Model Boat Mayhem
Shows, Events, Club websites and Club Events => Club Events and News => Topic started by: Stavros on September 07, 2007, 10:06:37 pm
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Right as a matter of interest who would be interested in such a weekend up in North Wales approx 1.25hrs travelling further than the Epic show just give a thumbs up if you would be interested if enough of you I Will put a weekend on next year and yea Martin you can come.
oh one little thigny it's COMPULSORY fro the Administrator to attend!!!!!
Stavros
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Before we all jump on board, just how suitable is Llanberis for the variety of models we saw at Mayhem this year? Blackheath might find it a bit difficult to lay on a straight running demo and if Tug Kenny's Red Pelican does a repeat act it might be difficult to get it back even if it did go down with all lights blazing. I think there are a number of people who would think twice about putting their boat on a water that's over 100 feet deep and prone to rough conditions even if you hairy chested Welshmen think nothing of it.
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The lake sounds fine, but Stav's driving, now there is a thing.
Bob
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Lyn Gwynant and Afon Gwynant would be a far better place to hold a regatta of this sort.
LB
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....... See what you can arrange your end Stav.... and I'll come! :o
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Any venue needs to be suitable for the range of Mayhem activities we saw at Wicksteed. Previous posts suggest that Llanberis could be a bit hostile on a bad day and we don't all want to troop down/up to Wales and find that we can't run. Also, how do you lay out a course on a 100 foot deep lake?
I'm more than happy to trek to Wales but the venue needs to be flexible enough to cope with Mayhem requirements. And that includes being able to wade out and keep your head above water!
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Not too deep please .......................... ;)
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Quite Colin, which is why i suggested Lyn Gwynant and there is a camp site - of sorts - and plenty of sheep :kiss:
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and plenty of sheep
For the barbie or just for wrapping round you to keep warm? (Yes I know there can be other uses but you might catch Foot & Mouth!)
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Any venue needs to be suitable for the range of Mayhem activities we saw at Wicksteed. Previous posts suggest that Llanberis could be a bit hostile on a bad day and we don't all want to troop down/up to Wales and find that we can't run. Also, how do you lay out a course on a 100 foot deep lake?
I'm more than happy to trek to Wales but the venue needs to be flexible enough to cope with Mayhem requirements. And that includes being able to wade out and keep your head above water!
At Llanberis (Lyn Padarn) the lake IS big and deep but that is not the whole story. There is an area of the lake, close to where we sail, flanked by a low wall and footpath and backed by a mown grass area, which is wading depth out for about 15 yards. Quite suitable for laying a steering course.
Whilst the waves on the main lake can get high, it is unusual for this to be any real problem for most models. If conditions do get really wild there are several sheltered "lagoons" (see attached photo) which can be used.
However it must be said that the water level can get higher overnight after heavy rain (not infrequent in North Wales :'() which can sometimes affect things - it never stops model sailing though O0
Don B.
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I have walked along these lagoons many times.
Lots of lagoons, of different sizes, so you could have different themeed areas.
Also car parking and toilets.
Is there a slipway as well? Or is my memory playing tricks.
And from the lagoons you can sail off into the big lake if you want.
Also you are away from the main touristy bit of Llanberis.
Is there a campsite near Llanberis??
I will be back in Wales in the late summer. So I could attend then.
below is a link to an arial shot of the lagoon area.
http://www1.getmapping.com/webshop/Web/CommonPages/Main/preview.aspx?srid=27700&x=257295&y=361095&width=500&height=500
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Right been to the Lake today and there is a slight change of plan so to speak at the moment I am in negotiation with Pa darn Country park which is located on the opp side to where we normally sail from but has 2 very sheltered lagoons which does not suffer from kids and canoes etc.One lagoon could ho;d a steering course v easily and is only 2ft deep(ideal for tug Kenny!!!) the other is I would say over 5ft deep easy shore access all round both lagoons and access for the more adventurous of you who wan to sail in a PROPER !!! Lake.Hopefully Robert Davies will post some piccies as me forgot camera silly me.More details will be posted as soon as I know them.Car parking is no problem at all 20ft away from the lake,as for the wifes and girlfriends 100yds away there is craft shops and the slate museum which is free admission.At teh moment a £2 parking fee applies but if I can get this waived and still charge £2 £1 will go to the RNLI and the other to the museum that is what I am proposing.Hopefully htey will agree to this and we can then be seen to do somethign worthwhile.
Stavros
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Subject to permission the preferred option for the 'do' is pictured below:
It consists of three parts:
Lagoon 1 General sailing (5ish foot deep)
(http://homepage.mac.com/robertdavies/nthwales/lagoon1.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/robertdavies/nthwales/lagoon2.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/robertdavies/nthwales/lagoon3.jpg)
This bridge leads to lagoon2
(http://homepage.mac.com/robertdavies/nthwales/lagoon4.jpg)
Part two lagoon 2 (2 - 3 feet deep suitable for steering courses etc)
(http://homepage.mac.com/robertdavies/nthwales/lagoon5.jpg)
Part three the lake proper (Quite deep...)
(http://homepage.mac.com/robertdavies/nthwales/lake1.jpg)
-Rob
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That looks like a very nice place ;D
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It's got to be done!!!!
Campsite would be usefull.
You could market this as "EXTREME MAYHEMING" or "HARDCORE"
I am sure it would not detract from the meeting in May.
Holmsey
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There are a few campsites within about 10 minutes drive that I have stopped at , I,m sure there are others even nearer.
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Rob there some mighty fine sailing locations you have there will check the calender (swmbo) and see if i can come as i missed the last event :'( :'(
Jay
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At the moment me is in negotiations with th governing bodies and of course god himself........ Martin for a date!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A list of suitable campsites will be put up in due course and of course I will also post a list of B+B's oh what the heck have I started,will this backfire hell NO WAY if I get my own way.Camping on the site MIGHT be a possibility as they allow the Caravan Club to do so as I found out tonight so watch this space,if traders who read this want to ATTEND can you, ONLY AND ONLY PM ME PLEASE.there is a reason for THIS which I will reveal later,yes going secret squirrel on this one with some respects,please respect my wishes traders on this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stavros
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Hi Stavros,
Great work, lake looks great.
Do you have any links to the park / lake?
What sort of dates are YOU thinking of Stav?
What clubs can we get to support it?
Martin.
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Link to venue
http://www.star-attractions.co.uk/attractions/gwynedd/padarn/padarn.htm
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And - http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=53.121551~-4.114552&style=a&lvl=15&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=7688074&encType=1
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BLOODY HELL WE GOT WET AT WICKSTEED, IT RAINED AND RAINED....-I HOPE THE HEAVENS DONT OPEN IN WALES, BUT I HOPE TO BE THERE !
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Thats an excellent aerial photo at the link provided by Martin. Note - Lyn Padarn is the larger of the two lakes shown. (The other, Lyn Peris can be seen to have VERY steep banks and is unuseable)
The Padarn Country Park complex is at the right hand upper part of the lake and the two "lagoons" can be clearly seen. ( We normally sail from the other side of the lake at the green area next to the place with a white footpath alongside the water. From there we can go all the way along to the right and up the stream clearly shown. That end of the lake is also accessible from the Country Park area.)
Don B.
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Right just to give an idea of a Date this event hopefully will be held on the last weekend in August 2008 which is the 30/31st.please note this date is PROVISIONAL AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL FROM THE RELEVENT AUTHORITIES,more info will be posted shortly
Stavros
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BLOODY HELL WE GOT WET AT WICKSTEED, IT RAINED AND RAINED....-I HOPE THE HEAVENS DONT OPEN IN WALES, BUT I HOPE TO BE THERE !
Its North Wales. In the mountains. By a reservoir. Rain is what they fill the reservoirs up with. Take a big sou'wester. Enjoy.
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Count me in.
Even though I'm in South Wales so have as far to travel as any other Mayhemer.
I'm still kicking myself for missing the inaugural weekend.
Mogs
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Gosh, does it actually rain in Wales? I thought they just had this big reservoir in the sky which they empty on you at regular intervals.
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What do we think of the proposed date? August 30,31 2008?
Mar'in
PS. Just in case it doesn't rain.... can you guys remember to bring your own...... best in can with ring pulls!
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I think that is the weekend after epic Martin, but do-able :)
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Martin can you bring your PA system down as well, you have been volunteered to be comentator for the weekend :) no iffs no butts,
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Ghost please remember that it is Me that is organising this event and things like that are allready in motion I have covered all eventualities an everything is ARRANGED all you need to do is turn up
Stavros
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If he can find his way there. :-\ ;D ;D
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Right an update havign spoken to the relevant authorities they have said no problem Whit the event being run at the country park,they are keen to have us there.local clubs have Been contacted and I am waiting for them to reply etc. Campsites and B+B will shortly be given Robert Davies is goign to sort that out for me so bear with us on this one as it is early days!!!!!!!!!!!!
Right there will be some simple rules to be observed but nothing heavy as it is a FUN FUN FUN AND EVEN MORE FUN WEEKEND,well it has got to be with me in charge yes I will be the one causing MAYHEM that weekend.
Rules
1 Ins MUST BE shown to the organisers
2 No IC on the lake at all as it is SSI
3 Frequency controll will be adhered to
4 If I say NO to anything well NO is NO(unless of course cash is involved then It might be yes ;))
And that is it on rules unless I think of anything else of course
The weekend as far as I acn see will be a FUN one with me PREFERABLY not having a nervous breakdown.
Steering course in the shallowest of the 2 lagoons and tug towing
Springer races and football
Free sailing in the furthest lagoon
Free sailing in the main lake
An evening sail organised by Ghost on the otherside of the lake in the lagoons(contact him not me,his idea,he volunteered)
There is plenty to do for the wife's,girlfriend etc within 10 miles of LLanberis either shopping in Caernarfon or Bangor and LLandudno is only 20 miles away. So come on lets have some fun in Norht Wales,alas the only thing I cant arrange is the weather but who can.
Stavros
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Will a MPBA membership card be accepted as evidence of insurance? (That's what a lot of people join it for)
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We will accept MPBA and MYA as proof of ins,havn't forgotton anyone there have I
Stavros
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insurance.
stav will you want my laminated full A4 sized cover note from NAME, (the insurers who PMBC deal with) or will club membership card do as it states:
The member / family named overleaf is a fully paid up member/family of the PMBC and is covered by Third Party Liability Insurance and is permitted to operate radio-controlled model boats of a type allowed at approved waters to current rules in force.
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as for covering all eventualities stavros, i think you may need to hire a submarine and deep sea diving unit to retrieve the red pelican! :P :laugh:
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An evening sail organised by Ghost on the otherside of the lake in the lagoons(contact him not me,his idea,he volunteered)
as I dont know the lagoons well, stav you will have to point out which is the best one to sail in for that, depth, access size etc
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Ghost, the best one is where you are just totally submerged when standing up but we can see your eyes glowing under the water.... terror will ensue....
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sounds ominous :o
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I will aim to be there, but no boat. :'(
Do I still need insurance for my beer??
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Tiger
You don't think you can come and not sail ? We will lend you one for the day.
( or maybe two - motor and sail )
Don B.
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Tiger
You don't think you can come and not sail ? We will lend you one for the day.
( or maybe two - motor and sail )
Don B.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D O0
Big thanks
TT
All at sea in China
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I will aim to be there, but no boat. :'(
Do I still need insurance for my beer??
yes, i plan to come along, you beer will not be safe...insurance is a good bet !
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Now did someone mention BEER
stavros
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Beer's in Devon - thought we were going to Wales...
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OK North Wales it is then, so it will be a straight running demo from one side of the lake to the other (if you see a boat without an arial please send it back to the other side of the lake) Looking forward to it Stavros.
The Blackheath club is off to learn Welsh
Yaky Da
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Work is progressing on this weekend more info as and when I get it
Stavros
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this is still on going I have not forgotten about it and will go ahead come RAIN,HAIL,SNOW OR EVEN SUNSHINE and a good time will be had by all
Stavros
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After a successfull meeting this morning at Padarn park I can now confirm that
this event WILL GO AHEAD on the weekend of the 30/31st of August 2008.
Details of B&B's caravan sites etc will be posted on the forum tonight with a bit of luck!!!!!Also details of the location etc will be posted
Stavros
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Some pictures of the lagoon and the main lake
Stavros
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Below you will find two links to the Gwynedd Tourist info on hte area with regards to B&B and camping and caravan sites.
The first is for B&B
Second is Camping
http://www.gwynedd.gov.uk/DATLlety/Search.asp?AreaID=1
http://www.gwynedd.gov.uk/DATLlety/Search.asp?TypeID=3
Stavros
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Right just to give you an insight to what will go on over the weekend
Steering course and tug towing in the smaller of the lagoons
Free sailing in the larger of the lagoons
Night sailing organised by Ghost on the opposite side of the lake in the Lagoons
Free sailing and walks along the Lake organised by the Gwynedd Model Boat Group........ only the BRAVE need apply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There will also be a Footie yaught sailing Demo by members of the Colwyn Bay lads
Springer Footie He He STAVROS STYLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DON'T EVEN ASK but it will be FUN FUN FUN
All agreed GOOD boy that lot seems like a good idea me thinks me is going to be busy!!!!!
Having spoken today to the lads at Padarn Park they are more than agreeable to have us there and have been so far very helpfull towards our needs so lets make it a good one.One thing I am afraid I have not been able to waiver is the car parkign charge which will be £3 sorry about that but hey what the heck we will have a good time.
A limited disabled parking will be available at the lake side but you will be able to drop off your boats off and I will also provide a trolley of some sort.
Ins will have to be checked prior to sailing sorry but it is a stipulation of the land owner
Ic Boats WILL BE ALLOWED on the main lake so MAKRA boys come on down
Stavros
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Great job you are doing there Stavros. Just a pity I can't make it from France this time.
