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Chat Area => Meetings, gatherings, parties etc => Topic started by: OmegaGav on 18 July 2009, 08:10:57
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Hi all, after the success of the last Ashridge meet I am thinking of arranging another one on Saturday the 19th of September.
As the Reading meets group seems to have dissolved I was thinking about a name change, my personal thoughts are for something like "OOF! South East meet No1 @ Ashridge" with the next meet being "OOF! South East meet No2 @ wherever" etc etc
Reading members will always be welcome ! :y
Also to mix the locations up a bit I was thinking that if everyone at a meet who would be interested in organising a meet puts there name into a hat and we would have a draw to decide who would be organising the next meet
As I said these are only my personal thoughts and I would like to see what other members think :-/ :-/ :y :y
Also if anyone can see any date clashes let me know ::) ::) :y :y
Right Job done I'm ready for constructive criticism ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
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how about calling it "the common OOFers" ;D, id try & get down for the next one even though im somewhat miles away as it gets me away & its a trip down
misery memory lane :y
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Like the idea of varying the location - ok that may mean some can't make some meets, but allows other members who can't make Ashridge to attend
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yep, would very happily attend Ashridge again. Could bring the mountain bikes and the Mrs and go see the sights up the top like Mr and Mrs ians did, play cars and be organised enough to contribute a bit more this time. No need to change wheels again, bugger that.
But on the other hand and over all, would also like to move around, see the sights and other members who can attend. Better the location, the easier to sell to other halfs. Mrs gixer had other issues to attend to last time or she would have attended and enjoyed it i have no doubt.
Also like the open minded approach Gav, good man :-)
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Nice one Gav
Fully agree with the name change to be honest and South East Herts sounds very good to me and would soon be associated with our group.
Various locations arranged within the current members is also a very good idea as we have people who are local and people who are a fair distance away and we both know this can be draining if the meets are in the same area each time
Your first go at arranging the meet went very well Gav and i think along with all the others who attended you did a fantastic job in ensuring everyone was catered for.
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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.
I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets.. ;)
I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.
Cheers
Ian
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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.
I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets.. ;)
I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.
Cheers
Ian
This is exactly what we want to move away from too :y
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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.
I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets.. ;)
I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.
Cheers
Ian
This is exactly what we want to move away from too :y
Most areas should have 'nicer' places to meet than carparks - the Chilterns is full of Forestry Commission places. Obviously, for the girls, some facilities are required.
That said, I can't immediately think of anywhere around here that has such facilities :-[
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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.
I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets.. ;)
I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.
Cheers
Ian
This is exactly what we want to move away from too :y
Most areas should have 'nicer' places to meet than carparks - the Chilterns is full of Forestry Commission places. Obviously, for the girls, some facilities are required.
That said, I can't immediately think of anywhere around here that has such facilities :-[
Theres always Billing Aquadrome even just for a day meet. I do fancy having a long weekender up there some time, but probably not this year as I am a fair weather camper ::) ::) :y :y
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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.
I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets.. ;)
I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.
Cheers
Ian
This is exactly what we want to move away from too :y
Most areas should have 'nicer' places to meet than carparks - the Chilterns is full of Forestry Commission places. Obviously, for the girls, some facilities are required.
That said, I can't immediately think of anywhere around here that has such facilities :-[
Theres always Billing Aquadrome even just for a day meet. I do fancy having a long weekender up there some time, but probably not this year as I am a fair weather camper ::) ::) :y :y
Hi all,
Obviously with Ashridge being my first meet I don't have much to make comparison with but the thought of meeting up in a town car park sounds pretty horrible.
There are some great country locations around, I'll try to think of a couple suitable ones to throw at all of you.
Hope you are all well, been a busy few days so not had time to say hello.
K
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just a thought, what is dunstable downs like these days, is there a large parking area up there? :-/
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I would love to give Ashridge a visit. pencil me in guys
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just a thought, what is dunstable downs like these days, is there a large parking area up there? :-/
Pretty busy, and so close to ashridge, may as well use latter. I think the idea was to go further afield, for eg up to 1hr away from there, to allow others to try a meet who'd otherwise be unwilling/apprehensive to travel large distances to see what goes on
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just a thought, what is dunstable downs like these days, is there a large parking area up there? :-/
Pretty busy, and so close to ashridge, may as well use latter. I think the idea was to go further afield, for eg up to 1hr away from there, to allow others to try a meet who'd otherwise be unwilling/apprehensive to travel large distances to see what goes on
Maybe somewhere towards Northampton for the next meet ??
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Looking forward to the next meet, the last one was really good and the kids enjoyed messing about in the woods
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If anyone has any other name suggetions i'll be happy to add them to the poll :) :)
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Looking forward to the next meet, the last one was really good and the kids enjoyed messing about in the woods
Thanks Bev glad you Andy and the kids came looking forward to the next one :) :) I will try and organise the barbie better next time ::) ::) ;D ;D
p.s Lucy has sent Jordan a friend request on facebook!
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Looking forward to the next meet, the last one was really good and the kids enjoyed messing about in the woods
Thanks Bev glad you Andy and the kids came looking forward to the next one :) :) I will try and organise the barbie better next time ::) ::) ;D ;D
p.s Lucy has sent Jordan a friend request on facebook!
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The last barbie was fine mate and i'm sure everyone else would agree too.
It was great to get so many people at the first meet and i'm sure as word spreads it will grow and grow, also good to have Jamie there with the Tech 2 to help all the people who turned up both fix and upgrade their cars.
I have told Jordan about Lucy and she has now added her.
Take Care
Andy
We will arrange for yourself,Julie and the kids to come over for a few beers and a BBQ once the weather starts to improve :y
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OOF! South East it is then :y
Will do a confimed list for Ashridge soon :y Don't forget there will be a draw at Ashridge to see who arranges the following meet so get ya thinking caps on :y :y
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OOF! South East it is then :y
Will do a confimed list for Ashridge soon :y Don't forget there will be a draw at Ashridge to see who arranges the following meet so get ya thinking caps on :y :y
Excellent........
Well done Mr Chairman
;D ;D
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OOF! South East it is then :y
Will do a confimed list for Ashridge soon :y Don't forget there will be a draw at Ashridge to see who arranges the following meet so get ya thinking caps on :y :y
Excellent........
Well done Mr Chairman
;D ;D
Thanks :) :y
Now where is my expenses form??
;D ;D ;D ;D
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OOF! South East it is then :y
Will do a confimed list for Ashridge soon :y Don't forget there will be a draw at Ashridge to see who arranges the following meet so get ya thinking caps on :y :y
Excellent........
Well done Mr Chairman
;D ;D
Thanks :) :y
Now where is my expenses form??
;D ;D ;D ;D
I Was waiting for that ;D ;D
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i might be down again but not a good idea for me to suggest the next venue as it might end up "a little more north" ;D ;D
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i might be down again but not a good idea for me to suggest the next venue as it might end up "a little more north" ;D ;D
if you are coming down friday i would be up for a couple ::)of beers if you fancy? 8-) :y
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i might be down again but not a good idea for me to suggest the next venue as it might end up "a little more north" ;D ;D
if you are coming down friday i would be up for a couple ::)of beers if you fancy? 8-) :y
yup gav i could well be up for that :y got my usual old friends to see in the afternoon & the dreaded 2 seater sofa to arrange [i didnt learn the 1st time] ;D