Thames Tear Up

[Wayne Kerr]

Originally Posted by motorvator

Confirmed peops from my end are

Motorvator 1
Motorvator 2
Athito
L'arc en soleil
Abaya
Fat Badger
Armanaleg

These seven are travelling up on Friday into St Cats and have a restaurant booked for 34 of us so expect to be a mess in the morning.

Taz is running up on the saturday morning as is onabudget I think.

I'm assuming pash1 will have a new end in his gearbox in time looking at his thread and I believe he is launching saturday morning at Chatham so he can go the wrong way! His missus has declared a wish to come aboard my boat as she doesn't trust him etc etc.

I need confirmation from:

Waynekerr 2 x P18's
MikeK Non runner
Puppiesballs
Dan
MrRob
Blinddog
Skull666
Andymac
The Mutz Nutz
Carl
OCRDA
Andyxs
Dodgy Dave
Dangerous
Captain Chaos
Silversurfer
Roofer

I have pm'd you all separately.

Mat, Gazza, Daren, Mike R, Bad Boy, Hunton69, Atlantis, Jojoroar Have all confirmed here or otherwise that they cannot make it due to daft reasons like 'no engine on boat', 'Builder let me down', 'It wouldn't make it' etc etc.

Bad preparation I say

I've been keeping an eye on the long range weather forecast and it looks like the snow will miss us by a day Chatham is a bloody good place to warm up though.

We have a slight problem with the band as the bass player can't make it so it will be acoustic sets with the mic handed to anyone that can sing

If you look in the flyer you all need to let me know how many for grub and if anyone needs anything else taken along.

If we get this one off the ground I'll organise another late in the year incorporating Ramsgate and far flung places like Calais, so make sure you support it.

I've added to the above.
Maybe this is not the way to reply, but Game on!

[motorvator]

Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

I've added to the above.
Maybe this is not the way to reply, but Game on!

Seems good to me

Waynekerr 2 x P18's
MikeK Non runner
Puppiesballs
Dan Non runner
MrRob Non runner
Blinddog
Skull666
Andymac
The Mutz Nutz
Carl
OCRDA
Andyxs
Dodgy Dave
Dangerous Non runner
Captain Chaos
Silversurfer
Roofer

[Carl]

not going to able to make this one,hope you all have a great weekend though

[on a budget]

cant make it now, will be working over easter

[andyxs]

hope to still make it. am waiting for new brakes and bearings to be delivered. as it all has to be towed down from N Wales. hopefully will arive tomorrow. was suposto arive on thurs . not turned up today tho. if it dosnt arive tomorow am working alll week and only have sat afternoon n sun to fit them and tow it home. so wont make it. but am quietly confident

[motorvator]

Waynekerr 2 x P18's
MikeK Non runner
Puppiesballs confirmed
Dan Non runner
MrRob Non runner
Blinddog
Skull666
Andymac confirmed
The Mutz Nutz confirmed
Carl Non runner
OCRDA
Andyxs confirmed subject to trailer brakes
Dodgy Dave Non runner
Dangerous Non runner
Captain Chaos
Silversurfer
Roofer[/QUOTE]

[Silversurfer]

Hi I didint realise it was Easter Weekend, because of this i cant ovenight but will come out and meet you on the journey as you pass me by in Leigh on sea. Was hoping to head up the Thames and and maybe up the medway. Weather does not look to good at the moment though feels like -6 and snow!

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...code=Ss9&day=6

However myboat is in the water so as long as the water isnt frozzen over I will meet up with some of you.

Stewart

[Athito]

NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 10 of 2008)
RIVER MEDWAY – CHATHAM REACH
CHATHAM MARITIME LOCK ENTRANCE
RENEWAL OF SCOUR PROTECTION
DIVING OPERATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on or about Monday 10th March 2008, work will
commence on the renewal of the scour protection at the entrance to Chatham Maritime
Lock, Chatham Reach, River Medway in the following approximate position:-
51º 24.289’ N 00º 31.913’ E
2. The work involves the removal of the existing gabion mattress and the installation of
a new gabion mattress. Following an initial divers’ inspection the existing gabions will be
removed by excavator mounted on the multi-cat “ABWOOD VIII” which will be held in
position by spud legs. The materials will be placed onto a storage pontoon. At high water
periods the storage pontoon will be moved to a position on the nearby river wall and the
materials will be off-loaded into a storage area. Diving inspections of the area will take place
as and when necessary. The new gabion baskets will be constructed ashore and loaded onto
the pontoon for delivery to site and placement by the excavator.
3. During the times of diving operations the “Abwood VIII” will display an
International Code Flag “A”. In addition, in accordance with Medway Ports’ Byelaw No.
11.(1), a red flag will be exhibited on the “Abwood VIII” as close as possible to the point of
entry into the water. A safety boat will be in attendance. Persons in charge of vessels
navigating in the vicinity of the works should pass by at reduced speed and exercise due
care and caution.
4. Admiralty Chart No. 1835 refers.
5. Further information on the progress of the work may be obtained from the Medway
Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign “Medway VTS”, or telephone 01795
663025, or direct from the dive supervisor by telephone 07968 111567. The “Abwood VIII”
may be contacted on VHF Channel 74.

