QUOTE(Cats @ Sat 5th Nov 2011, 12:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice one 
The evening's drinking n banter will take a nice twist!
The evening's drinking n banter will take a nice twist!
Going to have to learn Devonian (wicky Speak)
France Brittany April 2012
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 03:55 pm
Going to have to learn Devonian (wicky Speak)
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 04:35 pm
QUOTE(Cats @ Sat 5th Nov 2011, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Those who have paid Deposits and heading for France in April:
Wicky
RobC
Mr Mahon....Screen name not given.
ChrisR
DAzzerB
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Maximilliontoomanytdm's
Catsbum
I don't have a cheque book, (who does anymore?) so will contact Ken & Leslie and then ask the Bank to raise one for us
Cats
Wicky
RobC
Mr Mahon....Screen name not given.
ChrisR
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Babus123
Maximilliontoomanytdm's
Catsbum
I don't have a cheque book, (who does anymore?) so will contact Ken & Leslie and then ask the Bank to raise one for us
Cats
Don't forget VFRDave, paid his deposit via paypal but didn't put a message with it (what do you expect he rides a Honda.... lol)
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:02 pm
That might Mr Mahon?
Let me know Mark
Let me know Mark
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 08:09 pm
QUOTE(DazzerB @ Sat 5th Nov 2011, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Going to have to learn Devonian (wicky Speak)
show us yer 'Brissol Cities' Daz
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 10:37 pm
QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sat 5th Nov 2011, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
show us yer 'Brissol Cities' Daz
I've got a lovely pair of "Bristols"
even my wife's jealous!
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 10:01 am
QUOTE(Cats @ Sat 5th Nov 2011, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That might Mr Mahon?
Let me know Mark
Let me know Mark
Not Mr Mahon, it's Dave McGirr, chap who came with me and Ryan to Germany.
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Posted 07 November 2011 - 08:58 pm
QUOTE(maximuspetrolhead @ Sun 6th Nov 2011, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not Mr Mahon, it's Dave McGirr, chap who came with me and Ryan to Germany.
Sorry fellas. Mr Mahon,s screen name Gunblaster...
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 11:25 am
Can you confirm the dates? Wednesday 18th out, Sunday 22nd return? I've just had a quote of £110 for LD Ferries, Portsmouth - LeHavre, single cabin out, sleeper return, 23:00 departure from Portsmouth, 8 hour crossing, 17:00 return 5 1/2 hour crossing. Always gone via Dover before and taken the hit on mileage the other side so it'll be an interesting comparison.
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 12:02 pm
That's a good point, how are we all getting there, what are the options?
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 12:43 pm
Better sort the options out then
Sit back, relax and enjoy the crossing
Sit back, relax and enjoy the crossing
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 02:26 pm
or sit back, jump up, run to the rail, empty stomach, repeat ad nauseam.
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 03:55 pm
No really, what are the options?
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 04:51 pm
Do what we did this year: Pompey to LeHarve and share a cabin, although they are a bit tight 4 up ..... and I'm not talking about 9er riders
Now on 9er number 2 .....
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 07:03 pm
As I said, I'll look at the options and post them up
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 11:04 pm
Ok.
Looking at the crossing based on last years sailing
Outbound: Wednesday 18th April @ 23:00 leaving Portsmouth, arriving 07:00 Thursday.
That gives us all day Thursday to travel down to the Guest House
Friday
Saturday and then Sunday to travel back to Le-Havre
Return: Sunday 22nd Leaving Le-Havre at 17:00 arriving Portsmouth @ 21:00
I fully understand that some of you will have a longer way to go than us Southerners so please let us know your thoughts
The price for this crossing is £50 return if I'm reading it right. I added a 4 berth cabin that was £102.50. Bringing the total to £152.50
That means we could split this and get a return crossing with bed outbound for £75.00.
We have booked beds in France for Thursday Friday and Saturday
I'll look at other ferry companies tomorrow
Cats
Looking at the crossing based on last years sailing
Outbound: Wednesday 18th April @ 23:00 leaving Portsmouth, arriving 07:00 Thursday.
That gives us all day Thursday to travel down to the Guest House
Friday
Saturday and then Sunday to travel back to Le-Havre
Return: Sunday 22nd Leaving Le-Havre at 17:00 arriving Portsmouth @ 21:00
I fully understand that some of you will have a longer way to go than us Southerners so please let us know your thoughts
The price for this crossing is £50 return if I'm reading it right. I added a 4 berth cabin that was £102.50. Bringing the total to £152.50
That means we could split this and get a return crossing with bed outbound for £75.00.
