Roll up, Roll up.....

[Jon Fuller]

Poker run:

Date....August 9th 2008

Place....Drivers Wharf, Southampton / Solent

Route not set in stone yet, but hope to do something going into Gunwharf Quay if we can (bit worried about all you nobbas upsetting the QHM!!) Also, would like to get boats out to NAB tower if we can.

Will most likely be the usual evening bash at Drivers.

Usual limit on numbers (30 tops)

This will be the only run this year, at least the only one running out of Drivers.

Will post some more details as soon as some firm decisions are made re: route, lunch stop etc.

I would STRONGLY suggest that anyone who seriously wants to play, gets a deposit (50 quid per boat) into Gill @ Drivers, as I reckon this will a popular one due to all the interest in RB08, CTC etc.

Let's make it a cool event, don't procrastonate!

JF

[Foolish]

Count me in :) ...... i seem to remember i won a free entry so donate my £££ to the RNLI or something.

[Tony Davis]

If it's a nice sunny day and the waters flat........... :up:

[Jon Fuller]

If it's a nice sunny day and the waters flat........... :up:


we're not talking 2010! you'll need to step up the pace.....

[Captain Chaos]

I'm in!

you gonna post an entry form?

bit worried about all you nobbas upsetting the QHM!!

Thats Rich! wonder if the patrol boat fancies whacking Aces Extreme down the port side again? :headbang:

[MrRob]

Count me in!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG TIME!

[ciao!]

Poker run:

Date....August 9th 2008

Place....Drivers Wharf, Southampton / Solent

Route not set in stone yet, but hope to do something going into Gunwharf Quay if we can (bit worried about all you nobbas upsetting the QHM!!) Also, would like to get boats out to NAB tower if we can.

Will most likely be the usual evening bash at Drivers.

Usual limit on numbers (30 tops)

This will be the only run this year, at least the only one running out of Drivers.

Will post some more details as soon as some firm decisions are made re: route, lunch stop etc.

I would STRONGLY suggest that anyone who seriously wants to play, gets a deposit (50 quid per boat) into Gill @ Drivers, as I reckon this will a popular one due to all the interest in RB08, CTC etc.

Letss make it a cool event, don't procrastonate!

JF

And you will feel up to boating after the Round Britain Race?

[ciao!]

I suspect we may have to have a wager here!

[Jon Fuller]

I guess we'll just have to wait n see. 5 week rest, I expect a jaunt round the Solent won't seem much of a challenge by then.

[ciao!]

I guess we'll just have to wait n see. 5 week rest, I expect a jaunt round the Solent won't seem much of a challenge by then.

I'm buying the drinks at Oban.
I have printed out your last post!

[Pash 1]

Count me in Jon,
Entry Forms?

[freedom]

Count me in!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG TIME!

well if thers scope for a race like we agreed rob:hugegrin:
how much is it all togteher to enter
also any places to refule as i only have a small tank:hugegrin:

[benc]

I should be up for it this year! I have missed the last few, but really want to do another.

[mamboking]

Me too. I will get £50 to Gill as I live close to Drivers!

[Jon Fuller]

Numb Nuts ..Pascoe SR9 (M)
Me ...P28 (M)
Nick Gilley ..G32 / Scumsqueeker XS Sport (M)
Tubby boy Davis ..Spectre 30 (C)
Mamboking ..E24 (M)
Foolish ..Wellcraft??? (M)
Chaos ..P21 ?? (M)
Ace Ventura ...E24 (M)
Rob ..S600 (M)
Pash ..Puma 25 (C)
Freedom ..?? (M)
Ben C ..rib (M)
Mad Maxim ....P18 (M)
Team 'Arse Bandits' ......Hunton 34 rib (M)
Blind Dog (Scott Y) ....E24 (M)
John Cookster ....Bananasplits 24
Daren ....P25
Taz ....P28

Any more interested parties?

would hope for:

Roger Severy ...P28
Shelly/Trev ...Cougar US1-33
Dean Gibbs ...Scumsqueeker XS2000
Vee ....Hustler 38
Camp Pascoe ....????
Gordon Compton ....Wavepiercing 'queen' rib
Chris Dodgy .....P28
Chris Dodge's Bro .....Raffshore/Bernico/??
Clive Baker ......Raffshore/Bernico/??
Neil Holmes Phantom EVO
Tom Williams-Hawks??? ....Revenger 25SC

that would make 29, which is quite a nice number

Footage from the last two:

http://media.boatmad.com/gallery/v/multimedia/General-Videos/generalboating/poker-run-06_001.wmv.html

http://media.boatmad.com/gallery/v/multimedia/General-Videos/generalboating/777.wmv.html

[Foolish]

Foolish ..??


Deposit paid last week :up:

[Jon Fuller]

In the Wellcraft??

[Maxim Gibson]

You can add me in something small with a Yam 90,
Probably the P18,
will stick cheque in the post later,

[Foolish]

maybe ..... maybe not ;)

[hunton69]

Arse bandits are up for a bit of poker

[blind dog]

im in,i will get over to drivers this week:up:

[Captain Chaos]

i sent a cheque for both Ace & I yesterday

[Captain Chaos]

maybe ..... maybe not ;)

anything to tell us adrian?

[blind dog]

how about you gazza,are you bringing the phantom

[Maxim Gibson]

Is there an entry from yet or should I just send a cheque with a note of what it's for?
Cheers, Max

[Jon Fuller]

Max. no entry form as yet, just give Gill a call on 02380 233302 , she'll look after you.

[Jon Fuller]

Me too. I will get £50 to Gill as I live close to Drivers!

Mr Mambo, would you do me a favour and nod the wink to Roger if you see him please

ta.

[Pash 1]

Jon put my cheque under Gills door today so Im a definate :hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

Jon put my cheque under Gills door today so Im a definate :hugegrin:

I take it that at some point you got that 30 quid off Gareth?

I still haven't seen the prop cases! :hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

I take it that at some point you got that 30 quid off Gareth?

I still haven't seen the prop cases! :hugegrin:

LOL and I havent seen the £30 Quid they must both be at drivers somewhere along with my 28 inch spinnelli I lent Gareth !

[gazza]

how about you gazza,are you bringing the phantom

Aye, and if i'm leaving the phantom at your hoose for a couple of weeks a least dont post the photos here,Just say no honest Gazza i havent been out in it.:hugegrin:
I'll ring and book tomorrow,

gaZ

[Pash 1]

GaZ
Will you be bringing Wendy?? :up:

[Jon Fuller]

LOL and I havent seen the £30 Quid they must both be at drivers somewhere along with my 28 inch spinnelli I lent Gareth !

