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sally_in_wales
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Joined: 06 Mar 2005
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Location: sunny wales
PostPosted: Sun Dec 10, 06 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Simon wrote:
And if it wasn't the Sealed Knot that did the "war of the roses" re-enactment battles in York then I appologise but it was bloody good anyhow.


Sealed knot do English Civil War, so it wouldnt have been them doing WOTR stuff, I used to do the Viking festival there many years ago, these days we mostly do Roman and Fourteenth century. There are loads of groups that do the late fifteenth century stuff though, so no idea which one you saw

 
Blue Sky



Joined: 30 Jan 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 10, 06 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

hardworkinghippy wrote:
Simon,

I'm being serious now....

I really fancy "getting away from it all" can I take you up the free holiday if I bring socks ???


Most certainly

17-22 Feb is taken so far. Any other dates are still available.

Just let us know when. We have other people interested in Feb, so first come first served.

 
Blue Sky



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Location: France
PostPosted: Sun Dec 10, 06 1:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

sally_in_wales wrote:
Sealed knot do English Civil War, so it wouldnt have been them doing WOTR stuff, I used to do the Viking festival there many years ago, these days we mostly do Roman and Fourteenth century. There are loads of groups that do the late fifteenth century stuff though, so no idea which one you saw


That's funny, I could have sworn it was the sealed knot that we saw in York but I am obviousely mistaken. I remember a mate of mine trying to persuade me to join the SK so maybe that's where I am getting confused. (I didn't join BTW. Wish I had now)

Thinking about it .... neither did he

 
pricey



Joined: 28 Feb 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 10, 06 4:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

hardworkinghippy wrote:
Simon, holiday if I bring socks ???


Socks , socks, did some one mention socks, take them as many pairs as you can get how many days can I wear them without washing them did you say?

 
hardworkinghippy



Joined: 01 Jan 2005
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Location: Bourrou South West France
PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 06 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

That is between you and your conscience...


 
jamsam



Joined: 21 Oct 2005
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Location: erm....i dont know, its dark.
PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 06 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

well, im that interested that i have even looked at crossing times!!!

according to google, it would take 16 hours if we used the channel tunnel from here..i will investigate further..

how much would the heating oil cos then?? are we talking hundreds??
oohh..ohh..what about the kids..no..i dont want them to come...more room for wine...

 
Blue Sky



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 06 8:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

jamsam wrote:
how much would the heating oil cos then?? are we talking hundreds??


THOUSANDS actually! Especially if you are bringing your kids

The cottage has a small Parafin heater which does a very good job of heating the place indeed (and it doesn't even stink of parafin).

Th oil cost about 6 euros (per 5 litres) from the local SuperU and that normally lasts about three days if it is cold out. Might be less in Jan/Feb if you have it running 24/7.

It would be great to see you if you get chance.

S

 
madmonk



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 06 8:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Don't you give them my duck

 
Blue Sky



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 06 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    



No worries. It will be tucked away in the deep freeze long before the rabble get here

Oh, and it's "our" duck by the way

 
madmonk



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 12, 06 2:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Simon wrote:


No worries. It will be tucked away in the deep freeze long before the rabble get here

Oh, and it's "our" duck by the way

OK "OUR DUCK" have you fitted the cooker yet?

 
zigspider



Joined: 08 Sep 2006
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Location: Cape Breton Island, Canada
PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 06 3:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hi,

sorry to butt in, but I was in the SK, and we re-enacted the battle of Marston Moor just outside York ( Fairly close to Stamford Bridge as it happened) Just happened to be the biggest Battle of the civil war in 1644.

Got a fair few odd looks getting on a bus to go into York shopping mind you.

Jerry

 
hardworkinghippy



Joined: 01 Jan 2005
Posts: 1110
Location: Bourrou South West France
PostPosted: Tue Dec 26, 06 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Simon, I'd like to come over to your place when there are other people around too if that's possible ? I'd like to meet a few downsizers.....

The end of February would be good for me, March is gardening time.

I don't take up much space and I can sleep anywhere that's warmish. I could bring a mattress and duvet so that other people could have the g�te.

We could even have a little party......

 
Blue Sky



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 06 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

hardworkinghippy wrote:
Simon, I'd like to come over to your place when there are other people around too if that's possible ? I'd like to meet a few downsizers.....

The end of February would be good for me, March is gardening time.


And you will be made most welcome HWH although I don't yet know where we will put you that is warm enough. We will sort something out

Ian & Luis (in Spain) have the cottage that week. The house is very warm now the stove is in so don't worry!

Latest booking ......



 
fenwoman



Joined: 12 Dec 2005
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Location: Tydd St giles
PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 07 11:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Now if you were really clever Simon, you would deep litter all livestock over Winter and then started the mucking out during the first 3 months in 2007. People coming for their free holiday would then feel obliged to muck in (or out) hehe.
I am heartbroken I cannot come over for a long weekend but nobody can manage my animals. Hmm I wonder if I can con my son into coming for a week then could visit you and see my little brother over there too.

 
fenwoman



Joined: 12 Dec 2005
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Location: Tydd St giles
PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 07 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Sally wrote:
Ahhh I think a rush of enthusiasm went to my head!

Turns out from N.Ireland we would need to drive 8hrs through Ireland, then a 17hr ferry crossing & then 8hrs on.....

So I looked into Ryan air.... & they don't fly from Ireland to Limoges!

So Simon drink a little red wine for me and enjoy your visitors.... I love to meet like minded folk and am sad this won't work.... Still it was fun to think about it for a bit!



Sally


I have a cunning plan.......... howsabout offering B&B to DS members who want to visit Ireland?? That way you will meet up with people, swap eggs, drink Guinness, etc.
Don't panic, I can't come....the animals need me here.

 
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