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[TheBoy]

To try to avoid the usual wastage, and to ensure people don't bring too much equipment they don't need...


bob.dent is bringing his gas bbq, and that normally becomes the focal point for late afternoon/evening. Please don't feel you have to be invited - its a unwritten rule you are, and expected to gather around the bbq .  Trouble is, I think bob.dent is turning up Sat morning, so won't be there Friday evening? Is that right Bob?  I guess anyone staying Sunday night will also have to make arrangements.


For brekkie, I have a twin hob/grill thingy. Not easy to cook for many on it, but the table is a reasonable size, and I'll have a windbreak up, so if we get a couple more, that should be enough to do a group brekkie, if thats what people want to do?  A bit of al-fresco cooking, can't beat it. Thoughts?

I'd say team up with another member or 2 who is going and buy just enough food for yourselves (if people buy enough for themselves individually, it always tends to be too much).  Every meet, we chuck away criminal amount of burger rolls, burgers, sausages, and bacon.

If I say I'll bring a bottle of Ketchup and a bottle of HP, that should last all of us all weekend on previous experience - there is always the shop over road if it doesn't.

Not sure what to do about Friday night yet - Guy did threaten us with one of his infamous currys . If thats a possibility, I suggest some kind of whipround to cover that, as providing food for that sort of number isn't cheap. Or people fend for themselves - chippy or whatever!

I've got to go to cash and carry this week, so don't mind picking up catering packs of eggs, bacon etc. They don't have a proper butcher, so sausages aren't as good as they used to be.


do peeps think this is way forward, or would people rather fend for themselves?

[sir moanalot]

i think we will all mix and match, if im feeling lazy i'll crash someone elses bbq, but i'll bring my own just in case !!!!!!!

[TheBoy]

i think we will all mix and match, if im feeling lazy i'll crash someone elses bbq, but i'll bring my own just in case !!!!!!!

Yup, that works for me as well, whatever people want from it

I'm quite keen that people gather around a centralish area late afternoon onwards, as that makes a social event, otherwise (from previous meets) some people may feel left out (hope that makes sense)

[TheBoy]

How did it run last year - standard rules of engagement (every man for himself)?

[samrey4u]

So we all chip in food etc for barby and breaky ? Does anyone know if the garage opposite sells beer etc he he  im happy chipping in as a group better than all fending for ourselves i think 

[p j morgan]

we are going on thursday .taking a large gas bbq  and a gazebo .the gazebo can be used as a garage or what ever?

[Lazydocker]

Right... This is how I imagined it going after last year. I'm not dictating things but just think it's better to get things a little organised

I plan to stick the Pikey Palace as far away from the bulk of the site as possible (near the bridge) with the awning and the 2 Gazebo's tacked onto the side... That'll give a reasonable sized covered area (if required) to shelter from both wet stuff and sunshine I know it wont be central to the area we're in but it's only a small site

I have a large wind break and IIRCC Sir Moanalot has too... We can enclose the area a little for protection from wind and also to channel sound away from the rest of the site. We gathered in one area (beside our caravan/awning) last year, for both evenings, and it worked really well.

Last year we all made our own cooking arrangements but cooked together in the same area. I have a little gas Barbie which I'm more than happy to throw things on for other people but I do need to be a little careful as SWMBO has severe food allergies. I know that there will be a couple of other Barbies along too

We have already made arrangements with johnnycboy and his clan to sort our food between us for the evening and breakfast meals. I think it's easier to supply our own food as not everyone will eat the same things and, without sounding ungrateful, Emma and I need to check ingredients of food because of her allergies.

So, I would suggest we bring our own food along (and cooking facilities arranged between us) but cook and socialise in the same area I know there'll be a large gas Barbie on Friday too (thanks PJM!) so I'm willing to take my turn at the grill! I personally like to eat slowly and steadily through the evening when I'm on a session (which I intend to be ) but each to their own

Any thoughts or idea's greatly received

[Lazydocker]

Forgot top add this but it probably deems it's own post...

