July 7th 2007 Poker Run

[Jon Fuller]

Right, here we go...

July 7th (pretty much exactly one month away) we can confirm the Drivers Wharf Poker Run will be running (unless the weather is dreadful of course)

Assuming we don't have an ugly rough sea, and/or horizontal rain, we will be running a longer morning section, Starting at Dock Head, probably down to the Needles, and round to Freshwater Bay, then back up to Cowes North basin, with lunch at the Fountain Hotel.

A shorter dash back to Drivers in the afternoon, probably via a stop at Ryde, or one of the forts.

A fabulous evening in the usual format at Drivers, Hog roast, beer, music, videos etc, plus the all important 'card game'.

As last year, entries are limited to 30 boats (plus the official boats), so don't procrastinate!

Entry is £75 for boat & driver, plus £25 per extra adult crew, and £10 per extra child crew (No Chaos, you don't get classed as a child, at least not in this case)

We have reserved slots at North Basin Cowes, so we can have a nice, leisurely, stressless mooring up session, but all crews are responsible for their own short stay fees (about 6 quid), so please visit the marina office before we go to the Fountain for lunch and pay them directly.

Extra hands of cards available if required for the evening card game.

Full instructions and details to follow shortly.

Contact Gill at Drivers Wharf on 02380 233302 for entries.
A £50 deposit is required to confirm booking, no deposit, no guarantee of entry! So please, no complaints if you miss out.

JF

[Captain Chaos]

I've been told that its a 'Bond 007' themed run?

can we confirm this? I've already hired my outfit in anticipation :hugegrin:

[Tony Davis]

should have hired this outfit!

[Jon Fuller]

I've been told that its a 'Bond 007' themed run?


There is talk of a 'theme' to add a bit of fun, yes, and Bond is an obvious subject.

Would be better for you I suspect, if it were a Johnny Engish theme. :hugegrin:

[Captain Chaos]

:brain:

[BluFin]

I\'ve already hired my outfit in anticipation

Outfit Looks Wicked

[Captain Chaos]

Gingerbollix, is there an official entry form or do I just send "Drivers" a kite?

[Jon Fuller]

Gingerbollix, is there an official entry form or do I just send "Drivers" a kite?

Read the ferkin post you nobwinkle!

Phone Gill, enter the PR, and send your 'kite' which will confirm your entry (assuming it don't bounce! but as you probably bank with 'Coutts', it'll be fine I'm sure)

[Captain Chaos]

I have read it you sausage jockey & there is no mention of entry forms, hence why i asked.

if you ask nicely, I'll open my mouth a bit wider for you, it'll be much easier for you to jump down.

[MrRob]

Outfit Looks Wicked

thats gav sorted then!

[Rogue Wave]

Read the ferkin post you nobwinkle!

Phone Gill, enter the PR, and send your 'kite' which will confirm your entry

it's crystal

I met her down at Drivers and her name was Gill

do do run run run do do run run


a Song for spectre owners I guess

[Jon Fuller]

Poker run entry forms & rules.

The general info and rules document can now be downloaded here:

You will need Adobe Acrobat reader, if you don't have it, you can download it free, here: Acrobat reader 8.1 (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)

Poker Run info & Rules (http://media.boatmad.com/web/7.7.07-poker-run/pokerrules7.7.7.2.pdf)

And the Entry form can be viewed/downloaded here;

Poker Run Entry form (http://media.boatmad.com/web/7.7.07-poker-run/pokerentry7.7.7.2.pdf)

Please download and print the entry form, fill in (in block capitals) and sent to Drivers with your deposit.

JF

[wishful thinking]

What are the girls supposed to wear ? I think i will look a bit silly in a Bow tie and a Bermudas :)

[Jon Fuller]

We try to encourage the girls to poker run 'topless', so Bikini bottoms and a bow tie should do nicely. :)

[mike k]

Someone help me get my engine sorted pleeeese :hugegrin:

[Matt]

Bearing in mind the age of who you said that to, I reckon you need to rethink.

We try to encourage the girls to poker run 'topless', so Bikini bottoms and a bow tie should do nicely. :)

[Jon Fuller]

Bearing in mind the age of who you said that to, I reckon you need to rethink.

OH Bollix! Enlighten me...

[Jon Fuller]

There's already 20 official entries, with the limit being 30, if you're serious about doing this run, you need to get your entry form/deposit in ASAP.

[Jon Fuller]

Bearing in mind the age of who you said that to, I reckon you need to rethink.


DOB March 20th 1992! OMG... :hugegrin: I officially retract my topless comment!

[wishful thinking]

DOB March 20th 1992! OMG... :hugegrin: I officially retract my topless comment!

No problem ... I assume you dont know who i am ... heres a hint ... :lol:lol:

[Captain Chaos]

aha...........;)

[Rogue Wave]

There's already 20 official entries, with the limit being 30, if you're serious about doing this run, you need to get your entry form/deposit in ASAP.

it only took a week for the list to fill
do do run run run do do run run

[Jon Fuller]

:lol:lol:

Very good.

[PHANTOM EVOLUTION]

Dress code for the ladies on the poker run will be 'Diamonds and Bling' (expect there will be some guys wearing that too!) :hugegrin:

[Captain Chaos]

so the 007 theme isnt a gag?

