28th Meet-up - THE POLL

All of em !

Digital Mike wrote: All of em !

That's an interesting idea - I'll add it to the poll.

A NOOL pub crawl - we'd have to post a couple of mobile numbers so people can catch up.

Would be chaos, but a good laugh!

EDIT: I can't add options

You should have nominated it earlier, Mike!

Well im up (& Darlo posse) up for a crawl round toon. So my vote goes to all of them - that way i don't offend any boozers

nice avatar mate :)

Andrew Sayer wrote: Well im up (& Darlo posse) up for a crawl round toon. So my vote goes to all of them - that way i don't offend any boozers

Looks like that idea's out of the window, unless we can get a moderator to sort the poll out so there's another option - ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Mike, can you sort this out for us?

Oh no, you're not a moderator are you!

I daren't start another poll, that would be chaos. I'd be dragged to the NOOL pond and drowned like a witch.

I have to go on what everyone has said, so I'll just go where I'm told; I'm used to that......

Mike, can you sort this out for us?

Oh no, you're not a moderator are you!

I daren't start another poll, that would be chaos. I'd be dragged to the NOOL pond and drowned like a witch.

:p Col, thas well funny.

I'm with Wino.I mean i just go where i'm told

Johnny -you wouldn't not do as your told with an avatar like her!

Andrew Sayer wrote: Johnny -you wouldn't not do as your told with an avatar like her!

HEY!!!!! Cheek. Revenge is sweet.

maybe can still vote for one and then do a few of the others after we've the met up !!!

One Brain wrote: I am jealous because I won't be to able to make it this time around.

I'm talking about the meet-up, the gig is just a secondary issue.

me too but I voted JB anyway :\ohwell:

Flamin 'ell, good job we don't run the country!

Whats the big fuss about joshua brooks? I say anywhere BUT Joshua Brooks!

Its a bit small corbieres so i voted josh b

Uncle Liam wrote: Whats the big fuss about joshua brooks? I say anywhere BUT Joshua Brooks!

Absolutely. Been there, done it.

Would they let us back in anyway, more to the point?

bansheeman wrote: maybe can still vote for one and then do a few of the others after we've the met up !!!

Yep, why not all vote for the boozer that is furthest from the MEN, meet in there, and then stagger our way around Manchester to the others, ending up on the floor of the venue, as usual!!? It would be a good opportunity to show Manchester some NOOL legs and Hawaiian shirts......

Oh, and I still think we should have at least one drink in Dry, just because it is a day all about Manchester, purely for nostalgia!

By the way, I don't mind admitting, I voted for Dry!! A good (central) starting point for the NOOL Manchester crawl....

Wino wrote:

Andrew Sayer wrote: Johnny -you wouldn't not do as your told with an avatar like her!

HEY!!!!! Cheek. Revenge is sweet.

I'm still a bit confused over which avatar he's referring to.My pic of Evangeline or Wino's cat pic?.

Give me a few minutes.i've just woken up.

Jimll wrote: By the way, I don't mind admitting, I voted for Dry!! A good (central) starting point for the NOOL Manchester crawl....

Well, it's on the way, so we could always call there on the way to MEN?

Of course, that depends on us all being able to decide when to leave...

Not blimmin likely!

Yep, why not all vote for the boozer that is furthest from the MEN, meet in there, and then stagger our way around Manchester to the others, ending up on the floor of the venue, as usual!!? It would be a good opportunity to show Manchester some NOOL legs and Hawaiian shirts......

A Great Plan and seeing as everyone else is fannying about, I am up for it

NEW START TIME!

Just got an email...

Yes, we're giving you almost two more hours for your money so that we can fit everyone in.

So doors now open at 5.30pm and the music starts straight away. The event finishes no later than 11.30pm.

New additions to the party are Bez's band Domino Bones and they've promised to bring along Shaun Ryder. We've also got the superb Nine Black Alps. And the music won't stop thanks to DJ's like Mr Scruff playing between bands.

That means in just a few hours you will see the following legends: New Order, Doves, Badly Drawn Boy, Johnny Marr & The Healers, Andy Rourke, Nine Black Alps, Stephen Fretwell, 808 State featuring MC Tunes, Bez and Domino Bones featuring Shaun Ryder, Utah Saints, Mani, Mr Scruff and more!

