Calling anyone in the East Midlands

[Django]

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Anyone in the Lincs/Notts area wanna meet up? http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_201.gif
Don't see why those southerners and west-mid lot should have all the fun. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_7_6.gif

I promise to be on my bestest behaviour. ;)

Pete

[Aussiebound]

You beat me to it - was just about to start the new thread for this one!

Looking forward to it already. We are back from holiday on 6th August (I was only a week out on the post last night) so anytime after that good for us - Sundays always easier than Saturdays but they are not impossible.

Whereabouts in Lincolnshire are you?

[Django]

We are in Gainsborough.

Any day will good for us as Tracey will be on maternity leave then anyway and as I'm self employed I can pick and choose what days I work. :cool:

So whatever day suits you best will be good for us.

Pete

[scooterdan]

Hey!

We are in Tamworth.....so sort of in the middle of east and west....! Does that make us 'eligible' to join the meet as well.

More new faces.....!!

Dan and Steph

[Django]

Of course anyone is welcome. :D

If you're still in GB. By the way your progressing you could be on the big island by August. ;):D:D

Pete

[scooterdan]

Hi!

Well i'd like to think it will go smoothly from now in!!! However still got a bit of saving to do so we are aiming for next March....if i can wait!!

Let me know more details!

Dan and Steph

[Aussiebound]

Sundays definitely best for us - I work in school all week and Neil works near enough all the time - more likely to get a Sunday off than a Saturday. Hows Sunday 19th August for everyone??? Not taking over - just like to be organised - get my few social arrangements in before the childrens hectic social life takes over all the dates!

[Aussiebound]

Would it be best to meet in Lincoln or Newark, quite central for all of us then?

[Trakki]

I'm going to beat Pete to it for once!!:D He always replies on our behalf before me. 19th should be fine. Will definitely have had baby by then. Newark or Lincoln sounds good, do you know anywhere suitable aound there? Just noticed that our children are around the same age so will be good for them to meet aswell.

I'm sure Pete will reply soon;)

Tracey

[Aussiebound]

Have some family in Lincoln so they will know some child friendly places there, don;t know Newark at all. Shall we say Lincoln and we can find out some places at the weekend and post suggestions to you.

Your kids look lovely in picture, they are very similar age, so should have fun at the meet.

Really looking forward to it, hope for nice weather!

What date is the baby due on? Are you feeling ok?

[Django]

What date is the baby due on? Are you feeling ok?

Baby is due on 23rd July. I feel great. Tracey don't look too healthy though. :D

We shall leave it in your capable hands to find a venue. We don't know Newark either and don't go into Lincoln much.

Looking forward to it though.

Pete

[graandjac]

Pete if we can travel 250 miles one way to the midlands iam sure you can cross the land to the west , youve got to get used to long distance traverling sooner or later......
Cheers Graham

[Django]

Hi Graham,

They've put a big sign up on the East Mid / West Mid border saying 'Django keep out':D

Seriously though at the mo we can't go too far or there will be no knowing where the baby will be born. Niamh was 7 weeks early.:eek:

[happy-jools]

Well its a bloody long way to come, but worth it Id guess. Cant wait to put faces to names. Should be fun.

Maybe bring the tent and could pitch up for the weekend somewhere. Yipeeeeeee.

Thanks for the offer Sarah, will probably take you up on it.;)

[Django]

Blimey Jools fantastic,

It'll be great meeting you guys. I shall have to find a 'Mackem - cockney' translater so we can chat. ;) If you need somewhere to crash for a night or two out I'm sure we could arrange something if Sarah hasn't done so already (having read your last comment).

[Aussiebound]

Hi, will definitely say the 17th August then, I'll have a chat with Neils family who live in Lincoln and find a nice family friendly venue to meet. Will post info early in week when we find out. Looking forward to meeting you all soon.

Pleased you didn't have bad head this morning Julia - we'll see what mines like later - have just got in from a party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No need to bring the tent for the weekend - we already have one!! Sure we'll make room in the house though.

Speak to you all very soon

[happy-jools]

Hi Sarah. You must have been pretty drunk last nite. Sunday the 17th ????????

Have you lost the plot, or Me. ?????:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

It originally started out Sunday the 19th.

haha. Hope the heads not sore.:confused:

[Django]

Hi Sarah. You must have been pretty drunk last nite. Sunday the 17th ????????

Have you lost the plot


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How many faces can you see Jools? :D

Pete

[Aussiebound]

Ooooops - what ws I thinking, trying to organise things when I could hardly stand up - whoops!! Sorry, think I was getting confused with 17th June. Head ok - don't suffer with hangovers - very lucky!

Yes - Its SUNDAY 19th AUGUST - will find a venue today when Neil speaks to his family.

[Aussiebound]

Ooooops - what ws I thinking, trying to organise things when I could hardly stand up - whoops!! Sorry, think I was getting confused with 17th June. Head ok - don't suffer with hangovers - very lucky!

Yes - Its SUNDAY 19th AUGUST - will find a venue today when Neil speaks to his family.

THE GAMEKEEPER, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NH
(on the A46 Newark Road, Lincoln Bypass)

Pub has an outdoor play area and beer garden as well as an indoor activity play centre (Wacky Warehouse - we have one in Boston and our 2 children love it - has a charge of £2.50 but if it keeps them happy!!!:D) Meals are served all day every day at 2 for 1 - order 1 adult meal and get another 1 free - menu can be viewed online - yum yum.:o

If you type 'The Gamekeeper Lincoln' on your google search it will bring details of the pub up. Hope this is OK!

:p:p

[Aussiebound]

What time shall we meet - will ring the pub nearer the time and warn them we will be coming!

[happy-jools]

OK that sounds good. Things seem alot clearer. HOw many faces could I see. None!!!! What you talking about. I think someone is trying to make me laugh - hehehe.

It worked.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

C U All then hopefully. Any time for us, as we will be in a tent in the garden anyway.:eek:

[Django]

Any time is good for us Sarah. Its on the calendar so we've got the day clear.

If the weathers good the kids will love it. Shall have to get an Aussie flag so people haven't got to go round the place asking everyone in the place whether they are from PIA. ;)

Looking forward to it.

Pete

[Aussiebound]

The Aussie flag sounds great - does anyone have one? Shall we say to meet at 1.00 - have a good afternoon or is that to early for anyone?

[Django]

1 o'clock will be fab. I shall get my mits on a flag. If I fail on that front no worries as we have a large inflatable kangaroo with a hat complete with corks. Don't ask. :D:D

[Angela]

Glad I did not miss this, must let Gina (aka blackcat) know to she is from Lincoln. Also Karen (aka skittle) not to far either.

Definitely count me in. I am sure I will be crawling the walls by then as will have been with the outlaws since 29th June (assuming contracts exchanged next week). I move out 29th June.

Really looking forward to seeing a few faces though.

You will have to post this nearer the time as a reminder as I will definitely forget!

Thanks
Angela

[deanrm]

Brilliant! Please can we come? We are in Lincoln, Gamekeeper is good choice for kids. Ours are more than happy there!

Trisha

[Django]

Of course you can Trisha its open for all:) Just look out for an aussie flag and an inflatable kangaroo.;)

Pete

[Aussiebound]

The more the merrier - will be great to put faces to so many names.

Pleased you found it Angela, great to know who I am chatting to on MSN.

See you all soon

[deanrm]

The more the merrier - will be great to put faces to so many names.

Pleased you found it Angela, great to know who I am chatting to on MSN.

See you all soon

Thanks! Will see you there! We are in Lincoln so if anyone needs phone numbers of cheap hotels, campsites ect just let me know!

Also was thinkng, nearer the time it might be an idea to get final numbers and see if we can book a table or something as it gets really busy there on saturdays and sundays!!

[Aussiebound]

Booking table great idea - numbers looking very healthy now!!

Have found two campsites - the one at Whisby was fully booked for that weekend but this one has loads of spaces:

Hartsholme Country Park Campsite, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY
They charge £11.70 per pitch per night, £14.20 per pitch with electric per night.
We have been to the Country Park before but not the campsite.

I am ringing to book our pitch tomorrow, think we are staying fri and sat night, may make it sunday night as well (neil works in Lincoln so he can go straight from the campsite Monday morning) - does anyone else want to join us - let me know asap and I can book them all together. The warden said there are still a few spaces left and they are quite big pitches, out tent is 16 man one and they said it would easily fit. Warden said he would be able to keep spaces reserved so we can camp nearby each other.

Why have an afternoon chatting when we can have all weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

[deanrm]

Don't think we will join you camping, seeing as we have not got a tent and we live around the corner from the park. Will meet you for breakfast in the cafe tho'.

Its a really lovely park, am sure you will be very comfortable!

Trisha

[Aussiebound]

Don't blame you on that one - you could come and sit round our camp fire and then go home to your nice bed!!! As much as we love camping - there is nothing quite like home!!!

The site looked really nice on the internet, country park we found lovely, been a few times with the kids and grandparents!

Whereabouts

[Aussiebound]

Don't blame you on that one - you could come and sit round our camp fire and then go home to your nice bed!!! As much as we love camping - there is nothing quite like home!!!

