Midlands Expeditionary Force

[nicho]

The Midlands group of the SBS (Special Boat Squadron) had its first foray behind enemy lines (well Newark actually) last night (thanks to Stugeron Steve for organising), and a good time "chewing the cud" was had by those that made it. The best bits were actually putting faces to usernames and talking about other forumites!

It got me thinking, many "clubs" eg MG Car Club, have Regional Associations, and regular meetings at a central points ("central" NOT being Newark for the Midlands!). Our group are to meet again in a few weeks, and maybe, especially in the winter months, they could become more regular. Other geographical areas (NE/NW etc) might consider something along the same lines. I have no idea how many forum users live in the various regions, but to meet every quarter for a meal and a pint could help while the colder months away?

The Midlands Special Forces Group would welcome others from the central region to our next get together.

Very informal, but most enjoyable, and recommended.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Agreed... 'twas a very pleasant evening.....

It was also extremely interesting to hear tales of some of the more famous members of this forum's exploits....... nuff said /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Finally, congratulations to Nicho for consuming 1/2 gallon of diet coke......

 

[pragmatist]

Go on .... tell ! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[GazzaUK]

What..you mean there are others in the Midlands!

 

[StugeronSteve]

Enjoyed it, I particularly savoured the round that jimi stood. It was a nice way for him to say sorry for fecking up the poll. Not absolutely sure he was sober when he handed over the dosh though!

 

[jimi]

No problem glad you enjoyed yourself .. and I owed you a couple of pints anyway, Inspector so I suppose we're all square.. erm with me just a wee bit in front as per usual?

 

[StugeronSteve]

Had your pint last just incase you managed to limp in before closing time!

 

[jimi]

Come to think of it, Fatipa and Parahandy also chipped in for a few pints of Ansell's for the Birmingham 5!

 

[BlueSkyNick]

With Nicho and Stuge in the same boozer, the other punters must have thought it was a slaphead's convention !

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

I resent that comment..... I'm only a trainee slaphead.....

 

[nicho]

Don't know about that, but they had to turn the lights down - the reflections were evidently preventing the locals from watching football on the tele.