Informal meet at Shotley 21/22 July

[D3B]

Mr & Mrs T25 have been looking forward to a trip on a mobo /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif....must get them back to the proper side of boating /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif so the plan is to take them aboard Still Dunno to Shotley from Lowestoft.

Long range forecast is looking good but subject to change.....

Morgana....resident at Shotley has said yup

Plan to arrive 14.00 ish 21st
overnight
Eat in pub
return 22nd.

at the moment:

DTB....... + sweet pea?
Mr & Mrs T25
Morgana and Mrs Morgana


anyone else?

If a lot...then it might be wise to book a table.

Doug

[CliveG]

Would love to, but we have a family wedding so I am not allowed to come out to play that weekend /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Sixpence]

Many thanks Dougie /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif very much looking forward to it

MrsT25 may change back to the dark side but I think we'll end up with a compromise /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif but who knows /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[ians]

Hi Dougie
We may be there, on way to lowestoft on sat then onto Holland, but if weather gets bad we will potter down to Shotley so you may see us depending on the weather

May see you there

ian

[CPD]

Sounds good to Amanda and I so may well see you there, will make a nice weekend trip from Bradwell. Isnt Shotley in a lock ? I have HW at approx 1700 and is that why you suggest 1400, or have I got this completely wrong and made myself look even less professional than Im not /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[D3B]

Ian

Not sure of exact plans but this will be start of 2 weeks holiday.
provisionally:
Shotley for 21/22.
Lowestoft off shore during days or possibly an anchor overnight 25-28
25/26 = Lowestoft air show.
27/28 honda formula 4 stroke powerboats
then holland for a few days....could be several boats from Lowestoft to holland. poss depart for holland 27th after PB race.
roompot....zierkziee.....willemstaad.....??

Doug

[D3B]

Alan
Shotley is locking but open 24/7. VERY friendly and has fenders/cleats in lock for very easy access....i did it first time single handed recently.
dont have tides to hand but as a quick mobo they dont usually bother me too much. my timing is based on leaving lowestoft on 11.15 bridge lift.

Look forward to meeting you
Doug

[Sixpence]

Saw your boat a couple of weeks back Alan , looking forward to you being on her this time /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[MoodySabre]

I was sorry to have missed you all at Bradwell and this weekend is a boys trip to the Orwell. Her gracious majesty has agreed that, should the weather be warm and fair, we will join you in Shotley next weekend /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The forecast is cold and wet /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Ever the optimist, I hope to meet some of you soon.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

If you are in the Orwell this weekend with no plans, then how about heading for Stone Point in the Walton Backwaters, and joining us on the beach Sat evening for a BBQ and a few drinks?

[MoodySabre]

Morgana - I have read with interest the pirates weekend stuff and hope that you all have a great time. I'd like to be there but this trip has been arranged for a long time - I'll put it to them. I'm sailing with friends who have a boat in the Thames (Leigh Ray) and only ever sail one tide and never sleep on board or hardly get out of site of their mooring. I'm trying to encourage them to journey so marinas and good food and booze are a feature! If we turn up then don't tell them I posted this!

[FullCircle]

Solene
Mr Vreny
Full Circle
in Solene

likely: CentaurPipeDream & Mrs CPD




Suggestion is to have a table in the Bristol Arms, so that makes 18ish at 7-30 for 8.

If thats OK, I will make a provo booking on Tuesday......

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Sounds good... count Mr and Mrs Morgana, plus one guest in for that....

[Phoenix of Hamble]

i'm wondering what the current consultancy day rate is for us East Coasters to charge the rest of the forum in order to share our expertise in how to organise social get togethers with great effect... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Sixpence]

It certainly seems to be one of the specialities in here /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif once Dougie has checked and confirmed with the weather string and stone , I shall pack the bags /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[D3B]

You recall my weather forecasting method very well sir..... /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Contingency plans have been made should the weather not be suited a to a light weight mobo /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[D3B]

[ QUOTE ]
i'm wondering what the current consultancy day rate is for us East Coasters to charge the rest of the forum in order to share our expertise in how to organise social get togethers with great effect... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Still needs a little more progress with some more mobo's

but i'm working on it............ /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Perhaps some variation on drying moorings might interest some.... /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

even think DAKA might be persuaded /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
just as long as no one suggests Lowerstuft YC as a meet /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Sixpence]

I recall using the same methods to great satisfaction in the past /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

and Shotley would be perfect for the Mobo contingent to join in , all marina berths and good onshore facilities too /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[MoodySabre]

And Mr and Mrs Moodysailor - if the weather is half reasonable (and I can convince Mrs M that it will improve over the weekend).

At the moment my seaweed is looking a bit limp /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[FullCircle]

So we have:-
Solene
Full Circle
Mr Vreny
Morgana, Mrs Morgana, Morganymph.(wot no anklebiters?)
DT Bottles (poss Bottlette?)
Mrs T25 & T25
ians
CentaurPipeDream & Mrs CPDream (probable)
Moodysailor & NonMoodySailor (possible)

I will post menus here so that people can give a bit of warning what they want to scoff.

I have eaten at the Bristol Arms several times, and its good solid pub grub at sensible money.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

yup, 2 by anklebiters too....

[FullCircle]

Bristol Arms booked.
7-30pm for a beer
8pm to peruse and choose.

[CPD]

CPDx2 confirmed. Is the Bristol Arms walking distance from Shotley ?. Prob wont arrive at Shotley until 7pm or so.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Walking distance indeed..... and close enough to be crawling distance on the odd occasion too.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Sixpence]

Does that mean you're going to try and keep up with me this time ? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

no chance.... i've only got two arms....

[Sixpence]

Use your legs too /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif