Central London meet

[Toshi]

I was speaking to Graham (Tekkno) on the phone this morning arranging to meet him for a drink in a couple of weeks and we wondered whether anyone else in the Central London area might fancy meeting up for an evening of beer, watches and maybe a bite to eat? It seems there are get togethers everywhere except London, so it might be nice to change that and put some faces to names - what do you think? :)

We decided that the best nights to arrange this for would either be Wednesday 18th or Wednesday 25th of February. Venue as yet un-decided, but preferably somewhere central and close to public transport.

So if anyone lives or works in Central London and fancies a beer on either of these dates let me know. Oh, and if you have ny suggestions for a meeting place that would be useful too (ideally somewhere where we can get a table and maybe even some privacy - if there will be a few watches around? :wink: )

Rich
:)

[Dave E]

I'm usually in London once a week at least for work, and Wednesday is my normal day, so I might be able to make it.

[stevieb]

I work in the City and would be up for looking a beer or to whilst admiring some watches. The dates work for me.

Cheers,

Steve

[smudge597]

Great idea, a London GTG at last. The 25th would be ok.

[xdonolix]

I should be able to make it.

cheers

Oliver

[shaugn]

Count me in. Long overdue if you ask me! :)

Cheers!
Shaun

[rfrazier]

Sounds interesting. I would like to attend. But, my life is not my own at the moment, so I wouldn't know until the last moment whether I could. (And, consequently, I wouldn't want to affect the scheduling.)

Best wishes,
Bob

[outstretchedhands]

I might be able to make that, too. Are wives allowed? :D

[FHKJ]

I'm up for it, if newbies are allowed?

Francis

[Toshi]

I might be able to make that, too. Are wives allowed? :D

[Toshi]

I might be able to make that, too. Are wives allowed? :D

:D sorry - couldn't resist

But seriously, I think we should keep it to WIS only, otherwise my wife will want to come, and that would be disasterous :shock:

[hogthrob]

I like the sound of it, but I'm not so sure about taking my lovely watches (well I think they're lovely) into central London of an evening.

[shaugn]

Perhaps strapping them to various other hidden err... parts of your body might help? :)

I like the sound of it, but I'm not so sure about taking my lovely watches (well I think they're lovely) into central London of an evening.

[stix]

I would like to come along and say hi, depending on dates as I am luckily skiing from the 21st Feb.

I will pop along if it coincides accordingly :)

[outstretchedhands]

I might be able to make that, too. Are wives allowed? :D

:D sorry - couldn't resist

But seriously, I think we should keep it to WIS only, otherwise my wife will want to come, and that would be disasterous :shock:

Probably right. :D I won't tell her you said so., though. :twisted:

[Toshi]

I might be able to make that, too. Are wives allowed? :D

:D sorry - couldn't resist

But seriously, I think we should keep it to WIS only, otherwise my wife will want to come, and that would be disasterous :shock:

Probably right. :D I won't tell her you said so., though. :twisted:

That's ok, I've already told her

(oops)

:D

[andy tims]

I'm up for it - but work is hectic so I could become a last minute no-show.

Actually met up with a bunch of my Porsche driving anorak mates in town this week.

We met a The Globe (Junction of Mortgate & London Wall) & then crossed the road to Mehek for a curry. The Globe is pretty busy / noisy.
Mehek was certainly pretty full for a Wednesday, but the food, whilst not exactly bargain basement was superb. I'd imagine booking would be essential.
These are of course, only suggestions.

[ryanb741]

Would love to. I work in Chancery Lane so can get to pretty much anywhere central

[b11ocx]

Would be up for it... 25th is better for me.

[Andrzej]

I would certainly be interested in coming along, I can cope with a quick tube in from Harrow along the Met line.

[Toshi]

Wow! quite a bit of interest :shock:

OK. here's the suggestion.... date 25th February. Venue = Dirty Dicks pub (opposite Liverpool Street Station). Time = 6pm onwards.

The pub has an upstairs which is quieter, and starting at 6pm we'll be able to get a quietish corner. I've met WIS mates there in the past and always felt comfortable getting them out (my watches, I mean :wink: ).

There's also a decent Indian restaurant just around the corner if anyone fancies some food, and it's convenient for public transport.

How does that sound?

[Stanford]

Wow! quite a bit of interest :shock:

OK. here's the suggestion.... date 25th February. Venue = Dirty Dicks pub (opposite Liverpool Street Station). Time = 6pm onwards.

The pub has an upstairs which is quieter, and starting at 6pm we'll be able to get a quietish corner. I've met WIS mates there in the past and always felt comfortable getting them out (my watches, I mean :wink: ).

There's also a decent Indian restaurant just around the corner if anyone fancies some food, and it's convenient for public transport.

How does that sound?

If I can find it I'll be there :wink:

[Toshi]

Wow! quite a bit of interest :shock:

OK. here's the suggestion.... date 25th February. Venue = Dirty Dicks pub (opposite Liverpool Street Station). Time = 6pm onwards.

