National Camping Meet 2006

[Jeremy_VTR]

OK I wasn't going to mention this till after Christmas, to give you something to look forward to after the bills arrive.

But our dear leader's dear wife has "outed" me and brought it into the open.

So, the National Camping Meet 2006 will be held 26-29 May 2006, which is the BH weekend and also half term.

Holding it over several days means that hopefully more people will bother to come if it's a long way, or they will come different days if they are working over the weekend.

Here's where we camped this year. (http://www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk/caravan_and_camping_site.html)
Advantages: central, tolerant management, flat field, mini zoo for the youngsters, cafe, free showers, fishing lakes.
Disadvantages: toilets too small, few local facilities.

The procedure will be the same as the 2005 Meet i.e. book with me and pay upfront, so I can confirm numbers with the site (especially relevant in 2006 as it's a BH weekend).

However I'm not wedded to this site if anyone's got any better suggestions? Also I could do with someone volunteering to help me with some of the other parts, like site finding, cruise route planning, itineraries, local attractions etc. so we can have more organised activities as per the Cheshire meet. Otherwise we just sit around saying "what shall we do now, then?"

So, get thinking! But most important of all, put 26-29 May 2006 in your diaries/phones/PDAs etc. 'cos you're coming camping!

J

[Danny]

Friday to Monday?

Alot of people will be working i imagine on the Monday and Friday :(

[Danny]

I don't mind helping out Jerry, but i guess it depends on location.

Someone within the local area where we will be camping might be a better choice. I have knowledge of this area (near to Beehive Farm) but as this is not confirmed, then maybe wait and see where the final location is.

It is a fair drive to some places of interest from Beehive Farm, as it's stuck out in the countryside.

We're there where ever it is Jerry!!

Sue

[Danny]

The Peak District is another good central area and possibly Sherwood Forest area ;)

[c2ology]

I couple be in Hong Kong & Taiwan that weekend! Can't say i can go yet!

[kay-vts]

When it is confirmed me and Joe will definately come, we will just book those few days off work.

I wouldn't mind going to Drayton Mannor, for a day out, that's not too far away from there is it?......just a suggestion :D

[Danny]

Yes Kay, Drayton Manor is about 3-4 minutes drive from me :)

About £20 each to get in for wristband which includes the zoo!

Sound like cracking fun, see u there :)

[c2ology]

I hope i can make it.

[musicaldesigner]

I shall be there and prepared to help you out Jerry in any way i can (if i am still welcome being the traitor and odd one out having the C4)

Just wish i could have made the last one when i had the C2

[Danny]

Maybe you could camp a bit further down the field Peter? LOL :P

;)

[musicaldesigner]

Thats fine, i'll buy a tent for it as to disguise it LOL :lol: :lol:

[c2ology]

Be awesome! Hope you can get double figures this time.

[Jimbo]

Sounds excellent, have to see when my exams at university are though, think I have one or two around end of may!

[Jeremy_VTR]

I picked those dates for the bank hol and school half term, so hopefully no exam clashes for anyone. Also you can come for as long or as short as you like (1-3 nights) depending on your cashflow/other arrangements/work/exams etc.

To get loads of people spread over the 4 days would be great too!

[musicaldesigner]

Yes i shall make myself available for all 4 days , (as said above if i am welcome) LOL.

Come on people lets make this the biggest meet ever :!:

[Jeremy_VTR]

Everyone welcome! Even Peter! LOL Even Danny!

[Danny]

Everyone welcome! Even Peter! LOL Even Danny!

Depends if we have a C2 then ;) lol

[musicaldesigner]

Thanks Jerry :!: , Danny just get a c4 coupe then i wont look so bad LOL

[Danny]

Haha, i think Rachel had gone off them! ;)

Any more suggestions on location? Alternatives to Beehive farm?

[Jeremy_VTR]

No, still collecting ideas for a while yet. If we can get this thread on the front page then more people might see it ;)

Must speak to Jody again about it...

I'm not good enough for you any more Jerry?! ;)

That is slap bang in the middle of Uni exams I think, but I'll do my best to be there, albeit not for the full 4 days.

Jaimz 8)

[Jeremy_VTR]

Hi Jaimz

Jody is "looking into it". Can you help? Thought you'd be busy with homework and stuff. ;)

[madteza]

Sounds good, although i will have to leave on the Sunday, but i am up for it.

jerry i put somethin on the homepage last night. and since when do 1st year uni students ever do any work?! :o

jaimz 8)

[Jimbo]

Since when do all uni students do work?? lol, last minute is always best lol

Since when do all uni students do work?? lol, last minute is always best lol

lol in final year when it actually all counts! aaaaaaaaanyway, back to the camping...

jaimz 8)

[mikewoodsc2gt]

im coming, defo up 4 this one!!

[kay-vts]

Hope we can get a few more c2's there than the last one.

Really wanna see Mike's and James' cars aswell. :D

[C4VTR]

I should be up for this, get the C4 attendance up :P we'll have our own compound

Who went last year?

right jerry, whats happenin? time to start some hardcore plannin!!

:D

sue

[Jeremy_VTR]

Right you lot. Thinking caps on please.

The weekend I've proposed is the BH weekend. That's good because people will have more time off hopefully, but bad cos the campsites and any attractions we might go to will all be very busy and may be more expensive.

So I was thinking instead of mid-July time (which is also my birthday weekend, but at my age that's best not celebrated LOL). Can the students among us tell me when their exams are, and when they break up? If they break up earlier than the schools in July, then that weekend would be good cos it'll still be relatively quiet. The downside for me is that I can only attend from the Fri evening (possibly) or Sat morning, to Sunday night. People are welcome to stay longer but I won't be there to organise/cajole/nag/supervise, whatever.

Thoughts? 100 different opinions required please, with no consensus LOL.

