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1st May 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Themefrom90210

Last year was so much fun, I'll defo be up for this again!

xxx

Glad to hear it! x

pootsmanuva · 1st May 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian (conker)

forgot to ask, what's the date?

All jokes aside, I got the dates confused for this last year, so might be worth making it crystal exactly what date/night this ride leaves on, just in case *someone* else gets confused ; )

As for cafe recommendations, there is the legendary Regency Cafe in Pimilico/SW1 that I would recommend. Insanely good grub and quite an experience..http://russelldavies.typepad.com/ate...y_cafe_17.html

cafewanda · 1st May 2012

@ Poots. That looks like a good place but would they be willing to open up an hour or two earlier than norm?

I'm in for this year's ride too :-).

pootsmanuva · 2nd May 2012

I could ask...how many people would be eating - any idea?

cafewanda · 2nd May 2012

Me!!!

ian (conker) · 3rd May 2012

BREAKFAST LIST:

1. cafewanda
2. conker (ian) - sausage, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, toast. Tea white-no sugar

it's 2.15am as i write this, and I'm getting hungry

3rd May 2012

^ is this just for forumengers?

pootsmanuva · 3rd May 2012

Am happy to sort/look into for non-forum types Miss M : )

pops · 4th May 2012

I'm so up for this.
I didn't go last year because i got totally confused with dates.
Just to check, will it be the evening of Wednesday 20th June, going into the morning of Thursday 21st June?

ian (conker) · 5th May 2012

@missmouse

actually, it was just for fun, but on reflection it's probably a good idea. you could also have a southwark/greenwhich cyclists list as well and combine all three when near the date so the cafe owner would have some sort of idea what to expect

9th May 2012

Right, we have two leaders (a couple who met on the ride actually - awww).

The ride will be similar but with the following change at the end:

2am Cutty Sark Gardens
2.30am Southwark Needle (south end of London Bridge)
3am Bar Italia 25 Frith Street
4.30am on the top of Primrose Hill
6am Regents Canal to Lock 7 in Hackney (I know they would lay on
something special for us)

Exciting!

Alex

harold · 9th May 2012

I'm up for this this year. Need to organise getting home exhausted as the kid wakes up but it'll be worth it.

9th May 2012

Bring the kid? Not the same but people have brought their dogs in the past.

pootsmanuva · 10th May 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by missmouse

Right, we have two leaders (a couple who met on the ride actually - awww).

The ride will be similar but with the following change at the end:

2am Cutty Sark Gardens
2.30am Southwark Needle (south end of London Bridge)
3am Bar Italia 25 Frith Street
4.30am on the top of Primrose Hill
6am Regents Canal to Lock 7 in Hackney (I know they would lay on
something special for us)

Exciting!

Alex

Just to get this *TOTALLY* clear in my brane, midsummer day is June 24th, right? So the ride leaves at 2am on the 24th, which is a sunday?

Awesome! Time for a list? Please!!

1. missmouse
2. la poots

10th May 2012

^ NO!!!!

The ride is in the early hours of the longest day, which this year is Wednesday 20 June. (It was 21 June last year.)

Axx

pootsmanuva · 10th May 2012

See! Exactly why clarification is needed ; )

12th May 2012

So, list for Wednesday 20 June:

1. midsummermouse
2. la poots

If you add your name, you have to add a fact (or fantasy) about Summer Solstice:

The only moon of Midsummer is the Honey Moon, a time when the hives are harvested for honey. Fermented honey is the ancient drink of the Gods, known as mead, and customarily drunk at wedding parties. The roots of the modern day "honeymoon" survive in current customs.

12th May 2012

^ you don't have to btw :)

ms.chris · 12th May 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by KT Bee

Please do! Last year was so much fun - especially the fry-up at the end. If you could organise a more exciting dawn, then it would be perfect.

K

Exactly.

Miss M,
Just to clarify again the date of the ride (seeing as you put down Wed and Thursday within a few posts of each other- I realise they were a few days apart, :-) Is the ride this year the night of Tues 19th? So actually starting at 2 am on Wednesday 20th? Since you said the 20th is actually the longest day this year?

