Alderney + Floptilla 20/21/22 July 2012 - Page 5

Avocet · 12 June 2012, 16:12

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Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

The new owner of The Moorings has asked me to pass on his ideas for your arrival and catering arrangements, let me know if this is worth investigating?

New owner!? Let's hope he has the same enthusiasm as the old one for Real Ale (which is the downside of the Sailing Club which only has keg)

Channel Ribs · 12 June 2012, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Erin

I've always quite liked sitting in the Sailing Club at arrival time so we can see everyone turn up...

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Originally Posted by Trevor G

We'll want to rendezvous at the Sailing Club when we arrive to check the quality of their home made cakes and afternoon tea hasn't gone down hill!

I believe Prince Charles will be there too, enjoying the view and cakes.

Trevor, I sent you the info by email.

Pete7 · 12 June 2012, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

I believe Prince Charles will be there too, enjoying the view and cakes.

Hands up, who invited him then

Channel Ribs · 12 June 2012, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Avocet

New owner!? Let's hope he has the same enthusiasm as the old one for Real Ale.

I can assure you unreservedly that he does

When I popped in for a half I was delighted to be delayed by the contents of no less than four separate casks, all of which were in a remarkable condition and worthy of my hearty enthusiasm.

Oscarguitar · 12 June 2012, 21:08

Right, this conversation really has to stop.

I wanted to come on this trip, I sorted out the insurance, cleared it with the missus and have been saving up for the fuel (though I spent most of it going to Weymouth and back with Avocet in a gale a couple of weeks ago, that rough stuff really drinks the juice, 32.5 Gallons!!) I've told you I now find out that my youngest son's graduation just happens to be on the 20th of July in the afternoon. Which means I now can't come.

Other than boating one of my favourite things is drinking proper real ale with other like minded souls looking out over the water, so just stop going on about it PLEASE.

I going to unsubscribe from this thread, It's just less painful that way.

Have a great time and make sure you go again soon.

Erin · 12 June 2012, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

When I popped in for a half

As if

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Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

no less than four separate casks, all of which were in a remarkable condition and worthy of my hearty enthusiasm.

Excellent

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Originally Posted by Oscarguitar

Other than boating one of my favourite things is drinking proper real ale with other like minded souls looking out over the water, so just stop going on about it.

Don't worry, we'll have one for you.

Avocet · 12 June 2012, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Erin

As if

Excellent

Don't worry, we'll have one for you.

No, no.... at least two!

Channel Ribs · 13 June 2012, 07:38

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Originally Posted by Erin

As if

I confess, Even the pint glasses were a bit small.

Daniel · 19 June 2012, 11:05

We also may have to drop out, but will not know until a few days before.

The boat is on charter right up until that week, and if it overruns... no Alderney trip :-(

This said, we'll still plan to come, until we know otherwise.

whisper · 27 June 2012, 19:51

How many small ribs are going then?

I'm planning on launching from Southampton, refuelling at Yarmouth and then heading to Alderney before the bigger boats so they can catch us up

I'm just sorting out my camping kit now and currently looking for a tent

Who is heading back on the 22nd? As I wouldn't mind traveling back with a bigger boat

jasonc · 27 June 2012, 20:01

hi Trev just on the off chance wondered if anyone with experience was up for a Saturday morning crossing and home on a Sunday, cannot make Fri due to work comittments .jasonc

Trevor G · 28 June 2012, 09:10

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Originally Posted by jasonc

hi Trev just on the off chance wondered if anyone with experience was up for a Saturday morning crossing and home on a Sunday, cannot make Fri due to work comittments .jasonc

Hi Jason
It would be great if you could make it.
Let's see if anyone else is up for a Saturday crossing. If the weather's bad for Friday but forecast to be much better Saturday then we'll push back our crossing to Saturday - but we won't know this until probably the Wednesday of the week we hope to go.
Trev

jasonc · 28 June 2012, 09:44

great will stay in touch

longjohn · 28 June 2012, 12:04

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Originally Posted by whisper

How many small ribs are going then?

I'm planning on launching from Southampton, refuelling at Yarmouth and then heading to Alderney before the bigger boats so they can catch us up

I'm just sorting out my camping kit now and currently looking for a tent

Who is heading back on the 22nd? As I wouldn't mind traveling back with a bigger boat

How much fuel are you estimating to use?

whisper · 28 June 2012, 12:59

My 2 stroke burns around 0.8 L per NM. However, fully loaded with camping kit and fuel I would do the calculation based on 1.0 L per NM so I would be taking 3 x 25L tanks and one more as a back up.

Channel Ribs · 28 June 2012, 18:21

Trevor, have you had any more thoughts about dining at Rea's (The Moorings) on the Saturday?

If not, let me know if you need and leg work doing. By leg work I mean drinking beer, obviously.

Pete7 · 28 June 2012, 18:25

Hope you are all going to be flying the Ribnet burgee

Pete

Trevor G · 28 June 2012, 23:05

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Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

Trevor, have you had any more thoughts about dining at Rea's (The Moorings) on the Saturday?

Hi Martin
Yes - I think that dining at Rea's for Saturday night will probably be a good plan.
As ever - getting people to commit until a few days before we leave will be a challenge - but hopefully Rea will understand this.
So - plans would be:
Friday - Arrive in the afternoon - Refreshments at the Yacht Club
Friday Evening - probably Fish and Chips as usual at the Bray Chippy.
Saturday - see what the weather's doing but probably do a bit of boating1
Saturday evening - 2-Course dinner at Rae's
Sunday - Some head for home, others on down to the other Channel Islands.

Channel Ribs · 29 June 2012, 06:45

Excellent

HRH The Prince of Wales is touring the island on the Friday from late morning to mid afternoon, and a half holiday has been declared so you may find some places shut when you first arrive.

I am tied up with that and other work until the evening, but look forward to catching up at the chippy!

Trevor G · 29 June 2012, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

Excellent

HRH The Prince of Wales is touring the island on the Friday from late morning to mid afternoon, and a half holiday has been declared so you may find some places shut when you first arrive.

That must be a real pain - HRH turns up and he finds everything closed!