Itchen Toll Bridge 3rd June 2006

Jizm · 04 June 2006, 18:43

Took these pics yesterday afternoon under the Toll Bridge about 5:30. Anyone on here?
Jiz

Jizm · 04 June 2006, 18:43

couple more.....

Jimbob · 04 June 2006, 19:04

not me , but interested to see 50% wearing lifejackets

Tim M · 04 June 2006, 19:52

The ones not wearing lifejackets apear to be divers if that makes any differance.

John Kennett · 04 June 2006, 20:09

I wasn't there, but I've been there before!

John

Limey Linda · 04 June 2006, 20:54

Please don't tell me that that bridge is still a toll bridge. It was built over 25years ago.!!!! Who want's to go to "Spike Island" anyway. Who is STILL collecting the toll money?. Anyway, it was more fun on the old floating bridge.
Regards, Tony ( still a mush)

tcwozere · 04 June 2006, 21:24

Still a toll bridge, (even though it was built with the understanding once the toll had paid for it, it would be free..

).. One of the floating bridges is now a restaurant on the Hamble.. Limited menu, but nice, fresh seafood..

Why "Spike Island"?

Limey Linda · 05 June 2006, 01:11

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Originally Posted by tcwozere

Still a toll bridge, (even though it was built with the understanding once the toll had paid for it, it would be free..

).. One of the floating bridges is now a restaurant on the Hamble.. Limited menu, but nice, fresh seafood..

Why "Spike Island"?

When I was a kid, if you lived W. of the Itchen you were a Mush and if E. ( Woolston) you were a Spike and you had to get on a "boat" to get there. Hence " Spike Island"
Where on the Hamble is the floating bridge restaurant. I must have missed that when I was back in UK a couple of years ago. However, my old friends at Moodys and the Old Ship did me proud in terms of hospitality. For some peculiar reason my money was no good at the bar, thanks to my good friends Jim and Peggy of the Old Ship and Squeaker at the Dog House. Sorry I forgot all the good guys at the White Hart, Hamble. also.

tcwozere · 05 June 2006, 02:17

Interesting story about Spike Island, thanks..

The Old Ship recently burnt down..

Story..

The restaurant is in Deacons Boatyard, down past Aladdins Cave Chandlery..

Limey Linda · 05 June 2006, 03:07

Thanks for the useful but very sad info. Will have to make some calls tomorrow. Hope the pictures I donated 25 years ago survived.

benc · 05 June 2006, 08:37

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

Jim and Peggy of the Old Ship and Squeaker at the Dog House.

They do an excellent breakfast in there!

Limey Linda · 05 June 2006, 12:15

Just spoken to Jim and Peggy who live next door fortunately the original 16th. Century farm house part was saved and they are back open for business, but no kitchen yet.

Rogue Wave · 06 June 2006, 08:44

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

. For some peculiar reason my money was no good at the bar,

Well next time don't try and use dollars!

the closing of the Ferry has given us two rather good slipways which is pretty cool

Limey Linda · 06 June 2006, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Well next time don't try and use dollars!

the closing of the Ferry has given us two rather good slipways which is pretty cool

Your right RW. US dollar ain't worth the paper it is printed on in the UK as I found out and ended up with a slimmer wallet. Great to hear that that there are two good ramps on the old Itch.

jyasaki · 07 June 2006, 17:53

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Originally Posted by tcwozere

Still a toll bridge, (even though it was built with the understanding once the toll had paid for it, it would be free..

)..

Don't feel too bad; The Golden Gate Bridge had the same plans. Toll was $2 for incoming (to SF) traffic when the construction costs were paid off. There was a lot of discussion about maintenance and such; they decided to raise the toll to $3. A couple of years later, they changed it to $5 on Fridays and weekends. Recently, I believe, it was changed to $5 full-time. Pretty pricey for something that was supposed to be free.

jky