Southern Softies Meeting 2017

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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Bob » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:26 pm

Asked to stay on for another month.

The Mensa Brains running her company have failed to notice that the extra time has built up leave. She accepted on condition this can be carried over to April, all agreed.

Bottom line is with her 4 day week Sue will actualy work 12 days for a month's pay and take a week for Wonderwool Wales:

http://www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk/home.html

Weekend at the show then walking and exploring. :D
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Jillygumbo » Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:20 pm

Ah that's what I thought, they cocked up!
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Bob » Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:14 pm

Big time. :lol:
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Bob » Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:30 pm

Remembered to book. :D
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Bob » Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:34 pm

Certainly plenty to do in the area. :D

Looks like we will be taking in the wool shop and quilting emporium, walk to the donkey sanctuary, and return via here for refreshment:

http://www.redlion.biz

If the steam railway is playing we'll give it a go, if not there's a footpath alongside which brings you nicely here:

https://www.redlioncholsey.co.uk/

Town history walk, museum, castle gardens ond lots more to entertain us. 8)
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Joe_anne123 » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:01 pm

Bob wrote:Certainly plenty to do in the area. :D

Looks like we will be taking in the wool shop and quilting emporium...
Oooh, that sounds right up my street :D
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Bob » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:49 pm

Sue will be there with you. 8)
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Ian » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:59 am

If you are thinking about coming to this meeting you should note that it is completely sold out but day visitors are most welcome. If you want to stay overnight there's always a possibility of a late cancellation so txt me on 07932844321 to check.

The address is Bridge Villa Camping Park, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 8HB.

See you there!
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Bob » Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:26 pm

Just home from this one. :D

Big thanks to Ian and Marriane for aranging everything - Lovely site, great location, great company, all round perfect and we'll happily go back there. 8)
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by cazzyblues » Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:01 pm

I agree with Bob, great site , great company, right near the river and pubs, and I too would happily go back there. We even had our fair share of sunshine just to finish off a great weekend. Once again thanks to Ian and Marriane.
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by mikeonb4c » Mon Apr 03, 2017 4:38 pm

Would love to have been there - you guys got lucky with the weather =D>
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Jillygumbo » Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:47 pm

Bob wrote:Just home from this one. :D

Big thanks to Ian and Marriane for aranging everything - Lovely site, great location, great company, all round perfect and we'll happily go back there. 8)
Did you realise you'd left your caravan storage cupboard wide open when you went out on Sunday morning??

Agree it twas a great meet with fantastic weather.
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Bob » Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:28 pm

Dohhh... #-o

Missed that, thanks Jilly. :D

Everything still in it so I likely just forgot it. Lovely walk to the Donkey Sanctuary, flea market in full swing and a nice look at the donkeys.

Icecream then on to here:

http://www.redlion.biz/
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Jillygumbo » Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:48 pm

Bob wrote:Dohhh... #-o

Missed that, thanks Jilly. :D

Everything still in it so I likely just forgot it. Lovely walk to the Donkey Sanctuary, flea market in full swing and a nice look at the donkeys.

Icecream then on to here:

http://www.redlion.biz/
Red Lion looks lovely. Was the beer good? Big car park? I went for a walk along the Ridgeway on the way home.
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Re: Southern Softies Meeting 2017

Post by Bob » Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:02 pm

Beer was first class, 4 real ales, they're in the Good Beer Guide.

Sunday lunches looked brilliant, very friendly, too. (Owners and locals, not the lunches).

No car park but no probs parking outside. :)
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