Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan

pixi · 16-11-2005, 22:23

Cant do links and stuff, but, if you go soton way it's redfunnel.co.uk (best IMO), or wightlink.co.uk for pompey

Easily signed from main roads into soton/pompey

Scenic drive would have to include the military (milly to us) road. this is a coastal road that goes all the way down the west coast. favourite surfing beach (compton) on the way, could stop for a hotdog/burger in the car park and good for piccys.

You could actually drive around the island with not much trouble.
If coming soton way you get off the ferry in east cowes so you could head for Ryde (beach town) drive towards sandown and shanklin (east coast holiday beach towns) head south towards ventnor, pick up the milly road from there head up the coast as mentioned to freshwater at the top of the milly road, then head into centre ish main town Newport. you could try the eight bells pub for food in carisbrooke just outside newport. back to east cowes for ferry

Let me know if you need to know anything else, happy to help

Tigger_1979 · 17-11-2005, 12:45

that all sounds like a nice trip round
lets hope you can get the time off to be our tour guide

Tom_vRS · 17-11-2005, 13:47

This sounds like fun, probably up for this!

Not going to add my name to the list yet though, as I live in Cambs, and need to get the Sunday off work, otherwise I'll be totally shattered.

Free

too...

There must be others who think this is worth the trek...

pixi · 17-11-2005, 14:23

If you go onto safetycamera website you can see where all the speeding cameras are located. most are mobile but we have a couple of static ones. Be warned though, just because you might be on a road that doesnt have a camera on the map, a mobile may still be there. i can let you know (from experience) the exact places a mobile may be when you've decided on your route.

Static ones are in Wootton high st. (on way to Ryde from East Cowes) it's down hill but be careful after you've go through it as i have seen a mobile one just after it.

Lake, near sandown. the camera is near the school.

St Johns hill in Ryde

Horsebridge hill on the road from west cowes to newport, close to prisons and hospital.

HTH

el richy · 17-11-2005, 18:46

how long will it take from weston?

Makefish · 17-11-2005, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by el richy

how long will it take from weston?

Took me two and a half hours from Portsmouth to get to you couple of weeks back so I would say around the two hour mark to Southampton.

pixi · 17-11-2005, 18:54

Takes us an hour and three quarters from getting off soton ferry to my sisters in Bristol which is about 10 mins from the top of the M32. we use M4, A34 and M3 (from your way!!) we don't tank it, usually sit at about 85

Fabia 12v · 17-11-2005, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

Takes us an hour and three quarters from getting off soton ferry to my sisters in Bristol which is about 10 mins from the top of the M32. we use M4, A34 and M3 (from your way!!) we don't tank it, usually sit at about 85

cya on M3 then

handyjazz · 17-11-2005, 22:57

Hey hey!

Can you put me on the list for the IOW meet?

I used to live on the Island and am willing to provide any advice on routes and decent places to eat, if required. Might have to meet you guys over there as I will have to include an obligatory visit to see the folks.

If any of you are coming from the south west a shorter ferry route goes from Lymington in the New Forest, it is very easy to get to from the M27. Visit www.wightlink.com.

Andy

20VLIL · 22-11-2005, 02:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

Which ever way you go, it is probably cheaper to book online.

In my opinion red funnel is the better option they dont check if you've booked or not, whereas wightlink would have your name etc and you wouldnt get on unless you've booked or lucky to have a space, always running late too.

Let me know if you want to find out places to eat or visit etc.

Takes an hour on this route tho Pixi instead of just 35 minutes from Pompey....tis true tho book online its much cheaper...sorry can you add me to the attending list...even tho I've sold my vRS!!

MoogleAssassin · 12-12-2005, 12:03

Hi Guys,

My first post on Briski

Just got my second Furby VRS at the weekend and thought I might join you guys seeing as I live in Southampton anyway

Whats the score then? Get on the island and tear it up a bit?

Cheers

Joe

pixi · 12-12-2005, 12:59

I am working an early shift on that day, but it is tempting to come and find you all after work

I might give someone my mobile number so i can find out where you are. Finish work about 2.15, but could get away earlier I expect.

Not sure you could keep up with Velma tho'

MoogleAssassin · 12-12-2005, 16:15

Hi guys,

Is there anyone coming that has remapped their Furby VRS? I was thinking about doing mine and would like to chat to someone and see the difference before I take the plunge.

