K Shoes - Borrowdale 2nd-3rd December 2022

[andymay]

OK. Forget Tyn Lon, forget Torridon, forget Coppermines. If you don't come on this meet, you have diminished your year.
Effectively, you have failed your life. So, be punctual, be ready, be observant, get booked onto this. Don't let the algorithm make you a loser

So, that's all well and good, Andy, but what do I get for my effort?.

1.You get one of the best huts in the Lakes
2. You'll have the beautiful Borrowdale valley as a playground
3. Inclement weather to give you courage and character
4. You'll get a Christmas dinner (help appreciated, and expected)
5. The best roast potatoes outside of my own kitchen
6. If the algorithm says so, and he is available, Karls roast ham
7. A French bistro setting to enjoy your dinner
8. If you're really lucky, the power will fail and we can cook and eat by candle light.

Understood, but what can I offer?

That's a good question, thank you for asking! There will upwards of twenty of us, so help in the kitchen would be appreciated.
I have added a list of goods to buy / bring for the meal. If you could offer to bring something, that would be ace. Alternatively, be prepared to contribute cash (I have a tried and tested method for getting cash off people and divvying up)
Generally, we have three starters and three deserts, which can be brought prepared or made at the hut (be mindful that the kitchen isn't super big, and oven space is prioritised for roast potatoes, stuffing etc.)

BOOKING OPENS 2nd NOVEMBER
Get it in your diary and don't be an algorithmic LOSER!

1. Andy M (meet leader)
2. Phillip B
3. Dave C
4. Sarah S
5. Cath S
6. Neil L
7. Peter A
8. James R
9. Emmeline D
10. Ben G
11. Paul H
12. John S
13. Mike N
14. Clare A
15. Sarah McC
16. Vicky L
17. John N
18. Sammie
19. Joey T
20. Sara H
21. Anna P

Starter:
Mushroom Soup - Andy
Carrot and Coriander - Anna
Grapefruit something - Joey

Main:
Turkey (Andy M)
Roast ham - Dave C
Veggie option - Paul H
Vegan option - Sarah Mc
Spuds and parsnip - JR
Carrots - Andy M
Sprouts - Andy M
Pigs in Blankets - Phil B
Stuffing - John S
Gravy - Andy M

Desert:
Tarte or Tort - Cath S
Cheesecake - Emm
Christmas pavlova - Sarah

Digestive

Crackers (we all are)
John N

Car Share
1) Sara, Andy & Paul
2) JR & Clare A
3) Sarah S & Sarah Mc
4) Mike & Dave

[SarahS]

I have my clicking finger at the ready! Should I be so lucky to get a coveted place I'll be happy to bring a dessert again

Worth mentioning hut sleeps 26! It's a big dinner!

[Sarae]

Gutted!
I can’t go……..But I hope to hear that the bistro will be in full swing!
Sara

[Kharrison23]

Unfortunately, I won't be sharing my meat this year.

I hope that people will still be able to sing into the 3am party parsnip in my absence.

Karl

[andymay]

Unfortunately, I won't be sharing my meat this year.

I hope that people will still be able to sing into the 3am party parsnip in my absence.

Karl

That is a shame - you might need to share your recipe

[andymay]

Gutted!
I can’t go……..But I hope to hear that the bistro will be in full swing!
Sara

But you're the bistro queen

[JR]

It's alright Andy - it looks like we've got Peter on board to get the party started!

Anyway - I've signed up.

JR.

[emm]

Signed-up! If the algorithms smile upon me I am currently thinking of bringing ingredients for a no-bake tipsy cheesecake...

[andymay]

A somewhat lacklustre start - just 9

[andymay]

Signed-up! If the algorithms smile upon me I am currently thinking of bringing ingredients for a no-bake tipsy cheesecake...

I think you might have a very good chance Emm
A cheesecake would be most welcome

[andymay]

It's alright Andy - it looks like we've got Peter on board to get the party started!

Anyway - I've signed up.

JR.

Do you want to step up to your traditional roll of parsnip fettler?

[JR]

Andy - more than happy to deal with the roast veg again

JR.

[SarahS]

A somewhat lacklustre start - just 9

Have hope Andy...the masses will come! To anyone struggling to use the new hut booking system let us know - it's very easy!

[CathS]

Turns out that maybe it was Karl's meat they were all drooling over, not your turkey crowns Andy

But still 8 hours left to activate the Algorithm. Don't lose heart yet...

[CathS]

A somewhat lacklustre start - just 9

Have hope Andy...the masses will come! To anyone struggling to use the new hut booking system let us know - it's very easy!

Yes, just contact the Committee tomorrow with any questions