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Surfing Madness
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As there seems to be enough interest on the Scotland thread so thought it was time to start a separate thread. People have expressed an interest in visiting Inchcolm So lets start discussing dates etc.
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Jack the Lass
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According to the timetable the first boat out this year is on 31st March. We're away that weekend, but as far as I know are currently pretty flexible for weekends in April. I'm presuming the later ferry (2pm) would be best for enabling those from more northern climes to get there, but I'd be happy with any of them (I guess 10am might be a bit early).
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North East Quine
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According to Scotrail we could be in Dalmeny by 10.45, and then it's a 15 min walk from the station to the pier.
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Alan Cresswell
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There are additional boat trips with other operators. Forth boat tours have sailings basically midway between the operator already given.
Would the long Easter weekend be a problem? Or should we be looking for later in the month?
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Jack the Lass
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The inlaws (and possibly the parentals, though hopefully not at the same time) are planning on visiting one long weekend in April, but we're not sure yet which one. Hopefully they'll let us know this weekend and we can then rule ourselves out of another weekend for this meet. We're both really keen to come to this one. Thanks Surfing for offering to organise it, and Derf for suggesting Inchcolm, what a great idea! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Jack the Lass
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Sorry to double post - just realised I know already I can't make Saturday 21st April, as I am teaching in Glasgow that day.
Really hoping I don't turn into the Awkward Squad for this one!
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Derf
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Plans for Easter weekend aren't sorted here but we may have visitors. The sczlet and I are away the 14/15th, the other April weekends don't yet have plans but may do. Which I guess equates to don't plan around us!
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Dafyd
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I'll keep an eye out for this.
Whether I can come at all will depend largely upon the temperament of the smudge, which we will not know until she arrives.
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Cottontail
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We are waiting for news, Dafyd. Must be soon now.
Hope all is going well.
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Dafyd
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All is going well. The situation at the moment is that Smudge will arrive when she (or he) is ready and she's not committing herself as to when that will be.
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Derf
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That sounds to be the way of these things! Hope all continues to go well; we look forward to hearing news.
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kingsfold
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Late April/early May would be better for me. There is not a hope in hell of me being available at a weekend between now and then! (I have one Saturday unaccounted for and it's mine, all mine I tell you...)
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Jack the Lass
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That first May bank holiday weekend should be good for us too. I now know we can't do the weekend of 14/15 April (the weekend after Easter), and what with tutorials and my parents also planning on coming up I think May would be better all round (though towards the end of May I have another lot of tutorials! No rest for the wicked).
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cattyish
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I'm tentatively interested in May dates.
Thank you North East Quine for the heads-up. By the way, your PM box is full tae burstin'.
Cattyish, it looks a sociable sort of year.
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Chorister
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As Alan says, there are at least two boat operators. They don't appear to like each other and therefore don't let on about each other's sailings. Also, it's important to be aware that, if you sail too late in the day, the boat may only sail around the island and not actually land. Which is rather a bummer if you wish to explore the abbey itself.
Certainly as at a couple of years ago (more up to date info may be needed), One of the tour operators include a bus from Waverley Station in the cost of the ticket, which makes it very convenient. Otherwise you have to get to S. Queensferry independently, walk down onto the pier yourself and take the next available boat (which may not actually be advertised at the pier office, depending on boat operator).
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Dafyd
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While we're not definites to come at any point, I think I or we are more likely to come the later in April we are flattening out in May.
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Derf
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I can't get my brain to think straight about any of this. Shall we do a doodle poll to see which dates people can do?
OK, I've answered my own question by setting one up. Shall we see if it works - if you fancy coming go to here and add your name and the dates you can do. I put Sat and Sun for the last 2 weekends in April and all of May. Most popular date can win, or not as the case may be!
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Derf
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Oh, and I've filled it in for us, but everything in life round here is provisional at the moment because my organising skills appear to have disappeared somewhere.
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Jack the Lass
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I have filled it in for TME and me. Saturdays in May are mostly not great for me due to tutorial teaching and essay marking, but Sundays should be OK mostly.
Really looking forward to this meet, whenever it is
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kingsfold
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Some Saturdays in May are possible, Sundays are right out (having a committment to turn up & sing at both morning & evensong tends to use up the day rather!).