[Jon Fuller]

so the 007 theme isnt a gag?
No.
But as you're a right oul woman, you can go for the 'Diamonds & Bling', for which I've no doubt you have a waldrobe of options to play with. :wank:

[Captain Chaos]

well i'm not gonna be much of a 'bond' so perhaps i need to be a villain of some description

[Jon Fuller]

Gill is getting some T shirts done for this event, not sure on price yet, but if anyone interested could state so here, it would be helpful.

[Matt]

Yep

[Matt]

Nick Nack. :hugegrin:

well i'm not gonna be much of a 'bond' so perhaps i need to be a villain of some description

[Cookee]

I'll have a couple - a small and a medium please!

[Maxim Gibson]

I'll have a couple - a small and a medium please!

So you can sew them together to make one that'll fit??:hugegrin:
Sorry had to be done!!

[Cookee]

So you can sew them together to make one that'll fit??:hugegrin:
Sorry had to be done!!

I think you must be thinking of another Cookee!

[Foolish]

well i'm not gonna be much of a 'bond' so perhaps i need to be a villain of some description


some good ones here :hugegrin: (17r)

http://www.jamesbondmm.co.uk/bond-villains.php

and

http://www.jamesbondmm.co.uk/bond-allies.php

[Foolish]

Gill is getting some T shirts done for this event, not sure on price yet, but if anyone interested could state so here, it would be helpful.


1 x L
1 x M
2 x S ... would be good :up:

[Captain Chaos]

2 x as large as possible
1 x large
1x med

[Jon Fuller]

2 x as large as possible
1 x large
1x med

If you ask nicely, I'm sure Gill will ad some extra text on yours for you, for example, "Chowdron Rule" or something similar.

[Matt]

He could get a colour matched pink one. http://www.mattyorke.co.uk/images/misc/snigger.gif

[Captain Chaos]

Ang on, you mean to tell me my tshirts werent going to be bright pink and made in a backstreet Taiwanese sweatshop?

**** it, CANCEL THE ORDER!

[Jono]

Nick Nack. :hugegrin:

..Hai Fat...?:hugegrin:

[Rogue Wave]

surely the only villain the 'Buster Bllodvessel of Boatmad' could be is Oddjob?

[Captain Chaos]

surely the only villain the 'Buster Bllodvessel of Boatmad' could be is Oddjob?

LIP UP "fatty" :hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

If the weather is OK on sunday (8th July) who would be interested in a wee cruise round the island?
I know that sometimes it all seems like too much aggro after all that has gone on the day before, not least all the beer drinking! But...if it's a nice day, it would be nice.

This round-the-island jaunt is mentioned in the rules/entry I think, but I wondered how many might be genuinly interested in doing it.

[Captain Chaos]

dont think my driving skills are upto it............ all that crashing and banging might not go down too well with my ickle 21

[daren]

If the weather is ok Taz and myself are planning to stay down there so I think we're up for it.

[Captain Chaos]

should be good, are both your phantoms up & going, or are you just bringing one?

[Jon Fuller]

dont think my driving skills are upto it............ all that crashing and banging might not go down too well with my ickle 21

Thats a shame, you could re-visit Bembridge Ledge! :hugegrin:

[Captain Chaos]

to my knowledge, i've never visited bembridge ledge................tosspot!

[Jon Fuller]

to my knowledge, i've never visited bembridge ledge................tosspot!

You were but a fag paper away from a very intense relationship with it.

[Captain Chaos]

yeh, people who run boats aground ought to be ashamed of themselves

[Jon Fuller]

I was, but it was only sand :hugegrin:

[Captain Chaos]

"only sand" is that the same as "he only had his todge 2 inches into me ass"

one rule for you eh

[Jon Fuller]

one rule for you eh

You're learning grasshopper

my mistake was thinking i knew the area better than I actually did.

And yours...?

[daren]

We're planning to bring both the 25 and the 28, barring any unforseen mishaps.


should be good, are both your phantoms up & going, or are you just bringing one?

[daren]

That's assuming we have places on the pokerun, cheques have been cashed so I assume so but is there an official list of confirmed entrants?

[Jon Fuller]

If your cheques have been cashed, you're in.

[daren]

woohoo, just need some stickers for the boats now...

If your cheques have been cashed, you're in.

[trucker]

here daren, do u fink me fletcher will make the poker run...........:hugegrin:

[daren]

here daren, do u fink me fletcher will make the poker run...........:hugegrin:


NO. no, no, no...

[kickon]

:up: Gill is getting some T shirts done for this event, not sure on price yet, but if anyone interested could state so here, it would be helpful.

I thankyou!

[Maxim Gibson]

I know this one hasn't even taken place yet but was wondering depending on the success of it is there likely to be a second run in the summer as there was last year?
I just can't see me getting a powerhead gasket, fitting it, sellin my boat, getting new one and fitting engine/seats by july 7th!

[Captain Chaos]

backdraft 22 not running?

[Maxim Gibson]

Yeh but not sure if dad's up for it, doesn't seem very enthusiastic!

[The Iron Duke]

Hello all.

I have demanded from Captain Chaos this very morning a position as "beer handler" on board HMS Hampton Muncher or whatever his current boat is called. However as I disturbed his trip to the swimming baths "for a couple of lengths and a swift sauna" with a burly man-pal of his and put him off his stroke (didn't realise he could use his mobile in the pool) he hasn't rung me back. Is there anyway of me getting a petition on here to get the Captain to include me in the Poker Run?

The Duke

[Jon Fuller]

Righto Poker Runners.

