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24-07-2008, 04:28 PM
|  | Knight of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sheffield
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Originally Posted by cybershot  Pity I wasn't afforded the courtesy of a reply to my direct enquiries via email and phone.........never mind the WAB networking is still efficient! 
David | Good ol WAB  |
24-07-2008, 04:44 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yateley, Hampshire
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OK folks with the bad news regarding the availability of the Base Camp, and if we can't all get into PMG's camper, then it's every man for himself as far as accommodation is concerned. Vicky has supplied some hotel and B&B contacts. At the moment this only applies to Nick and I.
David |
26-07-2008, 09:27 AM
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WAB Clumber Park Foray
Date: Sat/Sun, 4/5 October 2008
Place: Conservation Centre in Clumber Park
Time: Assemble at 9.15am - 9.30am on both days.
Attending:
John and co.(Hosting Sat and Sun)
Puline + 1 (Sat and Sun)
Nick Cantle (Sat and Sun)
David (Sat and Sun)
Neil (Sat and Sun)
Rich (Sat/Sun possibly)
Ken (Sunday)
Mal (tbc)
(Unfortunately Nick Legon has expressed his regrets that he will not be able to make it on this occasion)
Accommodation:
Those members requiring any overnight accommodation will now have to make their own arrangements.
(Vicky has suggested various hotels/B&B's:
Travel Lodge at Worksop
Travel Lodge at Markham Moor
Greendale Oak Public House at Cuckney - 01623 844441)
Maps:
John will supply location map and foray routes on request with email contact information
Last edited by cybershot; 26-07-2008 at 09:34 AM.
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26-07-2008, 12:26 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
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Originally Posted by cybershot Thanks John and Vicky time to put Plan B in operation. I am surprised the Estates Office were unable to inform me when I phoned yesterday and this morning
David
I wonder if Pauline's camper van is big enough for four  | Been away for a couple of days (photographing Badgers  ) unfortunately camper is a little old VW that sleeps two......... I don't think spending the night sat up in the two front seats is an option, pity we don't still have dads which would have taken 4.......... We need Hobjob and his 'big rigg' from Suffolk
Right so its Clumber Caravan Park for us hopefully - I don't suppose it will be booked up then?
Pauline |
26-07-2008, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PMG ..................unfortunately camper is a little old VW that sleeps two......... I don't think spending the night sat up in the two front seats is an option..................
Pauline | Too right Pauline, Nick and I would never have expected that sort of sacrifice from you; but nice of you to suggest it anyway
David |
26-07-2008, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cybershot Too right Pauline, Nick and I would never have expected that sort of sacrifice from you; but nice of you to suggest it anyway
David | Oh David - you are a card LOL LOL!
Pauline |
28-07-2008, 06:44 PM
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28-07-2008, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NickCantle | I've booked rain for the week before the event
You staying until the 17th then Nick
John |
01-08-2008, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cybershot Pity I wasn't afforded the courtesy of a reply to my direct enquiries via email and phone.........never mind the WAB networking is still efficient!
David | Finally had a phone call today about my Base Camp enquiry from a very apologetic and helpful guy called Jeff Dodds who apparently has taken over that particular responsibility from Roy Turner: Shame the Estates Office' staff weren't up to speed with the organisation. Never mind, the esteem of Clumber Park is now restored in my books.
David |
01-08-2008, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cybershot Finally had a phone call today about my Base Camp enquiry from a very apologetic and helpful guy called Jeff Dodds who apparently has taken over that particular responsibility from Roy Turner: Shame the Estates Office' staff weren't up to speed with the organisation. Never mind, the esteem of Clumber Park is now restored in my books.
David | Good to hear that David
Can I just remind people to let me have their email address (by pm ... message not time! ) so I can send maps and other useful information.
Nearer the time we can finalise the meeting times / routes. This is important as on the day(s) mobile phone coverage is very limited 
With all the recent rain, Clumber is currently teeming with Fungi At the wildlife event last weekend I did a mini 'summer' fungi stand and it was easy to pick about 20 different species in 2 hours by just walking up one side of a section of Lime Tree Avenue.
