The big homecoming party!

Aging Youth · 21 July 2003, 19:36

Hi Everyone,

By the previous thread I hope I have got your attention and for all the Ladies & Gentlemen No offence is ever intended nor implied

This is at the express wishes of Alan P & the Crew of "The Jolly Sailor". As you are all probably aware the Team are due back in Portsmouth on Saturday August 9th.

I have been asked to help organise a Homecoming Party for the team and help celebrate what I am sure will be a major achievement by both men & machine.

The idea is that on Saturday the 9th as many Ribsters as possible meet the "Jolly Sailor" & her crew and escort her back into Portsmouth Harbour.

The Boat would then be lifted from the water and towed by the Portsmouth Field Gun Crew through the streets of Southsea back to the Jolly Sailor Pub where the celebrations are being held.

As part of the procession monies will also be collected from the public to present to the "Make-A-Wish Foundation", a charity for terminally ill children.

Our very own John "Pyromaniac" Kennett, will be providing an excellent display of his skills & large volumes of Wine, Woman & Song, will take us through to the wee small hours and Beer of Course. Not that Ribsters needs an excuse to drink & party.

So, I am asking all of you personally, & on behalf of Alan & the Team to come along and join us on the day; whether by boat or on foot, for a tremendous day of fun & merryment.

As there are certain logistical elements to this event, I would be very greatful if those of you who intend comming by water to let me know ASAP. Limitted space in the Camber Dock.

As the QHM Portsmouth is getting very nervous about a large number of Ribs entering his harbour & upsetting the sailing fraternity, God Forbid

As soon as I have more news I will post it on this thread ONLY so watch this space.

Should anyone wish to contact me for further details my Mobile No.07761 - 864043. or "E" mail kevin.luter@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Regards
Kevin

hairybear · 21 July 2003, 19:50

Hi Kevin

I have PM you, count me in.

Regards
Kevin Brown

Richard B · 21 July 2003, 20:27

Kevin,
I have a pre-arranged "date" for this event with Blue Ice's previous owner... Yes, we'll be coming by sea, please! We promise not to upset any yotties.
Richard.

Alan · 21 July 2003, 20:48

Splendid, Count me in!
Alan

Andre · 21 July 2003, 21:35

Kevin

We are coming for sure. Wiesia has the weekend off. I thought we were to meet up at the Needles and in a pack escort Alan to Portsmouth.

Has this plan now changed cos we were planning to stay in Yarmouth on Friday night

Andre

John Kennett · 21 July 2003, 22:21

Just so you know, the firework display is subject to getting the necessary permission from the City Council. Sadly Kevin works for the wrong department, but we're working on it!

John

Richard B · 21 July 2003, 22:23

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Originally posted by John Kennett
...Sadly Kevin works for the wrong department...

So inconsiderate

crazyhorse · 21 July 2003, 22:29

You can put me and Sue down for that Saturday night.Where is the place to stay.I will bring my ruler.

DepSol · 21 July 2003, 23:24

Whats the ruler for you or Sue?

Kick off for this party is about midday I think at the needles then on into the night.

Dom

See you all there I hope.

crazyhorse · 21 July 2003, 23:33

Sounds Brill to me.See you there.

narked · 21 July 2003, 23:36

I'll be there in spirit (ie sat either in my room or in a pub) whilst drinking spirits!

No way I'd be able to make it, so have a good party, have a couple of drinks for me, and pass my congratulations onto the crew.

Richard B · 21 July 2003, 23:43

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Originally posted by narked
No way I'd be able to make it...

Event of the year! No excuses!

narked · 21 July 2003, 23:47

Oh well I'd better start riding down on my bike now then hadn't I?

Nah, seriously can't make it. Severe cash flow problems (there's a blockage somewhere further up the pipe from me, hence non is reaching me!), lack of transport, parents nagging blah blah blah.

Sooner I can find a job away from home, the better.

Richard B · 21 July 2003, 23:53

Hmmm... I'm sure that accommodation can be blagged, seat in boat can be arranged, all you gotta do is get yourself down to Portsmouth.

Aging Youth · 22 July 2003, 07:05

Wow,

What a response already Thank you guy's & please keep it comming .

Narked, NO EXCUSES, I am sure you could get here

I always used to nick my dads car!! not that I would encourage anything illegal

Crazyhorse if you "E" mail me I will let you have details of B&B, Some rooms are available at the Jolly Sailor Pub, First come First Served. I cannot think why you or Sue need a Ruler for!!! the mind boggles

Are you measuring Metres or Inches

As for Intinery on the day will have more details later, but idea is to R.V. with Alan & Crew out near the Needles and run back with him to Portsmouth Harbour to arrive approx 13:00hrs.

Cheers

Keith Hart · 22 July 2003, 07:20

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Sooner I can find a job away from home, the better

Matt, believe me you'll never be so well off as when you live at home with your parents...

Keith (trust me on this) Hart

Charles · 22 July 2003, 07:38

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Originally posted by Richard B
Event of the year! No excuses!

Hang on a minute - the Herm cruise will be the event of the year!

Also, Dom, do you want to go Portsmouth in a REAL boat. I can pick you up in Guernsey and we can blast across the channel in my rib- let me know!

Mike C · 22 July 2003, 10:29

Kevin,

Put Sheila and I down in the numbers for a yacht killing on Prime Rib II!
Working on Sunday so may leave early but looking good for a Saturday jaunt!

Mike - I've only just recovered from Andre's BBQ - C

narked · 22 July 2003, 11:54

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Originally posted by Aging Youth

Narked, NO EXCUSES, I am sure you could get here I always used to nick my dads car!! not that I would encourage anything illegal

Haven't got a full license anyway, only provisional, so that's 2 laws broken at least!

Keith, yeah, but not when they're struggling to pay the final payments for my sister's university education

DepSol · 22 July 2003, 12:27

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Originally posted by Charles
Also, Dom, do you want to go Portsmouth in a REAL boat. I can pick you up in Guernsey and we can blast across the channel in my rib- let me know! [/B]

Charles I am holidaying in Alderney from 2nd to 10th August.

My intention was to fly from Alderney to Bournemouth on the 9am flight arrive Bournemouth 9.45 am then rush down to either Poole and scrounge a lift to Old Harry rocks (near there) and then jump aboard Spirit and arrive in Portsmouth on Spirit (as title sponsor I have been given this privilege) or got to Southampton and catch a lift to Spirit by the Needles. Then catch the flight back to Alderney at 5pm but will need to get to Bournemouth from Portsmouth.

Otherwise I would have loved to come on your boat, was even thinking of taking mine if the weather was good but not a very good idea with pregnant wife and 3.5 yr old in tow.

Dom