Lake District WEEKEND Meet - RESPONSES NEEDED

Which weekend would you prefer

  • Weekend commencing Friday 2nd October

    Votes: 5 55.6%

  • Weekend commencing Friday 9th October

    Votes: 9 100.0%
  • Total voters
    9
  • Poll closed .
Andysnap

Andysnap

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Yes, that's right a whole weekend of F & C fun and frolics.
This was discussed on the Stratford meet and we basically want to keep it as simple as possible so there are only 2 choices of dates either :-

The weekend beginning Friday 2nd October or
The weekend beginning Friday 9th October.

As we intend (with the help of the lovely CMS) to book a cottage/hostel/large tent/castle for us all to stay in we need to know for sure if you are going to attend, once your in I would be very disappointed if you were to pull out as it would add cost to those who are going. So make your minds up and keep them made up ;).

I thought that we could do a mix of things to suit all abilities, some easy, flat walks, a boat trip and maybe a slightly more strenuous hill climb, nothing major but just to get a bit of height for those panoramic mountain views.

Ok, that's all for now, vote above and we can get this thing on. (y)

Cheers

Andy

EDIT - Attendees

OK here's the list so far, please feel free to correct me where necessary

Definites and Probables
Andysnap + The CMS
Raglansurf
Raathistle
Strappy + Mrs Strappy
Woody and Nicci
Chris R (possibly plus Mrs Chris)
Yv
Asha
Rob Hooley
SteveLMX5
Donut
SteveoMcg

Possibles.
Happygolucky
SimonEss

Please let me know if you want moving from one list to another.

Ta

Andy
 
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Andy, might be better making it a multi-choice survey, I have no strong preference.
 
I want to vote for both but it won't let me :(
 
Any ideas on accommodation size and therefore rough individual cost assuming we fill it? I'm going to Florida on the 29th October so funds are tight but seriously tempted :0)

Cheers
Steve
 
steveo_mcg said:
Andy, might be better making it a multi-choice survey, I have no strong preference.
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RaglanSurf said:
I want to vote for both but it won't let me :(
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stevelmx5 said:
Any ideas on accommodation size and therefore rough individual cost assuming we fill it? I'm going to Florida on the 29th October so funds are tight but seriously tempted :0)

Cheers
Steve
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Not really sure just yet mate, I would think maybe £20 to £30 per night but this is just a guess, it depends on where, when and how many.
 
I envision some sort of large F&C dormitory with bunks, not unlike the POW camp in the WWII sitcom Hogan's Heroes.
 
stevelmx5 said:
Cheers Andy. I take it your planning a two night stay?
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I think so, but maybe 3 if anyone wants to stretch it out a bit. Depends on where we choose to a certain degree, some places may not let out for 2 nights.
 
RaglanSurf said:
I envision some sort of large F&C dormitory with bunks, not unlike the POW camp in the WWII sitcom Hogan's Heroes.
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While this has scope for hijinks aplenty, it's only fair that I point out that I snore like a b*****d. A really noisy one. I will, of course, take a single room option should one be available :)
 
Strappy said:
While this has scope for hijinks aplenty, it's only fair that I point out that I snore like a b*****d. A really noisy one. I will, of course, take a single room option should one be available :)
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I can see if we can get accommodation with a stable/sty, would this be more suitable? :D
 
Just a few ideas for things to do.

http://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/
http://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latrigg
A very easy walk even from Keswick itself but if you drive around to the car park its a nearly flat walk and from the top the views are stunning and 360 degrees.

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_4.html
Flat as a pancake walk along the old Penrith to Keswick railway line.

http://www.keswick-launch.co.uk/
All the way round the lake or hop off and walk back

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Crag
Smallest of the Wainwright hills but quite a steep one. Lovely views toward Great Gable and in the other direction back to Derwent Water.
 
