World Club Challenge Tour (Official)

[Mark from Brisbane]

By the way I'd like to inform you that the "Ship Inn" is probably a leisurely 12 minute stroll from the Novotel where we will be staying.

GOD HELP US ALL!!!

Timmy I hope you are a social person, if not you are in deep deep trouble!!

 

[Mybludog]

That's 2 words

 

[Timmy]

I'll out social you all, assuming we're talking about drinking....beer...

 

[eagles2win]

I'll out social you all, assuming we're talking about drinking....beer...

Famous last words...

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Sounds like you two will have a challenge on....but you have to get past Bluedog first and he has "World Club Challenge Legend Status"

 

[vidmar]

Careful Timmy - don't peak too early mate!

I'm all sorted and the trip is locked in.

As I will have the Friday off and will be driving everyone mad by fidgetting until it's time to go I'm getting the early flight thaqt leaves at 15.55 (EY451)

This gets in to Manchester at 6.20 am on the Saturday so off the hotel to check in and get cleaned up, bit of a wander round and a big old breckie to set me up for the day and then soak up the atmosphere of a Yorkshire pub with a couple of pints to get ready for the Liverpool v Man U game - How good & what a great way to start the trip!

Is anyone else on that flight (I know Jonesy is looking to do that?) or interested in joining us? (Mark should be able to sort it for you?)

 

[eagles2win]

Leeds Rhinos boss loves Marks work:

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co...._challenge_getting_global_attention_1_4060632

Who knows Mark potential market there if clubs could sort out a yearly 'friendly'

 

[Timmy]

I'd be looking to get there with Vidmar so I can watch Liverpool smash Man U. Earlier flight.

 

[Jonesyv2]

Correct I will be flying with Old one kneed vidmar.

 

[globaleagle]

By the way I'd like to inform you that the "Ship Inn" is probably a leisurely 12 minute stroll from the Novotel where we will be staying.
GOD HELP US ALL!!!

12 mins!!!! How much for a motorised golf cart? 😉

You do good work Mark, I can't believe all these years I was in Brissie I didn't know this site, or your good self existed - I had the interweb and everything!

 

[mozgrame]

I hate all you lucky bastards! 🙂

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

By the way I'd like to inform you that the "Ship Inn" is probably a leisurely 12 minute stroll from the Novotel where we will be staying.
GOD HELP US ALL!!!

12 mins!!!! How much for a motorised golf cart? 😉

You do good work Mark, I can't believe all these years I was in Brissie I didn't know this site, or your good self existed - I had the interweb and everything!

Thanks, I try hard!!

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I hate all you lucky bastards! 🙂

Only you can fix that problem!!

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Correct I will be flying with Old one kneed vidmar.

I have grabbed some flights for you (and also Bones) to go with "old one knee'd"

God help us at the Welcome drinks with you blokes starting at bloody 10.00am in the morning!!

Timmy you ARE in for a treat!!

 

[Mybludog]

what times the early flight mark and what times the late one ?

this is gonna be very interesting

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Early departs at 355pm gets to Manchester 620am the followimg morning. Late departs at 950pm and gets there at 220pm that's the next day as well. Seems most of the "drinkers" are going early to get a head start.

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By the way I agree " interesting " a few sore heads the next day as we also have welcome drinks that night. As has already been said "going to be huge"

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Leeds Rhinos boss loves Marks work:

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co...._challenge_getting_global_attention_1_4060632

Who knows Mark potential market there if clubs could sort out a yearly 'friendly'

Although they say there was no tour in 2009 and that's not correct, it was a small tour BUT rthere was one!!

 

[eagles2win]

As per our email bash out today Mark (ant) looking increasingly likely I'm on aboard.
So by the looks of things your getting the band back together - the blues brothers or should I say the booze brothers

 

[vidmar]

Correct I will be flying with Old one kneed vidmar.

The Knee is fine.

It's just that the bunged lower leg now has all the metal needed for the occasional transformer impression...so much better to connect with your rear end on the tour!

Mark, I'd like to think that as the (self appointed) tour interpreter and cultural ambassador then the MWTS regulars you have mentioned will be vital in helping us establish a beach head early on?

Of course we will have to perform some “hearts and minds” initiatives at the local hostelry and village meeting place so that the “rough heads” that follow will be welcomed and have at least half a chance of not being run out of town within 10 minutes of getting there?

Timmy is obviously new to the team but obviously welcomed and can carry the stuffed kangaroo (or do we need to get a stuffed eagle?) as is the norm for the youngest and newest tourist

They are still talking about the “Kangaroo Man” with the “hooooge ‘ands” from the last trip (Those that were there will know who that is and be pleased to know he will be with us again!) so the locals are no strangers to Manly fans hitting their shores.

Update: Joy of Joys!! - I’ve found out that they sell Holland’s meat pies in Headingley!

This trip is getting better as the minutes roll by…”Proper Pies” and the food of Gods – ideal to keep the winter chill out!!

See here http://www.hollandspies.co.uk/ and check out the “our latest video” link on the left (subtitles available) and then the “our latest advert” on the right.

 

[Timmy]

I can carry the Token stuffed animal. I'm 26.. am I youngest? This trip is gonna be insaaaaaane

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Holland Pies and beer I can feel a headache coming on!!!!!

 

[ayjay007]

Ahhh the ship. Ajay guess who is in Australia in January and is catching up with me.
Lucy from behind the bar at ship

good seas and a strong tail wind,my friend.