I will ask that no-one eats nuts immediately around her (please) as she can have a reaction to the oils transferred in the air! And I don't fancy spending the night in A&E or Intensive Care!

[TheBoy]

Right... This is how I imagined it going after last year. I'm not dictating things but just think it's better to get things a little organised

I plan to stick the Pikey Palace as far away from the bulk of the site as possible (near the bridge) with the awning and the 2 Gazebo's tacked onto the side... That'll give a reasonable sized covered area (if required) to shelter from both wet stuff and sunshine I know it wont be central to the area we're in but it's only a small site

I have a large wind break and IIRCC Sir Moanalot has too... We can enclose the area a little for protection from wind and also to channel sound away from the rest of the site. We gathered in one area (beside our caravan/awning) last year, for both evenings, and it worked really well.

Last year we all made our own cooking arrangements but cooked together in the same area. I have a little gas Barbie which I'm more than happy to throw things on for other people but I do need to be a little careful as SWMBO has severe food allergies. I know that there will be a couple of other Barbies along too

We have already made arrangements with johnnycboy and his clan to sort our food between us for the evening and breakfast meals. I think it's easier to supply our own food as not everyone will eat the same things and, without sounding ungrateful, Emma and I need to check ingredients of food because of her allergies.

So, I would suggest we bring our own food along (and cooking facilities arranged between us) but cook and socialise in the same area I know there'll be a large gas Barbie on Friday too (thanks PJM!) so I'm willing to take my turn at the grill! I personally like to eat slowly and steadily through the evening when I'm on a session (which I intend to be ) but each to their own

Any thoughts or idea's greatly received

If that worked well last year, then lets go for that   Presonally, I tend to 'graze' all evening as well.

You will have trouble getting bob away from his bbq on saturday night.  If i was kind, I would say its because he likes to help out. Reality, though, if he hasn't got anything holding him up, he'll collapse in a drunken heap

[Lazydocker]

Right... This is how I imagined it going after last year. I'm not dictating things but just think it's better to get things a little organised

I plan to stick the Pikey Palace as far away from the bulk of the site as possible (near the bridge) with the awning and the 2 Gazebo's tacked onto the side... That'll give a reasonable sized covered area (if required) to shelter from both wet stuff and sunshine I know it wont be central to the area we're in but it's only a small site

I have a large wind break and IIRCC Sir Moanalot has too... We can enclose the area a little for protection from wind and also to channel sound away from the rest of the site. We gathered in one area (beside our caravan/awning) last year, for both evenings, and it worked really well.

Last year we all made our own cooking arrangements but cooked together in the same area. I have a little gas Barbie which I'm more than happy to throw things on for other people but I do need to be a little careful as SWMBO has severe food allergies. I know that there will be a couple of other Barbies along too

We have already made arrangements with johnnycboy and his clan to sort our food between us for the evening and breakfast meals. I think it's easier to supply our own food as not everyone will eat the same things and, without sounding ungrateful, Emma and I need to check ingredients of food because of her allergies.

So, I would suggest we bring our own food along (and cooking facilities arranged between us) but cook and socialise in the same area I know there'll be a large gas Barbie on Friday too (thanks PJM!) so I'm willing to take my turn at the grill! I personally like to eat slowly and steadily through the evening when I'm on a session (which I intend to be ) but each to their own

Any thoughts or idea's greatly received

If that worked well last year, then lets go for that   Presonally, I tend to 'graze' all evening as well.

You will have trouble getting bob away from his bbq on saturday night.  If i was kind, I would say its because he likes to help out. Reality, though, if he hasn't got anything holding him up, he'll collapse in a drunken heap

I've got no intentions of trying to move the OOF Barbecue King

I meant on Friday

[The Red Baron]

i think you have it in a nutshell so to speak ld. it worked last year. the main thing is that we all try to gather in the same area for the social part. 

[p j morgan]

great idea johnty we could all have a few games of bingo! bridge oops we will be near it anyway {the bridge} coats on i have gone

[Jimbob]

Forgot top add this but it probably deems it's own post...

