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Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:35 pm
by crazy uncle gray g

Just been reading my mail shot,
sent out for the soon to be with us, Southern Softies Weekend...
Now, whilst I enjoy a walk Ian, especially if we end up at a nice pub
Don't you think that Amesbury (23.4 miles) may be pushing it just a tad?

Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:02 am
by paulv
pssssssst, whisper it, and dont tell anyone, but, have you seen the weather forecast?

Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:36 pm
by Bob
Should be there mid am on Friday.
Was hoping for Thursday night, but ho hum.

Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:31 pm
by Philjones
Hi southern softies
We are a couple of wannabe Bongo owners. Have a caravan we are very seriously considering selling to buy a Bongo instead. Have been trawling this club page and forum for a month or so and have viewed a few converted Bongos at a dealer garage. Would we be allowed to pop along as visitors on Sunday and check out some of your lovely Bongos and get some buying advice?
Thanks
Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:52 pm
by Bob
Welcome to the Mad House, Phil.
You will be made very welcome on the Sunday. We have to be off early, but I can promise a jolly and welcoming (if slightly muzzy) crew.
Just show up.

Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:32 am
by Philjones
Thanks mate
Wot time do you pack n leave Sunday? If early we may come late sat afternoon instead.
Do you have a post code and should we ask for anyone in particular
Cheers
Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:40 am
by mikeonb4c
Philjones wrote:Thanks mate
Wot time do you pack n leave Sunday? If early we may come late sat afternoon instead.
Do you have a post code and should we ask for anyone in particular
Cheers
As a rule, I'd say Saturday afternoon is much better for catching lots of Bongos in their nests before they migrate back home. The Bob Bongo though rarely flies at dawn, as it is a singing nightbird

Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:15 pm
by g8dhe
Yes its clear the site by 11:00am AIR on Sunday unless booked for an extra night! So Saturday might be better and into the evening.
Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:32 pm
by Bongoplod
Philjones wrote:Hi southern softies
We are a couple of wannabe Bongo owners. Have a caravan we are very seriously considering selling to buy a Bongo instead. Have been trawling this club page and forum for a month or so and have viewed a few converted Bongos at a dealer garage. Would we be allowed to pop along as visitors on Sunday and check out some of your lovely Bongos and get some buying advice?
Thanks
Hi,if you have the funds,why not keep the caravan,buy a diesel or V6 Bongo to tow it, and have the best of both worlds.....space and home comforts of a caravan,together with the towing ability,versatility and pleasure of the Bongo......go on,you know you want to
Brian
Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:43 pm
by C o o k i e
Would just like to thank all the people who made me feel welcome on my day visit to the SS meet. It was good to see so many variations of bongos and camping styles. I asked way too many questions but all of them were answered enthusiastically. It was also nice to be introduced to the bongomaster, wasn't expecting that. Anyway I'm gonna try to get to Stourport now that know what a friendly bunch you are.
Special mention to Masie for playing so well with Maddy
See you lot soon
Si
Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:15 pm
by Bob
Do come to Stourport, and ask all you like, we will chat for Britain.

Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:51 pm
by Haydn Alarms
Haydn's daughter Jo here....
Was lovely to meet so many friendly people and finally put faces to names at long last. Thanks to all who took the time to share their opinions and experiences on coolant and temperature alarms with me. Looking forward to hearing Simon Jones views on the new TM4 Twin Sensor for the V6 Bongo...
What a lovely campsite and beautiful weather!!!! My daughter Poppy is really looking forward to our trip to the Bongo Bash in June and camping in Grumps and Grandma's Bella Bongo.
Thanks again and see you all in June...
Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:39 pm
by Jillygumbo
Here are some photos from the Southern Softies meet. I forgot to include my set up, but I've been posting on Facebook throughout the weekend.
We had lovely weather, fantastic turnout and great company!
I walked on Thursday and Friday, and then rested on Saturday, providing a bus home for tired walkers!!!
Click on the thumbnail for the photos.

Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:34 am
by crazy uncle gray g

Nice photos Jill and a great weekend thanks to all involved.
Roll on the main event see you all again

Re: Southern Softies, Calne Wiltshire, 18/21 April (Club Mee
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:29 am
by sillyhats
Brill weekend, made better by the correct weather. Shame about the ehu packing up , but at least we know that are liesure batt is good for a couple of days.
Thanks to all who made the weekend so good.
Alan annd Lyn,