Boatmad Winter Video Night 2006

[Jon Fuller]

OK, How about Saturday January 7th 2006?

The plan is to book the 'Old Courthouse' again, as it was pretty good venue, and reasonably central to 'the membership'.

I'll phone them tomorrow and see if the event room is free for that date.

as a reminder, the address is:

Old Courthouse,
80 Cove Road,
Cove,
Farnborough,
Hampshire,
GU14 0EU

The London Boat Show starts on the 5th, so we could have another excursion on the Sunday down to ExCeL to look at all the latest shite.

This time, I expect a better turn out for the 'Cotton Reel Tank' racing world championships!! Last year, the only other entrant was Lozza Bellamy.

I don't think I'll book the grub through the venue this time and we'll just do our own thing.


So,..... who's up for it?



Here's a reminder of last year

http://www.boatmadforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1739

[Captain Chaos]

spose so

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
spose so

you're not invited nobstick

[Captain Chaos]

no dramas!

[Burty]

ok;p;

[Gav]

:devil:

[Ciao]

I’m up for it, but have my credentials been tarred, now that I have been out in a Chauldron? Or were they so bad in the first place you would entertain another 'Cotton Reel Tank' entrant?

[Foolish]

2 places for me please.... :up:

[critter]

yes please :cheers: :brown: :drink: :cheers:

[Gav]

Originally posted by critter
yes please :cheers: :brown: :drink: :cheers:

Oh god..............another complete pisshead to the slaughter!!

Get the ALKASELTZER out!:bang: :cheers:

[Burty]

not sure i can cope with two Gav's at the party:aaahhh:

["Old beardy"]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
OK, How about Saturday January 7th 2006?



So,..... who's up for it?



Here's a reminder of last year

http://www.boatmadforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1739

I hope I can make it, I will try and bring along Mrs Beardy but it depends on what sacrifices I may have to agree to!!!:violin:

[Captain Chaos]

I've already tried maddam chaos..............it went down like a bacon sarnie at a barmitzvah!

[Jon Fuller]

Right, I've booked the Old Courhouse's function room, this time it's booked till 1am, with the bar closing at 12.30am as it all seemed to be over so quick last winter.

Now we need some definite numbers.

jf

[Foolish]

Mr & Mr's Foolish..:up:

PS: canna hava "Cap" please........ :D

spose thats gonna be a :no:

[Jon Fuller]

Cool!
Caps and Shirts are available.
I actually have some caps in stock, plus a few shirts and will do a thread seeing if anyone wants any, which I could then bring along to the video night.

[Louise]

Hope there's room for a couple of RIB nobbers. :D

Jon, if you need a hand with organising food let me know. Or will we all just order from the menu (assuming it does food)?

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. :wave:

[Gav]

i'll be there!.......... but then you knew that anyway eh!?;)

[verytricky]

Me plus ms tricky.

[Burty]

Originally posted by Gav
i'll be there!.......... but then you knew that anyway eh!?;)

Me too, you want me to bring a hat?:yawn:

[Matt]

I'm not sure we can make it - bit far to travel. :hugegrin:

[Gav]

Originally posted by Matt
I'm not sure we can make it - bit far to travel. :hugegrin:

Well thats fecked it!..............whos gonna prop yr kitchen wall up then??

[JamesM]

Originally posted by Burty
Me too, you want me to bring a hat?:yawn:

We could have a most stupid hat competition!!!

I've allready got my stupid hat :D

[Matt]

Is it falling down then?

Originally posted by Gav
Well thats fecked it!..............whos gonna prop yr kitchen wall up then??

[Matt]

Are we doing cotton reel tanks again? Or are we going for the high profile sport of snail racing this year?

[Burty]

Originally posted by Matt
Is it falling down then?

it seemed like it was at 2am last time, hence why me and gav were supporting it:D

[Louise]

Originally posted by Matt
Are we doing cotton reel tanks again? Or are we going for the high profile sport of snail racing this year?

See post #1. :bang: :D

[JamesM]

I've got some windup racing snails!!!

