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think we need a party!! how about a canal trip?

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bikergran Thu 27-Mar-14 17:13:44

someone mentioned the Timothy Spall canal trip! so......... are we up for a virtual canal trip anyone? not sure if we can manage the whole "Leeds to Liverpool" but could try, anyone wanting to abandon ship could jump off at the next stop! if we havn't tied them to the rudder grin think we may need a few barges but we could tie them all together and have a Zip line to get from one to another! there may be some of you that are not keen on water, so you could run along side grin or whatever. ..I shall leave that thought with you all grin we will need plenty of supplies wine drinks, food etc, and plenty of pubs waterholes and wee toilet stops. the wearing of "mini skirts and stilettos" will be prohibited seeing as though we will be operating the locks and may need to be in certain positions ie leaning over or pushing..... and not to cause the oglers men folk distraction whilst visiting the villages.

rosequartz Thu 03-Apr-14 21:40:01

Not sharing! grin All for me

bikergran Thu 03-Apr-14 22:14:22

lol lol "crotched" lol ha ha..yes..and that lol..,,yes I know I said early night but! had to set up the sat nav for the barge, hope you have all been limbering up ready for the locks.Have put buties n flask up.
The " Water Police" rang me today (why me I do not know)! said they would be keeping a beady eye on all the GNetters shock ta ta for now.

Nonu Thu 03-Apr-14 22:30:25

Biker get yourself sorted ,^YOU SEEM<^ to have been partaking a little too much of the Grape .
You know very well we are all relying on you 110%.
I am going to send yet another case of Champers , please l;et the others have a little , I really can"t afford all this on my paltry income, it is a real burden.
but I say to myself these GALS so deserve it ,and one day they will do the same for me .
grin

annodomini Thu 03-Apr-14 22:46:10

Vodka jellies are now set solid. The broomstick has been taken out of the shed and polished. NanKate is your teddy a bear or a garment?

NanKate Fri 04-Apr-14 07:12:37

What shall we do with the drunken Gsnetters
Repeat line
Early I the morning.

I thought a sea ditty would start our trip off well.

Well I seem to be the first to arrive, but I am usually an early bird.

Annodomini my teddy is soft and cute you will have to decide what it is.

Rose get up here quickly there is a Fireman waiting on the towpath nearby asking for you.

Bikergran the Water Police keep passing by in their boat calling through their megaphone for the Head Honcho of what THEY describe as 'those mad old biddies' - what a cheek !

DebnCreme Fri 04-Apr-14 07:36:23

Hallo everyone. Just stashing myl memory foam sleeping bag then off to my God-daughter's wedding. Thank goodness for my time travelling telephone box even if it isn't quite so roomy as the tardis. The glass makes life difficult too; it's impossible to change clothes.

Bon voyage, pick up with you tomorrow. wine

NanKate Fri 04-Apr-14 07:41:08

Pleased to meet you Deb.

Have a great time at the wedding.

Any chance of bringing us some wedding cake back ? It would go nicely with Anno's vodka jellies.

tiggypiro Fri 04-Apr-14 08:14:01

Sorry to be a bit late - a bit foggy in N Yorks.

I've got a broom handle for the flag which I shall shove somewhere.

Please aim away from the quilt in the portaloo. - I have 'borrowed' it before it gets given to latest GS

Vodka jellies for breakfast sound just the ticket - what do they taste of ? should I have had my porridge first?

DebnCreme Fri 04-Apr-14 09:14:01

What an excellent idea NanKate will do just that grin they won't miss a 'few' chunks.

rosequartz Fri 04-Apr-14 09:16:34

I said I may not be abe to join you for the whole the trip -many apologies. I have just grabbed the fireman and stuffed him into my backpack. On second thoughts, he is very heavy, ooh all that muscle. He is giving me a fireman's lift! May see you later, have the champagne ready.

bikergran Fri 04-Apr-14 09:30:58

AHOY!! THERE MI HEARTIES!! ho .ho ho...
sorry bit late.. just popped in Ikea for my breaky,,now then whos on board..wheres the captaian Galen? think she was away at weekdn or was that someone else..hmm.ok right ok tiggy you take over the main sail,, watch that old dear on the bank could be a GNetter
can someone help me with these suppliese..ohhhhhh I see the 2nd case of champers has arrived wonder what happened to the first lot grin
NanaKate you just wanted the Firmmen ha ha sorry FIREMEN all to yourself didn't you..you greedy gal shock
Debs look forward to seeing you tomorrow bet she will be still hungover nevermind we can put her in one of the cabins and close the door.
rose join us when you can,
now then I am going to be on and off board ship..(got to go Aldi) for more supplies,,,behave yourselves whilst Im away..I shall leave you all in charge and no squabbling! fighting over the Firemen and do not! antaganise the Water Police we have a "suspicious consignment " don't want the sniffer dogs coming aboard ,, be back later for vodka jellies ellevensies grin chat sooooooooon

NanKate Fri 04-Apr-14 09:38:31

I can't find my ensuite cabin ! I hope Bikergran you haven't snaffled it for yourself. My bladder requires frequent use of facilities during the night.

