The Fridays tour - Normandy 15th-22nd June

[wanda2010]

ABV, it if rains on the actual actual trip you will be in trouble.

Jus' sayin'.

*makes a note to pack 'proofs jic*

 

[AnythingButVanilla]

I'm putting mudguards on the road bike just in case

 

[wanda2010]

Makes additional note to 'sacrifice' ABV to the weather gods before she gets on the ferry

 

[dellzeqq]

we're off!

 

[theclaud]

we're off!

Safe and happy recce-ing! Don't forget to test the cider for me.

 

[AnythingButVanilla]

Bon voyage!

 

[mmmmartin]

Am on the train to pompey. Sun is shining strongly out of cloudless skies. All going to plan

 

[StuartG]

Remember to find a way of staying in touch with CC

 

[mmmmartin]

The International Brigade Of The People's Republic of The Fridays has successfully boarded and is actively planning as we speak. Gordon is searching for alcohol. The Gurls have gone shopping. Dellzeqq and Self are guarding seats from The Lower Orders. Still sunny. We are at the pointy part of the boaty thing and have an excellent view of the sparkly sea. We are also close to a handy pack of paper bags so might nick some for sandwich bags in the week. They have Mal De Mer written in them, not sure what that means. Is it French for Sandwich Bag?

 

[mmmmartin]

In The ENGLISH Channel. The French bloke in charge has just put a large concrete block on the fast pedal and we are motoring like A Dellzeqq on A Pinarello down Ditchling Beacon in search of a Huge Breakfast. Probably soon be out of range of the interwebs so farewell forever friends. Dell and Gordon are gazing fondly at a map. With routes drawn on it. Looks like I might have to pay attention soon.

 

[theclaud]

Gordon is searching for alcohol.

Good man!

 

[mmmmartin]

Gordon finished his alcohol. Mice & I have discovered that this superbly comfy shipthingy has free wi-fi. Hence am not yet beyond the reach of civilisation. Incidentally a fine variety of luggage is on display. The most utilitarian appears to be the rucksack. If the only time you'll be carrying it is to the train in your home town then it'll be fine. It is 12 minutes on a bike from the station to the ferry terminal and at the other end there could be a taxi to carry luggage to the chateau. Mice has a spiffing Ortlieb Messenger bag. I am trying not to be jealous.

 

[mmmmartin]

Gordon's GPS says we are doing 70kph. This boatythingy is faster and more comfy than the 8.18 train to Cannon Street I used to take before I was thrown on the scrapheap in the prime of life.

 

[srw]

Gordon's GPS says we are doing 70kph. This boatythingy is faster and more comfy than the 8.18 train to Cannon Street I used to take before I was thrown on the scrapheap in the prime of life.

J'écoute les violons.

 

[StuAff]

Glad you managed to find your way through my home town without getting lost or hailed on