** Advanced Warning ** Pirate Christmas Social

SA - I believe we're in the same hotel (as is Rafi). I don't mind a cheeky one a bit earlier.

They're very friendly/accommodating - would you like me to go back to them and ask them if we can have our space from 7pm?

Matt - I think there will be at least 3 or 4 of us in black tie - it'll be fine!

SA/Cat - as I'll be on the turbo all afternoon doing the bike fit - it may be important for me to re-hydrate before the party, so may join for a cheeky one first!

the hotel has a small bar, so shall we meet there at 6:30 - 7:00 for a quick one there and then go to Antix and any bar we find on the way?

Matt: the final confirmation from the coach is still outstanding, but this was the last post on the subject, post code of leisure centre is BS14 0JZ

ETA: I can fit into my dress trousers, so another +1 for black tie

Bouncing Barlist wrote (see)

Swimming Champs should be confirmed tomorrow:

Subject to confirmation we have 4 lanes from 3pm - 4pm at Hengrove pool (25m), total cost is £46 so thats about a fiver each. 

Assuming there are 9 of us (which there are) thats 3 lanes for competion & 1 lane for general larking about, warm up, cool down etc.

100 FC - 3 semi finals (winner goes through) and 1 final
400 FC - 3 semi finals (winner goes through) and 1 final
100 IM  - 3 semi finals (winner goes through) and 1 final
150 FC  Relay (3x50m) - 1 final (3 teams of 3)

List of interested participants:

Barley
Meldy
Siggy
7755Matt
Cat
SuperCaz
Garr
Ferret (who also can't swim fly)
Soupy (never done fly ever)

I'm getting exited and nervous at the same time.just like pre race............

Matt - The Travelodge on Anchor Road I presume?!?!

Sounds like a plan SA

FF - good news on the black tie

I think Barlos was struggling somewhat to confirm a venue for the Swim Champs ... personally I think he is scared of being chicked by a Meldy in the pool !!!

Yep the Travelodge on Anchor Road and then only a short walk to Antix

 I take it I'm going to look really scruffy next to you lot in your Black tie suits

The pool option I was exploring was a no go, so we were left with Hengrove.

I don't think we've ever had a pirate party black tie do have we?  I must make sure I bring my camera as well as my phone.

I seem to recall the Coaches 40th was black tie.  I thought we scrubbed up quite well (although I am remembering this through a bit of an alcoholic haze).

Oh no, I was thinking of an adhoc social, not a proper do like a birthday or a wedding where dress codes are appropriate.

In other news, I have found a pirate party game, it's a variant of 'pin the tail on the donkey', sort of 'pin the eyepatch on the pirate' - shall I bring it along, or are we not fussed?

Must get some of those gel insert thingies that you put in your shoes,  as i too will be barefooted within minutes of getting to the venue!

I would imagine an update would be a good thing for most of us  .....  

He has been nudged but as I said he is a bizzy bee at the moment so it might not be today that he shows his face in here

Is it really that top secret where we are swimming ??