Dick_Valentine Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I'm thinking of organising a coach to Wimbledon away (subject to interest). Will depart Shaw at early o clock on 30th April to arrive in Kingston upon Thames mid morning, then depart back to Shaw after post match drinks. Cost £26 each. Interested? Send me a message. Never done this before, but needed a way of getting me and my mates to the match so thought why not ask if 40 odd others care to join me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 If you can have a booze you'll easily fill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Gawbies on tour. Is Micky Nield going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 15 possibles at the moment, I'm still happy to sort this but may well end up being a minibus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 As long as they accept boozing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, sjk2008 said: As long as they accept boozing Still trying to negotiate that, they haven't said no but they have their reservations. They normally take a rugby team to away games and I've seen cases of ale being loaded onto the coach on more than one occasion before. He said its different going to football matches and the coach can effectively be turned away by the old bill if they board and we're all shit faced. Did this not happen to a couple of Barnsley coaches a season or two ago?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: Still trying to negotiate that, they haven't said no but they have their reservations. They normally take a rugby team to away games and I've seen cases of ale being loaded onto the coach on more than one occasion before. He said its different going to football matches and the coach can effectively be turned away by the old bill if they board and we're all shit faced. Did this not happen to a couple of Barnsley coaches a season or two ago?? I've heard tell that such coaches often pull over some way from the destination and pack anything untidy in the hold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 13 minutes ago, leeslover said: I've heard tell that such coaches often pull over some way from the destination and pack anything untidy in the hold Yes we used to do that back in the day on the boozer cruiser from the Clayton Arms. I'll do my best to convince them that we're not a bunch of drunken reprobates. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 We used to put all the empties in motorway bins or nearby bins and then call at an off licence just after we left on the way back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 49 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: Still trying to negotiate that, they haven't said no but they have their reservations. They normally take a rugby team to away games and I've seen cases of ale being loaded onto the coach on more than one occasion before. He said its different going to football matches and the coach can effectively be turned away by the old bill if they board and we're all shit faced. Did this not happen to a couple of Barnsley coaches a season or two ago?? Given a Wimbledon fan has just confirmed to me that there no chance we will end up with more than 700 tickets for away fans, if 300 have been snapped up already it might be worth getting a quote quick if there's a few on your list who haven't got a ticket yet as they're waiting for a way to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 51 minutes ago, sjk2008 said: Given a Wimbledon fan has just confirmed to me that there no chance we will end up with more than 700 tickets for away fans, if 300 have been snapped up already it might be worth getting a quote quick if there's a few on your list who haven't got a ticket yet as they're waiting for a way to get there. I have already, its £26 each if I can fill a 53 seater. Not cheap these coaches, but seems about right looking at what the cost of the official coaches are. Though I suspect Latics are making a couple of bob there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 41 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: I have already, its £26 each if I can fill a 53 seater. Not cheap these coaches, but seems about right looking at what the cost of the official coaches are. Though I suspect Latics are making a couple of bob there? No worries. There's absolutely no chance we will fill a 53 seater, especially if they decide we can't booze. It'll be a struggle even if we can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 20 minutes ago, sjk2008 said: No worries. There's absolutely no chance we will fill a 53 seater, especially if they decide we can't booze. It'll be a struggle even if we can! Yes I think you maybe right? God loves a trier and was worth a go. We may have a plan B so watch this space... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 38 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: Yes I think you maybe right? God loves a trier and was worth a go. We may have a plan B so watch this space... Plan B ? Does it involve a sidecar ? ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 45 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: Yes I think you maybe right? God loves a trier and was worth a go. We may have a plan B so watch this space... Please don't keep me waiting long as me and my mate don't have a ticket yet haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Update: We're now running a minibus, leaving about 5am ish from a location yet to be decided (but probably close to BP). Boozing on said minibus is allowed and encouraged. Cost £23 each on a first come first served basis, as of 3pm today there are 10 spaces available. Message me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 7 places left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 6 places left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 4 places left. Barlows have sold out so don't miss out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: 4 places left. Barlows have sold out so don't miss out. You may want to post it one or two of the Facebook pages had a few ask me if they know of any minibuses going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: 4 places left. Barlows have sold out so don't miss out. Barlows don't do coaches? Edited April 6, 2017 by Magister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Forte_Baby said: You may want to post it one or two of the Facebook pages had a few ask me if they know of any minibuses going. Cheers. I'm not on Facebook, but I've put it on twitter (or at least I think I have). Bit of a twitter novice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 50 minutes ago, Magister said: Barlows don't do coaches? Showing my age a bit, Barlows used to run the club coaches back in th'day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 11 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: Showing my age a bit, Barlows used to run the club coaches back in th'day. C Just shared it mate 12 minutes ago, Dick_Valentine said: Cheers. I'm not on Facebook, but I've put it on twitter (or at least I think I have). Bit of a twitter novice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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