The site looked really nice on the internet, country park we found lovely, been a few times with the kids and grandparents!

Whereabouts are you in Lincoln, Neils family all in North Hykeham

[Jane.Mason]

Hi All

Count us in, that's if we've not left by then, looking doubtful though:confused:still no house sale. Plus our wedding aniversary then so double the celebration.

Aussiebound have sent you a PM, we'll camp with you (caravan though)

Jane and Andi

[Aussiebound]

Phone number for Hartholme Country Park Campsite - 01522 873578

Think it would be easier if everyone rings and books themselves as it will get a bit confusing if I ring tomorrow and then others start PM ing about booking. Some poeple will want electric and not others, people coming and going on different nights etc.

Is that Ok with everyone?
:confused:;):D:)

[Jane.Mason]

Hi Aussiebound

No Probs, thanks for the number will ring them tomorrow. We will be staying from the friday to sunday.

Jane

[Aussiebound]

We'll be there. Will have to look at for each other, post details nearer the time.

[Django]

Flag is a good as sorted (good ol' Ebay).http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_11.gif

I shall get there a bit early and put it somewhere shady coz its gonna be hot and sunny.http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_4v.gif

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[Aussiebound]

Obviously - you can always rely on the good old english weather!!!

It should be nice though - its not a bank holiday week end.

[yisawoo]

Hello All,
Can we be in your gang please. We are John, Heather and Oliver and live in Lincoln too.We hope to be going to Adelaide around October time. Just waiting for accreditation then the people who have offered me the job are going to sort out our visa. Would love to talk to you all as we haven't told many people yet and are close to bursting keeping it a secret.;)

[Aussiebound]

Everyone welcome - meet looking great - loads of us going. Will be great putting faces to the names. You going in October, thats soon, hope it all goes well. We have just sent our visa off today! See you on the 19th!

Whereabouts in Lincoln are you?

[yisawoo]

Cherry Willingham, how about you? Yeah October is very soon!! Happened sooner than we were expecting. I am waiting for my professional body to recognise me then where I'm going to be working will sort out visas for us.That's the plan anyway. They want me out there by Oct.House is up for sale at mo.

[happy-jools]

Cant wait for the meet up. Looks like there are going to be lots of us, the more the merrier. For those who are camping, "Carry on Camping" is springing to mind. Think i shall be Barbara Windsor. Oh!!!!!;);)

[yisawoo]

Isn't it amazing how many people are going though the same thing in your area and you have no idea until somebody starts a thread saying hey anyone in this area?

[Aussiebound]

Cherry Willingham, how about you? Yeah October is very soon!! Happened sooner than we were expecting. I am waiting for my professional body to recognise me then where I'm going to be working will sort out visas for us.That's the plan anyway. They want me out there by Oct.House is up for sale at mo.

We are in Boston but all Neils family live in North Hykeham, they have friends in Cherry Willingham. We are camping at Hartsholme country park for the weekend of the meet - really looking forward to it even though its just up the road, be a nice weekend.

[Django]

Think i shall be Barbara Windsor.

Best be careful doing your exercises then. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_129.gif;)

Numbers are going up. Should be good. Pub will wonder whats hit it. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_23.gif

[scooterdan]

Hey!

I myself cant wait for the meet either...when we went to the West Mids one its amazing how many other ppl are goin thru the same!

Almost felt at home!

Looking forward to meeting the other half of the country wishing to leave these shores!

Dan and Steph

[Django]

Well with over 2 months to go I make it 16 adults and 13 children so far, although Tracey reckons its 15 adults and 14 children (can't see it myself).:confused:

Now then where are those leaves?;)

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Pete

[smiffy72]

and when you all get out here an ex- east midlands meet up could be arranged.

I know there's one or two of us out here.

Stu

btw - originally from Matlock, Derbyshire - moved in March 2006

[Aussiebound]

We went to the meet at The Old Brickworks yesterday, met up with Julia and Steve - (happy-Jools) and some others. What a great day - looking forward to August meet even more now, more faces to names.

[happy-jools]

It was great to go the a meet-up on Sunday from the Yellow Screen. I think the one in August from PIA will be just great.

Are we letting the pub know in advance that there are going to be lots of Aussie wan-a-bees arriving that day to have a good chat etc.

;)

[Aussiebound]

Will have to let the pub know in advance as it gets really busy in there at weekends. Will try and get a bigger area than last weekend though - got a bit squashed at times!!

We are in Lincoln on Sunday, will have a look around and speak to them about booking an area?

How many did you make it at the last count Pete?

Are we going on your numbers or Traceys?

[Django]

As far as I can make out those who said they are coming are;

Us 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
I make it 18 plus 16. If anyone else is coming that I have missed out please let me know and I will edit this post.

Pete

[happy-jools]

Hi Sarah, sorry I didnt get the chance to speak to you last nite.

Anyway Bev & Ralph from Yellow screen said they were coming (I think) with their two kids. Will try and check with them okeydokey. But add them anyway. I also had Simon and Carol from meet up PM me saying they fancy coming so that would be another four.

OMG its going to be huge.

Will check on the Yellow screen and let you know.xx;)

[ralph n bev]

Hello Jules ,
I've only just joined the site!! We do want to come , and we plan on camping Friday to Monday , Ralph's going to book us in .
We are all looking forward to it. So that's 2 adults and 3 kids , and a dog , if that's o.k.?
Think its going to take me a while to fathom out how to do everything on here so bare with me!
Bev:D

[Django]

Hi Bev,

I have added you to the list above. Look forward to meeting you. :)

Pete

[ralph n bev]

Thanks Pete,
is everyone camping too ?
Do you know if the meet is walking distance to the campsite?
Bev

[Django]

Not everyone is camping. We would love to but we have a little one due to arrive into the world a few weeks before so its not practical. Gutted coz I reckon we could have had a good couple of evenings around the ol' camp fire.

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Pete

[ralph n bev]

Ahhh a new baby ,is it your first?
probably not a good idea to camp , probably keep everyone awake with the 4 hourly feeds!!! Remember it well....
Thanks for adding us to the list.
By the way , why am i recieving emails everytime someone posts , what have i done wrong when i registered? Just checked my mail and had 5 from p.i.a. thought i was mrs popular!
Bev

[graandjac]

as soon as you post you are contacted whenever anyone else does i think you can change this in your settings Cheers Graham

[ralph n bev]

I seeeee , think ive sorted it now , thanks, Graham.

[graandjac]

No problem sorry forgot to say hi and welcome i like this site it seems alot more friendly than the bigger ones hope your adventure goes well.



Cheers Graham & jacqui

[Django]

Ahhh a new baby ,is it your first?

No. This is mine and Tracey's fourth. :eek:

[Aussiebound]

As far as I can make out those who said they are coming are;

Us 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
I make it 18 plus 16. If anyone else is coming that I have missed out please let me know and I will edit this post.

Pete

Hi

We will be in looking on Sunday, will call into the pub and reserve an area for us. Will say 20 adults plus kids to allow for a few extras.:D

Campsite is a good walk away from the pub (15 - 30 mins walk away), are going to Hartsholme on Sunday so will call in as well. Will post details next week.

Sarah

[deanrm]

God no!!! You can't walk from the campsite to the pub!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I suppose you could if you like walking down by-passes!! Lol

Actually there is another route but it would take alot longer than 30 mins.

I would strongly recommend no-one walks to the pub from Hartsholme!!!

Trisha

[Django]

We will be in looking on Sunday, will call into the pub and reserve an area for us.

Ask for a shaded bit if poss. :) Might be too hot (if sunny) for our 2 littlest ones otherwise. But looking how theweather is going this summer we could all be inside.:(

Oh and Graham and Jacqui (graandjac) might also be coming too so that could be another 2 or 2 plus 2.

Pete

[Jane.Mason]

Hi Django

We're 2 + 3, Jane Andi, Aidan 8 Callum 6 and Abbie 2.5

Jane

[Django]

Great stuff Jane will amend and re post. I think its just as important for the younger members of the Oz adventure to meet each other as it is for us older ones.

Pete

[Django]

Numbers update for you Sarah

Us 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3

graandjac 2 plus 2 (to be confirmed)

I make it 18 plus 19 definates but a poss 20 plus 21. If anyone else is coming that I have missed out please let me know and I will edit this post.

Pete

[happy-jools]

Another family coming from the custard court.

Simon & Carol and two kids. They camping too. Can you add them to the list.

Many thanks.xx

[Django]

Can you add them to the list.

Your wish has been granted.

Us 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol plus 2

graandjac 2 plus 2 (to be confirmed)

I make it 20 plus 21 definates but a poss 22 plus 23. If anyone else is coming that I have missed out please let me know and I will edit this post.

Pete

[Aussiebound]

Wow, shall I book the whole pub???????

This should be a great afternoon, enough people to keep chatting for days, a good job a few of us camping!

Will book it sunday.

[nicktastic]

Hi, have just joined this site and would like to come to the meeting aswell! Our friends aswell, so including us thats 4 more adults and 6 kids.

hope thats ok?

