chiloschista Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Andy_B said: it does seem to be very much a lottery as to who you get, as they asked me the same questions on accommodation but accepted that Joe was the organizer and I was in the Barn . How ever I have now booked all my parking and the friday night hotel in Bideford so I'm pretty much sorted . Andy Yes indeed, as this lady told me she is back from holidays and probably not aware of latest news. Thanks for reminding me about the parking, should think about that too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cubitt Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 Good morning everybody A heads up for parking in North Devon. Most of the car parks use the RingGo app. Probably a good idea to download the app at home and register your vehicle and preferred payment card to it in readiness. Takes all the hassle away when we arrive and the Brucie bonus of more bar social time sorted. not long now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiloschista Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Joe Cubitt said: Good morning everybody A heads up for parking in North Devon. Most of the car parks use the RingGo app. Probably a good idea to download the app at home and register your vehicle and preferred payment card to it in readiness. Takes all the hassle away when we arrive and the Brucie bonus of more bar social time sorted. not long now. Thanks Joe! I've installed and registered the RingGo app. Should I reserve a parking already or are we doing it on site? Ev. which car parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_B Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 If you buy a pass from north Devon council for 7 days in the long stay car parks it covers them all (all long stay ones) if you pre book with ringo it only applies to the car park you book(which could be full) .ask me how I know ,two fines issued for using the incorrect car park last time . Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Trouble is Andy that if you park on a Saturday, and return for your car the next Saturday, you will have stayed 8 days. Better to get two 4-day passes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_B Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, oipigface said: Trouble is Andy that if you park on a Saturday, and return for your car the next Saturday, you will have stayed 8 days. Better to get two 4-day passes! I have well a 7 and a 4 as staying longer Edited August 13, 2023 by Andy_B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiloschista Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Seems one can buy a one month long stay for £25.- (instead of two £15.-), but I guess there is less parks choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiloschista Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I'm stuck again, the Devon council don't let me register for an account to pay for parking. Seems only possible for UK residents. Any suggestion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 hours ago, chiloschista said: I'm stuck again, the Devon council don't let me register for an account to pay for parking. Seems only possible for UK residents. Any suggestion? Use mine, Ric. Just don’t expect me to pay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiloschista Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 36 minutes ago, oipigface said: Use mine, Ric. Just don’t expect me to pay! Never expected someone to pay for me, John. Will even offer a couple of beers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 13 hours ago, chiloschista said: Never expected someone to pay for me, John. Will even offer a couple of beers That sounds like an excellent idea. What do you need to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cubitt Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Good afternoon chaps I have just had conformation from the Oldenburg Captain that we are able to load the model boxes onto the ship on Friday 1st Sept. However, he would like us to be on the quayside ready to load at 9am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_B Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Joe Cubitt said: Good afternoon chaps I have just had conformation from the Oldenburg Captain that we are able to load the model boxes onto the ship on Friday 1st Sept. However, he would like us to be on the quayside ready to load at 9am. cant he make it 5am to be that little bit more social Edited August 22, 2023 by Andy_B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 That means a whole extra day to be spent in and around Ilfracombe! Surely we don’t need to be there quite so early. Suppose we turn up with boxes at the usual time on Saturday morning. What’s he going to do then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cubitt Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 As there will only be a couple of boxes to load on the Saturday morning, it won't be a problem. But make sure you are at Bideford John, cus that's where the Oldie will be. Lynda and I just prefer to go down to Devon a couple of days earlier and chill out, which is why we've given everyone the opportunity to perhaps join us and make the logistics of moving model boxes and vehicles a little easier. It also means that on our return to Ilfracombe, we can load up nice and quickly, then be away. Just saying. lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cubitt Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 A freshly built Ahi. I copied the scheme from a Lundy founding member, none other than Dave Charles. In the early eighties he had a Sailplanes international Mini Racer in a similar scheme. And as my fave colour is blue, what’s not to like. Although, back in the day, my dad along with Rod Potts called Dave the flying gas man. As the scheme closely resembled the British Gas vans of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiloschista Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Just a pity that having to load the boxes early in the morning on Friday, there's no chance to go fly somewhere. By the way, I just discovered that I have £45.- in notes that are no more usable. I guess coins are still good, is it? Leaving tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cubitt Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 It’s been a busy bank holiday trying to locate all the wing joiners and tail halves for this lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cubitt Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, chiloschista said: Just a pity that having to load the boxes early in the morning on Friday, there's no chance to go fly somewhere. By the way, I just discovered that I have £45.- in notes that are no more usable. I guess coins are still good, is it? Leaving tomorrow You can exchange old pound notes for new in a bank in Bideford Ric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiloschista Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, Joe Cubitt said: You can exchange old pound notes for new in a bank in Bideford Ric Ok, thanks Joe! I will bring them then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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