International RIB raid 2010

ScotSeats · 11 August 2010, 17:31

I only found out about this event late on Thursday night did a search on google and found the website www.ribraid.com it is a fun event going from Donaghadee to Portpatrick then back to Donaghadee. I was amazed this event hadn't been mentioned on here after a search it has been spoken about in previous years but not 2009 or 10.

I phoned the number on ribraid.com website to find out soem more about the event, in the end up Gail and Marty 2 of the orgainisers came over to Portpatrick in the Redbay 7.4 of Carl and Paula to meet us and escort us back across to Donaghadee where we spent the night.

On the sunday morning registration for the event was at Pier 36 Pub, Resuarant and Hotel where we got breakfast a saftey briefing then out to the boats to do a lap round Donaghadee Harbour then head off for Portpatrick over 30 ribs lead by the Lifeboat for the first mile or so. We were then meet at by the Portpatrick Lifeboat and lead into Portpatrick Harbour where everyone tied up and went for a few sociable drinks

before leaving to go back to Donaghadee at 5.30 for a bbq again at Pier 36, unfortunatly i could take the time to go back over on the Sunday night and had to return home, but i will be more orgainsed for next year and will go back over for the Sunday night.

I would like to say a massive thank you to Gail, Marty, Carl and Paula for coming over to Portpatrick on the Saturday to meet us and for organising such a good event.

You can find more info on this event at www.ribraid.com i would highly recommend it to anyone.

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ScotSeats · 11 August 2010, 17:45

Pictures from both Donaghadee and Portpatrick Harbour

martini · 11 August 2010, 17:48

Just seen this on your Facebook page, first I've heard of it too. Looked like a cracking event

willk · 11 August 2010, 17:50

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Originally Posted by ScotSeats

I was amazed this event hadn't been mentioned on here after a search it has been spoken about in previous years but not 2009 or 10.

I know that tonymac is a big fan. Certainly you never hear much about it on RIBnet, possibly as it seems to be a quasi commercial operation and we're generally Down With That Sort of Thing on here

They're a kind of Parallel Ribbing Universe

willk · 11 August 2010, 17:58

Here's another interesting outfit, worth a look if only to see how they operate http://donegalbayribclub.com/

I'm not a member

DM · 11 August 2010, 18:11

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Originally Posted by willk

Certainly you never hear much about it on RIBnet

Thats due to the fact that the quieter its kept the better. Mention free whiskey and all the hoi polloi will be there.

The downside is that the times I've been, I've had to go in a R****y.

Bigmuz7 · 11 August 2010, 18:15

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Originally Posted by DM

Thats due to the fact that the quieter its kept the better. Mention free whiskey and all the hoi polloi will be there.

Doh!

In the voice of Capt Mainwaring

Dont tell 'im yer name Pike!

willk · 11 August 2010, 18:53

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Originally Posted by DM

Mention free whiskey...

The downside is that the times I've been, I've had to go in a R****y.

Wee lie-down after the free whiskey

Still, it's refreshing to find a RIBnetter who can even spell Whiskey, never mind hold it

Bigmuz7 · 11 August 2010, 19:56

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Originally Posted by willk

Wee lie-down after the free whiskey

Still, it's refreshing to find a RIBnetter who can even spell Whiskey, never mind hold it

Tosh

.. even you get it right now and again

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Originally Posted by willk

This arrangement is the result of intensive negotiation between the Islay Whisky Commission

Poly · 11 August 2010, 20:28

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Tosh

.. even you get it right now and again

I thought it was just like Irn Bru and Iron Brew - both drinks exist - just one version is nicer than the other....

willk · 11 August 2010, 22:11

...one more and I'm at the bag limit for a post on RIBnet

Bigmuz7 · 11 August 2010, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Polwart

Iron Brew

That will have Mr Barr turning in his grave... fortunately he's close to the Tunnocks factory if he needs a wee nibble to help him get over it .. that'll confuse the English

.. if Irn Bru and Whiskey doesnt

Anyhoo .. shouldnt we be talking about the raid ? ... youve been leading admins astray again mr willk

BruceB · 11 August 2010, 22:29

The Tunnocks factory is in Coatbridge, is this not closer to you? or do you mean the other Barr, AG Barr?
Anyway I thought the proper name for whiskey was flavoured cats pee?

Anyway its not hard to convert the southerners. two work for me and after a couple of years being indoctrinated by the rest of the staff they now curse the soft southern shandy drinkers at every opportunity, newly converted and all that...........

willk · 11 August 2010, 22:37

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

youve been leading admins astray again mr willk

Ai think you will find, Mr Bigwuss, that if you peruse the thread one more time with your glass eye in the right way up, you will find that it was one DM that started the whole thing. He's good

I thought Jonathon had the Raid nicely covered anyway...

Bigmuz7 · 11 August 2010, 22:49

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Originally Posted by BruceB

The Tunnocks factory is in Coatbridge,

are you an incomer ?

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Originally Posted by willk

Ai think you will find, Mr Big****, that if you peruse the thread one more time with your glass in hand you will find that it was one DM that started the whole thing. He's good

I thought Jonathon had the Raid nicely covered anyway...

Copy that

*edit*

Lol

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Originally Posted by BruceB

The Tunnocks factory is in Coatbridge,

Thats the Tannoy Factory

Nice sound equipment though

BruceB · 11 August 2010, 22:53

Is it not out that way somewhere? I can remember working building a new John Menzies warehouse about 20 years ago and the factory was in the main street.
Its certainly out the East end somewhere...........

OK just checked its in Uddingston and that now rings a bell. Remember I am from the Southside rather than the east end............

tonymac · 11 August 2010, 22:56

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Originally Posted by willk

I know that tonymac is a big fan. Certainly you never hear much about it on RIBnet, possibly as it seems to be a quasi commercial operation and we're generally Down With That Sort of Thing on here

Yes Willk I am indeed a fan. Their Halloween cruise is great! (see previous posts for photos).

I joined them for a "Raid' in Lough Neagh a few years ago but missed last year's one - its for charity - the Lough Neagh Rescue team.

I have not been on any of the other trips though as the second part of your comment fits them well.

Alan · 12 August 2010, 17:43

We went to Ribraid in 2004 before we moved to Canada. Have to say we were made incredibly welcome by Gail et. al. We didn't have a boat and were able to get rides for all legs of the events. It's a long way to go from the Sarf of England (or the East where we lived) but worth it IMHO. If taking your own boat it'd be nice to do as part of a week or more of cruising on the Scottish West Coast / NI East Coast.