Rabbit
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| posted on 30-9-2003 at 13:02 |
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Al, I have had a look at the map, Where is the frienship pub? Just trying to get the prioritorys in order, you did say that you can
camp in the sand dunes, would that include camp fires?
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SinistaPenguin
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| posted on 30-9-2003 at 13:41 |
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Even a couple of feet would suffice, I'm desperate to try out my new wetsuit and get my brother in law back in the water.
It might spice things up for you windsurfers too!
I caught some windsurfing on Extreme sports this morning, and man has it changed from when I last tried.
There was a guy doing a kind of 180 'ollie' and then into some wierd kind of gybe, it was awesome!
"...that's just the lemon next to the pie..."
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ajdesq
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| posted on 30-9-2003 at 17:09 |
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Greets from Borth
Yeah, I always have to be first...
No wind today, but good to get me bearings. And I managed to escape from Al's before getting a paintbrush shoved into my hand.
Friendship Pub? Found it in 2 nanoseconds, it's on the main seafront drag through Borth, you can't miss it. Looks nice from the
outside.
Wouldn't like to comment on fires in the dunes... I guess if camping is officially banned then I'd imagine the same goes for fires,
non? Besides, not sure what you'd find wood wise to burn, and I don't think the environmental people would be so chuffed. But
officially - I dunno.
As for campsites: Mill House is closed, Glanlerry (GBP10.50/night inc electric hook-up) looks OK from the outside, and the others that
are open all look like a cross between Maplins & Static Caravans R Us.
If you're a member of the Camping & caravanning club (or even if you're not, the farmer doesn't seem too worried) then I recommend
the Certificated Site at Llwyn Farm, MR 135/638892. From A487 at Taliesin, take Dolybont Rd (W) at 30mph sign. Follow narrow lane for 2
miles, site on right. Look for small sign.
A bit of a pig to get to, 10 mins drive to Borth, the field is full of sheep poo, there's no wc, shower, or mains hook-ups...just a
water tap and a chemical loo discharge place.
But the farmer is very friendly, he will charge your leisure battery, it costs only 4 pounds a night, and as for the view, check out
the attached pic.
See y'all this weekend,
Andrew
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Rabbit
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| posted on 30-9-2003 at 19:08 |
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Wow
Looks like I have got th wrong end of the stick about the camping thing, never mind I'm sure I'll think of some thing hopefully near
the pub!
Watch out! Dont go straining your self with them paint brush things... Deadly.
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Jonah
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Jonah
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| posted on 30-9-2003 at 20:34 |
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just checked forcast and will be there . Won't be there till sat morn. Will be camping somewhere but won't be looking till sat evening
by the looks of the forcast. Maybe someone on saturday will be able to advise. Can bring plenty of firewood if required
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justal
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Rabbit... As ajdesq says... you'll be able to find the friendship. Theres really only one road in Borth, and its on that, on the
opposite side to the sea!! Its pretty small and blue, but not difficult to find. 
Camping. You should be fine in the dunes, although it isn't officially allowed of course. You'll be fine with a fire too. There will
also be tonnes of firewood along the beach.. Its what we will be using to heat our house!!!
Forecast is still looking good for the weekend, although not so good for the surfers. And of course things could change in the next
couple of days.
Its pretty windy out there at the mo, with decent NE's forecast today, so ajdesq should get out on the water in the estuary today.
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Angry_Apple
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| posted on 1-10-2003 at 06:33 |
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So,
the Surf comp is still on then? I dont know much about it but I live v. close by and I heard that the Surf Comp wasnt on due to
insurance problems? Oh well,
Angry_Apple
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AndyW
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| posted on 1-10-2003 at 11:11 |
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I'll be arriving Saturday morning.
Booked into the Railway for Saturday night. I think the Railway is very close to the Friendship if my memory is right.
ajdesq, Looks like your going to get a couple of days in the estuary with an easterley!
Lets hope the forecast holds for the weekend.
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micky skinner
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Fully Booked? NO!!!
Hi Al,
Thanks for all that info regarding accommodation you listed, but unfortunatley I called all the caravan parks and they all said they
were fully booked! I thought this was quite odd as all I asked for was 'Any accommodation for this weekend' and all I got back was 'No
sorry, were fully booked!'. They didn't even enquire how many would be in my party! 
I left it a day and got my girlfriend to call, and guess what, the first site had a caravan for 6 adults and a child. She phoned
another and they also had room? Do the caravan park proprietors know of a certain surf comp and not want the likes of us staying at
their establishments? Surely not, it must have just been a mistake!
Anyway, were booked in now and looking forward to meeting up with you guys this weekend!
See you then,
Micky 
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Nick
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| posted on 1-10-2003 at 19:42 |
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Al - if the forecast stays good I'm coming on Friday. Any chance of a local weather report early on Friday AM? Judging by your posts
you either get up at that time anyway...or your PC clock's knack'ed!
p.s. are there any cash machines in Borth?... or will I need to stop at the place up the road I can neither pronounce or spell
p.p.s everyone keep saying those wind prayers!
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Spencer
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Hi all,Looking foward to getting to Borth friday,hoprfully intime for a sail if the winds up? The forcast does seem rather
encouraging... Got my hands on an old Tiga wave today(courtesy of a
good guy called Ray) as havnt made my mind up as to what newish wave board to get.
