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Post by kiwidave on Dec 22, 2008 22:39:35 GMT
Merry Xmas all,
As per the first thread, it looks like we have a clear winner for a more comfortable site, so I will be in touch with them and confirm that we will be staying there.
It is not so clear cut however for the date, at this time we have a 3 - 2 in favor of going later, so I have asked Graham to lock that thread and started this one with a new poll.
If you could please vote for your preferred month to hold the meet, I will take a majority vote and book the site for the time that most people wish to go.
I hope everyone has a awesome Xmas and I am looking forward to seeing you all in the new year.
Happy Christmas all
Dave
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Post by Graham on Dec 23, 2008 9:24:17 GMT
Hi Dave
You are spending a lot of time and trouble over this, many thanks, looks like its shaping up to be a good meet.
I have voted for early May, hopefully the weather would be nice enough to sit out a bit and get the old BBQ on, early June we are away in France, late May could clash with Bank Holiday and March could be cold but whatever the democratic decision is we will endeavour to be there.
Graham
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Post by Pauline on Dec 23, 2008 9:31:21 GMT
Yes a big thank you Dave for all your efforts, it will be great to meet up with members we haven't met yet and those we have.  |
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Post by lunnie on Dec 23, 2008 12:02:23 GMT
Hi I have voted for late March, as I am out of the country (just for a change) from 17th April until 19th June, just 9weeks!!!!
If the majority is in warmer weather, Have a good time, I will be with you in thought,
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 23, 2008 16:42:31 GMT
Hi I have voted for late March, as I am out of the country (just for a change) from 17th April until 19th June, just 9weeks!!!! If the majority is in warmer weather, Have a good time, I will be with you in thought, Sounds like a good trip, anywere nice?? |
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 23, 2008 17:06:32 GMT
Hi again, I have just been speaking to the owner of the site that we are going too, and he has had a cancellation for the weekend of May 8 - 10. This is the only weekend left that we could have the rally field until October, if we wish to have a weekend outside this date, we can do so, but will have to be in the main camp area of the site. I have tentatively booked this weekend and told him that I will confirm one way or the other shortly after Xmas, so please let your fingers do the walking ( sorry it's from a Kiwi TV add for the yellow pages  ) and place your vote so that we can let him know. Cheers all Dave |
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Post by lunnie on Dec 23, 2008 19:58:39 GMT
The Brits, fingers did the same thing!!!
Me I am off to Turunc, Turkey. Though in hopefully about 18mths I may be in your home country, I was there Nov 06 and just loved it, so waiting for my friend to retire, so that we may have longer to see the country. We just did the South Island, so North next time, but personally, I would love to return to the South, didnt see sufficient. Oh and Hong Kong of course.
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Post by pendel on Dec 23, 2008 19:59:31 GMT
Penny's birthday 10 May so it will be good to spend it with old friends and new, at the meet up so thats a definate YES for us. Thanks for all the hard work in organising it. Pendel.
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 23, 2008 20:35:30 GMT
Hi Lunnie, I love Turkey, both the place and the bird ( mmmmmmmm Xmas diner  ) I have not spent a lot of time there but I did get the chance to go and do some diving which was great. Yes I know what you mean about the South Island of NZ, very beautiful and VERY under populated I live in the North Island, a small ( well kinda small  place called Tauranga, this is right on the coast ( Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are the same area ) in the county ( although we don't really have counties ) of Bay of Plenty, Rotorua is about 30 - 40 min drive inland and Auckland is about 2 - 3 hours drive North. When you do go back, please let me know as I can organize some accommodation with my family if you are down our way ( mum and dad are motor homer's as well  ) Have a great time, I am sure we will meet up somewhere on the road. Cheers Dave |
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 23, 2008 20:41:26 GMT
Penny's birthday 10 May so it will be good to spend it with old friends and new, at the meet up so thats a definate YES for us. Thanks for all the hard work in organizing it. Pendel. Hi Guy's Fantastic, I will make sure to bake Penny a cake for her birthday, (what would you prefer Penny? I am up for trying to make anything  ) I am really looking forward to seeing you all there. Thanks also for the kind words about organizing the meet, it has been my pleasure to do so, I just hope that we can all get together and have a great weekend. Have a happy Xmas Dave |
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Post by lunnie on Dec 23, 2008 21:57:41 GMT
Hi Dave, thanks for your mum's invite. We are hoping to hire a Motorhome, as we did for the South Island. 2 ladies, so we had a 4 berth I slept up top and Anne, in the dining area. We really enjoyed it. Empty roads, yet the locals thought they were busy!!!!!
