Ging Gang Goolie 2008, 23rd May, Tal-y-Bont On Usk

[saratogagirl]

All agreed then 23rd - 26th May, Gilestone Farm, Tal-y-Bont on Usk


So come on everyone, sleeping bags out, ice boxes filled with booze and Ging Gang Goolie Goolie Goolie xxx

Nat, John, Matthew and Ellie - own tent
Claire and boyfriend - own tent
Me and Ian - own tent
Carol and Callum - Marquee
Matt and Deb - Own Tent
Ken and Tam and Squidgeypigs - own tent
Jen & Alex - Marquee
Joh, Gary, Daniel, Sian and Rhiannon - own tent
Tony and Theresa - own tent

[natalielongstaff]

Count us in Jules :banana: the tent is begging to get used again !

[saratogagirl]

brilliant Nat it will be lovely to see you all again, I take it Jarvis will be joining us, the GGG mascot he is xx

[natalielongstaff]

brilliant Nat it will be lovely to see you all again, I take it Jarvis will be joining us, the GGG mascot he is xx

hmm probably, he is still not very well behaved though so i may re-think that one !

he chewed a hole in the kitchen wall on friday :scared1:

[Boss Hogg]

I think that we'll be up for this - we shall of course expect a certain level of accommodation!:rotfl2:

[saratogagirl]

Oh Nat, I can't believe he did that, how old is he now? our friends have a two year old and he is still very naughty too !!!

[saratogagirl]

I think that we'll be up for this - we shall of course expect a certain level of accommodation!:rotfl2:

great news Matt, dare I ask what kind of standard you are expecting:lmao:

[jen_uk]

I'm definitely up for it, I'm gutted that I missed last year!

[saratogagirl]

great news Jen, look forward to meeting you x

[Tammy Stringer]

Yes, yes and yes from the Stringer contingency

We would definitely be up for another GGG - GGG1 was brilliant.

Obviously it will be dependant on when you decide to have it - last 2 weeks in August will be out for us. Really hope we can make it

Keep us posted and if you need any help let us know.

Tam

[saratogagirl]

we will definately not go for the last two weeks in August then Tam, we need the Stringers to be there x

[UKDEB]

I'd be happy to go to the same place we went last year.

[saratogagirl]

I'd be happy to go to the same place we went last year.


I was thinking that Deb, I liked the way we were able to all be together, whether staying in tipis or tents, I think a lot of sites that have tipis keep them in a seperate area

[tony64]

Yer baby, can't wait, We can't do the end of Aug / begining of Sept.
Fingers crossed we will actually get there this time and get to try some of the culinary delights, maybe a couple of pina colardas 'ay debs??????

[saratogagirl]

Yer baby, can't wait, We can't do the end of Aug / begining of Sept.
Fingers crossed we will actually get there this time and get to try some of the culinary delights, maybe a couple of pina colardas 'ay debs??????

you certainly won't starve with Carol there Tony, lets just say she is the nurturing type.

[natalielongstaff]

Oh Nat, I can't believe he did that, how old is he now? our friends have a two year old and he is still very naughty too !!!

he is nearly one...he won't make two at this rate :rotfl2:

I'd be happy to go to the same place we went last year.

so would we :thumbsup2

Yer baby, can't wait, We can't do the end of Aug / begining of Sept.


we are away 4th july for 2 weeks :)

[jen_uk]

I can't do the first two weeks in August (WDW!) or the weekend of July 12th (wedding) but any other weekend is fine. :goodvibes

[carolfoy]

the FOYs are in! altho will probably need to tipi as saab convertible does not have enough room for tent equipment this time.:lmao:

i'm happy with the same place too and can i suggest the first weekend of school holidays like we did last year?
think its about 22nd july-ish

[KayleeUK]

Mmmmm....I wonder.....;)

[saratogagirl]

Mmmmm....I wonder.....;)

come on now Mrs, you know you want to x

[natalielongstaff]

Mmmmm....I wonder.....;)

go on Kaylee ! you know you missed all the fun last year :lmao:

[mandymouse]

I'd love to join you, so I'll keep an eye out for the date :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

I'd love to join you, so I'll keep an eye out for the date :thumbsup2


are there any dates that dont suit Mand, we can try and work around them, would love you to be there

[mandymouse]

Just last two weeks in August and the end of September could be when it's our Girly Meet - but other than that I could be persuaded to rough it :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[wilma-bride]

We would like to be there too Jules :)

[saratogagirl]

We would like to be there too Jules :)

fabulous Joh, it will be lovely to see you, it seems like ages x

[fuse04]

haven't yet made it to one of these events yet; where was last years :confused3 and are tents mandatory :scared:

fuse

[saratogagirl]

Just last two weeks in August and the end of September could be when it's our Girly Meet - but other than that I could be persuaded to rough it :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


great stuff, I fully intend to be at this years girly meet so not a worry, this looks like it could be Mods on a Mini Break :lmao:

I see that a lot of people have holidays booked for August and Nat for the first two weeks of July, how would everyone feel about a weekend in June, or Carols suggesgtion the last week of July? I dont want anyone to feel that the GGG is on top of their holiday, so let me know, June or July ?

[saratogagirl]

haven't yet made it to one of these events yet; where was last years :confused3 and are tents mandatory :scared:

fuse

Hi Fuse

Last year was the first GGG, and was at Tal-y-Bont On Usk which is near Brecon, we had a great laugh. Some of us camped but others hired tipis, there are also two B&B's in the area. Would love you to join us ...The campsite we used was Gilestone Farm, if you do a search, you should find the website

[KayleeUK]

We are away for the first week in June up that way ish............, so *if* it was Sat 31st May/Sun 1st June - I know we would be a definate as it would tie in nicely ;)

[fuse04]

Hi Fuse

Last year was the first GGG, and was at Tal-y-Bont On Usk which is near Brecon, we had a great laugh. Some of us camped but others hired tipis, there are also two B&B's in the area. Would love you to join us ...The campsite we used was Gilestone Farm, if you do a search, you should find the website

Tal-y-bony On Usk....have Virgin released the miles and money for August yet :lmao:

We are in Snowdonia for the May half term; anyone close by ?

[saratogagirl]

We are away for the first week in June up that way ish............, so *if* it was Sat 31st May/Sun 1st June - I know we would be a definate as it would tie in nicely ;)


Is that Whitsun holiday Kaylee, how does that fit in with everyone elses plans?

