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Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: andrew wallace on April 23, 2012, 18:19:46 PM

i think this year we should take the 10am ferry leaving ballycastle it's going to take 45 minutes to get to the island and then we have a bus journey to get us to the west lighthouse and then return either on the 3.30pm or 5.30pm depending on the number of people at the light house

now there's two ferry's that operate one's a fast ferry and could have you there in about twenty minutes but it's not suitable for carrying models as it's all seated and if the sea was to be rough you could end up with a damaged model and the other is a car ferry and takes 45 minutes but theres plenty of room

this time of the year is very busy with people going to see the puffins and other sea birds so it might be a good idea to book your place on the ferry at www.rathlinballycastleferry.com
it's £11.60 for a return and senior citizens go free and it'll cost you £5 return on the bus
so who all for going this year  :D
we had a crackin day last year  :lol:

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: andrew wallace on April 23, 2012, 18:22:04 PM

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/251135_225207834172952_100000512121203_930010_5971369_n.jpg)

this was us getting ready to leave  :D

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: billscottni on April 23, 2012, 20:20:07 PM

I'm in and I think Wayne's keen too!!

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: Fred on April 23, 2012, 20:22:37 PM

By the way, what are the dates?

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: andrew wallace on April 23, 2012, 21:48:17 PM

hey fred saturday 26th may

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: Fred on April 23, 2012, 21:59:23 PM

Perfct, thanks Andrew  :D

Working on the brownies points right now!  :mrgreen:

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: Fred on April 24, 2012, 21:46:35 PM

:!:  :!:  :!:  Just checked with the wife...
Mother in law is having an operation (legs) the previous day apparently, and the wife will be minding her...
I have to keep the kids.

Really sorry about that guys, really wanted to go  :cry:  :!:  :!:

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: Richard Boyd on April 25, 2012, 08:54:37 AM

I will be there Andrew !
Fred never worry , family is priority ! I pray all goes well for your mum inlaw.
I think we should book the early boat to give us more time on the slope/cliffs.
I am bringing 2 planes , the Quark 2m and the birdie. Roll on the 26th

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: Fred on April 25, 2012, 09:03:33 AM

Thanks Richard.
Is there another trip planned this year to Rathlin?  :?:
Or an informal one later?

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: BigBaldy on April 25, 2012, 09:03:46 AM

Fred I hope your mother in law gets well soon.

And i have begged and pleaded with the missus and i am allowed to go!!!

See you all on the 26th!!!

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: Fred on April 25, 2012, 09:09:11 AM

Thanks  :D

Nothing serious thanksfully, but she will not be able to move for a few days!

Shame, wife was OK for me to go  :!:

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: billscottni on April 25, 2012, 11:36:19 AM

Hope all goes well with hte Mother-in-law Fred. As Richard says family comes first.
I missed Rathlin last year,  :( but will make this year,  :)  maybe it'll be the same for you and you'll make the next one :?:

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: Richard Boyd on April 25, 2012, 19:57:46 PM

Hi Fred, I will take you over to Rathlin any time !
You can come up north and we can visit Rathlin and drink beer  :roll:
Diane is looking forward to her first lesson,   :twisted:

Title: Rathlin Island trip
Post by: Fred on April 27, 2012, 16:59:45 PM

Hey Richard,

No problem, we will meet in Rathlin later this year for sure!

As for Diane, I have a buddy lead, and an Easyglider...  :mrgreen:  O:)