F and C Weekend in the Peak District - POLL ADDED

[excalibur2]

Only 16 days to go!

Anyone into spiders and things to forecast the weather For me I'll have to get a weather forecast from London to the peak and back to decide whether (weather ) to come by motorbike or car....I usually use this http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/denham/ub9-4/minute-weather-forecast/327007 for local weather and are quite good for what's happening for a few hours which could get me up there, but coming back h'mmm
The biggest journey I've done for about 12 years was to York and my son's partner lent me her BMW...the way to travel

 

[Asha]

So far 100% of the meets that I've been to have rained the entire time, so don't expect this one to be any different

Most folk go on holiday to search the sun and blue skies...Not me, No, I head north to remind myself of at least one reason ( the climate and of course being too darned close to you lot) why i don't have much yearn to return to the UK .

It's not going to rain Carl....I'm bring Mediteranean sunshine ....In fact i think I've done so on previous visits
Be aware though i return home with it ......It's only a temporary "loan"

As for a fortnight to go.....as usual i have not a clue what to pack ......t shirts, shorts or wool coat, waterproofs, scarf and fleece gloves??......The whole wardrobe i guess .....I hope my ensuite room has plenty of wardrobe space and Richards and Andy's (@Andysnap @medwaygreen) cars can accomodate half a dozen suitcases

 

[Asha]

Anyone into spiders and things to forecast the weather For me I'll have to get a weather forecast from London to the peak to decide whether (weather ) to come by motorbike or car....I usually use this http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/denham/ub9-4/minute-weather-forecast/327007 for local weather and are quite good for what's happening for a few hours which could get me up there, but coming back h'mmm

Bahh, a TRUE motard ( french for motorcyclist) rides all year round Bri......Grit ya teeth and bear it!

 

[Asha]

Not sure a 4x5 fit in my pack once I put a weekends worth of clothes mind.

A weekends clobber .....same clothes ( and socks ) everyday matey .....just supply the rest of us with nose pincers

 

[stevelmx5]

Yeah, forget the wardrobe Steve, cameras are the priority :0) How do you think I feel, I still need to build a few of mine in time for the meet!

 

[Carl Hall]

As for a fortnight to go.....as usual i have not a clue what to pack ......t shirts, shorts or wool coat, waterproofs, scarf and fleece gloves??......The whole wardrobe i guess .

As with any holiday in the UK, you will probably need shorts and tshirt, and then a wooly hat and coat an hour later!

I'm going to pack everything I own I think, just in case The best bit about owning a van is that you never have to worry about having enough space in the back Although it's not as practical as you think when you come to do your shopping. Three neatly packed bags go into the back, and when you get home there are three empty bags with their broken contents scattered all over the place

 

[excalibur2]

Bahh, a TRUE motard ( french for motorcyclist) rides all year round Bri......Grit ya teeth and bear it!

Well Asha it would give you all a laugh turning up looking like a drowned rat, but I'm worried about getting my gear wet

 

[Asha]

As with any holiday in the UK, you will probably need shorts and tshirt, and then a wooly hat and coat an hour later!

My UK holiday sounds like it could be more like a (weather) endurance test than a relaxing break:banghead:

 

[Asha]

Well Asha it would give you all a laugh turning up looking like a drowned rat, but I'm worried about getting my gear wet

You gotta do it Bri.......I need a good belly laugh!!

As for your gear, if the T90 suffers a short circuit with the wet, then it's no loss is it? ( a blessing perhaps) ....just be sure to leave the proper cameras ( ie nikon ) at home

 

[excalibur2]

My UK holiday sounds like it could be more like a (weather) endurance test than a relaxing break:banghead:

..but think of the photo opportunities of dramatic storm clouds, a shot of heavy rain, snow or hail heading towards you, and not forgetting rainbows if the sun can force it's way through

 

[Mrs Snap]

I'm pasting a bit of info about the accommodation from the stuff they sent me for you all to get excited about!!

