Christmas Jolly to the Folly

mark241 · 24 October 2011, 15:09

Fellow Boaters,

As has become customary the last couple of years and despite the weather last year, I have again booked a table in December at The Folly. Last year's trip was very interesting to say the least with most of us having to cope with thick fog most if not all of the way back, at least until we reached the Itchen. A pals then newly fitted Radar certainly came in useful in getting us back safely across The Solent and back to our berths whilst also avoiding The Ferries ! But don't let that deter you - lightning never strikes twice does it ?
Accordingly, I have now made a booking at the Folly for an end of season festive meal and I have booked a table for Sunday 4th December at 13.00Hrs for no particular reason other than a). It is a Sunday when most people can manage to get away from work and b). It is not too near to Christmas when the diary gets progressively more full with all the other tasks and preparations that need doing at this time of year.

Whilst those I have spoken to already and that have expressed an interest in joining us will mostly be coming from the Southampton area, for any other boats wishing to congregate before reaching the Folly, we will aim to enter the Medina at approximately 12.15 pm which should then allow us enough time for us to berth, pay our dues and get into the Folly prior to our 1pm table booking. Red clothing, Santa hats and good cheer are compulsory.

Whilst I have made an initial booking for 12 people on our table to start things off, I would anticipate numbers overall to increase and we may end up with two or more tables potentially.

I have attached the festive menu for the perusal of anyone wishing to join us.

Starovich · 24 October 2011, 16:14

Thanks for sorting this, it was an interesting trip back last year

Ill be coming as long as the house move is complete probably 4 of us.
(menu link not working btw)

Maximus · 24 October 2011, 17:14

Would like to make the trip this year if poss,athough I would have to catch a lift!
If Avocett has any room could you let me know?

Ian M · 24 October 2011, 17:19

Count me in. Not sure about passengers numbers yet, will know numbers soon

PeterM · 24 October 2011, 18:15

I'd be up for it if anyone has a spare seat as I dont have boat for it this year ( and nearly didn't last year ....pop hissssssssssssssss

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Neil Harvey · 24 October 2011, 22:47

Count me in too, will let you know numbers nearer time, spare seats leaving from Itchen if any use to anyone

matt h · 24 October 2011, 23:31

Im In !!

Ian M · 25 October 2011, 07:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterM

I'd be up for it if anyone has a spare seat as I dont have boat for it this year ( and nearly didn't last year ....pop hissssssssssssssss

)

Peter, if you cannot get a lift from Poole, you are welcome to join me; I will be leaving from Lymington.

Avocet · 25 October 2011, 10:14

Sounds good to me: some say that I don't even need to dress up to be Father Christmas!

..... and I'm more than happy to give any sleighless elves, reindeer, helpers etc a ride across from Poole. Let me know numbers in due course.

David

Maximus · 25 October 2011, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avocet

Sounds good to me: some say that I don't even need to dress up to be Father Christmas!

..... and I'm more than happy to give any sleighless elves, reindeer, helpers etc a ride across from Poole. Let me know numbers in due course.

David

Cheers! There's only ONE ''F.C''

Paul H · 30 October 2011, 11:11

I am up for that, went last year had a great day and I was very glad of the radar coming back. please put us down for 4. Will be leaving from Southampton dry stack, if anyone running down the itchen do we want to run across together? Paul

biffer · 30 October 2011, 11:16

I'll be up for this. Put me down for a least 2. I'll let you know if any more are coming

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Nos4r2 · 30 October 2011, 11:40

I'm up for it. 1 maybe 2.

whisper · 30 October 2011, 16:11

Yes I'll be there, can you put me down for 2

matt h · 30 October 2011, 18:22

Ho ho ho!! Would be good to catch up again david and ian!!

Steve_B · 31 October 2011, 22:27

We will bring the Parker across from Poole, so put us down for 2.

Plenty of spare seats!

Steve

PeterM · 01 November 2011, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian M

Peter, if you cannot get a lift from Poole, you are welcome to join me; I will be leaving from Lymington.

Ian I'd love to thanks. Thanks to David & Steve for the offer

. I've done a bumpy trip with David in 2009(?) and much as its a great boat maybe a change from the Parker ?

I'll PM you a bit nearer the time to make arrangements.

Pete

mark241 · 03 November 2011, 17:53

Hi All,
Now that we have had a (good) show of hands and I have an idea of numbers (reckon to be about 20 ), from the Menu link at the top of the thread which is now working care of Bob on the forum, could all of you that are definitely going please PM me your menu choices as soon as, as The Folly has requested we provide this info in advance due to popular demand !!

See you on the 4th.

Burtox · 03 November 2011, 19:02

Hi Mark

Can you please count me in for two?
I'm based in Christchurch but may trailer it to Lymington whether depending. I will have look at the menu and send you a pm.

It would be good to meet up with some local ribbers, thank you for organising this.

Paul.

adrian c · 04 November 2011, 19:17

sounds good please add 1 more pos 2, also think stingray will come too if his back is better