13th December - DDK Northern Xmas meet - Skipton Area

Post by **Bootsy** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:57 pm

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Bertroex · Post by **Bertroex** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:45 pm

*ahem*

Hulloooooooo

sorry chaps was in Belgium and promptly did my back in. Still a bit limping about but knibbling painkillers once in a while does help.

I would like to join in as well, but it will be in the old schmoker as both porsches are off the road. (here's wishing ey)

Catch up with you guys soon!

bertiewertie

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:03 pm

Will be good to see you again Bert

Mick Cliff · Post by **Mick Cliff** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:41 am

Well I've tried rearranging a lot of things to get to this meet - but no can do, I'm afraid.
So you'll have to make do not seeing the topless Apal complete with frozen driver this Christmas

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:36 am

Mick Cliff wrote:Well I've tried rearranging a lot of things to get to this meet - but no can do, I'm afraid.
So you'll have to make do not seeing the topless Apal complete with frozen driver this Christmas

srry you can't make it.
i'll miss those festive blue cheeks and little red nose

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:22 pm

58A - 71E · Post by **58A - 71E** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:40 pm

Err, where did that go?

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:43 pm

After much searching round and many phone calls

I have found us a nice place which is actually the editors choice from the local newspaper food reviews

http://www.theconistonhotel.com/dining.php

I need to confirm numbers at the beginning of next week.

Menu is their 'select' menu & will be £24.50 (ish) for 3 courses + extras. We need to select in advance.

I'm going to book to eat around 8.00pm ( if anyone feels it should be earlier let me know )

I'll post up menus once i get them

58A - 71E · Post by **58A - 71E** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:01 pm

Looks

There is the 'signature' menu on their website for the same price James, is the 'select' on e different?

8pm fine for us and babysitter sorted

Mick Cliff · Post by **Mick Cliff** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:20 pm

Helen wrote:
Mick Cliff wrote:Well I've tried rearranging a lot of things to get to this meet - but no can do, I'm afraid.
So you'll have to make do not seeing the topless Apal complete with frozen driver this Christmas
srry you can't make it.
i'll miss those festive blue cheeks and little red nose

You say the nicest things Helen

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:38 pm

15 of us so far

James
Mike & Hayley
Doug & Marlies
James & Tracy
Ian
JohnM & Julie
Helen & Larry
Bert
Phil?

It is their signature menu, but I've been told its is different to the one on their website. The chef is preparing a new one as we speak, which is getting emailed over to me.

BTW, I believe this place is where the Land Rover Experience bases itself & quite a few of the classic car rallies go through the grounds.

Additionally, for anyone thats interested in MG's and their racing history, I'll have details of a talk on that subject which is taking place on 31st Jan 2008 in my village

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:41 pm

hot66 wrote:After much searching round and many phone calls I have found us a nice place which is actually the editors choice from the local newspaper food reviews

http://www.theconistonhotel.com/dining.php

I need to confirm numbers at the beginning of next week.

Menu is their 'select' menu & will be £24.50 (ish) for 3 courses + extras. We need to select in advance.

I'm going to book to eat around 8.00pm ( if anyone feels it should be earlier let me know )

I'll post up menus once i get them

8pms good for us.

Bertroex · Post by **Bertroex** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:50 pm

8 pm good for ne and booked a "late morning" patient session for good measure as well.

Mick, sorry to see you can't attend; I suspected already that the weather would be a bit to crusty for you

(hides for cover)

See you on the 13th.

Bert

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:34 pm

menu :

Please let me know your slection by pm or email

Signature Menu

Starters

Aunt Heathers Home Made Soup of the Day

Chicken Livers wrapped in Bacon on a Mixed Leaf Salad with a Port Reduction

Haddock, Tomato and Mozzarella Stack served with Caper and Basil Pesto

Game Pate served with Melba Toast and a Berry Compote

Roasted Red Pepper Mousse served with Toasted Olive Bread

Main Courses

Herb Crusted Salmon with Saffron Mash and Dill Burre Blanc

Estate Pheasant Traditionally Served

Artichoke filled pepper sat on a Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto Cake served with Pecorino Shavings and Rocket Pesto

Coniston Lamb Shank served with Spring Onion Mash, Parsnip Crisps and Fresh Mint Jus
Pork Chop served with an Apple and Cider Relish with Herb Crushed New Potatoes and Sage Jus

Puddings

Chocolate Crème Brulée with White Chocolate Ice Cream and Chocolate Chip Cookie

Steamed Cranberry and Orange Sponge with Custard

Pecan Pie with Toffee Fudge Ice Cream

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with Spiced Plum Compote

Platter of Local Cheeses, Homemade Dundee Cake, Grapes, Celery and Biscuits

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Coffee and Petit Fours

~~~

£24.50

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:29 pm

LARRY:
Starter:chicken Livers
Main: Pheasant
Pud:Cranberry & orange sponge

HELEN
starter:Roasted red pepper mousse
Main: Lamb shank
Pud:cheese & Biscuits