12th May 2012

Well done for spotting my deliberate mistake ;) (tired, rushing, distracted by DD...)

Yes, it's 2am-6am weds 20th!

Thanks!!

tonyme · 13th May 2012

is this trip just for the ladies?

Oliver Schick · 13th May 2012

No. Everybody's welcome.

Sweaty · 13th May 2012

1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats

Solstice fact: Going for a much needed wee against the perimeter fence of Stonehenge at solstice is an offence officially called: Urinating on a world heritage site.
Looking forward to this one!

13th May 2012

^ Are you taking the piss?

Sweaty · 14th May 2012

mEGA lolz

ian (conker) · 14th May 2012

FACT: Summer Solstice (2005) starred Jacqueline Bisset, Lara-Joy Körner and Jan Niklas

RIDE LIST:
1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)

BREAKFAST LIST:
1. cafewanda
2. conker (ian)

cafewanda · 15th May 2012

BREAKFAST LIST:
1.
2. conker (ian)

I'm out. I'm afraid. Will be up in Scotland.

16th May 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian (conker)

FACT: Summer Solstice (2005) starred Jacqueline Bisset, Lara-Joy Körner and Jan Niklas

RIDE LIST:
1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)

BREAKFAST LIST:
1. cafewanda
2. conker (ian)

Nice fact!

You not coming to Lock 7 for brekkie with the rest of us then?

itsbruce · 16th May 2012

Will be there.

FACT: I don't like lists.

pootsmanuva · 16th May 2012

RIDE LIST:
1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)

BREAKFAST LIST:
1. poots - swoooping in at number 1
2. conker (ian)
3. midsummermurdermouse

Sweaty · 16th May 2012

RIDE LIST:
1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)

BREAKFAST LIST:
1. poots - swoooping in at number 1
2. conker (ian)
3. midsummermurdermouse
4. Sweats

ian (conker) · 16th May 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by missmouse

Nice fact!

You not coming to Lock 7 for brekkie with the rest of us then?

I thought the "breakie list" was for those wanting to partake in breakfast - silly me. Yes, I will be devouring breakfast at Lock 7

16th May 2012

Cool beans. Then we only need* the one RIDE LIST I reckon.

Bruce, your so-called fact is rubbish. I am adding you:

RIDE LIST:
1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)
5. itsbahhumbugbruce

*using the term 'need' loosely

alexrbarlow · 31st May 2012

This looks awesome, if I can get a late morning I'm up for this as it finishes nearish me..

Not sure about getting to Cutty Sark in the wee hours though..

bearfoot · 10th June 2012

in with a spin!

stompy · 10th June 2012

RIDE LIST:
1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)
5. itsbahhumbugbruce
6. stompy (I might be able to lead the ride from CS to LB)

ian (conker) · 10th June 2012

^ blimey, even i, as a confirmed 'far norther' know the way from cs to lb!

stompy · 10th June 2012

I meant I have experience in herding cats along this route.

whatok · 10th June 2012

RIDE LIST:
1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)
5. itsbahhumbugbruce
6. stompy (I might be able to lead the ride from CS to LB)
7. what? ok.

Love night rides.
Would be up for breakfast at the Regency, used to be my regular..

11th June 2012

^ Where's the Regency?

whatok · 11th June 2012

No-where near primrose hill.

chelsea

Linkpin · 11th June 2012

1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)
5. itsbahhumbugbruce
6. stompy (I might be able to lead the ride from CS to LB)
7. what? ok.
8. Linkpin Solstice

The word solstice comes from Latin solstitium or sol (the sun) + -stit-, -stes (standing). The summer solstice occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, which is located at 23.5° latitude North.

11th June 2012

^ Nice factoid Linkpin.

Whatok, why you no join us for breakfast on the canal? I will even adopt my best Chelsea accent for you :)

whatok · 11th June 2012

Sounds good! I only mentioned the regency because someone else did way up there somewhere..

