IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Sep 2006 11:53

Christmas is looming as we head into Autumn, so it is that time of the year again when we start thinking about our MoneyAM Xmas Lunch. This is a chance for old and new friends alike to meet up and celebrate the festive season in style.
After some rip roaring events over the past 3 years (I could certainly tell you a tale or two!), we are looking forward to meeting up with you again for this years lunch. All are welcome to come along, but please be aware that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. So here are the details:
Friday 8th December
2006
13.30 (1.30pm): All Bar One, 19 Henrietta Street,
Covent Garden,
London, WC2E 8QH
Nice bar with plenty of
space and located in the same street as the restaurant. Easy to get to, just follow the directions for the restaurant shown below and you will find it.
14.30 (2.30pm):
Porters English Restaurant, 17 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8QH, Tel: 0207 8366466
Porters English Restaurant was established in 1979 by Lord Bradford who stated that Porters would serve good quality real English food at affordable prices Over 25 years later the policy of keeping standards high is still very much the order of the day. This is a comfortable, two-storied restaurant with a friendly, informal and lively atmosphere, serving some of the best English food to be found in London.
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By London Underground.
Covent Garden Tube Station
Piccadilly Line
Exit the station and turn right.
Walk down and through the market area.
The road now in front of you is Henrietta Street, turn right.
Walk down 50 yards and the restaurant is located on the left hand side.
For a map of the area, and alternate directions please click here
17.30 (5.30pm): Off to a suitable local drinking establishment
Can you please indicate
your lunch menu choice from the following options (If you require a vegetarian/vegan menu, please e mail me directly at ian@moneyam.com):
Starters:
1. Roast Tomato and Basil Soup
2. Smoked Salmon Parfait 3. Chicken Liver Pate with Brandy and Garlic (served with bread roll)
Main Course:
4. Roast Norfolk Turkey - served with chestnut stuffing, chipolatas wrapped in bacon, roast potatoes and fresh Covent Garden vegetables
5. Steak Guinness and Mushroom Pie
6. Creamy chicken and Broccoli Pie
7. Lamb and Apricot Pie
8. Luxury fish Pie with Salmon and Prawns
9. Curried Lentil, Bean and Vegetable Pie (v)
10. Mediterranean Vegetable Kebabs with Cous Cous (v)
All Pies are topped with puff pastry and served with Mashed Potato
Desserts:
11. Porters Christmas Plum Pudding - with brandy custard
12. Dark Chocolate Chip Pudding- with a choclate custard
13. Steamed Syrup Sponge Pudding - with vanilla custard
14. Bread and Butter Pudding - with vanilla custard
15. Tipsy Winter Pudding - with red berry sauce and cream
Coffee and Mince Pies
Cost for the lunch will
be 27.50 which includes the three course lunch, and a tip of 10%. Cash bar (drinks will be charged to you individually).
We have taken exclusive use of a private area in the
restaurant, so we will need to collect the money
up front.
If you want to come,
simply indicate your food choice
(e.g. Starter 1, Main
Course 6, Dessert 11) .
I will confirm your choice on
here and will contact you to extract your money!
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Name |
Starter |
Main |
Dessert |
IanT (MoneyAM) |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Roast Turkey |
Bread and Butter Pud |
Bullshare |
Smoked Salmon Parfait |
Roast Turkey |
Xmas Pud |
Geoff (MoneyAM) |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Roast Turkey |
Bread and Butter Pud |
Greystone |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Roast Turkey |
Xmas Pud |
Dynamite |
Roast Tomato and Basil Soup |
Roast Turkey |
Xmas Pud (without custard) |
Mr Dynamite |
Roast Tomato and Basil Soup |
Roast Turkey |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
cynic |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Med Vegetable Kebabs |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
mg |
Smoked Salmon Parfait |
Steak & Guinness Pie |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
ThePublisher |
Smoked Salmon Parfait |
Roast Turkey |
Xmas Pud |
Kayak |
Smoked Salmon Parfait |
Lamb & Apricot Pie |
Xmas Pud |
Martini |
chicken Liver Pate |
Roast Turkey |
Bread and Butter Pud |
Bobcolby |
Smoked Salmon Parfait |
Luxury Fish Pie |
Xmas Pud |
Bones |
Roast Tomato and Basil Soup |
Roast Turkey |
Dark Chocolate Chip Pud |
Pinsticker |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Steak & Guiness Pie |
Tipsy Winter Pud |
Chocolat |
Roast Tomato and Basil Soup |
Roast Turkey |
mystery pud |
Karl (MoneyAM) |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Roast Turkey |
Streamed Syrup Sponge |
Mike Estrey (Blue Index) |
Smoked Salmon Parfait |
Roast Turkey |
Xmas Pud |
Gary Duckworth (iDealing) |
chicken Liver Pate |
Steak & Guiness Pie |
Bread and Butter Pud |
Amberjane |
Smoked Salmon Parfait |
Roast Turkey |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
THE COUNT |
Smoked Salmon Parfait |
Roast Turkey |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
Dean (GNI) |
Roast Tomato and Basil Soup |
Steak & Guinness Pie |
Dark Chocolate Chip Pud |
David (MoneyAM) |
Roast Tomato and Basil Soup |
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Pie |
Xmas Pud |
Jon (MoneyAM) |
Chicken liver Pate |
Roast Turkey |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
Simon (MoneyAM) |
Chicken liver Pate |
Steak & Guinness Pie |
Xmas Pud |
Alex (MoneyAM) |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Steak & Guinness Pie |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
Geoff Ho (Shares) |
Roast Tomato and Basil Soup |
Steak & Guinness Pie |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
George (MoneyAM) |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Luxury Fish Pie |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
Sophie O'Neill (City Equities) |
Chicken Liver Pate |
Roast Turkey |
Steamed Syrup Sponge |
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IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Sep 2006 12:33
- 3 of 231
Di,
Thanks will start updating the list when there are a few more people here. I know it seems early, but I looked back and it was around the same time last year that we started off! Doesn't time fly!
greekman
- 20 Sep 2006 15:36
- 4 of 231
Ian,
Would love to come but can't get to London.
