Damn Tourist in Pompey

[Chris24]

I'm basically open to any ideas of where to meet up, so will go with whatever gets decided but expect to arrive anytime between 3 pm and 5pm ish.

Phil, please PM me your plans for camping at Le Mans and if you need me to bring or source anything that will make your trip more comfortable. I will bring the spare car keys so that you can have full acess to the car at all times if you want to leave your stuff in it for security.

Regards
Chris

[PAFC OK]

I/we will be happy to meet and eat absolutely anywhere though, without wishing to step on any toes, suggest that the Sovereign looks favourite.

+ Good ales, grub, parking and right next door to the terminal, seems just about perfect to me.?
- Might be pretty full, though this'll be with like minded travellers so not too shabby.

You won't be able to recognise me by my CA t-shirt 'cos I ain't got one!

[PAFC OK]

In view of the overwhelming apathy in arranging a meet I propose Sovereigns, adjacent to the ferry terminal and meeting all (most, then) of our needs. Might even be feasible to park up in the terminal and stroll back to the pub ready to be refreshed.

We'll be there, unless an alternative is agreed upon. Not sure when but not late. Any CA liveried bodies appearing will be approached and welcomed by my 6.5 foot, 18 stone and grey haired frame, don't be scared, I'm not a bouncer, quite nice really.

Bon voyage. 

[Canada Phil]

Hi guys sorry i was away a few days hence the delay. Dinner would be a good idea. i seem to recall the pub at the gates closed which sounds supiciously like th Sovereign suggested above. In the past t was good for a beer but not much else.
Perhaps the locals cou;d suggest somewhere ? good for dinner.
I must check my flight time again but suspect I will be at the station well ahead of those coming by car. Late morning hence my request for suggestions for "what to do" on foot.
Busy time before i leave so not much tme to research. 2 minutes in the car is a bloody long walk for a fat git with backpack 
Phil

[Chris24]

Well it's one way to slim Phil. Or you could jog from Gatwick to Portsmouths and lose alot more and you will be ready for a nice cold beer when you get there at the same time as everyone else ! LOL !

[jpchenet]

The pub that used to be at the entrance was the Rudmore Cellars. As Phil says, that is no more!! 

The Sovereigns is just the other side of the roundabout at the entrance to the port and is attached to a Travelodge!

[MIKE C (Liverpool Boys)]

I will see you all there I also in CA poloshirt, 6 foot 18+ stone ex bouncer/Landlord

[mike(liverpool boys)]

I will see you all there I also in CA poloshirt, 6 foot 18+ stone ex bouncer/Landlord

Haave you lost weight since last year Mike??? 

[NorwayNick]

No they are all 5 foot and 18+ stone, thats so they can fit in the boats without ducking And mike have you got shorter too ;-)

[Brian]

I will see you all there I also in CA poloshirt, 6 foot 18+ stone ex bouncer/Landlord

Haave you lost weight since last year Mike??? 

[Canada Phil]

I will see you all there I also in CA poloshirt, 6 foot 18+ stone ex bouncer/Landlord

Hi MikeC,
             Ok looks like You and I and Chris24 for dinner at the Sovaruign (sp)accross the road from the enterance to ferry Port.
Of the 4 stations to choose from I think Portsmouth & Southsea is the one I will head to. Thanks JPC for clarifying where the pub is
Phil

[Chris24]

Phil,

Your tent, air bed and pillow is already packed in the car, so at least you are sorted. Damn, room is tight when you are packing for Le Mans and it feels like you are going for a month rather than a few days. Not sure where the kitchen sink will fit in, but sure I can squeeze it in there somewhere LOL !

Just glad i have an estate car and not a Caterham !

[nopanic - neil]

I will see you all there I also in CA poloshirt, 6 foot 18+ stone ex bouncer/Landlord

Hi MikeC,
             Ok looks like You and I and Chris24 for dinner at the Sovaruign (sp)accross the road from the enterance to ferry Port.
Of the 4 stations to choose from I think Portsmouth & Southsea is the one I will head to. Thanks JPC for clarifying where the pub is
Phil

Phil/Chris/MikeC - looks like you might be getting a gate crasher, as now had to re-arrange ferry (due to funeral) so will meet you lot at the pub if Ok with you lot

see you there

[Canada Phil]

Phil/Chris/MikeC - looks like you might be getting a gate crasher, as now had to re-arrange ferry (due to funeral) so will meet you lot at the pub if Ok with you lot

see you there
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Hi Neil,
          The more the merrier. What ferry are you on? When do you roll into Pompey.
 I am probaly there before lunch.
Phil

[nopanic - neil]

Phil/Chris/MikeC - looks like you might be getting a gate crasher, as now had to re-arrange ferry (due to funeral) so will meet you lot at the pub if Ok with you lot

see you there

Hi Neil,
          The more the merrier. What ferry are you on? When do you roll into Pompey.
 I am probaly there before lunch.
Phil
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Phil - Where are u coming from, I'm traveling down from up North on Wen to a funeral at Bath on the Wen, and then traveling to Portsmouth at about 3.00pm on Wen.  On the LD lines 23.00 Le Harve ferry.