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    Manchester Spring Get-together 2018 25th March

    Kirk has liaised with The Management and the date of the next Manchester Get-together (MCGTG) is settled as March 25th usual venue.

    Kirk suggests a rollcall on this initial post, so here goes:

    Kirk280
    Unclealec
    Arcam
    paulpsz008
    michalko82
    Lammylee
    LeighG
    Alansmithee
    frp422
    Matt68 + eye candy/bit of decorum/ supportive significant other (delete where applicable)
    walkerwek1958
    Wyley

    I will update as definites reveal themselves after having checked their availability on that day.
    PMs will be sent as well; anyone wanting further location & timing details just post on here and you will be added to the rollcall and sent the relevant PM.
    Last edited by unclealec; 23rd March 2018 at 14:45.

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    If we start by all adding our support, I think it will stir him into action.

    Same venue as last time? (same food too - that was well worth a fiver!)

    I'm free any Sunday in March I believe - with the possible exception of the last one, 25th.
    Saturdays are a possibility but I'll need a good bit of notice.

    See what pleases the masses.

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    Time Flys.
    I'll certainly come along if dates align.

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    I'll try to come along too!

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    Well, it's up & running. With those so far committed + one other definite we have a live one.
    Same venue (not announced on the pubic forum for security reasons - PM me or Kirk for details); same food (cold buffet @ £5 per head subject to Captain Kirk's good offices in arranging).
    Next hurdle - date.
    Sunday 4th
    Sunday 11th
    Sunday 18th
    Sunday 25th.

    Sunday as we have a couple of regulars who usually work on Saturdays.

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    I'd like to come along if possible. Thanks guys.

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    Put me down please, i will try to attend. I've not seen some of you for years now.

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    That's some trip Minkle!
    Are you up here on family business in March? If so, don't be shy - tell us the dates. We are very accommodating.

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    News to me! B***ards

    Let me check dates and get back to you. We might need less seats than names due to the high number of dual personalities amongst Mancunian TZers!

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    Quote Originally Posted by unclealec View Post
    That's some trip Minkle!
    Are you up here on family business in March? If so, don't be shy - tell us the dates. We are very accommodating.
    Not that i know of yet but can always tie something in. Easier to work around you guys.

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    I should be OK, thoroughly enjoyed the last one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    I should be OK, thoroughly enjoyed the last one!

    Paul
    Fancy servicing my 2254.50 if I bring it along?

    (Not servicing it on the day, obviously! 🍺🍺🍺🍺🥃🍷🐛

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    I wouldn't mind coming along.


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    I’ll do my best to get there






    Bring your drinking pants :)

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    18th is best for me looking at March

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    Kirk is in deep with the venue and will come up with available options; 18th is fine by me.
    We have our own room at no cost, so we can afford to fit in with them.
    Watch this space.

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    I’m currently in the venue with Zelig...

    25th March it is. 12:30 pm onwards. (11th is Mother’s Day!)

    Please sign up in the thread and details to follow via PM....

    The usual large buffet has been ordered!

    Edit: I should have pointed out that Zelig and I were in TZ attire. Tweed and brogues. Although I was disappointed to see that Z was without a pocket square. (I suppose I can’t talk...I was only wearing half-brogues.)
    Last edited by Kirk280; 1st February 2018 at 22:24. Reason: Attire

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    Nice one Kirk.
    I have edited the first post to include a rollcall and to give the firm date, so some subsequent posts may read a bit odd.
    As definite confirmations are received Iwill update the rollcall.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirk280 View Post

    Edit: I should have pointed out that Zelig and I were in TZ attire. Tweed and brogues. Although I was disappointed to see that Z was without a pocket square. (I suppose I can’t talk...I was only wearing half-brogues.)
    ...& there’s me ashamed I’d forgotten my monocle 🧐

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    40 PMs sent out to people who have either previously attended, or to established members who have expressed an interest in attending in the past.

    I’ve not included second personalities!

