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30-09-2006, 06:58 PM
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Those of you who have been following the H.P. thread will know about this idea & those of you who haven this is it.
Howz about we have a gathering of WABers for a Winter Solstice Moot. I am in the process of getting info from a possible venue; The Green Dragon Inn, in Cockford near Cheltenam. It's near where Sheryl lives. Green Dragon Inn, Cowley, Gloucestershire 
If there is a good response I'll take it further, we're looking at Friday 22nd/Sat.23rd one night, could be two. Bring your festive pieces with you, I've got a Solstice yarn to weave around you. Let's make it a yearly event & have an alternative to Xmas.
If the inn can't get in some Mead I'll be bringing some. Can't celebrate the re-birth of the Sun, the Light of the Earth without Mead. 
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30-09-2006, 07:04 PM
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im tempted?!
very very busy at work that w/e so no promises......... |
30-09-2006, 07:10 PM
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An old haunt of mine. Quite fancy the sound of this |
30-09-2006, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Boddie An old haunt of mine. Quite fancy the sound of this |
really? used to live nearish there. Road is haunted by a highwayman. Tunnel House Inn, Coates, Cirencester - Costswold Country Pub
P.S I'd go if i'm not working
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30-09-2006, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by honeybee really? used to live nearish there. Road is haunted by a highwayman. | Yep I lived and worked in Cheltenham for years. Pittville, London Road and Charlton Kings.
One of many great country pubs down there |
30-09-2006, 07:24 PM
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Earth Heart, think you'd like The tunnel house, Coates near Ciren |
30-09-2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by honeybee Earth Heart, think you'd like The tunnel house, Coates near Ciren | Tell me more, honeybee, just in case Green Dagon's out. Thanks, that was quick I hadn't posted it.
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30-09-2006, 08:15 PM
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I could be up for this one, but I have loads of meets to get to over the next couple of months, but as I haven't been to a wab meet, I shall try hard, I fancy a yarn............. |
30-09-2006, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Earth Hart Tell me more, honeybee, just in case Green Dagon's out. Thanks, that was quick I hadn't posted it. |
is in the woods down an old track,doesn't show inside, it's got nice sofas and log fires and stuffed animals (not nice really but they're ancient and it adds to atmosphere), get a mixed bunch in there...lords and ladies, agri students, locals |
30-09-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by honeybee is in the woods down an old track,doesn't show inside, it's got nice sofas and log fires and stuffed animals (not nice really but they're ancient and it adds to atmosphere), get a mixed bunch in there...lords and ladies, agri students, locals | Have sent email to them asking about prices for rooms & Barn.
Many thanks hb 
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30-09-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Boddie Yep I lived and worked in Cheltenham for years. Pittville, London Road and Charlton Kings.
One of many great country pubs down there |
small world isn't it.. I was born in chelt, lived in clarence sq and montpellier Quote: |
Originally Posted by Earth Hart Have sent email to them asking about prices for rooms & Barn.
Many thanks hb |
goodgood, I was friends with the landlords son but was years ago, have had many a drunken night in the barn!
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01-10-2006, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by honeybee Earth Heart, think you'd like The tunnel house, Coates near Ciren | I suggest the Roundhouse a couple of hundred yards along the old canal at Coates, nice spooky venue.
Actually spent quite a few happy hours in Hailey Wood along a track past the Tunnel House watching Silver-washed Fritillaries. |
01-10-2006, 09:42 AM
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Anywhere between Chelt and Ciren is cool for me. I asked Bowdie and he is happy to take me out that far (hates driving at night, especially long distances. It brings on bad headaches for him for some reason).
It's the first day of October as I type this and we're having the most incredible Thunderstorm right now. What a thrilling start to October!!!
I always feel totally energised by them and want to go out in the straight away! The lightning flashes are blinding and bowdie just said during the last rumble he could feel his desk shake!!! Sorry, I digress. All the venues mentioned so far sound great.
Web links to some a couple of locations discussed The Green Dragon The Tunnel House |
01-10-2006, 04:14 PM
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Let's see how many WABers come forward by Full Moon on Saturday. If we have 10 then I think we can go ahead & look to book a venue, my monies on The Green Dragon Inn Can't leave it too long.