I used to live in Chester and know the lake well, so beautiful. One of my all time favoured walking places. I even used the mountain huts with 50 sweaty and well drunk climbers!
Have a great event.
Roger in France.
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I shall certainly try and come, particularly as I'm going to miss Wicksteed. I've not been further in to North Wales than Llangollen before and then only for a rather damp evening prior to a business meeting and I'd really like to see some of that scenery - so do make sure you order up some sunshine Stavros!
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hi stavros the venue looks ace. Any chance of a map of were its as i dont know Wales all that well. If i am free i love to come to the show.
john
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hi stavros the venue looks ace. Any chance of a map of were its as i dont know Wales all that well. If i am free i love to come to the show.
john
Go to http://maps.live.com/
Enter Llanberis in the address panel and you will get a map - zoom in or out to get the scale you want. Then click on aerial. zoom in and all the lake, lagoons , Slate Museum area and all will be shown in glorious closeup.
Click on hybrid and the road and town names will be superimposed on the aerial view.
Don B.
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thanks don found it , very nice.
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Just to whet your appetite some more this is where the event will take place
http://www.star-attractions.co.uk/attractions/gwynedd/padarn/padarn.htm
There is plenty for the wives and girlfriends and kids to do,Llanberis is only litterally a five minute walk away with craft shops and loads of cafe's including the world famous Pete's eats.You can go up Snowdon by train,you can go underground to see Electric mountain.If The wives want to go shopping well Caernarfon is 5miles away,Bangor10,and LLandudno 20miles.There is plenty to do for the whole family at Padarn park and the best thing about it is it's FREE.Yes Free admission to the slate museum,free admission to the Old Hospital which has been done up exactly as it would have been in the 1900's.There is a Miniature railway that runs along the length of the lake and also a pleasure boat that takes you for a cruise along the lake ,need I say more,some piccies to wet your appetite.
Views looking back at LLanberis from the venue and the train that goes along the lake shore.
Stavros
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looks good mate ill def try to sort something out,have tent will travel ;D,wife and 2 kids should be fun :o.
Mart
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Hope to be there, all the way from sunny China.
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A site plan so you know what is happening and where.The important structures are Marked,IE Toilets and Cafe
Stavros
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tiger, you bringing any boats along? ps just dont fly to heathrow terminal 5
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I always insist on Manchester. Heathrow was bad before T5.
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Right thought this should be refreshed to remind you all ity is not long now
Stavros(Just begining to have a nervous breakdown)
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Hi Stavros,
Give us an overview of the event again please.
Martin
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Right just to give you an insight to what will go on over the weekend
Steering course and tug towing in the smaller of the lagoons
Free sailing in the larger of the lagoons
Night sailing organised by Ghost on the opposite side of the lake in the Lagoons
Free sailing and walks along the Lake organised by the Gwynedd Model Boat Group........ only the BRAVE need apply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There will also be a Footie yaught sailing Demo by members of the Colwyn Bay lads
Springer Footie He He STAVROS STYLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DON'T EVEN ASK but it will be FUN FUN FUN
All agreed GOOD boy that lot seems like a good idea me thinks me is going to be busy!!!!!
Having spoken today to the lads at Padarn Park they are more than agreeable to have us there and have been so far very helpfull towards our needs so lets make it a good one.One thing I am afraid I have not been able to waiver is the car parkign charge which will be £3 sorry about that but hey what the heck we will have a good time.
A limited disabled parking will be available at the lake side but you will be able to drop off your boats off and I will also provide a trolley of some sort.
Ins will have to be checked prior to sailing sorry but it is a stipulation of the land owner
Ic Boats WILL BE ALLOWED on the main lake so MAKRA boys come on down
Stavros
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Water For Makara boats to run on. Sounds good to me , But how far is it from London? in distance and traveling time?
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Approx 4.5hrs and around 300miles
Stavros
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Right then some local info from the tourist board for you to book your hotel,camping site.
Petes Eats the famous LLanberis cafe also does rooms for the night will ask when having brekkie there in the am
Stavros
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Stavros
I may be able to get down from Glasgow for the weekend
If I can, can you confirm what is it you want to see for the insurance
is it a club membership card or something else
thanks
Colin
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club meb will do
Stavros
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thanks for clearing that up for me Stavros
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Stavros - I'll do my best to attend - beautiful countryside :)
regards
Gary :)
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With a bit of luck I may be able to get there now.
Ian
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OK Stavros you seemed to have missed the straightrunning (forwards or backwards-----hummmm)
are you ready for the fast steam one ? (which runs forwards--please note Mark)
Tried my scale ship at the last straight running regatta, and for a laugh (well if Mark could do it at Wicksteed) ran it backwards-------b***er me if it didn't go and score----You might be onto something here Mark
Will we be B-B-Q tables Saturday night ?
P
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Hi Stavros
Can you tell me the closest camping site and pub to the venue, so I can book it up?
regards
Gary
PS some of the other guys said it was alright to bring un painted models down and you would demonstrate masking up and spray painting! :angel: ;D
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Hi Gary see map and listings that i have put up for you.unpainted modles eh well you bring the paint and I will see what I can do,think that I am joking
Stavros
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Thanks Stavros - only joking about the painting though, from what I've read you will be a TAD busy on the day!
regards
Gary :)
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And there I was being SERIOUS for a change
Stavros
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OOPS dear me how could I forget Steamboat Phil and his straight running demo shame on me.Ready for the fast one bring it on my son!!!!!!!!!!!!! O0 O0
Barbie tables right on {-)
Have gone out and bought a rescue boat specially for those makara men who are threatening to come on down BET THEY DONT HAVE THE (word not allowed) round thingys to sail on a proper lake O0 O0
Stavros
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Stavros
How do you fancy having a go at this bad boy ?????
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BRING IT ON DOWN O0
Stavros
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Eh up Stavros!
That boat's called 'Loki' - The Norse god of mischief - What's Phil trying to say? :D :D
-Rob
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Hi Robert I think he is just trying to scare me but he will just have to catch the one that I am building,(brushless mota he he)
Stavros
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Oh Gawd !!!!!!!!!!!
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Well that me all booked up in a motel.... what time's dinner?
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What Motel is that Martin?
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Travel Lodge... Inn..... Express...... Stravos' shed!
On the A55
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Hi Stavros
Is the 'Llwyn Celyn Bach' campsite close to the lakes?
If so I will book up.
cheers
Gary :)
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POLL ADDED - We need to get an idea of number.... and how much beer Stavros has to buy!
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Hi Stavros
Is the 'Llwyn Celyn Bach' campsite close to the lakes?
If so I will book up.
cheers
Gary :)
Looks to me as it's just up the back lanes from the lake not very far at all
Stavros
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Me buy the BEER I thought that was No Mustang at the Moments Mark job
Stavros
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Gary,
Seems to be, other wise i would recommend this: http://www.gwynant.com/pages/find_us.html
You can also sail to your hearts content on the small river or lake.
If your really lucky, he will keep the sheep in the field as well. :D :D :D
LB
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Another site I have stayed at a few times but is 10 minutes away by car is Bryn Gloch caravan & Camping Park
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What Motel is that Martin?
more like bloody crossroads :P
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Have you actually stayed there at all.I have and sorry Ghost if you havn't been then don't comment.NOTHING at all wrong with the motel
Stavros
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I prefer Travel Inn / Lodge - you get what it says on the tin!
Everytime I stay in a private hotel, I always seem to end up in the attic next to the water tank! >:(
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There is also a nice new chain motel at Menai Bridge. Also not far from Llanberis and the pub life in Menai Bridge is very lively, with live music and friedly atmosphere.
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Hi Stavros
Have you thought about inviting the little model shop owner from Holywell to attend? He seems like a thoroughly nice chap.
Will there be any Traders there, or is it just for club people?
TT
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one step ahead of you allready attending rumour has it that Action are comming down and A model world and component shop so far
Stavros
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hardly a surprise for component shop, given they're less than 1 mile away
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Just for you lot I have gone out and bought a rowing dingy to be used by ME and ME alone for recovery work on the main lake should someones pride and joy go awol
Stavros
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now here's a challenge, what about a race,
tug boats only, pulling stavros and in his rowboat around.
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I won't bring my outboard then... ;)
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Just for you lot I have gone out and bought a rowing dingy to be used by ME and ME alone for recovery work on the main lake should someones pride and joy go awol
Stavros
How about a bit of limbo rowing under the small bridge seperating the small pond from the main lake..
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Is it inflatable - just curious?::)
Anyone got a bow and arrow / air gun for sale :angel: ;)
oh and how sharp can you file the front of a submarine to?
regards
Gary :angel: ;) :)
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Oh by the way lads flippant comments are duly noted just remember what you have posted if you cant I will remember this when your boats need to be rescued.I might need that comfort break at that very moment,of I might just have gone suddenly deaf etc BUT i could be just suseptable to a bribe MAYBEE O0 ;) :)
Stavros
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Duly noted. Beer and cash be OK? O0
Gary :)
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Will there be some barges ....or a real boat for our Springers to play with?
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Me making some barges or if you lot feeling brave you could allways bully or try to my TID O0
Stavros
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Me making some barges or if you lot feeling brave you could allways bully or try to my TID O0
Stavros
like what you did to my southampton, lol
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:)
This morning, in wet and windy Basingstoke, several yachts were blown over in the gusting conditions. Of these one sank but was recovered because of the shallowness of our pond.
Can Stavros tell me of any recovery facilities that may be available at this outing?
Is this it:- Just for you lot I have gone out and bought a rowing dingy to be used by ME and ME alone for recovery work on the main lake should someones pride and joy go awol
:)
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OK Stavros
You have got the rowing boat, I've got the straight runner, how about trying this !!!!!
Taken at Bedford in 1948, with my Grandfather, grandmother and a few other members of the family
(don't worry I won't be bringing them)
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Banjo As another form of recovery i have a diver standing by just in case.The Lagoons you are sailing in are only around 5ft deep,the recovery boat is for this and if anyones model gets into trouble on the main lake which incidentally is 160ft deep 100yds down to the right of the lagoons.As some of the Makara club and hopefully the OMRA boys are coming down judging by piccies of their racing exploits I think it is only right I have a rescue boat don't you
Stavros
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I am reassured....
I don't intend to get out of my depth!
I had visions of you doing a Buster Crabb off the back of your dingy into 106' of water.
;D
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With the distances a fast boat can travel, I hope you like rowing. ;D ;) O0
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Stavros, I hope you've a life jacket - the water looks cold and I can only do doggie paddle. O0
regards
Gary :)
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Waters Tropical that time of year.. at least 56 to 60 degrees , my wife will be swimming the length and back again at the end of july which is about 4 miles, in normal swim costume with about 40 others, but then again they are all mad..!!
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Ah ha Stav ha sa Master plan me gone out and bought an electric Mota so no rowing for me I HOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Right then Stavros and Martin have come up with a Master plan for the LLanberis event we are going to have a sort of CLUB 500 Thingy Race.Reason for club 500 thingy is quite simple it is OPEN to ANY Electric model with a 500 spec motor so that includes springers,now me being me, of course will come up with a cunning plan and will think of some canaiving way to handicap the faster boats so to TRY TRY TRY and get a level playing field,lord only knows what that will be.The committe is out on that one allready.
OH AND BY THE WAY THE ORGANISER IS ALLOWED TO CHEAT HE HE
Stavros
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Is this "electric Mota" a 500 per chance???? ;D and is the club like the 18-20 one? :angel:
regards
Gary :)
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now here's a challenge, what about a race,
tug boats only, pulling stavros and in his rowboat around.
With you in mind Ghost we decided to have some fun today let alone PRACTISE
Stavros
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That is a powerful tug pulling all that weight {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Brian
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NO COMMENT ;)
Stavros
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Not that I think you will need any help Stavros, but fleet support is always available should you require low level battle support. O0
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The dingy looks good, shame about the ballast though!!
Bob
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Isnt the metacentric height a bit high with all that ballast high up?
Ian
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The water level must be high or there wouldnt be any need for waders in a boat, unless its a fetish thing!!
The Stav and SteambpoatPhil Gimp club!!
Bob
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Stavros
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It appears Stavros, that we have been rumbled by Bob
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We wont worry Phil he is only jealous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stavros
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Just thought it should go back up to the top
ONLY A FEW WEEKS TO GO GOT YOUR WELLIES SORTED OUT YET
Stavros(rapidly having a nervous breakdown)
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Do you want a vintage Seagull outboard for the resue boat??
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now here's a challenge, what about a race,
tug boats only, pulling stavros and in his rowboat around.
With you in mind Ghost we decided to have some fun today let alone PRACTISE
Stavros
oh oh whats the tug with the yellowish top? That looks ace O0
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thats Stavros's T I D
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;D
A big boy and his toys...... Priceless...
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see you on the day big man....
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Do you want a vintage Seagull outboard for the resue boat??
Thanks for your kind offer but alas we can't use petrol power on the lake due to it being a SSI, but I have an electric one
Stavros
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thats Stavros's T I D
Thanks, looks stunning dos that and looks rather big O0
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thats Stavros's T I D
Thanks, looks stunning dos that and looks rather big O0
See build of it on here http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6613.0
Stavros
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Thanks Stavros, sure is stunnin i really wanna build an older lookin model soon and them pics give me a great thing to judg the size of the one im lookin at O0
Thanks again
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Here
If you can't use "petrol power" My Makara runs on petrol????????
OK so if I am aloud to run has anyone settled down on what camp site is going to be used. It would be ideal if it was by a pub. Any clues would be welcome.
I am trying to bang the drum but so far it looks like me & maybe blagmister at this stage.
A rescue boat is a must for us chaps. Can you row a 30mph ??? No Oh well best make sure my boat stays on top of the water.
