colin Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 We were there before it first opened as a trial with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, represented by Prince Edward on that occasion. When was that? late 80s? Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, colin said: We were there before it first opened as a trial with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, represented by Prince Edward on that occasion. When was that? late 80s? Legoland Windsor? Mid 90s. Think I went in 95 and it wasn't that old Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 36 minutes ago, Jim said: Legoland Windsor? Mid 90s. Think I went in 95 and it wasn't that old Yes opened in 1996, I remember going to Windsor Safari park a few times before it closed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fine Whine Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Jim said: Legoland Windsor? Mid 90s. Think I went in 95 and it wasn't that old Neither were you by the sound of it Jim...😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 8 hours ago, David Williams said: Yes opened in 1996, I remember going to Windsor Safari park a few times before it closed. Me too but strangely the only bit I can actually recall was the parrots on bicycles. Ed Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Cabin-boy said: Me too but strangely the only bit I can actually recall was the parrots on bicycles. Ed I think the safari bit was a non event, however the Dolphin show was impressive. Mind you, looking at the past with today's glasses, I guess that I should say it was cruel. Link to post Share on other sites
hf_uk Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 On 09/09/2020 at 21:43, enyajtrebor said: A couple of pics of the Burgundy laid up at Leith, Edinburgh. Looking in a sorry state- will she ever return to service? Ah memories. She took me to Calais during the BF strikes of 2012! Imagine the number of times she's made that crossing! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Danim24 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Pride of Burgundy in the lock at Leith, destination Dover. Interesting to see what their plans are for her! Link to post Share on other sites
Tumnus2010 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 6 hours ago, Danim24 said: Pride of Burgundy in the lock at Leith, destination Dover. Interesting to see what their plans are for her! She's providing cover for Pride of Kent for a bit before heading off to Falmouth apparently 1 Link to post Share on other sites
juliannewman Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Couple of nice shots of the Pride of Burgandy on the river Fal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-55487166 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 45 minutes ago, juliannewman said: Couple of nice shots of the Pride of Burgandy on the river Fal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-55487166 Beautiful scenery! Shame about the hunk of metal in the middle 😁. Link to post Share on other sites
VikingVoyager Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 25 minutes ago, Gareth said: Beautiful scenery! Shame about the hunk of metal in the middle 😁. I thought Bretagne was in the premier French passenger port? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Paully Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 She looks to be in cold lay up now, the AIS has been turned off. Watchman only onboard. Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 16 minutes ago, Paully said: She looks to be in cold lay up now, the AIS has been turned off. Watchman only onboard. Yes, same thing happened with the Olau twins. The Fal used to be used quite regularly by Sealink for laying up ships after withdrawal. Was not uncommon for there to be three there at a time (all rafted together). Link to post Share on other sites
Paully Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 20 minutes ago, Gareth said: Yes, same thing happened with the Olau twins. The Fal used to be used quite regularly by Sealink for laying up ships after withdrawal. Was not uncommon for there to be three there at a time (all rafted together). Yes I`ve been up there at times and its been like a shipping car park. Got great views from King Harry Ferry. In summer when its busy they run boat trips up from Falmouth to have a look at them..Friends brother used to do winters as watchman on lay up in the Fal. In those days it was a one man job (cost).He said it was a weird experience. He used to use the Masters cabin and was supposed to do walk round (with a torch only) of all decks as fire prevention at night...The noises were enough to scare anyone apparantly. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
enyajtrebor Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 (edited) Picture on BBC news for Cornwall https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-55487166 Apologies, I’ve just seen the previous post 🙁 Edited January 8 by enyajtrebor Link to post Share on other sites
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