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Rev per Minute
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Originally posted by Tumphouse:
Got a phone call tonight, to begin planning 'the convoy'; and confirming that we will have the canoe this year again.
Are you expecting more floods? ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Came back from two weeks' camping on Tuesday - everything should be washed, dried and ironed in time to go to GB next Friday morning!
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dolphy
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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:
Are you expecting more floods?
Nope.
Weather here is random, perfect for GB!
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biscuit
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I'm volunteering at the Tank - if there's anyone coming through there check for Tim - mind you, I'm still waiting for the ticket to show up! ![[Help]](graemlins/help.gif)
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The Weeder
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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:
quote:
Originally posted by Tumphouse:
Got a phone call tonight, to begin planning 'the convoy'; and confirming that we will have the canoe this year again.
Are you expecting more floods?
Just the usual. But the canoe will keep the small ones amused for hours. It did last year, anyway. And it forms a focal point for our group. See, it does make sense. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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wesleyswig
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I believe the technical phrase is
"One week to go*"
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Regards
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*Ok some stewards and setup will be there since this coming wed/thursday and some folks won't appear until the w/end but that rather spoils the flow of excitableness now doesn't it...
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geroff
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Originally posted by biscuit:
I'm volunteering at the Tank - if there's anyone coming through there check for Tim -
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I'm sorry everyone but I forgot all about The Book. ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
Last year, when I returned to The Tank at the end of the weekend to pick it up they had lost it! They didn't know anything about it and in fact didn't know it existed. The original book had three years of messages from Shipmates so it was getting to be quite a good souvenir.
Do you want me to arrange to bring a new book?
If this is something we want to continue to do can someone say so - ie by Wednesday night so I can go and find a suitably nautical book?
Also can someone PM me with an email address of someone at the Tank so we can make it a bit more official - then it may not disappear.
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wesleyswig
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I'd suggest you get a new book...
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ken
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Originally posted by wesleyswig:
I believe the technical phrase is
"One week to go*"
And all I need to do is get my broken bendy tentpole fixed or replaced, buiy two train tickets and get hold of some food. And arrange a larger overdraft to pay for it all ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Alan Cresswell
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Originally posted by geroff:
Last year, when I returned to The Tank at the end of the weekend to pick it up they had lost it! They didn't know anything about it and in fact didn't know it existed. The original book had three years of messages from Shipmates so it was getting to be quite a good souvenir.
And some people make a fuss about how the internet is ephemeral, and electronic files prone to corruption or being in a format that's obsolete in 2 months, and that if we wanted to keep things safe and accessible in the future we should put it down on paper.
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The Weeder
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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
quote:
Originally posted by geroff:
Last year, when I returned to The Tank at the end of the weekend to pick it up they had lost it! They didn't know anything about it and in fact didn't know it existed. The original book had three years of messages from Shipmates so it was getting to be quite a good souvenir.
And some people make a fuss about how the internet is ephemeral, and electronic files prone to corruption or being in a format that's obsolete in 2 months, and that if we wanted to keep things safe and accessible in the future we should put it down on paper.
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geroff
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Ken
I can lend you a tent then you won't need to carry it on the train -
PM me!
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Alan Cresswell
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We just trawled through the local Sainsbury's and are now well stocked on pasta, rice, assorted sauces, canned veg and other odds and ends. Everything you need for a weekends fine dining at Greenbelt. Plus a few luxuries, a couple of bottles of beer and some wine.
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Auntie Doris
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I have bought wine, pasta and sauce and have made cake. Almost sorted ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Paul W.
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I've bought a new sleeping bag today, since my old one is falling to bits. I'll stock up on some food later in the week.
One or two minor lineup additions. dfg are there again - I must actually try to see them this year, since I've missed them every time so far.
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Rev per Minute
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# 69
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Currently thinking of new sleeping bags, since Mrs per Minute 'feels the cold' - and as the nights are expected to be chilly for southern Britain in August (yes, Alan, not really cold by Scottish standards), warmer sleeping bags may make for a happier Greenbelt!
