View Full Version : August Camping Weekend @ Porlock chat / banter thread
all of them?:p
i dont know where you are, but its pointless you going out of your way, just go the way you want, and tell me where the best place for you is?
Bridgwater Junction 23 is fine for me but I don't mind meeting you further up if you prefer!! We'll take the route Fizz said then, can be abit boring unless your willing to have some double white line fun??? ;)
Bridgwater Junction 23 is fine for me cool
We'll take the route Fizz said then, can be abit boring unless your willing to have some double white line fun??? ;) i insist on it:wink:
the white rabbit
20-08-09, 05:05 PM
To be honest I would recommend the motorway. Its not a long stretch from the Severn Bridge area to Bridgewater, and the M5 is the road closest to the coast on much of that bit. From my place its only 30 mins in the car to Bridgewater on the motorway. There's lots of limits and a few cameras between Bridgewater and Cheddar otherwise (which is a nice run mind). Or you could come off on the A38 south of Weston and come down that to Bridgewater. After that just follow A39. There's a shortcut thorugh Bridgewater but you won't need to worry on the bikes. Having said this it is bank holiday so a cut to Cheddar and through might be less nerve wracking.
When you pass Nether Stowey don't scare the horses on my country estate, although you may not see the flag as I am not in residence on these dates ;)
To be honest I would recommend the motorway. Its not a long stretch from the Severn Bridge area to Bridgewater, and the M5 is the road closest to the coast on much of that bit. There's lots of limits and a few cameras between Bridgewater and Cheddar otherwise (which is a nice run mind). Or you could come off on the A38 south of Weston and come down that to Bridgewater. After that just follow A39. There's a shortcut thorugh Bridgewater but you won't need to worry on the bikes. When you pass Nether Stowey don't scare the horses on my country estate, although you may not see the flag as I am not in residence on these dates ;)
You don't live near Nether Stowey do you, generations of my family come from there and my Nan still lives there. Small world int it!! :D
the white rabbit
20-08-09, 05:57 PM
You don't live near Nether Stowey do you, generations of my family come from there and my Nan still lives there. Small world int it!! :D
Not exactly, my father-in-law is a recent incomer, so I have been spending a lot of time down there. It's great, my favourite place to be around there.
The old slow fart still might amble along, still dunno yet if I can get the Friday off (and not work Saturday!) so could catch up with you Fizz and potter over with you along the A39.
fizzwheel
20-08-09, 08:30 PM
No worries, just let me know what you are doing :cool:
widepants
20-08-09, 09:03 PM
I know the way,you can follow me bread boy
I know the way,you can follow me bread boy
who are you?
I know the way,you can follow me bread boy
WB - you coming then?
Got Friday afternoon off now so I can meet you (hovis) at Junc 23, what time you reakon you'll be there if your leaving at 12?
oh no - have u all seen the weather forecast? not good - not good at all - boooooo!!!
oh no - have u all seen the weather forecast? not good - not good at all - boooooo!!!
shut up:smt073
Wideboy
21-08-09, 03:26 PM
haha suckers!!! glad i didnay pay a deposit
going to phone up in week
This time next week... :D
Hooray hooray!!! Getting excited now - weather good or bad (sorry Hovis) - we will have fun!!!! Be great to see everyone again. :p
diamond
24-08-09, 09:51 AM
I have been staying at the camp site this weekend and spoke to the owners, he told me they are fully booked for next weekend, although the pitches aren't marked and they don't cram people in every space which is good.
The rally field isn't really for rallies it's the field they always use for tents and caravans that don't pay for electric hookup. There are 6 portaloos in there and about 100 yards to a really nice clean toilet and shower block.
I'm not gonna be able to get there until late as i have to work friday now, hopefully be there by about 7:30. As there are no marked pitches the first person there will have to pick a good spot for us all to be together.
Those that want me to carry stuff i will be in Portsmouth tomorrow night so let me know if you want me collect anything.