I promise a good weekend
John |
02-08-2008, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by FungiJohn
With all the recent rain, Clumber is currently teeming with Fungi At the wildlife event last weekend I did a mini 'summer' fungi stand and it was easy to pick about 20 different species in 2 hours by just walking up one side of a section of Lime Tree Avenue.
John | ooo! I think I might be tempted next week ( not weekend )then if thats the case
Anybody else tempted?
neil
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07-08-2008, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by wildlifesnapper ooo! I think I might be tempted next week ( not weekend )then if thats the case
Anybody else tempted?
neil | Did you manage to get to Clumber Neil?
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07-08-2008, 11:16 PM
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Just to let everyone know that I won't now be able to make the WAB Clumber Foray, just in case anyone might have been on the lookout for me. Going to be busy with other things I fear.
I've also noticed simmering tensions in the fungi forum recently, brought to a head by Leif's misinterpretation of a comment of mine which was in no way intended to be a personal put down, but that's just a symptom of a wider issue.
Quite frankly I don't have the time or the patience to be contributing to a forum in these circumstances. So I'll say my farewells here to all you friends I never did meet.
It's been an experience and I hope you have many more fungi seasons of pleasure from WAB. All the best.
Ken |
08-08-2008, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Fungus Ken Just to let everyone know that I won't now be able to make the WAB Clumber Foray, just in case anyone might have been on the lookout for me. Going to be busy with other things I fear.
I've also noticed simmering tensions in the fungi forum recently, brought to a head by Leif's misinterpretation of a comment of mine which was in no way intended to be a personal put down, but that's just a symptom of a wider issue.
Quite frankly I don't have the time or the patience to be contributing to a forum in these circumstances. So I'll say my farewells here to all you friends I never did meet.
It's been an experience and I hope you have many more fungi seasons of pleasure from WAB. All the best.
Ken | I'm so sorry to hear this Ken. Please have a re-think.
Your input along with others has had such an impact on the forum. I'm sure whatever has been said can be resolved.
Best Wishes - John |
08-08-2008, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by FungiJohn Did you manage to get to Clumber Neil?
John | taking the family tomorrow (fri) - hang on, that's today
neil |
08-08-2008, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by wildlifesnapper taking the family tomorrow (fri) - hang on, that's today
neil | Have a good day Neil. Let us know what you find Lime Tree Avenue .. Carburton side is always good
John |
08-08-2008, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Fungus Ken Just to let everyone know that I won't now be able to make the WAB Clumber Foray, just in case anyone might have been on the lookout for me. Going to be busy with other things I fear.
I've also noticed simmering tensions in the fungi forum recently, brought to a head by Leif's misinterpretation of a comment of mine which was in no way intended to be a personal put down, but that's just a symptom of a wider issue.
Quite frankly I don't have the time or the patience to be contributing to a forum in these circumstances. So I'll say my farewells here to all you friends I never did meet.
It's been an experience and I hope you have many more fungi seasons of pleasure from WAB. All the best.
Ken | NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
You're a mycological inspiration Ken, and I mean that. Please visit us if you should find the time. Best of luck with the new adventure
Best wishes for the future and I hope one day that we can meet
Nick |
08-08-2008, 01:25 PM
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That is very sad news indeed especially as it seems that a member who didn't give two hoots for the site as a reference vehicle has apparently driven off one of the most ardent contributors who constantly provided invaluable feedback. So sorry to see you go Ken.
All the very best in your endeavours
David |
08-08-2008, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cybershot That is very sad news indeed especially as it seems that a member who didn't give two hoots for the site as a reference vehicle has apparently driven off one of the most ardent contributors who constantly provided invaluable feedback. So sorry to see you go Ken.
All the very best in your endeavours
David | Here here
Mal |
08-08-2008, 01:54 PM
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