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11-07-2007, 07:43 PM
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Boddies buying then  |
12-07-2007, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by eeyore  minsmere has a cafe in the visitor centre complex so i would imagine we would go there | The cafe is modestly priced, but if it is a sunny week-end it WILL
be mighty busy.
You are allowed to picnic on the benches outside the cafe, other than
the ones under cover!!
I shall be taking a packed lunch. |
13-07-2007, 06:36 PM
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Every weekend is a dude convention.
Also this weekend there is a squacco Heron twitch going on. |
13-07-2007, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by colinaj Every weekend is a dude convention.
Also this weekend there is a squacco twitch going on | Stirring it up again? 
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13-07-2007, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by colinaj Every weekend is a dude convention.
Also this weekend there is a squacco Heron twitch going on. | Colin, do us all a big favour, stick to topic and resist making comments on here that other members find offensive.
Trying to stir up trouble is not big or clever !! |
13-07-2007, 08:52 PM
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Oh Sorry have a good weekend then. |
13-07-2007, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Hobjob The cafe is modestly priced, but if it is a sunny week-end it WILL
be mighty busy.
You are allowed to picnic on the benches outside the cafe, other than
the ones under cover!!
I shall be taking a packed lunch. | good point well made - i think i shall do likewise
is it going to be sunny - or are to be treated to yet more great brittish summer weather (rain, fog, hail , minature tornados , blizzard conditons etc) that is the question ?
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13-07-2007, 09:10 PM
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shouldnt worry about the weather as hides are close together. I chose the North wall east Hide sluice South hide west Hide route then after lunch Bittern Hide and finally Island Mere. Try west hide in the evening for roosting Waders. Normally waders on migration stop off for the night and this is a great time to see them from West Hide (Always good for waders)
There should be Little Stints Green and Wood sandpipers there and some my be taxing juveniles
Island Mere can be a good for roosting Med Gulls too.
Don't forget to check between the hides as Garden warblers are normally seen along the dune Brambles. |
13-07-2007, 09:13 PM
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After all the talk of dudes and such I thought it would be worthwhile mentioning this again.
from boddies first post which started this thread Quote:
Originally Posted by Boddie
...I should point out that this meet is not necessarily for birding and is likely to be quite informal. I am pretty chilled about meets and like to go with the flow having assessed the weather etc. on the day and the meeting activities would be open to suggestions from all attendees but is just as likely to involve a pint as a venture out to see a speckled plover?
All my suggested meetings are the same. Go with the flow. So if you fancy a day out in the sun with friends please come.
Cheers
Andrew
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13-07-2007, 09:15 PM
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sounds just the job. |
17-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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What is the weather forcast
T shirt weather or Rain Coat Weather ?
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17-07-2007, 06:33 PM
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BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Lowestoft, United Kingdom
rain friday - better saturday (nice one weather elf ) , sunday not covered by 5 day forecast til tommorow
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17-07-2007, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Hobjob The cafe is modestly priced, but if it is a sunny week-end it WILL
be mighty busy.
You are allowed to picnic on the benches outside the cafe, other than
the ones under cover!!
I shall be taking a packed lunch. | is there anywhere within close distance of the reserve to get sarnies? i'm not sure me and anne will be able to fit food in my car aswell as all the gumph that we'll inevitably have for camping?
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18-07-2007, 06:18 AM
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Firday looks awful 
Saturday looks better, not very warm though but at least the wind is off the land, Sunday looks a bit warmer |
18-07-2007, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by almostnormal is there anywhere within close distance of the reserve to get sarnies? i'm not sure me and anne will be able to fit food in my car aswell as all the gumph that we'll inevitably have for camping? | Minsmere
Buy in cafe from 10.00 onwards - they're plastic wrapped
so will go in rucksack.
Saxmundham
Somerfield stores does them
I _think_ the cafe in the high steet and baker does, but I'm not certain.
Leiston
Solar (Co-Op) has own bakery and does sannies and rolls
pasties etc.
Smiths Bakers in High Street (south end) does better!
"Comestibles" about two doors from Smiths bakers also
does them, but I've never been in there!
Darsham
just north of level crossing there is jet garage with cafe and they do them
(well used to a year or so back) |
19-07-2007, 08:18 AM
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my thanks hobjob, anne and me will be sorted with all those places to go buy stuff!!
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19-07-2007, 09:15 AM
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Sorry I won't be meeting you yet Jules
Re food, if it is close to anyones birthday I vote they bring a cake
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Well it's Boddies on the 19th-4 days after mine!
| My birthday is on the 22nd. I think you are confused Jules, in that you thought I was going to be 19 (years old), but no, my birthday is this coming Sunday. |
19-07-2007, 09:26 AM
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Have we agreed that Davids suggestion of the meeting place at 9.30 is fine? I think it is a good suggestion.
I will be there, with David, on the Saturday and Sunday mornings.
If anyone needs my mobile please PM me asap as I will be leaving at midday tomorrow. |
19-07-2007, 09:58 AM
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Hope to be there by 9.30 on Saturday, about 1.5 hrs drive for me (if I don't get lost) 
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19-07-2007, 10:06 AM
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Nice one Pete
I will PM you my mobile |
19-07-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Boddie Have we agreed that Davids suggestion of the meeting place at 9.30 is fine? I think it is a good suggestion.
I will be there, with David, on the Saturday and Sunday mornings.
If anyone needs my mobile please PM me asap as I will be leaving at midday tomorrow. | so this is, to clarify, the first parking bay on the right in the main car park, after the coaches? sorry to be a nuisance but we're coming from very far away and i'd hate to get it wrong! 
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19-07-2007, 11:56 AM
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The weather is looking good for you guys. Here is Leiston's weather (which is just around the corner) BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Leiston, United Kingdom
It's a bit different to the weather predicted on TV's weather report this morning.
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19-07-2007, 03:20 PM
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Oops. Still 19 in mind. I'm still 16 then! he he!
Will need to send you pm bout summat.
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19-07-2007, 03:43 PM
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I was hoping to make this meet, but a family problem makes that impossible.
I hope you all have a great time, it's good to see the weather forecast is changing in you favour. | |
