Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Nordsee on June 30, 2014, 04:06:42 pm

Title: The Round Pond
Post by: Nordsee on June 30, 2014, 04:06:42 pm
While looking for something totally different I found the Official Web site for the Pond, seems it is being repaired and improved with better access and re routed paths, better water quality , etc..Work was supposed to have begun in Febuary and take approx 12 weeks.So it should be finished, or not.!! Anyone been there and seen it yet?Can you sail on any day or is it only on Sundays?
Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: TailUK on July 01, 2014, 08:40:14 am
I saw that too.  I wonder why they call it the "Round Pond" as it isn't actually round. 
Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 01, 2014, 08:52:53 am
 
.... sounds nicer?!  %)
Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on July 01, 2014, 09:01:40 am
 
It never ends  %) %) %)
Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: Netleyned on July 01, 2014, 02:30:05 pm
You had to walk round it to get your yacht back
in the good old days before electrickery :D

Ned
Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 01, 2014, 05:49:32 pm
Back in the 70s I won a competition which entailed guessing how long your model would take to circumnavigate it. In those days you could park for free along the road opposite the Albert Hall!

Colin
Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: slug on July 01, 2014, 08:17:33 pm
I remember it when I was a kid...all the men with naval type hats on, they sailed some very nice square riggers,if I remember they used to do pylon racing both flash steam and diesel from a pole in the middle.....tony
Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on July 01, 2014, 08:49:55 pm

Where is it please ??   Opposite the Albert hall  is the latest clue. is that down Lunon way ?


ken

Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: Stavros on July 01, 2014, 09:08:22 pm
London Ken...Opp Kensighton Palace in the gdns of the park
 
 
Dave
 
 
Title: Re: The Round Pond
Post by: Subculture on July 01, 2014, 09:09:11 pm
Not heard of Google maps?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/subculture84/Roundy_zps9b3563f3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/subculture84/media/Roundy_zps9b3563f3.jpg.html)