V-Flyer

Posted: **28 May 2004, 18:20**

From today's VS press release:

quote:
Virgin Atlantic Airways announced today that Richard Branson will be attempting his next world record – the Channel Challenge - in celebration of the airline’s 20th birthday in June this year. Richard will be attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel by an amphibious vehicle. The attempt will be undertaken in a Gibbs Aquada on 14 June (weather permitting) from Dover to Calais and if successful the 22-mile journey could be completed in less than two hours.

Posted: **30 May 2004, 20:18**

I'll be there - is anyone else going?
Should be an interesting day...

Posted: **31 May 2004, 23:46**

Sorry Jonathan, flying back from MIA (VS of course) on the 14th.

Posted: **01 Jun 2004, 00:09**

quote:Originally posted by Bazz
Sorry Jonathan, flying back from MIA (VS of course) on the 14th.

Yeah, but you'll be missing the social cos of it

Cheers

Michael

Posted: **01 Jun 2004, 01:45**

quote:Originally posted by mcuth
Yeah, but you'll be missing the social cos of it

Cheers

Michael

Don't rub it in [:(]

Posted: **01 Jun 2004, 02:01**

Bazz

quote:Don't rub it in [:(]

Well, you started it

Don't worry, I'm sure we'll be able to squeeze a beer in for you somewhere along the line

Cheers

Michael

Posted: **01 Jun 2004, 16:14**

...and when I'm at the swim-up bar in the mid eighties (I mean the temperature, not my age

) I'll think of you too [:p]

Posted: **01 Jun 2004, 16:19**

P*** poor beer though I'll bet

Posted: **01 Jun 2004, 16:28**

quote:Originally posted by Bazz
...and when I'm at the swim-up bar in the mid eighties (I mean the temperature, not my age ) I'll think of you too [:p]

Yeah, yeah, yeah - as will when I'm in LAS, 5 weeks on Thursday [:p]

(and Decker - you never did expand on the real ale availability in those pubs

)

Cheers

Michael

Posted: **01 Jun 2004, 16:43**

Old Speckled Hen, Bass, Courage on hand pump. Usual supply of bottles.

Posted: **01 Jun 2004, 16:47**

quote:Originally posted by Decker
Old Speckled Hen

Ahhhhhh, I'll be happy as a pig in ^%$# [^][^][^][^]

Cheers

Michael

Posted: **03 Jun 2004, 10:56**

flying club sent out an email yesterday afternoon, which I assume went to all Gold members, inviting them to join the flotilla of ships supporting SRB as he makes the attempt - first come first served.

Any other V-Flyers going along? I know Mr Mannion is going, although I somehow doubt we'll be the only 2 from here...

Pix

Posted: **03 Jun 2004, 11:00**

ahem... i'll be there - and i'm a total jonny no mates.

Posted: **04 Jun 2004, 19:01**

quote:Originally posted by pixuk
flying club sent out an email yesterday afternoon, which I assume went to all Gold members, inviting them to join the flotilla of ships supporting SRB as he makes the attempt -

Must be Golds only - I didn't get it[:(]

What it must be like to be one of the 'in crowd'?[8)][8)]

Nick

Posted: **04 Jun 2004, 20:03**

Us mere mortal Siler Flying Club members do sometimes get these sort of invites as I got an invite to the UCS launch party

Couldn't make it though so I probably wont get asked again!!!

Regards

Posted: **04 Jun 2004, 23:28**

Replied to the e mail within 20 minutes of receiving it and have been put on the waiting list. So it would appear not many places available.

Posted: **04 Jun 2004, 23:49**

What was the timestamp of the email you got?

Pix

Posted: **05 Jun 2004, 01:14**

ahem.... so I've been saying... (for a while now) anyone want to hang out with me?

)

Posted: **05 Jun 2004, 01:50**

[:I] Opps! Sorry Jonathan. Thought that was implied by our attendance (all V-Flyers together, and all that)

There's at least 3 of us there that I know of now. RM, yourself and me. We should arrange to be on the same boat at least (assuming there's more than one).

Pix

Posted: **05 Jun 2004, 07:05**

Pixuk

The time stamp of the email was 14.17. Hopefully some space will come available and I can join you

Posted: **09 Jun 2004, 22:15**

Got my info pack today, and *ouch* an early start at 6.30am. So I'm booked into the Premier Lodge at Dover on Sunday night - don't think I could face driving down that early in the morning! Anybody else going to be in Dover on Sunday night fancy a nightcap in a local boozer?

Pix

Posted: **09 Jun 2004, 22:46**

Pix

I'll be in the 'lodge' Sunday night (joy of joys) and more than happy to 'take the edge off' the evening...

I'll IM you in the morning.

jonathan.

Posted: **10 Jun 2004, 15:25**

Now have a place so hope to join you on Sunday evening. The lodge is now full, so trying to find somewhere else to stay.

Posted: **10 Jun 2004, 15:43**

Yup, RM sadly can't make it, so maybe you got his space - Looking forward to meeting you on Sunday evening. Let's not make it *too* late though, eh?

Pix

Posted: **10 Jun 2004, 19:31**

To say that I'm disappointed that I can't make it is a sever understatement, but unfortunately work dictates another priority.

Maybe next time.

Thanks,
Richard

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Richard Branson's "Channel Challenge"

Richard Branson's "Channel Challenge"