6th CA South Coast Meet - 17th May

[Leftie]

OK, it's a Saturday, but it is also my birthday - Heinz, so all are invited to The Spice Village in Emsworth.

It will be a varied bunch, ie my CA palls and my sailing palls. Oddly enough, the sailing guys (well some) are into cars (Mazda, Daimler et all) even an ex Harley' rider.

Lord and Lady PigPen & F Spyder and Mrs FS have rooms booked. Robspot has a setee reserved for him.

Fair will be similar to last Friday, but PP and myself will design a fixed menu for all and wil test in advance.

Costs will be kept at £20 excluding liquids.

Numbers will be be needed.

So I will need to know preferences - veggie, hot, medium, English etc so the the meal satisfies all.

Peter, hope your move is smoothe and uneventfull..

Rex, I'm frigging jealous, can I rent the currently vacant lodge? (forgot to say, and the unused cars).

[Doris]

Ooh, I'll be working in Portsmouth that day so I may pop in for a drink / bite to eat on the way home.  What's the latest I can add my name to the list?

Dx

[Leftie]

Ooh, I'll be working in Portsmouth that day so I may pop in for a drink / bite to eat on the way home.  What's the latest I can add my name to the list?

Dx

The latest is actually on the evening if it's one. Three would be a problem, but you have been provisionally placed.

It will be a set menu and therefore confirmed bookings are really required.

Leftie

[Lord Pig-Pen]

Ooh, I'll be working in Portsmouth that day so I may pop in for a drink / bite to eat on the way home.  What's the latest I can add my name to the list?

Dx

Come on down. It will be a top night. The Restaurant is spot on and after last Fridays events I can guarantee that a few sherberts will be quaffed

[Black Granny]

Myself and Mrs BG should be able to make the feast. I can recommend the restaurant after out last visit there- even if it was a Brickwoods pub in a former life!

[Leftie]

LATEST.......

Booked today and chatted with Mohamed the Chef. He offered me drinks that unfortunately I had to refuse as there was a pint of Bombardier awaiting me in The Blue Bell.

I really need booking confirmations and food preferences by 10th May.

There will be no pre-prepared food except for sweets like Sorbets etc. The meals are cooked FRESH.

CA will have 10 present at the mo, Langstone SC there will be 12.

Black Granny has contacted a couple of other local LM'ers and I await further info'.

THE MENU..........

Costs to be kept to a maximum of £20.00 per person - excluding drinks.

Meal is to be a Set Menu of varied dishes for each table so everybody will get to taste everything.


PRE-ORDER.

Pompadoms and dips including Lime Pickle.

STARTERS.

Lamb Chat.               Single portion to be shared between 2   
Samosa                            1 per person
Aloo Chat               Single portion to be shared between 2   


MAIN COURSE.

A variety of main courses that can be easily shared, such as;

Jalfrazi Lamb               Single portion to be shared between 2
Balti Shobuz               Single portion to be shared between 2
Prawn Danzak                         Single portion to be shared between 2
Balti Jhinga Massala                      Single portion to be shared between 3


DESERTS.

There are a variety of deserts available.

The sorbet’s are very nice and refreshing, but bring a bench vice and a jack hammer!


DRINKS.

I will write down your drinks order prior to the meal so that on re-ordering, you just give your name whenever you want a refill. This makes life easier for the staff.

ATTENDEES.................

CLUB ARNAGE...
Lord PigPen- Rex  and Claire
Ferarri Spider/Catchy Peter and Deidre
Black Granny -Richard and Mrs BG
The Bretheren - Rus and Gail
Doris (Prov)
Robspot - Rob

PROVISIONAL.............

Rick Cutler
jpchenet

I've only listed CA.

A precurser to the evening will be carried by myself and LPP just to make sure that standards are being kept up.

GENERAL.....

For those interested.................

1500hrs.    Blue Bell for the Cup Final between Portsmouth / Cardiff. (I'm in a Win/Win or Loose/Loose situation here). This is where a few of us will be.

1900hrs.    Blue Bell pre dinner drink.  Warned them today and they can fit us in.

2000hrs.    Spice Village.

CAR PARKING......

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There is a carpark in South Street between the Restaurant and the Pub and it's free in the evenings. Even comes with a loo block, also free.

[Lord Pig-Pen]

Leftie.
I am back working in Pompey as of Tuesday so we will be nearly neighbours again.