Havnt sailed since early july so cant wait & will be good to meet some new people (windsurfers).
Hey Al all this started when i said i would come up for a sail the next time it was windy,back in June/July time.... since which there hasnt been any decent wind & ive been working stupid
hours to save for New van,new kit,new baby shortly arriving etc.etc..
Spence
see ya all the W/end..
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ajdesq
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About to enter the diary about a great sesh today
Mickey - in my 'Sites' book many of the local campsites expressly state that no single sex groups etc will be welcome. Nice huh? Of
course, we ALL wear football shirts & drink 10 pints of lager every night don't we? And as for the blokes...
Not spotted a cash machine yet, and the nearest Tescos is bloomin miles away... I'll recommend y'all come prepared
Appears to be a million statics and rooms to rent here... believe me, I don't think anyone will end up sleeping in their car if they
don't book ahead.
See y'all soon!
Andrew
There's more to life than KITESURFING!
Let me know when you find it.
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justal
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Nick... Theres ALWAYS an early morning wind and weather update on the home page. I usually put it on there at about 6.30ish along with
a 3 day forecast.
I think theres a cash machine in the Mace in Borth, and the Spar will give cashback. If not, theres a Link machine in the Spar in Bow
Street, and both Aberysytwyth and Machynlleth have cash points too.
Angry.. The surf contest is off, not because of insurance reasons, but because Borth Surf Club didn't ever get around to organising it.
Which is a bit silly really, as theres not really any other reason for having a surf club here unless they organise such things.
Things are still looking good for the weekend, and it looks as though there will be quite a few more people around for this one than
there have been for previous FON meetings... Can't wait to meet you all.
Al.
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justanna
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Looks like there will be plenty of people around for the weekend. I hope the weather /wind picks up for you all. If not I'll have to
arrange some extreme painting to keep you all busy.
There is a new cash machine at Mace in Borth (I don't think it's called Mace anymore but there's a big sign about the cash machine!)
and one at the Spar in Bow Street.
Aberystwyth is about 10miles away for anything you can't get in Borth. my on;y warning is about the milk in Borth. Every shop gets
their milk from the Borth Milk-lady and quite often it's gone off before you even open it so my advice is to pick some up on the way
through Bow Street or from the garage at Tre-Ddol.
See you all at the weekend
Anna
PS Nice to meet you ajdesq and put a face to a 'name'
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hhr02
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| posted on 2-10-2003 at 15:10 |
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Sorry to be (an environmentalist) grump but officially camping and fires are not allowed in the dunes. I have no problem with camping
but there have been issues with fires in the past. The dune area is a fragile ecosystem and fires spread quickly. Please be careful and
put out all ashes. If you do have a fire make sure it's in a sandy patch or on the beach where you will get a lovely view of the sun
setting. Hope you all have fun and there is some wind (not had any for ages...)!
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Rabbit
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| posted on 2-10-2003 at 17:21 |
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Hey no worries, kinda fond of the enviroment myself but i do like to keep warm. would it be a safer bet on the beach then, after all I
don't want to endanger any life form, Particulally th especies known as "terram vellis scend abacus".
Does any body know if that would be the correct term for a windsurfer?(Latin)
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justal
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I did think that after I posted... Fires are fine as long as you are sensible. In fact, its probably best to have your fire on top of
the pebble ridge, rather than in the dunes themselves... Theres more firewood close by then as well, and you can watch the sea / sunset
easier.
A part of the dunes did catch fire earlier in the year and the fire-brigade were called out to it... be sensible!!
On another note, theres no wind at the moment, but it should pick up later today and be OK for tomorrow. Although not as good as first
forecast... As usual the stronger winds are now forecast for the middle of next week... Mind you, there ALWAYS seems to be strong winds
forecast for about 4 days time.
We'll go to the Firendship tonight, so those that are coming along today, we'll meet you in there if we haven't already seen you on the
beach...
I had a nice little kite-surf session here yesterday as well!!
Al.
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raven22
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| posted on 3-10-2003 at 20:46 |
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Hello all!
Just thought I'd let everyone that I will definately be there tomorrow morning. I am staying in the Youth Hostel as I am on my own and
it is a bit too cold to camp when you have nobody else to keep you warm. Anyway, I will be in the pub tomorrow night and you cant miss
me as I have a tattoo of pisces on my right shoulder... Somebody better talk to me . Won't be surfin either as I am comin on the train
 See you all there.
Emma.
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justal
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| posted on 4-10-2003 at 06:05 |
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Emma.... I'm sure someone would be willing to keep you warm... If you kept them warm in return of course.
I could probably find you an old surfboard that you could use too if you want.
Things have been good so far. Wedsnesday saw AJDESQ, Dave, Sarah and myself in the estuary with 4.5-5m sails. Thursday was an excellent
kite-surf session in the estuary and then Friday
was a really good windsurf session for me, ajdesq, Nick and Steve, and a kite-surf session for me, Derek, Simon and Mike. We then met
Spencer, Paul and Rabbit in the Friendship later in the evening.
its also pretyy windy here at the mo... Looks like it could be a good day. See you all in a while
Al.
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