I will ask that no-one eats nuts immediately around her (please) as she can have a reaction to the oils transferred in the air! And I don't fancy spending the night in A&E or Intensive Care!

Not trying to be daft or offensive here, but one thing ive never understood, is how come there is anyone alive with a peanut allergy?

We are led to beleive the sligtest bit of peanut / oil can be fatal to someone with an allergy...

So how come they havent died, surely you eat a bag of nuts, noone is sure whats happening, call an ambulance...you go into anaphalactic shock and die, therefore no more allergy.

why doesnt the 1st attack (that we are led to beleive is so bad) kill?

[bob.dent]

To try to avoid the usual wastage, and to ensure people don't bring too much equipment they don't need...


bob.dent is bringing his gas bbq, and that normally becomes the focal point for late afternoon/evening. Please don't feel you have to be invited - its a unwritten rule you are, and expected to gather around the bbq .  Trouble is, I think bob.dent is turning up Sat morning, so won't be there Friday evening? Is that right Bob?  I guess anyone staying Sunday night will also have to make arrangements.


For brekkie, I have a twin hob/grill thingy. Not easy to cook for many on it, but the table is a reasonable size, and I'll have a windbreak up, so if we get a couple more, that should be enough to do a group brekkie, if thats what people want to do?  A bit of al-fresco cooking, can't beat it. Thoughts?

I'd say team up with another member or 2 who is going and buy just enough food for yourselves (if people buy enough for themselves individually, it always tends to be too much).  Every meet, we chuck away criminal amount of burger rolls, burgers, sausages, and bacon.

If I say I'll bring a bottle of Ketchup and a bottle of HP, that should last all of us all weekend on previous experience - there is always the shop over road if it doesn't.

Not sure what to do about Friday night yet - Guy did threaten us with one of his infamous currys . If thats a possibility, I suggest some kind of whipround to cover that, as providing food for that sort of number isn't cheap. Or people fend for themselves - chippy or whatever!

I've got to go to cash and carry this week, so don't mind picking up catering packs of eggs, bacon etc. They don't have a proper butcher, so sausages aren't as good as they used to be.


do peeps think this is way forward, or would people rather fend for themselves?

That's right Jaime, would have loved to have come on Friday but me and Greg have to work Friday night. Should be arriving around Saturday lunchtime. As for gatherings, I agree it always works out better when we have a central gathering and I'm happy to set up the barbie wherever is best suited for everyone. Would seem like Paul has the ideal setup for a good central gathering.

[bob.dent]

Right... This is how I imagined it going after last year. I'm not dictating things but just think it's better to get things a little organised

I plan to stick the Pikey Palace as far away from the bulk of the site as possible (near the bridge) with the awning and the 2 Gazebo's tacked onto the side... That'll give a reasonable sized covered area (if required) to shelter from both wet stuff and sunshine I know it wont be central to the area we're in but it's only a small site

I have a large wind break and IIRCC Sir Moanalot has too... We can enclose the area a little for protection from wind and also to channel sound away from the rest of the site. We gathered in one area (beside our caravan/awning) last year, for both evenings, and it worked really well.

Last year we all made our own cooking arrangements but cooked together in the same area. I have a little gas Barbie which I'm more than happy to throw things on for other people but I do need to be a little careful as SWMBO has severe food allergies. I know that there will be a couple of other Barbies along too

We have already made arrangements with johnnycboy and his clan to sort our food between us for the evening and breakfast meals. I think it's easier to supply our own food as not everyone will eat the same things and, without sounding ungrateful, Emma and I need to check ingredients of food because of her allergies.

So, I would suggest we bring our own food along (and cooking facilities arranged between us) but cook and socialise in the same area I know there'll be a large gas Barbie on Friday too (thanks PJM!) so I'm willing to take my turn at the grill! I personally like to eat slowly and steadily through the evening when I'm on a session (which I intend to be ) but each to their own

Any thoughts or idea's greatly received

If that worked well last year, then lets go for that   Presonally, I tend to 'graze' all evening as well.

