wykikitoon 16895 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Well Jel MF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14117 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Bloody love a North Sea ferry. We took the Gothenburg one (RIP) every other summer when I was a kid so the nostalgia runs deep. Harwich to Hook of Holland isn't quite the same - it's not a long enough trip for them to have crap on-board entertainment, for a start - but it's not bad. Still, nothing beats the overnight Shields-Hamburg ferry (also RIP) and the near-inevitability of falling in with a bunch of bikers who gently suggest to the DJ at the on-board deescoteque that he needs to spend the next five hours rooting through his CD collection to find anything and everything vaguely approximating rock music instead of this Eurodance scheisse. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16895 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Whenever I go on the Ferry, first think I think of is 'dearest Brenda' Won't go on a P&O one now out of principle the cunts. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38980 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: I’ve never been on the ferry to Holland and I’m not sure if I should experience it or not tbh It depends on your needs tbh. If you’re going to Amsterdam on a wild one, it’s a good starter for 10. Get the bus/tram in to town from the port. If you’re wanting to drive once you get there, same. It’s not hugely obvious, but if you’re driving to southern Europe, France or Italy or Spain, it’s the most sensible option from up here- 7-8 hrs of shitty driving on British motorways to get to Dover, vs a night with Dutch Elvis and three hours drive to get you to Calais. As a trip to Holland just for shits and giggles, definitely get the boat- it’s like if Lidl was a travel agent- a 15 hr shite cruise but run by Viz. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38980 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Meenzer said: Bloody love a North Sea ferry. We took the Gothenburg one (RIP) every other summer when I was a kid so the nostalgia runs deep. Harwich to Hook of Holland isn't quite the same - it's not a long enough trip for them to have crap on-board entertainment, for a start - but it's not bad. Still, nothing beats the overnight Shields-Hamburg ferry (also RIP) and the near-inevitability of falling in with a bunch of bikers who gently suggest to the DJ at the on-board deescoteque that he needs to spend the next five hours rooting through his CD collection to find anything and everything vaguely approximating rock music instead of this Eurodance scheisse. Mrs. F. tried to convince the Kinder that the Shields Ferry is travellling in style compared to flying. If you have a half decent sense of humour, she’s absolutely right tbh. “ International Buffet” - Pizza, Rinky Dinks, Gyros, Fish and Chips… 4 world renowned cuisines on one plate Breakfast actually put the offerings of some half-decent hotels I’ve stayed at to shame. Hilariously shite entertainment, as mentioned above, (and I also watched Guardians of the Galaxy 3 with Fist Jnr in one of the two on board cinema rooms), all made bearable by several very decent beers. That, vs waiting in “Ponteland” Airport surrounded by sweaty fucking mackems getting mullered before jumping on a glorified bus, only to be served deeply depressing “food”, if you’re lucky, whilst trying not to breathe in the rancid stench of the mackem sisterwife’s baby-hole. Tbf, she’s absolutely bang-on, there’s no comparison… …and you get to drive your own car off at the end instead of picking up some basic model, motorised wheelbarrow at the hire company that’s been twice round the world and to the moon and back. Did I mention the Dutch blart? It’s ridiculous- your most basic level, Gregg’s lass slinging pastries and pie, is top notch, bankable material 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30640 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I remember the dance troupe were called Elektra and the onboard band were called Blackjack last time I went. You can tell what they were like just going off that 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14117 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Alex said: I remember the dance troupe were called Elektra and the onboard band were called Blackjack last time I went. You can tell what they were like just going off that Like the ever-changing name of the house band on Knowing Me, Knowing You. "Glenn Ponder and... Savoir Faire!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4974 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 The reporting of the Rhodes fires from UK press is a little biased. Its all about Brendas 6 year old kid crying cos they've cancelled the flight. Not one thought for the 20,000+ Greeks that have been evacuated from their homes and might not even have one when they return. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 9319 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Europeans ruining holidays because of Brexit. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30640 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 36 minutes ago, Holden McGroin said: The reporting of the Rhodes fires from UK press is a little biased. Its all about Brendas 6 year old kid crying cos they've cancelled the flight. Not one thought for the 20,000+ Greeks that have been evacuated from their homes and might not even have one when they return. Precious little talk about why the Foreign Secretary’s department still hasn’t changed their advice for travelling there either. And why all the decisions are still in the hands of the tour operators. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38980 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 So, Fist Jnr. and I cycled in to Leiden this morning, and stopped at a cafe for drink. “ Dad, what’s that place over there, Brownies & Downies?” ” Looks like a cake shop, kiddo, maybe they’ve got special needs staff” ( said with tongue firmly in cheek, thinking “not even the Dutch would have such poor taste)” Brownies and Downies 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30640 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Expected it to be space cakes with a side order of tranquillisers tbh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16895 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Fucking Wiggins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38980 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 New favourite beer. “ What do you want? “ “ Pair of Bollekes please! “ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6009 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I'm in Calpe atm for a cheap week away. Strikes me as being like Benidorm but with none of the Brits or English pubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Whitehurst 795 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I’ve been in Saudi Arabia for work all week. Disappointing lack of Newcastle merchandise and/or punters wondering around in black and white striped thawbs. Can’t help thinking that our commercial department have missed a trick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26667 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Aye but I bet you’re sick of Saudis telling you how the watched STID and are now MLFs. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Whitehurst 795 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, ewerk said: Aye but I bet you’re sick of Saudis telling you how the watched STID and are now MLFs. Indeed. Apparently, the red and white headscarves only became really popular after STID. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38980 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Going full Dutch and cycling in to The Hague today, might bump on to the Royal cloggies. Apparently the Queen likes a bit of rough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16895 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Nice. Get some pics. Not of you hanging out the queen like. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38980 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 20km on these streamlined bitches I’m contemplating a full shave-down to pick up a few hundredths of a second on our eta. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14117 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Been there done that (not the shave-down part). At least they're not the type with coaster brakes and a basket on the front, I've had to politely refuse them before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38980 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I was offered a basket. I could already feel my balls retracting, and when the basket came out I thought they might pop out of my backside in some kind of gender prolapse. They’re pretty decent bikes for hires, tbh, dead easy to ride and comfortable as a bike can be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38980 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Did consider the “semi-recumbent” mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17907 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 41 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: 20km on these streamlined bitches I’m contemplating a full shave-down to pick up a few hundredths of a second on our eta. Fucking hell, do you ride then side saddle? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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