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Tree Bee
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Count me in for both picnics please.
I'm a pescatarian so tuna is very acceptable for example, but I don't eat meat.
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Carnivore for both days checking in ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Best wishes
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QLib
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Saturday and Sunday, please.
Omnivore, but go easy on the mayo.
Do we make a financial contribution later?
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Tractor Girl
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Meat eater - Sunday only
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Tom Day
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quote:
Originally posted by Qlib:
Saturday and Sunday, please.
Omnivore, but go easy on the mayo.
Do we make a financial contribution later?
Yea - what we'll do is to buy the food and then divide the cost by how many people are eating.
I was thinking caviar etc ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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PeteC
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Originally posted by Smudgie:
Pete, is this a good time to mention that I will get a couple of pizzas in for those people who happen not to like chilli?
Yes it is a good time. I was beginning to wonder who the pizza fairy was!
Since I will be contributing the entire cost of the chilies (of whatever provenance) plus some pista rolls (sweeties of heaven, truly!) perhaps you might save me a piece?
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PeteC
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On quite another matter altogether I will be also contributing some 50 bags of a very nice Indian tea, bought at source, for libational purposes.
I will also be bringing some coffee for dear Smudgie. Coffee drinkers may apply to her. I understand that begging works.
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Welease Woderwick
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Originally posted by PeteC:
...I will also be bringing some coffee for dear Smudgie. Coffee drinkers may apply to her. I understand that begging works.
...or offers of ironing?
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Saturday and Sunday please, both eat pretty much anything!
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(Aw, not only are we not going to be able to go on the steam train, but I've just looked and seen that the Dean Forest Railway near us has Thomas the Tank Engine there the weekend of 17 - 19th so we're gonna miss him too!!!)
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welsh dragon
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Hello! We would like to come for the day on Saturday (Junior has a social engagement involving the birthday party of our neighbour's little boy on Sunday so we will just be coming for the one day.). That is me, Dave and Junior (who will be coming up to 11 months).
We are catching the 9am ferry from Lymington on Saturday and going back on the 9pm one.
We would like to go on the picnic on Saturday morning and to the meal on Saturday night. Dave and I happily eat meat, though we like veggie food too, generally. Junior likes bread and cheese and hummous and breadsticks, we could bring some food for him.
It would be helpful if the restaurant could provide a highchair for him. (I think we will go for the children's organic menu and help him out with some of it ![[Smile]](smile.gif) ).
We were wondering whether we might be able to do something more baby-friendly than Osborne House on Sat pm as, lovely as it is, Dave and I have already been and Junior might not fully appreciate it. However, we have not got any definite ideas on this.
We are offline atm as our electricity supply is down but hope this will be very temporary!
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WD, I doubt we will go to Osbourne House for similar reasons. Maybe we could do an 'alternative' child oriented trip somewhere?
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(Oh, and bizarre a request as it might seem, if anyone has any old Yellow Pages covers from old Yellow Pages that are going to be recycled, I'm collecting them and would love as many as possible to be brought to the Wight meet!!!!!(It's for school!))
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(Am I posting too much on this thread?!?! ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) )
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Tractor Girl
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I'm due into Ryde about 17:50 on Saturday if somebody could pick me up on the way the meal.
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Keren-Happuch
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Originally posted by Pants:
WD, I doubt we will go to Osbourne House for similar reasons. Maybe we could do an 'alternative' child oriented trip somewhere?
That's a good point. I doubt the K-Glet would enjoy it much either. I'd quite like to see the house myself though. Hmm...
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Keren-Happuch
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There is a children's play area at Osborne House and apparently it's a very good place to see red squirrels. I don't know if that will be enough to make it bearable for the little ones...
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rosamundi
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Originally posted by rosamundi:
I'll be at the Sunday picnic and I'm definitely not veggie!
I should read for comprehension, shouldn't I?
I'll also be at the Saturday picnic, and I'm still not veggie!
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welsh dragon
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I am wondering though if it is sensible for 2 adults to pay over £20 together to get into Osborne if we are mainly going to play in the playground (or can you just go to the playground?).
There is apparently quite a nice zoo on the Isle of Wight - that might be another alternative perhaps?
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Jengie Jon
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Not as good as I hoped but there is a grounds only ticket which is cheaper. In other words if you are not going around the house you don't have to pay to go around the house.
I am used to it working the other way, where there is a parking fee which covers the grounds (cheapish) and then quite hefty fees for house and any other attractions.
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ecumaniac
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Originally posted by Pants:
old Yellow Pages covers ..... (It's for school!))
Yeah, yeah. That's what they all say.
