karlbird Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Myself and 3 friends have just joined, I wondered if anyone on here is a member?Went for our first recce last week. I know the tide was wrong, but we wanted to see part at high tide. Turns out we parked in a local dogging car park and got checked out by the police on our return, thankfully we don't look like doggers apparently, so all was fine!Just looking for someone to pass on gems of knowledge like that - forewarned is forearmed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Which car park where you in? I am not a Spalding member, i belong to the better of the clubs that shoot that marsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlbird Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Is that Holbeach? I didn't do much research as to which one to join, I hope I have not messed up. Think its called the Hare and Hounds car park, by the Welland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraivi Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Which car park where you in? I am not a Spalding member, i belong to the better of the clubs that shoot that marsh Hey Matt, just coz you weren't allowed in to Spalding, no need to be like that, Spalding likes to maintain its high standards in its membership. LOL. Karlbird - Hare and hounds is one access point, there are others, the most popular being just a short walk from Lawyers creek. Ive only been twice this year for a recce and to feed the mozzies. PM Oxfordfowler on here, he showed me the ropes last season. He's a real gent and very knowledgeable on the area. Edited September 26, 2014 by wraivi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlbird Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yes, I know about the mozzies! Ouch! Wish I had had that warning before last week. My mates dog got bit on the *** and it looked like a cauliflower a few days later. I'll drop a PM this weekend, thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 do spalding not have a mentoring system for so many trips. I've been out tonight and the tide was at its hight a good 40 minutes early and kept pushing, really need to do a few trips with someone you will get more pleasure if you feel safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 The tide was much higher last night too konnie. Less experienced would or could have got awfully wet. As far as I'm aware there is only Oxford who seems willing to take anyone out from spalding club but I could be wrong. At least holbeach take new members on a minimum of 6 flights as part of the new membership rule. I still take some out who have been members quite some time Hopefully the op can find some help somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordfowler Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 No mentoring system with Spalding. New members are however asked to attend a new members day and there is a list of experienced "guides" on the web site/club info. that will take members out - you just have to ask. Guess I'll be hearing from Karlbird then? OXF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Looks like your retirement is over mate. Andersons/the finger here we come. When you coming for a trip on kenzies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Looks like your retirement is over mate. Andersons/the finger here we come. When you coming for a trip on kenzies? If he goes down kenzies, are you going to brave the hms oxford this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraivi Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thats a great rule to have, considering the potential dangers out there. Oxford was kind enough to take me on a couple of trips, and was definitely a learning experience. I would be happy to buddy up for safety sake or for the company, but that is it , as I am totally new to the game, I feel I have nothing to offer experience wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 If he goes down kenzies, are you going to brave the hms oxford this season? Rather stick knitting needles in my eyes matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordfowler Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I'll be in Sheps car park at 04:30 Saturday morning (yes tomorrow 27th). Got loads of Sun cream and insect repellent - may even bring a couple of cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Thats a great rule to have, considering the potential dangers out there. Oxford was kind enough to take me on a couple of trips, and was definitely a learning experience. I would be happy to buddy up for safety sake or for the company, but that is it , as I am totally new to the game, I feel I have nothing to offer experience wise. Nothing wrong with no experience. We all started there. Edited September 26, 2014 by ayano3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 We off out somewhere else will phone you when we coming off. Fosdyke bridge cafe may be busy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I'll be at work. Hope to make it out for evening flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 At a party sat night but shooting two flights Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlbird Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys. I have PMed Oxford and hope to meet up with a few of you on the marsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'll be in Sheps car park at 04:30 Saturday morning (yes tomorrow 27th). Got loads of Sun cream and insect repellent - may even bring a couple of cartridges. So? How did you go on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 We did alright ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 We did alright ! I think I may be a waist size smaller after deciding it was a bit chilly and walking all the way out in my neoprenes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 The breakfast made up for it Tony so don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 The breakfast made up for it Tony so don't worry And a few beers this evening to toast my first foreshore ducks of the season ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I've been to a party but orange and lemonade as guess where I will be early hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I've been to a party but orange and lemonade as guess where I will be early hours Dont take any fish sandwiches,I've never seen so many Seals as I did this morning ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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