Border Patrol - Durham Distraction - 10 March 2012

Thought it would be time to get the Border Patrollers motivated for the start to another fantastic year.

So, the first official run will be on Saturday 10th March 2012, Starting in Durham around 10.00am and driving the following route.

http://g.co/maps/59qtk

This will be dependant on weather (still not clear of the snowy season) and is a shortish route to break us in gently.

If any locals (Mindy ) would like to comment on the route if they see any problems that would be helpful.

Thinking of stopping here for a bite to eat. Will phone later to confirm.

http://www.fatlamb.co.uk/

Let me know if you fancy this and your thoughts on the route.


Distracted (Attending):

Me & Alphaj - Clive & Anne - Macaroni Cheese (with chips) + Cod and chips
Iain 160Trophy +1 - Iain & Claire - Burger + Macaroni cheese
Aiketgate - David - mixed sausage platter and chips
Phil-Hex +1 - Phil-Hex & Jonathon - gammon with egg AND pineapple with chips scampi and chips
Birks - Maggy - fish and chips
Consettphil +1 - Phil & Judy - scampi & chips and sausage platter, chips & veg
seamus +1 - Mike & Lynn - 10oz Cumbrian beef burger and chips x2
jrproudfoot +1 - Jamie & Tina - 1 x Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich (brown bread if there's a choice) + 1 x Chicken Club Sandwich
Pendlelass +1 - Tracy & Daz - chicken club sandwitches & chips x2
Mgwanderer - Clive
Luckymarine +1 - Darren & Lea - 10oz rump
Masterbateson (Lunch)
Roverman (Lunch)
Quicksilver - Chris
Paulontour +1 - Paul & Sue
ltbond66 +1 - Lucie & David - 2x chicken club sandwiches
Paul Hindmarsh - Paul - Chicken Club Sandwich
DenTTony +1 - Mark & Elaine - whitby scampi with chips and salad (no tartare sauce) + cumbrian beef burger
boswell165
PQD44 +1 - Paul & Saul - club chicken sandwich + Bacon and cheese hot baguette.
Mikeb79 +1 - Mike & Elaine - fish and chips x2
C13aja+1 - Alistair +1 -2 x Scampi please
phastpete +1 - peter and tracy - ox liver and the scampi, both with chips and veg.
Mindy +1 - Mindy & Ant - Prawn Salad + Homemade Pie of the day, with chips and veg.


Durham dawdlers (Maybe)


midlife martyr - Gary
harryhill - Harry?
Captain Slow

Oh yes :woohoo:

Put Me and Saul down Clive and if anyone wants to go to the start in a mini convoy how about North Manchester way or from Benny's at the Boundary Mill like the Crackpot run?

Another alternative for the meal would be the Tan Hill Inn. Highest pub in England,:shrug:

We did the Tan Hill on the Crackpot run, somewhere new would be nice :yesnod:

too late notice for us to book the weekend in the hotel but we are still coming :broon:

Bring a tent?

I have phoned The Fat Lamb and they can squeeze us in, was getting a bit worried about the numbers as we are now looking at 20 - 30 people. 12 cars definate and 6 maybes.

I have asked for a menu so we can see what is on offer.

One near me! woot!

After the farce of getting 2 miles down the road to go the FRL only for my expansion bottle to balloon and split I should have more luck with this one!

Are you saying you want in?

Luckymarine wrote: One near me! woot!

After the farce of getting 2 miles down the road to go the FRL only for my expansion bottle to balloon and split I should have more luck with this one!

Eeeeeeeeeeek what a bummer :nonod:

One of the times when I wish the cap had failed!!! At least I know that my coolant system has had a good pressure test, blow out the cobwebs. Should be bombproof now!

Yes I would like in please!

I have received an e-mail from The Fat Lamb with the menu, it goes as follows:

"Further to our telephone conversation this morning, I confirm I have made a
provisional booking for your party on Saturday 10th March for between 20-30
people at 12.30pm.

I have attached a copy of our Bar and A la Carte menu, we would require a
pre-order for your party 2 days before hand, this will help things move more
quickly on the day. If you wish to restrict the choices that is fine please
just let me know."


