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24-12-2007, 04:43 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Milton, Hampshire
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Originally Posted by dmclean2  Hi !
I'd like to come but have no idea where Thursley is ?
see where I am on the members map
Duncan | Hi Duncan.
Its just off the A3 south west of Guilford & in between Milford & Hindhead. |
24-12-2007, 04:45 PM
| | Active Member | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ryde Isle of Wight
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I used to live 15 minutes walk away from Devils Punchbowl and I used to walk down to Thursley nature reserve through the Punchbowl - it takes about hour+half from Punchbowl Cafe car park, its all downhill down through Thursley village, cross the road and you are onto the reserve. It's a very steep climb back up to the Punchbowl at Hindhead again!
Hindhead should be worth a visit to see how they are progressing with the A3 tunnel - all under Hindhead common - trouble is that the peace of a quiet woodland on the south east side side of Hindhead (Undershaw, where Conan Doyle used to live) will be absoluteley shattered where the other end of the tunnel emerges. |
26-12-2007, 09:27 AM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leicestershire
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I'll certainly be going again, our WAB visit there earlier this year was brilliant 
Jules - we will have to get our heads together to work out dates/timing for the Thursley and Priory Water meets, shouldn't be a problem this far off.
My own personal opinion would be to have the Priory meet in mid/late June and do Thursley in early July. If we do it this way round it will allow some of the later species such as the Black Darters, Golden-Ringed, & Common Hawkers at Thursley to become more widespread, we were a bit early for these last time.
All we need now is a decent hot Summer in 2008 
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26-12-2007, 10:21 AM
|  | Dame Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Kent
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Originally Posted by Fourwings I'll certainly be going again, our WAB visit there earlier this year was brilliant
Jules - we will have to get our heads together to work out dates/timing for the Thursley and Priory Water meets, shouldn't be a problem this far off.
My own personal opinion would be to have the Priory meet in mid/late June and do Thursley in early July. If we do it this way round it will allow some of the later species such as the Black Darters, Golden-Ringed, & Common Hawkers at Thursley to become more widespread, we were a bit early for these last time.
All we need now is a decent hot Summer in 2008
Steve | Yep. I agree with you. Think we need to talk to the warden again to gain maximum benefit about the timing. Yours sounds a good idea for Priory as you know the place inside out.
We'll get the ball rolling first week in January so that folk can cancel all other events to join us .
Let's hope for a 2008 that brings in good weather and maximum emergence of inverts. Can't wait.
Jules
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27-12-2007, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman Panic ye not young Pauline. Nothing is set in stone! I'll set out a range of possible dates and we'll head for the one that suits the many.
What we do need to order up however, is a right decent summer with LOADS of inverts for us to drool over! | I shall keep my eyes on this thread then and my fingers crossed - I've always fancied Thursley Common - its been on my visiting wish list for a few years now - maybe 2008 then!
Pauline
PS Oh dear now I have read further on the thread and it looks like we will miss both Thursley and Priory - ah well - I'll stick it back on the list for 2009 - ha! ha! Have a good 'un - I look forward to reading and seeing the pics!!
PPS Sorry Jules - much as I'd like to see everyone again and put a few more faces to names - there's no way we're cancelling the hebrides - we missed going this year (one of the few misses since 1990) and my mind doesn't run right without its yearly dose of western isles waders, divers, eagles, orchids, skuas, harriers...............!!!
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29-12-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by PMG PS Oh dear now I have read further on the thread and it looks like we will miss both Thursley and Priory - ah well - I'll stick it back on the list for 2009 - ha! ha! Have a good 'un - I look forward to reading and seeing the pics!! | Pauline - visits to Priory Water are possible throughout the summer, just give us a shout if you are going to be in our neck of the woods and we'll arrange a visit.
We are quite happy to show individuals round as long as we have enough notice to organise it.
Steve
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29-12-2007, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Fourwings Quote:
Originally Posted by PMG PS Oh dear now I have read further on the thread and it looks like we will miss both Thursley and Priory - ah well - I'll stick it back on the list for 2009 - ha! ha! Have a good 'un - I look forward to reading and seeing the pics!! | Pauline - visits to Priory Water are possible throughout the summer, just give us a shout if you are going to be in our neck of the woods and we'll arrange a visit.
We are quite happy to show individuals round as long as we have enough notice to organise it.
