Topic: Mayhem Weekend ! (Read 58841 times)

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #125 on:** May 20, 2007, 08:41:25 pm »

Let's hope we aren't on the top floor then!

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #126 on:** May 20, 2007, 08:46:05 pm »

Colin

I've posted pictures of my 'Red Pelican' . She is almost finished, but I had to get her ready quickly, so the paint job is a bit wobbly

Have a look in My builds. Amazing how heavy she's got in the last few weeks.

Cheers...Ken

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #127 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:20:39 pm »

Overnight security: I'll ask around .....

A Model World · « **Reply #128 on:** May 21, 2007, 08:14:54 am »

in true mayhem fashion would now be a good time to suggest a Le mans style 24 hour sail through the night then you wouldn't need any security, question is can you be brought before the bench for being drunk in charge of a model boat. see you all there on Saturday

poll · « **Reply #129 on:** May 22, 2007, 05:59:02 pm »

Hi Martin, Do you have any phone numbers for digs in the wicksteed park area.

Cheers,

John. POLL

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #130 on:** May 22, 2007, 06:58:24 pm »

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Overnight security: I'll ask around .....

I believe there is a night watchman going spare following the Cutty Sark fire....

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #131 on:** May 22, 2007, 07:25:04 pm »

Hotels for Wicksteed Park, Kettering.

Web searches come back with:
http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?scrambleSeed=55300283&keywords=hotel&companyName=&location=kettering&search=SEARCH&searchType=advance

http://www.hotels.uk.com/attractions-uk/atthotelsuk.php?title=Wicksteed+Park

http://www.aboutbritain.com/AccommodationNearWicksteedPark.asp

Or Travelodge:
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_hotel/results.php?search_type=4&search=Kettering%2C%20Northants&id=13349

Or Travel Inn :
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_hotel/results.php?search_type=4&search=Kettering%2C%20Northants&id=13349

Or Holiday Inn :
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/mapsearchresults?mapSearchResults=mapSearchResults&_requestid=122161

Or Sleep Inn:
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/html/SleepHome

Regards,
Martin

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Forum.htm

Stavros · « **Reply #132 on:** May 22, 2007, 08:11:03 pm »

Right as I am comming down on sunday and going on down to essex after the show wiht my caravan will there be a problem if I turn up with it behind the car yes ok there is allways one thta will cause havoc or should I say MAYHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!! stavros

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #133 on:** May 22, 2007, 09:07:32 pm »

??? No idea Stavros! Give Wicksteed a ring, they're quite helpfu!. http://www.wicksteedpark.co.uk/

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #134 on:** May 22, 2007, 09:44:33 pm »

Bugg er! Damm & Blast >:( >:( >:(

Just "finalizing " my Springer tug and have just found out that my brand new Hitec 6 channel 40Mhz radio that (I've been saving for my 'next' project) - DOEN'T WORK!!!

Brand new in it's box and dead as a Dodo.
Trouble is, it's several months old and I have no idea where the receipt is.
ARRRRRRRRRrrrrrg!

I'll have to send this one back for repair under warranty but that means I'm screwed to buy a replacement for this weekend..... can i tempt any of you guys into taking out an advert / sponsorship on Model Boat Mayhem for say the price of a replacement radio?!?! ::)

Yes, I've checked the batteries, switch, servos and tried a different receiver, looks like the Transmitter is screwed.

Off down the local model shop tomorrow to have a very fraught conversation

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

This'll teach me to test thing straight after I buy them!

Martin - Unhappy little camper! >:(

Stan · « **Reply #135 on:** May 22, 2007, 10:06:25 pm »

Hi Mayhem members sorry I cannot make this weekend but just a quick post to wish you all the best for this weekend.

Stan

Roger in France · « **Reply #136 on:** May 23, 2007, 06:39:40 am »

Sorry to hear your problem, Martin.

It is good advice to try out new items very soon after purchase. Your rights differ depending on when you find the fault.

If you discover a fault immediately (first use after a few days) you are entitled to "reject the goods as not satisfying the contract", the contract being that you paid for goods that were correct in all respects. You are then entitled to a full refund of the purchase price.

However, if you only discover a fault some time later (when you could have/should have tested the goods) then you are only entitled to a repair.

That is the bottom line. Of course you may be able to negotiate for a replacement etc.

As regards lost receipts. Clearly a receipt is the best form of proof of purchase but it is not the only proof. If push comes to shove the civil courts will accept your word of mouth.

