Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer?
Posted by: Robotic
Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 09/01/2007 13:13
I'm flying next week to Manchester and I'll be working for the following three weeks about an hour north of there in Earby (between Skipton and Burnley).
Anyone in the area up for a beer with a Yank (not a verb)?
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 09/01/2007 16:23
Sure!
I live in Leeds, there are a few others empeggers around too, how about a Pub Lunch one Sunday? I'm sure we can find somewhere nice
Cheers
Cris.
PS - Why the hell are you in Earby of all places ???
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 09/01/2007 17:10
Great!
...or should I say 'smashing'?!
I'd love to see Leeds- I haven't yet been there.
Would the 21st or 28th be better for you? It makes no difference to me.
Our facility is located in Earby for proximity to our customer, based in Barnoldswick.
Now, why would they be located in Barnoldswick?
I've heard stories to the effect that they (Rolls-Royce) swapped factories with Rover in order to get the production of nifty jet bits away from population centers.
So, we endure. The countryside is actually quite charming.
I can see the Rolls plant in Google Earth, but our building in Earby is too new to show up on the photos.
Posted by: music
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 09/01/2007 23:31
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I'd love to see Leeds- I haven't yet been there.
Even though I grew up thousands and thousands of miles away, if I recall my childhood rhymes correctly...
you should certainly be on the lookout for many people who rashly swallow Entire Packets of Seeds to all manner of ill effects.
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 10/01/2007 13:13
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Would the 21st or 28th be better for you?
Rats, I'd be up for that, but I'm leaving for North Wales at 9.00a.m on the 21st, returning on the 29th. Saturday 20th would be good for me.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 10/01/2007 13:17
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Saturday 20th would be good for me.
It makes no difference to me what day. Any day is good!
Posted by: frog51
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 10/01/2007 14:48
I'm in Leeds tonight so going to find somewhere for a nice pint and something to eat. Away off to Newcastle tomorrow.
Posted by: andym
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 10/01/2007 21:56
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Saturday 20th would be good for me.
It makes no difference to me what day. Any day is good!
Same here, the diary's looking free for those days. Just name a time and a place.
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 11/01/2007 07:30
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Just name a time and a place.
Let's just see if Cris is on for the 20th and then sort out a venue.
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 11/01/2007 15:00
Evening would be better on a Sat, I tend to work Sat's for the extra $$$$$
I have to check a few things first before I confirm.
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 11/01/2007 17:25
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Evening would be better on a Sat, I tend to work Sat's for the extra $$$$$
Too right, us old farts forget what work is like! I'm sure that Robotic will get much more out of meeting you two than reminiscing with the oldest member of the community. I can't do Saturday night, so leave me out and press on with a Sunday.
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 14/01/2007 19:03
Sorry Guys, I will be in Shropshire on the 20th.
Don't let me stop you though. We can always have 2 mini meets
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 15/01/2007 04:56
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We can always have 2 mini meets
Indeed!
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 16/01/2007 07:06
I've been away from P.C.s/the site since Thursday and, not knowing I had anything planned, Mrs. Boxer has arranged lunch with friends who are passing through - so I'll have to give it a miss this time round: Hopefully you'll be over again, Robotic
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 17/01/2007 14:42
What a shame you're unavailable, Boxer! I'm sure I'll be over again and again- not to worry.
So, I've arrived and have started to recover from the traveling. John Smiths will be helping me later tonight!
...or maybe a Black Sheep. (Oh! That sounds
wrong!)
Are we still up for a Leeds meeting point or is that too far for Andy?
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 17/01/2007 14:57
Leeds is good for me
It will have to be next weekend as I am in Manchester this weekend.
Are you sure you don't want to make it Manchester, I think it's a much better city, Leeds is quite small, and Andy might give us a tour of his TV studio
What sort of food etc... do you like?
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 17/01/2007 18:05
Manchester would be fine, as well. I haven't toured around there at all, just zipped to and from the airport.
Food can be anything- Indian, Tai, Bangers & Mash... whatever. We'd do well to avoid KFC, though!
Will you have time this weekend while in Manchester or are you still thinking of next weekend?
-Stew
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 17/01/2007 19:05
I don't have much time this weekend as it is tied in with a visit to Stafford and Shrewsbury too. So maybe next weekend in Leeds is better. May be andym is up for it this weekend, manchester is a great place to go shopping etc...
Indian. Now there's an idea. Yorkshire is pretty much Mecca for curry, there is a really nice place near me that has just opened, they do the biggest naan's I've ever seen, they are like elephant's slippers! We could go there if you like, after you have taken in some of the sights of Leeds. What are you into, is there anythign you would like to see?
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 07:45
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IWhat are you into, is there anythign you would like to see?
I'd love to see the city center and learn a little of the local history. I'm thinking of going to a local textile mill this weekend- I was surprised to hear how the civil war in the states took its toll on the economy here at the time (not that that's a special interest of mine). I like old machines and new ones, architecture and funky pubs, planes, trains, and automobiles. I'm sure anything you have the inclination to show off around Leeds will be quite interesting to me, too!
I hope andym can join in the fun!
Posted by: peter
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 09:10
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I like old machines and new ones, architecture and funky pubs, planes, trains, and automobiles.