11th June 2012

I should probably post the route again as I can't edit the OP:

Right, we have two leaders - Dick and Lu.

The ride will be similar as in previous years but with the following change at the end:

2am Cutty Sark Gardens
2.30am Southwark Needle (south end of London Bridge)
3am Bar Italia 25 Frith Street
4.30am on the top of Primrose Hill
6am Regents Canal to Lock 7 in Hackney (they will lay on something special for us)

Alex

Linkpin · 12th June 2012

Balls, they've just changed my contract at work. So on the downside, I can't come on the whole ride. On the plus side, I'll be starting work at half sevenish just round the corner from Lock 7, so I could join the ride at Primrose Hill if that's acceptable?

1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)
5. itsbahhumbugbruce
6. stompy (I might be able to lead the ride from CS to LB)
7. what? ok.

bearfoot · 13th June 2012

people! This is absolutley "baked beans" ! Is actually at night? Are u all lot unemployed? In the other
hand im jealous! Cos i cant do it! Cant make it! I need my sweet sleep! Sweet kitty furry kitty! Purrrrr purrrr purrr!
Out with a doubt!

ian (conker) · 13th June 2012

^ yes bearfoot, it is at night and most people (I believe) arrange not to work the following day.

Anyway, what's with the "Sweet kitty furry kitty! Purrrrr purrrr purrr!"? Bears don't pur, they growl

13th June 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linkpin

Balls, they've just changed my contract at work. So on the downside, I can't come on the whole ride. On the plus side, I'll be starting work at half sevenish just round the corner from Lock 7, so I could join the ride at Primrose Hill if that's acceptable?

1. midsummermouse
2. la poots
3. Sweats
4. ian (conker)
5. itsbahhumbugbruce
6. stompy (I might be able to lead the ride from CS to LB)
7. what? ok.

Perfectly acceptable. You can bring hot coffee!

ian (conker) · 13th June 2012

^
NB I shall be working the next day, but probably start 2 or 3 hrs later than normal - I'll just make sure I'm not working at the top of my 8.5mtr ladder

