Laying Down Supper - End of Season Meeting

[FullCircle]

Magna Carter has intimated that he is feeling lonely, and would wish to commune with his fellow East Coasters.

It is therefore proposed that a late season weekend meeting for the 7th-8th October at West Mersea should see us all into the Winter.

Current eating venue suggested is the Company Shed, but how about a specially laid table or three in the WMYC. It looks to be a nice venue, and they serve real beer too.

Replies for numbers below if you wish. Be delighted to see you all again.

Full Circle is in then.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Magna Carter is in, skipper plus crew and 2 ankle biters

[moondancer]

I should be there. Our 24ft demonstrator is sold and we should have the 29ft demonstrator to use by then. Need to think up a name for it though..

[FullCircle]

Well done Brian.

Filho da Puta?

Fray Bentos?

Mara Dona?

[moondancer]

It would be good to start with a P or W to continue the ....of Paglesham or ....of Wallasea tradfition. With a bit of flair and Spanish / argentine connection. Maybe a forum competiition...

[sailorman]

Hi Jim sounds a real possibility
WMYC the best bet ( shed shuts @ 17.00 /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif).
went to Bradwell this w/e nice gentle sail there nice pint or 3 in the G M /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[FullCircle]

Non sailing weekend for me. First one since April though.
Manged to repair and ebay the Tinker Star Traveller, and nearly fixed the Oystercatcher dinghy to prepare for sale, so havent been idle. 'cept on here of course.

Be good to see you again, as if I need another ale partner........

[Phoenix of Hamble]

I must try harder.... this is my third non sailing weekend since April....

Mind you... have driven 400 miles today [bleary eyed smilie]

[sailorman]

Wots a nonsailing w/e then /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
never had one of those is it like a "radio check type thing" should i have had one /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Brian how about 'Pintoresco of Paglesham'

Pintoresco being Spanish for 'Picturesque'

[Sixpence]

Any decision yet on venue for this laying down supper . I'll be travelling by road , but would love to actually meet a few peeps , just need to know where so I can try and arrange overnight accomodation

[sailorman]

Hi Dave
not sure if were to "Lie-down" Romanesque style to eat /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
lay-down N wine /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
or have a "Laying-up" Supper /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
be good to see you /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[FullCircle]

Dave, feel free to join us on Full Circle for the night. If you can make it the weekend, come down on the Saturday morning to Burnham, and be delivered back to Burnham Sunday.
Or just join us at West Mersea. There are a fair few B&Bs , but not much in the way of taxis post bar!

[Sixpence]

Great stuff thanks , although it will be both me and Louise , we'll leave the kittens behind though , are you sure ? .

[FullCircle]

I am serious, and dont call me Sure(ly).
Did you want to do the whole trip, or just the Saturday Evening?
That will be great, we will have the Staff make up the aft stateroom.
I do hope you aren't vegetarian or teetotal.

[Sixpence]

Excellent thanks Jim , we'll be aiming at the trip too , but as we're both complete novices when it comes to rag and stick it could be a little shaky . She's now decided to bring her shopping trip forward , new outfits and deck shoes first , first ? , we haven't even got life jackets and she wants a new outfit
Oh and definately not veggie , and we'll bring a 24 pack or two , that's for me /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[moondancer]

'Hand of God' is looking good

[OR4751]

Gone very quiet on here!

Is this thing still happening? If so, looks like Guapa could/will make it.
(Me, the Mrs + number 1 child - 15 & number 2 child - 10)

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Still on as far as I am aware...

we're planning to be there anyway....

We may have further forumite, Squidge, joining us as well.....

[truantagain]

We'd be up for it. That is two crew and two kids. Look forward to it.

Cheers

[FullCircle]

OK stumblebums, I will phone West Mersea YC afte the white heat of combat in Burnham Week. Ho Ho.

I am going to book:

Full Circle, 4 adults
Magna Carter 2 Ads, 2 kids
Guapa Same
Truantagain same
Hand Of God 2? ads
Sailorman 2? ads

Will make an edit when I go back up the list to check....

[Phoenix of Hamble]

i'll check to see if Squidge is coming along as well.....

[Sixpence]

Thanks Jim , believe it ot not , we are still aiming to join you , and despite worries I'm sure we are going to enjoy the trip .
p.s. , never been on a yacht apart from st lucia day trip , so any recomendations for kit to bring greatly appreciated , not so secretly , I'm worried poopless , am I likely to get the old butt end wet , seriously though , looking forward to it and what would you suggest I bring

[squidge]

Hi All , If there is space and its not to late please book a table for us, 2 adults and 2 children. Determined to get to at least one meet up this season, even if its by car! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Thanks
regards
Talbot

[FullCircle]

Dave,
providing you are not 8 foot tall and 25 stone, You will be able to both squeeze into our spare oilies. We have 150n lifejackets with hoods and crotch thingies and harnesses.
I can say that we did a race in f6- f7 rising f8 yesterday, and did not take a drop of water over the side. We are not expecting to go out in such weather, the car would be a better option then!
You will be pleased to learn that we successfully took 2 virgin sailors out racing this week, and they both had a gas. Thats two more converts from fishing boats to sailing.

Bring red wine. Or beer, but no Yellow EuroBurp.
Suggest jumpers/fleeces may also be wise..... the heating works well in the boat, but the cockpit is a different matter. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[OR4751]

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Yellow EuroBurp.


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No more Duvel for you then! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[sailorman]

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Yellow EuroBurp.


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/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
No more Duvel for you then! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Ata boy /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif, sock-it to him Will, /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif damn essex boys /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif dont know wots good for em do they /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[FullCircle]

Trust you two to be so disingenuous.

Belgium is not part of Europe, thats why they put the Euro HQ on neutral ground.
Beers of fine provenance such as Duvel are exempted from EuroBurp classification. Think Stella, or Finkbrau or other dumpies......
Oh yes, and I have some Duvel on FC for those of conspicuous consumption habit. So thats you two then.

