Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) I'm off to the Lakes on Monday for school camp. We're going with 16 autistic/Aspergers kids to Calvert Trust on Lake Bassenthwaite near Keswick . If you see two white minibuses, one with a trailer, give us a wave (I might well be driving one of them, so probably won't wave back - I'll be the one with white knuckles on the steering wheel ). Bit of abseiling, canoeing, abandoned mine exploring, archery, hill walking and all my food cooked for me - just what I need at the moment (no, really, it really is just what I need at the moment ). I'll miss you all . I'll be having severe withdrawal symptoms by next Friday . Edited January 16, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have good time ...Hope the weather is going to be kind to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 have a great time! (sounds exhausting though... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have a fantastic time - fingers crossed the weather warms up a bit for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have a great time, it'll be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Bring your offshore waterproofs. Although it's got warmer we've got rain forecast for the next 10 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 sounds brilliant, bet the kids are exceited!!! have a brilliant time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have a great time, sounds brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have a great time- Alexander went to the Cumbrian Christian Youth Camp alongside Bassenthwaite last summer. I don't know what the field he stayed in was called- but it did have a building which had a hall, proper toilets & showers However, I'm presuming you're not under canvas this time of year like he was ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have a fantastic time I'd love to come with you infact wait I'll go and get my thermals...... Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have lots of fun......you'll have lots of catching up to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have fun; though we've been to our local lake today and walked on water, as its frozen right across!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have fun, i bet all the kids will have a ball and you will to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Bit of abseiling, canoeing, abandoned mine exploring, archery, hill walking and all my food cooked for me - just what I need at the moment (no, really, it really is just what I need at the moment ). I'll miss you all . I'll be having severe withdrawal symptoms by next Friday . The first 3 are my idea of hell on earth - height and water; archery, and hill walking, brill! Have a wonderful time, and try to relax, difficult with 16 kids, but try anyway! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Enjoy every minute, you're right it will be just the ticket. I hope the weather is kind and the children (and you) have a great time, to my shame I've never been to the lakes so will look forward to some piccies please! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Aww have fun! Im in Keswick at the mo and its pouring with rain so hopefully it'll have rained itself out by monday! xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Oo! Good Luck! I do hope your aren't under canvas! Brrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Have a great time. Plenty of Kendal Mint Cake. It will put a bit of distance between you and other issues, which can only be a good thing. Pack your thermals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Pack your thermals. Definately - its freezing here at the mo - thermals and waterproofs are a must! lol Bassenthwaite was sooo choppy today but on the brightside the bad weather makes for some amazing and unusual scenery and photographs! xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 How exciting I'm sure you'll have agreat time...and just imagine how many red stars there will be when you get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hope you have a lovely time. I agree with Mrs B, its prob just what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You really are such a good person. The children are obviously going to have a fantastic time and an opportunity they probably wouldn't get if it wasn't for people like you. Have a great time yourself and remember - there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantambabe Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm sure you'll have a fab time. Calvert Trust is a fantastic outward bound place and they are so accommodating and understanding of kids needs. As they put it - as long as you tell us, we can deal with it. They just don't like it when a kid does a runner on the hills and they weren't expecting it and someone says "oh he's always doing that"! I went there 14 months ago and it was brilliant! Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
