Club Arnage

For all those interested the meet on our beautiful Island on the weekend of 20/21st January 2007, I have attached various websites that may help you in arriving/staying here.

http://www.modernhotels.com/
http://www.condorferries.com/quick_uk/09_holi_fr.htm
http://www.huggler.com/
http://www.aboutjersey.net/go/packages.html
http://www.jerseytravel.com/
http://www.seymourhotels.com/jersey/?WT.srch=1

and some info on our jewel of the channel :D

http://www.thisisjersey.com
http://www.jersey.com/

I hope that some of these sights can be of assistance, and that we can make this meet one to remember ;D

for those who will want to fly in/ be a foot passenger I can arrange a discount rate on car hire too ;D ;D

I am sure that along with myself, both Lisa and DKS40 hope that as many of you as possible can turn up ;)

Cheers

Andy ;D

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Hiya

10/10 to Fagey for getting this off the ground - hope to see lots of you in January.

Please please do ask about hotels (I would ask me, 'cos I'm a girl) before you book, even if it is part of a package. There are some to avoid -  like those that still have shared bathrooms and those showers that are just hoses that fit on the taps  :o :o I kid you not.

So ask away and then we have something to look forward to after Christmas, amongst other things I suppose.

BTW I will not be coerced into talking about anything to do with avoidence or anything else to do with offshore funds........... ;D the days of clients bringing their money over in suitcases is over....allegedly.

Lisa
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PS

Fagey - sorry I missed you at the Rugby Club on Saturday - looked like you had a good win. I was poorly sick after cycling home in that thunder storm the other night. :'( There was not a drop of TLC to be had in the house so I just watched the golf and got excited each time Everton were winning.....I then od'd on Lemsips ;D I'll be there next home game.

Not being a footy or a golf fan, do these really belong in the same sentence??  ???

Just going to start making my bookings for this.  Anybody else settled on a hotel yet?  As mentioned before, I am foot passengering across so if anybody has a spare seat in a car coming from La France and would like a contribution to ticket costs, please let me know. Will be arriving by train at St Malo.

I rather fancy going to this, but will no doubt faddle about until around 15 January 2007 before making any kind of decision.   ::)

Its been a long time since I was out in the islands.

F

The occupation is well behind us Fran  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

>Martini...

I was more worried about the Sunday licensing laws!

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Don't worry you can now dance on a Sunday!
x

and get completely hammered all day!! ;)

Fagey, I want to kick my bookings off but where exactly is the best place to stay re location?  I know Jersey's not that big but...

Hiya.. methinks it will be best to stay in St helier.. our main town (its where the boat docks also!!) all the best(ish) bars and restaurants are there :)

check out some of the links and then see what you want.. me and lisa will advise you on what the hotel is like..

we are here to please ;D

Anybody else who's been having trouble booking Condor Ferries for next year may like to know that they are finally taking 2007 bookings.

Not online they're not Mrs T, at least only up until January. I've my eyes, and potatoes, peeled for a Pompey/Cherbourg when and if they start taking bookings.
H

Sorry Big H "vous avez raison" - I click on the new "book for 2007" bit and nowt happens. B*l*x. >:(

is it necessary for booking the ferry just yet?  Do they get busy in January? >:(

No, I'm just a bit anal in this regard, FS.  More to do with the fact that I like to get such things sorted. Sad, eh?

oh the wonders of a sole company running the route.. a bit of a pun in there aswell  ;D

i will contact them as there should be no problem in booking the ferries!!

methinks the easiest way is to chose the hotel and let them do all the work for you  ;)

just been on the condor website and the online booking now goes to january.. and a little tip.. book on the french website and the payments are in euros so sometimes it works out at say instead of £150.00 it is €150.00.. but they may have sussed that by now :D

Right guys and gals, chances are I'm staying at the Monterey in St Helier.  Be good if other CAers were staying there too, if you haven't booked yet.

Ferry prices are not confirmed yet for that late in January. Looks bloody expensive to me! Quoted £628 for the weekend before for a car and 5!!! Footpassenger is about £100 return. What airlines fly there?

yup.. condor are bloody expensive.. where can you fly from??

check this link out for carriers etc..http://tinyurl.com/usz4w

still recommend to contact the hotels as they can get better rates etc ;D

Anywhere in the south of England! Might even be cheaper to fly to the USA then back then to Jersey!

Flying is cheaper??? £87.50 from Gatwick to Jersey.

how do you think we feel having to get off this rock!!

Take fagey's advice and get a package deal.  300 euros for 3 nights accom including the ferry.

thats bloody cheap :o.. never works that cheap the other way :(

Rick, £259 quote from aferryto.com

Try Flybe from Southampton. Should be able to get a return flight for around £60-£70 depending on what time you travel.

BG, is it just an illusion or is your avatar growing at the same rate as my tax bill? ;D

No, It's just like my tax bill- I'm unable to make it any smaller!!

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it now!  :'( really disappointed

(especially as I found a package deal, Flights and Hotel for £195!!)

I have two exams the following week. 40% of my Degree in Maths and the other 40% in my Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Principles.

Have fun those of you that are there.

Please can all those that are thinking of coming over to jersey PM me so i can start a list and get things moving over here.

cheers

fagey

Well - My word - I haven't CA'd for such a long time and to be fair fellow CA'ers, I've miss yer!!  Pray, pilgrims, welcome back to your bossum!  I have been cold and lonely with out you (and my Broadband link)

Team Crapaud, in their 10th year, now have the Planman log on to find you dudes sorting a trip to our fair Crapaud Land!!

Fair play to you, at this time of year it's cold, windy and bloddy expencive to get here,  Those that make it, I'm sure myself, The Planman, and Ikle Keith could make a social doo, put on my you fine CA'ers.

Good day, or good evening, the Planman returns!!

Planman

Me.  But of course you know that. :)

Right... so far we have the following for our bash on our sun kissed island (in Jan?!?)
me + the better half
RS2 Babe
Termietermite
Fran
FS + 1 (possible, and fingers crossed)
The Planman + ? (yet to reply)
DKS240 + ? (yet to reply)
Martini (invited)
Special Guest (TBA)

Anyone else fancy some tax free shopping, cheap booze and fags?

Got all my tickets this morning so am now in Channel Islands mood!  I arrive late Friday afternoon.  What are we doing?  Are we meeting that night or Saturday?  See you by the pool, Fran!

great news.. I think lisa is sorting something for friday night, as i now have my kids, then shopping etc sat then out for a cracking meal sat night.. more info when all is finalised!!

Is anyone going by boat that may be able to squeeze a small one in?

Might, but might be able to make it. Exam dates have moved. But it will need to be cheap

Only if you can get to St Malo, I'm afraid, Rick, otherwise you would have been more than welcome.  Do hope you make it.

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Hi Rick

You only need to come over as a foot passenger there is not much walking to do on this side. Why don't you look  into doing that?

Let me know if you want any more info.

Lisa

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If I come over on Condor Ferries then I can get a return for me and the bike for £83.50, If someone has floor space I can use I may be able to make it. I have to save up for the trip to the big S you see. I would travel out on Saturday and back on Sunday. What crossing are the others on?

Fagey, how often are the Condor Ferries cancelled due to high winds?  It is blowing 9/10ths of a gale here - hope it calms down by next week....

not that often really.. they're tubs but they get through.. its normally the UK leg that gets cancelled ;)

Hello,

I've sent a couple of PM, but for those coming over, I'm just apologising because it looks like my weekend is not going as planned. With work during the night, it rules me out of anything evenings onwards.

If there is anything planned for lunch on one of the days, I may be able to get along and say hello to you all.

But if I can't, I hope you all have a great couple of days over here.

Regards,
Dave.

The restaurant looks great, fagey.  Are we going to try to meet for one of the lunchtimes so dks can join us?  If only for a pint somewhere - god how I miss decent beer!

i am sure that dave will be able to meet somewhere.. I think RS2babe is sorting fri night out.. i have just emailed her.. dave.. drinkies some lunchtime??

weather info for the weekend (5 day forecast) http://www.thisisjersey.com/weather/weather5day.html

120 kph winds in the channel on Thursday - not travelling a day too early!

I love the graphic for Thursday's weather!!

Despite the link being on another thread I have tracked it down - I like the look of the eaterie too!

F

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Hi all

Just thought I would confirm that I do have Friday's events under control.

I can meet you straight after work at a place on the Waterfront called The Bar.

We can then meander through town and decide where to have a food pit stop - lots of choice so have a think of what type of food you might like and I will make a decision on the best place to go.

A few more bar visits and then we can head to Chambers where there is a live band on a Friday night or even Blues Bar who also feature a live band. Then for those left standing its the Havana Club.

What do you reckon Fagey?

I think you might want to recover and take time to enjoy some of the facilities in your hotels on Saturday morning. Perhpas we can meet for a light lunch and a bit of a mooch around the shops or perhaps a quick tour of the Island?

Then glad rags on again for Dorans Bistro at 7.30

Let me know if there are any other special requests and I can see what I can do.

Rick, are you still going to fly by the seat of your pants and come over?

Can't wait to see you all

Lisa

All sounds good to me ;D I will probably be meeting up with you a bit later though.. but I have lisa's number so i can track you down!

be prepared for your livers to get a good hammering ;)

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Hello again

Please can those who are on the CA-CI Meet please PM me with their arrival, departure and place staying info. Also it would be handy to have your mobile numbers if you are bringing one.

To those who are not coming over - shame on you. The weather is gorgeous this time of year on this lovely Island in the middle of the sea!! ::)

Byee
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Sorry Lisa, I've spent all my smarties on going to SEBRING

Just a quick check - are we going anywhere that wont accept jeans?  Just sorting the packing!   ;D

F

I've pm'd you, Lisa.  Roughly what time do you knock off work?  If the ferry ever gets across, I should be in the bar at about 19.30 - unless I have turned green and retired to bed!

