Yeah, as ben is going - Count me in!!

nah, seriously. Sounds good. Weekend, then no rush for time, somewhere central, late afternoon/evening food and drinks is my suggestion and getting Mr Teacher drunk is my mission for the night. Then lets see your fancy combo kicks boy'o

but I am flexible if anyone has a better idea. Be nice to know a plan ASAP, so I know not to plan other stuff for this time and date etc. thoughts?

Christmas what now??

I have no idea what the plans for this are, but I am happy to, as the previous years, attend :)

Is there any information at all?

Daniel.

****it James, I thought you said Dan wouldn't receive these emails!! now you'd better tell him the details of the plan now.

Seeing as how I can't edit my previous post (or see easily where to do that). I've found the post about the social.

8th might be difficult to make, unless it's later in the evening, I'll be in London until at least 17:30.
I'm in Poland from 11th - 17th inclusive so won't be able to make any days in between.

Don't plan around me though, just letting you know.

Daniel.

Ok yes for anyone who didnt see the post check the NEWS section. Ok so how about we say instead:

Omni Xmas Dinner, Sunday 9th 5-7ish?

Please put all your replies soon as you can, J.

I have a wedding Sunday night sorry guys! Go ahead without me if it's the most popular date I'm in love with this little revolving smiley!

P.S Thanks to tone for showing me where the vids are
P.P.S I'll have to start sparring sooner or later else I'll never make my debut as a Pink Fluffy Ninja Starlet
P.P.P.S Mr Benedict Sir, can you not squeeze us in at any part of the weekend?
P.P.P.P.S Mr Denial (you know who you are)- think you could make, say, an 8pm start?
I'm gonna go ahead and P.P.P.P.P off now

Hi Guys!

I'm up for it at any time any day (mostly)... Bearing in mind that Mr Teacher is gonna get drunk I cannot miss it!!

"I'm up for it at any time any day (mostly)"

........James you lucky boy

(sorry Sandra)

Haha, me drunk? Bring it on!! Ok so it seems now the best time is Sat Night again but later. Guess what- apparently that day theres a big fight night on wth Amir Khan at 9. Maybe we could go to a nice cosy type bar have dinner and watch the match in background?

Black horse down the road might be good option cos they do great food: me and sandy eat there some lunch times? Im thinking most of us can start earlier and peeps like Dan and Si could arrive later for drinks? Any thoughts?

Summary: Sat 8th, Black Horse, 8 till late as you wish?

ps- only just saw your reply tony, she will kick your ass for that!

Hi,
Having the Xmas dinner on Saturday is fine for me: I forgot to confirm the get-together.
Tony- I have to say that I´m a VERY lucky girl...

Im at a gathering in london with uni mates on saturday, so I cant make that. Do enjoy it though :)

I might be able to make 20:00 but I can't guarantee it.
I think that date and time works for everyone else though so I think you should go for it.
If I can make it I'll come!

Daniel.

I'm flexible. Saturday, Sunday... all good...

there are loads of sports bars round london for this exact reason!

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/sports-bars-in-london-recommended-london-63.html

http://www.thesportscafe.net/locationdetail.cfm?venueID=4

Err, are we actually aiming to be in a venue where that event will be occuring? Or are we looking for a quieter pub where we can actually enjoy our meal in relative calm?

Hola :o)

I'd like to do some silly awards on Saturday night, and I know it's really last minute but it would be good if you guys can email me and nominate people for things, e.g The Award for Best Teacher - James, The Award for the Best Painted Toenails - Tony that sorta thing!

Of course if you have any serious but positive ones you wanna dish out, bring em on!! I shall make up some certificates and we can have a really serious, formal presentation ceremony on Saturday

Charz y'all!

8pm Saturday? I will put myself down as a maybe. I am working on Saturday (Grrrr) so will have to see what time I get back from Milton Keynes as to if I can make it or not.

No joe check the news thread for the final full details- Saturday 7pm Picadilly Circus... J

Hi all, please can you put changes if you are coming - whether partial or not so we know who to wait for at Picadilly..

James - Attending 7pm onwards
Oded - Attending 7pm onwards
Joe - Trying to attend a bit later
Daniel - Tryng to attend a bit later
Sarit - Attending 7pm onwards
Justin
Robert - Maybe attending a bit later
Tony --Attending 7pm onwards
Ben - Attending 7pm onwards
Will -
Alex -
Simon -
Sandra - Attending 7pm onwards
Peter - Attending 7pm onwards

Please try to tell those who havent replied, J.

will and i are coming!

