Foulness Island

[pincher]

Anyone been there/live there?

What a weird, weird place! Went over yesterday to look at a car for my nephew - you have to be signed in at the gate and are then told where you can and can't go. Absolutley masses of land either side of the very long access road but the whole place is like a ghost town - saw a tiny village and then a load of farm buildings and some barracks and that was about it. Plenty of roads with 'No Tanks' sign up

I felt like I'd been transported back to the 50's - couldn't wait to get out of there, especially as it was just starting to get dark and snowing quite hard. I've lived near there for almost 40 years and never had cause to go there before and am pretty sure I won't be rushing back!

At least we bought the car

[Grey Ghost]

Hello darling

Been there a few times many years ago for the ploughing match... don't ask

The pub is the only one owned by the MOD and really is like a scene from Deliverence or American Werewolf when it gets dark

[pincher]

Grey Ghost said:

Been there a few times many years ago for the ploughing match...

Is that a euphemism?

There were two pubs apparently - both now closed. Possibly due to lack of passing trade?

Agreed re the Deliverance comment - 'What is it you require of me?' 'I require you to get your ass in that goddam experimental establishment'

Give me a call when you get a chance - need an update on your situation

[leginigel]

I went there a few time 3 or 4 years ago to drop off old vans for anti terrorist training,was told where to unload in the middle of nowhere but felt someone was watching me all the time.The other strange thing car parks with cars in them and no builings for miles around.Should we be talking about this,sorry got go theres a knock on the door!