RLWP Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Us five/six, this time. John'll be off chaperoning his son's stag weekend, so I've hired in younger more competitive crew. More food, more drink, more locks, less sleep. If only I could find my points sheet in the decorating chaos that is my boat at the moment, I'd make a Plan too. Anyone have a scanned copy of the rules they want to send me? You can have my 2009 rules if you want Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odana Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 You can have my 2009 rules if you want Richard Nice try. Haven't they changed this year? Does the Cat's programme work properly yet? I'm a bit blurred at work at the moment - hoping to get the crew to invent a draft Plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) Nice try. Haven't they changed this year? <snip> Have they? Richard The Cat's planner is very good, although you may waste a load of time discovering all the comedic items Edited May 8, 2011 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stort_mark Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 The Cat's planner is very good, although you may waste a load of time discovering all the comedic items The planner is awesome So who's this "younger crew"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine of Hearts Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Seems that the main opposition is the cat who walks by himself again. We will fart in their general direction. ??? We're only competition for you if you're two old ladies in a canoe. Although we're guaranteed some points by the fact that it's now just the First Mate and me again, the goalposts having moved once more in my constant battle with the forces of darkness (still on for Lapworth two weeks later, btw). I have finished planning my route with my planner. We're leaving at 73 minutes past eight on Saturday, passing through the Dordogne, lower Mesopotamia (missing out the horrendous flight on the Euphrates) and arriving in Walsall some time in the 14th century. I think there may be some more bugs in the code, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 ??? We're only competition for you if you're two old ladies in a canoe. <snip> How did you get hold of our plan!!! Richard I know of at least one windlass-wielding forum member looking for a berth that we can't accommodate if you are looking for crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I've just emailed for an application form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I've just emailed for an application form. Hurrah! So, who's in then? Team Tawny Owl: (Including RLWP, Mrs Tawny Owl, Proper_Job, Stort Mark, possible CreamCheese) Team Black Beauty: Odana, Black Beauty Laurie.Booth Nine of Hearts (wooden spoon competitor) Smelly and Bagpuss? Dove? John6767? TeeELL? NB Indigo Dream: RichardN Is that right, any more? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Also team Ling I believe- Sarahavfc, me, black ibis (aka Amy Duck), also I think Liam, Kez, and last but no means least dhutch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odana Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Sounds like the Walsall Banter will almost rival the Lapworth Banter!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tawny Owl Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Team Tawny Owl: (Including RLWP, Mrs Tawny Owl, Proper_Job, Stort Mark, possible CreamCheese) Team Black Beauty: Odana, Black Beauty Laurie.Booth Nine of Hearts (wooden spoon competitor) Smelly and Bagpuss? Dove? John6767? TeeELL? NB Indigo Dream: RichardN Team Ling: Sarahavfc, FadeToScarlet, black ibis, Liam, Kez, dhutch Is that right, any more? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine of Hearts Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Nine of Hearts (wooden spoon competitor) Yep, we're in. And I know it's not at all in the spirit of things, but the Mate was looking on the brightside of being deprived of the smaller crew members and having some time just with the Captain (she is quite mad). So I'll have to churlishly decline your kind offer of extra crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heffalump Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Is anyone looking for a pair of deckhands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I can't make the BCN Challenge. I have plans for Ariel that weekend which I need to be there for. Have fun everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I can't make the BCN Challenge. I have plans for Ariel that weekend which I need to be there for. Have fun everyone. Is that you out of Team Ling, or is Team Ling out too? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well, the notable silence, following my offer to crew means that I won't be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well, the notable silence, following my offer to crew means that I won't be attending. Do you want a berth? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Do you want a berth? Richard I thought you were full, and then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Yep we are definitely on. Stage 2 of pre BCN boat move completed on Saturday, and I spent yesterday afternoon doing a recce of various strategic locations by car. This will be just the 2 of us, so disappointed in the points scheme that you don't get more bonus points for a small crew, the winning strategy would certainly seem to be to go mob handed! We may be fighting it out with Nine of Hearts for the wooden spoon. Current plan is to arrive central Birmingham on the Thursday and on the Friday transfer to our top secret start location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I thought you were full, and then some. PM sent <snip> This will be just the 2 of us, so disappointed in the points scheme that you don't get more bonus points for a small crew <snip> Are you sure? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Job Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well, the notable silence, following my offer to crew means that I won't be attending. I thought you were doing it in the runabout You could try out the 'new' outboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Are you sure? Richard 1 bonus point per 6 locks. Have I missed something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sociable_hermit Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well, the notable silence, following my offer to crew means that I won't be attending. Yes, likewise! Though TBH it was so long ago now that I'd need to check the dates in my diary again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm not sure what Sarah is doing with Ling and the others, but me and Kerry won't be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahavfc Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ling is still down at Stratford in the paint dock, looking very doubtful with work commitments that I will be able to get her to the BCN in time, unless someone volunteers to move her for me next week. I'm trying to find another boat for usto use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featured Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now