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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]