The BIG Meet and Greet Camp Out

[dirtydog]

Danno can you put me down as a possible and I will let you know in the next few days... whats days are we driving on incase I dont stay overnight? Thanks

[Linda]

..and lets face it, someones tow rope would be attached to my car for most of the time!! i loose traction on my gravel drive!!!...off course if anyone knows how to make my 4wd work that would be just dandy (there are absolutly no prizes for saying " press the button"). tommorrow is fettle day..well up to about 11 anyway other wise i might get stressed and try and break something....

Last time we went (in November) we barely used 4WD..........

[Linda]

Like Danno we will roll up Sat am sometime. We plan to stay Sat night and maybe Sun Night.

Danno
Linda & Tony
Mat1 (if he can fix 4wd in time)
Andy Dawson
Mike66
Lomcevac
Snoop
G8awo
Infrared (maybe)
Chillitt (maybe)
Labbossrx
Wibblywobbly (possible)
Matthew Coventry
Draig (with Pagan et al)
Response100
Bobafatass
Adrianbadboy (maybe)
Sumo, Truckbunny and the clan

[Danno]

Ok. I got a quote from a local campsite.

As its bank holiday weekend he wants £42 per plot (tent or caravan or truck) for two nights, thats Saturday and Sunday. I feel this is expensive, but if the majority vote that this is ok then I can book it. BUT I do need a £15 deposit by Monday 21st Feb. I know its short notice, but its the only site I can find close to the plains that can accomodate everyone. I have got 25 pitches on hold but PLEASE guys I need to know by thursday lunchtime.

Failing this, I have plan B or C.

Plan B - We can all rendezvous at the Pub on the plain on Saturday evening for Sunday/Monday laning. BUT you will have to sort your own accomodation out. If anyone wants some camp site details then PM me or do a google search for Wiltshire campsites.

OR

Plan C - Does anyone local know of a field/common land that we can use as a site and give the land owner a fair drink for the use of?

Please give me you feedback ASAP. This could be a good w/e but I need your support.

TIA

Dan

[marky]

Dan cant you get a group discount as that price is a bit steep

[Danno]

Unfortunately that IS discounted. I rang 9 campsites around the area and they are all booked or cant/wont accept that amount of bookings. Quote "It is bank holiday weekend and I can get more money for caravans than tents", among other excuses. Balls! Theres also a classic bike rally going on in the area too, so lots have booked for that. Its a shame really, but not a lot more I can do about it! Sorry.

[marky]

At least it will be a good get together.

Danno
Linda & Tony
Mat1 (if he can fix 4wd in time)
Andy Dawson
Mike66
Lomcevac
Snoop
G8awo
Infrared (maybe)
Chillitt (maybe)
Labbossrx
Wibblywobbly (possible)
Matthew Coventry
Draig (with Pagan et al)
Response100
Bobafatass
Adrianbadboy (maybe)
Sumo, Truckbunny and the clan

[Danno]

PANIC OVER

I have just spoken to someone who is prepared to let us use his garden and the land behind in exchange for a donation to charity of £10 per tent, for TWO nights camping. Also spoken to the landlord of the PUB opposite who will allow the caravans in his carpark and the use of his function room and bar, for the evening for FREE as long as we all eat there!! Those sleeping in their trucks can use the MOD carpark opposite.

Now that is a plan

[mark g8awo]

PANIC OVER

I have just spoken to someone who is prepared to let us use his garden and the land behind in exchange for a donation to charity of £10 per tent, for TWO nights camping. Also spoken to the landlord of the PUB opposite who will allow the caravans in his carpark and the use of his function room and bar, for the evening for FREE as long as we all eat there!! Those sleeping in their trucks can use the MOD carpark opposite.

Now that is a plan

do they know what they are lettin themselves in for..........

I like the idea of this plan and what charity is the donation to.... The lifeboats are a good one for the thankless task those guys put up with....

[da SLUG man]

do they know what they are lettin themselves in for..........

I like the idea of this plan and what charity is the donation to.... The lifeboats are a good one for the thankless task those guys put up with....

ask them if it can go in the macmillan fund as that's the charity of the moment.

[Linda]

Ok - we're 1 caravan then............ Sat night.

When does he want the money???

[Vagrant No2]

ask them if it can go in the macmillan fund as that's the charity of the moment.

It may be the charity of the moment but the tin seems to only have a button ratteling in it ! Hint , hint .

Rick

[Danno]

Ok - we're 1 caravan then............ Sat night.

When does he want the money???

I would like all the donations to be in by 3rd April. Can you please post them to me with a note to say who its from and what you are sleeping in and if you have dogs.

Dan Galley
21 DImond Hill
Bitterne Park
Southampton
SO18 1JF

I will suggest the macmillan fund. I don't think he's that worried, as long as it goes to charity. Good bloke if you ask me!

Theres still more room if anyone else wants to come.

Danno
Linda & Tony
Mat1 (if he can fix 4wd in time)
Andy Dawson
Mike66
Lomcevac
Snoop
G8awo
Infrared (maybe)
Chillitt (maybe)
Labbossrx
Wibblywobbly (possible)
Matthew Coventry
Draig (with Pagan et al)
Response100
Bobafatass
Adrianbadboy (maybe)
Sumo, Truckbunny and the clan

[tonka1]

I'll be up for that one

We won't camp cos we're only 3 miles away from where I think you're talking about camping But we'll come down for some beer of the nighttime. Wife said she'll drive back or I'll walk

Got hold of some 1:25000 maps today. I'll get the wife to put them in the post to you

[labbossrx]

Macmillan is good for me although I will not be able to confirm if I will be there until the end of Feb. Will keep you posted. If I do get along it will be me and son (11yrs) staying in vehicle