ian huntly Wrote:After a dreadful drive up to Liverpool from Reading through high winds and lashing rain we sailed from the pier head one and a half hours late. The crossing was just like the 50's all over and I got to bed after midnight.

BUT I'M HERE !

That is the main thing.

I look forward to meeting up with all of you.

I'm in the Hilton each evening !! There just for some good evening food ! Come and join me ??

Yes Ian I had a similar trip from France on Saturday night, then a drive up from Salisbury last evening. Crossing to the IOM on Thursday, fingers crossed for something a bit smoother.

Dunno' about the Hilton, you can't drag me out of the Mitre after 7 o'clock nowadays.

Look forward to meeting up early on Friday.