Thanks!

[Jimbo]

No 1 of 100

All I know Jerry that my results at MMU are out in late June, so anytime after that, but I think I am on my hols in mid July :(

No 2 of 100:

I'd pref. the meet to be the BH, as its closer, and ive got time off then, and i might still have money for beer.

Why dont we have another meet after the BH :) and a rolling programme of meets at various locations for the rest of the yr.

Ste

:)

No 3 of 100:

i agree with ste for the BH! be able to stay a little longer then!! last time i think we all found it just wasnt long enough.

sue

[Jeremy_VTR]

So that's it then? Only 3 opinions? I'm disappointed ;)


last time i think we all found it just wasnt long enough.

sue

Don't give away all my secrets :oops:

[Danny]

haha :D

[kay-vts]

LOL @ Jerry

No 4 of 100:

I too agree it should be BH weekend, should easily be able to get that off work. Prices shouldn't go up that much. Would be better too as most people should be able to stay for longer :D

#5 of 100:

mid-july for the win. better weather, universities kick out mid-june latest, people at college/sixth form should also be free then.

could do friday-sunday, people trudge down after work/whatever on friday, pissup friday night, arrange something to do on saturday, pissup sat night, convene and depart on sunday.

jaimz 8)

#5 of 100:

pissup friday night, arrange something to do on saturday, pissup sat night, convene and depart on sunday.

jaimz 8)

but jaimz at the last one you were being Mr Sensible! Not drinking too much because of driving the next day!! Not that there is anything wrong with that! :roll: :)

I still say BH, i guess we need to do it when the most people are going to come, Dont we??

sue
x

kinda referring back to point 3!!


oh and one other thing, it wasnt bad where we went last time, they are quite understanding about leaving a little later on the last day, very helpful (told me where to find asda and tesco's to buy a duvet)!! :) maybe we can get a point with an electric hook-up this year (mother-in-law just bought trailor tent stuff and we can steal her electric point thingy), might be able to take better pix of drunk people falling off chairs and generally falling over!! (not going to mention any names at this point!)

And not one complaint about any noise we were making but that might have been because "Dad" kept telling us all to be quiet!!! But being more noisey telling us to than we were to start with!!

Anyway my view! :P :)

Sue

[christoff]

:oops:

[Jeremy_VTR]

LOL at "Dad". That was a good weekend wasn't it. It cheers me up to think about it on this cold n wet day.

:oops:


wonder why ure blushing Christoff, something i said?? :)

sue

[Jeremy_VTR]

This is where it all started!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/DG04GJZ/camping%20weekend/JR/c2camping0050.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b245/jaimski/C2%20Club%20Camping/DSC00695.jpg

and this is whee it ended!!

Jaimz 8)

[Jeremy_VTR]

Didn't realise you'd got a pic of that!

[woderwick]

Just had a quick read of most of these posts and it sounds like a good idea to me. I would be up for going.
I am easy about the dates. BH would be great as you get a bit longer. But july will have the weather. Tough decision

Just let me know what is decided, how much and where.

[Jeremy_VTR]

Excellent W! All welcome.

it is a fantastic weekend. i think we should tie it in with the fench car show weekend, that would be cool.
i like it at first, all the newcomers are quiet and naive, untill they get some ale down their necks :D

[madteza]

I am up for it this year - without a doubt!

Think we need a well organised forum for people to see details - i remember last year there were posts all over the place

[Jeremy_VTR]

No there wasn't - just the one thread. A bit lengthy though LOL

[christoff]

damn those camera phones!

[Jeremy_VTR]

Back on topic now please ;)

People at the meet today all seemed interested in camping.

Draft itinerary looks like:

Fri pm: arrive, bbq, beer, pub etc.
Sat day: Cruise to French Car Show
Sat eve: as Fri
Sun day: Go somewhere else e.g. Twycross Zoo, Alton Towers etc.
Sun eve: as Fri
Mon am: go home poor and happy

I'm getting round to thinking that last year's venue, Beehive Farm (http://www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk/caravan_and_camping_site.html) will be the best again, as it's quite close to Bruntingthorpe for the FCS and I can't be bothered to traipse around looking for somewhere better. The FCS fella tells me there's no camping at the show anyway. Beehive Farm looked after us really well last year. I've emailed them for prices, availability etc.

I'm looking for someone else to coordinate the FCS bit, especially as some people today thought we should have a stand at the show!

Can anyone design me a C2Club flag? I also need to find someone who can print it for us, and of course lend or make us a flagpole!

I'll start collecting definite names and camping fees in due course!

Thanks

I can possibly sort the flag, one of my friends his dad owns a print studio. I will also deal with FCS, they have already emailed me regarding prices, i will try and find the email.
TBH i am not sure on having a stand, too much organising etc.

[Jeremy_VTR]

Thanks Jody! Result x3!

I'll sort out all the camping stuff.

A job for Danny please, as he lives near Beehive Farm: the pub nearest the campsite doesn't like us cos we booked a table for 14 for lunch then cancelled it at short notice. The only other pub in the village is too small for loads of us. So can you find us a decent pub nearby that's big enough for us all - pref within walking distance. Family friendly would also be great for any kids who are going (i.e. Miss DG). If that's ok mate? Thanks.

Peter MusicalDesigner has agreed to help me at this end too.

[Danny]

I can search for a pub, no problem. :)

But being as the location of Beehive is quite remote, that may be a problem to find one within walking distance. I guess most of the few local Pubs won't have enough room if the number of attendee's is high.

Leave it with me and I will have a good search in the next day or two.
;)

[Jeremy_VTR]

Thanks mate

[musicaldesigner]

The Bank holiday Weekend is great for me especially where work is concerned.

We shall meet up Jerry as discussed at meet to organise further.

