HWDC Event 1 - Gosport Chain Stitch Massacre

[Megatron1505]

For anyone travelling from London/ Heathrow/ Gatwick to Gosport for the Chain Stitch Massacre, the best routes are:

• fly into Southampton airport, which is approx 30 mins away by taxi (or train to Portsmouth Harbour)
• fly into Gatwick and get train directly from airport to Portsmouth Harbour (takes about 1.5 hrs)

Other options:

• Eurostar to London, then underground/taxi across London, train from Waterloo or Victoria
• fly into London Heathrow, but travel to Portsmouth via coach is long journey - over 3 hours I believe

Accommodation:

Spring Garden Guest House, cheap and cheerful and very close :
http://www.springgardenguesthouse.co.uk/

There are some other hotels/B&Bs in Gosport, but they are a taxi ride away and don't look great, so alternatives I would recommend are over the harbour in Portsmouth (approx 20-30 mins away from IHUK on foot via Gosport ferry):

Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Quays
http://www.holidayinn-expressportsmouth.co.uk/

The George Hotel
http://thegeorgehotel.org.uk/

[DrPat]

Are those not participating in the contest also invited?

[Giles]

Is the Pope a Catholic?

[DrPat]

I just realized that it is open to all heavyweight jeans and not just the contest jeans. My 301 bk's are still unworn so I may have to join in.

[Megatron1505]

Step up good Dr, you presence is required 

[Megatron1505]

List of people who I believe may be attending thus far….

Giles
Paula
Mega
Mini
Tommy
Beatle
Simon
Blackfrostt
Dr Pat
Patch
Hectic
Danny (R+H)
LouisBosco (If he can spring himself from the Singapore Army in time)

Any UK contestants, or forumers had better have a bloody good excuse not to be there 

[Giles]

Simon better be there, we need Chain Stitch expertise…....

[Megatron1505]

Shit yeh, all hands on deck 

[Giles]

Sorry, let me rephrase that.  YOU need help…....

[Megatron1505]

I hear that a lot 

[Simon]

I was hoping it wouldn't be the Easter Weekend. With my job I always have to work that weekend at the various Boat Shows taking place over the Holiday. I'll do my best to be at the G.C.S.M, it would be great to meet up with everyone again, but chances are pretty slim. 

[patch]

Sorry to hear that Simon.
Not looking good for you Gav, even more hemming to do. Ouch !

[Finn666]

what´s up with TT? iirc he´s living in your neighbourhood G.!?

[Giles]

He lives about 50 miles away…...

[Finn666]

oh ok

[Megatron1505]

I have a back up plan, it's called training the wife 

[Giles]

Good luck.. Didn't work for me…

[Megatron1505]

You haven't trained me yet  :o

[Finn666]

@Megatron1505:

I have a back up plan, it's called training the wife 

and i can already picture the lessons

[Simon]

I've managed to swap a duty, so I'll be there