[Matt]

Yeah, but I meant are we really gonna do cotton real tanks, or just talk about it again?

[Gav]

Originally posted by Matt
Yeah, but I meant are we really gonna do cotton real tanks, or just talk about it again?

most likely the latter!

what about a "pickled egg eating" contest or "jammie dohnut no licking yr lips" contest?:facelick:

[Louise]

Originally posted by Matt
Yeah, but I meant are we really gonna do cotton real tanks, or just talk about it again?

Well, it's a bit like boating really....

Those with hard boats will just sit around polishing and tweaking and admiring their craft while us RIBnobbers will just get on and do it! :duell: :banana: :bolt:

[Gav]

Originally posted by Matt
Is it falling down then?

last time i remember it was swaying, i fort it was gonna fall over!

ginger wig?????

[Gav]

Originally posted by Louise
Well, it's a bit like boating really....

Those with hard boats will just sit around polishing and tweaking and admiring their craft while us RIBnobbers will just get on and do it! :duell: :banana: :bolt:

mmmmm, bit like "Marine foreplay"!!!!!

[Matt]

I'm unsure what happened exactly. I recommend trying it again and seein what happens this time.

Originally posted by Gav
last time i remember it was swaying, i fort it was gonna fall over!

ginger wig?????

[Gav]

Originally posted by Matt
I'm unsure what happened exactly. I recommend trying it again and seein what happens this time.

i think it maybe one of those "phenomenoms" that happen around the 2am time.......weird shit man!

[Matt]

Which probably explains why I never notice it normally - I'm usually still in the garage working on the boat at 2am.
OK that's a bit of a lie.

[Matt]

How are we gonna persuade Mrs Chaos to come?

[Gav]

Originally posted by Matt
How are we gonna persuade Mrs Chaos to come?

thats down to mr chaos! wtf can we do??:confused:

[Matt]

I dunno - offer counselling?

[Mr's "NOT" so "Foolish"]

Perhaps Mr Chaos could go for the romantic meal approach :three: and just happen to find the function room by mistake :argue: :D

[Matt]

Good plan - but I suspect a bit optimistic that he wouldn't be rumbled

[Foolish]

origionall posted by "Jon"

This time, I expect a better turn out for the 'Cotton Reel Tank' racing world championships!! Last year, the only other entrant was Lozza Bellamy.

Just read this post again from the beginning ... "Mine was ready to !! " ( secretly stored in Mr's foolish's handbag) .. waiting for combat.

How about an incentive this time .. BM cap perhaps ? for 1st place. ... Or maybe the infamous & elusive "Bart Hat" ...

plenty of time to prepare this time :duell:

[Jon Fuller]

ok, boatmad baseball cap it is.

but this machine needs to be versatile, not 'just' a tarmac racer.

[Matt]

Ya can't go designing yer machine for a 'secret' course only known to you! Jeez!

[Captain Chaos]

i think you'll find its his playground, so he sets the fecking rulz!

[Matt]

Ya feckin woosie

[Captain Chaos]

not me, i'm quite prepared to duff-up the old boy should i not like the conditions under which i'm expected to perform!

[Jon Fuller]

Bollix!

I reckon it should have to climb some sort of obstacle course, and also a straight flat 'sprint'....2 races.

You cant win something as prestigeous as a Boatmad cap without it being a little challenging!

[Captain Chaos]

you're a little bit fkin challenging!

[Foolish]

Seeing a "Jon" is keeping the course secret ... are we allowed... within the rules to make "slight" modifications (tweaks) during the evening ???

[Gav]

OI,
__________________
STILL "Ropeless" of Shepperton

whats happening wiv da vid night?

Shall we come in fancy dress?? i'll come as a painter!!!


:well:

[Gordon McMath]

Count me in Jon,I will see if i can drag Pete Berrow along too.

[Gav]

Originally posted by Gordon McMath
Count me in Jon,I will see if i can drag Pete Berrow along too.

hello gord, how are you doin? i still have your spanner in the boat!
see ya at the vid nite!(i owe you some beer!):cheers:

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Gav
see ya at the vid nite!(i owe you some beer!):cheers:

Don't offer Pete Berrow one, you'll blow next years race budget!