You will have trouble getting bob away from his bbq on saturday night.  If i was kind, I would say its because he likes to help out. Reality, though, if he hasn't got anything holding him up, he'll collapse in a drunken heap

Be unlike you to say something kind Jaime.........but you could have a point!! [smiley=beer.gif]

[Lazydocker]

Forgot top add this but it probably deems it's own post...

I will ask that no-one eats nuts immediately around her (please) as she can have a reaction to the oils transferred in the air! And I don't fancy spending the night in A&E or Intensive Care!

Not trying to be daft or offensive here, but one thing ive never understood, is how come there is anyone alive with a peanut allergy?

We are led to beleive the sligtest bit of peanut / oil can be fatal to someone with an allergy...

So how come they havent died, surely you eat a bag of nuts, noone is sure whats happening, call an ambulance...you go into anaphalactic shock and die, therefore no more allergy.

why doesnt the 1st attack (that we are led to beleive is so bad) kill?

Good question! Not really sure how they decide that it's anaphalaxis on the first occasion! There are enough people who aren't still alive because their medical response wasn't quick enough!

TBH, we generally get a little bit of warning from most of the things she's allergic to but nuts aren't good... Reaction is almost instant!

Luckily we do have Adrenalin needles with us all the time but I can assure you that having to inject your loved one to save her life is terrifying! Especially as there is nothing else you can do once it's done!

I can assure you, having seen it many times, that it's not a fun situation to observe, let alone experience, and it's something I plan to avoid!

[Jimbob]

Forgot top add this but it probably deems it's own post...

I will ask that no-one eats nuts immediately around her (please) as she can have a reaction to the oils transferred in the air! And I don't fancy spending the night in A&E or Intensive Care!

Not trying to be daft or offensive here, but one thing ive never understood, is how come there is anyone alive with a peanut allergy?

We are led to beleive the sligtest bit of peanut / oil can be fatal to someone with an allergy...

So how come they havent died, surely you eat a bag of nuts, noone is sure whats happening, call an ambulance...you go into anaphalactic shock and die, therefore no more allergy.

why doesnt the 1st attack (that we are led to beleive is so bad) kill?

Good question! Not really sure how they decide that it's anaphalaxis on the first occasion! There are enough people who aren't still alive because their medical response wasn't quick enough!

TBH, we generally get a little bit of warning from most of the things she's allergic to but nuts aren't good... Reaction is almost instant!

Luckily we do have Adrenalin needles with us all the time but I can assure you that having to inject your loved one to save her life is terrifying! Especially as there is nothing else you can do once it's done!

I can assure you, having seen it many times, that it's not a fun situation to observe, let alone experience, and it's something I plan to avoid!

Fully agree and understand and really dont envy your position, it just seems there are too many people about, that should have died.

When we introduced our kids to peanuts, they were watched very carefully for any possible reaction, but I can't imagine many people do that.

maybe 1st attacks are mild and get progressively worse   :-?

[johnnycboy]

Right... This is how I imagined it going after last year. I'm not dictating things but just think it's better to get things a little organised

I plan to stick the Pikey Palace as far away from the bulk of the site as possible (near the bridge) with the awning and the 2 Gazebo's tacked onto the side... That'll give a reasonable sized covered area (if required) to shelter from both wet stuff and sunshine I know it wont be central to the area we're in but it's only a small site

I have a large wind break and IIRCC Sir Moanalot has too... We can enclose the area a little for protection from wind and also to channel sound away from the rest of the site. We gathered in one area (beside our caravan/awning) last year, for both evenings, and it worked really well.

Last year we all made our own cooking arrangements but cooked together in the same area. I have a little gas Barbie which I'm more than happy to throw things on for other people but I do need to be a little careful as SWMBO has severe food allergies. I know that there will be a couple of other Barbies along too

We have already made arrangements with johnnycboy and his clan to sort our food between us for the evening and breakfast meals. I think it's easier to supply our own food as not everyone will eat the same things and, without sounding ungrateful, Emma and I need to check ingredients of food because of her allergies.

