Northwest meet up

[Richard & Amanda]

Following from the Birimgham NEC thread the proposed date & venue for the meet up is Sunday 11th Nov at the Mascrat Manor just off the M6 J21.

If the venue is no good we can always blame Matt & Suzi :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: only joking guys

So who's in????

[massive]

Ye we know that place no probs count us in date is fine just need the time .
like you say if its no good we'll blame Matt and Suzie to ;)

Honest we wont we're easy going so what eva

Ste Debbie Nichole an Max

[ali@51]

Count us in. If the pubs got a play barn and serves alchol we will be happy.

[scooterdan]

We would love to come....will have to see what days Steph is working first.

Dan and Steph

[ali@51]

If I'm counting right that gets us up to 8 adults and 6 Kids cofirmed so far. How dose 2pm suit everybody? and has any one heard from Matt and Suzi?

Only asking cos we carnt blame them if they arnt there:biglaugh:

[Matt & Suzi]

Oh we are definatly coming, if only to make sure you WILL have a good time Ha Ha!!

I have been busy cleaning the house, it has been on the market since July and nothing and then out of the blue 2 people came along yesterday and today and both want it hurray!!

2pm sounds great to me.

[massive]

2PM IS GOOD FOR US SO WE'RE IN FOR SURE oops just noticed caps lock on so I must be getting better on the pc good news about the house suzie our has been up for a month and the estate agent phoned at the weekend to see if we wanted to put it in the autumn sale as if !!! :biglaugh:

[Richard & Amanda]

2 pm sounds good to us.

Good luck with the house Suzi. Just remember to sent the people who don't buy round to ours, WE NEED A BUYER :arghh:

Richard

[ali@51]

2PM IS GOOD FOR US SO WE'RE IN FOR SURE oops just noticed caps lock on so I must be getting better on the pc good news about the house suzie our has been up for a month and the estate agent phoned at the weekend to see if we wanted to put it in the autumn sale as if !!! :biglaugh:
You on with Berisford Adams then. Noticed when I was in town the other day thaey had SALE signs all over their window.

[massive]

Yep Ali
thats us two Beresford Adams sale has started without our house in it who knows maybe next autumn we might be despro but 4 now we declined their help !!!!!!!

[scooterdan]

Hey!

is this meet still happening?....thread gone a bit quiet! Looks like we will defo be attending!

Is it the two for one pub?

Dan and Steph

[ali@51]

Hi Dan
yes the meet is still on. Cant tellyou about the pub though as we will be relying on RAC. See you their

[massive]

Hi All

not sure if the pub is 2 for 1 but we're still up for the meet , we're also hopping to bring our mate along who has been living in Adelaide for the past 12 years he is home for a holiday and said he'd come an answer any questions you might have we will keep watching this space for any news about the meet

Cheers Ste and Debbie

[scooterdan]

Cool....! It was an internet page that said it was 2 for 1....hope so! will be starving after driving all the way north!!

Massive....great idea to bring a fellow Adelaidian, how ever he might not get a chance to breath!!!

Dan and Steph

[Matt & Suzi]

We are still defo coming, cant wait!!!!

[Richard & Amanda]

I have thought about retrieving this post from the depths of the forum in case any of the newer members were from the north west.

glad you beat me to it.

I can't wait either especially as you are the ones with all the good news so the beers are on you all afternoon ;)

Are we carrying copies of Australia & NZealand mag or copies of the Australian Outlook newspaper......to identify ourselves?

[massive]

We wont be carrying any mags just a kangaroo!!!!! so we should be easy to spot
joking apart are we meeting in the pub or play barn bit
Have we any new takers ?:unsure:(I think this one is unsure)

[ali@51]

no more takers as far as I'm aware. I think we are going to go for the exclusive end of the meet ups:D. but you never know we might have a few more takers on the day.

[scooterdan]

Hey!

We will bring flag with us if needed....i'll wear me aussie rugby top as well!!!

See ya all soon!

Dan snd Steph

[massive]

Hi Dan an Steph,

The flag sounds like a good idea will it be oz or england and i'll be wearing my England rugby shirt (the blue 1) Debbie will be drinking australian wine if that helps you identify us:confused:

[scooterdan]

Hey!

Will be an aussie flag and an rugby shirt....! See ya all soon!