Dave, if you are listening, Spitfire or Badgers Golden Glory are good starting points.

[sailorman]

no Fokker touches a Spitfire /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Sixpence]

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Dave, if you are listening, Spitfire or Badgers Golden Glory are good starting points.

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Thanks and other points duly noted , believe it or not , I'm looking forward to the trip , and looking forward to meeting everyone too

[OR4751]

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Oh yes, and I have some Duvel on FC for those of conspicuous consumption habit. So thats you two then.


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Your kind offer is duly noted - but I'm hurt that you felt fit to include me in that remark. I've never had more than my "fair share" of Duvel. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

OK - I may have had someone else's fair share as well. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

But Sailorman drinks like a fish /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Possibly /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Looking forward to this - short way to sail, so weather won't have such a big effect on turnout.

PS: "the boyfriend" may be there as well - in that case the kids will eat on board. My eldest & "the boyfriend" + my youngest to keep an eye on them.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

I believe from a recent conversation that Mr FC has booked the required seating at the YC....

Better get a shifty on fitting this Eberwotsit thingamybob....

[OR4751]

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Better get a shifty on fitting this Eberwotsit thingamybob....

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Don't blind me with science!

[sailorman]

I heard that Yanni is easy to bribe /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[OR4751]

Easy? Possibly - but not cheap.

[sailorman]

what pocket money / paper round does "Boyfriend " have /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[OR4751]

"Boyfriend" comes with filthy rich parents.

I gather he thinks we're also filthy rich coz we have a boat.
Have not told him that we're in fact dirt poor coz we have a boat.

[FullCircle]

I have today booked a table for 14 adults and 6 kids at 7pm on Saturday 7th October at West Mersea YC.
They have a function on that night, and are between Chefs, so....
They will let us know if:-
1) we are offered to join or be offered the same menu as the function
2) the normal Menu
3) Imported Fish & Chips or similar to the Club.

Will keep you all informed when they ring back

I also rang Jeff the Boatman, and he confirmed that 6 or 8 boats would not likely cause an issue at that time of the season.
No problem with draft of 2.1m (Mr Guapa & Mr Sailorman) Plenty of room nearer for my mudplugger then!

High tide is 12.57 and is Springs ish. Suggest getting to shore by 5pm in the boat or your dinghy, as it dries out on big tides near the pontoon for an hour or so.
Bar is open all day.....

Returning to boats wont be an issue except you will be against the tide.

Anymore?

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Not being a regular visitor to West Mersea, where eaxctly are we going?

Is it anchoring, or buoys?

(not that I mind either way, just thought it would be nice to be on the same side of the island as everyone else - you may disagree... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

[FullCircle]

Its on buoys, and............................................... ...................... its free. So is the water taxi I think, but I never used it.

From the Bench Head bouy proceed to the Nass beacon. The Mersea quarters are reached from the Nass by a well marked channel. At all states of the tide we recommend that you follow the lines of moorings as this clearly indicates where the deep water is. Visitor moorings are usually available for an over night stay - contact our senior launchman Jeff Wass on Marina Channel 37, the call sign is YC1 or on mobile number 07752 309435.

[Colin_S]

Sorry to butt in on your thread but, having recently visited WMYC in a boat drawing 2m we did run aground quite comprehensively in the 'well marked channel'. IIRC it got deeper once we were inside the moorings. Sorry but can't remember what state of tide it was.
Might be worth asking for some up to date info from a 'local'.

[FullCircle]

Colin
So true, and part of the charm
I ran aground in my Wetline dinghy some 20 feet from my moored boat in 4.3m of water, just at the bifurcation of the channels. Stay close to the local boat line trots, even when they are only yards apart.
Arent you coming along then? All welcome and 'butting in' not a recognised term?

Jim

[sailorman]

'butting in' not a recognised term /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

From the French " rather have yer sister " to Butt-in /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[OR4751]

So, we all set then?
How about that menu? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

And, according to Neil's blog, you've been indulging in Euroburp (Duvel) - still any left, or do I have to bring my own? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I have set aside a crate for the WE - but I feel I owe at least a "few" to sailorman for the fabulous pictures he took of Guapa under sail on Saturday. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Laurin]

ooops... just been told off this weekend for looking at wedding forums instead of YBW. Anyway, we'll be there on Vreny assuming the weather looks ok as we're a bit nervous about WM in a blow after our experience at the begining of the season..... handy hints for newbies to West Mersea - don't moor next to the big red fishing boat (we woke up just in time to fend Vreny off it, and to find it's nets under us!)

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Saw Guapa on her mooring on Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime.... wondered if you were about....

Plenty of that fine Belgian brew left I believe... we supplied a fresh stock to cover the weekend.... but now completely depleted at home... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[phatcat1]

Please could you include us aboard Cento!

It will be Myself and SWMBO + 16 yo & two guests + 15 yo! (6 in all!)

Shame we have friends with us that weekend, as they will now have to tag along, but we do want to meet a few peeps form the forum!

[Phoenix of Hamble]

No problem with the friends, a number of us got together this weekend with a few non forumite friends as well, and they seemed to enjoy it as much as we did!.... glad there are more youngsters coming along... although they are 3 or 4 years older than ours, I think Guapa will be pleased as they're a more similar age group to his...

[FullCircle]

I have today rebooked a table for 18 adults and 8 kids at 7pm on Saturday 7th October at West Mersea YC.
They have a function on that night, and are between Chefs, so....
They have not yet let us know, but I will chase them tomorrow morning

1) we are offered to join or be offered the same menu as the function
2) the normal Menu
3) Imported Fish & Chips or similar to the Club.