[Gordon McMath]

Hi Gav,i'm fine how is your engine ?

[Gav]

Originally posted by Gordon McMath
Hi Gav,i'm fine how is your engine ?

A lot better now thanks, it was Air restriction in the end!

[Jon Fuller]

Went to the old courthouse last night, and paid for the room, so it's a definite booking
now

[Louise]

Do you want any dosh yet, Jon?

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Louise
Do you want any dosh yet, Jon?

Na, I think it's easier to sort in out on the night, like last time.

We're not sure what to do re: food yet, didn't think it was all that good last year, so am working on it.

[Captain Chaos]

PIZZA HUT?

[Tony Davis]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
PIZZA HUT?

Good idea, but would they let you set up the projector and screen?

[Captain Chaos]

I'd have thought if you (being one of their most cherished customers) gave them a tinkle.......you could square it with'm

[Gav]

whats the plan then mr F?

not long now!:D

[Jon Fuller]

OK, right, lets have a roll-call.

Who is intending to come to the boatmad evening in Cove (same venue as last year) on the 7th January?

We need to have an accurate idea of numbers to organise things.

So.>

1) Me

2) Mrs Me

3) TD

4) Chaos

5) Gav

6) Mrs Gav

7) Streako

8) Mrs Streako

9) Ice Kiddie

10) Mrs Ice Kiddie

11) Ice Cream Truck

12) Mrs Burty

13) Mrs JBD

14) Foolish

15) Mrs Foolish

16) Gordon Macmath

17) 'Nob' Jockey Rob

18) 'Ace'

19) ? Pete Berrow

[Burty]

Me
JBD

[Foolish]

Me & Mrs Me

[Burty]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
OK, right, lets have a roll-call.

Who is intending to come to the boatmad evening in Cove (same venue as last year) on the 7th January?

We need to have an accurate idea of numbers to organise things.

So.>

12) Sir Burty

13) Count JBD
:D

[Jon Fuller]

"13) Count JBD "

Not sure that's how you spell it!
:D

[The Iron Duke]

7th Jan clashes with my annual toe hair trimming day. any chance it could be moved?

[Wacky Racer]

Sorry on holiday

[Captain Chaos]

who said you were invited anyway

[JamesM]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
"13) Count JBD "

Not sure that's how you spell it!
:D

One ah ah ahhhhh, two ah ah ahhhhh...................

.............I love to count!!! :D

[Ben]

As you are enjoying yourselves, please spare a thought for those poor souls stuck on the Sealine stand at the LBS.

[Foolish]

excuses ....excuses.........:wank:

593 members ... and only 20 (or so!) are gonna turn up :(

i am sure Jon (our leader :worthy: :D :drain: ) has gone to a load'a'trouble to arrange this...

"RESPECT" :up:

[Ben]

Originally posted by Foolish
excuses ....excuses.........:wank:

593 members ... and only 20 (or so!) are gonna turn up :(

i am sure Jon (our leader :worthy: :D :drain: ) has gone to a load'a'trouble to arrange this...

"RESPECT" :up:

Sort of like trying to organise a powerboat race. Loads of fast boats around the country, people willing to put on events with classes to accommodate virtually all comers but there are always excuses and very few willing to commit to anything.

Board member 'OCRDA' offered to organise an event that should appeal to many on this board whose boats are precisely the type he was looking for. Only two signed on.

Why?

[Gordon McMath]

Count me an Pete in.

[Captain Chaos]

Ace is a deffo as is Robbie 'The Jockey'.

If i can talk my better half into coming then the slug will bring his too, otherwise we will be coming as a flamboyant gay threesome!

