UKC

Yep, need to look for somewhere for the Christmas bash for those interested before all places are booked up.

Anyone got a preference for an area, and before or after Christmas. Bunkhouse, hostel or hotel, a block booking in the last may be quite cheap.

Post on here if interested with preferences please.

In reply to sutty:

I'd be interested in attending: don't know about Mrs Y.

North of England is good

Don't mind assisting with food if we are bunkhouse / hostelling.

Y.

In reply to sutty:

There was a clip on the news about a store chain in the US having their christmas display set up looking for ealy customers.

In reply to sutty:
I'd be up for anything apart from 5/6th Dec and 26/27th Dec. Happy with any area (providing you don't mind a newbie to UKC meets coming along).

In reply to sutty:

Somewhere warm - Spain maybe?

In reply to teflonpete:

There are usually about 30% newbies at all meets, churning people who are then well known enough to set up their own meets and contacts.

Socialising is needed, climbing, walking, cycling etc are optional.

Just so long as you do not decide to bivvi 10 ft from the top of a route as seemed to happen last year because it was a bit hard.

In reply to sutty:

Don't know if you have any scouting contacts in the likely group. If you do, you may be able to book a fantastic hut which sleeps about 20 just over the river at Ilkley. Really big kitchen and sitting area, nice clean bedrooms etc.

In reply to sutty:

Count me in, mate. Lakes might be nice.

In reply to Masood:
Lakes might be nice.

Good YHA hostel in Borrowdale.

In reply to sutty:

Hi Sutty

Keen in principle...will depend on dates and kids. Easy regarding location. Given fair chance of wet weather somewhere like Lakes or N. Wales gives more options!

J

In reply to Moacs:

Looking at lakes hostels so far, about £23 a day BB and Royal Vic in Llanberis at £25 a day BB off season.

http://bookings.legacy-hotels.co.uk/hotel-details&hotel_id=152

Still looking for Lakes Hotels at decent rates for groups, and YHA rent a hostel but it is weekend with no staff on from offices I should think.

With hotels it is easier for families as well than places like Lofthouse.

Given the downturn I am hoping for good rates from where I book, no expecting good rates. Turning down a £1000 plus turnover will be hard,

In reply to Yrmenlaf:

Mrs Y. says she'd be interested, if the time and place are OK

Y.

In reply to sutty:
Count Layla & me in
I just love the Xmas meet!
A weekend before Xmas is best I think.

In reply to sutty: will there be alcohol? Curry? Women? (preferably fat and free)

In reply to sutty: ..rubs eyes in disbelief.... just had Christmas in July! och well, one can never be too early.. sincere apols from me as I can't make that time of the year; anyway.... good luck

In reply to sutty:

Hello there - I thought this was going to be a reference to your anecdote about a small child calling you 'Mr Christmas' when you were with 'full beard'!

I expect to be free for at least a couple of the weekends immediately prior to Christmas, so count me as a possibility
Definately not free after Christmas (ski-ing).

My immediate first thought for a venue (West End Outdoor centre) is probably too small and too isolated for thisuse.

Ta,

PP.

In reply to PontiusPirate:

Looked at there, nice place with 30 beds. Thinking of Thorpe farm bunkhouse for more people, the alternative is either a youth hostel or Hotel at around £25 a night pp BB.

Will wait till Monday to see what people say, and where to go.

Looking at 11-13 December ATM.

In reply to sutty:

11-13 December sounds good.

Y.

In reply to sutty:

Those dates sound good. I would like to come, I'll see what I can do.

In reply to sutty: If it's 11-13th then count the Skinny One, me and Roo in too! We go away the following w/e for Xmas week so couldn't make that but other than that count us in!!!

Sx

In reply to sutty: Love to be there please!

In reply to sutty:

Any more ideas for that date and places to stay?

In reply to sutty:

Date (11-13th Dec) is good for me.

Was that Thorpe Farm just outside Hathersage you were looking at?
Have you stayed there?

In reply to sutty:
I stayed here a about 15 minths ago, with dog. It has it's own bar......friendly proprietors too.
http://www.rickerbygrange.co.uk/
Sxx

In reply to sutty:

If I'm not working (won't know until October) I'd like to come, and would vote for block booking a hotel somewhere, tbh (or a decent hostel) simply due to it being hassle-free, logistics-wise. But then again, I'm time-poor, cash-fine, and lazy as hell!!
(Wouldn't be interested in the Peak, but that's just me - would rather good walking/scrambling wet weather opportunities)

In reply to teflonpete:

Stayed there a few times, good facilities if you get the big place filled up.

In reply to sutty: 11th-13th is good for me. =o)

In reply to sutty:

Why do you have to go through endless menus to get to the one you want to find the office is closed, when they say it is only open 8am till 8pm?

Do they have a time warp?

In reply to sutty:

Nope, it's a negative reality inversion.

In reply to sutty: Would like to pop along and put a face to some of the posters I work every other weekend, so depending on proposed dates. like Fawksey I've got a soft spot for a hefty Mooseand a few sherberts.

