That event at the end of the month is now at the end of the week.
Don't forget a marshal meeting 11-00am kingsley Hall Westward Ho! So if you would like to help then just turn up.

Ian and Rachel will be there, they want to help, I will also be available to ferry them to and fro, I have just done a 4 day first aider course, so if you need any First aiders let me know


Steve

Steve did you find where the hall was when you went to Westward Ho! recently. Michelle has set you up as a marshal so is that 3 of you now? That's good if so.

Bravely just looked up 7 weather forecast for Barnstaple and it was good especially the monday. The sun shines on the righteous.

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Steve did you find where the hall was when you went to Westward Ho! recently. Michelle has set you up as a marshal so is that 3 of you now? That's good if so.

I saw the directions given, but we will be there Friday, so we will be taking the dog out at some point, plus the kids will be in the sea Friday afternoon no doult so I will have a look then thanks

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I saw the directions given, but we will be there Friday, so we will be taking the dog out at some point, plus the kids will be in the sea Friday afternoon no doult so I will have a look then thanks

It's a shame the dog can't go on the beach. I feel sorry for the people who live there and have these restrictions put on them. We go to Northam Burrows or Instow for the dog. Scoop will tell us where to go(not literally Andrew)

It is a pain at times not being able to take the dogs on the beach in the summer but in the winter you can be the only people on the whole beach ;D ;D

To walk the dog you can go on the burrows at the far end where the bridge goes over the pebbleridge. Then if you turn right once on the beach and head away from Westward Ho! you can then let the dog off the lead :)

To find the Kingsley Hall if on foot walk up the road between Summerlands Tackle shop and the Hardware shop, then turn left into single track road and then the kingsley hall is inon the right. :) :)

Thanks Andrew. Can you ask Lou if it's ok after our marshals meeting if it's ok to leave the car there for a couple of hours while we walk up to Braddicks. Nice, safe parking.

Lou says she's not sure as the youth theatre group use the hall in the afternoon :-/

Ok not to worry, thanks for asking.

That event got a mention on Radio 2 this morning

Yes, we heard it too. Someone from Wadebridge wrote in & Johnnie Walker read out their good wishes + hope that we raise lots for charity. It was good to hear.

R.

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That event got a mention on Radio 2 this morning

That's good. Is anyone else getting excited?
I'm home today doing my housework. The place is fine but because I've got a neighbour popping in once a day to feed the cat I'm giving the whole house a clean and the kitchen a deep clean! why do we do it?

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I'm home today doing my housework. I'm giving the whole house a clean and the kitchen a deep clean! why do we do it?

:D :D :D Lou has spent most of yesterday and this morning cleaning ready for the the weekend as we have the dog sitter coming in to look after the dogs!!!!

Just had a message from a mate who lives in Milton Keynes saying he's just heard the mention on Radio 2  ;D ;D

Very cool that it got a mention on Radio 2 I missed it but heard Jonny talking about the Minis 50th and people texting their mini stories

I didn't hear it either, but yes getting excited ;D have just taken a very disgruntled Jess to the cattery ;D she miowed all the way there.  Got to go to fat club later as I can't go tomorrow for some reason  ::) let's hope I lose the weight I put on last week :D

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That's good. Is anyone else getting excited?
I'm home today doing my housework. The place is fine but because I've got a neighbour popping in once a day to feed the cat I'm giving the whole house a clean and the kitchen a deep clean! why do we do it?

I am - no more work until Wednesday - and I have kept my promise not to log on to work tonight!

WE tried to get it mentioned on Pirate Fm in Cornwall over the past few days.  It got a quick mention but the presnter was really busy.  Looking forward to our 1st LGT.  Trying to fit all the camping gear on the roofrack!  Arrgh!

yes we are also looking forword our first lgt
14 days in devon at last

we cant wait, packing today for an early start tomorrow,    also waiting for victorias gcse results, wont know untill this afternoon as she wants to go in with her friends to get them. ::)

i have ben collecting all the raffle prizes and checking we have enough raffle books hooray only 2 more days at work  ;D ;D

i forgot to say that Mrs Jackson had very kindly sent down some of her lovely cards to sell at Dartington Crystal well we have some left and as Bumble mentioned in a previous post they make ideal cards to thank sponsors with

They were so lovely that I was inspired by them too so i have been making a few similar ones (hope thats OK mrs j they arent as good as yours !!!)

