Diesel Boyz Run -..it's Tobago on the Republic Day weekend.!

[bleedingfreak]

It have real bosses on this thread...

I will be in Bago again from month end till December...

If I get a chance to check out a few places I will.

[biggy82]

so wham....no updates?

[bleedingfreak]

IT's ON beyotches!!!!!!!!!!

Details to follow!

[bleedingfreak]

"Booking your own accommodation and travel arrangements."

Suggestions and guidelines:


You can our purchase ferry tickets at a number of travel agencies around the country...

Booking your tickets become your responsibility as was stated before. The date of the run will be posted at least two months in advance to allow for everyone securing accommodation and travel.

The "seek your own accommodation" arrangement is based on the following:

There probably won't be any place that can accommodate everyone.

Different people have different tastes, styles with respect to their level of convenience when away from home. So my comfort level and yours will always be different.

Personal space... Reality is we lime on occasion and some people may not want that level of interaction past a certain stage or time etc... I might want to snuggle up with my teddy bear and go to sleep when it get dark and you might like to watch tv loud and chew popcorn with your mouth open. I like to laze around on the couch in my drawers and let out the gas the all natural way in the morning. That might not be something that you want to see, right? You get what I mean though... I hope...

We all work on different budgets as well this is a big factor these days. If you can afford Hilton and want to stay there then so be it.

Diesel families: for those who rolling with family will require additional space and etc. Working out logistics for different numbers of people becomes challenging. Assuming double occupancy for rooms is fallible. And that is what most guest houses and hotels work with...

Notwithstanding these reasons above, we should all try to stay fairly close together, meaning same neighborhood.

More to come shortly...

You are invited to discuss the above and tweak accordingly.

As you were

[bleedingfreak]

I am on the iPad these days guys so excuse the lack of punctuation or other formatting as you are accustomed..

I am suggesting June as a possible time for the diesel run to Tobago. Please check your work schedules, vacation calendars, passports, etc for a good date within that month.

There are usually 4 sailings each day from Port of Spain. I would suggest you make the effort and book for the 6:30am sailing. Conditions on the seas are quite calm at this time, for those who suffer from sea sickness, etc.
You can usually get on the port around 4:30-5:00am to get on the ferry.
The boat is pretty quiet at this hour of the morning to get a little nap on the ferry as well, before the sun comes up.

Also, you get into Tobago at 9:30 or so, which means at least half a day gain on exploring and relaxing.

Again, if your schedule does not permit you to get on the first sailing, the other sailing times are 10am, 1:30pm, and 5pm. The 5 pm boat is usually packed, I should warn you. Also you get into Tobago at night which can be disorienting if you are noon to the sister isle...

Departure from tobago on Sunday or Monday, again is your choice. Sunday departures are usually midday and 5:00pm. Departure at 5pm would see you return to Trinidad by 8pm.
If you wish to stay the extra night and leave leisurely on a Monday is up to you. Sail times for Tobago during the week are the same as Trinidad: 6:30am, 10am, 1:30pm and 5pm.

The ferry schedule can be found at www.patnt.com

More to follow...

[biggy82]

good stuff

[bleedingfreak]

Yay. At least ine person paying attention

[Rutless Tiida]

June sound ok but it is difficult for me to plan things sooo far in advance.
Put me down as a tentative for any weekend.
Keep me informed.

[bleedingfreak]

Yes but this is advance warning to basicAlly get ur sheit together.

[speedaholic]

gud stuff... lookin forward to it.. need a date to be certain for sure but june sounds gud plenty time to organise!

[Rutless Tiida]

Yes but this is advance warning to basicAlly get ur sheit together.

I will try, but I don't have much control over when I have things like exams and $hit....
But I really want to go....

[Cooper]

Exams usually finish in mid June for me. I'll know my schedule when the looniversity posts the time table.

Thanks for the valuable info there freak



note to self: call 'spanish' female friends, biggy will need some eye candy

[biggy82]

note to self: call 'spanish' female friends, biggy will need some eye candy

doh tease me bro...

[bleedingfreak]

Awwrite fellas.. Tobago is for all intents, being pushed back to September. June isnt going to work for a few of the guys... Sorry for that.

[bleedingfreak]

but its STILL ON!!!!!!!!!!!!

[speedaholic]

september is even better! more time to prepare and wotnot! nicee!

[bleedingfreak]

Makes no sense to try to go to Tobago during July - August holidays... it packed, you cant get ferry tickets and most places are booked solid...

So nxt logical time was Sept.

[Cooper]

Kewl, my schedule free from June to September.

[bleedingfreak]

I am thinking of Republic weekend (23rd - 25th September) for the Tobago run.

If not we can possibly do the weekend before or the weekend after.

[biggy82]

^^^sounds good...

[*Phoenix*]

ANybody got Anything - UpDates on this Run???

[wagon r]

well....the date is set and the accommodations are being sought. This run is on and a few guys are already setting aside the dates wrt their work schedules.

We will be going up on the Friday 23rd and coming back on the Sunday 25th. The Saturday, Republic Day is the run date, a complete lap of the island with trails, river crossing and should be concluded in Pigeon Point. A BBQ lime is proposed on the Saturday night.

This run is open to all, but EVERYONE is looking after themselves. You pay for your own ticket and accommodation, even if you are staying with a group. We will all come together for the night lime, so we could have a great cook down.

....don't forget to walk with your float ring and noodle..!

[biggy82]

noice **packs teddy bear and rubber ducky**

[biggy82]

just an update:

run is definately on: final preparations are being done w.r.t. the Usual Suspects being present.

like was said earlier: all are invited but everyone needs to organize their own stuff (boat tickets, accomodation etc). the Run is scheduled for Saturday 24th September (Republic Day). we should be able to tour the whole of Bago.

more details will be psoted closer to the actual run date!!

[bleedingfreak]

I will find out if September sailing Schedule is out yet...

[wagon r]

the Sept. sailin list is out....time to buy your tickets...!

[ronsin1]

I can safely say I cannot make this one due to pending important matters sometime that week

[sweeks]

I'm planning on picking up boat tickets this week.

Usual suspects call me if you need me to pick on your behalf. I'll need a copy of your CC.

[bleedingfreak]

I'm planning on picking up boat tickets this week.

Usual suspects call me if you need me to pick on your behalf. I'll need a copy of your CC.

Not necessary

Just need vehicle number, and MGW.

Might buy mine today or when I go to tobago this week

[wagon r]

^ correct....jus need MGW and TARE and number plate....