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12-02-2007, 09:05 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coventry
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Originally Posted by Pete  is it both days at Thursley? | That's a point. What are the plans for Sunday. I know it is still a distant meeting date wise but it would be a good idea to have some form of itinerary in mind.
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12-02-2007, 09:58 PM
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it depends on how much i drink on saturday night and how late the mothage goes - sunday could be principally dedicated to sleep 
seriously I'm easy - but I do wonder if we should just play sunday by ear depending on what people fancy doing rather than fixing an itinery this far ahead
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13-02-2007, 07:06 AM
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looking forward to it
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13-02-2007, 08:50 AM
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I thik I might go for a wonder along Basingstoke canal on my way home on the Sunday - doesn't sound too promising I know but it's designated SSSI for it's dragons and damsels too and a few other rarities thrown in.... will practice my hopefully new found ID skills!!! |
13-02-2007, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gill Catton I thik I might go for a wonder along Basingstoke canal on my way home on the Sunday - doesn't sound too promising I know but it's designated SSSI for it's dragons and damsels too and a few other rarities thrown in.... will practice my hopefully new found ID skills!!! | It's a beautiful canal and there are rarities there. You need to get some specific areas. I know one, but was there in early Nov, I think, when most goodies had past.We walk it when we visit our son on base-when he's not abroad!
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13-02-2007, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman It's a beautiful canal and there are rarities there. You need to get some specific areas. I know one, but was there in early Nov, I think, when most goodies had past.We walk it when we visit our son on base-when he's not abroad!
jules | Well it sounds like a lovely way to spend a sunday then, esp if it's a nice day |
13-02-2007, 01:05 PM
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I maybe able to come on the Saturday, depending on work commitments.
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13-02-2007, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by arvensis I maybe able to come on the Saturday, depending on work commitments.
Mark | The more the merrier Mark. Look forward to meeting you.
John |
13-02-2007, 05:18 PM
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Where to stay any suggestions please (tent a last resort) B&B preffered
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13-02-2007, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nightshade Where to stay any suggestions please (tent a last resort) B&B preffered | does that mean you wont be joining us for a night of mothage then ? go on you know you want to
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20-02-2007, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Gill Catton I thik I might go for a wonder along Basingstoke canal on my way home on the Sunday - doesn't sound too promising I know but it's designated SSSI for it's dragons and damsels too and a few other rarities thrown in.... will practice my hopefully new found ID skills!!! | Both Downy + Brilliant Emeralds occur on the canal, though you should see these at Thursley too, the former is easy (if weather ok) on Moat Pond + the latter often on the stream.
Basingtoke Canal is good for aquatic plants as well as being a lovely walk. Brookwood Cemetery has some interesting plants (native + alien) + I've seen Green Hairstreak + Brilliant Emerald there. |
20-02-2007, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by aeshna5 Both Downy + Brilliant Emeralds occur on the canal, though you should see these at Thursley too, the former is easy (if weather ok) on Moat Pond + the latter often on the stream.
Basingtoke Canal is good for aquatic plants as well as being a lovely walk. Brookwood Cemetery has some interesting plants (native + alien) + I've seen Green Hairstreak + Brilliant Emerald there. | Yes Once I had read the citation for the SSSI, it immediately went on my 'must see' list for this year! It will add greatly to my learning curve I suspect! |
21-02-2007, 03:41 PM
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Still early days but I thought I'd update on takers and possible takers for Thursley.
Julie, Chris and Lorna(poss)
Fourwings
Boddie
fdcpmike(poss)
Eeyore
Gill and her man(poss)
Zebethyal(aka Tim)
John
Hobjob(poss)
Jerry
Susie
Kymba(poss)
Pete(poss)
Nightshade and The Lioness(poss)
Arvensis
Apologies if Ive missed anyone. This will be updated monthly so just put your name down and I'll catch you next month.
jules
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21-02-2007, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by John The more the merrier Mark. Look forward to meeting you.
John | Hello John
Are you still alive? Long time no hear................ what date is this meet?
The world,s greatest commander of the empire............ John whats is it like being no 2 to me hehehehehehehehehehhe.
Have great day.
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21-02-2007, 07:02 PM
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Hi Peter
The dates are 23/24th June. Do you fancy joining us.
John |
23-02-2007, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by John Hi Peter
The dates are 23/24th June. Do you fancy joining us.
John | Yes I do very much thank you John. I also look forward to seeing everyone.
Peter |
11-04-2007, 06:42 AM
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After reading Dragonfly News, it seems that 19 species of odonates survived the terrible fire, that engulfed the common last year. Apparently the numbers were down after the fire, as you would expect, I suppose.
A direct quote from the magazine article by Don Tagg, a long time Thursley Recorder reads,
' The problem will be that next summer they will emerge into a comparatively barren habitat with less insect food and the adults themselves will be more exposed to predation by birds.'
He goes on to say, 'My guess is that everything will be there but that the bog pool specialists particularly will be pretty scarce.'
Just thought I should let you know that incase anybody was looking for any particular species and therefore may be disappointed.
The warden is on his hols at the moment, but I will speak to him soon.
Jules
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11-04-2007, 09:12 AM
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i've only just seen this thread, and it sounds like it will be a groovy meet. however, being from up north, nearly cumbria, i'm just wondering where thursley is exactly?
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11-04-2007, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by almostnormal i've only just seen this thread, and it sounds like it will be a groovy meet. however, being from up north, nearly cumbria, i'm just wondering where thursley is exactly? | In Surrey. I think some are staying over night. Some camping too...but not on the common.
I'm hoping it'll be a good meet for everyone. Be nice if you came.
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11-04-2007, 09:50 AM
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gak! surrey?? oh well, that'll be another excuse to use my tent! will try to add to my diary!
sarah
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11-04-2007, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by almostnormal gak! surrey?? oh well, that'll be another excuse to use my tent! will try to add to my diary!
sarah | Great! We need more ladies to balance things up a bit.  Be nice if you can make it.
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11-04-2007, 04:17 PM
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Seeing as its only a short drive from me it would be rude not to come for at least one of the days.
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11-04-2007, 07:24 PM
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Just to let you know that a few of us cant join you all on the Saturday evening. We have been invited to a meal and to stay over on a private reserve.
Steve and I however are going to Thursley prior to the meet to find suitable camping facilities for the Friday evening and for the rest of you on Saturday.
If any of you have any suggestions or requirements please let Steve (Fourwings) or I know |
12-04-2007, 07:39 AM
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I have my new tent,I would like a spot in good proximity to the facilities
so I don't have to wander about in the dark falling over things
Oh ! and the ground not too lumpy we are aiming for Friday Saturday
(fingers crossed)
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