Forum annual meet up!

[North East Harris Hawker]

I LKE ANY EXCUSE FOR A NIGHT OUT ON THE RAZZ! i think most folks do, how about we arrange accomodation in a hotel somewhere and all meet up for drinks/disco/curry? obviously a date will need to be set and its going to be difficult to place the event.
I suggest meetings in Salisbury, York, and Edinburgh one of these locations should be no further that 2 hours drive for 95% of forum posters

how does everyone feel about it?

[Ian Wileman]

I suggest Liverpool. That way, I can put a couple of people up in my place and save some cash of my own, so my birds can spend it on chicks, beef, bow perches etc.

[Debbie]

Lee,

You read my mind, but I thought it would be too hard to organise with us all in differing areas.

If we ensure its on a Saturday then I am sure more would travel for it.

Another thought is say in a town which has an airport down my way Bournemouth which is massive along with Southampton.

May be we could do 2 meets a year one in the south and one in the north. It costs £60 to fly to Glasgow from Southampton return the petrol would be more.

I do Weekenders the clothing and they have a fashion show in the spring in Bournemouth and in the autumn at Harrogate.

It could be a long weekend complete with a few seminars/talks etc have a trip to a local raptor centre etc

Debbs

[Sparrow Hawker]

Excellent Idea, Salisbury's only just down the road from me LOL

May take a bit of organising but will be worth it.

HH

[North East Harris Hawker]

Salisbury happens to be quite close to Andover, meet there on the saturday, watch the demos, back into salisbury for a few drinks,meal,disco, theres a travel lodge nearby which is quite cheap too?
its a hike from stockton on tees but its the perfect excuse for a night out!

[Wightwings]

not a bad idea at all, salisbury is less than an hour from me and I have jobs happening in Andover. were you then HH? I work out of totton

[Sean]

awww and leave me behind :(

[The New Kid]

Salisbury? Where the fudge is that? :P

[The New Kid]

its next to london? Bah! I think we should have one in york!

[Johnny]

Im not sitting in a youth club all night drinking lucozade ,and going mc donalds after it new kid ?
I dont think your parents will allow you to go to pubs and clubs ,lol
Johnny

[The New Kid]

You think that? :p

[The New Kid]

McDonalds sucks, anyway. The trick is to book a hotel for the night. Most places let under 18's in if nobody else is staying in there :p

[Johnny]

Ill get you one of those false beards to put on ,lol

[Wightwings]

Lmao :lol:

[Falcon]

NEHH you're on the save wave length as me! Any excuse to meet up with others who participate in Falconry (or have an interest in falconry) is good news to me. But I ain't going to hold my breath to say if I could make it or not! Salisbury I could probably manage, what's a few hundred miles anyway!? :roll: Plus I have friends up round that way. Great idea but will take some organising! 8)

[Kornie]

I'll opt out of that one. lol I'll just throw another wild party and not invite any of you :wink: 8)

[Falcon]

Kornie you miserable so and so :mrgreen: Only joking mate!!

[North East Harris Hawker]

i have a feeling that jiff mught be persuaded! but we'll have to wait and see. If we do the hawk conservancy thing then we need to look at dates as its not open all year round, i'll look at their website later

[Debbie]

NEHH,

Thats great that the hawk conservancy is not open all year round as that will be better.

They are staff on site to care for the birds an exercise them anyway. the thought of 50 - 100 or so knowledgeable furum members and family members visiting they would open it for us I am sure.

if they are asked to do so.

they are 47 miles from me in Bournemouth and 20 from Salisbury.

If you would consider Bournemouth then I would happily organise the accomodation etc side of stuff if that would be a help but I know nothing of salisbury except I got there once a month to go shopping :lol:

Debbie

[Debbie]

Had another thought :D

If the New forest Owl Sanctuary is open we could maybe visit there as I am sure Linda and Giles would be up for something like that as they are so nice.

Debbs

[Sparrow Hawker]

What time of year is best for everybody?

Do you think it a good idea to set a poll up, to see who is interested in going?

If Salisbury's the place you want it, has anybody got caravans A mate of mine has got some land on the outskirts of Salisbury and I'm sure it'll be alright if you want to rough it :lol: would have to ask though.

Regards,

HH

[Debbie]

Maybe we could organise a southern one first and see how that goes and a northern one later when the weather is better say in the early summer.

I would come up for the northern one. York would be the furthest for me really as thats about 300 miles. But I would definately come up for it.

General things to consider is firstly cheap accomodation idealy nothing over £25 a night, preferabley nothing over £20 for B&B am basing this on. This makes it affordable for all.

If all staying in one place then monies need to be sent quickly to the person organising it so they can sort things asap.

As HH suggested when would be a good month February/March for the Southern one maybe and May/June for the Northern one.

[Kornie]

Ahhh, wait... there is a condition. Anyone going has to ear all the falconryforum merchandise :D

I know falcon, I know you all think im superman but driving 300 miles to salisbury on my push bike with a flat tyre is pushing it juuuust a bit. besides i'd only end up out drinking you all. :lol:

[Debbie]

Kornie,

Are you sure you are only 14??????

[Hawkmaster]

Yes I DEMAND to see a picture NOW!

[Wightwings]

i've me doubts Too.

Kornie if your a fifty year old bloke sying your 14 your in the wrong chat room/forum :roll:

oops sorry about that bad taste really :oops:

[The New Kid]

Ill get you one of those false beards to put on ,lol

I'll pay for you're facelift, then we'll all look normal! :P
Ciao

Greg

[Spurtle]

Maybe we could organise a southern one first and see how that goes and a northern one later when the weather is better say in the early summer.

