Grapestock - the countdown

[MaureenHall]

I could very probably be bringing another 2 people and a dog He'll bring an acoustic guitar too (he's quite good at playing) and we'll all "muck in" and help with whatever needs to be done

[its hilly]

Wow Maureen, I've never met a dog that plays guitar of any sort before
I'm happy to muck in too, If I bring my German Shepherd there would be no need for washer uppers..she'll volunteer.

[SarzWix]

I went up to 'the site' at the weekend to have a scout around.

Two noticeable things: 1) The slope at the bottom of the field is greater than I remembered, so camping will have to be nearer the top of the field, and parking cars will have to be in the next door field. This = pray for dry weather because the other field gets a tad boggy... and, a slightly longer walk to the loo.
2) Dad hasn't got the half drum barbeque any more, so a few people will have to bring one with them if possible.

Anyone got any ideas for 'activities' ? Are we going to do a seed swap? And how about a produce swap? Not necessarily actual veg or plants, more like jams, chutneys, sauces etc.?

We're still waiting to confirm final numbers and if you've not confirmed, or cancelled, please speak now - anyone not replied by the end of this week will have their names taken off the list....

Here's some pics I took on Sunday:

[HeyWayne]

LOOKS AMAZING!!

Very excited now!

I think a seed/plant/food swap would be a great idea. I'll try and bring along some bits cooked/made for folk to eat on the day, and if I've any spare produce maybe bring it along.

Just a thought, and just as a bit of fun - how about a little veg/plant show? My village show is on the 28th August, so I'll miss out there, but might be fun to join in 'on-site' Nothing serious, no prizes necessary.

There's no reason why we couldn't bring along those disposable barbecues - but it would mean a fair bit of 'disposing' after the event - a bigger barbecue might be a better idea. Anyone with any barbecue/drum/bricks/grill that can bring them along?

It's going to be great - whatever the weather.

[OverWyreGrower]

There's no reason why we couldn't bring along those disposable barbecues - but it would mean a fair bit of 'disposing' after the event - a bigger barbecue might be a better idea. Anyone with any barbecue/drum/bricks/grill that can bring them along?

We have a Weber Baby Q (google it) that we bring along camping with us anyway.... happy to bring along to contribute to cooking

Cos it's gas, it heats up nice and quick, and has a pretty big grill/cooking area.

[Pumpkin Becki]

What a gorgeous setting Sarz! I can't wait!!!!

[lottie dolly]

what lovely surroundings Sarah,
just to clarrify OH & I are still comeing,would hate to be choped of the list
getting very exited

[HeyWayne]

If you haven't had a PM from me, and you've expressed an interest in attending, then you're name is on the list as confirmed.

All confirmed attendees will be contacted shortly with further details.

[Jeanied]

If you are thinking of a barbecue, HW, then maybe someone could provide a stout wheelbarrow and some sort of grilles? Charcoal goes in wheelbarrow and grilles rest over the top - it is even movable once lit!

[Glutton4...]

We have a humungous BBQ made from a 45 Gallon drum on it's side. But I aint cartin' it all that way! Sorry! Now, if ya wanna hold it nearer here...

[ailsasyl]

Looks great Sarah, can't help with a BBQ.

Don't have much produce to show for this year, what with late frost, work getting in the way and trying to clear an area for a new lawn the veg has kinda been put on the back burner this year
Mum brought the tent up from my sisters yesterday so getting really excited, just hope we can figure out how it goes up??

[jackie j]

I cant wait either still trying to convince OH that we need to holiday that way and I just catch the coach back home so daughter can do her race. When I know for sure what we are doing I will let you know, Just me to camp whatever happens.

[jackyspratty]

We have a bbq we can bring, the notebook sort. Its not massive though! Just seen the pictures of the site, how fantastic! What a view. Showed them to my seven yaer old and he ran from the room shouting "Can we go now then!"

Can bring some chutney to swap (wont be mature though, and have a bottle of blackberry gin if anyone fancies a little tipple!?)

OH can bring his harmonica if anyone has a guitar etc and fancies a jam...


Really looking forward to it..

[lottie dolly]

Know i said we will come with a tent,but is a small caravan ok,it takes up no more room,and no guide lines to fall over lol

[BarleySugar]

I'm really looking forward to this, Son No 2 and Kissykit are coming along, just to help OH and me put the tent up you understand. We won't be able to bring many frills and fancies as there will be 4 in the car, together with essentials such as airbeds and the tent. I'm hoping we can slap some food on someone else's bbq, we only have a 2 burner cooker, and usually hire a fire pit at our favourite campsite.