Stephen
Fretwell and innumerable local favourites. Once the works are complete, the space will again be available for more
brilliant music programming, dining, craft and vinyl sales and more.
As well as the traditional aspects of the pub, Jonny and Rupert have many forward thinking ideas to bring the place
and the people back together. Along with some delicious options for breakfast and lunchtime food, from locally made
pies to home-made cookies, they’ve got some great things planned for what is fast becoming a launch year!
Keep your eyes peeled for book clubs in the snug, competitions for local bands to get on the jukebox, good old pub
quizzes and eventually an online blog for people to keep up with renovations, with pictures of building work and
details of the re-opening schedule."


It's not massive though which might be a problem.
www.thecastlehotel.info/


(, Thu 25 Nov 2010, 19:48, Reply)
sounds smashing, that

mind you, that is their own PR


(, Fri 26 Nov 2010, 9:02, Reply)
We went there for our Movember Chaps' Soiree last week.

It's a great place. I heartily endorse t0ria's suggestion, even though I'm not going to be in attendance.



(Shoppery courtesy of prodigy69)


(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 11:24, Reply)
Hmmmmm

As long as the Xmas markets are still there I may pop over from Liverpool for a Gluwhein(?) or two.

I lived in Manchester for 3 years, grew to hate the place...


(, Mon 29 Nov 2010, 13:58, Reply)
I lived in Liverpool for 3 months

and have vowed never to go back there again!


(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 8:40, Reply)
We have to drop out :(((((((

It cost us £150 yesterday for a new central heating pump, which has cunted the beer fund in the fuck. I haven't told Burt yet - he'll be as gutted as I am, if not more :-(


(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 10:08, Reply)
Damn!

:-(


(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 10:14, Reply)
*sadface*

(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 11:14, Reply)
Oh that's shiiiiiiiiiiiiit. :(

Edit: since Blousie is looking like she's not going, and I'm staying with her - I'm probably not going to make it either. I'm so sorry guys.


(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 16:26, Reply)
Why isn't Blousie going?

(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 20:48, Reply)
weather and the ice on the roads near her house I think

there's been a lot of snow and the roads are very icy I gathered.


(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 21:41, Reply)
Gutted :-(

(, Wed 1 Dec 2010, 9:53, Reply)
looks like just us at this rate!

Want to make it Macc instead?


(, Wed 1 Dec 2010, 10:29, Reply)
Nah, we've still got others on their way

T0ria, Bear Pookie, Bella, plentyofants, etc. Should still be a laugh!


(, Wed 1 Dec 2010, 10:39, Reply)
still not sure how i'm getting back, may just book a hotel.

(, Wed 1 Dec 2010, 10:52, Reply)
Hell yes!

No backing out


(, Wed 1 Dec 2010, 13:21, Reply)
good good...

(, Wed 1 Dec 2010, 14:54, Reply)
Hell yeah!

(, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 10:07, Reply)
Arsetits.

Fucking cunting bastard wanking heating. Although the state of the roads coming home tonight may well have made the decision anyway.


(, Tue 30 Nov 2010, 23:29, Reply)
So

Where and when then?


(, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 16:53, Reply)
Think its still teh Crown and Anchor

see you there


(, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 23:03, Reply)
Excellent

I'll see you all in the crown and anchor between 7 and 7.30


(, Sat 4 Dec 2010, 10:43, Reply)
We'll get through around 7ish.

(, Sat 4 Dec 2010, 12:24, Reply)
Just to confirm, can't make this.

Sorry folks!


(, Sat 4 Dec 2010, 12:27, Reply)
Boo! We were ready to escort you back to your hotel again too ;)

(, Sat 4 Dec 2010, 13:31, Reply)

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