mochyn
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Mid-winter celebration, mid-Wales: 21/22 NOVRight. Where and when? I've got a smashing little village hall by here and there are several of us who would (I'm sure) be happy to put people up...
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earthyvirgo
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Is this weekend a bit too early? 
EV
We must arrange 'the other thing' too Mochyn.
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mochyn
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| earthyvirgo wrote: | Is this weekend a bit too early?
EV
We must arrange 'the other thing' too Mochyn. |
Sadly this weekend is Ludlow food & drink fest: we'll be up to our ears in a guest and lots of food and drink...
Yes: 'the other' is becoming more urgent... (Behave, NL). Especially if you want knitting done in time for mid-winter.
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Cathryn
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Great and I'll help with whatever needs doing.
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earthyvirgo
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| mochyn wrote: |
Sadly this weekend is Ludlow food & drink fest: we'll be up to our ears in a guest and lots of food and drink... |
The word 'sadly' and food and drink fest surely shouldn't appear in the same sentence ?
I have fond recollections of eating lots of different puddings in a church in Ludlow a couple of years ago at the foot fest.
Will organise a date with you for 't'other thing' in the next couple of weeks. I just want to finish off all frames and prep for the exhibition in Oct, then I can take a tiny breather before seriously getting on with work for the next.
Will pm you with days to see when suits you.
EV
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mochyn
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| earthyvirgo wrote: | | ...I have fond recollections of eating lots of different puddings in a church in Ludlow a couple of years ago at the foot fest.... |
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earthyvirgo
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| mochyn wrote: | | earthyvirgo wrote: | | ...I have fond recollections of eating lots of different puddings in a church in Ludlow a couple of years ago at the foot fest.... |
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Ooops.
No, I didn't know Ludlow had a foot festival either ...
That should have been FOOD, as you might have guessed
EV
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Fee
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We'll be up for that methinks, you thinking November-time? Can't do first weekend in December, that's it right now though, until the Christmas party invites come flooding in of course 
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Chez
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Us please!
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Cathryn
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Hmm, do we allow those who've emigrated over the border?
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mochyn
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By hte way: thanks to the sticky fairy!
I'll give this a few more days for more folk to jump in, then I can book the hall (it takes up to 60 people sitting down) for the last weekend in November unless I hear otherwise...
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welsh veg grower
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sure we will join in too, if thats ok
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mochyn
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What I'm thinking is a bring and share: you bring it, we'll share it! Small financial contributions for hire of the hall. I can get it for the Saturday and Sunday if that sounds like a good idea. The hall has a main room, good kitchen and loos. Too small for dancing (sadly) but it's very comfortable.
We can be more formal about who brings what if people like, a la last year's Earwig Convention. We'll see as we get nearer the date.
I'll provisionally book it, shall I?
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Cathryn
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Yep.
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mochyn
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Quick change to the weekend before that: the last weekend is Ludlow Medieval Fair which we never miss...
Unless anyone has any better ideas...
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earthyvirgo
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| mochyn wrote: | Too small for dancing (sadly) but it's very comfortable.
I'll provisionally book it, shall I? |
Too small for dancing!!
Oh no ....
(Some people will be pleased)
EV
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Helen M
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me, i think 
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pookie
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count us in too!
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mochyn
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Weekend booked: 21&22/11/09
OK So far we have:
Me & him
Pookie & Mr Pookie
Helen M & 2
Ginkotree
EV & VP
Cathryn & Ruby
Chez, Arvo & beans
Fee & Paul
gekkkko
Dogwalker
BA
BMS (Sunday)
Any other takers?
I'll edit to add people as I hear from you.
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Helen M
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| mochyn wrote: | Weekend booked: 21&22/11/09
OK So far we have:
Me & him
Pookie & Mr Pookie
Helen M
EV & VP
Cathryn (&Jack?)
WVG & OH
Chez, Arvo & beans
Fee & Paul
Any other takers? |
probably the wee two and i wil drag ginko along too
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gekkko
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Wot am i probably missing? Where (does it say  )? Um...
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Fee
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Not sure we can make it that weekend  It's a joint 31st/1st birthday weekend of a good friend and their little boy. Won't rule it out though, will see what's going on with them.
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Jamanda
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I'll make sure the SW one is a different weekend. So maybe you can make that.
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Fee
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Oooh, didn't realise there would be more than one on offer
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mochyn
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| gekkko wrote: | | Wot am i probably missing? Where (does it say )? Um... |
Go back to page 1 of this thread!
Every year, some time in Nov/Dec, we have a Welsh DS get-together. First few years it was in Aberystwyth, last year Y Ferwig, this year it's our turn! Between Llanfair Ceareinion and Llanfyllin.