Na, Matt has the prop cases, just haven't picked em up yet.

[gazza]

GaZ
Will you be bringing Wendy?? :up:


She will be down but will visit the out laws over in Portsmouth with the kids.


gaZ

[Cookee]

I'm in - knock it of the bill? :hugegrin:

[daren]

Will get my deposit sent off next week as I'll be back in the UK for a couple of weeks.

I have already booked my flight to the UK for the event so hope there will be a place left.

[Pash 1]

Na, Matt has the prop cases, just haven't picked em up yet.

Matt hasnt paid yet :aaahhh:
(unless he left the money with Gareth aswell !)

[Jon Fuller]

knock it of the bill? :hugegrin:


Gill is lovely, very kind and generous, but i don't think she's interested in sponsoring nicks RB entry.

best get a kite in the post to her.

[Matt]

The plan was to pay you in person cos I didn't want Gill to runs errands for me. I can transfer the money to your account if you want - or just sort it out next time down at drivers. My boat's not there at the mo but should be running from there sometime soon.
Matt hasnt paid yet :aaahhh:
(unless he left the money with Gareth aswell !)

[Captain Chaos]

The plan was to pay you in person cos blah blah blah some ole tosh.

how many times have we heard that story 'fisty'?

[Pash 1]

The plan was to pay you in person cos I didn't want Gill to runs errands for me. I can transfer the money to your account if you want - or just sort it out next time down at drivers. My boat's not there at the mo but should be running from there sometime soon.


No probs Matt
Didnt think you were going to leave the country :up:
We will "Bump" into each other whenever

[Dictator]

Can displacement boats enter? for those wanting to take it more leisurely!

[BluFin]

Roll Call

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Numb Nuts ..Pascoe SR9 (M)
Me ...P28 (M)
Nick Gilley ..G32 / Scumsqueeker XS Sport (M)
Tubby boy Davis ..Spectre 30 (C)
Mamboking ..E24 (M)
Foolish ..Wellcraft??? (M)
Chaos ..P21 ?? (M)
Ace Ventura ...E24 (M)
Rob ..S600 (M)
Pash ..Puma 25 (C)
Freedom ..?? (M)
Ben C ..rib (M)
Mad Maxim ....P18 (M)
Team 'Arse Bandits' ......Hunton 34 rib (M)
Blind Dog (Scott Y) ....E24 (M)
John Cookster ....Bananasplits 24
Daren ....P25
MOI.......M27 (C) paid today

[blind dog]

ok,whats m or c ,theres an m by mine

[Gav]

ok,whats m or c ,theres an m by mine

Mono / Cat

[blind dog]

thanks,i new it would be obviouse:up:

[BigBird1964]

ok,whats m or c ,theres an m by mine

In your case it stands for 'might be trouble, look out!!!':hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

Ermmmmm

Erratum

Numb Nuts ..Pascoe SR9 (M)
Me ...P28 (M)
Nick Gilley ..G32 / Scumsqueeker XS Sport (M)
Tubby boy Davis ..Spectre 30 (C)
Mamboking ..E24 (M)
Foolish ..Wellcraft??? (M)
Chaos ..P21 ?? (M)
Ace Ventura ...E24 (M)
Rob ..S600 (M)
Pash ..Puma 25 (C) Puma 26 (C)
Freedom ..?? (M)
Ben C ..rib (M)
Mad Maxim ....P18 (M)
Team 'Arse Bandits' ......Hunton 34 rib (M)
Blind Dog (Scott Y) ....E24 (M)
John Cookster ....Bananasplits 24

Size does matter as "She who must be obeyed" says :rolleyes:

Nothing better than a bit of Latin on a Tuesday night :hugegrin:

[Taz]

i will bring my 28

[Jon Fuller]

Ermmmmm

Erratum

Numb Nuts ..Pascoe SR9 (M)
Me ...P28 (M)
Nick Gilley ..G32 / Scumsqueeker XS Sport (M)
Tubby boy Davis ..Spectre 30 (C)
Mamboking ..E24 (M)
Foolish ..Wellcraft??? (M)
Chaos ..P21 ?? (M)
Ace Ventura ...E24 (M)
Rob ..S600 (M)
Pash ..Puma 25 (C) Puma 26 (C)
Freedom ..?? (M)
Ben C ..rib (M)
Mad Maxim ....P18 (M)
Team 'Arse Bandits' ......Hunton 34 rib (M)
Blind Dog (Scott Y) ....E24 (M)
John Cookster ....Bananasplits 24

Size does matter as "She who must be obeyed" says :rolleyes:

Nothing better than a bit of Latin on a Tuesday night :hugegrin:

I was always under the impression it was 25, will ask Geoff, he'll have the measurement certs i'm sure.

[blind dog]

i think its 25 the 26 was unifart:up:

[Jon Fuller]

I thought all 4 were 25'

Unipart
Westons
Fat Cat
Hospitality Inns

[Pash 1]

Ah Ha Got you Both

You see your not taking into account the "Custom Made" Transom Bracket :hugegrin:
Special note: nice piece of wood adjusting the height of the engine Torus Architrave I think :up:

[Jon Fuller]

I'm seeing the designer / builder today, so I'll ask him. He really aught to know how big it is.

Anyway, numbers are looking good for the Poker Run. I'm expecting a few will drop out, but there'll be peeps ready to fill the gaps I'm sure, so looks like it'll be a full house which is excellent news. Now we just need mother nature to be kind to us.

Will be talking later today with Gill, so will try to bash out some firmer plans for the day.

for now, a rough outline starts with a kick off at about 11am from Dock Head.

Every time we do one of these runs, it's a nightmare getting everyone to tow the line as far as doing stuff when they are supposed to, so when the agenda is posted, we will be expecting some co-operation from you lot to try get it all running smoothly.

ie:
Turning up ready fuelled.

Turning up in plenty of time for launching etc, so that you can attend the mandatory breifing. If need be, that means travelling to Southampton the day before.

If re-fuelling is required at the lunch stop, you do it before going on to lunch, not announcing it as we leave for the PM start!

Making sure your boat is up to the challenge (preparation wise), broken down boats in the fleet are a pain in the arse.

If indeed we end up lunching at Gunwharf Quay, we will need total co-operation from you and your crews when entering / leaving Portsmouth, the QHM can be very funny about their port and have strict rules regarding navigation there. If we mess up, not only could some of you end up on a fizzer, but we probably won't be allowed in there again. We will obviously be covering this in detail during the breifing if it goes that way....So listen up!

jf

[Dictator]

well if you cant take a slow boat put me down in a rib! I'll crack my deposit down when i'm next in drivers!