[jen_uk]

If that is over half-term I could do that date :goodvibes

[mandymouse]

It's not the WhitSun weekend (that's the weekend before), but it's the end of half term (if that helps anyone)

That weekend would be fine for me :thumbsup2

[KayleeUK]

Yes that is right Nat :)

We wouldn't be able to stay the weekend and would just come and visit for the day so if this isn't good for everyone - I don't mind :hug:

[natalielongstaff]

that weekend would suit us :thumbsup2

[fatdave42]

I might be able to come down then. If I get a weekend pass from the wife that is!!

[saratogagirl]

that weekend would suit us :thumbsup2

it sounds like it may be a good weekend all round:cool1:

[saratogagirl]

I might be able to come down then. If I get a weekend pass from the wife that is!!

you are very welcome, would your wife not like to join us too ?

[natalielongstaff]

we just need the weather to agree on the date now :cool1:

[mandymouse]

we just need the weather to agree on the date now :cool1:

Well it'll be nice and dry in my caravan :rotfl: :rotfl:

[saratogagirl]

we just need the weather to agree on the date now :cool1:

the weather will be fine, keep the faith:lmao: will you climb the mountain with Carol again, high on a hill, stood a lonely goat herd ......

[saratogagirl]

Well it'll be nice and dry in my caravan :rotfl: :rotfl:

caravaman how very posh :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Tammy Stringer]

Just a thought but, wouldn't the Bank Holiday weekend be better as those wanting to stay till the Monday won't have to miss work or take the children out of school? Last year it was 3 night weekend which meant we had 2 full days - which worked really well.

Jules are they still doing tipis at Talybont on Usk as they don't mention them on the website anymore? That was such a bonus when it got rainy and chilly in the evenings -wasn't it?.

We are free on all the following weekends 24th and 31st May, 28th June, July 26th, 2nd and 9th August weekends.:thumbsup2

Tam

[saratogagirl]

Tam, I will ring them tomorrow to see what the score is on the tipis, I know it is something they were keen to pursue so I would imagine they are still going with it .... I will check and get back to everyone..

How does everyone feel about a bank holiday weekend, Tam has a good point, it saves taking a day off work and school, and it was great fun staying that extra night, Whitsun weekend suit everyone ?

[crispywelsh]

Just got my welsh weather thingy,do,dah,what"s it out it"s hiding place.Like last year it say"s it never rains in wales{only late at night},so it"S a sunny weekend for all you GGG"S

[jen_uk]

The bank holiday weekend is good for me :goodvibes This will be so much fun!! :banana:

[fatdave42]

My wife would never go camping. Caravan, that is not camping.

[UKDEB]

I know it is something they were keen to pursue so I would imagine they are still going with it
That was before we wrecked one of them!:rotfl: Even if the campsite itself isn't offering tipis, I don't see why they wouldn't permit us to get an outside firm to provide the number we require (after all, that's what they did - they didn't own them). It would be good to be in our private field again. The Churchills can pretty much do any date at the moment (unless he decides to whisk me away to Florida), but I'd like to put in an order for good weather. :thumbsup2

[tony64]

I'm getting confused, not difficult I know.
Are we looking to go Whitsun weekend which is 10-11 May or The Spring bank holiday which is 24-26 Bank holiday Monday???

We can't make the Whitsun weekend as we will be visiting Mickey and friends.

We can make the bank holiday weekend if that's any good?

[Chilly]

I will try and work my magic on DBF so that we can come. May bank holiday would be good for us.

[carolfoy]

either may bank hols ok for me too!

and Nat, i expect you to pack the kendal mint cake for the mountaineering expedition this time :lmao:

[natalielongstaff]

and Nat, i expect you to pack the kendal mint cake for the mountaineering expedition this time :lmao:

no pork pies this time then !

[saratogagirl]

I'm getting confused, not difficult I know.
Are we looking to go Whitsun weekend which is 10-11 May or The Spring bank holiday which is 24-26 Bank holiday Monday???

We can't make the Whitsun weekend as we will be visiting Mickey and friends.

We can make the bank holiday weekend if that's any good?

Hi Tone

It looks like the 24 - 26 is looking good for everyone

[carolfoy]

no pork pies this time then !

ooh yucky!

will be taking orders for pasties clotted cream fudge etc nearer the time

all local fayre accepted!!

its ok Tam, I'll make sure I get the Doom Bar and Tribute ale in

[aaronandterri]

havent been on any of the meets before so would be intrested, cant do 1st June weekend though as it dd s birthday and shell go mad if we did that!

[saratogagirl]

I will try and work my magic on DBF so that we can come. May bank holiday would be good for us.

get working on him Claire :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

havent been on any of the meets before so would be intrested, cant do 1st June weekend though as it dd s birthday and shell go mad if we did that!


Is the weekend commencing 23/5 good for you, would love you to join us

[saratogagirl]

well it looks as if weekend of 23/05 is good for most, that was quite easy, and Gilestone again, I agree Deb, I see no reason why they can't put the tipis on the site for those that need them.

[KayleeUK]

We won't be able to make that weekend :( But looking forward to seeing some of you on the girlie weekend :teeth:

[fatdave42]

I think that is ok for me.

[Tammy Stringer]

Sounds like we could take over the whole field Jules!!

Good luck trying to sort it out

Tam

[fatdave42]

187 miles, that will be a nice drive.

[saratogagirl]

187 miles, that will be a nice drive.

you will have to take the scenic route Dave

[Goofysmate]

Which weekend has everyone decided on please let me know and were exactly so i can see if there are any travel lodges or anything else in the area before i decide what i'm doing.
:thumbsup2
I would like to come but need to know these things in advance

[saratogagirl]

Which weekend has everyone decided on please let me know and were exactly so i can see if there are any travel lodges or anything else in the area before i decide what i'm doing.
:thumbsup2
I would like to come but need to know these things in advance

Hi Gill it seems like the weekend commencing Friday 23rd May has been settled on at Gilestone Caravan Park in Tal-y-Bont on Usk, I dont think any travel lodges but there are some B&B's x

[Goofysmate]

Hi Gill it seems like the weekend commencing Friday 23rd May has been settled on at Gilestone Caravan Park in Tal-y-Bont on Usk, I dont think any travel lodges but there are some B&B's x

Is there anything simular to Travel lodge or only bed & breakfast do you know Jules . I that weekend is ok for us also

[saratogagirl]

Is there anything simular to Travel lodge or only bed & breakfast do you know Jules . I that weekend is ok for us also


Hi Jill, I just had a look because Travel Inn and Travel Lodge seem to be popping up everywhere now, the neareast towns to TalyBont are Brecon and Abergavenny, and unfortunately nothing there. There is a Travel Inn in Merthyr and also Ebbw Vale, but Ebbw Vale I think would still be about 15 miles from TalyBont.

