Salon QP London 14th Nov

[BH13GMT]

Gents

Is anyone attending Salon QP on the Saturday? It would be good to catch up with the usual guys and meet some new WIS

let me know if anyone will be about for a few drinks and bite to eat too .

cheers

[Swearengen]

Hi Paul,
I was planning on going on the Friday during the day, but would be up for a drink or two on Saturday, preferably in a location near QP rather then Tower Bridge

[Xenophon]

I should be able to make it. I'll know nearer the time.

[DiamondJack]

I'm doing quite a bit of travelling at the moment but, failing any last minute trips, I'm hoping to make it.......

[mluther]

the Belgian contingent are in - well Geert and I and possibly a few more Belgians on Saturday night after SQP

[steveclocks]

My dear friends,
As Michael already said...we are IN !!!
I do even better,I will be in London 10 - 15 November. All booked up and will be really looking forward to see you all. Have to catching up to do since I missed the summer GTG.

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by steveclocks

My dear friends,
As Michael already said...we are IN !!!
I do even better,I will be in London 10 - 15 November. All booked up and will be really looking forward to see you all. Have to catching up to do since I missed the summer GTG.

Splendid news my friend.

[steveclocks]

London doesn't seem to be awake!!! who will be in town the week of Salon QP???

[Swearengen]

London Calling..................................I am around if you want to meet up during the week. Where are you staying?

Originally Posted by steveclocks

London doesn't seem to be awake!!! who will be in town the week of Salon QP???

[spuds]

I'm In!!

Anyone staying in town....???

And if so, do they know where???

[steveclocks]

Gabriel, I am definitely up for a drink or dinner during the week.

Count in 4 Belgians for dinner on saturdayevening by the way

[Swearengen]

That's 10% of the population of Belgium

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Count in 4 Belgians for dinner on saturday evening by the way

[Swearengen]

Geert,
I am good for either Tuesday or Thursday night drink/dinner

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Gabriel, I am definitely up for a drink or dinner during the week.

Count in 4 Belgians for dinner on saturdayevening by the way

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Gabriel, I am definitely up for a drink or dinner during the week.

Count in 4 Belgians for dinner on saturdayevening by the way

[steveclocks]

Originally Posted by Swearengen

That's 10% of the population of Belgium

And more importantly, it's the BEST quality Gabriel

[steveclocks]

Gabriel, Tuesdayevening will be perfect, lets do dinner

[Swearengen]

Geert, Its in the diary

I'll PM you a couple of weeks before with a few suggestions, unless you have somewhere in mind

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Gabriel, Tuesdayevening will be perfect, lets do dinner

[steveclocks]

Originally Posted by Swearengen

Geert, Its in the diary

I'll PM you a couple of weeks before with a few suggestions, unless you have somewhere in mind

[ayecarumba]

Greetings London contingent! Hope that you're all well. I've been a bit dormant on here as of late, but I may be taking a little "man-cation" to QP this year and would love to meet up/catch up with you all while I'm in town. Plans are tentative at this time, but I will keep up with this thread and let you know if I can make it.

Best to all!

[Swearengen]

Paul,
It would be great to catch up with you again.

Originally Posted by ayecarumba

Greetings London contingent! Hope that you're all well. I've been a bit dormant on here as of late, but I may be taking a little "man-cation" to QP this year and would love to meet up/catch up with you all while I'm in town. Plans are tentative at this time, but I will keep up with this thread and let you know if I can make it.

Best to all!

[steveclocks]

Originally Posted by ayecarumba

Greetings London contingent! Hope that you're all well. I've been a bit dormant on here as of late, but I may be taking a little "man-cation" to QP this year and would love to meet up/catch up with you all while I'm in town. Plans are tentative at this time, but I will keep up with this thread and let you know if I can make it.

Best to all!

Would be wonderful to see you again Paul! I think it's been already two years now since you last came to Salon QP, isn't it?
Do catch a plane (if you can find one ) and we'll see you in London!!!