Why not vary the location now and then. What's wrong with Hull, just look what it's got going for it. Cheap restaurants and erm, a very big bridge and erm, OK not much else, but still if ever anyone fancies fish and chips for Xmas dinner, could they let me know. (If SEO don't get their act going, I will only be able to afford the chips).
Dave.
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Sep 2006 15:40
- 5 of 231
greekman
:)
chocolat
- 20 Sep 2006 15:48
- 6 of 231
Bet you're just waiting for me to tell you I'll have custard with everything :)
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Sep 2006 15:49
- 7 of 231
choccy,
I would expect nothing else from you :)
Ian
chocolat
- 20 Sep 2006 15:53
- 8 of 231
Do they do cream?
Y'know - the sort you shake and squirt.
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Sep 2006 15:57
- 9 of 231
you are scaring me now choccy :)
cynic
- 20 Sep 2006 16:06
- 10 of 231
will just have to re-arrange another appt, but should be fine ...... hope Alan will be there!
put me down for 3, 10 and 13
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Sep 2006 16:10
- 11 of 231
cynic,
I have added your choices to the list,
Ian
Big Al
- 20 Sep 2006 16:28
- 12 of 231
Blimey, not another one already. Can I handle another one?
;-0
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Sep 2006 16:29
- 13 of 231
Big Al,
The questions is can we handle you at another one :)
Ian
chocolat
- 20 Sep 2006 16:33
- 14 of 231
And it took him 2 years to recover last time :o)
Big Al
- 20 Sep 2006 16:46
- 15 of 231
LOL Ian! Will have to check work schedule, but I don't usually do two back-to-back - 'tis true Choccy. ;-))
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Sep 2006 16:48
- 16 of 231
Al,
In all seriousness, would be great to see your again, so if you schedule permits, just let me know,
Ian
hewittalan6
- 20 Sep 2006 17:17
- 17 of 231
It would take a lot more than a meal to get me to London. Chloroform springs to mind as about the only thing that would.
I agree that Hull has a lot more going for it than London, but then again, Khabul is more tempting than London.
Alan
Jules
- 20 Sep 2006 18:03
- 18 of 231
Al, do you mean it takes you 2 years to recover from us girlies?:-)
amberjane
- 21 Sep 2006 01:24
- 19 of 231
Well it's taken me a year to recover from Big Al so why not ;>)
mg
- 21 Sep 2006 07:11
- 20 of 231
Is it that time of year again - time to come out of hibernation.
Tentative yes - to be confirmed - do they do gravy with the Plum pudding?
2, 6, 13 - with lashings of lemonade please.
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 21 Sep 2006 07:15
- 21 of 231
mg,
I have added you to the list - please let me know as early as possible should you not be able to make it.
Ian
markusantonius
- 21 Sep 2006 07:38
- 22 of 231
What's the crack, Ian - how many usually attend? How many of the GOLF nutters whom I know usually make it?
Presume it's all lighthearted (not like a Traders' Fayre) or similar?
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 21 Sep 2006 07:43
- 23 of 231
mark,
Its is fun and social day, numbers are usually around the 30 mark. BobColby has attended and I am sure if you come along you will have a fine day out celebrating the festive season in London.
Ian
markusantonius
- 21 Sep 2006 07:46
- 24 of 231
When is the latest to commit, Ian? Tempted but Xmas is aeons away in the Mind's Eye especially with lovely blue skies overhead atm!
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 21 Sep 2006 07:51
- 25 of 231
Mark,
Ideally around 3 weeks before, but be aware, that numbers are limited, so there may well not be space that late on.
Ian
markusantonius
- 21 Sep 2006 07:53
- 26 of 231
That's OK, Ian. I will just make MG an offer for his last minute cancellation again! Sorry, Malc. :o)
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 21 Sep 2006 08:17
- 27 of 231
As with last year some people will probably decide to book a hotel room for the night and stay over. I will find out some hotel details in the area, and add them to the header in due course.
Ian
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 21 Sep 2006 08:39
- 29 of 231
Di,
Thanks for pointing that out, I will get it sorted and add Mr D to the list.
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 21 Sep 2006 08:46
- 30 of 231
mg,
Can you confirm that you wanted the Steamed Syrup Sponge for pudding, as the numbers got a little mixed up in the header with more than one pud showing as 13.
Cheers
Ian
Big Al
- 21 Sep 2006 10:14
- 31 of 231
Jules - you girlies always tire me out. ;-)))
....and where havbe you been hiding Ms aj? ;-)
amberjane
- 21 Sep 2006 10:31
- 32 of 231
Hi Al, I've been around the world spending all the money I earnt from that tip of yours! Shame you didnt buy it or you cud of come!!
However the reality is.......another hobby has taken up a lot of my time (a specialist subject!) but I've cleared the 8th just in case you can make it
ThePublisher
- 21 Sep 2006 12:19
- 33 of 231
Count me in please.
2 4 and 11
Missed out last year due to some now forgotten reason.
Good to hear some voices from Hull. Spent what I laughingly call my formative years there in Wilerby.
But am now firmly committed to London, which can have it's good aspects.
TP
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 21 Sep 2006 12:24
- 34 of 231
ThePublisher,
I have now added you to the list. Look forward to meeting you then.
Ian
Kayak
- 21 Sep 2006 16:08
- 35 of 231
2, 7, and 11 please Ian.
mg
- 21 Sep 2006 18:49
- 36 of 231
Ian
I was after the Aberdeen Angus and Bread & Butter Pudding but I'll now go with AA for main and Syrup for pud.
If we put all the starters, main and pudding on one plate we should be able to get the eating over quickly so that Al can amuse us with his drinking games.
