Topic: CR0 Summer BBQ

[chriswg]

Okay, so the idea of meeting up isn't a new one, but as far as I am aware it has never really happened. I guess pat of the reason might be down to family commitments and people not being able to travel half way across the country.

So how about a Summer BBQ in the park? Open to anyone plus wives and kids. The men can drink beer and burn chicken tikka and kebabs on the BBQ, the ladies can (hopefully) enjoy the sun while gossiping about who's husband is the most annoying curry cook, and the kids can play football or in the playground.

Would this work? Would there be lots of interest? There is a nice big park in Farnborough with massive BBQ's you can turn up and use. I'm happy to organize it and be the caterer. Either everyone can bring food and drinks for everyone to share, or I can buy lots of stuff and we split the cost.

I appreciate it might be a bit far for the overseas contingent, but Manchester / Liverpool is only about 3.5 hours drive away. If the family is all coming why not find a cheap b and b and make a weekend of it. Legoland is just down the road.

Let me know what you all think.

NEW - Click on this link to register your availability:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AoVG2JH0G1stdFJDSXo2WWJOdUZEU1pWTnRCQWFDRkE&hl=en&authkey=CJm4-LIB

[natterjak]

Great idea Chris, I would certainly be interested in attending and the outdoor element solves a lot of the venue problems (ie. no-one wants a huge bunch of strangers showing up at their house).  Location will always be a problem as nowhere will be close to everyone but you could never solve that short of hiring a chauffered artic lorry and driving up and down the M1 with a mobile curry-fest party going on in the back!

Farnborough is fine by me though, only 30 mins from home so it gets the thumbs up on that count.  Curry heads + BBQ = a lot of tikka kebabs probably 

[Stephen Lindsay]

I appreciate it might be a bit far for the overseas contingent

Lol I thought you meant Scotland at first Chris! Great idea - probably a bit far unless I plan ahead so I won't say no at this stage but would love to see the photos if I don't manage!

[solarsplace]

I'm up for that - great idea Chris!

[Peripatetic Phil]

Might well be interested, depending on dates.
** Phil.

[Malc.]

It sounds like a really good idea I mean , beer, BBQ and curry, all together with like minded soles, hell yeah! 

I'll have to speak to she who must be obeyed, though.

If this does get going and we can make it, i'll bring several gallons of Sussex's finest ales from both Harveys and Dark star. That will help keep us lubricated.

[chriswg]

I've updated the OP to include a link to a document so everyone can register their available dates.

Just add your name and use the drop down boxes to indicate the days you are available.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AoVG2JH0G1stdFJDSXo2WWJOdUZEU1pWTnRCQWFDRkE&hl=en&authkey=CJm4-LIB

[Ramirez]

Good idea Chris!  I like the sound of this and I'm pretty close. I'll update the spreadsheet with my availability - although as it is a way off, it might change. Striving for a Saturday would probably be a good idea, given alcohol is likely to be involved.

[Peripatetic Phil]

Striving for a Saturday would probably be a good idea, given alcohol is likely to be involved.

"Mr Plod pricks up ears with interest ..."  ;D

[peterandjen]

Sorry i won't be able to make it, but make sure you take loads of photo's and i can have a giggle at em.