Rally Chat That Dammed Illusive New Forest Meet

[Carol]

We have been stuck in terrible traffic too but are flying along now. ETA another hour, hope that marquee isn't too chilly as we've got the heater and half the Chinese raffle prizes in the back

Thought I'd send a very gentle hug. x

 

[Mousy]

Thanks carol. I need all hugs to be gentle this weekend. It's only painful when I sit, stand, bend or laydown

 

[Khizzie]

Day 1 brilliant..xx.

 

[DavidG58]

a nearly empty rally site, just before the flag invasion

the entrance, thanks to Sandra and Phil (flag and cable ties)

then first of many personal efforts (a few more to follow)

with the head master patrolling

 

[DavidG58]

I will try to get you all, but heres a few for now

A proud daily mail reader, neatly covered up by copy of the Sun

off to escape

thought he had escaped

Ahhh !!

the tea lady mines no sugar please, and coffee not tea please

no idea why they call him Lofty

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[DavidG58]

then the evening, well if this is night one I am glad I booked Sunday night as well

after a few minutes

then we had the oddest raffle I have ever been involved in, but a great laugh

apparently I did mention out loud the word puppies, sorry Dawn, it was Martins wines fault x

words fail me now, as they appeared to do for Colin and Ger too

then there were the odd socks the first of a few

 

[Debs]

Didn't intend to look in on the thread as I didn't think I could handle it but I am a Nosey Mare when all's said & done & couldn't resist when I saw pics had been posted and it's the New Forest of course

Bless you @DavidG58 for the pics & commentry and thank you those who wore the odd socks.....given me a few tears already today but at least they're with a smile. Hope you all have a fantastic time xxx

 

[Khizzie]

Early ish morning and most funsters are sleeping off the effects of last nights festivities.lol. Me? Had a nice walk then bought hot chocolate crossoints from shop. Mmmmhhhmm.

 

[Khizzie]

Few more interesting bits about this site and area.. Site used to be an airfield used by Mosquito aircraft during the war and was used until 1946 when it was handed back to the forestry commission.the main runway is still visible about a 100 yrds out from site entrance.

 

[Robert Clark]

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[Wendo55]

Haha love the lighting display on the buffet table! Poundland have had a lot of custom from funsters this year! Thanks for the pics. Wish I'd booked this meet now!

 

[big map]

@Khizzie if you go out of the site and turn right towards the forest road on the right there is a memorial of the 12 airfields in the forest.

 

[The Happy Hooker]

Didn't intend to look in on the thread as I didn't think I could handle it but I am a Nosey Mare when all's said & done & couldn't resist when I saw pics had been posted and it's the New Forest of course

Bless you @DavidG58 for the pics & commentry and thank you those who wore the odd socks.....given me a few tears already today but at least they're with a smile. Hope you all have a fantastic time xxx

Debs, instead of a 'like' I wish there was a big hug that I could give you and this post xx

 

[Khizzie]

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@Khizzie if you go out of the site and turn right towards the forest road on the right there is a memorial of the 12 airfields in the forest.

Thanks will have mooch along there later...

 

[Robert Clark]

Walking into Burley for a mooch about and a pub lunch - heading off about 11:00 if anyone fancies coming along.

It's about 45 mins walk either way.

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[Carol]

Any chance of putting the Funster names on these great pictures we are been treated too. Seems to look as if one @DavidG58 is particularly svelte like.

It's nice putting names to faces and the gentleman putting a flag up in the pink shirt is that @Khizzie .

Think I'll have to join the NMSC.

 

[DavidG58]

Walking into Burley for a mooch about and a pub lunch - heading off about 11:00 if anyone fancies coming along.

It's about 45 mins walk either way.

Possibly see you there, or lost en route

the distance estimates do seem to be varying a lot

 

[DavidG58]

Any chance of putting the Funster names on these great pictures we are been treated too. Seems to look as if one @DavidG58 is particularly svelte like.

It's nice putting names to faces and the gentleman putting a flag up in the pink shirt is that @Khizzie .

Think I'll have to join the NMSC.

Morning Carol

I will put all I have on media and hopefully they will get named on there

You got Khizzie right though

I did think a note pad would be useful to record all the names, but all I would have is a list of names and load of photos still unnamed

I will try harder though, but there are a few new faces to me here and also as ever some not new that I still cant put a name to

 

[Cal54]

@Carol I recognise @gozomike putting his flag stake up at the front of his PVC. Just in case you didn't recognise him!

 

[Khizzie]

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Any chance of putting the Funster names on these great pictures we are been treated too. Seems to look as if one @DavidG58 is particularly svelte like.

It's nice putting names to faces and the gentleman putting a flag up in the pink shirt is that @Khizzie .

Think I'll have to join the NMSC.

Rr that wur oi carul lol xx

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[peterc10]

You all look to be enjoying yourselves without us

 

[Robert Clark]

You all look to be enjoying yourselves without us

It may look like that Peter - but it's not the same without you and Angela

 

[Popeye]

I have to report that following our first afternoon and evening we are no longer in the Red, we have certainly moved into the black because of every ones remarkable generosity.

Chief Marshall for getting all campsite fees was Sandra (Armytwowheels ) aided by her two debt collectors Colin and Phil @Taran_Las . And so many Fun Folk paid more than was being asked for. Thank you.

In charge of Catering was Ger @cliffandger aided by Mrs Popeye and all the Raffle prizes were sourced by Jackie and Ger and Dawn @Mousy the sound system was donated by Roy @Khizzie and music courtesy of @Steve and the marquee on low cost hire from my pal Graham.

However the wonderful evening of Fun was courtesy of all of you and I hope this evenings Witch and Warlock Auction will go down just as well as last nights raffle.

Thank you all especially the ground crew who stepped in where @Debs and Les would have been had fate not stood in the way.

Griff

 

[funflair]

Bike ride to Burley today

That's Mrs Funflair (Jen) no the one with the helmet on.

Martin

 

[Khizzie]

Couple more shots of our little but great New forest meet ..

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[movan]

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@DavidG58 what are you doing there!!!!! You have to be dancing on tv tonight.

 

[Carol]

@Carol I recognise @gozomike putting his flag stake up at the front of his PVC. Just in case you didn't recognise him!

Lol..I know @gozomike very well, he could easily re tell a story about me, and a bottle of Gozo liquor, never to be repeated

Looks as if everyone is having a excellent time and the weather is being kind, the power of @Popeye me thinks.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

You all look to be enjoying yourselves without us

My grog supply certainly is........

...... we do still miss you. I have shooting lessons for Christmas

 

[Khizzie]

Bit of a bugger, for various reasons I have had to take a little more than normal of my medication tonight , consequently I shall not make tonight's festivities.. Sods law as I now have to rest for a few hours .aahh well another day tomorrow. ..

 

[Robert Clark]

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