I thought of that
But they know how an invite works in Spain (they're Spanish). They should give me a present (better in cash or a bank transfer) which at least covers for their food and drink, so I don't know why they'd want to go.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:28, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Because Spain is about to fall off and economic cliff so they will be able to give youy thousands of Euros
which will be worthless.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:29, Reply)

Hahaha!
They'd still pay the wedding, as we're getting married in Tenerife.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:30, Reply)

I'm off to Barcelona (North of) for a wedding next week, 5 days off WOOO

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:32, Reply)

Great!
Have you ever been there before? I can tell you what to do and what not to do.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:34, Reply)

long shot but...
would you happen to know an Argentinian steak house restaurant in central Barcelona?

best restaurant I've eaten at, and I can't remember what it was called or where it was :-(
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:36, Reply)

I know a couple
TBH, every single argentinian I've been I think "this is the best steak ever"

Was it in the centre?
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:38, Reply)

it was in the centre
not particularly far from La Rambla, not that that will help that much
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:40, Reply)

There are quite a lot of argentinians around there
Have you tried googling restaurante argentino barcelona ?
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:41, Reply)

found one whose name rings a bell called Gauchos
not sure why that is familiar though. looking on google streetview and it didn't look like it was in the sort of place that I thought it was.

basically, I need to go back to Barcelona and travel round every argentinian steakhouse till I find it.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:50, Reply)

Gauchos is a chain, i went to one in london a month ago
Nice steak, but pricey.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:51, Reply)

The one in Manchester is fantastic.
And very expensive.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:52, Reply)

I took Wiggy there for his birthday last year
cost £100 for the two of us but it was amazing
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:56, Reply)

That's not too bad...London is far worse I promise you!

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:00, Reply)

best restaurant around here works out about £100 for 2
including a bottle of wine, and the food is insanely good.

london is shit
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:03, Reply)

Now that's just the sort of thing that get's me thinking
'I'll get the name and number for when we next go through Yokeland'.
Which is useless, because if it's any good they won't have a table for six weeks anyway. By which time I'll be back home. Meh.
( Larry Vest One day at a time, sweet Jesus, FFS., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:12, Reply)

La Petite Maison in Topsham fwiw
they get booked up fairly far in advance, but still worth a try
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:23, Reply)

Grassy Arse.

( Larry Vest One day at a time, sweet Jesus, FFS., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:34, Reply)

Your Wimpey's are really expensive

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:16, Reply)

Here's a thing -
did you know the best Cornish Pasties come from Devon - just down the road from Vipros. Well, what passes for a road in Devon.
Picture of a native confused by pasty
( Larry Vest One day at a time, sweet Jesus, FFS., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:21, Reply)

it is a shocking state of affairs
but the best pasty I've had came from my local Sainsburys. admittedly they are made by a butchers or something. WC Rowe if you are interested.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:22, Reply)

Interested in a good pasty?
Who wouldn't be man.
I've even got a fix on Chunks to pick up a sample next time through.
( Larry Vest One day at a time, sweet Jesus, FFS., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:26, Reply)

where is this Chunks place?
I should sample their wares

edit: turns out they sell them in the butchers where my folks live. I'll have to get in there
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:54, Reply)

I can tell at a glance that those aren't the best pasties

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:26, Reply)

My favourite are from a shop in Helston,
although there is an unexpectedly good megapasty to be got in Mevagissy.
( Larry Vest One day at a time, sweet Jesus, FFS., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:28, Reply)

hmmm, probably not then
this was quite swanky looking, but a family run place (I think) and very reasonable.

they gave us shots of some sugar cane liquor after the meal. possibly. I'd consumed at least two bottles of red wine on my own at that point.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:54, Reply)

Got to go to the old town for food

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:38, Reply)

I was so drunk while I was there
I can't remember locations of anything, despite eating at that restaurant 2 nights in a row.

the mrs and I first pretty much got together in Barcelona. Nothing happened aside from the holding of hands, but that was the start.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:41, Reply)

That's so sweet
Was it near your hotel? Do you remember the hotel name?
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:42, Reply)

we were on a uni field trip and were in a hostel
I really can't remember anything else at the moment

need to wrack my brain and consult the mrs I think!
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:47, Reply)

that's so funny
It's happened to me a couple of times, so now I always get bussiness cards or pictures of the restaurants I really like.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:51, Reply)

I wish I had done so!
it was 6 years ago, so I probably would've lost it by now
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:53, Reply)

My friends live in barcleona so go out most years, I love it there
Thanks for the offer though!
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:38, Reply)

Good
It's better when you know someone there.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:40, Reply)

Yeah, the chap is Catalan and fiercely proud of his city
So always takes us to amazing places, some which you would never go into cos they look a bit grotty, but serve amazing food.

My second choice city top live in after London, but my language skills are non-existant.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:50, Reply)

I might have to go with you sometime, then
I know the city pretty well, but it's always good to discover new places.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:55, Reply)

Are you getting married in Spain?
If so, they'll be hoping to get a cheap holiday out of it.

I'm in Manchester, I want to be your friend.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:30, Reply)

You're welcome to go if you protect me from them in that girls' party
I just fail to see how that's going to be a cheap holiday out of me. You'll still have to pay flights and hotel at least.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:31, Reply)

Maybe they're just the kind of girls who love getting involved in all the wedding crap
but if they can't be there for you when you want to go the cinema on a Wednesday night then they don't deserve to be there when you put a big dress on and get lots of photos taken.

I don't do well at girls' only parties, especially not if the girls are like that! We should start a Manchester book club instead.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:35, Reply)

Yes!
One of the reasons why I stopped calling them is because I can't stand 5h conversation about shoes and hats. I think I'm going to tell them that I forgot my phone at home and couldn't contact them.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:37, Reply)

good plan
also, the two of you would probably get on well with my mrs!
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:37, Reply)

Tell her to join our club, then
My other girl friends in Manchester would love it as well.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:39, Reply)

manchester is a little far away I think!

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:41, Reply)

I see
Well, when we grow she can start a branch where you live.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:42, Reply)

good thinking

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:47, Reply)

We need to pick a book to read
I've just started on The Book Thief, which is apparently very good.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 16:57, Reply)

Shhhh - if Amberl hears she get you reading 'If on a Winter's Night a Traveler'

While I would very much like to recommend Sansom's 'Madrid'.
( Larry Vest One day at a time, sweet Jesus, FFS., Wed 9 Jun 2010, 17:05, Reply)