Just PM/telephone when available. :D

Well jerry just let us know where / when to paypal money to you jerry!! I cant wait!

Sue

[woderwick]

the itinerary looks good to me. Just let me know how much and how to pay.

[Jeremy_VTR]

Last year I took payment via PayPal or cheque, then settled up in one go at the end of the meet.

This year - probably same again though if more people come for a variety of numbers of nights it could get complicated!

I've not heard back from the site yet either so I can't advise prices yet.

[musicaldesigner]

So 4 months to go, things will fall into place, due to Jerrys famous camping weekend last year which had a great turn out (which unfortunately i was unable to attend) and his organisational skills this should happen.

I hope Jerry doesn't mind this,me putting my two penneth in, but i was asked for assistance :

So far attendees are:

Jerry
MusicalDesigner
woderwick
Blue05furio
Jody/Sue
Kay Vts
VTSsteve
C4VTR
mikewoodsc2gt
madteza
Jimbobeats
Jaimz

Any one else please PM for updating or moderators ammend AKA, Jerry/Kay.

This is a preliminary list to get ideas of numbers possibly attending and people who have shown the most interest so far.

[Danny]

you mean 4 months to go ;)

[Jeremy_VTR]

Cheers Pete.

I think you can edit your own post, though.

I can edit them all :twisted:

you mean 4 months to go ;)


Somebody cant wait!! :) 128 days?? :wink:


sue

[c2ology]

I no longer be coming to this camping, just booked tickets to Hong Kong and Taiwan. Sorry peeps.

C2ology

[Danny]

Theres a surprise ;)

doesnt look like the C2 fusion will ever make it now does it?!! :)


Sue

[Danny]

Ford Fusion? :( ;)

[Jimbo]

lol, are we ever going to see the car James? lol.

[musicaldesigner]

Ok 4 months not 5 edited, and C2ology removed :D

Still wanted to see the car, just have to rely on mikewoods for the entertainment, his car used as DJ booth and cinema.

so is this weekend fixed then for the dates 26 - 29 May.

[Jeremy_VTR]

Looks like it. I'll confirm once I hear from the campsite.

[Danny]

French Car Show is in August i believe, not May? ;)

[musicaldesigner]

http://www.frenchcarshow.co.uk/

Sunday 28th May - 9am-5pm

Unless you know something we don't.

[Danny]

There must be two i guess then :)

[musicaldesigner]

possibly :D

[Danny]

Just browsed max power and it says beginning of August, oh well :)

[c2ology]

C2Fusion has gone back in bodyshop for some work at the min.

people people!! Sorry Jerry if i've trod on ure toes!! I've just spoken to the campsite and they have confirmed they have plenty of availability for that weekend, and prices are going to be comfirmed by email later on when he has it working (hense him not replying Jerry). A 2 birth tent will be £10 per night, 4 - 6 birth £12 a night and and 8 birth £14 per night. Gazebos at £1 extra per night. not much different in price form last year, he's very happy to accomodate us and I have said that Jerry who arranged it all last year should be doing the same thing again this year!

Sorry again for intruding but just being sat on my a*se thought i'd call them quickly!!

Sue

[musicaldesigner]

Brilliant news.

[Jeremy_VTR]

Thanks Sue!

Last year I added a bit on to the basic price to cover two risks, so I wasn't out of pocket:

- extras like gazebos etc in case the campsite charged more
- PayPal fees.

So last year £10 became £11. This year probably £12 cos PayPal stung me more than expected.

If only I had nothing to do all day Sue! Is all the washing, cleaning, cooking, ironing etc. all done then? ;) xx

er no, its not done!! :(

you charge what you like mate!! i know we get charged 36p in every £4 sticker we sell!! so those wanting to stay from friday to monday, will be £15 per night (in a 4 birth) £45 for full weekend!!??!!

just checking and you can let me know paypal addy for us to send it to you!!

Can you remind us of the cancellation rule please Jerry!?! ta.

Sue

[musicaldesigner]

I guess its if you don't turn up no refund, that money goes in entertainment money (beer) for people who bothered to turn up! lol

Sounds cool, what is a gazebo!? Prob something dead obvious.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6502227.htm

there you go!! we had present last year, good wind breakers (in the non rude sense of course)

sue

lol i get it now, i shoulda known that! - I was thinking it was some sort of toilet thing lol

"runs away, hides in the corner" lol

lol!! no i told the man on the phone where we pitched our tents last year would be fine (toilets not far but not within smelling distance!) So no need for weird toilet tent!! Although the mess in ours last year was awful!! hopefully no children this year!!



sue

I better start shopping about for a new tent! Not putting it anywhere nr the fire!

[Danny]

We could go top to tail Ste? lol :P

[Jeremy_VTR]

SUE!!!!! I'll get my finger out in the v near future on rules n stuff. For now, look at last year's meet thread LOL

come on come on i cant wait!!

sue

[kay-vts]

Yeah looking forward to this, and it's definately 26-29 may? As soon as I know i'll book it off work :D:D:D

Gonna bring our quilt this time was freezing last year and it was Aug! so god knows how cold it's gonna be this time.

[Jeremy_VTR]

hopefully no children this year!!

sue

Your own? Miss DG will be in attendance I'm sure, if only to whoop the boys' asses at football again.

