Quaffer Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Change your cruising plans while you can!!!! Is there something I should be aware of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Well after nearly six months we hope to be taking the Gerbster on her trials this weekend. To say we are both excited is an understatement, I just hope that nothing goes wrong! The weather forcast gives a frost so the old hurricane and stove will get a thorough try out at least! Exciting times indeed, BD! Forgive me if you have mentioned her in previous posts or threads, but what is the story of Gerbera? Is she a boat which you have had built new, an old one which you have restored/ refitted, or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boondock Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Exciting times indeed, BD! Forgive me if you have mentioned her in previous posts or threads, but what is the story of Gerbera? Is she a boat which you have had built new, an old one which you have restored/ refitted, or what? No real story Athy I'm afraid. She's a new build as I have neither the time nor the skill to carry out a self fit out. That said since I joined the forum I'm pretty certain I'd make a better fist of it than I would've previously such is the vast array of knowledge on here. We hope to retire to her when I'm done with the coalface. Boondock Edited May 4, 2012 by Boondock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 No real story Athy I'm afraid. She's a new build as I have neither the time nor the skill to carry out a self fit out. That said since I joined the forum I'm pretty certain I'd make a better fist of it than I would've previously such it the vast array of knowledge on here. We hope to retire to her when I'm done with the coalface. Boondock Don't be so modest, Boony, having a new boat built is an exciting process, sometimes with unexpected twists and turns, as I know from personal experience. From planning your boat with the builder, seeing the baseplate laid down, watching the boat developing each time you visit the builder's yard, to that heart-stopping moment when she's put in the water for the first time and you wonder if she'll float or plunge to the bottom, it's a tremendous adventure, for you and for your bank account. I did not know that there were coal mines in Cambridgeshire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearlythere Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 We are off to see our new build boat for the very 1st time tomorrow, it will only be the early stages of the shell but we want to follow the progress as much as possible..... exciting times ( well & nervous too ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Until now I forgot it is a bank holiday on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hi, "May well encounter Phylis,mrsmelly and Wrinkley by the sounds of it." so might we, booked to lock out of W Stockwith at 7am on Saturday, then into Torksey whenever we arrive. What is Wrinkley's boat name? cheers, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hi, "May well encounter Phylis,mrsmelly and Wrinkley by the sounds of it." so might we, booked to lock out of W Stockwith at 7am on Saturday, then into Torksey whenever we arrive. What is Wrinkley's boat name? cheers, David We will definately see you then. Should pass you on the Trent. We leave Torksey at about 8.45-9.00am. Will save a wave for you as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 We were going to the Kyme Festival but after spending over a week stuck in Loughborough we'll hang around in the hope that the River Soar eases off over the weekend so we can get the boat to Nottingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Bugger - I won't see you there. I shall be there Saturday afternoon at lunchtime with my owd boy and his owd boy So we'll not see you in the Hume Arms you'll not get to meet Sebastian (the randy silverback) in the flesh and l'il Oscar George I'm thinking about loading an air bed bed and duvet into the back of the car so that my plans can be as flexible as can be and then I can be there Sunday as well.....and maybe Monday Edited because I hadn't read your post properly Ange so I now realise you won't be coming after all Edited May 4, 2012 by Bazza2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearley Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 3) Monday...playing (cornet) at Waltham Abbey in the afternoon. Nothing to do with the OP but who do you play for? Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkley Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Jeanie Deans has made it to Lincoln so Torksey tomorrow??? What is a Saturday night in the White Swan like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiRSqwared Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Nothing to do with the OP but who do you play for? Regards Pete Harlow Brass Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyDave Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Pottering on the Worcester & Birmingham. Doubt we'll see many others as the Severn is still a little high. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Bugger - I won't see you there. I shall be there Saturday afternoon at lunchtime with my owd boy and his owd boy So we'll not see you in the Hume Arms you'll not get to meet Sebastian (the randy silverback) in the flesh and l'il Oscar George I'm thinking about loading an air bed bed and duvet into the back of the car so that my plans can be as flexible as can be and then I can be there Sunday as well.....and maybe Monday Edited because I hadn't read your post properly Ange so I now realise you won't be coming after all I read your post just before I left work and was a tad confused! Tis a great shame - we were really looking forward to it but my poor parents are seeing a big hole being eaten in their two months away while they sit in Loughborough so we really need to be here and hope for a window of opportunity. Probably a vain hope unfortunately, all the locals are shaking their heads sagely and telling us it'll be at least another week before we can escape! Hey ho - Snibble's thread puts everything in perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Saturday Birmingham to Tipton, back Sunday all being well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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