Yeah, yeah, yeah - we know it's heading for winter and all that - but there'll be camp fires, a caravan awning and a gas fire for the really nesh amongst you. ;)

Both tents and Caravans are welcome - although there's no electrical hook-up.

It's a basic site in that facilities are essentially just toilets and a tap, but it's friendly and only about ten minutes by car from Bakewell and a mile or so from showers that we can access on another site (we'll probably be doing a shower run for those of you who need to freshen up).

It's ridiculously cheap at £3 per person per night. Charges are payable on arrival.

As usual we'll be doing a BBQ on the Friday and Saturday night. Bring your own disposable BBQ (or arrange to share one with someone before you come) and whatever you want to eat/drink. Alternatively, bring what you want to eat and drink on the Friday and then on the Saturday, as most of us do, you could buy fresh supplies at Co-op in Bakewell - that way all your food won't have been sitting around in cool boxes since the day before.

Little ask. Could all those of you who are coming please bring a wax burning log to pop on the camp fire? These are a couple of quid each (usually available from supermarkets) and last for about an hour. If we all get at least one each we'll ensure we've got enough firelight to last the weekend and whatever's left over will be brought next time.

We're bringing some friends along this time, so there'll be a few new faces. If anyone's thinking of joining us for the very first time, don't be nervous, you won't be alone. :)

Definites:
Stagey & partner
Tuppylove
Ste69 and Ellieboos
Shiesh and Ando
KTHFB
Cjs +1
Jan
Kas


Maybe's:
Kaspars
*ash*

My nesh partner better get his backside there! There will be repercussions if he doesn't, that's for sure. Oh yes.

Subject to "things", I'd like to come, will try my best.

Thanks for the heads up on this...

Did you ask the farmer if we are ok letting fireworks off???

I wanna have fireworks....BOOM...BOOM...BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!

Are you sure the site is still opening for showering?? Thought that shut end of Oct???

:)

PS Saw you on Ramseys Best Restaurants...well all of 0.02 seconds of the back of your head!!!! :P

Subject to "things", I'd like to come, will try my best.

Hope you can make it. :)

I'll put you down as a def for now. If anything changes, let me know.

Thanks for the heads up on this...

Did you ask the farmer if we are ok letting fireworks off???

I wanna have fireworks....BOOM...BOOM...BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!

Are you sure the site is still opening for showering?? Thought that shut end of Oct???

:)

PS Saw you on Ramseys Best Restaurants...well all of 0.02 seconds of the back of your head!!!! :P

Re: fireworks -although initially I was kind of up for it, upon reflection I'd hate to worry the animals with the noise. I think it could really upset them. There's also the risk of alienating ourselves from the locals - so how about chinese lanterns and sparklers? (I'm not boring, honest - just considerate) :D

I've checked with Haddon re: the showers - and you're right, it will be closed. So no showers folks. We'll just have to ming. Super!

lol re: Ramsay's best restaurants. I was kind of hoping my piece to camera would make it, but sadly it didn't. Oh well. it was a great experience anyway. :)

I think I'm off, so put me down as a maybes. :)

Okies. :)

Remind me to do you that CD before then. In fact, hassle me to do that CD before then. :D

I need to do the same one for KTHFB's partner too.

I think it's a shame your OH's comment didn't make it to camera :hihi:

Ooh, and re the CD, I'll remind you about a week beforehand.

I think it's a shame your OH's comment didn't make it to camera :hihi:

Ooh, and re the CD, I'll remind you about a week beforehand.

I'm glad it didn't.

He's got a rep to maintain you know...:hihi:

I'm glad it didn't.

He's got a rep to maintain you know...:hihi:

At least we saw your OH's face !!!!! :hihi:

is it a dog friendly place?

I may actually brave the cold and come along (+ O/H) and doggie - if allowed.

At least we saw your OH's face !!!!! :hihi:

At least I was there!!!!! :P

is it a dog friendly place?

I may actually brave the cold and come along (+ O/H) and doggie - if allowed.

I can check that out, Scozzie, and get back to you. I think I've seen a dog there before.

is it a dog friendly place?

I may actually brave the cold and come along (+ O/H) and doggie - if allowed.

I've just spoken to the site owner's wife and she says they don't accept dogs.

I'm sure I remember seeing one there before, but now I've asked and had it confirmed that they don't, it would be wrong to then turn up with one. Sorry. :(

I can check that out, Scozzie, and get back to you. I think I've seen a dog there before.


Oi that was just me with my 'just outta bed hair' and a hangover running for the loo!! :hihi:

:P

I was gonna say put me down for this - before i saw the date - are you blinkin mad?

Sorry, cant make this... Im at Twickenham this weekend..

Me too. I shall be at Twickenham armed with beer and hopefully, a decent rugby match.

Oi that was just me with my 'just outta bed hair' and a hangover running for the loo!! :hihi:

:P

:hihi:

I was gonna say put me down for this - before i saw the date - are you blinkin mad?

Clearly! ;)

Sorry, cant make this... Im at Twickenham this weekend..

Okies, some other time maybe. :)

Me too. I shall be at Twickenham armed with beer and hopefully, a decent rugby match.

As Steelhead. :)

Looking forward to this Stagey!

I know it might be a bit nippy but we've got the awning and your gas fire. :hihi:

Looking forward to this Stagey!

I know it might be a bit nippy but we've got the awning and your gas fire. :hihi:

Hehe! Nice one. Me too. :)

This is shaping up to be the biggest camp meet ever - despite the cold weather.

As for the gas fire, I'm renting it out. Shall we say a cuppa an hour?

;)

Awwww, Miles Better +1 :)

Awwww, Miles Better +1 :)

They're all loved up!

:love: / :gag: / :D

In fact the way it's going I might need to buy a new hat!