Whaddya Fink
PS - All this talk of Hull is spooky - I'm just about to leave after spending the last 10 months there ...... but I know a cracking fish n'chips cafe if anyone's interested in an alternative Xmas Bash :)
Bullshare
- 21 Sep 2006 19:08
- 37 of 231
MG; What was the 10 month sentnce for this time, I presume you have got early parole :-)
markusantonius
- 21 Sep 2006 19:17
- 38 of 231
I wondered why MG was lagging behind on the fairways of the M/AM Golf Day - it must've been his electronic tagging device causing him to limp a bit? o)
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 22 Sep 2006 07:12
- 39 of 231
Thanks mg, I have amended accordingly.
Kayak,
I have added you to the list.
Ian
Sue 42
- 22 Sep 2006 08:16
- 40 of 231
I would love to come as the one I went to a few years ago was brilliant.
However, I don't think I can because:
a) We are getting a puppy in 5 weeks time & I don't think I can leave it for that long
b) My office Xmas party is the night before & at my age I can't do double hangovers any more!
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 22 Sep 2006 08:24
- 41 of 231
Sue,
Come along - it is the party season after all. If you can't go out twice on the trot at Xmas when can you :)
smiler o
- 22 Sep 2006 08:56
- 42 of 231
IanT
This morning every time I click news it hangs , any thoughts ?
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 22 Sep 2006 08:59
- 43 of 231
smiler,
I will take a look,
Ian
Sue 42
- 22 Sep 2006 08:59
- 44 of 231
Thought for the day - no news is good news?
Ian - the puppy is the real problem!
hewittalan6
- 22 Sep 2006 09:00
- 45 of 231
So buy a dog that can hold its beer!!!!
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 22 Sep 2006 09:01
- 46 of 231
Smiler,
I have just tried it and it is nice and speedy. If you are trying to access from the stockwatch, it could be a pop up blocker which is causing the issue. To keep things off this thread (as it it the xmas one), could you E mail me directly ian@moneyam.com and let me know exactly what you are doing and what is happening?
Thanks
Ian
Big Al
- 22 Sep 2006 20:12
- 47 of 231
smiler - was it the Xmas news? ;-))
aj - If you go, I'll think about it. I might have a dentist's appointment that day though. Sharper gnashers on order? ;-))
mg / all - If I do get down this year, I want every one to promise that if I suddenly ask for Armagnac I am immediately handcuffed to the nearest female trader for safe-keeping. ;-))
Big Al
- 22 Sep 2006 20:14
- 48 of 231
Sue - bring the dog. I'll walk it! ;-))
Bullshare
- 22 Sep 2006 20:22
- 49 of 231
Big Al; If you do come down again this year can we give the breweries 3 months notice:-)
M
chocolat
- 22 Sep 2006 20:52
- 50 of 231
Seeing as Bullie's feeling brave again, can I please have the creamy chicken and broccoli pie without the chicken and broccoli?
Big Al
- 22 Sep 2006 21:12
- 51 of 231
LOL Mike! It seems unlikely at the moment, but we'll see.
Choccy - How's about the chocolate pie without the chocolate...................or is it the pie?
Bullshare
- 23 Sep 2006 06:55
- 52 of 231
Big Al; That'll be a great shame, Xmas lunch and evening wont be the same.
Martini
- 24 Sep 2006 02:51
- 53 of 231
3,4,14 Assuming I get back to uk in time.
maestro
- 24 Sep 2006 11:00
- 54 of 231
shouldn't we ban the enemy going[advfn'ers]...
aldwickk
- 24 Sep 2006 16:19
- 55 of 231
And the nutters
Andy
- 25 Sep 2006 01:21
- 56 of 231
could be a quiet do then!
mg
- 25 Sep 2006 10:04
- 57 of 231
aldwickk
There's no need to be like that.
My psychiatrist says I'm OK as long as I don't mix with oil men from North of the Border, short baldy blokes who live in the Home Counties or long haired engineers who live in the Cotswolds. As for women with a predilection for chocolate - well, nuff said - I've got some special medication for that affliction.
mg
Ward 10
Bobcolby
- 25 Sep 2006 11:12
- 58 of 231
Count me in Ian, 2 8 11
chocolat
- 25 Sep 2006 21:18
- 59 of 231
Hey no worries, meggers - I'll bring you extra supplies, in case you run out ;)
TheMaster
- 26 Sep 2006 09:02
- 60 of 231
Ian
Can you correct the spelling on the FEP title thread from 'hugh' to 'huge'
Bullshare
- 26 Sep 2006 10:09
- 61 of 231
TM; Done
Bones
- 27 Sep 2006 19:20
- 62 of 231
Splendid! 1, 4, 12 please!
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 28 Sep 2006 07:44
- 63 of 231
Guys,
Been out of the office for a few days, but will update the header with meal choices later today.
Ian
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 28 Sep 2006 09:33
- 64 of 231
Header now updated,
Ian
chocolat
- 28 Sep 2006 10:15
- 65 of 231
Not quite, Ian :S
Where's my creamy pie?
ThePlayboy
- 29 Sep 2006 18:11
- 66 of 231
good to see a selection of pies this year i may have to consider gracing you all with my presence!
chocolat
- 29 Sep 2006 18:29
- 67 of 231
Oooh I love presents :)
ThePlayboy
- 29 Sep 2006 18:48
- 68 of 231
can i have you on my pudding?
chocolat
- 29 Sep 2006 18:51
- 69 of 231
With or without chips?
Bones
- 29 Sep 2006 19:00
- 70 of 231
Chocolat and French Fries? Not very English!
ThePlayboy
- 29 Sep 2006 19:26
- 71 of 231
chocs yes bring a friend whatever shes called!
chocolat
- 29 Sep 2006 19:45
- 72 of 231
You'll be wanting an extra fork and spoon then ;)
Kayak
- 29 Sep 2006 21:14
- 73 of 231
Personally I wouldn't have Chocs on my pudding. I'd have my pudding on Chocs :-)
chocolat
- 29 Sep 2006 21:50
- 74 of 231
... so long as you don't set fire to it first :P
Big Al
- 30 Sep 2006 01:07
- 75 of 231
I'd better have 1, 8 and 11.