This is the biggest party Manchester has ever seen, there'll be collaborations, covers and a few surprises.

Musical history, making medical history.

You can still buy tickets, so we'll see you there.

Yours, Manchester v Cancer & Great Northern Productions

Digital Mike wrote: ...everyone else is fannying about...

Who's fannying around?

Corbieres [5]

Dry [3]

Joshua Brooks [6]

Looks like it's gonna be close, kids.

Poll closes Friday.

BIGINOIL wrote: Corbieres [5]

Dry [3]

Joshua Brooks [6]

Looks like it's gonna be close, kids.

Poll closes Friday.

Come on, get those votes for Dry in, you know it makes sense! Just as a starting place though!

jbs is a bit of a trek though innit?

might need a telly for the FA Cup games.

newcastle & arsenal innit?

Finally voted Dry. Haven't been in there for at least 12 years. We'll make the shithole lively again. Or, indeed, for the first time....

Looks like Dry it is.

I go were the 'tache goes

Voted Dry. It did the job last time. More importantly I know where it is.

I cannot believe Joshua Brookes is winning - no imagination!!!

Come on, be daring - just because it was suitable last time, doesn't mean that aren't other reasonable pubs a bit nearer!

Al Jarvis wrote:

Ness Order wrote: I cannot believe Joshua Brookes is winning - no imagination!!!

Come on, be daring - just because it was suitable last time, doesn't mean that aren't other reasonable pubs a bit nearer!

You've got to be extremely imaginative to vote for a boozer you've NEVER been in!

I only know Dry (shite) and JB's (just okay) so don't really feel obliged to vote ... er, but went for Dry just cos it's close to the hotel.

What was that Tom Chop place you mentioned? I liked the name of that!

Yes, I don't get why people are asked to vote for something they don't have an informed opinion on, those in the know should make a choice and everyone just go along with it!!

Tom's Chop House is lovely, but ask Liam how expensive it is? It quite upset him!

I really like it though!

Its not cheap, I say its not cheap!

Corbierres was shut on saturday, mind you it was derby day.

I have 2 vouchers for 25% off food & DRINK at Via Fossa, if anyone fancies a meal there!

Big Clive wrote: Corbierres was shut on saturday, mind you it was derby day.

I have 2 vouchers for 25% off food & DRINK at Via Fossa, if anyone fancies a meal there!

Sounds good to me!

Not having a clue what these bars are like all I can go on is distance from M3 1AR

Bar Post code distance (Km) Dry M1 1JN 1.4 JB M1 6NG 2.5 Corbieres M2 7PB 1 Moons M3 2FN 0.8 RSVP M3 2EN 0.8 Sawyers M3 2RP 1.2 Lime M34 2HY 8

So I recon Dry, Corbieres, Moons, RSVP or Sawyers are all OK with Moons and RSVP clear winners ;-)

Cheers Mike

Ness Order wrote:

Al Jarvis wrote:

Ness Order wrote: I cannot believe Joshua Brookes is winning - no imagination!!!

Come on, be daring - just because it was suitable last time, doesn't mean that aren't other reasonable pubs a bit nearer!

You've got to be extremely imaginative to vote for a boozer you've NEVER been in!

I only know Dry (shite) and JB's (just okay) so don't really feel obliged to vote ... er, but went for Dry just cos it's close to the hotel.

What was that Tom Chop place you mentioned? I liked the name of that!

Yes, I don't get why people are asked to vote for something they don't have an informed opinion on, those in the know should make a choice and everyone just go along with it!!

Tom's Chop House is lovely, but ask Liam how expensive it is? It quite upset him!

I really like it though!

Liam? Upset?

Al, how about starting off in the Gardens Hotel ?

but some wigan fans might come down and eat all the pies :(

AARGH Bollocks,can't get Saturday off so it looks like I'll be starting in town at time of gig opening.I think I can live without Utah Saints and Stephen Fretwell,but it's whether we can get up front later on or not.Any heavy Vikings available for a scrum?

Digital Mike wrote: Al, how about starting off in the Gardens Hotel ?

DURRR!!!

Fuck me Mike - WE WILL BE HAVING A PINT IN THE FUCKING GARDENS BEFORE ANY OF THIS TAKES PLACE.

Al Jarvis wrote: Let's just be happy that Leeds ain't in town now drinking in all the boozers!

