MINI2 The South Downs Weekender 22-23 July 2006 (Updated 23rd March)

[poppet]

Hi everyone,

Welcome to The Award Winning South Downs Weekender

We have alot to live upto this year (no pressure ) after winning the SCNM award for 'Best Run of 2005' ( I hate having to tell everyone all the time....honest )
Anyway I hope you can all join us for a great weekend down in sunny West Sussex, heres a brief write up of what to expect and a few pic's of last year

Go have a chat here with other weekenders:
South Downs Weekender Chit Chat

Friday - Campsite frolics

We will be chilling out at the campsite for the night with people organising their own food and drink. Last year we all sat around having a chat and one or two drinks till the late hours of the night, however some people did regrate that in the morning
So earlier nights this year I think so we feel a bit fresher for the long day ahead.
I will also be doing the rounds for the sat night BBQ (see below)

Saturday - Run, Fun, Sun and BBQ

The run will be starting at 11am and will continue till around 4ish (Run notes can be found at the bottom of this post). Then all back to the campsite for a rest in the sun (hopefully), we have decided to stay at the campsite for this year's entertainment. We will be having a BBQ and games (anyone any good at Twister), I will be going around the campsite on the friday night to see who's interested and collect some appropriate funds for a shopping trip on sat. Hopefully the weather will hold up and we will have a fantastic night otherwise we will go to Plan B.

BBQ and Games Night

Saturday Night we will be having a BBQ and Games Night which will be great.
I will be coming around on the Friday Night to Collect £5 from each Adult (kids are Free) who would like to join in the BBQ and Games on the Sat Night, the BBQ will be organised by my sister Carla. Carla will be getting the bbq, the food, plates, cuttlery and whatever else we need on the Sat while we are on the run. Unfortuntly you will have to get your own alcohol
The Games will be Bingo, a Quiz and a few more games which are yet to be decided, there will be some prizes on offer from people like Minicab and Mini Pirate, if anybody else would like to contribute a prize just let me know.

Just a little update


Hi everyone, just so that you know that i am actully doing something

The lunch stop has now been offical changed from the last two years where we had great stops in oving
However i wanted somewhere bigger and better so I have now got the stop at Six Villages Sports Centre/Westergate Primery School in Westergate. This center/scool has a huge field, and hall for us to use, if it is great weather (which it WILL be) we can all park on the field itself and maybe have some great photo shoots and a game of footy or something like that

p.s I will be completing the run next weekend and have the final run though on the 8th July

Sunday -

Bacon surnies from Trianman's tent followed buy a great Carvery

The Campsite

Lakeside Village campsite

List of Adventurers

1. Poppet Camping
2. Janey Camping
3. Cooper_Sport Camping
4. Harpo +1 Camping
5. MINI_Moocher +2 Camping
6. Minicabrio_uk + 1 luvly lesley Camping
7. Trainman +1 Camping
8. Max Camping
9. Dora Camping
10. M111 CGC +1 Camping
11. Cook1e +2 Camping
12. Jamie cannon
13. NeilAndHisMini
14. Paul c Camping
15. Hickup Camping
16. SCooperman_uk Camping
17. Snowhite Camping
18. MINI Poser
19. Charlie Croaker Camping
20. Ollyblox
21. Craig R +2 Camping
22. Silver foxey +2 Camping
23. Minijo +2 Camping
24. cooper54 +1 Camping
25. Judge Cooper S Camping
26. Baby Blue +3 Camping
27. ~Marcus~ Camping
28. Adrian.Farmer +1 Camping
29. Nigel Parrington
30. ChrisandJax +1 Camping
31. stuvoi +2 Camping
32. Neil The Hat Camping
33. phone +1
34. Jo-man
35. brocky16v
36. baskers
37. MiniBoyBlue +2 Camping
38. Mini E +1 Camping
39. Freion Warrior +2
40. ken and sue
41. boyband +2 Camping
42. Yidaho +1 Camping
43. DSapied (food discount man)
44. Jayne park lane + Mini Me GB Camping
45. Keith Stuart
46. J53
47. Sarah Camping
48. HObzy

[cooper_sport]

Count me in for the whole weekend this time. Will be up for the camping.

John

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

I'm in please Lee

One please

What about me?


Lee,

Please add me to the list as the grumpy old goat seemed to have forgotton about me

Ooo, I have changed the thread title to include the dates for you, hope that is OK

I find it frustrating when people post up events with just the title with no dates, and peeps had to read the first post in order to find the information, that's all

And I'll make name badges for you if you wish

DK :apple:

[Harpo]

Two adult weekend returns please!

Just like this year, we shall be loitering within tent.

[dcfkan]

Lee,

I tried booking Premier Travel Inn at Chichester and Bognor Regis, both could not accommodate me

I believe rooms are still available at PTI Arundel though, any good?

DK :apple:

[MINI_Moocher]

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

Lee,

I tried booking Premier Travel Inn at Chichester and Bognor Regis, both could not accommodate me

I believe rooms are still available at PTI Arundel though, any good?

DK :apple:

Hi Lee

Thanks, we'll be back.
I hope skittles, camping and beer are back on the agenda for next year. Oh yes, and some driving too.

As DK's hotel booking efforts are not going too well, it will be nice to see them camping.

[dcfkan]

Bad mistake!

I jokingly suggested to the old goat about I would camp if he would too, expecting him to say no

Where's the camping gear spec'ing thread, please?

DK :apple:

[dcfkan]

Got it!

I'd like a tunnel tent with a separate storage/living/cooking porch with decent protection from the elements, separated from the sleeping area

Found one that is only 44.99 GBP

DK :apple:

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

Got it!

I'd like a tunnel tent with a separate storage/living/cooking porch with decent protection from the elements, separated from the sleeping area

Found one that is only 44.99 GBP

DK :apple:

Dont forget airbeds... sleeping bags and an extra pillow!

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk

Dont forget airbeds... sleeping bags and an extra pillow!

I shall check out Max's existing camping gear before deciding what other creature comfort I should get to make it bearable

DK :apple:

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

I shall check out Max's existing camping gear before deciding what other creature comfort I should get to make it bearable

DK :apple:

Very wise!!

Ooh...and thats a yes please to the whole event next year! And i'll camp if Dora does!

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Dora is my bed and my pillow

Why carry extra stuff?

Your mission sir... should you choose to accept it!!

Can you cram a tent, airbeds, sleeping bag, cool box, provisions and chocolate mousse into the boot of a MINI??

This post will self destruct in a bout 47 years time!

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Dora is my bed and my pillow

Why carry extra stuff?

TMI!!!

DK :apple:

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk

Can you cram a tent, airbeds, sleeping bag, cool box, provisions and chocolate mousse into the boot of a MINI??

BBQ, must have a BBQ , and yes to chocolate mousse and cheesecake for those who need a fix

DK :apple:

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

BBQ, must have a BBQ , and yes to chocolate mousse and cheesecake for those who need a fix

DK :apple:

Ooh..shall i knock up some cheese twists??