[Goofysmate]

Thanks for that Jules will look into that and get Dh to check this out as well :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

Thanks for that Jules will look into that and get Dh to check this out as well :thumbsup2

you are welcome Jill, some links for you, www.uskinn.co.uk

www.travellersrestinn.com

[Goofysmate]

Thanks Jules for the links but i think we will give it a miss again.

[fizz13]

Alright count me in:dance3: Although i warn you I am a camping virgin so any help assembling a tent will be gratefully recieved!

[saratogagirl]

Alright count me in:dance3: Although i warn you I am a camping virgin so any help assembling a tent will be gratefully recieved!

brilliant news Claire, there will be lots of big strong men to help you :lmao:

[Chilly]

DBF said a tentative yes. So looks like I'll be able to make it.

[saratogagirl]

DBF said a tentative yes. So looks like I'll be able to make it.


Claire that is fab news, you must keep working on hum turn that tentative into a definite, Tam is right we will take over the field :cool1:

[Chilly]

Claire that is fab news, you must keep working on hum turn that tentative into a definite, Tam is right we will take over the field :cool1:

Don't worry I will quietly keep working on him.

[carolfoy]

I spy with my little eye...........


.........one huge DIS PARRRRRTAAAAYYYY about to start!

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:


oooh dodgy dancing Jules!!

[natalielongstaff]

Sounds like its gonna be brilliant :banana: :hippie: :banana: :hippie: :banana:

[saratogagirl]

a great old partay by the sounds of it, if its ok with everyone I would like to book sometime in March, I know that when Ian and I tried to get in at Bank Holiday last year it was booked solid, so the sooner I can let them know the better, they don't require deposits so I will just need to know what you require, how many adults, how many children ... last year it was £7 per adult per night, £3.50 for a child over eight, and free for children under eight x

[natalielongstaff]

we are two adults and 1 child (ellie ) matt is under 8 :)

No dog ive decide to leave him in kennels ;)

i just need to decide on how many nights ( dh work rota again :headache: )

[saratogagirl]

we are two adults and 1 child (ellie ) matt is under 8 :)

No dog ive decide to leave him in kennels ;)

i just need to decide on how many nights ( dh work rota again :headache: )

no problem Nat, if you dont know Johns schedule by March, I will just book the three nights for you, we can easily cancel what we need to nearer the time, we did that last year ...

That no Jarvis ????:lmao:

[carolfoy]

1 adult 1 child over 8, can we see if we can get a price for the tipi and if we have to have the full three nights? if so i'll see if Jen wants to share with me as that'll save on a bit of dosh - means more for the booze!

[saratogagirl]

1 adult 1 child over 8, can we see if we can get a price for the tipi and if we have to have the full three nights? if so i'll see if Jen wants to share with me as that'll save on a bit of dosh - means more for the booze!


Hi Babe, I think he requires that you have the tipi for three nights, I'll send him an e-mail now, he may respond by April, he wasn't the promptest last time was he :lmao:

[tony64]

It'll just be the 2 of us and I'll let you know how many nights nearer the time, if that's ok Jules.

[saratogagirl]

It'll just be the 2 of us and I'll let you know how many nights nearer the time, if that's ok Jules.

not a problem Tony x

[florida sun]

All being well hon, It will just be me and Vic, but as mentioned in my PM, just need to check the dates:goodvibes

[carolfoy]

if we get a tipi Sue we don't mind another couple of gate crashers!

[Chilly]

It would just be the 2 of us and we have our own tent, not sure how many nights yet.

[jen_uk]

1 adult 1 child over 8, can we see if we can get a price for the tipi and if we have to have the full three nights? if so i'll see if Jen wants to share with me as that'll save on a bit of dosh - means more for the booze!

I would love to share with you!! Anything that enables me to have more booze money sounds good to me! :rotfl:

It will me and Alex so just 2 adults. :goodvibes

[angel659]

Hi Jules,

Another GGG do I dare come to the madness lol :rotfl:

I am not sure what we are doing yet. When do you need to know by? We were planning on camping that weekend anyway. It would be dh and I. Also our three minxes. If children are welcome. They will be 8, 4 and 4.

[saratogagirl]

Hi Jules,

Another GGG do I dare come to the madness lol :rotfl:

I am not sure what we are doing yet. When do you need to know by? We were planning on camping that weekend anyway. It would be dh and I. Also our three minxes. If children are welcome. They will be 8, 4 and 4.

it would be lovely if you could join us Michelle, I hope to book in March, of course the children are welcome, the more the merrier

[angel659]

it would be lovely if you could join us Michelle, I hope to book in March, of course the children are welcome, the more the merrier

Give me a pm in case I forgot. It will be lovely to finally meet you. Fingers crossed dh is up for it.

[angel659]

Jules,

Is the caravan site. Going to show hubbie tonight.

http://www.gilestonecaravanpark.co.uk/tariff.htm

Oh I cant see any Tipis there? Is the same place as last time?

[natalielongstaff]

Jules,

Is the caravan site. Going to show hubbie tonight.

http://www.gilestonecaravanpark.co.uk/tariff.htm

Oh I cant see any Tipis there? Is the same place as last time?

thats the right one :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

As Nat says it is the right one, I am having problems with the Tipi man at the moment, he has increased his prices to a ridiculous level. I have just the minute sent off an e-mail to Gilestone to see if there is anything at all they can do to help those who don't have a tent, caravans etc. With any luck they will get back to me shortly and we can reach a decision as to what we are going to do x

[angel659]

No worries for me if not. We have our own tent. I liked the Tipis last years pic.

I will bring my tent along. Will show dh tonight when he gets in. Sounds as though it will be alot of fun. Fingers crossed he will agree.

[saratogagirl]

ok things are not going as smoothly as last year, the tipi man is not playing, he has more or less doubled his cost to put the tipis at Gilestone, he wants a ridiculous amount, it would be cheaper to go to Spain for the weekend. I have contacted Gilestone to see if they have alternatives but it is basically tents, touring caravans or nothing with them. I love to organise this and we has so much fun last year, it would be a shame I think for it not to happen again, its also great for DIS bonding. So, does anyone have any suggestions to throw into the pot, static caravans for those who dont want to camp is of course an option, but there are very few sites prepared to hire them for three nights over the bank holiday, I guess they are hoping for the weekly bookings, I did find one near Narberth, part of Vale Holidays, but distance wise I dont want to be putting people off. If anyone has any ideas or suggestion they would be more than welcome, I will then get my reearching cap back on xxx

[Boss Hogg]

How big is your back garden love?

[UKDEB]

Thanks for all your efforts, hon :hug: . What a mare. I'm happy to go to Narberth, or anywhere else. :)

[natalielongstaff]

Thanks for all your efforts, hon :hug: . What a mare. I'm happy to go to Narberth, or anywhere else. :)

me too :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

How big is your back garden love?

