Topic: Mayhem at Wicksteed 2008 - The event! (Read 16975 times)

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #35 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:19:14 PM »

pics

foggyness is from condensation in the camera's dunk box

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #36 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:25:27 PM »

also I managed to capture a fast boat's prop vortex

finally!

maybe with stronger light and clearer water, the results will be better.

DickyD · « **Reply #37 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:27:26 PM »

Are they the right way up ghosty or have you got wet inside the camera as well

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #38 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:38:37 PM »

camera was below the water as a fast racing cat sped by a few inches away

FullLeatherJacket · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:40:53 PM »

Quote from: Ghost in the shell on May 25, 2008, 03:38:37 PM

camera was below the water as a fast racing cat sped by a few inches away

A fast racing cat? Was it being chased by a greased weasel or a hot dog? I think we should be told!
FLJ

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #40 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:47:57 PM »

big, yellow noisy thingie!

DickyD · « **Reply #41 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:14:30 PM »

A barking banana then

catengineman · « **Reply #42 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:24:13 PM »

Fantastic pic's guys and galls

Now I am off to sulk then I may go and seek out the chap who stopped me coming to the event! :'( :'(

R, depressed but happy for you all :)

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #43 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:45:04 PM »

Hi Just back from a rather damp Wicksteed..... sniff, drip squelch. :(
Rain stopped play today, same as last year.... shall we go for the triple?

Some ~~nutters~~, sorry, 'die hards' still came out in the rain today and there was hot coffee and tea
while we played batting Spinners from under the shelter of the Mayhem marquee.... Chingdevil won with his
unstoppable, semi dynamic diving Pepsi Springer.... did anyone actually see inside that thing? It seemed quicker,
stronger and more nimble than all the others.... nearly sank StreamboarPhils's Battle class Spring that I was coxswain on! :-\
Stavros wanted to join in but Thunderbird 2 Springer was out of commission ( due to a launch sequence error....
the palms tree didn't lean back far enough.... but the rocket blast smoke was very realistic, along with the smell.....
unfortunately of burning electrics as the magic smoke escaped :( ), so Stav got out his large TID tug and chased us all off.

Jag (Palaform) then let me have a go with one of his hover craft, very interesting in that weather!

Turns out I'm 'rubbish' at steering hovercraft but was good fun And I didn't crash it!

The yachts decided to keep playing in the rain and a guy with a couple of nice warships joined in but it was too much for for me as I was totally soaked through any at 11:00 and we all decided to call it a day.

Captain Kirk and Stavros helped me take down the Mayhem marquee as Bradders said he had to pop back to the caravan
for ......something., strangely enough, he returned just as we had fished packing everything up.

Well that's it for another year.
I toughly enjoyed myself and everybody I spoke to seemed to as well.... mind you I asked them;
"Stay it was a good weekend or do you like the taste of lake water?!"

Special thanks goes out to:
You for coming, those that were able too,
( Mustang Mark, Mrs Mustang, Hanna, Stavros, SteamboatPhil and even Ghost camped and made me laugh till it hurt!)
The Wicksteed Park management team,
The Wicksteed Park model boat club, ( Martin Dale and David Dorrington. )
Steam boat Phil - a truly enthusiastic, generous and hilarious bloke,
Mrs Mayhem, Captain Kirk & Gina,
.....and last and least - BRADDERS without whom, believe me, this event wouldn't have happened! Top bloke.

More photos to follow when I've warm ed up and dried out.....

Roger in France · « **Reply #44 on:** May 25, 2008, 05:42:14 PM »

It's all my fault, Martin.....

Yesterday here in France I had lousy weather and gave you the sun but today I had the sun and sent you the rain!

Some great feedback, you all seemed to enjoy yourselves, well done everyone.

P.S. Martin, not forgot my promise as an "absent supporter" just a bit delayed.

Roger in France.

bbdave · « **Reply #45 on:** May 25, 2008, 05:44:12 PM »

Now my fingers have warmed up i'll just add my two pennies worth i've had a fantastic weekend!, ok the weather was not the best but the company by far over came this a thoroughly enjoyable enthusiastic and fun weekend i took loads of pics some of which follow. Thanks to all who organised and helped set all this up. and of course thank you for the tea!!

.

Sunday Morning

How not to light a bbq!

Gandalf Ramsey cook off!

tonyH · « **Reply #46 on:** May 25, 2008, 06:21:44 PM »

And now you've been on the Telly!!!!!!

Anglia TV had about 15 seconds on the 6 o'clock slot and THERE MAY BE MORE!!!!!

I told the boss that it was worth going yesterday!

