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[Chris 2i]

ouch! going to be an early start for me then.

looking forward to this though, see you all there!

[Tweek]

Is a bit, blame the slow payers

If you want I could meet you somewhere along the way? I'm gonna try and meet Iain at Oxford Services at the A40/M40 change.

[AW3K]

Is a bit, blame the slow payers

If you want I could meet you somewhere along the way? I'm gonna try and meet Iain at Oxford Services at the A40/M40 change.

dont know what you mean lol

[Tweek]

Wasn't just you, Andy lol.

[trecoll]

Weren't me

lol Well, I was, Kinda

[dontpannic]

Well I know for a fact it wasn't me

[Chris 2i]

could have been me actually! - a mate decided he had to come along after he heard we were off...

I could meet up with you Wayne, are you meeting Iain here? http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&q=&ll=51.738138,-1.09683&spn=0.036037,0.076904&z=14

we could meet at the Peartree interchange again if you like?

[M440]

If I supply you with a body or 2 do you think you could bury them in the woods for me? Having a bad day

Gutted I'm not going now, could do with a day out in the air and a chuckle

[Tweek]

Chris, in the middle of that triangle yes lol, Peartree should be alright

Em, you can still come as a spectator lol.

[M440]

Wayyyyyyyyyne David if I come along so will Max.....and chaos will then ensue

[trecoll]

Ok, so lets see if theres anyone I can go with!

Whos going what way? lol

[Turboboy67]

could do with a day out in the air and a chuckle

You had a day out yesterday in the New Forest

Looking forward to this, I will have to contact my driver and ask what time/way we are going.

[Tweek]

Myself, Chris 2i, Blade & XRMike will be coming in from the A40 then A418 so not on your route Trecoll. Speak to dontpannic & Mistral as they'll be doing a M25 route no doubt, it's only an hour from you anyway lol.

Shaun, if Jake comes up the A34 we can meet you too but I'm pretty sure he'll go across the M4 instead cos it's a bit quicker.

[Chris 2i]

Shaun/Jake

I can meet you guys in Swindon if you like? Then it's a trip up the A420 to meet the others at the Peartree interchange.

I don't know if that's a quicker route or not - not sure exactly where you're coming from

[snakeyjake]

That sounds a good idea to me any changes i will let you asap. cant wait for this will be such a laugh

[trecoll]

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&saddr=51.446268,-0.375161&daddr=HP22+5NF&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=20&sll=51.446245,-0.374857&sspn=0.000386,0.001207&ie=UTF8&ll=51.446271,-0.37515&spn=0.000386,0.001207&t=h&z=20

^Hope that works lol....

Thats the route ill be taking (according to google maps )

Mistral, Dontpannic (nick? - or am I making things up?) are you doing something similar?? Could we meet at all?



Tweeky, yes, its only an hour, but I get bored if im travelling on me tod lol

**Has a quick chuckle as he reminds himself of when he 'found' the convoy of FRS's on his way to Ford Fair, then missed the turning ** - Yes Andy, THATS why I went round(ish) the roundabout in front of you

[Tweek]

I don't think this applies to anyone but thought I'd better post it:

Q. Are there any age, height or weight restrictions?
A. Minimum age: 10 years
Minimum height: 1.4m / 4 feet 7 inches
Maximum weight: 130kg / 20.5 stone

Note on weight and size restrictions: At Go Ape we operate with Petzl pandion harnesses as we believe they best suit our needs and health and safety requirements. The size of this harness dictates the size of customer that we can safely allow to participate on a Go Ape course. The maximum waist measurement of the harness is 110cm (43 inches) and the leg loops (which go around the top of your thighs) measure 70 cm (27 inches). If your statistics are close to or exceed these figures there is a possibility you may not fit in a harness and therefore will not be able to participate on the Go Ape course. (Waist measurements should be taken above the belly button; males weighing 18+ stone (115 kilos,) and females size 18+ are likely to be in this category). If you have any concerns we advise that you visit a site at a time prior to your booking and speak to a member of the Go Ape staff.


Q. What should I wear?
A. Wear something that you don't mind getting grubby or even slightly damaged – you may want to bring a change of clothing for the journey home. Dress for the weather. Please wear appropriate footwear with soles with good grips. No sandals or slip-off shoes. Ankle supporting boots are best. Some people recommend fingerless gloves. Long hair must be tied back. Body piercings should be removed or taped over and midriffs should not be bare as harnesses may chafe.

Q. Can I bring my camera / camcorder to Go Ape?
A. All cameras or similar items brought to Go Ape by customers must be attached to the customer at all times for the safety of spectators. Go Ape can provide the means to do this if required – please ask the cabin staff. Go Ape reserve the right to refuse a customer to take a camera up on the course if it can not be attached satisfactorily.

