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Post by Izzetafox on Oct 30, 2012 10:44:11 GMT
OK Lads, 2nd mini meet planned for:
River Nene, Potters Way, Peterborough, 8th December.
This is a hard core car park with a slipway just east of the Embankment.
I reckon about 8am, not sure if you want to meet on the bank or at McDonalds on the shopping estate about 500yds before the car park.
Nigel has suggested we make it a Fur and Feather style meet where every one brings any 'item' as a gift and we have a raffle/draw on the day. How do you feel? It could be a seasonal laugh ;D
So....who's coming?
Terry
Izzetafox
Daz
Fenboystu
Keithyg
Greygoose
Snapper
Massivepotatoe?
Supern3?
Bananaman
Pieman
Trimanyellow
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Post by supern3 on Oct 30, 2012 16:47:15 GMT
I'm interested, google says its 136miles each way, but that ain't too bad...
But having 3 young kids, its awkward for weekends...
I wouldn't say pencil me in....
But I hope to be there...
Nick
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Post by Daz on Oct 30, 2012 17:20:12 GMT
i'll be there  would be nice to meet you supern3 |
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Post by keithyg on Oct 30, 2012 18:43:16 GMT
I am there
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Post by fenboystu on Oct 30, 2012 18:43:42 GMT
I`ll be there ;D
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Post by Izzetafox on Oct 30, 2012 18:48:15 GMT
I have just been told it is my wife's works Xmas do so I will be leaving early... on the threat of castration.
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Post by fenboystu on Oct 30, 2012 19:04:34 GMT
I`m out that night as well terry so i cant be late either |
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Post by Daz on Oct 31, 2012 6:08:47 GMT
its saturday so i will NEED a beer by 5pm ;D and McDonalds  is it going to be a drop shot day ;D |
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Post by fenboystu on Oct 31, 2012 17:44:33 GMT
Well i`m pretty sure we may be tempted to give it a little go ;D
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Post by greygoose on Nov 6, 2012 20:15:06 GMT
I'll be there to!  earned a browny point or two ! |
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 8, 2012 16:22:28 GMT
Bananaman / Steve has been added to the list he is the manager of Norfolk Canoes and is making a donation to the day.
So if you can think of a friendly competitive edge we can add to the say go ahead.
Terry
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Post by keithyg on Nov 8, 2012 20:02:07 GMT
hows about the most ridiculous festive item of clothing?
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 8, 2012 20:19:25 GMT
hows about the most ridiculous festive item of clothing? Snapper would win that hands down.... he has a collection courtesy of our votes. |
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Post by keithyg on Nov 8, 2012 20:52:36 GMT
i don't know - i reckon some others out there have a nice reindeer knitted jumper or similar
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Post by fenboystu on Nov 13, 2012 21:15:10 GMT
10 of us !! At this rate we`ll take over the river ;D
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 13, 2012 21:53:42 GMT
Lot of water between Orton Lock and Dog in the Doublet Sluice plus Kings Dyke Might make the Xmas shopper walking along the Embankment wonder whats happening.
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Post by keithyg on Nov 13, 2012 22:38:17 GMT
Just been having a look on google maps, opposite the car park there is a branch going off the main nene and then a section that goes round and through a housing estate, may be totally different on the ground but that looks like potentially a good mark
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 14, 2012 6:12:01 GMT
That is the Old Nene Keith, known as the Kings Dyke, it feeds into the drains and is a fishery.
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Post by trimanyellow on Nov 17, 2012 10:37:12 GMT
Hi Guys
Just some info for you. I went down to Pottersway the other day for a paddle and noticed the Height Barrier was locked. I had to take the kayak off the roof of the car to drive under it. I think they have done this due to problems with travellers camping down by the Nene. Also on the Slipway they have put a large concerete block to stop boats launching for what reason I dont know. Theres enough room either side of the block to get the kayak past and I launched no problem. Just thought id let you know. Cheers Lee
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 17, 2012 10:39:57 GMT
Lee,
What car were you in? I had that problem at Ferry Meadows when I had a Galaxy but with a Focus estate I would have no problem.
What was the fishing like?
Are you coming on the 8th Lee?
Terry
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Post by trimanyellow on Nov 17, 2012 10:50:26 GMT
Hi Terry
I was in a Renault Scenic Megane, the barrier down there is fairly low down. problem is the barrier is just past the flats so theres still a bit of a distance from there to the river bank so i put the kayak back on top of the car to drive down to the carpark. I didnt do any fishing that day just went for a paddle to test my shoulder out as im still recovering from a shoulder OP, everything was fine though. Yeah Im planning on being there hopefully as long as things dont change at work.
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Post by bananaman on Nov 17, 2012 12:51:11 GMT
I'm guessing that going to cause some problems for a transit van then?
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Post by fenboystu on Nov 17, 2012 13:05:18 GMT
If it comes to it steve we can find you alternative parking and i can pick u and yak up.
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Post by bananaman on Nov 17, 2012 15:59:11 GMT
That's very generous, much appreciated. It almost looks like I could park roadside just before the barrier? Someone with first hand knowledge may be able to confirm if this is possible? I don't mind a walk trollying the yak. Looks like I'm stuffed either way with the van or 4x4.
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 17, 2012 16:01:35 GMT
We can muddle through even if it means shuttling athe gear through.
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Post by trimanyellow on Nov 17, 2012 18:01:16 GMT
I think you can park up before the barrier steve. I have done in the past when I had my van, was just a bit of a drag lugging the kayak down across the gravel carpark to get down to the river. Sure we can sort something out and shuttle the stuff down as Stu says.
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 17, 2012 20:33:39 GMT
I have just put in the 'news bar' that I will bring a spare kayak, the Kaafu, so if you have a mate that wants to try kayak fishing first name up reserves it.
Terry
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Post by fenboystu on Nov 17, 2012 21:22:51 GMT
If you need a paddle terry i`ve got an old ruk sport jobby i started with nothing special but it works.
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 17, 2012 21:28:49 GMT
Cheers Stu. Just thought if we have someone on the fringe it might be nice to offer a chance to try it.
It would be a great chance for someone.
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Post by keithyg on Nov 17, 2012 22:12:49 GMT
Great idea
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earned a browny point or two !
