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yeah, think i may take my bike bag that i used when we went to paris, just in case...

Good idea, not only will it be good for the train, it'll be useful for taking the bike neatly into the hotel room instead of leaving it locked up in the hotel carpark.

(We are talking about foldable bike bags which we used for the Eurostar. Bag folded up small enough to carry on back of our rucksacks - only £40 from Decathlon)

through trainline.com i just found return to hewhaven harbor (thurs pm --- mon mid-day) for £33.

Discount if traveling with 3 or more people I think

Newhaven Harbour not Newhaven Town for the ferry. I will book this train once I get round to it. Maybe having a ticket booked will help if there are any issues with bikes on the train (there is officially only space for 2 bikes in the bike area, although plenty more space).

I am not booking trains in France as they are so cheap and I'd rather have the flexibility. (*probably ride it anyway)

MA3K should get a pic up of his polo bars with one side chopped shorter, they seem like a good option for polo (with the bar-ends ON though!)

I'll race you Tom - you can have a two hour head-start whilst I wait for the train!!

So I am on the 2230 Thursday ferry. Let's ride to Rouen.

So that is 14 of us on the same ferry (15 if Zoe comes too?)

This is going to be brilliant!

I can't make up my mind whether to ride or get the train to Rouen yet.

Oooh, nice move Tom :)

Another tip I was thinking about at the tourney on Sunday is if you are not so hot at track-standing, you will have to rely on leaning on your mallet. Make sure the top of your ski pole is capped or padded, otherwise the palm of your hand will hurt. Fortunately for my 1/2 hour of goal tending I was wearing thick gloves!!

Another - a wheel disc/defender is not necessary, but if you don't have one, make sure you have plenty of spare spokes in the right length.

Agata - It's a justified threat for anyone attempting to cut his lovely locks!

oooh, good luck! :)

Me too! Ali and Jo are coming. We're going to get some team practice in :)

Oh cool. Nice one ;)

I'll be there! But no 'Tap Out'/ Agata versus.. game?

Girlfriend said that after the VD tourney she'd like to play on saturday... particularly if it's closer to home... so if you don't mind 2 newbies (at what point can I stop calling myself newbie?!) we'll be along... (again babysitter's allowing)

I'll be along on wednesday either way...

If we're playing there on Sat then yes! I think a few of the North players were up for Newington instead of Downham as a one-off Saturday?

I think we probably should have some sort of first aid available at the next tournament, even an informal one like Sunday's.

+1

Also a big bucket of ice would be great (I'm hoping no injuries, but would be good for keeping the beers chilled).

Would have come in handy for Dave H's wrist too.

Heal soon boys :)

Wonderful photos!

Wow! What a fab day :D

Thanks to everyone who came and played & supported - can't wait to see more girls on the polo court now. Thanks to Mike for organising, James the ref, the sponsors Cavendish Cycles and Brick Lane Bikes, and mostly to Dave for letting me play with him!x

Registered:
Jimbilly and Object.
The Cherry Forces
Amy/Blake
Hillhawkes
The Christals
The Bovine Snares (Scott/Brendan)
Tomassito/Bianca
Allie/AndyLockett
Brian/Dave
Katts&Doggs
Hassan/Emma
Concrete Kisses (dt/ hops)
Agata/Zoe
The Otters
Jol/Slamm
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+3 bonus donations!

It looks like there is another room - look at Eugène's post. A 3 bed got knocked off? Whatever, I'm just trying to help.

By Emiliè

Adds up on my count? 22 on the list on the page before, and 22 spaces available.

agata, hassan, slamm, dave, shelley, bill, anna...

there are more than 4 people left wanting rooms i think?

So for those of us that don't have a partner (OR BEEN DUMPED BILL!!!!) is it really worth just turning up and hoping to get in?

Aw shucks.

JOL - what happened to Mr Brown - or Tony or Josh cohen?

I reckon the smart move would be to register yourself plus one ASAP and get a place. I'm sure there'll be more people who would love to join in at the last moment... :)

Thanks Eugène. This hotel is going to be fun!

YES! Dave, we have a double :D

I'm not going to book the Dieppe - Rouen train, but I will book the London - Newhaven Harbour train to get a groupsave discount.

i'm not reserving seating or dorms either, just stay up or pass out in normal chairs.

Bagsy the kids playroom.

Give an hour to clear customs, or whatever, that's not too long to wait. So long as we find coffee and croissant.

that takes 2 mins.

I'm up for a 4am skinnydip in the sea, followed by a spinny ride round dieppe to warm up, a croissant and a cup of tea*, then the train to Rouen.

*must remember to pack teabags.