Nick

[Django]

Of course you can Nick. The more the merrier. I shall up date the doofer. ;)

Its gonna be big people.:D

[Django]

Updated

Us 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol 2 plus 2
Nicktastic 4 plus 6
ianb 2 plus 2
graandjac 2 plus 2
Jen&Ian 2 plus 3

I make it 30 plus 34.

Might have to move it to the Lincolnshire Showground.
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[scooterdan]

Well! Everytime i come in here theres a host of new names to remember!!! I have returned from the west mids meet.....great ppl!!! Hope to find the east mids meet just as enjoyable!

Dan and Steph

[ianb]

THE GAMEKEEPER, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NH
(on the A46 Newark Road, Lincoln Bypass)

Pub has an outdoor play area and beer garden as well as an indoor activity play centre (Wacky Warehouse - we have one in Boston and our 2 children love it - has a charge of £2.50 but if it keeps them happy!!!:D) Meals are served all day every day at 2 for 1 - order 1 adult meal and get another 1 free - menu can be viewed online - yum yum.:o

If you type 'The Gamekeeper Lincoln' on your google search it will bring details of the pub up. Hope this is OK!

:p:p

Have you enough room for another couple of south coasters and there 2 kids?
We will spend the saturday up there at Alton Towers or Drayton Manor and then drive up to you on the Sunday. Be good to meet more of you in person

[Jane.Mason]

Hi All

Have booked the campsite from Friday - Monday Pitch 8. Anyone on Friday/Saturday who's camping can join us for a Barbie, Aussie flag at the ready. OH praticing for the real thing. Only thing missing will be the roo burgers.

Kid's really excited about meeting up with everyone.


Jane and Andi

[Django]

Have you enough room for another couple of south coasters and their 2 kids?

Already added you to the ever growing list.;)

Pete

[ralph n bev]

Hi everyone,
Ralphs booked us into the campsite today. The woman couldnt understand why she was filling up for that particular weekend.
We've decided to take the caravan instead of the tent though , and we've booked Sat and Sun night.
If the weathers nice she said we could extend the stay if there are any pitches free, so as its the school holls we might just do that!!
Were looking forward to meeting you all .
Bev n Ralph:)

[Aussiebound]

We are camping Friday to Monday.

[Aussiebound]

Hi everyone

We have been to Lincoln today to look at the campsite and the pub.:D

Campsite - very nice, clean and tidy site. We have a 16man tent and more than enough room for it on the pitch sizes. Toilet and showers looked ok. Hartsholme park itself also very nice. Some lovely walks etc - and squirels running around the park.

Pub - The Gamekeeper - nice and friendly pub. Have reserved an area overlooking the park so its easy to keep an eye on all the children. The play area is suitable for most ages and appeared to be totally enclosed. The doors onto the play area are in the area of the pub I have reserved. The Wacky Warehouse - indoor play area - is £2.50 per child, they can go in and out as much as they want throughout the day.

Cannot have the area until 1.30pm though as they have a childrens party in until 1pm. Very inconsiderate of them.

Please - nobody try and walk from the pub to the campsite - it was just over 6 miles, :eek:along a busy bypass with no paths. Not good walking conditions. We'll be getting a taxi back to the campsite, think prices are quite reasonable.

Please ask if you need anymore info.
Sarah

[ianb]

Hi everyone

We have been to Lincoln today to look at the campsite and the pub.:D

Campsite - very nice, clean and tidy site. We have a 16man tent and more than enough room for it on the pitch sizes. Toilet and showers looked ok. Hartsholme park itself also very nice. Some lovely walks etc - and squirels running around the park.

Pub - The Gamekeeper - nice and friendly pub. Have reserved an area overlooking the park so its easy to keep an eye on all the children. The play area is suitable for most ages and appeared to be totally enclosed. The doors onto the play area are in the area of the pub I have reserved. The Wacky Warehouse - indoor play area - is £2.50 per child, they can go in and out as much as they want throughout the day.

Cannot have the area until 1.30pm though as they have a childrens party in until 1pm. Very inconsiderate of them.

Please - nobody try and walk from the pub to the campsite - it was just over 6 miles, :eek:along a busy bypass with no paths. Not good walking conditions. We'll be getting a taxi back to the campsite, think prices are quite reasonable.

Please ask if you need anymore info.
Sarah

Sarah,

Sounds like it is ideal, should be a good day

[Aussiebound]

Hi everyone,
Ralphs booked us into the campsite today. The woman couldnt understand why she was filling up for that particular weekend.
We've decided to take the caravan instead of the tent though , and we've booked Sat and Sun night.
If the weathers nice she said we could extend the stay if there are any pitches free, so as its the school holls we might just do that!!
Were looking forward to meeting you all .
Bev n Ralph:)

Caravans and tents all in the same field, tents without electric hook up at the end of the field, the rest all together. Will look out for you on the saturday. We are going Friday as its only 45 mins away from us - making a great weekend of it.
:):):) Sarah

[jen&ian]

Hi East midlanders,

Is it too late to include ourselves in the meet? As a definite maybe at least, we've been umming & arring about the distance, but what the hell! If thats Ok it will be us and our 3 kids.

Thanks
Jen & Ian:)

[Django]

Hi J and I its never too late. ;)

You and your family are more than welcome. I shall update the doofer.

Its gonna be big people:D

Pete

[ianb]

Hi J and I its never too late. ;)

You and your family are more than welcome. I shall update the doofer.

Its gonna be big people:D

Pete

Pete it may be best to see if there is a stadium free on the day with a big bar and a 9 hole course! Should be great to meet everyone and have a good chat

[Aussiebound]

I did the warn the pub it would be 40+, they had a nice area reserved for us - maybe we should ask for the whole pub!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to meet up with everyone!

[Aussiebound]

Hi East midlanders,

Is it too late to include ourselves in the meet? As a definite maybe at least, we've been umming & arring about the distance, but what the hell! If thats Ok it will be us and our 3 kids.

Thanks
Jen & Ian:)

Why not come over on the Saturday night.;)

We have travelled from Lincoln to just near Burton before, took just over 1 and a half hours, about 70 miles.

When we went to the Leeds meet the other week, it was over 100 miles but really worth it, a lovely day!:)
Sarah

[scooterdan]

We are coming from Tamworth...not far from Burton! I reckon bout 90mins.....will be well worth it though!

whats the total now?

Dan and Steph

[Django]

whats the total now?

At the last count


Django 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol 2 plus 2
Nicktastic 4 plus 6
ianb 2 plus 2
graandjac 2 plus 2
Jen&Ian 2 plus 3

Thats 30 plus 34.

[scooterdan]

WOW/.........Should be a good time had by all!

Only wish i could join in the fun and camp now!

Dan and Steph

[Django]

Only wish i could join in the fun and camp now!

Have pm'd you Dan. ;)

Pete

[happy-jools]

Hi Jen & Ian dont worry about the distance.

We too went to a meet in Leeds a few weeks ago, 100 miles each way but worth it.

We are coming from Sunderland to Lincoln. God knows how many miles, but were doing it. With tent on our back. hehe.

The more the merrier. And we promise to be on our best behaviour.:p

[Leanne & Mark]

Hey!!!

I seem to have missed the whole thread, whats going on?? who's meeting where n when?? i wanna come, i wanna come!!!

[Leanne & Mark]

OOHHHH BIG PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

19TH August is my 30th Birthday, going out for family meal.

[Leanne & Mark]

I think this sounds a lot more fun!!
Phoning campsite to see if theres more room at the inn!!!!
Get the birthday balloons out its party time. http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000200C2.gif (http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&ref=10)

Is there space for 2 adults and 3 kids at the pub??

[Django]

Of course you come. ;)We shall have to get a http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/18.gif. :D

So Dan the updated list is as follows......

Django 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol 2 plus 2
Nicktastic 4 plus 6
ianb 2 plus 2
graandjac 2 plus 2
Jen&Ian 2 plus 3
Leanne and Mark 2 plus 3

Thats 32 plus 37. http://bestsmileys.com/eek/2.gif

[ralph n bev]

Just thought id let you know that Ralph has bought a big 4 foot Aussie flag to put up , blowing in the wind (cos it isnt gonna rain!!) above our caravan!! So if you see us before we see you, come over!!
Bev;)



Hi Jen & Ian dont worry about the distance.

We too went to a meet in Leeds a few weeks ago, 100 miles each way but worth it.

We are coming from Sunderland to Lincoln. God knows how many miles, but were doing it. With tent on our back. hehe.

The more the merrier. And we promise to be on our best behaviour.:p

[Leanne & Mark]

If It's Bloody Raining Trust Me We'll See You!!

[Aussiebound]

I think this sounds a lot more fun!!
Phoning campsite to see if theres more room at the inn!!!!
Get the birthday balloons out its party time. http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000200C2.gif (http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&ref=10)

Is there space for 2 adults and 3 kids at the pub??

Hi

We called into Hartsholme Country Park a few weeks ago, spoke to the warden at the campsite (who was kind enough to give us a guided tour of the site) and she told us that there wasn't many pitches booked for that weekend, we might not have many neighbours!

