Holiday Guernsey 2008

[foxfish]

OK Chaps (& one lass so far) our fishin is going to take place around the weekend of the 15th - 20th of August.
We already have enough people to make the event successful but there is room for a few more.
Accommodation maybe in short supply during August & you "will" find much better travel deals if booked now rather than last minute.

[flyflicker]

I was truly hoping to come along this year, but it's all got very busy that week. My fishing trip to my best buddies lake is on Weds/Thurs and I will be still feeling the effects on Friday - so I will have to miss the Guernsey trip for 2008, please have a large cider for me Podge! (if you have a drink that is!! )

To show how seriously we take the fishing up at his lake

[foxfish]

Never mind mate always next year or perhaps you can join James T slightly later or earlier in the year? (date not set)

[Spaniard]

[quote=..........so I will have to miss the Guernsey trip for 2008, please have a large cider for me Podge! (if you have a drink that is!! ) [/QUOTE]

Podge having a drink? Won't happen mate, he hates the stuff! I'll have a go though!

[birchy]

Originally Posted by foxfish

OK Chaps (& one lass so far) our fishin is going to take place around the weekend of the 15th - 20th of August.
We already have enough people to make the event successful but there is room for a few more.
Accommodation maybe in short supply during August & you "will" find much better travel deals if booked now rather than last minute.

Hi Foxfish et al. Can't stand the talk about your wonderful island- which I first fished in '72! - anymore! Have thrown caution to the wind and booked accom. , flights, etc. Looking forward to meeting all, or some , of you between 15th and 23rd. Have a pad with a barbie in case Foxfish gets tired of chef-ing ! First post so I don't really know how to work stuff - but will find out, I'm sure!

Looking forward to a windless summer


birchy

[foxfish]

Hey Birchy you have come out the wood work
That is really great cant wait to meet you
You seemed to get that post up alright so keep at it mate & welcome to db.

[podge]

Originally Posted by flyflicker

I was truly hoping to come along this year, but it's all got very busy that week. My fishing trip to my best buddies lake is on Weds/Thurs and I will be still feeling the effects on Friday - so I will have to miss the Guernsey trip for 2008, please have a large cider for me Podge! (if you have a drink that is!! )

Guess I could try just the one in honor of a missing friend, just as long as my good friend Spaniard is there to take the bottle from me it should be fine.
And then there’s the food well I must say that I couldn’t stay for more than a week for risk of a heart attach, Guernsey Butter UUUMMMM half an inch thick on real French bread, I don’t think I could eat more than 2 loafs and half a pound of that butter before I had to stop.
Counting the days down

Oh sorry, Birchy welcome to DB mate and looking forward to meeting you.

[Old Man Dave]

Greetings Birchy. You gonna keep us in suspense? Where you from, where you live, why were you in our fair isle, whats your background?

Did gleam one fact from your profile; you and me will be able to chat together and pass disparaging remarks about the young 'uns and how things are not like they were in the good old days.

Two old men sitting in deck chairs on the beach. One says "Nice out". The other says "Yeah! I got mine out too".

Dave

[foxfish]

I would really like to offer you guys the opportunity to visit Herm for a night around the captains table. This involves a 20 minute ferry ride to a beautiful tiny Island that has no cars, two bars & three restaurants, the captain's table is a jolly affair with good food & amazing ambiance.
The boat leaves about 7pm & returns about 10.30pm cost about £25.00 but have a look at their site - Herm Island -
Guernsey, Channel Island Holiday Island - http://www.herm-island.com/downloads...pring_2007.pdf
Other ideas are - night dive (speak up Dave) at least 2 fire parties, filleting lessons & lobster fest come prize giving!!!
I am sure we will be eating well on fresh fish & crab caught by our own fair hands (maybe not Spaniards though) & the club house will be open all day!
I would welcome any input & ideas from anyone?

[scottie3030]

hey foxy the trip to herm sounds good would like to go on a night dive this time aswell!? and id love to help out cooking, and to watch a master at work

[Old Man Dave]

Might need 2 groups for night dives. I will offer one for sure. Magpie and Ed are experienced night divers, also George and Marcel, plus Andy R. maybe. Depends on weather but might get everyone in L'Ancressse and pembroke or maybe Port Grat. All depends but it will happen somehow. Promise.

Dave

[Magpie]

Happy to lead a night dive, plenty of room in L'Ancresse, not sure there'll be many fish left afterwards though!

[podge]

Mart put me down for a Captains table Carvery, sounds great and I like the sound of the Wine list to (not sure why as I don’t really drink that much)
I’m also up for a night dive this time as well, looking forward to a dive with the masters of the nocturnal hours very much.

[Old Man Dave]

That is a serious point maggers. Mart and I were concerned last year that we might create adverse feeling and unwanted negative publisity if a whole bunch of visiting spearo's started hammering the fish stocks. Turned out we needn't have worried as the weather was not on our side, the visitors were conservation minded and Spaniard helped out by making up the numbers while catching nothing much .

Still having met the guys I know that they would be as keen as we are to foster good relations while still making the most of their visit and enjoying some good catches. So I was thinking 2 groups of 4/5 would be better at 2 locations rather than 1 group of 8+ all togather.

Might be nice if you and I videoed the dives too. Who can forget your Halloween night spectacular?

Dave

[foxfish]

That ideal works in well with my "cooking fire house parties" as well, far easier to cook for 6-8 than double that amount.
It also means I can party hard for two nights!
PS thanks Tom.