Vinstock/Grapestock France dates....

[Patchninja]

Thanks PN... still wondering if doing the eurotunnel plus a 5hr drive might be better from Mr OWG's point of view (i.e. no boats!)....

There are 2 new ferries from Plymouth and they are HUGE! You'd have to have a bad phobia to be scared being on one of those. They've happily got rid of the old one that used to make 95% of the passangers puke

[bobleponge]

Re campsites/b+b's etc I will doing my admin on that next week, somewhat busy up in the loft currently.
Once the list is compiled fully I will post it on here.

[scarey55]

... somewhat busy up in the loft currently.

'spect he's up there making a dormitory for us all

[Glutton4...]

'spect he's up there making a dormitory for us all

Oh what a lovely idea. That'll save me hauling our gert big Caravan over!

[bobleponge]

Scarey, how did I miss that you were our monthly member? Mahhooossiivvvee congrats and sorry I didnt notice before.

And NO, I'm not making a dormitory for you lot, I'm making un petit nid d'amour for myself and Mme Pastis.

[scarey55]

Thank you Bob, no probs - I'm sure I've missed congratulating a few MOM's too
Glad to hear that you are home even if it doesn't mean that you are making a palace for us lot in your attic. 'spect Mme Pastis has already picked out the curtains
I am imagining a big heart shaped bed with drapes hanging from the ceiling, an en suite jacuzzi, big flat screen built in to the wall..... am I close?

[Hilary B]

We would be arriving on the way back from Spain, probably teatime-ish on the Friday, and heading for an overnight boat on the Monday.
I would recommend crossing overnight for those who don't 'do' boats well. Britany Ferries have decent cabins that are not too expensive, and you simply sleep away the bother.
BTW, I do a pretty good paella (my own version, not exactly like any of the thousands of variants you might get in Spain) and while I have not yet tested the idea, I am confident of being able to do a paella-inspired vegetarian dish if anyone would like me to try. I can certainly do a 'Spanish risotto', without fish/seafood for anyone who fancies the idea but has problems with these ingredients. Prior warning and appropriate sized cooking vessel(s) needed if this is wanted.

[Nicos]

OMG.....sounds utterly delish!!..save me a plateful please Mrs!!!

( this is sooooo going to be fun!!!!)

[zazen999]

Bummocks.

I've just been invited to a 40th back in Kent - that weekend. All my old chums will be there.

AARRGGHH - what to do!

[scarey55]

Bummocks.

I've just been invited to a 40th back in Kent - that weekend. All my old chums will be there.

AARRGGHH - what to do!

Well Dover is in Kent - are you able to go to the party and then on to us after. Hope so, Iwould love to meet you.

[zazen999]

Well Dover is in Kent - are you able to go to the party and then on to us after. Hope so, Iwould love to meet you.

We'll have to see! I hope so....even if it was just for an overnight.

[jackie j]

Not going to be able to make this one after all, cost of three passports, travelling costs etc etc, on top of a wedding in April.
Hope you all have a super time.

[Hilary B]

Passports are getting VERY expensive. Mine needs renewing before Vinstock, but I had planned that anyway (in fact have the application form beside me right now) £77.50. plus photos is a lot to just issue a new one from 'this date onwards' for 10 years.

[binley100]

We'll have to see! I hope so....even if it was just for an overnight.

Yes............c'mon Zaz you know you want to

I have just renewed my passport

[jackie j]

Thing is I have only been abroad twice in my life so getting a passport if we only use it once seems a bit pricey.