;)

[Jeremy_VTR]

Dates definite, subject to the campsite confirming.

lol!! no i told the man on the phone where we pitched our tents last year would be fine (toilets not far but not within smelling distance!) So no need for weird toilet tent!! Although the mess in ours last year was awful!! hopefully no children this year!!



sue

You may have shit the bed but i definatley didnt

[Danny]

lol!! no i told the man on the phone where we pitched our tents last year would be fine (toilets not far but not within smelling distance!) So no need for weird toilet tent!! Although the mess in ours last year was awful!! hopefully no children this year!!



sue

You may have shit the bed but i definatley didnt

8O HAHA

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[musicaldesigner]

To quote Jerry from last years meet, in order to avoid trawling through posts here are what was the rules were:

Rules

I'll tell you the site rules now so you know what to expect:

1 5mph speed limit
2 Cars only to be driven by people with full licence and insurance
3 All children to be supervised at all times
4 NO LOUD MUSIC
5 Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
6 No ball games or kites around caravans

What do I do now?

I've got to make a commitment to the site that we're coming, and give them an idea of numbers. So what you need to do now is tell me if you're coming, and how many in your party, do you have a tent, fridge, gazebo etc.

Cancellation

If the event is cancelled or you cancel up to a fortnight before then you'll get your deposit back. If you don't turn up, or cancel in the last fortnight, you forfeit your deposit. I hope you think that's fair. I don't want to get exposed to having to pay for you if you don't turn up.

I know it's all a bit formal and serious but that reflects the amount of organising that's required. I want you to come and have a great weekend, meet some friends, and have a few beers and a laugh and enjoy yourself.

Suggestions for what we can do when we're there also welcomed!

Can you try to keep this thread related to the meet, and if you want to go off on a tangent then start a new thread.


Please note these rules may be modified at any time, between now and this years weekend being confirmed.

I hope this helps :D

126 days to go!!

Sue

[Den]

126 days to go!!

Sue
not that your counting :P

[Danny]

And noooo drag racing! :P

who's counting?! not me!! :roll: :wink:

sue

hopefully no children this year!!

sue

Your own? Miss DG will be in attendance I'm sure, if only to whoop the boys' asses at football again.

;)

i was definately only talking about my own!! Miss DG is a little angel, and i am pretty sure she learnt a few things from my very drunk husband while she was trying to get to sleep last year!!

gotta love her, but where my own are concerned is quite different!!

Sue

right, i have put poll up on the front page to see who is coming!! (not many so far). Its just to give us an idea.

Sue

[madteza]

I've just voted, i will be coming down on the friday, leaving the monday also, as it's bank holiday and i have them off anyway...

Cannot wait!

I've just voted, i will be coming down on the friday, leaving the monday also, as it's bank holiday and i have them off anyway...

Cannot wait!

We can cruise down together mate, is james coming :?:

thats 8 people voted as coming!! Lovely!! the more the merrier!! Those that didnt come last year dont go thinking that it'll be boring and we'll all be in bed for 10pm! That certainly isnt the case. And Jerry isnt so dad like after a few beers!! :wink:

Been listing all the things to buy between now and then (so we're a little more organised this year Jerry, wont be imposing on your kettle as much)!! There was us thinking last year that tent would only be used once, and oh now we're using it again, for the same kinda meeting and in the same venue!

Oh and BTW those that need to buy a tent, LOADS of us last year went and bought them from argos, right bargain!

Sue

woohoo!! another one voted, thats 9 coming!

BTW there is a 2 person tent starter set in argos £44.99. kay and joe bought the 4person set last year i think!

Sue

[madteza]

I've just voted, i will be coming down on the friday, leaving the monday also, as it's bank holiday and i have them off anyway...

Cannot wait!

We can cruise down together mate, is james coming :?:


Yeh that would be good!

Who is James?

james is c2ology

[musicaldesigner]

there are 3 james' in the club i think,

C2ology
Jaimz
Jimbobeatsc2

[Danny]

and JaMeS...the foreign one?

arent they all so nosey!! James is the other guy (tezas m8) where we host the site!! So James is MadTezas mate who lives somewhere in West Yorkshire!! ok??

Sue

11 people coming! If only we knew who they were!! :) :wink:

Sue

[Danny]

If only you knew they would turn up ;)

fair point!! we had a good show last year and i have faith in the members to deliver this year too!! i'm sure we can rustle up 20 out of over 1200 members cant we?!!

Sue

[Den]

me and emily are coming down for the day to see you all but cant talk her into camping im afraid :(

[Danny]

fair point!! we had a good show last year and i have faith in the members to deliver this year too!! i'm sure we can rustle up 20 out of over 1200 members cant we?!!

Suebut out of that 1200, half havent posted and less than 5% post regularly :(

EMILY why not?!!!! you boring old girl u!! If i can do it i am damn sure you can?!! why not try it for just one night??!! PUHLEASE!!?!! :)

Sue

[Danny]

me and emily are coming down for the day to see you all but cant talk her into camping im afraid :(

We got a single bed at ours if you can squeeze up ;)

[Den]

EMILY why not?!!!! you boring old girl u!! If i can do it i am damn sure you can?!! why not try it for just one night??!! PUHLEASE!!?!! :)

Sue

ill txt he for you sue and see what she says :D

ure camping arent you Danny?!! dont be boring now!

Sue

[Danny]

ure camping arent you Danny?!! dont be boring now!

Sue

Sue i'll explain on msn later if thats ok?

[Den]

EMILY why not?!!!! you boring old girl u!! If i can do it i am damn sure you can?!! why not try it for just one night??!! PUHLEASE!!?!! :)

Sue

ill txt he for you sue and see what she says :D

she will think about it :D

[Jeremy_VTR]

If only you knew they would turn up ;)

And when they turn up, if only they would speak to the rest of us!

(Couldn't resist that old chestnut, mate!) ;)

[Jeremy_VTR]

Sue I've voted at least twice, cos my vote resets every day. But there will be three of us so I suppose that's ok.

I bet if Den and Em come for the day, they'll enjoy themselves so much they'll really wish they didn't have to go home that night.

