Next Big Meet-up?

Hertz van Rental · Mar 29, 2009

Barnesdale is just up the road - the Gainsborough Estate has opened a bakery near it.
Leicester is the best place to go for a curry.
Rockingham Castle is worth a visit. I have a friend who is an architect and he was in charge of it's renovation. Near to that is a ruined Elizabethan house and a very interesting triangular lodge.
On the way to that is Eyebrook reservoir and Loddington. Both worth a quick stop.
There are loads of gardens in Rutland. Some people open them under the National Gardens Scheme. I'll check it out.

Antarctican · Mar 29, 2009

Thatched roofs are something we don't see in North America, so it would be nice to see some in a village. I've never seen a cricket game, so if there happened to be one being played anywhere nearby, that would be cool. I think in the past you've offered to put on a lighting demo...I'd really like that. (All this is 'wish list' stuff, it doesn't all have to be included. And hopefully other attendees will chime in with their wish lists).

Overread · Mar 29, 2009

If I can attend I demand foxes be included in the trip as well

things are very much on a poor planning line with me at the moment and its looking rather likley that I might not be able to attend

I will keep an eye out though incase I can - I would certainly like to - it just depends how things go for me.

Lil Loui · Mar 30, 2009

Hertz van Rental said:
I think that it's time we started showing hands to see who's turning up.

:thumbup:I'm keen on coming & have 2-3friends that are keen on coming also. :greenpbl::lmao:

Hertz van Rental · Mar 30, 2009

Lil Loui said:
:thumbup:I'm keen on coming & have 2-3friends that are keen on coming also. :greenpbl::lmao:

Sunday? Monday? Just so I know. If it's nice we could have a barbie in my garden - or go to the pub.

There are lots of foxes in this part of the world - it's the home of fox hunting. But since they banned it there seems to be fewer foxes trotting around.
Lots of badgers.
There is also this place near Barnsdale Gardens.

Chris of Arabia · Mar 30, 2009

OK, whilst I've not booked anything like flights or anything so far forward as somewhere to stay, Anne-Marie and I are in I think. Other than a Saturday start, do we know how long this event may last?

Hertz van Rental · Mar 30, 2009

Well the American contingent (although I don't know about Jeff) are staying all week I believe.
We can certainly make it last Sunday and Monday - after that it's up to you. I'll endeavor to keep you amused/drunk/confused. Or I can delegate that to Anti and Tang.

Tangerini · Mar 30, 2009

Everything mentioned sounds great to me.

I'm easy to please and tend to go with the flow. Like Anty I'm looking forward to eating... so walking would be a nice balance.

Hertz van Rental · Mar 31, 2009

Antarctican said:
Thatched roofs are something we don't see in North America...

You don't really see them around this neck of the woods.
The local roofing material here is stone (called Collyweston because that's where it came from).

Hertz van Rental · Apr 5, 2009

So Tang, Anti, Jeff, possibly Lil Loui, Chris and Overread.
Anyone else?
We have beer and sausages....

Chris of Arabia · Apr 5, 2009

I'm a definite. I now have flight dates planned - just need to book them.

Hertz van Rental · Apr 5, 2009

Oh, I see. Chris and Anne Marie get a civilised, martini drinking smilie whilst the rest of us spill their beer and chug what's left down like students :grumpy: