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julian.white
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 Posted - 19/03/2009 : 22:54:40
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I have quite a list of social events that people have asked me to organise, so I'll give a go at a few. Obviously I know there's a limit to money and number of events, but we'll see how it goes.
It has been suggested that we spend three nights on a Hoseasons Broads weekend cruiser in July to August sort of time. I'd need at least 5 people to want to go. It would be about 90-100 pounds each for the three nights boat hire, plus maybe some minor extras and of course food, etc.
We could then maybe organise some short walks in the day, and some suitable evening entertainment.
If people are interested, please post so I can see if there is interest. If I can get five definites for a weekend I'll arrange to book something. The maximum, I think, is 12 people per boat.
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liam_dsouza
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Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:13:47
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I am all for this providing it is not on the following days:
21st August (another dreaded wedding  )
PS If on 31st July it would be good as I will be 25- yes 25 not 32. |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:14:44
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Excellent :) Post on my facebook message so I look popular.
I'm happy to celebrate your 30th if others are up for that? |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:22:40
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A friend of mine can do the weekend of 31st July, so that's three people. Could Michelle go, or are you leaving her with your cat?
This looks like a plan that might come together! |
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liam_dsouza
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Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:28:23
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Michelle would stay with Bailey yes, but she can come out and visit during the day/night.
I think Hoseasons is across the road from my flat! |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:30:50
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:)
Can I drive the boat for a bit? :) I'll be on my best behaviour. |
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liam_dsouza
572 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:32:19
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| Yeah boats are easy to drive, but not park, plus you don't need a licence and you can drink and drive (I think that may have changed recently though) |
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Nicky
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Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:33:39
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hi guys i could potentially be up for this...would love to do it but will kind of depend on costs really....those large boats are oooober expensive....have you worked it out yet?...would be a good one though definately |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:34:12
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I wonder if it'll have all the gadgets like Richard's car has, with little cameras and beepy things when you get close to other objects? If not, you can park it.
We need two more people to want to come on the weekend of the 31st July.
It'll be like a big birthday party for ya :) |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:35:39
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Nicky, yeah, including fuel it will be about 125 pounds each. Depends on numbers but doesn't vary much, so use that as a rough guide.
It's not bad for three nights though. Boat might be a bit cramped with all of us, but I'm sure it'll be fine :)
Think you have to come really, since it's now Liam's 30th birthday party! |
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liam_dsouza
572 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:39:20
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So excited but gotta sleep now- up at 06:25  |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 23:40:02
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| Lightweight. |
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Nicky
133 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 00:05:23
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| i second that....lightweight/part timer! |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 00:05:51
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PS, Richard if you read this, can you update the title of this thread with the planned date of 31st July -2nd August 2009?
Thanx. |
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tomjones8
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Posted - 20/03/2009 : 07:52:58
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I have the power - updated the title for you! :)
.. Don't think my budget will stretch to staying on the boat - but would be happy to meet up during one of the days! :)
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Andrew
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Posted - 20/03/2009 : 08:10:37
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I'm happy to come on walks during the day. As an aside is Michelle nocturnal?
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Emmab
254 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 09:12:59
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Hi all
I may be interested in this one, I have penciled the dates in :)
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rpm
457 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 09:18:04
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Hi,
Please put Laurence and I down for this, although I might have to go a bit early to pitch a tent!
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 09:19:09
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Excellent :)
(i meant about putting your name down, not that you're leaving early) |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 09:24:20
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OK, for the moment then:
Definites:
Liam
Julian
Ross
Richard
Laurence
Possibles:
Emma
Nicky
Danny
I've read their booking instructions and we only have a pay a deposit for the moment (balance due 10 weeks before leaving), so I'll collect some names over the next week or so and aim to make a booking then.
Anyone else? :) [sits and looks hopeful and reminds everyone this is Liam's 30th birthday so we have to make it impressive!] |
Edited by - julian.white on 20/03/2009 09:24:53 |
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rpm
457 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 09:28:10
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I am guessing that you will need to know the size of boat to place a deposit on, so I suggest that you set a deadline. (Unless you can upsize your boat, post deposit?)
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 09:30:11
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Yes, think you're right. I'll say that I intend to book this on April 1st - which would actually mean we would have to pay the amount due a couple of weeks after.
So you have until April 1st to decide everyone :) |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 15:52:05
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| Just to add, I'll try and post a vague plan of where we'll be (which might be hard if im driving the thing and liam is trying to recover it from where ive crashed it) in case others want to just come along for the evening or something. |
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liam_dsouza
572 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 16:49:27
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We want the biggest baddest boat we can afford! Something like this would be good but not sure it would fit on the river.
http://www.sunseeker.com/yachts/46metretrideckyacht.php
And Andrew are you planning in keeping Michelle company during the night whilst I'm away at sea so to speak, you're a sly one. 
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 16:51:54
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| How are we going to get that boat under Potter Heigham bridge? |
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liam_dsouza
572 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 16:53:56
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| We'll rip the bridge down and let Norfolk County Council worry about the reinstatment |
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Boating holiday on Broads - 31st July -2nd August
