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23-05-2008, 06:56 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coventry
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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
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belvedere, Kent
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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
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kenninghall, Norfolk
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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.
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23-05-2008, 11:54 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Small North Lincolnshire village
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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
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
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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
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kenninghall, Norfolk
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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
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kenninghall, Norfolk
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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
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
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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
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24-05-2008, 02:00 PM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kenninghall, Norfolk
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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
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland
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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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28-05-2008, 09:15 AM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northants
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Originally Posted by ron1863 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 | That's a shame Ron, it would have been nice to meet you..
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28-05-2008, 09:24 AM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
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Originally Posted by ron1863 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 | Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayleigh That's a shame Ron, it would have been nice to meet you..
Talking of scary avatars..UMM |
Yes Kayleigh - I laughed too cos I haven't got over his other avatar yet - or forgotten the reason he gave for this one 'yowling'.........
Sad not to meet you in person ron - I know what you mean about the cost tho - and this might be the thing which finally forces me abroad for the first time - but not this year as hols are already sorted........... and will cost packet!!
Pauline |
29-05-2008, 11:17 AM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northants
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Originally Posted by pressld2 Thanks Kayleigh!
We disagree on the rats but we agree on the patio heaters - swings and roundabouts!
Dave P. | Me and Naomi won't be there for the mothing..But I'm sure PMG will look after you |
29-05-2008, 11:36 AM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
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Originally Posted by Kayleigh Me and Naomi won't be there for the mothing..But I'm sure PMG will look after you | Ah thats a shame - are you not comig for any of it - or just going before mothing starts?........ was it DaveP who was going to need a wet flannel or a slap?! Heh! heh! I'll see what I can manage
Pauline |
29-05-2008, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by PMG Ah thats a shame - are you not comig for any of it - or just going before mothing starts?........ was it DaveP who was going to need a wet flannel or a slap?! Heh! heh! I'll see what I can manage
Pauline | Yes! hopefully all being well, we will be there for most of the day. But our camp site is a quite a way off so we will make for that in a reasonable hour. |
29-05-2008, 01:07 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In a tranquil valley with a stream in garden
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Originally Posted by PMG Ah thats a shame - are you not comig for any of it - or just going before mothing starts?........ was it DaveP who was going to need a wet flannel or a slap?! Heh! heh! I'll see what I can manage
Pauline | Hello Pauline - looking forward to meeting you We will be there just as soon as we've managed to get the tent up.... The last thing they said to me was a comment about three of us in the tent and being noisy.... Now would we be noisy after the pub?!?!
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29-05-2008, 01:10 PM
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29-05-2008, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by PMG | LOL - that reminds me better bring my guitar for Nick
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29-05-2008, 08:26 PM
|  | Active Member | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Wales
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Originally Posted by Fourwings With just over a fortnight to go things are looking good.
The reserve is looking fantastic and its already heaving with insect life, already on the wing are; Four-spotted Chaser Broad-bodied Chaser Hairy Dragonfly Common Blue Damselfly Azure Damselfly Variable Damselfly Blue-Tailed Damselfly Large Red Damselfly Red-eyed Damselfly Banded Demoiselle
I am confident that these will be joined by Emperor Dragonfly, Black-Tailed Skimmer, & White-legged Damselfly by June 7th.
There is also a brilliant supporting cast of Butterflies, Birds, Moths, plants etc.... this meet really is aimed at letting people see the reserve at its best time of year. Those who attended last year in August and thought it was good then are in for a pleasant suprise.
We are looking at the possibility of adding into the weekend a visit to a small reserve less than a couple of miles away from Priory Water, this is a stunning place for Butterflies and will guarantee sightings of Dingy Skipper, Grizzled Skipper, Green Hairstreak, Brown Argus and loads of other commoner species.
All we need now is the weather to be kind to us, warm sunshine during the day and a warm night for the mothing session would be great. | Really getting exited now its been a slow start up here due to the cold weather so we cant wait, if we see just some of these will be happy
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02-06-2008, 10:38 AM
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