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

[crispywelsh]

Can't be done!

it can if Nat keeps Ellie and Matthew off school, and leaves after breakfast

 

[crispywelsh]

You planning to get there at lunchtime then Nat

cheeky, cheeky Joh, there is no problem with your accommodation, it will be up in two minutes and waiting for you to arrive

 

[crispywelsh]

not long now, looking forward to a long weekend of chilling and drinking

 

[saratogagirl]

Looks like the crispy is going to be a busy man and much mentioning of beer, its ok for you lot, I have to put up with him snoring in the tent after mucho alcohol. Although, last year I remember that the Stringers hear me beating him when the snoring wouldn't stop.

Speaking of The Stringers, will there be an Old Grey Mare this year Kev?

 

[natalielongstaff]

it can if Nat keeps Ellie and Matthew off school, and leaves after breakfast

Thats what i will do then Ian

 

[wilma-bride]

Looks like the crispy is going to be a busy man and much mentioning of beer, its ok for you lot, I have to put up with him snoring in the tent after mucho alcohol. Although, last year I remember that the Stringers hear me beating him when the snoring wouldn't stop.

Speaking of The Stringers, will there be an Old Grey Mare this year Kev?

Don't worry Jules - if our tent is anywhere near yours, you won't be able to hear Ian's snoring over mine

 

[Boss Hogg]

Don't worry Jules - if our tent is anywhere near yours, you won't be able to hear Ian's snoring over mine

Could be worse, you could talk in your sleep, or dial telephone numbers on your sleep

 

[wilma-bride]

Could be worse, you could talk in your sleep, or dial telephone numbers on your sleep

I won't have anyone to phone - all my friends will be there

 

[natalielongstaff]

I won't have anyone to phone - all my friends will be there

you do say the nicest things !

 

[carolfoy]

looks like ian is going to be very busy!

Is there enough beer in Wales to keep him supple and tent-wise?

 

[wilma-bride]

Hmmm, is there enough beer in Wales for Ian - that's a toughie

Shall we start a list of who's bringing what so we know if we've got everything covered?

 

[natalielongstaff]

Shall we start a list of who's bringing what so we know if we've got everything covered?

good idea

ive got

crisps (Walkers and sharing bags )

washing up liquid

kitchen towel

pan scourers

tea/coffee and sugar

Alcohol

i will add to the list as soon as i remember anything else

 

[wilma-bride]

So far, I've got (or will get):

Alcohol

Bacon

Sausages

Squash (for the kids)

Bread rolls

Tea towels

Picnic/camping chairs x 4

Soft drinks - coke, lemonade etc.

I will also make/bring some kind of dessert-type stuff.

 

[natalielongstaff]

So far, I've got (or will get):

Alcohol

Bacon

Squash (for the kids)

Bread rolls

Tea towels

Soft drinks - coke, lemonade etc.

I will also make/bring some kind of dessert-type stuff.

I will bring some bacon and eggs as well......we used lots last year

 

[UKDEB]

Given that Jules and Ian discovered a Morrisons in Brecon, I wonder whether it would make sense to take sufficient for Friday evening and Saturday morning and then take it from there. With more people going this year, I don't know how we'd go about estimating quantities for the entire weekend and, if the weather's awful, we could end up having to eat at the pub. Discuss.

Do we need a recce of what cooking equipment we've got? It took a long time to cook breakfast last year given that we need to cook bacon, eggs, beans and fried bread simultaneously, heat water for tea, cook porridge, etc. I suppose we can take electric kettles given that we've got electricity. We could even take toasters. We've got the mini barbecue that we took last year.

 

[wilma-bride]

Given that Jules and Ian discovered a Morrisons in Brecon, I wonder whether it would make sense to take sufficient for Friday evening and Saturday morning and then take it from there. With more people going this year, I don't know how we'd go about estimating quantities for the entire weekend and, if the weather's awful, we could end up having to eat at the pub. Discuss.

Do we need a recce of what cooking equipment we've got? It took a long time to cook breakfast last year given that we need to cook bacon, eggs, beans and fried bread simultaneously, heat water for tea, cook porridge, etc. I suppose we can take electric kettles given that we've got electricity. We could even take toasters. We've got the mini barbecue that we took last year.

Deb, I was planning on doing exactly that - just bringing enough bacon and eggs etc. for 1 brekkie.

We haven't got any cooking equipment as such but we were talking about buying a couple of the big disposable BBQs, which should assist with the cooking of meals. I'm sure the boys can all argue over who is going to do the actual cooking

ETA, I am happy to eat at the pub on the basis that it serves alcohol as well

 

[natalielongstaff]

that makes sense food wise Deb

we will still need to bring some sundries with us though ... there is no point everyone showing up with ketchup and noboday bringing any tea towels

we have no cooking equipment but i can bring some disposable bbq's and i have some knives and forks left from last year

 

[saratogagirl]

Given that Jules and Ian discovered a Morrisons in Brecon, I wonder whether it would make sense to take sufficient for Friday evening and Saturday morning and then take it from there. With more people going this year, I don't know how we'd go about estimating quantities for the entire weekend and, if the weather's awful, we could end up having to eat at the pub. Discuss.

Do we need a recce of what cooking equipment we've got? It took a long time to cook breakfast last year given that we need to cook bacon, eggs, beans and fried bread simultaneously, heat water for tea, cook porridge, etc. I suppose we can take electric kettles given that we've got electricity. We could even take toasters. We've got the mini barbecue that we took last year.

Great idea, Morrisons is just down the road, and opens on Sunday too, its not the biggest Morrisons I have seen but certainly has all that we would need, we also found a very good butcher. As for the pub, we had a good meal at The White Hart, nothing fancy, but the lasagna was very tasty.

We have two gas stoves, and a portable bbq, which if I remember correctly is about the same size as yours Deb.

As for disposable bbq's, Ian reminded me last night that these seem to be a no no at the site now ....

 

[Boss Hogg]

As for disposable bbq's, Ian reminded me last night that these seem to be a no no at the site now ....

Is it because they are directly on the ground Jules? Wonder if they put them on bricks or something to get them off the ground they'd be ok

 

[UKDEB]

Is it because they are directly on the ground Jules? Wonder if they put them on bricks or something to get them off the ground they'd be ok

The car's going to be packed to the gills as it is! Surely we're not advocating taking bricks now as well?