I wonder if a camp meet baby might be conceived that weekend?

Erm, yah. Ok.

*Gets coat.

I was gonna say put me down for this - before i saw the date - are you blinkin mad?


They must be blinking mad.

We went to Youlgreave this halloween weekend with some friends, and I believe this is where you are all heading.

It was quite cold on the Friday night and a bit milder on the Saturday, I slept in x2 sleeping bags and a silk innner lining and I was quite warm, the evening weather was chilly, but no rain.

However end of November is another story, I hope everyone has got "all season" sleeping bags, a normal conventional sleeping bag will be a bit cold, because you are going to need them, along with alot of quilts and blankets, and make sure your floor in the tent has underlay (eg blankets) before you put your roll mats on, thats if you use rollmats. The temperature will be below zero in November.

There was milldue on my sleeping bag when I woke up on Saturday and my nose felt it was dropping off. I am not trying to put anyone off, I am giving you advice on how cold it was when we went in October.

But I am sure you have all been briefed on what is required from your organiser.

Even I wouldnt even go camping in November, so have fun all. :)

They must be blinking mad.

We went to Youlgreave this halloween weekend with some friends, and I believe this is where you are all heading.

It was quite cold on the Friday night and a bit milder on the Saturday, I slept in x2 sleeping bags and a silk innner lining and I was quite warm, the evening weather was chilly, but no rain.

However end of November is another story, I hope everyone has got "all season" sleeping bags, a normal conventional sleeping bag will be a bit cold, because you are going to need them, along with alot of quilts and blankets, and make sure your floor in the tent has underlay (eg blankets) before you put your roll mats on, thats if you use rollmats. The temperature will be below zero in November.

There was milldue on my sleeping bag when I woke up on Saturday and my nose felt it was dropping off. I am not trying to put anyone off, I am giving you advice on how cold it was when we went in October.

But I am sure you have all been briefed on what is required from your organiser.

Even I wouldnt even go camping in November, so have fun all. :)

Due to the wonder of Facebook, I already knew that you were intending to wish us well.

Not much gets past me, Petie. ;)

However I'm sure everyone attending will appreciate your advice - so thanks for that, Pete. It was really thoughtful of you.

Hi could we bring one of our caravans with a genny as well this sounds like a fun weekend but you do not say where you are going and could we join you on the saturday

Hi could we bring one of our caravans with a genny as well this sounds like a fun weekend but you do not say where you are going and could we join you on the saturday

Of course you're welcome to join us - and yes, you can join us on the Saturday. :)

I'm assuming most sites are ok with genny's? I don't know much about them to be honest.

I'll drop you the details of the site via PM. :)

Looking forward to this Stagey!

I know it might be a bit nippy but we've got the awning and your gas fire. :hihi:

Bloody good job it's next weekend and not this. ;)

And don't forget to bring some ORANGES! :hihi:

Just a quick reminder for those who are coming from the forum to please bring a wax/paraffin log or two - and/or some wood logs for firewood if you can get hold of some.

If you can't find any then just drop me a PM. We don't mind picking the stuff up, but we'd appreciate a small contribution to help cover costs.

Ta muchly.

Also, it might be good to take note of Spiderpete's thoughtful advice re: being prepped up - although I'm sure you all know what you're doing. :)

Just a quick reminder for those who are coming from the forum to please bring a wax/paraffin log or two - and/or some wood logs for firewood if you can get hold of some.

If you can't find any then just drop me a PM. We don't mind picking the stuff up, but we'd appreciate a small contribution to help cover costs.

Ta muchly.

Also, it might be good to take note of Spiderpete's thoughtful advice re: being prepped up - although I'm sure you all know what you're doing. :)


Just thought I'd let you know that they sell logs in the centre of Bakewell. There is a shop opposite Co-op that has many logs, great value too :)

Just thought I'd let you know that they sell logs in the centre of Bakewell. There is a shop opposite Co-op that has many logs, great value too :)

That's great matey, thanks. :)

I am going to change to a no now, sorry.

Still on painkillers for my neck and other stuff so all not a good idea.

Have fun guys. hope to join you next year. x

I am going to change to a no now, sorry.

Still on painkillers for my neck and other stuff so all not a good idea.

Have fun guys. hope to join you next year. x

Ok, no worries.

Ta for letting me know and hope you feel better soon.

x

I'll be along to join you guys on Saturday morning. Looking forward to the break. Also having been in India for three weeks I can't wait to spend some time with my kucci. :love:

Also having been in India for three weeks I can't wait to spend some time with my kucci. :love:

Cute!

You'd better bring a nice present with you. ;)

See you all tomorrow/Saturday folks.

x

not able nto come to this afterall. need to work.

not able nto come to this afterall. need to work.

Ok, thanks for letting me know.

:)

My nesh partner better get his backside there! There will be repercussions if he doesn't, that's for sure. Oh yes.

So, about these repercussions...

What's a suitable punishment? We need to plan. ;)

oooh! wish i'd seen this earlier! i love winter camping! sadly got plans this weekend, or i would have come along - and bought my giant paella pan with me for a campfire feast valencian styleee.

oooh! wish i'd seen this earlier! i love winter camping! sadly got plans this weekend, or i would have come along - and bought my giant paella pan with me for a campfire feast valencian styleee.

I think you should cancel your plans :D

I think you should cancel your plans :D

haha! we are using our 'unleashed' voucher for nights stay at the psalter, and a night out for my birthday. in laws coming up to look after the sprog, so we're free to get thoroughly imbibed! woohoo!

:D

i'll keep my peepers peeled for the next one though, cos i love a good camp fire. and even a straight fire too. ;)

I think you should cancel your plans :D

Agreed.

:hihi:

Just about to leave in a bit. Had my first disaster about an hour ago - will tell you about it later.