[Tony Davis]

end up on a fizzer,
jf

They don't like it up em!

[Jon Fuller]

They don't like it up em!

Correct!

Come to think of it, you are quite a Corporal Jones kind'a figure aren't you.

Well, you're a old teapot anyway.

[Andy C]

Deposit sent, will be there with Mike Ring - using somthing he built.

[Maxim Gibson]

Making sure your boat is up to the challenge (preparation wise), broken down boats in the fleet are a pain in the arse.


:aaahhh: :aaahhh: :aaahhh:

I'm going to have to fit out the boat to a far higher standard than usual!
That means twice as much gaffer tape, silicone and cable ties!!

:hugegrin:

[Captain Chaos]

can you not be "prepping it" as you trundle out of the itchin please Max ;)

[Maxim Gibson]

It's far more fun that way!!
I may have an extra couple of months this time but don't expect the outside to look any better! Has still got that lovely "hand-crafted" style paint job on the deck :)

[Captain Chaos]

Has still got that lovely "hand-crafted" style paint job on the deck :)

thats "bespoke"

[Jon Fuller]

I have a good feeling about this poker run.

the enrty fees are to be the same as last year, ie, £75 for boat & driver, + £25 per additional crew on board.

Grub at the evening bash will be Hog roast as usual, but for the few who don't like that, we'll have a BBQ on the go for anyone to use, so you can bring some stuff of your choice. I think there's only one ot two who don't do the Hog.

A quick question: assuming reasonable weather, how far do the majority want to go? (as in total distance coved during the day by water)

50 miles

60 miles

70 miles

80 miles

More than 80 miles?

[Captain Chaos]

what have previous years been?

[Jon Fuller]

what have previous years been?

Usually around the 70 mile mark.

trying to decide if we could do the length of the Solent within our course (ie, encompasing the NAB tower and Alum Bay, plus the usual darting about.

A bit weather dependant I suppose, but a nice idea if we could.

We could do a 5 mile course for 'HIM' if you like.

[Matt]

Wasn't the may 06 one about 70 miles? Seems silly to do less (weather excepting) - you end up spending hardly any time boating.

[Cookee]

70ish miles with a prepared rough water course as well?

[Jon Fuller]

70ish miles with a prepared rough water course as well?


Yes, of course.

We generally have a pretty good idea of how things will pan out by the day before, and always have a gaywater course ready for Lawrence Philp & any ribs entered.

[hunton69]

I have a good feeling about this poker run.

the enrty fees are to be the same as last year, ie, £75 for boat & driver, + £25 per additional crew on board.

Grub at the evening bash will be Hog roast as usual, but for the few who don't like that, we'll have a BBQ on the go for anyone to use, so you can bring some stuff of your choice. I think there's only one ot two who don't do the Hog.

A quick question: assuming reasonable weather, how far do the majority want to go? (as in total distance coved during the day by water)

50 miles

60 miles

70 miles

80 miles

More than 80 miles?

Yes 1600 miles

[Jon Fuller]

Yes 1600 miles

We'll see what we can do. Best get another 15k ready for the fuel then! :hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

I have a good feeling about this poker run.

the enrty fees are to be the same as last year, ie, £75 for boat & driver, + £25 per additional crew on board.

Grub at the evening bash will be Hog roast as usual, but for the few who don't like that, we'll have a BBQ on the go for anyone to use, so you can bring some stuff of your choice. I think there's only one ot two who don't do the Hog.

A quick question: assuming reasonable weather, how far do the majority want to go? (as in total distance coved during the day by water)

50 miles

60 miles

70 miles

80 miles

More than 80 miles?


anywhere between 50yds and 51yds sounds good just enough to get wet then get back and have a beer :hugegrin:

Seriously though, 50 to 70 miles seems ok :aaahhh:

Did Geoff P settle the question of the length of my Cat??

[Jon Fuller]

Did Geoff P settle the question of the length of my Cat??

No, not yet, I actually wanted to ask Joe Donohoo yesterday, as I had to drop some props off to him, but managed to be late arriving (as usual) so he'd gone by the time I got to his workshop, so we only had a few minutes on the phone, and I forgot to ask.

But be patient, I WILL get to the bottom of it. :hugegrin:

[verytricky]

Ummmmn - UIM measurement certificate says 25 exactly.

My £50 is in.
Just need to get a working boat.....

[Captain Chaos]

and always have a gaywater course ready for Lawrence Philp & any ribs entered.

i'm sure this Lawrence charecter you speak of is forever in your debt

[Jon Fuller]

i'm sure this Lawrence charecter you speak of is forever in your debt

Sorry mate, did I spell YOUR name wrong?

[Captain Chaos]

should i feel privilaged that you address me as 'mate'? . . . .or is that how you chat-up all the boys down at the "pink elbow club"?

shall we not let this thread go to pot?.............. needless to say, I'll moan like a girl no matter what course we do ;)

[Matt]

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll find a shortcut. :devil:

[gazza]

:up:
Spoke to Gill yesterday,
Cheque on it's way.

gaZ

[Taz]

me shrek in check posted

[chris]

i will probably be there with my p 28 will call gill.

[blind dog]

just dropped me deposit off to gareth at drivers so im in:hugegrin:

[Maxim Gibson]

CHeck has gone btw,
I'm in :up:

[daren]

Cheques gone off so thats me and fat boy, sorry, me and Taz both in.

[Maxim Gibson]

Am I the smallest so far? :(
Seem to be an awful lot of big boats entering this one!

[The Iron Duke]

Count me in!

Captain Chaos has virtually demanded my presence on board his boat The Mighty Fist. But I am a little bit worried.

The Captain has told me to bring some suitable clothing - so I obviously got straight on to the Ralph Lauren website and ordered a stripy t-shirt, nudgey sailors cap (his favourite garment), shorts (in small to accentuate my figure (again one of The Captains favourites)), some deck shoes and a fetching beige jumper to rest over my shoulders while we splice the mainbrace and clean the poop deck etc. I informed Captain Chaos about this and told him I would get a crate of Pimms.

But he seemed quite annoyed about this when i spoke to him and he told me he already had an outfit for me - wet suit with the bottom cut out, a large unripe tangerine, 16m of electrical cord, and that he was going to clean out my bilge pump with his man pipe cleaner.

Also he mentioned something about Josef Fritzling me in the downstairs of his boat. Is this a nautical term?Some sort of pirate thing perhaps?