In reply to Ian Black:

Thinking of lakes youth hostel if I can get through in the morning to see if it is free. Need between 30-40 people to make it viable.

In reply to sutty: Lakes sounds good. Gives folk a bit of variety, walkng, climbing, cycling, or just over indulging.

In reply to sutty:

Im up for a christmas bash so count me in please.

In reply to sutty:

I might need something cheerful round about then, so: yes please... I'll go wherever, though timbuktoo might be a bit of stretch :-p

In reply to sutty: I'll be up for this, and the Lakes sounds good. I never manage to plan anything that far in advance so any weekend will suit me.

In reply to sutty:

Dec 11th is good and I'd go anywhere but Lakes would be nice.

In reply to sutty:

go way

In reply to sutty:

And a big thank you for taking the initiative and arranging this. It was fantastic last year, and I'm looking forward to this years bash already.

Y.

In reply to Yrmenlaf:

I second that sentiment - thanks Keith

(or Derek, or Santa, or whatever it is these days!)

PP.

In reply to sutty:

Already said I'm up for the weekend of 11-13th but Lakes would be great.
Borrowdale YHA is good, I stayed there back in Feb. Well placed for crags and walking.
Thanks for putting this together Sutty, really looking forward to it.

In reply to sutty:

Might be up for this if i have a babysitter, will know nearer the time so, a maybe

In reply to sutty:

Ok, we can get this place for £905 for the weekend ATM. 17 people interested so far, not bad for end of July.

Now to ask those from last year not already posted.

http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/the-lake-district/hostels/Elterwat...

http://www.escape-to.co.uk/view_property.php?id=24

Just looked and found a 12km pub crawl on footpaths taking in four pubs for the idle,

In reply to sutty:

Hey Suts, thanks for organising again! Yes, I would love to come if my hectic social calendar permits *cough*

In reply to Ava Adore:

Ah you are back, was going to mail you Monday along with Marie to see if you wanted beds. Is she back then or is it another week getting roasted?

In reply to sutty: Just found out that we'll need three beds Santa as the turbulent teen will be back from college.

Hope that's ok?

Cx

In reply to Clears:

Sorry, turbulent teens will be shackled to the wardens wife to make sure he behaves. Ask Jo about a human sized humane trap to keep him in or he may have to go in your room.

In reply to sutty: Human sized humane trap is fine, I'd prefer it sited near the nearest water boiling unit though. That way he can make himself amenable to the group and take up the highly prized position of 'Tea Boy'



Cx

In reply to sutty:

I believe she is heading homewards as I type!

In reply to sutty:

Well hostel booked for 11-13 dec. Lakes and Langdale here we come.

In reply to sutty:

Excellent! Do you need deposit payment? Cheers again Sutty.

In reply to teflonpete:

Ditto.

Also volunteering for cooking duties, Sah!

Y.

In reply to Yrmenlaf:

Well done that man, I have a new pinny for you.

25 places gone already, only 15 left.

In reply to sutty:

Just remembered, if anyone is a member could they let me know their membership number so we can get £30 off the price please. More money in the kitty for food.

In reply to sutty:

I'm in.

In reply to sutty:

It sound's great- I'd like to come as well please.

In reply to sutty:

Count me in as well.

(My first non chat room, sorry the pub, post in over 6 months!)

In reply to Oceanic:

Ok, being as someone said you may be interested you may come. Are you house trained?

In reply to dpmUK:

You are in as well. Now where is last years crag entertainment, Mr Oswald?

In reply to sutty:


I'm not house trained - climb like a punter and enjoy a wee dram or two...

I guess fit right in!

Put me on the list fella please - be great to be in the Lakes in Dec!

Cheers

Si

In reply to Oceanic:

House trained? Don't worry, my tidying up is better than my punctuation.

In reply to sutty:

Am I on the list?

In reply to Flicka:

I had to double check to see which name I was using for you. Yep, had you down in the first day I think.

Those saved places till later but unconfirmed till they find if they can get off work etc are;

Caralyn
Kate
Ian Black
Anansie

In reply to sutty:

I'm now worried: its presumably one with a large pair of breasts - or worse - printed on it.

Did you count Mrs Y. as well in your twentyfive?

In reply to Yrmenlaf:

Got your wife down on the list. Funkynick has the pinny with the boobs on I think.

Got the booking form today, information on it says only 36 places at table at once to eat, plus easy chairs and settee.

No sleeping bags needed, all bedlinen provided. Just need your own towels for washroom.

kitchen has two domestic sized cookers, two fridges but no mention of freezers. Need to speak with warden about large pans and trays for oven.


If no one has a membership card for me to quote on the form I will join, it will only save half the £30 for a member being there.

In reply to sutty:

Thanks for organising this. I can do the weekend of 11/12 December and am a YHA member so will email you my membership number once I get back home from Chamonix on Sunday evening.

In reply to sutty: where what? who!? I missed everything!

