The RIBnet Gathering - North Wales & Isle of Man - weekend 6/7 June 2009 - Page 3

JSP · 09 January 2009, 15:31

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

It looks like this is now the "as official as it gets" 2009 RIBnet gathering. Thanks to David and Ged for putting the work in.

Should be a cracking weekend - who else is up for it?

John

You coming along John?

Last time I went by boat to the isle of man it took 8 hours of mind numbing boredom! Looking forward to a quicker trip

Brian · 09 January 2009, 16:37

As I am already here.......................anything I can do to help folks, petrol, diesel, food+drink..........? Just let me know.
Might even join you for the trip back.

Bigmuz7 · 09 January 2009, 20:19

You never know .. gArf might turn up and expose himself .... eh I mean .. reveal his identity ... on second thoughts .. anything is possible

jwalker · 09 January 2009, 20:23

I believe gaRfie may turn up in disguise.

Downhilldai · 09 January 2009, 20:57

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Originally Posted by jwalker

I believe gaRfie may turn up in disguise.

Does he still have that old Shettland?

John Kennett · 10 January 2009, 00:18

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Originally Posted by JSP

You coming along John?

Planning to

John

JSP · 10 January 2009, 00:55

Nice one John. look forward to saying hello

Come on Searider's! I don't want to be on my own amongst all these Osprey's, Humbers and some thing called a Ribcraft

BruceB · 10 January 2009, 13:03

We are now booked in a cottage a couple of miles outside Conwy for the week arriving the night before the TT trip so we are a definite now.
Keep the arrangement details coming, anything that we can help with just ask and if we can we will help if we can.
We are coming down from Oban via Stirling M74 and M6, anybody else likely to be coming down at the same time on the Friday?

JSP · 10 January 2009, 13:19

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Originally Posted by BruceB

We are now booked in a cottage a couple of miles outside Conwy for the week arriving the night before the TT trip so we are a definite now.
Keep the arrangement details coming, anything that we can help with just ask and if we can we will help if we can.
We are coming down from Oban via Stirling M74 and M6, anybody else likely to be coming down at the same time on the Friday?

I'm thinking of coming the night before and sleeping in my van Bruce so will be joining the M6.

BruceB · 10 January 2009, 15:50

It may be good to meet up on the way down to support each other in case of problems although this sort of journey is exactly what I had in mind when I spent the extra money last year specifiying up a large overrated twin axle trailer for the boat.
The company would be nice as well.

JSP · 10 January 2009, 15:58

Sounds good to me Bruce! Will sort out a meeting point nearer the time. My original plan was to go through the Mersey tunnel or Runcorn bridge but both can be a pain normally never mind towing as well. So I've decided to do the M6. Will be joining on juc 25.

iandl · 10 January 2009, 16:00

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Originally Posted by BruceB

We are now booked in a cottage a couple of miles outside Conwy for the week arriving the night before the TT trip so we are a definite now.
Keep the arrangement details coming, anything that we can help with just ask and if we can we will help if we can.
We are coming down from Oban via Stirling M74 and M6, anybody else likely to be coming down at the same time on the Friday?

yep, I'll be coming down on the friday ...I usually join the M74 at juction 8 Larkhall ...will send details nearer the time of when we are travelling ....youll have had 3 hours by then already and due a scooby snack around J10 services

I

BruceB · 10 January 2009, 18:46

Breaker, Breaker Rubber Duck, I think we got ourselves a convoy.........................

We can sort ourselves out nearer the time but worthwhile keeping in mind for the run down, gives me someone to listen to apart from the missus.............

JSP · 10 January 2009, 19:05

I don't wanna be pigpen

Neil Harvey · 11 January 2009, 01:00

will have to check the work diary when I get back and see if I can make it... looks like a good trip...

Bern Hanreck · 11 January 2009, 12:23

I've just booked in for three nights at the Quay in Deganwy . ( The three for two offer IS still on , but you have to take the Sunday night meal at the Quay , cost approx £25 ) . A basic twin room is £135 for two people B&B per night , so the overall price is not too bad I guess for a bit of comfort after a hard day's ribbin' . With my first phone call , the lass didn't seem to think the the 3 for 2 was applicable , but 24 hours later , another lass has told me that it is , so persevere if necessary ! Fingers crossed for some good weather ! I've been to two TTs and two Manx GPs over the years . A combination of RIBs and Bikes.....hard to beat !

Look forward to meeting you Bruce , re firming up the August Isles trip ?

GED · 11 January 2009, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Bern Hanreck

I've just booked in for three nights at the Quay in Deganwy . ( The three for two offer IS still on , but you have to take the Sunday night meal at the Quay , cost approx £25 ) . A basic twin room is £135 for two people B&B per night , so the overall price is not too bad I guess for a bit of comfort after a hard day's ribbin' . With my first phone call , the lass didn't seem to think the the 3 for 2 was applicable , but 24 hours later , another lass has told me that it is , so persevere if necessary ! Fingers crossed for some good weather ! I've been to two TTs and two Manx GPs over the years . A combination of RIBs and Bikes.....hard to beat !

Look forward to meeting you Bruce , re firming up the August Isles trip ?

The Quay hotel is on the waterfront with the marina behind it, you may want to book into the marina on a budget berth for your stay!

Bern Hanreck · 11 January 2009, 20:30

Cheers Ged , will try tomorrow

Downhilldai · 11 January 2009, 21:18

Yep - fancy this trip.

BruceB · 11 January 2009, 23:11

Looking online the council seem to be screwing folk for launching in the area with registration costs and launching permits costs adding up to around £70-80 for the week.
What are the options? I don't want to put the boat in the marina as I intend to move it around during the week we are down including a trip to Cardigan bay. As normal I intend to launch and recover each day.
Anywhere else in the area to launch ? marinas etc?