Guest Nicki Kefford Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Hi Guys, sos but missed the spot where we're meeting, not been reading post properly....coming from Midlands/Worcestershire area so any directions or a definate detination would be great. Can't wait to put faces to names and realise part of the dream!! :wubclub: Nicki & co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 Hmmmmmm, checking the weather and although it says a warm 21 for next Saturday showers are a possibility. Watch this space - sunshine please! Will keep you up to date! Felicity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kimdownie Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Cheers felicity, we are all looking forward to it love Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leanneandmark Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 oooo i can't wait, i'm all excited :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest graham$nic Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hi guys so sorry we will not be able to make it next week:no: as hubbys brother has phoned hes coming all the way from oz on business so spending the weekend with all the family a big suprise as the kids and mother and father in law dont know, hope all have a great day and the weather is great for you all love nic xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachel&Stu Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 oooo i can't wait, i'm all excited :jiggy: Glad it's not just me that's soooo looking forward to it, and I don't even care if it rains, so nah. We'll make it a great day:yes: Rachel x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Tuesday 29th May Hi guys, We are posting to see what you think to our alternative plan. We went to the Highwayman Pub in Dunstable (as recommended by Sarah) this afternoon. They have loads of room and tables for lots of pomsinoz folks who don't fancy getting wet on the downs. The menu is basic but they offer a carvery for just £3.95. The manager had no probs with 50 odd people meeting at once (he probably saw the £ signs before his eyes). The options for Saturday are Picnic in the sunshine on the downs (but we can't guarantee it won't rain) Meet at the Highwayman, eat, drink and be merry Meet at the Highwayman and then travel in convoy to the downs if the weather perks up. Please pm us or post in the thread with whichever of these options you think is better. We will go with the majority. Please let your feelings be known by Thursday as some folks need to travel some distance! Felicity and Michael:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachel&Stu Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hiya:wubclub: Option 3 sounds the most sensible to me:yes: but Stu and I will fall in with the majority...... I have looked at the weather forecast for the next 5 days, which is basically rain, rain, and then a bit more rain. Don't know about Bedfordshire, but here in Lincs we've had 10 days of more or less solid rain and the ground is extremely saturated. However, I s'pose it might dry up! We will go with whatever decision is made!:yes: Cheers, Rachel x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steve110 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 number 3 sounds good. rachel, dunstable downs are a line of chalk hills,therefore they are pretty well drained. they shouldn"t be sodden,unlike the ground round here ....... so you lot bringing food down with you and hoping for the best? seems a bit of gamble. me, i"m going to visit tesco on the way ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samozsoon Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Just a thought, Does the pub have a play area? Inside or out? Sam xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Sam - Fraid there isn't a play area there at all but it seems to be the largest venue that could cater for a large number of folks at no notice. At the moment it looks like we could be meeting and then heading for the downs regardless. Steve - we're going to bring food with us anyway. If the weather is naff we eat at the pub, if it's not we eat the picnic as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leanneandmark Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 £3.95!!!! Bloody hell was worried about the money for a bit there. Not only is it my sis 9th b/day but mums 50th, Blakes cub camp and he needs the uniform, Ethans very first School uniform and bag and p.e kit etc has to be ordered this month too. Think we could stretch to £3.95 though:cute: you can tell we live in Kent, bloody prices down here, roll on Aus. Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samozsoon Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Sam - Fraid there isn't a play area there at all but it seems to be the largest venue that could cater for a large number of folks at no notice. At the moment it looks like we could be meeting and then heading for the downs regardless. Steve - we're going to bring food with us anyway. If the weather is naff we eat at the pub, if it's not we eat the picnic as planned. Thanks Fizz Will make sure DS/PSP are well charged then. Hopefully the weather will hold and the little blighters can have a good kick about on the downs! Leanne, wait til theyre older, it dont get any better! Sam xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steve110 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Are we going to swap mobile numbers just in case? oh and get we get some directions/address for the pub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leanneandmark Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 OPTION 3 sounds good but our kids don't do good in smokey places!!, Bring on July 1st. Leanne and Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 Okee dokee people. The Highwayman Pub and Carvery (it's also got a hotel/motel type thing attached to it) If you are travelling from Milton Keynes (South) on the A5 keep going through the major traffic lights in the middle of Dunstable. Go through 3 more sets of lights and the Highwayman is just after the Hartwell Ford Garage on your left. If you're coming from London (North) on the A5 and you reach Hartwell Ford then you have passed the Highwayman!!! If coming from the Luton direction on the A505 or the M1 turn left at the major lights in Dunstable, go through 3 more sets of lights and the Highwayman is just after the Hartwell Ford Garage on your left. Steve if you want my phone number you only had to ask - I hope you have a big trailer to bring your 20 camels but Mr B would like to know what happened to the landy? If there's no landy the deals off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steve110 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 bugger .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steve110 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 tell you what, i"ll roll him down the downs .... that"ll get him out the way .........job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leanneandmark Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Could we have the postcode? Please xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samozsoon Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I'd like some mobile numbers please. OH is on nights on fri so we might be a bit late and I dont want you all going off and leaving us at the pub! Also means I've gotta drive and will prob get lost. Eeekkk. Sam xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 For those of you using sat nav here is the full address The Highwayman Hotel London Rd, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 3DX Tel: 01582 661999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 Seems most folk are happy with option 3 so we'll meet at the pub from 12.30 onwards and then assess the weather situation from there. PM me if you need a contact number to see where we are or if you need directions. Felicity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynandsean Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Just thought l'd bring this one up to front again as weather looks like its gonna be :spinny::jiggy: FANTASTIC :jiggy::spinny: yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really excited now Lyn x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Abi&Dan Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I guess York's a bit far to travel from :no: Oh well maybe the next one!! :cry: Have fun all!! :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kimdownie Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hello everyone, yes weather is forcast to be good, I am happy with any option. Is there sheltered areas at the downs.....just in case the sun gets too hot (I WISH!!!) Is anyone taking activities....eg bat and ball, football, kite, frisby????? GETTING EXCITED NOW......tehetehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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