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Hi got your PM's

Jeans are good in just about everywhere so no worries in that respect.

I finish work at around 5.30 so its up to the two of you what time you want to meet up.

Termie - I am sorry but Jersey does not have a Tesco or a Sainsbury. I know, its a pain. Obviously there are supermarkets the three biggest being Checkers, Co-op and Safeway (which is tiny and a bit horrid).

The Co-op is near the hotel you are staying at and I should think would sell most of the things you might want.

Anyway, don't worry too much about the weather, its going to be fine  ::)

Speak to you soon

Lisa

I hope you guy's that are going to the Channel Islands meet this weekend have a safe journey in this stormy weather.

I watched "The Day After Tomorrow" a couple of weeks ago and the weather here at the moment is starting to look awfully familiar.

were ok here.. in the tropics matey.. palm trees and everything!! ;D

Are the ferries actually operating?  The Condor website is *ff*n' useless! Weather looks better tomorrow.  In quite a few departments in Northern France, trailers and caravans are banned from the roads today.  Day After Tommorow? Twister is more like it!

all running today, the boat to st malo left early to miss the worse of it.. tomorrows sailings are updated after three so i will call them and post update later ;D ;D ;D

I am just glad I am not flying with Aurigny (assuming they are still airborne!).

I have some hairy memories with them, not least going Guernsey to Jersey holding the door shut!

Many a sideways landing too.   :-\

F

thats the only reason to fry with them.. the fun bits ;D

Thank you.  The wind seems to have calmed down to about 80kph now.

This might help
http://www.jersey-harbours.com/liveinfo/departures.aspx
Hope you all have fun!!

Thanks, Christopher.  So why aren't you coming then?

a lovely balmy day !!

please can you pm your email as i have details for payment of the heli trip for you  ;D

Always a pleasure to help Deb. My Smartie count is a little low at the moment, like Steve Brown's.
Perhaps it's worth looking at a CA Sarthe weekend. Smokie might like a crack at the oysters in the Piano Bar again  ;D.
Have fun this weekend.

Aren't we having one in June? ;D

16th /17th??

See you there.

or here
http://www.thisisjersey.com/travel/harbourarrivals.php

scheduled to arrive tomorrow on time.. the weather will drop tomorrow so no worries at all.. and its normally only cancelled between here and blairs tax dept north of guernsey

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Can't wait for tomorrow hope the weather doesn't affect travel plans too much.

We should be ok but I suggest you hound Condor before you leave Debbie as they are notorious for changing departure times. Don't rely on the website. This number is direct to the check in desk at St Malo - 02 99 40 78 10.

Fran give me a call anytime when you are ready but if you want to wait in the hotel for Debbe then thats fine - whatever you want to do.

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Sorry Guys can't make it over this time, I possibly have a new job on the way and have to watch funds as currently I am paid in advance and will have to miss a whole months pay before Sebring!! Ahhh!

May pop over in the summer when and if the job settles in. Have fun guys and gals!

well condor is showing as on schedule.. and it aint too bad out there ;D

Debs is going to get her real beer after all... and as much as she can stand!!

Excellent!  Just finishing loading the car and will set off soon.  See you later! ;D

Stand By to Repel Boarders :o ::) :-[
Full report please on Monday or Tuesday when ytou have recovered from the CA invasion ;D
Phil :angel:

well our guests arrived on our fair isle (fran took the scenic route to get here!) and proceeded to a, consume as much alcohol as possible (debs and the real ale!) and b, hit the shops on the sat with the force of a major tornado (fran again!).

the meal on the sat night was enjoyed by all (i hope ;)) and it is nice to put faces to names so in june at least a few more peeps can say hi without wondering who they are ;D

it was a pity that more could not make it, due to the little matter of something happening in bush's back garden, but it is a start.. and maybe something could be arranged for the future... maybe for the summertime :)

next stop for me is the le mans moto gp in may... bring it on!!

Journey home was much less eventful thankfully - and the luggage even got there too this time! 

(Oddly, my bag seemed considerably heavier despite having offloaded the oatmeal cookies in bulk quantities to Termie - not sure how that could have happened  ;D )

The restaurant on Saturday was yummy - and if hadnt been about to burst in a very M.Creosote manner, I would have tidied up that leftover sticky toffee pud too.   :P

Thanks very much for your hospitality Andy and Lisa.

Here's to seeing a few more faces there next time.

Fran

Just got back.  Great to have seen you... I was going to say "all" but where the fl*ck were you?  Thanks to Andy and Lisa for their company - and Fran for helping me to slim down my bank ballance and keeping me company, and for rescuing me from the dog pound!  Could just enjoy a nice dip in that pool right now...