Bar Snack Menu

Soup of the Day - always homemade, with roll and butter (see bar board) 4.20
Sandwiches - Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Hot Bacon, Tuna Mayonnaise, Salad, Beef
all served with salad garnish and coleslaw 4.80
Chicken Club Sandwich - Bacon, Tomato, Char-grilled Chicken, Baby Gem and Herb Mayonnaise, 6.90
Hot Baguettes - with a selection of tasty fillings (see bar board) 5.50

Hot Food - with vegetables or salad and chips or potatoes unless otherwise stated
Cumberland Sausage - crispy onions, smooth mashed potato and rich gravy 8.90
Mixed Sausage Platter - a quartet of locally made speciality sausages 9.20
(Ravenstonedale, Pork with Apple, Lamb and Mint, Tomato)
Best Whitby Scampi - with homemade tartare sauce and lemon 9.20
Our own 10oz prime Cumbrian Beef Burger - in a soft bread bun with homemade
relish, chips and crisp leaves 10.00
Whole Fillet of Fresh Cod - in a light beer batter with chips, mushy peas and
homemade tartare sauce 9.50
Yorkshire Gammon -10oz with two eggs or pineapple (or egg and pineapple if you insist !) 10.50
Curry of the Day - with rice and Naan bread (see board) 9.20
Homemade Pie of the Day - proper pie with pastry top and bottom (see board) 9.50

Vegetarian
Char Grilled Aubergines - stuffed with breadcrumbs and mozzarella, topped with
tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. 9.50
Macaroni Cheese - pasta covered in cheddar cheese sauce and grated
parmesan, served with a crusty roll. 8.50
Vegetarian Strudel - field mushroom, goats cheese and spinach in a filo pastry case,
served with a white wine and shallot sauce 9.60
Roast Mediterranean Vegetables – served with a basil pesto 8.70

Salads
Ploughmans - wedge of Wensleydale, pickles, crusty roll, apple and salad 8.80
Prawn Marie Rose - with crisp leaves, tomatoes, cucumber and crusty roll 9.50
Mixed Meat Platter - selection of cooked meats with pickles and bread roll 9.20


A-la-Carte Menu
Available in the bar or in the restaurant

(Please also see our board for special dishes of the day.)
Starters (also available just as a light snack)
Soup of the Day - always homemade, with Roll and Butter (see bar board) 4.20
Diced Honeydew Melon Parcel wrapped in Cumbrian air dried ham 5.20
Wild Mushroom Risotto with parmesan and truffle oil 5.40
Duck Liver and Brandy Pate with an orange and thyme compote and hot toast 5.80
Warm Salad of Seared Pigeon Breast with crispy bacon and bury black pudding 6.20
Home Pickled Beetroot and Goats Cheese Salad with pine nut dressing 5.90
Salt and Pepper Squid with wasabi mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce 5.40
Home Cured Salmon with chive craime fraiche and caper popcorn 5.80

Main Courses with vegetables or salad and chips or potatoes unless otherwise stated
King Prawn Linguine with spring onions, cherry tomatoes and chilli 12.50
Grilled Bessy Beck Trout with almonds and hollandaise 10.80
Fish of the Day – changed daily please see bar board
Pan Fried Local Ox Liver with crispy bacon and onions in a sage sauce 10.80
Crispy Pork Belly with apple puree, grain mustard mash and parsnips 11.50
Barnsley Lamb Chop with a herb crusted tomato and warm mint jelly 11.80
5 hour Cooked Beef with pomme puree and bourguignon sauce 12.60
Chargilled Supreme of Chicken in Bearnaise Sauce with a rocket salad 12.60
Roast Local Cumbrian Beef and Yorkshire Pudding with horseradish cream 10.80
Roast Leg of Fell Bred Lamb with champ and a rosemary and redcurrant sauce 10.80
Pave of Wild Cumbrian Venison with green peppercorn sauce 13.50
Barberry Duck Breast and Confit Duck Leg, with cassis sauce 14.50
Steak of your choice (as available, please ask) cooked as you like it.
8oz Fillet ---20.00 9ozSirloin ---16.00 10ozRump ---14.00
All the above served either garnished with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and crispy onions
or with a choice of sauces - Green Peppercorn, Bernaise, Diane or Chasseur 2.00


Extras
Chips 2.50 Roll and Butter 1.00
Side Salad 3.00 Garlic Bread - buttered baguette 2.60
Portion of Mushrooms 2.00 Cheese Garlic Bread 3.20


Childrens Menu (half portions of most main dishes also available)
Linguini Pasta with Cheese and Tomato Sauce 4.50
Fish Fingers and Chips 3.80
Sausage and Chips 3.80
Chicken Nuggets and Chips 3.80
Beef Burger in a Bun with Chips 4.20
Mini Pizza and Chips 4.20
Extra portion of Baked Beans .90
Childs Portion of Fresh Vegetables .90


Afters
A full selection of homemade sweets is always available (see bar board) 4.80
Cheese and Biscuits - choice of Stilton or Selection of Local Cheeses 5.20
Ice Cream 2.50
Pot of Fresh Coffee with Hot Milk or Tea (with free refills) 1.90

Hungry now... :yesnod: