WHERE... we've had the last two near Euston Station, and the one before that on Lamb's Conduit Street. Are you happy with going back to Euston? If not, could you suggest somewhere else? (looking for somewhere with a space to rent and no hire charge / extortionate bar minimum spend).

and, arguably more importantly...

WHAT... cake is your favourite?

so, WHO is coming? sign up below...

Hxx

I think I've managed to schedule that work requires me to be in London then, so I'll be there. Dressed as Sgt Bilko.

My favourite cake ? Pineapple Upside-down Cake, probably, but it's a long story for that. Or a Dundee Cake. I'm sure anything you bake will be marvelous.

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Looking forward to my first Massive Meet-Up!

Although I am obviously TERRIFIED of using train ticket machines after the enormous amount of publicity the BBC has given this today. (See the alarming quotes from the BBC News website *below*)

Passenger Focus chief executive Anthony Smith said ticket machines were particularly daunting for passengers catching a train for the first time, or those "buying a different type of ticket from their normal ones".
"However, many passengers who buy a particular ticket often, or use a familiar ticket machine, may have less trouble."

Hopefully, I will overcome my fear in time to purchase a ticket and join you all.

Favourite cake? Anything with cake in it.
Suggested location? Anywhere with beer in it.

Doesn't clash with Glastonbury.

Perhaps I'll attempt some apple cake. I'm not that great a baker in any way, but I feel the urge to get a bit more creative with my offerings...

Will at least arrive sober this time. Fine with Euston - anywhere near Waterloo even better of course.

Carrot cake is my fav. Preferably the one from the Ottolenghi cook book.

...in gainful employment, I’m taking the 10th September off work so that I can wander around London beforehand.

The Prince Arthur has enough space to fit all of us in and the bar staff are friendly and tolerant. I can’t speak for the quality and range of beers on offer, however on previous visits the orange juice has been served with a black drinking straw, lending it an air of sophistication that you don't get from a pint. Plus the short walk from Euston station along that parade of niche interest shops is always uplifting. I’m considering adopting a transvestite lifestyle so that I can visit Transformation. I’m told that I have the eyelashes for it but that everything else is a disaster.

That said, if the majority want to relocate then I’m easy. I’ll go anywhere.

We were looking at diaries tonight. Mrs L confirmed and stamped my Pink Ticket and also told me that I'm staying up in The Smoke for the night because she a) doesn't want to suffer a horribly drunk me staggering in at lord only knows what hour and b) she doesn't want me grumping and groaning about the place all the next morning.

I'm all excited.

although we do tend to have our hols around then and it's Mrs Phil's birthday that week so I may need to prioritise Friday evening at home.

Cake: anything involving chocolate

Venue: No problem with Euston but quite fancied the sound of the Lamb laying down in Conduit Street

Quite likely at this point for me. The Euston venue was fine, but anywhere in central London would be ok for me too.
Thanks again for organising Hannah.

Definitely in, Hannah. Thanks again for being the Grand High Organisatrix of the Massive.

I think the Prince Arthur is a goodie and has served us well the last couple of times. Let's not monkey about with a fruitful status quo, especially not a status quo that has previously produced sightings of a man with a mirrored head, and Luke Haines.

And, as backwards7 so rightly points out, if any of the Massive find themselves in need of a little light (OK, probably not light) pornography or an expansion of their BDSM wardrobe, Euston is quite the quartier. SO classy.

If you want a change of venue, how about here:

http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub2216.php

Very nice, but may be hard to reserve spaces. But v roomy.

I think I like the Lamb better, but I don't have any problem with the Prince Arthur.

Chocolate cake is my favourite.

A bientot.

All looks fine at the moment. I think I'll leave details of my favourite cake out as it's been the reason why I have to check my posts on a saturday morning to see if I've 'done it again' and posted some complete b******s while under the influence!
Looking forward to seeing you all.

I had to cry off the last one owing to a mysterious 24 hour bug, but fully intend to partake of the breaking of the cake this time.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting new faces. I'll also echo drakeygirl's comment of cake-flavoured cake and beer-flavoured beer.

Euston is fine for me, but again I can make anywhere in Central London.

Thanks for organising, Hannah!

Will book the day off. Anyone know a reasonable hotel in the Euston area?
Favourite cake? Anything with butter icing or marzipan.

Talking of cakes my daughter left junior school yesterday. She was in a class of 14 and one of the other parents baked a celebratory cake that had miniature figures of each child with a name plate and the correct hair colouring plus the teacher and the classroom - unbelievable creation. No wonder us guys are considered surplus to requirements!!

I missed the last two due to circs beyond my c.

Euston? I have no problem.

Favourite cake? The biggest one.

I really wanted to do this one!
My long lost auntie is visiting from the USA that very fricking weekend.
Holy sh*tting bollocks!

(Can you sense my disappointment?)

Next time? I hope so.
Enjoy.

(Although, I hasten to add, that I'm very excited about seeing the long lost colonials... God bless 'em.)

What's the form? Do you all wear badges with your pseudonyms on them for ID purposes? Is there a "special dance"? Is it distressingly cliquey? My favourite kind of cake is free cake.

will make this one as I have been absent without leave from the Forum, not least the Word gig and probably the last two booze-ups, shame on me!

I really should lay off the cakes.

Excellent! Looking forward to it. My new job requires me to work most Saturdays but I managed to get 11th off as I earnestly told my employer that it's when I anually get together with my Saudi friends for' a bit of a giggle.' I've forgotten the name of my favourite cake, but I remember that the recipe's author was one Alice B Toklas

Blimey, I should disappear and then come back more often...! I'm welling up here...

Excellent! Looking forward to it. My new job requires me to work most Saturdays but I managed to get 11th off as I earnestly told my employer that it's when I annually get together with my Saudi friends for' a bit of a giggle.' I've forgotten the name of my favourite cake, but I remember that the recipe's author was one Alice B Toklas

bringing the boys over for a weekend in London. Massive meet on Friday night, Arsenal v Bolton on Saturday (if we can get tickets), and all things in between.

Wasn't there a London breakfast thread on here a while ago? I know, I'm thinking breakfasts, doubt the boys are.

See you there (Vorgongod - the boys are native Norwegian, you might get the definitive Norwegian Wood if you play your cards right)

Did I miss what time the festivities are likely to begin?

I've been tied up with some grim business - but yes, up for another one Hannah

Might be able to make it. Euston would be very handy.
Now, cake?
If pub has any white beers, then lemon drizzle cake.
Otherwise, dark ales will require a rich fruit cake, probably.
If it's sickly iced 'cup' cakes I'll just have to drink gin.
Cheerio for now!

PS do I need change for the Jukebox?

Heat, trains and laziness made me miss the last one. I shall be there for the off this time.

Brilliant, glad you're all up for it. Euston it is.

On behalf of the great unwashed.Hope you all have a truly wonderful night.

Will try and find a way to fit this into my schedule of frantic inactivity (unless it's a good tide that night and the mullet are in sore need of a bothering and putting-back).

Are we supposed to bring a cake, or is that Hannah's job and if any of us dare to intrude upon her baking territory we will cause grave offence and be banned from future meet-ups?

Let me know here: http://www.wordmagazine.co.uk/content/london-word-massive-drinks-friday-...