At least with all these pies and puddings, whether they're served on Choccy or not, they'll certainly soak up the meagre amount of alcohol that surrounds these sober do's. ;-))
This is a 75% attendance promise, Ian. ;-0
DocProc
- 30 Sep 2006 13:29
- 76 of 231
Choccy.
:-)
It would me great to for us to meet up at the 'Christmas Do' because I think I know you. Now screw me if I'm wrong, but isn't your real name Ethel Hurtlington Smith?
chocolat
- 01 Oct 2006 21:34
- 77 of 231
Yep :)
Kayak
- 01 Oct 2006 22:31
- 78 of 231
I suppose given the way the question was phrased she really couldn't answer any other way :-)
ThePlayboy
- 02 Oct 2006 08:09
- 79 of 231
it was a little bit powerful ,agreed
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 02 Oct 2006 08:31
- 80 of 231
Header updated
Sue 42
- 02 Oct 2006 11:11
- 81 of 231
Big Al
75% attendance?
Does that mean your head, one arm and two legs? or something else?
Big Al
- 02 Oct 2006 22:11
- 82 of 231
LOL! As usual I'll leave my brain at home. Wouldn't want to damage it. ;-)
jj50
- 03 Oct 2006 08:10
- 83 of 231
Big Al ... so where is the other 24% going to be then? ;-)
Spaceman
- 03 Oct 2006 10:35
- 84 of 231
jj, he lost that years ago, mind you I have gained about 50% myself, shame i cant lose that ;-)
Big Al
- 03 Oct 2006 22:22
- 85 of 231
jj50 - cheeky! ;-))
What I mean is it's 75% certain I'll be there. Will need to give Ian good warning if it turns out I can't make it.
supermum
- 05 Oct 2006 11:24
- 86 of 231
Hi Ian,
Plese put me down with a guest
Thanks
SM
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 05 Oct 2006 11:27
- 87 of 231
SM,
Will do - when you have the meal choices, let me know,
Ian
supermum
- 05 Oct 2006 11:32
- 88 of 231
ok.. we will both have
3 4 15 please
Thank you
SM
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 05 Oct 2006 11:41
- 89 of 231
SM,
Thanks,
I have updated the list with your choices,
Look forward to seeing you then,
Ian
supermum
- 05 Oct 2006 11:43
- 90 of 231
oops .. wanted the salmon!!!
Please xx
SM
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 05 Oct 2006 11:44
- 91 of 231
no probs - will get it changed.
Ian
supermum
- 05 Oct 2006 11:47
- 92 of 231
thank you!
SM
Dil
- 07 Oct 2006 00:02
- 93 of 231
Hope u get your dinner quicker than u get my bloody BT.A chart sorted Ian.
:-)
chocolat
- 07 Oct 2006 00:10
- 94 of 231
Sod your BT.A thingie, lippy dipper :P - what about my MACDs, oh overworked and totally unappreciated Ian?
Dil
- 07 Oct 2006 00:25
- 95 of 231
BT up 15% since I asked , breakout , flying , fill yer boots time ... full works since I asked .... looked for MACD but said epic not found , they American ?
chocolat
- 07 Oct 2006 00:36
- 96 of 231
Jeez gorgeous - I've long since filled my flipflops with BT - took their bloody time.
VRD was another :))
Wish you hadn't mentioned MACD though - stopped for one on my home from work.
Abserlootly never again :S
Dil
- 07 Oct 2006 00:45
- 97 of 231
Greedy git :-)
Nite nite
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 09 Oct 2006 07:20
- 98 of 231
dil,
James is still awaiting an answer from our suppliers. as soon as he gets that I will let you know.
choccy,
Again this is a James thing, he is on holiday at the moment, but rest assured I will get him onto it again as soon as he is back.
Ian
Bones
- 09 Oct 2006 07:48
- 99 of 231
Choccy, you can't beat a quarter pounder with cheese for instant gratification.
Look forward to seeing your flip flops....
chocolat
- 09 Oct 2006 20:20
- 100 of 231
How come James gets to go on holiday all the time and you don't, Ian :)
I learn something every day, Bonesie ;)
chocolat
- 09 Oct 2006 20:24
- 101 of 231
Ok, while I remember, can you put me down for 1 and 4 please Ian.
Bullshare
- 09 Oct 2006 21:50
- 102 of 231
wot about the pud, can we choose for you as you will never get that far
chocolat
- 09 Oct 2006 22:13
- 103 of 231
I know you know I won't, so I thought I'd save the waiters the bother :)
Oh go on then ...
Big Al
- 09 Oct 2006 23:35
- 104 of 231
#15, but serve it first? ;-))
Bullshare
- 10 Oct 2006 09:25
- 105 of 231
Big Al. Good idea:-)
chocolat
- 10 Oct 2006 22:16
- 106 of 231
You sure about that Mikey?
It comes with cream ;)
poldark
- 11 Oct 2006 10:50
- 107 of 231
I shall be bringing a tub of M&S brandy butter if I come :o).
Bones
- 11 Oct 2006 12:22
- 108 of 231
this could get very messy. Big Al will have to pack his oilskins again!
Bullshare
- 11 Oct 2006 15:08
- 109 of 231
choccie; all cream will be banned this year!:-0
M
chocolat
- 11 Oct 2006 17:23
- 110 of 231
Wimp :P
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 12 Oct 2006 09:06
- 111 of 231
note to self......cancel cream order
Big Al
- 12 Oct 2006 09:18
- 112 of 231
There's probably several things you should cancel, Ian, but I'm damned if I can remember what they are. ;-0
Bullshare
- 12 Oct 2006 10:23
- 113 of 231
Looks like its all the non- drinkers this year so I wont need to book to stay in London for the night:-0)
maestro
- 29 Oct 2006 22:24
- 114 of 231
any hoodies going...would like some good tips and i dont mean asparagas ones
Martini
- 30 Oct 2006 00:09
- 115 of 231
Yes I'm going and tips are me and I dont mean asparagas ones.