So, I would suggest we bring our own food along (and cooking facilities arranged between us) but cook and socialise in the same area I know there'll be a large gas Barbie on Friday too (thanks PJM!) so I'm willing to take my turn at the grill! I personally like to eat slowly and steadily through the evening when I'm on a session (which I intend to be ) but each to their own

Any thoughts or idea's greatly received

I'm sorted thanks LD ,  but I have been known to creep all over the place for extras .

See how things go with the food consumption friday night and then gauge it from there.   

[Lazydocker]

Right... This is how I imagined it going after last year. I'm not dictating things but just think it's better to get things a little organised

I plan to stick the Pikey Palace as far away from the bulk of the site as possible (near the bridge) with the awning and the 2 Gazebo's tacked onto the side... That'll give a reasonable sized covered area (if required) to shelter from both wet stuff and sunshine I know it wont be central to the area we're in but it's only a small site

I have a large wind break and IIRCC Sir Moanalot has too... We can enclose the area a little for protection from wind and also to channel sound away from the rest of the site. We gathered in one area (beside our caravan/awning) last year, for both evenings, and it worked really well.

Last year we all made our own cooking arrangements but cooked together in the same area. I have a little gas Barbie which I'm more than happy to throw things on for other people but I do need to be a little careful as SWMBO has severe food allergies. I know that there will be a couple of other Barbies along too

We have already made arrangements with johnnycboy and his clan to sort our food between us for the evening and breakfast meals. I think it's easier to supply our own food as not everyone will eat the same things and, without sounding ungrateful, Emma and I need to check ingredients of food because of her allergies.

So, I would suggest we bring our own food along (and cooking facilities arranged between us) but cook and socialise in the same area I know there'll be a large gas Barbie on Friday too (thanks PJM!) so I'm willing to take my turn at the grill! I personally like to eat slowly and steadily through the evening when I'm on a session (which I intend to be ) but each to their own

Any thoughts or idea's greatly received

I'm sorted thanks LD ,  but I have been known to creep all over the place for extras .

See how things go with the food consumption friday night and then gauge it from there.   

Best talk to the wife... We spoke to her last night to make the arrangements!

[TheBoy]

Naturally, its tradition that I bring along a bottle or Port, just to prove I am actually civilised

With no Mr DTM, I guess I'll also have to bring a small cheese and biccy selection for late night supper.  Just to help the port down, you understand

[amigov6]

I'll be bringing curry for sat night & will cook healthy fried bacon sarnies in the pikey palace for Sunday brekkie while we sober up to drive home.Have gas & leccy kettles for brews. No need for a whip round as i never seem to cook enough curry & will pinch the odd sausage off the barbie so all's fair in love & catering!!!
   The lappy will be plugged into the c***van hook up for those who need to use it to check thier OOF/ ebay/f'book etc. 

[CaptainZok]

Naturally, its tradition that I bring along a bottle or Port, just to prove I am actually civilised

With no Mr DTM, I guess I'll also have to bring a small cheese and biccy selection for late night supper.  Just to help the port down, you understand

We'll bring a bit of cheese and a few biccies too, we can't be going short on the cheesey comestibles can we.

[TheBoy]

Naturally, its tradition that I bring along a bottle or Port, just to prove I am actually civilised

With no Mr DTM, I guess I'll also have to bring a small cheese and biccy selection for late night supper.  Just to help the port down, you understand

We'll bring a bit of cheese and a few biccies too, we can't be going short on the cheesey comestibles can we.

I think I may have a bloody great cheese biccy selection, but no cheese

[CaptainZok]

Naturally, its tradition that I bring along a bottle or Port, just to prove I am actually civilised

With no Mr DTM, I guess I'll also have to bring a small cheese and biccy selection for late night supper.  Just to help the port down, you understand

We'll bring a bit of cheese and a few biccies too, we can't be going short on the cheesey comestibles can we.

I think I may have a bloody great cheese biccy selection, but no cheese

Ok I'll concentrate on the cheese side of the equation then.

