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Post by Pauline on Oct 29, 2006 14:45:31 GMT
Looks like we are perhaps the first ones home (or the first to switch on the 'puter!  ) A great time was had by all - photos and report soon. No rain, unless you count a few drops that were heard during the night by a couple of people. No one had to be towed out of the mud, although there was plenty still around. A very successful weekend, everyone was as nice, friendly and as easy to get on with as we had expected - we are all looking forward to doing it all again in the Spring. Thanks everyone for making the first Small Motohome Meet such a great success and special thanks to John sorting out the arrangements.  |
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Post by Graham on Oct 29, 2006 14:48:35 GMT
I will echo that, what a lovely bunch of people you all are, we had a lovely time and can't wait to do it again.
Graham
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Post by wendy on Oct 29, 2006 15:17:45 GMT
We're home too! Van unpacked and first load of washing in the machine.  I'm not usually that quick, but the builders might be here in the morning to take the roof off the garage, which is where the machine lives. We, too had a lovely time and enjoyed meeting some fellow SMH people. Another meet in late spring was mentioned - so all who missed this one, hope that you make the next one. The sun was shining this morning and a brilliant blue sky - such a pity that we had to come home, but at least the countryside everywhere looked lovely. Sorry, martinw, that we didn't get to meet you and hope that you will make our next meet. |
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Post by yamaha on Oct 29, 2006 20:45:57 GMT
Hello Campers!! Well, we are also home, after our tiring day at the the NEC Bike Show. Didn't buy any more bikes - but did get a new pair of gloves!! Spent about 3 hours wandering around, and in case I didn't tell you - I don't like walking!! Sue was still as fresh as a daisy, but I was wilting, so we staggered back to the Bongo, blue skies, and hot sunshine, and made our way home - tired but happy> ;D Great weekend, and lovely to meet you all - a great success for our first meeting. Looking forward to the next one - but PLEASE make the Pub less than half a day's route march away!!  Mike & Sue |
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Post by Pauline on Oct 29, 2006 22:02:29 GMT
but PLEASE make the Pub less than half a day's route march away!! Mike & Sue Goodness me, I know toddlers who walk further with less moaning! ;D Glad you enjoyed the NEC |
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Post by cil on Oct 30, 2006 6:51:10 GMT
Home now after THE meet to be at.
Lovely to see everyone; we really enjoyed ourselves, even though my dad's illness meant we were a day late. We were so glad we made the second night.
The things I especially enjoyed about it were (in no particular order):
Having a chance to pick brains about small motorhoming as a newcomer to this at a friendly and pretty venue where it WASN'T RAINING!
A chance to put names to faces and meet such nice folks
A brisk walk to the pub which left us feeling we'd really deserved our dinner, and a very tasty if HUGE plate of roast lamb
A romantic walk under the stars back to the van which strangely enough seemed to take far less time even though we walked much more slowly...
A couple of pints of terrifically well kept Hook Norton bitter (Well ok, three, but who is counting?)
The gorgeous sunrise on Sunday and a great natter as we did a circuit of the vans (unplanned, just spontaneous) discussing differences/preferences and how we used them
So when is the next one then? It would be lovely to meet some more of you as well as getting together with the new friends made this weekend again.
If we did one around May perhaps, we migt be lucky enough for it to be warm enough to have a bbq together for the non-pubby people. We did have a quick chat about venues and came up with a few thoughts, so maybe sometime after Christmas we can put them down and decide on a date and venue for Meet number 2.
Many thanks for arranging it all!
Cil
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Post by martinw on Oct 30, 2006 7:00:28 GMT
Hi all,
Glad you all had a good time and that the weather was good for you.
It seems that the weather got better when I left, havent seen any rain since.
I will be at the next meet come rain or shine.
