Solent Cruise after Paddy's Day 20.3.04 #3 - Page 5

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:29

leaves the (BM word) pontoon at last!!! (No it doesn't have a funnel!!!!)

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:30

for a Ribbin Missus....MARIGOLDS!!!!! (got that tip from DM!!!!)

oh and someone's naff neoprene stuff...

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:35

now you've got to imagine the next bit...Blue Ice took off like a rocket towards Soton (as R & L were kindly taking Bogib back to H/R)...then Top Banana did wheelies and leapt off the waves all the way to Cowes while Black Jack thundered along munching up the (rather large) Solent wavelets...

The Shebeen camera was not coming out in those conditions but I think Top Banana lads managed some shots...

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:36

the sun broke through for a few seconds at Cowes while a huge hailstorm approached...

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:38

Timmy looks more anxious here as Dan & Tappy sometimes use him as a fender...

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:39

for coffee Debs!!!
Luckily Ian doubles as a lightning conductor!!!!

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:41

Daniel, Tappy, Timmy, Jono, Debs and Ian's fag...

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:48

(no not Ian, the CD player!!!)...so loud the jetskiers were complaining at Lee...

Soton water...
(F.A.O. Forum daughters & young laydees the two on the right are single...

tho' I think they're going to be invited to NWales soon

)

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:51

is happy with the seat size!!!

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:52

ramped it up a bit on Soton water...seems happy!!!!
Ian is almost delirious...maybe he'll sleep tonight!!!

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 10:54

Loved the boats & company...loved seeing you all at the BBQ...sincerely hope everyone enjoyed themselves

Paul & Kathleen xxx

Richard B · 22 March 2004, 10:56

Just thought I'd share this with you...

The clues were there, the music whilst moving along (easy listening) and the grim determination....

Then THE STIG raised his visor to reveal that he really is Ian!!!!!

Louise · 22 March 2004, 10:57

Great piccies. Sorry I had to wimp out yesterday - felt 'orrible - not used to drinking!!

Thanks again, Paul & Kathleen for your brill hospitality & everyone else for making it so enjoyable. Looking forward to the next get-together. I'm sure someone said that Suzuki Pete's hosting the next one...

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 11:02

more practice Lou...tell you what, I'll send you down to Vanessa for a weekend

(hope it wasn't the green ice cubes...!!!)

Lovely to see you two also & Blue Ice...regal as ever.
Many thanks for being brill houseguests!!!I had to restrain Suzuki Pete as he was trying to hang his nameplate on 'your' room!!!

BTW I have some bowls belonging to you...from the delicious salads...talented lady!!!

K

Louise · 22 March 2004, 11:18

You're PM box is full, Missus. I think you've got my cool bag too...

The Jackeens · 22 March 2004, 15:25

Did a statistical analysis of the weekend's events for the data freaks

Guests at Paddy’s Day BBQ 35
Houseguests 11
Attempts to wear Green 90%
Ribstas 19
Hboats 4 (including narrow performance boats)
Adoptees 3
Nobbers 25%
Flame – Haired Celtish lookin types 3
Bottle Blondes 4
People who actually went out in the worst conditions ever…13 (oooops )
Mashed props 1
Children 5
Kids at heart 35
Peeps who didn’t give a damn about boats 12
Innocent toys ascribed with dodgy purposes 3 (including the kangaroo that made Gypsy amorous)
Longest distance ever travelled for a BBQ (Bulgaria / Bogib)
Winner of the 'morning person' award Suzuki Pete
Too much information (Meme's Bottom thread)

Steve Care · 22 March 2004, 15:41

While your all partying and bombing around on ribs in the solent this weekend admiring Ian's new BIG BIG Prosport With that EVEN BIGGER Engine I took my Family on a PUNT Driven by 1 man and his pole!!!

But we had fun too.

MeMe · 22 March 2004, 15:50

Look at the size of that wake - bloody impressive ! Roll on this weekend.

The Jackeens look like they put on a good show, I'm envious - wish I'd been there.

bogib · 22 March 2004, 15:56

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The Jackeens look like they put on a good show, I'm envious - wish I'd been there.

Yes, MEME it was worth stoping over on my way home. I´m sure Jackeens will have something surprised orginased at RIBconference in IOW in June, I wouldn´t be surprise.

Phil Davies · 22 March 2004, 16:33

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Originally posted by bogib
Yes, MEME it was worth stoping over on my way home.

That'll be your home in Iceland of course Bogib, although it's worth pointing out that you flew in from Bulgaria en route just to make the Solent cruise. That's not to decry the habits of others, however, who'd prefer to stay at home and take pictures of each other's arses.