28th Dec - Christmas Revival, North West UK

[Rolo]

Following on from the Christmas Party in Manchester, we have confirmation of attendance from four Leica users for a meet at New Brighton on 28th December.

Not only is there Perch Fort & lighthouse, the high class shops and the beach/prom, there is the opportunity for a trip back along the estuary to take in the delights of Birkenhead and the ferry terminals.

Whatever is missed can be visited in February.

Proposal is to meet at the Perch Rock car park, New Brighton sea front, at 9:30 am for 10:30 walkout.

Perhaps Lord Barton can identify a suitable cafe to take refuge prior to the start in the unlikely event the weather is unkind.

Please register your interest. Andy.....we need a counter.

Rolo

[jmr]

Rolo,

sorry, can't make it - family meal for 10 and I'm cooking

Have fun!

[andybarton]

Café...?

I'd bring your own flask. New Brighton isn't exactly Miami Beach . I shall try to make it.

The tide will be coming in at 10:30. It's a better spot when the tide is out.

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© Tidal predictions for Liverpool

[stunsworth]

I'd love to join you, but I'll be in sunny Poland on the 28th.

There are some cafes and a decent chippie on the 'front' so you could always get a bag of chips and eat them in one of the shelters sipping tepid tea from a flask.

Have a great time.

[jlancasterd]

Originally Posted by stunsworth

... you could always get a bag of chips and eat them in one of the shelters sipping tepid tea from a flask.

Add rain and a howling wind and it sounds like a Great British Holiday...

[elansprint72]

From the table it's only a couple of days after the Springs with low water at about 08:30 so it should not be too bad when we get there. Anyway, Lord Canute of Chester, can't you jut tell the water to go back?

[BrianP]

Originally Posted by stunsworth

I'd love to join you, but I'll be in sunny Poland on the 28th.

There are some cafes and a decent chippie on the 'front' so you could always get a bag of chips and eat them in one of the shelters sipping tepid tea from a flask.

Have a great time.

Hi Steve
When you are in Poland try the local Bison brand Vodca ,The locals use a half pint tumbler about a third full with vodca and top up with apple juice./fantastic drink.Have a good Christmas and nice to meet last Sunday.
Brian

[michaelc]

Are you aiming to re-create the Martin Parr approach, then?

[DTD]

Originally Posted by BrianP

Hi Steve
When you are in Poland try the local Bison brand Vodca ,The locals use a half pint tumbler about a third full with vodca and top up with apple juice./fantastic drink.Have a good Christmas and nice to meet last Sunday.
Brian

Or when in New Brighton get blotto like a local – try a 'Cheeky Vimto' – Pint of WKD Blue and Port.

[elansprint72]

Weather forecast look changeable (i.e. changing from heavy rain to downpours!). M8 users should set their Scene Mode accordingly.

[DTD]

Not going to be able to make it. IOU some cakes.

[andybarton]

So what's the verdict, Gentlemen? It was pretty nasty in formby this morning (with a high tide at around noon)

[Rolo]

As the promoter of this event I will attend if there is any support left for it.

It seems to me that Andy, Pete, Falstaff & myself were the only ones interested.

The light is horrible here today and I suggest we do call it off if there's no one looking forward to it.

I need to contact Falstaff as he only accesses the Forum from the office.

Andy, Pete, please confirm you're OK for it to be cancelled.

Anybody else that has planned to attend, please step forward and change history.

Rolo

[andybarton]

It IS a bit grim up this particular bit of the North today, and the forecast is poor for tomorrow too.

[stunsworth]

Glad I'm off to Krakow - currently sat in Liverpool airport - forecast there is for sun - mind you it's not due to get above freezing while I'm there.

Enjoy the jaunt if it happens, and post some piccies if it does.

[Rolo]

Have talked to Falstaff and we have no intention of going tomorrow.

Steve, enjoy Krakow.

Rolo

[andybarton]

In that case, I'll go on my own.

[elansprint72]

I'm still on for tomorrow, waterproof trousers need a test drive; there will be a crack in the clouds, golden light on wet pavements, winning shots..................

[elansprint72]

Originally Posted by Rolo

Whatever is missed can be visited in February.
Rolo

February will be too late; the demolition will be finished by then.................