Wideboy
24-08-09, 10:28 AM
hmm i duno whether to just turn up then?
who is getting there 1st?
me. probably?
about 2pm?
i would book if i was you, as you may get turned away, as i have a recipt to prove i have booked and paid
Wideboy
24-08-09, 10:41 AM
well its doesn't sound like they have a booking plan for the rally field so to speak, i could have paid up same time as you but doesn't mean i would get in?
i just have visions of other people staying there setting up where they want and spreading all the crap about taking up room
we have been asked to book, i think if you just turn up, you will get turned away, as they may worry about 20-30 peeps just turning up
the_lone_wolf
24-08-09, 10:44 AM
Spose I'd better try and book a space then:eek:
If we can't get i'm sure there's somewhere nearby we could sleep... Other campsite, grass verge, someone's garden?:eek:
No worries about the distance from the showers, just ride there naked on the bike in the morning, waving to the other campers:mrgreen:
Wideboy
24-08-09, 10:46 AM
Spose I'd better try and book a space then:eek:
If we can't get i'm sure there's somewhere nearby we could sleep... Other campsite, grass verge, someone's garden?:eek:
No worries about the distance from the showers, just ride there naked on the bike in the morning, waving to the other campers:mrgreen:
book for me aswell then
diamond
24-08-09, 10:48 AM
It's a biggish field, if you say that you are booking to be with friends that already have a pitch and that you will be pitching close together they'll let you book i reckon. They just said they don't book in too many so that there is plenty of room for people, and that tents aren't right next to each other, but if you want to be close together they will get double the money for one pitch really so everyone s a winner. It might be worth mentioning that you only have a bike and not a car because a car takes up a fair bit of room.
the_lone_wolf
24-08-09, 10:52 AM
book for me aswell then
If they ask me for moneys you'd best be showing up...:p
diamond
24-08-09, 10:53 AM
There is another camp site virtually next door.
Word of warning it is a very quite camp site and to get in or out or to go to the shower block you have to go very close past lots of caravans and camper vans, i have been there 4 days and there was virtually no noise. I think we are going to have to be very respectfull riding bikes in or out and moving around or we will get kicked out. They run a very tight ship and did point out all the rules to me when i arrived especially the one about noise after 10:30 and i was there as part of a family not part of a rowdy bike group.
Wideboy
24-08-09, 10:55 AM
If they ask me for moneys you'd best be showing up...:p
hey you know im good for it!!........ i did give you the dosh for the burger didn't i?
There is another camp site virtually next door.
Word of warning it is a very quite camp site and to get in or out or to go to the shower block you have to go very close past lots of caravans and camper vans, i have been there 4 days and there was virtually no noise. I think we are going to have to be very respectfull riding bikes in or out and moving around or we will get kicked out. They run a very tight ship and did point out all the rules to me when i arrived especially the one about noise after 10:30 and i was there as part of a family not part of a rowdy bike group.
its ok.... i have a feeling i wont be drinking anyway.... being pregnant and all
the_lone_wolf
24-08-09, 10:55 AM
There is another camp site virtually next door.
Word of warning it is a very quite camp site and to get in or out or to go to the shower block you have to go very close past lots of caravans and camper vans, i have been there 4 days and there was virtually no noise. I think we are going to have to be very respectfull riding bikes in or out and moving around or we will get kicked out. They run a very tight ship and did point out all the rules to me when i arrived especially the one about noise after 10:30 and i was there as part of a family not part of a rowdy bike group.
I was only joking about riding naked to the showers...
It's much more fun to run:cool:
But seriously, if it's packed full of other families then I'm sure we'll be on our best behaviour, right hovis?:p
diamond
24-08-09, 10:58 AM
No worries just thought i would warn you all.
But seriously, if it's packed full of other families then I'm sure we'll be on our best behaviour, right hovis?:p
:smt083
Pingu65
24-08-09, 11:22 AM
Diamond
If I give you my tent does that mean I wont get it until 7:30 or is someone else bringing the stuff over whilst you are working?
Pingu65
the_lone_wolf
24-08-09, 12:21 PM
Furk, just phoned and got "the woman":rolleyes:
Apparently they've closed the books on the rally site so not taking any more bookings, she seemed delighted to tell me... I guess the choice is either turn up and wing it or send the business elsewhere, frankly I'm inclined to do the latter...
edit: Wideboy, let me know what you want to do, I haven't booked anything yet...
diamond
24-08-09, 12:24 PM
She is just as bad face to face, the 2 guys on the site are really nice though.
the_lone_wolf
24-08-09, 12:26 PM
She is just as bad face to face, the 2 guys on the site are really nice though.
does she ever pop into town to get her claws sharpened?
might phone back later and see of one of the blokes picks up:p
You could ask to speak to Roger....
the_lone_wolf
24-08-09, 12:33 PM
You could ask to speak to Roger....
This is true
I'll play it by ear, see what comes of it later today...
You could ask to speak to Roger....
thats what i was going to do, but he answered anyway.
Quiff Wichard
24-08-09, 01:31 PM
She is just as bad face to face, the 2 guys on the site are really nice though.
I cant believe the woman.. !! she really should not be in the public service sector at all..