Big Al
- 30 Oct 2006 03:46
- 116 of 231
Think I'll refrain from answering that one, maestro. You don't half leave yourself open don't you? - 'Scuse the pun. ;-)
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 06 Nov 2006 14:44
- 117 of 231
Just so people know, I have to confirm the final meal choices on 24th November to the restaurant. So for those of you still mulling it over, let me know as soon as you can.
Thanks
Ian
amberjane
- 07 Nov 2006 00:24
- 118 of 231
Maybe if you put the cream back on the menu :>))
amberjane
- 07 Nov 2006 00:35
- 119 of 231
....Ian you're such a bully, I'm not sure what i want to eat by then but ok here goes, 2 and 7 but i quite like the sound of 8 but then i wouldnt want 2 so i'd have to have 3 then. but i def know what i want for pud, 13....oh yes and 15 with extra steam!
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 07 Nov 2006 07:05
- 120 of 231
amber,
That clears things up :)
I have now added you to the list.
Ian
Bullshare
- 07 Nov 2006 09:36
- 121 of 231
Spoke to Tom Hougaard, he might turn up on the day depending on other commitments.
Sue 42
- 07 Nov 2006 13:00
- 122 of 231
That might tempt ruth!
Ruth
- 07 Nov 2006 13:46
- 123 of 231
Sue:-)
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 07 Nov 2006 13:48
- 124 of 231
But it might put Tom off :)
Ruth
- 07 Nov 2006 13:56
- 125 of 231
Ian, :-)
Bullshare
- 07 Nov 2006 14:54
- 126 of 231
Ian; Actually I heard from Tom to that he and Ruth are on stage somewhere in Manchester. I did not like to ask what they are doing on stage together, sometimes its just better not to ask!
Mike
The Count
- 07 Nov 2006 15:34
- 127 of 231
THE COUNT--->ALL
I'll have to gate crash this little love-in I think.
Hope some of you will speak to me at least....just so I don't feel left out and left all on my lonesome.....I don't want to end up having to chat to Martini all night (bless his smelly little cottons)!!!!!
Please put me down for a Smoked Salmon parfait starter, followed by the Roast Turkey main dish and the Steamed Syrup sponge pud.
Regards,
THE COUNT!
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 07 Nov 2006 15:44
- 128 of 231
Count,
I have added you to the list - look forward to seeing you there.
Ian
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 08 Nov 2006 09:28
- 130 of 231
Di,
No problem, I will change it on the list today,
Ian
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 08 Nov 2006 09:55
- 132 of 231
Di,
I have now updated it on the list.
Ian
Bones
- 08 Nov 2006 21:01
- 133 of 231
Great, the Count, Amber, MG et al. As I recall, the conversation over dinner veered onto many unorthodox subject matters last year. I am still mulling over some of the issues 11 months on :)
Am most certainly looking forward to Amber's extra steam over pudding......
amberjane
- 09 Nov 2006 00:45
- 134 of 231
You been dreaming again Bonesie !! We were on the quiet non-drinkers table dont you remember?
and I'll speak to you Count :>) but it's your turn to pick the subject !
Bullshare
- 09 Nov 2006 09:14
- 135 of 231
Bones: I'll make sure I am on a different table this year:-)
mg
- 09 Nov 2006 09:48
- 136 of 231
SoS
Make sure you don't sit under a light bulb - the glare put me off my dinner last year.
FoS
Bullshare
- 09 Nov 2006 09:57
- 137 of 231
FOS: I am surprised you noticed anything in that dress and soooo drunk!:-)
SoS
mg
- 09 Nov 2006 10:13
- 138 of 231
How could you tell - I had my Burkha on - always useful 'cos:
a) you can pull the flap down if the glare gets too bright
b) you can store a bottle of scotch without anyone noticing
c) it prevents groping from dodgy dudes like you
Anyway I wasn't drunk - it was my medication. Don't get out much and I'm used to drinking Prison hooch - that's why I need my medication!!
Have you signed my release forms for this Xmas. The Governor is only allowing me out if you vouch for my safety.
Bullshare
- 09 Nov 2006 11:10
- 139 of 231
Fos; You will have to ask Choccie and amberjane to vouch for your safety!
mg
- 09 Nov 2006 11:14
- 140 of 231
Oh dear .........
amberjane
- 09 Nov 2006 11:47
- 141 of 231
No chance!
prodman
- 09 Nov 2006 12:15
- 142 of 231
I noticed this in one of the papers over the weekend which may interest some of you girls. :))
The just desserts.
The latest gastronomic craze is to skip the boring bits and go straight to the main event:dessert. A host of dessert-only restaurants offer no escape from temptation. Check out Espai Sucre in Barcelona, Room4Dessert and ChikaLicious in New York or the UK's own Pudding Club.
mg
- 09 Nov 2006 12:39
- 143 of 231
Not sure if I'd go anywhere near the Pudding Club if I were choccaroos or ambibambi !!!!
Big Al
- 09 Nov 2006 13:05
- 144 of 231
I propose that this year alcohol is barred.
Bullshare
- 09 Nov 2006 13:11
- 145 of 231
Big Al; What will we do for entertainment then:-)
amberjane
- 09 Nov 2006 14:50
- 146 of 231
Yes Al for everyone else, but not us, be realistic :>)) I'lll keep an eye on your consumption though just to help you!
Pudding Club..... sounds like heaven, do they do a weeks booking?
mg
- 09 Nov 2006 14:51
- 147 of 231
SoS
We could draw a target on your head and throw darts at it.
