Tell her not to forget her passport then

Good one.

Although passports are a sore point. She was allowed out the UK to Denmark whilst on a 6 month VISA, but on her return 7 days later they retained her passport and she was effectively deported back to Canada within a fortnight of her return to the UK.... :grumpy: Typical really - spoke English, was an economic +++ to the country,,,

I got the feeling the

i will try to make it if i can get a SWMBO pass

:bump:

Has anyone confirmed prices and/or booked yet?

:bump:

Has anyone confirmed prices and/or booked yet?

Not yet, waiting for confirmation as to who is definately going, don't want be the only one!. Would be much better if we all got the same crossing though, what about the 11:30am crossing from Portsmouth to Fishbourne?. We could all just turn up and pay on the day?.

Not yet, waiting for confirmation as to who is definately going, don't want be the only one!. Would be much better if we all got the same crossing though, what about the 11:30am crossing from Portsmouth to Fishbourne?. We could all just turn up and pay on the day?.

Sounds fine to me, however the general concensus (sp) was that pre-booking was cheaper :confused:

I am trying to sort out some discounted accomodation for anyone who wants to travel from afar.

I'll keep you posted

id be up for 11:30 from portsmouth.

I think to make a day of it we need a 9am or 10am ferry. I'd sooner book the £27.50 with the people I found. Either way I am a definite! Add your names if you're serious about going.

1) Jason (on his own at the moment)

Dont Forget, you West Countryers. That ther is always the ferry from Lyminton (35 mins) to Yarmouth.

That way you start at one end of the Island and get to see it all by doing a circuit. Where are you gathering for Lunch beer etc.?

Are the locals invited?,,Why not try the Aviator Bar at Sandown Airport ---Airport?? well airstrip-- Good food plenty of parking beer is OK too.

DEFINATES

1) Jason (on his own at the moment)

2) Jonny5ive & SWMBO

Jason, is the

DEFINATES

1) Jason (on his own at the moment)

2) Jonny5ive & SWMBO

Jason' date=' is the £27.50 per Car??[/quote']

Per car with up to 4 people in it.

I'm booking now after getting the go-ahead from my mate & Shis SWMBO they'd like to come too. Which boat time I'm not sure of - perhaps it would be better to have a meeting point / time on I.O.W rather than in Southampton?

I'm going to book a boat for around 9.30/10am.

Gonna go for the 9.30am leaving from S.hamp and the 21.35 leaving time from IOW. Might be a long day but it will be worth it I reckon.

1) Jason (NOT on his own now)

2) Jonny5ive & SWMBO

Per car with up to 4 people in it.

I'm booking now after getting the go-ahead from my mate & Shis SWMBO they'd like to come too. Which boat time I'm not sure of - perhaps it would be better to have a meeting point / time on I.O.W rather than in Southampton?

I'm going to book a boat for around 9.30/10am.

1) Jason (NOT on his own now)

2) Jonny5ive & SWMBO

Southampton???

I thought we were sailing from Portsmouth :confused:

Nevermind Southampton is cheaper (and so is the ferry crossing )

Jason, can you post the link so we can "all" book

Gonna go for the 9.30am leaving from S.hamp and the 21.35 leaving time from IOW. Might be a long day but it will be worth it I reckon.

We'll go for 09:30 too then I don't see a 21.35 return tho :confused: will most likely plump for 20:30...

1) Jason (NOT on his own now)

2) Jonny5ive & SWMBO

3) dvere & mrs d

1) Jason (NOT on his own now)

2) Jonny5ive & SWMBO

3) dvere & mrs d

4) Fabia 12v & Swmbo

9:30 Southampton

I'm confirmed for 9.30 leave southampton + 8.30 leave Cowes. I got it a bit wrong too and there is indeed no 9.35pm.... Shall book as below. I suspect there will be flexiblity to return on whichever ferry as loads go at various times.

