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Auntie Doris +? – 1 large tent
Emma, Alex, +1 – 2 ?? tents
Pants – 2 small tents
Alan, Flausa, McGyvers Apprentice (which I can't spell) + Weewan – 1 large tent
Quizmaster, Atlana – 1 large tent
Ken – 1 small tent
Persephone - 1 small tent
Genie – 1 small tent
Tractor Girl + 2 - 1 large and 1 small tent
Paul - 1 small tent
Welsh Dragon, Dave - large
Quercus - a smallish tent
Tubifex Maximus - small tent
= 5 large, 11 small
And these people I’m not sure about cos I don’t think they’ve said either way
Tom, Annie and Matthew?
Screwtape?
[Sorry, new page... go back and read the last page, it's far more interesting!]
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Originally posted by Tubifex Maximus:
Of course, I have a spare ticket going free to a good home and some useful stuff like a spare tent (sleeps 2) if anyone wants it. I also have one of those tables with built in chairs and some gas lamps and inflator.
Spare ticket? YEs please.
Carys
[Edited to correct quote]
[ 23. August 2007, 09:16: Message edited by: Flausa ]
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Originally posted by Carys:
quote:
Originally posted by Tubifex Maximus:
Of course, I have a spare ticket going free to a good home and some useful stuff like a spare tent (sleeps 2) if anyone wants it. I also have one of those tables with built in chairs and some gas lamps and inflator.
Spare ticket? YEs please.
Carys
You can have it, but I need to PM you my mobile number so you can call me and claim your ticket. Your inbox is full, can you clear it?
David
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[ 23. August 2007, 09:17: Message edited by: Flausa ]
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Carys
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Originally posted by Tubifex Maximus:
quote:
Originally posted by Carys:
quote:
Originally posted by Tubifex Maximus:
Of course, I have a spare ticket going free to a good home and some useful stuff like a spare tent (sleeps 2) if anyone wants it. I also have one of those tables with built in chairs and some gas lamps and inflator.
Spare ticket? YEs please.
Carys
You can have it, but I need to PM you my mobile number so you can call me and claim your ticket. Your inbox is full, can you clear it?
David
Done. Thanks.
Carys
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[ 23. August 2007, 09:17: Message edited by: Flausa ]
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Almost all packed, just got to hope that the tube line holds out today to get me to my train!
Hopefully see some of you out there!
Regards
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Grrr...
Alternator in car has decided to go on strike. Garage is attempting to get replacement part today.
will...not...visit...hell...car...thread
It's a long walk to Cheltenham...
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Just logging in at work to say...
See you all tomorrow!!!!!!
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Auntie Doris
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I am getting very excited! One of the Greenbelt Virgins I am bringing with me nearly had heart failure when I told him that there aren't really any showers. Thought he was about to start hyperventilating... which is why I didn't tell him before now! ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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Quercus
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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I am getting very excited! One of the Greenbelt Virgins I am bringing with me nearly had heart failure when I told him that there aren't really any showers. Thought he was about to start hyperventilating... which is why I didn't tell him before now!
Auntie Doris x
But...but...but... The YMCA renta-showers do exist, don't they? Or is that a cruel hoax to lure GB virgins onto the site? ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Hm. That also explains why my brother, when lending me his tent, also gave me a big, big packet of wet wipes. ![[Paranoid]](graemlins/paranoid.gif)
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Originally posted by Quercus:
quote:
Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I am getting very excited! One of the Greenbelt Virgins I am bringing with me nearly had heart failure when I told him that there aren't really any showers. Thought he was about to start hyperventilating... which is why I didn't tell him before now!
Auntie Doris x
But...but...but... The YMCA renta-showers do exist, don't they? Or is that a cruel hoax to lure GB virgins onto the site?
Hm. That also explains why my brother, when lending me his tent, also gave me a big, big packet of wet wipes.
They exist, but unless you book your shower for Monday within 20 minutes of the YMCA tent putting tickets on sale, fuhgedaboudit...
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Early plug - I've downloaded a load of Anglican Rosary stuff and am hoping to be doing some Rosary making for folk in the Infinite Beads tent.
If you're interested.
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Karl: Liberal Backslider
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When I were a lad, you got one bath a week and there were no showers. Consequently this "four days and no shower help how will I cope?" thing is rather alien to me. I find a quick wash and deodorant solves the smell problem.
