Febuary 8th Reminder

[Barry Montague]

Hi folks
we are out again at Fleetwood on the 8th Febuary and Graham and myself are launching from Stanna slipway the high tide is at 12:27 but we can launch about 1 1/2 before and retreave 1 to 1 1/2 after
Stanna is a free slip and their are alocated parking slots for cars with trailers
Graham and myself will be ariving about 10 am (gives us chance to get ready and have a brew etc
toilets are available and a shop with coffee machine opens at 11 on sundays so if you are interested let us know
we will be meeting up with gary in TiggerII
Barry
ps bring a flask 'n' butties

we call these meetings ''The Garygee Challenge'' (long story)

[Garygee]

I dont know what you mean

Regards Gary

[Barry Montague]

the wife is comming with me on this trip got to get her the bug for rib transportation then i can play more and most importantly invest more
Barry
Gary did i send you my phone no

[wavelength]

hmm. weather seems to be be brightening up from thursday - typical, I fly out then

[Graham H]

Dont worry it will change sunday

[Garygee]

Hi Graham

Yes got your number, thanks.

Would be nice to have a calm weekend as my wife & kids have not been out for a while.

See you Sunday

Regards Gary

[CJL]

Sorry guys I`ll be stuck in London with work.

[wavelength]

Looks like Nw winds for weekend but possibly only 9mph flat calm for you lot
Looks like Nikki may have to crew bringing relief lifeboat over (I've e-mailed Gary) so look out for woman navigator trying to parallel park and adjust make up at the same time!

[Garygee]

Hi folks

T minus 16 hours, looks like it is just the usual 3, maybe have chance to meet CJL on 8th March.

Forcast is "interesting" ,

WEST VEERING NORTHWEST GALE 8 TO STORM 10, OCCASIONALLY VIOLENT
STORM 11, DECREASING 5 OR 6. SHOWERS. MODERATE BECOMING GOOD

Well we havent had a Force 11 yet, but the 5-6 is par for the course, in fact calm compared to last time .

See you all 11-00 ish.

PS it get shallow outside the channel

Regards Gary

[Graham H]

this morning it said 9mph n/w tonight it says 23mph n/w but never mind anyone can go out when it`s calm , besides it wouldn`t be the same with out 10 ft swells

[Barry Montague]

are you taking the photo's Gary with the camera i know you said its waterproof but is it storm proof ?

[CJL]

hi guys and gals. i'm down in London and just wondering how your trip off Fleetwood is going or gone? Hope it isn't too 'bracing' for you all. Are any of you going to be in the 'smoke' for the boat race on the 8th of March?

[Garygee]

Hi folks

Well for a change it was windy , but not a windy as last time.

Meet up about 11.30 ish and we all went for a play in the channel.
Waves was a bit confusing as we didnt go out into deeper water.
Manged a good 2.5 hours playing this time before making a fast run back for the lock gates.
Anyway we had a good day, thanks to everyone.

Hopefully we will all be their on the 8th, lets just hope for some weather that we can get some cruising done.

Managed to get quite a few pics, once I know if their are any that was not the sky or floor I will post. May stand a chance with the iones Nicole took, dont hold much hope for mine

Regards Gary

[Barry Montague]

Thanks to Gary and Nicole and Graham
agood 2 1/2 hours yes was confusing with the breeze
Pauline the other half realy enjoyed herself seeing it was her first time on Smurf (avon searider) she said i could buy a bigger one but untill i start doing the lottery and of course winning the jackpot it can only be a dream thanks again to the commited (mad) NW Ribsters for the company
Lets hope more can join us on the 8 th March
Barry

[Ian]

You lads (and lass) are certainly maintaining the NWR tradition of being mad bast*rds!
We nearly lost the caravan last night in the "breeze", you done good!

[DM]

Originally posted by Ian
We nearly lost the caravan last night in the "breeze"

Shame it was only 'nearly'. That caravan and me are not best friends. As for the NWR tradition of being 'mad bastards' can you please explain to the forum why you declined the offer of a zappacat ride on Sunday. It was only F6. I think you've been mixing with them Southerners too much.

DM

[Ian]

I was fed up of the wind and the cold, I wasn't going to get piss wet through as well. Jono is renowned for rolling vehicles with four inflatable supports, he would have no problem on one with only two! Plus, after looking at houses all weekend I really couldn't be arsed with the hassle.
Only those being paid, or paying, would want to go out in those temperatures anyway. The icicles on your A frame also dampened the enthusiasm a touch!
I trust this answers your question and I can only reiterate what I said to you on the phone (not for public consumption).

[The Jackeens]

Ah you can tell us...we won't tell anyone

Missus