9 days and counting!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:22 am

Oh and perhaps something to block out any potential snoring. :wah: :p

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:23 am

Raven wrote: Sunglasses! You will need those for the glare of all the smiling and laughing that will be going on! :-6 And dont forget to call me when you get here, so I can walk around to get you!

Can you just confirm exactly where I am headed

hehehe and your mobile no again!

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:24 am

Betty Boop wrote: Wow! You're organised, I haven't even thought about writing a list yet! :-2

Top of Betty's list:

Remember to pick up theia

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:25 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Oh and perhaps something to block out any potential snoring. :wah: :p

Hey, do you think Theia snores??? Good point, starting my list

1. Ear plugs.

:wah:

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:25 am

theia wrote: Top of Betty's list:

Remember to pick up theia

:wah: Hehehe now that would be embarassing if you forget that!!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:26 am

theia wrote: Top of Betty's list:

Remember to pick up theia

:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl I just spat coffee over my keyboard!

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:26 am

Betty Boop wrote: Hey, do you think Theia snores??? Good point, starting my list

1. Ear plugs.

:wah:

I don't snore, I'm a lady

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:27 am

Betty Boop wrote: Can you just confirm exactly where I am headed

hehehe and your mobile no again!
LOL! PM on it's way! (that doesnt mean prime minister!);)

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:28 am

Well apparently I have been known to talk in my sleep, so just be glad that I'm staying seperately from the rest of you!!! :wah:

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:29 am

chrisb84uk wrote: :wah: Hehehe now that would be embarassing if you forget that!!

Chris? I'm not a "that"...I'm a lady...tho if Betty's going to spit everywhere next weekend, it'll do little for my reputation

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:30 am

Betty Boop wrote: Wow! You're organised, I haven't even thought about writing a list yet! :-2

This is the only list Betty...prompted by Ravens thread....I'll have to print if off when I go home....weeder tells me she sleeps as if she's in a coma....but I'll get her some ear plugs just in case...my husband used to tell me I snored when we shared a bed...now we don't share, he's not troubled.......

With all the walking, something for blisters will be needed....

Minks and Weeder...don't forget your 'flight socks' !!:D

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:32 am

theia wrote: Chris? I'm not a "that"...I'm a lady...tho if Betty's going to spit everywhere next weekend, it'll do little for my reputation

Don't make me laugh with a mouthful of coffee then! :p

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:39 am

theia wrote: Chris? I'm not a "that"...I'm a lady...tho if Betty's going to spit everywhere next weekend, it'll do little for my reputation

Whoopsie my mistake, sorry Theia, it will never happen again!!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:40 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Oh and perhaps something to block out any potential snoring. :wah: :p

I you're in the room next door Chris and I hear you snoring....I'll sneak in with my water pistol....:wah:

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:42 am

Bez wrote: I you're in the room next door Chris and I hear you snoring....I'll sneak in with my water pistol....:wah:

Oh are you staying in the same hotel as I am then Bez hehehe, crikey in that case I hope I'm staying down the corridor from you, as I don't want to get wet!!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:43 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Oh are you staying in the same hotel as I am then Bez hehehe, crikey in that case I hope I'm staying down the corridor from you, as I don't want to get wet!!

Weeder and I are sharing a room....so you'd better behave

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:44 am

LOL! I'm pi$$ing myself laughing! :wah: What a hoot this will be!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:53 am

Bez wrote: Weeder and I are sharing a room....so you'd better behave

:wah: Oh how lovely, I'm guessing that means we will be seeing each other at breakfast as well. I shall be on my best behaviour!!!

:yh_angel

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:56 am

LOL! You didnt think you were going to be there all by yourself, did you? Besides, I have to make sure everybody is in a safe place. I actually worry over stuff like that y'know!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:00 am

Raven wrote: LOL! You didnt think you were going to be there all by yourself, did you? Besides, I have to make sure everybody is in a safe place. I actually worry over stuff like that y'know!

Oh where would we be without you Raven!!! :-4

I have a question for you though out of interest. Do you know how busy the hotel usually gets around this time of year?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:27 am

chrisb84uk wrote: :wah: Oh how lovely, I'm guessing that means we will be seeing each other at breakfast as well. I shall be on my best behaviour!!!