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    Count me in please, we may need the whole place this time

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    Unfortunately I think I’m still in Oz on 25/3 otherwise I would have loved to attend. I will make an effort to attend the next one though.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Stick me down please gents.
    Thanks again to Alec & Kirk for organising.

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    Put my name down guys (not for the buffet though as I might cancel on the last second or only stay for a pint,,,or few...)

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    Very unlikely I can make 25th. I'll have to have one on my own the sunday before then. Lol.

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    Yeah, sorry about that Kev. Strange how what seems an empty month suddenly becomes obstacle-ridden when you get down to the nittygritty.

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    See you there with LeighG


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    Should be ok for me - I'll give my hot-pants a hose-down and I know many of you want to see my purple brogues.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alansmithee View Post
    Should be ok for me - I'll give my hot-pants a hose-down and I know many of you want to see my purple brogues.
    Blimy, there must be some kind of dress code to protect us from this kind of thing? :)

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    Apologies Kev. That was the only suitable Sunday.

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    May be worth mentioning that this is not a closed shop; anyone who can access Manchester centre on Sunday 25th (easy access from all directions via pubic transport) is most welcome to pop in.
    All you need is an interest in watches and a desire to brush away the anonymity of forum names to reveal real humans who love a bit of horological banter.
    Although the venue is on licensed premises, someone once told me that they do sell non-alcoholic beverages, so it doesn't even have to turn into a binge. We once had a particularly young enthusiast come along to one with his mum! They both seemed to enjoy themselves. She was quite tasty actually.

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    ^^^^Are you sure that wasn’t just Fords wearing a wig?

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    ^^^^No, he hadn't been banned then so could turn up without having to adopt a disguise - or even an alias.

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    Cheers for the PM Kirk, put me down. No actually, count me in instead

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    Who is up for a pre-MCGTG mini-GTG? Zelig is in Manchester next Tuesday 13th so we are meeting at the usual venue at 17:00 for a couple of pints.

    Edit: Sorry I won’t be able to make the mini-GTG. There is chance Zelig will be sat in the venue on his own. He’ll be the one wearing a watch.
    Last edited by Kirk280; 12th February 2018 at 20:59. Reason: Change in circumstances...

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    Put me on the list.

    Surprised we haven`t got more Yorkys interested, trains out of Leeds are frequent, even on Sundays.

    Paul

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    Me and the wife are coming Alec

    Sorry that sounded a bit rude, we will be attending if that's ok Alec

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    Sorry Matt, Mrs. Matt, & Paul, I have been a bit negligee in updating the rollcall.
    Now fixed.

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    Where is the usual venue?

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    Not disclosed on public access forum for security reasons.
    You interested? Will send PM if so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by unclealec View Post
    Sorry Matt, Mrs. Matt, & Paul, I have been a bit negligee in updating the rollcall.
    Now fixed.
    No probs luv, still a way off yet.


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    I'm getting excited now guys. I have saved up enough for a half of shandy, so will really enjoy myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by unclealec View Post
    I'm getting excited now guys. I have saved up enough for a half of shandy, so will really enjoy myself.
    I will stand you the other half Alec

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    Quote Originally Posted by unclealec View Post
    I'm getting excited now guys. I have saved up enough for a half of shandy, so will really enjoy myself.
    Shall I bring a bowl in case your sick?

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    I'd like to attend. I've never been to one and I've heard it's a hoot.

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    PM on its way Noodles25

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    Thanks Alec.

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    Looking forward to this one Gents...any chance you can rearrange stuff to attend Kevkojak?

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    Could this result in a Monday off work hmmmm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirk280 View Post
    Looking forward to this one Gents...any chance you can rearrange stuff to attend Kevkojak?
    Doing an antique fair at the macron stadium with a couple of tables of jewellery, I'm tied to it until 4pm sadly. Plus no trains to Manchester from my end due to "improvement works".
    Very very unlikely, but never say never - see who I have working with me on Sunday and whether I can sneak away after lunch when it gets quiet.

    Same place as last time?

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