Big AL
I'm with you, what other substances do you want us to bring along to abuse?
mg
- 09 Nov 2006 14:52
- 148 of 231
So ambibambi wants to get in the Pudding Club.
Any volunteers to help her?
amberjane
- 09 Nov 2006 15:06
- 149 of 231
I'd all stick to cooking the books if i were you :>)
maestro
- 12 Nov 2006 12:23
- 150 of 231
any strippers this year?
Martini
- 12 Nov 2006 15:58
- 151 of 231
If you turn up it can be arranged big boy.
Big Al
- 16 Nov 2006 11:54
- 152 of 231
All
I'm afraid I'm going to have to pull out of this one. There's just too many things going on at the moment. It'll be 2 days after I get home and I already know there are a few things I really need to sort out.
The silver lining to this cloud is clear for all who were there last year! ;-))))
See you next year though.
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 16 Nov 2006 12:17
- 153 of 231
Al,
Shame you can't make it, but I fully understand. Look forward to seeing you next time around.
Ian
supermum
- 19 Nov 2006 12:22
- 154 of 231
Ian and Bullie,
A last minute trip to the Carribean beckons, so although it was a tough decision, I will have to forgo our lunch arrangements...
Its the second time I have had to pull out too. I hope you all have a GREAT time...
G
Pinsticker
- 19 Nov 2006 22:03
- 155 of 231
Can you squeeze in a johnny come lately please?
3,5 & 15.
VBR
Pin
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Nov 2006 07:28
- 156 of 231
Supermum,
Sorry you can't make it - I will take you and your guest from the list.
Pinsticker,
I will add you to the list later today,
Ian
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 20 Nov 2006 07:31
- 157 of 231
Just so you all know, I need to send off the final meal choices by the end of this week, so if anyone else wants to come along, please let me know as soon as possible,
Ian
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 23 Nov 2006 09:17
- 158 of 231
Just put up the Xmas Lunch Awards thread so check it out and get your vote in now!
Scripophilist
- 28 Nov 2006 10:44
- 159 of 231
Anybody decided where the post lunch drinks will be held? I plan to make it to the drinks but will be too busy to make the lunch.
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 28 Nov 2006 11:00
- 160 of 231
Scrip,
I would imagine we will head back to the All Bar One just down the raod, but if you give Bully a ring on the day, we can let you know where we are.
Ian
Big Al
- 28 Nov 2006 21:31
- 161 of 231
Better phone early, Scrip. You know how these things pan out! ;-))
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 30 Nov 2006 13:20
- 162 of 231
I am sending off all of the meal choices tomorrow, so any late comers should let me know before tomorrow afternoon so I can add you to the final list.
Ian
amberjane
- 01 Dec 2006 03:30
- 163 of 231
Email sent Ian, will let you know as soon as possible :>)
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 01 Dec 2006 07:17
- 164 of 231
Amber,
reply sent.
Ian
Dil
- 02 Dec 2006 00:46
- 165 of 231
Fat b*stards :-)
moneyplus
- 07 Dec 2006 15:53
- 166 of 231
Hope you all have good time-I'm sorry I can't join you-maybe next year though it's a long way from windy Plymouth !
Big Al
- 08 Dec 2006 07:58
- 167 of 231
Y'all have a good time now. ;-))
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 08 Dec 2006 07:59
- 168 of 231
Don't worry Al, I am sure we will :)
Jules
- 08 Dec 2006 08:29
- 169 of 231
hope you all have a great lunch.. would have liked to have been there... will miss the bread throwing with Choccie....So chocs, you will have to double bread throw today;-)
Spaceman
- 08 Dec 2006 08:51
- 170 of 231
Have fun everyone...
cynic
- 08 Dec 2006 19:27
- 172 of 231
thanks Ian ...... good time had by all i hope
Kayak
- 09 Dec 2006 00:31
- 173 of 231
Another great gathering, thanks to Mike and everyone!
Going to sleep tonight dreaming of stocking tops...
chocolat
- 09 Dec 2006 10:09
- 174 of 231
No bread rolls, Julesie - mince pies make for a softer landing ;)
Well I was serenaded by mobile to some wonderful notes from a jazzclub in downtown Covent Garden late last night :) So some of the boys won't be too bright and breezy this morning.
Hey it was a great day and thanks for organising it, Ian.
I was especially impressed by the fact that Gausie managed two puddings, apparently I got Pinnie's pudding - which was very nice, seeing as it was festooned in Christmas cracker goodies. Never saw what Pinnie got cos I lost my twizzer under the table ;)
Oops I just remembered!
mg
- 09 Dec 2006 10:36
- 175 of 231
Another great bash - sorry I shot off unannounced - - it wasn't the company - honest.
Was feeling all hot and bothered in the Porterhouse so went off to the Loo then decided I couldn't face the battle to get back to the table so made my way back home. Must be the earliest departure ever - I even got off at the right station!!
Think I've got a touch of Flu - or something - so I'll have left you all with a luvverly Christmas present.
Looking forward to next year already !!
I'll now retreat back to my bed .....
sickly mg
The Count
- 09 Dec 2006 13:06
- 178 of 231
THE COUNT--->ALL
Great day and night everyone. Thanks to MAM for arranging yet another good bash. It is invariably, the best opportunity to get to see fellow investors throughout the year...and so many have become friends as well.
We actually got off to a good one, talking about piercings and Prince Albert's and the like...mainly instigated by MG and Martini (MG, hope you get well soon mate), and given a girl's touch as well...courtesy of Amber. I think both MG and I decided that we were cowards...if we were ever pierced, we'd opt for general anaesthetic. MG then proceeded to display a quite ample nipple to all at the table, that certainly would have looked pretty useful pierced. I seriously considered sticking my fork through it....whilst it was being photographed (screw the anaesthetic)....and to then ask him about it afterwards. I can be quite sadistic sometimes, which then led on to Martini telling me that all men like bondage. When I protested that no woman would ever tie me up because she might just then decide to leave me there....he would have none of it. He insisted that I do like it and was having none of it from me. Incidentally all, Martini is off to Thailand for Christmas...he said it was for the lovely beaches. I got so jealous!!!!
