PuG Autumn/Winter meet. Bristol, Nov 14th 2014

[Mobyduck]

I think some people might be on the wind-up here

[Mobyduck]

My girlfriend Catia is coming with me, but you'd better not refer to her as Mrs Hatter because she is a feminist!

OK, clearly didn't explain myself adequately. Calling her Ms Hatter won't do either, it still implies that she is an adjunct to me, rather than a person in her own right. Please call her Catia.

I think some people might be on the wind-up here

Its looking like a good turnout for this one, having had a quick look through the thread here's who I believe will be attending.
Mobyduck + Big Steve
Sheffield Hatter & Catia
Bucking Fastard
Real Ale Ray + Mrs Real Ale
Quinno
Dave M + Tammy
an ecumenical matter
bcfczuluarmy + mate
Blackthorn & Mrs B
London Calling
Rex Rattus
Malden Man
Rpadam
Pubsignman
Roger Button
Gann
Trainman (75% likely)

And a few who I'm not sure if they are making the trip or not .

Fat Beer Badger
Soup Dragon ?

Sadly not attending.
oldboots
Rob Cama
Strongers
Aleandhearty (unlikely)
Gillhalfpint and Ray
Apologies to anyone I may have missed out or Iv'e got my information wrong on, if so feel free to put me straight.

Done

[sheffield hatter]

Done

Thanks!

[london calling]

I am looking forward to our blunder round Bristol this Friday.I have just seen a list of pubs and the beers that were on yesterday and looks like we will have a great choice of beers.I thought I had tried a beer on Friday that would have been my 1000th British brewer but after checking up on a few dubious names (not breweries just brands) I found I still need 2 more.Would be nice and memorable if I got them on Friday.Bring it on. cheers john.

[sheffield hatter]

Knights Templar
Barley Mow
Bridge
Seven Stars
Bank Tavern
- wildcard options (White Lion/Gryphon)
Three Tuns
- choice of Bag o' Nails or Small Bar
Navy Volunteer
Beer Emporium
Cornubia
Kings Head

OK, looks good!

Are we going to include Strawberry Thief? If it's not raining too hard I'd like to get a photo, at least.

Someone mentioned to me that the Highbury Vaults, Robin Hood and Colston Yard were worth a look in - are they too much of a walk, being in the university area? And perhaps 14 pubs is enough for most people...

I reckon we should probably drop the Grain Barge, it just leaves us with a little more walking than seems necessary.

It depends on people's priorities (OK, I know the answer to that - BEER!). I was just thinking that the Grain Barge is a very nice spot. Just the sort of place I might take some visitors from out of town...

I'd be willing to be led to the Grain Barge, for the purpose of research. (OK, BEER!)

[Rex_Rattus]

it looks like Maldenman and I will miss out on the Knights Templar and join the party at the Barley Mow.

[Mobyduck]

it looks like Maldenman and I will miss out on the Knights Templar and join the party at the Barley Mow.

I may well be doing this as well, what time is the depart from the Spoons?

[Pubsignman]

I'll also be missing out on the Knights Templar, as I'm making a weekend of it and need to drop my bag at the hotel before meeting up. Would be useful to know rough arrival times for the Barley Mow and Bridge so I can figure out where I'm most likely to catch up with you all.

[sheffield hatter]

... what time is the depart from the Spoons?

Meet The Knights Templar (JD Wetherspoon)

Then to Barley Mow at 12.40

Then Bridge Inn - quick half (arr 13.10ish)

Then back central to Seven Stars for the 'second gathering' at 1.30-2

Looks like leaving the Spoons around 12:30. If my train's on time, I'll be in the Barley Mow soon after the rest of you.

[sheffield hatter]

WTF?