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| Andy Hine MBE |
Mega-GLOW-Mania 2008August 8th.Just to let you know, I have spoken to the Park and it has been 100% confirmed that everything is fine for our trip in August. There is no need to worry about any changes and the format will be the same as usual (Camp Oakwood, party on Mega, etc). So start planning! 
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| nemesis scribe |
 Ahhhhhhh thats excellent news Nev!!!!! So pleased to hear the usual FUN format will not be changed.
Hmmmmm, this means that i willl have to camp for the first time ever at Oaky this year as promised . . .DOH!!!!! 
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| stealth fan |
Glad things have'nt changed as far as the trip goes. | ||||
| Rough Rider |
You will love camp Oaky
The atmosphere is fantastic, whether it is raining or not..................................just enjoy the bbq's and the shed full of tinnys around the numerous camp fires. Ryan |
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| Jester |
And Ryan forgot to say ... the hillarious entertainment just watching people putting up their tents! |
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| nemesis scribe |
Hmmmm i presume this will be ME this year hahaha . . . I'm sure some helpful folk out there will give me a hand . . .
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| Andy Hine MBE |
Special deal for Club members who want to stay at Bluestones (right next door to Megafobia!).
If you want to stay between 8th August - 11th August. (Arrival on Friday 8th August, Departure on Monday 11th August) Accommodation Ramsey Lodge (2 Bedroom, detached, 2 storey) Sleeps 4. Normal price £689. RCCGB price £516.75 (saving £172.25) Skomer Lodge (3 bedroom, detached, 2 storey) Sleeps 6. Normal price £930. RCCGB price £697.50 (Saving £232.50) 1 Bedroom Cottage. Sleeps 2. Normal price £379. RCCGB price £284.25 (Saving £94.75) Executive Studio Apartment (Includes Half Board) Sleeps 2. Normal price £524. RCCGB price £393 (saving £131) Dinas Lodge (4 Bedroom, single storey) Sleeps 8. Normal price £775. RCCGB price £581.25 (Saving £193.75) Price is per accommodation unit for the entire 3 night stay not per person. All Bluestone guests are entitled to exclusive access to Blue Lagoon on Saturdays between 9am - 12pm and free access at all other times. (Blue Lagoon is available to day visitors for £12.95 for a 3 hour session and for those who are at Camp Oakwood, you can enjoy the Blue Lagoon for just £9.75 if 20 or more book (and pay) as a group. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and is only valid until 30th April 2008. Check the website for Bluestone details: www.bluestonewales.com Please mention RCCGB when booking. |
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| Paul H. |
Does the BBQ fun include the bit where Dan sets fire to everything? |
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| frosty |
First year as a club member so never done Mega-GLOW-Mania before.
During the bash festivities I will have to seek advice on all things Mega such as camp oakwood (tent) or bluestones accomodation (in which case I will need to find others to share), the art of tent erecting before and after collapse(!!!), barbeque specialities aka burnt offerings, and so much more! |
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| smiler |
Youll have so much fun camping its great normaly someone put something on here and youll get all the info from here. At the end of the camping people put some money in a enverlope to say thank you to Oakwood for useing there field etc. All info will be postted on here so no to worry
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| bluea61 |
Is anybody interested in the Blue Lagoon? | ||||
| Regatta |
WOT!! Miss Camp Oakwood?? No chance. Nimmy, as soon as you start the list - put Andy and me down, please!!
Ryan - are you planning to melt some more plastic cutlery on the BBQ this year? If so, give me a chance to get the camera ready this time, please. 
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| Rough Rider |
Hi my darling "REGATTA" (Ha! copyrite about the name )
Yes as usual please bring this year some metal / steel cutlery
I must be the only person who tries to cook BBQ with PLASTIC CUTLERY FOR THE SECOND YEAR ON THE TROTT
Ryan |
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| c anderson |
I thought that you enjoyed the food with melted plastic better | ||||
| bluea61 |
I'm camping as usual don't worry. The Blue Lagoon is a swimming pool/indoor water park that we could do on the Sunday. Just an idea? | ||||
| Coaster Toaster |
id be up for the sun ste | ||||
| Andy Hine MBE |
Just to let you know, I sent the Mega-GLOW-Mania invitations today. You should get them Tues/Wed.
Look forward to seeing you there. |
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| Wozza |
 Best start stocking up on the glowing stuff then!!!