Ill have them on board on Sat Sun and Mon so come and have a look

Well done Penny, for all your work. Jane (Mrs. J.) has made 100 more cards, which are already packed. She's also bought a big Teddy for the auction, for which she's made a scarf and "handbag" with a Mini on it. Don't know what you're like, but she never stops doing things - when she does she falls asleep!!

See you Saturday!



R.

i will be setting off shortly and hoping it doesn't rain... it looks awful grey though.... oh well i think i'll be drier on the bike with my gear on than i would be in jock!:D

Have a good trip Michelle. I think you'll be leaving the grey behind - it was like that here in Hampshire when I woke up at 5:30, but it's quite bright now.

See you Saturday.


R.

That's work finished with ;D all I've got to do now is load the tent, 4 sleeping bags, air beds, fancy dress........ into the Mini & roofbox  :-/ que the Mission Impossible music  ::) ready for an earlish start down to sunny North Devon tomorrow  ;D

Just finished washing and cleaning the two minis,put the door plaques on the black mini, fittied the roof box, Julie working on her and Rachels outfits, Ian and myself have to collect ours tomorrow morning then we will be coming down the M5 about 11am, so look out for a couple of minis with pink door plaques and that will be us, just have to load everything in the morning, ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D and then its let the fun begin ;) ;) ;)

We're mostly ready, just the cool bag and clothes to pack - CB is all fitted finally after a nightmare of a time with aerial mounts...

We're leaving Skegness at about 0800, long trek across Lincolnshire to get to a motorway then shooting down on the normal routes...

"The Hampshire Branch of NDMR" will be leaving Portmouth at 8:30 tomorrow, all being well. All packed & ready to go. Lunch stop en route, be in Bideford by 2ish (fingers crossed!)

See you all!


R.

:)  Looking forward to seeing you all at the weekend and the rest of the SMOCers who are travelling down tomorrow  :)  

When will the tent be up for registration? will it be Saturday? thanks ;D ;D

Saturday afternoon.

Thanks Terry, we will see you then if not before at the Marshall's meeting, we will be down tomorrow afternoon hope the weather picks up,

Steve ;D ;D ;D ;D

Happy Travels to all going down today there has already been one accident on the M5 @ Bristol this morning fingers crossed its not going to be one of those days.

We'll be heading down first thing tomoz just the last minute grub shopping to do fingers crossed we'll be down in time for the meeting if not see you all Sat aft

To one and all heading this way...... have a safe journey and see you tomorrow!!!!  ;D

Heading up the line tomorrow morning very early.  Hope weather ok. probably staying at Stearts Farm for our 1st LGT.  Got the fancy dress sorted and despite booking very late managed to raise a bit in sponsorship.  Just got to load the roof rack and finish the housework.  Safe journey all. look forward to meeting everyone.

may see you on the road we are traveling up tomorrow will bring the sun with us we hope ::)

:) Now at our farmhouse B & B  :) it's lovely right out in the country and with internet connection  :) :)

Where are you staying?

Just been for a natter to Braddicks and it's a little blowy down there :D

Shame we have to stay in our nice warm bungalow :D :D

:) Out near Weare Gifford  :)

See you tomorrow ;D

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Where are you staying?

Just been for a natter to Braddicks and it's a little blowy down there :D

Shame we have to stay in our nice warm bungalow :D :D

Didn't  I see the icecream man wearing a woolly hat, scarf & a pair of mittens.

No not me....At least not in the van!! ;D ;D

:) Great to see you all again down at the Burrows  :) now looking forward to tomorrow and Monday  :)
      and the chimes will be on  :D :D