Xmas Bash
by The Mind is WillingJust an update after having done a recce of the venue.
For me, the worst situation is the showers. In the whole of the YHA there are only 8 showers so we will all have to be well co-ordinated! There is also a distinct lack of power points and mirrors so be warned ladies! lol
We had a fun time with our inspection as they had a medieval banquet on the Saturday and so we test drove our outfits too. They definitely fit in!!! lol
Minty was worried that people wouldn’t find the walk challenging enough I believe this get together is more about catching up with each other and getting to meet new members and less about challenging walks – although we do love walking! As it goes dark by
Posted on 13/09/13
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.dark by about 4.10 pm, a long walk wouldn’t be so practical. We did test drive a walk that we think is good for the Saturday but there is a similar sized walk that is steeper/harder if some people want to do it. For the Sunday there are two options a short walk of Symonds Yat (4 miles) or a sculptor hunt in The Forest of Dean – again about 4 miles in total.
on 29/08/13 @ 8:20I need the balance of payment for this event before 14th September 2013. I need all payments to be prompt. Any that are not forthcoming will get one reminder only then they will forfeit their position and deposit. Sorry if it sounds harsh but I have to draw the line somewhere otherwise there will be chaos. Two nights bed & the party meal will cost £51.29 in total. One needs to be aware that this does not include breakfast, alcohol or any other meals. As the YHA is licensed they will expect you to buy from their selection of alcoholic beverages.
on 29/08/13 @ 8:20I should have access to the menu by the end of September and will post it as soon as to get everyone’s choices. I have mentioned that we have
I should have access to the menu by the end of September and will post it as soon as to get everyone’s choices. I have mentioned that we have some vegetarians and that we need a gluten free option so everything should be covered. Feel free to email me or post here if there are any queries.
on 29/08/13 @ 8:21Site Admin we may need to extend the limit of the number of words allowed for the forum and comments!!!😮😮:~:~:~😈😈😈
on 29/08/13 @ 8:22Sorry forgot to mention that if you have paid the £14 deposit the balance due by 14th September is £37.29 per person.
Thanks TMiW for all your hard work in organising this, we do appreciate it. I have messaged you for details. 🙂
mimilvusClaudette I'm sure we will manage with the showers and the walks sound great. Just huge thanks to you and your loyal assistants for organising it and doing the recce. Can't wait 🙂
PDPear Drop (Sarah)We always manage don't we Sarah but to be forwarned is to be forarmed! 😈😈
Personally I loved the location and I didn't want the walk to tire everyone out cos we have to PAR-TE!!!! 😈😈😈 After all it will be nearly Christmas!
oh it will soon be here im excited and iv only just come back from there 😀
WiWiggyIsn't this woman wonderful for doing this again this year 🙂shes one in a million 🙂
FlForever lostShe is indeed FL. Really appreciate all your hard work TMiW and I'm sure everyone will like the venue as much as we did 🙂
BlBluerayThank you TMIW for all your organisation skills so looking forward to meeting up with everyone and having a great time 🙂
Give over! I love a good get together - who doesn't and is nice to see as many new friends I can all in one place. I've enjoyed all the walks you guys have organised. We're a pretty good bunch all in all and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on this. Slightly disappointed you're not joining us FL! :~😋😈
Sadly theres no spaces left :~😋😈
FlForever lostHi Claudette,did you come across any of the free roaming Wild Boars in the Forest of Dene?ot wasi FL having a strop😀
lalandranger68Keith I really would have loved to but there were so many people (children) creating too much noise that I'm sure they would have frightened them away.
I bought a me a medieval costume!! Just need some accessories now🙂
MNMadNad🙂
on 31/08/13 @ 18:42Can vegetarians and people needing gluten free food/special requirements please email me privately as soon as possible so I can be prepared with numbers. Also as the self catering kitchen is quite small can people please let me know if they would like breakfast and/or packed lunches which the YHA can supply for a fee.
on 01/09/13 @ 18:34Please be aware I have added some info to the invite that has been sent to me by the YHA re drink food and music.
A good hearty YHA breakfast for me please Claudette
on 01/09/13 @ 18:40🙂
A good hearty YHA breakfast for me please Claudette
RRourky🙂
Is that Saturday and Sunday Rourky?
