+HazelS Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Book me in from the Wednesday then please!! Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 More info now available click here - list of attendees on there, but it is very much work in progress. Please contact me via my profile if there are amendments to be made, cheers, Liane Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Book me in from the Wednesday then please!! And us too please, it's a long way to Shropshire from Oxford so we want to make the most of it Quote Link to comment
+The Book Of Shadows Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 More info now available click here - list of attendees on there, but it is very much work in progress. Please contact me via my profile if there are amendments to be made, cheers, Liane Thanks for the Quote Link to comment
+TMM-Sarah Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Erm...Can we be three groan ups please?? S xx Quote Link to comment
+The Hancock Clan Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 With so much to try and do and with time running out fast (12 weeks left ), a very sad day happened this week when we sold our beloved caching Tent We hope you all have a fab time and sorry we can't make it. Tammy Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 With so much to try and do and with time running out fast (12 weeks left ), a very sad day happened this week when we sold our beloved caching Tent We hope you all have a fab time and sorry we can't make it. Tammy If you want to borrow a tent we can certainly help you out. We have a Vango 500 (4 man I think) and stacks of smaller tents for the young Hancocks. Or if you want something bigger for the whole clan the Scouts have a nice Wynster Hotel 8 that I'm sure I could borrow. Quote Link to comment
+Matrix Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 (edited) More info now available click here - list of attendees on there, but it is very much work in progress. Please contact me via my profile if there are amendments to be made, cheers, Liane You have me down as attending as 2 adults but my 10 year old daughter says I am not grown up enough to be an adult yet Edited August 11, 2007 by Matrix Quote Link to comment
+The Hancock Clan Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 With so much to try and do and with time running out fast (12 weeks left ), a very sad day happened this week when we sold our beloved caching Tent We hope you all have a fab time and sorry we can't make it. Tammy If you want to borrow a tent we can certainly help you out. We have a Vango 500 (4 man I think) and stacks of smaller tents for the young Hancocks. Or if you want something bigger for the whole clan the Scouts have a nice Wynster Hotel 8 that I'm sure I could borrow. Thanks you so much Phillimore Clan. Will ask Mr H when he gets home later. It would be great to catch up with you all before we disappear Quote Link to comment
+The Book Of Shadows Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Unfortunately due to financial circumstances, I will be unable to attend this year, hopefully things will be different next year. Quote Link to comment
+rev n doc Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I can't believe it - we're on holiday in the area but a week or so too early! how frustrating! Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Looks like this event is starting on the Wednesday now with so many people arriving early!!! Plenty of attractions around the area ... as soon as time permits I will try and put up a list of them for everyone. Bear with me ... still unpacking after being away from home for ages. Liane Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 By "attractions", do you mean "really good caches"? :-P Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 By "attractions", do you mean "really good caches"? :-P Nice try Ian but the caches are not being released any earlier! Quote Link to comment
+mollyjak Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I wish I could remember where I put the Snowdon Event brick we had!!!!!! Looking forward to the event. Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 We have a compere for our proceedings on Saturday night, namely Steve aka Ratty aka Critical Mass Inc. So far we have two entrants, not including Ratty, and they are both male ... come on ladies ... step forward or we will end up with a very interesting Queen of Shrops this year. Quote Link to comment
+Munkeh Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 The main event day will be Saturday 1 September 2007 with a massive barbie in the evening! whats the advatage of this, does she come with her own wardrobe? Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I wish I could remember where I put the Snowdon Event brick we had!!!!!! Looking forward to the event. I'm trying to remember where I put the 6 I came home with!!! Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 I wish I could remember where I put the Snowdon Event brick we had!!!!!! Looking forward to the event. I'm trying to remember where I put the 6 I came home with!!! Don't worry Hazel - I painted NO LONGER VALID across the back of all of 'em so yours don't count I jest of course ... fingers crossed you find them. Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 come on ladies ... step forward or we will end up with a very interesting Queen of Shrops this year. I'm assuming it's a family friendly show, therefore I'll be leaving the ping pong balls at home. Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 come on ladies ... step forward or we will end up with a very interesting Queen of Shrops this year. I'm assuming it's a family friendly show, therefore I'll be leaving the ping pong balls at home. I'm saying nuffink! Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 (edited) ***** TWO WEEKS TO GO ***** News!! We're having a competition for best dressed tent/tin tent/pitch with a ballot paper vote and a geocaching related prize. Check out your local DIY store for sale bargains with solar lighting and deccies. No obligation to take part, but if you don't, we'll pull out your tent poles while you sleep Edited August 17, 2007 by The Cache Hoppers Quote Link to comment