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: now why didnt I expect to see something constructive:rotfl2: its big enough for a bbq a table and four chairs and thats it, I have a football field behind the house though

[tony64]

We'll go anywhere but Matt's back garden is favourite.

[jen_uk]

Where is Narbeth??? :confused3

[Boss Hogg]

We'll go anywhere but Matt's back garden is favourite.
Sorry but we have a band of travellers in it all year this year:lmao:

[saratogagirl]

thanks guys, Jen, its near to Tenby babe, we could go to Oakwood for the day, that might be fun. I will get the website and post a link, I think we may need to start booking if we decide on that one, it may fill up fast, I am still holding out hope for a hidden gem that is more central for everyone though ..

[jen_uk]

thanks....wheres Tenby??? :lmao:

[saratogagirl]

thanks....wheres Tenby??? :lmao:

you little tinker you :lmao:

[tony64]

thanks....wheres Tenby??? :lmao:

Jen, Wales, south Coast, We have had some cracking holidays there.:thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

http://www.valeholidayparks.com/holidayparksinwales.html

it seems to camp for 2 adults and 2 children for 3 nights it is £60 and for a caravan £162. Grondre is the park

[carolfoy]

OH NO!!!!!!!!


no no no please do not tell me the gooleys not ginging, the Fys cannot live on culture alone and cannot be expected to survive the year with only Egypt trekky thingy and no gooleying!
where else am I going to feed unsuspecting grockles mad cornish beer?
where else am I going to get to jog around muddy field with Nat at 6am?
where else can one experience the Debs dancing?
please please please i beg of you all, please give as much as you can to help this poor gooley-less single parent


p.s. will have a day of surfing tomorrow Jules and see if theres any cornish or devon alternatives

[saratogagirl]

OH NO!!!!!!!!


no no no please do not tell me the gooleys not ginging, the Fys cannot live on culture alone and cannot be expected to survive the year with only Egypt trekky thingy and no gooleying!
where else am I going to feed unsuspecting grockles mad cornish beer?
where else am I going to get to jog around muddy field with Nat at 6am?
where else can one experience the Debs dancing?
please please please i beg of you all, please give as much as you can to help this poor gooley-less single parent


p.s. will have a day of surfing tomorrow Jules and see if theres any cornish or devon alternatives

calm down calm down oh Foy one, there will be Goolying, I just need some help, please dont say you are going surfing, Ian has come over all peculiar at the thought of you in a wet suit, I now have to mop his brow

[carolfoy]

:lmao: poor Ian, if he could see me in a wetsuit he'd die laughing!

[Chilly]

Well we've got our own tent and a spare one (small) if someone wants to borrow it, and we are in the middle of the country ish so anywhere suits us really as long as its not too far north.

[The Fetherstons]

Hope you can get something sorted soon:thumbsup2

[Tammy Stringer]

Jules

We really appreciate all your hard work.

Let us know what you can find out - from what I remember that Narbeth site looked OK when you said about it before.

I'm sure something will be suitable somewhere - damn that tipi man

Tam

[carolfoy]

check out this site for prices and let me know if they are comparable to last years

http://www.wigwamsam.co.uk/hire_prices.htm

[saratogagirl]

Hi Hun, last year I think he charged around £160.00 for the three nights

[saratogagirl]

I just got a call from Chris the lady at Gilestone, she knows what a flap I have been in, she too is not impressed with our tipi friend. She has a suggestion, basically she has a 20 x 40 foot marquee that she is willing to get put up on the bottom field, they are doing this for the first time early in May for another party, so she thought of us, and suggested that we could do the same. She says that it is not a problem for people to sleep in, it would just be a much larger version of a tipi, it takes about 4 hours to put up and take down again, so she is looking at £150.00 for the three nights, this will include electric as they have just had electric put in the bottom field. She says that anyone bringing tents will be able to pitch them around the marquee. So what do you think? she has pencilled the marquee in for us, and I need to call her back, she has also asked that I let her know asap how many people will be camping as she is concerned about it being the bank holiday weekend. Let me know please your thoughts on this ???

[carolfoy]

that sounds like a definite plan Jules, what a laugh! we can all bring our airbeds and sleeping bags and bunk down.

[natalielongstaff]

Sounds like a good plan to me !

we are bringing our own tent again jules :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

good reaction so far - phew, she was also telling me that they have had new shower block and toilets on the bottom field and they are now providing far more food choices in the cafe, so sounds like some work has taken place over the winter

[Chilly]

We have got our own tent as well. How much is it per night to bring your own tent?

[carolfoy]

Sounds like a good plan to me !

we are bringing our own tent again jules :thumbsup2

ah but are we bringing kendal mint cake for mountaineering?

[natalielongstaff]

ah but are we bringing kendal mint cake for mountaineering?

of course :lmao:

[saratogagirl]

We have got our own tent as well. How much is it per night to bring your own tent?


Claire, it is £6 per adult per night, for those with children, over eight is £1.50 per night, under eight free

[Chilly]

Claire, it is £6 per adult per night, for those with children, over eight is £1.50 per night, under eight free

That is very cheap!

Last time I looked I had no children.

[natalielongstaff]

Last time I looked I had no children.

:lmao:

[saratogagirl]

That is very cheap!

Last time I looked I had no children.

are you sure you didnt mislay them :lmao:

[natalielongstaff]

are you sure you didnt mislay them :lmao:

ive tried that...its not that easy !

[Chilly]

are you sure you didnt mislay them :lmao:

It is probably something I would do!

[Chilly]

Where are we going again :confused3

[saratogagirl]

Where are we going again :confused3

here Claire http://www.gilestonecaravanpark.co.uk/

[tony64]

We're in Jules. I'll PM you my Phone number and we can chat about it tonight.

[saratogagirl]

We're in Jules. I'll PM you my Phone number and we can chat about it tonight.


great Tony :thumbsup2

[Chilly]

here Claire http://www.gilestonecaravanpark.co.uk/

I'm a bit disturbed Jules, the website says:

we are just a 5-minute walk away from 3 very famous public houses- The White Hart Inn, The Star Inn and the Travellers Rest.

I live next door but one to the The Star Inn and the Travellers rest is road the corner!

So are we actually planning to camp at my house, I have no garden you know!

The campsite sounds really nice and i'm really looking forward to it!

[saratogagirl]

I'm a bit disturbed Jules, the website says:

we are just a 5-minute walk away from 3 very famous public houses- The White Hart Inn, The Star Inn and the Travellers Rest.

I live next door but one to the The Star Inn and the Travellers rest is road the corner!

So are we actually planning to camp at my house, I have no garden you know!

