I've just remembered how much I hate travelling across sea. I've been on various boats and ships and have never actually been sick but am paralysed by fear. Ex-husband no. 2 liked to sail and had to set up his boat to sail singlehanded as I was completely useless. We once crossed the channel in a pretty flat sea but I spent all 14 hours inside the bunk - I didn't even leave the bunk to go to the loo but held on. So it has just struck me that we will be travelling by ferry on Saturday. Bugger. If you see a very anxious person on the deck looking at the horizon (I understand that's meant to help) - it's me. Please come and say hello.
It is only about an hour, and these ferries are so huge these days it is more like continental drift. You can wander the lounges and suchlike to get a distraction. I don't expect you will have trouble, anyway I am relying on you to help with my banners.
You sure? When I served in Germany many years back had quite a few 'iffy' crossings on the old Townsend Thoresen Ferry. Remember on one occasion, coming out of Zeebrugge, ferrying past an upturned Herald of Free Enterprise.
I've just remembered how much I hate travelling across sea. I've been on various boats and ships and have never actually been sick but am paralysed by fear. Ex-husband no. 2 liked to sail and had to set up his boat to sail singlehanded as I was completely useless. We once crossed the channel in a pretty flat sea but I spent all 14 hours inside the bunk - I didn't even leave the bunk to go to the loo but held on. So it has just struck me that we will be travelling by ferry on Saturday. Bugger. If you see a very anxious person on the deck looking at the horizon (I understand that's meant to help) - it's me. Please come and say hello.
It is only about an hour, and these ferries are so huge these days it is more like continental drift. You can wander the lounges and suchlike to get a distraction. I don't expect you will have trouble, anyway I am relying on you to help with my banners.
You sure? When I served in Germany many years back had quite a few 'iffy' crossings on the old Townsend Thoresen Ferry. Remember on one occasion, coming out of Zeebrugge, ferrying past an upturned Herald of Free Enterprise.
Not sure that is quite what ArseneTatters wanted to read...
My Mum never liked the tunnel. In vain I tried to point out to her that she had been underground a similar time on the Tube many times in the past.
The fact is that all forms of mass transport are much safer than they were 30 years ago, but it doesn't stop individuals worrying about them.
I've just remembered how much I hate travelling across sea. I've been on various boats and ships and have never actually been sick but am paralysed by fear. Ex-husband no. 2 liked to sail and had to set up his boat to sail singlehanded as I was completely useless. We once crossed the channel in a pretty flat sea but I spent all 14 hours inside the bunk - I didn't even leave the bunk to go to the loo but held on. So it has just struck me that we will be travelling by ferry on Saturday. Bugger. If you see a very anxious person on the deck looking at the horizon (I understand that's meant to help) - it's me. Please come and say hello.
It is only about an hour, and these ferries are so huge these days it is more like continental drift. You can wander the lounges and suchlike to get a distraction. I don't expect you will have trouble, anyway I am relying on you to help with my banners.
You sure? When I served in Germany many years back had quite a few 'iffy' crossings on the old Townsend Thoresen Ferry. Remember on one occasion, coming out of Zeebrugge, ferrying past an upturned Herald of Free Enterprise.
Not sure that is quite what ArseneTatters wanted to read...
My Mum never liked the tunnel. In vain I tried to point out to her that she had been underground a similar time on the Tube many times in the past.
The fact is that all forms of mass transport are much safer than they were 30 years ago, but it doesn't stop individuals worrying about them.
Just seen the weather forecast showing gales in the channel and now @bazjonster's post. Do those wristband things work? Although probably no point as it's not seasick just fear. Oh god.
I've just remembered how much I hate travelling across sea. I've been on various boats and ships and have never actually been sick but am paralysed by fear. Ex-husband no. 2 liked to sail and had to set up his boat to sail singlehanded as I was completely useless. We once crossed the channel in a pretty flat sea but I spent all 14 hours inside the bunk - I didn't even leave the bunk to go to the loo but held on. So it has just struck me that we will be travelling by ferry on Saturday. Bugger. If you see a very anxious person on the deck looking at the horizon (I understand that's meant to help) - it's me. Please come and say hello.
It is only about an hour, and these ferries are so huge these days it is more like continental drift. You can wander the lounges and suchlike to get a distraction. I don't expect you will have trouble, anyway I am relying on you to help with my banners.
You sure? When I served in Germany many years back had quite a few 'iffy' crossings on the old Townsend Thoresen Ferry. Remember on one occasion, coming out of Zeebrugge, ferrying past an upturned Herald of Free Enterprise.
Not sure that is quite what ArseneTatters wanted to read...
My Mum never liked the tunnel. In vain I tried to point out to her that she had been underground a similar time on the Tube many times in the past.
The fact is that all forms of mass transport are much safer than they were 30 years ago, but it doesn't stop individuals worrying about them.
