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Title: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 02, 2012, 11:14:24 PM
[JK Edit]
This event is now scheduled for Tuesday 11 December 7pm
[/JK Edit!]

So lets pick Tuesday 11th December from 19:00 on in the snug of the "Old Boro"

1. Will_D ( Vintage Port ) ( See the location: Port is yer man )

Will



Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Jacob on December 03, 2012, 08:45:21 AM
Can't make it :(
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Will_D on December 03, 2012, 09:11:09 AM
As you are the only one to reply so far can you pick another date?

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Rats on December 03, 2012, 09:15:39 AM
I'm open to any date.
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Jacob on December 03, 2012, 09:24:30 AM
What about 11th or 13th?
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Will_D on December 03, 2012, 10:52:53 AM
QuoteWhat about 11th or 13th?

11th (Tuesday) or 13th are both good for me. Lets see what James, nigel and cahal think

Re. Tubes great suggestion I don't know much about buses in Swords area - Any one who does?

I know its easy to get to from the airport ( so we cool for international attendees )

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Cahalbrua on December 03, 2012, 11:07:50 AM
I should  be ok for what ever day is picked.
What about Emmet in balbriggan is he on here.
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Will_D on December 03, 2012, 04:36:19 PM
QuoteDon't think so, but there are other lads from around that area who are on here, some very experienced brewers too, like RichieH.

Have PM'd EmmetG and posted on a well known board beginning with "B"

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Will_D on December 03, 2012, 08:56:47 PM
The one I used began with Beo*.ie !!

Seriusly though:

Great idea re the poster will certainly ask

Also a lot of pubs in England have signs up that say:

"The Royal and Ancient Order of Buffaloes meet here every 3rd. Tuesday of the month!" or something like.

( RAOB is a charity group like the Round Table or similar organisations. )

It just lets Joe Public know that there is a worthwhile meeting to attend

So some more nice signage artwork is required!!

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Partridge9 on December 03, 2012, 09:28:19 PM
I'm good for Monday 17th or Tuesday 18th - remember the Beoir gig is on the 19th -

So I take it Monday 17th suits best.
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Jacob on December 04, 2012, 08:24:24 AM
QuoteHow about the 11th?
+1
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: emmetg on December 04, 2012, 10:19:58 AM
hi guys first post here from the other irish brewing site....

midweek should suit me ok but ill have to check with swmbo first  ;D
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Will_D on December 04, 2012, 10:26:25 AM
I think the consensus is the 11th

So lets start the list and see:

1. Will_D
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Jacob on December 04, 2012, 10:56:20 AM
11-12-2012@19:00 - Old Boro

1. Will_D
2. Jacob
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Rats on December 04, 2012, 11:05:50 AM
11-12-2012@19:00 - Old Boro

1. Will_D
2. Jacob
3. Ratsathome
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Cahalbrua on December 04, 2012, 10:06:56 PM
Quote
QuoteHow about the 11th?
+1
+1 on that week if trying to make it to beoir meetup.two meetups would be hard in one week.

11-12-2012@19:00 - Old Boro

1. Will_D
2. Jacob
3. Ratsathome
4. Cahalbrua
Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Will_D on December 04, 2012, 10:43:44 PM
BTW: Jason is cool with us bringing beer for a regular tasting session like we normally do elsewhere :)

Only reason I didn't post a beer or two is that I don't have any :(

Will

Title: Re: Christmas meetup
Post by: Partridge9 on December 05, 2012, 11:14:03 AM
01. Will_D -
02. Jacob -
03. Ratsathome -
04. Cahalbrua -
05. Partridge - Jacobs Pale Ale
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Jacob on December 05, 2012, 01:12:49 PM
Have u tried that already?
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Jacob on December 05, 2012, 01:13:33 PM
01. Will_D -
02. Jacob - Imperial Stout and Gratzer
03. Ratsathome -
04. Cahalbrua -
05. Partridge - Jacobs Pale Ale
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Jacob on December 05, 2012, 01:23:51 PM
QuoteAny chance lads of a public transport guide to getting to Swords?  :D
dublinbus.ie :P

41, 41C from the city center, or get to the airport by aircoach or anything else and from there take 102 or 41
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Jacob on December 05, 2012, 01:47:54 PM
QuoteAny reason not to use the Swords Express either?
Never used them, but probably will work.
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: nigel_c on December 05, 2012, 05:48:24 PM
Would like to meet up but cant confirm yet.
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 05, 2012, 08:22:46 PM
QuoteWould like to meet up but cant confirm yet.

Hope you can tho'

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 06, 2012, 10:22:53 AM
We feel trully humbled that you would find time in your busy schedule to attend our little gathering.

Re. Swords transport.

The 102 runs from Malahide (on the Dart line) to the airport via Swords (The Pavillions stops are nearest to The Boro)

There are buses into Dublin but I find the Dub-bus web site very confusing!

Done digging: Looks like the 41 from Lower Abbey street is the best bet:

http://hittheroad.ie/bus/41#to=Lower+Abbey+St.


Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 06, 2012, 03:34:49 PM
QuoteBut wouldn't the Swords Express be a lot quicker? It uses the port tunnel so there are no stops between the city centre and Swords.

Didn't think:

http://www.swordsexpress.com/timetable.asp

Looks pretty frequent and convienient from centre

The stop in swords is the Pavillions

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Rats on December 06, 2012, 06:42:41 PM
01. Will_D -
02. Jacob - Imperial Stout and Gratzer
03. Ratsathome - Stout,Wheat and Banana
04. Cahalbrua -
05. Partridge - Jacobs Pale Ale
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Cahalbrua on December 06, 2012, 07:09:06 PM
01. Will_D -
02. Jacob - Imperial Stout and Gratzer
03. Ratsathome - Stout,Wheat and Banana
04. Cahalbrua - slightly peated stout
05. Partridge - Jacobs Pale Ale
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Cahalbrua on December 06, 2012, 07:20:53 PM
Just wondering about other possible people in the north co.
does anyone know if any of the following know about meetup, upsidedownA, richieh, fingal brewer
anyone else ?
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 06, 2012, 07:57:02 PM
EmmetG form Ballbrigan may be able to attend

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 06, 2012, 07:59:29 PM
Have reserved the snug for us.

Renier ( RatsatHome ) asked about how many bottles to bring.

We are only small so for tasting purpose one 500 ml  bottle would probably do.

However bring a couple of spares and swap them??

What do we think?

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 06, 2012, 08:01:03 PM
01. Will_D - Vintage Port ( after all its Christmas )
02. Jacob - Imperial Stout and Gratzer
03. Ratsathome - Stout,Wheat and Banana
04. Cahalbrua - slightly peated stout
05. Partridge - Jacobs Pale Ale

I could hardly turn up with nowt!

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: nigel_c on December 07, 2012, 11:15:52 PM
01. Will_D - Vintage Port ( after all its Christmas )
02. Jacob - Imperial Stout and Gratzer
03. Ratsathome - Stout,Wheat and Banana
04. Cahalbrua - slightly peated stout
05. Partridge - Jacobs Pale Ale
6. Nigel_c . Something tasty, Undecided yet.
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 08, 2012, 10:38:56 PM
@Nigel:

I have your Blickman (from Tube today) will bring it on Tuesday

Will
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: nigel_c on December 08, 2012, 11:41:38 PM
Ah good stuff.

01. Will_D - Vintage Port ( after all its Christmas )
02. Jacob - Imperial Stout and Gratzer
03. Ratsathome - Stout,Wheat and Banana
04. Cahalbrua - slightly peated stout
05. Partridge - Jacobs Pale Ale
6. Nigel_c  IPA
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: mcgrath on December 09, 2012, 01:27:17 PM
Hope to make it too. I'll bring a red ale along.
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 10, 2012, 04:50:26 PM
If you get off the bus at the Pavillions, walk round the side of it towards the traffic lights and the Boro is across the road from you. See attatched jpg.

The door to the "right of middle" brings you into the snug

Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Partridge9 on December 11, 2012, 10:13:29 AM
I have three beers for tonight in various states of ready

A Pale Ale - which is fine
A Weiss Beer - which is a little yeasty - but might be ok
A Christmas beer - which I havent checked but should be ok

We'll see what santa brings !
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Partridge9 on December 11, 2012, 11:52:10 PM
Thanks Tube and Dempsey and Brian for making the trip - it was a great meet up - lovely venue - craicing beer - definitely the best brewers on the north side  -

I like the idea of a brewer exchange - basically everyone brings 4 bottles - we drink one and exchange the rest - so you end up with 3 bottles of random top notch bottles

Will's port probably stole the show - well done Will - Smashing port !

Cant wait for the next one !
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 12, 2012, 10:21:31 AM
Great night,loved the port too. :)
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 12, 2012, 10:44:12 AM
After a long night in a dark-room full of great beers from you all I developped and printed up a few snaps ( Don't we just love digitral cameras ).

Here the link to flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrfc_photos/sets/72157632230244582/

Will do the write up next and send it off to James who said (iirc) he'd update the front page

NJoy
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 12, 2012, 10:50:54 AM
Looks great,I noticed in one of the pictures,Tube is falling asleep and mcgrath (ciaran) is admiring him with the caption "he even looks mighty when we is sleeping" :D
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Jacob on December 12, 2012, 12:24:15 PM
It looks on the picture like tv was on but If you look closer you'll see that's the ceiling reflection :P
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Rats on December 12, 2012, 01:46:38 PM
Tx guys had a gr8 night.Nice to put faces to the avatars
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Cahalbrua on December 12, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
great night great beers, looking forward to next meetup. Port made for a nice night cap.
Title: Re: Christmas meetup - Tuesday 11th December, Old Boro,Swords.
Post by: Will_D on December 15, 2012, 02:09:54 PM
Quote@Will, you were to write a small piece about this one for the front page?

Done, sent it to James for formatting and updating the front page but are going to leave Padraics Tog day as front page for a few days!

Will