Cheers

Joe

Makefish · 16-12-2005, 01:55

OK guys and gals, what's happening as we are just a month away from this meet!!. Are we all still up for it as now would be a good time to book some ferry tickets. Tigger, put a rocket up everyones backside as I am looking forward to this one and I don't want this to fizzle out and die!.

Makefish · 16-12-2005, 02:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoogleAssassin

Hi guys,

Is there anyone coming that has remapped their Furby VRS? I was thinking about doing mine and would like to chat to someone and see the difference before I take the plunge.

Cheers

Joe

There is plenty of advice on here about re-mapping and the various options available to you but I am sure there will be a few remapped Furby's turning up but unfortunately you won't get any sense out of the owners as they can't string more than two words together!!!

.

Tigger_1979 · 16-12-2005, 11:29

I'm actually hoping to just turn up and get the ferry tickets
makes things more interesting

Fabia 12v · 16-12-2005, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger_1979

I'm actually hoping to just turn up and get the ferry tickets
makes things more interesting

same

Jonny5ive · 16-12-2005, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

There is plenty of advice on here about re-mapping and the various options available to you but I am sure there will be a few remapped Furby's turning up but unfortunately you won't get any sense out of the owners as they can't string more than two words together!!!

.

Having mine re-mapped the week prior to this meet. I'll also be making collections on the day for the Salvation Army so dig deep!!

tyre salvation that is!!

devonutopia · 16-12-2005, 13:55

http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/redfunnel.../newfares2.php

Looks like £27.50 day return, as its offpeak time of year.

Times are

leave depart
0100 0155
not Su 0230 0325
0400 0455
0530 0625
0650 0745
0810 0905
0930 1025
1050 1145
1215 1310
1335 1430
1455 1550
1615 1710
1735 1830
1900 1955
2040 2135
2200 2255
2330 0025

just done an enquiry leaving Southampton at 8:15am and returning at 20:30 - £27.50. I would seriously recommend ringing them. If its confirmed we can only do online booking or on telephone then I'll do that.

Looking forward to it.

pixi · 16-12-2005, 16:56

Word of warning if you intend to just turn up and get tickets on the day. I use red funnel a lot and they always do better deals online and before the day. Sometimes these special offers have to be booked at least 24hrs in advance.

Check out the website because believe me they are sharks (just my personal opinion

)

Quite looking forward to it now, I may turn up after all

devonutopia · 16-12-2005, 17:09

I got the feeling the £27.50 was an online price too..... If others agree I say we all book tickets.

Makefish · 16-12-2005, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

I got the feeling the £27.50 was an online price too..... If others agree I say we all book tickets.

Jonny5ive · 16-12-2005, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

too

devonutopia · 19-12-2005, 22:48

So, looks like I'm taking my mate and his Missus with me, as its the day after her birthday and she's never been to the IofW (She's Canadian you know, thinks its like sailing to France

)

pixi · 19-12-2005, 23:06

Tell her not to forget her passport then

16-11-2005, 22:23	#26
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Cant do links and stuff, but, if you go soton way it's redfunnel.co.uk (best IMO), or wightlink.co.uk for pompey Easily signed from main roads into soton/pompey Scenic drive would have to include the military (milly to us) road. this is a coastal road that goes all the way down the west coast. favourite surfing beach (compton) on the way, could stop for a hotdog/burger in the car park and good for piccys. You could actually drive around the island with not much trouble. If coming soton way you get off the ferry in east cowes so you could head for Ryde (beach town) drive towards sandown and shanklin (east coast holiday beach towns) head south towards ventnor, pick up the milly road from there head up the coast as mentioned to freshwater at the top of the milly road, then head into centre ish main town Newport. you could try the eight bells pub for food in carisbrooke just outside newport. back to east cowes for ferry Let me know if you need to know anything else, happy to help __________________

17-11-2005, 13:47	#28
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	This sounds like fun, probably up for this! Not going to add my name to the list yet though, as I live in Cambs, and need to get the Sunday off work, otherwise I'll be totally shattered. Free too... There must be others who think this is worth the trek... __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

