Bobby Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 OK ladies, back home and it looks like an onshore high teens Summer sizzler of a weekend session . Well maybe not a sizzler but this pis poor (oh those poor golfers ) weather is gonna dry up tomorrow and it's bluebird skies on Sunday . HTs round 1ish so no walking so grab your handbags and lets go get wet .
gravyboat Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 i'm gonna try today if it keeps, sunday depending how hungover i am
brassneck Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 sunday's a go-er for me and t'kids if the promised sun comes around (will blame bobby if weather changes ).... no water but hopefully sun, time with kids teachin on the wee kites and maybee even a few sneaky beers in there somewhere... see ya down.
Match Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 Anyone know what the traffic is like with the Open at Birkdale?
PaulLaurie Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 Hopefully ok if most people get to the golf early ish. Gonna try for Sunday ourselves. Tomorrow We're on the Tall ships & SuperLambanana hunt in Liverpool, there are over 120 of them so don't think we'll bag them all. I believe Pontins roundabout has one too so I'll claim that one Sunday http://www.gosuperlambananas.co.uk/ http://www.southportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=50387730
Match Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 Hopefully ok if most people get to the golf early ish. That's what I'm worried about, doing a lesson at 7.30am tomorrow
garc Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 We went to the Open yesterday. Took 2 and a half hours from Wigan !!! (Usually about 50 - 60 mins). If you're going kiting you'll need to add extra travel time on I reckon as that was only Friday. It'll be busier today and Sunday. FYI We left at 9:15 am. Lots of roads are closed off as well for a time I think, for the Park and Rides. Just a heads up for everyone and good luck if you're heading over, looks like a windy weekend.
Bobby Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 Not for the fainthearted . Big balls required for todays massive (but big fun) hoolie. Them gusts must'av been topping out around 40, big blue skys to wipeout under though. Flew the 10m Venom like a newbie but should'av been out on a 7, cos them winds were something wicked. Managed to break the spar on that 10 on a very hot launch. Big thanks to Carl for helping me get back in the air - fixed with a plaster from Isla and a load of help from Carl - the guy deserves a medal, appreciate it loads dude. Waded out and had a bit of a Tom-Fest of pics - the guy was going soo big - if any dudes looking for a Fuel and wants to see how to ride 'em proper - look no further than this guy. http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/tom7copy.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/tom6copy.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/tom5copy.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/tom4copy.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/tom3copy.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/tomcopy.jpg Looking like another big day tomorrow - just a bit less would be cool .
PaulLaurie Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 Feck me, there is some airtime there Planning on getting down there tomorrow, any hassle with traffic today?. Usually take the back roads across country from Ormskirk anyway so hopefully no queues?
danmon81 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 If you come off the M58 junc 3 then there's traffic right up to the Stanley Gate pub on the cross roads...Golf traffic turns left here and you can continue on into Ormskirk without trouble! If you come off the junc before, for skem you could avoid the traffic thats coming off at junc 3.... if want i can give you directions to the little Chef roundabout avoiding the motorway build up????? Having said this you might not find any...them's the chances you take!! let me know on here Dan
PaulLaurie Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 If you come off the M58 junc 3 then there's traffic right up to the Stanley Gate pub on the cross roads...Golf traffic turns left here and you can continue on into Ormskirk without trouble! If you come off the junc before, for skem you could avoid the traffic thats coming off at junc 3.... if want i can give you directions to the little Chef roundabout avoiding the motorway build up????? Having said this you might not find any...them's the chances you take!! let me know on here Dan Cheers, thanks for the info, I know the area well so should be able to find a way in. Thanks again, looks like a good day tomorrow with a perfect NW
SandMonster Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Posted July 19, 2008 Will my normal route (M62, M57, then copy lane / coast road) be affected?
Bobby Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 Will my normal route (M62, M57, then copy lane / coast road) be affected? No problems at all coming in that way Mike.