Joan
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 23, 2008 23:22:59 GMT
Hi Joan,
Yea well, as you know NZ only has about 4 million people in a land mass the same size as the UK, BUT we do have over 50 million sheep and they take up a heap of room ;D ;D
Seriously, when you are both ready to get back down our way, I would love to be able to organize a stay with my folks for you both, and Tauranga is a lovely area and well worth the visit ( Matamata is only about a 20 min drive, this is where they filmed the shire in the Lord of the Rings films. )
Dave
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Post by lunnie on Dec 23, 2008 23:25:32 GMT
Many thanks for that Dave, will let you know. And yes we did try the mutton, beautiful.!
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 23, 2008 23:33:34 GMT
Hi Dave, thanks for your mum's invite. We are hoping to hire a Motorhome, as we did for the South Island. 2 ladies, so we had a 4 berth I slept up top and Anne, in the dining area. We really enjoyed it. Empty roads, yet the locals thought they were busy!!!!! Joan Hi Joan, Just had a thought as I was typing the last post ( yes it was painful ) Have you ever heard about Native parks see: www.nativeparks.co.nz/wawcs0113835/ln-home.html this is a organization that once you become a member ( currently NZ $70.00 about £25.00 ) you can stay at the sites for free as long as you are in a self contained motorhome. I seem to remember there is another one as well, I will check with my folks and let you know. Cheers Dave |
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Post by dancer on Dec 24, 2008 11:16:20 GMT
Hello all, i have voted for late march, wont be able to make early may as its the agm meeting for the romahome club at cambridge, will wait and see how the voting goes then i can confirm my booking, have a great christmas all.
steve & denise
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Post by lunnie on Dec 24, 2008 14:53:06 GMT
Hi Dave, thanks for that link, only problem is that the self contained motorhome we had, we couldnt have used the shower, too high to switch on, and the grey water tank, would never have survived 2 showers!!! and this was a 4 berth Mercedes, 6m long van! But will most definitely check it out when we are ready, I have book marked this in my NZ folder.
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Post by jayjay on Dec 26, 2008 9:37:19 GMT
Would love to come, have voted for May! I might just have got over the expense of having a drive put in by then! JayJay:-)
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Post by martinw on Dec 27, 2008 9:08:20 GMT
Any time is OK for me
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Post by viv on Dec 27, 2008 10:59:08 GMT
We can make 8/9 May and have voted for that. We can actually go anytime so will fit in with whatever is confirmed.
Thanks for organising this kiwidave and will look forward to it.
