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Title: BBB
Post by: Chug on May 23, 2022, 09:17:41 AM
Thought I'd better start a thread and see if anyone is up for it again this year, first weekend in July 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Tony on May 23, 2022, 11:21:59 AM
It's one of the highlights of my - and my son's - year.  He's already turned down other events for that weekend that I know are important to him because he wants to be there so much!

You can count us two in :)

I also have a slightly scary device to bring along and show off when it gets dark... (no more lasers, but high voltages!)
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Jamesrl on May 23, 2022, 04:54:37 PM
I'm thinking of showing my ugly face again, if that's ok!

Tesla coils Tony by any chance?
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Post by: knighty on May 23, 2022, 05:19:11 PM
missed the last few, going to try really hard to make it to this one!
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Post by: Julian on May 23, 2022, 06:17:24 PM
I'll be there.

Be good to see you again, Jim.  Ooo look there's me being all sincere!
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Post by: PD1 on May 23, 2022, 09:22:14 PM
It’s on the calendar , looking forward to it
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Post by: nigelb on May 23, 2022, 10:03:12 PM
I wont be there this year. I'm in Cartmel sorting the last details for my wedding.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Jamesrl on May 24, 2022, 07:25:27 PM
Putting your wedding before the BBB!!!! whatever next?
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Jamesrl on May 24, 2022, 07:29:38 PM
I'll be there.

Be good to see you again, Jim.  Ooo look there's me being all sincere!

You............. sincere, never.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Chug on May 24, 2022, 08:45:45 PM
I'm thinking of showing my ugly face again, if that's ok!

Tesla coils Tony by any chance?

It'll be good to see ya again Jim
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Chug on May 24, 2022, 08:47:39 PM
missed the last few, going to try really hard to make it to this one!

Tt'll be good to see you again too Alan.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Ian on May 24, 2022, 09:22:56 PM
I'll be there.   Looking forward to another fantastic weekend.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: knighty on May 25, 2022, 01:25:24 AM
Tt'll be good to see you again too Alan.

I'm much nicer to look at than Jim that's for sure!
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on May 25, 2022, 08:48:07 PM
I'll be there with Ben and Mia (any time the BBB is mentioned she gets so excited, asking how long till I see Lynda grandad? ).
We've had the time off work booked just in case.
I'll be bringing the roaster for what seems to have become the traditional Saturday roast and whatever else we fancy.
Chug, is it ok to bring Sam again this year ?
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on May 25, 2022, 08:53:54 PM
I'm thinking of showing my ugly face again, if that's ok!


Are we going to get our first centennial visitor ?
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Jamesrl on May 26, 2022, 12:56:16 AM


I'm much nicer to look at than Jim that's for sure!

Only when you've got your paper on.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Jamesrl on May 26, 2022, 12:59:17 AM

Are we going to get our first centennial visitor ?

Yeh, I'm 105 y'know.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Chug on May 26, 2022, 08:47:21 AM


Chug, is it ok to bring Sam again this year ?


yes mate
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Tony on May 26, 2022, 10:23:43 AM
Tesla coils Tony by any chance?

Yes - I've got a little solid state one that is quite impressive for its diminutive size.

I'm really hoping the parts for a HFSSTC plasma candle arrive in time too.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: oakwoodtv on May 26, 2022, 03:24:27 PM
I will be there have been looking forward to it all year.

Its a strange thing about the BBB you meet so many friends
 you only see once a year.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on May 26, 2022, 06:40:21 PM


Chug, is it ok to bring Sam again this year ?


yes mate

thanks Chug.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on May 26, 2022, 06:59:08 PM
I will be there have been looking forward to it all year.

Its a strange thing about the BBB you meet so many friends
 you only see once a year.

And you see them a true friends.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: oakwoodtv on May 26, 2022, 10:27:55 PM
I will be there have been looking forward to it all year.

Its a strange thing about the BBB you meet so many friends
 you only see once a year.

And you see them a true friends.

Absolutely not mates or Fairweather friends.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: petep900 on June 12, 2022, 08:20:21 PM
Hopefully I will be down.
The pickup is currently 'sick' - think injectors.
Caravan in Rutland on traveller site so might pick that up.
The new bus won't be ready, although it has an MoT it still has issues and it needs an interior......
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: photoman290 on June 16, 2022, 12:57:18 PM
i would love to come but as i am not doing the donuts anymore i am going to be in cornwall. not going be able to afford it as i dont have a bio setup anymore and spent 1500 quid on a new pump a few months ago. madam would not be happy if i break it, suppose she has a point as she paid for it. plasma candle tony, sounds interesting. next year maybe. will bring my flight sim if i have it finished by then. nice to see the old git is still with us. he's 105 you know. it,s my birthday on the 5th so you can all wish me happy birthday.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 18, 2022, 09:55:55 PM
Sam will not be coming this year, I've a feeling his new girlfriend has put her thumb down.