Will keep you all informed when they ring back

Jeff the Boatman, confirmed that up to 10 boats would not likely cause an issue at that time of the season.
No problem with draft of 2.1m (Mr Guapa & Mr Sailorman) Plenty of room nearer for my mudplugger then!

High tide is 12.57 and is Springs ish. Suggest getting to shore by 5pm in the boat or your dinghy, as it dries out on big tides near the pontoon for an hour or so.
Bar is open all day.....

Returning to boats wont be an issue except you will be against the tide.

Anymore besides Phatcat1 to be added?

[OR4751]

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1) we are offered to join or be offered the same menu as the function


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This would make the most sense to me - chances of the kitchen getting it wrong are nil. Or am I being too sensible?

[phatcat1]

What is the fuction??

Wedding /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Funeral /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Christening /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Bamitsvah (excuse spelling!) /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
The Marsh Sheep Shaggers Night /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
West Mersea Swingers Night /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Should we be told! It might affect the food! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

As for enough moorings, we should be able to hang two boats on one if short of space!


Who will be going from the Orwell/Stour and what time!

(as you can tell! I haven't looked at tides yet as almanac on boat)

Grant, do you want to sail down together? + anyone else?

[truantagain]

Hi Nick

Sailing down together would be great. I haven't looked at the tide tables yet either, but will do over the next few days.

Looking forward to the weekend and meeting everyone.

Cheers

Grant

[Phoenix of Hamble]

We'd enjoy a cruise down in company as well.... coming from Ipswich

Not looked at the tides either... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Guys, a quick peek suggests we'll be leaving Ipswich about 07h00....

[phatcat1]

OK, will check tides & streams at the weekend and set time to leave Woolverstone. If we are meeting at 1700, we will need to be there 1500-1530 latest. Shouldn't be a prob, but we must be careful as this is the weekend of the very high/low spring tides (20cm below CD i think!) So low tide entry not advisable, + streams off colne bar etc v. Strong then.

I think HW is somewhere around 1200-1300 ish but will check.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Exactly, 07h00 (ish) departure sees us out of the Orwell with on the very last of the ebb with a fair tide down to the Blackwater, arriving a couple of hours before HW...... must do my tidal height cals then if its such a big tide.... don't want to get back from the YC to find my boat laying on its side alongside the mooring!

[truantagain]

Speaking of low tides I must remember not to arrive back at Woolverstone bang on low tide. I did that a few weeks ago on the big tides and went aground trying to get in to my berth. It was of course as great excuse to sit back, have a gin and tonic and wait for more water.

[FullCircle]

Well, it seems that WMYC are still a bit uncertain of their Chef arrangement for that evening, but Julia, the House Manager at WMYC is phoning me tomorrow to confirm what is available.

Meanwhile here is a list of the takeaways on Mersea which could deliver to the YC


The Islander
37, High St, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8QA
Tel: 01206 382305
Classification:Fish & Chips


Lotus Kitchen West Mersea
31, Kingsland Rd, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8RA
Tel: 01206 382263
Classification: Takeaway Food (Chinese)

Titash Restaurant Ltd
40b, High St, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8QA
Tel: 01206 381778
Classification:Restaurants - Indian

Nupur Pizza Delight
37a, Kingsland Rd, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8RA
Tel: 01206 383090
Classification:Takeaway Food (pizza etc)



and the Restaurants as an alternative venue........



THE COAST INN
108, Coast Rd, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8NA
Tel: 01206 383568
Classification:
Restaurants - Pub Food

The White Hart Carvery
1, High St, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8QD
Tel: 01206 382866
Classification: Restaurants - Traditional

The Granary Restaurant
Waldegrave Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8SE
Tel: 01206 383909
Classification: Restaurants - Speciality

The Fox
East Rd, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8SA
Tel: 01206 383391
Classification: Pubs



and although it wont be open in the evening..........
The Company Shed
129, Coast Rd, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8PA
Tel: 01206 382700
Classification:
Fishmongers
This is a superb fish cafe, no license, just mentioned to make Vrenys' mouth water, slobber, slobber. Hee hee.


And just to inform the Belgaphiles that FC is now cleared out of Duvel. I have however, a goodly ballast in the midships hold, a variety of English Ale. We also have a huge transfer of Stella to make to the Stella, Vreny. A residue from last weekend, which I fear will need drinking up soon.

I like the idea of a Barmitzvah. Anyone of suitable age care to donate their body parts for this one? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif


Looking forward to seeing you all.
Who cares what the tides are like, I motored up to Harwich and back last weekend, against wind and tide, both ways. This season has been my worst ever for diesel consumption. I think I will re-engine to a 1GM at a pint an hour.

[OR4751]

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And just to inform the Belgaphiles that FC is now cleared out of Duvel.


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There's my motivation gone then /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Never mind, as there's another trip to Ostend on the horizon, I'll bring our final crate along! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
With my missionary zeal I will no doubt be able to convert some Duvel virgins to the good cause.

[phatcat1]

The Coast inn is relly nice (would they really want us!!)

Never tried any of the others, but the Titarse sounds interesting!


PS I am a Duval virgin! (I think!!) Normally i stick to Speckled Hen, Abbott or Tanglefoot! ( or spitfire, nuns delight etc etc etc etc etc etc ) /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[phatcat1]

Just had a thought!! (must lie down now!!)

If we are getting in HW-2ish, we will be in time for light lunch at the Company Shed!!! or is that just being a pig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[FullCircle]

If you do, Vreny will no doubt join you.
I will have to assess your current girth before judgement.

[phatcat1]

Girth is far bigger than it should be! SWMBO keeps reminding me in that gentle way that only wives can!