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Tractor Girl
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I anybody wants to borrow my EH card please pm so I can get it posted out to you.
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welsh dragon
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By the way, we are also wondering about getting a sun tent to take to the beach. Does anyone have one of these who is coming, or have an opinion on which of these is best to get? (thinks, hmmm,maybe I should post on the parenting thread)
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Smudgie
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We have a parasol, which I'm happy to take, and we'll be taking picnic blankets. I think it's rather optimistic to plan for sun (Snow, maybe!)
If those who have little little ones prefer not to go to Osborne House, you are, of course, welcome to stay at Smudgie Towers and play with the trains! See what you think. Pants, I wouldn't mind betting that Alien would rather like Swiss Cottage and the carriage rides as well as the play area. She goes in for free on my English Heritage card if you do choose to go to Osborne, but it'll be up to you of course.
Whether we do Osborne House first on Saturday or the beach first will depend on the tide timetables which I should be able to look at online after the weekend.
Pants, what time do you have to leave on the Sunday. If you wanted to do half the train ride, I could put my car at Havenstreet before church and then bring you and Pete back early if that helped.
I haven't done a wet weather plan for Saturday - better pray for good weather
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Tractor Girl
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Just to say EH card has now been taken.
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Pants
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I'd written all this earlier (before Smudgie posted!) and forgot to add 'hit reply'!!
quote:
Originally posted by welsh dragon:
There is apparently quite a nice zoo on the Isle of Wight - that might be another alternative perhaps?
'Fraid we weren't impressed by the zoo at all when we went in October.
Couple of ideas which are north side of the island. We went to the ebutterfly one last year but dont know anything about the farm.
Alternatively, we'll happily go Geocaching cos we've not done all the ones on the island yet, and if Smudgie is moving there's no incentive to go there any more!
But also...
Smudige, that had crossed my mind about the train. We'd love to do that, but I don't think we'd even manage that. We're on the 2.30, but wouldn't that mean we are meant to be there at 2pm??
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Smudgie
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quote:
Originally posted by Pants:
Smudige, that had crossed my mind about the train. We'd love to do that, but I don't think we'd even manage that. We're on the 2.30, but wouldn't that mean we are meant to be there at 2pm??
Pants, which ferry are you going on? If it's East Cowes or the Fishbourne ferry, as long as your car was ready we could leave Havenstreet at 1.33 and get you to the ferry for just after 2. It would just take a bit of forward planning. I'm sure it's possible.
Incidentally, those people who will need picking up from various ferry terminals on Friday/Saturday (Tractor Girl, I've noted you!), can you send me a quick email to tell me what time and which location so that I can plan pick ups? Also, can those people who are stopping Sunday night please let me know again too so that I can confirm it with the houseboat people. I am finding it a bit tricky to keep track this year (goodness knows why).
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ecumaniac
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Originally posted by Smudgie:
...beach...
Ooooh! Should I bring my bathers*??? Because I bought new and shiny ones last week for going to France, and then I didn't go.
*the things you wear when you go swimming. Whatever that's called in this country. Sheesh.
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Tina
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Spike and I (and presumably Agent Smith as she's getting a lift with us!) are planning to stay on the boat on Sunday night, ferry is 1130 Monday IIRC. Only two more w*rking days to go ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif) .
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Pants
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quote:
Originally posted by Smudgie:
quote:
Originally posted by Pants:
Smudige, that had crossed my mind about the train. We'd love to do that, but I don't think we'd even manage that. We're on the 2.30, but wouldn't that mean we are meant to be there at 2pm??
Pants, which ferry are you going on? If it's East Cowes or the Fishbourne ferry, as long as your car was ready we could leave Havenstreet at 1.33 and get you to the ferry for just after 2. It would just take a bit of forward planning. I'm sure it's possible.
Wooohoooo!!! Yay!! It's East Cowes. That'd be ace if it were possible.
I know it's been said before, but I'd like to say it again anyway... Smudgie, you are a total star!!!
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rosamundi
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Originally posted by ecumaniac:
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Originally posted by Smudgie:
...beach...
Ooooh! Should I bring my bathers*??? Because I bought new and shiny ones last week for going to France, and then I didn't go.
*the things you wear when you go swimming. Whatever that's called in this country. Sheesh.
How brave are you? The sea in April will be a touch chilly.
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daisydaisy
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the forecast that I saw for the weekend looks a lot better than what we experienced last year, so maybe bathers will be needed - with goose grease. Evidence will be required, of course, for those of us unable to be with you this year ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Agent Smith
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Originally posted by Tina:
Spike and I (and presumably Agent Smith as she's getting a lift with us!) are planning to stay on the boat on Sunday night, ferry is 1130 Monday IIRC. Only two more w*rking days to go .