Martin
P.S. Yes the pub is quite a way, didnt walk it but biked to the village
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Post by wendy on Oct 30, 2006 7:51:27 GMT
Hi all, Glad you all had a good time and that the weather was good for you. It seems that the weather got better when I left, havent seen any rain since. I will be at the next meet come rain or shine. Martin P.S. Yes the pub is quite a way, didnt walk it but biked to the village Is that 'bike' as in pedal or motor? Just nosey as we are keen cyclists. We went to the pub on the edge of Chipping Norton as recommended by the site warden/manager. Also the walk was flat and there was a footpath for most of the way. |
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Post by martinw on Oct 30, 2006 12:02:11 GMT
Is that 'bike' as in pedal or motor? Just nosey as we are keen cyclists. We went to the pub on the edge of Chipping Norton as recommended by the site warden/manager. Also the walk was flat and there was a footpath for most of the way. Hi Wendy, Its the pedal type, I don't think I'm in your league though. A keen cyclist? No I just like to mess around down the lanes and tracks for an hour or so to get a bit of exercise and see thing you don't notice when driving. Martin |
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Post by viv on Oct 30, 2006 14:45:17 GMT
Oh what a lovely time we had, we thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone and the relaxed way it all went and thanks to John for sorting out the arrangements and Pauline and Graham for starting the website in the first place.
It is so nice to at last be able to put names to faces and isn't it easier to remember names when you can do this.
We loved the food in the pub, excellent value and so beautifully presented, just wish I liked real ale.
Weren't we lucky with the weather we have had worse in the summer. The journey home was lovely and we went via Burford which we realised we had been to before on the way back from Bognor. We passed loads of stunning little villages and there is always something to see.
We have never been away yet when we have not had a new or unusual occurance and this was no exception, never before have we had to deal with begging cats who knock you up at midnight by knocking at the camper door nor have we seen such lovely authentic Gypsy caravans.
I was so relaxed when we got it home and I felt like I had had a much longer break.
I am even more happy that we bought the little van and you can tell that we all just love them, if they were children they would be really spoilt.
We are looking forward to the next meet and hope more can join us,
Cil I hope your problems are resolved without too much distress for your Mum and Dad.
We are off again this weekend for fireworks and bonfire with daughter in Dudley and then off to see our little William next week in Bognor. I have heard that the really cold weather is coming on Wednesday so we were certainly lucky this time.
Looking forward to the carrot cake Wendy- I don't think you would like my cakes, although you could use them as levellers or BBQ stands!!!.
Take care all
Viv and Terry
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Post by Pauline on Oct 30, 2006 15:45:47 GMT
So when is the next one then? It would be lovely to meet some more of you as well as getting together with the new friends made this weekend again. If we did one around May perhaps, we migt be lucky enough for it to be warm enough to have a bbq together for the non-pubby people. We did have a quick chat about venues and came up with a few thoughts, so maybe sometime after Christmas we can put them down and decide on a date and venue for Meet number 2. Many thanks for arranging it all! Cil There will definitely be another meet Cil, spring time sounds good and I'm sure we could all club together some food to create a feast! Hope your Dad is on the mend.  |
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Post by Pauline on Oct 30, 2006 15:48:04 GMT
It is so nice to at last be able to put names to faces and isn't it easier to remember names when you can do this. It is but there is a downside - because of 'Romagnome' I always imagined you and Terry with bright red hats with bells on the end and lovely rosey cheeks. I was most disappointed  |
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Post by johns1 on Oct 30, 2006 16:24:22 GMT
Thanks everyone for making the first Small Motohome Meet such a great success and special thanks to John sorting out the arrangements. I'm so glad that everyone enjoyed it ;D It didn't take much effort from me, I just had the idea that it would be nice to have a meet and suggested a site that had the facilities we required and would be equal travelling distances for all participants. I apologise for the distance to the pub but the only other suitable site I knew of that had an adjacent pub was a bit farther for us oop north. Perhaps next time this defect will be corrected, but in the meantime can I suggest a training regime that will make the effort possible if required ;D      I'm sure that Yamaha will have no trouble following this since he can walk round a motorcycle show for 3 hours |
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Post by yamaha on Oct 30, 2006 16:57:13 GMT
Stagger round a motorcycle show, John - loaded down with heavy brochures - hungry - thirsty - the things I have to put up with for the pursuit of pleasure!!