Due to a wee postal problem/misunderstanding/unhelpful council, the usual 'licence to sell alcohol' that's obtained for the poker run events, aint happening!
What this means is, during the evening party in the boat shed at Drivers Wharf, we will not be able to supply the strong stuff!

Soft drinks, and of course the grub (on this occasion, both supplied FOC within the poker run entry fee) is unaffected.

So, all you boozers are going to have to treat this event as a 'bring a bottle' party if you wish to drink anything alcoholic.
Sorry about this, but it really is out of our control, and obviously it's only for this particular event and all things being equal, will be back to normal for the next poker run.

regards

jf

[Taz]

Sadly wont beable to run in poker run due to 6 faulty pumps doh so looking forward to it in the 28.. if there is a second run i hope be there..
Bloody boats!!

[Jon Fuller]

6 faulty pumps????

You're avvin a bubble!

How many ferkin engines you got then?.. or are these 'bilge pumps' ? :hugegrin:

[Taz]

4 trim pumps and 2 fuel r faulty

[Jon Fuller]

4 trim pumps and 2 fuel r faulty
That's a bummer!

Seems a shame someone didn't manage to find these faults before rigging it all!

All new kit for RB I assume.

[steve h]

That's a bummer!

Seems a shame someone didn't manage to find these faults before rigging it all!

All new kit for RB I assume.
someone did find faults,and thats why they not been fitted

[Captain Chaos]

i suppose the real question is, how soon prior to fitting did 'one' find that all the pumps are faulty. Then I'd be asking myself how comes i seem to have a 'stock' of faulty pumps?

Or is 'one' claiming it to be sods law?

[Jon Fuller]

Taz's post sounded like he'd had 6 pump failures. A pretty unforgivable situation.

Maybe his choice of words was a little misleading, and he should have said, 'I aint got any pumps worth fitting', so haven't got the boat on the water yet.

Never mind, you'll need new ones for RB anyway, if you're taking it seriously that is.

[Taz]

Taz's post sounded like he'd had 6 pump failures. A pretty unforgivable situation.

Maybe his choice of words was a little misleading, and he should have said, 'I aint got any pumps worth fitting', so haven't got the boat on the water yet.

Never mind, you'll need new ones for RB anyway, if you're taking it seriously that is.

I had the pumps but didnt realise they been sitting round so long when coming to fit them they were ceased didnt really wanna fit old crap anyways

[steve h]

i suppose the real question is, how soon prior to fitting did 'one' find that all the pumps are faulty. Then I'd be asking myself how comes i seem to have a 'stock' of faulty pumps?

Or is 'one' claiming it to be sods law?lets get it right.the pumps were either supplied with customers engines or arrived with boat .
1 arrived with tazs 260 which has seen better days after its misshap
2 tab pump came with boat ,motors on last legs
3 tab pump never got from guy he bought boat off.
4 came with 260 bought off here .needs selenoids
efi pump of tazs motor seized,the other low on pressure .
these were all checked and never fitted,
so rather than waste time and money pretending to race next week i surggested to buy new.
its got feck all to do with sods law and feck all to do with you

[Captain Chaos]

OK, Chill Winston................ I didnt intend to touch a nerve ;)

[Taz]

OK, Chill Winston................ I didnt intend to touch a nerve ;)

Captain must admit u did put your nose in a bit im not up for a row im only tellin i wont be at the poker run, fought this was a friendly forum

[Captain Chaos]

Taz,

will you not come at all? I.e cant catch a ride with Daren in his boat?

[Rogue Wave]

LIP UP "fatty" :hugegrin:
that was really quite witty BTW

[Jon Fuller]

so rather than waste time and money pretending to race next week i surggested to buy new.


OI!!!

It aint a race! :hugegrin:

[Foolish]

I appreciate that it's still to early to know what the poxy weather is gonna do on saturday but will the proposed route/s ? be posted before the day (like previous PR's) ? :tea:

[Taz]

Daren not going either

[Captain Chaos]

thats a shame Taz, I thought Daren had peviously posted that he was taking his 25.

[Taz]

thats a shame Taz, I thought Daren had peviously posted that he was taking his 25.

Na he not going

[Jon Fuller]

Righto nobbers.

We appear to have 30+ entries, but only half that number have managed to send a confiming deposit! ..That's despite making it clear from the start that this isn't acceptable, at least not if you lot want these events to continue!

So, if you've given a verbal entry by phone and not sent a deposit, or you think you can just turn up and do it, you need to get in touch, pronto!

Drivers Wharf 02380 233302

There's a lot of commitment involved in organising these Poker Runs, both personal, and financial. If there's a poor turn out for this one, it's unlikely there'll be any more this year, if at all.

JF

[the bandit]

There's a lot of commitment involved in organising these Poker Runs, both personal, and financial. If there's a poor turn out for this one, it's unlikely there'll be any more this year, if at all.

JF[/QUOTE]

Don't say that John i would be there if only i had engines on my boats.

We are praying that the Hunton rib will be ready for Cowes.

[MrRob]

Jon has a point!
Jon how many entries are still left to pay?

[Jon Fuller]

Not sure exactly, about ten I think.
But your question brings up the point that they're not actually entries, as it was made perfectly clear when the PR was anounced, no dosh, no entry.

Not sure I'll be wasting any more time on Poker Runs, you're all feckin useless.

