Cheshire Christimas meet (Read 12263 times)

Sloper · December 02, 2014, 12:37:31 pm

Can I suggest some basis standards of etiquite

1. Someone should crash their car on the way to the meet.
2. Someone should have an absolute strop when failing on an easy problem and kicksomething thereby breaking a toe.
3. Tweed shall be worn.
4. For non drivers a properly filled hip flask is mandatory
5. For drivers a flask full of good coffee shall be brought.
6. There will be mandatory banter which ideally should stop just short of a s.5 POA offence with bonus points for getting someone to fall off as a consequence of laughter

andy_e · December 02, 2014, 12:44:11 pm

Given past Christmas climbing experiences, I'll probably be 1.

The hustling people off problems game is a classic. The easier the problem, the more point you get. It also works on a sliding scale, so it's not many points for making a 6A climber fall off a 6A, but if you make an 8A climber laugh off a 6A it's a huge amount of points.

Sloper · December 02, 2014, 03:39:10 pm

Quote from: andy_e on December 02, 2014, 12:44:11 pm

Given past Christmas climbing experiences, I'll probably be 1.

The hustling people off problems game is a classic. The easier the problem, the more point you get. It also works on a sliding scale, so it's not many points for making a 6A climber fall off a 6A, but if you make an 8A climber laugh off a 6A it's a huge amount of points.

Bang on, I can't remember who it was, but I was pottering around The Grand Hotel at Stanage when there was I think every uner wad known to liggers about anywya, Dave Simmonite mentioned he'd lost his virginity at 13, my immediate response was 'giving or taking' followed by someone very good falling off the start of NTBTA.

Monolith · December 02, 2014, 03:52:38 pm

Love a good hustle. Will Master Hession, Lord of The Heckle be joining the team?

Jim, you're likely psyched too?

Jim · December 02, 2014, 10:23:02 pm

Aye seeing as everyone I know isn't allowed out any more

Will Hunt · December 02, 2014, 10:50:45 pm

Post boxing day chaps. You know it makes sense.

tomtom · December 03, 2014, 11:56:26 am

Quote from: Will Hunt on December 02, 2014, 10:50:45 pm

Post boxing day chaps. You know it makes sense.

I''ll not see you there then...

John Cooke · December 03, 2014, 01:29:41 pm

I'll be around Cheshire over Xmas visiting the famille. Be great to hook up with folks for a boulder. Helsby Hilltop would work well as i'll be in the village

Keen for anything though.

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fatneck · December 04, 2014, 11:30:38 am

We're looking at the 23rd here, venue open at present. Going to speak to Skinny Dog tonight. Reckon we're flexible about venue if plenty of other are about - never been to Bosley Cloud though...

Sloper · December 04, 2014, 11:59:25 am

Yes, the 23rd works for me,

Shall we 'call the venue' at 12;00 on the 19th, now who could be the caller?

Johnny Brown · December 04, 2014, 12:31:58 pm

I would suggest calling the venue as late as possible.

fatneck · December 04, 2014, 12:59:15 pm

Agreed...

Sloper · December 04, 2014, 01:09:29 pm

In principle yes, but if folks want lifts then we need some notice.

I will be driving from Altrincham unless anyone is able to give me a lift (I promise no politics / law)

tomtom · December 04, 2014, 01:19:59 pm

Quote from: Sloper on December 04, 2014, 01:09:29 pm

In principle yes, but if folks want lifts then we need some notice.

I will be driving from Altrincham unless anyone is able to give me a lift (I promise no politics / law)

. I can pick you up from Alty Tom... Yes leave the venue until the last min.

galpinos · December 04, 2014, 02:14:22 pm

Quote from: tomtom on December 04, 2014, 01:19:59 pm

I can pick you up from Alty Tom... Yes leave the venue until the last min.

I read that as Alky Tom.......

Sloper · December 04, 2014, 02:49:54 pm

If I've got a lift then I will certainly be bringing a hip flask of something warming (and some mulled alcohol free cider for the non drinkers) not a winter meet without a cigar and a drop of something strong.

Grubes · December 12, 2014, 09:31:58 am

If i am coming I will be driving so dont need a lift. Meant to be at work so I will decide the day before.

Will be coming from hudds so will be able to give lifts if I go

Richie Crouch · December 12, 2014, 01:47:43 pm

Liking the sound of alcohol free mulled cider as I've got to drive back to Wales after.

I can finally reunite you with your moccasyms from the 2007 UKB N Wales meet too Tom

andy_e · December 12, 2014, 06:49:27 pm

Thought you were working Hess?

Sloper · December 12, 2014, 08:26:21 pm

Quote from: Richie Crouch on December 12, 2014, 01:47:43 pm

Liking the sound of alcohol free mulled cider as I've got to drive back to Wales after.

I can finally reunite you with your moccasyms from the 2007 UKB N Wales meet too Tom

Christ, was it that long ago?

The Sandstone suits me more than the N Wales bouldering, I should be able to get up a few things this time.

Fiend · December 17, 2014, 06:18:10 pm

Hmmmmmm $:-\$

fatneck · December 19, 2014, 07:10:42 am

Just to note that the Scouse meet seems to have gravitated towards Yorkshire... As ever, all welcome...

andy popp · December 19, 2014, 07:57:56 am

Sacrilege!

Mind you, with the constancy of the rain recently there is going to be very little dry over this way.

tomtom · December 19, 2014, 08:27:16 am

Why don't we just all go to the pub instead?

(Esp as I can't climb..)

Sloper · December 19, 2014, 09:35:33 am

The forecast is looking rather poor and the pub may be a better option, suggestions therfore for a venue.

1. It must be close to public transport.
2. It must be a good pub
3. It must be as easy as possible for folk to get to

Given 3 my view is central Manchetser and I would propose The Knott Bar or Cask (right by the tram / near the railway and both substantially twat free (until I turn up at least)