The campsite sounds really nice and i'm really looking forward to it!

oh no guys, Claire rumbled us :lmao:

It is nice there Claire, not much going on around there, but perfect for what we need

[Boss Hogg]

A big yes from the Churchill household! Sounds like a plan to us. Now all you need to do is get her to put in fire pits, matting and sheepskin rugs;)

[Tammy Stringer]

Jules

Sounds like Gilestone are bending over backwards to accommodate us - which is so kind of them.

We are up for the marquee option as it would then give us somewhere to gather should the heaven's open - which of course they won't. Shame we can't have the open fire in it though as that was lovely - I might bring an electric one instead though in case it gets nippy at night:rotfl:

I just need to check whether the girls are still up for it or not and will get back to you before we go with a definitive number from the Stringer contingency

Tam

[saratogagirl]

praise be, we have a result, I will buy bl**dy sheepskin rugs for you my darling Matt LOL. Tam, you have a point about the leccy fires and we have two that we can bring for it. If the weather is kind I know they have an area where they are prepared to light a fire for us, so thats an option. It seems so far that Carol wants to kip down in the marquee, so I am assuming that Jen and Alex will want to too, so Churchills and Stringers are you happy to get your shushy in it too, it sounds like it is plenty big enough at 20 foot by 40 foot. They want £150 for it, and I agree it will be a great base for us should it rain, would everyone be up to paying a share towards is at our party pad, I reckon £10 a head would cover it, and if thats not quite enough I am happy to pay the difference - would that be ok, and then of course anyone who wants to shushy in it would be welcome - is that ok ???

[Boss Hogg]

Jules, I do not want bloody sheepskin rugs, I want clean ones! Otherwise we could nick some sheep and sleep on them instead:rotfl2:

We are happy to sleep in the marquee, in fact I'm happy to sleep anywhere I can stand up fully and anywhere near an open bottle of red!!

We'll pay whatever you think we should (but not all, before Mr. S suggests it!!).

[saratogagirl]

Jules, I do not want bloody sheepskin rugs, I want clean ones! Otherwise we could nick some sheep and sleep on them instead:rotfl2:

We are happy to sleep in the marquee, in fact I'm happy to sleep anywhere I can stand up fully and anywhere near an open bottle of red!!

We'll pay whatever you think we should (but not all, before Mr. S suggests it!!).

oh no you rumbled me, I was going to slaughter some sheep, its in the blood being Welsh and all.

[tony64]

I think Matt was after so live sheep for the Entertainment.;)

[saratogagirl]

I think Matt was after so live sheep for the Entertainment.;)


I told Chris at Gilestone that he lambs

[Boss Hogg]

I think Matt was after so live sheep for the Entertainment.;)
I know that Gloucester is close to Wales, but I think that I am far enough away to have less of an interest than someone like Ian for example!!:lmao:

[florida sun]

Fingers crossed here to be Ging, Gang and Goolying with you all;)

[natalielongstaff]

Great result :thumbsup2 we are happy to chip in whatever is needed :)

[wilma-bride]

I'm afraid we won't be Gingin this year (or Goolying, I suspect) as our loft conversion will be just finished then so there will be decorating to do and carpet to be laid. Having said that, we may be able to join you all for just a day again, if we would be welcome :confused3

[UKDEB]

we may be able to join you all for just a day again, if we would be welcome :confused3
Thread killer! :rotfl2:

[natalielongstaff]

Thread killer! :rotfl2:

Awww Joh :hug:

[tony64]

Ging Ganging or decorateing, I know want I'd sooner be doing.;)

[The Fetherstons]

Sounds like fun:cool1: Hope you all have a wonderfull time:thumbsup2

[Tammy Stringer]

Jules

The Squidgepigs will be accompanying us - so that's 4 of us - not sure if India counts as a child now she is 17?

Let us know if you need any money up front - we are happy to pay our share of the marquee - just let us know if you need it before we go

Tam

[saratogagirl]

Jules

The Squidgepigs will be accompanying us - so that's 4 of us - not sure if India counts as a child now she is 17?

Let us know if you need any money up front - we are happy to pay our share of the marquee - just let us know if you need it before we go

Tam

thats brilliant news Tam, I think India should pay childs price she is under 18. They have not mentioned money yet, so dont worry about it, go away and have a wonderful time in St Lucia xx

[saratogagirl]

bumpety bump

[tony64]

Jules has Ian checked his seaweed?? what's the weather going to be like?????

[saratogagirl]

he has indeed, he says it will be beautiful, he says to tell you that he doesnt use seaweed anymore, the new thing is pine cones ? will you and Theresa be tenting or marqueeing Tony xx

[tony64]

tenting I think, I can snore for England.:rotfl: We will of course contribute to the Marquee, I can see it will be the centre of all the entertainment.

[tony64]

Bump

[carolfoy]

bumpity bump!

have I missed any gossip? are we still all a-bunking down in a communal marquee?

[saratogagirl]

no updates honey, the plan certainly is for the marquee, I have left lots of messages for Gilestone to call me back, and they havent which is a little worrying, if I've not heard anything by the weekend I am going to take a drive up there.

[Tammy Stringer]

no updates honey, the plan certainly is for the marquee, I have left lots of messages for Gilestone to call me back, and they havent which is a little worrying, if I've not heard anything by the weekend I am going to take a drive up there.

Give them what for Jules - don't they realise there are a load of Ging Gang Gooliers depending on them.

Tam

[natalielongstaff]

We are still going be be ginging etc :cool1:

[saratogagirl]

we will definately still be ginging, even if we have to do it in the football field behind my house LOL

[natalielongstaff]

we will definately still be ginging, even if we have to do it in the football field behind my house LOL

oooh only if you promise footballers as well :)

[saratogagirl]

oooh only if you promise footballers as well :)


the team that play on there are called Dowlais Welfare Nat, believe me Nat you so don't want to go there :rotfl2:

[natalielongstaff]

the team that play on there are called Dowlais Welfare Nat, believe me Nat you so don't want to go there :rotfl2:

:lmao:

[saratogagirl]

Update - I always feel bad *** I feel that Gilestone are not communicating and then they come up trumps, basically the roof blew off the marquee so now it is just sides. Her and her hubby are off to Macro this afternoon to look at the party tents, which she says are large and ideal for us, she will have more info tomorrow ....