Quiff Wichard
24-08-09, 01:35 PM
There is another camp site virtually next door.
Word of warning it is a very quite camp site and to get in or out or to go to the shower block you have to go very close past lots of caravans and camper vans, i have been there 4 days and there was virtually no noise. I think we are going to have to be very respectfull riding bikes in or out and moving around or we will get kicked out. They run a very tight ship and did point out all the rules to me when i arrived especially the one about noise after 10:30 and i was there as part of a family not part of a rowdy bike group.
thats a very fair point well made..
I would be highly embarrassed if we got asked to leave.. more so because it would mean vinegar face would be smiling with an "i told you so " look on her snout..
we can walk to town if we want for a pub.. or sit nice with a few beers.. no need for major noise eh
redlavachips
24-08-09, 04:33 PM
Furk, just phoned and got "the woman":rolleyes:
Apparently they've closed the books on the rally site so not taking any more bookings, she seemed delighted to tell me... I guess the choice is either turn up and wing it or send the business elsewhere, frankly I'm inclined to do the latter...
edit: Wideboy, let me know what you want to do, I haven't booked anything yet...
dont worry im in the same boat so ill just do the day trip ( i live in bridgwater any way)
Quiff Wichard
24-08-09, 04:35 PM
you all seen wideboy had an off?? broke his foot again..
the_lone_wolf
24-08-09, 04:43 PM
you all seen wideboy had an off?? broke his foot again..
Yep, was gonna try and book him a place but he won't need it now:(
redlavachips - day trip won't work for me, takes too long for me to get down there, i'm going to try calling again and speaking to roger, if that fails i'll probably just turn up on friday and see what happens, if i have to shell for a BnB then **** 'em, their loss...
diamond
24-08-09, 04:50 PM
If you don't mind roughing it there was a tent on a grassy area by a car park up on the moor about a mile away from the campsite at the weekend. You could do that and then come down and visit us and use our showers.
the_lone_wolf
24-08-09, 05:47 PM
If you don't mind roughing it there was a tent on a grassy area by a car park up on the moor about a mile away from the campsite at the weekend. You could do that and then come down and visit us and use our showers.
Is that the one on hill road? Only problem I foresee is not being able to enjoy a cider in the evenings as it's a bit of a step to walk back
Google Maps Link (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=51.210262,-3.597718&daddr=Hill+Rd&geocode=%3BFdSFDQMdpajJ_w&hl=en&gl=uk&mra=mi&mrsp=0,1&sz=18&sll=51.210345,-3.597105&sspn=0.002443,0.006968&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=18)
The weather looks pleasant all weekend so I may well not even bother pitching a tent anyway, just sling a camp mat and sleeping bag on the floor and sleep al fresco under the stars...
The local weather forcast has just been on annnnnnnnnd, its looking good, only a chance of rain, which if the last attempt at this is anything to go by is a fantastic result.
Whoop!!!
Wideboy
24-08-09, 07:08 PM
looks like im out
looks like im out
:crutches: :( :smt056
Wideboy
24-08-09, 07:31 PM
i would turn up in the car but it would cost me a fortune to run the bluddy thirsty thing down there, especially at the moment
oh Gav - can't believe you are not gonna make it - glad u r ok though - did the accident happen today? You and I don't have a lotta luck with accidents - I had someone reverse into the front of my car today too!!! Brand new after last one was written off and 1 month old and its been bumped already!!!
Hope you get better soon - we will miss your fun and antics!!!! xxx
caz650s
25-08-09, 06:47 AM
I just googled ... 'weather forecast for porlock '... & Mrs Rich T's post about the weather is there & it takes you onto the forum ..
I hope the lady from the campsite does not click on it & read some of the recent posts about her !!!!!! :)
Is there anyway we can remove it ?? ..
the_lone_wolf
25-08-09, 08:24 AM
Just spoke to Roger, very nice chap, couldn't guarantee me a space but said it's liikely we can work something out if I arrive on Friday with the bike + wee tent
So, not booked but I'll be turning up anyway, if I can slip the tent in behind someone else's then great, if not it's a night on the moors for me:mrgreen:
Nice one... Starting to look forward to this weekend.
Cas - The one that constantly chews a wasp on the internet??? Apart from her own website - I doubt it.
fizzwheel
25-08-09, 10:49 AM
I can remove the posts, I dont feel inclined to though. If she reads it she reads it...
OK peeps, Quiff I think asked me to pick him up another duvet, does anybody else want a duvet or a tesco value pillow collecting for them.
