Apologies to all for taking so long to get on to this....
Right, here goes. The prognosis so far...
It's a Midlands meet this time around.
Karting location is to be confirmed, but these are looking like good options (thanks to Frank for his recommendations)...
http://www.grandprixkarting.co.uk Outside
http://www.teamworkskarting.com/birmingham/
http://f1k.co.uk/birmingham/track-info/
I'll look into these and other options and come back to you in due course...
Thanks to Parisiens efforts La Scala is looking good for the evening meal.
http://lascalasutton.co.uk/
P, Are you happy to follow this one through for a while based on the numbers below?...
Thanks to the two Rob's we have a couple of choices for accommodation.
Moor Hall Hotel.
Hilton Hotels.
The Moor Hall is closer I think? but Rob, you've been to our Christmas bashes before. We tend to go on late and get very drunk. Don't want to put you in a difficult situation if the owners are friends.
Rob, I guess this is not an issue with the Hilton?, but the same hold true, the late night session is very much part of the night. Is this okay given you have a preference deal with them? Don't want to put you in a difficult situation.
So the list of those showing interest and their date preferences...
1. Emtee / Miles and Linda - 1st or 8th.
2. Parisien / Frank and Bernie- 1st or 8th.
3. Maser Sod / Pat (and Brenda?) -
4. Conaero / Matt (and Bro?) - 1st or 8th.
5. Mr Cambio / Nikos - 8th.
6. Granturismo_Dan / Dan (and Louise?) - 8th.
7. SimonM / Si - 1st, 8th or 15th.
8. Lozcb / Loz and Kaz - 1st or 8th.
9. Safrane / Peter -
10. 2b1ask1 / Newton (and Jeanette?) - 1st or 8th.
11. Dhanj / Dhanj -
12. Dem Maser / Dem (and Christina?) - 1st or 8th.
13. Reservoirfrog / Rob and Ros - 1st, 8th or 15th.
14. fcz360 / Frank (+1?) -
15. chippiepilot / Andrew -
16. DaveT / Dave (and Linda?) -
17. Cobratwin / (+1?) - 1st or 8th.
18. Jamesc69 / James (and Vicky?) - 1st,
8th or 15th.
19. Grinzzz / Andy (and Mrs G?) -
20. NickP / Nick and (Becky?) -
21. Hodroyd / Robert and Glenis -
22. Mark Taylor / Mark -
So a potential gathering of between 29 and 38! That's a great number and thanks to all for showing interest in getting together for a Festive session!
If there's a question mark, it's because I don't know whether you're bringing your partner or brother in Matt's case.
If I haven't put a date preference it's because I don't think you posted one.
Looking through the preferences I think we can settle on the 8th / 9th December.
So I'll look at the karting options.
P, if you could let me know about the restaurant? If you want me to pile in, then please just say so.
Rob and Rob, let me know your thoughts on my comments above? If you then want me to take over for booking the hotel, just let me know.
Regards to all, Miles.