I reckon all the girls should share one tent - Mrs DG, Sue, Kay, PinkEmily, Rachel, Christoff's g/f etc. I say no more, but leave it to Danny to fill in the rest... ;)

[musicaldesigner]

So 4 months to go, things will fall into place, due to Jerrys famous camping weekend last year which had a great turn out (which unfortunately i was unable to attend) and his organisational skills this should happen.

I hope Jerry doesn't mind this,me putting my two penneth in, but i was asked for assistance :

So far attendees are:

Jerry
MusicalDesigner
woderwick
Blue05furio
Jody/Sue
Kay/Joe Vts
VTSsteve
C4VTR
mikewoodsc2gt
madteza
Jimbobeats
Jaimz

This is a preliminary list to get ideas of numbers possibly attending and people who have shown the most interest so far.


Please PM for update :!: Bold are suspected definates.

[Den]

I bet if Den and Em come for the day, they'll enjoy themselves so much they'll really wish they didn't have to go home that night

most probably- like i sed ive asked em n she wil think about it- she got exams around that time so shes gonna av to see when they are first

[Danny]

I'll help her revise in the tent ;)

[Den]

I'll help her revise in the tent ;)
lol :lol:

[musicaldesigner]

This is a bank holiday weekend, so no excuses, bring all your studying material with you, we can always organise a laptop for essays, maybe even a printer and paper.

[Den]

This is a bank holiday weekend, so no excuses, bring all your studying material with you, we can always organise a laptop for essays, maybe even a printer and paper.

shes revising not writing a book :P

even if you come with her for one night there is still two others to revise in!!

Sue

[Den]

i agree sue....like i said im trying to talk her into it :)

oh and tell her there is even somewhere to plug in the hair dryer and straighteners!! :) :wink: Where as me i just looked rubbish!! But i was looking after a 19 DAY old baby at the last one!! There is no excuse for anyone not coming because its cold or what ever because it was cold that night and we still went with Lucy and she's still here to tell the tale!! She isnt coming this time coz she's a pain in the a*se! :wink:

Sue

[Den]

message passed on......she sounds impressed :P

[musicaldesigner]

Sue wrote this about youngest daughter Lucy:She isnt coming this time coz she's a pain in the a*se!

that wasn't very nice sue, i shall have to get in touch with social services verbal child abuse LOL.

[Den]

that wasn't very nice sue, i shall have to get in touch with social services child abuse LOL.

lol :lol:

[musicaldesigner]

This was a joke, before i get the PC brigade on to me. we know you love your children really

[Danny]

This was a joke, before i get the PC brigade on to me. we know you love your children really

We are a family! :D

[PinkEmily]

i agree sue....like i said im trying to talk her into it :)

one thing den forgot to mention... its my 18th 3days before, so not sure if my mums planning to take me away with friends :? but if not i will most probably come for a night or two :)

come on em you dont want to turn into a c2ology!! :)

sue

[Jeremy_VTR]

Bring your mates too. And your Mum ;)

[Danny]

Yes Em, you can even bring your red carpet :P

[PinkEmily]

lol will have to wait till next week to see if im going away with my mum.

[Danny]

lol will have to wait till next week to see if im going away with my mum.

No your not, i just spoke to her!

[C4VTR]

lol will have to wait till next week to see if im going away with my mum.

No your not, i just spoke to her!

liar! she was with me

[Danny]

lol will have to wait till next week to see if im going away with my mum.

No your not, i just spoke to her!

liar! she was with me

8O Who, her mum? lol

[Den]

ive no idea wot to say after those posts :?

[musicaldesigner]

Neither have i any idea, Emily will have to tell them off at the camping weekend.

[Den]

im sure she will :P

[PinkEmily]

lol will have to wait till next week to see if im going away with my mum.

No your not, i just spoke to her!

liar! she was with me

8O Who, her mum? lol

:roll:

right i will go look on the internet tonight for my exam dates and get back to you

[Danny]

About time too, we've been asking you to do that for 2 days! :P

[PinkEmily]

About time too, we've been asking you to do that for 2 days! :P

:oops:
rite so far... my closest exam after the camping meet is 14th june. but dont have my accounting exam dates yet, think i have to wait for those.

[Danny]

No excuses then, you can go all weekend! :D

[Jimbo]

I still dont have my final exams dates at all, but I wil be there for at least one night, if not the whole weekend even if I have exams, can revise with you lot, help me with Degree Stats, Maths and Economics :lol:

[Jeremy_VTR]

No probs mate, we're all qualified in all those subjects. Yeah right lol

[Danny]

What the hell are Degree Stats? LOL :P

[madteza]

My mate that will be coming down will be Dave, not James!

James live way down south, and is co-partner in the hosting server :)

Nosey people!

When do we need cash for? And which mod/memberl am i paying? LOL

[Danny]

You can pay me if you like ;) lol

[Jimbo]

What the hell are Degree Stats? LOL :P

lol

Standard deviation, binominal distribution, alpha this alpha that, blah blah blah, so boring, that boring i feel asleep in the lecture this afternoon :lol:

[Jeremy_VTR]

I'll be collecting money in due course, but no rush yet.

Prices etc. still to be absolutely confirmed.

So no peeking! (Sue! :wink: ) God it's so hard to maintain the element of surprise here!

you sayin i'm spoiling ure surprises Jerry??!!

Sue

[Jeremy_VTR]

LOL

Got an email back from the camping man. He's reserved a site for us with an electric hookup, if anyone's got an electric fridge they'd like to bring?

He's building a toilet block which won't be ready in time, but he expects to have a portable unit there instead. Looks like he wants a deposit so I'll let you know if I need money earlier. I'll ring him tomorrow to agree prices.

J

[musicaldesigner]

Great News Jerry!

[Danny]

At last, you've had a reply :D

But...............you need money??? Whats that? lol :P

[Den]

money :?