[truantagain]

Lunch at the shed sounds like a brilliant idea - we have not yet been and are really keen to go. But of course I would want to be greedy, as you would expect from someone who loves Fray Bentos pies :-)

[Sixpence]

The Coast has my vote because it's likely to have a variety to select from rather than a particular type of food , oh , and you can add a crate of Spitfire to the ballast . Anyone know what the ladies are drinking , please don't say Laurent Perrier Rose as Louise has suggested . /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[phatcat1]

Anything red or white in bottle should suffice!

+ Gin, Baileys, Port etc etc

[FullCircle]

Blimey Dave, you need to rein SWMBO in a bit. Lynn drinks Adnams by preference.

[Laurin]

We'll be aiming to get there in time for the company shed.Will also ask my partner in crime at work about the evening venues as he is a West Mersea resident!

[Sixpence]

she gets carried away sometimes , but you have to admit it's a nice drop of plonk . Wine and a few others included on list . Anyone fancy helping me empty a bottle of Aguandente de Figo ?

[FullCircle]

Fig flavoured Portuguese Grappa? Eclectic tastes Dave.
I think I will stick with the usual beer, wine, port,coffee, brandy,coffee,whisky route. Well tried,tested and predictable results.

I must admit, I only abuse Champagne when I have had a catastrophe. Magnum of Pol Roger and 2 half pint beer jugs please, barman, and make no attempt to cheer me up..

[Laurin]

Hi All,

Have just spoken with my colleague at work. Apparently the Coast Inn WAS the one to go for but it has gone downhill recently and the only place now worth going to is the Titash Restaurant (Indian). Full Circle has this in the take away section but it is a sit down restaurant too! hmmm... anybody not like Curry?????

[Sixpence]

Sorry , that would be me , pain in the butt I know

[Laurin]

ok, in which case apparently the Coast Inn is the next best bet!

[Sixpence]

Sorry to be a pain , but certain foods have undesirable effects , but it's not just down to me alone , if everyone else wants curry that's fair enough

[Laurin]

Curry's not the best for my healthy eating either so probably better at the Coast Inn. Also apparently they do seafood platters there for those that can't make the company shed.

[FullCircle]

Please dont all jump the gun here. We still have a nominal reservation at WMYC. The alternatives are in case we need to consider other things. They havent phoned me today, but I am ever hopeful.
The WMYC is probably the best choice, as we can spend as much or as little time there as we like, there is a garden and the beach for kids to separate themselves from the parents, and we will be under no commercial pressures to keep spending once we have filled our gobs. We are also on their moorings for nowt, so it would be polite to at least go and say thank you.

[phatcat1]

I'm with you FC, but the Coast would be a good reserve.

[sailorman]

with you Jim /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Fine by me.... for a fallback, Curry ain't ideal.... kids won't be impressed by it.... but i'm keen to keep trying to educate the little darlings!

[Sixpence]

Fine by me too , and I don't envy you Neil , I don't think I even tried to get my kids to eat a curry , personally love them but they don't like me , curries that is

[FullCircle]

Well, Julia the House Manager of WMYC has called back, and apparently its Jesus Night at WMYC. No room at the Inn. Full function, full restaruant, in fact full. So sorry.

Not to be defeated, I have confirmed that the Coast Inn have a Manger to fit 18 adults and 8 kids. We get a free donkey too. 7pm start as before.
I have made a provisional booking to be confirmed if nobody throws their Frankincense off the Camel.
They are sending the adult menu (non throwing food) and the kids menu (throwing food), which I shall translate into text on here when it arrives.

We will need to preorder, but this can be done just a day or two in front of the event.

I am repeating this message by PM to all those whop have responded on this thread.

Yours views would be appreciated...... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[FullCircle]

Did everyone get a PM - Only one is showing in my sent box, but I got a read receipt back from Trevera25, even though the message list doesnt show he was sent one.
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[Phoenix of Hamble]

I got one.... and its all OK by me...

[phatcat1]

I got one and replied!?!?!

Did you get the reply?

[FullCircle]

Relax all, it seems you all got a PM ok, and the return system works too.
Snooze.........

[D3B]

Jim

I know its late to ask.

any B&B nearby?
Just 1.

I shall be returning from 5 days with the Germans and will need to get some sanity back.
Flight arrives at Stansted at 10.30 so will probably need to go straight from airport.

Doug

[FullCircle]

Doug, I haven't a clue, but this what Yell.com found....


The Victory Hotel
92, Coast Rd, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8LS
Tel: 01206 382907
Classification: Hotels

The White Hart Hotel
1, High St, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8QD
Tel: 01206 382866
Classification: Hotels

Didn't seem to be any B&B or Guest Houses listed, which I think is a bit odd. Still, there are a couple of options.

I would put you up on FC but I have Trevera25 in the Guest Stateroom. Sure we can welcome you aboard for the pre dinner activities though. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif


Update from West Mersea YC website:

B&B

5 minute drive from the Clubs


Sue & Paddy Ryan

60a Fairhaven Avenue

West Mersea

Tel: 01206 384531 / 384438


2 double rooms

B&B

5 minute drive from the Clubs


Jane & Dominic Barnes

43 East Road

West Mersea

Tel: 01206 382373


2 double and 1 single room

B&B

1 minute walk from the Clubs


Jennie Pyle

Firs Road, West Mersea

Tel: 01206 382023


2 twin rms

B&B

Lay & Wheeler owned pub, just off the Island, approx. 8 minute drive


The Peldon Rose

Mersea Road

Peldon CO5 7QJ

Tel: 01206 735248


2 double room

1 single room

B&B

10 minute drive from the Clubs


Mrs Patricia A Sanderson
Sampton Wick, Wigborough Road, Peldon, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7RA

Tel: 01206 735378


2 double rooms

1 twin

[sailorman]

ok Jim /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Doug,

You'd be welcome to stay the night on Magna Carter... will understand entirely if you'd prefer a bit of comfort away from my kids though.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[D3B]

Neil

Thanks.

SWMBO has deciced she wants to attend as well

will book room later and confirm.