[Jono]

Me and Mrs Jono 'ave snaffled the last room at the Potter's Arms...so we'll be coming in case there are any "safety issues" or "certification issues" that you hard boat Nobbas need guidance on...:D

[Gav]

Originally posted by Jono
Me and Mrs Jono 'ave snaffled the last room at the Potter's Arms


are you sure nobba, they told me we had the last room, and that was xmas eve! perhaps they mean the stable is still available for you:well:

[Jono]

Originally posted by Gav
are you sure nobba, they told me we had the last room, and that was xmas eve! perhaps they mean the stable is still available for you:well:

No problems.. I reminded 'em of your disgraceful behaviour last year... and they cancelled yer booking and gave the room to us.....:D

[Gav]

Originally posted by Jono
No problems.. I reminded 'em of your disgraceful behaviour last year... and they cancelled yer booking and gave the room to us.....:D

yeah well i just rung em and told em you are a "Hitman" and are there "on business" and suggested they move you on elsewhere!

[Jon Fuller]

We're having trouble deciding what to do re: food.

Last year, the food was .....Ok, but only ok, not great, or good.

So, this time, how about 'we' organise the room, AV, nibbles on the tables, some sticky puddins, Gateau, trifle etc, but everyone does there own thing for the main course, ie, order bar food from the venue, or pop out when it suits you, to one of the many eateries and take-away's in the vicinity (there are loads very locally, inc KFC, Chinese, Fish 'n' Chips, Pizza Hut, etc, etc.)

thoughts please

[Captain Chaos]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
pop out when it suits you, to one of the many eateries and take-away's in the vicinity (there are loads very locally, inc KFC, Chinese, Fish 'n' Chips, Pizza Hut, etc, etc.)


well.......I may struggle to eat all that lot; but i'm, sure i could manage the usual KFC, 'HUT & Maccy D's combo!

[Captain Chaos]

I think laying on some kinda of hot buffet is always gonna be the best choice, however I do appreciate that this entails one person (or relatively few peeps) having to do a lot of work.

I'll happlly put on my chefs hat and do a pot of chilli & a pot of curry..... if the numbers are manageable. Perhaps it could be warmed at streakos?

That said, if the pubs prepared to cook & accomodate all the guests up untill (say) 9.30............that may be the way to go.

i'm ok to do a "macros raid" for all the table nik-naks if needed.

CC

[Burty]

Originally posted by Jono
Me and Mrs Jono 'ave snaffled the last room at the Potter's Arms...so we'll be coming in case there are any "safety issues" or "certification issues" that you hard boat Nobbas need guidance on...:D

FFS. i rang on xmas eve and was told they were fully booked:angry:

dunno what me and the JBD are guna do now.
is there anywhere else close by????

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Burty
i rang on xmas eve and was told they were fully booked:angry:

dunno what me and the JBD are guna do now.
is there anywhere else close by????

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Right, I've booked the Old Courhouse's function room, this time it's booked till 1am, with the bar closing at 12.30am as it all seemed to be over so quick last winter.

Now we need some definite numbers.

jf

I posted this on the 8th Oct, that's 3 months warning!

If you can't be bothered to book at least a little in advance, you can't really moan when the accomodation is scarce.

[Captain Chaos]

food?

[Burty]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
I posted this on the 8th Oct, that's 3 months warning!

If you can't be bothered to book at least a little in advance, you can't really moan when the accomodation is scarce.

yeah but when i read it in october it seemed ages away.
so does anyone know of any other accomadation close by?

[Captain Chaos]

aa website is always a winner

[Burty]

Got a room:)

sorted gav 1 out too

[Matt]

6 & 7 are walkeable:
http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?keywords=hotel&location=GU14+0HL&broaderLocation=&scrambleSeed=1541&companyName=&startAt=&mqs=&targetName=&M=1&T=1&clarifyIndex=&clarifyOptions=&filterKeywords=&searchType=classic&startOoaAt=&ooascrambleSeed=1541&ooa=&slscrambleSeed=&NSL1=00000000&NSL2=00000000

8 & 5 are waddleable:
http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?keywords=guest+house&location=gu14+0hl&broaderLocation=&scrambleSeed=5233&companyName=&startAt=&mqs=&targetName=&M=1&T=1&clarifyIndex=&clarifyOptions=&filterKeywords=&searchType=classic&startOoaAt=&ooascrambleSeed=&ooa=on&slscrambleSeed=

5 is walkeable:
http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?keywords=bed+and+breakfast&location=GU14+0HL&broaderLocation=&scrambleSeed=2875&companyName=&startAt=&mqs=&targetName=&M=1&T=1&clarifyIndex=&clarifyOptions=&filterKeywords=&searchType=classic&startOoaAt=&ooascrambleSeed=2875&ooa=&slscrambleSeed=

[JamesM]

Which one is the nicestest?