[Jimbob]

but have you got the camping cheese set? 

[TheBoy]

but have you got the camping cheese set? 

No Hornby Man = No posh cheeseboard

[CaptainZok]

but have you got the camping cheese set? 

No Hornby Man = No posh cheeseboard

No DTM brekky in the morning either.

[TheBoy]

but have you got the camping cheese set? 

No Hornby Man = No posh cheeseboard

No DTM brekky in the morning either.

You're right, he does have his uses, as he's no bloody good with cars

[CaptainZok]

but have you got the camping cheese set? 

No Hornby Man = No posh cheeseboard

No DTM brekky in the morning either.

You're right, he does have his uses, as he's no bloody good with cars

Too tied up with his train set nowadays.

[TheBoy]

but have you got the camping cheese set? 

No Hornby Man = No posh cheeseboard

No DTM brekky in the morning either.

You're right, he does have his uses, as he's no bloody good with cars

Too tied up with his train set nowadays.

You've given me an idea......

You know my love of tractors, and Mr DTM's love of big toys....  ....I wonder if we could graft a deltic into an Omega

[CaptainZok]

but have you got the camping cheese set? 

No Hornby Man = No posh cheeseboard

No DTM brekky in the morning either.

You're right, he does have his uses, as he's no bloody good with cars

Too tied up with his train set nowadays.

You've given me an idea......

You know my love of tractors, and Mr DTM's love of big toys....  ....I wonder if we could graft a deltic into an Omega

You'd need to find Sammy before we start.

[Entwood]

Forgot top add this but it probably deems it's own post...

I will ask that no-one eats nuts immediately around her (please) as she can have a reaction to the oils transferred in the air! And I don't fancy spending the night in A&E or Intensive Care!

Not trying to be daft or offensive here, but one thing ive never understood, is how come there is anyone alive with a peanut allergy?

We are led to beleive the sligtest bit of peanut / oil can be fatal to someone with an allergy...

So how come they havent died, surely you eat a bag of nuts, noone is sure whats happening, call an ambulance...you go into anaphalactic shock and die, therefore no more allergy.

why doesnt the 1st attack (that we are led to beleive is so bad) kill?

Good question! Not really sure how they decide that it's anaphalaxis on the first occasion! There are enough people who aren't still alive because their medical response wasn't quick enough!

TBH, we generally get a little bit of warning from most of the things she's allergic to but nuts aren't good... Reaction is almost instant!

Luckily we do have Adrenalin needles with us all the time but I can assure you that having to inject your loved one to save her life is terrifying! Especially as there is nothing else you can do once it's done!

I can assure you, having seen it many times, that it's not a fun situation to observe, let alone experience, and it's something I plan to avoid!

Fully agree and understand and really dont envy your position, it just seems there are too many people about, that should have died.

When we introduced our kids to peanuts, they were watched very carefully for any possible reaction, but I can't imagine many people do that.

maybe 1st attacks are mild and get progressively worse   :-?

Just to give a little info ..  an anaphylactic reaction (also called shock but that is "press speak") is actually a body's immune system over-reacting to what it "sees" as an "enemy" .. and producing "antigens" ... now the first time you are exposed and have the reaction you have no antigens in your system .. so the body has to learn how to make them, thus the first exposure is usualy relatively mild. The next time you are exposed to the trigger.. the body already knows how to produce the antigen so does it very quickly, and the reaction will be more severe. The body also "remembers" that this has occured and will store antigens in case they are required ... so the next exposure gets hit by both the stored antigens and a surge of newly made ones ..... and it goes on .. each exposure causing an even greater response from the body.

Why do reactions happen at all ??  well the antigens are "supposed" to be produced to kill off germs/bacteria/viruses and in doing so they themselves get killed, and they "should" only attack the specific germ/bacteria/virus for which they are designed.

With an extreme allergic reaction the antigens are produced against an inert substance   eg peanut oil ... so the antigens can't actually kill anything, so the body thinks its losing so produces more  .. in a vicious circle. The antigens go a bit daft and start attacking anything including the body itself, and so the anaphylactic reaction starts.