I'll probably go on wednesday night and get it so let me know before then
yes pleas, do i still owe you for the last one?
fizzwheel
25-08-09, 10:56 AM
yes pleas, do i still owe you for the last one?
No I dont think so. I think you gave Liz the money for it.
caz650s
25-08-09, 12:15 PM
Nice one... Starting to look forward to this weekend.
Cas - The one that constantly chews a wasp on the internet??? Apart from her own website - I doubt it.
:lol:
I have just tried to book a pitch on the site and have been told it is fully booked. Spoke to Roger after first refusal and he confirmed that the site is full. Myself and wifey were looking forward to meeting up with all of you. If anyone who has booked drops out will you let me know, i will cover your paid deposit.
you could try chivener?
its the site we stayed at last time?
the_lone_wolf
25-08-09, 12:38 PM
There is a camp site literally next door called Sparkhayes, if you need a pitch it might be worth trying there...
caz650s
25-08-09, 05:21 PM
I have just tried to book a pitch on the site and have been told it is fully booked. Spoke to Roger after first refusal and he confirmed that the site is full. Myself and wifey were looking forward to meeting up with all of you. If anyone who has booked drops out will you let me know, i will cover your paid deposit.
Sorry you could not get a pitch on the site ....
But most sites are going to be pretty busy on an August bank holiday weekend !
It may be worth trying the one next door ?
the_lone_wolf
25-08-09, 07:21 PM
Well, I went to book a ferry and... They're all full!!!:rolleyes:
Had a choice of 08:35 or 15:55 leaving the island, so I'll be turning up at ~10am and winging it:mrgreen:
We're leaving Gosport circa 9am Mr Wolf.... You're welcome to come here or we could meet enroute if you want.
Let me know and I'll PM me address.
Quiff Wichard
25-08-09, 07:31 PM
well i just noticed the MOT on my bike exprired a month ago !>. oops
quick trip to the garage tomorrow I think
Quiff Wichard
25-08-09, 07:37 PM
I can remove the posts, I dont feel inclined to though. If she reads it she reads it...
OK peeps, Quiff I think asked me to pick him up another duvet, does anybody else want a duvet or a tesco value pillow collecting for them.
I'll probably go on wednesday night and get it so let me know before then
yes please fizz.. ta wonder what lady will say when we put a duvet in her bins.. oops..
cant believe bread man dont know he paid you or not fizz.. you missed a trick.. ha .. me wudda got him pay again.. ( na i wouldnt) ..
how much are the pillows me wondering if should have any too after all its 3 nights..
what did you do wiv the last duvet?
£1.50
i think?
the_lone_wolf
25-08-09, 07:44 PM
We're leaving Gosport circa 9am Mr Wolf.... You're welcome to come here or we could meet enroute if you want.
Let me know and I'll PM me address.
I'll be planning to hit lymington ~11am or so, will be trying to get on the 10am boat if possible (usually fine with a bike) but with no booking i can't make any promises, PM me your mobile and i'll let you know which boat I'm on if you fancy a detour to lymington and a pleasant ride through the new forest? I was kinf of planning to take it easy down there and do a bit of exmoor before showing up at the site but will have to see how the traffic is:cool:
redlavachips
25-08-09, 08:47 PM
well i just noticed the MOT on my bike exprired a month ago !>. oops
quick trip to the garage tomorrow I think
made me laugh:D
Quiff Wichard
25-08-09, 09:15 PM
what did you do wiv the last duvet?
£1.50
i think?
the duvet we chucked in the skip.. was warm as toast n lovely .. and i know how bad it is if you dont sleep well in a tent so we were lovely n toasty didnt wake up once
Quiff Wichard
25-08-09, 09:16 PM
made me laugh:D
but i rode the AR .. no MOT = void insurance huh.. whooo lucky..
unlike me - ocd etc.. I must be turning normal.. :D
Wideboy
25-08-09, 09:30 PM
have a drink for me.... i will just be sat here in front of the tv :smt090
its not that far from you is it?
come for special time in the cage?
#
Wideboy
25-08-09, 09:42 PM
its not that far from you is it?
come for special time in the cage?
#
140 miles i think roughly, cant afford to run the car for them sort of miles at the moment, forking drinks petrol
sould do that on £15-£20 ?
Wideboy
25-08-09, 09:50 PM
sould do that on £15-£20 ?
lmao i wish
fizzwheel
25-08-09, 10:04 PM
forking drinks petrol
What you got a V8 under the bonnet of your Ashtray ?
