UCD Canoe Club
Committee Announcements => Announcements => Topic started by: Eoghan on September 14, 2009, 21:07:36
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Right, so firstly we would like to welcome all members, new and old, to another year with
UCD Canoe Club.
This is, primarily, to inform all you new members (affectionately known as FRESHERS!!) of the events happening in the club over the next week and a half.
Thursday: FIRST POOL SESSION OF THE YEAR!!woop!!
So the plan is to arrive at the front gate of Trinity at around 7:20-7:30pm
- All you need are: togs, towel, a smile and some money for the pub afterwards.
- From UCD: hop on the 10 bus (on campus beside the Engineering Building or at the Main Entrance on the N11). Get off the bus at the bottom of Grafton Street and stroll over to the Front Gate of Trinity link: front gate (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=St+Andrew+St&daddr=Grafton+St%2FN11+to:53.344531,-6.259423&hl=en&geocode=Ffz0LQMd33qg_w%3BFU33LQMdwX2g_w%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=18&via=1&dirflg=w&sll=53.344246,-6.259557&sspn=0.001649,0.003288&ie=UTF8&ll=53.343762,-6.259557&spn=0.003299,0.006577&z=17) There will no doubt be people with paddles loitering inside the gate - walk over and talk to them, we don't bite!
- If you have any problems or are going to be very late don't worry - give one of the committee a call. All of our numbers are on your club card. (or find them here http://www.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php?page=11)
- From Trinity we will walk up (en mass) towards the pool on Sean MacDermott Street for fun, frolics, a few lenghts to test the old swimming, and a bit of practise in a kayak. AND.... then on to O' Neill's pub on Pearse Street (where pints of fosters are only €4!!!) and beyond...who knows where the night will take us! (generally Doyle's)(occasionally messrs.but always fun!)
Saturday: We will be setting up at Dun Laoghaire for the afternoon (the weather's to be nice). So if ye can get there for 11am with again the same stuff as Thursday night, ie. Togs, towel, drink money and a smile. All the equipment will be provided but you should bring a spare pair of old runners or booties, and if you have your own wetsuit and/or booties bring them also as they'll be nicer.
Dun Laoghaire is all about meeting getting comfortable, meeting new people and getting a bit of experience in a kayak and turning it etc. you certainly don't have to have ever been in a boat before, EVER! It is a very safe environment - there will be instructors and loads of people helping out on the water and land. Don't hesitate to ask them for help - it'll give them an excuse to look busy. :)
For those of you that do not know how to get to Dun Laoghaire here are some easy directions.
Bus The best bus to get would be the 46A to Dun Loaghaire Dart Station. Get off the bus and walk away from Dun Laoghaire past the Dart Station towards the direction of Salthill and Monkstown. You will come to a bridge on your right, cross over it and you should see us there with a lot of kayaks and the odd canoe.
Dart If you are getting the dart, get out and turn right and walk away from the station towards Salthill and Monkstown. same story applies there.
After the "session" on the water we hope to have a BBQ set up near by. From there we will hopefully have a party to head to or if not, into town!
WE SAID THE CLUB HAS A LARGE SOCIAL ELEMENT! ;D
Wednesday 23rd: Welcome to the club night - meeting back up with your fellow freshers, other members, the committee and hearing more about the plans for the year to come - and free booze to ease the pain of talking to the committee members!
NB. Don't contemplate not coming because none of your friends are. Most people will arrive not knowing anyone else and ready to meet new people and make new friends, KEEP AN OPEN MIND!
So to finish up this is a stress free club! We won't hassle you to come but for your own benefit I would highly recommend that you try get to as many of these early events as you possibly can.
See you on Thursday (or at the stand at the Sports Expo),
Eoghan
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Just to add a bit, if you have thermals, bring them to the Saturday trips too. Don't bring anything cotton because that just absorbs the water and makes you cold. Jeans are bad too, anything like polyester is good!!
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Woot woot for the free booze!!! Rock on committee! :)
Tomorrow (or today even) is BOOZEDAY TUESDAY!! If you can find us that is ;) Ask at the freshers stand :)
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If you're getting the DART it's easier to get it to Salthill and Monkstown.
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For those of you that do not know how to get to Dun Laoghaire here are some easy directions.
Bus The best bus to get would be the 46A to Dun Loaghaire Dart Station.
The 46A also stops at Clarence Street (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Clarence+St%2FR119&daddr=53.295722,-6.146851&geocode=Fdo5LQMdQEWi_w%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=17&dirflg=w&sll=53.295811,-6.14361&sspn=0.003136,0.009645&ie=UTF8&ll=53.296016,-6.144544&spn=0.003136,0.009645&t=h&z=17). So get off the bus when you see water straight ahead, turn left and cross the DART here (http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=swgd9zggmzp5&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=29510613&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1).
