National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend

devonutopia · 28-04-2007, 18:43

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Originally Posted by Shaun L

Is there much a cripple can do lol? ATM I am in a full leg cast and NEED to get out of the house hehe

Shaun

Sit down, relax, chinwag and drink beer! (assuming you're not on meds)

bryand · 29-04-2007, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun L

Is there much a cripple can do lol? ATM I am in a full leg cast and NEED to get out of the house hehe

Shaun

Yes Shaun, I'm looking for an extra auctioneer if you fancy helping out. (Is somebody else going to drive you there?)
Bryan

andy2407 · 29-04-2007, 20:39

Another update on the camping weekend....

There is some work being done on the camping field to install a "high and low ropes" climbing area.
I knew about this when I set up this weekend, but went ahead as I had seen the plans for it, and there seemed to still be plenty of room for camping.
The work commenced last week and having been down there this weekend the work is taking up a lot more space than I expected (and than was shown on the original plans).
I will hold my hand up and say this is due to lack of communication between myself and the contractor who is doing the work.
Anyway after some thought, and another visit to the site with Col G, we are still keen to press on with the weekend - I know many of you have made plans and are looking forward to it.

I have taken some photographs and these are shown below - you can see some of the ground clearance work that has taken place, but there is still quite a lot of untouched grass.

I have also got an agreement that anyone wanting to use the bunkhouse can do so at the same rate as camping (ie £5 per night). I would appreciate a few volunteers for this as it will relieve pressure for tent space.
I will speak to the rope course installation contractor tomorrow, and plan to meet with him on Tuesday afternoon to get final confirmation that there will be enough space.

On the up side I was out yesterday and have a nice little drive planned for us on Saturday afternoon.

When everyone gets there we can also have a look at what outdoor activities we may want to do on Sunday.

Many thanks for bearing with me on this one - I'm hopeful we will have another great weekend.

The area of hardstanding between the first and second gates can be used for parking...

A couple of general views showing the ground clearance work and some of the high rope course poles...

The mound of earth is about where we had the Gazebo last time, but there is a decent sized circle of grass round it...

***Neo_VR*** · 29-04-2007, 21:19

The mound will serve as a good "centre" that we can dance round at midnight..

There should be plenty of space, but as andy says, anyone with mahoosive tents, might want to consider grabbing a bunkhouse room to free up space for tents..

i have no doubts we could accomodate everyone's tents on the site, but id rather not have to do a mission-impossible stylee over guideropes every time i need the loo

vRSLen · 30-04-2007, 10:18

Checked out the facilities the other weekend and was very impressed.

sharkrider · 30-04-2007, 11:55

I would really like to camp, and not have to bunk... hope there's enough room... there was pleantly of room last time, and it doesn't seem too bad by the look of the piccies.... any chance you could convince the contractor to remove the mounds of dirt to clear the feild?

cheezemonkhai · 30-04-2007, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Neo_VR

The mound will serve as a good "centre" that we can dance round at midnight..

In that case you will need a Giant man made from straw/wicker, some virgins and a policeman

ZootyRS · 30-04-2007, 12:54

We definitely won't be camping.

The bunkhouse is an option and still under consideration, but it's looking like just a Saturday day trip for us - and therefore missing the bbq

And maybe a Sunday day trip too depending on what is happening.

CHRIS ELLIS · 30-04-2007, 13:22

1) Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please)
2) PPat (camping + Breakfast both mornings please)
3) Makefish family (camping)
4) Gillywibble (camping + 2 breakfasts both days)
5) Devonutopia (camping + breakfast both days)
6) Fabia12v (camping + breakfast both days)
7) bryand (camping + breakfast both days)
8) Sharkrider, Mel, HC (camping (two tents) and breakfast for 3 both days please!)
9) AwesomeSarah and Mark (one tent) and Breakky both days please
10) Neo_VR - Camping + breakfast both days
11) Loz - Camping (i think)
12) Caz & Dunk - Saturday evening only (camping) + brekky for 2 on Sunday
13) ag.morley (sunday only)
14) Em n Roo - Arriving saturday evening, staying all weekend, but sleeping in nearby hotel
15) Jim campbell - 2 for camping
16) Vrsfab - camping and breakfast both days
17) vRSLen + 2 for camping and breakfast both days + dog
18) rigby - 2 nights brekky and camping
19) TavieVRS (2+child for camping)
20) yashicamat (saturday night only, camping + vegetarian brekkie if that's possible please!!)
21)Chris + Family