If anyone could set me straight as to what the etiquette for clothing is that would be great.

Thanks,,

The Duke.

[Captain Chaos]

you're not welcome on my boat Andrew, you'll have to go with Ace; he likes "THAT" sort of thing

[The Iron Duke]

so what happened to the plan of getting hugely drunk the night before and boozing all day on board the boat?? you told me that pilotting drunk was alright and if you hit another dinghy or whatever they aare you just bounce around like a dodgem. and there's plenty of space on the ocean!!

right where do i sign up???

[verytricky]

We will be in the bladerunner. I hope to scare coooookieeeeiieee in it.

[Captain Chaos]

where do i sign up???

you sign up at the local mental institute

[The Iron Duke]

Are they entering a boat? actually if they do then i can add licking the windows of the inside of a mental institute boat window to my collecttion - on top of licking the inside of the windows of the sunshine variety bus, and obviously the inside of the window of the special kids home.

[Captain Chaos]

i want to disassociate myself from you

[Pash 1]

so what happened to the plan of getting hugely drunk the night before and boozing all day on board the boat?? you told me that pilotting drunk was alright and if you hit another dinghy or whatever they aare you just bounce around like a dodgem. and there's plenty of space on the ocean!!

right where do i sign up???

A friend of your Chaos?? :aaahhh:

You Essex Boys are a breed to yourselves :hatchet:

[The Iron Duke]

i'm technically east london. i can bring a utility bill if required as proof.

we went to the same school

i say the same school it was more like borstal

i say borstal well it was more like a russian gulag.

well more like that orphanage on jersey

[Captain Chaos]

Andy,

as you well know...............i never went to school

[The Iron Duke]

the teachers still hold a candlelit vigil every year when gcse results come out to commemorate you getting a grade "e" in woodwork

[Captain Chaos]

oi!

I'm proud of my one GCSE, and dont you go forgetting that

[Carl]

i would of thought it was an "a" for absent:hatchet:

[Captain Chaos]

i got that in the other 9

[Captain Chaos]

so anyway...................... Poker Run!

[The Iron Duke]

poker run?

[nu 2 this]

am i too late to get on to this?
who do i pay.............looks like good fun

[lukea]

You need to get in touch with Gill at driver's dry berthing:

http://www.dryberthing.com

I'll be along again with my Hunton 37, Aviator. Looks good, and even better she should be performing again this year as we coudn't do over 45 mph because of problems with the turbos last time. Gutted!

No photos handy except online from the weekend, here she is when we were screwing around with the Jet Ski and the boat last weekend (that's me falling off!):

http://www.boatphotos.co.uk/content/public/search/default.asp?page=12
Top of page:
http://www.boatphotos.co.uk/content/public/search/default.asp?page=13


Cheers

Luke

[hunton69]

You need to get in touch with Gill at driver's dry berthing:

http://www.dryberthing.com

I'll be along again with my Hunton 37, Aviator. Looks good, and even better she should be performing again this year as we coudn't do over 45 mph because of problems with the turbos last time. Gutted!

No photos handy except online from the weekend, here she is when we were screwing around with the Jet Ski and the boat last weekend (that's me falling off!):

http://www.boatphotos.co.uk/content/public/search/default.asp?page=12
Top of page:
http://www.boatphotos.co.uk/content/public/search/default.asp?page=13


Cheers

Luke

I Love those Hunton's I'm guessing your running diesel

[blackbeard]

chris endacott and frank rose in ring 20 (c133) are in........ sorry qhm.lol.

[BluFin]

Hows the Roll Call stand at the moment?

[BluFin]

Jon
Buddy works in QHM port Control.....Let me know if we need a kind word in the right shell like

[verytricky]

Hows the Roll Call stand at the moment?

bump...

[BluFin]

Jon
Buddy works in QHM port Control.....Let me know if we need a kind word in the right shell like

gave a call this am, he retired last autum...

[Maxim Gibson]

When do we get forms/pay rest of entry?
Max

[Captain Chaos]

Max, I'm sure once all the RB08 stuff has finnished Gill & gareth will have a chat with Jon re this event & get some momentum behind it

[Maxim Gibson]

ahh good point captain, should've thought of that!

[Captain Chaos]

are you all set to go then?

[verytricky]

A rebuilt bladerunner should make an appearance with a set of hull modifications!

[Maxim Gibson]

are you all set to go then?

Not exactly!
Progress is looking good though, if there was a Gantt Chart I'd be nicely in sync with it, but then never make Gantt Charts because I know I'll never stick to them!
Will post some pics this evening.
You still gonna be in the 21?
Max

[BluFin]

Ghantt charts suck -
get a waggle on & see ya there.

[Pash 1]

Gant Charts meerly indicate the possibility of failure, before it happens, rather than it being a nice surprise :hugegrin:

[jimmy cc]

Being a bit new to all of this, ive entered the run on August 9th, what navigational equipment do we need as i dont have any. Do we need charts, satnav etc.

[BluFin]

IMHO a chart is never a waste of money, that said there are loads of solent downloads on the web cheap GPS is easy. But a Magnetic compass as a back up - in case.
chances are you would need none of it as there should in theory be 30 boats
navigating safely to the checkpoints in company
:seaman:

[hunton69]

Being a bit new to all of this, ive entered the run on August 9th, what navigational equipment do we need as i dont have any. Do we need charts, satnav etc.


Only need them if your boat is quicker than the rest

[verytricky]

Being a bit new to all of this, ive entered the run on August 9th, what navigational equipment do we need as i dont have any. Do we need charts, satnav etc.

A very basic idea of where things are and a compass should be all you need in the Solent....

[jimmy cc]

Thats good news, i was about to spend lots of money on a sat nav. I am used to water skiing on a big lake in france, even i cant get lost there!
there are no worries on me leaving you all for dead, i bought a pretty boat rather than a fast boat. As long as someone will slow down to show me the way we'll all be happy. in fact if we get a tow we can drink more!!

[Pash 1]

Thats good news, i was about to spend lots of money on a sat nav. I am used to water skiing on a big lake in france, even i cant get lost there!
there are no worries on me leaving you all for dead, i bought a pretty boat rather than a fast boat. As long as someone will slow down to show me the way we'll all be happy. in fact if we get a tow we can drink more!!