[MrRob]

Not sure exactly, about ten I think.
But your question brings up the point that they're not actually entries, as it was made perfectly clear when the PR was anounced, no dosh, no entry.

Not sure I'll be wasting any more time on Poker Runs, you're all feckin useless.

20 out of 30 paid entries aint bad! I wouldnt loose faith yet. I guess the shitty weather has played its part in dampening people spirits! You better organise one for august Jon so I can come along on my boat!

[Jon Fuller]

You better organise one for august Jon so I can come along on my boat!


You do it.

[the bandit]

20 out of 30 paid entries aint bad! I wouldnt loose faith yet. I guess the shitty weather has played its part in dampening people spirits! You better organise one for august Jon so I can come along on my boat!

Please make it September.

[MrRob]

You do it.

I wouldnt know where to begin Jon!

[daren]

thats a shame Taz, I thought Daren had peviously posted that he was taking his 25.

I did, paid me deposit and boat was all ready to go but I've got problems with steering fluid leaking from the helm unit.

I've got a new helm unit and the old one has been taken out but I'm really busy with work and I just haven't got time to fit it and get some new hoses made up before saturday.

:(

[Matt]

Sorry to hear you guys won't make it.

The beef isn't with you guys - obviously it's disappointing you can't make it, but both of you paid yer deposit on time etc and secured your place.

The beef is with the large number of people of gave a commitment to entering, filling up the entry list forcing others to be turned away, and then not bothering to pay their deposit!!! I bet they'll still turn up on the day if the weather suits them and expect to enter.

FWIW I think late entrants should pay a premium - double the entry fee or something.

[daren]

Were sorry too, to be honest I bought the P25 for the poker run(s) so not making it means its rather an expensive driveway ornament...

[Captain Chaos]

Daren, is it absolutely impossible for you to spend a couple of hrs on friday evening getting it sorted?

Seems a shame to miss out, & to be frank it'd be good to see you (ok, your P25) there ;)

[daren]

Daren, is it absolutely impossible for you to spend a couple of hrs on friday evening getting it sorted?

Seems a shame to miss out, & to be frank it'd be good to see you (ok, your P25) there ;)

I dont think it will be ready on time, really busy at the mo' working till 10 most nights as it is :dizzy:

Keepin fingers crossed for a second event or even a boatmad meet later in july/august.

[Captain Chaos]

could be fun:

Sarfampton Friday (http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Southampton&day=3) Sarfampton Sat (http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Southampton&day=4)
Cowes Sat (http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Cowes&day=4)

atleast Sunday looks 'reasonable' for those wanting a trip round the isle

[BluFin]

Sorry I will miss it. Think of me signing up for another stint at the ceromony room in Blanford as you all sign in.
Still nice pic of the bride at her last dress fitting

[Matt]

:drain: You're a bad man Mr Fin

[Captain Chaos]

what "chapter" will this be then Jonny?

[Matt]

Mebbe the epilogue

[Jon Fuller]

Sorry I will miss it. Think of me signing up for another stint at the ceromony room in Blanford as you all sign in.
Still nice pic of the bride at her last dress fitting

Looking at your picture, it would appear that we've both married the same woman! (see avatar of Mrs F)

[kickon]

Righto nobbers.

We appear to have 30+ entries, but only half that number have managed to send a confiming deposit! ..That's despite making it clear from the start that this isn't acceptable, at least not if you lot want these events to continue!

So, if you've given a verbal entry by phone and not sent a deposit, or you think you can just turn up and do it, you need to get in touch, pronto!

Drivers Wharf 02380 233302

There's a lot of commitment involved in organising these Poker Runs, both personal, and financial. If there's a poor turn out for this one, it's unlikely there'll be any more this year, if at all.

JF

I think, for what it's worth some might say!, that we should try not to get too gloomy about the weather. After-all, we can't do anything about it, and this might be our lot for the rest of the summer. We can try to affect global warming by doing our bit to increase carbon emissions that day, or not!
Surely even if the weather is bad, considering the amount of effort that's been put in by the organisers, we should still try to go, wet weather gear et al, but 'cruise' as opposed to 'risk'. I'm up for getting wet, going steady, but still trying to get out on water.....Or am I mad!?:up:

[The Iron Duke]

**** AN APOLOGY ****

Dear Readers,

In my post of last week, I may have insinuated that Captain Chaos prefers the company of men.

Following criticism received from the Captain (who incidentally has a boat called the Gay Charger, always records the Graham Norton show and has appeared on numerous dogging websites under the name "The exhaust pipe cleaner") I am forced to retract the insinuation of nudginess as he has insisted that he once had relations with a girl called Bernard.

For those of you whoi require a full explanation from the Captain himself please make your way to the third layby on the M3 after midnight where he will be able to tell all and perhaps help make a mess of the upholstery of your car.

Thanks,

The Duke.

Oh and also I can't make it to the Poker Run this weekend as the Mrs has revoked the permission slip.

Sorry

[Gordon McMath]

You lot should count yourselves lucky,i burnt my feet walking across the decks of ten poker run boats a couple of weeks ago,at least you have all of that lovely cooling rain to keep your boats at an acceptable temperature :hugegrin:

[BluFin]

Looking at your picture, it would appear that we've both married the same woman! (see avatar of Mrs F)
Identical twin- separated at birth



Well thats us in the pooch palace for the next week

[PHANTOM EVOLUTION]

the weather forecast is looking good for saturday so come on all those who havent booked yet! we have a few places available due to 'mechanical failures' on some boats:(
there will be a hog roast/bbq in the evening (bring your own drink) and two gaming tables to complete the casino/bond theme
give Gill a call on 02380 233302 and book your place NOW!:)

[MrRob]

I'll join if I can get a seat in someones boat... anyone...