Well, except for Johnny Giles!

Can this be construed as "incitement" ? There are a couple of us that you have forgotten.

I went for Joshuas, only because i know where it is, and I was in there on Nov, for the apollo gig

OOOH! It's going to be a photo-finish! Where's Lichfield...oh he's snuffed it!

:rip:

I suggest this place

monty wrote: OOOH! It's going to be a photo-finish! Where's Lichfield...oh he's snuffed it!

:rip:

looks like we'll be doing the scene from 24 hr pp in dry bar again monty. we aint done that in there since errmmmmm friday before xmas

Mike wrote: Not having a clue what these bars are like all I can go on is distance from M3 1AR

Bar Post code distance (Km) Dry M1 1JN 1.4 JB M1 6NG 2.5 Corbieres M2 7PB 1 Moons M3 2FN 0.8 RSVP M3 2EN 0.8 Sawyers M3 2RP 1.2 Lime M34 2HY 8

So I recon Dry, Corbieres, Moons, RSVP or Sawyers are all OK with Moons and RSVP clear winners ;-)

Cheers Mike

The most sensible reply I have seen on this topic!!

Yep, i agree. So who's making the ultimate decision on times and which bar?

dry bar on oldham streets shite. oops :\peek:

Ooooh controversial!

Well, the poll ends today, and Dry is winning so far. There are a few good reasons why I recommend Dry as at least a starting point:

1. It's big
2. It's smack bang in the centre of Manchester
3. Which makes it close to where most of us are staying
4. There is no chance of bumping into Liam Gallagher or Shaun Ryder, as they are both barred!
5. Most people (probably) know where it is, even if you've never been to Manchester

http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?pc=M11JN&cat=eat&title=Dry+Bar%2C+Manchester+-+thanks+to+itchy+city

They are the main reasons, but it was of course also once owned by New Order/Factory Records! And it is getting a bit better again, I think.

do youse think the Gig will be half empty?

loadsa seats left isn't there??

I think it could fill at the last minute. I don't think it's been advertised that well. The Bolton Evening News has only just advertised it FFS.

Maybe now, they'll sell a few hundred more tickets.

Still alright for you Kershaw, think of all empty houses you'll be able to rob

Voted Dry although i've never been there!.In fact i've not had a night out round Manc bars since 1990:\ohwell:

But as it has the old Factory connection i'll like to try it

Right: poll's closed and Dry it is. Not a bad result, I'm sure.

If anyone thinks they'll need help on the day drop me an email and I'll send you my mobile number.

Not sure how much help I'll be, but hey: it's an offer!

Well done Big Boy Thankful that it wasn't Joshua's!

What time is everyone getting there then??

Well, I'll be in Manc just after 9am, although (at some point), I'll have to check into the Travel Inn (near MEN Arena), which you can't do until after 2pm...

Lots of time to drink, then!

Nick King wrote: Well, I'll be in Manc just after 9am, although (at some point), I'll have to check into the Travel Inn (near MEN Arena), which you can't do until after 2pm...

Lots of time to drink, then!

Get pissed and then check in on the way to the Arena.

I'm thinking (shock horror) of actually going to ALL of the gig this time. Yup - 1730 till 1130.

We should aim for high noon at Dry (following a nice coupld of liveners at the Gardens bar, of course.

Well hallelujah! Finally we've decided on the venue! Can't wait, i'm gonna be an absolute nuisance on the day, bring it on!

Missy Jem wrote: Well hallelujah! Finally we've decided on the venue! Can't wait, i'm gonna be an absolute nuisance on the day, bring it on!

Good news!

BIGINOIL wrote: Right: poll's closed and Dry it is. Not a bad result, I'm sure.

If anyone thinks they'll need help on the day drop me an email and I'll send you my mobile number.

Not sure how much help I'll be, but hey: it's an offer!

One which I fear you may live to regret.........

DRY!! BRING IT ON!!

Missy Jem wrote: Well hallelujah! Finally we've decided on the venue! Can't wait, i'm gonna be an absolute nuisance on the day, bring it on!

What time are you coming out to play then? I've been invited to a party on the friday, as well as making tentative arrangements to meet up with a few NO people as well, so i might just forego sleep.

so i might just forego sleep.

Difficult when you are my age