Steve | Thanks Steve thats a brilliant offer and one we will aim at fitting in as I was very impressed with Priory and as you might recall it was so hot and making me feel dodgy so I missed the white legged! We will give you a shout!!
Pauline
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29-12-2007, 07:21 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent
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Jules put me down as a possible I would love to be able to make it this year.. Depending on work and Steves bands Gigs abroad. ( cant leave the dogs home alone).. Will keep an eye on Thread for updates
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29-12-2007, 10:16 PM
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crispy and me would be interested in coming along to the meets. We didn't manage to get to any last year but loved seeing all the pics you lot posted. I will be checking this thread later for developments.
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05-01-2008, 04:49 PM
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I`ll try and make it. |
16-01-2008, 07:03 PM
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Hopefully I will make it again this year, thoroughly enjoyed it last year.
Tim |
16-01-2008, 08:05 PM
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Well.This looks like it's gonna be a good meet again. Glad there's lots joining up. Haven't had the time to catch the warden yet but I'll try in the next day or two, speak to Fourwings(our resident odonate expert) and sort the date for folks diaries.
It's a first class area for rarities and great for reptiles, heathland birds and bogplants like the sundew. So there's a bit to cover all interests.
We are looking forward to it and hope to meet some more fab WAB members.
Ps Let's hope there's no more trouble from foot and mouth as this closed the area last year.
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16-01-2008, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by PMG ....Oh dear now I have read further on the thread and it looks like we will miss both Thursley and Priory..... | Me too, it seems (depending on thedates). We're jetting off to Winnipeg in June/July.
Roger, you may have to navigate yourself to Thursley.
Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to get to at least one meet.
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16-01-2008, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Tormentil Me too, it seems (depending on thedates). We're jetting off to Winnipeg in June/July.
Roger, you may have to navigate yourself to Thursley.
Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to get to at least one meet. | Never mind Ben sure there will be others.
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27-01-2008, 07:09 PM
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Right'o folks. We're setting the date for the weekend of the 12th July. We think we will see the peak of most species then and hopefully a lot of other heath loving invertebrates. We will travel down on the Friday evening and stay over at a nearby travelodge-cos we're lightweights and like a bed and shower!
I expect the usual hardy campers will pick a nice site for their curry feast!
I must say that last year's meet was wicked and very memorable. Something I'll never forget.
So come on folks-we're doing some SERIOUSLY good dragonflies!
JULY 12TH- THE BIG ONE!
Jules
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27-01-2008, 07:15 PM
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Fingers crossed that I will make this one. I was a bit miffed at missing last years. |
27-01-2008, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman Right'o folks. We're setting the date for the weekend of the 12th July. We think we will see the peak of most species then and hopefully a lot of other heath loving invertebrates. We will travel down on the Friday evening and stay over at a nearby travelodge-cos we're lightweights and like a bed and shower!
I expect the usual hardy campers will pick a nice site for their curry feast!
I must say that last year's meet was wicked and very memorable. Something I'll never forget.
So come on folks-we're doing some SERIOUSLY good dragonflies!
JULY 12TH- THE BIG ONE!
Jules | We will think about you as we sail back from the Hebrides............
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27-01-2008, 08:45 PM
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Oh well, that counts me out for another year as that is my daughter's 13th birthday. Never mind, there is always next year ...
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27-01-2008, 11:22 PM
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Sounds great Jules, count me in!
Dave P.
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28-01-2008, 07:52 AM
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Derek and me in too, please. Where is that Travelodge? |
28-01-2008, 12:00 PM
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EEks Not sure if i can make it as my Birthday is the 11th and dont know if we will be here. So am a maybe <again> 
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29-01-2008, 08:07 PM
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Gone in the dairy
Will there be an event on Sunday too, like last year? |
08-02-2008, 08:20 PM
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So far for the meet-
Me and Chris
Boddie
Deer Stalker- poss
Hobjob
John
Tormentil
Pressld2
Ollie
dmclean2
tufftie
Fourwings
Kymba-poss
Peppermint& Crispy
Baggy2508
Smartie & Derek
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08-02-2008, 08:26 PM
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That'll be good for me far enough ahead to say i can work round it. Not sure which wwoofing place i'll be at then but will have a car so will be okay to sort out lifts if needed! I wont know where i am until nearer he time though as that is how wwoofing seems to work. Def going to the meet though!
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