I will post more when I speak to her tomorrow x

[Chilly]

Thanks for sorting it out Jules

[saratogagirl]

I have update from Christine - they went to Makro yesterday and got the Party Tent, it is not as big as the marquee, so she says £130.00, if that is ok with everyone. As the tipi people from last year know, they also charge camping fees on top of the tipi mans cost, what she has said is that for those who want to sleep in the Party Tent is that she will charge half price camping fees, so that means £3.25 per night for adults and a £1 per night for children, for those bringing own tents £6.50 per night per adult £2.00 per child over eight, under eight free. It will work out about £10 per head for us to have the party tent, I haven't included the children in this, so not Ellie and Matthew, Callum or India and Georgia, it will be less if Sue, Jen and Alex join, us I need to pm them to see if they are coming I so hope so ... The Party Tent doesn't have a ground sheet, but I don't think the tipis did either, but Ian has a roll of polythene that we can bring and double it up on the floor, Christine is very excited she is going to put party lights in it, she bought those yesterday too ...

[natalielongstaff]

Sounds great Jules, we are bringing our tent again but we will contribute to the party tent :thumbsup2

Do you want me to send some money now Hun ?

[saratogagirl]

no Nat honey, she says she knows and trusts us so doesnt want a deposit

[tony64]

Hi Jules we will be bringing a tent but have no problems with contributing to the marque.:thumbsup2

[Boss Hogg]

The Party Tent doesn't have a ground sheet, but I don't think the tipis did either, but Ian has a roll of polythene that we can bring and double it up on the floorYou're right Jules there wasn't a ground sheet, it had coir mats and sheepskin rugs directly on to the ground (the rugs made it a little more comfy!).

Any idea how big the tent is?

Good news is if there will be party lights, there'll be power somewhere near:thumbsup2

[UKDEB]

I don't think anyone who's bringing their own tent needs to contribute to the Party Tent. I'm happy to pay my share of whatever it costs for those of us sleeping in it.

[natalielongstaff]

I don't think anyone who's bringing their own tent needs to contribute to the Party Tent. I'm happy to pay my share of whatever it costs for those of us sleeping in it.

I bet we will all use it a lot though...especially if the weather isn't kind ;)

[saratogagirl]

You're right Jules there wasn't a ground sheet, it had coir mats and sheepskin rugs directly on to the ground (the rugs made it a little more comfy!).

Any idea how big the tent is?

Good news is if there will be party lights, there'll be power somewhere near:thumbsup2


I was pleased to hear about the lights too, as that means electric, I have also asked for a hook up for our tent as then we can use the little fridge, its not huge but it will keep a few things cool. This is my only concern to be honest Matt, I dont think it is anywhere near as big as the marquee would have been, she mentioned 18 foot, we are going there in two weeks time, she was so excited telling me she can't wait to show me it! Thinking about it in bed last night and I am concerned that those who were going to sleep in it, may now think it is a little small, a bit too intimate maybe :confused3 , I suppose another option would be a cheap two man dome tent just to shushy in ?

[saratogagirl]

I don't think anyone who's bringing their own tent needs to contribute to the Party Tent. I'm happy to pay my share of whatever it costs for those of us sleeping in it.

That's so sweet of you Deb, I suggested chipping in *** like Nat says if we are not blessed with the weather, we will be gatecrashing on you, you paid all that money for the tipi last year, and it turned into our party pad ...

[saratogagirl]

I bet we will all use it a lot though...especially if the weather isn't kind ;)

my thoughts exactly Nat.

[Chilly]

We've got our own tent as well and are happy to chip in for the party tent.

[UKDEB]

Thinking about it in bed last night and I am concerned that those who were going to sleep in it, may now think it is a little small, a bit too intimate maybe :confused3
How many of us are actually sleeping in Party Central?

[natalielongstaff]

How many of us are actually sleeping in Party Central?

:lmao: i can't see there being much sleeping !

[saratogagirl]

How many of us are actually sleeping in Party Central?


well there is you and Matt, The Stringers and Carol, if Sue and Vikki come they want to borrow my little two man tent, so there will be seven or eight if Callum definitely comes with Carol x

[Chilly]

We've got a second tent we could bring as well if needed.

[saratogagirl]

If Ian and I didn't already have our tent, I would have invested in one of these, how cool is this, I am tempted to get one, for when we just go away for a night ..

http://www.campmania.co.uk/Item-1-54-cat-0-brand-448-Gelert_Quickpitch.aspx

[Tammy Stringer]

There is a possibility that we may have a tent Jules - as we need one for Womad in July any way, also India needs one for Glastonbury

A girl at work has one she can lend us so we should be sorted.

Tam

[UKDEB]

That's not a tent, Jules - it's a kennel, surely? :rotfl:

[saratogagirl]

she doesn't mind anyone sleeping in the party tent, she is quite happy with it, so please don't feel you have to bring tents, I was just worried that you would feel cramped, you know what I am like only happy if I have something to worry about LOL

[Chilly]

If Ian and I didn't already have our tent, I would have invested in one of these, how cool is this, I am tempted to get one, for when we just go away for a night ..

http://www.campmania.co.uk/Item-1-54-cat-0-brand-448-Gelert_Quickpitch.aspx

Yeah they are great aren't they.

[saratogagirl]

it is only six weeks today !!!

[natalielongstaff]

it is only six weeks today !!!

:woohoo:

[Tammy Stringer]

she doesn't mind anyone sleeping in the party tent, she is quite happy with it, so please don't feel you have to bring tents, I was just worried that you would feel cramped, you know what I am like only happy if I have something to worry about LOL

Thanks Jules but we figure if we can borrow a tent we might as well give it a whirl to try and work out how it works for WOMAD. The girl at work overheard me talking and has offered - so I may as well take her up on her offer.

So next time you talk to Gilestone can you put us down for having our own tent but we are happy to contribute to the party pad as it will be great to have somewhere to go and have a sing along whilst drinking cider or Doombar and eating scones and clotted cream - should the sun not shine on us all

Tam

[saratogagirl]

Thanks Jules but we figure if we can borrow a tent we might as well give it a whirl to try and work out how it works for WOMAD. The girl at work overheard me talking and has offered - so I may as well take her up on her offer.

So next time you talk to Gilestone can you put us down for having our own tent but we are happy to contribute to the party pad as it will be great to have somewhere to go and have a sing along whilst drinking cider or Doombar and eating scones and clotted cream - should the sun not shine on us all

Tam

great Tam, I will let them know when I speak to them next - you and your Doombar :lmao:

[Boss Hogg]

:lmao: i can't see there being much sleeping !
Hey up then, wasn't too sure it was that sort of Party Central:confused3 :rotfl:

[saratogagirl]

Hey up then, wasn't too sure it was that sort of Party Central:confused3 :rotfl:

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[crispywelsh]

That's not a tent, Jules - it's a kennel, surely? :rotfl:


I agree Deb it is a kennel, we should put Jules in it, she is barking!

