5-a-side footie

ALIB · Post by **ALIB** » 2 Dec 2009 13:08

Biscuitman, it might just be me and you.

I hope you've booked a discreet table where we can slag off the 'no-shows. '

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » 2 Dec 2009 13:26

Sorry for not posting earlier - had some internet problems. I will be there tonight - hopefully that won't put any more people off.

Ulysses · Post by **Ulysses** » 2 Dec 2009 14:12

Looking forwad to seeing you Thomas.

For anyone even half-way interested I shall be nursing a pint in The Dolphin from 7. Well, it isn't quite the same to start a curry stone-cold sober, is it?

Otherwise see you all at 8.

ALIB · Post by **ALIB** » 3 Dec 2009 09:44

What a nice evening at Gurkhas.
Sweat and spices are still leaking from every pore/orrifice. My curry wasn't particularly hot, but extremely tasty.
As for the 'sherry', i have no idea as to where its origins may lie. I'll put some pics up soon.

As i also stated, I should be getting some opposition from Carshalton way in the New Year. Lets get the bad weather out of the way first

Ali B

Right , pictures, here goes.

"Oh really? That's interesting" The poppadoms are destroyed and the lubrication gets underway

The lumberjack brothers. An unfortunate clash of shirts, (not to mention the table cloth)

Thomas and Ben await a new rack of 'sherries'.

"Drink this"
Droid (sp?) gives Trickster some useful advice for his early morning meeting with his boss.

Oh , you've been made redundant and need cheering up.......who can help? Some people end the evening in better shape than others

Marathon · Post by **Marathon** » 3 Dec 2009 17:56

Good post Ali and well done for bringing a camera to record this prestigious event. First time for me in Ghurkas and I will be going back.

There is still interest in playing this side of Christmas so if you fancy a game this week please post your availability by Monday lunchtime. Have a good weekend y'all.

Ulysses · Post by **Ulysses** » 3 Dec 2009 18:13

My first time sitting down in Ghurkas also. I thought the fare was excellent and will be going back also. I normally have 'pick up' from there so wasn't sure how it would compare. My food was perfect.

Alot of other eateries (dare we call what 'they' serve food?) could learn alot from Ghurkas. Good to see two of the single lads even managed to do a bit of sharking also!

biscuitman1978 · Post by **biscuitman1978** » 3 Dec 2009 18:15

I'm in for Wednesday.

biscuitman1978 · Post by **biscuitman1978** » 3 Dec 2009 20:57

Aidan is out on Wednesday.

Donny · Post by **Donny** » 4 Dec 2009 12:45

Good food and company but I am neither single nor shark.....

droidathon · Post by **droidathon** » 4 Dec 2009 19:36

I'm in - Even if I have to wear ear muffs!

Joe Pineapples · Post by **Joe Pineapples** » 7 Dec 2009 10:16

Me too. Looks a bit light at the moment - I'll have a word with the guys here and see if there is interest.
I'll let them know that 'The Red Mist' will be absent and consequently their shins (and lugholes) have an amnesty this week.

Donny · Post by **Donny** » 7 Dec 2009 11:04

I'm in and so is Paul

Joe Pineapples · Post by **Joe Pineapples** » 7 Dec 2009 11:44

Got two more - James and Ryan are up for it. Just waiting on Mr. Ric 'Italian Stallion' Rizzi.

Joe Pineapples · Post by **Joe Pineapples** » 7 Dec 2009 12:56

Correction - James is now out, he's had some drinks do sprung on him but looks like Sr. Rizzi is in.

Marathon · Post by **Marathon** » 7 Dec 2009 13:58

I count eight for this week. If you are happy to play 4-aside then I will book the pitch this evening. The kitty can take a hit. T

Joe Pineapples · Post by **Joe Pineapples** » 7 Dec 2009 16:05

I'm up for it as long as someone doesn't pike out.

Trickster · Post by **Trickster** » 8 Dec 2009 09:43

In the interests of keeping my reputation intact as a useless git that always replies late, I am also up for playing this Weds if the game is on.

Marathon · Post by **Marathon** » 8 Dec 2009 12:06

Hi chaps,

Due to bit of age induced confusion at Charing Cross I ended up in Tonbridge last night instead of London Bridge and in the excitement of it all I forgot to book a pitch when I got home. Fortunately I escaped being hit with a penalty charge by the guard. That would have just rubbed salt into the wound. His look of pity was enough punishment.

I was also a bit of reluctant in booking for just 8 with the possibility of drop outs. With Trickster rocking up late doors and Ulysses playing his cards close to his chest we now have 10.

The upshot is that Goals don’t have a pitch available tomorrow for 8pm. They only have pitches for 6.30 (probably too early for those who have to travel from outside Sydders) and 9.30. They also have a pitch for 7.30 on Thursday if that is more agreeable.

Or shall we just call the whole thing off and try again next week?

Looking further ahead if we can get enough interest for Wednesday 6th Jan, Goals are offering a 10% discount on pitches for that week provided that it’s booked by the 31st Dec. I imagine most of us would be wanting to run off the second helping of turkey or escaping from those pesky in-laws so closer to the time I’ll be asking for availability for the 6th.

Ulysses · Post by **Ulysses** » 8 Dec 2009 12:43

Just to explain my late entry...we were sitting on 4-a-side. I didn't want to say yes and end up with another 5 v 4 as we had the other week as it was a rubbish game so I went on a 'if you need me' basis.

As for playing and when I'm just keen to do as much excercise before I demolish the 3rd helping of Xmas pud and brandy butter so...

Tomorrow late or Thursday is fine with me.

biscuitman1978 · Post by **biscuitman1978** » 8 Dec 2009 15:24

Late Wednesday or Thursday are both fine with me (but would prefer the latter).

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