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02-10-2006, 06:45 AM
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I would love to come along and meet some of you, but I am afraid that it is too far for me to go and I have family commitments.
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02-10-2006, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Earth Hart Let's see how many WABers come forward by Full Moon on Saturday. If we have 10 then I think we can go ahead & look to book a venue, my monies on The Green Dragon Inn Can't leave it too long. | Curiously I was thinking 10 would be a viable number too. Lets see who we've got so far:
1. Earth Hart
2 & 3. Me and my partner Bowdie too
4. Jonny
5. speckled Wood
6. honeybee
7. Boddie
8(?). with Mr Mag00 a possible, maybe.
I've sent this thread to a friend of mine who has only just joined WAB, its possible she and her partner might be interested too. so, maybe 9 & 10.
No reason why we can't bring like minded non-WAB-ers along I imagine? How about your friend Meles meles, Will?
If its the Green Dragon, Bowdie and I wouldn't need to stay overnight, he doesn't drink so will be fine to drive us home. Susie Its a real shame you cant come, it would have been really nice to meet you, but there will be other opportunities I'm sure |
02-10-2006, 09:46 AM
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Yes, with WABers & partners & like-minded friends we could do it.
As for Meles meles, she lives in Kent & has only just turned 18. She's a friend's grandaughter. I walk alone but I'll ask Beithe if she would like to come though she may be going to Kent for Xmas.
Re: Booking; The Green Dragon Inn has those dates free, I'll email today to hold the 22nd & leave the main booking until Saturday.
Just remembered; got to get an extra case of Moniack Mead 
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02-10-2006, 06:56 PM
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I might be up for it but it depends on...... erm stuff, put me on the list anyway but I cant absolutely promise at this stage.
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02-10-2006, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by eeyore I might be up for it but it depends on...... erm stuff, put me on the list anyway but I cant absolutely promise at this stage. |
can we have that fisti-cuffs outside that we started after a few pints eeyore?
will try to come along as it's nearby and if not working, got the brat to think about though! |
03-10-2006, 08:24 AM
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OK lets take another look...
1. Earth Hart
2 & 3. Me and my partner Bowdie too
4. Jonny
5. speckled Wood
6. honeybee (brat willing )
7. Boddie
8(?). Mr Mag00 a possible, maybe.
9. eeyore (hopefully)
I've sent this thread to a friend of mine who has only just joined WAB, its possible she and her partner might be interested too. so, maybe 10 & 11. Update She's off sick at the moment I think and may not have got my message yet. |
03-10-2006, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sheryl LaBouchardiere OK lets take another look...
1. Earth Hart
2 & 3. Me and my partner Bowdie too
4. Jonny
5. speckled Wood
6. honeybee (brat willing )
7. Boddie
8(?). Mr Mag00 a possible, maybe.
9. eeyore (hopefully)
I've sent this thread to a friend of mine who has only just joined WAB, its possible she and her partner might be interested too. so, maybe 10 & 11. Update She's off sick at the moment I think and may not have got my message yet. | Ah, unfortunately it looks like my friend and her partner are unable to come. Thats a shame. |
03-10-2006, 01:24 PM
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Good News! Looks like my friend saxonraven and her husband should be able to come after all! |
03-10-2006, 04:48 PM
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I would have very much liked to go to this but unfortunatly is too far for me to drive.. and probably to expensive. I will be with you in spirit |
03-10-2006, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by honeybee can we have that fisti-cuffs outside that we started after a few pints eeyore? | Nah , I'm a happy drunkard , after a few jars of mead I'll probably stand on a table and sing - if you're really "lucky" I may disrobe too 
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03-10-2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by eeyore Nah , I'm a happy drunkard , after a few jars of mead I'll probably stand on a table and sing - if you're really "lucky" I may disrobe too | Luckily I will be on a plane to Cyprus about the time that eeyore will cause the pub to empty
Unluckily I can't make these dates which is a real shame because the area around the Green Dragon is my local patch  hope you all have a wicked time | | | |