Get it booked and join in the fun, we are going to have a great weekend!

Sarah

[Angela]

I am unable to access the internet at the moment (doing this from work !!)

Can you confirm when this meet is & the venue etc. I don't want to miss it !!!

Thanks

Angela

[Leanne & Mark]

What facilities are there on site. i.e showers etc?? or is it just a big field (or swamp)

[Django]

Hi Angela,

It takes place from 13.30 on Sunday 19th August at THE GAMEKEEPER, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NH(on the A46 Newark Road, Lincoln Bypass). :D

Pete

[Django]

What facilities are there on site. i.e showers etc?? or is it just a big field (or swamp)

I think this is the one

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=4346

It does have showers. Sarah has done an inspection. She discribes the site on about page 3,4 or 5 of this thread if I remember rightly.

Pete

[Angela]

Hi Angela,

It takes place from 13.30 on Sunday 19th August at THE GAMEKEEPER, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NH(on the A46 Newark Road, Lincoln Bypass). :D

Pete


Thanks Pete. Note made. Cheers.

Ps I am back online now so got a weeks worth of PIA to catch up on !!

[Aussiebound]

What facilities are there on site. i.e showers etc?? or is it just a big field (or swamp)


Spoke to the warden last week and she said the site was ok, not flooded or anything.:o

The facilites where fine, showers where fine,:D a couple for male and female, have stayed at places with better facilities but also stayed at places with a lot worse!:(

There is a cafe next to the campsite in the country park which does take-outs. The actual campsite was lovely, electric pitches first and then the camping field at the end.

See you soon
Sarah

[scooterdan]

Hey hey!

Thanx to an amazing offer of a fellow on this site.....know who u are! I can tell u that i will be camping at the meet!

Looking forward to meeting u all.....must get some sort of flag/beacon so everyone knows where we are!

Dan and Steph

[Aussiebound]

Hey hey!

Thanx to an amazing offer of a fellow on this site.....know who u are! I can tell u that i will be camping at the meet!

Looking forward to meeting u all.....must get some sort of flag/beacon so everyone knows where we are!

Dan and Steph

Hi

Thats great news, theres nearly as many of us at the campiste as at the meet now! Will have a great weekend, what days are you camping?

Sarah

[scooterdan]

We can only camp the saturday night.....work commitments!!! But its still gonna be a good one!!

Dan and Steph

[happy-jools]

Great news that you can camp Dan & Steph even if only for one nite. Should be great fun.

We are camping too for the three nites. Long drive for us tho from Sunderland.!!!

(Great to see someone else looking at the forum at 6 something am on a Saturday morning. Great minds think alike !!!! Or something like that!!!)

[mOZzy]

ok guys, that's it!!
i am really really really considering coming!

Ashley doesn't know yet but hey, it's his weekend off and we won't be going on a holiday this summer so he HAS to go!

if we come we'll be camping too - that's us 2 plus 2 monsters
and probably fri-mon, since it's quite a drive back for us


ehm, will there be a creche on site?!?! ;)

[ianb]

ok guys, that's it!!
i am really really really considering coming!

Ashley doesn't know yet but hey, it's his weekend off and we won't be going on a holiday this summer so he HAS to go!

if we come we'll be camping too - that's us 2 plus 2 monsters
and probably fri-mon, since it's quite a drive back for us


ehm, will there be a creche on site?!?! ;)

Go for it Mozzy, be great to see as many great people there as possible. Hows married life then?

[ralph n bev]

Hiya,
Ralph phoned up the site yesterday and added another night on for us too , so were doing Fri , Sat, Sun, night coming back Monday afternoon.
Should be fun.
Bev;)

[mOZzy]

Go for it Mozzy, be great to see as many great people there as possible. Hows married life then?


thanks for asking, but not different actually ;) - it's just a bit strange to refer to ashley as 'my husband'


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[mOZzy]

ok! sorted!

we'll be camping from friday - monday!

so you knowing campers with kids: how do you do it?!?
any tips hints tricks? the boy should be ok, he's already in a 'big boys bed' - but the girls is still in a cot!!! - but then again, she's the better sleeper ...
can you see i am getting freaked out?!?!?

we might do a trial camp first .. just one night somewhere closish!

what to take? where do they sleep? is such a 'ready-bed' a possibility??

aaaaaargh

[mOZzy]

oh, another question:
they don't allow 'coal bbq' - only gas!!
so how do you do the meals????
or do you eat out all the time?

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[Django]

any tips hints tricks?

Have you got a tent? :p

Ok this is getting huge now. Who is camping? I've 'blued' those I know that are camping. Could anyone camping not blued pm me so that we know coz we are planning a BBQ for Saturday late afternoon/evening and it would be good to have correct numbers.

Django 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 3
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol 2 plus 2
Nicktastic 4 plus 6
ianb 2 plus 2
graandjac 2 plus 2
Jen&Ian 2 plus 3
Leanne and Mark 2 plus 3
Mozzy 2 plus 2

Thats 34 plus 39. http://bestsmileys.com/eek/2.gif With 16 plus 17 camping

[scooterdan]

Hey,

If any supplies are needed for the BBQ let us know and we will bring some nibbles/drinks...!

This will be the biggest meet i have been to...!

Dan and Steph

[mOZzy]

Have you got a tent? :p




hmmm let me think. yep! we've got a huge one for so .. don't know but many and another igloo for 2? and a small kiddies one with a tunnel :p


so, the bbq is that for the camping lot or the non camping lot?!?!? :cool:

[happy-jools]

OMG this is getting so big. Im so exited.

Am on a high as it was Molly's fourth birthday party today, so ive had 25 screaming four year olds to contend with!!!!

Re the camping thing Mozzy, we camped for the first time last year with a 6 and 3 year old. It was great fun, even more so when we couldnt even put the tent up and had to ask someone to help us. Duh. Hopefully this time will be a little more prepared. But saying that weve only camped twice.
xxx

[happy-jools]

Oh and sorry Mozzy, yeah ready beds are available.

Weve got two, sleeping bags wit blow up bed attached to the bottom. Great fun.

And hey, if the kids roll out they havnt got far to go.:D

[mOZzy]

just had a look at them beds ... bit pricey!!
so, who can find me the best deal ;)

[ianb]

just had a look at them beds ... bit pricey!!
so, who can find me the best deal ;)
Mozzy,

just get the single inflatable beds from Argos, then through the sleeping bags on top. Get em for about £10. Just get the foot pump as well otherwise your knacker yourselve trying to blow them up!;)

[ralph n bev]

You might actually be better off with a double blow up bed, when our 3 were little they all got on one , you'll manage 2 little ones on one easy , and there less lightly to fall off . There better if they have boxed sides too. Dont think you can use a lilo thing you have in a pool cos you'll just slip off! If you dont have a gas bbq or 2/3 ring gas burner , ( aldi and asda have them in now dirt cheap and the blow up beds ) and charcoal bbq's arnt allowed your stuck really!!
Sometimes , sites have a microwave that you pay for 20p a go , dont know if this one has though!Might be worth ringing them up to see what facilities they have.

We once camped when the twins were only 10 weeks old and they were still being breast fed at the time , we went with a group of freinds NIGHTMARE ,
i couldnt drink (thats bad enough) , hardly slept (double night feeds) , and did not enjoy myself at all, the fact that our oldest was only just 2 and kept crawling out off the tent into the mud didnt help as well , needless to say we didnt go again till they were 1 year old and Jacob 3 !!
Now we have the caravan we go off every other weekend rain or shine , we do still take the tent when we know the weathers going to be good though, you cant beat proper camping!!
We even go to a place in Pickering called "vale of Pickering " New Years Eve its fab, fire works party and everything , the kids love it.
As long as your dry and warm through the night you'll love it , you'll also find the kids sleep like logs too.
Looking forward to meeting everyone,
Bev;)

[Aussiebound]

We even go to a place in Pickering called "vale of Pickering " New Years Eve its fab, fire works
Bev;)
We also used to be a fan of Pickering - used to go to Rosedale Abbey - fantastic for kids.

We first went when Holly was 8 weeks old - completely different experience for us - she slept through for over 12 hours a night, all that fresh air must have knocked her out!

We absolutely love camping - could never have this many holidays a year if we went in hotels!

[Aussiebound]

Mozzy,

just get the single inflatable beds from Argos, then through the sleeping bags on top. Get em for about £10. Just get the foot pump as well otherwise your knacker yourselve trying to blow them up!;)

Or you could get a motorised pump that works from your cigarette lighter - saves the leg exercise as well :p

[Aussiebound]

oh, another question:
they don't allow 'coal bbq' - only gas!!
so how do you do the meals????
or do you eat out all the time?

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When we was at the site theare was signs up saying no fires - only gas barbeques
We use the multi kadac cooker - has barbeque, griddle pan and stuff on and we take a 2 stove burner. Julia taking her George Foreman grill thing. Could always get electric hookup for your microwave!

We don't eat out when camping - the kids would kill us if we dragged them away from the field!