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Carys
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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:
Early plug - I've downloaded a load of Anglican Rosary stuff and am hoping to be doing some Rosary making for folk in the Infinite Beads tent.
If you're interested.
Sounds interesting. I might pop along. Not camping with the ship group this year I'm afraid. A friend of mine qualifies for the disabled + groups area so I'm joining her and a couple of others there.
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Auntie Doris, I know this virgin you are bringing and in spite of all of his worries and moaning and drama, I predict he will become a Greenbelt whore in no time.
Can't wait to see you there!
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We are packing clothes now, and shall be starting the first leg of our journey shortly. I think I'm ready, but I'm not very sure. See you all soon!
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Jack the Lass
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Originally posted by Rev per Minute:
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Originally posted by Quercus:
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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
I am getting very excited! One of the Greenbelt Virgins I am bringing with me nearly had heart failure when I told him that there aren't really any showers. Thought he was about to start hyperventilating... which is why I didn't tell him before now!
Auntie Doris x
But...but...but... The YMCA renta-showers do exist, don't they? Or is that a cruel hoax to lure GB virgins onto the site?
Hm. That also explains why my brother, when lending me his tent, also gave me a big, big packet of wet wipes.
They exist, but unless you book your shower for Monday within 20 minutes of the YMCA tent putting tickets on sale, fuhgedaboudit...
Are we talking about the same festival here? Admittedly the queue for signing up for showers is very long and tedious on Friday night (that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back from last year), but there were still loads of slots left when I eventually got to the front of the queue, so I think I'm going to wait till Saturday morning to book showers (every day, otherwise I'm miserable) and avoid the queue. I'm not expecting any problems at all.
OK, once you get there they're hardly the height of luxury, but they're good enough for the purpose, after 2 years of wimping out and arranging to use the shower of someone wonderful (hello!) who was staying at the Pittville campus, I can't think what I was making a fuss about.
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Hi All!
Just popping in to say can’t wait to get there tomorrow, packing now =]. Camping in Area 10 with my noisy youth group but will no doubt retreat to the Tiny Tea Tent or most probably the Organic Beer Tent at the earliest opportunity, maybe stop by to say Hi! The weather forecast looks amazing, too good to be true?? But it’s been a long time coming…
See ya’ll there…
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starbelly
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In 7 years I have never had a shower.
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starbelly
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Originally posted by starbelly:
In 7 years I have never had a shower.
At Greenbelt I mean!
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Karl: Liberal Backslider
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I've had vanishingly few showers in the last seven years, because I hate them*. I only use them at swimming baths or if I'm in a real hurry. Bath every time.
*Because you can't relax and read a book in them, which is the main attraction of a bath. And the shower curtain feels like some monstrous membrane when you brush against it. And the part of you that's not under it is cold. And if it's hot enough for the water getting to your legs to be still warm, it's too hot on your head. And because it's quiet in a bath and noisy in a shower. That's why.
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Auntie Doris
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I usually book myself one shower over the weekend - and it is the most blissful shower - being able to wash my hair makes a big difference!
peterson - I think you are right... whoredom awaits for this little virgin ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
Auntie Doris x
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Horatio Harumph
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hope abis washing endeavor is not proving too traumatic, pissing down with rain here yet again.
still not worked out how to confess to the house owners by letter that their gazebo is now in the tree. Maybe I will just tell them to go look out the window.
Not long to go, i really really hope there isnt this rain all weekend, i know its means to be nice bu i am feeling all gloomy about it.
Very unprepared. Will pack in the morning.
Will pop in the to meet in the evening if I can, not sure what time we will be arriving though ...
yay for GB
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Just done my pre-festival shop. Bought slightly too much as usual, so if anyone needs some spare super noodles......
Red Cross Housemate is changing my bandage tonight, one more band practice, a quick sleep, then we're on our way!
And the sun has just come out here.
Oh yeah, need to find my hat.
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Horatio Harumph
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hey geordie
i meant to be pm you but forgot
you guys gonna be selling your cd?
when you were in notting hill my housemate bought one, and then i lost it, ops!
so would really value being able to replace it before having to confess i dont know where it is ...
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Originally posted by Lookin:
hope abis washing endeavor is not proving too traumatic, pissing down with rain here yet again.
She's turned the central heating on and the flat is so hot I need to go out...
Someone ought to reassure her that Cheltenham is not a swamp
and that there will be cheese
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whitebait
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Blue skies and bright sunshine in Cheltenham at the moment.