Talk soon mate... last day in Wokingham tomorrow followed by departure to Kent for Pre Brands gathering.

Should be able to talk properly by Monday
PP

[Leftie]

I have been reliably informed that there is a VIP amongst us and they are not too partial to seafood or Pork.

As it is my duty to ensure that all tastes are catered for, it was necessary for me to visit and sample more dishes. The things I have to do to ensure everyones happiness!!!

As mentioned in an earlier posting, there will be two 'clubs' attending. CA and some of my sailing friends. So we now have 24 in all. So charge the cameras up.

I was toying with the idea of inviting an 'After Dinner Speaker' who used to get drunk with the likes of Burton, Harris etc. But Albert is not well at the mo' as he's worked too much lately and got a virus. His charge was reasonable - a meal for 2. (If you meet him, just don't ask about Alan Bates!!!).

So, without further adoo, the fixed menu has been amended as shown below.

Saturday 17th May 2008

Pre Dinner Drinks:-

7.00pm at The Blue Bell in South Street.

Spice Village:-     8.00pm.

Sitting:-   24


Costs to be kept to a maximum of £20.00 per person - excluding drinks.

Meal is to be a Set Menu of varied dishes for each table so everybody will get to taste everything.


PRE-ORDER.

Pompadoms and dips including Lime Pickle.

STARTERS.

Lamb Chat.      Single portion to be shared between 2   
Samosa         1 per person
Aloo Chat      Single portion to be shared between 2   


MAIN COURSE.

A variety of main courses that can be easily shared;

Jalfrazi Lamb             Single portion to be shared between 2
Balti Shobuz Murgh Tikka(Chicken)                 Single portion to be shared between 2
Duck Tikka Shashlik         Single portion to be shared between 2
Balti Jhinga Massala (Butterfly Prawn)   Single portion to be shared between 3

•   Nans and Rice are included with some dishes

DESERTS.

There are a variety of deserts available.

The sorbet’s are very nice and refreshing, but bring a bench vice and a jack hammer!


DRINKS.

I will write down your drinks order prior to the meal so that on re-ordering, you just give your name whenever you want a refill. This makes life easier for the staff.

[Andy Zarse]

I was toying with the idea of inviting an 'After Dinner Speaker' who used to get drunk with the likes of Burton, Harris etc.

The gentlemen's outfitters? 

[Rusty]

Byrite, Millet and Sherman more like. 

[Leftie]

I need final confirmations by Wednesday which gives poor ol' Mohamed a chance to order the produce and a chance for me not looking a right dickhead in booking table for 20. (Remember I have a few other pals attending)

CA booked so far are;-

PigPen - Rex & Claire
Peter – Catchy & Deidre   - Tentative
Black Granny - Rick & Joy
The Bretheren - Rus & Gail
Doris
Robspot - Rob
Jpchenet  - Mark - Tentative
Rick Cutler  - Tentative

[Lord Pig-Pen]

We will be there
Footy in the afternoon?

[Leftie]

We will be there
Footy in the afternoon?

Kick Off at 3.00pm.

I'm in a Win-Win / Lose-Lose situation here.

Born and bread in the valleys north of Cardiff and brought up proper near Pompey.

Both teams normally play in blue. On the day, all depends on toss of coin who is the 'home' team.

I never expected Cardiff to get this far, but that could be a godsend to Pompey.

[Lord Pig-Pen]

We will be there
Footy in the afternoon?

Kick Off at 3.00pm.

I'm in a Win-Win / Lose-Lose situation here.

Born and bread in the valleys north of Cardiff and brought up proper near Pompey.

Both teams normally play in blue. On the day, all depends on toss of coin who is the 'home' team.

I never expected Cardiff to get this far, but that could be a godsend to Pompey.

Follow me, I'm right behind you (Best said in a hearty Valley accent) along with "Right pair of twats you three"

[Leftie]

Pompey is home team, Cardiff in black.

OK, to the meal.

Everything is sorted at Spice Village.  Just need confirmations of attendees as Saturday is very busy there. Some have already confirmed but I really need something by 1200hrs Saturday.

If no reply, you could be disappointed by not getting a space. Sorry, but you know the rules.

Trust me, you will not be disappointed in the food, service or the company.

I went there Wednesday and took 'Leftie Snr' - Vernon and just can't wait to get back for the full monty - so to speak.

Looking forward to friends again and making new ones.