[musicaldesigner]

Yes money :lol: , its the stuff made from metal and paper. :lol: :lol: :D

Most of you know the score from last year.

Jerry needs to have enough for the camp site fees covering space for tents,gazebo's. electricity, the other facilities included in fee.

plus i suppose anything over pays for beer :!:

Let me know Jerry when you wish to meet up, further organising and a drink.

[Den]

i dnt like beer :P

[PinkEmily]

i do tho :)

[Den]

ye but u gt no money :P so id pay n it b my beer n u cant av it :P

[PinkEmily]

i'll get a job

[Den]

i'll get a job

that would involve working tho em...u dont do that lol

[Danny]

i'll get a job

that would involve working tho em...u dont do that lol

I agree, if the parents can have Electric gates on there Playboy mansion, they can afford to keep you! :P

[musicaldesigner]

Suspected attendees:
JeremyVTR
MusicalDesigner
woderwick
Blue05furio
Jody/Sue
Kay/Joe VTS
VTSsteve
C4VTR
mikewoodsc2gt
madteza
Jimbobeats
Jaimz
PinkEmily/Bolton_Lad

roll up roll up lets make this the biggest meet ever :!: :D

[Den]

lol playboy mansion.......she kept that quiet...ill av to av a propper look around tonite n c wot i can find i think :P

[Jeremy_VTR]

I hate using the phone. I've spoken to the campsite manager.

His prices:

2 berth tent and 2 people £10 per night
3-6 berth and 2 people £12 per night
7-8 berth and 2 people £14 per night
Child 3-16 £1 per night
Extra adult £2 per night
Dogs/extra car/gazebo £1 per night each

My prices will be £2 per tent per night higher, for the following reasons:
- my costs (e.g. PayPal fees, phone calls etc.)
- breakages/extra charges etc. that the site may levy on me.

The campsite's website is here (http://www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk/caravan_and_camping_site.html), and it's location is here (http://www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk/location_map.html).

The campsite has got fishing lakes (small charge), a kid's adventure playground and animal farm (small charge), a cafe, shop, and decent toilets and showers. Nearby are villages with pubs and a Co-op.

They said they'd rope off a section for us and we could erect gazebos (if anyone's got one?) and they would lay on electrics for us to run up to two fridges/coolers etc. at no extra charge.

Rules

I'll tell you the site rules now so you know what to expect:

1 5mph speed limit
2 Cars only to be driven by people with full licence and insurance
3 All children to be supervised at all times
4 NO LOUD MUSIC
5 Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
6 No ball games or kites around caravans

What do I do now?

I've got to make a commitment to the site that we're coming, and give them an idea of numbers. So what you need to do now is tell me if you're coming, and how many in your party, do you have a tent, fridge, gazebo etc.

If you're coming I'd like some money from you to show your commitment. I'll calculate your charge based on what you tell me above, and ask for 50% now and 50% nearer the time. I need to send the campsite manager a goodwill deposit in the next week or so.

Cancellation

If the event is cancelled or you cancel up to a fortnight before then you'll get your money back. If you don't turn up, or cancel in the last fortnight, you forfeit your money. I hope you think that's fair. I don't want to get exposed to having to pay for you if you don't turn up.

I know it's all a bit formal and serious but that reflects the amount of organising that's required. I want you to come and have a great time, meet some friends, and have a few beers and a laugh and enjoy yourself.

How do I pay?

PM me for my email address if you want to PayPal me, or my postal address if you want to send a cheque.

Who's doing what, and can I help?

Jeremy (me) - managing the contact with the campsite manager; looking after the money
Peter (musicaldesigner) - helping me; planning an itinerary for the weekend
Danny (blue05furio) - looking for a decent pub nearby where we're not barred (!); finding things for us to do nearby
Sue (jody) - nagging more members to come along; giving girly advice about duvets and hairdriers
Jody (jody) - Club flag and pole; French Car Show liaison

I don't want too many people involved because it may get out of hand and things may get forgotten but if you have a special skill you can offer that will help us, please PM me.

[musicaldesigner]

Well Jerry, cheers, just call me or PM when you wish for the meeting for further developments, and we shall go to my office. The pub any LOL

[Danny]

A special skill............Jody having a Flag on his pole...now surely thats special LOL :D

lmao at jody with his flag on his pole!! :)

sue

[Den]

A special skill............Jody having a Flag on his pole...now surely thats special LOL :D

lol :lol:

[Jeremy_VTR]

Well that's knocked this thread off the front page, hasn't it? Mentioning money!

LOL

Come on - a few quid deposit each, say £10, would get the ball rolling. I've got to send a modest deposit to the campsite, so if you want to come camping, it's time to put your money where your mouth is.

Thanks

[Den]

money......great conversation ender :lol:

no idea if i cna make it or not, probably wont know til after easter when i have an exam timetable for uni. stupid time of year imo.

jaimz 8)

[Danny]

I think it's a great time but whenever the Camping Meet was going to be, not everyone will be able to attend on any date, so may as well stick with one :)

[Jeremy_VTR]

Thanks Danny. I reckon Jaimz will make it ;)

Here's a couple of pix from last year's camp that seem appropriate...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/DG04GJZ/camping%20weekend/JR/c2camping0047.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/DG04GJZ/camping%20weekend/JR/c2camping0044.jpg

One of them is Jaimz.

still makes me laugh seeing the pics and thinking about what we got up to, it really was a great weekend, i think people would be mad to miss it, especially seeing as this year is going to be bigger and better, plus the french car show :)

[Danny]

Excellent pics Jerry .... LMAO :D

[Jeremy_VTR]

I've added "FCS liaison" to Jody's duties, above.

That's the Sunday sorted. Suggestions for Fri night, Sat day and night, Sun night, and Mon morning all welcome to Danny and Peter LOL

[Danny]

I expect that on the Friday, people will be arriving at various times, so maybe not worth arranging anything, just have time to settle in etc.