Otherwise, all we need now is a new torch - everything else is filling up the spare bedroom (including a flysheet airing after returning from France). Have to tidy it up before the mother-in-law arrives the day before GB - she may be camping with us for the weekend, but I think she expects a proper bed the night before!
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Emma Louise
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Yay for dfg!!!! I expect we will be there. We've borrowed a tent and confirmed the booking for Alex's parents. Havent brought food yet - but theres still a while to go yet. Alex's family arive on monday......
Looking forward to seeing everyone again, and hopefully going to a seminar or some music too!
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Auntie Doris
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I thought you were staying in a B&B Emma ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
I can't wait to go... just found out my neighbour is also going!
Auntie Doris x
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Emma Louise
Storm in a teapot
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Nope! I've posted quite a few times in the last few pages about camping I think!! (You may be confusing me with last year - I stayed in the student accomodation and it was FAB. I booked too late for a repeat performance of that sadly!)
We may get a shower at Alex's parents place though
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Auntie Doris
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Ahhh ok.... Iam probably just be being typically thick of course.
Auntie Doris x
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GeordieDownSouth
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An update on Sounds of Salvation. We very nearly had to do the weekend with a Tenor Sax player due to a set of circumstances involving bowling, a low hanging lamp shade and a Nintendo Wii.
Thankfully the tendons were ok*, so I'll be sporting a bandage and seven stitches and now no one will have to ask me how I got the injury so I won't have to tell anyone.
* They're white. Was quite surprised to see them.
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Auntie Doris
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You took your time... I rushed over here to see what you had done to yourself!!! Hope you feel ok.
Auntie Doris x
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GeordieDownSouth
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Apart from embarrassment, I'm grand. Though I'm supposed to keep the bandage clean and dry. How does that work? I wash with water!
Also, my post above should say "without a Tenor Sax player." Otherwise it doesn't make sense.
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The Weeder
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I have just bought a new sleeping bag and am planning food. Getting very excited.
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Mrs Badcrumble
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Going to greenbelt for the first time. Am very excited! (and nervous, haven't done camping since I was a nipper)
Is the SoF doing anything special? It may have been discussed on earlier pages but I'm in an internet cafe and can't afford to pay for enough time to read it all...
Also any advice re:camping would be nice. I'll be camping close by some friends, maybe in the Outerspace thingy but am not sure.
I'd love to get to know some of you guys so if you want to PM me please do, it might be better than derailing the thread answering dumb newbie q's
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Pants
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Originally posted by GeordieDownSouth:
Also, my post above should say "without a Tenor Sax player." Otherwise it doesn't make sense.
I was wondering!!!
Aunti Doris, Emma *did* want 'real' accomodation, but its obviously just so much more appealing sleeping rough with us lot. ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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Auntie Doris
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Nothing wrong with sleeping with us all!!!
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dolphy
Lady of Perpetual Responsiblity
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For those of you who don't know already, there is a new Sainsbury's about 5 mins drive from the Racecourse.
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Or a Tescos or Lidl (or however its spelt - never been there so I don't know!) the other way (which I pass every morning and evening on the way to / from picking up Alien each day, and will happily take orders!).
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wesleyswig
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For those travelling in by train...
Public transport serves the racecourse and a bus appears at Cheltenham Spa at ten minute intervals starting at .09 the hour (daytime). The journey then takes around 25mins.
This info was stolen from the traveline website so I take no responsibilities for any error that is contained above... well to be frank looking bedraggled, friendly and tired tends to get you a lift from the station anyway...
Yeah I need to look at food now... hmmm ... got three days job training then onto site on Thursday.
Regards
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Derf
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Well, I thought going to see Runrig at Loch Ness yesterday would be good practice for Greenbelt, but I do hope not. We spent about 7 hours out in the pouring rain in an arena which rapidly became a mudbath, and then had to push the car out of the even more of a mudbath carpark (I so hope the people who helped us found people to help them push theirs out - there was nowhere to stop so we could return the favour).
