National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend

devonutopia · 30-04-2007, 23:10

That's out my way unless you go from Notts across to north of Brum? I imagine that's a little counter intuitive?

I don't even know what time we're meant to be arriving there Saturday.

Makefish · 30-04-2007, 23:17

We aim to be there for around midday.

devonutopia · 01-05-2007, 07:40

midday! Oh my! That means I'll need to be at Westcroft by about 8am to get the cider then.

I thought it might be a reasonably modest hour to start the day. I may have to aim to get there around 2

andy2407 · 01-05-2007, 09:59

I have a small drive planned for Saturday afternoon. It will probably take around 2.5 - 3 hrs (including a country pub stop in the middle).
So we need to plan to set off by 2.30pm (3.00pm latest) in order to get back and get the bbq's fired up before it gets too late - especially the disposable Tesco ones that seemed to take forever to get going.
So please leave yourselves enough time to arrive, unload, set up camp, eat lunch etc etc and be ready for 2.30.

AwesomeSarah · 01-05-2007, 10:55

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Originally Posted by andy2407

I have a small drive planned for Saturday afternoon. It will probably take around 2.5 - 3 hrs (including a country pub stop in the middle).
So we need to plan to set off by 2.30pm (3.00pm latest) in order to get back and get the bbq's fired up before it gets too late - especially the disposable Tesco ones that seemed to take forever to get going.
So please leave yourselves enough time to arrive, unload, set up camp, eat lunch etc etc and be ready for 2.30.

Andy , did the Tesco BBQ get going at all last time?
I will not be with you until around 4.30pm anyway , but hopefully we will be all set up ready for when you get back from your drive.
Sarah

yashicamat · 01-05-2007, 12:17

I'll be arriving around about the same time too Sarah, although I worry there might be no camping space left by then!

vRSLen · 01-05-2007, 12:21

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Originally Posted by yashicamat

I'll be arriving around about the same time too Sarah, although I worry there might be no camping space left by then!

Rob,

the space next to the toilets should still be free

devonutopia · 01-05-2007, 13:04

I might have to sacrifice the Saturday drive... Depends on what time I can get the cider from Westcroft, and what the traffic is like.

Oh, and I'm bringing the leftovers of my aquapel. See here:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/group.../3/#post906665

yashicamat · 01-05-2007, 13:23

I may be interested in one of the aquapels actually Jason.

sharkrider · 01-05-2007, 17:03

I'll be there early to get a nice spot, and I wouldn't miss the drive for the world!

quite looking forward to this now!

postmanpat · 01-05-2007, 17:24

I am hoping to arrive in time for the drive but will probably be looking to scav a lift

(working from 4 am so will be too knacked to concentrate on a 3 hour drive

)

andy2407 · 01-05-2007, 17:31

Another update....

I've been down to Burrs today and met with the contractors on site. They won't be digging any more grass up before the weekend, so I'm hopeful we will squeeze all the tents on. A few more volunteers for the bunkhouse might help though.

Breakfast will be available at 9.00am on both days for £4. I will collect money on arrival.

For anyone who has already asked to stay in the bunkhouse, can you please bring your own pillow and sleeping bag (or double duvet if you are some southern softie from Devon

)

Fishing - there is a fishing lodge on site. Day tickets are available from the Activity Centre at £2.20 for adults and £1.10 for kids. I asked what the lodge was stocked with and was told "fish" so please don't ask any more questions on that subject!

I have provisionally booked an activity session (hangover cure) for Sunday morning from 10.30 - 12.00. I suggest a group vote on Saturday when everyone has arrived, to decide what to do. Favourites seem to be canoeing, kayaking or raft-building. Cost will be £54 for 1-6 people or £108 for up to 7-12 of us. If we get maximum numbers this will be £9/head - a bit more if we don't fill the group.

We can probably do something else on Monday morning if anyone has not had enough by then.

And finally the weather up here is great at the moment - fingers crossed for the weekend!

sharkrider · 01-05-2007, 18:15

saw a weather report that said it won't be as sunny as today.. cloudy and the odd bit of sun... but still warm... 18 celcius, so good for camping

andy2407 · 01-05-2007, 18:21

BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Bury, United Kingdom

Bury Weather Forecast | Weather in Bury - Yahoo! Weather UK

I prefer the BBC one!

yashicamat · 01-05-2007, 18:24

Are we going to secure a clear area for the gazebo (if there's one?) and BBQ's so we can be in a group, rather than scattered around the tents?

postmanpat · 01-05-2007, 18:27

Andy - Will it be possible to build a fire pit on one of the earth mounds to use as a bbq? or as anyone got a half oil drum we can use? then we would only need are a few meshes to cook on

sharkrider · 01-05-2007, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashicamat

Are we going to secure a clear area for the gazebo (if there's one?) and BBQ's so we can be in a group, rather than scattered around the tents?

this would be a good idea... the "communal" bit at the end of the night when we were drunk was good fun....

someone steal some police cones, and we'll save a bit in the middle! lol...

gillywibble · 01-05-2007, 18:37

I can bring a gazebo if need be, and a stereo (i'll prepare some normal music).

postmanpat · 01-05-2007, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by gillywibble

I can bring a gazebo if need be, and a stereo (i'll prepare some normal music).

