East Anglia - MEATUP. Who's keen?

[BorniteIdentity]

Inspired by @Angrydickymusing about the excellent Anglia Motel in Spalding - I realised this would be the perfect place for a tyre kicking and a plate of cholesterol.  After all, it is classic Autoshite territory.

The reviews include "terrible", "awful customer service" and other appealing vocabulary.  It's also got a flat roof...

Should we say a Sunday towards the end of October?  I know some people SORN at that time anyway, so it'd be a good way of using up the last of the petrol (if you can still get any by then).

Anyone keen?

[reb]

That seems like exactly my sort of place, alas it's several hundred miles away so not in the slightest practical.

[tooSavvy]

23 minutes ago, reb said:

That seems like exactly my sort of place, alas it's several hundred miles away so not in the slightest practical.

..... Love a run out, me

*Stellar distance discouraging obvz 😵

**Notably 'except when seeking alloys' 😎

[Sham]

Just how weird are you lot?

It's not too far from me, but I'd have to come in the relatively modern Octavia.

[hairnet]

@wuvvum will be there so not completely weird

 

[meggersdog]

That's not far from me. Just outside Holbeach on th A17. 

Yeah I could go for a meatup.

[Shite Ron]

It is 228 miles and 4 1/4 hours on a good day ( each  way ), looks a great venue though. Very unlikely I could get there but would it be acceptable to turn up in a new modern Mercedes from 2002? 

[Angrydicky]

Definitely up for this, providing the dates work.

[Dobloseven]

Might well be interested if er'indoors hasn't got a caravan trip planned. Be a nice run from Leicester in the Renault 25. Assuming that'd be an acceptable conveyance to turn up in. 

[wuvvum]

Yep, I'd be up for that.

[Brodders]

I'd be up for it too

[Angrydicky]

I think the reviews for this place are very unfair.

Yes, the girl serving behind the counter was quite surly. She was fit, though, so I wasn’t too fussed. The owner is an old bloke who is really into his military history. Lovely bloke and very friendly.  There’s a little jumble sale by the door with all proceeds going to charity.

My food has been good and reasonably priced,  all the times I’ve been there.

A lot of negative reviews come from the fact that they don’t people other than actual customers use their toilets. I think that’s fair enough really and to be fair there’s a massive sign by the door stating the same.

The decor is something else. I think there’s three different types of artex in there for a start! There is an equally dated looking bar/function room adjoining the cafe, but I don’t get the impression that gets much use! 

[Mally]

 There are 2 Cafes opposite each other, family argument years ago. Am I on the right place?

https://www.verygoodplus.co.uk/forum/let-s-talk/let-s-get-stuck-into-the-music/41893-csc-2015-st-jude-lurker-i-hit-lincolnshire-oddball-collectors-on-the-a17-thin-pickings-in-lincoln-a-sweet-spot-in-spal

[Brodders]

Just bumping this up to see if anyone has any particular date they'd be up for this as we're in October?

[Angrydicky]

On 9/25/2021 at 5:51 PM, Mally said:

 There are 2 Cafes opposite each other, family argument years ago. Am I on the right place?

https://www.verygoodplus.co.uk/forum/let-s-talk/let-s-get-stuck-into-the-music/41893-csc-2015-st-jude-lurker-i-hit-lincolnshire-oddball-collectors-on-the-a17-thin-pickings-in-lincoln-a-sweet-spot-in-spal

Yeah that’s the place. Never tried the other one, i think anything would be a disappointment after the AM.

Interesting to read about the history of the place. 

[wuvvum]

Is this happening?

[95 quid Peugeot]

I'd be up for this as well

[Tommyboy12]

I'd happily bring the Montego!

[BorniteIdentity]

I could probably do Oct 30th - mid/late afternoon? 

[Parky]

Would -but would have to set off two weeks ago ideally if I were to bring the Mirage

[Tommyboy12]

30th works

[barefoot]

I was planning to show my face at this one, but my fair wife informs me that I've previously signed up for something far more* interesting.

[wuvvum]

30th works for me.

[Sham]

If newbies in modern* conveyances are welcome, then I think the 30th should be OK.

 

Obviously, I may be informed otherwise nearer the time... 

[Angrydicky]

Regrettably I’m otherwise engaged on the 30th.

[meggersdog]

I do have work in the morning but should be able to get there for about 1 pm.

[Dobloseven]

Just realised 30th is a Saturday. Should be OK to come over if others are up for it. We're away in the caravan this weekend and er'indoors has her choir on the 30th so nothing else planned. 

[Brodders]

30th is good here too

[wuvvum]

So what time are people rocking up on Saturday then?

[BorniteIdentity]

Who's actually available?  If numbers are low we could delay by a week or so?  Weather is still temperate.  Happy to do tomorrow, but if it's just me and you Dave we might as well go somewhere else or postpone!