Ahhhhhhhhh A True Poker Runner :drink: :drink: :drink:

[Foolish]

Ahhhhhhhhh A True Poker Runner :drink: :drink: :drink:


And the "motto" is ? :bang:

[Pash 1]

Ermmmmmmmm Dont drink, have sex, and smoke whilst driving a power boat - Its just not the actions of a responsible seafairing adult :up:

[Foolish]

Ermmmmmmmm Dont drink, have sex, and smoke whilst driving a power boat - Its just not the actions of a responsible seafairing adult :up:

Apparently the Sex & Smoking is OK ;) ..

Remember, safety takes preference at all times! A safe event is the
most important factor to all of us. Remember the poker run slogan,
“Water on the water & Beer on the pier”

[Pash 1]

Apparently the Sex & Smoking is OK ;) ..

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh there truely is a God :hugegrin:

[verytricky]

Apparently the Sex & Smoking is OK ;) ..

You cant actually have sex in a V24.

[Cookee]

You cant actually have sex in a V24.

Unless you put two shortarses in there! :hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

You cant actually have sex in a V24.

Sounds like you have tried tricky :devil:

And Cookee .... is you and the Misses Dwarf's or cant you talk about your experiances with "Short arses" :aaahhh:

[Carl]

You cant actually have sex in a V24.

see tricky those v24 canopys are ruining your life :hugegrin:

[verytricky]

No - thats why we got the Bladerunner......:hugegrin:

[Cookee]

No - thats why we got the Bladerunner......:hugegrin:

Would like us to put a limo tint on the windscreen while we have it in our workshop Sir? Because frankly that is too much information!

Pash - I may not be Tricky's height but I don't think I qualify as a dwarf!

[verytricky]

Pash - I may not be Tricky's height but I don't think I qualify as a dwarf!

You are not?:aaahhh: I told people that the father christmas's dwarves were working on my boats during summer!

[robbie]

You cant actually have sex in a V24.


If you're on your own and can turn the light out, whats the problem?

[BluFin]

You cant actually have sex in a V24.

It's just a matter of getting the correct "Trim" setting

[Maxim Gibson]

Just checking, there aren't any new rules regarding standards of craft presentation are there? :hugegrin:
Provided it's all safe of course!!
Max

[Captain Chaos]

I think the only rule......... is that ya boat cant be hand painted!

[Maxim Gibson]

Ha! Well all the brush marks are gone! (almost)
There just won't be anything else on there! It's looking a bit "flat"!

[Captain Chaos]

I was jokin mate ;)

all coming along nicely I assume

[Maxim Gibson]

Is going ok, had some car troubles friday night though which means I haven't really got the time/money to fit in spraying before August.

[blind dog]

apperently theres 28 entered in the poker run so far,so who,s in.so far i know andy edwards,gazza,me

[Captain Chaos]

moi
ace

[Jon Fuller]

I'll be doing the course this weekend

It's going to be an interesting evening.

Cowboys, line dancing, mexican grub, and chaos singin on stage

[Matt]

Et moi, je l'espère

moi
ace

[scottyboy]

Et moi, je l'espère


In the cat..............?

[verytricky]

We be there in a remodded Bladerunner.....


We think we found the source of the leak........

[Captain Chaos]

. . . blah de blah de blah..................and chaos singin on stage

you cant afford me, my agents fees alone are huge :aaahhh:

[Jon Fuller]

We be there in a remodded Bladerunner.....


We think we found the source of the leak........

I've seed that face on telly!

[Matt]

I hope you didn't "seed" it.


Unfortunately, it's a face for radio.



:well:

[Matt]

True, I do start the negotiations quite high, but can normally be negiated down to a fruit & biscuit Yorkie.

you cant afford me, my agents fees alone are huge :aaahhh:

[Matt]

So well he's doing it again to Tricky's bladerunner.
:hugegrin:

how did that 3-pointer work out?

[Captain Chaos]

True, I do start the negotiations quite high, but can normally be negiated down to a fruit & biscuit Yorkie.


isnt that cannibalism?

[verytricky]

So well he's doing it again to Tricky's bladerunner.
:hugegrin:

Even worse - this time he is following my instructions. :up:

The good news though - he can not be blamed for any design failure - only if the hull falls apart due to workmanship - and that aint gonna happen.

The design for the modifications were given to him to implement

[robbie]

True, I do start the negotiations quite high, but can normally be negiated down to a fruit & biscuit Yorkie.

What you mean he gets a whole one to himself???

Pure negotiating excellence:brain:

[Matt]

Nah, they're just for me.

[Taz]

Are they going list who has entered?

[Captain Chaos]

I trust we'll be seeing you there taz? completes with the XS's.

;)

[Pash 1]

Well Im In :aaahhh:

Complete with engine bolts !

[daren]

I trust we'll be seeing you there taz? completes with the XS's.

;)

You seem to have a typing lisp.

If Taz feels in a generous mood next week and bolts his EFi's on my P25 for me then he'll be sporting a shinny new pair of engines on the P28.

But it's getting a bit close to the event so I think the XR2's will go back on the 25 and I guess Taz will make a last minute choice of engines.

[Maxim Gibson]

My deposit was in long ago,
there isn't an entry form I've missed is there?
Dunno if the P18 will be ready though, depends on how the outboard goes.
Failing that I'll borrow something from someone :)

[Jon Fuller]

Ok chaps, I've been doing the course today.

We're having the lunch stop in Portsmouth, mooring at Gunwharf Quay and chomping at 'Tiger Tiger'.

We'll be leaving Drivers Wharf at 11.30am SHARP

We're going to start a little ways down Southampton Water, mustering just off Netley. then out to Calshot, Horse Sand Fort, and over to Langstone Fairway, where we'll run slowly up into Langstone Harbour with the 1st card collection within the harbour at the bottom end of the skiing area near to the 'Ferryboat Inn' on Hayling Island.

Then a slow run out to start near to Langstone Fairway, out around Horse Sand Fort again and into to Portsmouth harbour entrance. Great care will be needed in this area as the Queens Harbour Master is quite particular about craft movement on his 'patch', so we'll probably have a boat pick you all up outside, and lead you across to Gunwharf as this is crossing the commercial shipping channel in the entrance. 2nd card at lunch stop.

After lunch, we'll run slowly out to Gilkicker point where we'll start and head over to Osbourne Bay for card 3. Then off round the Cowes headlands via West Ryde Middle and East Lepe to the Newtown Creek entrance, where as the tide is a rising nepe, there should be plenty of depth to have the card boat inside Newtown Creek, which is gorgeous. that's card 4.

That all adds up to about 55 statute miles, so not too painfull on the old wallet fuel wise.

From there, off to a point just off the entrance to the Beaulieu river for card 5.
Then back to base via West Bramble and Calshot for the evening festivities.

