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Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:42 am    Post subject: Well actually having been to my doctor about the fact I keep dreaming of wigwam and teepees he reckons I'm now too tense!       _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:21 pm    Post subject: Andy Hine MBE wrote: Well actually having been to my doctor about the fact I keep dreaming of wigwam and teepees he reckons I'm now too tense!       Good grief....     _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Death Strata Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 2526 Location: Farnborough, UK Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:38 pm    Post subject: Andy Hine MBE wrote: Well actually having been to my doctor about the fact I keep dreaming of wigwam and teepees he reckons I'm now too tense!       Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...They just keep getting worse, don't they? I hate to say it Nev...But with thy sense of humour going in the direction that it has, I reckon they should put ye on the telly! (...But I only say that because if Nev were on t'box, we'd be able to change the channel... :~P :~D ;~) Farewell... >> Death << _________________ DieselDragon.co.uk - Deaths cluttered catacomb o' random stuff. Find me elsewhere! Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:59 pm    Post subject: For anyone whos traverling along the M4 towards oakwood then after the severn bridge is 50mph speed limit with cameras for a hell of a long time so be varefull out there. Anyone also thinking of doing Barry island coasters the ridge rider has no seat on it anymore due to kids falling of and hurting themselfs but will check if its open before then end of the week. Barry islands vipor coaster may be open but ring the park before you go as the ride hasent been open all this season. _________________ Naked roller coaster world record holder 2004 Biggest ghost hunter record holder 2006 Photos updated (14/12/09) Winter wounderland and the O2 fair Flicr photos update (14/12/09) Video update (03/11/09) Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:35 pm    Post subject: Death wrote: Andy Hine MBE wrote: Well actually having been to my doctor about the fact I keep dreaming of wigwam and teepees he reckons I'm now too tense!       Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...They just keep getting worse, don't they? I hate to say it Nev...But with thy sense of humour going in the direction that it has, I reckon they should put ye on the telly! (...But I only say that because if Nev were on t'box, we'd be able to change the channel... :~P :~D ;~) Farewell... >> Death << Don't you mean keep him OFF the telly   Nev's jokes are definatley getting worse. Smiler, who in their right mind would go to Barry Island, the place is a dump     Did the park a few years ago, and was shocked that they could run a coaster in such a poor condition. I had visions of it collapsing as we were going round. _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top Rough Rider Strata Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 403 Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:04 am    Post subject: Good news guys...................The weather forecast for FRi SAt Sun is looking really good   _________________ Roll on 2011 "RATTLER" here we come!! DENISE DINN LARRICK & CHARLIE BOY, WALK ON WATER. "RATTLER" LIVES ON. You haven't ridden a coaster till you've ridden "RATTLER" "RYAN"......One of the original "MUSKEGON 4" Back to top Death Strata Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 2526 Location: Farnborough, UK Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:24 am    Post subject: Hail all! smiler wrote: For anyone whos traveling along the M4 towards Oakwood then after the severn bridge is 50mph speed limit with cameras for a hell of a long time so be varefull out there. Well, the speed limit is 50mph for all of ye lot...I on the other hand - Though I'll be kept to about 40mph passing through the Severn Tunnel - Will be able to enjoy a 110mph speed limit Casnewydd > Abertawe, and a 75mph speed limit west of there! stealth fan wrote: Don't you mean keep him OFF the telly   Nev's jokes are definatley getting worse. Try highlighting all of the text in my last post, ye obviously missed part of my previous message... stealth fan wrote: Smiler, who in their right mind would go to Barry Island, the place is a dump     Did the park a few years ago, and was shocked that they could run a coaster in such a poor condition. I had visions of it collapsing as we were going round. Seemed to be all right in my view when I last went there... Although I should point out that when I last visited Barry, my holiday accommodation there was provided by Butlins! Farewell... >> Death << _________________ DieselDragon.co.uk - Deaths cluttered catacomb o' random stuff. Find me elsewhere! Back to top bluea61 Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 863 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:26 am    Post subject: stealth fan wrote: Smiler, who in their right mind would go to Barry Island, the place is a dump     Did the park a few years ago, and was shocked that they could run a coaster in such a poor condition. I had visions of it collapsing as we were going round. Amen! It really looks tired there now. Shame as it is a family run business and I heard they have been losing a lot of money and weren't going to open this year. But because of the predicted good weather they decided to go for it. _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:46 am    Post subject: Barry Island was John Wardleys break into the amusement business.  