Location
The Ebenezer Chapel, which is easy to find, being right next to the 'The King William Inn' pub, on the Derwent River Bridge, just off the main A6 in the centre of the village of Milford. The village is about 6 miles north of Derby. There is ample street parking right outside the Chapel gates and railings, though the lane does tend to get busy during the pub’s evening opening hours.

Bedrooms
The `Ebenezer Chapel’ has eight good sized bedrooms, all having generous pine beds, mattress covers, non-allergenic Continental Quilts, two pillows per person, bed-side tables and lights. All bedrooms except the Woodside Bedroom has a ‘hot & cold’ vanity-basin and shaving light.

Ground level:
Well bedroom - twin beds, with featured well, recently rediscovered after being lost since the old `Durham Ox’ pub was rebuilt as `The Ebenezer Chapel’ in 1859!
Boiler Room bedroom - Double bed, with basin: (This bedroom was originally the site of the 1885 coal-fired boiler, which blew up and demolished the Choir stalls in 1901! (No-one hurt!).
Sauna bedroom - Twin Beds, with extra single bed and shower & basin en-suite. There is a large Finnish Sauna suite in a corner of this large bedroom, with full instructions provided.

Gallery level:
Large bedroom - Double and single bed, with cot, shower and basin.

Top Floor:
Cliff bedroom - Double bed with extra single, with basin and en suite shower room.
Front bedroom - Double bed with en suite shower room.
Middle bedroom - Twin beds with extra single, plus en-suite shower room with toilet, basin and electric shower.
Woodside bedroom - Twin beds, woodland and river view

There is a Double sofa-bed in the top floor lounge.

So, thats 4 rooms with doubles for the couples and another 4 rooms with 10 singles for the 9 'single' chaps. Plus, a sofabed for anyone who really doesn't want to share!

 

[srichards]

I'd imagine there will be some kind of genteel stampede to get the best room

 

[steveo_mcg]

I've got my RB on a chain to ensure maximum devastation.

 

[excalibur2]

I suppose I would be an outcast on the sofa bed because of snoring...but how do I shower and wash unless I can use someone's room?

 

[Carl Hall]

Looking at the map there is a river right outside. We could hang you over the edge of the bridge by your feet whilst you wash your face in the river

 

[Carl Hall]

Actually, if you speak to Steve nicely he might use his RB to dispatch your room mate, and then you won't have to worry about snoring

 

[Andysnap]

Actually, if you speak to Steve nicely he might use his RB to dispatch your room mate, and then you won't have to worry about snoring

I believe that it isn't just his roommate who will be affected but the whole village.

 

[Mrs Snap]

I suppose I would be an outcast on the sofa bed because of snoring...but how do I shower and wash unless I can use someone's room?

There's 2 separate shared bathrooms as well the en-suite facilities

 

[steveo_mcg]

Actually, if you speak to Steve nicely he might use his RB to dispatch your room mate, and then you won't have to worry about snoring

I believe that it isn't just his roommate who will be affected but the whole village.

Besides its had to get photographer out the carpet, @Mrs Snap will lose her deposit.

 

[excalibur2]

Looking at the map there is a river right outside. We could hang you over the edge of the bridge by your feet whilst you wash your face in the river

Well I suppose I could always stand in the rain in my underpants, but a witches ducking stool sounds nice IF a very hot day

 

[excalibur2]

There's 2 separate shared bathrooms as well the en-suite facilities

Ah just a matter of sorting thing out when we are all there as I'm easy going

 

[RaglanSurf]

I'd imagine there will be some kind of genteel stampede to get the best room

Genteel, this is f&c you're talking about it'll be an unseemly dash to grab the best room not unlike Pamplona on a busy day.

 

[steveo_mcg]

Genteel, this is f&c you're talking about it'll be an unseemly dash to grab the best room not unlike Pamplona on a busy day.

I was thinking more Pompey on volcano day.

 

[Mrs Snap]

Of course, @Andysnap and I will getting the best room. You lot can't get in until we unlock the door!

 

[RaglanSurf]

Of course, @Andysnap and I will getting the best room. You lot can't get in until we unlock the door!