Anyone who still needs to get their deposit into Gill needs to do it NOW!! cheques made payable to G Williams.

http://www.boatmad.com/poker/poker-1.jpg

http://www.boatmad.com/poker/poker-2.jpg

http://www.boatmad.com/poker/poker-3.jpg

[gazza]

For those of us that are not local to the Solent, does this Submarine barrier have a bouy at the end of it, or anything to mark that you are far enough out to pass?

As reading here it seems to have caught out the best!!


gaZ

[Jon Fuller]

The barrier runs from the shore at Southsea, south, with a dog-leg at the end running SW and one of these at the end, you can't really miss it.

There is a marked passage through it about half way tween shore and fort.

There will be charts of the area at the briefing, so you can get comfortable with it before you head out.

[gazza]

Right got the idea now.
Seen that one i was at Southsea last week the barrier is quite long then,

Is that the fort the guy lives on that got the pool and all that?



gaZ

[Jon Fuller]

No, there are three, the privately owned one is 'No Mans Land Fort', then there's our one, Horse sand, then there's Spit sand fort just outside Portsmouth harbour entrance, that one is open to the public, hold events etc, you can also hire the apartment on the top of it. We had a poker run evening bash on it back in 2001 which was very cool.

This is No Man's

[gazza]

Wow


gaZ

[Pash 1]

The place cost a fortune to heat and the poll tax was out of this world - so I sold it to a Russian Millionaire :hugegrin:

[gazza]

Are we having a theme this year??


gaZ

[Foolish]

Are we having a theme this year??


gaZ

Yep :)




It's going to be an interesting evening.

Cowboys, line dancing, mexican grub, and chaos singin on stage

[gazza]

I should have read better:hugegrin:


gaZ

[blind dog]

so who are the 28 entry,s so far?

[daren]

Jon, have you got, or will you have any of the bulldog poker run stickers for sale?

[BluFin]

Those wishing to have a quick pre run lookup nice online charts available from the QHM website Chart Link Click Here (http://www.qhmportsmouth.com/port-charts/)

[Pash 1]

Thanks BluFin very helpfull, printer and laminator working overtime :up:

[Jon Fuller]

Jon, have you got, or will you have any of the bulldog poker run stickers for sale?

Sorry mate, don't have any of those.

[gazza]

Weather looking ok for the poker 6 mph winds


http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp

gaZ

[Captain Chaos]

but a bit cold!

[gazza]

Chaos

We dont it much hotter in the height of summer up ere than that,

Tropical for us mate :hugegrin:

gaZ

[Jon Fuller]

OK, sorry for the delay, here is the poker run entry form, in .pdf format

Poker Run entry form (http://boatmad.com/poker/poker-entry-form.pdf)

and here is the general info document, also in .pdf

Poker Run info doc (http://boatmad.com/poker/poker-run-08.pdf)

If you haven't already paid a deposit, you may well be too late, as I think we've already reached saturation point.

If you have entered, please print this form and return it to Gill ASAP so she has your details etc.

Thank you.

[BluFin]

Entry Asks Required Safety Equipment Yes/No - What is the Minimium Equip????

[verytricky]

Entry Asks Required Safety Equipment Yes/No - What is the Minimium Equip????

Life raft for 12 people, EPIRB per person, Flares, MOB finder and survival suit.

[Captain Chaos]

All,

Gill at Drivers gave me this list a few days back; it shows the number of entries (excluding Jon & Gareth) as basically at capacity. Gill has asked that if you are on this list you ensure you have sent in the correct form & monies. If you believe you’ve entered and are not on this list, I suggest you post here and call Gill ASAP.

Let’s hope the weathers nice. From the sounds of things, the evening bash is going to be excellent! (Ye ha) :seaman:

ENTRANTS: (Sorry for any wrong speelings or incorrect/complete details)
Jon Fuller – Phantom 28 + 2x Coal Burners
Gareth Williams – Pascoe SR9 Rib + Yanmar 315


Ace – Extreme 24 + 6.2L Mercruiser
James Ashby - Chriscraft
Blind Dog – Extreme 24 + 496HO
Bluefin – Midas Cat + 280JSRE
Captain Chaos – Phantom 21 + 225X
Kim Collins – Donzi 38
Gordon Compton – Compton Special Rib
Andy Crabb - ??
Daniel Crampthorn – Velocity 40 + 2x 525’s
Daren – Phantom 25 + 2x XR2
Tony Davis & Co. – Spectre 30 Cat + 2x 225 promax
Steve Dwyer - ??
Andy Edwards – Pascoe SR9 + 2.5XS
Mr. Foolish & Family – Wellcraft + 2.7 Volvo
Gazza - Phantom 20 + Promax
Dean Gibbs – Sunseeker Xs
Maxum Gibson – Phantom 18 + 90 Yam
David Graham-Smith – HTM??
Neil Holmes – Phantom Evo + 250HO ‘Rude
Mr & Mrs. Jono - Revenger 29 Rib
Shelley Jory & Trevor – Cougar US1-33
Mamboking - Extreme 24 + 454Mag
Ben & Max Ridd - ??
Pash 1 - Puma Cat + 300 Promax
‘Splash’ - ??
Taz – Phantom 28 + 2x 300Xs
Bob Turnball - ??
Very Tricky - V24
Alan Watt - ??

Noticeable absentees:
The Bandit & Co. – Hunton Rib + 2x 496HO
Mr. Rob – 600XS + 2.5L Merc
Muts Nutz – Phantom 20 + 3.0L Promax

[verytricky]

SCREAM!!!! ( like a little girl thats really really angry! )

ME!!! I am not on the list. I have even paid my deposit months ago to Gill!!!!

[Captain Chaos]

you need to be calling gill then, and JF needs to edit my above post

[Burty]

[SIZE="4"]All,


Daniel Crampthorn – Velocity 40 + 2x 525’s



That boat lives in Ramsgate. Daniels brother Jamie used to ski race they went out to watch on the final day of the european champs at beginning of july, it sounds awesome!!!

[Jon Fuller]

That boat lives in Ramsgate. Daniels brother Jamie used to ski race they went out to watch on the final day of the european champs at beginning of july, it sounds awesome!!!


Was at Drivers last week.

[Burty]

big in it.

[Pash 1]

big in it.

AND VERY RED

[Captain Chaos]

Darryl Boswell - ?? = Mamboking, Extreme 24, Mercruiser 454 MAGNUM

well ferkin change them then, or give me the power to................... moron!