In reply to Misha:

Excellent. Thought I mailed you about this the other day, No idea where Oswald is on holiday, not with you is he? If so ask him if he wants to come, got a nice comfy belay place at the bottom of the top pitch of Kneewrecker chimney so we can all gather and pass on words of advice.

In reply to Zygoticgema:

Not missed anything, still room for girls who don't squeal too loudly and don't have Red hair.

You want to come, if so don't forget your gag and to dye your hair.

In reply to sutty: Can I just check if I'm down for this, and if there is any issue or difficulty with Misha's membership give me a shout as I'm also a YHA member.

cheers

In reply to Liam M:

Yes you are down on the list, will get it sorted on notepad and then shove the list on here.

Mail me your membership number and I can then send off this form and save waiting for Misha to come home and dig through stuff when he should be washing smelly bivvi gear etc.

In reply to sutty: isnt the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ around about the same time as this?

In reply to Fawksey:

It is rumoured to be, but nobody is absolutely sure. Even Mary didn't know the conception date having had it off with God while on Rohypnol.

I have a YHA membership no from dpmuk thanks. No need for the others I don't think.

In reply to sutty: Sutty, Have you got me down on the list?

In reply to sutty: How many beds have you got me down for?

I'll need 3... I've put a bit of weight on recently... ;oS

In reply to Bingly Bong:

I have no beds reserved for you, yet. You just said looks good to me with no confirmation of going.

However, I do seem to have the odd 12 beds going spare so will save you three. We are arranging humane cages for recalcitrant teenagers with a water tap to drink from. Tell J And N that

Now I can make a list to post on here of who is going and who is possible then people can sort lifts out from the south etc.

John, got you down for one bed.

In reply to sutty:
Sutty, what's the position on dogs? Just acquired a pup.

Sxx

In reply to Sarah G: the doggy position is fine

In reply to Sarah G:

Guide dogs only I am afraid in all hostels, and even then you have to ask beforehand.

It is about time you got another dog, been nearly a year now hasn't it since yours died. Hope it is keeping you happy looking after it and getting to know each other.

In reply to Fawksey:

Fawksey, are you coming up as well?

In reply to sutty:

Ok, list up to now;

Christmas meet 2009

People who said they want to go are;

1,Yrmenlaf and wife.
3,Teflonpete
4,Masood and daughter
6,John Lisle
7,Rose
8,James Rowe
9,Waterbaby
10,Clears and family of three
14,John Lewis
15,Kyle
16,Leelogs
17,Flicka
18,LiamM
19,Alan Taylor and boss
21,Sarah Clough
22,Oceanic
23,dpmuk
24,Simon Jaques
25,Simon Cardwell
26,Misha
27,Marie and Kevin and Tracey


Must save myself a bed.

Others waiting to see if they have time off, are around, not confirmed are;
1,Ian Black,
2,Mita
3,Anansie
4,Caralyn
5,Kate

That leaves 7 beds, and not had replies from two people who may wish to come as they may be on holiday

Oh hell, forgot to contact four from last year, looks like we will be full by Monday

In reply to sutty: As it stands Sutty, I'm working that weekend. Im trying to get something sorted and will let you know for definite by Monday the 3rd.

In reply to sutty: I would have thought not.

In reply to sutty:

Lesley is interested, we just have to sort out logistics as it would be a very late arrival unless I can get off work early. Can you provisionally hold 2 beds till we can get sorted this weekend?
Cheers
M

In reply to Mike C:

Will do. Normal hostel hours do not apply when booking the hut, we just have to keep the noise down, specially after 11pm to avoid upsetting the neighbours.

In reply to sutty:

And, as discussed, you missed me off!

In reply to sutty:

And wasn't Bingly a yes?

In reply to Ava Adore:

Bingly is on there! Unless I'm missing something.

In reply to sutty:

I mentioned it to D&M (you were musing whether they'd be interested), so they'll let you know if they fancy it.

In reply to sutty:

Thanks, Keith, you're right- it has been 10 months almost to the day. Often go up to where I buried her- and always a damp experience! Hoping that this one will keep me occupied, although I know that I will never be as close to her as I was to my Teal. Oh look, I'm off again- every flipping time I think of Teal, I go all weepy. I guess there's a way still to go!

Sxx

In reply to Fidget:

Ah, with aliases for the other two? Don't forget, I'm blonde and thus easily confused.

In reply to Ava Adore:

I get confused with aliases, I think you said on FB work commitments mean you are not coming.

Could someone scan this thread and see who I have missed out from last year and let me know. I had rather a lot of wine last night while going through it.

http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=333090&v=1#x4915764

In reply to sutty:

NO! I would like to come! Bless you, re-read your message on FB!

In reply to the lovely Suts:

Or, in fact, the exchange we had above (24 July) where we discussed Bingly's current whereabouts.

In reply to Ava Adore:

Ah, just read it all together, sober. Now I understand you.

Last night three of us drank the best part of three bottles of wine. Most was good stuff so no hangover or feeling drunk.

You SHALL go to the ball.

In reply to Ava Adore:


I presumed so. But then it could just be a different person(s)!