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| bluea61 |
Hmm, may have to buy new glowing t-shirt. | ||||
| bradpeet |
I got my invite today
I just need to get my mate to decide whether he is coming with me or not now. Has anybody any ideas for 'extension trips' (hint hint) Coney Beach and Barry Island hardly seem worth re-visiting. Looking at the roller coaster database, Brean and Weston-Super-Mare seem the only sensible possibilities for those of us from the North. |
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| Bunnie |
Got my invite today too, just gotta wait til payday now
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| stealth fan |
Yep, got ours here in Stubbington aswell
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| Nimmykins |
Mine arrived too, but Paul and I will not be attending.
Please note, although the invitation says Sarah B, it's Ian who's organising camp. |
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| frosty |
Hi Sarah, it'a a shame you and Paul can't make Oakwood. The last time I saw you both was at the blackpool bash. I guess the next time may now be Loopathon?
I'm still pondering attending Mega-glow-mania and trying the camp oakwood experience, but nothings certain just yet. If I do the 'camping' bit then I will need to buy all the bits 'n' pieces. Tents go up real easy, right
The ten pin bowling and crystal maze challenge sounds great. It may be time for the Frosty 'spinners' to knock those pins a' flying - virtual FB bowling has nothing on the real thing. As to transport, unless there's space on offer with others heading out from London, then I will take the car, which will have space for 3-4 others. I'm not sure what time people normally arrive at the camp site, but that may be explained once I email for details as per the invite. So, if anyone is contemplating going to Oakwood on the Friday, heading out from London along the M4 route, and their transport is not fully planned out, feel free to msg me. |
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| Auntie Murial |
There are always lots of members around that can help with putting up tentage, however if you have not yet purchased one i would highly reccomend buying a quickdraw tent. you can find these on the Argos website ! Ian |
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| Nimmykins |
I'll think of you all while I paddle in the Indian Ocean.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl...87017847121.0004519ced8188d27344c |
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| stevencaine |
Yep hopefully we wont be paddleing at camp Oakwood 
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| BAGuru |
I'm not going to be able to attend this trip 
I have tried to get the time off and unfortunately I'm having to work instead 
I will be thinking of you all having fun down there
And I hope the weather is good for y'all, especially those brave souls in Camp Oakwood
Have a few rides on Mega for me.
See you all at Loopathon
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| smiler |
Dont forget as many glow sticks as poasble as the glowstick fireworks display will be back bigger and better on the campsite after the ERS Less then a week to go
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| Paul H. |
I am in the same situation as the Guru, I have to go away with work that weekend which is a real shame. Good luck to everyone who is going and I will see you at AT in October
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| c anderson |
We als cannot manage to get to Oakwood this year. We hope that Megaphobia is repaired in time for you to have the normal fantastic
time at Oakwood. See you all on another occassion. |
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| Bunnie |
Whats the news on Meggys repair?
Is it still down at the moment? |
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| Auntie Murial |
It is up & running, it only went down for a short while, i have checked with the park.
Ian |
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| frosty |
That's great news. It's my first Mega-Glow-Mania and I don't want another 'Maverick' incident
I was really looking forward to riding Maverick but unfortunately it was not running during our coaster-krazy visit to Cedar Point. |
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| stealth fan |
This proves that wood IS good.
This, I think, Is the first downtime Meggie has had. Glad it's up and running for our trip. Not long now folks
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| Auntie Murial |
On screamscape it says that there was a small fire on the rides lift motor!!
The park did not mention this when i spoke to them yesterday but they did say it is up and running again. It apparantly cancelled another club's ERS. |
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| STEALTHYBUTBAD |
only 2 days of work let till friday when im gonna be making way down the rollercoaster that is the M4 to my place of stay for the weekend. Im thinking of going to the campsite on the friday night to see the camping people. And then its time to do my favourite woodie of em all - Megafobia ! getting a bit excited as i write this. See u either on the friday night or if not , on saturday morning ! | ||||
| smiler |
May be something to do for people on the way back down south from wales. Carters have set up on the seafront at Weston Super Mare, running from 2nd August 2008 - 25th Aug...
Rides in attendance: Ark Carousel Chairoplane Dodgems Dive Bomber Park Swings Skid Steam Yachts Juvenile rides Antique arcade & games etc. If you haven't seen them, Carters have a beautifully preserved collection of classic fairground attractions, engines, vehicles - all restored & maintained in stunning condition. |
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| Auntie Murial |
Carters are fantastic. They have four fairs in Reading every year! A fantastic piece of heritage. | ||||
| smiler |
Any one who is visting barry island on the way there or back and who likes there play parks could visit this little fun park.
http://www.ukrides.info/ridgerider.htm |
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| bluea61 |
That looks excellent, tick!! | ||||
| Mozza |
Oakwood will be my 1st trip with the club for 3 years.
I'll see you all there in the pouring rain on Sat.' '
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