Thanks for all this Claudette - you are a true star 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂(Do we need to order breakfast or are you cooking that as well? If so do you do unusual requests?)
CDCarpe Diem!Oh yes boss, both days pls😋
RRourkyNo probs Clive 🙂
I'm taking numbers CD but not cooking it you'll be pleased to know 😋🙂🙂
Am heartbroken that you won't be over the pan C, anyhow its brekky on both days for me too please C.mmmmmmmmmm 😋😉
CDCarpe Diem!I'll do my own food thanks Claudette as I only want cereal or porridge 🙂
PDPear Drop (Sarah)😈😈😈😈 interesting choice of words CD!!! Breakfast request noted 🙂
No probs Sarah 🙂
Breakfast both days for me also please Claudette
MiMitchBreakfast for me both days too please C. Thanks 🙂
mimilvusThanks guys 🙂 Duly noted!
Will get balance sent to your shortly Claudette, got the dress and accessories and rearing to go!! I will do my own breakfast and bring some booze... tucked away in a secret hiding place for all the alcoholics out there!😉
MNMadNadNo probs Minty
Nice one Nadia 🙂 Hope people aren't leaving their costumes til the last minute!!!!
Hi Claudette, Balance transferred to you today and no breakfast for me thanks 🙂
KBKateBThanks Kate 🙂
Hi Claudette did you get my bank transfer payment 🙂
OK Christine 🙂
on 05/09/13 @ 12:24Yes I did thanks Tinks 🙂
Only a week left guys and still about half yet to pay!
Hi Claudette, Xmas Bash balance transferred to your account this morning. Phil
PhPhiltheetilerHi Claudette,I will make my own Breakfasts😀
lalandranger68Both days for me as well please pal.
dadavemThanks Phil. OK Keith. noted Dave 😀
hello medievil people count me on both days breakie wise and practicing my medianvail break dancing
LwLesley wills😈😈😈😈 Can't wait to see that Lesley wills!!! 😈😈😈
Hi Claudette, can I change my mind and have YHA breakfast on both days please? Thank you
KBKateBpayment in the post claudette 🙂🙂🙂🙂
on 08/09/13 @ 17:19can i have the breakfast at the yha please both days
TTTerence ( Terry )thanks 😀😀😀
OK KateB no probs. Recieved with thanks Terry and breakfast noted 🙂
breakfast for me & Jan both days TmiW thanks 🙂
WiWiggyNo probs Wiggy! 🙂
I will do my own breakfast thank you 🙂
Claudette, can you send me your bank details via email so I can transfer the balance of £37.29 to you. xx
MNMadNadHave done MadNad 🙂
I think I'll bring my own breakfast, thanks.
PePeregrinaNo probs Peregrina 🙂
I'm not going to have a shower and be authentic. You are not medieval if you smell nice 😈
UJUltreia (Jo & Alan)😈😈😈😈😈
Breakfast on both days for me please, Claudette
No probs Chris 🙂
Bloody hell mate.....the timeand effort your putting in here is well above and beyond.. massive respected and a big thank yous
on 11/09/13 @ 19:27Bloody hell mate.....the timeand effort your putting in here is well above and beyond.. massive respected and a big thank yous
dadavem😀😀😀 Thanks Pal
I appear to have a fair bit of time on my hands at the moment so I'm glad I can help get a good party organised
"Good party" i would say thats a misunderstatement(did i spell that right ???lol)its going to be a GREAT PARTY Love 🙂
FlForever lost😈😈😈 You don't know what you're going to miss FL!!!! But you're right 😉😋
Hi Miss Babs yep got your cheque thanks 🙂
I have a vague idea Love !!!!!! lol
FlForever lost😈😈😈😈😈😉
For organising all this TmiW, I will buy or make you a possett not a potell...
BMBionic ManShall I hand over my medieval dictionary to Carpe Diem!or obsolutely NOT?🙂
I'm quite partial to lemon possett Stargazer
on 13/09/13 @ 10:22😈😈😈😈😈 I think that's a POSITIVELY NO!!! He can get into enough trouble all on his own 😈😈😈
No probs Tim 🙂