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Jon W · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 129

Great news Teresa..glad you can make it.
I'll be down Wednesday so you can pay me then or at the weekend...not a problem. I'll hand out some directions etc. on Wednesday and also post some details here for those not down Wednesday.

CarlS · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

I will probably do the same as Teresa and drive up Friday and leave after doing the course.
See you Weds
Carl

Jon W · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 129

Hi all,
Hopefully you have all you need for this weekend. Roger will provide gear (wetsuits, cags, etc.). You're welcome to use your own.
I'm aiming to get there for 8 at the latest on Friday. I suggest we leave food as free-form for Friday (I'm bringing a stove and some stuff to heat up). There is a nice pub ten (White Eagle) minutes from the campsite for those that don't want to cook. As for Saturday, I may head to the pub for food....I'm not bringing any food for Saturday in case the weather is bad. There is a shop at Three Mile Bridge which has an OK selection of food so if the weather is OK I may just buy some stuff from there.
Don't forget some packed lunch for Saturday to put in a dry bag!
Here's some travelling instructions for this weekend:
To find Outdoor Alternative by road
•From the new A55 dual carriageway across the Island leave at Junction 3, signposted Y Fali/Valley, A5;
•Follow signs for Y Fali/Valley, continue to the road junction traffic lights.
•Turn left for Trearddur (Bay) B4545.
•Continue for just over 1 mile, over the new road bridge, straight across the mini roundabout
•Take the left turn shortly after the bridge over the Inland Sea at Four Mile Bridge - signposted "Rhoscolyn" and "White Eagle"
•After 1.3 miles turn sharp left at the 'Silver Bay' sign.
•At about 1K/.6mile down this lane look for a large white gate-post appearing in the middle of the road.
•Take the unmade track, to the right of the post; the gate says "Private road no cars"
•Follow this track 200m, Cerrig yr Adar / Outdoor Alternative is on the left, with large stone gateposts.

Any problems give me a call on 07739 654860

See you Friday.

Mel Stoddart · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 207

Thanks Jon, really looking forward to it and hope the sun is shining

What are peoples plans for Sunday, or does that depend on the amount of pink Guiness consumed Saturday night?
I camped near to silver bay a few weeks ago and managed to get a curry house to deliver to the tent! Another opton if people don't fancy cooking

Have we got a space set aside for us on the campsite?

Jon W · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 129

Curry....not a bad idea. Let's see.
As for campsite space...they're expecting us and they know there's ten of us....so hopefully they've made room and segregated us from normal people....

Steve T · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject:

Curry delivered to the tent sounds like a fantastic idea. Do you still have the menu? Otherwise I will go with the flow. I'll bring some butties, the essentials for my fried breakfasts and something for Friday's tea (beer probably). What more could you need?

We'll have to have a chat tomorrow about Sunday. Surfing was mentioned, but if there's no surf (as is usual for WCC surf meets) we might want a plan B.

So far I have Graham in the truck with me so there's still space for a lift. Sort that tomorrow too.

Steve
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Jon W · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 129

There's a decent curry house and a chinese at Four Mile bridge for those that are interested. I'm bringing some balls in a bag...meatballs that is with some beer and wine to wash it all down with.
Bringing a small gas grill for BBQ/sausages/bacon for those that want to bring that kind of stuff and all are welcome to use it.
I'm now aiming to be at Rhoscolyn for around 5pm at the latest (both Caroline and I have wangled time off for good behaviour). Planning on spending the whole night at the tent.

I was planning on taking some tide/sea/wind/surf reports with us on Friday and asking Roger our guide what he recommends for Sunday.
There's always the option of Four Mile Bridge (big wave if you get the tide right) or the Menai Straits at Menai Bridge (again tide dependent). Or we could have a paddle and play at Rhoscolyn itself as the beach is walkable from the campsite with kayaks and gear.

I've printed out directions for those down tomorrow night.