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Hi Sabina.
You're right it is planned as a Thursday to Saturday. I unfortunately have to be back Sunday afternoon so my better half can go to work and as I'm bringing the chief babysitter on this one theres no one left to look after the two young'uns.

No sure what any of the others have planned.

(31-01-09 12:19 PM)Graeme @ YC Wrote: [ -> ]

(31-01-09 11:56 AM)Nige Wrote: [ -> ]

(31-01-09 11:54 AM)Biff Wrote: [ -> ]I've had a look at the forecast. The words 'Nuts', 'Freeze', 'My' and 'Off' all spring to mind, but not necessarily in that order!!



Biff

Yeah! Bring it on!

Mad and Raving spring to mind, but not necessarily in that order!!

Well there will probably be loads of old canvas sacks to keep the fire going laying around

Rite Mr YC, And I thought you were my friend, Old Canvas Sacks Indeed, Im truly Hurt, never been so hurt,:cheers:Graeme,
Mr Duluth AKA Billy Can

I can now confirm that I shall definately be coming.

I have had to leave it till now because I have not been back to work since Christmas (Not unusual at this time of year in my trade) I have been out pricing jobs this week, I thought it was going to be sods law that work was going to fall on the wrong date like last year, but no, I am in luck, work is not going to distrupt fun.

Looking forward to meeting everyone that I have not already met.

Excellent news Richard. Look forward to seeing you there.

only 4 days to go I'll be leaving on Sunday morning as I need to be back for work on Monday. Wonder if the pub will do breakfast

(31-01-09 02:37 PM)Sabina Wrote: [ -> ]I think this trip started off as being Thursday to Sat - and no-one paddling Sunday?

Is this still the case - plot gets lost with lots of chat.

Or will anyone be paddling on the Sunday as well - I work during the week so can only paddle weekends. Bit of a long trip if only 1 day paddling.

But would love to meet up and get out.

I hadn't thought about Sunday - I'm not familiar with the area, but depending on conditions, and other people, I may stay for a half-day paddle. I'll need to leave at about 4:00 pm, I guess.



Biff

Just wanted to say 'Have fun'.

(31-01-09 08:48 PM)mattT Wrote: [ -> ]Just wanted to say 'Have fun'.

I think I can speak for everyone, and say "Thank you kind Sir"
Regards Bill

(31-01-09 07:03 PM)marker Wrote: [ -> ]I can now confirm that I shall definately be coming.

I have had to leave it till now because I have not been back to work since Christmas (Not unusual at this time of year in my trade) I have been out pricing jobs this week, I thought it was going to be sods law that work was going to fall on the wrong date like last year, but no, I am in luck, work is not going to distrupt fun.

Looking forward to meeting everyone that I have not already met.

Great that you can make it Richard, be good to meet you and don't forget a few logs for the wood burner Andy.

(31-01-09 05:39 PM)Canalvoyageur Wrote: [ -> ]Rite Mr YC, And I thought you were my friend, Old Canvas Sacks Indeed, Im truly Hurt, never been so hurt, Graeme,
Mr Duluth AKA Billy Can

Hi Bill what you have to remember is there used to be a lot of working windmills on the Broads and they used to use canvas and hessian sacks to store the grain ready for transport, since the windmill's stopped being used commercially they were just left as a reminder of the good old days, so consequently as I said there are a load of old canvas sacks laying around. See history lesson as well (phew got out of that one nicely )

Graeme

(31-01-09 09:59 PM)Graeme @ YC Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Bill what you have to remember is there used to be a lot of working windmills on the Broads and they used to use canvas and hessian sacks to store the grain ready for transport, since the windmill's stopped being used commercially they were just left as a reminder of the good old days, so consequently as I said there are a load of old canvas sacks laying around. See history lesson as well (phew got out of that one nicely )

Graeme

and if we run out of those we can burn Bills Duluth jobbies

(31-01-09 09:49 PM)out n about Wrote: [ -> ]Great that you can make it Richard, be good to meet you and don't forget a few logs for the wood burner Andy.

Looking forward to it, Andy, as for the logs, I have had some drying out in my garage for a few months in preparation for a winter trip, so no worries there.

Well all is nearly packed
With only two remaining issues

Anybody got any design plans for snow shoes?
Do I take the trolley or the kids sledge?


Sean

I've just been outside to finish putting mi kneeling mat in. Crickey it bloomin cold and has started to snow



Thats enough outdoor activity for one day. Phew!

Snow!, More like blizzard!, big flakes here and remember i'm nearer to the broads so probably more over that way, remember to bring your decathlon tarps so we can at least keep some ground free of snow.