3rd Annual Stormchase BBQ 2011

[Tom Lynch]

I could be up for this, pretty easy for the central Scots to get down as well - although still not that easy for cookiemonster :lol: Only thing holding me back is that I'm meant to be moving flats that weekend! Oh, and I have no tent...

Lack of tent shouldnt be a problem. I borrowed one last year which I still have but need to purchase one for myself and so would say you could use my spare one.

[lewisosd]

Sounds and looks really good Tom. I have a spare tent if anyone needs to borrow one since i'll be using my fishing bivvy and bed chair

Oh no after all that just looked in my diary and I have a gig that night in Doncaster. Wonder if I could just drive up after?

Edited July 1, 2011 by lewisosd

[Tom Lynch]

Regarding the weather potential in Shap because of its elevation , Shap Fell 1400 ft above sea level can when conditions are right produce interesting weather

Will find photo of Tornado over the fells

[Tom Lynch]

FOUND IT

THE TORNADO OVER THE FELLS

[Tom Lynch]

Hi fellow storm chasers

Do I go ahead today and confirm the booking for the BBQ and shall i do it for 23 July. As a matter of interest there is also an air display over Windermere on that week-end, so some planes will be around. I do think the tornado is there this year.

Tom

Edited July 2, 2011 by Tom Lynch

[Arron]

Fine by me Tom

[duckeyh]

Hey Tom

How far is Shap from London ? and are there any B&B's around ?

Edited July 2, 2011 by duckeyh

[lewisosd]

Hey Tom

How far is Shap from London ? and are there any B&B's around ?

Guessing around 5hr drive to Shep. Think camping is on the cards.

Tom - do you need an exact number today? Just waiting for an email from the promoter of the festival we are playing in Doncaster to see when our set time is. Then I can make a decision. If we are playing in the day then I will leave straight after as I will be a couple of hours from Shep so could make it for early evening.

[Tom Lynch]

Hey Tom

How far is Shap from London ? and are there any B&B's around ?

The greyhound hotel across the road currently has a twin, a double and a single room. Doubles at £80 they do have delux suites at £100

Tom

[Andy P]

Count me in, I'll be there Tom. Be good to catch with everyone.

[duckeyh]

Guessing around 5hr drive to Shep. Think camping is on the cards.

Tom - do you need an exact number today? Just waiting for an email from the promoter of the festival we are playing in Doncaster to see when our set time is. Then I can make a decision. If we are playing in the day then I will leave straight after as I will be a couple of hours from Shep so could make it for early evening.

Thanks , a 5 hour drive kind of counts me out as well as the B&B prices, have fun

[lewisosd]

Ok count me in for 23rd. My gig is actually on the Sunday night so I can just drive down to Doncaster from Shap.

Edited July 2, 2011 by lewisosd

[Tom Lynch]

OK I have confirmed the Saturday of the 23rd with the camp site. I have told them that I will confirm numbers as we get nearer but the farmers wife is cool with that.

Tom

[Dorsetbred]

As it's close to a 6.5hour drive and £150 in fuel for me to do the trip, it's just a tad too pricey.

Enjoy yourself.

[Tom Lynch]

Just to add a little more info there is a B&B up the road where they currently have 1 twin room at £26 per person inc breakfast and a gypsie caravan which sleeps two people and that is £58 total.

NEW ING LODGE B&B

Guest House B&B Accommodation - Shap

near Haweswater 8.0 miles :: Penrith 10.6 miles ::

Tel: 01931 716 719

Mobile: 07792 222 881

Web Site: www.newinglodge.co.uk

Bedrooms: 1 and caravan

-- Family -- Triple - Double -- Twin -- Single --

New Ing Lodge offers a range of accommodation from Bed and Breakfast rooms, dorm rooms, group bookings and camping. Whether your exploring the local area on foot, bike or horse back or need a stop over close to the M6 New Ing Lodge have accommodation to suit. Based in Shap, on the edge of the Lake District National Park and the Howgills and the Pennine Fells and directly on the Wainwrights coast to coast. New Ing Lodge is the the first accommodation in town once entering Shap from a days walk from Patterdale.

OPEN ALL YEAR

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New Ing Lodge is also Ideal for large groups of people interested in walking, cycling, outdoor activities or any simple a group of people that are looking for a peaceful retreat. New Ing Lodge can accommodate parties up to 30 people and welcome school trips, family and friend gatherings or people raising money for charity in a fun and lively accommodation situated directly on Wainwright's Coast to Coast.

Edited July 3, 2011 by Tom Lynch

[John Hanrahan]

Tom can you go on Skype?

[Tom Lynch]

There are tales of a large black animal wandering around Shap Fell by night. Some folk say its like a cat other think its a dog. Chewed bones have been discovered.

Farmer's wife Ethel Swindlehourst of Hill Farm says she is keeping her dog 'Shep' in so it dont get frightened.

[BARRY]

There are tales of a large black animal wandering around Shap Fell by night. Some folk say its like a cat other think its a dog. Chewed bones have been discovered.

Farmer's wife Ethel Swindlehourst of Hill Farm says she is keeping her dog 'Shep' in so it dont get frightened.

thats not a dog it's T Rex Agggggggggggggg

[Tom Lynch]

Well just of what size of plastic bag you would need to collect its droppings

Tom

Sounds and looks really good Tom. I have a spare tent if anyone needs to borrow one since i'll be using my fishing bivvy and bed chair

Oh no after all that just looked in my diary and I have a gig that night in Doncaster. Wonder if I could just drive up after?

Good one

we can start to build up a who has what and who needs what list.

Tom

[Tom Lynch]

Looked out of the window and could see convection in the direction of Shap Fell and so went for a spin.

viewed from my door

From my house to the summit of Shap Fellthe difference in elevation is 1200ft

looking back towards Kendal

You head up into the cloud base

Pretty little places on the way

In winter the road to Shap is one of the first to closed because of snow. It was once the main and only road to Scotland and has now been replaced by the M6

Above you can see wagons on the M6

Top of Shap Fell

On the way back down the back edge starts to clear Kendal

Edited July 9, 2011 by Tom Lynch

[Paul Sherman]

Aaarrgh!

Cant make this now as all my cover for kids etc have let me down, Lou is seeing Customers in London until the late afternoon, all parents (Babysitters) are away on holiday and my usual lady across the road has been called into a Crown Green Bowling championship decider

Have left a message with Tom to say go ahead with this day as I cant really do another until October and by then Shap will probably have Snow near the top

Think there is still a fair number of attendees with Mr Cameron, John, Arron and a lot more I cant remember at the moment so if you are near enough please try to make it and if you can give numbers to Tom he can let the farmer know.

Once Again Sorry! And I am gutted!

[Nick F]

That's a shame Paul Looks like I can probably attend, if anyone one in the London area needs a lift, should have some room in the car for a few others.

[Tom Lynch]

Shame about Paul

Just to remind people Sat 23rd July in Shap Cumbria chaser BBQ

ok so at the moment we have the following

Andy

Ian

Nick

Ross (might be)

Lewisosd

John

Janette

Arron

If I have missed anyone off please let me know.

So as for tents who will be bring one?

I will give directions shortly but is easy to find.

Tom

Edited July 10, 2011 by Tom Lynch

[jimbo36]

Sorry can't make it, wrong date and location. Enjoy

[Harry]

Sadly, not looking likely for me to attend either

If anyone can make it, I strongly recommend going as they are great events (I attended the 1st and 2nd BBQs) - not least Tom's cracking flow of comedy!