theherd123 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I would have too & also told the oiks to get off their a*se and give your nanna a seat! Just because you have partied all night and are tired it doesnt mean you still cant have some manners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Well said Em! You should have been there to knock them in to shape for me! I would given them my best 'teacher look'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Last year I took my Grandma on the Shakespeare Express on the last day of the Global Gathering. Clearly if I had known then I would have avoided Stratford like the plague... The station was heaving with scruff bags and not one of them would give up their seats / benches for my Grandma who had just had a knee replacement. As we walked out of the station to find a bench they were all lying all over the paths and creating an obstruction. I found the whole thing really selfish and annoying. We avoid Stratford like the Plague as well Dan - horrendous isn't it? (well, we avoid Stratford most of the time really ) Emma - we don't need to come thanks - we can hear it from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Emma - we don't need to come thanks - we can hear it from here Really??? OMG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Told you it was LOUD Em. I don't so the whole weekend - not only because the campsite is minging, but also because it means that I have to use up some precious days off to recover so that I can get back to work Don't get me wrong - I lurve doing it, but the one day thing is enough for me - probably because I don't drink or do substances (these days ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I don't so the whole weekend - not only because the campsite is minging, but also because it means that I have to use up some precious days off to recover so that I can get back to work Thats the added benefit for me it starts the day i finish for the summer! Out of work Friday lunch time & off home for quick shower, pack bags in car, party all weekend! Much to celebrate - end of work & start of summer hols! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Book your tickets quickly Emma, I think they are still doing them at this year's rate, but they WILL go up for next year, plus the weekend ones almost always sell out. I usually leave it until I knopw what the weather will be doing before I get my day pass, but we'll have to plan a meet up nearer the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 You can buy early bird tickets now i think, so just need to persuade OH that camping is great fun! He has never camped before but says he hates it - he was never a scout so missed the whole campfire & sleeping under the stars thing! Yes meeting up would be great! Rave our pants off!! Opps theres that pants word again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 If he's never camped before then the site there might not be the best place to start.... it's VERY crowded, the facilities are VERY poor and there are all night bongos and people stumbling into your tent Worse than most festivals. Phil ended up resorting to weeing in a bottle and washing with bottled water by his car - it was that bad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Well if he can camp there he can camp anywhere! Just dont tell him how bad it is!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 I think I'll emigrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I'll be going if the weather is good and I can get Ian to have Rosie. But I will only go for the 24 hours ticket, not sure yet which day - depends on the line-up really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 July this year was brilliant for festivals weather wise so lets hope it repeats next year! Im sure the line up will be great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Fat Boy Slim and Judge Jules were on this year Judge Jules is playing at a local club next Friday - we have tickets to go. How happy am I? Just means that I will have to get in from work and go straight to bed for a snooze so that I'm not knackered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yeah im just like that too! Sleeping is a hobby though - its not cos im feeling old & tired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm just old and tired Em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I was talking about myself there & not you! I bet you will dance the night away at GG next year and i'll be heading for the tent at 4 am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm quite happy to admit to feeling old and tired sometimes. But with a good sleep behind me I can rave for England! You'll love people watching there - some of the sights..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 My children are 1, 3.5 and 7.5. My 1 year old is in a car seat, my 3.5 year old is on a booster with a back on it, which leaves my 7.5 year old. My car cannot take three seats across the back I must admit that seeing children not belted up in a car drives me mad Don't know if this has been answered further up the thread, but we had the same problem. The law states that the seats MUST be used apart from if you already have two c"Ooops, word censored!"ats on the back seat, in which case the third child can sit wothout a c"Ooops, word censored!"at as long as they have a 3 point harness. OH assured me this was the case when I went in to a panic about changing the car AGAIN!! So put the 7.5 yr old on a seat with a should er seat belt and you should be fine. If, however, you are travelling with them but not one of the other children, the same rules apply. Apparently it also excludes short unexpected journeys.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 And the child without a booster must sit in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 It's a minefield isn't it? Probably yet another way to raise money in fines from us all Luckily, Lauren is happy to sit in her booster seat so I won't have the worry of her being 'overheight but underage' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 It's a minefield isn't it? Probably yet another way to raise money in fines from us all I'm with you there Lesley. I still get SO mad at all the drivers out there STILL using their mobiles - it seems to be: Lorry drivers BMW drivers Yummy mummys in their 4 x 4s I have a hands free kit but will only take a call if I know who is ringing and that it is going to be an easy short conversation. Otherwise I let my answerphone take it and ring them back later. As my mobile is a work phone I have never developed that "love" of the phone and find it hard to understand people that cant go 10 minutes without the mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 My mobile stays in my handbag - turned off - I have it for emergencies only and would turn it on if I needed to. My whole family go at me. Perhaps it's because I can remember a time before phones, let alone mobiles. It's nice to be away from phones sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I can go months without a call on my mobile I do use it for text messages though I have to have it switched on as sometimes work call me on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 I did wonder why no-one was answering their phone once when I was in Matalan. It rang about 4 times. Then I had a tap on my shoulder - it was my son telling me it's not much use turning my phone on if I don't answer it I didn't even know what my ringtone sounded like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