So it's just me, Ben and Mia.
 
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: petep900 on June 20, 2022, 03:52:47 PM
Sam will not be coming this year, I've a feeling his new girlfriend has put her thumb down.

So it's just me, Ben and Mia.

Tell Sam to dump the girlfriend.
If she bitches about a weekend away she will be more trouble in the future.....  ;)
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Julian on June 20, 2022, 05:27:48 PM
Sam will not be coming this year, I've a feeling his new girlfriend has put her thumb down.

So it's just me, Ben and Mia.

Tell Sam to dump the girlfriend.
If she bitches about a weekend away she will be more trouble in the future.....  ;)

Why didn't anyone tell me that 35 years ago?
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Tony on June 20, 2022, 10:00:52 PM
Sam will not be coming this year, I've a feeling his new girlfriend has put her thumb down.

So it's just me, Ben and Mia.

"Just".  You're a winning bloomin' combo mate!

Lets hope Ben manages to keep his eyebrows this year.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 21, 2022, 10:25:36 PM
Sam will not be coming this year, I've a feeling his new girlfriend has put her thumb down.

So it's just me, Ben and Mia.

"Just".  You're a winning bloomin' combo mate!

Lets hope Ben manages to keep his eyebrows this year.

Thanks Tony, but I'm sure Mia's cuteness plays a big part.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 25, 2022, 02:34:02 PM
Sadly Mia will not be coming this year ☹️
You'll still have to put up with me and Ben.
I won't be bringing the caravan, so it's time to slum it in a tent
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: knighty on June 25, 2022, 11:43:40 PM
it's looking a bit tight for me making it :-(


was planning to bring my gf too, but also a bit afraid of introducing her to all of you :-o
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 26, 2022, 08:00:35 PM
I've contacted Carl, he's hopping to make it down.
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Post by: Tony on June 27, 2022, 03:54:50 PM
Dom and I are very excited, he won't stop talking about it!

Sorry to hear that Mia's not coming.

Hope you can make it knighty!
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 27, 2022, 08:48:58 PM
Strangely I'm not as excited as I normally am, maybe it's because I haven't made/modified anything for this year.
Also I've got a really heavy week at work with a maintenance shutdown, so I'm dealing with 6 sets of contractors while juggling major strip down and rebuild of two large bits of kit and a growing list of smaller jobs, all with a hard deadline of Thursday morning when the plant needs to be running for fine tuning.
11 hours today, and tomorrow and Wednesday are likely to be 13+, at least I have the weekend to look forward to.

Yes it's a shame Mia wont be there, I do love seeing her reaction to everyone and everything thing.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Julian on June 28, 2022, 06:31:24 PM
... maybe it's because I haven't made/modified anything for this year.
 

Shame, I look forward to our annual "Ooo, I wouldn't have done it like that" and "why didn't you ..." conversation, then being proved completely wrong while eating dinner!

Despite the weight gain, I thought the year Bob brought his donut machine along was a particularly good one.  So, your mission for next year, should you choose to accept it, is ...

Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 28, 2022, 08:13:11 PM
Sorry to disappoint you with a tried and tested design Julian.

No I will not be cobbling together a donut machine, I've managed too much weight gain without having one of them to play with.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: kamaangir on June 28, 2022, 09:00:03 PM
Sorry people can’t make it this year, got too much crap happening.

You will all have to supervise your health and safety yourselves as I won’t be there to endanger any one’s well being!

Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Tony on June 28, 2022, 11:37:20 PM
Sorry people can’t make it this year, got too much crap happening.

You will all have to supervise your health and safety yourselves as I won’t be there to endanger any one’s well being!

Whaaat!  How can we ensure the correct level of peril without you?
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: knighty on June 29, 2022, 06:15:47 PM
Sorry people can’t make it this year, got too much crap happening.

You will all have to supervise your health and safety yourselves as I won’t be there to endanger any one’s well being!

Whaaat!  How can we ensure the correct level of peril without you?


worse than that - who will be felt up in the toilet?   it'll be like Russian roulette :-o

I foresee very quick toilet visits!
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 29, 2022, 09:21:29 PM
Sorry people can’t make it this year, got too much crap happening.

