tough northeners in vest

[steviebongo]

thinking of popping doon to the meet,weather permitting,how many people go to these things and would luv to meet more like minded people.

[Ian]

There are 26 Bongos and their occupants booked in to this event. Day visitors very welcome. 27 to 29 March, Proctor's Stead, Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3TF.

Late bookings still accepted, we have 3 x electric and 6 x non-electric pitches left.

[mikeonb4c]

Sorry to be missing this one but fuel costs (blew the budget at Snowdonia) and helping out at the Scouts jumble sale (missus's orders) prevent. Have a great time y'all

[vanman]

Live in Darlington, At least 4 bongos here, We would like to pop up on the sunday am just to see some more bongo lovers
Mike
aka Vanman

There are 26 Bongos and their occupants booked in to this event. Day visitors very welcome. 27 to 29 March, Proctor's Stead, Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3TF.

Late bookings still accepted, we have 3 x electric and 6 x non-electric pitches left.

[Ian]

The weather looks absolutely attrocious for the weekend on the NE coast, 30mph winds and driving sleet.

Bring it on!

[MountainGoat]

Great! the weather up here has been really good for the past two weekends, looks like you know who lays on the foul weather specially for bongos.
In any case the tides for this weekend do not look good for visiting Holy Islands, causeway is closed this Saturday between 13.30 to 19.35 so you will have to be up early if you want to go. Alnwick Castle and Gardens anyone? At least you will be out of the wind.

Tony
http://www.alnwickcastle.com/
http://www.alnwickgarden.com/

[MountainGoat]

Still going to pop infore the day Stevie? If you want to give your bongo a good try out and avoid the winds expected on the A1 take the A68 or A7 then go over Carter Bar on the A68. If you do you will get a chance to try out your L and S gears (if you have an auto). But mind you there are about 30 speed cameras on the A68 between the Edinburgh Bye Pass and the Border at Carter Bar. On the other hand there are none on the A7 as the twisting road slows most people down enough.

Tony

[Grahame at work]

I wish I was still going - winds or no winds.

You all enjoy yourselves

Hope to meet up with some of you at the scottish bash if I can get my hands on a new Bongo in time.

regards Grahame

[steviebongo]

yeah still going ,hope the weather forecasters get it wrong .i'll just go down the a1 and take it easy,see ya there.




cheers stevie.

[csermanni]

The weather looks absolutely attrocious for the weekend on the NE coast, 30mph winds and driving sleet

I want my money back ...
I was promised attrocious weather and its actually BL**DY ATTROCIOUS at the moment ...

[steviebongo]

your no kiddin the winds must have been 40 to 50mph ,went down to craster and no wonder everything was shut it was like the tail end of a sunami.best of luck to those brave souls toughing it oot for the whole weekend!


cheers stevie.

[MountainGoat]

The wind was so horrible on Friday and Saturday that for the first time I did not think of taking any photos on the campsite, perhaps others will oblige.


Craster Village on Saturday with Ian and Marrianne (The bongomaster and missus) dissapearing in the distance


Rough seas at Craster on Saturday with Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance


As usual on Sunday, the last day of the meet, weather greatly improved and here are Harry and Trish (Hatris) on a walk out to Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster


Harry and Trish inside Dunstanburgh Castle

[steviebongo]

hi there mountain goat ,sorry to ave missed u when i got doon there there wasnt much aboot i spoke to a couple from fife that i had met at the secc a while back and another from newton stewart i think, anyway i helped try and secure sum poor souls awning that couldnt take the strain,of the wind ,oh nearly forgot said a quik hello to Ian(sorry ian i didnt hang around for long,weather too bad for wee the one),think thats aboot it ,see ya at aberfoyle if you can make it .


cheers stevie.

[Muzorewa]

Another cracking weekend, weather a bit breezy on Saturday, lovely on Sunday. Thanks to Ian, Marianne, Brandy & Henderson for organising and thanks to Harry & Trish for their hospitality on Saturday


The road to the North – WTF?




















It was a bit windy – this awning nearly took off towards Birmingham


A brisk walk on the beach


Farne Islands


Bracing


The road ends here




Last time we were here the roadsigns were clearly visible.....


.....




Did I mention that is was windy?



Craster harbour




Dunstanburgh castle from Craster


Old WW2 pillbox


The road to Craster


Some said it was windy – this is INSIDE the harbour walls


Coolest website of the weekend award goes to.....


....Robson’s smokehouse – home of Craster kippers....


......Hmmmmm!


The Jolly Fisherman


Oh, did I mention there was a spot of wind


Stick ‘em up – Mention the wind one more time and you’re dead!

[crazy uncle gray g]

I'll have to chance been shot
The windy action picture of the awning is a peach
I hope you all had a swell time, as we did darn sarf