I could also do Bank HOliday Monday, 7th...
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Derf
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Commitments on a Sunday? That's shocking behaviour that is ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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kingsfold
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Isn't it just. It would all be much simpler if it weren't for Evensong....
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Dafyd
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I'd prefer not to vote, since at the moment we're not really able to plan more than a week ahead at a time.
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cattyish
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Is next month realistic? I realise that if not next month, then we're dangerously close to summer holidays.
I'm realising that really the only Sunday I have free in May is the 20th, which means that weekend would be my best bet, but it suits few others. North East Quine was interested too, so I'll maybe nudge her.
Cattyish, still hopeful.
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North East Quine
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Yes! Still interested, sometime in May. I haven't filled it in yet, because I'm waiting to find out Chips plans for May. April definitely out, though. The weekend of 26/27 May is also out for us.
Will try to fill it in ASAP.
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Cottontail
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I've filled in the poll, though Sat. 26th is a bit uncertain. I can't really do Sundays unless the trip starts fairly well into the afternoon - from c.2.30pm at the earliest. Hopefully it will work out, but don't try and work round me!
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kingsfold
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D'oh... sorry, I hadn't spotted there was a doodle poll. I've now filled it in (the link worked fine for me, Macgyver).
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Jack the Lass
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Of the Saturdays that we can't do, the 12th is the one that is most doable for us (if I remain in denial about all the essays I will need to mark in 1 day rather than 2!). 19th and 26th are definitely out for me, so I'd be happy for a consensus on the 12th.
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kingsfold
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I can do 12th. (Note: need to hassle HS as they've not sent me a new card yet...)
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Surfing Madness
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I've looked at timetables and only one of the companies seem to be running on that day. Also they are running from North Queensferry that day. I've e-mailed to see if we need to book.
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Alan Cresswell
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The Maid of the Forth has sailings with 90 mins at Inchholm departing S Queensferry at 1215 and 1400. Forth Boat Tours likewise have sailings with 90 mins on Inchholm at 1115, 1300 and 1500 - also from S Queensferry. Unless I'm totally misreading the meanings of the blue and red circles and triangles on the timetables.
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Surfing Madness
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The ability to read the right weeks timetable would help!! We need to make a plan, if we book as a group we'll need to work out who's going, and collect money in advance. It would appear that if we go with Forth boats tours we could all book individual which might be easier? How do people feel about meeting for a picnic first then getting the 3pm boat? If people want to go for dinner afterwards we could look at food options?
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Derf
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12th is good for us. Is it cheaper if we book as a group? Unless it's a lot cheaper it sounds like a lot of work for someone to try and collect money in advance, and then there's the complications of HS/EH memberships to deal with.
Are they likely to be fully booked or would we be OK just turning up? The one time we've been there'd've been no problem just turning up, but I can't for the life of me remember when in the year that was.
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Chorister
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(Forgive me commenting on this thread again when I'm not actually going this time) - it might be useful to know, though, that I just turned up in August and there was plenty of space. I guess it would only be a problem if a large group pre-booked, but that could happen at any time of the year.
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North East Quine
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Full of chips and I think we can manage the 12th.
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North East Quine
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I have a poke of sweeties which will definitely be attending!
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Dafyd
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What's the earliest plausible time to catch the boat? Also, how long would be spent on the island? We won't try to bring the Dafling on a boat trip, but her mum might bring her out to meet people if you gather in the morning.
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Jack the Lass
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I'm really sorry, but having looked at my diary again and realised that I have two courses submitting essays that week rather than the one I originally thought, I have to be realistic that there's no way I can mark essays for two courses in just one day, so TME and I will be pulling out of this meet as I really need to work (I know he could come without me, but we'll go another time as an adventure when I don't have evil essays chasing me around). ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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cattyish
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I'm in, and will bring something tasty. Maybe something savoury.
Cattyish, still gallivantin'
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North East Quine
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Cattyish, Full of Chips and I will be travelling down together.
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Surfing Madness
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I've just realised how much study I have to do in the next few weeks. I'm still hoping to make the meet, but will not be around on the ship (will check in at the weekend but that is it.) Derf has kindly agreed to do any sorting.
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