Windermere - Hill Of Oaks Fri 8th/Sat 9th May

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Re: Windermere - Hill Of Oaks Fri 8th/Sat 9th May

Post by karena » Fri May 08, 2009 10:52 am

I,m sure there,ll be some left - usually moved on to the liquid refreshment by nine. :D
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Post by mikeonb4c » Fri May 08, 2009 2:04 pm

Setting off for Windy Mere shortly (via school to pick WIll up so probably get there around 6.00pm I guess)
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Post by dreamwarrioruk » Fri May 08, 2009 4:01 pm

been looking at different weather sites on internet and dont know which one to believe,can someone direct me into the right direction,do i brave the weather at windermere or stay at home,wife hates the wind with a passion,dont mind the rain but the wind she wants to hide all the time.
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Post by mister munkey » Sun May 10, 2009 3:10 pm

Great drive home on the Avoid Motorways satnav option, a fitting end to a cracking weekend. Wanted to nip in first though with a HUGE well done to Di & Jamie for putting together a legendary meet at a award winning site. =D> =D> =D>

Still not sure if I'm aching from sleeping in the Bongo or laughing so much! No camera this weekend so no pics from me I'm afraid but looking forward to seeing some stunners from the likes of Muz, Snowkiter, Ady & Mike.

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Re: Windermere - Hill Of Oaks Fri 8th/Sat 9th May

Post by diamond » Sun May 10, 2009 3:52 pm

Well done Di & Jamie. good to see most of the clan onwhat looked to be a wet and windy weekend. Turn out brill sat afternoon see you soon diamond.
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Post by Grim up North » Sun May 10, 2009 4:11 pm

Good to put faces to names,nice to meet you all [as best i could] hope to attend a meet in my Bongo elsewhere sometime.
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Post by PixieAndTheMoon » Sun May 10, 2009 4:26 pm

Big thanks Di and Jamie,

Chris and I really enjoyed the meet and people very relaxing weekend. Lovely site and we will be going there again. Because it is so close we never considered it before.

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Post by Dandy Girl » Sun May 10, 2009 4:48 pm

Hi Guys
Thanks for letting us join you Bongo weekend, we all had a great time & hope to see you all again soon.
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Post by amie..x » Sun May 10, 2009 6:05 pm

fab weekend just got home, hi dandy girl, kayak man & eriba chick :lol:

very nice site, long 6 1/2 mile walk :shock: (thanks to pete, mrs hatris you're my walking buddie) then back home for the bbq and kayaking till dark.

brill meet were defo going again mum and dad said.

thanks to jetskier for not throwing me off the jetty, and also pete for throwing bread on our bongo roof so the ducks walked on to wake me up :roll: haha.

=D> great meet di and jamie =D>

amie and crew

p.s pics from my dad coming soon.
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Post by mikeonb4c » Sun May 10, 2009 6:10 pm

What a fantastic weekend - don't be fooled by the weather forecast, it was a stunner. The Lakes at their best (they don't 'do' heatwaves).

Big big big thanks to Di and Jamie for putting this one together - I'll remember it for a very long time esp. the walk on Saturday, the barbie by Windermere on Sat. evening, the great company, and And and Dens impeccable choice of music to play loudly while they barbied.

I'll post some pics and more chat once unloaded and refreshed. I tell ya, you get more bangs per buck with a Bongo than a B&B in Padiddlyboing, Idaho :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by Muzorewa » Sun May 10, 2009 6:42 pm

Well that was the most enjoyable weekend I’ve had for yonks, and Muzette had the time of her life. Many thanks to Di & Jamie for their efforts in organising, that lakeside barbie was absolutely brilliant. Here’s to the next one at this fantastically appointed site. :wink:

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The ducks were fairly tame, especially when tempted with some breakfast :roll:

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No bother about the rain :shock:

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If you go down to the woods today...... :wink:

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I can feel an Otis Redding song coming on here :roll:

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Some strange things being barbecued – Black pudding? :?

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Just needs a Rambo-knife for the full Ursula Andress look :roll:

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Re: Windermere - Hill Of Oaks Fri 8th/Sat 9th May

Post by snow_kiter » Sun May 10, 2009 6:51 pm

Fantastic weekend.

Thanks to Di and Jamie for organising.
Thanks to Dandy Girl and family for the loan of the boats. (and my mate Sam for loaning his - if he ever gets it back!)
Thanks to all the attendees on the hastily orgainsed four seasons walk. We definitely weren't lost in the woods at any point I always knew where we were at all times :oops: honest!
and everyone else for being there.

Hope the news from Mike (Dreamwarriors) Mason Alarm wasn't too critical and they are on the way home.
The alarm started going before they had left the park :(
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Post by Mrs Muz » Sun May 10, 2009 7:20 pm

I would just like to add my thanks to Di & Jamie for organizing an absolutuley brilliant weekend & also to thank everyone else for all their good wishes now I'm back on my own two feet :P

See you all at the next one!
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Post by Diane » Sun May 10, 2009 7:26 pm

What a fantastic weekend. I have to thank each and everyone of you for making this into such a great meet - its all you lovely people that make me want to get out and do this on a weekend. We all contribute in making every meet a success. Friday nights jacobs join was great but the BBQ on the lake shore in the bright sunshine on saturday will take some beating.
Cheers to Dandy Girl for letting everyone use your boats. Much appreciated. All the kids (big and little) had a great time in the water. I will have a go one day....
Cheers also to Harry for kindly bringing the marquee.
The site have said we are welcome back anytime 8) This time next year then?
I'll post some pics later/tomorrow when I've got more time.
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Post by AndAndDen » Sun May 10, 2009 8:12 pm

Big thankyou to Di & Jamie for organising the meet =D> .Well done guys .Everything was just perfect,the campsite, the Bongo people .Stunning setting down by the Lake.We enjoyed our selves so much we didnt want to leave.Its just so nice to be surrounded by such a lovely bunch of people, who we now class as our friends .Well done to all the kids =D> They are never no trouble and all get on so well. Thanks Harry for bringing the Marquee =D> .Good to meet some newbies ( sorry not good remembering names ). Not much more we can add but Brilliant time had by all :) .Will post pics tomorrow .
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