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16-08-2006, 06:33 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leicestershire
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| | | Whos going to the Birdfair?
Its the British Birdwatching fair at Rutland water this weekend.
The best retail event for anyone into all aspects of wildlife, it usually manages to relieve me of a healthy amount of dosh each year  
Is anyone else planning to go and if so on which day? |
16-08-2006, 06:41 PM
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Nah, wanted to go but can't. The moment you get a chance to do something by yourself... something always crops up! |
16-08-2006, 06:51 PM
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At the moment it looks like I'll be going on Friday. It's always the best day if you're after second hand books. Obviously because there's a good chance they haven't been sold yet
As you say Steve, it's a must event for anything to do with the natural world  |
16-08-2006, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Fourwings it usually manages to relieve me of a healthy amount of dosh each year | I was thinking of going, but the above reason is why I am not going, I just can't help myself buying stuff........... |
16-08-2006, 07:20 PM
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Setting off for a leisurely drive down tomorrow, and doing all three days as we have done for the past three years, I am also planning on frequenting the bookstalls for a few more guides, hoping I'll get a bargain or two! I may visit the Bird Forum stand to meet up with John, but as posted on a previous thread sometimes my best laid plans go flying out the window once I get there!
Maybe see some of you there although we wont know it!!
Safe journey to all travelling to the Fair this weekend
Tornado
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16-08-2006, 07:25 PM
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We had planned to go but now Greg has to work Saturday and Sunday  Typical. |
16-08-2006, 07:47 PM
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I'd love to go but instead I'm taking my niece to meet the wildlife at V festival  |
16-08-2006, 07:58 PM
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Sadly it's going to be a DIY weekend for us. I most certainly would like to be at the birdfair though. Humph! Julie
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16-08-2006, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan At the moment it looks like I'll be going on Friday. It's always the best day if you're after second hand books. Obviously because there's a good chance they haven't been sold yet | Quite right Alan, you get some good books on those secondhand stalls and Friday is the best day to find them.
I'm affraid its Saturday for me this year as I've got to work on Friday. |
16-08-2006, 09:08 PM
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Unfortunately I can not make it this year .
For those that are going, I am sure it will be bigger and better than ever .... and all for a good conservation cause as always .
Richard |
16-08-2006, 09:16 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coventry
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Originally Posted by Fourwings Quite right Alan, you get some good books on those secondhand stalls and Friday is the best day to find them.
I'm affraid its Saturday for me this year as I've got to work on Friday. | Hi Steve
I will be helping out in the Birdforum marquee. Why don't you come along and say hello.
I am also organising a birding bash that will start about 4pm until about 7:30pm which will be run by one of the top birders in the county, I think you know him - Steve Lister (whom I am going to Turkey with). Why don't you, or any other WAB members come along and join us. It should be good and there is plenty about to see at the moment.
There is going to be a barbecue as well from about 7:30pm so it will be a good end to the night.
It would be great if a few WAB members dropped by and said hello.
John |
16-08-2006, 09:36 PM
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I will certainly seek you out pal, but I can't stop too late, I'm supposed to be photographing a rock gig in Leicester on Saturday night. |
16-08-2006, 09:46 PM
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Who's playing? |
16-08-2006, 09:50 PM
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A couple of thrash metal bands - can't remember the names, I'm doing it as a favour for a mate! |
16-08-2006, 09:54 PM
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Take some ear plugs otherwise your ears will be ringing for days! |
17-08-2006, 07:20 AM
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Hi
All being well I will be going on Saturday, to spend all my money again, that want take long.
Only thing to stop me will be heavy rain, There is no way i'm going to park in the field again after that, it turns into a bog, and they have to use landrovers to pull you out
Mick
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17-08-2006, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by canonman Hi
All being well I will be going on Saturday, to spend all my money again, that want take long.
Only thing to stop me will be heavy rain, There is no way i'm going to park in the field again after that, it turns into a bog, and they have to use landrovers to pull you out
Mick | Hi Mick
Was you there two years ago? I parked in one field and as I went in the decision was made not to allow any more cars into that field. I just about made it to the far edge with loads of people pushing me. Thankfully I managed to find a relatively dry patch on my way out and only had to be pushed for about ten yards but some cars really got bogged down.
If you do come pop your head in the Birdforum marquee and say hello. Better still if you fancy the birdwatch on the night meet up with us between 3 - 4pm. We will probably have a bite to eat and a drink before we leave.
John |
17-08-2006, 07:54 AM
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Rain has been forcast for tomorrow, but as long as it's not too heavy, it should be ok.
I'll try to pop in and say hello to you on the Birdforum stand John |
17-08-2006, 11:45 AM
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John
That was the year, I was one of the early birds and had to go in the field, not long after that they stopped cars going in, what a nightmare, getting out, made even worse because they made us park on the far side of the field.
The car when I did get out was completely covered in mud, by the time I got home it had dried hard and took a long time to wash off.
Oh the joys of birding
Mick
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17-08-2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan Rain has been forcast for tomorrow, but as long as it's not too heavy, it should be ok.
I'll try to pop in and say hello to you on the Birdforum stand John | Cheers Alan. Hope to meet up with you again.
I hope the rain isn't anything like we have here in Leamington Spa at the moment. It is absolutely stair rodding it down.
John |
17-08-2006, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by canonman John
That was the year, I was one of the early birds and had to go in the field, not long after that they stopped cars going in, what a nightmare, getting out, made even worse because they made us park on the far side of the field.
The car when I did get out was completely covered in mud, by the time I got home it had dried hard and took a long time to wash off.
Oh the joys of birding
Mick | Hi Mick
Yep, my burgandy car took on a completely different colour at the end of that day. What a mess. My clothes were caked in mud also and it was not an enjoyable time.
I hope it's nothing like that this weekend. It will spoil our birding night and probably trash the proposed barbecue for the evening.
John |
17-08-2006, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by John Cheers Alan. Hope to meet up with you again.
I hope the rain isn't anything like we have here in Leamington Spa at the moment. It is absolutely stair rodding it down.
John | Even if it is raining, and a bit 'soggy' in the carparks, it's usually ok in the marquees!
Sunny periods here at the mo! |
17-08-2006, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan Even if it is raining, and a bit 'soggy' in the carparks, it's usually ok in the marquees!
Sunny periods here at the mo! | True, but the actual walk around the Birdfair can get your shoes, socks and trousers caked in mud. Plus they can get quite wet.
I know some areas may well have a boardwalk down but I doubt very much if all of it will be serviced that way.
Let's hope the rain isn't too bad over there today and tomorrow, as that was one of the main problems two years ago where they had had consistent heavy rain prior to the start of the Birdfair.
John |
17-08-2006, 04:28 PM
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I might go as miraculously have the day off tommorow, well hurrah - but on the other hand i might just stay in bed
Is Nicole going ? cos there was some talk of her buying me a pint as i recall 
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