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Post by Col ISIHAC. on Oct 22, 2007 13:52:19 GMT
The more notice the better - and this can be considered a "between seasons" opportunity. I am aware that there be mileage between the regular posters on here - so what better than a trip designed to be long winded, but fun for all - well, that's all of you except me. Herewith an invitation to a bbq and beery sesh at the new abode; situated in Cowes IOW. Date and suchlike open to discussion, but the intent is for there to be a TT weekend and if this happens to coincide with one of the Island's main events, then so much the better if not, we'll just entertain ourselves. We's looking at June or July I suppose. Have a mutter boys and girls and then give me your thoughts. Widget is a rather fun place; I have the space - you find the time! We are going for the most disparate group-gathering of non-league footy shirtage ever seen on Widget, so need more than 5 different clubs to be represented.    |
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Post by medibot on Oct 22, 2007 14:47:54 GMT
Bagsy the Sutton shirt |
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Post by ambersalamander on Oct 22, 2007 19:13:43 GMT
Bagsy the away Sutton shirt  |
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Post by malxscfc on Oct 22, 2007 21:19:58 GMT
Count at least one Salisbury shirt in. TT race weekend on the widget? Doubt it - max speed 40mph, and that's only on the 20 feet of dual carriageway as you approach Newport....  Sure you've got the right Island? You could do a Tinpot Terrace weekend instead! |
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Post by DazaB_WCFC on Oct 22, 2007 23:51:54 GMT
I like the sound of this |
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Post by malxscfc on Oct 23, 2007 18:39:06 GMT
Tiny but inconsiderable drawback is the Ferry fare across there - the highest per mile in the world.... Went on the Hong Kong Star Ferry as a kid, (which is a similar sort of distance trip), and in the mid-80s it was something like 4p if you went First Class... If I drive I might choose to take the Lymington-Yarmouth route as a variation. Not experienced that particular trip before, and Lymington's always worth a squint. Pootle through the ponies, then South Coast England eye-candy at its best! |
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Post by Col ISIHAC. on Oct 23, 2007 18:54:46 GMT
::)Quoth like a true mainlander Malx! Fare to Ryde as a foot passenger some £12.00 Both Wightlink and Red Funnel do year-round offers for a car+ 4 adults - which reduces the cost to around £9.00 per person. for the really adventurous; the hovercraft is a tenner! Organisation is the key - that and a map! |
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Post by ambersalamander on Oct 23, 2007 22:03:09 GMT
I like hovercraft best. Is fun.
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Post by medibot on Oct 24, 2007 1:32:10 GMT
The hovercraft is brilliant and then you get to the Island and they have 1940's ex-Northern Line tube stock on the railway!
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Post by Col ISIHAC. on Oct 24, 2007 8:03:54 GMT
And steam trains, and bakelite and stuff!!
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Post by DazaB_WCFC on Oct 24, 2007 8:57:16 GMT
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Post by MiB TFC on Oct 24, 2007 23:14:05 GMT
If it's next year when I've (obviously only vaguely, partially) caught up with my life I think another TT tour's a bloody good idea.
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Post by Col ISIHAC. on Oct 25, 2007 12:32:10 GMT
Splendid. So - assuming that the Island has not sunk into the channel by then; a beery Tinpot event in the sun as we reflect upon the season just ended would appear to be in order. Reet! |
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Post by malxscfc on Oct 25, 2007 21:00:54 GMT
Splendid. So - assuming that the Island has not sunk into the channel by then... You calling us fat? |
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Post by DazaB_WCFC on Oct 25, 2007 22:26:16 GMT
Splendid. So - assuming that the Island has not sunk into the channel by then; a beery Tinpot event in the sun as we reflect upon the season just ended would appear to be in order. Do we have to do the last bit?! |
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