BANKEYFIELDS BBQ SUMMER 2008 - open to all households of the estates.
DATE - YOU DECIDE - VOTE - I've added a Poll -you'll see it in the...
WHERE - The Paddock (field next to the roundabout)
DATE - YOU DECIDE - VOTE - I've added a Poll -you'll see it in the side bar.
FOOD & DRINK - Bring your own
ORGANISERS: Steve and James
Everyone is welcome to attend the Bankeyfields BBQ Summer 2008 - All we'd like you to do is to express an interest.
Place a vote on the poll about which day suits you better and it would be great if you could post in this thread or on the poll that you'd like to come.
It's best if people bring their own food, and Popeye and James the vet will cook it in their own fashion, apparently their both dab hands at the old BBQ thing.
If any one has a spare fire extinguisher they could bring down, I'm sure it might come in handy.
Comments
Popeye and myself are OK for
Popeye and myself are OK for either date.
Looks like everyone has
Looks like everyone has dissapeared since we asked about the community BBQ, IN Deliah Smith,s immortal words "where are you"
the damage at the park i
the damage at the park i think has dampened spirits on the estate, `....! the what`s the point attitude is bearing down, have a little faith
Never let them win, now that
Never let them win, now that really would be tragic.
I'll put the apathy down to school holidays, and people doing stuff.
To get over the damage to the park, you dont fragment, you strengthen your selves. We have the startings of a strong group, and this bbq is a chance for this to happen and for our community to grow.
The bbq is a chance to meet, talk about and raise awareness the hot topics.
Imagine if your parents/grand parents throw in the towel when france was invaded, there would be more than just an aldi in every town.
Come on bankeyfields, time to stand up and be counted.
Right I'm off to light a cigar
Down ? Dejected ? Miserable
Down ? Dejected ? Miserable ? Of course I am there was no Abbott Ale on in The Wheatsheaf last night. Its a disgrace come the revolution ....
Any way it could be worse my name could be Popeye who after his calamity on the M56 on thursday has suffered more set backs. Last night on the slopes of Snowdon it was blowing a hoolie with rain a plenty. Not the ideal time for your tent pole to snap. So taking down a tent during Snowdons finest weather is not a job to be recomended. I will convince him it is all character building stuff LOL.
He should take my offer to
He should take my offer to alter his user name to mr bump
I've got a little message
I've got a little message for popeye and anyone else who's feeling low at the moment.
It goes a little something like this.
Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best...
And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...
If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing.
And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...
For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
So always look on the bright side of death
Just before you draw your terminal breath
Life's a piece of shit
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
And always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the right side of life...
(Come on guys, cheer up!)
Always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the bright side of life...
(Worse things happen at sea, you know.)
Always look on the bright side of life...
(I mean - what have you got to lose?)
(You know, you come from nothing - you're going back to nothing.
What have you lost? Nothing!)
Always look on the right side of life...
So as Steve say things could be worse.
Seriously now you could be sitting in your living room sipping a cuppa, when a stray bomb from a mig fulcrum smashes into your apartment block blowing you and your family to pieces.
Oh the best way is for
Oh the best way is for everyone to place a vote to register there interest.
Thanks for your kind words,
Thanks for your kind words, fortunately i am not one of those people who gets depressed or down, whatever happens happens and you just have to deal with it and get on with your life....
Having said that what an eventful weekend i had, from start to the premature end when the winds of snowdon split one of my fibreglass poles in 2 down the middle.
i will be going back though to such a lovely place to relax and do virtually nothing but eat, drink and sleep, river running through the site, wow what views.
Thanks all and special thanks to Ghost and Steve for sharing my events for all, i have a good memory.....
Sorry Popeye, it's the way
Sorry Popeye, it's the way Steve tells them, it just sounded so humorous. Whats River Running? Is it where you float down rapids, freezing your balls off?
No need to apologise m8 all
No need to apologise m8 all is well just a great experience, and yes rivver was and is pretty cold.......
I would have a had a good chucle if i had read it as well, i even went back along the M56 to see if i could retrieve my sleeping bags, but was to embarassed to collect them from th cenre of the carriageway...................
