Southern Softies

[Ian]

17 to 19 April, Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1SP

Still accepting bookings for this event, details in members-only area here:

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... tm#rallies

There are 36 booked in and 20 pitches left. All remaining pitches are "hard-standing" with electric hook-up.

Campsite website: www.wellington-country-park.co.uk

[rabbitsquasher]

we're coming!!!

[crazy uncle gray g]

Only 3 days to go, I thought I would share some top tips I found on tinternet

Some Bongo Camping Tips
• When using a public campsite, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the pitches on either side vacant.
• Old socks can be made into high fibre beef jerky by smoking them over an open fire.
• A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well, but the cheese sticks between your toes.
• While the Swiss Army Knife has been popular for years, the Swiss Navy Knife has remained largely unheard of. Its single blade functions as a tiny canoe paddle.
• Lint from your navel makes a handy fire starter. Warning: Remove lint from navel before applying the match.
• You'll never be lost if you remember that moss always grows on the north side of your compass.
• You can duplicate the warmth of a down-filled bedroll by climbing into a plastic garbage bag with several geese.
• When camping, always wear a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe your nose on.
• You can compress the diameter of your rolled up sleeping bag by running over it with your car.
• Take this simple test to see if you qualify for solo camping. Shine a flashlight into one ear. If the beam shines out the other ear, do not go into the woods alone.
• A two-man pup tent does not include two men or a pup.
• A potato baked in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked in the coals for three hours makes an excellent football.
• You can start a fire without matches by eating Mexican food, then breathing on a pile of dry sticks.
• The guitar of the noisy teenager at the next campsite makes excellent kindling.
• Check the washing instructions before purchasing any apparel to be worn camping. Buy only those that read "Beat on a rock in stream."
• It's entirely possible to spend your whole holiday on a winding mountain road behind a large motor home.
• A great deal of hostility can be released by using newspaper photos of politicians for toilet paper.
• In an emergency, a drawstring from a parka hood can be used to strangle a snoring tent mate.
See you all soon

[Pete & Sue]

Sound advice Crazy. Howsumever, just get outside of some Cider and Calvados and, quite frankly, 'You won't give a damn'!

[Pete & Sue]

By the bye, s'gonnar ain!

[crazy uncle gray g]

By the bye, s'gonnar ain!

Oh! no it aint not according to the Met Office

Last updated at 08:36 on Wednesday 15th April

All times are BST (Europe/London, GMT+0100)

Thursday day weather
Sunny Intervals
Max: 16°C 61°F
Sunrise: 06:04
Friday day weather
Light Rain Shower
Max: 16°C 61°F
Sunrise: 06:02
Saturday day weather
Sunny Intervals
Max: 16°C 61°F
Sunrise: 06:00
Sunday day weather
Sunny
Max: 16°C 61°F
Sunrise: 05:58

Told you so, bring on the Calvados

[Chris&Gem]

Crazy, if you had come to Santa Pod you would know that you can also use parts of Gary and tina's cowavan to keep camp fire going, for about an hour and a half
Sorry, the camovan cant make it this weekend, have a good time

[crazy uncle gray g]

Crazy, if you had come to Santa Pod you would know that you can also use parts of Gary and tina's cowavan to keep camp fire going, for about an hour and a half
Sorry, the camovan cant make it this weekend, have a good time

I'm not suprised it can't make it, by the sound of it it's gone up in flames
but knowing Tina and Gary they would have been stood well back drinking cider

[technophobe]

Think of it We are going South of Watford Got to be warmer than East Midlands for the last few days - even though BBC weather says rain on Friday. What the ***** Bongos don't worry about the weather - its the company.

[rabbitsquasher]

not long now! currently we're in Northampton, heading to Wooburn Green tomorrow, then party on friday sometime, for now... we're halfway there!

[JDS]

We have managed to get time off this weekend. We booked today direct with the site.
Only non electric available.
See you all on Friday

[BONGO-LOUIS]

Crazy, if you had come to Santa Pod you would know that you can also use parts of Gary and tina's cowavan to keep camp fire going, for about an hour and a half
Sorry, the camovan cant make it this weekend, have a good time

I'm not suprised it can't make it, by the sound of it it's gone up in flames
but knowing Tina and Gary they would have been stood well back drinking cider

Just to let you all no the cowavan is still in one piece. But yes we did stand well back to lift our glasses drinking our cider

[technophobe]

Really relaxed and enjoyable couple of days. We enjoyed ourselves very much especially meeting new, to us, people. Thanks to all, especially to Ian for 'facilitating' the meet.

[bongo bri]

[quote="technophobe"]Really relaxed and enjoyable couple of days. We enjoyed ourselves very much especially meeting new, to us, people. Thanks to all, especially to Ian for 'facilitating' the meet.

Yes Lovely weekend Good to meet some of you,
Thanks also to Ian.
Brian & Mary

[crazy uncle gray g]

I'll keep it short and sweet, FANTASTIC WEEKEND great people, great walks, good ale & good laughs.
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See you all again soon