17-11-2005, 14:23	#29
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	If you go onto safetycamera website you can see where all the speeding cameras are located. most are mobile but we have a couple of static ones. Be warned though, just because you might be on a road that doesnt have a camera on the map, a mobile may still be there. i can let you know (from experience) the exact places a mobile may be when you've decided on your route. Static ones are in Wootton high st. (on way to Ryde from East Cowes) it's down hill but be careful after you've go through it as i have seen a mobile one just after it. Lake, near sandown. the camera is near the school. St Johns hill in Ryde Horsebridge hill on the road from west cowes to newport, close to prisons and hospital. HTH __________________

17-11-2005, 18:54	#32
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Takes us an hour and three quarters from getting off soton ferry to my sisters in Bristol which is about 10 mins from the top of the M32. we use M4, A34 and M3 (from your way!!) we don't tank it, usually sit at about 85 __________________

17-11-2005, 22:57	#34
handyjazz Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South, UK Posts: 30 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey hey! Can you put me on the list for the IOW meet? I used to live on the Island and am willing to provide any advice on routes and decent places to eat, if required. Might have to meet you guys over there as I will have to include an obligatory visit to see the folks. If any of you are coming from the south west a shorter ferry route goes from Lymington in the New Forest, it is very easy to get to from the M27. Visit www.wightlink.com. Andy Last edited by handyjazz; 17-11-2005 at 23:18.

17-11-2005, 12:45	#27
Tigger_1979 Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yate, Bristol, South West Posts: 1,847 Members Car: Standard Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	that all sounds like a nice trip round lets hope you can get the time off to be our tour guide

17-11-2005, 18:46	#30
el richy Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: by bristol Posts: 553 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how long will it take from weston?

12-12-2005, 12:03	#36
MoogleAssassin Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South West UK Posts: 5 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan Hi Guys, My first post on Briski Just got my second Furby VRS at the weekend and thought I might join you guys seeing as I live in Southampton anyway Whats the score then? Get on the island and tear it up a bit? Cheers Joe

12-12-2005, 12:59	#37
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan I am working an early shift on that day, but it is tempting to come and find you all after work I might give someone my mobile number so i can find out where you are. Finish work about 2.15, but could get away earlier I expect. Not sure you could keep up with Velma tho' __________________

12-12-2005, 16:15	#38
MoogleAssassin Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South West UK Posts: 5 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan Hi guys, Is there anyone coming that has remapped their Furby VRS? I was thinking about doing mine and would like to chat to someone and see the difference before I take the plunge. Cheers Joe

16-12-2005, 01:55	#39
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan OK guys and gals, what's happening as we are just a month away from this meet!!. Are we all still up for it as now would be a good time to book some ferry tickets. Tigger, put a rocket up everyones backside as I am looking forward to this one and I don't want this to fizzle out and die!. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

16-12-2005, 11:29	#41
Tigger_1979 Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yate, Bristol, South West Posts: 1,847 Members Car: Standard Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan I'm actually hoping to just turn up and get the ferry tickets makes things more interesting

16-12-2005, 13:55	#44
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/redfunnel.../newfares2.php Looks like £27.50 day return, as its offpeak time of year. Times are leave depart 0100 0155 not Su 0230 0325 0400 0455 0530 0625 0650 0745 0810 0905 0930 1025 1050 1145 1215 1310 1335 1430 1455 1550 1615 1710 1735 1830 1900 1955 2040 2135 2200 2255 2330 0025 just done an enquiry leaving Southampton at 8:15am and returning at 20:30 - £27.50. I would seriously recommend ringing them. If its confirmed we can only do online booking or on telephone then I'll do that. Looking forward to it. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

16-12-2005, 16:56	#45
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan Word of warning if you intend to just turn up and get tickets on the day. I use red funnel a lot and they always do better deals online and before the day. Sometimes these special offers have to be booked at least 24hrs in advance. Check out the website because believe me they are sharks (just my personal opinion ) Quite looking forward to it now, I may turn up after all __________________

16-12-2005, 17:09	#46
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan I got the feeling the £27.50 was an online price too..... If others agree I say we all book tickets. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

19-12-2005, 22:48	#49
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan So, looks like I'm taking my mate and his Missus with me, as its the day after her birthday and she's never been to the IofW (She's Canadian you know, thinks its like sailing to France ) __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

19-12-2005, 23:06	#50
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Isle Of Wight Briskoda Invasion Sat 14th Jan Tell her not to forget her passport then __________________

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