[FTO MEET] Lahinch surf meet [16th/17th May 2009]

[TopCat]

Yeah, I think its gonna be the 16th/17th weekend, so apologies to all those it does suit. There are more names down for it, and it looks like the easiest weekend to get accommodation. Of those names down, I'm going to assume a B&B or cheap and cheerful hotel will do, if not, please get back to me.

1) TopCat (O)(S)(P)
2) Dave +1 (O)(S)(P) Provisional
3) Johntony +4 (O)(S)(P)
4) Seb + 1 (P)
5) Mustang +1 (O) (P)
6) Aido C (O)(S)
7) Chris (O)(S)(P)
8 ) optical (O)(P)

[Mrs CJ]

Hi all.

Silly question coming. In work here and was wondering if the surfing was wave surfing on a board (you know you just surf the waves (body surfing is it?) or is it the surfing where you stand up and hold onto the sail thingy??????

Sorry now, hope you know what I mean .

[colm_mcm]

Just regular surfing like you'd see on Home and Away.

[TopCat]

Hi all.

Silly question coming. In work here and was wondering if the surfing was wave surfing on a board (you know you just surf the waves (body surfing is it?) or is it the surfing where you stand up and hold onto the sail thingy??????

Sorry now, hope you know what I mean .

Body surfing is another thing again, thats where there is no board or equipment at all. "Regular" surfing (what I was suggesting) is the surfing with just a board, and the last one you are talking about where you hold onto a sail is Wind surfing. Never tried the wind surfing, looks trickier though.

Hope that helps.

[Dave]

So is the surfing going ahead? Any ideas of places to stay and so on??

[TopCat]

Ok, I've been on to the Scanta Marie hotel. It is literally a couple minutes walk from the beach... http://www.sancta-maria.ie/
It not 5-star luxury by any means, but they'll give us B&B for €45 a head for a group of 6-10 people, which I think isn't a bad rate considering the location. Its cheap and cheerful and will keep us all in the same spot. If you have your name below (or want to add your name) and want this option, please put (H) after your name ASAP as I want to ring to confirm in the next day or two.

I'll make a phone call about the surfing in a little while and get back to you.

1) TopCat (H)(S)
2) Dave +1 (O)(S) Provisional
3) Johntony +4 (O)(S)
4) Seb + 1
5) Mustang +1 (O)
6) Aido C (O)(S)
7) Chris (O)(S)
8 ) optical (O)

[optical illusion]

1) TopCat (H)(S)
2) Dave +1 (O)(S) Provisional
3) Johntony +4 (O)(S)
4) Seb + 1
5) Mustang +1 (O)
6) Aido C (O)(S)
7) Chris (O)(S)
8 ) optical (O)(H)

[optical illusion]

Colm, Bernard, are you coming to this?

Oh wait, think I have you down to work Bernard...

C'mon guys, when do we ever get together to have a good pi$$ up?

CJ c'mon! Martin, you have to come - this whole thing is for you!!

[Bernard]

Oh wait, think I have you down to work Bernard...

I plan on calling over in the evening after work... but if you're offering

[Dave]

This is beginning to look like a proper pi$$ up rather than a meet!!!

Cool!!!

I'm on for the "hotel" and I'm a definite now!!!

[CJ]

CJ c'mon!

Purposely havn't put my name down as I'm unsuare of my availability, will know in the next few days.

CJ

[TopCat]

..C'mon guys, when do we ever get together to have a good pi$$ up?...

Exactly, this should be a good one.

..Oh wait, think I have you down to work Bernard...

C'mon Laura, please let Bernard out to play. I'm not saying all of FTO-Ireland will hate you otherwise, but..

[TopCat]

Hotel
Ok, was just on to the hotel there. They have a resturant, so if we want to have dinner there they'll do us a deal. (Can suss that out later).

Unfortunately there is no residents bar.. boo. But she assured me "..every second door is a pub, and if ye're not making trouble, they'll leave ye there 'til mornin".. yey!

Surf
Was on to lahinch surf school, and lessons are €40 ( 2 hours I think). All you need to bring is yourself and swim gear, boards and wetsuit provided. There is a session available at 12:30 and again around 2:30 and 3:30. So let me know what your thoughts are on that.

1) TopCat (H)(S)
2) Dave +1 (H)(S)
3) Johntony +4 (O)(S)
4) Seb + 1
5) Mustang +1 (O)
6) Aido C (O)(S)
7) Chris (O)(S)
8 ) optical (H)

[johntony]

i feel a bit silly i said i was going surfin to two of my friends now there is about ten of them after sayin there coming were all going to camp in doolin so by complete accident i have orginised a meet inside a meet and so the fto will be stayin home for the more spacious golf so i can fit four + me so i wont be around for i would say, they want to have a mini oxygen in the run up to th rory gallagher festival

[optical illusion]

Feck it the more the merrier!!

Also is the FTO in your sig a new type??

[Mustang]

they want to have a mini oxygen in the run up to th rory gallagher festival

Would you like us to vomit on your tent and then set it on fire -for that authentic oxygen experience

1) TopCat (H)(S)
2) Dave +1 (H)(S)
3) Johntony +4 (O)(S)
4) Seb + 1
5) Mustang +1 (O)H
6) Aido C (O)(S)
7) Chris (O)(S)
8 ) optical (H)

[Dave]

Guys, I'm back on provisional, looks like our child minder for the weekend may not be able to take the little man!!!

[threediamonds]

im coming!!
1) TopCat (H)(S)
2) Dave +1 (H)(S)
3) Johntony +4 (O)(S)
4) Seb + 1
5) Mustang +1 (O)
6) Aido C (O)(S)
7) Chris (O)(S)
8 ) optical (H)
9) Threediamonds+1 (0) (H)

no surfing tho as my +1 cant swim

[Sebastian]

glad that you will join up

[TopCat]

Nice one 3D, the more the merrier. Best way to get to know the faces too. Just as long as your +1 can drink.

[Aido C]

I'm looking forward to this. Defo have the weekend off work now.

1) TopCat (H)(S)
2) Dave +1 (H)(S)
3) Johntony +4 (O)(S)
4) Seb + 1
5) Mustang +1 (O)
6) Aido C (O)(S)(H)
7) Chris (O)(S)
8 ) optical (H)
9) Threediamonds+1 (0) (H)

[threediamonds]

Nice one 3D, the more the merrier. Best way to get to know the faces too. Just as long as your +1 can drink.

Oh ya he can def drink thats for sure!! Hes loads of fun!!!

[fatboyfat7]

Its looking like im a provisional as well... Wedding in the hotel that day so i might have to work. im working on it...

[optical illusion]

Do I need to bring beer do you think?

Are the rest of ye doing that?

[fatboyfat7]

Do I need to bring beer do you think?

Are the rest of ye doing that?

Theres an off license there Laura, but glad to see you've got your priorities right!