paul connor Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Ok, due to interest, myself and Tunnelrat are going to do a Tour based in Dover Kent. The day will start at around 12pm. Meeting a place to be confirmed. The party will travel by car to some of the more interesting and easier to access places of interest. Including Deep shelters used to command gun batteries in WW2 (150ft down) Various gun magazines Underground Plotting rooms And a few other bits and bobs that we shall plan. A nice day out in the winter sun??!?!? All i can say is, all the places you enter at your own risk, as we cannot be held resonsible for your insurance and well being, but anyone with common sence would be fine. A must for the trip. Some good sturdy foot wear, as some of the places are a bit of a walk. A good torch or 3! as they always bust when you need them! i recommend Petzl headlamps... Some gloves would be of advantage And a helmet would be usefull! as I have been known to smack my head! And lastly some all weather clothes as you never know! We shall terminate the tour at the local, for a few beers and a good chat.. We shall do our best to inform you as much as we can on the sites, and shall try and provide a small info booklet:) Will be nice to see some friendly faces who share the same green machine and bunker interests http://con9784.fotopic.net/p34833496.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Oh yes! all in favour of attendance! it shall be on a saturday..poss the 25th NOV all in favour say "Aye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardrosser Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Aye - thank you :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 This all sounds fantastic. I've got a very nice azure blue hard hat but ladders scare the bejesus out of me. So, I may have to decline. However, I do hope those of the gang who attend can give us plenty of feedback and make a decent article out of it. Thanks in advance to everyone involved. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Only ladder you will find is in a plotting room, other entrances more of a squeeze and 3-4ft drop I would not put anyone in a place I would think was unfit, and the majority will be walk in and have a look about. come along:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I'm up for it - but please bear in mind I'm 6' tall and 22 stone so smallish holes can be somewhat more of a problem than for most!! :-o :-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Honest everyone, I would not take anyone anywhere where i thought they would be in danger. We shall start with a nice stole around some of the interesting above ground bits, and the underground stuff we do will be nice and easy, if you can get in and out of your vehicles, you will have no trouble with what i have planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunnel_Rat Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Pauls lying, its gonna be really dodgy, with collapses everywhere, not for the feint hearted( only joking) ,be good to meet some of the folk from here :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I would love to come, along with my dad and 3 friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Well so far thats 10+ of us! so thats all good! Please remember: Hard hat (up to you but usefull) Gloves (its cold and protection) A torch/headlamp (and a back up! and batteries) Boots or sturdy footwear (trip and slip hazzards and a walk) Bit to eat? (we shall be out a good 4/5hours before we get to a pub) waterproofs (you never know) Camera/videocam (im sure you will want a few snaps) Saftey is paramount. again this is your own issue, we are just a few lads who want to show offf what we do and find:) Although the places are safe, there are trip hazzards and some slippery surfaces. We would prefer Adults, children and elderly not advised for the underground sections. Well as soon as i can get a 100% count on the people, i shall set a meeting place and ill print off a few bits so you have some mini maps and some literature for the day:) Look at me aye! sounding like a tour guide in a museum! hehe Any questions please ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapier rob Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I'd love to come, more details please, as and when its sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardrosser Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Sir Paul, we thank you for the affort, look forward to seeing you on the day... :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Well done Sir Paul - would love to off done that. Shame Kent isn't next to Dorset :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardrosser Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 ah Dorset - spnet many years down your way (Bovington) very nice.... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I'm up for it too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Well done Sir Paul - would love to off done that. Shame Kent isn't next to Dorset :-( Yes it is, then the patio of England could have a garden again :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 so, numbers.... richardrosser Snapper ArtistsRifles rambo1969+4 rapier rob safariswing ian2b+3 is this right? It shall be SATURDAY 25TH NOV. As the days are closing in, meeting at around 1000-1100hrz would be best. I shall get printing at work, and make a few packs up with info and maps. Be nice to see you all:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardrosser Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 i'll make a date in my diary :-D cant wait, should be good and once again thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 so, numbers.... richardrosser Snapper ArtistsRifles rambo1969+4 rapier rob safariswing ian2b+3 is this right? It shall be SATURDAY 25TH NOV. As the days are closing in, meeting at around 1000-1100hrz would be best. I shall get printing at work, and make a few packs up with info and maps. Be nice to see you all:) Sounds good - got a date and a time - just need an RV location now!!!!! :-) :-) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapier rob Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Noted, and booked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Noted, and booked. See you there Rob... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 I shall give a few more ideas, as im getting alot of questions, i hope this helps and can ease some people:) issues : Dark- yes it is haha Spiders - not many, and they are friendly if there are Entrances- plotting room is small gap, small lowering onto the floor(we shall assist) then down a ladder, about 12ft, so if you have issues with that please sit that one out:) Deep shelter: its a small drop in 2ft, and down stairs, about 150, but it has landings for a breather! and there is no hurry! Elderly or children - not advised for obvious reasons most of the things we shall do, are indeed very easy and just as walk about and very rewarding, you do not have to go all the places, and can leave at any time. I hope no one gets worried, as its all very easy. If you can climb in and out of military vehicles! you can do this for sure! 85% will just be casual walking and seeing nice things..... this help? any questions:) :mrgreen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 any questions:) Just the obvious one - where do we meet up??? :-) :-) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Iam provisional and would like to bring a mate if I can come. Stuff is happening at my end that needs sorting. If you need to firm up definitive numbers then my place has to go to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Ill have to get back to you on that at the minute, as i think Tunnelrat is having car issues! i shall be travelling by train to Ramsgate to meet him, as alas i do not have a car! living on central Brighton does not permit! and the Pig is not really the best for the trip! hehe... If Tunnelrat is having car issues still, we may have to blag a lift :blush: But so far, if i say meet at esso? bp? as located here http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=631515&y=140640&z=3&sv=631515,140640&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf any questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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