Just to confirm that I am staying Sunday evening, as the lift (thanks is also staying.
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PeteC
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Smudgie : Could you locate that burgundy jumper I left with you last year? Based on Daisydaisy's forecast, I just might need it.
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I should be at Ryde Pier Head around 4:30 Wednesday evening. We'll dump my bags (yes plural) and go get a bite to eat somewhere!
Gah! I'm not even packed yet and it's two days before!
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Welease Woderwick
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Originally posted by PeteC:
...Gah! I'm not even packed yet and it's two days before!
He's been worriting about packing ever since he got here! We leave here to take him to the aerodrome about midnight tomorrow [Tuesday] night so surely we can leave it until after supper!
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PeteC
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You mean after you finish burning yourself with the rest of the firecrackers?
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Kelly Alves
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Ohhh, my heart is in Wight!
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Welease Woderwick
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Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
Ohhh, my heart is in Wight!
Well, that's a lot better than it being in Wong!
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Originally posted by PeteC:
Smudgie : Could you locate that burgundy jumper I left with you last year? Based on Daisydaisy's forecast, I just might need it.
Well I thought it looked a nice forecast, but then I'm not looking at it from where you are!
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Smudgie
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How good am I? Pete, your jumper was already lying on the end of the bed waiting for you
I just hope the weather is as nice as it is here today (and not as horrible as it was here yesterday!).
Ecumaniac and Ultracrep, I think you are the only two who are likely to need picking up from the ferry and whose travel details I do not yet have. Can you let me know what time you are likely to arrive and when you need to leave?
Ferijen, it'd be lovely to see you if you can make it over for one of the days - it may be your last chance
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![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif) I am busy writing 3,000 words about what I've done on my degree work placement so far - and I will still be doing so next weekend. 'Tis what I want to be doing in terms of working towards my current goals in life, but I wish I could've got to the Wightmeet as well
Have fun on behalf of those of us who can't be with you, guys
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Tree Bee
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If I have it right,(and I really hope that I do as I have my return ticket already),Marvin, rosamundi and I will be staying on Sunday night and travelling back on Monday.
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ecumaniac
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I'll be arriving on the ferry (via Southhampton... I think) on Friday. Haven't actually bought tickets yet. I had planned on just showing up at the station and using the ticket machine.
For returning, I need to be at the Portsmouth bus station on Sunday night for a coach leaving at 1800.
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Tractor Girl
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Originally posted by mountainsnowtiger:
I am busy writing 3,000 words about what I've done on my degree work placement so far - and I will still be doing so next weekend. 'Tis what I want to be doing in terms of working towards my current goals in life, but I wish I could've got to the Wightmeet as well
Have fun on behalf of those of us who can't be with you, guys
Sure with the crowd going that fun is guarenteed.
Perhaps there could be a mini-meet to update you afterwards.
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Heh. And you think *you're* disorganised, Smudgie! I reckon I could beat you hands down in a disorganising context.
Based on current plans, ecu and I will be on the ferry from Soton that arrives at the Westerer of the two Coweses at 16:38. If earlier or later would be more convenient (e.g. if other people are travelling on a different ferry and it would be easier to pick us all up together), I reckon we're pretty flexible.
I still need to think about travelling back. I might see if I can spend Monday afternoon in Soton doing 'research' (and then go climbing at Calshot in the evening).
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QLib
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I'm on the 3pm from Southampton that gets into East Cowes at 3.55. I guess the easiest thing is for me to make my way over to East Cowes and pick you up.
It looks easy enough on the map - perhaps Smudgie will advise whether it's as easy as it looks.
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Zoey
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quote:
Originally posted by Tractor Girl:
quote:
Originally posted by mountainsnowtiger:
I am busy writing 3,000 words about what I've done on my degree work placement so far - and I will still be doing so next weekend. 'Tis what I want to be doing in terms of working towards my current goals in life, but I wish I could've got to the Wightmeet as well
Have fun on behalf of those of us who can't be with you, guys
Sure with the crowd going that fun is guarenteed.
Perhaps there could be a mini-meet to update you afterwards.
I keep half-thinking about starting a thread suggesting another Yorks/North East meet, but currently I really should be focusing my energies on uni work (hmmm, why are you currently on the Ship then, tiger?). Might start one in a week or two's time if I manage to sort current essay and such out by then.
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Ultracrep/ecu - on second thoughts...
apparently it's a 50-mile round trip by car, and so much easier if you come over on the footbridge to East Cowes and meet me there. I'll PM you.
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