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Chez
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Please can someone put us up?
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Silas
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| mochyn wrote: | | earthyvirgo wrote: | Is this weekend a bit too early?
EV
We must arrange 'the other thing' too Mochyn. |
Sadly this weekend is Ludlow food & drink fest: we'll be up to our ears in a guest and lots of food and drink...
Yes: 'the other' is becoming more urgent... (Behave, NL). Especially if you want knitting done in time for mid-winter. |
Oooh look, the cliquey monster is out of the box again...
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Chez
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| Silas wrote: | | Oooh look, the cliquey monster is out of the box again... |
You're just jealous . Are you going to come?
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Silas
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No.
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Chez
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That's a shame - you are a name I don't have a face for yet!
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mochyn
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| Silas wrote: | | ...Oooh look, the cliquey monster is out of the box again... |
Won't anyone have you in their clique then, Silas? Or is it the Grouch Marx idea (I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member...)
Don't worry, you can join ours if you like and you promise to play nicely.
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Chez
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Shouldn't that be 'Groucho'?
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Silas
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Nah, she was right first time...
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sally_in_wales
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I don't think I can come along, I'm pretty sure I'd doing a show that weekend. Oh well, I'll have to come and pester some of you individually at other times instead.
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mochyn
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Sally: it won't be the same without you. 
That's the biggest problem with this sort of thing: there's never a date that suits everyone.
And Silas & Chez: you're both right!
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mochyn
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Why've we got a square sticky thing when the SW have got a splodge one?
Wales demands splodges!
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judith
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What on earth are you talking about m'dear?
Have you been at the peapod wine already?
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vegplot
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| judith wrote: | What on earth are you talking about m'dear?
Have you been at the peapod wine already? |
She sounds pea'd
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judith
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Scarily I have just worked out what she means.
And that worries me. 
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alison
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M
If you have looked at the most recent post of a sticky the squidgy thing goes to a square one.
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mochyn
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| alison wrote: | M
If you have looked at the most recent post of a sticky the squidgy thing goes to a square one. |
Thank you Alison: it's technology, isn't it?
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alison
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you're welcome.
Too complicated for me!
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woodsprite
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Can I raise a tentative hand and say that me and Mr Woodsprite would like to come to please?
This is barring anything extraordinary happening. I'm determined to get to a gathering, not managed it yet.
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mochyn
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| woodsprite wrote: | Can I raise a tentative hand and say that me and Mr Woodsprite would like to come to please?
This is barring anything extraordinary happening. I'm determined to get to a gathering, not managed it yet. |
Well, Mr Sprite is coming here soon, isn't he? If you haven't definitely confirmed by then (is there any other confirmation?) I'll hold him hostage.
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gz
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Can you add me to your List?!
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welsh veg grower
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can we add our one little person (well hardly little he is 10) however there is a but as we know we are moving into our new home sometime in November (likely to be a weekend) but we dont know which.
Just keep me infomred of the plans and once i know our date I will confirm with you. But sure we could manage an afternoon or something even if we are moving.
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bring me sunshine
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Can you add my OH and I as potentials ... we'll be on 6 day weeks at work by then, but if the date coincides with (a) a mutual day off and (b) peace and tranquillity amongst the four leggers, we'd like to come.
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gekkko
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| mochyn wrote: | | gekkko wrote: | | Wot am i probably missing? Where (does it say )? Um... |
Go back to page 1 of this thread!
Every year, some time in Nov/Dec, we have a Welsh DS get-together. First few years it was in Aberystwyth, last year Y Ferwig, this year it's our turn! Between Llanfair Ceareinion and Llanfyllin. |
That'll be the "little village hall by me" then....should be easy to find . Perhaps the thread could be renamed with venue and date for those of us well versed in driving half way round Wales looking for venues. And who knows, might even get there
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mochyn
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OK: If someone can tell me how to change the title I'll do it!
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pookie
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just go into your original post (edit) and you can change it.
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vegplot
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| gekkko wrote: | | mochyn wrote: | | gekkko wrote: | | Wot am i probably missing? Where (does it say )? Um... |
Go back to page 1 of this thread!
Every year, some time in Nov/Dec, we have a Welsh DS get-together. First few years it was in Aberystwyth, last year Y Ferwig, this year it's our turn! Between Llanfair Ceareinion and Llanfyllin. |
That'll be the "little village hall by me" then....should be easy to find . Perhaps the thread could be renamed with venue and date for those of us well versed in driving half way round Wales looking for venues. And who knows, might even get there |
I thought all you had to do was tell someone, somewhere (doesn't matter who or where), and within 3 days everyone would know and all you'd have to do is ask someone else somewhere else (they're probably related anyway).