"Why don't you and Deb come
"Why don't you and Deb come camping with us" Popeye says - "it'll be a laugh!" One hand up my back I reluctantly agreed whilst vaguely remembering I swore to myself I would never go camping again - not enough luxury for my liking. As the event approaced, the weather forecast did not look too good but I thought hey - ho I've got a coat! So having heartily laughed at the image of Popeye's sleeping bags strewn across the m56 I set off on Friday afternoon to join him. M6 stationary between 17 & 19 I decided to head towards Chester where some bright spark decided it would be a good idea to close a road for the summer holidays
Nearly 4 HOURS later I landed at the camp site and was happily handed a cold beer 
Tent went up pretty well, nice evening and everything was good.
2:20am could not take it anymore! The "nice river" which was 20ft away from us was playing serious havoc with my bladder and I just HAD to go. Bloody hell its dark in Wales! Dog decided she would come with me (keep me safe
) and we got to the toilet blocks and they were closed for cleaning! Cleaning at 2 O'clock in the morning!! Off I strutted to the next block and I thought - that wind is getting up a bit!! Anyway, back into bed and off to sleep.
4:00am WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON! The wind and rain were really giving it some! The wind was THAT strong that it was literally collapsing the centre of our 8 man tent then springing back up when the wind died down! I later found out that the winds were gusting to 60+ mph. Needless to say that no sleep followed for the rest of the night.
I've never known coditions like it in this country (was in Hurricane Jeanne in florida but thats a bit different)and as popeye says, we got soaked wet through trying to patch up his pole with gaffer tape. I've never seen a camp site empty so quick!
My fondest memory of the weekend? Seeing my daughters play tent lifted 60ft into the air and me chasing it 300ft down the campsite
Will live with me forever!
Camping anytime soon? Not on your nelly!
Looks like 6th September is
Looks like 6th September is the preferred date for the BBQ.
Theres still time left for people to place their vote on the poll, just have a look in the right hand column.
Right this is where we are
Right this is where we are at the moment. Popeye will supply the BBQ and cook abley assisted by James.
I will sort out some , condiments, tables , recycle boxes for glass , tins. Bin bags for general rubbish etc.
Can any one magic up a porta loo. The call of nature will happen.
Any other ideas please share. Thanks
Do you need a portaloo???
Do you need a portaloo??? From experience, they are about £50 to hire, and as everyone lives nearby.....
A BBQ sounds like a good idea, they're always good fun, hope you all enjoy it, as unfortunately I am unable to make either date. - maybe have to have another one at another time
Popeye could always knock up
Popeye could always knock up a portaloo out of oil drumbs!
love to be there, how are
love to be there, how are you going to advertise it?
sounds good!
Advertise using this site,
Advertise using this site, don't think the newsletter will be here by then.
So tell your neighbours, get them to vote on the poll on the right.
BBQ - still happening?
BBQ - still happening?
Is the BBQ still going to
Is the BBQ still going to take place on 6th Sept? If So, I have a couple of Gazeebo things which are useful if it is raining, but not too windy.
Barbara
Precious Pals
Home dog boarding, pet sitting & dog walking service
Yes the BBQ is still
Yes the BBQ is still planned.Popeye and myself have most things in hand, (James are you still up for a bit of Gordon Ramsey ?). If the weather warrants it your offer of gazeebo,s will be most welcom. WM any idea of numbers ?. Also if everone one line brings along a neighbour it will extend the community spirit.
No worries, I'll be there
No worries, I'll be there just as soon as I can (emergencies permitting).
I know I'd gone a bit quiet on the BBQ front of late- aminly cos I have been so busy with the practice, day and night. WM and sharky may have seen me head out twice this week between 10pm and 1am!
But, I'll be there for burger flipping and such like!
I'll put a big button on the
I'll put a big button on the home page.
Which date is it?
I am sure you said the 6th
I am sure you said the 6th which is this comming Saturday. Can we confirm this please.
Just checked the polls, and
Just checked the polls, and it's 9 votes to 6 for the 6th Sept.
I'll start a new thread, can any one coming just let us know on the post
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