Each and every exposure can make the next reaction much worse as the bodies sensitivity to the trigger increases, the reaction time decreases, and the level of antigens produced increases.... 

HTH

[p j morgan]

mrs pj loves her cheese and wine tasting .she has more cheese in the fridge than you could ever imagine.and she is a bit partial to a g and t.it has to be gordons !looks like its going to be a great weekend ,see you all there ! 8-) 8-)

[The Red Baron]

mrs pj loves her cheese and wine tasting .she has more cheese in the fridge than you could ever imagine.and she is a bit partial to a g and t.it has to be gordons !looks like its going to be a great weekend ,see you all there ! 8-) 8-)

so am i

[The Red Baron]

Naturally, its tradition that I bring along a bottle or Port, just to prove I am actually civilised

With no Mr DTM, I guess I'll also have to bring a small cheese and biccy selection for late night supper.  Just to help the port down, you understand

make that 2, need one for breakfast

[Lazydocker]

Gordons... Not bad but we prefer Plymouth! I'll have a rummage in the cupboard for some port... I think I've got a couple of bottles

We've got some Pimm's too

[p j morgan]

looks like i will have to put another trailer on back of the trailer to bring the mrs's stock of gordons and her wine racks !have you got a freezer compartment in your pikey wagon  ld?we need ice don't you think ?got me trailer tent ready to roll in the morning shoved gazeebo in and the multimeter .got two fridges one is a coolbox you plug into your lighter socket and the other is a mini fridge that works of the car or 240 volt .but no ice compartment!

[Lazydocker]

Have got a freezer compartment but it's tiny... I think SWMBO  was talking  about buying a bag of ice.

[MikeDundee]

Well I have a couple of bottles of port here, but sound's like they'll be enough of the stuff already, Just checked my single malt supply and down to my last bottle ....so will just have to bring that along

[razzo]

any stella lovers going to Thetford may want to go via sainsburys

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/offers 

if the link does not work 15x440 cans £7.49 [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

[TheBoy]

Gordons... Not bad but we prefer Plymouth! I'll have a rummage in the cupboard for some port... I think I've got a couple of bottles

We've got some Pimm's too

I've got a couple of bottles of port, so should be OK. And a rather humongous box of cheese biccies. Nobody needs to bring that.  Just the cheese

[TheBoy]

any stella lovers going to Thetford may want to go via sainsburys

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/offers 

if the link does not work 15x440 cans £7.49 [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

I don't do cans - its always best from bottles.  Costco have 48 x 330ml (not the 284ml that supermarkets sell) for £24 + VAT

[Lazydocker]

any stella lovers going to Thetford may want to go via sainsburys

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/offers 

if the link does not work 15x440 cans £7.49 [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

I don't do cans - its always best from bottles.  Costco have 48 x 330ml (not the 284ml that supermarkets sell) for £24 + VAT

Oh... Doest that mean you don't want the case I've got in the van for you then

[bob.dent]

any stella lovers going to Thetford may want to go via sainsburys

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/offers 

if the link does not work 15x440 cans £7.49 [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

I don't do cans - its always best from bottles.  Costco have 48 x 330ml (not the 284ml that supermarkets sell) for £24 + VAT

Aldi are currently doing a case of 20 bottles of Stella for £5.99 although judging from the picture in their ad it looks like they're stubby bottles. :-/

[MikeDundee]

I just got 20 cans Fosters for £12 from Asda, just spoke to the campsite onwer, regarding fishing bait shops, and he's gonna actually go and buy some maggot's from the bait shop, keep them an old fridge he has, so save's me running around, great stuff

Seemingly there's a small Mace store across the road/at the garage, sell's general stuff.

Oh and just bought one of those leccy leads from Helfrauds £89.99 .....could'nt wait or order cheaper online otherwise would'nt have had one for the trip in time.

[CaptainZok]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

[Lazydocker]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

Hmmmm.... Feeling guilty now as we're not going to get a chance to go shopping before we come now! I'm taking the wife's car to work as the van is already hitched and ready to go!