[Jon Fuller]

Well thats us in the pooch palace for the next week

No, that really is a pic of my missus!

All looking pretty good now for saturday, though we may run a shorter course is the wind stays as is, staying more central Solent.

[verytricky]

the weather forecast is looking good for saturday so come on all those who havent booked yet! we have a few places available due to 'mechanical failures' on some boats:(
there will be a hog roast/bbq in the evening (bring your own drink) and two gaming tables to complete the casino/bond theme
give Gill a call on 02380 233302 and book your place NOW!:)

I have 'Structural failures' and 'Mechanical failures' and after Poole Ana would rather be at Drivers than at Ramsgate, but if I have any chance of getting the boat onto the water I fear it is going to have to be at Ramsgate.


JF - Why not be the badass that we all know you can be and simply refuse entries that dont come with the deposit attached? Or alternately get the entries handled by some third party ( I have suggestions ) that will simply follow the rules, and no amount of personal influence or whining can get them on the list unless they have the deposit enclosed because the list is managed by some hard assed jobsworth with a rule book to follow.

[krazykel7]

Hia
Is there still the james bond theme or something going on?
cu all there!

[krazykel7]

Jon has dad booked the phantom on yet?if so please reserve a space cos we are coming regardless of what he says. the bakers & phantom joker will be there!!

[TimB-C]

Guys, not sure where you are taking your dingies this w/e.........:puker: I've just come over on speed ferries and the bloke wot drives it said the seas were 3/4 meters...........no I wasn't sicie pooh but everyone else was,right mess. have fun.................:hugegrin:

[floater]

I'm out on a charity day in the donzi on sat with a female ex rally star off the tv and her family I hope to see you and find me missing 20mph after having me arse scrubbed, weather is looking great for you after all this sh*te good luck and have a great safe event :up:

[Numb Nuts]

Hia
Is there still the james bond theme or something going on?
cu all there!

Still James Bond theme get yer bling on :up:

[floater]

nothing like walking along the pontoon and asking is matt around and the bloke your asking says yes here i am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! oopps
looked bloody good from where i was without me fenders mate hope it turnd out better than cookie asking ME for a spanner surely he knows better than that. what, a chuffin spotless bost that inxsf:up: :up: is.............. had a tv girlie on the boat who wanted to jump ship when she saw him...good lookin boat good lookin bloke why by himself???????
me glad 4000rpm 60mph nothing like supporting your global warming country today is there..........

[Ben]

So how did it go? Was the weather kind?

I spent the day in 100F heat trying to flog Boston Whalers and Sea Rays to the great unwashed.

[Rogue Wave]

**** AN APOLOGY ****

Dear Readers,

In my post of last week, I may have insinuated that Captain Chaos prefers the company of men.

Sorry

he stayed overnight in a Camp er van just otside Drivers Wharf. I was somewhat disturbed to find out that he stayed with 3 other youns men, Apparently they wer just good friends

[wishful thinking]

Some pictures from Saturday :hugegrin:

[wishful thinking]

... more

[Jon Fuller]

what, a chuffin spotless bost that inxsf is.............. had a tv girlie on the boat who wanted to jump ship when she saw him...good lookin boat good lookin bloke why by himself???????

Don't tell him that!

He was on his own cos none of his boyfriends could make it.

[wishful thinking]

I had a really good day yesterday
Just wanted to say thanks to Jon and Gill for organising everything
Can't wait for the next one :hugegrin:

(Hopefully in an Extreme if we can persuade mum)

[Jon Fuller]

Luckily for all of us, the weather broke the habit of the last few weeks and gave us fine dry conditions, with a bit of a stiff breeze, perfect for Poker!

However, in the name of safety, and to best please the smaller boats and family crews, we eventually decided to run the shorter course (40 miles instead of the 70 of the full course) on reflection, I still can't decide if it was the right choice, but eveyone seemed to enjoy it.

Thanks very much to all those who made the effort.

Also thanks to the staff at Drivers for getting everyone in....and out on time and without misshap, Gill, Gareth, Georgia, Clive, the Fountain Hotel and Cowes Yacht Haven for stacks of hard graft and patience.

Also thanks to the kid on the end of the Ryde Peir head for giving me the Wanker sign, not sure what that was all about.

=======

Winners on the day:

The Poker Pot went to Clive Baker & family

- - - - -(will come to me in a minute) won a bundle of cash for second best Poker hand.

Stuart 'Ace' won a magnum of Champers for third best Poker hand and also won the free Neil Holmes Powerboat school day for his aerial display off Calshot..

Andy Edwards won the 'most improved driver' award.

Pete Philipson won summat for being a bloody good sport, wearing the DJ all day on and off his Jet Ski.

Cookee won summat for coming such a long way, only to break down (and throwing a hissy fit at lunch)

One of the Thundercat drivers (sorry, can't remember name) won a folding marina bike (no, not that one) in the mystery prize draw.

The Dodges won some stuff for being long time supporters of these events, travelling from the other end of the world every time (Cornwall).

'Vee' got some swag for being the first boat to the first card pickup (but remember, it's not a race).



