How about....?? NEW POLL, PLEASE RE-VOTE FOR VENUE!

January

Another meet up?

Unfortunately these things usually always are in Dublin so sorry to the people who are not there, feel free to organise your own local meet ups, or if you can make it to the Dublin one, that's fantastic

For a change of scenery, how about Newbridge House and Farm? It's cheaper than the zoo, but might be a little more difficult for people without a car to get to (the train does stop in Donabate). It also has a hugeeeee playground outside the farm.

If you have objections let us know and if there's too many not able to go because of it we can change it to somewhere more central.

I have put up a poll for dates in September, please vote and let us know what suits, most popular date wins as usual!

Moonbeam

January wrote: »

Another meet up?

Unfortunately these things usually always are in Dublin so sorry to the people who are not there, feel free to organise your own local meet ups, or if you can make it to the Dublin one, that's fantastic

For a change of scenery, how about Newbridge House and Farm? It's cheaper than the zoo, but might be a little more difficult for people without a car to get to (the train does stop in Donabate). It also has a hugeeeee playground outside the farm.

If you have objections let us know and if there's too many not able to go because of it we can change it to somewhere more central.

I have put up a poll for dates in September, please vote and let us know what suits, most popular date wins as usual!

Corkagh park might be another option.
http://corkagh.blogspot.ie/

caprilicious

Either venue suits me. Haven't been to Corkagh park, I was in Newbridge house/Donabate Demense last week & it's really beautiful.
Accessible by train too as far as I'm aware for those that don't drive.

How Strange

I haven't been to Newbridge House yet but I've heard great things about it. I live very close to Corkagh Park and it is lovely. Lots of open space for kids to run around/lie on a blanket and watch the world go by!

Twinkleboots

Awh yay! Hope this one works out

January

The other one worked out, but only two of us turned up

How Strange

We got as far as the zoo and our son vomited all over himself so we went home. It was probably just as well because we found out later that he had gastroenteritis which would've been a nasty thing to pass on to other little ones.

January

How Strange wrote: »

We got as far as the zoo and our son vomited all over himself so we went home. It was probably just as well because we found out later that he had gastroenteritis which would've been a nasty thing to pass on to other little ones.

Aw the poor little guy How Strange Next time we'll do a bit better organisation. I'll send my number to anyone that wants it and if you're going to be a bit late or something we'll head on in and meet you when you get there even.

Hannibal Smith

Count us in for sure! Is it just babies or can toddlers come too? Well when I say toddler he's 3 :D

January

Babies, toddlers and older children welcome!!

liliq

Any time after the 28th September should be good for me- submitting a thesis that week!
R will have been 1 2 weeks before

Orion

Either venue is good for me. Can't do 1/2 September - 1st is a sponsored walk and 2nd is the kids' birthday but the other dates are fine.

Harley.

Only saw this now! I can actually get to this if it's in newbridge sooooooooooo fingers crossed and any weekend suits

January

Looks like the 16th September is coming out most popular at the moment.

Will change poll now to see what venue gets most votes.

January

New poll, please vote for which venue

caprilicious

It wont let me vote January, it's saying:

Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 12. You have already voted on this poll

My vote is for Newbridge House anyway

Harley.

It works now Caprilicious well I think

Newbridge gets my vote too!

How Strange

I can't vote again either but I'd vote new bridge house

January

So 16th September at Newbridge House. Our good buddies at Boards Deals are doing a deal at the moment for a family pass to the farm for €7. Bargain! Snap them up!

Harley.

Looking forward to this now

Hannibal Smith

Imagine we got weather like this!

January

Don't jinx it :eek:

dublinlady

Aww I have to work that Sunday! hope the weathers good for ye and sorry I can't join in!!

Hannibal Smith

I've never been to one of these meets before....what time do we go at and where do we meet? January do you carry a sign saying 'boards parents'?

January

Hahaha No, I don't We will meet at 1pm. There's a courtyard just before you enter the farm so we should meet there. If anyone wants me to PM them my number I will and you can text or ring if you're unsure of where to go.

