The RIBnet paintball challenge!

John Kennett · 10 December 2003, 17:22

It has come to my attention that one of our members, Andy Stevens, happens to run a paintball site www.paintballistic.co.uk It's based near Portsmouth, so it's easily in range for anyone who goes boating on the south coast!

So who's up for a spot of mindless violence (in a controlled and friendly way of course

)? If we get enough interest, we could even make it a RIBnet v BoatMad challenge!

I've got a booking pencilled in for Saturday 21 February, which doesn't clash with the Brass Monkey race (or valentines day!). The price will be just £35 per person for the full day including 500 paintballs each. Perhaps we could organise a ferry trip to the Isle of Wight on the Sunday as well

So who's interested?

John

Manos · 10 December 2003, 17:39

If this is happening before mid Jan count us in (Manos Joanna Nicolas)

Rogue Wave · 10 December 2003, 19:11

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Originally posted by John Kennett
If we get enough interest, we could even make it a RIBnet v BoatMad challenge!

Perhaps we could organise a ferry trip to the Isle of Wight on the Sunday as well

So who's interested?

John

I am up for it but can iIgo to the Isle of Wight on my Rib or do I have to go on the ferry

Jonny Fuller · 10 December 2003, 20:57

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Originally posted by Rogue Wave

I am up for it but can iIgo to the Isle of Wight on my Rib or do I have to go on the ferry

Cheeky git

Cookee · 11 December 2003, 09:05

Looks like Manos wont be there then!

JK: I've got a booking pencilled in for Saturday 21 February

Manos: If this is happening before mid Jan count us in

jwalker · 11 December 2003, 11:56

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Originally posted by Cookee
Looks like Manos wont be there then!

JK: I've got a booking pencilled in for Saturday 21 February

Manos: If this is happening before mid Jan count us in

Unbelievable, isn't he?

John Kennett · 11 December 2003, 12:15

Jon Fuller says he's up for it, so it looks like me and him head to head with Stuart changing sides as it suits him

How about the Jackeens and Mr & Mrs B? You seem to be up for most things! And what about Aging "I used to be in the army" Youth to show us how it should be done?

John

Cookee · 11 December 2003, 12:26

If I'm not in Morocco (long story) and I can get a weekend pass having already been skiing for a week on my own I might be able to make it!

The Jackeens · 11 December 2003, 12:44

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Originally posted by John Kennett

How about the Jackeens
John

Sounds good to me ...will discuss with other half asap.

We're right old tramps by now!!!!

Missus

Yep count us in I'm polishing my pistol as we speak

Paul

Ian · 11 December 2003, 13:02

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Originally posted by John Kennett
so it's easily in range for anyone who goes boating on the south coast!

John

Does this rule us out from up here? If not, book me in (pencil). Mrs is away that weekend with the kids

Any details of B&B's etc?

John Kennett · 11 December 2003, 13:53

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Originally posted by Ian
Does this rule us out from up here?

Of course not -- it just means one less excuse for all the southerners

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Any details of B&B's etc?

You're spoilt for choice as the site is halfway between Portsmouth and Petersfield, with easy access along the coast as well. The Hamsphire Tourist web site is a good place to start, other people may be able to come up with more specific suggestions.

John

Ribald · 11 December 2003, 14:07

Sounds a great idea - book me and the Scurvy Crew in.

The Jackeens · 11 December 2003, 14:53

We've got a couple of sofas in the shebeen - you're welcome any of you top NWR people

Missus
(off to buy some sofas)

MeMe · 11 December 2003, 15:02

for a bt of that. My place in Abersoch is closed in Feb anyway. North v South v Boatmad - sounds fantastic.

Can we work Ribs into the equation ?

Ian, lets collar Jono, DM, PD (dout he'll come) & JF. I'll get the people carrier and we'll make a trip of it !

Rogue Wave · 12 December 2003, 11:23

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Originally posted by John Kennett
Jon Fuller says he's up for it, so it looks like me and him head to head with Stuart changing sides as it suits him

John

I want to be on GArfs side It is an issue though cos most of the regular boat mad crew are ribbers. What do we do stay with our new friends or stick with our spiritual home. Perhaps all the names should go in a hat. That could be fun

If you can't get into the Palace de Jackeen then you are welcome to crash at ours for the event. It warm, dry and a fairly convivial place providing David Manning isn't here

Phil Davies is especially welcome cos if the Northern Nbbrs don't like him then he can't be all that bad

cheers
Stuart

mstacey · 12 December 2003, 11:27

Count me in

Hope he's got yellow paint as its my favourite colour

MeMe · 12 December 2003, 11:40

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Phil Davies is especially welcome cos if the Northern Nbbrs don't like him then he can't be all that bad.QUOTE

Wave' You've not met him .......... nobody likes him, not just us NW Ribsters (even thought we class him as one - do we Ian)?

I believe even his girl friend moved to an island to get away from him...........mmmmm, you sound a perfect match

Rogue Wave · 12 December 2003, 12:49

If you guys do come down from the North then before aor after the event we can put our Ribs at your disposal. MeMe should be in his element co WeWe have even got a 4.5 Medstyle Rib with a
70 Yamaha on it

MeMe · 12 December 2003, 13:40

of you Wave. "MedStyle" hey........oooohhhh dodgey, especially in Southern waters - twice as slippery I believe !

Wave' if you move your RIBs about a bit positioning them in your trailer park in such a way that there's an open space between two, that particular gap will make "Ribless Ian" feel right at home !

Rogue Wave · 12 December 2003, 14:39

trailer rearangement will hapen,