Today’s the day!!!!

Scary Des · 15 August 2005, 13:19

JK free up space on the server I’m expecting hundreds and hundreds of photos of Codders new RIB

but while we are waiting here is a picture to keep you interested

Des

Simon B · 15 August 2005, 14:46

Anticipation is mounting here in Leicester too, we've clubbed together to for 10Gigabit connection. This could rival T200.

osprey__viper · 15 August 2005, 16:31

Im on nights this week, but the excitment is that bad iv just packed me i-paq and mobile ready to view

Cmon Codders, what news.......................................

The Garfish · 15 August 2005, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Simon B

Anticipation is mounting

yew chinnskrachers cud bee inn forr a lonng wate.

fings av mooved onn a bitt sinse dis fowto woz taykin. de lidd iz noww ofn de fkin glew an de chippbord az bin sheethid wiv biaxiul andreks bogg rowl. de fittins av bin fabreecaytid fromm de fynist staynliss steal wich woz nikt from de kichins att gurnzey osspitul.

de suezooki az bin dryed owt affter itts likkul ekscurshun unnder de worter butt ther iz a collony ov batefisshis inn de numbir too sillinder wich carnt bee reemoved forr att leest a weak becuz ov animul wellfair ishews

gArf

ADS · 15 August 2005, 21:50

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Originally Posted by The Garfish

yew chinnskrachers cud bee inn forr a lonng wate.

fings av mooved onn a bitt sinse dis fowto woz taykin. de lidd iz noww ofn de fkin glew an de chippbord az bin sheethid wiv biaxiul andreks bogg rowl. de fittins av bin fabreecaytid fromm de fynist staynliss steal wich woz nikt from de kichins att gurnzey osspitul.

de suezooki az bin dryed owt affter itts likkul ekscurshun unnder de worter butt ther iz a collony ov batefisshis inn de numbir too sillinder wich carnt bee reemoved forr att leest a weak becuz ov animul wellfair ishews

gArf

codprawn · 16 August 2005, 02:38

Des named the day - NOT me!!!

Went down to Poole the other day to do a recce - just as well - the road up to Bath is a frigging nightmare - I had forgotten just how bad it is - Welsh A roads are far better than that - would barely rate as a B road here!!!

Think I will be better off going across to southampton and then up to Newbury. Maybe further but at least decent roads!!!

Checked out some of the slips around dee Way etc - how the hell can they call em slips??? More like walls - the joyriders in swansea would love em - the harbour would soon be full of cars!!!

eupa · 16 August 2005, 08:33

Des named the day - NOT me!!!

Maybe- but I do believe that you yourself have inferred on numereous occassions that it was due any time NOW. I fail to see that an exposure of the virtures of English "A" roads compared to those of the Welsh variety is an adequate answer to our curiosity. We do know that Garf has had problems getting the right kind of chipboard for the transom - and it seems also that the glue is not up to standard- and that the engine has been mis-mounted. but despite all these setbacks- I would have thought that we could have counted on a firm delivery date- as it seems you have paid a deposit.

I suppose the analysis of the road situation was to ascertain that your trailer
would be ok around the bends - but I can assure you, that even with my llimited knowledge of the UK road network - there seems to be quite good motorways from the South/south west to Wales.

I am sure that - speaking for this board - we would all like to be put out of our misery to know that you will shortly be in possession of your RIB., a time that we will all mutually share your joy and satisfaction

jonathan

Scary Des · 16 August 2005, 08:39

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Des named the day - NOT me!!!

No Mr Prawn, you said mid August and in my books the 15th is mid August

That is unless you are working to the coddorian calendar which shows mid August as some time never

Des

codprawn · 16 August 2005, 11:54

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Originally Posted by eupa

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I suppose the analysis of the road situation was to ascertain that your trailer
would be ok around the bends - but I can assure you, that even with my llimited knowledge of the UK road network - there seems to be quite good motorways from the South/south west to Wales.

jonathan

Not from Poole there isn't!!! In fact the roads in the South of England are very poor running West/East - Just try going from Exeter to Southampton for example.