Alrighty! See you in a couple of hours.....

Hi everyone, thanks to you all of you who made an appearance it was a really good night and been told a few times was a great evening- I think there was 10 of us who made it in the end...

For those who were unable to come we went to a Vietnese restaurant where the kind Sarit brought us crackers and did some impressive awards certificates. (What would we do without you Sarit?) We then went on to a girly dancing bar (where tony got asked to show his legendary trunction). We then after thinking we would would miss the fight - amazingly walked into a bar and there it was full screen in all its glory (well done will). Pics to be put up soon with awards, thanks again everyone :).

Yeah! It was a great evening. I really enjoyed it.
Also, I have to join Mr Teacher in thanking Sarit who, with her nice kind idea, made the Omni Xmas Dinner even more special
I think that the evening, packed with anecdotes, was a real "adventure"

Yes very nice evening. I hope everybody got home well and those who stayed out longer continued to have a good time.
Thanks to Sarit for getting Chuck and Jean Claude involved and Ginger Ninja for organising.

Hey Guys

Thanks for the thanks . Was great to see you and glad you enjoyed the evening as much as I did. Next time I reckon a proper ceremony is in order - tuxedos all round, er, except of course, the lovely Sandra and moi .
If you have any awards/nominations then email me and I'll make up the certs.
Likin the New Year's Eve idea, just got to plan transport!!
Big fluffy hugz.

Sounds good . Just to add everyone- we must not forget that Oded paid for the wine, and he's too nice to bring it up so i think ill make the collection at training on Friday. If Oded gives back Wills £5 that he kindly donated towards it, then if im not mistaken we all owe Oded £2.50 (please let me know if this is not correct). If you cant be at training then please give it to someone who can pass it on- we dont want oded to be broke over xmas

I will be posting a news message soon when I confirm with Alisdair when the gym closes for xmas. Take care -JDF

Hey guys n gals, just wanted to write and say that I won't be coming tonight to training. As I am off snowboarding very early on Saturday morning. I also don't wanna have to fight Will and risk being injured before I go. I know he's been itching to try and take me out....unsuccessfully so far.

So I really just wanted to wish all you lovely people a happy Christmas, I shall be away from London now until after xmas but New yr should still be a go! I still haven't heard any final plans for New Year but should maybe still be around if anything is doing unless something else gets organized in the meantime.....don't wanna be stuck with nothing to do, do I?

okay well have fun tonight and over the next couple of weeks, lots of food, alcohol and merriment. I'll be looking forward to the next session asap, i'll be the slower fatter one.

Much Love
T

Sorry I cant help but hurt people, obviously Tony is scared of me, so has to stay away. It wont do you any good hiding tony

Anyway, what are the plans for new years? I think I may have missed a meeting or something.

hey James, I found that jump roll demo video we were talking about....slightly shorter version than I remember but you'll get the idea. take a peep and then we'll give it a go.

Nice vids thanks guys, yep that was the super far breakfall.. some way to go still we have...

Please all the check the news thread for latest xmas training times, J

Hi,
They could be James' pets... couldn't they?

Grappling squirrels? Brilliant!

ahahaa, those squirrels were great!
Nice vids guys/gals

Merry christmas everyone and a happy new year.

I'm flying home tomorrow. Time to get some rest so i'm fit for training in the new year.
Have fun over the holidays wherever you are.

Cya
Peter

lovin the xmas pix.

More on the way still, will let you know when they are all up...

Good stand up fighter (very aggressive)

great grappler (love his positive attitude)

Now lets see them fight each other!

Hey guys, check the news section for xmas pics update- J

This is one of the films we saw at the Angel Film Festival.

Hey guys and gals, the new vented kit bag is out- it retails for £19 plus postage which is pretty decent, and ill see if i can get any more off it. Let me know if you want me to put an order in for you. J

Ok regarding the kit bags I have just spoken to him- he can do them for me at 17 each, and if we get a few of us together to bulk buy he will do for just 15 . Ill leave it up to you guys to sort out amongst yourselves. Ps the brand is a division of addidas. J

I take it there IS training on today, despite the half term?

Thanks

I'll have one of those bags please, would anyone like to join me for the cheaper rate?