Solent Spin March 20/21

The Jackeens · 03 March 2004, 07:38

Anyone fancy a pootle round the Solent on March 20/21st?
It's the weekend following St. Patrick's Day ... so to warm the cockles we (ForumPaddies) will light the BBQ and cook stuff...

There will be an IMPORTANT ARRIVAL that weekend (oh no JK I didn't mean K Junior!!!!! ...but double whammy if that happens too!!!!!!

)

Missus

Ian · 03 March 2004, 07:47

Book us in the Shebeen for this one. I take it there will plenty of alcohol free Guiness on tap

Cardboard sausages

etc.

The Jackeens · 03 March 2004, 07:51

Excellent!!!
We have plenty of cardboard lying around...you veggies can chew on it raw...
Yes a bed has become available as Louise is now on the back doorstep (& Richard B through no default of his own

)

Missus

Ian · 03 March 2004, 07:57

The bag is packed, did I mention she would be coming!?
Look forward to it. Plenty of warm sunshine this time please, and no pink paint!
I hear Phil & Philip will be attending.

Louise · 03 March 2004, 07:58

Suzuki416 · 03 March 2004, 10:26

Where are you putting in?

Louise · 03 March 2004, 10:32

Well, there is a special arrival which will need to be taken into consideration, but if it's anything like the Solent cruises we've done in the past it could be anywhere. Favourites have been Cowes and Yarmouth but other suggestions would be welcome.

Jon Brooks · 03 March 2004, 12:46

I will be in the solent area 23rd-25th on my safety boat course.

Any tips?

Regards

The Jackeens · 03 March 2004, 17:18

Quote:

Originally posted by Jon Brooks
I will be in the solent area 23rd-25th on my safety boat course.

Any tips?

Regards

Try not to hit anything.

Only jokin Jon

What exactly do you mean?

Missus

The Jackeens · 03 March 2004, 17:20

Quote:

Originally posted by Suzuki416
Where are you putting in?

Lee on The Solent ...unless it's a rough state and then either Warsash or Haslar.
Are you thinking of coming out Suzuki?

Louise · 03 March 2004, 17:45

Suzuki - when you say 'putting in' do you mean 'stopping off' or 'recovering from'? My reply above is based on the former but I think the Jackeens are talking about where they will recover.

Suzuki416 · 03 March 2004, 18:01

Louise,

I'm considering a spin, but I do need to do a check out trip first on the Thames. I'll know this weekend as I pick up my 'new' tow vehicle - Suzuki Grand Vitara - on Saturday & will test the boat on Sunday.

I've got a new prop on it & I'm a little concerned about the clearance of it

However I was wondering where you were putting the boat into the water at the start of the day.

Pete

Louise · 03 March 2004, 18:08

Quote:

Originally posted by Suzuki416
I was wondering where you were putting the boat into the water at the start of the day.

In that case, ignore what I said. The Jackeens will probably launch at one of the places they have mentioned (unless their boat is already in the water). Our boat will already be on the water as it is craned in.

HTH & hope to see you!

The Jackeens · 03 March 2004, 18:22

Quote:

Originally posted by Louise
Suzuki - when you say 'putting in' do you mean 'stopping off' or 'recovering from'? My reply above is based on the former but I think the Jackeens are talking about where they will recover.

Hi Louise...we were talking about putting in (which is what Suzuki asked !!!) or launching...

Does that mean Blue Ice is a definite?

Hope so!!!

Louise · 03 March 2004, 18:30

I know that now - sorry - having a blonde day!

Still not sure whether we're speaking to you, what with being relegated from bed to sofa and now doorstep! But I think Blue Ice will be on the water - although we might ignore you!!!

The Jackeens · 03 March 2004, 18:44

Sofa was and always will be a euphemism for premier accomodation at the shebeen.

You are in danger of being relegated to the (garden) bench though.

Anyway it takes ye bloomin 3 hours to come down from your launch site

Missus

(You're the Essex girl remember!!!!It's beginning to show!!!)

Ian · 03 March 2004, 18:47

I hope Pete can get there. At this rate he'll be the only soddin Suzuki there

Louise · 03 March 2004, 18:47

Quote:

Originally posted by The Jackeens
(You're the Essex girl remember!!!!It's beginning to show!!!)

And proud of it!

Actually, I'm trying to make it all the way down to your lovely hut at the end of the garden - although, on second thoughts, maybe I'll wait 'til summer to try out that facility!

Shall we declare a truce?

The Jackeens · 03 March 2004, 18:57

Quote:

Originally posted by Louise

Shall we declare a truce?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Ok then

Missus Pushover

The Jackeens · 03 March 2004, 18:58

Quote:

Originally posted by Ian
I hope Pete can get there. At this rate he'll be the only soddin Suzuki there

It would be nice for you to compare notes...
I have a photo of your engine...

Missus