So I'm hoping next weekend is going to involve lots less rain and less mud, but just as much good music.
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Emma Louise
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Ooooh we've been listening to runrig in the car today. They're fab! Scotland is just a bit too far to come to see them but AJ heard they might be in southampton, that reminds me to check it out!
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Derf
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They're touring England (but not Scotland ) in the autumn - can't remember how far south they're heading.
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Nats
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At a risk of continuing the derailment - they are going to Bristol. Must organise tickets....
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...they'll be in Southampton also
See you all this weekend! (token comment to maintain thread track)
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... and in London, too!
Was thinking about getting a ticket for the Southampton gig also (daughter lives in Portsmouth, so I could stay over.)
So, yes, Greenbelt. Mud. The long range weather forecast suggests that thursday & friday will be dry & sunny. Let's hope the weekend is the same.
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Just back from doing the bottom half (um, 40%) of the Offa's Dyke path, so I have 4 days to do a token amount of work, wash everything and wrest my brother's tent off him.
Oh, and hope inspiration fills the little white box in the next few days.
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Pants
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Okay, having read the last 5 pages (I got bored at that point), I think the following are planning on camping with Shippies:
Auntie Doris +? – 2 large tents
Emma, Alex, +1 – 2 ?? tents
Pants – 2 small tents
Alan, Flausa + Weewan – 1 large tent
Quizmaster, Atlana – 1 large tent
Ken – 1 small tent
Genie – 1 small tent
Tractor Girl
And these people I’m not sure about cos I don’t think they’ve said either way
Persephone (or whatever she’s now called!)?
Screwtape?
Paul?
Quercus?
Am I right or not? (Just trying to get a vague idea cos it sounds like Auntie Doris and I will be the first there).
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ken
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quote:
Originally posted by geroff:
I can lend you a tent then you won't need to carry it on the train -
PM me!
Thanks but I love my little tent Also its actually very light to carry - a weekend's worth of food for two is a lot heavier!
I think I'll just reconcile myself to missing a Saturday afternoon session and going into town to buy some food!
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quote:
Originally posted by Pânts:
Persephone (or whatever she’s now called!)?
Yep, one small tent.
Though she's currently in Wales and hasn't answered her mobile for four days so I still don't know if she's managed to arrange a lift or will be coming with me on the train. So haven't been able to buy tickets yet.
As long as it doesn't rain while I'm putting up my tent I'm OK. I camped in pouring rain in June and it was fine - but the rain helf off while the tent went up so I could put a dry pack into it.
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Karl: Liberal Backslider
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You will all come and say hello in the craft/Infinite Beads tent, won't you?
I'll probably be dipping candles or dyeing T-shirts.
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Tractor Girl
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Pants, I don't intend sleeping under the stars & so can you put me down as:
Tractor Girl, Third Party and Third Party's friend = 1 small & 1 large tent.
Possibly also one other large tent (with a family known to TP in).
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Auntie Doris
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I just have one large tent, the communal gazebo and the most ridiculous amount of stuff!
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Tractor Girl
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Doris (and anybody else), if you run out of space for all of your stuff one of the bedrooms in our large tent is going to be used as a storage area.
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Originally posted by ken:
I think I'll just reconcile myself to missing a Saturday afternoon session and going into town to buy some food!
I'm on and off site twice a day, and going past Tesco's. Will happily take orders, or take people!
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Auntie Doris
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To be honest it is not storing it when I get there that will be the problem... it will be getting it all in the bloody car to start with!
Auntie Doris x
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dolphy
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quote:
Originally posted by Pânts:
I'm on and off site twice a day, and going past Tesco's. Will happily take orders, or take people!
...meet people there also?
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Originally posted by dolphy:
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Originally posted by Pânts:
I'm on and off site twice a day, and going past Tesco's. Will happily take orders, or take people!
...meet people there also?
Er, yes. Why? You coming for the day??!! (BTW it's Cleeve Tesco's I'll be going past.)
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