[ayecarumba]

Fellers,

Wow Geert, I guess you're right, it's been 2 years (and even longer than that since I first met you all at the Dickens Inn!)...How time flies! Hope you've been taking care of those spiffy JLC cufflinks! Gabe, I see your collection is as impressive as ever. We're still planning our escape and I will keep you posted...First round's on me if I can make it!

--Paul

[mluther]

Morning Guys,

looking forward to seeing everyone on the 14th. I have a few questions:

1) We may have two more guests for drinks and dinner, who do I contact re increasing the numbers for dinner?

2) Last year, The Dickens was so packed, it took a while to get drinks, but the biggest issue was finding somewhere to sit. Very loud and dark, so discussing watches proved difficult. Was my first visit to The Dickens, so it could've been a one off. Can we reserve a table for drinks as there could be 10 plus? Is there an alternative venue, closer to SalonQP as was a bit of a trek to Tower Bridge last time?

Michael

[BH13GMT]

Gents

The Phoenix Bar close to Salon QP could be a good meeting point mid to late afternoon post QP. We have been there before in past years but space isnt always great in the bar area. I can speak to them about securing a large table in their restaurant area which we can use for the afternoon. We can do our watch stuff in there have waitress service on the drinks and they do have a dinner menu if we don't want to move on. It looks more like posh Pub.
http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/london-the-phoenix/menus
If anyone can suggest alternative options in the Sloane Square area please chime in. I am only in London 5-6 times a year so my local knowledge isnt the best.

[mluther]

thanks Paul - apologies if my post came over as a bit "screamy"...

I'll ask for a few recommendations in and around SloaneSq/The Kings Rd etc. The Phoenix looks pretty good and if you can secure a table for approx 10-12, should be a blast :-)

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by mluther

thanks Paul - apologies if my post came over as a bit "screamy"...

I'll ask for a few recommendations in and around SloaneSq/The Kings Rd etc. The Phoenix looks pretty good and if you can secure a table for approx 10-12, should be a blast :-)

Not at all Micheal. I think with a month to go it makes sense to have our ducks in line. I will speak to the Phoenix with a view to securing a table for the afternoon with the option to eat later. If we decide to eat elsewhere I can amend alter accordingly.

[mluther]

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Not at all Micheal. I think with a month to go it makes sense to have our ducks in line. I will speak to the Phoenix with a view to securing a table for the afternoon with the option to eat later. If we decide to eat elsewhere I can amend alter accordingly.

Perfect

[steveclocks]

Ok guys, just couldn't resist... got invited to the preview on thursday too
Is someone else going?

[spuds]

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Gents

The Phoenix Bar close to Salon QP could be a good meeting point mid to late afternoon post QP. We have been there before in past years but space isnt always great in the bar area. I can speak to them about securing a large table in their restaurant area which we can use for the afternoon. We can do our watch stuff in there have waitress service on the drinks and they do have a dinner menu if we don't want to move on. It looks more like posh Pub.
http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/london-the-phoenix/menus
If anyone can suggest alternative options in the Sloane Square area please chime in. I am only in London 5-6 times a year so my local knowledge isnt the best.

I think waitress service and a reserved table at The Phoenix looks spot-on mate, and you guys are right The Dickens is a fair old schlep from QP so I'm happy with anywhere anyone recommends.



Paul let me know if you want me to send any booking-enquiries out or anything mate, sorry I've not been much help this time round but the impending house-move ( ) and the 'refurb prior to' is taking up all my free brain-space!!

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by spuds

I think waitress service and a reserved table at The Phoenix looks spot-on mate, and you guys are right The Dickens is a fair old schlep from QP so I'm happy with anywhere anyone recommends.



Paul let me know if you want me to send any booking-enquiries out or anything mate, sorry I've not been much help this time round but the impending house-move ( ) and the 'refurb prior to' is taking up all my free brain-space!!

No worries mate. We have a table booked from 3pm for 10 persons. Liza at the Phoenix has confirmed. People can drop in and out as required. I know I will be at Salon QP initially and then making my way over to the pub which will fit in with 3pm.

I will stick a map on the thread nearer the time although a few of us have been there before. Lets hope the rain stays away for a change.