All the best
Bill D203
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There is no problem at all with using a model boat on Llanberis the amount of polloution that MIGHT happen from a IC boat in a lake of thta sie is like an egg cup full in loch ness.Regarding a safety boat me got electric motor.
well that now makes hopefully 3 of you in Martno1Fan comes as well
Stavros
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How about and bring and buy sale as well Stavros
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Why not indeed need to make some money some how!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,Now what camn I sell
Stavros
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Now if I see a for sale sign on my beer.......... >>:-(
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Why not indeed need to make some money some how!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,Now what camn I sell
Stavros
your tid? lol O0 to me... O0
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OK It's sounding like a blooming good weekend. Whats more my "good lady wife" is not coming with me ! RESULT.
Just the campsite. ANY IDEARS???? 1 small tent, Loes and a washing sink + near by a Pub. :D O0
Edit - admin O0
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Don't worry I do it all the time (swelling just going down now !!!!!!!!!!)
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Phil,
This is a family forum!!!!!!
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HOT NEWS IT IS SO HOT
The SD14 Cargo ship owned by Peter Fit is comming down to LLanberis, she is 15feet in length so bring your tugs down lads, below is a link to teh Tug Forum where you can all read about it
Stavros
http://modeltugforum.com/index.php?topic=569.0
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News Flash No 2 it appears that we also will have a very special overseas visitor to our shores,Red OKTOBER is rumoured to be in attendance,a visitors visa has been applied for to the Welsh tourist board and we are awaiting her arrival which I believe is imminant.
watch this space If I get my own way there MIGHT be 2 others in excess of 10 feet in length as well
Satvros
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Big and Beautiful - WOW!
Gary :)
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Oh Me has a funny feeling in my water, WHAT THE HECK HAVE I STARTED, me getting all excited,now where did I put them valium,by the end of the weekend I might just NEED them O0 O0 O0
stavros
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Hello
Well I may be a bit Thick here, I have been in contact with a nearby camp site. Waiting for an answer if they have room. Can someone give me a Full address of where I find this Park/Lake. Hopfully with the postcode. Sorry if it is already on here somewhere.
O0 O0
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http://www.star-attractions.co.uk/attractions/gwynedd/padarn/padarn.htm
Also yet again all camp sites BanB etc
Stavros
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how many petrol heads going !!!! might be tempted ! will even plug it with trafford club
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how many petrol heads going !!!! might be tempted ! will even plug it with trafford club
You could car share or hire a minibus and trailer.
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If I can be bold and jump in here.
It may be an idea to try and book accomodation/campsites soonest, if you have not already done so.
I read that many people will not holiday overseas this year, but stay at home. Coz of the economy. And this is a bank hol weekend.
So as the man from Pontin's used to say "Book early"
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how many petrol heads going !!!! might be tempted ! will even plug it with trafford club
Hello
Im going up there to Wales. Trying to get booked into the campsite nearby. I think One more Makara Men may be up for part of it as well.
Have just phoned & booked my camp site@ Llwan celyn back See has told me there is still loads of room.
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No It's not Bank Hols weekend. Read my other post re campsite.
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No It's not Bank Hols weekend. Read my other post re campsite.
Is it not, OOPs :embarrassed: ::)
I stand corrected. ::)
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ok this is a week after my op ....... sure my wife would drive up if i cant .... gives my boys chance to race the boat to as they full members to. count us in on this .... what campsite you staying at ?? let us know so we get the same one
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ok had the go ahead ....family weekend. campsite detaiuls of where everyone stayin will be cool .....
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how many petrol heads going !!!! might be tempted ! will even plug it with trafford club
Hello
Im going up there to Wales. Trying to get booked into the campsite nearby. I think One more Makara Men may be up for part of it as well.
Have just phoned & booked my camp site@ Llwan celyn back See has told me there is still loads of room.
Gaz try this site. They have a web site. I looked them up under " Llanberis camping sites" They did have when i phoned this morn loads of room.
Just got my proper Laptop so I will try & send you a Pic of my throttle linkage soon.
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thanks bill . we need 3 pitches ...got others commin for the ride to from north west (1 other has a makara) he joinin omra as we speak . ive done the throttle to something like it should be andit cuts back perfect. looking forward to aug now ...
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Sound like we could have a good weekend.
I found it best to ring the campsite Mobile number as It dose take them a time to Answer there email.
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ARGH Bloomin No Mustang Mark is staying only a mile from my house,but it gets worse he is staying up there for a week,so i suppose he will be down my house pestering me every day,mind you Hanna and Angie can come,don't know about Mark though!!!!!!!
Stavros
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Hey Stav, is your life insurance up to date..............accidents do happen especially when you are in the middle of the lake in your rescue boat.......can you swim??????
Cheers mate, O0 O0 O0 O0 ;) ;) ;) ;)
Mark.
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Just you and me Mark, not sure we will be allowed to wander North Wales with out a guide though !!!!!
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im not getting an answer but will keep trying
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OOH Me now getting all Excited I think !!!!!
Right just a quick note to your selves PUT THE WELLIES IN THE CAR why I hear you ask,simple shallow water at the sides
I have recieved a couple of PM's regarding camping over night at the venue,sorry this is a BIG NO NO
I am allowed 2 Caravans at the venue over night for one reason alone SECURITY and the 4 persons who are sleeping in them are taking it in turns to watch the Gazeebo's etc and before anyone bothers to Pm me to volounteer sorry the answer will be NO Jobs allready allocated.
It is strictly no sleeping in the cars overnight at the venue also There are plenty of campsites and B&B's locally,see seperate thread for tel no's etc
Stavros
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well stav my kids all excited to ...we stayin til the monday. as its a long long way for an overnighter... is there a local pub ??? i am going to owe rather alot of beers to the people who have helped us through this build... already fore warned the bank manager :D
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Hi Gaz
Are you trying there mobile number 07877 376423. I got through 1st time.
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packed it booked n sorted.. just had to have a word with her tho as its £5 per person per nite n i got 5 of us in our tent. >>:-( and stayin friday sat n sun !!! got 2 other pitches booked for some support to the event
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Looks like we will be partying Sunday night as well !!!! better ring my bank manager
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30 days to go and counting to my nervous breakdown,31 for the second and 32 to be committed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Right seriously though for one minute is there anything that anyone can suggest in the way of on water activities that would go down well.EXCEPT THROWING ME IN OR ANY DAFT IDEAS LIKE THAT.I know what you lot are like!!!!!!!!!!
one suggestion so far is a night sail BUT this is not possible at the venue due to the gates being locked at 8pm,BUT Ghost has so kindly volunteered to do this on the opp side of the lake at the Lagoons.
So far what I have proposed timing to be confirmed are as follows
Springer RUGBY
Mayhem 500 racing including springers as a max motor size of 500 is used
Tug Towing Sd14 st George is coming down at 14feet should be good fun
Steering course
Club 500 races ????
Straight Running demo by Steam boat Phil and in No Mustang at the moment marks case battelship reversing manoeuvre's ;)
OMRA?MAKRA demo runs on the main Lake
Free sailing ONLY FOR THE BRAVE on the main lake
Same type vessel parades
Lets see how far we can throw Martin and if he Floats competition
Tow Stavros around the Main lake lest see Ghost if your Southampton can do that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bet it can't
There will hopefully be some traders in ATTENDANCE DON'T EXACTLY KNOW WHO YET Wait and see
And yes they will be selling their wares
Free Tea and Coffee,and soft drinks courtesy of STEAM BOAT PHIL,don't forget to thank him.
Mark don't upset Phil with your backwards straight running he will only sulk and we need him again
Now what do you lot want I really suppose that I am asking for trouble asking this but suggestions please.
And yes i have ordered some fine weather
Stavros
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Stavros/Martin
Do we have any banners signs that can be attached to lamp posts and the like in the village? A3 on hard board attached by wire.
Could do the car parks.
This may generate some interests from tourists and locals, and may boost membership of boat clubs locally.
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Hi
Do I need to bring a Gazebo/ tent thing to show off the Makara / OMRA Boats???????? I do have a DVD player + 14" TV to show some of Barnard Holders videos of OMRA races from the past 3 years. Dose anyone have anymore OMRA/Makara DVD's ??.
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BillD230
Could you please bring some electricty as well please !!
I will have a small generator on site running the PA, so we could try running your DVD,not sure it would like it though. I would bring your gazebo, if only to keep the sun off ...........
Phil
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Hi
240 volts ?? now let me think! Ah Yes I have a 12 volt / 240 volt invertor unit which will work the TV & dvd. Can anyone give my 12v car battery a charge up on Sat night ? It maybe good for 2 day's. I havn't tryed it.
Cheers
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Stavros/Martin
Do we have any banners signs that can be attached to lamp posts and the like in the village? A3 on hard board attached by wire.
Could do the car parks.
This may generate some interests from tourists and locals, and may boost membership of boat clubs locally.
hi there i do not mean to be a kill joy. BUT check with the local council + highways dept . My local model rail way club has a show once a year and we can but signs . The fine is up to £2000 per sign. The only signs you can get are AA or RAC and they ant cheep. I am say this as i don't want any one to get a fine. Personally i think there a great idea.
john
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Try placing an add in the local paper. It may work?
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add gone in to local paper and local radio.allready done .......Next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would suggest everyone vbring thir own Tables chairs and Gazebo especially if oyu are up for the weekend.
AND DONT FORGET THE WELLIES TO LAUNCH YOUR BOAT
stavros (now have I forgotten anything)
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Not that I think you will need any help Stavros, but fleet support is always available should you require low level battle support. O0
(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5993.0;attach=51101;image)
That Kayak's about 8 feet too long for my likings O0
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Have I missed your point Andy???
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Possibly, my kayaks' 7 foot long
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Possibly, my kayaks' 7 foot long
A Springer Kayak.. ;D
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Possibly, my kayaks' 7 foot long
A Springer Kayak.. ;D
A bit too pointy methinks
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Not necessarily...
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_mYf8qxJuIiQ/Rx0B447RQwI/AAAAAAAAAFs/MzrsBhQN_fA/Ronin+59+yellow+(top).jpg)
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Sorry Andy
I still don't see what this to do with Llenberis weekend... ??? ??? ???
Oh Yes your last pic did not show.
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Hello
I run my Radio for my MAKARA on 40.895 mhz fm
Dose any one eles run the same freq who will be at this jolly weekend???
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Hi Bill fraquency control will be in operation on the weekend if someone has the frequency he/she will havew to relinquish it whilst you have your runs.One can not hog a frequency all day.I just dont know who is on what till the day.I occasionally run on that but invariably I am on XXX not willing to say on public forum
stavros
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Sravors
Fire pestilence and flood permitting we will be there though I have a slightly bigger hurdle that we may not be there and thats the imminent arrival of a new baby (I'd better be there for that) but if we can we will be in attendance though we maybe slightly smaller than usual (display that is) as I may need a fast getaway car not a mercedes sprinter
Thanks Mark
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Stavros,
I was determined to get to Llanberis for the weekend but a crisis has intervened.
Hope all goes well, you deserve a good result.
Regards,
Keith
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Good Luck
With the weekend Stavros, unfortunately SWMBO insists we go to her nieces wedding. I personally would rather stand on the edge of a lake in the pouring rain than do that, oh I did that at Wickstead {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Hope the weather is good, and try not to burn you tables again ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
I want to see lots of pictures
Brian
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Hi Stavros,
How about taking a few pictures of the venue to help whet our appetite?
Martin O0
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Would have liked to be there but will be at a lake with slightly higher mountains :angel:
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Right then here goes
Small lagoon and larger
Stavros
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General view from the venue
Stavros
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Right then as you will see from the piccies that wellies will be needed to launch your boats,this is not an excuse not to come as most of you wear them anyway.Obviously the preffered way is left on right and right on left this usually works for the localls!!!!!!!!! read into that which ever way you want ;)
One thing I would reccomend is that you bring a table with you for your model .
There will be FREE tea and COFFE provided,there is a cafe on site PLEASE support it if you can excellent food and drinks
stavros
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That Kyiak, are those for and aft missile launchers? {-)
And did my eyes decieve me ther was a nuclear sub on the 2nd yellowstone lake picture ;)
warspite
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Well believe you me if anyone has a Ballcock problem in Bangor over the weekend let alone next week they have got a problem as I have bought all of them for the Mayhem bash.Poor Manager in B&Q near had a herart attack whn I took his entire stock of Ballcocks.They of course will be used for the steering comps and yes I have sprayed half of them Green,me sort of getting there I THINK!!!!!!!!!!!
Stavros
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Well i never!!!
Could have left one our two for the poor folk of Bangor to flush with. As for the B&Q manager how is going to explain that to his boss???? Flush & run ? {-) {-)
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That Kyiak, are those for and aft missile launchers? {-)
warspite
I can neither confirm or deny if we have missile capabilities. 8)
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OOh it's quiet on here,you must be all in the sheds, getting your boats ready for LLanberis.Only 17 days to go
Stavros
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OOh it's quiet on here,you must be all in the sheds, getting your boats ready for LLanberis.Only 17 days to go
Stavros
Hi Stavros You could very well be right. Ive been fitting my baot out with a 2.4Ghz radio set. Good fun just getting into the instruction manual. Should have it shorted for Llanberis.
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I'm afraid that, for various reasons, it doesn't look as if I will be able to make it but hope that it all goes OK.
Colin
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How many boat are coming along to this Jolly. Im bringing my Makara, Andy is bringing his MTB electric boats, Robin is bringing 2/3/4 OMRA type boats. Not sure how many boats from the North West.
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Bill it is a case I think of wait and see.i think everyone is going to wait to see what the weather is going to do and then come down,hopefully we will have a lot of Mayhemers there
Stavros
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Don't worry Bill, I'll be there with an armfull of straight runners, springers and the tea urn, bad weather don't scare us (Stavros on the other hand !!!) oops mustn't be nasty to Stavros he's my stopper, with out whom straight running can be a dull, and you tend to loose a lot of boats !!!!
