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Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:24 pm
by Alison01326
jaylee wrote:That big silver condom thing for the AFT.... :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol: .... and a CD with "Wheels of Steel" on it 8)

Actually, the boy is not very well at all today. He lounged about on the sofa all morning and then took himself off to bed at 2pm and is still fast asleep (4.45pm). Hence, not much packing done as yet because half of what I need is not here and I can't go out and leave him home alone :(

So, might not get there as early as we planned tomorrow, or might not get there at all if he's proper poorly :( :( :(

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:56 pm
by richwill
Looking forward to a great weekend. Just finished touching up some rust spots on the bongo and fitted the tv and playstation to keep the boys entertained on the trip. Will be packing tonight so that we can be away as soon as I finish work tomorrow. :P
Is anyone else travelling from Exeter area at about 6pm? maybe we could go in convoy.
See you all tomorrow.

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:15 pm
by mikexgough
Have a great weekend folks......Forecast is dry & warm, cant promise sunshine...... but you never know..

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:22 am
by Bob
Forecast is looking good, we should be there about 4. :D

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:45 am
by alans00ty5
see you all there pals about 1ish.

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:07 pm
by chipvan
can someone pm me francophile1947 tel number please..going to *walk up there 2nte but need to drop off something 1st

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:22 pm
by Alison01326
Well, we didn't make it to Southern Softies, but not because Isaac was unwell. He made sufficient recovery for me to decide that after four weeks of more building work at home, NOTHING was going to get in the way of my well deserved break.

Nothing, that is except my dad having a heart attack this morning :( He's OK but I'm too drained to drive and would probably be rubbish company, preferring instead to check that my mobile phone had a signal every 20 seconds.

Have a lovely time everyone. If anyone is actually reading this forum in a field full of real people pass it on! You can all make as much noise at the skittles tournament as you like \:D/

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:29 pm
by Delboymel
Alison01326 wrote:Well, we didn't make it to Southern Softies, but not because Isaac was unwell. He made sufficient recovery for me to decide that after four weeks of more building work at home, NOTHING was going to get in the way of my well deserved break.

Nothing, that is except my dad having a heart attack this morning :( He's OK but I'm too drained to drive and would probably be rubbish company, preferring instead to check that my mobile phone had a signal every 20 seconds.

Have a lovely time everyone. If anyone is actually reading this forum in a field full of real people pass it on! You can all make as much noise at the skittles tournament as you like \:D/
Sorry to hear the news about your Dad Alison. Hope he makes a good recovery - wishing you all well

Mel

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:41 am
by Alison01326
Many thanks, Mel. Hopefully you got off the waiting list for Southern Softies and were able to stay there?

So far so good with Dad, his Guardian Angel was definitely on duty yesterday morning. He went to the doctors' surgery to sort out his repeat prescription at 8am and when the receptionist commented that he was out early he said that he had been woken early by indigestion which he couldn't shift :roll: A 999 call was made and he had an ECG while they were waiting for the ambulance. After an emergency angioplasty (five stents inserted) on arrival at the hospital he certainly looks the healthiest on the ward today (even if he doesn't feel 100% yet!!). Not bad for an 87 year old :D

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:52 pm
by Delboymel
Thanks Alison. Good to hear he's doing ok.

And yep we left Merley at about midday today. Great first time, even though our little one(well he's 9) did wake s up at about 3:45 ish complaining he didn't feel too well!! Suffice to say he's never got down so quick and I spent 30 mins in the toilets with him!! He wasn't actually sick, just said felt unwell. Just thank god we were right in front of the loo block!!

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:59 pm
by francophile1947
Thanks Ian and Marianne - another really enjoyable meet at a great site :D
I really must practice my skittles though :oops: :oops: :lol: :lol:

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:36 pm
by jaylee
francophile1947 wrote:Thanks Ian and Marianne - another really enjoyable meet at a great site :D
I really must practice my skittles though :oops: :oops: :lol: :lol:

I thought you did OK on that last level of Pacman though...!?

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It was fantastic to meet up with you again John.. 8)


Some lovely pictures of the winning team.... =D> Congratulations..! :mrgreen:

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Another top drawer weekend courtesy of Ian and Marianne!! 8) =D> =D>

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:50 pm
by francophile1947
jaylee wrote:I thought you did OK on that last level of Pacman though...!?
:lol: :lol: :lol: You swine Jamie :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:11 pm
by jaylee
Here are some pictures from the "bonnet stare" tournament... :wink:

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An official adjudication... Yep!? Fits the criteria.. Front where it should be... :wink:

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This coveted Specsaver award brings contestants from all over...

The new comer to this event, Derrick.. Top bloke, & congratulations on his marriage to Tina.. =D>

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Some wild life & a tree...

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francophile1947 wrote:
jaylee wrote:I thought you did OK on that last level of Pacman though...!?

:lol: :lol: :lol: You swine Jamie :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:wink:

Re: Southern Softies 15 to 17 April (Dorset)

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:25 pm
by roger
Got back a few hours ago and now all unpacked. Great to see some old faces and also to meet new ones. Did not make the skittles........got talking and drinking and drinking and talking :lol: :lol: Maybe next year :!: :?: . Had a lovely time. Thanks to all who organised it.