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Thread: WW in UK 4 - India Club, Wednesday 16th May
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Welease Woderwick
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Who fancies a meal on the evening of 16th May [M's birthday] at the India Club on The Strand?
It's my next to last evening as I fly home on the Friday.
The India Club is not mandatory but is easy to get to - an alternative would be Sagar at 31 Catherine Street, Covent Garden - not far away at all - their website is here. It has had good reviews and seems affordable.
12th April: 17th May is Ascension Day and so may not suit all - I am not sure about changing dates now, I can probably manage it if necessary - what do others think? The only other possible date due to other commitments is the night before: Wednesday 16th May.
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So where's your 3rd thread? ![[Disappointed]](graemlins/disappointed.gif)
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Welease Woderwick
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Aha, it's all done with mirrors!
Actually I am waiting until I know a bit more about my Manchester bit before picking a probable date - and I need to remember the name of the venue.
Aha, again, Google Earth™ identifies it as Croma in Chorlton. I'll start that thread as soon as I have checked with the friends I shall be staying with near there.
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As far as I can tell this far in advance, Macarius and I would be up for a curry!
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Count me in!
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Welease Woderwick
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One or two, Spike?
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Welease Woderwick
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I've had an e-mail from a friend who rates Sagar highly from going to their Hammersmith branch - fancy giving it a go?
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quote:
Originally posted by Welease Woderwick:
I've had an e-mail from a friend who rates Sagar highly from going to their Hammersmith branch - fancy giving it a go?
Is it licensed?
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Is it licensed?
It has beers (well, lagers ![[Biased]](wink.gif) ), wines and spirits on the drinks menu, so it would appear so.
Count me in as well!
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Yangtze
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I'm in.
I'm going to be near Sagar in Covent Garden later today (it's London Fashion Week dahlings, lots of stuff going on in nearby Somerset House) so will see if I can check it out. I do love the India Club though, it's just so.......Indian.
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Welease Woderwick
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Checking it out would be kind, thanks Yangtze.
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We have been to that nice Indian Club a few times, a while ago. I hope I've got that day to be there with you!
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I'm not sure what our dates are going to be now, but if it's our last night then we might be a possibility. Sounds nice too - we love Indian food.
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I'll see if I can make it. I love curry.
And if there's any chili powder going, I'd love some.
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I'm hoping to make it. Vegetarian Indian food sounds good to me!
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Yangtze
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I finally got to check out Sagar in Covent Garden last night. The dosas and uttapayam were passable but I've had better elsewhere in London and the curries on the menu were pretty much all the standard northern Indian fare. Not quite sure why they brag about bringing unknown south Indian food to London, I didn't see anything I couldn't get elswhere (and Rasa for example do much more interesting south Indian dishes.) Though it's possible the thalis were more interesting.
I think we'll have more fun at the India Club.
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Welease Woderwick
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That's great, thanks Yangtze.
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Welease Woderwick
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Okay, time marches on and planning is happening, including packing packets of chilli powder - anyone else apart from Tubbs, Spike and moonlitdoor wanting chilli powder? If so please post, preferably on the chilli powder thread, and let me know so that I can be sure to bring enough - I'd hate to end up a packet sort and leave Spike without
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M.
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Oooh, yes, chilli powder for us, please. It's Ascension Day and Macarius and I feel there must be some connection but can't quite bring it to mind at the mo'.
M.
Oops, sorry, wrong thread.
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Spike
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Oh bugger, is it Ascension? If so, we won't be able to make it ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Uncle Pete
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quote:
Originally posted by Spike:
Oh bugger, is it Ascension? If so, we won't be able to make it
Do you celebrate it on the actual day? Ascension is 20th May in the Catholic rite.
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Spike
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Yes we do!
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Welease Woderwick
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Is having the Meet on that Thursday going to be a problem for lots of people? I hadn't considered the Church's calender when picking the dates. I'm not sure about changing it this late, what do folks think?
...and the translation of weekday Feast Days to the nearest Sunday is a fairly modern innovation, isn't it? And it only applies to one part of the church.
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A curry at the India Club would be a nice change for a shipmeet, but not on Ascension Day. The best I could possibly do would be to join you for dessert or drinks afterwards, maybe. If there is a chance of moving it to the Wednesday, however, I'm in. If not, enjoy!
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Spike
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I'd prefer Wednesday if possible, but don't change it just on my account.
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M.
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Wednesday 16th is fine for us too - it's my birthday, I'll let you all buy me a drink.
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Sarasa
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As far as I can see either date suits me fine, I'll go with whichever one suits the majority. Not very helpful I know.
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Yangtze
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I can do 16th and celebrate M's birthday. Will just have to find something else to do on my birthday.
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Uncle Pete
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quote:
Originally posted by Yangtze:
I can do 16th and celebrate M's birthday. Will just have to find something else to do on my birthday.