[Aussiebound]

Have you got a tent? :p

Ok this is getting huge now. Who is camping? I've 'blued' those I know that are camping. Could anyone camping not blued pm me so that we know coz we are planning a BBQ for Saturday late afternoon/evening and it would be good to have correct numbers.

Django 2 plus 4 kiddies
Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol 2 plus 2
Nicktastic 4 plus 6
ianb 2 plus 2
graandjac 2 plus 2
Jen&Ian 2 plus 3
Leanne and Mark 2 plus 3
Mozzy 2 plus 2

Thats 34 plus 39. http://bestsmileys.com/eek/2.gif With 16 plus 17 camping

Pete

Could you make us a 2 plus 3 - Holly invited one of her friends to come as well - I must be mad!

Sarah

[ralph n bev]

We bought a pump from mitchells wakefield , though they sell them in towsure sheffield,
that blows up beds in no time on the push down and pull up , and you dont get that screechy whiny noise like the electric ones .The kids argue whos going to blow up the beds!! So bring em over to us!!
Oh if your in a tent id recommend ear plugs , if your a light sleeper!! (like me)
The fresh air , that thankfully knocks the kids out , also has the same effect on adults , so sometimes you have snoring in stereo even if non of your family snore!!

[ianb]

We bought a pump from mitchells wakefield , though they sell them in towsure sheffield,
that blows up beds in no time on the push down and pull up , and you dont get that screechy whiny noise like the electric ones .The kids argue whos going to blow up the beds!! So bring em over to us!!
Oh if your in a tent id recommend ear plugs , if your a light sleeper!! (like me)
The fresh air , that thankfully knocks the kids out , also has the same effect on adults , so sometimes you have snoring in stereo even if non of your family snore!!

The snoring is the easy thing to put up with, just hope no one sleep walks!:p
After your barbies and wine im sure you will all sleep like a log. Just one question do u all want waking up by the rest of us passing on route to the pub?

[Aussiebound]

We bought a pump from mitchells wakefield , though they sell them in towsure sheffield,
that blows up beds in no time on the push down and pull up , and you dont get that screechy whiny noise like the electric ones .The kids argue whos going to blow up the beds!! So bring em over to us!!
Oh if your in a tent id recommend ear plugs , if your a light sleeper!! (like me)
The fresh air , that thankfully knocks the kids out , also has the same effect on adults , so sometimes you have snoring in stereo even if non of your family snore!!


10 seconds to pump up a bed with a slight whiny noise is far better than unnecessary exercise and leaves far more time for beer and wine! ;)


Snoring - never bothers us camping - like Ian says - we've normally eaten and drunken far too much to be irritated by anything! :o

[Django]

Pete

Could you make us a 2 plus 3 - Holly invited one of her friends to come as well - I must be mad!

Sarah

http://bestsmileys.com/surprised/1.gif
What all the way to Oz???

Will do Sarah

[Leanne & Mark]

Can't believe this time last yr we had a Trailer tent, camping fridge, toilet, lovely cooker etc. but sold it all for Australia fund!!
So we've got a tent, and all the old stuff we couldn't sell.:mad:

[ralph n bev]

Can't believe this time last yr we had a Trailer tent, camping fridge, toilet, lovely cooker etc. but sold it all for Australia fund!!
So we've got a tent, and all the old stuff we couldn't sell.:mad:

Are you going to the meet then? It s looking like its going to be a big one!

We will be selling our caravan before we finally move, but thought we'd keep it till nearer the time, who knows we may sell the house quickly ( possitive thinking and all that) that would mean we could live in the caravan in mum and dads garden , like little tinkers, till we flit!!
We are taking the tent , portaloo, and all the rest of the camping paraphanelia with us in the container, theres a lot of folk that do camping in Adelaide , so im told, and lots of places to do it!
Bev;)

[Aussiebound]

We also planning on taking the camping stuff with us to Adelaide, the equipment all has to be completely free from any traces of soil etc. We clean the equipment really well after use but a really good clean maybe in order after we camp next easter.

[mOZzy]

ok guys - we are almost sorted!
we've got us the beds and sleeping bags for the kids (got a good deal ;)) - thanks Sarah, but maybe someone else would like to borrow your bed now!

and i am getting a bit excited - am i sad ?!?!?! :eek:


we just need to go for our trial camp beforehand to show the kids how it's been done!

oh, and can someone please book an appointment with the 'good weather fairy'?!?!?

[Aussiebound]

ok guys - we are almost sorted!
we've got us the beds and sleeping bags for the kids (got a good deal ;)) - thanks Sarah, but maybe someone else would like to borrow your bed now!

and i am getting a bit excited - am i sad ?!?!?! :eek:


we just need to go for our trial camp beforehand to show the kids how it's been done!

oh, and can someone please book an appointment with the 'good weather fairy'?!?!?
Think we need the good weather fairy now, have just spent the evening packing the car and roof box in torrential rain and theres more forecast! Going to Devon for 2 weeks - please let summer start soon!!!!

Our two so excited about Lincoln camping - they asked if the campsite we looked round the other week was Devon, Holly quite upset when I told her no.

[soggy]

"Think we need the good weather fairy now, have just spent the evening packing the car and roof box in torrential rain and theres more forecast! Going to Devon for 2 weeks - please let summer start soon!!!!"

Ive heard that the summer starts in about 2 weeks time, enjoy your holiday:):)

Simon

[Aussiebound]

Ive heard that the summer starts in about 2 weeks time, enjoy your holiday:):)

Simon

Thats about our luck - summers starts as we arrive home! Sure we'll have a great time whatever the weather!

[mOZzy]

i am just picturing you doing your 'sun-dance' in pouring rain

[ralph n bev]

Im sure you'll have a great time Neil n Sarah , your old hats at the camping lark like us!!
Just dont forget the waterproofs , we once did that and had to go out and buy 5 kagools again.
I thought Ralph had put them in and he thought i had , the usual thing.
We now have a list , (laminated no less) that we check off before we go. With everything but the kitchen sink on it.
Fingers crossed the weather stays fine for you.
Bev:)

[daksha]

Can anyone give me more information about the meeting in the East Midlands on the 19th August; we would love to come along. Who do we need to contact??

Thanks

[ianb]

Can anyone give me more information about the meeting in the East Midlands on the 19th August; we would love to come along. Who do we need to contact??

Thanks

No need to contact anyone, Django will see u want to come and update the list. Scroll back through all these pages and it gives location and times etc. Hope to see u all there.
Any other problems let us know

[Django]

Can anyone give me more information about the meeting in the East Midlands on the 19th August; we would love to come along. Who do we need to contact??

Of course you can come the more the merrier (or is that what Jools says about wine:confused:).

It takes place from 13.30 on Sunday 19th August at THE GAMEKEEPER, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NH(on the A46 Newark Road, Lincoln Bypass).

Quite a few of those coming are making a weekend of it by campng at http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/de...asp?revid=4346 (http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=4346) we will be having a BBQ on the Saturday afternoon/evening. If you are interested in the camping thing just phone up the site and book a pitch. Those coming (and camping in blue) are......

Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol 2 plus 2
Leanne and Mark 2 plus 3
Mozzy 2 plus 2

Django 2 plus 4 kiddies (visiting the campers)
Nicktastic 4 plus 6
ianb 2 plus 2
graandjac 2 plus 2
Jen&Ian 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Daksha 2

36 big people and 39 smaller ones

[daksha]

Hi Django.

look forward to seeing you all there.

[mOZzy]

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[Django]

Sorry Susi I had keyboard issues.:D The issues being that an idiot was using it. :rolleyes::D

Perhaps we ought to warn the pub as the numbers keep going up. Really looking forward to meeting so many people. Lets hope the weather is kind to us.

Pete

[Leanne & Mark]

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HEEHEE Cheeky

I vote men and kids in one tent, us girlies in the other!!! Men are in charge of breakfast and all tasks assigned by us women.;)
Hey Susi are our girls the same age? livvy is 2 on 22nd august. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_44.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxuk137MKGB) (my baby growing up)
I reckon they'll have fun chatting away together.

[Leanne & Mark]

i'd just like to remind everyone Leanne is 30 on Sunday 19th. (d'oh shh i'm in trouble now) Mark.

[mOZzy]

oh yes!! i love your idea!!! (obviously ;))

caitlin will be 2 on 6th october -so not far out!
how old are your others???

oh, have you got a big tent????

[Leanne & Mark]

Mark STOP RUBBIN IT IN!!!!!

Got a new tent, its a dome with three rooms coming of it. 2x 3 beds and 1x 2beds. So big enough for us lot. (ebay bargain)
Sold trailer tent last year along with toilet, fridge and cooker.:mad: typical!!! Could of done with the fridge for all my wine, and chocolate. (and livys bottles of milk i spose)

Oh well! Got an old cooker to use, and a mini gas bbq somewhere and we need another bed for Olivia, but thats about it.

Blake is almost 9 (09 sept)
Ethan almost 5 (11th oct)
My nephew, Roman will be 2 on 6th October!!!!!!!!!

Just pray its dry!!!

[mOZzy]

leanne yep similar to ours! a big dome with 2 'bedrooms' - so how did you 'operate' the fridge???? how does it stay cold?

i am on the hunt for a nice gas bbq (portable one)
we bought 2 ready beds from millets (were on sale) and sleeping bags too

sarah said she'd have spare blowup bed (it's got so raised sides if i remember correctly)

yep, let's do another 'hope-it'll-stay-dry-dance'

[Leanne & Mark]

:confused: Er you plugged it in, it got cold! if you don't go where there is elec you use a generator. (sold that too)
We got tons of sleeping bags, summer and winter ones,and two double beds, think we will get a king size so theres room for liv in with us. (Mark don't want his baby on her own :o)

Our bar-b was from local camp shop down here £25 (i think) millets are v expensive, ebay is better.

if you haven't got an elec lead with the outdoor adapter thingy, you can buy the adapter and attach it to a long extension lead, it is a LOT cheaper. (at least that's what mark has always used)

IS ANYONE DESPERATE FOR STUFF? PUT IT ON HERE WE, -OR SOME ELSE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP (CAMPING THINGS ONLY PLEASE, ;) don't get any ideas you lot.)

[mOZzy]

well we never used such an elec thingy so didn't know you can plug in 'normal' stuff too. i thought it was for caravans :confused: - so you are saying when we put such an junky adapter thingy on an extension that'll do?? ashley can do that easily!!

hmmm, will the microwave work ?!?!? :cool:


oh and btw, did mark say anything earlier?!?!?!?!?! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_16.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxuk137MKGB) blahblahblah ...

if they do insist though they all can dish out a drink or more ... i'll have mine a week before you ;)





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[Leanne & Mark]

i'll pm you. Mark says you shouldn't really do that cos of the surge thingy:confused:.

[mOZzy]

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[ralph n bev]

Dont forget ,

when you book in at the campsite, you must say if you want hook up. (electric)
Sorry if youve already done this , or know this ;)

Usually , in our experience anyway , it 's not standard for tents .
Im only putting my two penneth in cos when Ralph booked us in , with the caravan, the woman pointed out that she could squeeze us in , when we said we wanted hook up.

Depending on the voltage/watts at the site, plugging in too many electric items will trip the system!!

Asda , Morrisons, Aldi , Netto have all got cheap gas 2 ring burners at the moment by the way.
Bev;)

[Leanne & Mark]

OOO Susi you best call em and book a elec pitch nx too Mr & Mrs Travers, and we can celebrate my old age together.

Yes always un plug the microwave, b4 plugging in the laptop !?!?!

[graandjac]

:pWhy dont you lot book into a hotel like Ian B and us that way the the only thingy you will have to worry about is.................getting the key in the door after a few beers;)looking forward to meeting everone.....Cheers Graham & Jacqui

[mOZzy]

because we like an adventure ... like going to oz :p

and camping with our monsters seems like a good test :eek: - if we can survive that then we can do anything!

[Leanne & Mark]

Who wants to spend there 30th birthday in a hotel room...are you mad. got room for one more??

[mOZzy]

feeling brave again mark???!?!?

[graandjac]

:pwho is supplying the life raft and vests ....but i agree on the adventure thing should be fun would loved to have joined you but thing is ...........dont have a tent;)cheers Graham

[ralph n bev]

:pwho is supplying the life raft and vests .... Graham

Why do you think were taking the caravan!! Bloody weather.
At least it floats , ive seen a few bobbing around down south on T.V.
Bev:(

[mOZzy]

yep i guess we'll be leaving our options open too. i'll surf around for indoor places to stay at in that area ;) ... just in case ...

ohhh no tent!! hmmm, there's got to be someone out there willing to lend you one :D
there might even be some room still for you and the boys in the 'mens tent' with mark!!
jacqui comes with us - right leanne?!?

[ianb]

yep i guess we'll be leaving our options open too. i'll surf around for indoor places to stay at in that area ;) ... just in case ...

ohhh no tent!! hmmm, there's got to be someone out there willing to lend you one :D
there might even be some room still for you and the boys in the 'mens tent' with mark!!
jacqui comes with us - right leanne?!?


Would love to join u all on the camp site but much prefer all the home comforts of a hotel and bar!
Still be good practice for you keeping an eye out for the adders and spiders:eek:, i know not so harmful but you got to practice on something!:p

[Leanne & Mark]

Mention of the Bad weather is strictly prohibited on this thread.

Rules of girls tent- Alcohol & Chocolate MUST accompany you. Along with warm sleeping bags.
Rules of Boys Tent/ tents all children must accompany you. ok :D

[Leanne & Mark]

Why do you think were taking the caravan!! Bloody weather.
At least it floats , ive seen a few bobbing around down south on T.V.
Bev:(
no floods down here chuck.

[graandjac]

That Leanne is a bossy one eh....lol Graham

[Simon & Carol]

Hi everyone,

We'll be at the meet on 19th August and are all booked up for the camping on the Saturday and Sunday nights too. You might have seen our names on the list and not know who we are. We have already been members of the Adbrits site for a little while now , so some of you lot will already know us, but we thought it was about time we joined up on here so we can introduce ourselves to anyone who doesn't already know us. After all, we will be meeting you all in person soon. :) It's fairly obvious from our title what our names are, we have 2 daughters 11 and 7. We currently live in Goole, East Yorkshire, although Simon is originally from Nottingham and I am from York. Simon and the kids have never been camping before in their lives and I haven't been since I was a kid so it certainly will be a bit adventure for us. We may be in need of a bit of assistance (or even a lot ;)).

Anyway look forward to meeting you all soon.

Carol

[happy-jools]

Hey Leanne love your idea bout the girls and boys tents. I think it should be posted as a MUST.

I would happily buy a separate tent for me to sleep in whilst Steve sleeps in the other with the kids.

May need some ear plugs tho, as Molly will search me out wherever I go.:confused:

[mOZzy]

hello simon and carol and welcome!!!

guess what guys? because we had such a lovely day here in berkshire (for once!!!) we got all our camping gear out and checked it through. ashley got all the beds blown up - no worries, with an electric pump ;) - and sleeping bags are airing! we haven't used the things in over 3 years!!!

are we excited?!?!? ehm .....

[Leanne & Mark]

We are really excited too, haven't mentioned it to kids in case the weather that shall not be named hits (the word i stated was strictly prohibited, due to it being cursed by a very powerful location charm, when ever it is mentioned a powerful magical force is alerted and thus the said word is well...er delivered. its true Harry told me so.)


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[Django]

Just been looking on line at long range weather forecasts and most sites agree that August will be http://bestsmileys.com/sun/1.gif , http://bestsmileys.com/sun/3.gif and more http://bestsmileys.com/sun/4.gif

I shall believe it when I see it though. ;)

Pete

[Leanne & Mark]

2 nd Rule of boys tent

NO BLOODY SNORING!!

2nd Rules of girls tent

NO BOYS ALLOWED!!

[mOZzy]

pete let's hope they are right ... for once!!

leanne i wouldn't mind so much if they were snoring - after all the boys tent is quite away from ours, right?! BUT they do have the kids in with them and they certainly need their sleep or they'll be soo grumpy the next day ... so yes, NO snoring for the boys!
how they will achieve that i do not know



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[ralph n bev]

Hi everyone,

We'll be at the meet on 19th August and are all booked up for the camping on the Saturday and Sunday nights too. You might have seen our names on the list and not know who we are. We have already been members of the Adbrits site for a little while now , so some of you lot will already know us, but we thought it was about time we joined up on here so we can introduce ourselves to anyone who doesn't already know us. After all, we will be meeting you all in person soon. :) It's fairly obvious from our title what our names are, we have 2 daughters 11 and 7. We currently live in Goole, East Yorkshire, although Simon is originally from Nottingham and I am from York. Simon and the kids have never been camping before in their lives and I haven't been since I was a kid so it certainly will be a bit adventure for us. We may be in need of a bit of assistance (or even a lot ;)).

Anyway look forward to meeting you all soon.