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Phil I will huff and puff and BLOW YOUR FLAMES OUT ;)
Stavros
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Phil. Check oout my DVD/TV on my inverter. All works fine. O0
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I shall supply you with power (fingers crossed, earth wire in the lake, live connected to some nearby pylon)
Now you know why you have to bring rubber waders-----------
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What real mains or gen set mains?
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Gen set ( I will be running the PA system as well) I will check how smooth it is as battery charging may also be possible
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I might be able also to bring 240n genny have spotted a genny at work will sweet talk the boss into lending it to me,so between Phil and me we should be sorted.All we need now is som decent weather and all you MAYHEMMERS,to cause havoc............Oh sugar thats MY JOB {-) {-)
stavros
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Stavros,
Just to wish you all the luck and success with the weekend,
it is a bit far for me to come, but I hope you all have a brilliant
weekend, and of course lots of photos.......... O0 O0
Roy Australia
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Roy
Where abouts are you from. Im going over to Oz next Feb time. Im on the look out for Model power boat clubs beteen Sydney & Perth. Any Info would be very helpfull. :)
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Thanks a lot for that Roy very much appreciated.Well we got another genarator courtesey of my boss what a good chappie he is !!!!!!!!!!!!
Stavros
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I may be able to be there, if Bill can add another tent to his booking. I shall bring the Higgins Hellcat http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8783.0 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8783.0), and the S.M.B.C. Club Perkasa http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12000.0 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12000.0), which I haven't got more pics of yet, was dark and miserable the other day and everyone else was busy, so I had to take them with one hand on tranny and other on camera (the outcome wasn't very good). We also have a pasting table I could bring if needed. Would it be needed Bill? Have a couple of other useful bits that I could bring with me.
Andy O0
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Your Tent is booked. Done it this morn Andy. Not 100% sure if I'm going to be out on Sunday. Her indoors wants to go out if It's not raining. Have charged up my 12volt jelly cells for you to pick up.
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Excellent thanks, see you all at Llanberis for some mayhem ;)
How much do I owe you for the tent?
Andy O0
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Hi Andy
£5 per night. I got the 2.4 set up OK last night. I had to reset the servo arms and it all went very well after that. Even the fail safe works.
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Ok then, see you tomorrow
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Is Ghostie's night sailing a free for all? If so, I'll stick some lights in the Perkasa
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Ghosts night sailing will be held on the opp bank to the venue (venue gates close at 6pm).YES it is free to one and all everyone welcome contact Ghost for details
ONLY 14 DAYS TO GO
Stavros
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Ghosts night sailing will be held on the opp bank to the venue (venue gates close at 6pm).YES it is free to one and all everyone welcome contact Ghost for details
ONLY 14 DAYS TO GO
Stavros
So tell me more whats it all about??????? Anyway whats wronge with drinking BEER. Playing with boats at that time of night can only mean wasted drinking time. Whats up with you all?????
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you put lights on your boat and sail at night
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Put it this way Bill, we may be sailing boats during drinking time, but they certainly ain't going in a straight line {-)
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Ah I see. Twinkly lights very sweet. Any of you Tug boys fancy pulling my Makara around the Pound? I will put some lights on it. Is red green and yellow lamps OK?? O0
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basically navigation lights. :)
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Chrismas tree lights! O0
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Thats good andyn, at least I wont be the only one not going in a straight line, bit of a handicap for us straight runners though !!!!!!
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Ha HA Ha HA Phil you Will be locked in UNLESS we go over by Rescue Boat now thats a thought me and you drunk and disorderly ion charge of the speedy boat O0
Stavros
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Isn't your rescue boat Stavros powered?
Maybye we should take the spare outboard....
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Isn't your rescue boat Stavros powered?
Maybye we should take the spare outboard....
Wot so we can strap it on Stavros back??? Watch him go WEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
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Ghosts night sailing will be held on the opp bank to the venue (venue gates close at 6pm).YES it is free to one and all everyone welcome contact Ghost for details
ONLY 14 DAYS TO GO
Stavros
OK What Time is this Ghost float Then??? Got a Top secret boat nearly ready for the fun. Oh & yes I will forgo my pint as long as I'm not the only silly twit at the lake side.
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If your boat does not have lights, I have seen those snap and shake yellow glow sticks used to interesting effect.
Night sails, great fun.
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Stavros, you me, a row boat, bottle of rum, torch (cos it is a night sail, glow sticks to technical for the like of us !!!)
Pirates of Llanberis---------right who's going to write our theme tune
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well we ready to play....... got 2 boats comming . mines all shiny new :D
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Whayhey you got it coming! O0
Bill's got a top secret Skunkworks thingy going in his shed.
Is it another duck {-) {-) {-)
The lights on the perkasa are rigged up and ready to go.
See
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12000.0 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12000.0)
Hey I just realised, I'll see this secret boat before any of you, that means I'm more special than all of you heeheeheeheehee etc. {-)
Andy ::)
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deffo be there. booked 3 pitches in a campsite. got another makara owner comming who just joined omra n a lot of the supporters
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Hi Gaz How tricks?
Andy Wot makes you so sure Im going to show you wot I'm up to. However It cost me more money @ Maplins today . NO IT IS NOT A PIGGING DUCK.
Had a look @ your pics Andy. Looking good IF you like Blackout conditions??? ;D ;D ;D
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doin good ty bill. looking forward to sg all the lads again and getting some of our own sailing done lol.. we cant wait. you in that farm campsite to ?? Llwyn Celyn Bach ???
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I was at Llanberis again this weekend.
Some excellent wind for sailing boats. Another grand day out.
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from what we can find on the net..it looks cool
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I think it's a case of what shall we do with the drunken organiser or is it WOMBLE
Stavros
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well from whats been put in here stav you done a really good job !
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[size=40 pt]HE HE ONLY 11DAYS 1HR 15MINS TO GO TO D DAY
STAVROS[/size]
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HI Gaz
Yes We (Me & Andy + Robin & Family are all staying on the farm camp site.) Should Be Fun.
Who's Counting Stavros ????? IT WILL Be fine. I'm going to have fun. Pleases make note Andy.
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Hi Gaz How tricks?
Andy Wot makes you so sure Im going to show you wot I'm up to. However It cost me more money @ Maplins today . NO IT IS NOT A PIGGING DUCK.
Had a look @ your pics Andy. Looking good IF you like Blackout conditions??? ;D ;D ;D
Hehe it'll be in the back of the 'pigging' car {-) {-) {-)
Drew the curtains and it got that dark. Was pretty dark outside anyway
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It's all going to be wraped up till the last Mo. Need to know bases.
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BTW if anybody is wondering about bringing wife and kids, but they are not that into boats.
There are other things to do on site. There is a big rope assualt course/adventure thing for the kids, the museum of slate mining is free, there are also a series of walks around the site that are all well way-marked (some with spectacular views. Not to mention the minature steam railway, and the Snowdon Star boat trips.
If you want to go a bit further, within a mile of the site there is Dolbadarn Castle, the Snowdon Mountain narrow guage train (yes two railways), Electric Mountain tours where you take a ride into the power station built into the mountain, free art exhibitions, Welsh mountain honey and icecream.
Hope you don't mind me butting in Dave.
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Been trying to get them RAF boys to paint it for me today. They was a bit busy playing with there jump jet.
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well me n family just got back from weymouth camping. our tent like dissinergrated in the wet windy uk summer so just bought a new tent for that weekend !! we wanna go now
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Gaz Have you had your Boat running? If yes are you Happy with it?
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she runs well, still havent gone full tilt as the engine is new. taking it out again tmrw after work and hopefully that then should do it so we can try it full whack . sea been rough down here tho
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I'll see it at the water trials O0
Also have a top class spy I met at a bar once set in your garden ;D
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YES YES Andy.
Im off to me pit. Nite Nite All . O0
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Nighty-Night ;)
13 days by the time you read this bill ;)
Going to be fun!!
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HI Gaz
Yes We (Me & Andy + Robin & Family are all staying on the farm camp site.) Should Be Fun.
Who's Counting Stavros ????? IT WILL Be fine. I'm going to have fun. Pleases make note Andy.
Well glad to see someone is awake O0 ;D
stavros
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Right then seeing as someones on here is BULLING me to do this and it it against my better judgement but what the heck it is MAYHEM after all.
Rough schedule of events
Gates open at venue 8am.
Stavros gets up nursing monumental hangover courtesy of Steam BoatPhil
Various clubs etc can start to set up location plan see Stavros,Barty230 or Steamboat Phil on the day
Cars are allowed to the wateredge to OFF LOAD ONLY Cars with DISABLED Badges room for approx 10(we will get around it if more)
Please park in car park after off loading
Frequency controll will be STRICTLY adhered to,if not sailing PLEASE return peg so others may sail
club ins card will have to be checked by order of venue
9am ish when Auntie Margret arrives coffee will be available
10am Free sailing on largest of lagoons
10 15 springer games
1030 Power boat demo by petrol heads on ,main lake
11 steering course on small lagoon
11am Straight running demo by Phil and Stavros main lagoon
12 Formation sailing ,tugs,working vessels grey boats springers and whatever does not fall into those categories main lagoon
1230 petrol heads on main lake
1pm Mayhem challenge 600 size motor race in small lagoon anything from springers,club 500 etc,faster boats might be handicapped
130 free sailing whilst me has dinner
2pm Tug demo with SD 14 St George on main lagoon,got a tug well see if you can handle this monster
230 Straight running comp and yes Mark u can run Backwards
3pm Petrol heads Mayhem Race (oh what Have I just said)8 Min's duration
330 Free sailing till time to go home
330 onwards silly time do as u wish !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8pm ish other side of lake see Ghost night sail
This list is subject to change at any time he he what you lot got to remember is that i WILL spring some surprises on you
You can sail if you are brave enough on the main lake if you do so wish,bear in mind it is deep cold and wet!!!! Also watch out for the pleasure ferry that trades from the jetty give it a wide berth it is BIGGER THAN YOU
We will have a bring and buy stall so empty your sheds and sell sell sell
PLEASE PLEASE TAKE HEED OF WHAT I SAY NEXT I REALLY MEAN THIS IT IT NOT A CASE OF BEING HEAVY HANDED ETC I AM THINKING OF YOUR SAFETY.
ON NO ACCOUNT IF YOU BOAT GETS INTO TROUBLE AROUND THE SLATE TIP TO THE RIGHT OF THE VENUE DO YOU GO ON TO IT,IT IS UNSTABLE AND IT IS 100 FOOT DOWN 10FEET OUT COME AND GET ME TO GO OUT ON THE RESCUE BOAT
NO ONE IS ALLOWED ON OR TO USE THIS BOAT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE ONLY ME IS ALLOWED TO USE IT
Please don't take offence or the proverbail on what i have just posted in red,i am not beeing dogmatic,bombastic etc i am thinking of you lot,the last thing i want is for someone to be hurt.
We will have John(Blackbeard!!!!!!!)on eof our guys in attendance he is a member of St Johns so if you fall etc he will administer first aid you just cant miss john he will also do a collection for the St Johns so give his your dosh PLEASE
Oh do remember your WELLIES shallow around the lagoons
OH AND DONT FORGET ONE THING
ENJOY YOURSELEVS
I MEAN THAT SINCEERELY COME AND ENJOY YOURSELEVES THTA IS WHY I HAVE ORGANISED THIS If you go away Happy then me is ecstatic,and it means i will have done a good job and you will come back next year.
if there is anything specific you want on the day,and no I will not ask Martin to do a streak in the venue,come and see me and I will see if I can do it,Please tell me if someone is having their Bday on the weekend He he me has a cunning plan Baldrick!!!
Stavros
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Before I bring them up (and have to take them back home) I have a large box of unmade plastic ship / boats kits (Airfix, Revel etc)
for the bring and buy, would people be interested (something for the long winter evenings) in which case I will them up with me.
And while sorting through all the junk ( I mean good usefull things) I have a hard chine hull approx 4ft long, made of steel-------any takers?????
Righ off to fill the caravan full of beer to keep Stavros happy (with the amount of beer I'm bringing he'll be f*****g estatic)
Oh and Ghost----the're ring pulls this time !
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damm shame i cannot make it this year, :'(
but there is always next year...and its me birthday weekend too......
have fun everyone and someone please take lots of photos so all us poor souls who cant get there can see what we missed
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Anybody going that has one of those new fangled telephonic device with a photographic contraption built in AND tinternet access?
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i can take pics on my fone and email them yes. or send as mms message
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Hey Martin of course I have
Stavros
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Ee by gum we are going to have some FUN
Well It's so nice to know that Steamboat Phil and Me won't be alone at LLanberis,who else is comming, come on be brave and tell everyone
only 11 days to go
Stavros
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Ha, what do you think the boat will be made of, now what engine will I need to power a 20ft long boat made of empty beer cans ???
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***Topic tidied up***
A polite reminder.
Please use the PM/IM function for chat about your personal travel arrangements, otherwise you risk hijacking someone the thread.
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Hi Stavros
This 8 min Omra boat race. 1 do you have a course set out.? 2 Do you have a lap counter system? If not I will bring one. Can you make it a 10 min race with a 1 min mill time start. The Max number of boats should be no more then 7/8 boats in a heat. Elf & safety ressons.
I take it all norm OMRA rules should be carried out at all times. Agian Elf & safety.
Cheers for now.
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I volunteer for lap counting if required, unless Bill needs me to start and launch his boat for him.
Andy O0
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Omra rules NAH Stavros rules more like it,just wait for the chaos to begin.
Well it has allready am in charge
Stavros(nearly having a nervous breakdown)
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Er Stavros, I think that Omra lot have got us outnumbered
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Oh dont worry Patrick, Baldric has a cunning plan,48volts in the rescue boat, they wont catch us then ..............................I HOPE
Stavros
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Oh dont worry Patrick, Baldric has a cunning plan,48volts in the rescue boat, they wont catch us then ..............................I HOPE
Stavros
I thought those little electric motors were only rated to 28 knots ??? O0
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Oh dont worry Patrick, Baldric has a cunning plan,48volts in the rescue boat, they wont catch us then ..............................I HOPE
Stavros
I thought those little electric motors were only rated to 28 knots ??? O0
Dont worry Tiger Tiger FLJ is on the case
Stavros
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Electric outboards have a top speed of around 2 - 5 mph, and we have tried sticking some more jellies in at scouts once when we were in one...