[crispywelsh]

sorry everyone, very rude not keeping up with the ginging and ganging, looking forward to it now that all seems to be sorted, and party central sounds like its going to be great, I wonder will they light the campfire for us if we ask them to

[UKDEB]

I agree Deb it is a kennel, we should put Jules in it, she is barking!
Crikey, Ian - I'm glad you said that and not me! Have you got a death wish? :lmao:

[alisonbestford]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh, I want to come but we'll be in WDW :confused3

Let us know when there'll be another :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

Alison that is such a shame, we would have loved you to be there, but you so deserve your WDW trip. I guess the next one will be in a years time, I am hoping it will become a tradition x

[natalielongstaff]

Alison that is such a shame, we would have loved you to be there, but you so deserve your WDW trip. I guess the next one will be in a years time, I am hoping it will become a tradition x

:thumbsup2

[alisonbestford]

Alison that is such a shame, we would have loved you to be there, but you so deserve your WDW trip. I guess the next one will be in a years time, I am hoping it will become a tradition x

Roll on 2009 :)
It's soooooooooo long since I've been camping :yay:

[saratogagirl]

well we are off to Gilestone on Friday for the weekend, its Ians borthday and he has chosen to camp, hope the weather picks up, the forecast looks promising, I will take piccies of the new pizza oven and the improvements they have made to the bottom field and share with you on Monday x

[natalielongstaff]

well we are off to Gilestone on Friday for the weekend, its Ians borthday and he has chosen to camp, hope the weather picks up, the forecast looks promising, I will take piccies of the new pizza oven and the improvements they have made to the bottom field and share with you on Monday x

Have a great weekend :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

we intend to stroll down the canal bank, purely for exercise, we have no intention of stopping at The Star, and The Tal-y-Bont Inn or the Travellers Rest - naughty pubs LOL

[Boss Hogg]

Have a good weekend, stay away from those pubs mind!

Will be intrigued to see the developments;) As long as we can get fresh beer & wine all else is irrelevant:thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

As long as we can get fresh beer & wine all else is irrelevant:thumbsup2

:lmao:

[UKDEB]

Naughty, NAUGHTY pubs! :rotfl:

[crispywelsh]

Did someone say pub.

[jen_uk]

Is there still room for me? I would say I don't take up much room but sadly I do!! :rotfl2:

[saratogagirl]

Jen of course there is, like I said to you I was pm'ing you, but there is someone with a similar name to you, who must have been getting the pm's, they are probably thinging "Whats is this Freak on about with her GGG'ing" LOL

[carolfoy]

Is there still room for me? I would say I don't take up much room but sadly I do!! :rotfl2:

there'd better be room for you! or i will thcream and thcream and thcream until I'm sick :sick:

[natalielongstaff]

there'd better be room for you! or i will thcream and thcream and thcream until I'm sick :sick:

:lmao:

Im looking forward to meeting you Jen :)

[carolfoy]

now don't go thinking Jen will be up for our early morning jogs and mountain climbing Nat, I haven't warned her about that yet :rotfl2:

[natalielongstaff]

now don't go thinking Jen will be up for our early morning jogs and mountain climbing Nat, I haven't warned her about that yet :rotfl2:

I think EVERYONE should partake this year Carol :thumbsup2

[Chilly]

I think EVERYONE should partake this year Carol :thumbsup2

I'm not coming then, I don't do early or jogging or mountains!

[natalielongstaff]

I'm not coming then, I don't do early or jogging or mountains!

:lmao:

[jen_uk]

Thanks Carol :love:

So is there still room in this main tent thing or do I need to bring a tent?

[Chilly]

:lmao:

I'm glad someone thinks i'm funny, I'm dead serious though :)

[saratogagirl]

not long now, three weeks Friday !!

[natalielongstaff]

not long now, three weeks Friday !!

Did you go at the weekend Jules ??

[saratogagirl]

Yes Nat we had a lovely time, the weather was ok, we were lucky that is just rained when we were in bed. We got there Friday evening and went down to that cafe place where you and I wandered to in the rain, we had fish, chips and peas for £5.00, they also have a bar int there now, it was £2.00 a pint and £6.50 for a bottle of wine. We had a disaster in that the airbed punctured at twenty to three in the morning, so it was like sleeping on rocks! On Saturday, we went into Brecon which is six miles away and got a new airbed, we also found that they had Morrisons, which could be useful if we need more food, booze, ice etc. We planned to have a bbq Saturday night but the Asda charcoal was having none of it, so we ended up using a griddle on the gas stove. Yesterday, we wandered up to the Travellers Rest for lunch, we both has lasagne which was really nice, yesterday evening was spent outside the tent boozing and Ian bbq'd a few bits and pieces which was lovely, we had a really nice time, I have some piccies which I will post later or tomorrow.

[natalielongstaff]

Sounds great Jules....look forward to seeing the pics x

[florida sun]

Sounds like you had a great time, apart from the airbed hon;)

[carolfoy]

had to :lmao: about the airbed Jules! never mins, glad it all went well, please can Ian fix the weather for that weekend?

[Boss Hogg]

I have some piccies which I will post later or tomorrow.
Come on then David Bailey, where are the photos?

[saratogagirl]

I will get the piccies posted over the weekend I promise.
Three weeks today, Nat, Carol, Jen and Claire will be back from their hike on the mountain, the bacon will be sizzling and we may have sore heads. Ian and I are going to start work on the quizzes this weekend, we are hoping to find some tricky questions for the Welsh one.

[Boss Hogg]

I will get the piccies posted over the weekend I promise.Ok, see that you do young lady - no excuses now!

Three weeks today, Nat, Carol, Jen and Claire will be back from their hike on the mountain, the bacon will be sizzling and we may have sore heads.You forgot to say that it will be time for the first beer of the day:thumbsup2
Ian and I are going to start work on the quizzes this weekend, we are hoping to find some tricky questions for the Welsh one.Are there any other sort about Wales?:confused3

[natalielongstaff]

Jules what are we doing about food ?? are we going to allocate who brings what again ?

[saratogagirl]

Ok, see that you do young lady - no excuses now!

You forgot to say that it will be time for the first beer of the day:thumbsup2
Are there any other sort about Wales?:confused3

beer - well I suppose it will be 5 o clock somewhere :goodvibes

[saratogagirl]

Jules what are we doing about food ?? are we going to allocate who brings what again ?

I think that worked ok last year Nat, we also discovered a Morrisons just up the road, that we can use if we need to top up. The food was not bad at the site either, fish and chips, pork, steak, chicken etc, they also have a full bar in there now.