Carol
Hi Simon and Carol,
Welcome to P.I.A. takes a bit of getting used to , when your used to the yellow screen doesnt it?
Not as busy but easier on the eye.
Not long now till the camp , have you had a practice in the garden yet, an all nighter?
Do you still want to borrow the gas stove, and shall i bring the pump ?
Ralphs bought a 4 foot aussie flag to fly from his long fishing pole, so you'll know where we are when you arrive , come over to us and we'll help you get the tent up.
Ralphs still trying to get me to take our tent instead of the caravan, so if its a good forcast, we may well do that.
Fingers crossed.
We will keep a look out for you , see you there.
Bev:)

[Simon & Carol]

Hi Simon and Carol,
Welcome to P.I.A. takes a bit of getting used to , when your used to the yellow screen doesnt it?
Not as busy but easier on the eye.
Not long now till the camp , have you had a practice in the garden yet, an all nighter?
Do you still want to borrow the gas stove, and shall i bring the pump ?
Ralphs bought a 4 foot aussie flag to fly from his long fishing pole, so you'll know where we are when you arrive , come over to us and we'll help you get the tent up.
Ralphs still trying to get me to take our tent instead of the caravan, so if its a good forcast, we may well do that.
Fingers crossed.
We will keep a look out for you , see you there.
Bev:)

Hi Bev,

Yes the PIA site is a bit different from the yellow screen but it seems rude to go on a PIA meet and not even bother to introduce ourselves to everyone. No we haven't had a practice in the garden ... it's rained most weekends :rolleyes: anyway that would spoil the excitement of the new experience for us. ;) Yes Bev, it would be great if we could borrow your gas stove. We don't have one. We're not planning on doing a lot of cooking on our first attempt at camping but it would be nice to be able to make ourselves a cup of tea if nothing else. What do we need to do about buying gas? Again, yes the pump would be useful too if you don't mind. Great idea to put a big Aussie flag up, now everyone will know where you are. Your help will be very much appreciated. Yeah, I think you should definitely take the tent if the weather forecast's good ... you should rough it like the rest of us. LOL. Surely we must be due some good weather by then. Look forward to seeing you when we get there.

hello simon and carol and welcome!!!

Thanks mOZzy for your welcome. :D See you there.

Carol

[scooterdan]

hey peeps!

So the meets not far away now....!! lookin forward to meering all of u!

However....i think us blokes are getting picked on abit.....i think we should decide on rules for the girls..... like:
1. No Makeup
2. Only one pair of shoes.

any one else....i know my other half wouldnt last a mnute without a second pair of shoes!

Still should be quite fun! Just checkin Ebay for a flag of our own!

Dan and Steph

[Django]

you should rough it like the rest of us. LOL.

I have a saying when it comes to camping. 'If you're roughing it, you're doing it wrong'. I've run camps in February in minus temps, no canvas, no cooking equipment and never roughed it.;):D

Hope you catch the camping bug as I can see quite a few camping trips being arranged when we all arrive in Oz. We both come from camping backgrounds and love it.

Pete

[Django]

the meets not far away now....!! lookin forward to meering all of u!

Yes looking forward to it much more now as I've never been 'meered' before.:eek: Is it fun???:confused: :p:p

Pete

[scooterdan]

whoops...its them damn 2 pints faults again!

But you all know what i really meant! We'll have to call it The East Mids Meer now then!

Dan and Steph

[Leanne & Mark]

OH Dear Dan, So young and Nieve!! (sp)


You dare put rules on us women!! have you not worked out we can not and will not be controlled. you will learn, ....one day! HA HA HA HA HA http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020077.gif (http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&ref=10)

We ordered our flags from EBAY, But there is a delay due to the rugby world cup (apparently)
Mind you, you won't miss us 3 kids and two fat lumps (well slightly over weight any way) in a big green 4 x 4. loaded to the roof and beyond.

[ralph n bev]

Hi Bev,

Yes Bev, it would be great if we could borrow your gas stove. We don't have one. We're not planning on doing a lot of cooking on our first attempt at camping but it would be nice to be able to make ourselves a cup of tea if nothing else. What do we need to do about buying gas?
Carol

Dont worry about the gas, take a small pan , and a frying pan tho , then you can do bacon n eggs too for breakfast.
Nothing better than a cup of tea and bacon n eggs outside when camping. Sets you up for the day;)

[Simon & Carol]

Dont worry about the gas, take a small pan , and a frying pan tho , then you can do bacon n eggs too for breakfast.
Nothing better than a cup of tea and bacon n eggs outside when camping. Sets you up for the day;)

Thanks Bev, that's very kind of you. Yes, I've put 'pan' and 'frying pan' on my list. :) Just realised though, if you do decide to take the tent instead of the caravan won't YOU need the camping stove? Please let us know if you need it and we'll try to sort something else out. Mmmmm ... bacon and eggs and a cuppa sound lovely.

have a saying when it comes to camping. 'If you're roughing it, you're doing it wrong'. I've run camps in February in minus temps, no canvas, no cooking equipment and never roughed it.;):D

Hope you catch the camping bug as I can see quite a few camping trips being arranged when we all arrive in Oz. We both come from camping backgrounds and love it.

Pete

Well we're new to camping so maybe you can give us a few tips on how to get it right so we don't have to rough it either.

Yes, I hope we all catch the camping bug too. Camping trips in Oz sound like fun.

Carol

[scooterdan]

OH Dear Dan, So young and Nieve!! (sp)


You dare put rules on us women!! have you not worked out we can not and will not be controlled. you will learn, ....one day! HA HA HA HA HA http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020077.gif (http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&ref=10)

We ordered our flags from EBAY, But there is a delay due to the rugby world cup (apparently)
Mind you, you won't miss us 3 kids and two fat lumps (well slightly over weight any way) in a big green 4 x 4. loaded to the roof and beyond.

:confused::confused::confused: Think i've changed my mind on the rules....master!!!

I have ordered my flag today.....! Only in UK so should be here soon hopefully!!!

I think theres gonna be loads of bacon/sausage and egg eaten that weekend...local shop wont know whats hit em...!

Dan and Steph

Dan and Steph

[Django]

Well we're new to camping so maybe you can give us a few tips on how to get it right so we don't have to rough it either.

I hope we should be able to. Tracey lived on a scout campsite for around 15 years (warden's daughter). I used to be a scout leader for about the same amount of time and we both used to be on service crews of a few campsites as well. I would like to think we learned something along the way. :):D:D

We are both gutted we can't camp with you all for the weekend but we both hope to pop in now and again and will deffo be there for the BBQ. If anyone needs anything pm me. If I haven't lent it out to someone else you are more than welcome to borrow it.

Pete

[Leanne & Mark]

How about a double bed with Ensuite??
Kitchen sink
Fridge/ Freezer
Got any of those available?

Think we need a Harry Potter style tent.

Infact since 4 became 5 we are short a blow up bed. But we gonna go look for a king size one as no doubt Olivia will sleep side ways between us.!!

[Leanne & Mark]

:confused::confused::confused: Think i've changed my mind on the rules....master!!!

I have ordered my flag today.....! Only in UK so should be here soon hopefully!!!

I think theres gonna be loads of bacon/sausage and egg eaten that weekend...local shop wont know whats hit em...!

Dan and Steph

Dan and Steph

Steph is your master Dan, now don't forget it!!

Yay got an AUS FLAG THRU POST, (oops caps) and a Boxing Kangaroo Flag. Think i'll get the neighbours talking and hang them outside. hee hee.

[mOZzy]

a boxing kangaroo?!?! that will get everyone at the campside talking too ;)

and you were taking the words out of my fingers leanne! fridge, kitchen and all that stuff - pete??? we'll take it all ...

[Leanne & Mark]

Boxing Kangaroos is the rugby team logo... i think.

t.v dvd Pete??

[Django]

t.v dvd Pete??

With or without freeview and harddrive?:p

Oh and I do a good line on solar powered microwaves.;)

Pete

[happy-jools]

Funny you should mention TV's but we do take kids DVD players and have been known to take the portable. Haha.

Were crazy .;)

[Leanne & Mark]

Laptop and Dvds are great. Plus kids have got in car Dvd player.:o

[Simon & Carol]

I hope we should be able to. Tracey lived on a scout campsite for around 15 years (warden's daughter). I used to be a scout leader for about the same amount of time and we both used to be on service crews of a few campsites as well. I would like to think we learned something along the way. :):D:D

We are both gutted we can't camp with you all for the weekend but we both hope to pop in now and again and will deffo be there for the BBQ. If anyone needs anything pm me. If I haven't lent it out to someone else you are more than welcome to borrow it.

Pete

Thanks Pete for your very kind offer of the loan your camping equipment. We will definitely bear it in mind if we suddenly realise we're short of something essential. Wow!! You and Tracey certainly have had a lot of camping experience. I'm impressed. Shame you can't join us for the weekend but look forward to meeting you for the BBQ.

Funny you should mention TV's but we do take kids DVD players and have been known to take the portable, Haha.

Were crazy. ;)

Things must have changed a bit since I last went camping I think. LOL.

[scooterdan]

wwwoooohooooo!!! we got our oz flag today!!! Just need a flag pole to put it on now!!!

Feel free to come see us.....!

Dan and Steph

[Simon & Carol]

wwwoooohooooo!!! we got our oz flag today!!! Just need a flag pole to put it on now!!!

Feel free to come see us.....!

Dan and Steph

Thanks Dan And Steph. I'm beginning to feel a bit left out now ... we haven't got a flag. :( It'll be nice to be able to see where everyone else is though. :)

Wow!! I just realised there's only 2 weeks to go now. :D

[Aussiebound]

WOW, how much has this thread grown in the two weeks we've been away! Just taken me half an hour to read through it all!

We have just got back from Devon, 2 weeks camping, think we was saw all the weather going. Started very wet and windy, campsite very boggy - wellies definitely where a must!! Last week was lovely, sunny days. Could've stayed for another week.

Just got all the equipment to clean and sort ready to pack in the car again in two weeks!!!

I did read somewhere someone wanting an air bed, we have a childs airbed with sides on - suitable up to about 3 yrs - if thats any use?