...Creates a loverly firewoks show.
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We will DEFINATLY have an international visitor to LLanbersi over the weekend she has allready travelled far and wide and has just got her Welsh Honorary passport.
Only 10 days to go
Stavros
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Welsh Druid has kindly agreed to making a video of the event so if he points the camera at you well just simle and say hello
Stavros
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Welsh Druid has kindly agreed to making a video of the event so if he points the camera at you well just simle and say hello
Fantastic news.
A must for youTube.
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My boats are also usually termed a 'mystery boats' ....
... often I hear, "What the hell is that?"
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long range weather forecast is good weather. light winds for the whole weekend {-) :D
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Well I have had this minute a pleasant conversation with a local Modeler who has AGREED to bring his little toys along,HMS Invincible all 14feet of it and his model of the Waverley also the same length.Both these are scratch built and are excellent.
Stavros
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You sure build them big up there !
Right then, me orff to build a 14 ft Springer : :o
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Long range forcast as follows from the 26th of August
Most parts will be cloudy on Tuesday with outbreaks of rain. The rain being heaviest and most persistent in the north and west where it is also expected to be windy. The rain should be lighter and more patchy in the south and east. The northwest is likely to remain unsettled on Wednesday, but most other parts should be dry with some sunshine. Similar weather is expected at the end of next week and over the weekend with the Northwest being unsettled but mainly fine weather in the south and east. Temperatures will be mainly near average, perhaps warm in the southeast. A good deal of fine and warm weather is likely for the following week, although more unsettled weather in the northwest may spread to some western parts later.
See how good I am to you lot even arranging fine weather I HOPE
Stavros
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I have taken the liberty of starting a new thread for the Chit Chat surrounding the Llanberis Mayhem event.
This is to prevent the main detail of the event, and the things people need to know, being lost in the noise.
So chatting about who is brining the sandwiches can be on this Chit Chat thread.
This thread will be deleted soon after the event.
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***Topic tided up for 2nd time***
PLEASE KEEP THIS TOPIC ON TRACK
THE EVENT IS GETTING VERY NEAR AND FOLKS NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE DETAILS
I have started a new thread for the Chit Chat surrounding the Llanberis Mayhem event.
This is to prevent the main detail of the event, and the things people need to know, being lost in the noise.
So chatting about who is brining the sandwiches belongs on the Chit Chat thread.
The Chit Chat thread will be deleted soon after the event.
Chit Chat for Llanberis Bash can be found here
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12310.0
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Will it be signposted when you get close? Or can't you miss it as you ride thru Llanberis.
It can be rather difficult to mapread and still concentrate on the road when you are by yourself and riding a m/bike. I don't have satnav fitted (yet).
Bogs
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Drive south on the main road until you pass the lake on LHS ( you do not need to go into village). Just past the end of the lake you take the left turn for the National Slate Museum. At the end of this road turn left into the museum and park. Make for the lakeside, there should be some Mayhem signs.
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I will be coming from the Chester end, does that mean it will be on my left after going thru the town?
Bogs
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Correct. I got my R and L mixed up, but I have now ammended my post above. Sorry for the confusion.
You will pass the laybye and the carpark for the lake, then take the first road on the left. It has bus shelters on the corner. Drive past the first carpark.
Then go all the way to the end of the road and turn left into the museum, and use the car park adjacent to the museum and lake.
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It's will be a 400 mile round trip for me, anybody coming any further?
Also found this...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/sites/llanberis/ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/sites/llanberis/)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/listings/pages/venue.shtml?vid=4263 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/listings/pages/venue.shtml?vid=4263)
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Anybody coming through Colwyn Bay who could give me a lift? I have not wheels in UK.
Please.
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it will be sign posted BUT only as Model Boat show for obvious reasons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stavros
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It's will be a 400 mile round trip for me, anybody coming any further?
Also found this...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/sites/llanberis/ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/sites/llanberis/)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/listings/pages/venue.shtml?vid=4263 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/listings/pages/venue.shtml?vid=4263)
Yeah.
434 miles O0
Martin has been top trumped {-)
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If I am aloud to join in without getting pulled??????
Andy in the 1st place unless you have got a driving licence I will drive you there according to my sat nav is 254 miles to the camp site.
Which is a bit more then you said. 508 miles round trip.
I hope it is worth it for us OMRA/ Mad Makara Men. There is a 1st & a last time for all things.
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Will it be worth it silly, remark!!!!!!!!OF COURSE IT WILL, just think of all the fun you will have FUN is whats it all about whether you sail a petrol boat a yaucht or whatever we are all there for one simple reason because we are all mad as hatters about model boats,well I am anyway
Stavros
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Oh its only 480 mile return for me, don't worry Bill D203 when not running you can have a poke around some of the other styles of boats that will be there--that should give you a good laugh {-)
And just in case my springer goes awol, I thought I had better bring my own rescue boat-----springer size of course {-)
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Very nice.
How big is it?
I did get up to Wicksteed park in May. I liked what I saw there on the Saturday. Are those nice RNIL life boat chaps coming along? I nearly brought a hull At Wicksteed. Still got a fancy to have a go at building one.
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I used google maps - don't have a reputation with me for accuracy, instead of sending us to Aquasplash, Hemel Hempstead, it sent us to a back road behind Aquasplash. >>:-(
Martin is still top trumped {-)
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Bill I don't know if the lifeboat chappies are comming along hope so, i honestly dont know who will be there it will be much of a surprise to me and you I only hope many will be there
Stavros
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Bill, the rescue boat is 8" long, and I'm with you I love those lifeboats, very nearly bought one at the Beale park weekend, but I have a feeling that money will change hands at the model boat show in Warwick (unless a nice trader turns up in llanberis with one)
Oh the little dingy does have the word "playmobil" on the bottom, but with a dremel and some paint :)
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The Andyn Skunkworks 'Mystery Boat' is taking shape nicely.
Andyn Skunkworks are not revealing many details at this point in time, but large crates from 'Spare-Parts Industries' have been seen arriving at the top secret building facilities at Bedroom, Hertfordshire. Reporters claim that the boat is between 1 and 2 feet long, electrically powered, and grey.
A statement from Andrew, head of the company, details: The boat is taking shape nicely. We only have to make a rudder and put in the servo and water trials will be continued.
No other details are available at this present time, although the company assures Mayhem News that all will be revealed at Llanberis in a week.
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Thought I'd make an effort anyway O0
8 days to go!!!
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If I am aloud to join in without getting pulled??????
Hi Bill.
You won't get 'pulled' on this thread. This is the 'Chit Chat for Llanberis' thread, and not the main Llanberis thread.
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the clock is ticking only 7days to go me had better get soem lists together can't be forgetting something can we
Stavros
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Good stuff!!
See you all in the hill sides
welcome or welcome not
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my trip is a round the 600 miles plus. we comming from sunny plymouth via ellemere port as i need to collect my new car {-)
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My list gets longer and the time to go shorter----- :D
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Well we have just arrived in "sunny"??????? North Wales ready for total Mayhem next weekend. Any good pubs around here Stav?
journey was just over 400 miles here (Angie got lost!! {-) {-) {-) ) does that count for the furthest distance travelled??
Off down the pub now for some beers hehehe
Ttfn and nos da (I think)
Mark Angie and Hannah
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Just come back from The Epic show and it seems we might need a bigger lake,me has also managed to get some prizes from some of the traders,thank you guys
Stavros
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Mark, Are you going to pop over to EPIC on Sunday at all, I am displaying there this weekend
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Mark, Hannah's waders all packed O0
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Will this become an annual thing if all goes well?
If it does I owe Bill a trip to Wales O0
Oh, and by the way TigerTiger, who is bringing the sandwiches?
Well volunteered :)
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Will this become an annual thing if all goes well?
If it does I owe Bill a trip to Wales O0
Oh, and by the way TigerTiger, who is bringing the sandwiches?
Well volunteered :)
YES if all goes well
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Ooo
Is that yes to annual thing, or Tiger bringing the sandwiches?
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Well if we get over 100 bods? I ain't doing butties.
If we get over 50 bods, ditto.
If we get over 10 bods, ditto.
I think you get the picture.. ::)
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How about 2 to the power of 8? theyre both less than 10 {-)
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***topic pruned***
Remember guys.
If it ain't directly related to the the event, put it in the Llanberis chit chat thread.
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12310.0
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Will this become an annual thing if all goes well?
If it does I owe Bill a trip to Wales O0
Oh, and by the way TigerTiger, who is bringing the sandwiches?
Well volunteered :)
Don't forget I don't do butter in my sandwiches. Ham would be great on nice bread.
Got my lights all shorted for the goast sail.
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Nice. Did you find the colour changer pcb board and led in the bottom of your box? If not, have a look, its in there O0
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Yes
A BIG thank you to those who have given prizes for this event.
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How about 2 to the power of 8? theyre both less than 10 {-)
Ditto.
i.e. I ain't doing sangers.
H&S prohibits it. Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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There is a jetty but you can also go for a paddle !!!!!!!!!!Remembering of course it is over xxxfeet in depth not far out
Only 6 Days to go
Stavros
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Nice. Did you find the colour changer pcb board and led in the bottom of your box? If not, have a look, its in there O0
Yes Andy Fitted and working.
Tiger. Not the Elf & safe keys.
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Nice. Did you find the colour changer pcb board and led in the bottom of your box? If not, have a look, its in there O0
Yes Andy Fitted and working.
Tiger. Not the Elf & safe keys.
Gringot's
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What have you lot been drinking tonight if this is what you are like now lord help me next weekend local hospitals have just been put on standby especially the men in white coats
Stavros(if you cant beat them well jolly well join them)
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The nearest hospital is under renovation.
Although Bryn-y-Neuadd is still operating
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Yarp, well Bills special midnight boat has some very special and curious features thanks to me.
And before anyone says it, sinking is not one of them {-)
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Ive been on Adams Ale. The very best tap water. You don't need to drink to be mad makara men. But it dose help??
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Ive been on Adams Ale. The very best tap water. You don't need to drink to be mad makara men. But it dose help??
Well Bill you said it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O0 O0 O0
Stavros
now off to bed only 6 days to go or put it another way 371 days till next year
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I've been on tons of coffee cos I'm doing your batteries still.
ALL THE BEER IS GONE FROM OUR HOUSE >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(
Must have drunk it all. {-)
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Here Ive been thinking overnight. lets leave the boats and other half's at home and just sit in a Pub in Llanberis drinking and eating Tiger's food that he is going to bring. Well it would save on standing out in the rain and having to dry all that kit out.
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I know the very place, oh and pickle on my sannies please :D
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you guys are gonna be hungry them.
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So you don't fancy runing the BBQ all weekend them Tiger??
I here they have some really good deals on at B&Q on there end of summer bar b q units.
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OK Bill
I will let the Makara boys have the last word. ::)
And it will propbably be complaining you are hungry. >:(
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Only 5 days to go to D Day
Stavros
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Are we all gettign excited out there I am I think!!! lots to do lot to buy.Help it's getting closer
Stavros
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Right then you will need the following for LLanberis
Welles
sun cream
chairs,tables,Gazebo if you got one
Boats
CHARGED BATTS
Food
Petrol in the car
Map in case you are like Ghost and can get lost easily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rain clothes,well we are in Wales!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beer if you not driving,I like Boddingtons by the way O0Could be very helpfull to have a couple if your boat need a rescue ;) {-) {-)
And not forgetting yourselves
Will post directions later and postcode for those with sat navs
Stavros
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Yeah it's going to be fun, 4 Days!!!!!
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Don't forget Transmitters stavros, if I had a pound for every time someones come to the beacon without them....
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Spare Xtals may also be a good idea.
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A post code for the lake would be very good as will be finding it by sat nav. O0
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Hi Andy Hows my batterys doin?
Needless to say Grag was there
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Youre batterys are coming along nicely, the 7.2 is just about there, and the red and grenn 8.4's are around and about 50 - 60 % capacity according to the charger. No idea about the black one, its on the other charger as the Schulze has decided it doesn't like it.
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Tethered hydro chat moved here: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?board=113.0 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?board=113.0)
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Good stuff Andy. I should get a long run on the night sail now. Finished of all the lights now. May pop down the lake with a battery Tuse night for a quick run before I claen it up for the show. Who Wants a look????
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LL55 4TY
Stavros
ONLY 4 DAYS TO GO
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AW pretty AW
Stavros
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Looks like a Christmas tree. Weel someone said it had to have lights?????
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Ta very much for the post code.
4 more sleeps O0
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OH yes and then let the FUN FUN FUN begin
Stavros
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Thisis what the spirit of Mayhem is all about FUN FUN FUN and boy oh boy with me running it you are going to have FUN
Stavros
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May pop down the lake with a battery Tuse night for a quick run before I claen it up for the show.
You want me to bring batterys along?
Give me a ring or something tomorrow afternoon if you do.
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What do you want batts for ......................ah ha yes of course for the torch O0 ;D
Stavros
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Stavros, in case you haven't noticed, electric boats run on batteries O0
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The Mad Makara Men are playing around with a new boat which goes so slow it goes backwards compaired with a Makara. To drive this boat input is needed every 10 sec . Got to go now Work calls.
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If we can get batteries cooked quick enough you could enter it in the steering comp. The Perkasa should be in it, I hear component shop are going to be there? I want to get a 12v Ni-Cd or two for it.
Oh and by the way, how many people are going to be operating on 27mhz? I shall be on Brown and Red.
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If we can get batteries cooked quick enough you could enter it in the steering comp. The Perkasa should be in it, I hear component shop are going to be there? I want to get a 12v Ni-Cd or two for it.