As I said the road from Poole to Bath - the A350 - is really bad for an A road - great fun if you are in a fast car with little traffic but not so funny towing a big RIB!!!

Nick Hearne · 16 August 2005, 12:47

Well if you must live in wales!

tcwozere · 16 August 2005, 14:36

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Think I will be better off going across to southampton and then up to Newbury. Maybe further but at least decent roads!!!

May find it easier launching at Southampton, rather than going up to Newbury..

The roads from Southampton to Exeter can't be that bad, judging by the amount of caravans on them at the moment..

If its any help..

M4 > A34 > M3 > lotsa places to launch.. A very easy run..

Scary Des · 16 August 2005, 15:42

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Originally Posted by codprawn

......- the A350 ......great fun if you are in a fast car with little traffic but not so funny towing a big RIB!!!

So this will be the way you are going

Codders stop beating about the bush WHEN ARE YOU GETTING YOUR RIB

Find below a picture of the hat I will eat if you do get a rib

Des

Cookee · 16 August 2005, 16:37

Getting from Exeter to Poole is ok - managed that this weekend, and the trip to our workshops in Churchstow near Salcombe with a 20 tonne lorry with the race boat on and a Nissan Outlaw towing our 7.7 metre RIB, which is lot bigger when you add in the tow hitch and the length at the back including the lighting board.

Codders if you need any help or advice on how to tow on roads other than moterways I'll be glad to give you a bit of advice - it's only fair after all the advice you've given us over the last few months!

Nick Hearne · 16 August 2005, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Cookee

Getting from Exeter to Poole is ok - managed that this weekend, and the trip to our workshops in Churchstow near Salcombe with a 20 tonne lorry with the race boat on and a Nissan Outlaw towing our 7.7 metre RIB, which is lot bigger when you add in the tow hitch and the length at the back including the lighting board.

Codders if you need any help or advice on how to tow on roads other than moterways I'll be glad to give you a bit of advice - it's only fair after all the advice you've given us over the last few months!

Brambles · 16 August 2005, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Cookee

Codders if you need any help or advice on how to tow on roads other than moterways I'll be glad to give you a bit of advice - it's only fair after all the advice you've given us over the last few months!

"Outstanding, Cookee, outstanding -- get you a case of beer for that one."

Ian (with apologies to Francis Ford Coppola)

osprey__viper · 16 August 2005, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Cookee

Getting from Exeter to Poole is ok - managed that this weekend, and the trip to our workshops in Churchstow near Salcombe with a 20 tonne lorry with the race boat on and a Nissan Outlaw towing our 7.7 metre RIB, which is lot bigger when you add in the tow hitch and the length at the back including the lighting board.

Codders if you need any help or advice on how to tow on roads other than moterways I'll be glad to give you a bit of advice - it's only fair after all the advice you've given us over the last few months!

Very much a coffee/keyboard moment

codprawn · 16 August 2005, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Scary Des

So this will be the way you are going

Codders stop beating about the bush WHEN ARE YOU GETTING YOUR RIB

Find below a picture of the hat I will eat if you do get a rib

Des

Right - I want to see a video of you eating that hat - I will even supply the ketchup - I think with a mouth that size you shouldn't have too much trouble..........

As to when - hopefully a bit sooner than the Pope getting married..........

Brambles · 16 August 2005, 19:57

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Originally Posted by codprawn

As to when - hopefully a bit sooner than the Pope getting married..........

Codprawn,

Please do us all a favour and just tell the truth.

When will your rib be ready?

Please don’t give the usual evasive reply, just a date would suffice. And perhaps even a reason for the delay.

Cheers.

Ian.

Phil Davies · 16 August 2005, 20:24

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paul tilley · 16 August 2005, 20:49

dont see any problems with road from dartmouth to southhampton via exeter ive had one 13mtr collected and two delivered along that road this week i also towed a 10ft wide 10.5mtr long rib from dartmouth to poole last year with my jeep . just keep aiming at the oncoming traffic they soon realise which vehicle is biggest .poole to m4 and wales dead easy via sturminsternewton wincanton sheptonmallet bristol m32 and m4 lovely twisty road for towing but even better on a ducati