See the original post under the same title for full details - I can no longer post to it.

A word of advice to those driving to Bristol. There is an almost blanket 20mph speed restriction on roads in Bristol.

Please note that the mayor (who was responsible for the introduction of this policy) was recently nicked by the police here for speeding. So . nobody is excused; you have been warned!

On a more positive note, with a whisker less than three weeks to go, an update on who's coming: -


Definites & Probables

Mike Nomic (D)
Candy Custard (D)
Henry Wilcox (D)
Messy Laura (D)
Mordicus (D)
Messy JoJo (D)
Falkor
My Pie Rogative
Wellpied
The Firm Bear

Possibles

Booted Babes
Redhead
Bobby Delight
Goldgong
Harleypants
Mistress Jemma
Saffronsub
T Light
Wrestler Phil

There's room for more, and places still available for dinner.

Does anyone know what the weather's doing then?

Mike.

I'm a maybe...I'm still very nervous about actually attending for the first time!

Mike,

You're in England. Nobody knows what the weather will be until it becomes what the weather was.

Here's a thought/idea - if, for any reason we cannot get muddy (ie lack of vehicles, interested parties...) and the weather is warm enough, how about a wet shoot in the many water features??? Just putting it out there....

I have been known to take some photos of people playing in the fountains...

https://umd.net/forums/candy_in_the_bristol_fountains

No need to be nervous - we're all very friendly. The pub meet is purely 'vanilla', we won't cause a scene or do anything to embarrass anyone.

It's just a typical afternoon in a pub! We just gossip, drink, eat and happen to have this site / interest in common.

I'm not sure if we're going to be able to make this one. Hayley hasn't been well and ended up in a thai hospital while we were out there filming the Songkran festival. If we do come it's likely to be a last minute decision.

We look forward to seeing you there; or to put it another way, we hope Hayley makes a full recovery very soon.

Mike.

I'be there .Sorry i left it a bit late replying .I had a health issue but all good now .look forward to seeing you on Sat .

I love the idea of a casual pub afternoon & being able to chat openly with like-minded people. I can't attend on the 16th but it's something i will bear in mind for the future

I'm sorry to see there are some that can't make it.

We'll be doing it all again on 22nd August, and we look forward to seeing you then.

Forgot about the 20mph speed limit .Good job my pick up has a low range box!!
Thanks Mike

Im going 😊

Id like to go to the meal too and stay overnight if you can tell me where to stay

Good to hear from you - accommodation sorted; please don't forget to bring the EHD with you.

Mike.

Excellent, be great to finally meet you

Sorry Guys i wont be able to make this one as im in a tournament. both days. will try my best for the August one but i cant promise

Well the person who said I can definately crash on their sofa had disappeared and not responding. I've already bought my travel for Friday night. I was supposed to have a session as well. Everyones flaked out. I think I'm just going to have to miss this after all. Have a great time everyone! Xoxo

Hi mike

Thanks for the message you sent me with the date of the splunch, I haven't been able to confirm until now if I could make it, but unfortunately I can't as the family get together event I have to go to is still going ahead, I was rather hoping it would be canceled, but it wasn't, as I can't really be bothered to go, would much sooner be with you guys for the afternoon.
I am hoping to make the August one as calendar looks free at the moment, hope you all have fun cheers.

From totalcoverage_uk

With a few hours to go; an update on whos coming, and whos staying for dinner (D): -


Definites & Probables

Mike Nomic (D)
Candy Custard (D)
Henry Wilcox (D)
Messy Laura (D)
Mordicus (D)
Messy JoJo (D)
Falkor
Wellpied
The Firm Bear
George
Booted Babes + Messy Jessie
Yamtree (D)

Possibles

Cakebattercustard
Dunktankbabes + 1
Piememistress
Redhead
Agonyandextacy
Bobby Delight
Bristol365
Endora Spirit
Geniuswithapenis
G-I-Z-M-O
Goldgong
Harleypants
Mistress Jemma
Saffronsub
Shaymarks
Sir25briztol
T Light
Wrestler Phil

For the first-timers nervous of asking strangers in a bar if they are the custard folk, therell be a map and a light bulb (private joke) on the table, right at the front of the bar by the door where we have an area reserved for us.

Theres room for more, and places still available for dinner.

Im just leaving, and I look forward to seeing all you lovely people shortly

Mike.

Really sorry to miss this one. Hope you all have a great time.

Thanks Mike, & those who turned up for another fun filled afternoon! The Chinese was awesome despite a lack of comedy menus....the dancing lobsters made up for it lol! We're you all again in August

Thanks Mike for an excellent meet

Anyone who missed this, get the August date in your calendar now, it's a great day well worth a little forward planning

Thankyou Mike & lovely to see everyone again!Shame about Sunday

Great to see people again, hope those who couldn't make it can attend in August.