[Jon Fuller]

give me the power to

Don't be ridiculous!

[hunton69]

All,


[SIZE="4"]Noticeable absentees:
The Bandit & Co. – Hunton Rib + 2x 496HO
Mr. Rob – 600XS + 2.5L Merc
Muts Nutz – Phantom 20 + 3.0L Promax

The bandit made its way to cobbs yesterday new engine should be in by friday.

[Captain Chaos]

so you've called gill and entered?

[Taz]

I am looking forward to this event should be a great day out

[hunton69]

so you've called gill and entered?

No space at the inn as they say. Probably end up helping out as a safety boat. Got me tow rope ready for you.

[Captain Chaos]

Don't be ridiculous!

Why dont you just say how you feel jon!

No space at the inn as they say. Probably end up helping out as a safety boat. Got me tow rope ready for you.

ah, cheers baz ;)

[BluFin]

Thats a very impressive list of Drivers & equipment - drivers should be pleased at the turnout.

[verytricky]

Thats a very impressive list of Drivers & equipment - drivers should be pleased at the turnout.

I was actually just taking the piss, but no one corrected me.:down:

Essentially *you* are responcible for your own safety. You can choose what equipment you think you need.

IMNSHO a lifejacket per crew, a few flares and a handheld VHF would be good. Replace the VHF with a mobile if you need to. A reasonable first aid kit and a long bit of rope would do nicely...

[BluFin]

I was actually just taking the piss, but no one corrected me.:down:

Essentially *you* are responcible for your own safety. You can choose what equipment you think you need.

IMNSHO a lifejacket per crew, a few flares and a handheld VHF would be good. Replace the VHF with a mobile if you need to. A reasonable first aid kit and a long bit of rope would do nicely...


I'll try & get a refund on the liferaft & EPRB :devil:

[verytricky]

I'll try & get a refund on the liferaft & EPRB :devil:

Actually, I could do with them....


( well, possibly not the 12 person liferaft! )

[kickon]

Hi Jon
Could you let us have the lat longs for the course that you've set please. It would be nice to have them entered and that annoying job out of the way beforehand.
ta
Jono

[BluFin]

enter waypoints how very retro...............

just download the lot straight into the gps

solent waypoints 2008 (http://www.cowes.co.uk/d/solent_waypoint_2008.zip) zip file with excel option for those that like pressing buttons

[Matt]

Weather looks to be hanging in the balance a bit! :seaman:

[Captain Chaos]

hmm

[hunton69]

hmm

Can you stop waffling

[kickon]

Would be great but got no winzip on this machine!:rolleyes:

[BluFin]

Weather looks to be hanging in the balance a bit! :seaman:
Depends how fast that low moves - just a little to the south by about 40 miles will be Ok else that will be a good force 6 Late in the day
If you dont use it or dont know about it no a bad wind projection site

Windfinder (http://www.windfinder.com/forecasts/wind_british_isles111.htm)

a kite surfin buddy put me onto it a while ago, easier to follow than a pressure chart, was very accurate for the RB08 when I followed it

[BluFin]

Would be great but got no winzip on this machine!:rolleyes:

gimme 10 mins & I'll unpack & post a download link on the server

[BluFin]

Unpacked file for those without winzip can be collected Click Here (http://www.hedges-uk.com/boat/solentwaypoints/)
also included the master zip for those inclined

[Matt]

7-zip is a good, free, alternative.

Would be great but got no winzip on this machine!:rolleyes:

[Jon Fuller]

Jono, here ya go.

Marks of the Course


Muster area ………………………....N50.52.30 - W001.21.80

Calshot ………………………...N50.48.40 - W001.17.00

Ryde Pier head .......................N50.44.45 - W001.09.70

Horse Sand Fort …………………....N50.45.00 - W001.04.32

Langstone Fairway …………………....N50.46.31 - W001.01.35

Portsmouth Harbour Entrance ………..N50.47.24 - W001.06.56

Osbourne Bay ………………………..N50.45.30 - W001.14.60

West Ryde Middle ………………….N50.46.48 - W001.15.75

East Lepe ……………………N50.46.10 - W001.20.90

Newtown Creek ……………………N50.43.75 - W001.24.90

Lymington Racing Platform ...........N50.44.40 - W001.30.50

Beaulieu …………………………..N50.46.60 - W001.21.50

West Bramble ………………………...N50.47.20 - W001.18.65


Hi Jon
Could you let us have the lat longs for the course that you've set please. It would be nice to have them entered and that annoying job out of the way beforehand.
ta
Jono

[TheMutzNuts]

Noticeable absentees:

Muts Nutz – Phantom 20 + 3.0L Promax[/QUOTE]

Hi there Captain and all,

I know matey.....BUT!
Unfortunately, my Navigator and Mechanic has gone AWOL. :violin: but we won't go there just now...ey!

So I was thinking of catching up with you all for a few bevies at the evening bash......if that's OK!?......:up:
Unless of courrrrrrrse!...... anyone has an spare seat in their boat.....hint! hint! :hugegrin:
Of course I'd chip in for the fuel costs etc.

Anyways, it looks like a good turnout too.
And I'd like to see all the boats together, especially Darren's P25.
It might just give me the incentive I need to get on and finish ours.

Soooo have a great day all and I hope the weather holds.

Cheers

Steve

[kickon]

Most helpful!
Cheers
Jono

[kickon]

Unpacked file for those without winzip can be collected Click Here (http://www.hedges-uk.com/boat/solentwaypoints/)
also included the master zip for those inclined

Brilliant!

[Jon Fuller]

There is a chance that if the weather gives us a stiff S-Easterly we'll ditch the run into Langstone and instead run over to Ryde Pier. We'll also add a pickup down at the Racing platform just outside Lymington after lunch and ditch the Beauleiu pickup..

I've added the lat & long details of this in case we use it. (Ryde Pier & the Lymington Platform).

Image below is the alternative route in case of strong S-Easterly's (which is unlikely)

Card 1 = Ryde Pier
Card 2 = Lunch stop Portsmouth
Card 3 = Osbourne Bay
Card 4 = Lymington Platform
Card 5 = Newtown Creek

[Captain Chaos]

err:

http://cwww.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?day=3&zipcode=Cowes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3471

[Jon Fuller]

Oh Borrox!

That's a lorra lorra rain, and a lorra lorra wind!

Haven't spoken with Gill yet, but if the weather is dire, what are you lot fixed like for the saturday after?

[Pash 1]

Haven't spoken with Gill yet, but if the weather is dire, what are you lot fixed like for the saturday after?