Hannibal Smith

Haha ..ok we'll see you there

Moonbeam

Hannibal Smith wrote: »

I've never been to one of these meets before....what time do we go at and where do we meet? January do you carry a sign saying 'boards parents'?

They often involve me staring at people while ringing them or going over and saying Hi and hoping I have the right person lol

Hannibal Smith

Moonbeam wrote: »

Hannibal Smith wrote: »

I've never been to one of these meets before....what time do we go at and where do we meet? January do you carry a sign saying 'boards parents'?

They often involve me staring at people while ringing them or going over and saying Hi and hoping I have the right person lol

That's what I'm afraid of....walking up to random strangers telling them I'm hannibal smith and asking I'd they're January or Monbeam

Don't worry we're easy to recognise. We'll be the family of four running in with blankets falling off the buggy, a 3 year old running the complete opposite direction , and two parents arguing over who forgot the changing bag!

January

Same as myself so, But I'll be a family of five lol.

cbyrd

Woohoo.. it's a sunday i'll definitely be there . . can't wait.. family of 6 all mentalists . . .

Just bought the voucher...now to see if i can turn 4 children into 2 if only

January

You shouldn't have to pay for O...

Hannibal Smith

Cbyrd, I don't think we have to pay for the babies, if not one of yours can come in on our ticket.

Harley.

I can find out tomorow if needed? Im only down the road but sure ill be heading for picnic anyways.

January

Rain forecast for Sunday...

Harley.

Kids love the rain

Moonbeam

We definitely will not make it.

January

I don't think we will either Himself's dad is back in hospital, some result with a heart monitor he had on... if he doesn't get out today we won't make it either.

caprilicious

January wrote: »

I don't think we will either Himself's dad is back in hospital, some result with a heart monitor he had on... if he doesn't get out today we won't make it either.

I'm so sorry to hear that January, I hope it's nothing serious & that he's out of hospital v soon x

So who do we still have confirmed for tomorrow? I'm coming from Kilkenny, don't fancy the 4 hour return trip if I'll be on my lonesome

Hannibal Smith

Looks like its just you and me Cap

caprilicious

I think we still have Harley coming & Cbyrd are your crew coming too?

Harley.

Thanks for not forgetting mini and I!! :pac:


Hope he'll be ok January!

Harley.

I live down the road from newbridge, it's heavy rain here atm but are we playing this by ear anything?

Hannibal Smith

Harley. wrote: »

I live down the road from newbridge, it's heavy rain here atm but are we playing this by ear anything?

Lol, I just looked outside l...dunno what happens with these things when it rains? Do we plough ahead regardless or change plans?

CathyMoran

We can not go - it is my late mother's birthday and we are going for a family meal and putting flowers at her grave.

Lola92

The little lady and I are up for this, if it is still going ahead?! Last minute but what the heck I think I'll need to dig the rain gear out!

January

It's up to yourselves whether to go ahead with it or not. I'm in Dublin 15 and it's not raining heavily here.

I definitely can't make this, my father in law is still in hospital...

Hannibal Smith

We're gonna go anyhow so who ever's there is there. It should be easy to find anyone else coz we'll be the only ones mad enough to go to a farm in the rain

Hope today for a okay Cathy...and your father in law is out of hosp and recovering soon January

Harley.

getting the wellies out!!!

caprilicious

January I'm so sorry your father in law in still ill, I really hope it's not serious & that he's on the road to recovery very soon.

Cathy I hope you're ok today too & enjoy a lovely meal out with the family.

I was going to wimp out because it's lashing here in Kilkenny but feck it, I'll be kicking myself if by 1pm it's fine here & I'd have missed the day out.
I'll pack the rain gear & wellies for the little lady, she'll be in her element splashing in the puddles a la peppa pig

Right time to haul ass & get myself + the kids ready. See you there

caprilicious

Here's the weather report from Met Eireann:

Wet and breezy to start this morning, with some heavy bursts of rain at times. But much drier and brighter weather will develop later this morning. Some sunny spells can be expected in the clearance, but a few passing showers also. Highs today of 15 to 17 C.

Fingers crossed the drier brighter weather with sunny spells will arrive round about 1pm

Harley.

Safe driving Cap, we'll see everyone soon o/