In reply to Fidget:

I am now wondering if I have some people double booked in their real names and their names on here. I need to check.

Now are Bingly and Marie and Ava all one person, three people or just a dream I am having?

In reply to sutty:

Will mail you!

In reply to Fidget:

Joking but need DASC and ICE to let me know if coming, then will email everyone to collect money. Get it paid then should anything happen to me someone can sort the thing out.

In reply to sutty:


Mr Sutty

erm - do I smell or summit? <checks armpits>

;0P

In reply to Simon:

I have no idea if you smell not having seen you for a couple of years.

If you mean have I left you off the list, no, you are there in all your glory at no24 I think on the list I put up at 16.56 yesterday. You are the famed Jaques person I take it and not SCC or SimonC or one of the other people?

1,Yrmenlaf and wife.
3,Teflonpete
4,Masood and daughter
6,John Lisle
7,Rose
8,James Rowe
9,Waterbaby
10,Clears and family of three
14,John Lewis
15,Kyle
16,Leelogs
17,Flicka
18,LiamM
19,Alan Taylor and boss
21,Sarah Clough
22,Oceanic
23,dpmuk
24,Simon Jaques
25,Simon Cardwell
26,Misha
27,Marie and Kevin and Tracey

In reply to sutty:

Sutty thanks for organising this. I can never commit to anything this far ahead but I will keep my eyes on the thread and if I can't make the hostel I will try to come down to Langdale for the weekend anyway, it would be good to meet some of you lot and put faces to names and real names to ukc names.

Cheers

Stuart

In reply to sutty:

Any resemblance between myself and the Bing is completely coincidental...

...blonde, stuff all sense of direction, love of goose fat...

Oh god, we might be twins!

In reply to Ava Adore:
You are twins, she is bingly, you are bong.

In reply to sutty:

Ewwww I don't wanna be the bong. That's like...well.. the back end of the horse

In reply to Ava Adore:

Update on the list of people wishing to come, hmmmm


Christmas meet 2009

People who said they want to go are;

1,Yrmenlaf and wife.
3,Teflonpete
4,Masood and daughter
6,John Lisle
7,Rose
8,James Rowe
9,Waterbaby
10,Clears and family of three
14,John Lewis
15,Kyle
16,Leelogs
17,Flicka
18,LiamM
19,Alan Taylor and boss
21,Sarah Clough
22,Oceanic
23,dpmuk
24,Simon Jaques
25,Simon Cardwell
26,Misha
27,Marie and Kevin and Tracey
28, Ava
29, Sutty
30, Gemma M.
31, Layla, have to add her in case they count her as a person for not exceeding the capacity of the hostel

Others waiting to see if they have time off, are around, not confirmed are;
1,Ian Black,
2,Mita
3,Anansie
4,Caralyn
5,Kate
6,MikeC
7,Leslie
8, Mark Wood and partner
9, Wingnut
10, James Oswald.
11, Chris Sansum.
12, ICE

Looks like someone may be disappointed if everyone decides to come.

I will take names but I think the place is full now, apart from cancellations. Sorry.

In reply to sutty:

Thanks Sutty. Let us know when you want dosh and how much.

In reply to Ava Adore:

Those who have my details can send a cheque for £30, but as I forgot who have them I will have to mail everyone and no idea how to do a mass email.;-(

Make them out to K Sutcliffe and say it is Christmas meet on the back please.

In reply to sutty: you've not counted me in as 3 beds, just 1 according to that list...

In reply to Bingly Bong:

This correct? see you later.

Christmas meet 2009

People who said they want to go are;

1,Yrmenlaf and wife.
3,Teflonpete
4,Masood and daughter
6,John Lisle
7,Rose
8,James Rowe
9,Waterbaby
10,Clears and family of three
14,John Lewis
15,Kyle
16,Leelogs
17,Flicka
18,LiamM
19,Alan Taylor and boss
21,Sarah Clough
22,Oceanic
23,dpmuk
24,Simon Jaques
25,Simon Cardwell
26,Misha
27,Marie and Kevin and Tracey
30,, Ava
31, Sutty
32, Gemma M.
33, Layla, have to add her in case they count her as a person for not exceeding the capacity of the hostel

Others waiting to see if they have time off, are around, not confirmed are;
1,Ian Black,
2,Mita
3,Anansie
4,Caralyn
5,Kate
6,MikeC
7,Leslie
8, Mark Wood and partner
9, Wingnut
10, James Oswald.
11, Chris Sansum.
12, ICE

Looks like someone may be disappointed if everyone decides to come.

In reply to sutty:
Midget & I will share a bunk. Fingers crossed then an extra place with the headcount, perhaps they allow the 'cot persons' as extra?

In reply to sutty: I would love to come to this, just so I can meet the people that have pissed me off

Like I said Granddad, I am sure you can fit a littleun in, if not then my bitch Bingly can save me a place in her lovers haven....

In reply to sutty: Yup count me in, has venue been decided yet?, any weekend except oct 25th/26th suits me.