Shhh, don't tell the others but what time are you getting there?

 

[kendo1]

We are heading down on Thursday evening to make sure we are first


Actually, we are stopping half way - probably in the Lake District- and then coming down the rest of the way on Friday, as it takes about 6 hours( inc breaks) to get there.

 

[Asha]

Of course, @Andysnap and I will getting the best room. You lot can't get in until we unlock the door!

Ahem, "cough,' the unwritten rules state that the best room is offered to whoever has travelled the furthest

 

[RaglanSurf]

Ahem, "cough,' the unwritten rules state that the best room is offered to whoever has travelled the furthest

They're unwritten for a reason.

 

[steveo_mcg]

Ahem, "cough,' the unwritten rules state that the best room is offered to whoever has travelled the furthest

Surely it goes to whoever has had to travel by British Rail?!

 

[Carl Hall]

I think it should be saved for the owner of any piece of crap old van that breaks down on the way, with them eventually arriving Saturday morning looking tired and weary like they've been walking through the night.

 

[excalibur2]

I think it should be saved for the owner of any piece of crap old van that breaks down on the way, with them eventually arriving Saturday morning looking tired and weary like they've been walking through the night.

....could be a strike on the trains Asha has to get through the common strikes in France I've had a windscreen shatter a few times and there's ......

 

[Andysnap]

Calm down Brian, you're not crossing the Andes by frog, you're just driving oop north a bit. And Asha is a native and a wily adventurer who can, much like Indiana Jones, escape from any situation you can think of.

 

[excalibur2]

Calm down Brian, you're not crossing the Andes by frog, you're just driving oop north a bit. And Asha is a native and a wily adventurer who can, much like Indiana Jones, escape from any situation you can think of.

Well Andy it all started in about 1950 when touring Wales and the half shaft on a Ford 8 (bit that connects from the axle to the wheel) stripped going up a hill. ...but at the time

 

[Woodsy]

Ahem, "cough,' the unwritten rules state that the best room is offered to whoever has travelled the furthest

They're unwritten for a reason.

You T'd that one up nicely for him, Asha

 

[stevelmx5]

I've just bought a random selection of films to bring along to the meet (35/120) and the guy selling them has also said, "There's also some large format in an unmarked bag. I don't recall what the film is". Seeing as I haven't got any large format kit at the moment, I'm happy to bring it along with me if anyone fancies shooting from blind 4x5! Should be able to figure out what the film is by feeling the notch codes :0)

 

[RaglanSurf]

I've just bought a random selection of films to bring along to the meet (35/120) and the guy selling them has also said, "There's also some large format in an unmarked bag. I don't recall what the film is". Seeing as I haven't got any large format kit at the moment, I'm happy to bring it along with me if anyone fancies shooting from blind 4x5! Should be able to figure out what the film is by feeling the notch codes :0)

Great, @Asha can bring his developing gear

 

[Andysnap]

Great, @Asha can bring his developing gear

Yes and don't forget the 5x4 enlarger @Asha.

 

[Asha]

Great, @Asha can bring his developing gear

Yes and don't forget the 5x4 enlarger @Asha.

It's all sorted guys.

Chems, Scanner, printer, computer, consumables and umpteen gallons of "rinse' water are, as we speak being transported by donkey from my home hère in the Alpes down to Nice airport where my private jet awaits.

Can someone supply à thermometer as i doubt that space will allow for me to bring mine

 

[ChrisR]

It's all sorted guys.

Chems, Scanner, printer, computer, consumables and umpteen gallons of "rinse' water are, as we speak being transported by donkey from my home hère in the Alpes down to Nice airport where my private jet awaits.

Can someone supply à thermometer as i doubt that space will allow for me to bring mine

Brian can give you a lift from the airport to the Peaks in his helicopter...

 

[donut]

It's all sorted guys.



Can someone supply à thermometer as i doubt that space will allow for me to bring mine

im sure you can find somewhere to put it mate ,,,,probably around the 37C mark