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23-05-2008, 06:56 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coventry
Posts: 7,228
| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
I agree with Pauline. If there is one meet to go to it has to be this one.
I certainly know what you mean about fuel costs. Mr car uses diesel and the cost have gone up a 3rd over the last year. Last week it cost me £60 to fill up which is horrendous.
I was using this year as my last year to do twitching. My aim was to reach 300+ species this year but that looks in serious jeopardy as the cost of getting to places is getting out of hand.
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Originally Posted by PMG  Yes I know exactly how that feels - thats why we finally didn't go to Minsmere - but the Priory will be worthwhile - all the folks to meet for real instead of in cyberspace! And all the wildlife and then the mothing at night as the icing on the cake - if you can poss do it Nick - beg, steal or borrow - its one not to miss 
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23-05-2008, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by NickCantle I'm still hoping to be able to attend, but what with the recent petrol price rise, I might not be able to afford it. I'll have to see  | It's not getting any easier ist it? But I really hope you can make it Nick. From a purely selfish point of view, one of the things I'm most looking forward to (apart from the moths  ) is meeting some of WAB's top contributors and that definitely includes you.
Dave P.
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23-05-2008, 10:19 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Harling, Norfolk
Posts: 8,965
| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
Dave it works both ways mate! That's my outlook on meets- the meet is great to acquire knowledge and get out there doing what we like doing, but meeting the people is for me, equally as exciting and pleasurable.
Nick  |
23-05-2008, 11:54 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Small North Lincolnshire village
Posts: 9,662
| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
Well guys and girls I am seriously gutted as it's impossible for me to make this one.
I work four days on and four days off and would you believe it this one falls on two of my days on. I couldn't believe my rotten luck when I checked the dates and there is no chance of swapping any of my days, and I can't pull a sickie as some poor other guy would have to work the days without pay as it's built into our contract.
Last years meet was brilliant and this years promises to be even better. To all those I met last year that are going this year have a great time, and to all of you who I have never met but would like too I hope it will happen in the not to distant future.
Look forward to seeing some great photos on here after the meet.
Roger |
24-05-2008, 06:07 AM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
Posts: 5,900
| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
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Originally Posted by pressld2 I've never done it before and am definitely going to be there for it. Just one small concern... I'm moth phobic!  So I may need someone to hold my hand and administer a cold flannel or a firm slap as necessary.
Dave P. | You won't be phobic after this - you will be a moth-a-holic - you arn't half in for a treat - moths close up are just simply gorgeous  Quote:
Originally Posted by John I agree with Pauline. If there is one meet to go to it has to be this one.
I certainly know what you mean about fuel costs. Mr car uses diesel and the cost have gone up a 3rd over the last year. Last week it cost me £60 to fill up which is horrendous.
I was using this year as my last year to do twitching. My aim was to reach 300+ species this year but that looks in serious jeopardy as the cost of getting to places is getting out of hand.
John | Ooooh OUCH ......... I'm not going to like it then when I come to fill up my old camper....... even tho its petrol...... Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie Well guys and girls I am seriously gutted as it's impossible for me to make this one.
I work four days on and four days off and would you believe it this one falls on two of my days on. I couldn't believe my rotten luck when I checked the dates and there is no chance of swapping any of my days, and I can't pull a sickie as some poor other guy would have to work the days without pay as it's built into our contract.
Last years meet was brilliant and this years promises to be even better. To all those I met last year that are going this year have a great time, and to all of you who I have never met but would like too I hope it will happen in the not to distant future.
Look forward to seeing some great photos on here after the meet.
Roger | ........and I thought our conditions were bad (and I've had to hang on and hang on for an answer to whether I can have the Sun off) thanks for good wishes Rog - we will think about you........
Pauline
PS You have to come Nick - you promised me a kiss way back (before Miss Elle) don't forget oh ok I'll let you off now that you're taken    |
24-05-2008, 10:02 AM
| | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Harling, Norfolk
Posts: 8,965
| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
So I did! Well, I wont tell if you don't I think this will be a go-er. |
24-05-2008, 01:09 PM
| | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Harling, Norfolk
Posts: 8,965
| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
Well, through conversing with my Mother, she insists I attend this meet- She's even offered to assist funds for petrol. So there we go. I'm coming to Priory Water.
Good old Mum |
24-05-2008, 01:20 PM
| | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
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| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
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Originally Posted by NickCantle Well, through conversing with my Mother, she insists I attend this meet- She's even offered to assist funds for petrol. So there we go. I'm coming to Priory Water.
Good old Mum | Yeah! Good ole mum Enjoy and love her Nick..... my old mam has senile dementia and I hadn't realised just how bad things had got till this past month. It was bad enough my dad dying but when their mind leaves yet the person you recognise is still there .... but not there - well just love her to bits
Pauline |
24-05-2008, 02:00 PM
| | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Harling, Norfolk
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| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
Sorry to hear that Pauline- I really do treasure my Mother and Father. I know they look out for me |
27-05-2008, 09:20 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland/Spain
Posts: 5,611
| | | Re: Priory Water 2008
I would love to go but live in Scotland, and what with the price of petrol I could probably get a week in Spain for the expense, though I would prefer the priory water. It would be nice to meet some fellow WAB members and put faces to names e.g. I always imagined that Tormentil had photographed himself for his avatar, I really got a fright when I saw his picture
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