In reply to sutty:

Lesley & I will have to pass on this one I'm afraid, too much driving for too little time as I can't leave Aberdeen before 6pm Friday & would have to be back by 7pm Sunday, via stops in Glasgow. A shame as it would have been good to catch up with some familiar faces & meet up with new ones. Hope you all have a good time.
M&L

In reply to sutty:

Sutty - only just picked up on this thread.

Just a quickie can you confirm...

a) 11th - 13th december are the dates?
b) Is there any space for 2 or 3 more people?
c) if no space - are we ok to find somewhere else to doss down and just meet up during the days?

In reply to sutty:

If anyone drops out and there ends up being a bed free I'll probably come to this.

In reply to sutty:

How much dosh do you want?

Y.

In reply to sutty:




Cheers Sutty, I am indeed the boy Jacques - how can I get your £30 quid to you boss?

Cheers

Si

PS: anyone going via Sheffield??

;0)

In reply to Simon:

Will mail you all with details, looks like via UKC as not got everyone's email addresses.

In reply to sutty:


thanks sutty - got yr mail - will respond asap...


si

In reply to Yrmenlaf:

Received your cheque this morning thank you.

In reply to sutty: Apologies for taking a wee bit longer to get back to you Sutty as I was trying to swap shifts around, but definitely can't get that weekend off.
Regards,
Ian.

In reply to sutty:

Misha, received your cheque this morning thank you.

Ian, thanks for letting me know.

In reply to sutty:

Hi Sutty, can you email me an address to send a cheque to and let me know how much?
Thanks Pete

In reply to Simon:

I'll hopefully be going, could give you a lift for petrol money?

In reply to teflonpete:

Have done so. no need to write it in blood, or invisible ink.

I need an invigilator to help me do a recount of who is coming now. My cat keeps booking people from the Alpine club in as it reckons they are the only people who can climb trees as well as her.

That bloke Bourdillon has a lot to answer for.

In reply to Flicka:

It feels just brill being able to offer a lift don't it!

In reply to Rose:

Thought I'd slipped it in ever so casually but I guess you saw through it! :-p

In reply to Flicka: Conversely there is the other side when you can't offer a lift becasuse your car is already full.

I loved the Glencoe meet though, when I got to meet three new and very good friends through offering a lift :-D

Cx

In reply to Clears:

You well & truly lumbered with me now, ya poor thing ;-P x

In reply to Rose:
I can offer a lift to 2 people coming up from the Southern flatlands or anywhere within 10 - 15 miles either side of the M40 and M6.
I'll be coming up from Buckinghamshire. Anyone interested, mail me.
(Also got off street parking for anyone who wants to drive to mine and leave their car here for the weekend).

In reply to teflonpete:

I can drive a couple of people up too, in my van, from Stoke or on route. Doubt I'll be riding my bike that time of year, apart from if I'm sure the roads are okay, which I can't tell in advance!

In reply to Fidget:

Two more cheques arrived, Clears and James Rowe, thanks.

In reply to sutty: I'll give you mine when I see you in September (if that is ok?)

In reply to Bingly Bong:

Nooo, if you are paying for me Sept I will pay for you Dec. Sound OK?

Call it your birthday and Christmas present if you want. ;-P

In reply to sutty:

Sure she was talking about payments?

In reply to sutty: And a happy christmas to you too

In reply to grumpybearpantsclimbinggoat:

Shhh, I still owe her an ice cream cone after she bought me one.











Three years ago.

I would appreciate a lift from Birmingham or along the Birmingham to Penrith train line. Plenty of time to sort out!

In reply to Misha:
I'll be coming past Brum but would rather find a station closer to the M6 than going into central Birmingham.
Keep in touch and we'll see what we can do.

In reply to teflonpete:
Birmingham International at J6 of M42?

In reply to Misha:

No problem.
Mail me at the beginning of December with what time you'll want picking up.

In reply to sutty:

Is it OK if I give you my dosh when I see you in September too Sutty? Don't own a cheque book!

In reply to Leelogs:

Yes, will lock everyone up till they pay up. Do you prefer manacles, ropes or the iron maiden?

In reply to sutty:

Ooooh the iron maiden sounds intriguing! Done the manacles and ropes, they're sooo old hat these days

In reply to sutty:

Sent you mail last night

In reply to waterbaby:

Not got your mail yet, and checked all the various ways it could get here.

However, have received cheques from James Rowe, Pete Templar, C McCann, Bunnyhead paid cash. Thanks to you all, nearly got enough for a week in Bognor now, or Lognor may be nicer.

In reply to sutty: And us I hope!

Cx

In reply to Clears:

Did I not say so earlier or on FB? Sorry, if I didn't as yours was for three people wasn't it?

In reply to sutty:

Cheers dear... don't forget to send a postcard!

In reply to sutty:

Oh, who got your mail then? I'll try again. It wasn't terribly exciting anyway.

In reply to sutty:

Cheque arrived from Dan M this morning, thanks.

