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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

Yippee 9 days!!!!!!!! I shall be posting a (hopefully) accurate update on the weather next week, so that it will help us to all get a good indication as to what to wear on the day.



Oh and if you are catching a train, make sure that you get off the train to Southend two stops earlier, something that I'm glad I found out before the day hehehehe (thanks Raven!!) :wah:



I'll look forward to seeing you all soon then!!!!

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

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

mmm pack lightly?? I don't do lightly!! I'll be bringing everything but the kitchen sink! :wah:

Theia has the room behind her seat for her small backpack

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: )
LOL! I did! :yh_bigsmi

Betty Boop wrote: mmm pack lightly?? I don't do lightly!! I'll be bringing everything but the kitchen sink! :wah:

Theia has the room behind her seat for her small backpack
I have the same problem! So dont look under the bed!:wah:

:wah: Crikey just thinking about how sore my legs are going to be afterwards is already worrying me hahaha.

Raven wrote: I have the same problem! So dont look under the bed!:wah:




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

chrisb84uk wrote: Yippee 9 days!!!!!!!! I shall be posting a (hopefully) accurate update on the weather next week, so that it will help us to all get a good indication as to what to wear on the day.



Oh and if you are catching a train, make sure that you get off the train to Southend two stops earlier, something that I'm glad I found out before the day hehehehe (thanks Raven!!) :wah:



I'll look forward to seeing you all soon then!!!!
LOL! Otherwise I would have to catch the train to meet you!:wah:

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

Have fun you all!:)

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


:wah: I'm not even going to ask!!

chonsigirl wrote: Have fun you all!:)
Thanks Chonsi! Wish you could join in too!

But I assure you, we will be sharing the fun with all of you! Posting pics and sharing the stories!

LOL! I imagine this 'ol computer will be getting quite the workout!

Well seeing as how we are going to have a lot of stories and loads of photos to put up, I can see your computer being put through it's paces hehehe. I can just see now, the London meeting thread, already hitting 1,000 posts in it within a few days, hahaha well ok maybe that is a slight exaggaration!!

Betty Boop wrote:

Theia has the room behind her seat for her small backpack


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

and big suitcase

Well I always pack loads, and I'm going to have to try and fit all my belongings in my backpack for the week, that should be a lot of fun hahaha.

Maybe we should give admin a heads up that there will be several members posting from the same IP for a few days!:yh_bigsmi otherwise they may think their eyes are going wonky!

chrisb84uk wrote: Well seeing as how we are going to have a lot of stories and loads of photos to put up, I can see your computer being put through it's paces hehehe. I can just see now, the London meeting thread, already hitting 1,000 posts in it within a few days, hahaha well ok maybe that is a slight exaggaration!!
Good thing there is two really good internet cafes close by, if we all want to go on at once!:wah:

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

Raven wrote: Maybe we should give admin a heads up that there will be several members posting from the same IP for a few days!:yh_bigsmi otherwise they may think their eyes are going wonky!


:wah: That's a good idea. I hope u are reading this Anastrophe, Tombstone, don't say we didn't warn you in advance!!

Raven wrote: Good thing there is two really good internet cafes close by, if we all want to go on at once!:wah:


Hahaha well I do believe that the Balmoral has Internet access, so I think I should be alright, should I want to do any extra posting, but somehow I feel that I will be far too tired to do so!!! :wah:

LOL! Gotta warn ya though, my 'puter is slow even with broadband! (mushy pea size memory!) But it works and gets the job done in the end!

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



and big suitcase


you forgot the Cream! :p

chrisb84uk wrote: Hahaha well I do believe that the Balmoral has Internet access, so I think I should be alright, should I want to do any extra posting, but somehow I feel that I will be far too tired to do so!!! :wah:
LOL! You can count on it! Minks has already been warned!

Betty Boop wrote: you forgot the Cream! :p
AND the pasties!!!:-6

Raven wrote: LOL! You can count on it! Minks has already been warned!


: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.

Raven wrote: AND the pasties!!!:-6


Oh yes you have to bring some pasties for us all!!! I would bring something similar but I hardly see a bottle of Worcester sauce going down as nicely!! :wah:

Raven wrote: AND the pasties!!!:-6


:eek: What pasties!! Hang on I know a man who can!! Will have a word with a friend!

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.
LOL! This is going to be so fun! We're going to have alot of laughs thats for sure!

How many pasties would we want???

Betty Boop wrote: What pasties!! Hang on I know a man who can!! Will have a word with a friend!
Nothing like a REAL cornish pastie! Hubby told me they are as big as a plate!:-6

Raven wrote: Nothing like a REAL cornish pastie! Hubby told me they are as big as a plate!:-6


That would be right for homemade pasties, you'll have to settle for best shop bought pasties in Cornwall!



I can't see Theia and I making pasties by hand the day before we leave!

Here's a question for you BB. Do u prefer having your pasties hot or cold??

Betty Boop wrote: That would be right for homemade pasties, you'll have to settle for best shop bought pasties in Cornwall!



I can't see Theia and I making pasties by hand the day before we leave!
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!

chrisb84uk wrote: Here's a question for you BB. Do u prefer having your pasties hot or cold??


I can't eat them any more Chris, but I always liked them hot.

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!