Will mean a lot of rushing about.
How long shoould it take to drive Cambridge to WM?

[Phoenix of Hamble]

1.5hrs max.... or allow an extra 2 hours for the A14 at Cambridge if you hit rush hour... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[truantagain]

Apologies for the delay in responding, it's been one of those weeks I'm afraid.

All sounds good to me and look forward to seeing you all.

Cheers

[D3B]

So

I am coming by car
Booked into Victory Hotel

There has been lots of talk about duvel....well I wont be able to get to Belgium before........so what should I bring? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

what time should I arrive? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Should I book another night for recovery? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

can we see the menu please /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[FullCircle]

<<<<There has been lots of talk about duvel....well I wont be able to get to Belgium before........so what should I bring?

what time should I arrive?

Should I book another night for recovery?

can we see the menu please >>>>>>>>>>


All these questions and more will be answered when we get back from these messages from our commercial sponsor............

[D3B]

Thanks Jim

BTW
I will be off the forum from Tuesday lunchtime till after the meet /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[flyingjunior]

If there is a spare berth/floor space count me in as do not fancy taking the company(baby) rib beond harwich! And also poor Marabu is in no fit state to go anywhere.
cheers Pip /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[FullCircle]

Pip, we can give you a berth, but you will need to blag a ride down from the Orwell.....

[Phoenix of Hamble]

And I do believe we can sort that one out!

Casting off around 07h00 Sat.....

Not sure about return times yet.... haven't checked the tides, but unless they are very cruel, it won't be early!

[Phoenix of Hamble]

And just looked... we'll be leaving around midday Sunday.... very civilised!

[phatcat1]

Any news of the Menu yet??

N

[FullCircle]

OK Peeps, here are the menus, please post on here your choices. Be quick though as I have to tell them Thursday morning, and there will be deposits payable, but we will sort that out a bit later.


So, here is the Kids Menu

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/jimdew/Everything%20Else/CoastInnKids.jpg


And the Adults Menu......

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/jimdew/Everything%20Else/CoastInn.jpg



Really looking forward to seeing you all.


Jim

[FullCircle]

Ok, we are kicking off with

2 x Whitebait,
1 Beef Casserole
1 Chicken breast
2x Pavlova

over to you Guys....

[Sixpence]

2 X Pate
2 X Shank of lamb
2 X Pavlova

Looks like a good menu Jim but how come the Punky Ice Creams are only on the kids menu /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[FullCircle]

If you are a very good boy, and eat up all of your greens, I will ask the nice lady if you can have some punky ice cream.

[Phoenix of Hamble]

And from the MC household....

1 X Brie
1 X Pate
2 X Casserole
2 X Brownie

1 X Pasta
1 X Chicken Dippers
2 X PUNKY ICECREAM - keep your hands off Dave..../forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[truantagain]

We'll go with:

for the grown ups
1 X Brie
1 X Whitebait
1 X Salmon
1 X Lamb shank
1 X Brioche & Butter
1 X chocolate brownie

for the kids

1 X Chicken dippers
1 X punky ice cream

The 15 month old will share food with mom.

Look forward to meeting you all.

Cheers

Grant

[Sixpence]

Yummee , do your kids fight back when the phantom punky ice cream pincher moves in /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

They won't fight back, but you'll need to be bloody quick getting in there!

[phatcat1]

Will let you know the choices of the Cento 6 tonight!

N

[Laurin]

Vreny's choices (still on diet so called Coast inn to discuss!!!)

1 x fried brie
1 x soup (no cream)

1 x lamb shank
1 x veg chilli

1 x rice pud
1 x fruit cocktail

Looks a bit breezy for Saturday, not looking forward to a repeat performance of our last visit to west mersea, pity that low water is 19:40 ish as we'd quite like to be on board when the boats swing. Oh well, will just have to choose our mooring more carefully than last time, deploy fenders, or drive! See you all Saturday

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Thats our thinking too Karen... if its too windy we'll come by car.... although at present they're only forecasting 20kts.....

[phatcat1]

OK, here is the order for the Cento 6

Whitebait X 4
Deep Fried Brie x 1
Soup x 1

Lamb Shank x 3
Beef Casserole X 2
Fillet of Salmon X 1

Rice Pudding X 3
Pavlova X 2
Choc Brownie X 1

/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[sailorman]

will confirm thurs Jim /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[squidge]

Hi yall !

May we have the following please.
1x fish (kids)
1x pasta(kids)
2x ice cream (kids)
2x Brie
2x Lamb shanks
1x Brioche
1x Rice pud
Sounds great , already hungry, See you there
/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[FullCircle]

So that leaves Guapa, sailorman,Mr Grumpy and FlyingJunior. I think.

So far then

Whitebait x7
Pate x3
Brie x6
Soup NO Cream x1
Soup x1

Beef Casserole x5
Chicken Breast x1
Lamb Shank x9
Salmon x2
Vegetarian Chili x1

Pavlova x6
Choco Brownie x4
Brioche x2
Rice Pud x5
Fruit Cocktail x1


Kids
Pasta x2
Chicken Dips x2
Fish x1

Punky Ice Cream x5 (not counting trevera25!)

[OR4751]

Guapa will know Thursday - seems I'm down as "alternate" NDSO for the WE.
Effective's of on TDY in Ukraine - "uncertain" when he will be back

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[Sixpence]

[ QUOTE ]
Punky Ice Cream x5 (not counting trevera25!)

[/ QUOTE ]

That's OK , I'm big enough to beat Neils kids to them /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

But then you'll need the pain killers that our 'friend' above has so kindly suggested...../forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[OR4751]

With much regret Guapa will have to chuck in the towel.

As it turns it, I will be on duty on Sunday.
We could make it if we drove over on Saturday just for the meal, a chat & a few pints. But with me a few pints always turn into some & a lot of. So I don't fancy the long drive back to civilisation and the 6 o'clock wake-up call on Sunday.

As next WE will be a boatless WE we will have to confide ourselves to some local pottering on the Orwell/Stour on Saturday.

Wishing you all well - have fun!

[FullCircle]

Will, our commiserations.
Send Duvel instead.
But not with Roger, as we need it to arrive. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif


See you at the next one, for which I have a cunning plan.. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[OR4751]

Thanks Jim

With regards to the Duvel: whilst I do not mind in the least sharing my stash when in pleasant company, I will on no account just part with it without being able to partake in the drinking.

As it stands, I have only eight bottles left. And they have to last me till the end of the month (next Ostend trip).

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[sailorman]

Hi Jim


i expect to be s/handed this w/e to Mersea
BUT if swimbo decides to come down this w/e weather permiting she wont want to sail that far at the moment with perdicted winds.
will know for definate tomorrow a/n

assuming i come s/handed:-

1 x soup
1 x casserole
1 x pavlova

will pm you my mobi no

cheers roger ( sans Duvel )

[truantagain]

Hi Jim

Just looking at the weather forecast for tomorrow morning and I'm not too sure that I'm going to be able to convince my better half to leave the berth if it's blowing the foreacst 6's to 8's.

Will check the forecast again this evening and see if blows through quicker than expected. If it doesn't we might need to cancel.

Can I call you on your mobile this evening to confirm?

Just pm me your address and I'll send you a cheque to cover the deposit + whatever elese they charge for cancellation.

Fingers crossed that there is some iprovement as we are really looking forward to meeting everyone.

Cheers

Grant

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Grant,

If it looks really nasty, we're going to head over to West Mersea in the car.....

Be a shame to miss out on a good evening...

[phatcat1]

Jim & Neil,thanks for all your efforts, but the weather looks like it might get the better of us as well.

SWMBO is not happy about the weather that is predicted, and we have 2 semi/non sailing friends with us this weekend, and it would be wrong to subject them to a 4-5 hour passage in 7's & 8's.

We will make a final decision tonight when on the boat with the latest weather info.

This is a real shame as we were really looking forward to meeting forum peeps.

If this blows through tonight, we will be there.

I will call you on the mobile tonight.

Please let me know if there is a "cancellation fee" as the Coast wanted a £5 head deposit. Let me know if there is anything to pay, and I will call them with card details.

Will call later

Best wishes

Nick /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[phatcat1]

Just realised, that was my 400th post!!! and a sad one too!

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Ooeerr...

Jim, they're dropping like flies!

Can't we convince any of you to come on over by car instead?

We'll be there, one way or another....

[Sixpence]

Just spoken to Jim and there's still at least one boat going for it , me and Louise are still up for it

[Phoenix of Hamble]

We'll be there by boat unless its looney.... will probably stick our nose out of Harwich around 08h30 tommorrow morning, and make final call then.... if its mad, then we'll about face, and get in the car.... see you all there.....

[truantagain]

Hi Neil

Unfortunately going by car would not be an option for us - it's more to do with the baby and getting her down at a reasonable time. If we were going by boat I probably would haev taken baby and mom back to the boat quite early and boy and dad would have come back for ice-cream and beer, and just to make sure I get that the right way - that's ice cream for my boy and the beer for me :-)

I'll give Jim or you a call this evening.

SWMBO just called to say that latest forecast has possible 9 for this evening. F pontoon at Woolverstone is going to lively in that NW.

Cheers

Grant

[FullCircle]

OK All, no problems, just a bit of juggling.
There will be no cancellation charges at the moment.

I have included:

Full Circle
Magna Carter
Sailorman
Vreny
Trevera25
Squidge

Current cancellations:
phatcat1
truantagain
Guapa
Mr Grumpy

I am faxing over the revised order to the Coast Inn now, as they need to organise it.
If anyone wants to confirm after now, please phone the Coasat Inn direct 0n 01206-383858, and ask for Belinda.
I have booked the party in my name Jim Dew.

Thanks for letting me know in time, please come by car if you can, if not, we will see you at the next one. I have cunning plan for the next one.


Jim

[truantagain]

Hi Jim

Thanks for sorting that out - look forward to hearing all about your cunning plan for the next one.

Cheers

Grant

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Grant,

One day we will get to meet... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[truantagain]

No doubt we will /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

We plan on staying in the water till mid December, so if you fancy doing something before give us a shout.

Cheers

[squidge]

Hi We are going to drive round. See you later.

[D3B]

apologies to all
i am sure I missed avery good night. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

and shall await the evidence being posted /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif...unless GC1 was there in which case some pics will need editing /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Had a bad time in Germany at budget meetings and had to re-arrange my flight home. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

As the end of season is approaching faster...is there any thought to a land based late November meet?

Doug

[sailorman]

Could have been very bad /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Fine sail from Harwich to West mersea 26 kts true ( 29 apparent ) @ times made in one tack started one reef full genny , met with Magna Carter for photo shoot /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
furled genny to one reef ( got a bit choppy /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif) & laid the Knoll By & tacked for Mersea, nav spot-on /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif (as i hit it " After H.W. Springs " the rest best avoided /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif )
managed to get off un-aided/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif ( but did ask 4 assistance /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif) moored-up with the other 2 boats for "afternoon tea n crumpets /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gifon Full Circle".Then off to local Hostelries to wine n dine.
met some new face /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

http://snap29.photobox.co.uk/16617059c3ea0a2628d369b6712d6f9846bb23637e6007b75b c0c6b3.jpg

The Waverley leaving Harwich 08/10/06

http://snap32.photobox.co.uk/092133148113cb9bd16da4e7eb2925973bb0daf24f3592742b 9b62f6.jpg

Maggie off The Naze


http://snap29.photobox.co.uk/20780675daf823c0e6039b1a1f841d101a9dee3bde39c7b9bf f56f27.jpg


http://snap29.photobox.co.uk/96049512c7262aebdfde92306f39dea0e10fcebd5ac8ebde9e 2ebbb6.jpg

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Hummhhh...