In reply to sutty:

Damn, Place is no full to bursting;


Christmas meet 2009

People who said they want to go are;

1,Yrmenlaf and wife. Paid
3,Teflonpete Paid
4,Masood and daughter
6,John Lisle
7,Rose
8,James Rowe Paid
9,Waterbaby
10,Clears and family of three Paid
14,John Lewis
15,Kyle
16,Leelogs
17,Flicka
18,LiamM
19,Alan Taylor and boss Paid
21,Sarah Clough
22,Oceanic
23,dpmuk Paid
24,Simon Jaques
25,Simon Cardwell
26,Misha Paid
27,Marie and Kevin and Tracey
30,, Ava
31, Sutty Paid
32, Gemma M. Paid
33, C Mc Cann Paid
34, ICE,
35, Mita

36,Kate
37,Caralyn
38,,Kathleen R and partner and baby
40,,Climbing Pixie

Others waiting to see if they have time off, are around, not confirmed are;
1, Anansie
2, James Oswald.
4, Chris Sansum.

Looks like someone may be disappointed if everyone decides to come.

I think someone has paid I have not got down on here, don't fret, I think I know who it is but would like them to contact me on FB to check.

Kate and Caralyn, let me know one way or the other as soon as you find out your shifts so someone can take your place if not coming.

In reply to sutty: It is looking very unlikely that I can come, as having just worked out my hours balance for leave, and I don't think I will have enough.

In reply to Kate:

I will keep you listed till a month before seeing as you have organised meets before for us. I know there are people want to come not on the list as only dealt with them by email to say it was unlikely they would get a place.

We need an overflow building .

In reply to sutty:

Cheque in the post to you today Santa. So sorry I've not sent before now. I blame the onset of premature senility. And wine.

In reply to Ava Adore:

Another pisshead, join the club. eeeh it was good at the weekend getting merry for the first time in a long while.

In reply to sutty:

We just about cleaned the red wine out of the village hall

Cx

In reply to Clears:

Is the village hall your tent, or was that another pissing it up occasion?

In reply to Ava Adore: If we successfully synchronise watches, do you fancy car sharing?

I'm hoping to get the Friday off work (and the kids out of school)...

In reply to Bingly Bong:

oh great - Now I'm gonna have to look both ways on that Friday when crossing the road (in Sussex).

In reply to grumpybearpantsclimbinggoat: And with another blonde in the passenger seat, you can be sure the pavements won't be safe either :oP

In reply to Bingly Bong:

Love to, Bing. I'll book the Friday off too, just in case.

I shall bring new trusty satnav (first proper test was Clears' house the other weekend which was most successful) otherwise we'll never bloody find it with our combined non-sense of direction.

In reply to Ava Adore:

Do you really think sat nav will get you there? I think the place we are going to is X rated on them, too many cattle grids, gates to open. HAVE YOU ACTUALLY FOUND IT ON THE MAP?

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/idld.srf?X=384500&Y=482500&A=Y&Z=120...

In reply to Ava Adore: > (In reply to Bingly Bong)


You've gone over to the dark side! Next you'll be using a GPS to find the sandwich aisle in Sainsburys (which of course you wouldn't dare eat before you paid for it!!)



Cx

In reply to Santa, yes, the Village hall also doubles up as our 'family' tent lol

In reply to sutty:

I think this view is more appropriate

CX

In reply to sutty:

Suts, I haven't even a clue where in the country we're going! I never bother with details like that until the last minute.

In reply to Clears:

But this is more likely

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=210500&y=758500&z=120&sv=g...

In reply to grumpybearpantsclimbinggoat: Oi you, I can read a map, doesn't mean I can follow it though

You going to the 'do'?

Cx

In reply to Clears: No, hoping for something a bit warmer. Enjoy it though (impossible as I won't be there!)

In reply to grumpybearpantsclimbinggoat: I suspect I won't remember how much I enjoyed it...

*Rule of thumb* if you were drunk and don't remember it then it DIDN'T happen!

And of course it'll be dull as a greasy spoon washing up bowl without you there my dear

Cx

In reply to grumpybearpantsclimbinggoat:

Oi, this is the christmas thread, please desist from posting other things on it so I can use it to keep tabs on things. Thank you all.

In reply to sutty:

Got Ava and SCC cheques here to go into the bank, thanks.

In reply to sutty:

Would you be so kind as to book some good winter conditions as well?

Thanks!

Actually that's not entirely fancy thinking. We had a club meet in the Lakes in early December last year and got some great winter walking done. Even did some snow gullies. Would be nice to get some proper ice but a bit early and fickle at the best of times. Ice axes crossed...

In reply to Misha:
As everyone apart from you knows, santa cannot bring all you want, the slege has a capacity of twice easyjets baggage allowance per person.

However, look at this picture, taken in Nov last year;

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1041704

Happy to help.

In reply to sutty:

Cheque received from Sarah C, thanks.

Have a good weekend

In reply to sutty:

can you put me down on the reserve list if everyone gets some lurgy or other ? I've only just seen this thread!

