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+3John Young aussie inkosi 90th 7 posters |
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:01 pm | |
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aussie inkosi
Posts : 432 Join date : 2013-09-16 Age : 59 Location : MELBOURNE
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:21 pm | |
| That is a complete surprise, have they given the reason ?
There is not many other places close to the battle field at fare prices
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:28 pm | |
| Hi INKS No , no reason , Brandyne said he was chatting to another Guide yesterday who told him the prices at the RD Hotel had doubled . So sad , no place there now with fair pricing , all to expensive for extended stays . 90th |
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John Young
Posts : 3319 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 68 Location : Слава Україні! Героям слава!
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:34 pm | |
| Book in tonight, and leave tomorrow for 5,500 ZAR (£244 in English money)!
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aussie inkosi
Posts : 432 Join date : 2013-09-16 Age : 59 Location : MELBOURNE
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:35 pm | |
| When I was there last with the Major, we stayed at Battlefields Country lodge there is quite a distance to travel but that may be the only other option.
Fugitives Lodge is expensive also |
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John Young
Posts : 3319 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 68 Location : Слава Україні! Героям слава!
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:41 pm | |
| Inky,
The Battlefields Lodge has changed hands, it was purchased by a local undertaker, and the prices have shot up. Apparently it is being used more as a wedding venue.
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aussie inkosi
Posts : 432 Join date : 2013-09-16 Age : 59 Location : MELBOURNE
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:43 pm | |
| Battlefields Country lodge is around $120 overnight in April I was planning to go for more Panoramas |
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aussie inkosi
Posts : 432 Join date : 2013-09-16 Age : 59 Location : MELBOURNE
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:51 pm | |
| Well there should be many others in Dundee and maybe even cheaper |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:03 pm | |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:13 pm | |
| The hotel will be turned into a trade school. Its been bought by the David Rattray Foundation who have number of similar schools under their wing. Its name will be The Charles Aikenhead School for further Education and Learing |
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Julian Whybra
Posts : 4189 Join date : 2011-09-12 Location : Billericay, Essex
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:07 pm | |
| The naming is a nice touch. |
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gardner1879
Posts : 3463 Join date : 2021-01-04
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:33 pm | |
| That is sad. Shane and Ross are lovely people. I have spent many a happy evening supping Milk Stout with them whilst watching an African sunset and putting the world to rights. I hope they are okay. That just leaves the Lodge and Fugitives for next years trip with the resultant hike in price. Kate |
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:53 am | |
| Hi Aussie Inkosi Unfortunately Inks more than 50% or more like 60% of the Accommodation in Dundee has closed since Covid , and they are still closing on a weekly basis , reopening the country after Covid hasn't helped the Accommodation , yes Battlefields country Lodge is now seen as a no go place if you know what I mean since the change of hands . 90th |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:27 am | |
| Kate Not to sure if the Lodge will still be available. |
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gardner1879
Posts : 3463 Join date : 2021-01-04
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:34 am | |
| Thanks for the heads up Frank What's happening to the Lodge? I had several long discussions with Dave the owner at Clash of Empires and he had big plans for the place. Looks like I will have to bring my tent over next year if I want to sleep near the battlefields. Kate |
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:35 am | |
| Hi Frank Who knows with the Lodge it's come back from the dead several times , when I was there in May I called in a few times , they were putting in a new bar etc etc . 90th |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:09 am | |
| Gary It will be out of reach of the locals, leave it to the wealthy Aussies. Just watching your guys against England, looking at what Pakistan is doing to New Zealand its going to be interesting, we could be up against you for the semi Cheers |
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aussie inkosi
Posts : 432 Join date : 2013-09-16 Age : 59 Location : MELBOURNE
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:28 am | |
| Hi Gary I did some reasearch for accommodation at fair rates The only other option is Nqutu its close to the battlefields and the prices seem very good [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] |
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Clairlou1
Posts : 2 Join date : 2021-11-09
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:59 pm | |
| Evening all, looking for help or info. I put a post on the chat for re dedication of Caleb wood and Robert tongue however seems it’s an old chat that nobody reads anymore? It seems Robert tongue is my half great grand uncle his half brother Thomas is my great grandad. Was just looking to see if anyone had anymore information on him all I have is a little book from the re dedication or maybe point me in the direction of where to look for family members? Any help or info is much appreciated. Thanks again |
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:52 am | |
| Hey Inks That's probably going to be as cheap as can be got , much closer than Dundee LOLLL 90th |
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:57 am | |
| Hi Frank Well after last night I doubt it really matters who play India , they Smashed the Kiwi's and Obliterated you guys , we were much more competitive , although losing easily in the opening game of the Tournament.....when we were poor , I think we are the only side capable of beating them ! . I went to bed last when you were 5/40 . 90th |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:45 am | |
| Inks just check the names on the reccomendations
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:31 pm | |
| Hi Frank Yes , excellent idea , can't find anyone in Sth Africa who thinks it'd be a good place to stay ! 90th
PS Frank , The Afghani's have set us a task !! |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:33 pm | |
| Gary there is also Rorkes Drift Lodge. |
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:36 pm | |
| Hi Frank . Wasn't it sold or closed for some reason ?? 90th |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:42 pm | |
| It was on the market but taken of. I saw Paul a few months ago taking guests around. Maybe contact them, Paul Lambet is on the 'other site' pm him. Also dont forget Elandsheim. 262 is not a gimme, under lights against 4 spinners its going to be an interesting afternoon. |
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:52 pm | |
| Frank it ballooned to 292 ! , cheers for the info . As I type 1/4 not the ideal start to a decent run chase !! . 90th |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:55 pm | |
| I think if Afg win it takes NZ and Pakistan out of contention, Travis Head standing still..... |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:37 pm | |
| 4 down for 49, Aussie win this Gary and it will be one of the greatest fightbacks of all time |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift Hotel Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:48 pm | |
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90th
Posts : 10912 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 68 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:47 am | |
| Frank I could hear the fat lady warming up at 6/88 , watched Maxi avoid the Hatrick although he edged it but it failed to carry to the Keeper , I went to bed at 6/89 , we were probably 7/91 before I got to bed , I was ruing the fact I didn't back Afghanistan at the good odds when they were 3/ 200 or so !! . I've watched the highlights after hearing we won !! , I couldn't believe it , I saw him get 120 from 50 balls or so 10 days ago , so it was obviously the same but this time on Steroids ....especially has he suffered badly from cramps and couldn't run ! , truly will never be seen again a team in that position getting up to win !! . 90th |
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