That photo doesn't really do the wind justice does it!

We were still managing to stick the rails in with that tiny scrap of genny, and making a decent 7.5 to 8kts over the water on occasions....

Will post piccies of Jolie Brise when i've downloaded them.....

Thanks all for a great weekend... thoroughly enjoyable, and great sail back with 19kts apparent on a beam reach..... superb....10kts over the ground.....

[sailorman]

I motored all the way back but arrived Ipswich before H.W. by the time i bunkered fuel, washed-up, washed, cleaned boat + a swift pint still didnt leave marina till 16.30 . /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
would have been nice to have sailed back /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

You missed the ebb out of the Stour then.... phew.... strongest I've ever seen.... we were making just 1kt over the ground between Guard and Shotley Spit.... took us over 2 hours from Guard to the Wet Dock....

[DanTribe]

Glad your escapade ended happily. I could hear Thames CG talking to you.Could have been unpleasant I should think.
BTW, from Burnham I could hear Full Circle very clearly, but not your transmissions.

Dan

[sailorman]

i woz on HH set & very busy /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

PS [--word removed--]-up a nice day /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Roger... enjoy.... (have sent you hi res version via e-mail)

http://www.yotblog.com/uploads/MagnaCarter_IMG_2596.JPG

[sailorman]

Thnx

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Strange... Jim was on a handheld too....

I could also hear Cento calling from Walton Backwaters when we were approaching West Mersea...

[Sixpence]

As others have already said , an excellent weekend and many thanks from Louise and me for the hospitality of Jim and Lynne . I'll let Jim give all the technical details but I'm very pleased to report that he let me helm Full Circle all the way from just clear of West Mersea , through to the Crouch , crossing that narrow bit of shallows motor sailing and not on auto pilot . We then went into the crouch under sail and I'm chuffed to bits because we went past the mooring and a fair way up the Crouch before I carried out my first ever gybe to bring her round and back up towards the moorings . Then had to execute a couple of tacks and some avoidance and , oh I could go on all day , but eventually I managed to take her straight to her mooring which we got onto first time .
Sorry to ramble , but thanks Jim for an excellent weekends sailing , we are both firmly hooked and looking forward to more learning and hopefully getting our own small yacht .
Excellent weekend and look forward to the winter sailing meet when an appropriate venue is found .
I'll post pics when I can find the cable , but Neil , can you e mail that high res one to me please , it looks stunning
Cheers
Dave

p.s. Jim , I'm still smiling , anyone wanna buy a mobo

[Sixpence]

OK , pics loaded and ready to go

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/trevera25/tn_westmerseameet071006005.jpg

Jim at the helm with Louise learning the ropes

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/trevera25/tn_westmerseameet071006003.jpg

while I tried to hear what was going on with the wind whistling in my ears

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/trevera25/tn_westmerseameet071006008.jpg

and Neil catching up quick as we slowed for a chat

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/trevera25/tn_westmerseameet071006011.jpg

after which we made our way in and stopped for a lovely dinner , but I thought Neil had lamb , not pork

[Laurin]

Just a quick note to say thanks to Jim for organising, and to let you know that torquel the electric outboard has made a full recovery after Patrick ran us aground in Patch. Will try to post some of the pictures of west mersea at high water if somebody can tell me how?????

Also any of the East Coast bods want to come to my bonfire party 11th Nov please PM me and I'll send details.

[FullCircle]