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Have fun you brave brave campers !
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Originally posted by Lookin:
hey geordie
i meant to be pm you but forgot
you guys gonna be selling your cd?
when you were in notting hill my housemate bought one, and then i lost it, ops!
so would really value being able to replace it before having to confess i dont know where it is ...
Hopefully! Though apparently we're not allowed to sell them ourselves, they've got to go through the shop, and we've not figured out how that works yet.
Any behind scenes people here know?
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Hopefully! Though apparently we're not allowed to sell them ourselves, they've got to go through the shop, and we've not figured out how that works yet.
Any behind scenes people here know?
I think it is a private company running the selling of CDs and the forms had to be in by August 1, but perhaps they will take in last minute entries (I hope so cause I have some DVDs to sell).
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Originally posted by whitebait:
Blue skies and bright sunshine in Cheltenham at the moment.
Skies are still blue, a light breeze and glorious sunshine. Set to continue through the weekend.
Safe travels, all.
<Light, not Ligh! >
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Well, I'm already here and have had a nice chat with a certain Rev. Ambulence. I'm heading out to get a curry with people in about half an hour.
All fun, warm, and happy here. Greenbelt has truely started.
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i think we have the blues about the weather as its been so crap here the last week, i just went out and its bloody raining again.
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Hmmm, still need to pack, bake a birthday cake and do my little white box tonight. *runs round in blind panic*
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Box. White box. Must do something with my white box.....
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Auntie Doris
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Well I am packed. Sorted! Can't wait to get there now... wish I could click my fingers and be there with the tent all set up already!
Auntie Doris x
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Am mostly packed - what have I forgotten?
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Dunno. I have cake, wine and fags. Think I am sorted
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Having said I was actually camping this year....
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Alex's family and I have been chatting it will be easier for us if we all stay in the place we got for his parents. With me being ill it seems the best thing!
*it still hasnt hit me that this is tomorrow....."
Look forward to seeing people though!!
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Horatio Harumph
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must start packing
must start packing
must start packing
think if i say it over and over it will do itself for me?
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Now I understand that advert when everything explodes from the car when you shut the boot.
We seem to be carrying enough stuff for a CAMPING holiday.
This is not like the jeans, T-shirt and enough cash for a burger a day that I remember from years ago.
Still, Maturity has its advantages, and my wife says that my advantage is her. ![[Smile]](smile.gif) ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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Auntie Doris
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Originally posted by Quizmaster:
Still, Maturity has its advantages, and my wife says that my advantage is her.
She's right
Auntie Doris x
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It's nearly Greenbelt time
It's nearly Greenbelt time
It's nearly Greenbelt time
It's nearly Greenbelt time
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I suppose I should think about packing. And getting a bit of food to take with me. And figuring out how I'm actually getting there, I guess that's kinda important.
Bah, details, details...
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Carys
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quote:
Originally posted by Lookin:
must start packing
must start packing
must start packing
think if i say it over and over it will do itself for me?
Unfortunately not. I'm getting there.
Just went into the living room to find my Virgin Media Bill so I can rant at them (they've over charged me) and while looking for it, I knocked my matches onto the floor. This made me think `ah yes, matches, they're quite useful for lighting one's trangia!'. Especially since I no longer have a lighter in my handbag -- I leant it to a Methodist and never got it back. But even then I would fancy lighting a trangia with a lighter.
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Nats
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Packed. Just need to sleep, feed children, stuff last minute stuff in and go. Right computer it going OFF! See you all soon...
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We are all set and are as organised as a bunch of ex Youth Workers can ever be. We plan to arrive at 10am tomorrow ![[Killing me]](graemlins/killingme.gif) and will sort the still not arrived tickets on site, and get tickets for the 2 little ones.
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Quercus
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I really ought to have tried out my borrowed tent, but I don't think Mrs Q will be too impressed if I put up a tent in the middle of the living room at 11.20 at night. Well, there'll be lots of time to practise tomorrow. Just before I pack ![[Disappointed]](graemlins/disappointed.gif)
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I knew there was something we had forgotten.
Packing.
Washing & drying of clothes to take with us seems to have been omitted also.
Ah, well (makes another cup of tea, while wondering if she really can make one pair of jeans last the whole weekend.)
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Horatio Harumph
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organization is part of being a youth worker?
now why didnt anyone tell me!
ok, i am going to start the jobs I need to do.. now
yes, really
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