Having been involved in movie special effects he designed the log flume themeing at Barry Island, then never looked back! _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:13 pm    Post subject: Is it me or is the camping list much smaller than previous years? _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top Coaster Toaster Hyper Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Near Swindon Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:57 pm    Post subject: It looks alot smaller Last year prob put alot of people off Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:35 pm    Post subject: Yes, the camping list is about 30 people shorter than in previous years, although it's still bigger than when I first camped. Here's the list I'm going to send. Speak before Wednesday, August 5, or forever hold your peas. Rachel Paterson Andy Paterson Carol Hedges James Phillips Kate Ward Jenny Breen Phil Holmes Andy Knight Mary Knight Brian Smith Richard Jones Natalie Hall Jess Gillen Sam Tasker Lewis Tasker Doug Turner Charlie Turner Emily Turner Daniel Morris Liam Redden Stacy Williams Stephen Bishop Hayley Stanton Kelly Cameron Simon Holden Jonathan Dempsey Craig Hughes Annalisa Hunt Steve Burns Carol Hodgson Peter Hodgson Delroy Spence Dave Perry Craig Smith Richard Weir Andy James Sarah James Alicia James Adam King Dave Wells Adam Cuthbert Matthew Bauckham Lesley Bauckham Andy Hine Christine Hine Charlotte Hine Marianne Nixon Deborah Boggis Catherine Bland Jayne Slade Richard Conian Adrian Keats Nicky Arnold Sarah Harper Richard Bambrook Ryan Hackett Dan Ould Harvey Lemon Sarah Booker Paul Lewis Caroline Lewis Steve Caine Barry Healey Colin Blanchard Graham Smith Sam Bryant Penny Bryant Chris Fletcher Rachel Davis Daniel Stewart Amy Tinson Greg Spalding _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Coaster Toaster Hyper Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Near Swindon Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:48 pm    Post subject: Going by the ECCs pics the field looks ok whilst they been on it but non of the aftermath so friday will tell how boggy it is. Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:21 am    Post subject: We have twice s many camping as they had on the entire trip, so thats a lot more cars to get stuck!     Maybe someone should bring a couple of pieces of wood and a strong toe rope...just in case! _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top Mozza Kiddie Poster Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 10 Location: Swansea, Wales Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:25 pm    Post subject: Good news, Cloudy on Friday, SUNNY on Sat, part-sun on Sunday _________________ "Alcohol.  The cause of & solution 2; All of lifes problems!" Homer Simpson Membership#: 2007 Back to top mophead Junior Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 74 Location: Oxford Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:49 pm    Post subject: I have dug out my Classic Tent and stuck it back together with gaffer tape. Now all I need to do is remember how to put it up.... Unfortunatly this year the classic car needs abit more than gaffer tape to stick it back together.... _________________ Without a safety net you're free to find serene pleasure of speed Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:49 pm    Post subject: Camping passes maps and instructions have been sent out. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Shimmer Kiddie Poster Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Wiltshire Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:53 pm    Post subject: Aww now i know your gonna have good weather im gonna miss it even more!!! hehe. i Remember (i think i was) the  first year i went....camp oakwasp *sigh* then rain ever since! anyway enough reminising, really hope you all have a good trip! and see you at loopy!!! Gin xx _________________ Raar!! Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:10 am    Post subject: 2007 was a scorcher and I think 2005 turned out quite good in the end after it rained in the morning. _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top ucozade6 Kiddie Poster Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 16 Location: Derby Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:25 am    Post subject: Looking forward to it. This is going to be my first trip to Oakwood and first time camping. Really excited by it. What is worth packing apart from tent, sleeping bag and loo stuff? David _________________ When someone said there had been a fire, I was thinking toasted marshmellows, not that the whole station had gone. Worst thing is, I have been three times since it has happened and only noticed today. Back to top Dr Cat Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Posts: 24 Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:14 pm    Post subject: Oooo, i'm intrigued by the "loo stuff" - what does that mean? I'm also going to be a novice camper at Oakwood, but i'm assuming that the park loos will still have the essentials!   If there is anything not obvious that is advisable to bring, then please less us newbies know. Very excited about the weekend now. Hope everyone has safe journeys and i'll see ya tomo night (fingers crossed).   Back to top Geek Kiddie Poster Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Swindon Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:20 pm    Post subject: great to hear there are going to be a few more newbie campers there so i won't be alone! As for what to pack..........Everything! I 'm packing for all eventualities and weather conditions! see you friday at the campsite! Back to top Death Strata Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 2526 Location: Farnborough, UK Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:23 pm    Post subject: Hail all! Well, I have to admit that - Being my usual lazy self - I havn't even started packing yet! Thankfully all I really need is a tent, sleeping bag, a few changes of clothes and a toothbrush...So five minutes tomorrow is all that I ought to need! Nimmykins: Many, many thanks for sending out the camping passes and suchlike in a web-browser format! Can I just double-check that the camping pass is about 1/3rd of a page in size and quite basic looking? I have had a look at my script blockers and other anti-malware software to double-check that nothing's being blocked, but I still have a niggling feeling that what I'm seeing might not be the whole pass. Whatever happens though, I'll print it out and bring it all the same as security'll be able to check my name and membership card against the list and verify me that way if need be. Also...I saw what ye said about the contact number and I'll bear that in mind. However if it looks like I'll be arriving after reasonable hours (After 21:00) I'll send a single SMS just to let ye know where I've got to, assuming that I decide to take a 'phone with me. Don't worry, I'll be arriving on site as quietly as possible. Anyhow...I'd better start looking at train timetables and getting ready for my journey tomorrow, which - If First Late Western are the same as they were in previous years - Will probabally be via either Taunton or Gloucester again! Farewell for now, and be seeing most of ye at the camp tomorrow night! >> Death << _________________ DieselDragon.co.uk - Deaths cluttered catacomb o' random stuff. Find me elsewhere! Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:17 pm    Post subject: Here's a few extra notes: We can park in the coach park - if we can stick to the side closest to the field (which will be easier for  anyway) then depending on number of cars everyone should be able to leave the cars there all day as well - makes it a bit easier for you all. Oakwood have night security and they will have the camping list and will keep the top gate unlocked until everyone is in - the latch will probably be over the gate but it won't be locked. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:22 pm    Post subject: Bring Food Cooking things (barbecue) unless you want to wait until the park's open for breakfast (after ERS) and will eat on the way on Friday. Always bring toilet roll. Better to be safe than sorry. Bring what you would take camping. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Nemesis Nick Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 158 Location: Bath Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:33 pm    Post subject: Death wrote: I on the other hand - Though I'll be kept to about 40mph passing through the Severn Tunnel - Will be able to enjoy a 110mph speed limit Casnewydd > Abertawe, and a 75mph speed limit west of there! Wouldn't it be 110mph Cyffordd Twnell Hafren i Abertawe (Severn Tunnel Junction to Swansea)? N.B. If on a First Great Western HST I doubt you'll stop at Severn Tunnel Junction. Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:35 pm    Post subject: Nimmykins wrote: Camping passes maps and instructions have been sent out. Are these by email or post as havent got anyhting yet   _________________ Naked roller coaster world record holder 2004 Biggest ghost hunter record holder 2006 Photos updated (14/12/09) Winter wounderland and the O2 fair Flicr photos update (14/12/09) Video update (03/11/09) Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:42 pm    Post subject: All camping information and passes were emailed as a reply to the original camp request email. If anyone doesn't have this email please send me a private message and/or email rccgbcamp@googlemail.com Thank you. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:59 pm    Post subject: Worth packing? Food (barbecue stuff) Alcohol Waterproofs Sun tan cream Fold away chair of some sort Loo roll (as the toilets can run out over night) Wet wipes Sleeping bag Air bed Pump for air bed Spare pegs Did I mention alcohol?   _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:03 pm    Post subject: I don't think you mentioned alchohol Bunnie   So a reminder to those camping, bring boooze   _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top Steven Burns Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1777 Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:19 pm    Post subject: Bunnie wrote: Worth packing? Food (barbecue stuff) Alcohol Waterproofs Sun tan cream Fold away chair of some sort Loo roll (as the toilets can run out over night) Wet wipes Sleeping bag Air bed Pump for air bed Spare pegs Did I mention alcohol?   I always forget the alcohol bit, cheers Rach   _________________ My Site www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/ Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/ RCCGB No. 2293 Back to top Dr Cat Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Posts: 24 Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:30 pm    Post subject: Oooo i'm just so excited now - feel like a little kid that won't be able to sleep before xmas day! Gonna struggle to concentrate at work in the morning. Got my booze packed though! And a loo roll - nothing else really matters!!   Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:15 pm    Post subject: I'm too excited to sleep   _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top Death Strata Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 2526 Location: Farnborough, UK Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:54 pm    Post subject: Hail all! Nemesis Nick wrote: Wouldn't it be 110mph Cyffordd Twnell Hafren i Abertawe? Ei...Gwasanaeth gwybodaeth i da! Someone has evidently been reading my threads on RailUK recently! Nemesis Nick wrote: N.B. If on a First Great Western HST I doubt you'll stop at Severn Tunnel Junction. Ahh...I only said Twnell Hafren, there was no Cyffordd in there! Mind ye though, I can never understand the 40mph limit in the Severn Tunnel at all - The only time that limit doesn't really affect one's journey is if the train is booked to call at Bristol Parkway. Take the Severn Tunnel restriction out, and it'd be 15 minutes quicker getting to Casnewydd! Bunnie wrote: Worth packing?... Food     <-- Couple of supa-noodles ought to be enough. All of the meat for the BBQ can be hunted locally! Alcohol     <-- With my finances like they are at the moment? I'll be going "dry" again this year, I'm afraid... Waterproofs     <-- C'mon...It's only a little bit o' water! Sun tan cream     <-- Makes sense with this weekends weather forecast. Now, where did I put that bottle of factor 750? Fold away chair     <-- Good idea...I'm coming in on fGWR, and there's no such thing as a "free" seat on their trains... Loo roll     <-- Will a trade pack of value sandpaper be alright? Wet wipes     <-- ...Or alternatively, just leave one of thy bog rolls out overnight! Sleeping bag     <-- Packed, but I'm planning to sleep under the stars if it's cold enough! Air bed     <-- Eh?...This is a camp in a Welsh field, not a Princess Cruise! Pump for air bed     <-- I would, but all I have is a 500-bar compressor. Probabally wouldn't be a good idea! Spare pegs     <-- A good stake is always handy to have around if any chavs turn up! Did I mention alcohol?     <-- Ahh...But ye aren't rostered to drive 3H26 over 250 miles on Sunday, are ye? Bunnie wrote: I'm too excited to sleep   Speak for thyself...I'm still packing my rucksack! As it is, I didn't get up until 12:00 today. Thus, I'll probabally not drop off until about 04:00, though I still want to be up by 08:00, and on the 13:30 train if at all possible! Mind ye though, I still have a good four hours worth of stuff to be done tomorrow morning. This'll be another close one, I fear... Farewell for now, see most of ye tomorrow, and many thanks to Nimmy and Ianto for doing all of the campsite related work! >> Death << _________________ DieselDragon.co.uk - Deaths cluttered catacomb o' random stuff. Find me elsewhere! Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:06 pm    Post subject: this is doing my head in. We have been on the road for 2 hours and still have 228 miles to go. This is because the M25 has been closed for 4 hours this morning and we spent lots of time in traffic jams. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. 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