Solent X-mas Bash

[Nasher]

Yes I know it’s a bit early to be thinking about it, but I’ve managed to book one of the last available evenings near Christmas when The Restaurant can fit a bunch of us in.

By popular demand we are back to:-

THE LIGHTSHIP in Haslar Marina

On FRIDAY THE 12th DECEMBER.

It’s worth pointing out at this stage that everybody who attended last year really enjoyed it, and the food was excellent.
As usual there will be awards for those who have distinguished themselves in one way or another, which will be hard this year, as because of the weather the Solent ‘Crew’ have been very quiet.

I will be receiving a menu soon, and the price will be similar to last year, ie under £30 a head.
like last year we will have our own separate room up in the Bow of the boat.
I’ve provisionally booked it for 30 people, but there is movement on this depending on how many show an interest.

All I need at this stage is to know roughly how many are coming, I’ll start thinking about deposits etc in a couple of weeks.

Nasher.

[Hightower]

ME please

[Hugh Jardon]

we would like to attend as we enjoyed last yr

[Nasher]

Andy, Chris and Debs, thats great news.

I'll pencil you all in.

Andy
Try to persuade Mrs Hightower, or shall I get Mrs Nasher to try?

Chris
Time to give up the Purple Helmet you were awarded last year.
Hope youv'e kept it polished

Nasher.

[bogib]

Suits me well to stop over in London on my way home from Paris boatshow.

Bogi

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by bogib

Suits me well to stop over in London on my way home from Paris boatshow.

Bogi

Good news Bogi.

See you there.

[Hugh Jardon]

yes, polish it every night haha

Looking forward to it

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by Nasher

Andy
Try to persuade Mrs Hightower, or shall I get Mrs Nasher to try?

Smasher.

Ha, you'll be lucky. Get the missus to try if you like, but it'll be uphill all the way

The Kids however have all ready volenteered to come along......Ice Cream and Jelly anyone?

[bogib]

Originally Posted by Hightower

Ha, you'll be lucky. Get the missus to try if you like, but it'll be uphill all the way

The Kids however have all ready volenteered to come along......Ice Cream and Jelly anyone?

Andy, we have this in common, married for 26 years (since last Thursday) been together 29 years, we have owed 7 boats and she hasn´t been out on any of them and new one coming along this winter

Barely can get her out to the marina.

The kids (if we can call them kids anymore) however loves boating

Bogi

[Pete7]

Count Viv and I in please

Pete

[Nasher]

Pete and Viv added to the list

Plus Sir and Lady Halliday dispatched a valet to confirm their attendance at the festivities

I feel a spreadsheet coming on.
Names, menu choices, deposits, etc etc.
I'll be in my element, and will be able to break the day up at work with it

No, even better, I'll 'Project' it.

Nasher

[Tim M]

Nasher
As discussed last night, we are: Me + 1, Rasher, Bigfoot + 1, & Rich

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by Nasher

Pete and Viv added to the list

Plus Sir and Lady Halliday dispatched a valet to confirm their attendance at the festivities

I feel a spreadsheet coming on.
Names, menu choices, deposits, etc etc.
I'll be in my element, and will be able to break the day up at work with it

No, even better, I'll 'Project' it.

Nasher

if you can send the project plan to our personal emails that will be great.....i take it you are Prinz 2?

[Nos4r2]

Us too

[Nasher]

No problem Tim, all added to the list.

'Intotheblue' is also there, and I've added his new South African Lady Friend just in case. (Sorry - Solent based joke based on experiances at Church Monday evening.)

Nasher

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

if you can send the project plan to our personal emails that will be great.....i take it you are Prinz 2?

I'll make sure my people talk to your people.

Prinz 2 is sooo last year, we've discovered a new project methodoligy based on Zen budism that I'm going to become a consultant for.
I'm sure that in a years time it will be going really well.

Nos
Sorry, forgot to mention you are there too.

Nasher.

[Nasher]

Menu below to help you decide if you are coming.

I'm sure there will be a few smiles that the wonderful Parsnip and Chestnut soup is on the menu again.

Cost is confirmed as £27.50 per head, so I'll be after £5 per head deposits in a few weeks time.
The price of course DOES NOT include Drinks.

Nasher.

Christmas Menu 2008

Champagne on arrival.

Starters

Roasted Parsnip and Chestnut Soup

Hot Chicken Salad
On tossed leaves with Walnut and Rocket pesto and Red Pepper Dressing

Smoked Trout Mousse
With Sun-Blushed Tomato’s and French toast

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Main Course

Roasted Turkey
With all the trimmings

Steamed Cod
On crushed minted new potato’s and caper dressing

Beef Wellington
Fillet wrapped in puff pastry with shallot and Madeira reduction

Cherry tomato and Blue cheese tart
On spinach, rocket and coriander salad


All served with seasonal vegetable’s and roast potato’s
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Desserts

Christmas pudding
With chestnut ice-cream

Brandy Snap Baskets
Filled with winter berry mousse

Cheese and Biscuits
With home-made chutney



Coffee and mints

[Hightower]

Roasted Parsnip and Chestnut Soup, the best soup I've ever tasted! This years Soup better live up to last years

[Bigfoot]

Originally Posted by Tim M

Nasher
As discussed last night, we are: Me + 1, Rasher, Bigfoot + 1, & Rich

Do I have to bring the Plus 1 ? she'll only end up telling me off for drinking too much !

[Sixy_the_red]

Well, I WON'T be wearing a corset this year - I'd actually like to be able to swallow the food...