Another alternative RIB exhibition?

[Richard B]

Alternatively we could stop being so damned stubborn and just use Euros!

(What went wrong with the doughnut??)

[gaelforce]

well i wouldn't dream of telling those who stride albion's plains what currency to use but at least the pound is worth something. the thing about the euro no-one seems to have copped on to is that in every country save ireland one euro is worth more than one franc or deutschmark or kroner or whatever BUT one euro is worth LESS than one punt. so instead of going out for a few pints with 20 punts now you have to bring 50 euros so everything seems DAMN DEAR. now one pound sterling is worth even more than one punt so if ye lot in blighty ever bring it in prepare for APOPLEXY! now gavin you know the english are famous for their insularity, they have no more intention of pricing in euros than in zlotys so don't bother their heads. and as for the euro fiver it is the most decrepit piece of crap i have ever seen. it disintegrates on contact with guinness. ermm.. what was this thread all about??

[Richard B]

Originally posted by gaelforce
ermm.. what was this thread all about??

Tickling. Definitely about tickling.

[Aging Youth]

Hi Guy's & Dolls',

"CRIKEY, you guys can whinge and complain!! Just like a bunch of old Grumpy Men"

I aggree with you Charles on this point, but is that not our nature?

I for one will be going to I.o.W. Ribex 04. Just to see how it works and obviously compare it to previous shows.

However, I am fortunate to live relatively local 15mins by Rib from Pompey, appologises to all Ribsters North of the Watford Gap!

I also like the idea of another Ribnet Cruise especially in the summer.

So with both feet forward and life jacket to the ready, Would you fellow Ribsters like me to put something together for next year?

Daniel I would need some help if you can spare the time.

Ideas on a pm please

Cheers

[John Kennett]

Originally posted by Charles
CRIKEY, you guys can whinge and complain!! Just like a bunch of old Grumpy Men - lighten up??!!

I've read through the whole thread again, and I disagree that people are whinging and complaining. People have mentioned various things that they think are good, or bad, about previous exhibitions. This is called having a discussion!

Charles, your ability to be so positive about everyone and everything is a constant source of wonder, but it doesn't help if (like RIBEX 2003) the show fails to materialise . . .

John

[Charles]

Originally posted by John Kennett


Charles, your ability to be so positive about everyone and everything is a constant source of wonder, but it doesn't help if (like RIBEX 2003) the show fails to materialise . . .

John

I'm very pleased I am keeping you in wonderment

If this is not whinging then I don't know what is??

"Cowes is hard to get to
rather see the show than spend the time travelling
it's a drag to get the coast
Cowes has to be one of the unfriendliest harbours in the world.
It is full idiots who have just got into boating and have very little idea how to moor up let alone handle the boat....Cowes, you can keep it...
Well thats a nice and easy location to get too!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great the most Unfriendliness place in the Solent
a RIBEX that no one can visit unless we go by ferry from Southampton.
Great Planning if you ask me.
Is a bit daft isn't it"

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Aging Youth
So with both feet forward and life jacket to the ready, Would you fellow Ribsters like me to put something together for next year?

Daniel I would need some help if you can spare the time.

Hey that's handy, i was about to volunteer myself so between us we can sort something out.

I think we'll need some help from more experienced cruise organisers like Brian and Charles though.

See new thread in cruising section (havent created it yet, so gimme a few minutes)

[Charles]

Great idea - I think Kevin and Daniel would make a lovely pair - organise away.
ps Don't forget to order the laurel leaves to place on the walk-way where John K is about to walk

[Phil]

Totally agree with your posts about the euro Gavin; there is no reason why we can't offer both .

On my travels in Europe I have found the euro acceptable in places like Hungary Slovenia and Croatia -in fact you won't be suprised to know that they are preferred in some cases to the local notes.If those can manage so can we .I bekieve that some of the major stores offer the facility in London. In any event it would undoubtedly increase sales.

We can ignore the political side for now but use the euro as well.Many people I know now keep a stock of Euros because of its widespread use i.e. they dont bother to reconvert to sterling pending another trip to Eurozone

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Charles
where John K is about to walk

Figment of my immagination. For a moment yesterday i thought he e-mailed me but i can find no trace of it in my inbox. Spooky

[DM]

Originally posted by gaelforce
now one pound sterling is worth even more than one punt

I dont bloody believe it. Every time I visited Ireland, I found that £1 = 1 punt. Even in the cash machines. A quaint little custom which made everything 17% dearer.

DM

[Aging Youth]

Hi Dave,

But, I bet it was the best pint of Black Stuff you've ever tasted?


Cheers

[thewavehumper]

Why did he go all the way to Ireland for a pint of Mackeson, they brew it just down the Cobbled road from where he lives

[The Jackeens]

No objection at all to the punt except when someone thinks our rib is one



Hey there Irish colleagues on the forum was it one of you we saw at the boatshow with a big GAA t-shirt sporting 'Doire' colours?

And is it true that there's now a Chinese in Tullamore called 'Paddy Fields'???

Sorry, not helping this thread I know...

the missus

[Bern Hanreck]

Jackeen , I think the cat is out of the bag , and that you are a closet Terry Wogan listener.........

[TIM]

NO none of us was in a GAA shirt... Dont know about the Chinese either, but I have seen one in Dublin called that...

Jackeen, you live in Fareham??? is that the place near Southampton, where we found a plesent hotel called the 'Roundabout Hotel' ???? I think it use to be a former 'knocking shop' and the breakfast plates stuck to the tables And I tried to puke in the wardrope because I couldnt find the bathroom quick enough, But I made it in time.........

Good weekend

[The Jackeens]

Yes sir you are correct
You picked one s... hole to stay in - someone doesn't like you !!!!

as to the character of the place I couldn't possible comment on the grounds of self incrimination

Remind me not to invite you to stay - we quite like our wardropes although i never taught of using them for that purpose

Must have been a good piss up mind you


Paul

[The Jackeens]

Originally posted by Bern Hanreck
Jackeen , I think the cat is out of the bag , and that you are a closet Terry Wogan listener.........

Not me anyway but the young ball and chain (missus) might be as she posted.

So you must be aswell if you reconised the quote - so there's at least 2 listeners. What are they called Terry's old farts or tarts or fartlets , guisers or something like that

chow

Paul

[The Jackeens]

Terry's Old Geezers ...or TOGS as we are respectably called although I'm glad to see my husband still thinks I'm young..

-the missus

[TIM]

We had searched the place for a Hotel, and that was the first that had rooms I know know now why,... Had a good weekend there, and the hotel did for 3 guys away for the weekend..... the other two I was with, was Gavin(RIB Partner), and Frank(Brother) they dont Drink a whole lot, so when invited out to dinner on the saturday night, I was drinking for 3

We had a great chinese in Fareham on friday night, Up past Witherspoons pub. I must say we all liked the town, What part of Ireland are you from???