[natalielongstaff]

I think that worked ok last year Nat, we also discovered a Morrisons just up the road, that we can use if we need to top up. The food was not bad at the site either, fish and chips, pork, steak, chicken etc, they also have a full bar in there now.

great :thumbsup2

im not sure we will get much use out of the bar, we are hardly big drinkers :lmao:

[saratogagirl]

great :thumbsup2

im not sure we will get much use out of the bar, we are hardly big drinkers :lmao:

I agree Nat, its not like someone in our party has suggested beer with their bacon sarnie :lmao:

[carolfoy]

will be taking orders soon for pasties, clotted cream, doombar etc!

um, Jules you forgot to mention yours, Debs and Tams partaking of the mountaineering

[saratogagirl]

will be taking orders soon for pasties, clotted cream, doombar etc!

um, Jules you forgot to mention yours, Debs and Tams partaking of the mountaineering


I know :lmao: :lmao:

[SusanEllen]

Jules,
I've taken a look at the plans for the DIS campout as they've developed on this thread. Your get togethers--last year's and the one being planned now--sound like so much fun. It's got me wondering though about camping in the UK vs. camping in Oklahoma. There never seems to be any discussion about the bears, wolves, coyotes, mountain lions or rattlesnakes. What's up with that?
Susan ;)

[saratogagirl]

Jules,
I've taken a look at the plans for the DIS campout as they've developed on this thread. Your get togethers--last year's and the one being planned now--sound like so much fun. It's got me wondering though about camping in the UK vs. camping in Oklahoma. There never seems to be any discussion about the bears, wolves, coyotes, mountain lions or rattlesnakes. What's up with that?
Susan ;)

Gosh Susan, is this what we would really see in Oklahoma! Ian is quite interested in this, he seems to quite like the idea of seeing so much wildlife, which to me is a little scary. We have sheep, there are lots of sheep in
Tal-y-bont, when we went last week there were lots of cute lambs, by the time we go at the end of May they will have grown into grubby looking sheep.

[SusanEllen]

Fortunately most wildlife is brighter than most campers and give us our own safe distance. Of course, some are lured close by the smell of intriguing human food. With snakes it's more a matter of watching where you're going so that you don't accidentally cross paths. I like the idea of your perhaps being menaced by little lambs on your campout. Kind of an Easter theme. Just need bunnies with colored eggs.

[SusanEllen]

. . . I like the idea of your perhaps being menaced by little lambs on your campout. Kind of an Easter theme. Just need bunnies with colored eggs.

Oh, Jules, I didn't mean that to be insulting. Sometimes cross-cultural jokes don't work so well. From the description of the setting and action in the reports of last year's GGG it seemed to me that UK camping is more pastoral than what I'm used to where I live. And all things considered, with Matt's It's Five O'clock Somewhere rule, it's just as well you don't have to take into account bears and rattlesnakes, I think. Hope you have a ton of fun and wish I could be there. Hugs, Susan

[natalielongstaff]

with Matt's It's Five O'clock Somewhere rule, it's just as well you don't have to take into account bears and rattlesnakes, I think.

:lmao: we would be bear food in no time !!

[saratogagirl]

Oh, Jules, I didn't mean that to be insulting. Sometimes cross-cultural jokes don't work so well. From the description of the setting and action in the reports of last year's GGG it seemed to me that UK camping is more pastoral than what I'm used to where I live. And all things considered, with Matt's It's Five O'clock Somewhere rule, it's just as well you don't have to take into account bears and rattlesnakes, I think. Hope you have a ton of fun and wish I could be there. Hugs, Susan

You are not insulting at all Susan, camping in the UK is much more pastoral than what you describe, basically fields, normally a cafe / bar, some shower blocks and lots of opportunity to sit in the sun and drink. I don't think any of the men would be able to save us from your wildlife after 5.00pm :lmao: it's like Nat says we would be bear food. I am sure they would slaughter a lamb to throw on the barbie for us though. I so wish you could be with us too :hug:

[Boss Hogg]

Just got back from investing in a tent (which I think is just about big enough;) ) so we'll be kipping in that.

And Jules, very poor photo posting efforts young lady!

[saratogagirl]

Just got back from investing in a tent (which I think is just about big enough;) ) so we'll be kipping in that.

And Jules, very poor photo posting efforts young lady!

oohhh you bought a tent, you are a proper camper now ! I am sorry about the photos it is a poor show, I will try and get them loaded tonight, they are not that exciting, mostly pictures of Ians bbq efforts, he is very proud of his new griddle.

[Boss Hogg]

oohhh you bought a tent, you are a proper camper now !Not too sure about that - I've yet to try putting the thing up! Will have a practice run some time, just hope the back garden is big enough!!

[carolfoy]

remind me again, how many of us are in the communal party gaff?

oh, and I hope everyone has their party trick ready!

[saratogagirl]

remind me again, how many of us are in the communal party gaff?

oh, and I hope everyone has their party trick ready!

I think it is just going to be you and Jen now honey

and what party trick would this be ?????????????????

[carolfoy]

oh i thought everyone could have a 'turn' ready Jules, as long as Kev and Debs do their million dollar dance

and if its just me and Jen callum and Alex in the communal, yay!! party on...:cool1:

[saratogagirl]

oh i thought everyone could have a 'turn' ready Jules, as long as Kev and Debs do their million dollar dance

and if its just me and Jen callum and Alex in the communal, yay!! party on...:cool1:

apparently it is 70's Glamour Party night in the main marquee on the Friday, maybe we could have one of our own :lmao:

Yes, I think it will just be the four of you, Kev and Tam and the girls have borrowed a tent, and with Matt and Deb just having bought one, Tony is bringing a tent, Claire is bringing hers, Natalie has hers, so it could be just the four of you

[Tammy Stringer]

Jules

Did you see the new facilities on the site where we will be. Did you say there was now a shower block and loos there now?

Also will we be able to have a fire? - got to know whether to bring the marshmallows or not

Can't wait - wouldn't it be great if the weather was like this

Tam

[saratogagirl]

Jules

Did you see the new facilities on the site where we will be. Did you say there was now a shower block and loos there now?

Also will we be able to have a fire? - got to know whether to bring the marshmallows or not

Can't wait - wouldn't it be great if the weather was like this

Tam

The new shower block is huge, it is up where the old one was though, not on the field where we are as I was led to believe. It will be finished by the time we are there. As for fires, I suspect not, when we were there, we threw an after dinner log on the bbq, within ten minutes the manager was there checking on it, as the council had apparently had a report that someone was having a campfire. They were great about it, and said that a log burning in a bbq off the ground was fine, I think that this is the only fire we will be able to have, but we had a fair amount of flames going on.

[natalielongstaff]

Can't wait - wouldn't it be great if the weather was like this

Tam

We can live in hope :cool1: :cool1: