Easter Bank Holiday

mark241 · 26 March 2010, 12:39

With 4 Days off for Easter coming up - does anybody fancy a meet up and doing a run somewhere on or around the Island (IOW) depending on tide and weather ?

Neil Harvey · 26 March 2010, 13:08

of course, but the Monday is a no go for me.

bedajim · 26 March 2010, 13:11

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Originally Posted by Neil Harvey

of course, but the Monday is a no go for me.

Or me

Bit of a game on!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle-kicking

Jim

willk · 26 March 2010, 14:12

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Originally Posted by bedajim

Or me

Bit of a game on!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle-kicking

Jim

They play a version of that in Derry.

Unlike yours, it's quite straightforward. Basically it's empty all the bottles in the pubs (into themselves) and then throw 'em at the coppers and then bate seven shades of sh1te out of each other. Quality

... and it's more of a weekly event - so they're always in trim

Hightower · 26 March 2010, 14:45

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Originally Posted by willk

They play a version of that in Derry.

Unlike yours, it's quite straightforward. Basically it's empty all the bottles in the pubs (into themselves) and then throw 'em at the coppers and then bate seven shades of sh1te out of each other. Quality

... and it's more of a weekly event - so they're always in trim

Hightower · 26 March 2010, 14:46

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Originally Posted by bedajim

Or me

Bit of a game on!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle-kicking

Jim

Bet it'll be cancelled at the 11th hour by the "do gooders" Society

Zippy · 26 March 2010, 14:52

We are hoping to be out at some point but the weather doesnt look great at the moment!

i have a friend coming over from Sydney. when it told him this morning they were forecasting snow he spat his tea over the keyboard!!

bedajim · 26 March 2010, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

They play a version of that in Derry.

Unlike yours, it's quite straightforward. Basically it's empty all the bottles in the pubs (into themselves) and then throw 'em at the coppers and then bate seven shades of sh1te out of each other. Quality

... and it's more of a weekly event - so they're always in trim

Yep mine is more a gentleman's sport

Ian M · 28 March 2010, 21:12

Well, I ain't kicking no bottles

I would love a wizz out.
To choose the day would it be best to see what the weather is like closer to the week-end?

Neil Harvey · 28 March 2010, 23:23

yep i reckon so...

Avocet · 29 March 2010, 00:43

Whilst I'd otherwise be very pleased to join you in the sun/rain/snow, I am looking forward to being on the snow on the Swiss/French border with some furniture tied to my feet and sliding down some snow-covered mountains.

We'll be back on 10 April and hope to be out and about on the Sunday.

Happy Easter to you all.

David

Ian M · 31 March 2010, 18:14

Sorry guys, I am going to have to pull out of this one,

Hope you have a good one, and the weather is kind.

Neil Harvey · 03 April 2010, 18:36

Thinking about venturing out tomorrow for a Solent spin, anyone else out?

bogib · 03 April 2010, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Avocet

Whilst I'd otherwise be very pleased to join you in the sun/rain/snow, I am looking forward to being on the snow on the Swiss/French border with some furniture tied to my feet and sliding down some snow-covered mountains.

We'll be back on 10 April and hope to be out and about on the Sunday.

Happy Easter to you all.

David

Hope I will be around, all pending when coming back from Bretagne and how soon I can get rid of my partner (to Gatwick airport)

Bogi

Steve_B · 03 April 2010, 21:22

Going out tomorrow (Sunday) for a quick play.

Leaving Poole (10.00) and then along the coast towards Lulworth if anyone facies tagging along?

Steve

Steve_B · 04 April 2010, 20:05

A great day out on the water. Very few boats out considering how good the conditions were. Lots of dingies in the harbour, small fishing boats

and a few ribs. The beaches were very busy.
Had a run along the coast, lunch of fish & chips in Swanage and then a slow trundle round the back of the harbour.
Roll on Summer ......

PeterM · 04 April 2010, 21:41

I went for a quick spin this moring , but missed your post Steve or I would have nipped over to Swanage.

I was held up towing the standard yacht of the same sand bank as a few weeks ago , then the Shetland with more water then petrol in the tank (plastic tank had been sat for 5 months 1/4 full outside........)back to the quay.

Then the kids got cold and wanted to sit in the cabin/go home - so that was that !

Always tomorrow afternoon !

Nos4r2 · 05 April 2010, 00:37

Bugger

I was hoping to get out and do a shakedown run after dewinterising but had issues with the towbar electrics

Steve_B · 05 April 2010, 07:53

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Originally Posted by PeterM

I went for a quick spin this moring , but missed your post Steve or I would have nipped over to Swanage.

I was held up towing the standard yacht of the same sand bank as a few weeks ago , then the Shetland with more water then petrol in the tank (plastic tank had been sat for 5 months 1/4 full outside........)back to the quay.

Then the kids got cold and wanted to sit in the cabin/go home - so that was that !

Always tomorrow afternoon !

Pete why dont you just paint your tubes and hull orange, put RNLI down the side and be done with getting out for your own pleasure! I think we ought to set up a fund raising venture for you, either that or you must be getting bought a lot of pints ......

May try to get out one evening, as the weather seems to improving later in week, with a Highpressure moving in for next weekend

Steve

Neil Harvey · 05 April 2010, 16:15

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

but had issues with the towbar electrics