2006 here, so a newbi I guess
In reply to Post #31
Haha Keith, the Merrington social was legendary. We had northern socials for about 10 years and made some friends for life. We did manage a reunion social in October just before we went into another lockdown and it took me 4 days to recover.
Haha Keith, the Merrington social was legendary. We had northern socials for about 10 years and made some friends for life. We did manage a reunion social in October just before we went into another lockdown and it took me 4 days to recover.
In reply to Post #1
Hi Pete, im not posting much, but always lurking. Hope you're well mate
Hi Pete, im not posting much, but always lurking. Hope you're well mate
In reply to Post #82
My profile says 2003, but I'm pretty sure that I was a member before that and had to re register due to a data loss. Anyone else remember that?
My profile says 2003, but I'm pretty sure that I was a member before that and had to re register due to a data loss. Anyone else remember that?
In reply to Post #1
i've been lurking since sept 2002
i've been lurking since sept 2002
In reply to Post #79
How are you doing James
How are you doing James
In reply to Post #85
Anyone remember that nipper from Leicester way he was a laugh 😂😂😂
Anyone remember that nipper from Leicester way he was a laugh 😂😂😂
Joined Aug 2004, still lurk a bit to see what's going on. My memories are that I fished a battle carp match with Mark Hadley at cemex chertsey and also on a forum trip to Boysaway Carping in france with Mark Hadley, Dean Oram, Chunks & Brents. Good times.
In reply to Post #87
Oh yes, the infamous Boysaway trips.
The first one involved me and Mark Hadley driving a very rammed van which on the way back smelt so bad it made us retch when we got back in. On the night of the storm you and I stayed to fish while the rest tried to watch Liverpool somewhere. We both caught and then listened to the punching, the vomitting, a dog being showered and then a certain Welshman falling in the lake
I remember the Grassy you lost that jumped close in and catching my first 20. Also Deano and others building a bait island on the bottom lake which lead to his nice common.
Of course on the other hand myself and another Welshman ended up in a right state on the second trip. I seem to recall pulling him out of the lake before waking up very ill in my bivvy
I still have the scars on my back where I fell into the trees.
You and I both caught Cut Tail that trip, my first 30 and the lad I gave a lift from Hastings caught his only fish on the last day after lots of attempts. As we left after our breakfast roll we managed about a mile before he was violently ill.
Really enjoyed both those trips which were my first ones to France and learnt a lot from you Monkeyclimber
Oh yes, the infamous Boysaway trips.
The first one involved me and Mark Hadley driving a very rammed van which on the way back smelt so bad it made us retch when we got back in. On the night of the storm you and I stayed to fish while the rest tried to watch Liverpool somewhere. We both caught and then listened to the punching, the vomitting, a dog being showered and then a certain Welshman falling in the lake
I remember the Grassy you lost that jumped close in and catching my first 20. Also Deano and others building a bait island on the bottom lake which lead to his nice common.
Of course on the other hand myself and another Welshman ended up in a right state on the second trip. I seem to recall pulling him out of the lake before waking up very ill in my bivvy
I still have the scars on my back where I fell into the trees.
You and I both caught Cut Tail that trip, my first 30 and the lad I gave a lift from Hastings caught his only fish on the last day after lots of attempts. As we left after our breakfast roll we managed about a mile before he was violently ill.
Really enjoyed both those trips which were my first ones to France and learnt a lot from you Monkeyclimber
Hi All
2008 for me
Met some absolute legends and characters on here, learnt a lot and I've hopefully given a lot back as well.
Miss certain members who've been sadly banned, mostly for their lost knowledge
I know the mods might delete this, but big shout out to Skear, probably the most argumentative tosser a man could come across, but boy did he know his ****!! True carper and one of the originals
Best
Jon
2008 for me
Met some absolute legends and characters on here, learnt a lot and I've hopefully given a lot back as well.
Miss certain members who've been sadly banned, mostly for their lost knowledge
I know the mods might delete this, but big shout out to Skear, probably the most argumentative tosser a man could come across, but boy did he know his ****!! True carper and one of the originals
Best
Jon
In reply to Post #89
agreed, thames carper was another very knowledgeable guy.
agreed, thames carper was another very knowledgeable guy.
In reply to Post #90
June 2006 for me 👍🏻👍🏻
June 2006 for me 👍🏻👍🏻
In reply to Post #88
Good times Nick, remember them fondly. We could write a book on those two Boysaway trips alone. I also remember you forgot your passport and had to drive all the way home to collect it. I can't believe that was 16 years ago. The van trip on the first visit was a major experience. Me and Dean talking utter drivel about Gibbon Hairdressers and Olympic underwater goat formation swimming teams. We all caught carp and had a good laugh along the way. Its what it should all be about.
Thank you to the Carpforum, because without it, these trips would never of happened.
All the best mate, Paul.
Good times Nick, remember them fondly. We could write a book on those two Boysaway trips alone. I also remember you forgot your passport and had to drive all the way home to collect it. I can't believe that was 16 years ago. The van trip on the first visit was a major experience. Me and Dean talking utter drivel about Gibbon Hairdressers and Olympic underwater goat formation swimming teams. We all caught carp and had a good laugh along the way. Its what it should all be about.
Thank you to the Carpforum, because without it, these trips would never of happened.
All the best mate, Paul.
June 2005, the craftycarpkid has grey hair now 😧😧
Only just found this thread, hello Pete!
Lad from Leciester way was probably "CarpMaster"
Lee the meat guy was Lee Chandler. Good bloke...
I never done any northern socials...but the Farlows ones were memorable, I will have to try and dig some pics out
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WaterBeach social 4 Oct 2002
Fen Drayton - 25 Nov 2002 with Jim Shelley and a slide show in a big army tent
Taff, Jim, Neil, Pete
Muzza, Jim, Neil
more of the same, but bonus Cam and Sam in that shot
Bassingbourne - 15 Aug 2003
I might dig out more sometime...if I find the shot of Conway with the inflatable I will share it
As for organising more of these for the future, do you really think that's wise!?
EDIT: Just found a load of pics on the CarpForum page on Facebook...including CarpManConway and the inflatable sheep
https://www.facebook.com/CarpForum/photos
Lad from Leciester way was probably "CarpMaster"
Lee the meat guy was Lee Chandler. Good bloke...
I never done any northern socials...but the Farlows ones were memorable, I will have to try and dig some pics out
Click images to pop them to new/bigger window
WaterBeach social 4 Oct 2002
Fen Drayton - 25 Nov 2002 with Jim Shelley and a slide show in a big army tent
Taff, Jim, Neil, Pete
Muzza, Jim, Neil
more of the same, but bonus Cam and Sam in that shot
Bassingbourne - 15 Aug 2003
I might dig out more sometime...if I find the shot of Conway with the inflatable I will share it
As for organising more of these for the future, do you really think that's wise!?
EDIT: Just found a load of pics on the CarpForum page on Facebook...including CarpManConway and the inflatable sheep
https://www.facebook.com/CarpForum/photos