Dan and Steph

[ali@51]

Hi All going off line now as we are moving today!:arghh:look forward to seeing you all on sunday:jiggy:

[Richard & Amanda]

Hello,

Just wanted to say what a great time we had on Sunday meeting up with you all.
I hope we didn't bend Ian's ear too much!
Debbie - make sure Ian logs on and then we can pm him with MORE questions as they arise.

So just to confirm then - our 2nd Northwest meet will be Sunday 27th Jan 08.
If anybody would like to suggest another venue then that is fine. Mascrat manor was fine but I am open to suggestions. Let me know if this date is ok with you all.

thanks again - its great putting faces to names now!

[massive]

Hi, Ian was thrilled that he could help and he will sign up to poms when he gets home , he flies back on friday and again although he enjoyed visiting he cant wait to get back, we really enjoyed meeting and cant wait for the next meet, we are available for the 27th and we will go anywhere, this time we might be able to get in the play area and let the kids play.speak to you all soon and good luck....Deb Ste , Nichole and max

[ali@51]

Hi all just wanted to say we had a good time at the meet and wow was Ian helpfull:wubclub:. we should be ok for the end of jan. Havent said thank sooner as the computermanaged to go bang during the move thanks again

[Richard & Amanda]

Hiya,

Happy New Year to you all!
Our last Christmas and New Year in the UK - we are counting the days down to next Christmas!

Is everybody still ok for this meet on 27th January?

Best wishes to all!

[Matt & Suzi]

Hiya all

Happy New Year to everyone. Yes we are still up for meeting on 27th, does anyone have a venue in mind ??

[Richard & Amanda]

Hiya Suzi,

I think its still Mascrat Manor unless anybody else has any other suggestions?
At least it has the entertainment if the kids need it and should be quieter at the end of January (hopefully).

[macu68]

Hi All

We are new members and would love to come to the northwest meet-up on 27th January Muscrat Manor. Depends on what Mary is working but hope to make it. Our kids are aged 14, 11 and 7, any other kids this age going? Our 14 year old is a bit reluctant to go to Oz and needs some encouragement, any other of similar age likely to be there?

See on 27th

Tony, Mary and Gang

[Matt & Suzi]

Hi Tony, Mary and Kids

Hope you can make it, the more people you know the better.

My eldest Ben is almost 6, so cant help on the teenage front. I remember when I was 14 I thought my parents were awful and were ruining my life cause they were taking me away from my friends for 2 weeks in Corfu, I made their life very unbearable, but I was a horrible teenager.

Have you got girls or boys?

Take Care

Suzi xxx

[macu68]

Hi Matt and Suzi

Our girls are 14 and 11 and boy is 7. We have been frantically clearing out before xmas and will be starting the car boots soon. We are just getting the home ready to sell and should have it up within the next week. It is selling our home that might hold us up but hopefully not, we are keen to get to Adelaide. When do you go? Hope to see you on 27th.

Tony, Mary

[Matt & Suzi]

We are just waiting to exchange contracts, which we have been told will be this month, and then Matt has to work 2 months notice, so we are aiming to get to Oz in March. What about you?

[lynne]

We would like to go to the meet up on the 27th Jan 08. Where is Mascrat Manor? What time are we meeting?
There will be me Lynne, David and our 10 year old son. May be our 18 year old.

We can not wait to see people who are also in the process

Lynne

[macu68]

We are keen to get to Australia as soon as we can. If all goes to plan then I am guessing June/July at the earliest. We really want to be in Adelaide by xmas 2008 at the very latest.

It will be great to see you all if I can make the 27th, it shouldn't be a problem. We are trying to encourage our 14 yr old to come to the meet up. Lynne is your 18 yr old a girl or boy? It would encourage Kirsty to come if she thought there was another teenager going.

See you all on 27th.

[lynne]

Hi Mary,

Our 18 year old is a boy. We will try to encourage him to come because it will be good for teenagers to talk together.

Lynne

[Matt & Suzi]

Hiya

Mascrat Manor is just on the roundabout as you come off J21 off the M6, next to the Thelwall Viaduct

[scooterdan]

Hey Peeps!

Me and Steph will try to make it...depends opn Stephs works rota!!!

Look forward to seeing you all again!

Dan and Steph

[Happychick]

Hi everyone,
Happy new year:jiggy:. Am quite new to the site, we had our visa 's approved early december so was an early christmas present, Just waiting now for the house to sell. not been to a meet but would like to join in on the one on the 27th if thats okay with everyone . Be nice to talk to other people in the same boat as us
What time would it be happening???

