Cambon Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 He is only 8M longer than the Ben, and 2M wider. Not that much bigger, but much more space inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, slinkydevil said: I'm fully expecting it to be too big for the harbor. Probably wrong type of seawater too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Roxanne said: Did I really say hating? I adore it too. I used to drive there every year and stay over for nine months or so. You're right, the vibe is wonderful. It's said that there are electric lay lines all over Europe and they all end up in Portugal - Sagres I think. The coolest folk see to follow them and end up there.. Nice trip. Yeah I've hired a campervan a couple of times there. It never really seems to get in the press for bad things happening, like terrorist attacks etc. You can see why a lot of super rich people are moving there (well that and the 'golden visa') It just tends to sit quietly in the corner. Maybe a few too many golf developments on the coast though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, Roxanne said: I mean, someone will have measured her. Definitely. For sure. Without any shadow of a doubt. (6 million quid to extend harbour) £6.6 million as it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 47 minutes ago, Roxanne said: I mean, someone will have measured her. Definitely. For sure. Without any shadow of a doubt. (6 million quid to extend harbour) 6 million? Don't be daft.... add a zero after the six and you'll be nearer the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Roger Mexico said: £6.6 million as it happens. Jesus holy christ. I was actually kidding. 🤦♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 16 minutes ago, Roxanne said: I avoid the Algarve like the plague. My favourite bit is from Aljezur on the west coast and Lagos on the south and everything in between. My 'home' for most of the year was Barao de Sao Joao - a beautiful little village that used to have a huge 'hippy' market once a month. Sadly the GNR put a stop to that but, it was illegal, and it was getting extremely large. There are huge communities there for the winter. It's like one big huge family. he Portuguese are SO laid back and quiet and unassuming, unlike their Spanish neighbours. And then there's the pastis de nata for 45 cents and a coffee for 75 cents. There's lots I miss. During covid it was voted the safest place on earth and yes, nothing much happens. No one can be bothered really. I've only been that far South once, but camped on the cliffs above Beliche and the beaches towards Carrapteirra for a bit. I once heard a British Bimbo/Chav complaining that they'd arrived in Faro and were expecting to see the pyramids! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, Roxanne said: Jesus holy christ. I was actually kidding. 🤦♀️ Yes I know. Unfortunately I'm not. It was originally supposed to be £3.25 million when announced last August, but the Harbours guy was very cagy about that in the clip as they hadn't had had estimates. Remember this was know to be required for the Manxman which originally was supposed to be here February-ish. Planning had only gone in in July. Clearly the previous people at DoI had either forgotten about it or couldn't care. And of course when you have to do something last minute, it's going to cost more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: it's going to cost more. It’s luggage trolleygate all over again. Only a huge amount more expensive. When is this appalling nonsense going to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 23 minutes ago, Roxanne said: When is this appalling nonsense going to stop. If anything, events over the last couple of years would suggest it's only going to get worse. Has it always been this bad, or is just that we actually now know about all the costs racking up in relation to complete incompetence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERED Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 4 hours ago, slinkydevil said: I'm fully expecting it to be too big for the harbor. When I read this, I thought I'd accidentally strayed on to the "Bum Cheeks" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yibble Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Biscay crossed. I would guess she will be tied up in Southampton (ooh err) by tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Just coming over Brest. And the Manxman's near Brittany. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERED Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 8 hours ago, Bombay Bad Boy said: Just coming over Brest. And the Manxman's near Brittany. I see what you did there, BBB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 The new Manxman has arrived In Southampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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