Mind you, I think she's going shopping at some point Friday/Saturday anyway!

Got plenty of beer though!

Oh, and we're taking a coffee machine so there'll be fresh filter coffee available as well as copious amounts of tea if required

[TheBoy]

I just got 20 cans Fosters for £12 from Asda, just spoke to the campsite onwer, regarding fishing bait shops, and he's gonna actually go and buy some maggot's from the bait shop, keep them an old fridge he has, so save's me running around, great stuff

Seemingly there's a small Mace store across the road/at the garage, sell's general stuff.

Oh and just bought one of those leccy leads from Helfrauds £89.99 .....could'nt wait or order cheaper online otherwise would'nt have had one for the trip in time.

I bought a new hookup lead for £29 from Go-Outdoors.co.uk (I went to their shop).

I can bring another hookup lead if people are short (though they may want to bring a 4way 13A lead, ad my spare lead only has single socket on end

[TheBoy]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

The Brie is a bit gay, but the others are quality, manly cheeses

[TheBoy]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

Hmmmm.... Feeling guilty now as we're not going to get a chance to go shopping before we come now! I'm taking the wife's car to work as the van is already hitched and ready to go!

Mind you, I think she's going shopping at some point Friday/Saturday anyway!

Got plenty of beer though!

Oh, and we're taking a coffee machine so there'll be fresh filter coffee available as well as copious amounts of tea if required

Do you have enough filter coffe to go around - just working out what I need to bring, and how the hell I'm gonna fit it all in the friggin car (she likes to bring the kitchen sink!!)

[Lazydocker]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

The Brie is a bit gay, but the others are quality, manly cheeses

Best I wear Pink then, as Brie is the only cheese I really like on Biccies

[TheBoy]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

The Brie is a bit gay, but the others are quality, manly cheeses

Best I wear Pink then, as Brie is the only cheese I really like on Biccies

You heard it here first, LD has come out of the closet.

[CaptainZok]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

The Brie is a bit gay, but the others are quality, manly cheeses

Indeed, Tigger told me to get some Brie for the Sony lovers.

[TheBoy]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

The Brie is a bit gay, but the others are quality, manly cheeses

Indeed, Tigger told me to get some Brie for the Sony lovers.

The girls, such as Tigger, Mrs TB, and Lazydocker, all enjoy their gay cheeses

[CaptainZok]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

The Brie is a bit gay, but the others are quality, manly cheeses

Indeed, Tigger told me to get some Brie for the Sony lovers.

The girls, such as Tigger, Mrs TB, and Lazydocker, all enjoy their gay cheeses

She prefers the hard stuff like primula or dairylea.

[Lazydocker]

Right just been shopping and found a cracking cheese stall on the market.
Do you think we will manage with Stilton, Mature cheddar, Lancashire, Brie and Red Leicester?

Hmmmm.... Feeling guilty now as we're not going to get a chance to go shopping before we come now! I'm taking the wife's car to work as the van is already hitched and ready to go!

Mind you, I think she's going shopping at some point Friday/Saturday anyway!

Got plenty of beer though!

Oh, and we're taking a coffee machine so there'll be fresh filter coffee available as well as copious amounts of tea if required

Do you have enough filter coffe to go around - just working out what I need to bring, and how the hell I'm gonna fit it all in the friggin car (she likes to bring the kitchen sink!!)

As long as people don't bring buckets it'll be fine!

[CaptainZok]

Don't forget the cake TB.

[Lazydocker]

I think SWMBO is currently baking a large batch of her legendary chocolate brownies!

[samrey4u]

any stella lovers going to Thetford may want to go via sainsburys

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/offers 

if the link does not work 15x440 cans £7.49 [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

I don't do cans - its always best from bottles.  Costco have 48 x 330ml (not the 284ml that supermarkets sell) for £24 + VAT

Asda have 10 bottles of stella for a fiver and they are 330ml too saw them this afternoon  Mind you i cant stand stella  gimme a brandy anyday