'Twas good, though - not too crowded - and did we sleep well that night!!!
Mike
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Post by Graham on Oct 30, 2006 18:15:08 GMT
Looking forward to the carrot cake Wendy I'll second that  But you'll have to form a queue behind me Viv. Graham |
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Post by wendy on Oct 30, 2006 18:39:43 GMT
Better start practicising then!  |
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Post by wendy on Oct 30, 2006 18:43:31 GMT
Its the pedal type, I don't think I'm in your league though. A keen cyclist? No I just like to mess around down the lanes and tracks for an hour or so to get a bit of exercise and see thing you don't notice when driving. Martin Keen doesn't necessarily mean fast and/or long distances. Like you, we like to explore unfamiliar lanes. Perhaps we should start a SMH cycling section? |
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Post by yamaha on Oct 31, 2006 9:21:04 GMT
Hi Campers! I only managed to take a couple of photos during the weekend, but this is the best of the two!! I just managed to stop the gang before they raced into the Pub for their 11am drinking binge - a couple were fidgeting, keen to down a few, but I thought an "after" picture wouldn't look so good!! ;D  Mike  |
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Post by Pauline on Oct 31, 2006 12:23:11 GMT
Looks like a police identity line up - I reckon the one on the right end is the culprit! |
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Post by Graham on Oct 31, 2006 13:02:15 GMT
Looks like a police identity line up - I reckon the one on the right end is the culprit! I disagree, he is only a pawn 'Mrs Big' is standing next to him. Graham |
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Post by Pauline on Oct 31, 2006 19:41:19 GMT
Pity Mike cut her out of the picture, we could have claimed the reward |
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Post by Jack on Nov 1, 2006 22:51:14 GMT
Seems like everyone had a great time at Chipping, lucky you, Pat & I would have enjoyed ourselves there I'm sure, oh, well, next time.Sounds like we have another beer lover, Graham,with Cil liking Hook Norton bitter, good brewers. Pat & I are in Plymouth for the coming W/E. Wild camping, overlooking the Sound, with a few drops of 'medicine' from J.D.Wetherspoons to help us sleep,,,,
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Post by Pauline on Nov 2, 2006 8:22:51 GMT
Hope you've packed your thermals Jack and Pat! Have a great weekend in Plymouth let us know how it went. I'm sure we will get to meet you at the next 'meet' and if not then, then that will be a good excuse for another!! |
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Post by Graham on Nov 2, 2006 10:43:01 GMT
Sounds like we have another beer lover, Graham,with Cil liking Hook Norton bitter, good brewers. Perhaps we ought to have a new section for Real Ale lovers, hope you have a good time in Plymouth, enjoy Wetherspoons. Graham |
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Post by moya on Nov 2, 2006 11:28:17 GMT
It looks and sounds like you had a really good time. Hopefully we can make the next one. It is good to see the photos of everyone. As usual Pauline has done a great job!  Has poor Mike recovered yet I wonder?  |
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Post by Graham on Nov 3, 2006 15:57:14 GMT
Pat & I are in Plymouth for the coming W/E. Wild camping, overlooking the Sound, with a few drops of 'medicine' from J.D.Wetherspoons to help us sleep,,,, Hi Jack Let us know how you get on wild camping over looking Plymouth Sound, have you wild camped before or is this your first time, we have never quite had the courage to try it, much prefer a safe environment of a camp site for a good nights sleep. Graham |
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Post by Barbara and Graham on Nov 6, 2006 21:40:46 GMT
Any chance of you sharing your carrot cake recipe, Wendy? Then we could all have a go at making our own.
Barbara
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Post by wendy on Nov 6, 2006 21:59:58 GMT
I'll sort it out tomorrow and post it on here.
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Post by wendy on Nov 7, 2006 8:55:17 GMT
I've put the carrot cake recipe in the General Chat section. I hope that is OK, if not perhaps Pauline can move it to where it should go. I didn't put it on the web site as I don't think that it's one that you would be tempted to make in the van.  |
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