You forgot the ![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif)
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Welease Woderwick
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Okay folks, the thread title has changed and the Meet will now be at The India Club on Wednesday 16th May - sadly this probably excludes one Shipmate, unless he can get his meeting that afternoon over VERY quickly, but it does allow several others to attend who would have been prevented the following day.
I look forward to seeing you all then.
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daisymay
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About what time in the evening will we meet? I've got to make sure I'm not working too late, IMO. And I'll probably come in ordinary clothes - my husband always had me wearing the sari when we went there in the past!
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Welease Woderwick
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Okay, timing - I arrive At Victoria Coach Station at about 3 p.m. and then intend trolling over to Waterloo with a HEAVY bag to put it in left luggage [is there still one there?] for the evening and will then wander about a bit before heading to The India Club for about ?6.30? I would be pleased if we could aim to eat not late as I have to get back to Waterloo then out into leafy Surrey before my friends want to retire for the night. It's about an hour on the train so ideally the 9 p.m. train and latest the 9.30 train. From memory I reckon a 15/20 minute walk from restaurant to station but I hate being rushed so I'd like to leave about 9 p.m. - is that suitable for everyone.
Yes, I will bring chilli powder - it is all ready to pack and I must not leave it in the bag at Waterloo.
eta: do we need to book? I reckon it will be about 12 - 14 of us. Any volunteers to do the booking?
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There are allegedly left luggage facilities at Waterloo, between platforms 11 and 12, though I can't say I have ever noticed and I am there a lot. I'll check to see whether the facility is functional now, because the whole station is a bit of a building site at the moment. If not, I have a Plan B which I will PM you.
As to booking, I have tried to phone and it just rings and rings. I'll keep trying, or else I will pop in there and ask, but I am happy to take on the task. I count 12 confirmed, so I would book for 14 and reduce the number on the day if necessary - but better to have more space at table anyway.
But do count on me to answer both these questions within the next few days.
For interest, there is a menu available on a link at the bottom of this page: India Club.
The restaurant is BYOB, which does not require a great deal of forward planning, as I believe you can carry your drink up from the bar.
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Sarasa
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Thanks for the link - it's amazing all the places I've never realised exist in London and I've been here rather a while. I'll probably bring my husband if that's OK.
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Thirteen! I'll definitely book for 14 and make them set a place for a teddy bear!
The phone still just rings until it cuts out. If I can't get through I will eventually email them or just cycle up there and make a booking!
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Welease Woderwick
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Thank you Deputy Verger - that is most kind.
eta: I'll reply to the PM after breakfast, which has just been called.
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Don't want to miss out on the opportunity to meet our beloved WW! Eating out is problematic for me but could get there for the beginning of the meet though. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Welease Woderwick
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It would be great to meet you Chelley!
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Very good. That is 14 confirmed.
We have a reservation at the India Club for 16 on the 16th. I can adjust the numbers closer to the time if it goes up or down, but I aimed high at this remove.
The booking is for 6pm in the bar, moving up to the restaurant at 6.30pm. You can take drinks up to the restaurant or bring a bottle of wine or whatever.
The booking is in the name "SHIPMATE". They also have my first name and mobile number, for those of you who know those facts, but the word Shipmate should suffice.
Also confirmed left luggage at Waterloo - WW please check your PMs. It's been relocated to the Southbank end of the concourse for now.
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Welease Woderwick
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Thanks Deputy Verger, you're a star!
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Yangtze
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I'm looking forward to it.
Don't forget it's BYO for booze - can be purchased in the bar below the restaurant (where we're meeting) or brought with.
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We'll be there!
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Deputy Verger
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Any more curryheads?
Booking stands at 16 - if M=2 I think we are hoping for 15, so that's fine, but I will confirm it later today if they don't call me to do so.
See you all tomorrow!
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No more takers?
Reservation confirmed - one big table at 6.30 in the restaurant, although as WW wants an early night I think some of us will be convening in the bar from 6.00pm. The reservation is in the name of SHIPMATE.
A meal from the set menu is £14 a head. The chap said it is a "good deal".
And as previously mentioned, the restaurant is not licenced but you can bring your own, either from the bar or from "Tesco or whatever".
NOTE: CASH ONLY - NO CARDS!
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Originally posted by Deputy Verger:
No more takers?
Reservation confirmed - one big table at 6.30 in the restaurant, although as WW wants an early night I think some of us will be convening in the bar from 6.00pm. The reservation is in the name of SHIPMATE.
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Rosamundi, it's fine. We're booked for 16 and you make up the party to that number! If any more sign up I'll just bump up the booking.
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Ah! Rosamundi, 'twill be good to see you! Macarius will be pleased!
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Quite a few of us were there a few years ago - I can't remember (only their faces etc) who were there and we had a nice food then as well as nice people.
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