Tough Northerners, Clitheroe Lancs, 22/24 March (Club Meet)

[Ian]

Sandy and Carol will bring them.

[Hotpot]

Here's the contents of email just sent to attenders. I'm afraid Marianne's dad's situation is entering a critical phase:

Dear Bongonauts,

We hope you get this message in time!

Unfortunately, due to a family crisis, Marianne and myself are unable to attend this weekend's "Tough Northerners" meeting. This means that the planned walk on Saturday, and the snooker competition, will not go ahead (unless someone else wants to organise them!).

Everything else will still take place though (snow permitting!), and Anne Buller ("Hotpot" on the Forum) will be on hand as the official Bongo Fury club contact.

Sorry to have missed you, but hopefully see you at the next one.

Good luck on your mission.

So sorry to hear the news Ian. I'm sure we're all thinking of you both at this time.

Sorry too now you're stuck with me

Bits of info that may interest:

- People who may be turning up later, reception will usually close before 6, so as welcome pack says report to reception to check in if it's open. Otherwise my mobile is 07707781615 if you want to phone/text and I'll do my best to direct you to the field.

- May still be able to do the walk to Clitheroe on Saturday if there's enough interest. Any takers on the snooker competition?

- Three Rivers pool is indoor, when I was last there there was a charge for using the pool. For Muzette who is hardcore there is a fishing pond that will be good for the bog snorkelling contest in the evening

- Clitheroe market on Saturday is worth a visit, the hotpots and burgers are very nice.

- Supermarkets/shopping, site has a small shop sells a few basics. Clitheroe has best selection, Tesco, Sainsburys, Booths, Lidls.

Safe journey everyone, hoping the weather stays ok, looking like light snow on Saturday now. It's been very cold tonight and a bit windy so will be packing the vest (no bikini Ady )

[B*Witched Blingo]

Sorry to read of your news Ian and Marrianne. Family first as they say.
If I can help Anne in any way during the weekend then count me in. Won't be ther until the early evening, but the offer is there for you.

Keep strong.

[the janner vanner]

So sorry to hear the news Ian, family always come first, i've PMed Ann.

[Ian]

I've just spoken to our secret agent at the site, Lone Ranger, and he informs me that there is light snow at the site but all the local roads are open.

However, there is considerable disruption on the Motorways and trunk roads this morning due to snow so please take care out there!

[Bongoplod]

Having just spoken to reception,and taking into account the weather warnings,Neil doesnt fancy towing the caravan,so we wont be there today,will come for a 1 nighter tomorrow if theres any improvement on the roads.

Keep the heaters on and stay warm

Brian,Neil&Lynz

[Northern Bongolow]

just had my winter wood supply delivered so thats sorted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25xhPlLE-wg.

and if the snow gets worse im going to bring this little invention out of the shed and strap it to the front of the bongo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpbKGvjqsxM.

[Ian]

Update from Hotpot on site:

"Steady snow, but doesn't appear to be settling".

Update from Ian in Sheffield:

"Can't even get to the end of my road due to blizzard conditions".

[Hotpot]

Wind's picking up a bit here stopped snowing now though

More importantly the pub is open at 5.30pm, less importantly the hotpot is ready at 6

[mikeonb4c]

Wind's picking up a bit here stopped snowing now though

More importantly the pub is open at 5.30pm, less importantly the hotpot is ready at 6

Never feed a joker like me a line like that to work with Anne

Hope you guys manage to keep warm and snuggy despite the weather. Brrrrr.

And watch out for those winds if you are raising your roof.

And be VERY careful about wet snow building up on tents/awnings and collapsing them. I can remember a Bongo meet in N Yorks in April where some awnings collapsed under the weight of it, wrecking the awning poles. And if someone had been inside it could have been more serious (same goes for weight of snow on AFT roofs I suspect, and I seem to recall someone breaking their AFT under just such conditions)

Good luck chaps

[Northern Bongolow]

trust you mike.
but,
i too wonder what hotpot is ready for at 6

[francophile1947]

trust you mike.
but,
i too wonder what hotpot is ready for at 6

Dunno, but it'll be hotter and tastier than you two old reprobates

[Bob]

trust you mike.
but,
i too wonder what hotpot is ready for at 6

Dunno, but it'll be hotter and tastier than you two old reprobates

Glad it wasn't just me who wondered that.

Have a great time guys.

[glenn.1]

absolutely gutted....got off early from work, all my stuff ready for the weekend.. only to find mi Bongo up to its axles in snow....dont mind digging my drive out but im not digging the whole street out...according to the forecasts, blizzard all night and all saturday with temps down to -4 degrees.... and i thought Haworth was chilly last year... sorry boys and girls were going to have to give this years vest run a miss this year ...have a good time ..
Glenn

[Northern Bongolow]

Dunno, but it'll be hotter and tastier than you two old reprobates

i was just wondering because im at home keeping the fire lit (in the warmth). but my mrs is up there with the little un. im not going till the morning .