:yh_angel

As ever chris as ever....it's us oldies that are more likely to misbehave :wah:

By the way...how are you travelling down ?

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:38 am

Raven wrote: We're at the final countdown for a tremendous event!

I just wanted to say, I'm so looking forward to meeting you all!

To those getting ready to travel by planes, trains and automobiles, Godspeed and may you have fair winds at your back! Travel safe!

Double check everything and then check it again. Passports, phone numbers, addresses.

Pack light and comfy. We'll be doing alot of walking. The weather will be mild but not hot.

Dont forget your camera and TONS of film!

To those travelling from North America, GREAT BRITAIN is waiting to welcome you! (loudly to be sure!);)

To those of you travelling to my place, RAVEN WELCOMES YOU!:-6

you just made my hair stand on end in anticipation, I CAN"T WAIT.......

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:39 am

theia wrote: Can't wait, Raven, thank you for the lovely welcome :-6

(did you mention walking and alot in the same sentence? :-3 :wah: )

OMG I think she did, we will all sleep well at the ends of the days

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:39 am

Betty Boop wrote: oooh don't worry I won't, I know what I keep under my bed! :sneaky:

Oh Betty I am biting my tongue here

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:40 am

chonsigirl wrote: Have fun you all!:)

CG I am going to find a little bunny to carry around with me and that will be me wishing you were with us

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:41 am

theia wrote: I'll say only one thing (well, several)...map, directions, moral support, patience, excellent company, intelligent conversation, wisdom...

and big suitcase

Am I the only one coming with just a handbag... sheesh hehehehehe I have not idea how to pack huge.... but to go home now there is where I need a huge suitcase, to take all my treasures with me

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:42 am

venus wrote: ok so flat shoes not a problem..

packing, nope can head home on hte tube..hehehe

ok so lm a smug git..

but looking forward to the break folks

what time and where, is it still heathrow and what time please

Cheeky, ok you can carry some of my load then ahahahaha

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:43 am

chrisb84uk wrote: :wah: Oh too right, I can see her on her first night at your place, sneaking downstairs at night, just trying to get in those few extra posts hahaha.

oh you know me well !!!! hehehehe

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:45 am

Bez wrote: As ever chris as ever....it's us oldies that are more likely to misbehave :wah:

By the way...how are you travelling down ?

Hehehe does that mean I can expect when I go to get some juice, my knife and folk to miraciously dissapear then!! :sneaky:

And I am travelling down to London on train, next Friday, then catching the tube to the other side of London, to catch my final train to Raven's place. I'm hoping to get there by about 5pm ish on that Friday, and boy will I be tired!!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:46 am

hahaha OMG it's a flurry of posts from our good friend Minks, Hiya I hope all is well!!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:48 am

Raven wrote: LOL! Me either! Shop ones will be great! Worcester boy can bring the sauce!:wah: Hey Chris! You listening?? BBQ on Sunday! Need Lea and Perrins for the burgers!
Hey we get Lee and Perrins here way cool, I will be feeling right at home whooot whoooot

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:51 am

minks wrote: Hey we get Lee and Perrins here way cool, I will be feeling right at home whooot whoooot
Until you see the castles......then you will know you're somplace pretty special!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:57 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Oh where would we be without you Raven!!! :-4

I have a question for you though out of interest. Do you know how busy the hotel usually gets around this time of year?
Dunno! It shouldnt be too bad! This is a special little place off the beaten track. You will really be pleased with it! LOL! Kind of reminds me of fawlty towers!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:03 am

Raven wrote: Dunno! It shouldnt be too bad! This is a special little place off the beaten track. You will really be pleased with it! LOL! Kind of reminds me of fawlty towers!

Hehehe you know that was my first thought when I first saw the picture of the main entrance! :wah: It does look like a really nice hotel, and I am really looking forward to staying there, though of course if we can help it I won't be there too long, as I will be far too busy with all of you!!

If they aren't usually too busy, then I wonder how they took all of these sudden reservations being made at around the same time.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:05 am

Well time for me to head off, and when I will be back it will be down to only 8 days until the big event, doesn't time fly bye huh!!!