Can we have chocs biscuits at elevenses ?

NanKate Fri 04-Apr-14 09:39:56

Meant to say choccy biscuits - I blame those vodka jellies for the slight impairment in my typing.

papaoscar Fri 04-Apr-14 11:18:50

Mornin' all! 'Elf and Safety Orficer 'ere. Now where's your permission to travel, certificate of this that or the other, and authority to puff, blow or whatever. Can't produce'em? Then youse ain't goin' anywhere, gels! And here's the 'Arbour Master come to collect his dues and fine you for flying your dishcloths upside down! 'Ave a nice day!

bikergran Fri 04-Apr-14 12:02:54

phew!!! back sooo busy out..........now then let me just catch up see what the hecks been going on whilst I have been away no doubt been some trouble
papaoscar travel certificate well!! if you like to search me grin feel free shock but I think you will find it hidden on NanKate she has a glint in her eye papaosca hope your not going to tie us all to the mainsail NanaKate would like that so I hear grin

annodomini Fri 04-Apr-14 12:40:33

Here's my passport, papaoscar. OK, it expired five years ago but it still looks (kind of) like me, though hair is now a bit more silver. Or will my bus pass do? Open that bottle of Aldi's Prosecco, someone. What we need is a 'wee swally' or maybe a big one. Let's start as we mean to go on. Cheers! wine

bikergran Fri 04-Apr-14 12:44:12

hmm... looks like it's just me n you popa (more vodka jellies for us then) grin
oh it's brightening up as we head towards Skipton look at all the folk that have gathered to see us away ...0hhh that's rude banner some one has made..you would think they were glad to see the back of us! tut!

I see the "Water Police" are still tagging behind! anyone seen the cat?
think it's time for some lunch..chocky biscuits and a few jellies....yum. then siesta time zzzzzzzzzzz

bikergran Fri 04-Apr-14 12:47:00

oh hello anno nice to see you wine cheers..slurrrrp.
bit quiet at the mo but I'm sure it will soon liven up later on, meant to tell everyone to bring their fav record CD. we can have a bit of a boogie later.
oh anno you havn't changed a bit grin

tiggypiro Fri 04-Apr-14 12:54:31

Oh dear - I can't find the main sail bikergran. Are you sure a barge has one ? Skipton already? A very smooth trip so far ( or have I had too many vodka jellies?).
Champers and choccies for lunch sounds about right - what's everyone brought for dinner tonight ? Have we any fishing gear ? I have a fishing licence (in Chinese but think it will be ok)

bikergran Fri 04-Apr-14 13:04:09

tiggy think you could be right...no mainsail...nevermind juSt get the bellows and puff away..it will be fine...I have an emergency outboard motor if we need to outrun the POLICE ! (we don't want to end up in handcuffs again do we)? do we?? grin

AlieOxon Fri 04-Apr-14 13:28:48

Hello all!
The cat's here with me! Restored to her youth and having a wonderful time investigating what might be living below decks.......

Oh here's my barge pass, and I brought a big FOOD hamper....it's marked Harrods but I wouldn't believe that if I were you

annodomini Fri 04-Apr-14 13:39:13

Take care of your cat, Alie. I am sure that biker was planning to do some cat-swinging!

annodomini Fri 04-Apr-14 13:41:00

Mainsail? You'd never get a sail under those bridges, tiggy. Hasn't this thing got a jet engine? Has anyone looked for it?

bikergran Fri 04-Apr-14 13:43:16

greetings Alie jump aboard.. any supplies welcome , the weekend is about to start (just got t nip out to assembly) shortly be back later...just have a mooch anyone hope they don't find the Champers, think I'v hidden it well gotmusic ready for when the Revellers arrive won't mention any names bit of Abba and does anyone remember Macarena "hey Macarena" and Aga Doo aga do do do shake pineapple...tra la la la la..aga a do do do..

bikergran Fri 04-Apr-14 13:46:27

well apparently us GNetters are all full od wind grin hmm

OH!! I now know why? the folk were waving frantically...!! tiggy was using the porthole without the screen round!! they could see all her nether regions..oh deary me blush