Thanks again to M & B

Tony H

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #47 on:** May 25, 2008, 06:41:35 PM »

I never saw anyone with a TV camera

Stavros · « **Reply #48 on:** May 25, 2008, 06:50:56 PM »

Just got home wet,cold tired and hungry!!!!!!!!!! What an excellent weekend we all had special Personal thanks from me must go to MARTIN AND BRADDERS without you there would not be this event.

I must admit it was so nice to meet all you guys to just put a face to a name,and what has really cheered me up is the amount that have promised to come up to the LLanberis weekend.
Yes true to form I did it again it was My speedy boat that got stuck on the steering cross,now wonder what I can do NEXT year,I also managed to dissconoperate both springers,one burnt out motor in Thunderspringer and Gremlins in Captain Pugwash so it was an excellent weekend ,I WILL BE BACK.

Special mention must go to Steamboat Phil for letting me catch his boats on the steering course but it was him who was CHICKEN and would not put the fast one out.Not to be outdone I decided to have a go at this straight running lark,so to practice I decided to go through the steering canal,and then through the springer goal posts and then scored a PERFECT 10 score in the straight running course and as Phil said he was watching the radio and the rudder WAS NOT USED and he he I used a MARBELHEAD YACHT

.Funny thing was Phil then decided to have a wobbler,he has now decided this straight running is not for him and he has now taken up Flower arranging,his own words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will post some photos up tomorrow when I have dried out

Thanks again lads a jolly good show roll on next year,NO WAY Hang on LLANBERIS HERE WE COME AUGUST 30, 21 2008
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5993.msg58994#msg58994

Stavros

shipmate60 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 25, 2008, 07:15:05 PM »

Dont know about a hot dog, but the burgers werent that bad!!
There is even a womble clearing it up in the water BEFORE it was dropped.
Glad you still got your appetite Stavros!!

Bob

Marks Model Bits · « **Reply #50 on:** May 25, 2008, 07:36:55 PM »

just want to say thanks to Martin and Bradders, we all had a great time and to Phil for helping Hannah with her straight running lesson (LOSER!!! Know what I mean Phil hehehe!!!

) Looking forward to Llanberris now.

Mark.

johno 52-11 · « **Reply #51 on:** May 25, 2008, 07:53:48 PM »

Quote from: tonyH on May 25, 2008, 06:21:44 PM

And now you've been on the Telly!!!!!!

Anglia TV had about 15 seconds on the 6 o'clock slot and THERE MAY BE MORE!!!!!

I told the boss that it was worth going yesterday!

Thanks again to M & B

Tony H

Just had a call from a friend who lives in Norfolk to tell me that they had just seen me on their local news.

If you got http://www.itvlocal.com/anglia/news/ it’s about 9 minutes 15 seconds from the start.
Not sure how long it will be up for but it comes across well. You may be able to spot yourself. I'm the mug at the start after the shot of the Lifeboat.

Just like to add a big thank you to Martin and Bradders from the Lifeboat Display Team.

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #52 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:11:04 PM »

"xxxxx", who fillmed me, dealing with Celestia in the chop!

J.beazley · « **Reply #53 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:14:55 PM »

At least they didnt film me joining Tug Kenny's exclusive club

Still it all helps in getting Mayhem out there.

Jay

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #54 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:16:51 PM »

What can I say, a fantastic weekend, a big thank you to Martin and Bradders, and this year it did run like clockwork (see what happens when you remenber the tent poles---long story re last year) I enjoyed meeting up with the mayhemers I knew, and those who I didn't, but I do now. I do believe as I was leaving this afternoon it was starting to clear up-----well almost. Wiil post some pics soon.
See you don't have mention straight running in your posts do you (you all know who you are !!!!)
Oh by the way kenny, one of my straight runners goes round in circles
lIke the underwater photo's ghost
Wale is Next then

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #55 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:21:44 PM »

famous last words "Dont worry, It will float" -

The long Build · « **Reply #56 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:27:45 PM »

Quote from: Ghost in the shell on May 25, 2008, 08:11:04 PM

"xxxxx", who fillmed me, dealing with Celestia in the chop!

Well there's part of your 15 seconds of fame gone ghost.

J.beazley · « **Reply #57 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:34:19 PM »

Quote from: Ghost in the shell on May 25, 2008, 08:21:44 PM

famous last words "Dont worry, It will float" -

It did float until the cruiser and i collided :'(

DickyD · « **Reply #58 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:36:02 PM »

Quote from: Ghost in the shell on May 25, 2008, 06:41:35 PM

I never saw anyone with a TV camera

Yeah right ! ::)

chingdevil · « **Reply #59 on:** May 25, 2008, 09:03:32 PM »

Once again a fantastic weekend, well done Martin and Bradders also a big thank you to Mrs Martin for all the tea and coffee very much appreciated.
The weather was the same as last year, which means I have just dried out but my gazebo will take a week or two. It was great to meet so many Mayhemers, old and new.

