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The Gower Weekend

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Melanie lloyd

Guest
As you may or may not know, i am going to organise a spectacular weekend of cavefest type jollies on Gower in July ( exact dates escape me right now so theres a good start for you. ) I've heard that there is a lot of interest in this weekend but, what i want to know is, who is it that is interested?

It'll be a camping weekend and I want to book a site called Bank farm as not only is it the most best situated place on the South side of the peninsular with spectacular veiws across the sea, but it has also got all the facillities a good camping weekend needs such as flat fields, clean loo's, a fish and chip shop and very importantly- a tv room...it's also right in the heart of the caving bits, has good easy walking to the beach and the pubs and has loads of fields so that we can probably get a quiet spot to ourselves and not be bothered by other campers anti- social and quite often disgustingly drunken behaviour. I expect this will be especially appreciated when we need to get an early night. Another reason for going to Bank Farm is that I like it and seeing as i'm organising it then i'm going to get what I like, so there!

For those of you who have visited Gower before, you can appreciate that it's outstanding natural beauty attracts many visitors, and for those of you who have never visited before, let me tell you, it's outstanding natural beauty attracts many visitors and being a small place, with not many camping sites, 4 or 5 in this particular spot i think, it tends to fill up pretty quickly. So it is very IMPORTANT and i stress IMPORTANT in big black letters, that we book early enough.

Yes, i know it is not the usual caver ideology to book things in advance and to be prepared for all eventualities and indeed there is a quaint and often pleasantly un-nerving thrill about dashing off at the last minute to get in some good caving. Now, some of you ( A. Sparrow ) may already be groaning at the though of having to be, God forbid " organised" by someone ( me ) but trust me on this one, as i obviously know what i'm talking about.

Anyhow, like i said, what i want to know is, who is interested so that i have some idea of numbers for the booking...i reckon you have untill the begining of May to make your minds up on this one but i will confirm this with the site manager and let you know.

I'll also post more details of the weekend, such as the actual caving stuff when i know them but you can always get in touch with me if you've any questions in the mean time.

One more thing, hard as i find this to believe, not everyone has the internet! so, whoever reads this might like to tell those poor unfortunates without a connection all about it.

Mel. XX
 

Andy Sparrow

Active member
The small detail omitted by our organiser is of course the date. It is the weekend 8-10th July. This will be a multi-activity weekend - there is some excellent sport climbing, walking, and general sea and surf activities. Ken hopes to bring his kayaks along for some fun in the water. We will be making bookings for Gowers major caves on Saturday for those who can tear themselves away from the beach or the TV room.



So why do they call Swansea girls 'martini girls'?
 
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Melanie lloyd

Guest
Now, now, Chris...I've told you before, those magazines are no good for your eyesight!
 
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andymorgan

Guest
Count me in, I spoke to Hebden the other day and he said he may go too if his missus lets him!
 
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Melanie lloyd

Guest
Well folks, the weekend of the Great Gower cave fest is almost upon us. The weather is looking good and so am I. Llethrid Swallet is all sorted for Sat. morning with some beach fun in the afternoon and the BBQ in the Evening so remember to bring your BBQ's and sausages. Me and Andy are looking forward to seeing you all on Friday evening so take care when travelling and...Whey Hey!, Gower here we come...
 
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LIZ FREEMAN

Guest
I know it's a bit late Mel, but Ive only just realised that I could get into this system.

But - I wanted to say how much I enjoyed The Gower, it was a really great trip. Thanks so much for arranging it.

Looking forward to the next one!
 
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andymorgan

Guest
I have had my photos developed and digitised from the Gower weekend. There are some ok ones in there; but obviously not as good as the could be as I'm behind the camera, not in front of it. 8)
Let me know if you will be needing any for the journal.
 
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andymorgan

Guest
Yo,
I have some pictures from the Gower Weekend that I haven't shown people in the club. Can someone send me the email list so I can send them around?
 
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Melanie lloyd

Guest
andymorgan said:
Yo,
I have some pictures from the Gower Weekend that I haven't shown people in the club. Can someone send me the email list so I can send them around?



I'd like to see them Andy...perhaps you could mail them to sparrow for me..

Better still, post a few here for all to see...The Devon weekend isn't too far off and those were unable to come last year will see what an excellent event it was and will perhaps be able to come along this year.
 
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andymorgan

Guest
Hi,
I emailed them around the club list last week. Did you not get them?
 
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Melanie lloyd

Guest
andymorgan said:
Hi,
I emailed them around the club list last week. Did you not get them?



Nope! Was it just me that didn't get them? Could you try again please.
 
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andymorgan

Guest
Mel, did you get the pics I resent them to you yesterday. Did anybody else not get them first time around?
 

cap n chris

Well-known member
Why don't you just "post a reply" and then at the bottom of the box where you type in the text click on the "add image to post" and the pictures can be uploaded to a free image hosting site and everyone can see the pictures....
 
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Melanie lloyd

Guest
andymorgan said:
Mel, did you get the pics I resent them to you yesterday. Did anybody else not get them first time around?



Yep, thanks XX....
 
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