We have booked beds in France for Thursday Friday and Saturday
I'll look at other ferry companies tomorrow
Cats
Edited by Cats, 09 November 2011 - 07:22 am.
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 11:17 am
with 9 on the list, that would be 2* 4berths, the question has to be asked - who's sleeping on the floor for the outward journey? 
Memories of the IOM night sailings come flooding back!
the odd one out has the option of a single cabin at around £50 IIRC.
Memories of the IOM night sailings come flooding back!the odd one out has the option of a single cabin at around £50 IIRC.
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 01:41 pm
QUOTE(RobC @ Wed 9th Nov 2011, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
with 9 on the list, that would be 2* 4berths, the question has to be asked - who's sleeping on the floor for the outward journey? Memories of the IOM night sailings come flooding back!
the odd one out has the option of a single cabin at around £50 IIRC.
Memories of the IOM night sailings come flooding back!the odd one out has the option of a single cabin at around £50 IIRC.
put Martin in that one, then everyone else has the chance of a decent nights sleep
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 02:16 pm
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put Martin in that one, then everyone else has the chance of a decent nights sleep
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Better stick Sagalout in there too. He has a reputation for being a bit of a snorer!!!
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 05:03 pm
That's just a malicious lie coz I've never heard me snore
Sorry you're not joining us Ali but hopefully next time
Sorry you're not joining us Ali but hopefully next time
Now on 9er number 2 .....
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 07:47 pm
Had a bit of a look, here's the options as I see it....
1. Tunnel, out 05:50 on Thursday 19th, return 18:50 on Sunday 22nd, £43, 569 miles
2. Portsmouth to Le-Harve, out Wednesday 18th 23:00 arrive 08:00, return Sunday 22nd 17:00 arrive 21:30, £50 no cabin, £75 cabin, 421 miles.
3. Portsmouth to Cherbourg, out Thursday 19th 09:00 arrive 13:00 fr, return Sunday 22nd 17:00 arrive 19:00 uk, £108, 375 miles.
4. Weymouth to Saint-Malo, out Thursday 19th 07:00 arrive 14:20 fr, return Sunday 22nd 14:00 arrive 19:15 uk, £120 recliner, 335 miles.
5. Portsmouth to Caen, out Thursday 19th 08:15 arrive 15:00 fr, return Sunday 22nd 17:30 arrive 10:15 uk, £118 recliner, 379 miles.
Options
1. Pluses, Cheapest, quickest crossing, flexible if late / early. Minuses, more road miles (2 + 148, 3 + 194, 4 + 234, 5 + 190)
2. Pluses, Second cheapest, can have a kip, less road miles. Minuses, Longest crossing, have to leave on Wednesday.
3. Pluses, Second shortest crossing (3 hours), even less road miles, no need for cabin. Minuses, quite expensive (£108).
4. Pluses, by far the least road miles (only 335 miles), don't need a cabin. Minuses, Still 6 hours on the ferry, bit further on UK side (for me), most expensive (£120).
5. Pluses, short miles on road, short UK leg, no need for cabin. Minuses, 7 hour crossing, second most expensive (£118).
1. Tunnel, out 05:50 on Thursday 19th, return 18:50 on Sunday 22nd, £43, 569 miles
2. Portsmouth to Le-Harve, out Wednesday 18th 23:00 arrive 08:00, return Sunday 22nd 17:00 arrive 21:30, £50 no cabin, £75 cabin, 421 miles.
3. Portsmouth to Cherbourg, out Thursday 19th 09:00 arrive 13:00 fr, return Sunday 22nd 17:00 arrive 19:00 uk, £108, 375 miles.
4. Weymouth to Saint-Malo, out Thursday 19th 07:00 arrive 14:20 fr, return Sunday 22nd 14:00 arrive 19:15 uk, £120 recliner, 335 miles.
5. Portsmouth to Caen, out Thursday 19th 08:15 arrive 15:00 fr, return Sunday 22nd 17:30 arrive 10:15 uk, £118 recliner, 379 miles.
Options
1. Pluses, Cheapest, quickest crossing, flexible if late / early. Minuses, more road miles (2 + 148, 3 + 194, 4 + 234, 5 + 190)
2. Pluses, Second cheapest, can have a kip, less road miles. Minuses, Longest crossing, have to leave on Wednesday.
3. Pluses, Second shortest crossing (3 hours), even less road miles, no need for cabin. Minuses, quite expensive (£108).
4. Pluses, by far the least road miles (only 335 miles), don't need a cabin. Minuses, Still 6 hours on the ferry, bit further on UK side (for me), most expensive (£120).
5. Pluses, short miles on road, short UK leg, no need for cabin. Minuses, 7 hour crossing, second most expensive (£118).
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