Here's a few pics of the day: (may put together a short video, but the raw footage is a bit limited)

1 & 2) Showing that as ever, he's a great sport, Peter Philipson (Little Pete) did the 'Bond' thing, off...and on the water. Great job Pete.

[Jon Fuller]

Baker 28's everywhere, some were even 'real'.

[Jon Fuller]

1) The Cookster and the Shark

2) A sick Shark

Poor old Cookster threw a bit of a 'hissy fit' whan all us Gannets had polished off the lunchtime grub before he arrived! :hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

Various....

Andy Edwards (Cuzuns Cusun) and his grand-daddy in the SR8.

Nick Gilley's immaculate Sunseeker XS 'XS-IF'.

Mamboking and his Extreme 24.

Thundercat loonies 'Aquarius'.

'Vee' and his beautiful Hustler 388.

[Andy Edwards]

yes i agree with wishfull thinking thinking . really had a good day and mucho thanks to jill jon gareth and all who made it possible special thanks to niel holmes for some much needed help sorting out some driving problems marvelous day and thanks very much look forward to the next one :hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

More:

The Girrafe goes for da card whilst Chaos assumes his usual (old lady driving) racing stance. (You need to get a bit closer to that wheel though chaos, for the full effect)

Matt Williams with 'Don't Panic'

Matt Yorke don't look appy! :mad: Think it might be his 'Wallace & Grommet' impression.

The scene in Cowes Yacht Haven (lunchtime stop)

Clive Baker & family in Double Vision', the eventual winners of 'the Poker pot' in Clives 'Phoney'.

[Jon Fuller]

Alright for some innit!!

My crew rushing round making sure the boat is tip-top :rolleyes:

Generally, a pretty good event, I even got a special thank you letter/drawing from 'Foolish's' daughter at the evening bash.

[the bandit]

Gutted Gutted and a bit more gutted.

[2-XS-IF]

what, a chuffin spotless bost that inxsf:up: :up: is.............. had a tv girlie on the boat who wanted to jump ship when she saw him...good lookin boat good lookin bloke why by himself???????



I was hoping for someone (girl) to jump ship. Then me!!

[chris]

We keep saying what a fab day and nicola took some video which we keep watching - what a laugh and how lucky were we with the weather what a change! Thanks to John Gill and Gareth and everyone who helped as it all so appreciated, as there is no doubt alot a work in the background - SO THANKS TO ALL. It was great to see such a great range of boats which makes it all the more fun.

[kickon]

Thanks to EVERYONE...you know who you are!!, for a great day on Sat. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Looking forward to the next one....Please Jon! Please Gill!.

[verytricky]

Thinking of a design change for the V24 after seeing this!!

[Little Pete]

Just wish to say a big thanks to everyone for a great day and a fun evening to.:cheers A special thanks go to the two guys in the blue thunder cat for dragging my arse out the water when i fell off between stokes bay and Ryde pier, the swim to the ski looked a long way and i was shitting myself about getting run over:aaahhh:

[Jon Fuller]

Gutted Gutted and a bit more gutted.

Though you missed this one, there must be time to get the revenger sorted for the Blade run!?

That'll be a gas I'm sure. specially the nightime doo in Hampsterdam!

[Drivers]

Thanks to all Poker Runners for making it another great day.

We have lots of people to thank but the most important is Jon. He is a very busy guy and yet always finds the time to help and brings along all his equipment that takes him ages to set up and then after the event pack it all away again. It is very much a busman’s holiday for him and we much appreciate his efforts.

Thanks also to Jackie for her help with getting the hanger ready and organising the t- shirts. By the way we still have a few left for those of you who did not buy them on the day and would like a memento of the event please email us if you want one.

I hope all who took part enjoyed it as much as we did.

Watch this space for the next Drivers event later on this year.

Gill, Gareth and the Team.

[the bandit]

.

Also thanks to the kid on the end of the Ryde Peir head for giving me the Wanker sign, not sure what that was all about.

=======

Maybe he was from Malta

[the bandit]

Though you missed this one, there must be time to get the revenger sorted for the Blade run!?

That'll be a gas I'm sure. specially the nightime doo in Hampsterdam!

Got a invite to the launch party,but thats all this year. So thats another Gutted.

Concentrating on the Hunton at the moment.

[Jon Fuller]

Maybe he was from Malta
He didn't look like a Liar, a Cheat, or a Thief, ..just a cheeky kid.
PS, you need to get to grips with the 'Quote' feature! :hugegrin:

[chris]

for those that missed this one there is a poker run this saturday the 14th at exmouth run to torquay etc etc slip launching only drivers briefing 10.30 am

[Team epiclife]

Just wish to say a big thanks to everyone for a great day and a fun evening to.:cheers A special thanks go to the two guys in the blue thunder cat for dragging my arse out the water when i fell off between stokes bay and Ryde pier, the swim to the ski looked a long way and i was shitting myself about getting run over:aaahhh:
No woorys Im sure you do the same :up:
WE like to say a big thanks to every one we were a bit slower than the rest of you but we really enjoyed it. It good to see a great bunch of friendly people and all enjoying a common love of BOATING . THANKS
p.s .. I still really ache I could hardly move Sunday morning and only just got feeling in my arse back …ummm not sure if thats forrom the boating or my co pilot :aaahhh:

[Jon Fuller]

only just got feeling in my arse back …ummm

I spoke with Chaos yesterday, and he said the exact same thing! But then he did spend two nights in the caravan of love with 'Scotch egg', the 'Happy Giraffe' and 'Ace' and believe it was his turn to be 'IT'.