The new thing has to be Sumo Springers, I appeared to have the best set up until Stavros put his TID on the water. A member from the Wicksteed club was impressed even though I nearly put his springer under water and put a gouge in one side.

I think the straight running competition has got too easy if a model running backwards can win

By the way Steamboatphil your sausage is ready

Brian

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #60 on:** May 25, 2008, 09:33:26 PM »

Thanks Brian
Can you keep Sausage until I see you again, I've still got the damp bun.
Straight running------backwards----surely not------
Phil

Marks Model Bits · « **Reply #61 on:** May 25, 2008, 09:38:55 PM »

The Straight/free running winner running backwards is........................

Phil, you will NEVER live this one down!!!

Mark.

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #62 on:** May 25, 2008, 09:53:11 PM »

Mark, have ya sorted the leak out on the boat yet?

andygh · « **Reply #63 on:** May 25, 2008, 11:10:54 PM »

Typical, arrived at 2.30, where's everybody gone? :'(
Never mind at least my Grandson enjoyed watching the ducks (Mrs H wasn't overly impressed with the 80 mile round trip just to get wet through though

)
Oh well, try again next year, maybe

Stavros · « **Reply #64 on:** May 25, 2008, 11:15:48 PM »

Andy at approx 113o ish we all made an unanimous decision to pack up and go home due to the weather conditions,no one came this am only who was allready there and the Wickstead club lads.Sorry you had a wasted journey him up there was not being kind at all

Stavros

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #65 on:** May 25, 2008, 11:36:09 PM »

Sorry Andy, you must be the car I saw (.... through my very steamed up windscreen ) coming into Wicksteed as just as I was leaving. :-\

More pictures tomorrow.

Jim · « **Reply #66 on:** May 25, 2008, 11:53:20 PM »

Only managed Saturday, so missed the really bad weather. Just like to say that the Mayhem weekend brings together the sort of cameraderie that so many other Model Boating venues lack. It's simply the best. Martin and Bradders, you deserve a medal! Don't let the weather put you off - you must return next year. I live just down the road from Wicksteed, and if you need any help in next years set up, just let me know. Kenny - Good to see your Typhoon. Splendid job and looks great in the water!
Jim

andygh · « **Reply #67 on:** May 26, 2008, 12:19:01 AM »

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Sorry you had a wasted journey him up there was not being kind at all

Hey, that's the way it goes sometimes, can't blame anyone for abandonment what with that horrible weather. Anyhow, journey wasn't a total waste, popped in to see my brother in law at St Neots on the way home which cheered up her indoors no end. As I say, will try again next year, though it might test my powers of persuasion to the limit

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Sorry Andy, you must be the car I saw (.... through my very steamed up windscreen ) coming into Wicksteed as just as I was leaving

Yep, that was probably us, absolutely no apologies necessary. To be honest I had an inkling when I woke up this morning & poked my head through the curtains, nice weather for ducks I think it's called

Besides, if I hadn't been there I'd almost certainly be getting dragged around some awful shopping maul somewhere.
The lot that were camping must have been in a terrible state. Let's hope next year is 3rd time lucky

Younger at 70 · « **Reply #68 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:44:49 AM »

Yep great weekend plenty of laughs ( what life is all about ) good company ,started to save for the petrol for next year , whats a little rain just means I can delay the annual bath , Thanks to Martin Bradders and all the team that helped to run everything. Gandalf indeed .......... great pic of my Maggie M she really looks the part in heavy weather
cheers BobB (soon to be very youngat70)

lifeboat paul · « **Reply #69 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:45:57 AM »

I was there on Saturday only due to the weather forecast, had a great day , bit windy but alteast it was dry, my usual model show companions could not make it so I came on my own , my wife said to me won`t you be bored on your own? not the case at all, as per usual all the familiar faces there to chat to and those I did`t know soon became friends.

That`s one of the great things about this hobby eveone is so friendly ,exchanging ideas , help with builds etc.
thanks to "ghost in a shell "for taking some pics earlier in this thread (thats a good one of my Arun lifeboat at full throttle) saved that one ! cheers.
The event was a credit to those who organised it not just Martin and Bradders who worked hard all day organising comps and giving running commentary but to the backroom boys who ever you are -well done!

Paul.

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FullLeatherJacket

Roger in France

bbdave

The long Build

chingdevil

andygh

Jim

andygh

lifeboat paul