22) ZootyRS (Possible?)
23) Cheezemonkhai (Possible?)
24) ashraf_d (Possible?)
25) Mr Grumpy (Possible?)

devonutopia · 30-04-2007, 13:44

Anyone convoying up from darn sarf?! Which way is it from Hampshire there? Will you be meeting the M5 somewhere along the way? Gordano services/Birmingham?

andy2407 · 30-04-2007, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS ELLIS

1) 21)Chris + Family

Chris - are you OK to go in the bunkhouse (same price) or do you particulary want to camp.
Hope its a small tent if you do!

andy2407 · 30-04-2007, 14:20

I think I had best put a stop on accepting more bookings for camping at the moment due to the lack of space.
Still room left in the bunkhouse though.

postmanpat · 30-04-2007, 14:22

Doesn't look too bad from those pics

There looks to be some room on the top side of the access road which no one used last year, as col said dont'want to be tripping over guy ropes but if eveyone is sensible about the distance between tents we should be ok, a supply of earplugs might be in order to drown out the far£ers and snorers tho

vRSLen · 30-04-2007, 14:23

Andy, there is a larger field opposite the camp site. Any chance of using that as
an overspill?

andy2407 · 30-04-2007, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

Andy, there is a larger field opposite the camp site. Any chance of using that as
an overspill?

Its not really secure, and although its a country park, there are the occasional scrotes around, so I think its not a good idea.

Anyway I've been searching the net for inspiration....

Makefish · 30-04-2007, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy2407

Chris - are you OK to go in the bunkhouse (same price) or do you particulary want to camp.
Hope its a small tent if you do!

Chris will be 'sort of' sharing with me, I believe the tent he is bringing is only a small 4 man one

As for the convoy from the South, we don't touch the M5 at all but we will be on the M6 from Wolverhampton at some point.

vRSLen · 30-04-2007, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Is there a lake here, I'll bring me rod if there is?.

Steve,

I did note people fishing in the river

Mr Grumpy · 30-04-2007, 15:10

I'll definately come on 2 conditions.
I can be as miserable as feck.
I can be as sarcastic as a sarcastic person.
Oh, make that 3,
Somebody supplies me with alcohol

postmanpat · 30-04-2007, 15:12

Flamin eck his throat must be feeling better

don't forget to order your cider, you might have to speak to Jason though, ee is offline and iirc Jason is delivery boy

vRSLen · 30-04-2007, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

I'll definately come on 2 conditions.
I can be as miserable as feck.
I can be as sarcastic as a sarcastic person.
Oh, make that 3,
Somebody supplies me with alcohol

I have a gallon of cider doing nothing in my fridge that you can have Graham

Mr Grumpy · 30-04-2007, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

I have a gallon of cider doing nothing in my fridge that you can have Graham

That's Saturday sorted then

It looks like the medication is taking a break for a couple of days

CHRIS ELLIS · 30-04-2007, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Chris will be 'sort of' sharing with me, I believe the tent he is bringing is only a small 4 man one

As for the convoy from the South, we don't touch the M5 at all but we will be on the M6 from Wolverhampton at some point.

As steve said the small one i'm bringing is for the kids

.

postmanpat · 30-04-2007, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS ELLIS

As steve said the small one i'm bringing is for the kids

.

Thought you must be very close, 2 families in a 4 berth

I've heard tales about 'happenings' down sarf in suburbia

devonutopia · 30-04-2007, 17:48

Well, EE has not got in touch to tell me that the cider is OK to pick up from Westcroft on Saturday morning.

Convoy from the services just north of the (M54?) junction, just north of Birmingham?

