I too took lots of photos (any that are any good will be online tomorrow probably) and had a great evening in the pub with everyone followed by a nice Chinese meal with Phoebe, Austin and Psychonaut (sorry, I can't remember your real name).
As for next week, the sign on the door of the Montagu Pyke said it was closed until the 6th (Saturday) so it should be open. Another option is the Metropolitan Bar (aka the Met Bar), a large Weatherspoons above (literally) Baker Street tube station. I've been to several successful meets with a London Underground forum there, and there has never been any issue with getting a seat.
On Wed, 3 Jan 2007, David Gerard wrote:
James F. managed to pick the one pub in London that was closed for repairs. So we stuck an oblique sign on the window (which may still be there for all I know) and adjourned to the Chandos (?) near Leicester Square.
Attendees: James Forrester, me, Phoebe (User:Brassratgirl), Austin Hair, User:Psychonaut, User:Morwen, Chris McKenna (User:Thryduulf), Chris Sherlock (User:Ta bu shi da yu) and his wife (they're doing Europe for their honeymoon) and Psychonaut's pet ferret. We got lots of photos on James' [[Casio Exilim]] EX-S600 camera, which I found the "get usable photos in really dim light" setting on. I did my best to be loud, drunk and embarrassing, except I am not susceptible to embarrassment. We had a marvellous time. Excellent stuff.
Next week: what day depends on your schedule, Jimbo. Monday or Tuesday evening, and where are you staying? Not sure which pub either. Chandos has nice beer but was bloody impossible to find a seat in ... might see if the Montagu Pyke is open this time.
- d.
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