Good job the sauce is for the BBQ then! Thought you were giong to cover our Cornish delicacy in sauce!! :wah:

Betty Boop wrote: Good job the sauce is for the BBQ then! Thought you were giong to cover our Cornish delicacy in sauce!! :wah:
:eek: BLASPHEMY!!! I would NEVER!

Ahem Worcester boy!!! I have a name you know hahaha.



Well I've never even been near our Worcester sauce factory, because I hate the stuff, and I do believe that they are shutting up shop here and moving to Birmingham, just make our small enough city even less popular why don't you haha.) So if u wanted Worcester sauce then it's going to be best to just get it from a normal supermarket. I can try and bring some if u would like, but bear in mind I only have my small backpack to fit everything in.



Oh and BB I prefer mine hot as well, they just taste nicer warm in my opinion!!

chrisb84uk wrote: Ahem Worcester boy!!! I have a name you know hahaha.



Well I've never even been near our Worcester sauce factory, because I hate the stuff, and I do believe that they are shutting up shop here and moving to Birmingham, just make our small enough city even less popular why don't you haha.) So if u wanted Worcester sauce then it's going to be best to just get it from a normal supermarket. I can try and bring some if u would like, but bear in mind I only have my small backpack to fit everything in.



Oh and BB I prefer mine hot as well, they just taste nicer warm in my opinion!!
LOL! I said 'hey Chris'!

Love the stuff myself! It's fantastic on steak! Okay so you will be having plain cheeseburgers then?

It's a typical american bbq on sunday as we will be celebrating both Minks and my hubby's birthday then. Burgers, dogs and of course french fries. (known in britain as chips!) Dont worry sweety, I can get plenty sauce here! I was just teasing as it is known as WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE! (i can even pronounce it right!);)

Betty Boop wrote: I can't see Theia and I making pasties by hand the day before we leave!


Oh! :-1

(only joking...my pastry takes months to digest)

Raven wrote: LOL! I said 'hey Chris'!

Love the stuff myself! It's fantastic on steak! Okay so you will be having plain cheeseburgers then?

It's a typical american bbq on sunday as we will be celebrating both Minks and my hubby's birthday then. Burgers, dogs and of course french fries. (known in britain as chips!) Dont worry sweety, I can get plenty sauce here! I was just teasing as it is known as WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE! (i can even pronounce it right!);)


Hehehe no that sauce is evil, and no matter what you say I'm not going to change my mind!!



Oh that does sounds delicious, let's just hope that the weather holds up!! And by the sounds of it you will soon be calling it Birmingham Sauce. Just doesn't have that same 'nice' ring to it now does it!! :wah:

LOL!! The weather WILL hold dangit! I SAID!!

I can smell it now........lovely scottish or welsh beef.....big fat hot dogs......grilling to a scrumptuous burny color! YUM!!

Then sprinkled with a dash of WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE!!:sneaky:

:wah: Oh I'm sure the weather will be fine, I mean what's the worst that can happen huh!!



Yum, hot dogs, burgers, fries, I can taste it already, and not a drop of worcestershire sauce in sight!! :wah:

Then it's big fat birthday cake and icecream time! Gotta do this when everyone is here! LOL! I gotta stay up and make fairy cakes too!:-2

Oh that just sounds just delightful. It's going to be a good job that we will do so much walking to burn it all off, otherwise my mum will wonder what has happened to me when I get back looking like a blob!! :wah:

chrisb84uk wrote: Oh that just sounds just delightful. It's going to be a good job that we will do so much walking to burn it all off, otherwise my mum will wonder what has happened to me when I get back looking like a blob!! :wah:
LOL! Thats what the americans are best at! FEEDING people! :-6

I'm just about keeping up with you guys....

Car checked over - done

Sat Nav programmed - done

Maps in car - done (in case Sat Nav lets me down)

Hotel confirmed - done

Got Mobile numbers - done (some)

Time booked off work - done

Buy sussex wine etc - Sunday

Pack - Wed / Thurs

Don't forget list:-

camera

Comfy shoes

Pacamac :yh_rotfl

Throat lozenges ( because of all the talking we're gonna do)

Headache pills....as above...he he

Help me out guys...have I forgotten anything ???

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!

Bez wrote: I'm just about keeping up with you guys....



Car checked over - done

Sat Nav programmed - done

Maps in car - done (in case Sat Nav lets me down)

Hotel confirmed - done

Got Mobile numbers - done (some)

Time booked off work - done

Buy sussex wine etc - Sunday

Pack - Wed / Thurs



Don't forget list:-

camera

Comfy shoes

Pacamac :yh_rotfl

Throat lozenges ( because of all the talking we're gonna do)

Headache pills....as above...he he



Help me out guys...have I forgotten anything ???


Hehehe crikey well as long as you bring yourself then I can't think of much else!! :wah:

Bez wrote: I'm just about keeping up with you guys....



Car checked over - done

Sat Nav programmed - done

Maps in car - done (in case Sat Nav lets me down)

Hotel confirmed - done

Got Mobile numbers - done (some)

Time booked off work - done

Buy sussex wine etc - Sunday

Pack - Wed / Thurs



Don't forget list:-

camera

Comfy shoes

Pacamac :yh_rotfl

Throat lozenges ( because of all the talking we're gonna do)

Headache pills....as above...he he



Help me out guys...have I forgotten anything ???


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