Friday, around 3pm, The Barley Mow, Shepperton. Be there, or be a cunt

[Jonathan Capps]

Ian, Jo and I will be in this delightful place from around 3, before heading the studios for the recording. If you’re going, it would be smashing to see you there for pre-event excitement.

(We have The Bull Inn as a backup, just in case The Barley Mow is SHIT, but we’ll post here if there any change of plan.)

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[Danny Stephenson]

Fuck me, it’s come round so quickly. First the vague announcements, then Doug’s cryptic tweets, then the tickets went online. Even though we’re gettign tweets and info abotu the show. I’m finding it very difficult to completely comprehend that it IS actually happening, it’s not just hearsay, it’s not just rumour, it’s absolute FACT.

Looking forward to hearing your reactions…

[redhead85]

I’ll echo Danny with the general ‘fucking hell’ sentiments and definitely intrigued to hear what you can tell us

[Jo]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2638039

Fuck off snow fuck!

[Jonsmad]

As it’s now THE DAY. May I say…

“Have an absolutely brilliant amazing fantastic time guys!!!!!!”

In the pub.

Oh, and at that TV thingy as well.

[Danny Stephenson]

Shit it’s today isn’t it!!!?!??!

*HEEEEEEEAD FUUUUUUUCK*

[Alex]

Huge excitement now that it’s only a matter of hours away. It’s only marred by having just finding out that Christopher Hitchens has died. What a strange mix of elation and sadness today is turning out to be.

[Kris Carter]

They’re recording new Dwarf RIGHT FRIKKIN’ NOW. Yikes!

[Tarka Dal]

The Bull Inn is where Dave, Helen and I ended up. What was the Mow like?

[Jo]

The Barley Mow had a nice friendly atmosphere and plenty of tables. It’s much bigger than it looks from the outside.

[Danny Stephenson]

So THAT’S where the Model Unit hid the TARDIS this time round. They’re really pushing the boat out aren’t they?

[ori-STUDFARM]

Same as last week? Is 3pm (ish) at The Barley Mow another meeting up point for tomorrow?

[ori-STUDFARM]

Forget this. I just had confirmation that it is…

[Michaeldrayson]

So you are all going to the Mow tomorrow yeh?

[Jo]

Yup!

[Michaeldrayson]

See you there then!

[Alex]

I’m going straight to the studio but I’ll no doubt see some of you around again.

[John Hoare]

We’re going straight to the studio by car as well, but I’m sure everyone will be delighted to see MY FACE.

[Ridley]

Enact plan: “Car Unrepairable, Now To Shepperton”

[Michaeldrayson]

I’m here at the Mow, around by the piano on my laptop!

Come on around and say hi if anyone does come here before hand…

[Danny Stephenson]

I’m here at the Mow, around by the piano

There’s a PIANO?!?!?

[Michaeldrayson]

There is! It’s a rather friendly place actually! Just met many of the guys (and gals!). Was good to meet you all!

[ori-STUDFARM]

I just looked at the title of this thread. I narrowly avoided being a cunt by about 15 minutes…Bloody taxi’s!!

[Carlito]

Good to meet y’all yesterday. Kinda weird seeing faces you’ve only seen in avatars in the flesh! But nice weird.

[Jonathan Capps]

Aye, it was very nice seeing you all. Glad to hear Michael got in, too!

[Jake Bullet]

I agree Ori, bloody taxis – at least they could indicate on their cars that they are a taxi. The only thing that gave the driver away that he was a cabbie was the bluetooth earpiece in his ear :)

Hi everybody by the way – good to finally meet some of you, and sorry I ain’t posted here in nearly 3 years :)

[Carlito]

Well done on your beautiful rendition of Silent Night. Hope it makes the DVD extras, along with Ian’s sick rapping skills!

[Jake Bullet]

I think I could have been a little better, but the studio was quite warm and dry, my throat was quite dry and sore. Plus I can’t carry a tune to save my own life lol

I loved the guy pretending to play the piano and going “doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo” – Craig Charles in the background was pissing himself, and even the whole crew stopped what they were doing to look at him lol. Still, all good fun, I’m glad I was there, and I am glad to meet some other Red Dwarf fans from other parts of the country – it was a great night out :)

[Jonsmad]

Who’s at the mow tomorrow then? We are there about 2pm.

[Kris Carter]

My motley crew will be there… Uh… Eventually.

[Jonathan Capps]

Who’s coming along this Friday, then? (starting this early to take my mind off it being Tuesday).

[Kris Carter]

Me! Uh… Again! Pissed off that the Mow doesn’t do food tho’. Grumble grumble… Still, may stay at the pub for more than a microsecond this time.

[si]

I am! Me and my sister. We’ll be there sometime between 4 and half past, so make your escape then.

Semi-serious note: I’m going to need to eat, what with needing to do my insulin and whatnot. I normally do that between 5 and 6, and obviously, I’m gonna have to do it a bit earlier. Do the pub do decent food, or am I better off bringing some sandwiches?

[si]

Ah, just read Kris’s post re food. (In my defence, I started writing that last post an hour ago. Then I got sidetracked, and, well.)

So, is there somewhere decent to eat in the area? Or am I bringing my A-Team lunchbox?

[Alex]

I’m off work on Friday and have nothing on, so in light of Doug tweeting about spares again last week i’m half tempted to take a punt again. If I do then i’ll most likely see you in the pub at some point I imagine.

[ori-STUDFARM]

There was a chippie at the end of the road, but I didn’t have any and so can’t testify as to the quality.

[si]

Chippy. Hmm. Will it be open at 4pm-ish?

[Jo]

The chippie is pretty good but they shut about 2-2:30 and not sure what time they open for the evening… I’d suggest bringing something (or picking something up on the high street next to the station) just in case.

[Kris Carter]

Or buy some crisps and a tasty beverage in the audience holding pen.

Or drive around until you find a Pizza Hut, like wot we did last week. Unfortunately the lingering stench of the dog shite one of my friends had stepped in (back in Cardiff!!! Talk about tracking a smell along!) meant that no-one’s appetite was particularly good at that stage. Bleurgh.

[Seb Patrick]

The chips are amazing. They are open in the afternoon, as I think I was there about 5pm on the first recording date. They’re open until about 11pm.

I’ll see you all in the holding area this Friday, as I’ve got to wait for my sister to finish work and so will only be getting to the studios at the last minute. I’ve got the afternoon off on the 27th, though, so will hopefully be there at the earliest possible.

[si]

Thanks for the food suggestions. I’ll be okay, I just like to find new and interesting things to worry about. :)

I’ll bring a sandwich, but hope for chips.

[Kris Carter]

Mmmm. Chip sandwich.

[Ben Paddon]

I wish I could have a chip buttie right now…

[ori-STUDFARM]

Well you can’t. You’ve got to have a fries buttie

[Jonathan Capps]

Cool, it’s going to be a busy one!

[Seb Patrick]

>Well you can’t. You’ve got to have a fries buttie

Fries on rye with mayo, probably.

[ori-STUDFARM]

….and give him a Pepsi free….

[Danny Stephenson]

You want a Pepsi, pal, you’ve gotta pay for it…

[si]

You wanna Pepsi, pal, you’re gonna pay for it.

[Phil]

Should you desire a Pepsi brand carbonated soft drink the appropriate amount of currency shall have to change hands!

[si]

That last post of mine – I wasn’t being pedantic against Danny, it just took about 45 minutes for my bastard phone to load. I think it’s it’s time of the month or something.

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