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Bengley posted:

Gotta get the 05:04 bus from Camden Road to Euston. That means getting up at 4 and leaving at 4:50 ouch!

I need to set off somewhere between 5 and 5.30, be up an hour two beforehand so I'm well awake when I get in the car... it's going to be another long day

[Splurgy]

Autumn posted:

i shall be arriving with hezzy on the monday (coming down from scotland on the sunday so i can actually be there for a half decent time) and leaving on the weds morning. would anyone be able to give me a lift to windermere on the wednesday, my train leaves at 10.49. i will give you petrol money if you like, it's just i'm looking at info for the buses and they seem to be few and far between, and aren't really something i'd like to rely on...

The joys of the English countryside, eh?

[Autumn]

Splurgy posted:

The joys of the English countryside, eh?

haha, well indeed. although now it turns out i shalln't be staying with hezzy on the sunday - his girlfriend isn't cool with me staying in the spare room or whatever - so i'll probably be turning up on the monday afternoon about 3pm, as was my plan before. i still need to mull it over though

[ffffff-]

Ah, new thread.

There'd better be an ATM somewhere, I've only got a small amount of spendable money.

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ffffff- posted:

Ah, new thread.

There'd better be an ATM somewhere, I've only got a small amount of spendable money.

Petrol stations usually have them.

[Hezzy]

http://weathernews.co.uk/pinpoint/in...Name=Grizedale

Weather forecast has gotten better, so hopefully (touch wood) we'll have some nice weather. Won't be a scorcher, but will be pleasant.

Chance to rain has decreased by 20% and the temperate prediction has raised by about 5 or 6 degrees.

[Acezorz]

huzzah!

[metallics]

Genuinely excited, this is better than christmas.

[Bengley]

metallics posted:

Genuinely excited, this is better than christmas.

And you're only coming for a day

It's gonna be awesome.

[LordLoss]

HarryG321 posted:

Leeds. Probably about 1h15m drive actually, but the middle of Leeds on a Monday morning ain't gonna be pretty.

Heh, getting up at 8:30, 10 minute drive to Bradford Interchange, sorted :smug:

If I'd have known you lot were all setting off so early I would have booked an earlier train, it would have been cheaper too. Ah well, too late now.

[CourageDog]

yay new people

[Mattz333]

Autumn, do you want this stove top then?

[jesseluver93]

Makes me wish I could live in the UK

[Blanketspace]

Leaving now. Have a good time!

[HarryG321]

Cheers. Have fun in the Galapagos!

Edited:

Any suggestions for food to buy? Going shopping today. Anything we need/you suggest?

[Hexxeh]

If you can get a rounders/softball set that'd be good.

[Autumn]

Mattz333 posted:

Autumn, do you want this stove top then?

found one in the basement that's all good to go, thank you for the offer though!

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HarryG321 posted:

Cheers. Have fun in the Galapagos!

Edited:

Any suggestions for food to buy? Going shopping today. Anything we need/you suggest?

Tinned stuff and pasta/rice.

[Killuah]

I wish you guys much luck and fun camping. Be sure toprovide us with nice pictures, I want campire romance :D

Be sure to make

Footballmatch is always awesome, or build your own bow or something.

[Viper202]

Hexxeh posted:

If you can get a rounders/softball set that'd be good.

I've got a training bat with a dent in it but no ball. If someone could bring a ball that'd be awesome.

[Hezzy]

I'm going to Tesco later tonight, I'll see what kind of sports gear I can get from there

[compwhizii]

Good luck to everyone.

[cosmic duck]

I have officially left to go camping. Currently staying in Newcastle with APWD007 and Jon Taylor for the weekend, then heading to the campsite on Monday.

Things I have forgotten to bring so far:
[list][*]Towel[*]Walking boots[*]Wellies[/list]

[Hezzy]

Hahaha oops

[ffffff-]

Theres a point, if I remember to bring anything then it should be a towel and some decent boots.

[Acezorz]

I have no room for wellies or hiking boots :saddowns:

[LordLoss]

Your feet, perhaps?

Edited:

Anyone got an actual address of the campsite? Also, I saw Bengley was on about phone numbers, mine is 07794451530

[Hezzy]

There's only one campsite in Grizedale

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LordLoss posted:

Your feet, perhaps?

Edited:

Anyone got an actual address of the campsite? Also, I saw Bengley was on about phone numbers, mine is 07794451530

Esthwaite Water and Cursey Beck, Coniston, Cumbria LA22 0QJ, United Kingdom

I'm using this to plot my route, but no idea if it's correct.

[Autumn]

today i went to tesco and bought me some food supplies, including some malted milks and milk buttons so that when i can find some marshmallows we can have some smores! yum

[Hezzy]

metallics posted:

Esthwaite Water and Cursey Beck, Coniston, Cumbria LA22 0QJ, United Kingdom

I'm using this to plot my route, but no idea if it's correct.

Grizedale Campsite
Bowkerstead Farm,
Satterthwaite,
Ulverston
Cumbria LA12 8LL

If in doubt, follow signs for Grizedale Visitor centre and then head south

[HarryG321]

Is there anyway for Bengley to charge his camera on site? Is there a way to sweet talk the owners into letting him charge it?

[Acezorz]

i am bringing marshmallows, fear not!

[ffffff-]

"Don't worry Acezorz, in just a few days you'll be sitting around a campfire with Hezzy eating delicious hot schmoes!"

[Callius]

Gah, week is turning out shit, wish I'd decided to bother coming to this now :saddowns: looks like it's gonna be fun.

[apwd007]

HarryG321 posted:

Is there anyway for Bengley to charge his camera on site? Is there a way to sweet talk the owners into letting him charge it?

There is plugs in the washing/first aid room (as far as I remember) but I assume you're only expected to use them for a couple of minutes while you're in there.

[HarryG321]

Stealthy 'hiding camera behind a sink' is required.

[Ninx]

You can get small battery packs that you charge from but I know the one I used to take camping (bought from a camping shop) was quite expensive, might not be worth it.

[LordLoss]

Dunno what camera he's got but mine usually lasts a full week of use on a single charge.

[Bengley]

My DSLR lasts ages, but my video camera has a 50 minute battery life.