Looking forward to meeting everyone

Regards

[Richard & Amanda]

Hiya Happychick,

Yeah thats fine if you want to tag along the more the merrier.
This is our 2nd North West meet - the first was November (I think!!!)

Its the pub at Jct 21 of the M6 (Thelwall Viaduct) pub is called Mascrat Manor and there is a wacky warehouse and outdoor play area as well as 2 for 1 on the food. I think there will probably be around 16 adults(including yourselves) + lots of kids and young teenagers if my maths is correct!


If you need anymore directions let me know
Hope you can make it, take care
Amanda

[Happychick]

Hi Amanda,
Thanks for the info, we will definately be coming along, can i just ask what time the meet will be , i am sure i saw 1-2 pm somewhere in the posts. Is that right??

Looking forward to meeting everyone

Lisa

[steve]

Hiya Happychick,

Yeah thats fine if you want to tag along the more the merrier.
This is our 2nd North West meet - the first was November (I think!!!)

Its the pub at Jct 21 of the M6 (Thelwall Viaduct) pub is called Mascrat Manor and there is a wacky warehouse and outdoor play area as well as 2 for 1 on the food. I think there will probably be around 16 adults(including yourselves) + lots of kids and young teenagers if my maths is correct!


If you need anymore directions let me know
Hope you can make it, take care
Amanda




Hello We have not been on PIA for a while and we have just sent off for our visa just before christmas and are now just waiting. Whilst browsing I noticed info about the meet at Mascrat Manor and me and my family would like to come. We have 2 kids boy who is 7 and daughter nearly 18. dont think daughter will come because she is not interested in coming to australia with us buts thats another story
Hope to meet everybody at the meet and have a good chat.

Lorraine Steve Reece and Lynsey

[cunnah10]

Hi All

We are new members and would love to come to the northwest meet-up on 27th January Muscrat Manor. Depends on what Mary is working but hope to make it. Our kids are aged 14, 11 and 7, any other kids this age going? Our 14 year old is a bit reluctant to go to Oz and needs some encouragement, any other of similar age likely to be there?

See on 27th

Tony, Mary and Gang
Hi Gang
We have never been to a "meet up" either so it will be first time 4 us too!Have been browsing this site for a long time and just started to join in!We hope to be out in Adelaide this summer!What about you?
I am Gill(40)full time mum/housewife,hubby Tom(44)BT telecom engineer taking 4 young kids with us aged 3,7,8 and 10(one girl bless her)and now have to leave our eldest son who is 20 years old behind in the UK as he has become a daddy himself and can no longer be included in our application as he has a dependant of his own now!
Look forward to meeting you and everybody else on the 27th Jan
Gill

[cunnah10]

Hi All

We are new members and would love to come to the northwest meet-up on 27th January Muscrat Manor. Depends on what Mary is working but hope to make it. Our kids are aged 14, 11 and 7, any other kids this age going? Our 14 year old is a bit reluctant to go to Oz and needs some encouragement, any other of similar age likely to be there?

See on 27th

Tony, Mary and Gang
Hi Gang look forward to meeting you and everybody else on 27th Jan!Be first time we would have been to a "meet up".When do you hope to arrive in Adelaide?We hope to get there this summer!Taking 4 kids with us Jack(10)Sophie(8)David(7)and the worst of the lot Matthew(just 3).
Gill

[ali@51]

Hi All
Just to let u know we will be coming but will agiain be slightly late as Meggie has a ballet exam at lunch time on that day. It looks like the numbers are going up for this one so it should be a good afternoon. See you then.

[cunnah10]

Hi All
Just to let u know we will be coming but will agiain be slightly late as Meggie has a ballet exam at lunch time on that day. It looks like the numbers are going up for this one so it should be a good afternoon. See you then.
Hi Ali
You have kids very similar in age to my lot!I have Jack(10)Sophie(8)David(7) and the rascal Matthew (just 3 and a handful).Be our first time meeting up with everybody so thanks for invite really looking forward to it!Wasn't too sure if it was just adults or kids too!But i gather kids can tag along too (unless we feel like escaping that is for a few hours peace and leave them behind!!)
See You On 27TH
Gill

[massive]

Hi all not been on for ages dead busy at work and just got back from Lanzarote today but ste is hoping to get the night off for the 27th so count us in hope everyone is well and had great last christmas/new years in the cold we where on the beach for new years day ste was practising for next year an I guite enjoyed the sparkly flowing all day !!!!!:D

[Richard & Amanda]

Hiya Debbie and Steve,

Long time no hear - I had just pm'd Suzie saying we hadn't heard from ya.
Nice to see you are getting the practice in for next year.

