Ringfad wrote:I also should be able to go and might also be able to offer BAE a room and a safe place to park.

KareBnB

92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:

Ringfad wrote:I also should be able to go and might also be able to offer BAE a room and a safe place to park.

KareBnB

I thought BAE would bring his tent??

Anyway this is sounding good.

BAE maybe pop up a day that might suit bearing in mind ferries etc. Maybe DAI might get to come up with a date too as it would be nice to have him along as well.

Puddings will be provided.

Comberjohn wrote:Still the grumpy old git, Dai.

Born Again Eccentric wrote:OK, so time is marching on...and Stunnaline have now populated their late December timetables.

There's a 25% discount if I book before 16 Oct too (£60 for a 24 hour short stay crossing). So what is the date? I'm potentially looking at 28th Dec Fishguard to Rosslare on the ocracksparrow crossing (so I can take a scenic wintery tour up to Stradbally Fayre) and either the night ferry back from Dublin to Holyhead or, if Ringfad is up for it, a night out in Dublin and take the morning ferry on 29th from Dublin to Holyhead and ride back down through the wilds of Wales in (mostly) daylight. I could probably do something similar 29/30 Dec. Might get harder any closer to New Years Eve.

So...what's the date 28th or 29th (pause for drum roll)????? (my preference would be for 28th, but I'm not calling the shots here and am just gate crashing your party (again!!)).

Ringfad wrote:Hi Paul
We have no plans as yet for after Xmas so offer stands for whatever night suits you 

• 28 Dec arrive Rosslare 0630 for slow bimble up to Stradbally Fayre for the joyous brunch and Christmas puds
  
• 29 Dec depart Dublin 0820 for return home via Holyhead.
  

Ringfad wrote:Since you be leaving early we will have to start drinking earlier .

Ringfad wrote:I can do a pudding drop to our Northern friends if required.
I will be going north after Stradbally and will pass the two of them on the way to my parents.

92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:It might seem early to be posting this.

It's because BAE has floated a possibility of coming over for our Christmas Brunch.

I am mindful of the fact that he will be needing a ferry reservation and these are normally very heavily booked over Christmas and New Year.

As usual our very own Christmas pudding and cream [custard for Cluain Si] will be on the menu along with the usual good company.

Question is what date?

Looks like possible dates are between Tuesday 27 and Friday 30th December.

Stradbally Fayre have never let us down and will happily serve the Christmas puddings we bring along. BAE knows the way there.

JediGril [Magda] will also be around at Christmas and has asked about it too!!!

As usual weather depending car pooling is in order! Hopefully Sgmayhew will be along too.



WEDNESDAY 28TH DECEMBER
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JediGril [Magda and]
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92KK Olaf
Ringfad
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Dai subject to work risk



Cluainsi and company will probably make it on 28th even though that is my 42nd wedding anniversary but we will be at another family celebration and christening on the 27th so it depends on the bodily state for attendance.

Gaz wrote:Its been good to watch your plans unfold for this meet up over there in the Emerald Isle. Fond memories for me of the day at Stradbally Fayre last year.

Especially pleased to see that BAE is joining the Eccentrics for the festivities - well done mate!

I'm sure a good time will be had by all, I'll be thinking of you.

Cheers

92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:......too bad he cant eat pudding but Will has offered to help make sure its eaten!

Gaz wrote:Especially pleased to see that BAE is joining the Eccentrics for the festivities - well done mate!

92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:BAE

If you use the M1/Port Tunnel out of Dublin Port and head north as far as the M50 then head west you pass M2 M3 M4 then you take the M7 exit for Limerick/Cork. There is a toll for the tunnel but it will be small in your direction as its targetted for traffic.

ainsjac wrote:Coming back to Wales by ferry means that BAE will be in good hands. From memory the ferry was made in the state of Tasmania, Australia.