Maybe have a beer or two at the local...the one you are not barred from? ;)

[Jeremy_VTR]

Sure. It's further to walk though, and last time we were there, they had Morris dancers. INSIDE! 8O Great beer though....

[Danny]

Sure. It's further to walk though, and last time we were there, they had Morris dancers. INSIDE! 8O Great beer though....

8O Morris Dancers???

I take it you didnt join in? :D

Sure. It's further to walk though, and last time we were there, they had Morris dancers. INSIDE! 8O Great beer though....

8O Morris Dancers???

I take it you didnt join in? :D

He would have but he forgot his outfit, gutted he was :(

i may just come along for one night tbh, probs the friday. don't really fancy FCS.

jaimz 8)

[Jeremy_VTR]

i may just come along for one night tbh, probs the friday. don't really fancy FCS.

jaimz 8)

Told you! ;)

The Morris dancers didn't want me cos I'm too busy during the day for rehearsals. So I gave them Danny's number...

[Danny]

i may just come along for one night tbh, probs the friday. don't really fancy FCS.

jaimz 8)

Told you! ;)

The Morris dancers didn't want me cos I'm too busy during the day for rehearsals. So I gave them Danny's number...

I'll stick with my line dancing thanks :P

well i will be there all weekend, probably drinking far too much beer, all weekend, god i cant wait :)

[Den]

reading this thread we seem to be an alcoholic club :P

lol i only got through a crate of strongbow last year...

jaimz 8)

[musicaldesigner]

i may just come along for one night tbh, probs the friday. don't really fancy FCS.

jaimz 8)

Told you! ;)

The Morris dancers didn't want me cos I'm too busy during the day for rehearsals. So I gave them Danny's number...

I'll stick with my line dancing thanks :P

Well Danny you can give us all a demonstration, Friday nights entertainment sorted :!:
I shall provide the modern country music or would you prefer traditional, country and western LOL :lol: :lol:

I shall organise a meeting with Danny to attemp idea brain storming, My meeting with Jerry will be this week.

[Den]

I shall organise a meeting with Danny to attemp idea brain storming, My meeting with Jerry will be this week.

lucky ppl :P

right jerry please PM me ure paypal addy, i'll send u some money.

Sue

[samward]

may i come, at least sunday to monday please? i'll see about work for the other two days but almost defo for the sunday night!!

sam

may i come, at least sunday to monday please? i'll see about work for the other two days but almost defo for the sunday night!!

sam

no go away we dont want rif raf

[Danny]

may i come, at least sunday to monday please? i'll see about work for the other two days but almost defo for the sunday night!!

sam

no go away we dont want rif raf

8O lol

[musicaldesigner]

I say the more the merrier but only 2 post since March 2004, that must be changed in order to compete with us loyal, (well im a traitor) club members.

[Den]

I say the more the merrier but only 2 post since March 2004, that must be changed in order to compete with us loyal, (well im a traitor) club members.

traitor :evil:

[Jeremy_VTR]

may i come, at least sunday to monday please? i'll see about work for the other two days but almost defo for the sunday night!!

sam

no go away we dont want rif raf

Hmm... Member #5; lives round the corner from Jody and Sue; Sue's cousin is called Sam and has a VTR.

I wonder.... :?: :wink:



Jody, never ever turn girls away from the camping meet... LOL

And all the girls will be sleeping in the same tent, so long as they leave the torch on when they get ready for bed... :twisted:

[musicaldesigner]

You dirty man Jerry, a married man too, you should be ashamed of yourself LOL :lol: :lol:

Bet Danny was thinking exactly the same thing.

[Den]

Bet Danny was thinking exactly the same thing.

Danny....never :P

[Danny]

I wouldn't be happy with just a silhouette! (spelling?) :P

Hmm... Member #5; lives round the corner from Jody and Sue; Sue's cousin is called Sam and has a VTR.

I wonder.... :?: :wink:



Jody, never ever turn girls away from the camping meet... LOL

And all the girls will be sleeping in the same tent, so long as they leave the torch on when they get ready for bed... :twisted:

she doesnt live round the corner from me!! i live in doncaster???

sue

woohoo!!

right fcs....

we can have a stand and all we need to pay is the price of pre-booking our tickets (£10 per person, free fpr under 14's).

What I can do is register the club with them then you can book your tickets directly with them and just mention our club to park with the stand, you will be issued with a clud window pass with your ticket, This pass authorises entry from 7am!! (i know scary thought), but No club pass = public car park!!

You can also buy 0-60 passes; unlimited 0-60 pass @ £20 each and a single use 0-60 pass @ £5 each.

Now should i register the club with the fcs??

Sue

p.s and there is club awards 1st prize £500 2nd prize £300 and 3rd prize £200. The clubs will be judged on the following categories; Originality (entertainment etc), preperation and organisation, layout of stand nd presentation of vehicles!

just condering did the alton towers idea get dropped??

Sue

[Den]

i like alton towers go there :P

i second that, but i will go with the majority!!

Sue

[Den]

ur the boss rnt u :P shudnt even think of the majority :P

well i think pre-booked tickets for alton towers will be about £22!!! So i think that might turn out to be an issue but we still have a day we need to cover! And i havent been there in years (Jody was a big fat wimp and i had to drag him on oblivion and nemesis!!)

Sue

[Danny]

Alton towers is about an hour max from Beehive, we would need to set off early to avoid the LARGE queues!

I imagine we would be looking at around £25 each to get in there ;)

we might well be able to get a group booking discount, but wouldnt know until March, might save the queues if we can book before!!