Just a few suggestions from me, all the following are fairly accessible and require little pre-trip training but participants should be aware that although getting to each destination should be reasonably straightforward and not too strenuous the return journey may significantly tougher.

https://www.hawksheadbrewery.co.uk
http://www.watermillinn.co.uk/brewery.html
http://keswickbrewery.co.uk/brewery-tours
http://www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk/tours/

and if we go for the first weekend this will be happening http://www.camrawestmorland.org/westmorlandfest.php
 
Oh Nick, trust you to drag it down. I don't think these are the kind of things we'd be interested in. :naughty:
 
I could possibly be tempted by this. Google's telling me it's a 5 and a half hour drive each way (probably more like 6 and a half in my speedy new van :LOL:) but if it's over a few days then I could possibly do it. Might have to check my vaccinations are all up to date before I travel that far North though :p
 
You know it makes sense Carl.... Just bring plenty of tissues for the nosebleeds when you get out of the flatlands.
 
Interesting.

e2a I can't leave the dog for too long on his own, so thinking about a dog sitter or bring him along. But it makes taking snaps harder. Hmn...
 
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happygolucky said:
Interesting.

e2a I can't leave the dog for too long on his own, so thinking about a dog sitter or bring him along. But it makes taking snaps harder. Hmn...
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If you want to bring yon pooch you will have to let me know well in advance as a lot of places won't accept hounds. Mmm makes me wonder if we need to check if they accept Nicks....:D
 
Carl Hall said:
I could possibly be tempted by this. Google's telling me it's a 5 and a half hour drive each way (probably more like 6 and a half in my speedy new van :LOL:) but if it's over a few days then I could possibly do it. Might have to check my vaccinations are all up to date before I travel that far North though :p
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It could be like going to another country as a poll suggest oop north they want to become part of a bigger Scotland :D:D:D:D crazy polls why do they put them in newspapers :eek:
 
I would love to shoot the lakes,but, October to cold for me I think I will call Asha and have a bit of the South of France. Good luck guys you are true photographic champions.(y)
 
Will have to check the "official" calendar when I'm back in the office in a few weeks, but in principle I'm OK for either weekend.
 
robhooley167 said:
Will have to check the "official" calendar when I'm back in the office in a few weeks, but in principle I'm OK for either weekend.
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If you haven't blown up the world it'll be great if you can
 
Anyone else interested? The lovely and fragrant Mrs Snap has had a look and there are quite a few options but should does need to have a final figure before she can gives us any examples.
Ta

Andy.
 
I'm interested but things are a bit up in the air at the moment right down to whether I'll be in the country at the time.

So don't count on me but closer to the time I might be able to fill a gap.
 
Can I do it without marching up any huge hills please? :D

Oh and for preference, something with a proper bed of sorts, don't mind what the roof is made of, though in October there is definite leaning towards something a little more solid than canvass
 
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steveo_mcg said:
I'm interested but things are a bit up in the air at the moment right down to whether I'll be in the country at the time.

So don't count on me but closer to the time I might be able to fill a gap.
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OK Steve, we'll put you on the back burner just in case.(y)

Yv said:
Can I do it without marching up any huge hills please? :D

Oh and for preference, something with a proper bed of sorts, don't mind what the roof is made of, though in October there is definite leaning towards something a little more solid than canvass
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Don't worry it will have a proper bed and a proper roof. There are plenty of nice flat walks, boat trips, horse and cart rides and a beautiful via ferrata at Honister slate mine if you fancy a mountain view.... :D

http://www.honister.com/via-ferrata/via-ferrata-xtreme/
 
Andysnap said:
OK Steve, we'll put you on the back burner just in case.(y)



Don't worry it will have a proper bed and a proper roof. There are plenty of nice flat walks, boat trips, horse and cart rides and a beautiful via ferrata at Honister slate mine if you fancy a mountain view.... :D

http://www.honister.com/via-ferrata/via-ferrata-xtreme/
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Better count me in then :D I should perhaps post a warning now though, the last time I did the Lakes, it rained the day I got there, and snowed for the rest of the week :LOL:

In fairness thogh, time before that was so hot we were paddling in windermere at midnight [on a campsite right next to water] just to cool down.
 
I'll be there :beer:
 
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