Cheers

In reply to lithos:

Will do, but there is a list of five in front of you.
Wonder if there is a cottage free for the overflow?

In reply to sutty:

no probs, camping available ?

In reply to sutty: Oddly I'll probably be up in langdale that weekend - it's the langdale xmas pudding 10k (which i think they run on Saturday and Sunday) so if anyone's driving up and down the valley watch out for sweaty people. A good race for anyone that fancies a run out - starts by the New DG runs to Elterwater, round the loop and back again.

http://www.ukresults.net/forms/091213langdale.pdf

In reply to sutty:

I was at Shepherds in Borrowdale last November sunbathing in a T shirt and light trousers on the first stance of Little Cham.
It's a lottery.
Some sner would be nice though.

In reply to teflonpete: Last Novemeber I was working in Ambleside and we were snowbound

In reply to sutty:



Sutty, I saw Chris Sansum at the wall the other day,he says he isn't coming.

In reply to waterbaby:

Ah, can cross him off the reserve list now then, leaving only five on it including those who mailed me since that list was made.

Are any people thinking of staying around longer, Alan Taylor and Lillian are thinking of staying Sunday and may be looking for somewhere to stay. Plenty of room at Ambleside hostel if people want to stay together or find BB in Ambleside.

In reply to sutty:

Cheque arrived from Oceanic this morning, thank you.

Don't forget your cheque books at the birthday do of Bingly and Mr Lewis those who are paying me there. Any others need to get theirs in by the end of the month to keep their places.

In reply to sutty:
Not quite November - says picture taken 15 Dec 1995 - but the meet is roundabout then so ice axes crossed!

In reply to sutty:

Cheque received from Rose, thanks lass

In reply to sutty:

Did you get my email? Anyway, suppose I may as well pay you at John's and Bingly's do now...

In reply to Flicka:

Yes, sorry I did not reply as my memory is so rubbish at things like that nowadays. Last night I had to count my tablets to see if I had taken them two hours before.;-(

Bingly and John's do will be fine, lot of people will do it there.

In reply to sutty:

Don't forget cheques this weekend, those at the birthday party please.

In reply to sutty:

Remind me never to collect money when half cut and cannot find notebook to check who has paid.

The only sure ones I have this weekend are

John Lewis
Claire Lee
Marie

And three other people in this list.

Thanks everyone;



1,Yrmenlaf and wife. Paid
3,Teflonpete Paid
4,Masood and daughter
6,John Lisle
7,Rose Paid
8,James Rowe Paid
9,Waterbaby Paid
10,Clears and family of three Paid
14,John Lewis Paid
15,Kyle Paid
16,Leelogs Paid
17,Flicka
18,LiamM
19,Alan Taylor and boss Paid
21,Sarah Clough Paid
22,Oceanic Paid
23,dpmuk Paid
24,Simon Jaques
25,Simon Cardwell Paid
26,Misha Paid
27,Marie and Kevin and Tracey Paid
30,, Ava Paid
31, Sutty Paid
32, Gemma M. Paid
33, C Mc Cann Paid
34, ICE,
35, Mita

36,Kate
37,Caralyn
38,,Kathleen R and partner and baby
40,,Climbing Pixie

If you HAVE paid this weekend and are not ticked off mail me, I know three people are posting theirs today.

In reply to sutty:

Not had any more cheques this week, could I have them in by next weekend please.

In reply to sutty: I paid you at the weekend - just checking the check hasn't absconded somewhere!

In reply to Liam M:

Got your cheque here to go in with two others from the meet, just not ticked you off on the website yet, have on my pad. Didn't put them in as Two people said they were posting Monday and so held back for them.

In reply to sutty:

Sutty,

if people were posting from London then they're probably lost in the strike backlog...

PP.

In reply to PontiusPirate:

It was just a reminder as I only have 24 of the 40 going paid for so far and need at least 32 to break even. The rest will go into food and drink.

In reply to PontiusPirate:

None have arrived this week, and have to settle up in 16 days with YHA.

In reply to sutty:
Could those who have now returned from holiday please send their cheques so I can pay the bill next Thursday.

Any not paid for by Tuesday will have to take their chances as will be letting first come first served in then.

In reply to sutty:

I may have a couple of places spare due to four cancellations and two of them taken up. Let me know if you are not on the list and will see what happens.

In reply to sutty:

Guess who backed out as the meet is not in the peak district?

In reply to sutty: Can I take another one?
Name Manu (femail 28 German) climbs VS.

Thanks
J

In reply to John Lewis:

Will save a place for her now.

There are now 40 people again, so full unless four people who were going drop out due to family commitments or not getting the right shifts to go.

