Author Topic: YACF Hampshire Camping Weekend 2013 - Sep 13/14/15 ? (Read 16100 times)

nikki · « **Reply #100 on:** 29 August, 2013, 08:48:13 pm »

I've got to lead a 7 mile bike ride for work on the Saturday.
*tries to remember to not get diverted by Giant Chocolate Fudge Cake*

Kim · « **Reply #101 on:** 29 August, 2013, 08:52:47 pm »

That's a goer then?

I suppose this means I ought to make a plan or something...

andrewc · « **Reply #102 on:** 29 August, 2013, 08:56:02 pm »

Quote from: nikki on 29 August, 2013, 08:33:42 pm

I'm definitely out, *grump*.

Boo

Just sent an email to the campsite, so I'm in.

LEE · « **Reply #103 on:** 29 August, 2013, 09:27:54 pm »

I emailed the camp site/pub to let them know about our plans.

It should be a really nice weekend, especially as there's no rush to get back for an organised meal this time.

I fully intend to visit more pubs this time.

Canardly · « **Reply #104 on:** 30 August, 2013, 08:56:20 am »

Daughter No 1 has just announced she is off to parts foreign and btw is also getting married and would like to get families together over this very week end.

Kim · « **Reply #105 on:** 30 August, 2013, 02:21:54 pm »

Does she like camping?

Kim · « **Reply #106 on:** 02 September, 2013, 05:59:05 pm »

For the benefit of this thread, I think I should probably state: Bloody Trains. Hampshire's a bit of an arse to get to at the best of times, but there seems to be an outbreak of bustitution on the Sunday to further complicate matters.

andrewc · « **Reply #107 on:** 02 September, 2013, 06:11:06 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 02 September, 2013, 05:59:05 pm

For the benefit of this thread, I think I should probably state: Bloody Trains. Hampshire's a bit of an arse to get to at the best of times, but there seems to be an outbreak of bustitution on the Sunday to further complicate matters.

Extend the weekend and take a pleasant couple of days to ride home ?

Kim · « **Reply #108 on:** 02 September, 2013, 06:12:30 pm »

Quote from: andrewc on 02 September, 2013, 06:11:06 pm

Quote from: Kim on 02 September, 2013, 05:59:05 pm
For the benefit of this thread, I think I should probably state: Bloody Trains. Hampshire's a bit of an arse to get to at the best of times, but there seems to be an outbreak of bustitution on the Sunday to further complicate matters.

Extend the weekend and take a pleasant couple of days to ride home ?

An excellent suggestion, if I wasn't joining nikki OTP on her tour to York immediately afterwards.

Suspect I'll have to go via That London.

andrewc · « **Reply #109 on:** 02 September, 2013, 06:22:46 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 02 September, 2013, 06:12:30 pm

Quote from: andrewc on 02 September, 2013, 06:11:06 pm
Quote from: Kim on 02 September, 2013, 05:59:05 pm
For the benefit of this thread, I think I should probably state: Bloody Trains. Hampshire's a bit of an arse to get to at the best of times, but there seems to be an outbreak of bustitution on the Sunday to further complicate matters.

Extend the weekend and take a pleasant couple of days to ride home ?

An excellent suggestion, if I wasn't joining nikki OTP on her tour to York immediately afterwards.

Suspect I'll have to go via That London.

Ahh, good point, she needs you to act as a sacrificial wildlife shield....

LEE · « **Reply #110 on:** 03 September, 2013, 09:34:17 am »

Just realised that my Archery Club's championship shoot starts at 10am on the Sunday and I need to be there at 9am.

I may have to ease back on the beer on Saturday night OR (more likely) attempt to shoot 12 doz arrows with a hangover.

This either increases or decreases my chances of a medal (to be determined).

rogerzilla · « **Reply #111 on:** 03 September, 2013, 09:50:12 am »

Arrows and beer? I'm sure that's how we beat the French a few times.

JBB · « **Reply #112 on:** 03 September, 2013, 10:24:43 am »

Is it time to start worrying about the weather yet?

Julia

LEE · « **Reply #113 on:** 03 September, 2013, 10:35:00 am »

Quote from: JBB on 03 September, 2013, 10:24:43 am

Is it time to start worrying about the weather yet?

Julia

Nah, there's a fully waterproof pub on site and other, waterproof, pubs along the route.

Tigerbiten · « **Reply #114 on:** 03 September, 2013, 02:20:30 pm »

Quote from: Paul Metcalfe on 03 September, 2013, 10:35:00 am

Quote from: JBB on 03 September, 2013, 10:24:43 am
Is it time to start worrying about the weather yet?

Julia

Nah, there's a fully waterproof pub on site and other, waterproof, pubs along the route.

Why go to a dry pub ??
Isn't a wet one better .............

Dibdib · « **Reply #115 on:** 03 September, 2013, 04:31:00 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 02 September, 2013, 05:59:05 pm

For the benefit of this thread, I think I should probably state: Bloody Trains. Hampshire's a bit of an arse to get to at the best of times, but there seems to be an outbreak of bustitution on the Sunday to further complicate matters.

Kim,

If anywhere in the vague vicinity of Swindon is more convenient for you to get to and from, I'm happy to help out. There's room on the roof of the car for an upwrong, not sure about securing a 'bent though.

Drop me a PM if there's anything I can do.

Kim · « **Reply #116 on:** 04 September, 2013, 01:48:31 pm »

Thanks for the offer, but I reckon Swindon suffers from the same fundamental problem as Andover - it being roughly equidistant between the two useful train routes.

It's going to come down to a choice between going back via London, or doing some proper cycling.

LEE · « **Reply #117 on:** 04 September, 2013, 02:03:36 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 04 September, 2013, 01:48:31 pm

Thanks for the offer, but I reckon Swindon suffers from the same fundamental problem as Andover - it being roughly equidistant between the two useful train routes.

It's going to come down to a choice between going back via London, or doing some proper cycling.

Are there Bus-titutions between Brum and Basingstoke? It's usually a direct journey to Basingstoke and a nice ride (or train) to Andover (if you choose the right route).

Moultonaught · « **Reply #118 on:** 04 September, 2013, 02:04:07 pm »

I've got to decide if I come by train and have a weekend of bikepacking-y bivvy bagged minimalism or if I throw the bike in the back of the car and drive allowing a little more luxury?

Sadly cycling the whole way isn't possible, if I'm not leaving work early...

LEE · « **Reply #119 on:** 04 September, 2013, 02:06:21 pm »

Don't forget to complete the BOOKING FORM and pay

Kim · « **Reply #120 on:** 04 September, 2013, 02:14:27 pm »

Quote from: Paul Metcalfe on 04 September, 2013, 02:03:36 pm

Are there Bus-titutions between Brum and Basingstoke? It's usually a direct journey to Basingstoke and a nice ride (or train) to Andover (if you choose the right route).

Yes. And reading. (On the Sunday)

rogerzilla · « **Reply #121 on:** 04 September, 2013, 04:49:14 pm »

Do we have the field where they don't cut the grass, or the main site where they do?

LEE · « **Reply #122 on:** 04 September, 2013, 05:30:54 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 04 September, 2013, 04:49:14 pm

Do we have the field where they don't cut the grass, or the main site where they do?

Dunno.

I'll cycle up there this weekend and find out. You deciding whether or not to bring your Flymo?

rogerzilla · « **Reply #123 on:** 04 September, 2013, 05:49:46 pm »

I have a petrol mower

Kim · « **Reply #124 on:** 04 September, 2013, 07:21:13 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 04 September, 2013, 05:49:46 pm

I have a petrol mower

Will it take panniers?

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