I did want to move on to the Jazz club with some of the lads, but I decided, having partaken of a heavy night the night before as well (I am now an old codger), that instead, I would share another drink with Amber and Bones and then move on.
After a good day, I was safely tucked up in my bed just after midnight, and dreaming of bondage and piercings, and the 'sunny beaches' of Thailand. I reckon Prince Albert would be turning in his grave if he knew what his name was now being used to describe. So it was sweet dreams for me, and up early on a cold winters morn to watch my little 'un play a game of footie at 9.45am.
So endeth my tale.
Have a nice Christmas all, and look forward to seeing everyone (and many more) next year.
Regards,
THE COUNT!
Gausie
- 09 Dec 2006 14:11
- 180 of 231
Now you're mixing me up with Kayak
Bones
- 09 Dec 2006 15:24
- 181 of 231
Great day everyone! The Count! has pretty much described the day as I was on his table and chatting in the Porterhouse later. Shame he revealed the owner of the nipple! I have a good photo of this "objet d'art" and I had ideas of using it in a competition "who's nipple?" It was, after all, in the realms of a Scammell wheelnut and conjured up images of Pamela Anderson........
Never mind, there is a "useful" photo of Gausie and Choccy which will do nicely for a caption competition. Once I've recharged my camera battery, I'll get them up!
A few people left the pub to trek back north. The more hardier souls such as Greystone, Bullie and Pinsticker moved on to a jazz club. I'm not sure they were going to be satisfied as Glenn Miller wasn't playing last night.
The Count!, Amber and myself stayed at the Porterhouse for another drink before going our separate ways at Leicester Square. The hour long trip on the train was useful recuperation time for me as the head was starting to thump :)
Good to meet all the old faces, too many to mention........
Kayak
- 09 Dec 2006 15:34
- 182 of 231
Nah, I'm bigger there.
Bobcolby
- 09 Dec 2006 16:21
- 183 of 231
Really enjoyed the day and the company, well done Ian and that baldy guy.
Not feeling too bright today, must be MG's flu. Could not possibly have been the booze, I only had a few bottles of that red beer.
Martini
- 09 Dec 2006 17:18
- 184 of 231
O dear just home and it is all a bit of a blur.
I can remember having a nice cup of tea in the Savoy with Choccie and Gausie and after that it all starts to blend together.
The first thing I can remember clearly was waking up at 03:00 am in the back of one of those rickshaw type bikes being peddled along by this mad Croatian down the middle of the Strand on the way to my Hotel.
How I got there what happened in between are just a blur.
I can remember a nipple or two at one point but surely not on a hairy chest.
I am very worried now about what happened.
Did I have a good time please?
Regards
M
chocolat
- 09 Dec 2006 17:52
- 185 of 231
Oh you had a very fine time, M - for once it wasn't you who ate all the pies :)
It's a good job mg's taken to his sickbed, Bonesie, or he'd be dead upset to see you compared him to Pamela now - I mean, when's the last time her eyebrows got a good trimming?
The Count
- 09 Dec 2006 20:38
- 186 of 231
THE COUNT--->GAUSIE
Just back from the Tottenham vs Charlton game.
Sorry Gausie, I know you were not too hopeful about your chances at the Christmas bash last night, but I did think you would do better. I'm afraid, after a reasonable start, we, the mighty Tottenham Hotspur, ripped your beloved Charlton apart. Look out for the goals tonight, with your former player's goal, Jermaine Defoe's, being the pick of the bunch.
I think you really do have problems and I can't see you guys staying up, although we finally did turn it on, rather than just threaten to do so, as we have done so many times before. You ended up being the whipping boys today I'm afraid.
Sorry to be the bringer of sad tidings in this season of good cheer.
Regards,
THE COUNT!
Martini
- 09 Dec 2006 20:43
- 187 of 231
Whipping boys? I thought you claimed you weren't into that?
M:)
Bones
- 09 Dec 2006 20:45
- 188 of 231
No, M. I'm certain The Count said he'd be happy to do the tying up.......
amberjane
- 09 Dec 2006 23:20
- 189 of 231
yep and a woman to do his piercing :>)
Now whats all this chaps....
I wasnt anywhere, with anyone, at any time, doing anything!!! I'm not telling what time i got home nor what time i got up, cept it was pm I believe :>)) and Im not telling you my dreams either...
But somehow notwithstanding that, i had a great time, so thanks to Ian for organising it...xx and thanks really to The Count and Bonsie for the double escort.....xx and I now know Martini is into a little hanky spanky but that was nothing compared to Big Al last year so i got off light....
and wow MG, yes you definitely had the biggest on show, but then the others knew they couldnt compete so chickened it. Anyhow we can all see when Bonsie has recharged!
Gausie
- 10 Dec 2006 13:30
- 192 of 231
Am I allowed to post another 'dynamite' picture?
a little more revealing
Gausie
- 10 Dec 2006 14:13
- 194 of 231
Shall I upload the phone video of you saying "Doh!"?
Bones
- 10 Dec 2006 16:00
- 196 of 231
All in good time people, all in good time.............
Bones
- 10 Dec 2006 18:30
- 199 of 231
A caption competition follows..........
Answers on a postcard to MoneyAM c/o Bullshare.
Gausie and Chocolat and employees of MoneyAM are prohibited from entering this tournament!
Bones
- 10 Dec 2006 18:34
- 200 of 231
I'll start it off:
Chocolat to Gausie: I didn't realise you came from Cumberland!
Martini
- 10 Dec 2006 18:46
- 201 of 231
C > G
Well you said give it a good pull but the end seems to be missing.
