Christmas Meal 2012 - finished for this year. :(

I know this probably makes me as bad as Tesco, but it's only two pay days til Christmas so was wondering if we're doing anything this year?

I know Spike and Vix took the lead on this in previous years - happy to take this one on if you're not up for it, but at the same time don't want to step on anyone's toes; I guess we'd stick with the formula that seems to work - Giraffe in MK for its central location and decent vegetarian options, wear something yellow in memory of Colin (BOK)?

Just getting the ball rolling...

Looks like this is on!

If it aint broke, don't fix it - we're going to repeat the successful formula of previous Project Puma Christmas Meals and meet at Giraffe, Milton Keynes for drinks and food and fun. Held in honour of Colin (Bok), a much-loved former member of the club; please wear something YELLOW!

Date:
8th December 2012.

Time:
7:30pm - confirmation received from Giraffe.

A non-refundable deposit of £10 is required to confirm your attendance (this counts towards your food/drinks bill, obviously - so if you wanted the three course meal, only £9.95 plus your drinks would be payable on the day) - please PayPal deposits to projectpumadeposits (at) nesis (hyphen) solutions (dot) co (dot) uk:



I will also need your meal choices ASAP (remember you're not tied to the Christmas menu below, you can choose from the normal menu if you prefer - I will still need to know your order well in advance, though!)


Guestlist:

Cherie 'n' Dal - PAID + SUBMITTED MEAL CHOICES
Neil - PAID + SUBMITTED MEAL CHOICES
Kev 'n' Vix - PAID + SUBMITTED MEAL CHOICES
spike +1 - PAID
martinthrapston - PAID
Sparx 'n' Mac - PAID + SUBMITTED MEAL CHOICES
Red - PAID + SUBMITTED MEAL CHOICES
Puma Babe - PAID + SUBMITTED MEAL CHOICES
Zara +1 - PAID
evilrob - PAID + SUBMITTED MEAL CHOICES


Interested:

Cardboard cutout of Questy
water-bug55 (shift dependant)
Grayfox
the old gimmer
Shanosburgess (if someone around Essex can give him a lift)
LisaPuma123?


Can't make it:

Yip?
STEAVIE
Ginger Tom (+1) - REFUNDED
BentleyA (+1? can't do the 8th)
lrrhood? (can only do the 8th)

Interested in staying at a hotel locally (I will try and get a group rate):
Puma Babe
Spike + 1
evilrob
Ginger Tom + 1

Details of this year's Giraffe Milton Keynes Christmas offering are below for convenience (their normal menu is also available if you don't fancy their seasonal selection):

Giraffe Website said:

Secure your booking early to get free bubbly!

Book and pay your deposit before the end of October and receive a free glass of bubbly per person with your meal!

Deposit (non-refundable) of £10 per person required, minimum party of 6.

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christmas menu
£16.95 - 2 courses / £19.95 - 3 courses

starters
winter market leaves, appleby’s cheshire cheese & walnuts
with an apple cider & grainy mustard dressing (V) (N)

salmon ceviche “miami” style
fresh passion fruit, jalapeno chilli, mango & avocado salsa

chicken liver parfait
with pickles & toasted brioche

roasted root vegetable soup
with cassava chips (V)

mains
roast atlantic salmon
with sweet & sour peppers on minty new potatoes

double roast crispy duck
on green chilli & potato hash with mango & cranberry relish

sage & garlic turkey schnitzel
on herby mash with a pineapple, red pepper & mint salsa

goats’ cheese, roasted red pepper & zucchini lasagne
layered with roasted tomato & basil sauce, kalamata olives,
garlic breadcrumbs, dried currants & topped with rocket,
pesto & toasted pine nuts (V) (N)

desserts
steamed chocolate pudding
with vanilla ice cream (V)

chocolate éclair cake (V) (N)

eton mess
with berry compote & yoghurt cream (V)

Download the menu here.

Location on teh Google maps.

Could be a good idea

I be up for this was a laugh last year! :thumbs:

edit: moved the information in this post to the first post.

edit: moved the info in this post to the first post

dependant on the date I would be up for this

When can't you do, PB?

i'll check the calender and pm you. I presume you'd be looking at a friday or saturday???

I imagine so - I doubt people will want to come out to play on a school night!

I work week nights

OK, I propose a Saturday then! 8th, 15th or 22nd (I think the 1st is a bit early and people will be doing New Yearsy stuff from the 29th onwards!) - any preferences?

15th then it's close enough to my birthday to get trounced

actually scrub that, pick a date that fits everyone else and I will try to alter things to fit

Lol, I'm good for whenever

i've changed my post Tom, whatever date it is I'll have to do a bit of negotiation so pick a date that suits the majority and I'll fit in if I can

I'm already busy on 1st.

They will require a deposit!!!

I think any Saturday in December will be busy, for someone...

Just a thought, would Sunday be a option for people???

I can see a poll coming on

I can do any weekend, apparently I'm not aloud time off over christmas

spike. said:

They will require a deposit!!!

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Yeah, £10 this year!! :shock:

It is mentioned somewhere in the first post, but it's a bit of a long 'un.

Does your post count as, "Interested" Ross?

evilrob said:

spike. said:

They will require a deposit!!!

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Does your post count as, "Interested" Ross?

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yes, maybe a +1 too, depending on date

Ginger Tom said:

15th then it's close enough to my birthday to get trounced

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If you're planning on getting mashed and staying the night, I think I've found the hotel for you:
http://www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/stonystratford/

*snigger* :-D