SandMonster Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Posted July 20, 2008 No problems at all - probably the quickest I've got to the beach in ages Top little session this afternoon...a little too much of the windy stuff to be honest, could have done with 5mph less Kitesufers givin it large tho... I'm sure Bobby will have a pic or two:cool:
Bobby Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 What a package holiday dudes , best day of the year?...deffo ...cept that is for the evil that is that Ozone trying to take out Chris and his kite - still, no harm done and like I said an experience to tell the grandkids . Cheers to the dudes I pinched kites offa to demo them . Took some pics, will post em when I get outta this bath - aching but well stoked .
KiteItRight Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 thanks for taking the time to take some shots bobby! and the beer!
tigertim Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 First visit to Ains in over a year today. Cool to be there again. Great session, cool winds - had the beach completely to myself. Where have all the buggiers gone?
KiteItRight Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 Will my normal route (M62, M57, then copy lane / coast road) be affected? No problems at all coming in that way Mike. that the way i go
KiteItRight Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 First visit to Ains in over a year today. Cool to be there again. Great session, cool winds - had the beach completely to myself. Where have all the buggiers gone? Your in buxton? i work in whaley dude Tom
Bobby Posted July 21, 2008 Report Posted July 21, 2008 Few snaps from Sunday - still got some others to post. Some of the pics need some TLC cos the cameras taking a beating from all that sand and spray - was trying to clean the lens on my wettie but neoprene dont clean glass very well - need to stuff some rag inside the rubber suit next time. Or stay out the water . http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/isla2.jpg Getting in Islas way http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/josh.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/josh2.jpg Dont that dude look happy, smiling and so relaxed up there http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/josh3.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/josh4.jpg Josh landing an extreme move with extreme expression http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/josh5.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/josh6.jpg http://www.bobmcgee.com/images/kites/toma.jpg Tom looping it big - few more pics of you Tom but need some tidying up as the camera and lens was getting pretty mashed up. Must bring the proper camera down and point some good glass at these moves sometimes. Winds leaving us after Monday - get it while its still here dudes. Gonna try get down early.
SandMonster Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Posted July 21, 2008 Cool pics as usual Bobby...nice! Koen was asking about tides for the August Bank Holiday for BLS, Can only find a tide table for Liverpool ( http://www.ukdivers.net/today/liverpool.htm ) but that weekend is the neaps so BLS might be doable. Could be the first AOSPKC trip of 2008? First visit to Ains in over a year today. Cool to be there again. Great session, cool winds - had the beach completely to myself. Where have all the buggiers gone? What time were you there...there were quite a few of us out in the afternoon...?
PaulLaurie Posted July 21, 2008 Report Posted July 21, 2008 What time were you there...there were quite a few of us out in the afternoon...? I was there but too scared of that wind with the kites I brought Looked like you were having fun Mike had to get Laurie's friend back home so couldn't stay late.
SandMonster Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Posted July 21, 2008 What time were you there...there were quite a few of us out in the afternoon...? I was there but too scared of that wind with the kites I brought Looked like you were having fun Mike had to get Laurie's friend back home so couldn't stay late. No problems Paul...I was just about to come over & offer to test launch that 6 access for you when I'd decided my 12 phantom was indeed a bit too much of a handfull, but you'd packed it up. Should have suggested a 'side of the window' launch arc-style - would have been no problem then. Pity!
koen1599968714 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Posted July 21, 2008 Hi Mike, Koen was asking about tides for the August Bank Holiday for BLS, Can only find a tide table for Liverpool ( http://www.ukdivers.net/today/liverpool.htm ) but that weekend is the neaps so BLS might be doable. Could be the first AOSPKC trip of 2008? Bank Holiday weekend is 23-34 August, not 30-31 as I originally thought by the way. Thanks for the help with untangling the lines after that tw*t drove over them, ripping the stake clean out and leaving my sister, who was packing up the kite, pretty shaken!
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