At some point then you should check out the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, if you've not come across that already...
Peter
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 12:05
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there is a really nice place near me that has just opened, they do the biggest naan's I've ever seen, they are like elephant's slippers!
Who, Where????: Tell the curryholic!!!!!!
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 13:58
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Who, Where????: Tell the curryholic!!!!!!
Abid's on Town Street, Stanningley, ask for a "family" naan
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 14:07
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At some point then you should check out the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, if you've not come across that already...
Peter
Thanks, Peter! That looks like a wonderful destination!
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 14:08
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I'm sure anything you have the inclination to show off around Leeds will be quite interesting to me, too!
Well, Leeds is the place I work, I haven't really ever visited all the attractions, there is Armley Mills or Thwaite Mills. The centre is nice esp The Victoria Quater and the Corn Exchange. How rubbish am I ! I suppose I have never really thought of Leeds itself as a place I would visit. Any other suggestions Boxer?
If you ever want a proper day out try Ironbridge in Shropshire, near where I was born
Cheers
Cris
Dammit! - Why don't the url's work? I must be having one of those days.
Edit: links fixed -wfaulk
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 15:45
Royal Armouries, not my cup of tea - I must admit to not knowing or having been, or to the others that you mention.
Posted by: andym
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 17:18
I thought the Armouries were quite boring. I'm more of a Cold War person so places like
Hack Green are more my cup of tea.
Posted by: andym
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 18/01/2007 19:05
Stew, I'm quite busy this weekend but if you're planning a trip to Manchester I could probably free up a few hours Saturday evening if you're interested?
If not, I should be able to make it to Leeds next weekend.
Posted by: julf
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 19/01/2007 07:41
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I thought the Armouries were quite boring. I'm more of a Cold War person so places like Hack Green are more my cup of tea.
Next time you visit, check out my Vampire . It's currently at Hack Green.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 19/01/2007 10:13
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Stew, I'm quite busy this weekend but if you're planning a trip to Manchester I could probably free up a few hours Saturday evening if you're interested?
If not, I should be able to make it to Leeds next weekend.
Thanks, Andy- let's try for Leeds next weekend. That sounds like everyone's best option.
Saturday evening is already full up.
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 24/01/2007 19:06
So, what's the plan then?
I have to work all day Sat, but I think I can get away without working Sunday. With the current weather our fault stacks have gone through the roof so it's all hands to the pumps
How about we keep it simple and meet for Beer and Curry?
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: andym
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 24/01/2007 20:28
Sounds like a plan, got the roadster back so I'm well up for a trip over to Leeds, assuming it doesn't break down again!
Name a time and a place.....
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 24/01/2007 20:34
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Name a time and a place.....
Abids?
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: andym
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 24/01/2007 20:44
That looks fine by me, a family sized naan please.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 25/01/2007 09:49
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Name a time and a place.....
Abids?
Cheers
Cris.
Wow! Looks really good.
They're open after 2pm on Sundays.
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 25/01/2007 15:43
Sunday evening would be perfect for me. If you wanted to go look around Leeds during the day you could meet us at my house and get a couple of games of Pinball in first, say around 6ish
If we are going for Sunday evening, I think Nicola and I will be looking around car dealers in Bolton during the day, is there any chance you could take Nicola back to Bolton Andy?
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 26/01/2007 07:15
Sounds like a good plan.
I'll tour around the city from about mid-day on and meet you in the evening.
-Stew
Posted by: andym
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 27/01/2007 15:48
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Is there any chance you could take Nicola back to Bolton Andy?
Could do, are we meeting up there? What sort of time?
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 27/01/2007 16:02
Change of plan (again) no need to give Nicola a lift back!
You can come to the house fist if you want, or meet us up there at 8.
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: andym
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 27/01/2007 22:03
Will have a think and get back to you..... Any chance of the G man turning up?
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 27/01/2007 22:15
I think he is still in Wales ???
Godfrey, you out there ???
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 29/01/2007 08:23
That was fun, guys!
Nice curry and good talk.
Getting to Leeds and back was an adventure...
Thanks a lot for coming up from Manchester, Andy and Amy!
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 29/01/2007 12:41
Ah, Just walked in (Monday PM) after a PC less 10 days, hope you had a good time
Posted by: Cris
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 29/01/2007 14:57
Yes, good fun had by all
I am pretty sure we can claim the highest square meters of naan to people ratio at any meet woldwide...can any one better us?
Cheers
Cris.
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 29/01/2007 16:27
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the highest square meters of naan to people ratio at any meet woldwide...can any one better us?
Just let me at those naans!!!
Posted by: boxer
Re: Manchester/West Yorkshire/East Lancashire Beer? - 31/01/2007 20:14
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I think he is still in Wales ???
Godfrey, you out there ???
About the time that you were assembling for your naans, I could be found tootling along on my trusty loco Dolgarrog here(scroll down to star picture).
Dolgarrog was 90 last year, and shows no sign of giving up despite the way that I crash her gears, she played her part on the extensive network of railways behind the Somme trenches in WW1, bringing up ammunition. Starting her on a winter morning is a bit like smoking 200 Gitanes at once, but we've got to know each other and she works best when I talk to her nicely!