The pub has an upstairs which is quieter, and starting at 6pm we'll be able to get a quietish corner. I've met WIS mates there in the past and always felt comfortable getting them out (my watches, I mean :wink: ).

There's also a decent Indian restaurant just around the corner if anyone fancies some food, and it's convenient for public transport.

How does that sound?

If I can find it I'll be there :wink:

:lol:

[shaugn]

Sounds good! Don't know why we never did this before...

Wow! quite a bit of interest :shock:

OK. here's the suggestion.... date 25th February. Venue = Dirty Dicks pub (opposite Liverpool Street Station). Time = 6pm onwards.

The pub has an upstairs which is quieter, and starting at 6pm we'll be able to get a quietish corner. I've met WIS mates there in the past and always felt comfortable getting them out (my watches, I mean :wink: ).

There's also a decent Indian restaurant just around the corner if anyone fancies some food, and it's convenient for public transport.

How does that sound?

[Toshi]

Sounds good! Don't know why we never did this before...

I think it's probably because no-one's ever been stupid enough to organise it before :lol:

[shaugn]

:lol:

I think it's probably because no-one's ever been stupid enough to organise it before :lol:

[escyman]

Count me in.V.V. good idea.See you on 25/2

[hogthrob]

Wow! quite a bit of interest :shock:

OK. here's the suggestion.... date 25th February. Venue = Dirty Dicks pub (opposite Liverpool Street Station). Time = 6pm onwards.

Good idea. There's a Goldsmiths almost next door, for a quick ogle at the Omegas, Breitlings and Rolex as well. I shall endeavor to attend. :)

[robcuk]

A GTG? On a day I can do?

RESULT!!

See you there.

[b11ocx]

Sounds Good Rich, see you then.

I doubt I will have anything that is not on a Toshi at the moment... starting to use up my stockpile :shock:

[Toshi]

Sounds Good Rich, see you then.

I doubt I will have anything that is not on a Toshi at the moment... starting to use up my stockpile :shock:

:lol: see you then, Jon :D

[wildheart]

I live near Chelmsford, so a trip up to town would not be to difficult. Didn't Dirty Dicks supposedly have a Penny Black hidden on the wall? :lol:

[outstretchedhands]

I might be able to make that, too. Are wives allowed? :D

:D sorry - couldn't resist

But seriously, I think we should keep it to WIS only, otherwise my wife will want to come, and that would be disasterous :shock:

Probably right. :D I won't tell her you said so., though. :twisted:

That's ok, I've already told her

(oops)

:D

Man, you're on form tonight. :D

[D-Delta]

Excellent idea, count me in.

[flyerboy]

Will also be doing my best to turn up :thumbright:

[eagletower]

I'm up for it - but work is hectic so I could become a last minute no-show.

Actually met up with a bunch of my Porsche driving anorak mates in town this week.

We met a The Globe (Junction of Mortgate & London Wall) & then crossed the road to Mehek for a curry. The Globe is pretty busy / noisy.
Mehek was certainly pretty full for a Wednesday, but the food, whilst not exactly bargain basement was superb. I'd imagine booking would be essential.
These are of course, only suggestions.

I work at London Wall, got to say i thought Mehek was pricey too- food wasn't bad thought- drink often at the Globe too

[seikoric]

Hmm, i'll see what i can do, sounds interesting 8)

Cheers, Richard

[Dave E]

If I can be there, I will be. Should know in advance, but maybe not much in advance.

[Toshi]

sounds like it will be a pretty large G2G :D

I'll bump this up the weekend before and maybe we can try to gauge numbers then. If it looks like it'll be 10 or more I might have to speak to the pub about reserving a few tables, and maybe booking a table at the curry house if people are keen to have some food (which I know I will be :lol: )?

[abraxas]

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I'm not coming because I'm an unsociable bastard and probably seen all the watches I want to see anyway and because I am working that night. :D

john

[gladders]

Yay! I'd love to come along.

Simon

[Rinaldo1711]

If this keeps up you'd better hire the Albert Hall :)

[Toshi]

If this keeps up you'd better hire the Albert Hall :)

That's exactly what I was thinking :?

[CPF]

If this keeps up you'd better hire the Albert Hall :)

That's exactly what I was thinking :?

I'm in South Ken daily, the Albert Hall would be sweet.

I'm interested.

[Spy]

Sounds interesting, if I am in London on the 25th and near Liverpool St then I will come along

[tangaroa]

How about Highgate instead? :wink:

Only joking ... see you all there :!:

[Seabadger]

I'll come along if I'm around.

[JoT]

I should be around for both of those dates Rich

[Toshi]

I should be around for both of those dates Rich

excellent. It will be good to see you again :)

and it will be the 25th. I completely forgot when discussing dates with Graham that it's my wife's birthday on Feb 18th. Good job I remembered now :shock: :D

[Dave E]

and it will be the 25th. I completely forgot when discussing dates with Graham that it's my wife's birthday on Feb 18th. Good job I remembered now :shock: :D

Now that could have proven fatal...

Have stuck the 25th in my diary.