Just seen the weather forecast showing gales in the channel and now @bazjonster's post. Do those wristband things work? Although probably no point as it's not seasick just fear. Oh god.
I've just remembered how much I hate travelling across sea. I've been on various boats and ships and have never actually been sick but am paralysed by fear. Ex-husband no. 2 liked to sail and had to set up his boat to sail singlehanded as I was completely useless. We once crossed the channel in a pretty flat sea but I spent all 14 hours inside the bunk - I didn't even leave the bunk to go to the loo but held on. So it has just struck me that we will be travelling by ferry on Saturday. Bugger. If you see a very anxious person on the deck looking at the horizon (I understand that's meant to help) - it's me. Please come and say hello.
It is only about an hour, and these ferries are so huge these days it is more like continental drift. You can wander the lounges and suchlike to get a distraction. I don't expect you will have trouble, anyway I am relying on you to help with my banners.
You sure? When I served in Germany many years back had quite a few 'iffy' crossings on the old Townsend Thoresen Ferry. Remember on one occasion, coming out of Zeebrugge, ferrying past an upturned Herald of Free Enterprise.
Not sure that is quite what ArseneTatters wanted to read...
My Mum never liked the tunnel. In vain I tried to point out to her that she had been underground a similar time on the Tube many times in the past.
The fact is that all forms of mass transport are much safer than they were 30 years ago, but it doesn't stop individuals worrying about them.
Just seen the weather forecast showing gales in the channel and now @bazjonster's post. Do those wristband things work? Although probably no point as it's not seasick just fear. Oh god.
Try to focus on why you are going, this could be an important day in the history of Charlton and if it does help in Roland deciding to sell you and everybody else who makes the trip will always remember that day.
The crossing on channel ferries today are so much smoother , but I know your'e in that awful situation where the fear of the journey is as much of a problem as the actual journey itself. Just addressing motion sickness; ginger helps some people. Health food stores have it in various forms or just try ginger biscuits. We'll get you there, come what may!
Yes, that's what my app says too. However I often find that the weather system passes through earlier than the forecast 48 hours or more ahead, predicted. I'll stick my neck out and predict that it will have stopped by the time we get to 18.00.
I've just remembered how much I hate travelling across sea. I've been on various boats and ships and have never actually been sick but am paralysed by fear. Ex-husband no. 2 liked to sail and had to set up his boat to sail singlehanded as I was completely useless. We once crossed the channel in a pretty flat sea but I spent all 14 hours inside the bunk - I didn't even leave the bunk to go to the loo but held on. So it has just struck me that we will be travelling by ferry on Saturday. Bugger. If you see a very anxious person on the deck looking at the horizon (I understand that's meant to help) - it's me. Please come and say hello.
Situations like this remind me of The A Team, where they had to punch and knock-out MrT before he could fly. Please don’t let this happen Mrs.T, the crossing is quite quick and will be over before you know it, I don’t want to see either Mad Dog Seth or Henry ‘The Face’ Irving having to punch you on Dover Harbour, in order to get you on that ferry. I really should have read more books whilst I was a kid, rather than watch crap TV. The whole set up of St.Truidan, what with Roland owning the football club, hotel and the like remind me of Boss Hogg from the Duke of Hazard, treating the whole place as his personal fiefdom. More reminiscences of seventies telly to follow including why George, Zippy and Bungle from Rainbow remind me of some of our recent managers.
Some amazing posts on this thread- wished we had an option to download all to send round to those not here, who would appreciate the sentiments.
I've been welling up every page or so and it's taken me weeks to get through all the pages. On the train, in the café, evertime ffs. The effort and passion behind the organisation and every individual effort makes me feel very proud. Haven't felt like this since Villa away 4-3 and Operation Riverside (thanks to Peter Varney & co)- distant but important memories.
This trip gives me pride and hope and as part of the battle to Getting our Charlton back, has very deep meaning to me and for a lot of us. One or two on here recently, in different threads, have remarked how the general situation and boycotting is impacting their mental health and sense of personal well being. For me this sums up why this regime is poisonous and an existential threat to generations of us.
One of my favourite posts - From inspector sands on page 26; and well worth repeating I think;
No point in digging out those committed to Northampton. Like those going to Sint-Truiden, they are going with the best of intentions, and may have committed before the protests were announced.
For those who are still undecided, come across the Channel. March for those singing their hearts out at Sixfields, because they deserve your backing. March for those who are backing non-league while the regime is in place. March for those in B&Q because it's a bloody Saturday and painting the hallway has become more important because what they used to do is too depressing. And march for the kids who are too small to come, who cry when Charlton lose and beam blinding smiles when we win. Remember how brilliant football can be, and how Duchâtelet and Meire will never get it. And stick two bloody fingers up at the domme mensen who try to divide us.
For those committed to Sixfields... roar the reds on. Back the team, not the regime. Stick it to the domme mensen looking uncomfortable in the directors' box. I am sure you will make your contribution :-)
I've just remembered how much I hate travelling across sea. I've been on various boats and ships and have never actually been sick but am paralysed by fear. Ex-husband no. 2 liked to sail and had to set up his boat to sail singlehanded as I was completely useless. We once crossed the channel in a pretty flat sea but I spent all 14 hours inside the bunk - I didn't even leave the bunk to go to the loo but held on. So it has just struck me that we will be travelling by ferry on Saturday. Bugger. If you see a very anxious person on the deck looking at the horizon (I understand that's meant to help) - it's me. Please come and say hello.
I always used to get sick on ferries. Unfortunately, I found this out on my 1st trip from Dover to Oostende, felt sick before we left the harbour and spent the next few hours being sick. Came back from France once and threw up over the side of the boat but was on the wrong side and the wind blew it all back in my face.
has anyone taken out travel insurance or are you relying on your EHIC card?
I'm relying on my EHIC card.
Me too. As I do every time I visit the UK, since despite paying NHI for 35,years, I no longer qualify for NHS cover.
The only reason I bother with travel insurance in the EU is for cancellation or luggage loss cover, and I always use the cover provided with my debit card. One off travel insurance is a massive racket.
Will be good to get plenty of pictures of the turnout and get them on social media - groups like 'away days' etc. on facebook. The more attention it gets the better and I think it's an unprecedented show (like the Valley Party all over again) that will get people and the media discussing it.
I was thinking more of damage to clothing if Arsenetatters chucks up over me ;-))
Talking of clothing. Is there a dress code for the over 25s? I'd hate to offend the CL Fashion guru's. I was thinking, a pair of M&S chino's (cream in colour) maybe with a small turn up. A pair of suede slip on shoes (hush puppies?) A V neck sweater (think former manager) and a nice walking jacket to fit all my useful bits and bobs, like the emergency sewing kit and the shower cap I'm going to steal from the hotel. yours in anticipation. Really Old Bloke.
This is literally all that's getting me through at the moment.
I have a massive deadline this Friday, then a notoriously tough 8 hour long assessment centre for my no 1 grad scheme (well no 2 but no 1 rejected me so we will pretend that never happened) next week. Then the following week I have 3 exams.
The thought of jetting (coaching) off to Belgium and shouting about Charlton is really what's been keeping me going!
I've barely even been on here in the last few days (well day) (by that I mean couple of hours).
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My Mum never liked the tunnel. In vain I tried to point out to her that she had been underground a similar time on the Tube many times in the past.
The fact is that all forms of mass transport are much safer than they were 30 years ago, but it doesn't stop individuals worrying about them.
Looks grim
2% no rain ..... 60% rain on and off ...... 38% monsoon like soaking
You are using the Norwegian app. They are pessimistic ******s. I'm using Weatherpro. Rational German app.
Let's see...
:-)
I really should have read more books whilst I was a kid, rather than watch crap TV. The whole set up of St.Truidan, what with Roland owning the football club, hotel and the like remind me of Boss Hogg from the Duke of Hazard, treating the whole place as his personal fiefdom.
More reminiscences of seventies telly to follow including why George, Zippy and Bungle from Rainbow remind me of some of our recent managers.
Some amazing posts on this thread- wished we had an option to download all to send round to those not here, who would appreciate the sentiments.
I've been welling up every page or so and it's taken me weeks to get through all the pages. On the train, in the café, evertime ffs. The effort and passion behind the organisation and every individual effort makes me feel very proud. Haven't felt like this since Villa away 4-3 and Operation Riverside (thanks to Peter Varney & co)- distant but important memories.
This trip gives me pride and hope and as part of the battle to Getting our Charlton back, has very deep meaning to me and for a lot of us. One or two on here recently, in different threads, have remarked how the general situation and boycotting is impacting their mental health and sense of personal well being. For me this sums up why this regime is poisonous and an existential threat to generations of us.
One of my favourite posts - From inspector sands on page 26; and well worth repeating I think;
Don't have a problem at all now though.
The only reason I bother with travel insurance in the EU is for cancellation or luggage loss cover, and I always use the cover provided with my debit card. One off travel insurance is a massive racket.
Will be good to get plenty of pictures of the turnout and get them on social media - groups like 'away days' etc. on facebook. The more attention it gets the better and I think it's an unprecedented show (like the Valley Party all over again) that will get people and the media discussing it.
If he isn't then I would suggest that he should be prosecuted for wasting police time.
Look at me, look at me.
I was thinking, a pair of M&S chino's (cream in colour) maybe with a small turn up. A pair of suede slip on shoes (hush puppies?) A V neck sweater (think former manager) and a nice walking jacket to fit all my useful bits and bobs, like the emergency sewing kit and the shower cap I'm going to steal from the hotel.
yours in anticipation.
Really Old Bloke.
Assessment centre: tick
Exams: tick
Trip to Belgium: buzzing buzzing buzzing.
I'm off to get drunk! See you all bright and early on Saturday at Folkestone.