Wideboy
25-08-09, 10:05 PM
What you got a V8 under the bonnet of your Ashtray ?
you would think so, for such a piddly little thing it drinks, it does go tho :cool:
fizzwheel
25-08-09, 10:07 PM
you would think so, for such a piddly little thing it drinks, it does go tho :cool:
Well if you didnt drive it flat out everywhere, you might get better MPG out of it ;)
Bank Holiday weekend, its not like you'll be going anywhere is a mahoosive rush anyway, not if your coming over this way in the car anyway. Nobody coming from your area that you can bring with you and share the petrol costs ?
Quiff Wichard
25-08-09, 10:39 PM
how can ya drive with a bust foot?
come down.. have fun - sod the cost
Wideboy
26-08-09, 12:28 PM
duno i'll have to see how i am Friday morning, trouble is i cant walk so camping in my tiny tent isnt going to be easy, unless i sleep in the car
the_lone_wolf
26-08-09, 02:50 PM
Tiny Tent just got delivered... Will start putting stuff together this evening
Hoorah:D
So what time are most folks arriving on Friday?
TLW, MrsT and I will be getting there around 2.
the_lone_wolf
26-08-09, 03:23 PM
So what time are most folks arriving on Friday?
TLW, MrsT and I will be getting there around 2.
ish...;)
The route I have planned is a bit out of the way compared to the M/A roads:D
edit: also depends on me getting on a boat I have no booking for...:eek:
meeting rich at junction 23 about 1pm
i think?
is you going that way?
fizzwheel
26-08-09, 03:56 PM
So what time are most folks arriving on Friday?
I'm at work all bl**dy day, guess which muppet forgot to book the day off... and now cant get the day off as it leaves no support cover in the office...
I'll leave straight from work at 5:30 so I reckon 6:30 ish onwards, depends how much of a nutter I feel like being...
Hovis and I should be on camp around 2ish, anyone that wants to tag along from junction 23 of M5 at about 1pm is more than welcome.
i will, oh hang on, im hovis lol
is there any where safe to stop?
i will, oh hang on, im hovis lol
is there any where safe to stop?
As soon as you come off junction 23 exit for Bridgwater and just after the roundabout is a massive layby. :D
do you wanna drag the icon to where the layby is?
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ton+Y+Felin+Rd&daddr=51.165244,-2.975235&geocode=FdQGEwMdkuXO_w%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=51.146617,-2.957039&sspn=0.063859,0.222301&ie=UTF8&z=13
i might be about 1.15pm
do you wanna drag the icon to where the layby is?
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ton+Y+Felin+Rd&daddr=51.165244,-2.975235&geocode=FdQGEwMdkuXO_w%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=51.146617,-2.957039&sspn=0.063859,0.222301&ie=UTF8&z=13
i might be about 1.15pm
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ton+Y+Felin+Rd&daddr=51.165459,-2.985363&hl=en&geocode=FdQGEwMdkuXO_w%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=51.146617,-2.957039&sspn=0.055029,0.15398&ie=UTF8&z=13
Call it between 1pm & 1.30pm then thats good for me. :D
How exciting - looking forward to seeing y'all again.
Phil - Are you coming still??? Kate says she may not make it????
Should be fun peeps - marshmallows?? lol
phil24_7
26-08-09, 10:16 PM
I'm a 90% sure, really want Kate to come but she's exhausted at the mo so may not be up for it. We'll have to see closer to Friday.
caz650s
27-08-09, 06:29 AM
As we will have electric in our camper don't forget to bring any mains chargers for any phones etc. so we can charge them up for you :)
I don't think we will be there much before 8.30pm but I have got Fizzs' number so can call him to see which pub you have gone to !!
Really looking forward to meeting up again ....
Sheila my wife is a bit shy ... but I am sure she will be fine once shes met you ... Hovis behave ;)
See You all tomorrow evening !
We are really looking forward to meeting up again .... Sheila my wife is a bit shy ... but I am sure she will be fine once shes met you ... Hovis:smt083 behave ;)
!
i will try:smt115
I'm a 90% sure, really want Kate to come but she's exhausted at the mo so may not be up for it. We'll have to see closer to Friday.
Pleeeeaassseee come Kate & Phil :confused: - Its gonna be fun. Kate - We can just chill for the day - I am pretty knackered meself - we could just take a walk into Porlock village etc... Its not gonna be a major p...s up anyway seeing as we have to be quiet by 10.30!!
Be really good to see you guys again if you can make it. If not then get well soon and rest up lots :smt057 xxx
dont worry i will be there:kiss:
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