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#21 Pantboy

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Posted 13 August 2016 - 05:46 pm

nah, you don't want deepheat, what you need is Badger Balm :badgerrock:

 

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Posted 14 August 2016 - 05:19 am

:lol:


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Posted 14 August 2016 - 05:32 am

Thanks for the timely thread Studders, :good: 

 

Hopefully Siders has us virgins covered.   :unsure2:

 

Anything else a Aussie Bloke should know and pack by Monday week (apart from your personal order Studders   ;) )?  

 

Errr!  ................ may be that didn't sound right but ........   :rotflmmfao:

 

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Posted 14 August 2016 - 05:43 am

Yes, that deffo came out wrong Kym. :lol:

How are your sea legs ?  Waters can be a bit choppy on the ferry to Spain, apparently.  I'll get some pills anyhoos, I've only ever been on a ferry once and that was on wanna them superfast jobbies to Calais back in the 70's a 30 minute trip.


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Posted 14 August 2016 - 07:38 am

Yes, that deffo came out wrong Kym. :lol:

How are your sea legs ?  Waters can be a bit choppy on the ferry to Spain, apparently.  I'll get some pills anyhoos, I've only ever been on a ferry once and that was on wanna them superfast jobbies to Calais back in the 70's a 30 minute trip.

 

Shocking sea legs too, at least we won't have to worry about whipping our helmets off quick, like I've done on other occasions.   :drinks:

 

What would your recommend?

 

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Posted 14 August 2016 - 07:45 am

I've no idea Kym. :lol:   I might be ok, I might not be ok.  Mick might have a solution.


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Posted 14 August 2016 - 09:06 am

I have great (sea) legs.
When I get that ferry I get showered and changed into street clothes from my grab bag and have fill up meal (not cheap),a couple of beers (never drink the draught beers),a chat with whoever,a wander about and back to the cabin to watch a movie on my tablet and a have bottle of wine from my grab bag.
If the crossing is a bit choppy the public areas and bogs can soon be spewfests so lookout for slippy floors.
Don't fight the movement of the ferry, let it rock you to sleep and don't worry about the bike.

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Posted 14 August 2016 - 09:10 am

Sorry boys no solution to sea sickness really, either you get it or ya dont, Stugeron is what the Navy boys use to combat it, may help......if feeling sick obviously try to eat dry toast or crackers.......with a bit of luck you'll be in the bar knocking chasers back to help compliment a good nights kip  :)

 

Avoid spicy or greasy foods the night/morning before ya sail but have a full stomach.....


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Posted 14 August 2016 - 09:18 am

Sooooo, barf bags and a rehydration sachet it is then. :lol:

 

Looking at the seasick pills, they've got side effects that sound worse than the sickness. :rolleyes:


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Posted 14 August 2016 - 09:20 am

If Micks got good sea legs you could always get him to blindfold you, what the eyes dont sea cant tell ya ears which is what makes you seasick... :lol:


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Posted 14 August 2016 - 09:24 am

Watch those seasickness tablets, they can knock you out cold for hours. Better to stay up on deck and take deep breaths than risk compromising your riding ability once you've docked.
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Posted 14 August 2016 - 09:28 am

:good:

I was thinking that after reading about the drowsyness etc.  We have a 70-80 mile run to the hotel once we leave the ferry, which should dock at around 5.30pm


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Posted 14 August 2016 - 02:28 pm

Never had a bad crossing yet on the Santander run ........but there's always a first time .......plenty of sick bags on the ferry, &  they'll dish out seasickness pills if you ask them.

If it's really bad, stay in the bar & get pissed  :good:

Brittany Ferries are very good at strapping down bikes, so don't worry about that - Cable lock on the helmet is good - I always carry one with a combination lock, so I don't have issues with keys.

A small overnight bag with everything you need for 24 hours is a good idea, so you don't have to start rummaging round in yer kit in a hot & sweaty hold  - Taking 2 panniers & a top box up to your cabin is NOT a good idea .......they are extremely compact & bijou - & normally the other end of the boat from your bike   ;)

Summer kit with lots of ventilation is recommended, with lightweight waterproofs for if we meet the 'Rain in Spain' .....I'm taking my BMW 'Twat Suit' to cover all eventualities.

Well ventllated helmet, summer gloves (one pair waterproof)

pack Savlon for insect bites .....Avon Skin So Soft (lemon) to ward off Mozzies .......or repellents of your choice


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Posted 14 August 2016 - 07:22 pm

Thanks Mick, sounds like the usual South Aussie weather conditions (except lately that is    :(  more like UK weather).

 

Any regulations regarding helmet cams?

 

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