[Matt]

For obvious reasons, I've never stayed in any of em, so haven't got a clue

[Tony Davis]

Originally posted by Matt
For obvious reasons, I've never stayed in any of em,

kEEP UP THOSE E BAY BIDS, AND i DON'T DOUBT THAT YOU WILL!!!!!:D

oops, sorry for the shouting!

[JamesM]

Originally posted by Matt
For obvious reasons, I've never stayed in any of em, so haven't got a clue

Okay so which one looks the nicesestest from the outside?

[Matt]

I'm not bidding on anything on ebay right now!!

Originally posted by Tony Davis
kEEP UP THOSE E BAY BIDS, AND i DON'T DOUBT THAT YOU WILL!!!!!:D

oops, sorry for the shouting!

[Gav]

Originally posted by Burty
Got a room:)

sorted gav 1 out too

:hugegrin: :up:

[Jono]

Originally posted by Gav
:hugegrin: :up:

Ooo... look at you!.. Nobba's...er I mean ...Potter's... Arms not good enough for you now?:asshole:

[Gav]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
OK, right, lets have a roll-call.

Who is intending to come to the boatmad evening in Cove (same venue as last year) on the 7th January?

We need to have an accurate idea of numbers to organise things.

So.>

1) Me

2) Mrs Me

3) TD

4) Chaos

5) Gav

6) Mrs Gav

7) Streako

8) Mrs Streako

9) Ice Kiddie

10) Mrs Ice Kiddie

11) Ice Cream Truck

12) Mrs Burty

13) Mrs JBD

14) Foolish

15) Mrs Foolish

16) Gordon Macmath

17) 'Nob' Jockey Rob

18) 'Ace'

19) ? Pete Berrow


Sorry Jon, can you delete me & Mrs as not able to come:(

[Burty]

Originally posted by Gav
Sorry Jon, can you delete me & Mrs as not able to come:(

:(

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Gav
Sorry Jon, can you delete me & Mrs as not able to come:(

Why not?

[Captain Chaos]

fookin letdown!

[Jon Fuller]

He most likely has a prior engagement down at the fudgepackers club.

[Gav]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
He most likely has a prior engagement down at the fudgepackers club.

:speechles

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Gav
:speechles

Rumbled huh?

[Rogue Wave]

Originally posted by Gav
Sorry Jon, can you delete me & Mrs as not able to come:(

does this mean U won't be bringing my Scalextric dahn?

[Captain Chaos]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssss

commin now

[Gav]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssss

commin now

3.59am ???? :dizzy:

[Matt]

I bought table scalextrix for Gav's kids, but since they're not coming, we'll have to play with em now!! :devil:

[Gav]

Originally posted by Matt
I bought table scalextrix for Gav's kids, but since they're not coming, we'll have to play with em now!! :devil:


:D what a kind gesture too, oh well if we must!!!:banana:

[Matt]

I'm considering buying a 2nd set so we can double the track length!

[Captain Chaos]

do it!

i'll take you all down!

[Matt]

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=46786&TabID=1&source=3&doy=5m1

[Burty]

There only £7.50 you might as well get 2 more;)

Dude how far is the travel inn in Farnborough from your house???

[Matt]

About 40 miles

[Matt]

Seriously, dude, dunno. I live a couple of hundred yards from the pub.

[Burty]

Originally posted by Matt
Seriously, dude, dunno. I live a couple of hundred yards from the pub.

Says its next to the monkey puzzle brewers fayre

http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23946

[Matt]

Walking distance then.