Im OK with that if it comes to it :up:

[hunton69]

That's a lorra lorra rain, and a lorra lorra wind!

Haven't spoken with Gill yet, but if the weather is dire, what are you lot fixed like for the saturday after?

Even better for me cause thats the starts of me hols.

[hunton69]

err:

http://cwww.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?day=3&zipcode=Cowes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3471

Are you waffling again:hugegrin:

[verytricky]

FWIW - we are able to postpone for 1 week if the weather is shite.

[Taz]

and me cos i need to try some more props to before

[BluFin]

Any day for me - go with the flow

Point is to have fun & an enjoyable day.
Spoke to gill today & I'm the only one booked in for a launch on Sat, she asked if you could contact so they have an idea on numbers for launcing ect.

[Jon Fuller]

We need to wait till tomorrow and see what the forecast shows. they can't get it that accurate for the next day, so relying on what is at the moment a 3 day forecast is silly.

I'll speak with Gill first thing and we'll call it from there.

[mamboking]

Not good for me as i have a crew member flying over from Spain for the event and Mrs Mamboking will be in the USA for a buisness trip.:headbang:

[blind dog]

i cant do next week:puker:

[Jon Fuller]

Not good for me as i have a crew member flying over from Spain for the event and Mrs Mamboking will be in the USA for a buisness trip.:headbang:

You'll need to have a chat with him upstairs, it aint our fault.

[blind dog]

what about sunday if the weathers any better

[mamboking]

Not blaming you Jon..............its HIM!

[Matt]

What's Captain Chaos got to do with it? He only sucka da one dick.

[Adam]

We need to wait till tomorrow and see what the forecast shows. they can't get it that accurate for the next day, so relying on what is at the moment a 3 day forecast is silly.



Now if only you all had RIBs, especially the ones with big tubes and full wet weather gear!

:seaman:

[Jon Fuller]

The forecast seems to be getting better all the time, at least as far as the rain goes it does.

[blind dog]

thats what we want to here,keep the good news coming:seaman:

[BluFin]

I'll put me dry suit on so I dont mind rain, wind is the problem.







Suit tends to inflate a bit & you have to open the neck seal to let it out.

[gazza]

Suit tends to inflate a bit & you have to open the neck seal to let it out.[/QUOTE]


Depends what your doing in there John,
We are watching the wind as well, no no the wind on the outside of the drysuit 20 + mph

gaZ

[blind dog]

just surpose the wind is in a direction that shelters the solent would that be a go er and run it there only

[Jon Fuller]

well, it's the rain & cold I can't bear! don't mind it a bit lumpy.

[blind dog]

mind you if you look at the forecast in the morning it will be totaly different thats what normaly happens:up:

[gazza]

well, it's the rain & cold I can't bear! don't mind it a bit lumpy.

Away you go ye big softy:hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

That's me, ..a big softy :hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

That's me, ..a big softy :hugegrin:

you could allways wear your "Gimp" suit Jon :aaahhh:

Kept you dry on RB08 !!

[BigBird1964]

Whats the plan then chaps? Just checked out Metcheck and Saturday is still looking dodgy.

Sunday is looking much better though....?

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Cowes&day=2

[Pash 1]

Sunday is a definate NO NO for me - Got a golden wedding anivarsary to go to :down:

[BigBird1964]

Sunday is a definate NO NO for me - Got a golden wedding anivarsary to go to :down:

You've got to learn to prioritise Pash:aaahhh:

[Pash 1]

You've got to learn to prioritise Pash:aaahhh:

I have, Got a Wedding Friday evening - Don’t want to go but Mrs Pash said if I wanted her to come on the Poker Run I had to go to the wedding, got to go to the golden wedding anniversary - again payback for spending a fortune on the boat !!

Mrs Pash was at drivers last Saturday with me and I said I would take her to Gun Wharf TD Piped up with "he's spent at least £2K on the boat about time he spent some on you" :aaahhh:
So.... at Gun Whaf I bought 3 pairs of shoes (For Me) 2 pairs of O'Neil Shorts (For Me) and a new 7mm wet suit (For Me) as going diving in Catalina end of August...
For Mrs Pash....... I bought her Lunch :hugegrin:

So now you know why Sunday is a NO NO

Not a case of Prioritising (Ive done that) more a case of PAY-BACK :aaahhh:

[Jon Fuller]

OK, We've (Gill & I) discussed this at length this morning, and sadly, we feel the best option, given the horrid weather forecast for pretty much all day Saturday, is to postpone the Poker Run until next Saturday. (Aug 16th)

We know this won't suit, or please everyone, but feel it's the right choice.

We had the option of running it the day after (Sunday 10th) but we've never run these events on a Sunday, because the evening bash, which usually goes on pretty late would be hard for most to do, especially those who've travelled a long way. Also, the other bookings such as lunch etc are not easy to change with such short notice.

What we need now is a 'roll call' of the entries who's seen this notice of cancellation. Gill is just emailing me the full list, which I'll post, and we need everyone to shout 'ye' to confirm they've seen it. It would be helpfull if anyone who has contact details for someone who doesn't respond on the list, to contact them and help us out here.

We're very sorry this has turned out this way, and obviously hope most can re-schedule with us for next week (let's hope the weather is a little kinder then).

The roill call:

Martin Warren (Pash) x

Adrian Foulser

John Hedges

Daryl Boswell x

Lawrence Philp x

Stewart Eyre x

Andy Edwards

Scott Younger x

Gary Roberts

Splash –

Maxim Gibson

Taz

Darren

Daniel Cramphorn

Kim Collins

Dean Gibbs

Jonathon Fryer x

Alan Watt

Bob Turnbull

Nick Gilley x

James Ashby x

Neil Holmes x

Gordon Compton x

Shelley

Steve Driver

Marc Lamont x

Vee Ganjavian x

Nick Daly

Gareth Williams x

John Fuller x

Tony Davies x

Dean Gibbs x


I've added a cross to all those who I think already knows.
JF

[Captain Chaos]

seems the best solution nobby

[Taz]

Taz in for sat 16th
daren not running boat not ready

[kickon]

We know, trying to re-org the 16th (argh family lunch!):headbang:
Cheers
Jono

[Pash 1]

Im OK for next Saturday, Mrs Pash has just let our a sigh of relief :hugegrin:

At least thats what I think it is :headbang:

[hunton69]

Its a tough call to make however there won't be much fun if its Sh-te weather.

The Hunton won't be ready till next week as we found some more problems. Happy to help out with safety or if you loose some entries we will make up the numbers.