soapdragon Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Patricia W and I get together for coffee on occasions and we gather that others who are close neighbours sometimes meet up too so we wondered if anyone else would be interested in a bigger gathering over the Easter weekend? Somewhere in the vicinity of Oxford would seem sensible as transport links are good and there are a few of us already not too far distant. From previous experience setting a date is the tricky bit so, if we can settle on a mutually convenient day, we can throw suggestions into the ring regarding exact location. Soooooooo, is anyone available and interested in an Omlet gathering over Easter? Or is that a bit soon and would a September/October meet be a better bet for more of us? The summer (June to end of August) is always a bit tricky, being peak holidays anyway! As you will know.........I'm hoping to be out of the loop as of next Tuesday for a week or so but I know that Patricia W will take up the strain, if nec!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Yes. We had our own mini Omlet meet. Two poached eggs on toast plus 2 cups of tea. We like to live well! We thought it best to see who was interested and a date before choosing a venue. Then we’d choose somewhere geographically accessible to the majority. In fact, we are hoping some of you guys in the surrounding counties might be interested, e.g. Berkshire, Hampshire and even Surrey? ‘Up north’ there may be some of you in Warwickshire. I think we are looking M40, A34 axis. We are thinking of tea, cake and natter somewhere like a Garden centre or similar. Anyone up for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 so long as I don't have a course on, so best set the date quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 We wondered about the Easter weekend or do you want to suggest a couple? Soapdragon should be up and running about by Easter. If we can’t do it before the end of April, we’re thinking it might need to be September/October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Patricia W said: Soapdragon should be up and running about by Easter. Splutter! I'm built for comfort not for speed 😝. Tottering by gently is more my style! Seriously; are we being optimistic with Easter or should we go for an autumn date..................? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I'd be up for it if I'm around - Easter weekend is looking good at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Minnie&Moose said: I'd be up for it if I'm around - Easter weekend is looking good at the moment. Me too, wanna car share M&M? Easter's late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Well that's four of us! Anyone else want to join the party 🍰 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, The Dogmother said: Me too, wanna car share M&M? Good idea DM - you're on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 As we already have 4 shall we choose a day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) Easter Monday is the 13th. Any good? I’ll try and get hold of ASTW and Fluffy feet. Edited February 5, 2020 by Patricia W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 That would suit me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Hey, can we go to see some of these? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 My favourite sheep, together with Border Leicester Sheep! (Google those, you won’t regret!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Lovely but no eggs though 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I’ll keep an eye on this and come along if I’m free 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Great; shall we go for Monday 13th April? Who else is in? There will be ☕, 🍰 and possibly 🛒! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yes, please to those sheep! They’d fit in the back seat of my car .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Easter Monday works for me - and 🐑 🐑 and 🍰 - my ideal kind of event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Soooo... date set. Ideas for venue? Has to have cake, tea, chicks and lambs so far. There’s the Green Dragon Eco Farm as a starter for 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I get to see plenty of animals, so not really bothered about that aspect. Somewhere peaceful (until we arrive) would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 Anyone else able to join us on Easter Monday (venue TBD)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Thanks for reminding me. I need to get in touch with ASTW and Fluffy Feet... Ideas for venue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 What about the garden centre just off the Bicester junction....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Or Worton Organic ? Review here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