10th May 2012	#165
missmouse	^ NO!!!! The ride is in the early hours of the longest day, which this year is Wednesday 20 June. (It was 21 June last year.) Axx Last edited by missmouse; 12th May 2012 at 19:04. Reason: added day of week
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12th May 2012	#167
missmouse	So, list for Wednesday 20 June: 1. midsummermouse 2. la poots If you add your name, you have to add a fact (or fantasy) about Summer Solstice: The only moon of Midsummer is the Honey Moon, a time when the hives are harvested for honey. Fermented honey is the ancient drink of the Gods, known as mead, and customarily drunk at wedding parties. The roots of the modern day "honeymoon" survive in current customs. Last edited by missmouse; 12th May 2012 at 23:27. Reason: Wednesday 20 June Wednesday 20 June Wednesday 20 June!!!
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1st May 2012	#153
cafewanda	@ Poots. That looks like a good place but would they be willing to open up an hour or two earlier than norm? I'm in for this year's ride too :-).
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2nd May 2012	#154
pootsmanuva	I could ask...how many people would be eating - any idea?
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3rd May 2012	#156
ian (conker)	BREAKFAST LIST: 1. cafewanda 2. conker (ian) - sausage, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, toast. Tea white-no sugar it's 2.15am as i write this, and I'm getting hungry
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3rd May 2012	#157
missmouse	^ is this just for forumengers?
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3rd May 2012	#158
pootsmanuva	Am happy to sort/look into for non-forum types Miss M : )
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4th May 2012	#159
pops	I'm so up for this. I didn't go last year because i got totally confused with dates. Just to check, will it be the evening of Wednesday 20th June, going into the morning of Thursday 21st June?
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5th May 2012	#160
ian (conker)	@missmouse actually, it was just for fun, but on reflection it's probably a good idea. you could also have a southwark/greenwhich cyclists list as well and combine all three when near the date so the cafe owner would have some sort of idea what to expect
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9th May 2012	#161
missmouse	Right, we have two leaders (a couple who met on the ride actually - awww). The ride will be similar but with the following change at the end: 2am Cutty Sark Gardens 2.30am Southwark Needle (south end of London Bridge) 3am Bar Italia 25 Frith Street 4.30am on the top of Primrose Hill 6am Regents Canal to Lock 7 in Hackney (I know they would lay on something special for us) Exciting! Alex
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9th May 2012	#162
harold	I'm up for this this year. Need to organise getting home exhausted as the kid wakes up but it'll be worth it.
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9th May 2012	#163
missmouse	Bring the kid? Not the same but people have brought their dogs in the past.
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10th May 2012	#166
pootsmanuva	See! Exactly why clarification is needed ; )
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12th May 2012	#168
missmouse	^ you don't have to btw :)
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12th May 2012	#170
missmouse	Well done for spotting my deliberate mistake ;) (tired, rushing, distracted by DD...) Yes, it's 2am-6am weds 20th! Thanks!!
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13th May 2012	#171
tonyme	is this trip just for the ladies?
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13th May 2012	#172
Oliver Schick	No. Everybody's welcome.
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13th May 2012	#173
Sweaty	1. midsummermouse 2. la poots 3. Sweats Solstice fact: Going for a much needed wee against the perimeter fence of Stonehenge at solstice is an offence officially called: Urinating on a world heritage site. Looking forward to this one!
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13th May 2012	#174
missmouse	^ Are you taking the piss?
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14th May 2012	#176
ian (conker)	FACT: Summer Solstice (2005) starred Jacqueline Bisset, Lara-Joy Körner and Jan Niklas RIDE LIST: 1. midsummermouse 2. la poots 3. Sweats 4. ian (conker) BREAKFAST LIST: 1. cafewanda 2. conker (ian)
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15th May 2012	#177
cafewanda	BREAKFAST LIST: 1. 2. conker (ian) I'm out. I'm afraid. Will be up in Scotland.
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16th May 2012	#179
itsbruce	Will be there. FACT: I don't like lists.
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16th May 2012	#180
pootsmanuva	RIDE LIST: 1. midsummermouse 2. la poots 3. Sweats 4. ian (conker) BREAKFAST LIST: 1. poots - swoooping in at number 1 2. conker (ian) 3. midsummermurdermouse
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16th May 2012	#181
Sweaty	RIDE LIST: 1. midsummermouse 2. la poots 3. Sweats 4. ian (conker) BREAKFAST LIST: 1. poots - swoooping in at number 1 2. conker (ian) 3. midsummermurdermouse 4. Sweats
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16th May 2012	#183
missmouse	Cool beans. Then we only need* the one RIDE LIST I reckon. Bruce, your so-called fact is rubbish. I am adding you: RIDE LIST: 1. midsummermouse 2. la poots 3. Sweats 4. ian (conker) 5. itsbahhumbugbruce *using the term 'need' loosely
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31st May 2012	#184
alexrbarlow	This looks awesome, if I can get a late morning I'm up for this as it finishes nearish me.. Not sure about getting to Cutty Sark in the wee hours though..
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10th June 2012	#186
stompy	RIDE LIST: 1. midsummermouse 2. la poots 3. Sweats 4. ian (conker) 5. itsbahhumbugbruce 6. stompy (I might be able to lead the ride from CS to LB)
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10th June 2012	#187
ian (conker)	^ blimey, even i, as a confirmed 'far norther' know the way from cs to lb!
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10th June 2012	#188
stompy	I meant I have experience in herding cats along this route.
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10th June 2012	#189
whatok	RIDE LIST: 1. midsummermouse 2. la poots 3. Sweats 4. ian (conker) 5. itsbahhumbugbruce 6. stompy (I might be able to lead the ride from CS to LB) 7. what? ok. Love night rides. Would be up for breakfast at the Regency, used to be my regular..
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11th June 2012	#190
missmouse	^ Where's the Regency?
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11th June 2012	#191
whatok	No-where near primrose hill. chelsea
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