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mochyn
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I'll pm location details to all those who've 'singned up' nearer the date.
Now, who's got ideas for what to do/eat?
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vegplot
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| mochyn wrote: | I'll pm location details to all those who've 'singned up' nearer the date.
Now, who's got ideas for what to do/eat? |
talk, drink, eat.
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Gervase
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nude pig wrestling?
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vegplot
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| Gervase wrote: | | nude pig wrestling? |
That isn't family friendly
Edit: Unless it's just a couple of pigs who've had a shave.
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earthyvirgo
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| Gervase wrote: | | nude pig wrestling? |
Do Mochyn's pigs normally wear clothes then?
EV
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mochyn
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| vegplot wrote: | | Gervase wrote: | | nude pig wrestling? |
That isn't family friendly
Edit: Unless it's just a couple of pigs who've had a shave. |
And our pigs never wear clothes to start with.
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pookie
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| mochyn wrote: | | vegplot wrote: | | Gervase wrote: | | nude pig wrestling? |
That isn't family friendly
Edit: Unless it's just a couple of pigs who've had a shave. |
And our pigs never wear clothes to start with. |
get knitting then!
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Gervase
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It could be highly amusing, though. And bets could be taken.
On second thoughts, however, it may have to be the usual naked accordian combo...
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gekkko
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| mochyn wrote: | I'll pm location details to all those who've 'singned up' nearer the date.
Now, who's got ideas for what to do/eat? |
I see trying to be up there with those "secret venue" festivals are we...? Put me down as a possible (no idea what time the U-13 match will be on the Sunday or other things at this stage...) with somewhere between 1 and 4 others. The other others being away at uni. Helpful .
And SO would like something to do with bees. Probably on Saturday. Probably lots to do with bees.
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mochyn
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Anyone fancy adding some crafty stufff on one of the days? We have the hall for both, so maybe textiley things on the Sat. day time to make decs to jazz the place up for the evening?
Just a thought...
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welsh veg grower
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yep a bit of craft for adults and kids would be great, and some food, did anyone already say food
I may be able to do some craft with the kids - what ages do we have? Long time since I did or taught any craft but I will give it a go.
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mochyn
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I think there are a few kids of all ages. I'll start thinking about food a little nearer the date unless anyone wants to offer a speciality.
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judith
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Don't mind what we do as long as it isn't spinning. 
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mochyn
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| judith wrote: | Don't mind what we do as long as it isn't spinning.
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for those who were'nt there, judith has turned spinning into a performance art. A very funny one.
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judith
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Bernie-Woman on the other thread has reminded me. Can we do crocheting for absolute beginners?
Please.
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earthyvirgo
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| judith wrote: |
Bernie-Woman on the other thread has reminded me. Can we do crocheting for absolute beginners?
Please. |
Gosh, I USED to be able to crotchet, my Mum taught me.
All I can recall right now is how to do a chain
... can't even remember the names olf the stitches - 'double' something or other...??
EV
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judith
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Well it looks like there are at least two takers for the masterclass!
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welsh veg grower
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| earthyvirgo wrote: | | judith wrote: |
Bernie-Woman on the other thread has reminded me. Can we do crocheting for absolute beginners?
Please. |
Gosh, I USED to be able to crotchet, my Mum taught me.
All I can recall right now is how to do a chain
... can't even remember the names olf the stitches - 'double' something or other...??
EV |
Thats better than my memory I seem to remember starting a doll for covering the loo roll but think it ended up in another bag in another box.
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Helen M
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could anyone put me and wee two up? or put up with us
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gz
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Same here- daughter's place is a bit too far, although nearer than here
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Barefoot Andrew
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I'll try and make this if I can; can't confirm until nearer the time though.
A.
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Dogwalker
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Add me in please,
How far from mine then Mochyn?
I'll have a spare double room and a futon and sofa if anyone needs bed space.
And a camper van if anyones desperate.
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mochyn
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Debbie: the hall is about an hour from you. nearer than where Chez used to live, though!
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Chez
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Not much!
Arvo has just had some work pencilled and then cancelled for that weekend - I'm VERY relieved!
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Barefoot Andrew
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Ooh, this is getting ever closer. I shall need to decide soon...
A.
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Chez
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How can you even begin to justify any other choice? And you've been saying you want to learn to crochet for *years*.
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earthyvirgo
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| Chez wrote: | | How can you even begin to justify any other choice? And you've been saying you want to learn to crochet for *years*. |
You took the words out of my mouth Chez.
It's quite shocking to think that someone could even be considering doing anything else that weekend.
