Perfect weather this weekend :)

[CPD]

My first trip out for a while, so it will be just perfick. Either a jaunt up to Harwich or, more likely Brightlingsea which will be a first for me. Does anyone know what time the water taxi runs until on weekend eve's, and is it Kovalams that is the good Indian and where is it, and what are the best pubs, and, and, and, and ??

 

[MoodySabre]

http://www.brightlingseaharbour.org/water_taxi.html

http://www.find247.co.uk/takeaways/ViewDetails.asp?takeawayID=975
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?zoom=16&countryCode=GB&qs=CO7%200AY

Next question?

We are doing a Blackwater cruise with some friends on Saturday (a long outstanding promise) so it WILL be nice.

 

[CPD]

Heck that was quick. Any ideas on pubs Roger ?

 

[MoodySabre]

Inadequate experience in that department. Try the nearest one to the pontoon that sells beer. Always easier to get back from there /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[CPD]

I so like that plan !! Will be at Bradwell late Friday if you are around for a beer /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[IanPoole2]

Pubs - Yachtsmans always a fav.
Sun closed
Railway Tavern - and Kings Head both brew their own.

PS Weather with be [--word removed--] - twas good yesterday when i was out and about.That's it, end of the indian summer

 

[CPD]

Ian, thanks for that. Re the weather, you clearly dont understand. It WILL be perfect this weekend, it really really so SO will. Having tried everything else, thought I'd give will power a go /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[FullCircle]

If you think it will help I will call in a Guapacast.

2-4 Variable.

Works every time.

 

[CPD]

That'll do it. Scorching sunshine taken for granted. Cant wait.

 

[Gin]

http://www.brightlingseaharbour.org/water_taxi.html

I see he is trying to sell this business

 

[Koeketiene]

Oi, copyright infringement. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Do not be fooled by poor, cheap imitations.
Here's the one true Guapacast

2-4 Variable.

Next Guapacast upon request.

Weather's bound to be nice; will be over a thousand miles from the boat this WE.
Visiting the outlaws in the Ardeche.

 

[CPD]

See everyone, the forecasts just keep getting better and better and better /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Slow_boat]

I had better be good-I've got a crew to get White Magic round from Shotley on Sunday.

I can't afford these rich-folks marina fees for much longer!

 

[MoodySabre]

Good news Duncan. All fixed then? Not too damaging to the wallet? Hope it goes well and the old donkey behaves long term.

 

[Slow_boat]

Don't know what the wallet damage is yet, but it is, allegedly, running like it should. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[eastcoastbernie]

See you didn't take any notice of my well-thought out advice, Alan.

The pub closest to the water is the Yachtsman's Arms but I don't think they do food.

Usual routine at Brightlingsea is fish and chips eaten on the quay - watch out for the seagulls!

Fish and chip shop operates in mysterious Essex ways. They close before the shop sign says they do. They run out of fish. Or run out of chips. Otherwise they are perfect in every way.

The Colne Yacht Club serves basic pub grub and has a balcony overlooking harbour which is quite pleasant to eat on (and watch the fish and chip eaters from above while they are being mobbed by seagulls).

Brightlingsea Harbour folk are very welcoming and friendly and help you moor up.

Err, are you sure you want to eat curry and drink beer given the circumstances of this outing?

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[Slow_boat]

And the harbourmaster is on of the most cheerful and helpful I've ever met!

What's known round these parts as 'a good 'ole boy'!

 

[MikeBz]

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The pub closest to the water is the Yachtsman's Arms but I don't think they do food.


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Current landlord (Ken) has or is about to retire. Rumour is that new incumbent intends to do food, yet to be substantiated.

[ QUOTE ]
Fish and chip shop operates in mysterious Essex ways. They close before the shop sign says they do. They run out of fish. Or run out of chips. Otherwise they are perfect in every way.

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Far better to go to Winkies which is up New Street (head past the chippy on the hard, past the Yachtsmans, follow the road round to the right at the end and then keep going straight up, leaving the now defunct Sun PH on your left) - much better fish & chips, you don't have to wait half an hour in a queue of 3 people every time you go there, and they have a rather quaint little restaurant on the side.

I'm told that the Water Taxi service is changing hands next year but will still be running.

Mike

 

[Auntie Helen]

Are you Billy No Mates at Brightlingsea, Alan, or do you have people with you to share the beer-drinking load?

 

[Jomo]

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See everyone, the forecasts just keep getting better and better and better /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

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Bound to be a heatwave, Limbo's coming out of the water & I'm working for the next 20 days /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Just to confirm then.....

2-4 variable /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif