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CL Trip to The Somme & Arras - July 2019

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  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    FFS
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Perhaps something to consider for clothing for Saturday.

    I'm definitely wearing clothing ..
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    PeterGage said:
    LargeAddick said:
    It’s a 5.15am set off from Charlton from the bus stop in Anchor and Hope Lane opposite the SelfStore storage facility. everything you need to know is in your inbox.
    Is the pick up point the same bus-stop as that used for the Ypres visit (I am not that familiar with Anchor and Hope Lane). Thanks Neil 

    yes it is
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    so it's going to be mid to late seventies temperature wise but a bit wet. ah well, shorts and tee shirt and sod the rain. At least we don't have to dodge shells and bullets …..
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    LargeAddick said:
    so it's going to be mid to late seventies temperature wise but a bit wet. ah well, shorts and tee shirt and sod the rain. At least we don't have to dodge shells and bullets …..

    More importantly, the cafes and bars in Arras all have roofs
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    DaveMehmet said:
    LargeAddick said:
    so it's going to be mid to late seventies temperature wise but a bit wet. ah well, shorts and tee shirt and sod the rain. At least we don't have to dodge shells and bullets …..

    More importantly, the cafes and bars in Arras all have roofs

    I was rather hoping to eat al fresco ….. or do you mean roofs/awnings outside?
  • Daarrzzetbum
    Daarrzzetbum Posts: 1,236
    Have a great time lads and lasses, its on my bucket list to do once the work boots are hung up.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    DaveMehmet said:
    LargeAddick said:
    so it's going to be mid to late seventies temperature wise but a bit wet. ah well, shorts and tee shirt and sod the rain. At least we don't have to dodge shells and bullets …..

    More importantly, the cafes and bars in Arras all have roofs

    There's not a huge amount of places with outside dining areas, although we've never gone in the summer so may be different.
  • SE7toSG3
    SE7toSG3 Posts: 3,140
    Looks like the occasional shower as opposed to torrential rain, I do have a wet weather plan ready for the day.......................it just involves us getting wet
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    SE7toSG3 said:
    Looks like the occasional shower as opposed to torrential rain, I do have a wet weather plan ready for the day.......................it just involves us getting drunk

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  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,355
    I hope that you all have an enjoyable and very memorable trip
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,738
    LargeAddick said:
    DaveMehmet said:
    LargeAddick said:
    so it's going to be mid to late seventies temperature wise but a bit wet. ah well, shorts and tee shirt and sod the rain. At least we don't have to dodge shells and bullets …..

    More importantly, the cafes and bars in Arras all have roofs

    I was rather hoping to eat al fresco ….. or do you mean roofs/awnings outside?
    I believe dining " in the buff" or "al fresco" as you call it, is illegal in Belgium as piping hot waffles can cause serious accidents.....
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    Fanny Fanackapan said:
    LargeAddick said:
    DaveMehmet said:
    LargeAddick said:
    so it's going to be mid to late seventies temperature wise but a bit wet. ah well, shorts and tee shirt and sod the rain. At least we don't have to dodge shells and bullets …..

    More importantly, the cafes and bars in Arras all have roofs

    I was rather hoping to eat al fresco ….. or do you mean roofs/awnings outside?
    I believe dining " in the buff" or "al fresco" as you call it, is illegal in Belgium as piping hot waffles can cause serious accidents.....
    good job we are going to France then :-)
  • PeterGage
    PeterGage Posts: 1,793
    LargeAddick said:xs
    PeterGage said:
    LargeAddick said:
    It’s a 5.15am set off from Charlton from the bus stop in Anchor and Hope Lane opposite the SelfStore storage facility. everything you need to know is in your inbox.
    Is the pick up point the same bus-stop as that used for the Ypres visit (I am not that familiar with Anchor and Hope Lane). Thanks Neil 

    yes it is
    Thanks Neal 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    Predicted to be 41 degrees in Arras on Thursday so I think I’m happier with the thought of a few showers
  • PeterGage
    PeterGage Posts: 1,793
    Today's forecast for the weekend in Arris is 21 and rain
  • MadGerman
    MadGerman Posts: 164
    In roughly 2 hours we are heading towards Arras. Really looking forward to seeing the BEF members tomorrow.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    edited July 2019

    just a few reminders for tomorrow :

    1) 05.15am - coach departs Anchor & Hope Lane, Charlton

    2) 05.45am - coach departs Ebbsfleet International

    3) don't forget your PASSPORT



  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    Thanks Neal but you might want to take your mobile number off here and put it on the inbox group.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    DaveMehmet said:
    Thanks Neal but you might want to take your mobile number off here and put it on the inbox group.
    good idea, don't want Golfie getting hold of it ;-))
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  • N01R4M
    N01R4M Posts: 2,577
    MadGerman said:
    In roughly 2 hours we are heading towards Arras. Really looking forward to seeing the BEF members tomorrow.
    And we of the BEF (or should that be the CEF?) look forward to seeing you, in the spirit of Christmas 1914.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,622
    It’s bloody typical that Saturday and Sunday are two wet days sandwiched between dry scorching weather for what has been weeks. 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    N01R4M said:
    MadGerman said:
    In roughly 2 hours we are heading towards Arras. Really looking forward to seeing the BEF members tomorrow.
    And we of the BEF (or should that be the CEF?) look forward to seeing you, in the spirit of Christmas 1914.
    surely CLEF?
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    It’s bloody typical that Saturday and Sunday are two wet days sandwiched between dry scorching weather for what has been weeks. 

    and it's going to be over 70 degrees so if you take a raincoat etc you'll be sweating like anything. I'm going to take a chance and just get wet.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Come on lads, no complaining about the weather, the troops had to put up with whatever mother nature threw at them.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    MadGerman said:
    In roughly 2 hours we are heading towards Arras. Really looking forward to seeing the BEF members tomorrow.
    Some things never change - the Germans getting there first B)
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,622
    LargeAddick said:
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    It’s bloody typical that Saturday and Sunday are two wet days sandwiched between dry scorching weather for what has been weeks. 

    and it's going to be over 70 degrees so if you take a raincoat etc you'll be sweating like anything. I'm going to take a chance and just get wet.
    Blokes like you are what you need in the trenches
  • Cardinal Sin
    Cardinal Sin Posts: 5,233
    Looking forward to the trip and the company. Early night tonight.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Hope all of you going have an enjoyable trip, and a massive thanks to @LargeAddick and @SE7toSG3  for organising. 
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    Cardinal Sin said:
    Looking forward to the trip and the company. Early night tonight.
    Me too mate. Looking forward to the tours/talks and there’s some really nice bars to have a few drinks in on Saturday night. 

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