SteveThePirate115 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 So how much noise can I make then Liane? Have you spoken to the warden bloke yet? Quote Link to comment
+The Hancock Clan Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 With so much to try and do and with time running out fast (12 weeks left ), a very sad day happened this week when we sold our beloved caching Tent We hope you all have a fab time and sorry we can't make it. Tammy If you want to borrow a tent we can certainly help you out. We have a Vango 500 (4 man I think) and stacks of smaller tents for the young Hancocks. Or if you want something bigger for the whole clan the Scouts have a nice Wynster Hotel 8 that I'm sure I could borrow. Thanks you so much Phillimore Clan. Will ask Mr H when he gets home later. It would be great to catch up with you all before we disappear Mr H has to go to Portsmouth on Fri/Sat now so we won't be able to make it. Hope you all have a fab time and thanks Phillimore Clan of your offer of a tent. We hope we get the chance to catch up with all you peeps before we leave on 5th November. Quote Link to comment
+SidAndBob Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Very tempted to come to this one but as it's so close to us going on holiday (Tues) it depends on the workload just beforehand. We could come just for the day on Saturday perhaps. Anyone else going just for the day? Yes, we'll probably go just for the day as it's so close to us (ish). Quote Link to comment
+Wadders Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) Forget that Edited August 26, 2007 by Wadders Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Forget that Got me intrigued now! Send it in a PM! Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 So how much noise can I make then Liane? Have you spoken to the warden bloke yet? Fresh back from a one nghter at Folly Farm. News of your DJ'ings skills has already reached the Warden and he ain't best pleased. He says if you make too much noise he is calling the cops and having you manhandled off site. Email follows ... Quote Link to comment
+PopUpPirate Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Bloody loads of caches hidden today, I tell thee! Quote Link to comment
+Wadders Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Bloody loads of caches hidden today, I tell thee! How many, cause there aint many on my pq otherwise!!! Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Bloody loads of caches hidden today, I tell thee! How many, cause there aint many on my pq otherwise!!! 23 if you really must know! O:) The Philosopher's Stone series has 13 caches and is a real expedition. Then there are 10 other new caches within a reasonable distance of the campsite. Quote Link to comment
+Wadders Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Bloody loads of caches hidden today, I tell thee! How many, cause there aint many on my pq otherwise!!! 23 if you really must know! O:) The Philosopher's Stone series has 13 caches and is a real expedition. Then there are 10 other new caches within a reasonable distance of the campsite. Yeah, i really must know Thank you Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 when will they go live? Quote Link to comment
+The Hancock Clan Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Finally our plans for the weekend are in place and we will leave Portsmouth early Saturday morning and join you on the Saturday night. Thank you so much to our lovely friends the Phillimore's for letting us borrow a tent. Looking forward to seeing you all Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 when will they go live? Info for new caches will be available on campsite at 10.00am Sat morning Will be live in time for you to log when you get back home providing our esteemed reviewers haven't got anything better to do. Personally I think they should be camping with the rest of us. Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) Finally our plans for the weekend are in place and we will leave Portsmouth early Saturday morning and join you on the Saturday night. Thank you so much to our lovely friends the Phillimore's for letting us borrow a tent. Looking forward to seeing you all My glee at this was sent earlier by text message. So excited that you are able to make it .... woohooooooo! Liane Edited August 28, 2007 by The Cache Hoppers Quote Link to comment
SteveThePirate115 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) Liane, need to know about the noise thing. If I'm gonna do this comparing stuff I need to know how much noise I can make! And to anyone else... I'm planning (if pernitted by the campsite warden) to bring a wee bit of disco gear to go with the talent contest type affair. Now, I only have a pair of bloody big active PA speakers totalling 1KW RMS (which is bloomin big for those not into sound tech) and I feel that for our modest affair (and the comfort of other campers) this may be a little large. If anyone has an old hi-fi with a fair bit of oomph they can bring I'd really appreciate it. All it'll need is a stereo aux input (phono) and it'll do the trick! Hopefully I can squeeze in a couple of disco lights too and we can have ourselves a PAR-TAY! Thanks all, Ratty Ratty Rat Rat UPDATED Scrub that, the warden has spoken and the music is off. I was kinda hoping the field we were on may be far enough away for us to get away with a bit of 'early evening' entertainment, but that must not be the case. Oh well, will have to speak up, and you lot will have to sing! Oh, and Matthew wants to enter the talent contest, so stick him down! See you all in a few days, Rattus Rattus Edited August 28, 2007 by Critical Mass Inc. Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 More entrants needed for the talent contest please! Don't be shy! I need to know fairly swiftly - planning on getting to the site on Thursday, family duties permitting The warden has indeed said No Excessive Noise, but is aware that we will be doing this and is fine with it, so long as it doesn't go on too late. As is usual with campsites, he has requested that things are quietened down by 11pm. I'm hoping we will have a fairly big party tent up at one end of the field, away from the rest of the site, so any night owls can congregate there and hopefully not disturb anyone. If anyone attending the event would like my mobile number, please contact me. Event page being updated today with more info on a few things. Quote Link to comment
SteveThePirate115 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 If anyone wants Liane's mobile number, it's 077******** hehe Just kidding! Quote Link to comment
+The Flying Boots Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 It looks like time has run out for us. There's just too much "on" this weekend before we go on holiday so sadly we won't be there. Have a great time everyone Quote Link to comment
+The Great Redmondo Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 No Excessive Noise Well I'd best sneak Paul's guitar back out of the caravan and leave it at home! Liane, Junior wants to kill your party with a rendition on her violin (she hasn't played in years). I've tried my best to talk her out of it but she's got her mind firmly set. Sorry to one and all. Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Word from camp tonight is that it is cold so please take plenty of warm clothing and extra blankets, particularly if you are bringing children with you. That'll teach them for getting there so early! Quote Link to comment
EagleOwl Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Geoffenator + clan will be arriving tomorrow probably sometime in the afternoon. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment
SteveThePirate115 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Car's packed, getting the overnight ferry tomorrow night, so will be there friday lunchtime ish! LOOKING FORWARD TO - Seeing some good friends, familiar faces and all those of you I've never met. ***NOT*** LOOKING FORWARD TO - The 8 hour ferry and the 4 hour drive with 2 kids. Bring on Friday! P.S. Might need a little assistance with the tent (bit big for me an my own) if anyone can spare 5 hours or so! Rat-o-van (Rat that has been run over by a van) Quote Link to comment
+cakemaker Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I'm hoping to turn up on Saturday- Being an event novice, what's the form re the barbie? Is there a charge or do folks take their own meat to cook on communal barbies? Quote Link to comment
The Royles Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Car's packed, getting the overnight ferry tomorrow night, so will be there friday lunchtime ish! LOOKING FORWARD TO - Seeing some good friends, familiar faces and all those of you I've never met. ***NOT*** LOOKING FORWARD TO - The 8 hour ferry and the 4 hour drive with 2 kids. Bring on Friday! P.S. Might need a little assistance with the tent (bit big for me an my own) if anyone can spare 5 hours or so! Rat-o-van (Rat that has been run over by a van) Put me down for a dose of helping with the tent, as it was our van that ran over the rat . Will be good to see you again, as long as there are no midnight excursions planned. Quote Link to comment
+fat bloke Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 My On site kids mini event on the sat night is now almost finished... Parents, hand over your kids for a few hours, and I guarentee to keep them amused... but they'll still annoy hell out of you! Kids... get ready for a great laugh, and be prepared to be inventive, and meet new friends! You could win a new cache to put out when you get home, and sweets, games and toys too! It would help me if kids could get their parents to let me know on the Friday night if they will be coming along! Hazel If i find any I'll give them to you Quote Link to comment
+Madyokel Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hope you all have a gr8 time.. I used to live in the local area.... Just wish I could make it to the meet... Saw it all too late ... Have fun... Dont drink TOO much lol Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 I'm hoping to turn up on Saturday- Being an event novice, what's the form re the barbie? Is there a charge or do folks take their own meat to cook on communal barbies? Generally people bring their own bbq (disposables are very popular but must use bricks or stands as burning grass makes for irate campsite wardens ) and food, oh and beer of course Some sharing of bbq's goes on - I like the disposable ones because you don't have to clean them afterwards Having evaluated a few different ones this summer, I can recommend Sainsburys ones. The cheap ones tend not to have much charcoal in and therefore don't burn for long enough to cook your food on sometimes, so its worth spending a few pennies more to get one with a bit more charcoal. Hope you enjoy your first event. Liane Quote Link to comment
+lordelph Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 After seeing one at the Oxford camping event, we got ourselves a fold-flat barbecue which has been great! Got from iwantoneofthose.com Looking forward to the event! How many "turns" have signed up for the talent contest? Quote Link to comment
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