Went to the boat Friday night and looked over the sea wall. Hmm. Not good. Pontoon was virtually out of the water. Low tide? I should say so! Looking at the lumpiness and the wind, coupled with the generally poor seaworthiness of my GRP tender, Lynn was unhappy for me to row out the 20 minutes or so, against a 2-3 knot tide. Yep, good call. So we went to the pub with Mr Engines Dunn(recommended bloke for boat engine stuff in Burnham), phoned Mr & Mrs Trevera25, who were, well, late-ish.
We had a couple of pints, and got hungry waiting, so we popped off to the kebab house. Mr & Mrs T arrived just as Lynn & Engines came tottering out of the Kebab house with 4 tons of slatted sheep under the arm. We repaired back to the pub and sat outside while we consumed the sheep and put greasy fingerprints over the pint glasses. A couple of pints later, we headed back to the Brick/Mortar Full Circle HQ, and were rewarded with a huge box of choccies for Lynn and a pint of 10 year old Scotch diesel for me, ahem. Welcome Mr & Mrs T!
Lynn had to go to work, so retired earlyish, and we fell into bed at 0345. Hic.
Up and breakfasted by 9, we returned to the boat, lit it all up, had a safety briefing (for the Forum Police record), jackets on and headed into the huge tide of 3.5kts.
We rolled out the genny, going dead downwind with up to 30 kts of breeze up the chuff. A very creditable 8.82kts recorded on the log, averaging 7.5kts right out to the Ray Sand. A bit twisty with the wave motion, but less wave height than I expected.
At this point, the echo sounder head failed. Another triumph of Navman 3100 LCD technology. That completes the set. Wind, Speed and Depth are now all wonky. So, a first for me, we crossed the Ray Sand with no depth info. As it was only 1.5 hours before HT, I knew we would be OK, as the keel was safely tucked up in FCs nether regions, so we only draw 1m.
Wouldn’t you know it, the wind went forward and down to F4 then, so we motor sailed the northerly bit. Then contacted sailorman and Magna Carter on the HH. All travelling OK.
Mr M Carter reported that sailorman (single handed) had come past him off Clacton with 1 reef in the main and full genny at 90MPH and 75 degrees of heel. A slight exaggeration.
Heard some chump calling Thames Coastguard for a tow off the Mersea Flats as he had managed to stick a deep keel boat on the putty on a rapidly falling tide while engaged on other things. Rising note of panic as the Coastguard kept calm, trying to take notes, and with the other hand scrambling the ILB out of Mersea to tow him off.
Our roving reporter, Vreny and the soon to be Mr Vreny were photographing Coast Road Mersea when the ILB crew came ploughing up the submerged road in a 4x4 to get to someone needing a tow off Mersea Flats. We on FC applied Warp Factor 10 to go to assist, reaching our customary 7.9kts under motor. How exciting!
Then came the disappointment – the boat, with some skill had managed to get itself off the putty using genoa pinned in, steering it round downwind and thrashing the poor donk. It is believed that this may have been a forumite, who has since put the Coastguard telephone number in his phone, allegedly.
Arrived at St Peters point and saw Magna Carter motor sailing against the ebbing tide. Flat out doing 2.8kts. We throttled back off the plane and joined them in the leisurely last leg into Mersea. We all moored in Salcott Creek, the sun came out, and we converged on FC for really well deserved few beers/wines/lemonades before heading to West Mersea YC for a chotapeg before going to the Coast Inn. Mrs Full Circle and Vreny went off into a corner to plan visits to wedding exhibitions, while we were wondering what happened to Squidge & Family. No show apparently, which was a shame as we would be charged full bifta for their pre ordered meal. The assembled party shrugged – c’est la vie! A good show of character I thought.
Toddled along to the Coast Inn, got shown to our table – and there was the Squidge Family, waiting there, wondering where the rest of us had got to! Had a really good meal, will go back anytime.
During the meal, the famous Forum Pig came out, see photos, and it was revealed that it was I, Full Circle, who had purchased Trevera25s ? on ebay last week and I had been stringing him along with a series of emails to wind him up. Oh, how we laughed!
Health Warning!!!!!
There are no commercial opportunities to purchase fags or cigars on the West Mersea front. Much panic amongst the gaspers in the party when they realised how perilously low they had allowed their stock to deteriorate.
Anyway, with much bonhomie, we all got in our dinghies and travelled the mile or so back down the creek to our moorings. Mr Magna C knocked on the hull early as he had been despatched to get fags on Sunday morning. I mean, how hard can it be to find a Newsagents? He returned a wiser and sadder man about 40 minutes later, result – no fags!
We all left Mersea and had a lovely sail, but the winfd went Southerly just as I turned South onto Dengie. It is probably the last time we will see Magna Carter, and I waved a quick goodbye. So we motor sailed all the way until we turn West again to go into the Crouch.
We had a really good sail in F5 SW, just cracked off and hitting 7.5 kts average. Trevera25 at the helm, and for a first time, doing very well indeed. As he said, we gybed round at Bridgemarsh, Island as the tide would be turning in a few minutes, and then took the first off the ebb back 3 miles to our mooring. Mr T took the instructions very well and neatly split wind and tide elements to put us right onto the mooring buoy first time. He was chuffed. Couple of beers in Royal Corinthian, and the weekend was laid to rest.
Brilliant weekend, thanks for all the company, sparkling wit and repartee.

[squidge]

Hi All , Thanks Jim for organising a great evening we enjoyed good food(huge helpings) and great company. It was fun putting faces to names and hearing the tales of windy woe. Then again if i had sailed round i would have got out of a day of back breaking digging in the garden on Sunday,nowonder i am happy aboard a boat!

PS Nice try but sorry dont want a Seal 22 ! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

best regards

[sailorman]

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[Sixpence]

Much clearer than looking at these on the camera , any chance of other pics showing a normal tide because that canoeist would be on the road normally

[sailorman]

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the middle photo shows the car park that is to the left of the road /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Sixpence]

where Jim DIDN'T want to leave his car

[sailorman]

Cant think Why /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Sixpence]

Maybe he didn't want to flood the engine /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[flyingjunior]

Apolgies to all for not making it has that weekend was rushing about due to last minute delivery to greece (storm bound near finisterre at mo) and my none boaty bro who lives in milton kynes wantd to see me before he flew out to oz on this sat.
Will have to have another p***s up sorry I mean drink or 5 in the nelly or the steamboat on one of their live music nights soon, and maybe next season I will get to impress neil with my far from perfect tiller helming thats if work hasnt led me else where !!!!

[Phoenix of Hamble]

The piss up sounds promising, but i'm afraid you've missed the opportunity to take Maggie's tiller. She has been sold, and final payment taken today. Her replacement will have a wheel.... so you'll have to settle for showing me your 'far from perfect helming' with that instead... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[CliveG]

If you are desperate to play with a tiller we have one on Sirenia.

We hope to have her on a swinging mooring somewhere on the East Coast next year.

I am sure that we could allow you a go.

[FullCircle]

Semi Circle will be in Burnham on the water until sold. Could play with that if you want.

[Sixpence]

is that the name of the new one ?

[FullCircle]

Until sold, yes... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Sixpence]

I'm still hoping , you never know what'll turn up

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[sailorman]

WTFRU then /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Sixpence]

I hit the moderator notify button , but I think they're off for the weekend /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[OR4751]

Where is that moderator notify button /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[sailorman]

Wot, U dont know /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[OR4751]

Obviously not /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I thought it was something for the "rat pack" - Keif, Keif, he's selling someting for £200.01


As to this spammer: how do unregistered users get to post in the first place?

[sailorman]

link @ the bottom l/h of browser cunningly noted "contact us " /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[BrendanS]

at bottom of every single post is something called 'post extras' with 4 icons to right of it. If you rest your cursor on each of them, you'll find one of them is notify moderator. Makes it easier to report an individual post, rather than contact us

[Sixpence]

phew , I thought for a minute I was going to have to pretend I know what I'm doing