Have a great day everybody!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:08 am

chrisb84uk wrote: hahaha OMG it's a flurry of posts from our good friend Minks, Hiya I hope all is well!!!
'ello

all is well, I have all my important things set aside in my top drawer, ready to go, clothing can just be chucked in at the last minute. I think I am ready.... I hope

This thread has been so fun to read

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:09 am

Actually they get REALLY busy at the end of may. Cause we have the air show down here. It's usually where the red arrows stay. But they are touring out of country so they wont be here this year!:(

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:44 am

I'm only going to Heathrow! Why is my list still so LONG!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:46 am

Raven wrote: I'm only going to Heathrow! Why is my list still so LONG!!

hey another thing for anyones list... band aids for blisters :wah:

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:56 am

Yep! but psssst *whisper* they call them plasters, here. :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:28 am

minks wrote: Oh Betty I am biting my tongue here

hehehehehe you don't know the half of it!! :sneaky:

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:35 am

Betty Boop wrote: hehehehehe you don't know the half of it!! :sneaky:

Well I know you have bunny.... slippers under your bed

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:51 am

You cant look under the bed either, Minks!!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:54 am

Raven wrote: You cant look under the bed either, Minks!!!

aw darn it.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:56 am

You guys are gonna have so much fun!!

Wish I could be there, too!

A little hint to prevent blisters, if I might, get some stuff called moleskin,

not sure if you guys have it there, and put it on BEFORE walking. Don't

try to do it after, it will be really painful. But if you have an idea where

you might rub a blister, the moleskin really works great. I put a patch on

the back of my foot, lower down ankle just above the heel. (Crikey, a

piccie sure would help!)

Anyway, please, all of you, do what you can to share your joy, okay?

:-4

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:07 am

valerie wrote: You guys are gonna have so much fun!!

Wish I could be there, too!

A little hint to prevent blisters, if I might, get some stuff called moleskin,

not sure if you guys have it there, and put it on BEFORE walking. Don't

try to do it after, it will be really painful. But if you have an idea where

you might rub a blister, the moleskin really works great. I put a patch on

the back of my foot, lower down ankle just above the heel. (Crikey, a

piccie sure would help!)

Anyway, please, all of you, do what you can to share your joy, okay?

:-4
You know we will Val! All from this IP! LOL! We have plenty of places to get film developed, and loads of digital kiosks! You guys will be able to share the fun!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:20 am

valerie wrote: You guys are gonna have so much fun!!

Wish I could be there, too!

A little hint to prevent blisters, if I might, get some stuff called moleskin,

not sure if you guys have it there, and put it on BEFORE walking. Don't

try to do it after, it will be really painful. But if you have an idea where

you might rub a blister, the moleskin really works great. I put a patch on

the back of my foot, lower down ankle just above the heel. (Crikey, a

piccie sure would help!)

Anyway, please, all of you, do what you can to share your joy, okay?

:-4

thanks great advise there I have heard of the stuff hmmmmm thinks where can I get some .... I have good walking shoes but.... a gal has got to be prepared.

Ahhh you guys will hear from us crazies hehehehe

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:49 am

After all.......it's because of them we can do this! :-4 We all belong to Forum Garden!

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:53 pm

Saturday night..... 10 nights from tonite... I want to be hugging, laughing. drinking, eating, singing, and dancing, with all of my British friends..... I cant wait.. Its like Christmas. I hope I can survive that ride on the wings with the goggles!!!!!!!

Post by **spot** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:04 pm

weeder wrote: I hope I can survive that ride on the wings with the goggles!!!!!!!Wrap up warm, Weeder, those biplanes can reach ninety miles an hour when they're descending fast.

Where's everyone staying over the weekend, out of interest?

London can be expensive for visitors - the best value I know in London is the Whippet Inn round the back of Victoria Bus Station for Ã‚£10, but that might be a bit downmarket for people not used to the ambience.

I was in a three-way video chat with Snooze and a strange guy logged in as Kurly the other night. I thought I was being slighted when she reduced the size of my window, but I got over it when I saw her shorten Kurly's.

I really should get out more, messaging here is having an odd effect.