Am I right? I just was there once. ;D
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BOOZEDAY TUESDAY :D
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Well, boozeday tuesday should definitely lead to TEQUILA WEDNESDAY, Pints in O'Neill's on thursday, hangover friday and Super Slammer Saturdays!!!
Welcome one and all, I hope to see you in dun laoghaire after the paddling (stupid exams) But partying saturday will be epic!
Conor.
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For those of you that do not know how to get to Dun Laoghaire here are some easy directions.
Bus The best bus to get would be the 46A to Dun Loaghaire Dart Station.
The 46A also stops at Clarence Street (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Clarence+St%2FR119&daddr=53.295722,-6.146851&geocode=Fdo5LQMdQEWi_w%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=17&dirflg=w&sll=53.295811,-6.14361&sspn=0.003136,0.009645&ie=UTF8&ll=53.296016,-6.144544&spn=0.003136,0.009645&t=h&z=17). So get off the bus when you see water straight ahead, turn left and cross the DART here (http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=swgd9zggmzp5&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=29510613&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1).
Am I right? I just was there once. ;D
Not quite, the place we set up is straight across the water from where you have the bing map placed!!
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Well, boozeday tuesday should definitely lead to TEQUILA WEDNESDAY,
BOOZEDAY TUESDAY was an drunken success :D and it being tuesday aka tequila tuesday it began with beerquila then to shots of tequila which led 'successfully' to winequila and suicidal pig!!!!!!!
epicness to the most drunken degree!!!!
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Ouch - well after waking up in the boathouse an hour ago with no phone or bag i'm going to agree that it was a success !!!! Roll on Thursday ;D
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I've even turned off the lights in there for you since!
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SUICIDE PIG!!!!!!!
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SUICIDE PIG!!!!!!!
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Did suicidal pig carry on into town??? If not i'm very dispointed!!!
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Pardon my naive ignorance, but what is a suicidal pig?
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tasty!
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Ya'll know what pig to the crotch meant haha
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Pardon my naive ignorance, but what is a suicidal pig?
You'll find out tonight sir ;D ::)
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i think im gonna lik this club... alot !!!
c yas 2nit,
dave
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Pardon my naive ignorance, but what is a suicidal pig?
You'll find out tonight sir ;D ::)
But what about me? The chinese wont tell me.
Also, good luck to everyone for the new year and have fun
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First Thursday of the year, woot! See you all tonight ;D
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Hello ladies and gents. Just joined the club today so wasn't able to make the events tonight but I can make Saturday. I'm just wondering as a total beginner what kind of clothes are recommended? Tracksuit bottoms? An old jumper, stuff like that? Also are a change of clothes needed?
Thanks. 8)
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Yes to everything you said, just no cotton or jeans!!
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Epic night guys - see you guys on Saturday :)
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Hello ladies and gents. Just joined the club today so wasn't able to make the events tonight but I can make Saturday. I'm just wondering as a total beginner what kind of clothes are recommended? Tracksuit bottoms? An old jumper, stuff like that? Also are a change of clothes needed?
Thanks. 8)
Don't forget an old pair or shoe to get wet in, not flip flops though!
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SUICIDAL PIG
SUICIDAL PIG was discovered on BOOZEDAY TUESDAY if you were not there you are now and will continue to be unaware of its abilities!!
what i will tell you is that suicidal pig is not always suicidal, it can be 'face pig' or 'crotch pig' or even 'rebound pig'. The true essence of suicidal pig will all be revealed in due time, dont rush it, suicidal pig is suicidal and we dont want to push it over the edge!!
if you ever want to know the wonders of suicide pig you will ensure you are present at all events that are likely to end in epic drunken messery!!
Yours in Drinking
Towel
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Nice sign-off Ali!
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Or just ask me and I'll tell you.
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WooHooooo that's a paddlin!
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Might be a silly question but where does the club night on Wednesday take place?
PS will the suicidal pig be there?
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Follow the green line in the arts block (No seriously). We usually meet just there at HE. Unless its in blueroom or something???
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Yea Asho, it's in the blueroom. Which is on the first floor of the student centre.
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allright folks pardon the ignorance i am a fresher ;D but what time is and were is this meeting taking place on wensday thanks
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Hey man - we're meeting at 7 at the yellow sculpture in the arts block (follow the green line) and then we'll be heading up to the Blue Room for 7.30 in the student centre for fun and games ;D
Damn - i just realised I for got my suicide pig >:(
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i carry mine around wioth me always!its in my bag!!ye gotta punish someone else this time! ;D
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Sure you will ::)
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Ill have my suicidal pig - dont you worry there'll be plenty to go around :P
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Damn Finch, I hate that smiley!!
This pig better be good. Better than spoon crotch!!
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This pig better be good. Better than spoon crotch!!
lol spoon crotch, I'll bring the spoon ;)
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The last thing we ned is another broken windscreen!