Look forward to seeing you all again on 27th.

[ali@51]

Hi all
unfortunatly we will have to cry off this meet up as our daughters arrogant pig ignorant dance teacher has changed the time of Meg's exam. No hope this fit in or I'm very sorry just tough s!!t. It is now at 2.50 for 30 mins in Nantwich. Wont say anymore as the air would be blue. As you can gather I am not very happy:skeptical:. Hope you all have a gr8t time.

[ffi&dyl]

Hi,

We would love to join everyone at the North West meet-up on 27th January at Muscrat Manor if thats ok. We are from North Wales and have not been to a meet-up before so dont know anyone yet!!
So if there's rom for 2 big ones and 2 little ones we'll be there!
Ffion, Dylan, Elain & Caleb:D

[cunnah10]

Hi,

We would love to join everyone at the North West meet-up on 27th January at Muscrat Manor if thats ok. We are from North Wales and have not been to a meet-up before so dont know anyone yet!!
So if there's rom for 2 big ones and 2 little ones we'll be there!
Ffion, Dylan, Elain & Caleb:D
Hi Gang
We have never been either to a "meet up" so will be great to not be the only newbies!Actually i think there are quite a few other newbies got brave like us too and tagging on!When are you hoping to go out to Adelaide?How do your kids feel about the move and have your family accepted that you are going?my parents are devastated!Feel so guilty as both are not in good health will never be able to come out to see us!It's very hard!Can't imagine saying goodbye!
Gill

[ffi&dyl]

Hi Gang
We have never been either to a "meet up" so will be great to not be the only newbies!Actually i think there are quite a few other newbies got brave like us too and tagging on!When are you hoping to go out to Adelaide?How do your kids feel about the move and have your family accepted that you are going?my parents are devastated!Feel so guilty as both are not in good health will never be able to come out to see us!It's very hard!Can't imagine saying goodbye!
Gill

Hi Gill, we are hoping to be in Adelaide by the end of the year, but it all depends on our house sale, if the house doesn't sell we don’t go!! Don’t think the kids quite understand what's happening yet. Our families have accepted it now don’t think they are happy, but they know it will better for the children and us.
C U at the meet on the 27th.
Ffion.

[cunnah10]

Hi Gill, we are hoping to be in Adelaide by the end of the year, but it all depends on our house sale, if the house doesn't sell we don’t go!! Don’t think the kids quite understand what's happening yet. Our families have accepted it now don’t think they are happy, but they know it will better for the children and us.
C U at the meet on the 27th.
Ffion.
I see that you have had your medicals!We have the forms to sort ours out anytime!What exactly do they do in each medical (adult / child ).Kids will ask me what to expect but not too sure!What do you reckon the cost will be for all of us 4 kids and 2 adults!When will you put house on the market?I'm thinking of putting ours up for sale end Feb!ideally would love to finish kids in school this july in UK and they start their next schooling in Adelaide!But hard to make definite plans until house sold and visas are through!Look forward to meeting you on 27th!
Gill

[ffi&dyl]

I see that you have had your medicals!We have the forms to sort ours out anytime!What exactly do they do in each medical (adult / child ).Kids will ask me what to expect but not too sure!What do you reckon the cost will be for all of us 4 kids and 2 adults!When will you put house on the market?I'm thinking of putting ours up for sale end Feb!ideally would love to finish kids in school this july in UK and they start their next schooling in Adelaide!But hard to make definite plans until house sold and visas are through!Look forward to meeting you on 27th!
Gill

Hi Gill, I have sent you a PM with more information.
Ffion.

[scooterdan]

Hey!

Looks like we cant make the meet on Sunday...Steph has to work!

Was lookin forward to having a last chat before we left too...have a great time and a drink for me!

Dan and Steph

[ali@51]

Hi All we have had a think and me and Joey are going to try and come. We have decided to get our revenge by sending Pippa with Morgan and Meg to the exam to torcher her dance teacher:biglaugh::biglaugh:. So hopefully see you on Sunday

[emmaandlee]

Hi Folks,

We are only at the beginning of our application, and new to the site.

We hope to meet with you in Warrington on Sunday, but we might be a bit later than 2pm.

Look forward to meeting you all!

Emma and Lee :)