He proudly sent me this pic, apparently taken at 4:15am in said 'caravan 'O' Love' :puker:
Those public Schoolboys have no fkkn shame!!

EDIT> just checked the picture properties, and it was 03:56!, so rather scarilly, it looks like it's all true! :aaahhh:

[Matt]

:aaahhh:

[Jon Fuller]

:aaahhh:

I think it's fairly normal behaviour where they come from.

[Jon Fuller]

Hey Matt, didn't you share a caravan with Chaos in Cowes last year?

[Matt]

Last year was in drunken fumble/fornicator.

Cowes 05 was in the caravan and IIRC we "had" burty. Fortunately Vicki protected me from his advances, good looking chap that I am.

Have to admit, I did notice that at cowes 05 chaos' caravan was rocking away like a goodun - bearing in mind it was on concrete foundations! That boy must have some rhythm! :hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

I did notice that at cowes 05 chaos' caravan was rocking away like a goodun - bearing in mind it was on concrete foundations! That boy must have some rhythm! :hugegrin:

Oh he has!! Though I think it's more about the size of the hammer, than the nail, if you know what I mean. Angela and I videod the 'C 'O' L' rocking violently on Sunday morning after the Poker run, I will encode it and upload it later if I get a chance.

It's pretty shocking how promiscuous these homos can be.

[ice cream truck]

I spoke with Chaos yesterday, and he said the exact same thing! But then he did spend two nights in the caravan of love with 'Scotch egg', the 'Happy Giraffe' and 'Ace' and believe it was his turn to be 'IT'.

He proudly sent me this pic, apparently taken at 4:15am in said 'caravan 'O' Love' :puker:
Those public Schoolboys have no fkkn shame!!

EDIT> just checked the picture properties, and it was 03:56!, so rather scarilly, it looks like it's all true! :aaahhh:

Chaos i knew you was into the Gay Porn

[DAVE]

Little Pete, fair play mate ! You never told me you were doin' that. I take it the suit's fecked.

:drink:

[Little Pete]

the suit is ok, gave it a fresh water wash then send it to the dry cleaners. now sat on the hanger waiting for the oscars, i'm in the cataguory for best dressed to fall off a jetski:hugegrin: not best speller:brain:

[MrRob]

Looks more like the Caravan of Wrongness!

[robbie]

the suit is ok, gave it a fresh water wash then send it to the dry cleaners.:


OK to take back to Marks & Sparks in the morring then??

[Burty]

Anyone got any video footage like last time then??

[Captain Chaos]

not really Rob, got a couple of pics to upload

[MrRob]

not really Rob, got a couple of pics to upload


Burty means video of the poker run!

[Jon Fuller]

Burty means video of the poker run!


Thats odd, why would he ask for that on this thread? Weird!

[Burty]

Thats odd, why would he ask for that on this thread? Weird!

Damn, I've managed to post in the wrong section:hugegrin:

[Matt]

Anyone got any footage from the caravan of love then?
:hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

Anyone got any footage from the caravan of love then?
:hugegrin:

Here's a bit.

Luckily 'Ice Cream Truck' (The boy Aylett) arrives before they go into a real frenzy!

www.boatmad.com/web/COL.wmv

[Burty]

Now that is amusing

[Captain Chaos]

Luckily 'Ice Cream Truck' (The boy Aylett) arrives before they go into a real frenzy!

Actually, judging by the long, slow rhythm...............i must have been on the vinager strokes!

[Jon Fuller]

Yes, I watched the clip, and decided that such deep, violent rocks, meant it must be a fairly big hammer doing the work and as you're by far the largest of the 'Caravan love triangle', you clearly weren't the wide receiver on this occasion, so must have been feeling pretty generous towards 'Scotch Egg' or 'Ace' or both! :puker:

[Captain Chaos]

it wasnt egg, for obvious reasons!

[Jon Fuller]

it wasnt egg, for obvious reasons!
Too old for you?

I've heard you have specialist taste!

[Captain Chaos]

nah! he's only got eyes for you! and apparantly; i'm not invited to the ginger boom boom room

Jon,
do you feel this thread may be in anyway detering folks from atytending future PR's?

[1up]

Here's a bit.

Luckily 'Ice Cream Truck' (The boy Aylett) arrives before they go into a real frenzy!

www.boatmad.com/web/COL.wmv

Whats with the gaffa tape on the top bunk window, were they pulling some bedroom stunts and popped the window out !!!

[Captain Chaos]

sadly no, its me mums vehicle & she had loaned it to some mates a few days before i took it to the PR............... it came back with several things needing fixing, the window being just one of them

[Scotch Egg]

Chaos' ring piece being another.

[Captain Chaos]

The Night Before:

Whilst nobbing around @ Drivers on Friday afternoon with truck and the gang a slightly excitable (as aptly described by Gareth aka Numb nuts) Ace & Scotch egg arrived, fuelled by some Pimms & Fosters they had enjoyed on the train down from London.

3am & the end result (1) Ace looking a tad worst for wear, (2) Egg clearly enjoying the fact he got to cuddle up to his bitch for another night.