(copy pasted from website)

http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/redfunnel/travel/php/timetables.php

THIS IS SOUTHAMPTON TO COWES:

Valid From 02-01-2006 To 27-07-2006

Key symbol Departure Time Arrival Time

MF 0550 0612

MS 0620 0642

0650 0712

# 0720 0742

0800 0822

# 0830 0852

0900 0922

0930 0952

1000 1022

1030 1052

1100 1122

1130 1152

1200 1222

1230 1252

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1530 1552

1600 1622

1630 1652

1700 1722

1730 1752

1800 1822

1830 1852

1900 1922

1930 1952

2000 2022

2040 2102

2140 2202

2240 2302

+ 2340 0002

THIS IS COWES TO SOUTHAMPTON:

Valid From 02-01-2006 To 27-07-2006

Key symbol Departure Time Arrival Time

++ 0010 0032

MF 0620 0642

MS 0650 0712

0720 0742

# 0750 0812

0830 0852

# 0900 0930

0930 0952

1000 1022

1030 1052

1100 1122

1130 1152

1200 1222

1230 1252

1300 1322

1330 1352

1400 1422

1430 1452

1500 1522

1530 1552

1600 1622

1630 1652

1700 1722

1730 1752

1800 1822

1830 1852

1900 1922

1930 1952

2000 2022

2030 2052

2110 2132

2210 2232

2310 2332

:cool:

Success

Your booking has been confirmed for the itinerary below.

Travel Itinerary OUTWARD JOURNEY RETURN JOURNEY

Route: Southampton to East Cowes East Cowes to Southampton

Date: Saturday 14 JAN 2006 Saturday 14 JAN 2006

Departure Time: 09 30 20 30

Adults: 3 3

Children:

Infants:

Senior Citizens:

Vehicle Details: CAR CAR

Max Length: 5.5 5.5

Max Height: 1.99 1.99

Trailer Details:

Max Length:

Max Height:

Booking Date: 20:39 29/12/05

Check in Time: 30 minutes before departure time.

The confirmation says:

Our vehicle ferry terminal in Southampton (Terminal 1) can be found at Dock Gate 7 on Town Quay Road, SO14 2AQ - follow signs to Southampton Waterfront.

which I make to be HERE http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=441939&y=110829&z=0&sv=SO14+2AQ&st=2&pc=SO14+2AQ&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

I say we meet there at 8.45am (as its 30 minute check in time) and have a cracking day. We're relying on Pixi for the entertainment of course!

Perhaps if you guys enjoy yourself you might come back for the Isle of Wight festival in June, weekend of friday 9th until the sunday. You have the option to camp aswell. It was brilliant last year, particularly Starsailor, REM and Travis.

Go on, just do it

****ATTENTION THOSE TRAVELLING FROM AFAR****

Rooms available for specially discounted price at a Hotel (major chain) in Portsmouth (30mins from Southampton) for either 13th, 14th or both.

£41 per room per night (room only).

PM me for details or to make your booking.

Route: Southampton to East Cowes, Saturday 14 JAN 2006, Depart 09:30, 2 Adults

East Cowes to Southampton, Saturday 14th January 2006, Depart 20:30, 2 Adults

Check in Time:30 minutes before departure time.

Same booking as you Jason... cya there

I won't do hotel - only need to leave here around 6.30 to make it to Sarfhampton on time.

Nice one Richard - catch you there.

:bump: Less than 2 weeks away now folks.

Pixi? Can I be a pain and see if you can do a little account on here of good things to do on the Isle, please? places to eat? good roads to cruise? etc?

(this offer is open to other IOW natives of course )

1) Jason (NOT on his own now)

2) Jonny5ive & SWMBO

3) dvere & mrs d

4) Fabia 12v & Swmbo

5) Tigger 1979 & Becky

just about to book my tickets now

9:30 Southampton

20:30 leave Cowes

I hope all the vRS diesel Engines don't sink the ferry

I hope all the vRS diesel Engines don't sink the ferry

We can do a quick transplant if the ferry engine breaks down.

Hmmm - do I or don't I?

I'd love to come! But really should be watching finances, and it is the first weekend after my birthday - quite likely the parents will want to do something - have to ask them tonight.

Sounds to me like it will be a smashing day.

C'mon peeps - who else is coming then?

I want to know if there's any Octy owners going! If there is, then I'll come. I on;y live about 2 mins drive from the Red funnel terminal!