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 28, 2008 19:52:33 GMT
Hi all, Well I have just got of the phone with www.greenhill-leisure-park.co.uk/ and have confirmed the booking for May 2009 Friday 9th leaving Sun 10th The cost ( as long as we have 10 units ) will be £10.00 per unit per night including EHU After running the date poll it seems that most people were OK with the May booking, so I bit the bullet and went ahead with it ( anyone who can not attend this date, I am truly sorry and if you can't make it, I will try and organize another as long as this one goes OK ) Please can you let me know if you can attend this meet ( would it be easier to start another thread and a new poll..... I am having a poll withdrawal, not started one in days ;D ;D ;D) Can't wait to catch up with you all. Have a really safe and happy new years. Cheers all Dave |
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 28, 2008 19:56:00 GMT
Would love to come, have voted for May! I might just have got over the expense of having a drive put in by then! JayJay:-) Hi JayJay, Fantastic that you will be able to come to the meet, I have just confirmed the May booking so I am now just looking to firm up numbers. I couldn't believe the cost that they are charging you for the drop curb  , I would have thought that the council should pay for this  Hope you have a great new year ( not toooooooo much drinkies ;D ;D) Dave |
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 28, 2008 20:00:08 GMT
Hello all, i have voted for late march, wont be able to make early may as its the agm meeting for the romahome club at cambridge, will wait and see how the voting goes then i can confirm my booking, have a great christmas all. steve & denise Hi Steve and Denise, Just to let you know that I have confirmed the May meeting date ( this seems to be the one most people were after) It would be a real shame not to see you both there, any chance we could hold the Romahome AGM at the same place ;D ;D would be a great way to get new members!! I know that is not realistic, but it would be great to meet you if you can attend. Have a happy new year Dave |
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Post by rhianon1 on Jan 1, 2009 15:09:02 GMT
Hi Dave
Can I put my name down, please? Are dogs welcome, though? If not - sorry won't be able to make it as my 'girls' would disown me if I left them at home!
Rhianon
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Post by kiwidave on Jan 1, 2009 15:19:01 GMT
Hi Dave Can I put my name down, please? Are dogs welcome, though? If not - sorry won't be able to make it as my 'girls' would disown me if I left them at home! Rhianon Hi Rhianon, Firstly welcome to the forum. I have just checked about the dogs and they are more than welcome to come, the site has a dog exercise field as well I have put you down on the confirmed list and look forward to meeting you in May. Hope you had a great New Years. Cheers Dave |
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Post by rhianon1 on Jan 3, 2009 14:27:28 GMT
Happy New Year to everyone.
Thanks, Dave - looking forward to meeting you in May.
Regards
Rhianon
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Post by dancer on Jan 3, 2009 23:58:56 GMT
Hello all, i have voted for late march, wont be able to make early may as its the agm meeting for the romahome club at cambridge, will wait and see how the voting goes then i can confirm my booking, have a great christmas all. steve & denise Hi Steve and Denise, Just to let you know that I have confirmed the May meeting date ( this seems to be the one most people were after) It would be a real shame not to see you both there, any chance we could hold the Romahome AGM at the same place ;D ;D would be a great way to get new members!! I know that is not realistic, but it would be great to meet you if you can attend. Have a happy new year Dave Hi Dave Would have been good to hold the romahome AGM meeting near by, but its out of my hands, will wait for the next meeting, although this year is a busy time for romahome meetings there is one on every month this year starting from may the 8th. its been a while since we last met up not seen Graham, viv, jenny, pendal, lunnie, and jay jay to mention a few, have a great time in may hope we can all meet again soon after. Steve |
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Post by time2travel on Jan 4, 2009 8:33:51 GMT
Hi Dave we are up for the May meet - please put our name down Barbara & Berny  |
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Post by kiwidave on Jan 4, 2009 10:36:42 GMT
Hi Dave we are up for the May meet - please put our name down Barbara & Berny Hi Barbara and Berny, Fantastic new, I am really looking forward to seeing you both at the meet, I have put you down on the confirmed list. Cheers Dave |
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Post by jayjay on Jan 10, 2009 13:40:06 GMT
Make that a definate for me, Dave! Friday is the 8th May, by the way!! |
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Post by time2travel on Jan 10, 2009 16:36:45 GMT
Count us in too
Barbara and Bernie
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) and place your vote so that we can let him know.
) I have not spent a lot of time there but I did get the chance to go and do some diving which was great.
place called Tauranga, this is right on the coast ( Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are the same area ) in the county ( although we don't really have counties ) of Bay of Plenty, Rotorua is about 30 - 40 min drive inland and Auckland is about 2 - 3 hours drive North.
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) I am really looking forward to seeing you all there.
, I would have thought that the council should pay for this 