Q. Does an instructor accompany participants?
A. An instructor will not accompany participants around the course. However, you will not be permitted to start the course until you have received full instructional safety training from an instructor. Only when you have demonstrated that you are safe to go will you be allowed to continue around the course independently. Staff patrol the course regularly and are on hand to assist should that be necessary.

Q. Can we watch our friend and family Go Ape from the forest floor?
A. Spectators are more than welcome to watch their friends and family as they trek from tree to tree at Go Ape. There is no charge for this.

Q. What happens in bad weather?
A. Go Ape is an excellent wet weather activity but is even better when dry! The course remains open in all weathers, except when it is icy, stormy or during lightning. Rain makes the course muddier than usual – which all adds to the fun for many people! Dress for the weather. You may want to bring a change of clothing for the journey home.

And some technical guff:

Highest point Site 5 Zip Wire Platform = 11.5m (38ft approx.)
Longest Zip Wire Site 4 Zip Wire = 140m (459ft approx.)
Longest crossing Rail Track (site 5) = 20m (66ft approx.)
Number of crossings 39

[Turboboy67]

Doh, I'm 4ft 4", 25st and age 9 ,does that mean I cant come along

Chris, checked the route finder and its taking us up the M3 and around the M25,

saying nearly 2 and a half hours journey time

I will see what Jake wants to do

[Chris 2i]

Chris, checked the route finder and its taking us up the M3 and around the M25,

saying nearly 2 and a half hours journey time

I will see what Jake wants to do

eh? I thought you were south-west of me? if you are then surely that's a detour!

never mind, let me know what you guys decide.

[:: blade ::]

i have vertigo is that going to be a problem?

i still dont have a clue where im meetin you wayne, tut, haha

[Tweek]

M40 J8A I belive it is lol.

I hate heights too, was stood on top of a building earlier which was like 20ft, got knows how i'll cope with 38ft but we're all in this together now

[Minstral]

Trecoll im coming up in dontpannics car so will have to check with him. but looking at google maps its about 5 mins quicker to go the through the dartford tunnel and that way round the m25, so we may go clockwise to meet you as it snot much longer.

just looking theres no services between were you come on to the m25, and to were we come off. so we may just have to time it right then see were each of us are on the motorway. ill chat with nick any way this weekend to arrange it all.

[trecoll]

k, cool, let me know

[dontpannic]

trecoll, thats fine matey You got the name right too

As toby said there's no services between you and the turn off, so if there's somewhere say 10 mins from the m25 on your journey that you can stop, when we're 10 mins away we can call you and let you know to start moving - though I have no idea if that will work Do you know of any other places we can pull over or off of the M25 to meet you?

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&saddr ... 06909&z=17

Is this a shopping center? Say we meet you there? That will be easier - its just off the M4 and nice and easy for us to rejoin the M4 then the M25?

[Summer22]

If your session is at 9 it's like 2.3/3 hrs right? so are planning on having lunch after? Im in Watford on the sat for an xmas meal so was thinking about joining you guys at some point.

[Tweek]

Probably, they have a cafe

[Summer22]

why are you laughing?

Well what time should I join you? and dont say 8.30

[Tweek]

dunno, 11:30 - 12?

[Summer22]

ok ill see what i can do

[trecoll]

trecoll, thats fine matey You got the name right too

As toby said there's no services between you and the turn off, so if there's somewhere say 10 mins from the m25 on your journey that you can stop, when we're 10 mins away we can call you and let you know to start moving - though I have no idea if that will work Do you know of any other places we can pull over or off of the M25 to meet you?

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&saddr ... 06909&z=17

Is this a shopping center? Say we meet you there? That will be easier - its just off the M4 and nice and easy for us to rejoin the M4 then the M25?

Goodo.

Its a golf club, but we could certainly meet there. Its about 45 minutes from there (according to Google) and seems straight forward enough to rejoin the M4/M25
I'll take a driveby sometime this week to make sure its accessible (no barriers or anything)

[Tweek]

Chris, 7:30 at Peartree? Then meet Iain & Mike at Oxford Services at 7:45.

[Turboboy67]

I think Jake and I will meet you guys there,
theres not a direct route for us and looking at the map, M3/M25 looks favourite.

[Chris 2i]

Chris, 7:30 at Peartree? Then meet Iain & Mike at Oxford Services at 7:45.

7.30 sounds fine to me, I'll break the news about the early start gently to my mates

[snakeyjake]

Oh no im going out saturday night not good oh well plenty of red bull to drink .So if im jumping around from branch to branch you know im sugared up

[Tweek]

lol @ Jake

I hope Sunday's weather is better than Saturday's!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2124