[Matt]

Unless yer an unfit lazy slacker. :D :D

[Jono]

Feck me... you lot are useless.... can't you work this inter-web thingy?... just under a mile to Streak'o and about mile and a quarter to pub..... by road... dunno 'bout any short cuts...:wank:

[Burty]

Originally posted by Jono
Feck me... you lot are useless.... can't you work this inter-web thingy?... just under a mile to Streak'o and about mile and a quarter to pub..... by road... dunno 'bout any short cuts...:wank:

well the clever interweb said it was only 0.5miles from pub but i didnt know if it was closer or further away from Matt's:confused:

[Jono]

Yeah... 0.5 miles...... if yer a feckin' crow......:D

[Jono]

Matt... is this about right?

[Matt]

Spot on.

Dunno why Burty wants to know where my house is though.

[Matt]

Hope he's not a stalker :bolt: :drain:

[BluFin]

Looking about an 75% for Sat But Ms BluFin is gonna need some convincing how many other halfs going? (my chain aint that long)

[Gav]

Originally posted by BluFin
Looking about an 75% for Sat But Ms BluFin is gonna need some convincing how many other halfs going? (my chain aint that long)

mine
matts
jons
chaos's
jono's

+ whoever elses

[Captain Chaos]

slugs...............most likely
& perhaps 'Jemmima', she's Ace's imaginary bird!

[Burty]

Originally posted by Jono
Matt... is this about right?

Fair enough, that Google earth is a wonderful thing:)

[Foolish]

Originally posted by Jono
Yeah... 0.5 miles...... if yer a feckin' crow......:D

we will be there till closing so if anyone needs a lift after can squeeze 4 (small) or 3 lard arses in....... Mrs Foolish is driving :up: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :brown:

[BluFin]

Chain Jerked so it's unlikey I'll be able to make it.

:cry: :cry:

(Driving back from "Da Norf" not sure as to a return time)

[Captain Chaos]

chain jerked?

[Foolish]

Originally posted by BluFin
Looking about an 75% for Sat But Ms BluFin is gonna need some convincing how many other halfs going? (my chain aint that long)

so u cummin then Gav ??

[Gav]

Originally posted by Foolish
so u cummin then Gav ??

indeed i am!

[Foolish]

:up:

[Gav]

Big thankyou to Jon & Angela for a great doo!
& thanks to Matt & Vix for the after-doo!

its just a great shame that more members of this forum couldnt have come ! you know who you are!

oh and look what turned up after 12 months!...

[JamesM]

Yep many thanks to all from me too :)

[Gav]

New faces this year! Mr MUTZNUTZ..... :up:

[scottyboy]

its just a great shame that more members of this forum couldnt have come ! you know who you are!

Sorry!:(
CC looks like he's been on drugs or to many sherbets!:dizzy: :brown:

[Burty]

yup, thanks very much jon, angela and ICT for the do and special thanks to Matt and vix for the brekkie it was lovely

[Gordon McMath]

Me and Phil got there a bit late but we made it ! Thank you to Angela & Jon,I think I left one of my antique video's with u Mr Fuller.It was good to put a few faces to those forum names.

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Gordon McMath
I think I left one of my antique video's with u Mr Fuller.It was good to put a few faces to those forum names.

Yes, you did. Benihana grand prix, i'll bring it down on my next Southampton visit ;)

[Captain Chaos]

Just awoke from the huge dent i've left in my sofa over the last few hours!

Nice to see all the folks that made the trip to the old courthouse

I hope it goes without saying, but many thanks to JF & Mrs F for arranging the evening & to Matt & Vix for all their fine hospitality.

cheers gang!

[Captain Chaos]

Originally posted by scottyboy
CC looks like he's been on drugs or to many sherbets!:dizzy: :brown:

I photo well dont I!

Its Gavs shit camera, i'm really a handsome individual

[Jon Fuller]

Boatmad's finest! :dizzy: A.K.A. Gav & Jono

http://media.boatmad.com/stills/kids.JPG