You will all have to supervise your health and safety yourselves as I won’t be there to endanger any one’s well being!

Whaaat!  How can we ensure the correct level of peril without you?


worse than that - who will be felt up in the toilet?   it'll be like Russian roulette :-o

I foresee very quick toilet visits!

I don't know, it may be worth loitering  ;)
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 29, 2022, 09:43:35 PM
Pete has now got some wheels, but isn't sure he can fund the trip, anyone got some spare oil to help him with his return run ?
I have no oil but have offered up £20 and a gallon of petrol for mixing.
Sorry if I'm out of turn Pete, but as you know, this is what we do for each other.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Tony on June 29, 2022, 10:37:39 PM
I can bring some nice clean oil for Pete - and more than happy to match Womble's funding donation.  Got to look out for our own.

Speaking of which does anyone know if Anne is attending this year?
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Tony on June 30, 2022, 11:52:54 AM
Sounds like Pete is now sorted for his round trip, it will be good to see him!
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: oakwoodtv on June 30, 2022, 12:39:01 PM
I have some bio for pete
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Post by: PD1 on June 30, 2022, 02:19:20 PM
Hi all , looking forward to meeting you all again , I only popped in for the day last year , I’m coming on Saturday as have a retirement do on Friday night . Planning on staying Saturday night , I missed the roast dinner last year , what can I bring to put towards it ? I’m planning on coming in My Bay window campervan as it’s more comfortable to sleep in that my T5 , though unfortunately it doesn’t run on bio ! See you all on Saturday.
Paul
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Chug on June 30, 2022, 03:02:46 PM
I can bring some nice clean oil for Pete - and more than happy to match Womble's funding donation.  Got to look out for our own.

Speaking of which does anyone know if Anne is attending this year?

Dad doesn’t know I’ve logged in…

We have invited Anne and as far as we are aware she will be turning up!

We’re up here now for the weekend, pools up and heating  8)

No sofas this year I’m afraid, we do have have some garden chairs but if you’ve got any camping chairs might be an idea to bring them.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Love Mahli xx
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on June 30, 2022, 08:23:05 PM
Mahli, you shouldn't tell us lot you're there already, you'll have 30 people joining you tonight  ;D

I'll pack a couple of extra chairs.

See you tomorrow.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Rossey on July 01, 2022, 03:08:31 PM
Petes on his way.
Lost all his phone numbers.

Fuel filter is off after 130 miles and on a rock catcher.
He's in Rutland, then Leicester and then on to Bash.
Just sent him the postcode.


Title: Re: BBB
Post by: PD1 on July 02, 2022, 09:13:02 AM
I’ve been made to feel guilt that I’m not playing in the lads v dads football match , so won’t be coming until this afternoon, does anyone need anything from the shops ? See you all later
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Jamesrl on July 02, 2022, 05:37:28 PM
Sorry for not being there but family must come first, though they can be a pita but had to take my granddaughter to hospital today. Nothing too serious but but needed professional attention.

Very best wishes to all those there and those not able to be there.

Fingers crossed for next year.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: PD1 on July 02, 2022, 07:42:07 PM
Football wasn’t a good idea , went over on my ankle and now I can’t walk let alone drive ! Have a great time, and hopefully see you next year !
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Julian on July 03, 2022, 01:36:48 PM
As always a big thank you to Lynda Chug and Mali for a great day yesterday.

The catering staff did and excellent job in rather damp conditions.

Already looking forward to next year.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: oakwoodtv on July 03, 2022, 04:15:17 PM
Thank you Lynda Chug and Mali for a great week end. 

It was good to see so many friends again.

Good trip back until 20 miles from home then a 20 minute queue on the
M1 due to an accident.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on July 03, 2022, 09:47:43 PM
A great big thank you to Lynda, Chug and Mahli for yet another smashing weekend.
The same thanks are extended to everyone that came, each and every one of you play a part in making it an unmissable event.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: kamaangir on July 05, 2022, 09:19:02 PM
I am gutted I missed it. Did Tony bring his Tesla coil?
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: Head Womble on July 05, 2022, 09:29:56 PM
I am gutted I missed it. Did Tony bring his Tesla coil?

Yes, he brought two types, very impressive they were too.
You were missed, well you were talked about anyway.
Title: Re: BBB
Post by: knighty on July 06, 2022, 08:27:42 PM
photos?