Sue

[Danny]

Pre booking would be easier but and a group discount but a lot of people want know if they are going camping till the last minute, knowing from previous meets where a lot havent turned up :(

[Den]

thats a god point i guess

well the park doesnt open until march 19th so i will only be able to find out then, i dont know their policies on how far ahead we have to book, might only have to be 21 days and those that are going should know 21 days before!

Anyway its not even been decided that its even an option, i appreciate it is expensive which might be an issue for some!

Sue

[Den]

i went last year and i think it could have been about £20 each so i agree that cost could be a problem...im sure danny can pay for us all tho :P

[Danny]

i went last year and i think it could have been about £20 each so i agree that cost could be a problem...im sure danny can pay for us all tho :P

I thought i paid around £18-30 last time i went in 1999 8O

Im sure its about £22 in the last couple of years so maybe gone up again!

Money not a problem but to a family (i.e. Jerry & Co) it aint gonna be cheap.

[Den]

yeah i was thinking about that for familys- im sure pete will get his guitar out for the day and entertain us all if we dont find anything to do :P

[Danny]

yeah i was thinking about that for familys- im sure pete will get his guitar out for the day and entertain us all if we dont find anything to do :P

Let's hopw thats the only thing he gets out ;)

[Den]

Let's hopw thats the only thing he gets out ;)

lol :lol:

[Jeremy_VTR]

Have you heard Pete's musical tastes? I'd rather not thanks!

Mrs DG had mentioned Twycross - I think she and Miss DG will do that on Sun if we're at the FCS. Maybe do Alton Towers on the Saturday? I know they want to go there too, and being selfish I'd rather go to FCS and AT rather than FCS and the zoo (where we went last year anyway).

I like Sue's idea of a club stand. So basically we get in for the same price, and get to park together in a better place, and people come up to us and say how great we are? Cool. Maybe we could use the 0-60 track to settle the GT v VTR debate once and for all. And I can prove that I can play air-guitar from 0-60! Wow!

Pete and I are getting together tomorrow night to start to plan an itinerary. On the basis that if we ask everyone we'll get a million different opinions, we'll consider what everyone has said then just do what we want anyway haha!

[Den]

yes ive heard peters taste in music..... no further comment :lol:

I'm just going to put my vote in for Alton Towers on the Saturday!! As long as there is some company for me on the big rides!! (Jerry keep ure thoughts to ureself!)

Sue

[Den]

id go to alton towers aswell but i guess its down to jerry and peter when they organise it :P

just putting my vote in before they meet thats all!

Sue

[Den]

wel you have my vote for it l- oh and emilys aswell- not that she has a choice :P

yay!! just paypaled our deposit to Jerry!! Am i the first??

Sue

[Den]

wel i dunno if your the 1st but you beet me :P

[Danny]

Is there such a word? 'Paypaled' LOL :P

[Den]

there is now :P

[Jeremy_VTR]

Sue, as ever you're the first, and, typically for this bunch of tight-wads, the only person to send me a deposit.

Sue, there's one big ride you can accompany me on if you like ;) :oops: , but as for the rest, I'll be at the waiting area holding the coats...

[musicaldesigner]

Well just had to catch up with all the extra posts, from yesterday and well i can see mine and Jerry's work it cut out organising an itenery.

My musical tastes well thanks, i know another person who likes some of the music i listen to, well one band anyway but only heard one song of theirs i have all albums LOL

Come on the rest of you organise deposits.

Suspected attendees:
JeremyVTR
MusicalDesigner
woderwick
Blue05furio
Jody/Sue
Kay/Joe VTS
VTSsteve
C4VTR
mikewoodsc2gt
madteza
Jimbobeats
Jaimz
PinkEmily/Bolton_Lad
SamWard
Christoff

BOLD are definates red=paid deposit

roll up roll up lets make this the biggest meet ever :!: :D

Sue, there's one big ride you can accompany me on if you like ;) :oops: , but as for the rest, I'll be at the waiting area holding the coats...

Couldn't resist could you Jerry!!?!! :tut: :tut: :tut: :)

Oh and Pete I edited ure list!! :wink: I'm might be wrong but you might be able to add Christoff (dunno spelling) to ure list, (entertainment factor needed and all that!!)

Sue

Jerry please quote me full price on 2 people in a 6 man tent all weekend!! ure prices not theirs!! :)

Sue

[musicaldesigner]

Edited Sue! :D

Meeting Jerry at my office, the pub this evening so shall tell him to be a good boy and not embarrass the innocent female folk at the camping weekend with his vulgar comments, being a family man he should know better LOL :lol: :lol:

so you have added samward as an extra atendee :!:

I have added christoff under your instruction for entertainment over the weekend. :lol: :lol: prevention for this behaviour don't get drunk LOL :lol: :P

i never mentioned anything about Sam and entertainment! She is my shy innocent cousin!!

I mention Chritoff as last year he drank so much he litterally fell unconcious, off his chair and escorted to the tent by his missus!! :oops:

:):):):)

Should be brill, good luck with the itinery planning this evening!

Sue

[musicaldesigner]

Edited my last post Sue,sorry for confusion!

Thanks for the luck, shall have to meet up with Danny too for more brainstorming at some point.

[Jeremy_VTR]

Sue, sorry about the geographical confusion. Herts it is!

Christoff's Mrs (who had already gone to bed before he fell off his chair) then completed the evening by withdrawing her services, getting dressed and coming back out to play with the boys while he slept it off! Good girl! Hope she's coming this year too.

Sue, assuming no extras like kids, gazebo etc. then it's £42 less £10 deposit = £32 please, but no rush, it's not till May!

Anyone else who wants to come, PM me for PayPal addy or my postal address to send a cheque to.

Thanks

we were thinking of getting a gazebo so i guess that would make it, £35??

It might not be til the end of May but i'm excited NOW!

Sue

[Jeremy_VTR]

Yes, £35.