EV
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Barefoot Andrew
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| earthyvirgo wrote: | | Chez wrote: | | How can you even begin to justify any other choice? And you've been saying you want to learn to crochet for *years*. |
You took the words out of my mouth Chez.
It's quite shocking to think that someone could even be considering doing anything else that weekend.
EV |
*looks behind himself to see who else is there*
A
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mochyn
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| Barefoot Andrew wrote: | | earthyvirgo wrote: | | Chez wrote: | | How can you even begin to justify any other choice? And you've been saying you want to learn to crochet for *years*. |
You took the words out of my mouth Chez.
It's quite shocking to think that someone could even be considering doing anything else that weekend.
EV |
*looks behind himself to see who else is there*
A |
BOO!
What do you mean, anything else? I've seen to it that there's nothing else happening that weekend.
See you there, then, BA. (Where's M-J's cross face when I want it?)
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Sherbs
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Sooooon, sooooon, soon I will have transport again and will be able to go to such things
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Jamanda
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| Sherbs wrote: | | Sooooon, sooooon, soon I will have transport again and will be able to go to such things |
Where are you? Some one might be able to give you a lift.
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Sherbs
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| Jamanda wrote: | | Sherbs wrote: | | Sooooon, sooooon, soon I will have transport again and will be able to go to such things |
Where are you? Some one might be able to give you a lift. |
I'm near Aberdare, very close to Sally-in-wales but getting lifts can be tricky as I have a four-year-old Sherbling who would probably have to go too. I'm hoping that after Christmas I will be mobile again so we can start going to some of these things.
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mochyn
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So: do people want to do some decoration-making during the Saturday? There can be cooking going on in the kitchen at the same time, if anyone needs to do that. We could pack up the crafts about 4 and set up for the evening...
Of course there could be food ongoing throughout the day.
And on the Sunday.
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mochyn
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BUMP.
So, what do people want to do during the Saturday? And can we please have suggestions for food/drink?
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judith
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What cooking facilities are there at the hall?
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earthyvirgo
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Would you like me to bring (it reheats just fine) or make a chickpea curry ... I'm still a better veggie cook that a meat one and it's not too blatantly veggie for hardened meat eaters.
EV
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gz
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reheat- tastes even better
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mochyn
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There's a good kitchen: fridge, cooker (electric), crockery, cutlery, heated trolleys...
if there's anything anyone would like to use just ask: we may have it! I'll check when I'm there this evening what we have.
And chickpea curry sounds perfect.
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Chez
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I can do carnivorous chilli and perhaps bring some wine, depending on whether it tastes like paint stripper when I try it next week or not.
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Helen M
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I can bring a couple of trays of lasagne
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bring me sunshine
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Lasagne? Chilli?
You're making it harder for me to think that I won't be able to make it!!!
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mochyn
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| bring me sunshine wrote: | Lasagne? Chilli?
You're making it harder for me to think that I won't be able to make it!!! |
 We have ways...
We were discussing getting a couple of polypins from, say Salopian Breweries too...
An idea that seemed popular yesterday was community singing of festive songs. And decorating cupcakes for the smaller people, perhaps...
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bring me sunshine
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I'm little! I definitely can't make the Saturday so pen me in as a maybe for the Sunday. With the OH away, I'm stuck doing all the chores and jobs, which is a lot more time consuming than I thought it would be 
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Cathryn
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We'll have some of our own hoggett by then does anyone want me to bring it early on Saturday for any of these dishes? Or are you all bringng them ready made?
Not in the spirit of downsizer but we appear to be likely to end up with too much food... Should we be very organised (yes I know there are other words for that ) and have some idea of how much each dish will serve so that we don't end up with excess?
I think I would like to make something very pretty for the top of my Christmas tree which might involve Mochyn threading needles. It could also include crochet for others, something that the children coudl do as well, dunno, shall we keep pooling ideas?
I'm now goling to stop work and surf the net for inspiration. 
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mochyn
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We were thinking making basic decorations in the hall on the Saturday morning, while other people do creative food things in the kitchen, then putting the decorations up in the hall. Their makers can take them home on the Sunday.
I think most food is being brung ready-cooked, but some hogget would be lovely.
Sunday I was hoping would be a good eating-up day to deal with leftovers.
I'll make a few loaves in advance.
Actually, I wouldn't mind some of that hogget...
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Cathryn
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| mochyn wrote: |
Actually, I wouldn't mind some of that hogget... |
Good, we can trade then.
(Sorry I haven't been paying attention have I. )
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arvo
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I have some pea-lights I can bring if there's anywhere to hang them. Just to try them out you understand
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Helen M
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| arvo wrote: | | I have some pea-lights I can bring if there's anywhere to hang them. Just to try them out you understand |
pea-lights?
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Chez
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Fairy lights
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