[Wayne Kerr]

Originally Posted by motorvator

Waynekerr 1 x P18' non runner, awaiting confirmation of 2nd 18'
MikeK Non runner
Puppiesballs confirmed
Dan Non runner
MrRob Non runner
Blinddog
Skull666
Andymac confirmed
The Mutz Nutz confirmed
Carl Non runner
OCRDA
Andyxs confirmed subject to trailer brakes
Dodgy Dave Non runner
Dangerous Non runner
Captain Chaos
Silversurfer
Roofer

Amended, sorry chaps. The retirement was not my decision.

[andyxs]

got the brakes on monday but work sent me to eastbourne monday night till thursday night. dont think im guna have time to change them on fri and drive down on good friday. will try as iv got 5 mates wanting to go as well. guna have to be an uncertain to probably not.

[motorvator]

well anybody would think the english weather was putting people off

My seven boats still going for it (being tough sarfenders).
Athito is still coming down from Titchmarsh albeit crewless.
Haven't heard from Taz for a few weeks now.
Pash1 has still got his gearbox in pieces and is blagging a ride with me.
So no southerners and the western / northern lads I'm not sure.

Looks like the revenger will win with ease

[hunton69]

Originally Posted by motorvator

well anybody would think the english weather was putting people off

My seven boats still going for it (being tough sarfenders).
Athito is still coming down from Titchmarsh albeit crewless.
Haven't heard from Taz for a few weeks now.
Pash1 has still got his gearbox in pieces and is blagging a ride with me.
So no southerners and the western / northern lads I'm not sure.

Looks like the revenger will win with ease

No wonder no one wants to organise anything, i thought you had about 30 entries 3 months ago. Sorry i pulled out but not my fault as de boat not built yet.

[daren]

Originally Posted by motorvator

well anybody would think the english weather was putting people off

My seven boats still going for it (being tough sarfenders).
Athito is still coming down from Titchmarsh albeit crewless.
Haven't heard from Taz for a few weeks now.
Pash1 has still got his gearbox in pieces and is blagging a ride with me.
So no southerners and the western / northern lads I'm not sure.

Looks like the revenger will win with ease

You know I'd love to be there to give you and your revenger a run for your money regardless of the weather, just look at what I have to put up with day in day out...

[Silversurfer]

You do know sleet and 31mph winds are forecast guys? Dont mean to put a dampner on it but is that safe?

[motorvator]

Originally Posted by Silversurfer

You do know sleet and 31mph winds are forecast guys? Dont mean to put a dampner on it but is that safe?

that makes it fun

and daren you're a bastard

[motorvator]

Originally Posted by hunton69

No wonder no one wants to organise anything, i thought you had about 30 entries 3 months ago. Sorry i pulled out but not my fault as de boat not built yet.

Can't blame anyone really. Weather hasn't turned to our favour and lots of boats not ready for the season yet.

If you remember we were taking a chance on easter being good like last year and avoiding the start of race season to give everyone a chance of joining in.

So don't worry it hasn't put me off, already thinking about organising a run from crouch to calais or similar so the guys with phantoms, rings, bernicos etc get the chance to run out beyond where they normally would with the benefit of safety in numbers.

wonder whether your jalopy will be ready for that?

[hunton69]

Originally Posted by motorvator

Can't blame anyone really. Weather hasn't turned to our favour and lots of boats not ready for the season yet.

If you remember we were taking a chance on easter being good like last year and avoiding the start of race season to give everyone a chance of joining in.

So don't worry it hasn't put me off, already thinking about organising a run from crouch to calais or similar so the guys with phantoms, rings, bernicos etc get the chance to run out beyond where they normally would with the benefit of safety in numbers.

wonder whether your jalopy will be ready for that?

How long is a piece of string.

[hunton69]

Respect to you. Mr Motivator.

I will say this Wh-Th- f--- does Slog----- get involved with boats because he does not giv- a to--.
Message to you Phil get a life.

Revenger says . WE DON'T RACE BOATS

[motorvator]

Originally Posted by hunton69

Respect to you. Mr Motivator.

I will say this Wh-Th- f--- does Slog----- get involved with boats because he does not giv- a to--.
Message to you Phil get a life.

Revenger says . WE DON'T RACE BOATS

Your right he should but I think he had his fingers burnt in the 90's and time's not that good a healer.

Anyway I've been trying to work out how the f*ck the revenger's gonna come off the trailer tomorrow. I think a fast run up at the sea should do it but can't afford to lose another range rover in the water

Looks like we're down to four boats now as everyone's getting scared of the forecast.

Great respect to Athito he's running down from titchmarsh marina to meet us at the crouch before we head round to southend. On his own, no crew and a sheer determination to be there

[hunton69]

[QUOTE=motorvator;129062]Your right he should but I think he had his fingers burnt in the 90's and time's not that good a healer.

Anyway I've been trying to work out how the f*ck the revenger's gonna come off the trailer tomorrow. I think a fast run up at the sea should do it but can't afford to lose another range rover in the water

Looks like we're down to four boats now as everyone's getting scared of the forecast.

Great respect to Athito he's running down from titchmarsh marina to meet us at the crouch before we head round to southend. On his own, no crew and a sheer determination to be there[/QUOTE

Little tip: Reverse gear quick Hit the brakes and she's sliding of like a whores nickers after a good night.

For god sake stop working for the samaritans. ( the Love of my life )