Kayak
- 10 Dec 2006 18:50
- 202 of 231
Rofl M
chocolat
- 10 Dec 2006 21:07
- 203 of 231
Ha :o)
Well if you look closely, you'll see I'm still holding it :P
PS Anyone find any pink specs? :S
chocolat
- 10 Dec 2006 21:49
- 205 of 231
Nope ;)
Seymour Clearly
- 10 Dec 2006 22:09
- 206 of 231
Caption comp:
Choccie > Gausie
If you look closely, you'll see I'm still holding it.
;-) Works with either picture I think!
chocolat
- 10 Dec 2006 22:35
- 208 of 231
I s'pose you wouldn't believe me if I told you I was trying to retrieve somebody's pointy hat :)
Big Al
- 11 Dec 2006 06:43
- 209 of 231
I've heard it called some things, Choccy, but ................. ;-)))
ThePublisher
- 11 Dec 2006 08:25
- 210 of 231
Great lunch, Ian and Bully.
Thank you for organising it.
Sorry to all you folks who I never got a chance to thank for all your words of wisdom. As I said to Bully, I think the real value that comes from this 'chat group' extends far beyond the boring business of stocks and shares.
Whether it is who can provide the best value broadband, or how to collect a debt or recover your papers from a dubious accountant - you get sound advice untainted by b*llsh*t.
As I couldn't quite sort out who was who on Friday I'll say it now.
Thank you.
May all your hard drives keep spinning smoothly through 2007 and beyond!
TP
PeterG
- 11 Dec 2006 10:53
- 211 of 231
C > G:
"Oh! When you said 'Isoft' I thought you were talking about the company..."
The Count
- 11 Dec 2006 11:05
- 212 of 231
THE COUNT--->CHOCOLAT
Was it roundhead, or cavaliar? :-)
Regards,
THE COUNT!
Dil
- 11 Dec 2006 11:10
- 213 of 231
Pic 199
"OK Ash , he'll take his foot off your head as long as you promise to behave"
amberjane
- 11 Dec 2006 13:16
- 218 of 231
Thanks Bonsie :>)) and thanks for you pictorial commentary, good piccies!
cynic
- 11 Dec 2006 18:53
- 219 of 231
and i thought Dyna* was just checking whether or not it was her own hand wandering up and beyond her stocking tops.
amber ..... come and discuss fine dining with me whenever you fancy
amberjane
- 12 Dec 2006 00:48
- 220 of 231
You mean there's more to life than a steamed pudding :>)
IanT(MoneyAM)
- 12 Dec 2006 07:53
- 221 of 231
Ladies and Gents,
The winners of this years MoneyAM Xmas Lunch awards are as follows:
Traders of the Year: Ruth
Poster of the Year: Boyse
Ramper of the Year: Gausie
Most Helpful Poster: Kayak
Funniest Poster: Chocolat
Users Special Award: Big Al
Thread of the Year: Hilary (the Forex Thread)
Special Contribution Award: Digger
Gausie, Kayak and Chocolat collected their awards last Friday at the lunch.
The other winners awards will be sent out in due course, Digger, as your award was added last minute yours will be delivered after Xmas when we have had it engraved.
Ian
cynic
- 12 Dec 2006 11:45
- 222 of 231
amber .... got to be better than Porter's (sorry ian)!
amberjane
- 13 Dec 2006 02:06
- 223 of 231
...and there was me thinking how subtle you'd been!!!!!!!!!!!!
perhaps as well as being Mike's roving reporter at Minesite today we could test a few places for the next xmas do then! all on MAM expenses of course!
Twas a good day Mike, met Jim Rogers, FDI were there and nearly got a diamond off Adonis, i'm sure he wouldnt have missed it......
cynic
- 13 Dec 2006 07:56
- 224 of 231
for better or worse, subtlety and statesmanship have never registered high in my "known virtue reserve"!
Ian ...... Somewhere in Chinatown if budgetary constraints are tight?
The Count
- 13 Dec 2006 09:29
- 225 of 231
THE COUNT--->AMBERJANE
How many times must I tell you....beware of Greeks bearing gifts.
THE COUNT!
mg
- 13 Dec 2006 09:35
- 226 of 231
mg---->THE COUNT
Shouldn't that be .... beware of Greeks ..... full stop :)
mg
The Count
- 13 Dec 2006 09:51
- 227 of 231
THE COUNT--->MG
Yeh, I can't stand the buggers....if you'll pardon the expression.
THE COUNT!
mg
- 13 Dec 2006 09:57
- 228 of 231
Nice yoghurt though.
amberjane
- 13 Dec 2006 11:19
- 229 of 231
Thanks for the warning but dont think a Greek 'urns enough anyhow!!
Must be unwell......i'm up before lunchtime :>)
smiler o
- 13 Dec 2006 11:24
- 230 of 231
Must go next year !!
Bullshare
- 30 Oct 2007 09:21
- 231 of 231

It's that time of year again when we start thinking about our MoneyAM Xmas Meal. This is a chance for old friends and those who have never met up with other MoneyAM/Shares users and celebrate the festive season.
In a change to previous years we have decide to head North and join the North Westerners in what has become a regular fixture in their calender, organised by Ruth, with drinks and a meal in Manchester.
All are welcome to come along, but please can you let me know by the 23rd November either by email ian@moneyam.com or post on this thread you are coming. So here are the details:
Friday 7th December
2007
19.00 (7.00pm): The Old Monkey Pub, 90-92 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4GX
 Nice pub owned by Holts Brewery, short stagger to the Tai Wu.
How to find Old Monkey Pub
20.30 (8.30pm):
Tai Wu, 44 Oxford St,
Manchester, M1 5EJ
 Very good Cantonese restaurant. We will be eating in the Lower Ground Floor Buffet Restaurant. Cost will be 11.50 per head plus drinks payable on the night in CASH please.Tai Wu Buffet menu
How to find the Tai Wu
There's a secure NCP car park above the restaurant which can be entered from Great Bridgewater Street.
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Ian