Oh and by the way, how many people are going to be operating on 27mhz? I shall be on Brown and Red.
If you can bring spare crystals, or borrow from your mates. There may be others on the same frequency.
The more xtals yuo have at your disposal, the less likely you are to have a sharing conflict.
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Yep thats a thought
Andy O0 (off to the shed to find some crystals)
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Been over to LLanberis today to see the men in charge and it is definatly ON
Right then I have taken some photo's of both cafe's that are on site and also the menu.The first one does carry outs' and is only 100yds away,the second doies not have such a large choice and is located inside hte museum which of course is FREE
Stavros
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I'm on 27 Mhz, and I will be bringing spare crystals, and with any luck they might even be matching pairs {-)
(and me a straight runner---oh the shame)
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Found a spare set, and a load of assorted ones...
Should really get another 2.4 gig set.
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I got a 2.4 Ghz for my Makara. No more freq hogging for me
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Will post a plan of the venue tomorrow night as I will be home from sunny Essex by then,yes Phil I will come home well maybee!
Stavros
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your boat looks good Bill.
whats the control like on that?
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Right then word of warning there are 3 speed cameras between the M56 and The bangor turn off
Stavros
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thanks Stavros.
I however will be tracking down the A5 :)
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We can't be with you guys this weekend, wish we could, but we do hope that you all have a great time and that the weather is kind to you.
Happy sailing, camping, BBQ'ing, etc.
Regards,
Malc
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But Ghost there are 8 going that way
Stavros
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Another photo opportunity the Ghost O0
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Dinosaur and chips, brilliant !!!! O0
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Only 2 days to go he he Stavs getting worried now what have I forgotten to do ah ha yes LOADS
SDtavros
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And we all have to learn this by Saturday or they may not lets us in!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6GXCN0EFc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6GXCN0EFc)
Far away a voice is calling,
Bells from memory do chime
Come home again, come home again,
They call through the oceans of time.
We'll keep a welcome in the hillside.
We'll keep a welcome in the Vales
This land you knew will still be singing
When you come home again to Wales.
This land of song will keep a welcome
And with a love that never fails,
Well kiss away each hour of hiraeth
When you come home again to Wales.
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From: RG23 ***
To: LL55 4TY
Total Distance: 241 mile(s), about: 5 hour(s) 27 minute(s) hhhhhhmmmmmmm
I'm afraid I'm going to have to give it a miss.....
I hope you all have wonderful time.
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Martin I will get you to sing that on teh day 10/10
Stavros
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leaving early tmrw morning for the 1st leg of the epic journey. heading for ellesmere port then into llanberis friday. anyone else staying at the campsite on the hill? and are we all just pitching up anywhere or going in the same field? want us to bring anything (apart from lots of supporters) around 15 peeps comming from our end just to support the event {-) good work stav and looking forward to meeting you all
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***Tidied up***
The last few posts were more chitchat and have been merged with the Llanberis Chitchat thread.
TT
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your boat looks good Bill.
whats the control like on that?
Hi Not sure what you mean about control?? It is ruining on a 40 MHz radio set . All the origanal drive motors and RC unit are in the bin. It now has a 540 type motor M tronic SC oh and a rudder which it didn't have when i first got the boat. It started out as one of them cheap Maplin/Argus/ Cheap boats and it's been converted into something that now works. All the lights are LED's of one short or another.
It has a fair turn of speed & the battery duration is OK. I could do with some better battery's, but as i did it only for the night sail i didn't want to speed to much. When this weekend is all over I will take it down our club so any young folk who want to try out RC boating can use it.
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When this weekend is all over I will take it down our club so any young folk who want to try out RC boating can use it.
Bill Warder, ever the charity man {-)
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Here
Is there a chip shop in Llanberis???????????????????????????????????
Dose it open Sat Night???????????????????????????????????????????
Or May be KFC, BK, Mc doings????????????????????????????????????
Thats me Andy. Only to willing to help a good cause. In between ruining my MAD MAKARA.
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leaving early tmrw morning for the 1st leg of the epic journey. heading for ellesmere port then into llanberis friday. anyone else staying at the campsite on the hill? and are we all just pitching up anywhere or going in the same field? want us to bring anything (apart from lots of supporters) around 15 peeps comming from our end just to support the event {-) good work stav and looking forward to meeting you all
Hi Gaz
Me and Andy are Staying on that site. I hope to be there mid afternoon Friday. Once I have got my tent up and shorted myself out I will fit that fail safe unit for you. I'm looking forwards to seeing your boat on the water. Have a safe trip.
Give me a call on Friday 07960 418796.
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We all are loking forward to seeing your boat.
Even if it doesn't go anywhere it looks great
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But Ghost there are 8 going that way
Stavros
oh "xxxxx" :((
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your boat looks good Bill.
whats the control like on that?
Hi Not sure what you mean about control?? It is ruining on a 40 MHz radio set . All the origanal drive motors and RC unit are in the bin. It now has a 540 type motor M tronic SC oh and a rudder which it didn't have when i first got the boat. It started out as one of them cheap Maplin/Argus/ Cheap boats and it's been converted into something that now works. All the lights are LED's of one short or another.
It has a fair turn of speed & the battery duration is OK. I could do with some better battery's, but as i did it only for the night sail i didn't want to speed to much. When this weekend is all over I will take it down our club so any young folk who want to try out RC boating can use it.
ah thats ok, its practically the same as the graupner bat boat then, rather than all on or all off
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Well that my bit done!
Someone fire up the Bar B Q.... O0
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Nice O0 O0 O0
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Here
Is there a chip shop in Llanberis???????????????????????????????????
Dose it open Sat Night???????????????????????????????????????????
Or May be KFC, BK, Mc doings????????????????????????????????????
Thats me Andy. Only to willing to help a good cause. In between ruining my MAD MAKARA.
There are a couple of chippys and a great place called petes eats, we go there after swimming the lake, thats my wife not me I'm Not daft, but I'm Sure Stavros will point you in the right direction
http://www.petes-eats.co.uk/
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There is also a pizza/kebab/salad type place.
They are all on the main street.
No Mickey D, BK or KFC, and no Starbucks, thank God.
If you want/need these, go to Bangor, a 15 minute drive.
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but one of the local chippys may do southern fried chicken :)
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Do you really mean a BBQ Martin, or shall we just use Stavros's table again ;D
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May I ask what the trophys are? Or is that classified?
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Do you really mean a BBQ Martin, or shall we just use Stavros's table again ;D
"Six of one....." {-)
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Best not to ask Andy. But as you did one of them is to see who can drink the most beer, and still walk & talk. :-\ :-\
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Right then it's getting closer by the day and me is pannicking etc
A couple of MAJOR rules by the Establishment
NO LITTER TAKE IT HOME PLEASE
NO GOING ON THE WASTE TIP
EVERYONE TO BE OUT OF THE VENUE BY 7PM PROMPT
NO ONE TO BE IN THE VENUE EXCEPT THE ORGANISERS AND SECURITY STAFF
IF ANYONE WHO IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THERE IS CAUGHT THERE AFTER 7PM EVENT CANCELLED IMMEDIATLY
Now these are what I have had to agree on the ball is in your court lads and lasses,the last rule believe you me is the most serious one,if we want to have the event here next year we have got to abide by their rules.
BUT as the Parc warden said they are cool with everything so lets keep them this way
Stavros Rules
ONLY ONE
HAVE FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN AND EVEN MORE FUN
2 days to go
Stavros
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For all you 'tuggies' who are going to Llanberis The Model Tug Forum will be presenting a trophy for the best tug on sunday.
http://modeltugforum.com/index.php?topic=408.0
Hannah will be the judge and she will also present the trophy.
See you there, Mark, Angie and Hannah.
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Wow what can I say I am truly flabbergasted at the support for this event from not only Traders but other forums as well.It is not often you see old Stav stuck for words but after this and this weekend at Epic I am.
May I take this opportunity to thank everyone personally fro their support so far
THANKS A LOT GUYS
STAVROS
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If anyone needs to get hold of me for ANYTHING my tel no is 07884074857
Stavros
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If anyone needs to get hold of me for ANYTHING my tel no is 07884074857
Stavros
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Not sure what I can fit in the mota but hope to bring my Springer, Club 500 (net built yet!) and a baby seven Lifeboat(newly converted).
So what vessels are you guys bringing?
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All I can say is the nearly everything including the kitchen sink
event info comming soon
Stavros
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3 tents, 5 boats, two people, two peoples' kit, 5 transmitters, 2 tables, a DVD player and a power invertor.
All in the back of an estate car ???
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No prob Andy . You can ride on the roof.
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Ooo fun! {-)
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Oh and I've got the bread for the sarnies O0
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Guys,
Have a great weekend. Those of us who cannot attend will try to keep an eye on things whilst you are away. Don't forget the photos when you get back.....
Barry
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If any of you guy on site are online, could you find out whether there is WiFi or broadband available
in the cafe or somewhere else on site... you never know!
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Hoping to bring 2 springers, a hydrofoil and a difter.
Ian
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Oh and I've got the bread for the sarnies O0
and ive got the pirate flag!
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If any of you guy on site are online, could you find out whether there is WiFi or broadband available
in the cafe or somewhere else on site... you never know!
Think it is available in Petes eats cafe in LLanberis
Stavros
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1 more sleep to go.
On my way up @ 9.00 am with or with out Andy on the roof rack. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Hoping to bring 2 springers, a hydrofoil and a difter.
Ian
Bagsey a go on the Hydrofoil! O0
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well I finish work sometime tomorrow afternoon and plan to come straight from work
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Right it is 1230 am and me has finally finished packing etc some piccies of the chaos caused in organising an event of this type,would I do it again YES.
I have ended up with a slight problem in the garden tonight as I have a new age traveller camping in it and some unsavory characters also came round !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.................SEE PICTURES
If anyone wants to put up their Gazebo I am at the venue all day,the gates do get shut at 7pm though.If you want to have a look around feel free to come and say hello etc etc maybee have a beer or three.
I am hoping that the Night sail CAN BE HELD at the venue contrary to what has been said in previous posts,I am working hard on this,if this happens there will b a BARBAQUE which I will supply the barbis,and no they will NOT BE BURNING MY NEW TABLES.
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD.What I am hoping is that I can get a key form the boss of the venue and get everyone off the site by 9pm which will give us plenty of time for both the night sail and Barbie,keep your fingers crossed on this one.I have been able to pull everything else off so here goes.Nothing ventured nothing gained so to speak.
Anyone needing to contact me then phone my mobile 07884074857.I will not be able to get on line tomorrow night so I will not be able to ans Pm's etc
ALL THE BETS LADS AND HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY IT AND LETS HAVE SOME FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN
UNCLE BULGARIA over and out
Stavros(CHIEF LLANBERIS WOMBLE)
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Im on my way to Llanberis. See you there. O0 O0 O0
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The grusome threesome are off to LLanberis Steamboat I will camp anywhere Phil,Barty I will bring enough bags to last for a year rather than a weekend 230,and Me
toodle ooh over and out
Stavros
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Martin,
You are welcome to have a go, maybe you will be better at driving it than me - it still keeps falling over!
Ian
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Stav, did anyone tell you its only a 2 day event? Looks like you got enough for a month! O0
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What the devil kind of Springer is that!?!?!?!?
(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5993.0;attach=54137;image)
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A STRINGer ???
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PLEASE NOTE TO ALL MAYHEMERS.....BARBEQUE AND NIGHT SAIL WILL BE HELD AT THE VENUE.
FOR P.R. REASONS ,PLEASE DON'T DO IT ANYWHERE ELSE. THANKS
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...Hi Guys...... (Green with Envy)...
I would like for to take this opperchancity to wish everybody attending the Mayhem Bash at Llanberis a safe journey to & from the event & have a smashing time whilst at the event...
Dont let Stavros near any perfectly good boats or else they might get Wet.................. On The Inside...
Post plenty of pictures guys & make all of us unfortunates who cant make it really jealous....
...All The best For Mayhem North Wales From Bonnie Scotland...Norry & Wee Johnny...
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Hi Guys,
You lucky people I had made all the arrangements to attend tomorrow, 3-30pm this afternoon a customer rings up with a boiler break down.
I attend, little old lady with no heat or hot water, boiler as old as me, no spares available so tomorrow I will be fitting a new boiler for her. DAMN DAMN DAMN.
Have a good one chaps and get home safe.
And PLEASE be NICE NICE to Stavros after all his work give him a pat on the back.
Yours with ENVY Colin H.
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Right it's now 11:30pm, I leave for Llanberis in 6 hours and I'm still at work just finishing off a model boat to take with me...
....well I've got to have one to run! Yawn.........ZZZZzzzzz....!
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Well the Mayhem has already started :D :D :D Stav and Steamboatphil couldn't wait to start sailing some boats after setting everything up for the weekend and Hannah was supervising the layout as well making sure everything is ok O0 O0 O0 :police: :police: :police:
Thanks guys O0 O0 O0 O0
Oh and Stav got wet as well I think he may have started on the beers a bit too soon {-) {-) {-) {-)
Mark.
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Well the new arrival is not threatening to appear today (fingers crossed) so the Volvo is loaded up ...coffeeeeee and shower and a shave and I am off so see you there (6.42 am)
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Brilliant Mark,
Its like being there with you lot....Keep them coming.....Just love Stavros' snooker shot!!!
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The Mayhem has started already!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 We have received our instructions from the Chief Womble. Here are a few pics from this morning and we will update regularly through the weekend.
Mark, Angie and Hannah.
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More pics.
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As promised a few more pics of the day,the OMRA boys turned up and wow what power,so here are a few pics of their boats.
mark.
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We also had a few tug boats on the water aswell ;D ;D ;D More to follow later.
mark.
