Holyhead, camping trip, Report. (30th apr 3rd may 2010

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 7:08 am

Hi, what a great weekend away we had, so much happened its hard to remember it all in order. Friday morning, Plank and his son neil picked me up, and we were off by 09.45am, on the way i was sure we would catch up to rabbi2 towing his caravan. Sure enough we had just got on the A55 and there he was, standing by a grub stall waiting to order his sarnie. We sounded the horn and waved, but no joy, he was oblivious to us. A few miles further on we pulled into the next layby, got ourselves a cuppa etc, and waited for keith to come past, about 15 mins later we saw him approaching, practically standing in the road we waved but keith just sailed past without seeing us. We finished our tea, and set off after him, when we caught him we drew alongside, sounded the horn, waved, and he still did'nt see us. worried

it was unbelievable, if the window had been open i could have reached over and slapped him we were so close. winking

we pulled in front, i waved again, and still he missed us. I gave up at that point. whew!

we decided to lead the way, and let keith follow, on arrival i noticed his wheels were squeaking, he parked the caravan, and there was a burning smell coming from the wheels, he had driven from Blackburn to Holyhead with the handbrake half on. devil

needless to say i never let him live it down. winking

the afternoon was spent setting up, having done that we just relaxed for the evening. This was the start of keith taking so much mickey taking for various reasons, we were peeing ourselves laughing most of the night. Saturday, we were holding the comp, first it was a trip to Winnies worms, they had kindly donated 2 spinning rods, and reels, which were handed over to keith. After this short stop it was off to the breakwater, the comp went well, I caught a 56cm doggie in the first 20 mins, but nothing after that, except a wrasse on my spin rod which did'nt count. The winner at the end was Paul with 166cm overall score, 2nd, Gizz with 159 3rd, me, with 56cm, the junior was won by Dean, with 35cm, all in all it was a very enjoyable day, and total raised from the comp was £76.00 of that £46.00 was handed over personally by myself n Rabbi2, receipt will be posted to keith, £20 was raised in the RNLI raffle by Orion, and a further £10.00 to be sent off by me and receipt posted to keith again. The rest of the weekend was great, the weather though cold at night was good in the day. I will let the others tell their tales, I'm looking forward to the next time. I think all those who attended had a good time, and it was nice meeting them all again. Cheers..Mick

Keith receiving the rod combo's from Winnies worms.

My doggie, 56cm

Neils Spider crab, I believe hes joining the forum as, Godsgift. (to spider crabs ) devil

Pics show the comp in progress, so many doggies were caught it was pointless showing them all. I would just like to add a great big thanks to, Winnies worms for the prizes, Rabbi2 for putting up with me taking the mickey all weekend, Plank, for picking me up, and everyone else, for a great laugh all weekend. Cheers..Mick

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 7:25 am

I forgot to mention, we were chatting to the peeps in the motorhome next to us before we set off home, keith had gone to get his Salt travel rod to show the guy, while he was gone, the guys wife was talking to me and thought keith was my DAD. rolling on the floor

That really made my day. big grin

either i look younger than i am, or keiths in need of plastic surgery. winking

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 7:39 am

I have only one thing to say to you Mick

"BELLS"

Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 8:26 am

Hi Guys............glad that it was a success and everyone had a good time, nice report!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........... Mick STOP leaning out of the car trying to slap Keith you could hurt yourself !!!!!!!!!!!!!! rolling on the floor

=)..............JOLI

Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 2 Location: rotherham

hey guys thx for taking me for the weekend had a cracking time, funny as hell, keep them crabs away from me! lol confused

there not too nice all in all was a really good enjoyable weekend, looking forward to the next 1.

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 1:24 pm

Hi Neil, welcome to the forum, i see you compromised with your nickname, one word from each. It was a great weekend, and a right laugh, see you next time.

PS, WHOOOOOSH!!! suprise

Duuuuck.

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 2:46 pm

Hi Guys, Well what can I say other than what a great weekend, I haven't enjoyed myself and laughed so much in ages (especially at Keith's expence big grin

). Good fishing, good company, ( pleasure to meet you guys i haven't met before ) what more can you ask for?
A big thanks to Keith & Mick for organising a brill weekend ( well done guys, keep up the good work ) Looking forward to the next meet.

Gordon

ps MICK u never mentioned the HAND BRAKE devil

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 2:48 pm

A very warm welcome to the forums mate, hope to see you on the next meet over on the Northeast coast. Manic and myself have got to sort it out but it's a bit early yet.
Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 3:10 pm

Hi Gordon, i did mention it, i didnt mention that i put a big notice on his handbrake reminding him to take it off though, big grin

for some reason keith didnt appear amused. devil

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 3:16 pm

Sorry Mick ive just re-read your post and seen it, I hope Keith seen your note devil

Gordon

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 3:26 pm

To be honest he didnt, so i told him the owner of the site had come looking for him while he was at the loo, his face was a picture when i said she had left a note on his handbrake. rolling on the floor

Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 2 Location: rotherham

cheers for the welcome guy's was a real pleasure meeting you all, will defo be looking forward to the next meet hope its as much of a laugh like this 1 was big grin

and mick im still looking for that plane that was flying over everytime u cast! devil

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 3:50 pm

Is it a bird, is it a plane, Nooooo!!! its a muppettttt big grin

Whooooosh!!!

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 3:58 pm

great report, nice pics, glad you had a good time

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 7:07 pm

Glad you guys had a good time . sorry i missed it but im sure there will be plenty more