[Angela]

Hi All

Good friends of mine are coming along to, they are from Lincoln / surrounding area Gina, Tony, Adam & Kara. They also have the SIR495 visa & are hoping to leave the UK in Sept/Oct 07.

Gina has had a few problems logging in so asked me to post this for her.

Should be a good day / weekend for those of you who are camping etc

Sarah, welcome back, really missed our chats ! How dare you go away with all this sunshine :p. Glad you had a great holiday can't wait to hear all about it.

Angela

[ali@51]

Hope you all had a good time at the meet and those of you who are camping have enjoyed the sunny weather that has broken out now we have returned from our caravaning trip to north wales. Hope the hang overs art to bad eanjoy your selfs

[Django]

Hey Ali,

It hasn't happened yet. Its not until the 19th. You still got time to come yourself.;)

Pete

[ali@51]

Hi Pete going dolaly tap and getting my holidays mixed up. That sounds a lot more swanky than it is. Me and the kids have just had a week in Colwyn bay(with my mother:confused:), we are having 5 days @ home and then a week in lytham-st-anns (with Morgan:D). I knew your meet was the last w/e of one of them and have obviously confusd them I'm clever like that:eek:. We were going to gate crash if it had been the first w/e of our hols but as it is our last w/e we will be coming home then. Also I couldnt quite get the southern accent right:p. Hope you all enjoy it anway will look forward to the feed back after our next hol

[Django]

Good friends of mine are coming along to, they are from Lincoln / surrounding area Gina, Tony, Adam & Kara. They also have the SIR495 visa & are hoping to leave the UK in Sept/Oct 07.

Have added them as G 'n' T Angela.

Aussiebound 2 plus 3
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol 2 plus 2
Leanne and Mark 2 plus 3
Mozzy 2 plus 2

Django 2 plus 4 kiddies (visiting the campers)
Nicktastic 4 plus 6
ianb 2 plus 2
graandjac 2 plus 2
Jen&Ian 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Daksha 2
G 'n' T 2 plus2
Tina 2
Robandmags 2 plus 2
Sassisoo 2

44 big people and 43 smaller ones

How many people did you tell the pub to expect Sarah?:D

[scooterdan]

Well this meet is still getting bigger.....only about 2 weeks now....! Looking 4ward to it!

Dan and Steph

[Aussiebound]

Have added them as G 'n' T Angela.

Aussiebound 2 plus 2
Scooterdan 2
Happy-jools 2 plus 2
Jane.mason 2 plus 3
Ralph & Bev 2 plus 3
Simon & Carol 2 plus 2
Leanne and Mark 2 plus 3
Mozzy 2 plus 2

Django 2 plus 4 kiddies (visiting the campers)
Nicktastic 4 plus 6
ianb 2 plus 2
graandjac 2 plus 2
Jen&Ian 2 plus 3
yisawoo 2 plus 1
Angela 2 plus 2
Deanrm 2 plus 2
Daksha 2
G 'n' T 2 plus2

38 big people and 41 smaller ones

How many people did you tell the pub to expect Sarah?:D


Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Think it was about ........40 :eek:

Will give them a ring tomorrow and warn them of the '''slight''' number increase! Hope it isn't a problem. If it is, we'll just have to have the meet at the campsite!!

The area was a fair size that they where going to save for us but not big enough to seat all of us when it was 40, I said it wasn't a problem as we wouldn't all be eating at same time and kids would be running about - hopefully outside - etc. The area was right next to the patio doors to outside and the toilets and play area.

Will post tomorrow night what they have said.

Oh and we are 2 plus 3 for the meet and camping - Holly invited her friend along! :eek:

[scooterdan]

Well hopefully if the weather stays good....might get to all sit outside....!

Dan and Steph

[happy-jools]

OMG OMG OMG OMG

This has got to be the biggest get together for a meet up Id say. So hope we all make it - and have hours of fun chatting to everyone.

Ive only been to one meet up - where there were maybe forty people (Max including the children). I didnt get round all them then, so god help us with this one.

Just a small question Sarah - R we doing name badges!!!!:p

[Django]

Just a small question Sarah - R we doing name badges!!!!:p

Why? Do you think you might forget yours?:p:p:p

[happy-jools]

I come with many alias - you never know who is watching over you:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Aussiebound]

Julia - After "Aussie Round Niel" I don't think we'll be bothering with name badges!!!!!!!! It would take all afternoon to write the names out for everyone. Think its much more fun trying to remember whos who!

I didn't get chance to ring the pub today to confirm numbers, will do it first thing tomorrow. God knows what they'll say - the meet is rather larger now!

Uts

[Tina]

Hi East Midlanders,

could we make the meet a tad larger?

we are from the west midlands but dont hold that against us, when i first saw the date for the meet we had other arrangements for that date but thankfully they have been cancelled so we can make it know, of course if no one minds us gatecrashing the east. :D

many thanks

[Django]

It would be fabby for you to join us Tina. :D

How many of you are there? Just so I can add you to the list and for Sarah to put panic into the pub. :D:D

Pete

[scooterdan]

Im sure you will be very welcome to this meet.....! We are in Tamworth...so not quite east mids either....but the meets are for anyone!!

Good to see so many more ppl coming...!

Dan and Steph

[Tina]

It would be fabby for you to join us Tina. :D

How many of you are there? Just so I can add you to the list and for Sarah to put panic into the pub. :D:D

Pete

Hi Pete,

many thanks, there is only the two of us. look forward to seeing you all there.

[graandjac]

:pTina if they let us southerners in iam sure that you will be, anyway its not petes decision....eh pete.....lol, will be good to meet you both again, Cheers Graham. ps have you told the folks your going yet....?

[happy-jools]

Hey Guys were from the Grim North East and were allowed!!!!

I hope. Unless there is some sort of conspiracy and youve really organised a meet for another date, and just not told us. :D:D

[Django]

Unless there is some sort of conspiracy and youve really organised a meet for another date, and just not told us. :D:D

Damn!!!! Sarah, she's onto us. :(

[Aussiebound]

Damn!!!! Sarah, she's onto us. :(

Oh no! Didn't think they where that quick up there!!!! Only joking!:p
I have spoke to the manager at The Gamekeeper today and confirmed numbers. The line went a bit quiet until I explained that we would not all be eating together. Just coming throughout the day, kids outside and in play area etc. As long as I am there at 1.30pm they will keep area aside for us.

What more of an excuse do we need to get to the pub early! :):D

[scooterdan]

That doesnt mean you can turn up at 11.30....just to be on the safe side.....!! On the other hand who needs an excuse.....!!!!

I think after my attempt at cooking my own brekkie a pub will taste fantastic...!

Dan and Steph

[Tina]

:pTina if they let us southerners in iam sure that you will be, anyway its not petes decision....eh pete.....lol, will be good to meet you both again, Cheers Graham. ps have you told the folks your going yet....?

Hi Graandjac,

hope you are both well.

Family still in the dark unfortunately, never a good time to tell, plus need to keep the blood pressures down for our medicals on the 14th Aug so no plans to tell them this week either, at this rate we will tell them on the way to heathrow.

look forward to seeing you both again on the 19th.

[scooterdan]

After my experience i would strongly reccomend waiting till after meds to tell family if it effects your BP....!!!!

Good luck with them!

Dan and Steph

[mOZzy]

hey guys!!

well, ehm, ... i've just checked the 7days weather forecast for lincoln and well, how to tell you .... it looks a bit wet!!!

so does anyone know a childfriendly accomodation?????

it's just a precaution ... i haven't given up on my 'sun dance' just yet ;)

[scooterdan]

Well that 'wet' word worried me...so checked on www.weather.co.uk (http://www.weather.co.uk) and that one say sunny with a little cloud....! You just cant trust these so calles weather 'experts!'

Im very intrigued by the 'sun dance'....?

Dan and Steph

[happy-jools]

well come rain and shine we will be camping. Come on just join in the fun. Were novices at this camping larky so we can all get wet together.:o

[Aussiebound]

I have just checked the 10 day weather site we use and it gives out sun with cloud for the whole weekend. They do change a lot though, it gave us 10 days of solid rain for our devon holiday, we had 3 days of part rain, a few cloudy and the rest glorious sunshine.

Will all just have to wait and see what its going to do! We will be taking wellies and waterproofs just in case.

The campsite did look quite shady from all the trees etc.

[mOZzy]

ok guys - i'll dump my site and go with yours instead ;) - much more promising!!!

lol jool, have you got a big tent? we could all cuddle up together :cool:

[scooterdan]

Hey we could all the tents together.... and have a huge house-tent...that way no one will be left out!!!

I hope around this time next week to have finished wrestling with tents....and relaxing in the sun by the beach....oh bit ahead of my self there!!!

7 days to go....!!

Dan and Steph

[Angela]

Will somone, perhaps our wonderful moderator !!, make an announcement a day or so before, time, venue, directions etc - is the plan for those of us not camping to wear a specific colour or something?

I have met a couple of families from forums & its slightly embarrassing when you approach someone & get it wrong ! LOL

Angela