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Good weather then, good pics. Any sort of blunt wee non pointy bow types if you know what I mean, boats not people ::). Keep us informed Team M.A.H. O0
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Now come on arrow....no swearing now O0 O0
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I know... :embarrassed: but I was very careful NOT to say the S******* word, not even in Welsh :angel:
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Come on down you lot just dont know what you are MISSING BIG TIME
Stavros
over and out
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Would love to if I was up to a 5 hour drive each way, which I'm not.
Have a good weekend and keep those photos coming O0
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Flip Richard,
I would have a three hour flight and at least a 4 hour drive....Not to mention the cost!!!!
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5hr drive might not sound much to you Barry but it might just as well be Spain for me. ;)
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anyone wanna do my shift tomorrow and then i can go ???? ( no pay though !)
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Just returned from a great morning at Llanberis (ime the guy with the ski boat and water skier)
A great venue and a grand bunch of guys and gals. Hope to return on Sunday .
regards
Dave S
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Hello,
Spent all day at Llanberis, the weather was very kind, nice and warm, the sun even came out a few times too.
Stavros should be awarded a GOLD MEDAL for his efforts, it was terrific !!, loads of smiling faces. lots of boats of all
different sorts, from all out Racers, to "Fun Ships", ALL getting along just fine !!.
Very nice to see different sorts of boats at the same Event, they are usually at specialist ones, not often seen together.
The lake has beautiful clear, clean water, looks clean enough to drink, no "Tide mark" round the edges,- - - just clean.
I was sailing my One Metre boat, the only one which would fit into my "borrowed" car !, but the lake is just fine for
much bigger boats like my Schooner, just wait till next time!.
A VERY enjoyable day, all to soon it was time to come home.
Stavros, put me down for your next one.
A very Happy,
John. O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
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Have a great time everyone at Llanberis. I'd hoped to come but in the end it just couldn't be made to fit in with a work commitment. Please do everything that Stavros says so that it happens again next year :) I'll have retired properly by then and won't have any reason not to be there O0
Nos da pawb
Guy
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Llanberis , one of my favourite lakes which we visit once a year for a swimming event , this time it was to visit the Mayhem Llanberis weekend , and although not being able to stay the 2 days had a great time on the Saturday.
There were some clubs, traders a Bring and buy stall and most important a free tea & Coffee table I believe courtesy of Blackheath Model Boat Club, The Company was superb and met some fellow mayhemers I had not previously met , Tiger Tiger , barty230 and SteamboatPhil to name a few and the quys from Omera who put on regular displays on the Main lake (sharks around Stavros in the Rescue Boat).
All in all it Was a great day and one which I hope that will become part of the Season Calendar as for this as a venue I do not think can be beaten. WELL DONE STAVROS and of course his helpers.
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Great photos guys and girls, keep them coming.
Come on hands up who let Stavros wear shorts, that is the sort of sight that will scare the sheep :o :o :o :o :o
A very fed up
Brian
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Come on hands up who let Stavros wear shorts
And no lifejacket! A real no, no as far as the RNLI is concerned.... Naughty!
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Night sail
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:)enjoyed sat at llanberis now signed on to mayhem big warboat RUBUS
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Hello,
Photos from Llanberis, I have to admit that I spent too much time sailing on that fantastic lake,
should really have taken more pictures >>:-( but just look at it !! AND I had my yacht !.
There was sooo much room to wander about, so peaceful, definitely didn't want to come home !.
John.
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Well I had an absolutely brilliant time.
I didn't even have a boat, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time.
Big well done to Stavros and Steamboat Phil who organized it.
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Great pics, great event, great venue, by the looks of it. Noted a few non-pointy bows in there including a steamer and a wandering Ruskie/Yank sub. Well done all.
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WOW ---- Just back from a great weekend at LLanberis--many thanks to Stavros for a well organised and pleasant event-- roll on 2009 and enjoy more of the same.Feel really sorry for all those who couldn,t make it for whatever reason--you missed a treat.
Frank
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Right then where do I start so much to say
Right I will get this off my chest first,special PERSONAL thanks to the one and only STEAMBOAT PHIL this guy is a star I can not thank him enough,one other who I shall single out is BARTY 230 WHO IS ANOTHER STAR.Thanks must also go to the members of the Gwynedd Model Boat group for not only attending but getting stuck in.I really must thank Margret without her there would have been no tea and coffee made.
Thanks must go to Mark of A Model World and Ian of The Component Shop who attended.Thanks must also go to the traders who donated prizes O0 O0 O
Thanks must also go to the Colwyn Bay Club and Holyhead Club for attending nice one lads O0 O0 O0 O0
Thanks must go to teh OMRA lads who turned up,Bill 203,Gaz I will get that dammed boat running if it kills me,Andyn,another whos name I forget and Miss /sorry old age has taken over,Thanks a lot for putting on shuch a craking display.Bill won teh LLanberis speed demon award,Gaz won teh Welsh leek and some fresh one's for his perseverance and not forgetting Andyn for winnign the straight running comp Well done lads
Special thanks must go to the Warden of the Slate Museum without his overwhelming support this event would not have gone ahead.
Right then what happened well we all had FUN AND EVEN MORE FUN over the 2 days of the event we had over 400 people turn up whether they were Mayhemers,local club members of even Joe public.All I know is that over 50 Mayhemers attended this event.OK not a lot BUT I bet it will treble next year,as yes the Authorities want us back.
Not only do they want us back BUT it has been agreed that free camping and caravaning will be allowed on this site,yes you did read correct FREE.
But wait for it not only does he want us back but he has invited the OMRA crowd to hold a round of the British Championship at Llanberis.
Yes I will be running another event at Llanberis come what may try, and stop me.
On a purely and this is a personal note to all of you out there who did not attend, sorry but you do not know what you missed believe you me.
If the gentelman who own the Battelship in the Long builds photos please contact me or if any Mayhemer knows who he is get his address as he won best in show
Stavros over and out gone to bed to DIE
Stavros
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Would just like to say THANK YOU STAVROS & TEAM O0 O0
Re the Battleship , I believe he is not a member of the Forum but lives close by and found out about the event from a Forum Member.
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Re the Battleship , I believe he is not a member of the Forum but lives close by and found out about the event from a Forum Member.
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I had Gathered that but I still need to get in contact wiht him UGNT
Stavros
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I didn't even have a boat, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time.
And after Martin had a play nor did some of the others {-) {-) O0
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what a venue!
a great effort was put on by Stavros, LLanberis world famous womble O0
here are some of my pics
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a couple more
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Very effective pictures Ghost. How did you get so close to water level - or shouldn't I ask?
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He has a condom (waterproof case) for his camera {-)
Brilliant pics as per normal eh Ghost O0
Jay
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camera has a dunk box, so for the low level ones, the camera was partly submerged.
there were some blurred ones in there after I had viewed though them
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I wish to add my thanks to Stavros and Steamboat Phil and anyone else who helped organise the weekend. It was a great day and a fantastic venue.
It was good to meet other mayhemmers as well.
Ghost, great pics.
Have you set the dates for next year stav? I need to get it in my diary as soon as possible,
Thanks again.
Ian
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...yes before you ask, I hired a row boat to get those shots
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NO he did not he walked on water O0
Stavros
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NO he did not he walked on water O0
Stavros
HALLELLUJA!!!
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Well. Made it home 4.75 hours. What a road that A5 is.
What can I add??? Thanks for all your hard work. The Mayhem team. If you run it again try stopping us next year from coming along. We have had a Brillo time playing on so much clean clear water. What a pleasure.
The Pics are very good of my boat. Well done to whoever took them as I know taking pic's of my boat doing 30mph + is not easy.
Any way best get back down to earth and get ready to go to work in the morn.
Cheers one and all and thank you all once again.
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It all looks like it was a fantastic weekend, well done to Stavros, and to everyone that took the time to post photos!
Assuming the event will be repeated next year, can anyone tell me if there is any decent B&B accomodation nearby at a reasonable cost? I'd like to plan ahead for a trip down, and camping is definately not on my agenda! ;)
Regards
Eddy
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llanrug bryn - afon farm b&b £20/night
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Well Stavros, I may be on the other side of the world but from what I can see you had a superb event there. All credit to you for putting it all together and many congratulations on it being such a success.
I also think that 50 Mayhemers there is quite an achievement so another big congratulations!
I can only hope that I will be at home for the next one but if not, once again my thoughts and best wishes will be with you.
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Graet weekend
Some pics
Vosper
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llanrug bryn - afon farm b&b £20/night
Thanks Mark,
Do you have contact details please? How far from the lake is it?
Regards
Eddy
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Didn't take a single photo all weekend, trusted you lot with that O0
Too busy playing with proper boats in my Sexy Waders {-)
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its 10 mins drive from the lake and the contact info was posted by Stavros in the camping info thread.
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Llanberis The Movie
Just some clips I took .
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3DXy_rWRP8
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bryn afon farm b&b: tel 01286 673 188
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(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5993.0;attach=54253;image)
Uh, Breaker One-Nine, this here's the Rubber Duck You got a copy on me Pig-Pen? C'mon
Sorry, couldn't resist ;)
Wow guys! looks like Stavros really organised a hell of a weekend. I really wish I could have come but It's been a hectic one as it is. I will certainly come to any further events organised there.
I really feel I missed out, and I'm sure I did!
Alex
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Yup I would also like to say well done to Stavros, one hell of a show you put on there mate.
Kept us guys busy, and still kept the coffee coming our way even though we won all you electric guys' awards O0
Well done stavros ;D
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...yes before you ask, I hired a row boat to get those shots
And whilst he was in it - two tugs, Ironsider and Odin pushed his row boat around quite a bit {-) {-)
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Yes and I pushed him off in me waders O0
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Llanberis The Movie
Just some clips I took .
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3DXy_rWRP8
Excellent.
Gave us non attenders a real flavour of what we missed.
Barry
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Hi Eddy approx 4 miles from venue to where Ghost stayed
Stavros
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Well done Stavros, I wish I could have been there it looks like a great weekend. Looking at the video and listening to the voices and laughter it comes across just how much fun people were having, brilliant. I will have to get better organised for the next one and get there. Cheers, Graham.
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I'm sorry I couldn't be there. I was coming, as you know, but had tooth ache all week end. It's now sorted with a missing rear molar and instructions not to do any work today.
Are there any pictures of the scale models? and did the large Waverley make an appearance please?
Hope to to be at the Warwick show later in the year. (gotta get my fix, as they say)
cheers... ken
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Hey Stavros,
It was an amazing and impressive weekend i enjoyed it alot O0
You did a marvelous job and it was nice for us 'petrol heads' to learn about all the other models aswell!
Sally, Robin & Sue Butler
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well it was great to see some IC boats running, we dont get to see those in stoke on trent, the council has banned them
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Oh dear although it is understandable some of the IC boats can be very dangerous
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Only if you get hit by one!
Yes they are big, fast smell & noisy... but what great fun they are and really impressive! O0
I haven't done or even seen Offshore racing for ages but seeing the ones at Llanberis left wondering If mine will still fire up! 8)
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Bring it down to our lake sometime martin, you're always welcome there, we'll get it running O0
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Glad to hear that people actually enjoyed the IC racing :)
Well here is my report on the Llanberis weekend its been sent to OMRA so fingers crossed guys!
Model Boat Mayhem Llanberis weekend
we were invited to an event held in the north of Wales in a place called Llanberis. The event was organised by a group called Model Boat Mayhem and the administrator was a man called Dave Jones (but as we knew him Stavros). Dave organised and controlled the whole day alongside him was his right hand man (steamboat) Phil. All throughout the day different boats set sail on the three lagoons each one having a different purpose. There where competitions held and we flew the OMRA flag high and proud winning a few of them ourselves. We saw Tugs, Grey boats, Springer’s, steam boats and even submarines and each one was controlled differently to the other. Some of the club members allowed us to control their boats and have a go; in exchange we answered questions they wished to know about our club and boats. We also took part in a night sail with electric and pilot boats with torches and LED lights all over them trying to support them as much as they supported us during our demo of how fast our boats really can go.
The weekend was extremely well organised with a first aider on site all day to help if needed, lucky he wasn’t but he had a great time experiencing all the different types of boats with his son. There was a lady called Margret who handed out free tea and coffee making sure we were all well watered and she was even nice enough to fill our flasks before we headed home. The warden showered us with intriguing visits and he looks forward to next year seeing more of the OMRA crew and there speed demon boats. There were two trade stalls on site, Model Power and Component Shop, where people bought fittings and electronics for their boats.
The venue was very sheltered by the surrounding Snowdonia National Parks’ mountains so the little amount of wind gave us a flat calm lake. The lake was huge, roughly 1 mile wide with a length of around 2 – 2 ½ mile (Plenty of room for our boats, big and small). The car park was £3.00 for the day with toilets next to the slate museum and there were train rides up to mount Snowdon suitable for all the family. There was always something to do even if you weren’t very interested in the boats.
There weren’t as many OMRA members there as expected as many pulled out at the last minute but we did have our representatives. Doing such a marvellous job so far, we have been invited back to do our stuff again next year! Many members of the model boat mayhem and the public seemed very interested in what we do and how it’s organised, questions where thrown around and answered easily so that they could be understood. We helped out a new member of the OMRA club called Gary who has made his boat by scratch due to sheer interest in IC racing. Over the weekend he had various problems and after some help from Bill Warder and Robin Butler his boat was soon up and running! With thanks to Andy and his waders for constant launching and retrieving, things finally worked out for Gary. He was so determined to make his boat run well he won the Welsh leek award for perseverance. So by helping new members of OMRA while we were there everyone seemed happy and all the boats worked well in the end! It was a decent and enjoyable experience for all, exchanging knowledge on subjects and just being helpful all round.
Overall I would say it was a very successful and enjoyable experience to be able to share our knowledge and experiences with newbie racers and the members of the model boat mayhem who haven’t even saw an IC boat race before! We learnt a lot about the other boats and even about our own , we were well looked after and basically had a ecstatic time, it is recommended that next year you go even if you only turn up for the one day because it’s a lot of fun and new friends can be made.