29-04-2007, 20:39	#128
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,596 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 224 Times in 181 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend Another update on the camping weekend.... There is some work being done on the camping field to install a "high and low ropes" climbing area. I knew about this when I set up this weekend, but went ahead as I had seen the plans for it, and there seemed to still be plenty of room for camping. The work commenced last week and having been down there this weekend the work is taking up a lot more space than I expected (and than was shown on the original plans). I will hold my hand up and say this is due to lack of communication between myself and the contractor who is doing the work. Anyway after some thought, and another visit to the site with Col G, we are still keen to press on with the weekend - I know many of you have made plans and are looking forward to it. I have taken some photographs and these are shown below - you can see some of the ground clearance work that has taken place, but there is still quite a lot of untouched grass. I have also got an agreement that anyone wanting to use the bunkhouse can do so at the same rate as camping (ie £5 per night). I would appreciate a few volunteers for this as it will relieve pressure for tent space. I will speak to the rope course installation contractor tomorrow, and plan to meet with him on Tuesday afternoon to get final confirmation that there will be enough space. On the up side I was out yesterday and have a nice little drive planned for us on Saturday afternoon. When everyone gets there we can also have a look at what outdoor activities we may want to do on Sunday. Many thanks for bearing with me on this one - I'm hopeful we will have another great weekend. The area of hardstanding between the first and second gates can be used for parking... A couple of general views showing the ground clearance work and some of the high rope course poles... The mound of earth is about where we had the Gazebo last time, but there is a decent sized circle of grass round it... __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

29-04-2007, 21:19	#129
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend The mound will serve as a good "centre" that we can dance round at midnight.. There should be plenty of space, but as andy says, anyone with mahoosive tents, might want to consider grabbing a bunkhouse room to free up space for tents.. i have no doubts we could accomodate everyone's tents on the site, but id rather not have to do a mission-impossible stylee over guideropes every time i need the loo __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

30-04-2007, 10:18	#130
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,461 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend Checked out the facilities the other weekend and was very impressed. __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

30-04-2007, 11:55	#131
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,888 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 245 Thanked 108 Times in 95 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend I would really like to camp, and not have to bunk... hope there's enough room... there was pleantly of room last time, and it doesn't seem too bad by the look of the piccies.... any chance you could convince the contractor to remove the mounds of dirt to clear the feild? __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

30-04-2007, 12:54	#133
ZootyRS Frustrated Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: It's grim Posts: 1,951 Members Car: Passat by day, Octy RS by night Thanks: 18 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend We definitely won't be camping. The bunkhouse is an option and still under consideration, but it's looking like just a Saturday day trip for us - and therefore missing the bbq And maybe a Sunday day trip too depending on what is happening. __________________ My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal

30-04-2007, 13:22	#134
CHRIS ELLIS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 846 Members Car: Octavia Vrs MK11 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend 1) Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please) 2) PPat (camping + Breakfast both mornings please) 3) Makefish family (camping) 4) Gillywibble (camping + 2 breakfasts both days) 5) Devonutopia (camping + breakfast both days) 6) Fabia12v (camping + breakfast both days) 7) bryand (camping + breakfast both days) 8) Sharkrider, Mel, HC (camping (two tents) and breakfast for 3 both days please!) 9) AwesomeSarah and Mark (one tent) and Breakky both days please 10) Neo_VR - Camping + breakfast both days 11) Loz - Camping (i think) 12) Caz & Dunk - Saturday evening only (camping) + brekky for 2 on Sunday 13) ag.morley (sunday only) 14) Em n Roo - Arriving saturday evening, staying all weekend, but sleeping in nearby hotel 15) Jim campbell - 2 for camping 16) Vrsfab - camping and breakfast both days 17) vRSLen + 2 for camping and breakfast both days + dog 18) rigby - 2 nights brekky and camping 19) TavieVRS (2+child for camping) 20) yashicamat (saturday night only, camping + vegetarian brekkie if that's possible please!!) 21)Chris + Family 22) ZootyRS (Possible?) 23) Cheezemonkhai (Possible?) 24) ashraf_d (Possible?) 25) Mr Grumpy (Possible?) __________________ Megan Fox Yummy Zenons,Maxidot,Park assist,Heated seats,Mfd3,Stus cruise control,Bluetooth handsfree,And as bright as the sun.

30-04-2007, 13:44	#135
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30-04-2007, 14:20	#137
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,596 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 224 Times in 181 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend I think I had best put a stop on accepting more bookings for camping at the moment due to the lack of space. Still room left in the bunkhouse though. __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

30-04-2007, 14:23	#139
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,461 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend Andy, there is a larger field opposite the camp site. Any chance of using that as an overspill? __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

30-04-2007, 15:10	#143
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,675 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend I'll definately come on 2 conditions. I can be as miserable as feck. I can be as sarcastic as a sarcastic person. Oh, make that 3, Somebody supplies me with alcohol __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

30-04-2007, 17:48	#149
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,109 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend Well, EE has not got in touch to tell me that the cider is OK to pick up from Westcroft on Saturday morning. Convoy from the services just north of the (M54?) junction, just north of Birmingham? __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!