IIRC your music is perfectly normal

PussCat · 01-05-2007, 18:39

Might be there in my puma at this rate...... picked up a puncture on the A66 last night, couldn't find the locking wheel nut doobry so had to call out the RAC! Still can't find the doobry, and the RAC chap told me I need new pads too..... looks like I'm gonna be in the puma for a few days!

PussCat · 01-05-2007, 18:40

oh - and I think we've got a gazebo somewhere too..... dunno if it'd fit in the puma tho

andy2407 · 01-05-2007, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by postmanpat

IIRC your music is perfectly normal

Its a shame we can't make the same comment about his dancing

sharkrider · 01-05-2007, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy2407

Its a shame we can't make the same comment about his dancing

bryand · 01-05-2007, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashicamat

Are we going to secure a clear area for the gazebo (if there's one?) and BBQ's so we can be in a group, rather than scattered around the tents?

We'll need a clear area for the auction anyway. I'll bring a wallpaper pasting table to lay stuff out on.

Fabia 12v · 01-05-2007, 21:13

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Originally Posted by CHRIS ELLIS

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)
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?)

I'm out sorry, personal issues to be sorted out this weekend

30-04-2007, 23:10	#151
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 That's out my way unless you go from Notts across to north of Brum? I imagine that's a little counter intuitive? I don't even know what time we're meant to be arriving there Saturday. __________________ 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!

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01-05-2007, 07:40	#153
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 midday! Oh my! That means I'll need to be at Westcroft by about 8am to get the cider then. I thought it might be a reasonably modest hour to start the day. I may have to aim to get there around 2 __________________ 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!

01-05-2007, 09:59	#154
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 have a small drive planned for Saturday afternoon. It will probably take around 2.5 - 3 hrs (including a country pub stop in the middle). So we need to plan to set off by 2.30pm (3.00pm latest) in order to get back and get the bbq's fired up before it gets too late - especially the disposable Tesco ones that seemed to take forever to get going. So please leave yourselves enough time to arrive, unload, set up camp, eat lunch etc etc and be ready for 2.30. __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

01-05-2007, 12:17	#156
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,670 Members Car: Nissan Primera GT Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend I'll be arriving around about the same time too Sarah, although I worry there might be no camping space left by then! __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

01-05-2007, 13:04	#158
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 I might have to sacrifice the Saturday drive... Depends on what time I can get the cider from Westcroft, and what the traffic is like. Oh, and I'm bringing the leftovers of my aquapel. See here: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/group.../3/#post906665 __________________ 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! Last edited by devonutopia; 01-05-2007 at 13:12.

01-05-2007, 13:23	#159
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,670 Members Car: Nissan Primera GT Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend I may be interested in one of the aquapels actually Jason. __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

01-05-2007, 17:03	#160
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'll be there early to get a nice spot, and I wouldn't miss the drive for the world! quite looking forward to this now! __________________ 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!)

01-05-2007, 17:31	#162
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.... I've been down to Burrs today and met with the contractors on site. They won't be digging any more grass up before the weekend, so I'm hopeful we will squeeze all the tents on. A few more volunteers for the bunkhouse might help though. Breakfast will be available at 9.00am on both days for £4. I will collect money on arrival. For anyone who has already asked to stay in the bunkhouse, can you please bring your own pillow and sleeping bag (or double duvet if you are some southern softie from Devon ) Fishing - there is a fishing lodge on site. Day tickets are available from the Activity Centre at £2.20 for adults and £1.10 for kids. I asked what the lodge was stocked with and was told "fish" so please don't ask any more questions on that subject! I have provisionally booked an activity session (hangover cure) for Sunday morning from 10.30 - 12.00. I suggest a group vote on Saturday when everyone has arrived, to decide what to do. Favourites seem to be canoeing, kayaking or raft-building. Cost will be £54 for 1-6 people or £108 for up to 7-12 of us. If we get maximum numbers this will be £9/head - a bit more if we don't fill the group. We can probably do something else on Monday morning if anyone has not had enough by then. And finally the weather up here is great at the moment - fingers crossed for the weekend! __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

01-05-2007, 18:15	#163
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 saw a weather report that said it won't be as sunny as today.. cloudy and the odd bit of sun... but still warm... 18 celcius, so good for camping __________________ 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!)

01-05-2007, 18:21	#164
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 BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Bury, United Kingdom Bury Weather Forecast \| Weather in Bury - Yahoo! Weather UK I prefer the BBC one! __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

01-05-2007, 18:24	#165
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,670 Members Car: Nissan Primera GT Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend Are we going to secure a clear area for the gazebo (if there's one?) and BBQ's so we can be in a group, rather than scattered around the tents? __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

01-05-2007, 18:37	#168
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,204 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 231 Thanked 270 Times in 225 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend I can bring a gazebo if need be, and a stereo (i'll prepare some normal music).

01-05-2007, 18:39	#170
PussCat Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,162 Members Car: Octy TDi Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend Might be there in my puma at this rate...... picked up a puncture on the A66 last night, couldn't find the locking wheel nut doobry so had to call out the RAC! Still can't find the doobry, and the RAC chap told me I need new pads too..... looks like I'm gonna be in the puma for a few days! __________________ Cheers... Caz

01-05-2007, 18:40	#171
PussCat Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,162 Members Car: Octy TDi Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend oh - and I think we've got a gazebo somewhere too..... dunno if it'd fit in the puma tho __________________ Cheers... Caz