[Captain Chaos]

(1) More 28's than you can shake a stick at. Roj gets some 'hatch lifting' practice in before the PR gets underway.
(2) A BananaShake, Nice 650 shakespeare & the Foolish's on 'Adrenaline' their much loved wellcraft.
(3) Mr Burdens Extreme 26
(4) MamboKings Extreme 24
(5) I briefly allow Robbie 'slug' to sit on the otherside of my P21........... he's not allowed when the motors running ;)

[Captain Chaos]

(1&2) Roger motors past in his beautifull P28 making an absolute racket & kicking up enough wake to ensure every boat in Shamrock Quey was sent rockin'
(3) 2 very game fellas in a thunderduck (or whatever they're called nowadays)

[Captain Chaos]

(1) Bit of a free for all mooring up @ cowes. A great range of boats from the P16 'Dont Panic' to The Dodge's P28 twin o/b............. then upto Nick Gillies XS2000 and the Hunton.
(2) Andy Edwards Struts his stuff passed a poorly Bananashake'
(3) AE Pascoe Rib, Leviathan & some of the usual suspects
(4&5) Gill, Gareth & the Drivers Wharf Possie
(6) Neil Holmes & Partner

[Captain Chaos]

(7) The Burdens
(8) me mate 'Dangerous' Dave Pascoe............ no resemblence to his namesake
(9) a momentous occaision, scotch egg gets his wallet out!

[Captain Chaos]

A couple of Pics of Matt & Vix Yorke with Jon & Angela on Leviathan (and its fookin dirty bum!)

[Captain Chaos]

(1) Our compares Jon & Gareth aka The chuckle Bros, call up MamboKing to give his Poker Hand. Fair Play, Mambo was one fo the few people to do the whole Bond 007 theme. And didnt he look smart! :up:
(2) Ace anticipates an early night by coming to the Poker game pre dressed in his jimjams :rolleyes:
(3) Vix cant decide which is her best side
(4) A bemused if not proud recipient of a 'pit bike'
(5) the evenings card 'Dollybirds'

[Gav]

When is the next gay poker run? Unless its gay I dont wanna know! Why? Because I am gay and love doing gay things with the quickness!
Ya get me!

[scottyboy]

Who's is the 2litre cat in the first pics at drivers?

[Matt]

Matt Shepherd's hydrolift I think.

[Matt]

I'm a nosey fkkr! :hugegrin:
http://www.mattyorke.co.uk/gallery/v/powerboats/hydrocat/theotherone/

[scottyboy]

Looks like a nice rig! Will he be comin out to play do ya know matt?

[Matt]

Dunno. The canopy needs a lot of work to be compliant.

[Foolish]

Anyone got any video footage like last time then??

We didn't manage to get much footage as my crew were to busy holding on in the chop but as "Wishful thinkin" has been of school nursing a kneeboarding injury from the weekend :snooz: she put this together

http://www.mybayliner.co.uk/boatmad/bm/007.wmv (38mb)

[TimB-C]

nice one, pity the sun didn't shine properly for you all. But see it didn' dampen your fun !!:seaman:

[Jon Fuller]

Very good!

[Captain Chaos]

nice one ;)

[Jon Holmes]

(7) The Burdens
(8) me mate 'Dangerous' Dave Pascoe............ no resemblence to his namesake
(9) a momentous occaision, scotch egg gets his wallet out!

"The Burdens", What as in Mr & Mrs Burden or as in John Burden and a female friend?

Please enlighten me Chaos.

[Gordon McMath]

As in Mr & Mrs Burden,John finally got round to popping the question,took him 3 years though :up:

[Blue mist]

Nice to see some of the boats in action on the water, it looked like fun.:seaman:

[Andy Edwards]

like the video . the treatment u lot was getin on the wellcraft that must have bin dificult very good :up:

[delphius1]

Nice video, it definatley makes me want to have a bash at the next one, now my boat is ready for the water.

Just one question, that yellow and white boat with the flag seems to be followed by a black cloud, was it a swarm of angry bees?

[TimB-C]

No it was the wrath of god!!!

[Jon Fuller]

OK, this is a bit 'wobble-cam' as Matt struggled a bit holding the camera still at speed, but I suppose at least it's another record of the day, so to speak.

Check out Andy in the SR8 whippin through the field at the start!

www.boatmad.com/web/777.wmv

[Jon Holmes]

Excellent Jon even if a little shaky. Looks like you guys all had a great day and good weather too.:up:

[Captain Chaos]

i think you've been a little harsh on streako, it isnt so bad.

was a great day though ;)

[Andy Edwards]

mind u fair play to matt must be dificult trying to film with all that bumping around

[Jon Fuller]

mind u fair play to matt must be dificult trying to film with all that bumping around

RUBBISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Phantom 28 is like floating on a fkkn velvet magic carpet @ 72mph!! :hugegrin: Just ask my wife. :bang: :hatchet: :bolt:

And...I'm hoping the 31 will be even better! :banana: :seaman:

[TimB-C]

I think that depends who the demonic creature at th wheel is !!:bolt:

[Captain Chaos]

has your boat found a couple of extra mph Jonny monochrome?

and as for "like a magic carpet"................do they go Bang, slap, crash wallop n'all then?

[Jon Fuller]

and as for "like a magic carpet"................do they go Bang, slap, crash wallop n'all then?


Only if "HIM" is driving! :wank: ...All other times, just like my 28......Pure Velvet.

[Andy Edwards]

does this magic carpet need the swarm of annnnnnnnnnnngry bees behind it to achive that speed

[Matt]

No, but the driver needs his special gimp suit and whip to get in character.