Christmas meet 2009

People who said they want to go are;

1,Yrmenlaf and wife. Paid
3,Teflonpete Paid
4,Masood and daughter
6,Rob Naylor
7,Rose Paid
8,James Rowe Paid
9,Waterbaby Paid
10,Clears and family of three Paid
14,John Lewis Paid
15,Kyle Paid
16,Leelogs Paid
17,Flicka
18,LiamM Paid
19,Alan Taylor and boss Paid
21,Sarah Clough Paid
22,Oceanic Paid
23,dpmuk Paid
24,Natalie
25,Simon Cardwell Paid
26,Misha Paid
27,Marie and Kevin and Tracey Paid
30,, Ava Paid
31, Sutty Paid
32, Gemma M. Paid
33, C Mc Cann Paid
34, ICE,
35, Mita Paid
36, ,Climbing Pixie
36,Kate
37,Caralyn
38, Manu
40,,Mark Wood and partner

Others waiting to see if they have time off, are around, not confirmed are;
1, Anansie
2, Lithos.

No idea why the paid things don't line up, they do on notepad?

In reply to sutty: Great, can I pay for her on the weekend or would you like the dosh now?

In reply to sutty:

Thought i put on another thread that i wasn't able to make this as i have other commitments me dear . Know for sure i'm going to be busy till after christmas then things should lighten up considerably early in the new year So, if someone needs a place then you have one free for them now. Hope everyone has a great time at this, am sure they will

In reply to anansie:

I have moved you from going to a maybe if things come right.

Kate and Caralyn can't commit till they find their shift patterns and Flicka said she may drop out and be a party pooper but keeping her in for now to get her enthusiasm back when she comes to terms with things.

There are three people who may come and camp if there is no room, to fill spare places. Bill get settled tomorrow.

In reply to sutty:

I was intending to doss in my van so please don't hold a place for me. Will make a donation nonetheless but sell the bed if you can Sutty.

Nat

In reply to Natalie Wilson (OUMS):

OK. That means Nick Ward is in your place, now where am I going to fit Alison if the others all come?

In reply to sutty:

Heh

up what happened to my reservation ?

In reply to sutty:

I'm more than happy to sleep in my van so long as you let me indoors to eat.

In reply to lithos:

Not had confirmation off you yet. If you definitely want a place you can have one, as At least one of the people unconfirmed said they are not bothered if their place goes.

In reply to Oceanic:

No you have paid. As I said on the first Oct, it is first paid after last Tuesday, the 6th apart from those who I am 100% sure will not back out. One person who has paid may have to back out unless circumstances change.

In reply to sutty:

I wasn't expecting a refund for not using a bed, just offering to sleep in my van if anyone was desperate to come and didn't have a bed. You're the one giving up your time to organise though, so I'm happy to go with your decisions.

In reply to Oceanic:

I *might* be coming now - people are persuading me slowly... I can kip anywhere but a bed as recent meets have proven...

;0)

In reply to sutty:

Not read the whole thread (I'm on holiday and can't be arsed getting my brain in gear to actually read the whole of the damn thing) but would be willing to drive down if there was camping or cancellations.

In reply to Toby S:

"The Band! - we're putting the Band back together!" ;0)

In reply to sutty:

Cheque arrived from Mr Breckill, thanking you.

Escape to dept in YHA is busy, too busy to take the money today so calling me back tomorrow.

In reply to sutty:

Hey Suts,

Just getting a bit paranoid - we are talking about 11-13 December aren't we?

In reply to Ava Adore:

Just double checked, you got me going then.

Yes, after 4pm on 11/12/2009 till 12pm on 13th.

In reply to sutty:

Climbingpixie, are you coming? James said he thought you were on the reserve list when I have you confirmed.

In reply to sutty: I'd email her if I were you - tis very doubtful that she'll look in here and she hasn't posted on UKC for over a week.

In reply to Bingly Bong:

Will do, I was going to but the thread needed a bump to not get archived

In reply to sutty:

Do you reckon the beds would allow for sharing? They look reasonable on the pictures.

In reply to waterbaby:

That, Sutty, sounds like a good offer.

Y.

In reply to Yrmenlaf:

lol! I was going to see if Mr WB would like to come and meet my friends.

In reply to waterbaby:

Well, Mrs Y. is coming to meet mine (as she did last year)!

Y.

In reply to waterbaby:

Will get back to you on that. Unfortunately we can still only have 40 people even if you share apart from the cots.

I will mail the three undecided and check if they have time off or not to release beds.

In reply to sutty:

Give the place you set aside for me to someone who you Know will make it as life for me is still up in the air till after christmas. I'll get to something early in the year anyway so, shall see you at one soon enough ok

In reply to anansie:

LOL, I gave your place away already when you said you were not coming.

Flicka, Kate and Caralyn are the unsure,

In reply to waterbaby:

Is that a good idea!

In reply to John Lewis:

Well it it may ensure more trips away or less trips away. Only WB knows her hubby well enough to say.

In reply to John Lewis:

You tell us....will Mrs JL let you out again after your birthday do???

In reply to sutty:

Good! I thought you were still holding a place for me and was feeling as if i was holding one back! I'm sure everyone will have a pure brammer time! :oD

In reply to sutty:

Hey sutty, I think I had better play safe and say that at this point, I'm not going to be able to make it. My company has been bought out, and things are changing rapidly and dramatically, so not sure what the state of play is going to be come Christmas...