Report by Sally Butler
OMRA representatives
Bill Warder
Andrew Nightingale
Robin Butler
Gary and the Davey Jones Locker Club
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After a marathon round trip, ( due to me trust the stupid Crap Nav, 5 1/2 hours to do a 4 hour journey >:( )
I'm back in safe 'flat lands' of East Anglia ( these mountain things will never catch on! ), back home and back to work.......groan!
Just quickly while I'm on tea break:
Well done Stavros, worked like Trojan all weekend.
( Stavros' knee was playing up and had to go home at one stage in obvious agony but was back a little while later all Drugged up and dashing about keeping everyone happy.) 'Hats off' to you sir! Stavros knows how to put on a show I can tell you. The 6 low level flypast's by the mountain rescue helicopter was most impressive!
Steamboat Phil supplied a loads of equipment, including Free tea, coffee and biscuits.... and good entertainment.
Well done to Margaret for making the tea.... what a fun lady!
Highlights of the weekend....
The venue - the most picturesque model boat venues I've even been to ... one of the most picturesque Anything I've been to!
The OMRA racing,
The "Owl & the Pussy cat" in the rescue boat.
Margaret in the tea marquee.
The Colwyn bay MBC display.
Fouling Hanna's Springer on a obstacle mooring line.....
Doing exactly the same thing to Big Don's Northsider five minutes later... subsequently being banned from the lake!
Phil loosing at Straight Running again!
Great to see some very old boats (mainly 2nd hand from flebay) restored and working again.
The Suzy Q speed ski boat........ with working driver and skier!
Unpressurised sales talk from Mark - A Model World - and parting with money.
Unpressurised sales talk from Ian - The Component Shop - and parting with money.
Jay's totally indestructible speed boat - hit every rock at least 10 times and flew up out of the water at least 6 times and was still the last boat running!
Meeting up with many Mayhemers.
Meeting TigerTiger.
Parking within 10 feet of the water.... for everybody!
Facilities and toilets with 2 minutes walk.
The Vivian Diving Centre lake.
All the free slate.
The Slate Museum ( a MUST see! )
'Pete's Eats' breakfast.
Great cooperation between all all parties attending, (apart from one stroppy canoeist who tried to make a point of setting of between all the model boats...)
Friendly atmosphere of all attending.
Long unhurried chats with fellow modellers.
.... The venue and scenery... truly spectacular scenery.
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I would just like to say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to Stav and Steamboatphil and crew for organising this weekend. Angie, Hannah and me had a great time and we can't wait till the next one.
Memorable moments:-
Martin tangling Hannahs Springer ::) ::) ::)
Martin (again) tangling Dons Northsider tug ::) ::) ::) Nobody would let him near a transmitter after that!!! O0 O0
Phil walking into the lake to rescue a model and he forgot to put his waders on {-) {-) {-) ::) ::) ::)
Hannah winning her second award for her Springer O0 O0 O0
Meeting the OMRA guys and gals and watching these loonies race :D :D :D "Got to get me one of those" was Angies first words when they started running.
Meeting old friends and making new ones O0 O0
Mark, Angie and Hannah.
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Martin tangling Hannahs Springer ::) ::) ::)
Martin (again) tangling Dons Northsider tug ::) ::) ::) Nobody would let him near a transmitter after that!!! O0 O0
I think a new thread should be started here " Have You Been Martin'd " {-) {-)
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all home safe. 750 mile round trip :o can i say a big thankyou to stav/phil and all the other peeps who got the event off the ground. was fantastic and what a beautiful venue. stunning surroundings. thanks guys and see you all soon
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A few photos from Barty230
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Before I forget this is the man who has made the event so enjoyable and WITHOUT HIS HELP and devotion to duty the event would not have gone ahead and he want us back.Thanks a Lot Ken and also thanks to your Staff,without them we would not have been able to be there.Diolch yn fawr Iawn
Stavros
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Another highlight, hearing Stavros on the phone talking in Welsh... scary! :o
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Martin,
I know we have not got the Mayhem caps yet, but really {-) {-) {-)
Glad you all had such a good weekend.
Yours Colin H.
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Good one Colin! {-) {-) {-)
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O0Wow, great photos, definitely make it next year, thanks for your work on this Stavros.
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need a date for the 09 event so i can book the time off now !!!
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I have sorted through the pics we took at Llanberis and instead of posting the pics on here, I thought i would post a link to my Photobucket instead. O0 O0 O0
http://s227.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/mustangmark67/Mayhem%20at%20Llanberis/
Mark.
PS has anyone who was there on sunday got any pics of my steam tug Canning towing the rescue boat in the afternoon?
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need a date for the 09 event so i can book the time off now !!!
Its here Guy :
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12530.0
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nice one, thanks, - too much work, not enough sleep, :-X now seen the post and got the dates !
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Rats! I was absolutely determined to come in 2009, having not made it this year. However there is just one thing that would take priority, the Fairport Convention Festival at Cropredy, but it couldn't be the same weeekend could it? Just checked and it is :-( Best hope now is to come up for the day on the Sunday but it's a long haul from Oxfordshire after a concert finishing at midnight :-(
Boo Hoo
Guy
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as requested, S/T canning giving it large with stavros's boat!
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Need to get some wheels on that to give your car a jump start.. :D
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Congratulations, Stavros. It looks like every one had a great time and you have really raised the profile of model boating locally. Good PR!
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Photo DSCF 6602 above. Anyone notice that the two young girls appear to be sailing a transmitter. :o
Great weekend Stavros, O0 even though I wasn't there. Congrats.
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It all looks like it was a fantastic weekend, well done to Stavros, and to everyone that took the time to post photos!
Assuming the event will be repeated next year, can anyone tell me if there is any decent B&B accomodation nearby at a reasonable cost? I'd like to plan ahead for a trip down, and camping is definately not on my agenda! ;)
Regards
Eddy
Hi Eddy
There is loads of B&B in Llanberis and surrounding area. There was a list provided by Stavros for this event somewhere on here. I have no doubt there will be for next year as well.
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Llanberis The Movie
Just some clips I took .
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3DXy_rWRP8
Excellent.
Gave us non attenders a real flavour of what we missed.
Barry
Actually, that was just a taster :D :D :D
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Photo DSCF 6602 above. Anyone notice that the two young girls appear to be sailing a transmitter. :o
you mean you dont get a better signal with it underwater ?
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Hello
Been away working, hotel job since i got back from Llanberis.
I don't know who had the most fun. Us useing that very big lake or you lot seeing what an OMRA boat can do.
Oh well had a look at my boat tonight and it seems like i have to do a minor repair to the drive system. IT'S A BIT WORN OUT. opps!
I am sure or local boat club engineer can mke me some new parts up. Cheers agian.
Gaz have you done any work on yours yet?
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Bill, what have you done this time?
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Its all that running you did round the circuferance of the lake innit.
2.4 gig - the power and range to bust your models....
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Well having got back from llanberis, went straight (well as straight as I can go) to Prague, I have now returned. I would just like to say well done Stavros, I had a great time, and met a lot more Mayhemers (more names and faces to add to my full memory)
It really was a great weekend which went all to quick.Didn't take many pics as I seemed to be rushing around all the time (only had my boat on the water twice)
Highlights for me:
Meeting TigerTiger and the Longbuild
Seeing the OMRA boats running up close (and I do mean close)
Holding the cord while Marks tug pulled me, Stavros and the dingy O0 O0
Watching Ghost walk around the lake, hire a rowing boat, row back across the lake to film the Omra boats just as they finished their runs, then having to row back across the lake {-) {-) {-)
Not running a boat straight (again)
Being beaten at straight running by a radio chap (again) :( nice one Andy O0
And of course having fun with fellow boaters :)
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One of the highlights for me was seeing so many kids and families taking part.
I think one of the reasons for this is the venue. There is so much to do on and around the site, its more than just the boats.
Other highlights
Seeing Stavros in full swing, doing what he does best. Organising things and making them happen.
Meeting Steamboat Phil with his wicked laugh. Finding out about steam.
Margret was a real star, and was enjoying herself, and she worked very hard keeping us all full of tea and biscuits. I didn't even see her take a break.
A couple of risky jokes from the Welsh Druid.
Chatting with Martin Mayhem
Meeting No Mustang Mark and Hannah and Mum.
Meeting the Longbuild
Watching and chatting to the OMRA guys and gals. And seeing them enjoy being with us.
Meeting MarkH from Denbigh with his lad. How he puts up with his dad I will never know. ;)
Saturday's weather.
Low points
Seeing a Colin Archer for sale at the bring and buy for only £160. But not being able to buy it and take it home.
Going home.
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Topic tidied up.
All Llanberis 2008 topics merged, housekeeping.
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Highlights for me:
...Watching Ghost walk around the lake, hire a rowing boat, row back across the lake to film the Omra boats just as they finished their runs, then having to row back across the lake {-) {-) {-)...
dont remind me! :P bloomin hard work those boats are!
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I had no trouble, mind you Stavros was doing all the rowing (still not sure who's the Owl or the Pussycat -see early post)
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Highlights for me:
...Watching Ghost walk around the lake, hire a rowing boat, row back across the lake to film the Omra boats just as they finished their runs, then having to row back across the lake {-) {-) {-)...
dont remind me! :P bloomin hard work those boats are!
Hard Work !!
Rowing 10 .5 miles on lake Windermere in a moderate wind is hard work , and I get to do it again this Saturday while 40 mad and or crazy swimmers swim the length of the lake in a normal costume.. {-) {-) O0
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Congratulations to Stavros for singlehandedly putting on an excelent weekend at Llanberis, the event was great despite the weather. Also many thanks to Phil for the facilities he provided,or should we call them ''Philcilities''!!
Everyone I spoke to were enjoying the day and to miss this event was a personal loss, Im looking forward to next year already.
Keep up the good work Stavros, some of us acknowledge the work involved and appreciate the results - WELL DONE.
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all i say, bring on mayhem llanberis 2009 :D
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or should we call them ''Philcilities''!!
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Yes thanks again Dave, Phil and all the other that contributed in some way.... even if it was just a smile. O0
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Help I need to contact the owner of the Warship in the photos that The Longbuild has posted as he has won best in show does anyone know who he is.he was told of the show by a Mayhemer on here so somebody knows him
stavros
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Help I need to contact the owner of the Warship in the photos that The Longbuild has posted as he has won best in show does anyone know who he is.he was told of the show by a Mayhemer on here so somebody knows him
stavros
Dave
Was it this one?
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i cant wait for Llanberis 09 its going to be even better than this year :)
im deffinatly making my dad go again ^_^ O0
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Right on, keep spreading the word O0
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Yes Tiger Tiger thats the one I am Desperate to track him down,I seek him here I seek him there and cant find him anywhere
Stavros
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Right on, keep spreading the word O0
hopeing to get my uncle tony to come next year as he builds RNLI models :) be great if he could make it but depending on what goes on his end his unsure atm :)
but he should be coming if all goes to plan :D
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He he found Hi at last panic over the gentelman who owned and WON best in show at the LLanberis weekend is a Mr A Breese of Maccelsfield .
He has won a £25 voucher kindly donated by Malc of Reede Models and as soon as he answers his Phone and I get his full address it will be on it's way to him.
Stavros
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Like to take the opportunity of thanking Stav for all his hard work to make the bash such a brilliant success. Next year will be much easier mate, honest!!!!!.....and I've ordered the sun for Sunday!! This year was beset by not knowing some details literally until the last minute, but you coped. The hair you pulled out during the week .... kid the lassies it's a solar panel for a sex god!!!!....only joking. It was worth it all. And Phil we all know how much effort you put in..sincere thanks...next year we might insist you play a bit more on the lake......you might even win the straight running, dare I say third time lucky?!!!.....Be warned you might see me having a go next year...I've even sorted a boat out...but haven't tested..watch this space.
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Now this machine is letting me put fotos on, I'll try som more!!
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I'm Glad to see you all had a good time and that the weather was kind.
Congrats to Stavros and his team for the success and hard work
Hope to make it next year
Had snow in Yellowstone 8) but 99F a few days earlier.
Doug
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Third attempt to upload these lst fotos....aarghhh!!!!!!
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Hey! Where's me plastic bag hat?!?!?
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HERE IT IS MARTIN HE HE
Stavros
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Martins got the veil on, ready to draw it over the proceedings
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Strange prize though ???
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The boys on stage! ( Stavros and Phil )
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=prMMAKhJ1xY (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=prMMAKhJ1xY)
Welsh Druid Dolphin yacht... a yacht that can reverse!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GzILTIRcVD8 (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GzILTIRcVD8)
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Oh Dear me oh my what will Phil say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ME
NO COMMENT
stavros
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Oh Nnooooooooooo
Video proof that I have been beaten--------------again :(
PLease don't feel that you have to take up straight running Andy
On the plus side, as one of the hottest new double acts, I've got Stavros and I a summer season gig ---- on the end of the pier
at Wigan
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OH No double booked again ,I forgot to tell you Phil we were due to appear at LLandudno neat year
Stavros
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Suzie Q:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=O-gISLVJLBA
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=o7DxUycsg2g
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4ReKSdVcIGk
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>>:-(I allways build my boat's to sail on the surface of the water and thought everyone else did the same??? So am I doing something wrong??? Because if not why is the depth of water an issue?? Lack of depth or an over abundance of weed I can understand but to much water.... nope can't see it. Surely common sense and good seamanship say that if the boat or the weather conditions are unsuitable you don't sail or have I been getting it wrong all these years????
Freebooter (Jimmy James)
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Sorry don't get what your trying to say in this post {:-{
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Might need these guys next year....
Llanberis Mountain Rescue team
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7777426.stm
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Very nice site design.
The statistics show that you should always take a child with you when climbing O0 {-)
http://www.llanberismountainrescue.co.uk/English/Previous.php (http://www.llanberismountainrescue.co.uk/English/Previous.php)
Danny