Mad as a March Hare Golden Swan: Fri 14 to Sun 16 March 2014

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Mad as a March Hare Golden Swan: Fri 14 to Sun 16 March 2014

Post by Jillygumbo » Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:58 pm

Mad as a March Hare Meet - Golden Swan, Wilcot near Pewsey – Friday 14 – Sunday 16 March 2014

Following tradition and on behalf of Crazy Uncle Gray, I have booked all 4 EHUs for the weekend of Friday 14 March 2014 for two nights (leaving Sunday) for the “bongo meet” (not restricted to bongos). Dave has advised that he can only accommodate a total of 10 vans (unlimited tents beyond that). The cost will be £10.00 per night per van or £5.00 per person. Bring splitters for the EHU and provided we’re not silly with it, will be able to keep 8 units warm of a night.

http://www.thegoldenswan.co.uk/

Brilliant real ale and fantastic food. Close to Pewsey with its many pubs, the canal, The Barge Inn (famous for aliens). Dogs welcome on leads, including inside the pub. Tap, toilets and washroom (containing a shower) available. Please note there is no chemical toilet emptying facilities available.

The pub has 3 letting rooms available inside: 2 twin rooms and double (family) room. £50.00 based on 2 people sharing, including full English breakfast. Note there are shower and toilet facilities for guests, but these are not en suite. There is a sink in each of the rooms as well as a kettle and refreshments. Dogs are not allowed in the letting rooms.
I can bring my firepit and hopefully Bob & Su will bring Edris (ozpig). Please bring logs or ready-cut wood to burn. Can Paul bring the event shelter?

Please note this meet is being offered on different forums. Let me know if you want to join us. Pay in the pub.
1. Jillygumbo (& Cfor) EHU
2. Crazy Uncle Gray & Kerry) EHU
3. Boy From Brazil (Paul & Susie) EHU
4. Panda Bob (& Su) EHU
5. Chris, Gem & the girls EHU
6. Bongobaz?
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Post by Bob » Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:27 pm

Thanks Jill. :D :D :D
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Post by New Forest Terrier » Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:05 pm

Thanks Jilly Please add me to the list. I will bring my new (to me) Eriba, or the hobbit Home as Jude calls it. Its first outing under new ownership.

Can you book me electric on a splity please. After the disaster two years ago when my leisure battery failed totally over the winter and I had no power at all for the whole weekend, I am not taking any chances.
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Re: Mad as a March Hare Golden Swan: Fri 14 to Sun 16 March

Post by cazzyblues » Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:40 am

Hi Jilly,
Can you pencil me and Jo in please. Would love to come but will have to see how Jo is nearer the time. We would need electric hook up for her equipment if we do make it. Would be lovely to see you all again. Caz.
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Re: Mad as a March Hare Golden Swan: Fri 14 to Sun 16 March

Post by boyfrombrasil » Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:01 am

Jillygumbo wrote:
Please bring logs or ready-cut wood to burn.
We have lots of wet ones...
Can Paul bring the event shelter?
Of course!
1. Jillygumbo (& Cfor) EHU.
Go on. Bring hubby as well. You know we want you to!!!!! :twisted:
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Post by alans00ty5 » Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:09 am

hi jilly could you put sooty&georgie down.we would love to catch up with you all.xx
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Post by bongobaz » Mon Jan 06, 2014 1:53 pm

Put me on list please. :P
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Post by Dr Fingers » Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:42 pm

The pub has 3 letting rooms available inside: 2 twin rooms and double (family) room. £50.00 based on 2 people sharing, including full English breakfast. Note there are shower and toilet facilities for guests, but these are not en suite. There is a sink in each of the rooms as well as a kettle and refreshments. Dogs are not allowed in the letting rooms.
I can bring my firepit and hopefully Bob & Su will bring Edris (ozpig). Please bring logs or ready-cut wood to burn. Can Paul bring the event shelter?

Please note this meet is being offered on different forums. Let me know if you want to join us. Pay in the pub.
1. Jillygumbo (& Cfor) EHU
2. Crazy Uncle Gray & Kerry) EHU
3. Boy From Brazil (Paul & Susie) EHU
4. Panda Bob (& Su) EHU
5. Chris, Gem & the girls EHU
6. Bongobaz?[/quote]

Think we can make this Jillie, but would arrive on the Sat..us 2, bongo, drive-away awning and Martha (lab). EHU would be nice, just for running our little radiator, but not essential.
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Post by alans00ty5 » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:05 pm

alans00ty5 wrote:hi jilly could you put sooty&georgie down.we would love to catch up with you all.xx
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Post by Bob » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:10 pm

If everyone agrees I have a presentation to make during the traditional Saturday Gala Dinner.

I promise the speech will be short. 8)
Take a torch, toilet roll, and tea bags.

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Post by Jillygumbo » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:35 pm

bongobaz wrote:Put me on list please. :P
You already are! I'll take off the question mark :D
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Post by Dr Fingers » Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:13 pm

Defo count us in for the Sat night (maybe Sunday as well), a little 240v if poss..?

Thanks

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Post by Bob » Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:26 pm

We'll be staying Sunday night. :D
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Post by Jillygumbo » Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:54 pm

1. Jillygumbo (& Cfor) (Fri & Sat) EHU BF/WC
2. Crazy Uncle Gray (& Kerry) EHU BF
3. Boy From Brazil (Paul & Susie) EHU BF
4. Panda Bob (& Su) (Sat & Sun) EHU BF with an announcement
5. Chris, Gem & the girls EHU BF
6. EHU New Forest Terrier BF with Eriba!
7. EHU Cazzy & Jo EHU essential BF (can have my EHU if necessary)
8. Sooty & Georgie – BF caravan & car
9. Bongobaz BF
10. EHU Dr Fingers (& wife plus Martha the lab)BF (Sat & Sun) EHU would be nice

Happy to accept more names but note that if all the above turn up, Dave may turn you away unless you are in a tent! Of course, it's quite likely that someone will pull out. Please keep me posted so that people are not disappointed. Day visitors also welcome but we'll probably be in a pub somewhere! :D
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Re: Mad as a March Hare Golden Swan: Fri 14 to Sun 16 March

Post by alans00ty5 » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:04 pm

thanks jilly looking forward to it,its been to long since our last meet.
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