Roger in France.

Youngat65 · « **Reply #137 on:** May 23, 2007, 08:23:07 am »

Martin see Springer Tug thread

kendalboatsman · « **Reply #138 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:09:06 pm »

I went to the Weetabix factory today...

"What's that got to do with the Mayhem weekend?" I hear you ask.

Well, it is the other side of the A14 from Wicksteed Park. I know it was a week day morning and that does tend to make it worse but if you are travelling south down the M6 to get to Kettering via the A14 be prepared for delays and queues trying to exit the motorway there. Also the two lanes going down the slip road merge after the traffic lights at the bottom. The right hand lane merges into the left. Best to allow an extra 15min if you are going that way on Saturday morning. A14 is a popular East-West HGV route so might still be heavy on a saturday.

Hope that bit of information eases your journey :)

On a down note, thanks to a combination of bad weather (I have to spray outside as I have no garden workshop/garage to work in) and family commitments I haven't got any boats ready and my springer build has completely ground to a halt (needs painting and testing) so I won't be there this weekend. I hope there will be another national meeting later in the summer or maybe some regional get togethers if there are any club's will let us use their water.

regards
Clive

big-geoff · « **Reply #139 on:** May 23, 2007, 09:34:36 pm »

The Isle of Wight Mob will be coming on Sunday.

Look out for the madman speeding in a wheelchair thats me followed by long suffering missus.

I will be bringing my French Harbour Tug to play with, Plus I am wanting to sell my Paddler "Lord Lucan" :'( :'(

Need the money for new radio gear as SHIMBO wont let me raid the housekeeping.....

If I run over your feet please dont let my tyres down (£26 per puncture, teach me to by German)

See you all there.

Big-Geoff

Marks Model Bits · « **Reply #140 on:** May 24, 2007, 02:38:00 pm »

we should be there around lunch time friday so should be drunk by 2pm

looking forward to meeting you all over the weekend.

mark.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #141 on:** May 24, 2007, 03:37:19 pm »

( Click HERE for parking discount voucher and print off. )

Bring a boat, a chair, sense of humour and an umbrella for Sunday!

Martin

Youngat65 · « **Reply #142 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:00:38 pm »

Bottle of Rum or Whisky to keep out the damp (leastways thats what I told her in the kitchen)
Cheers
BobB

Robert Davies · « **Reply #143 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:06:13 pm »

Quote from: Mayhem - Forum Admin on May 24, 2007, 03:37:19 pm

Bring a boat, a chair, sense of humour and an umbrella for Sunday!

Martin

I'll be there Sunday, brolly 'n' all.... Though having said that, the forecast for here today was dismal - but I ended up with a very enjoyable afternoon's sailing.

'Bring... sense of humour?' Stavros is coming! You'll need one!

Ahem! Moving on now....

-Rob

Bradders · « **Reply #144 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:59:03 pm »

We have plenty of shelter for both days so we should not get too wet if it rains in Sunday. Wicksteed have kindly offered to put up their Wicky Marquee for us as well so we should be OK, i'll buy more Tea + Beer !!!

Bradders

Welsh_Druid · « **Reply #145 on:** May 24, 2007, 05:06:24 pm »

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'Bring... sense of humour?' Stavros is coming! You'll need one!

-Rob
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?? you've met Stavros then? Were you the chap they took for a walk up the river last Sunday when I wasn't there ?

Don B.

Robert Davies · « **Reply #146 on:** May 24, 2007, 06:23:03 pm »

Quote from: Welsh_Druid on May 24, 2007, 05:06:24 pm

?? you've met Stavros then? Were you the chap they took for a walk up the river last Sunday when I wasn't there ?

Don B.

I'm not sure I can answer that question and retain any sense of decorum! :)

Yes btw - I are the Wrexham associate of the Gwynedd Model Boat Group - They done learned me well in the ways of LLyn Padarn

-Rob

Stavros · « **Reply #147 on:** May 24, 2007, 10:40:07 pm »

Good I am glad you enjoyed your self now where can I get one of them speedy boats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stavros · « **Reply #148 on:** May 24, 2007, 10:43:38 pm »

Ha ha we have a comedian in our midst and he from Wxm well I suppose someone has to

Wetwater · « **Reply #149 on:** May 24, 2007, 11:53:07 pm »

I won't be able to make it this time, but hope you all have lots of fun. Can't wait to see all the photo's.

Alan.

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