I would come up for the northern one. York would be the furthest for me really as thats about 300 miles. But I would definately come up for it.


Debbie,
You've got me confused again (not hard, I know) but York is in the south! :)

[Debbie]

Yes I DEMAND to see a picture NOW!


I want DNA :lol:

Debbs

[Kornie]

Kornie,

Are you sure you are only 14??????

Nope, I lied :(

[Wightwings]

how old are ya

[Hawkmaster]

14 and 3/4? lol

[Debbie]

Spurtle,

If you were to update your profile so we know where you are in the world along with your birthday so we can a) see your age and b) be able to sing all out of tune at you whilst online - hee hee hee

Debbs

[Debbie]

This has been vied 280 times and yet only 35 posts made mainly by the same people.

What is the matter with everyone. Obviously peeps are interested but if we have to pm each and every UK member personally then so be it but sinse I upgraded to the xp service pack 2 my computer is criminally slow and we have not got a clue why so it feels like I am on dial up. At my new job I have the web and now go on each lunchtime so could pm a few via that and then.

Come on everyone try and give us some hint as to whether you would be up for this or not.

And Sputle I suppose for a one off meet up I could drive up further than the 300 miles I said as it would be nice to meet everyone and there families but i'd make a long weekend of it and Harris Hawk would probably come with me and maybe two others I can squeeze in my Nissan Estate.

Debbs

[Kornie]

15 on march 28 is my age.

[Johnny]

We,ll have to sneak kornie in ,in a asda bag ,lol
Only joking
Johnny

[North East Harris Hawker]

ha ha! na, lets spoil his street cred and make it a Lidl/netto bag! :twisted:

[Snudz]

but sinse I upgraded to the xp service pack 2 my computer is criminally slow and we have not got a clue why so it feels like I am on dial up. At my new job I have the web and

Blimey girl,

don't get all teckie on us now........... :roll:

[Snudz]

14 and 3/4? lol

Don't tell me, Kornies girlfriend is called Pandora.............. :lol:

[Kornie]

Lol, ill settle for nothing less then a nice ben long bag. :D

[Hawkmaster]

See this is why we query your age? You got your head screwed on correctly! Ben Long Falconry Bag, I hope? hahahahahaha lol

[North East Harris Hawker]

hawkmaster your going to hell for that one! pmsl, just follow me, i know the way :lol:

[Kornie]

lol. :D

[Debbie]

hawkmaster your going to hell for that one! pmsl, just follow me, i know the way :lol:

When we have all returned from our day trip to hell :lol:

Are we basially saying on here that no one can be arsed to sort a annual meet up and will not get in the car and drive for few or for many hours if one is organised.

You ruddy men are so indecisive its unreal :lol: :roll:

You know how much I adore you all but really :wink:

So if you can all pm me your phone numbers I shall call your wives and mums and get it sorted and those of you still single I shall just give you the date where you need to be :lol:

Come on guys can't we get something sorted :wink:

Debbs
xxx

[North East Harris Hawker]

andy, you are such a tart! i recon we go for salisbury and i will suggest a date once i have had a look at my shift roster!

[Mr. Fong]

I'm in if you guys can figure out where to have it hopefully before I go back to the USA!

[Debbie]

Mr Fong,

When do you return to USA?

Debbs

[North East Harris Hawker]

http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_travelodge/results.php?placeID=21193&name=Salisbury&county=Wi lts&needAltPlaces=1&arr_day=&arr_mon=&dep_day=&dep _mon=&max_price=&nearest=&type=town_city&search=sa lisbury

http://www.guestaccom.co.uk/b/salisbury/photo.htm

http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/propertysearch.asp?townCity=Salisbury

here are some links, i will fix a date soon

[North East Harris Hawker]

ok, Saturday the 11th of December here between 7pm and 9pm
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/show.shtml/520/Bishops_Mill/Salisbury#picture
I'll be going down on the friday night about the same time to conduct a recce!
all those in attendance are to make a badge of some description with their handle and real name on it!
if your flash you'll have a t shirt knocked up :wink:

who is coming?

[The New Kid]

Bah. Thats miles away :p

[North East Harris Hawker]

you'll have to wait for the next one new kid :wink:

[North East Harris Hawker]

from London, why are you after a lift?

[North East Harris Hawker]

yeah, ill do that a little closer to the time, if you get into waterloo, i work close by. remind me!

[Lloydparabuteo]

Hi, i will be interested if i can get up there. Sounds like a good idea. Date shouldn't be a problem as work is closed for the winter. (Unless we have a hawking day)

[Debbie]

Hi all,

Well I will be there.

I only live 26 miles away so will drive up.

Can't wait to see you all :D

Debbs

[Lloydparabuteo]

hi debbs

[Lloydparabuteo]

i have just looked into it and have decided that i will be able to make it to the meet. how long will it be for?

[Lloydparabuteo]

how is it going to be all day if we are meeting on saturday the 11th from 7pm to 9pm?

[Parahawker]

Well incase i miss out the posts..
Keep me informed.

Im sure a few would like the chance to swing at me personaly.. lol

Are we bringing hawks down too for a spot of flying?

Marcus Lloyd-Parker
Falconcentre@hotmail.com

[The Late Lord Lucan]

A meeting & curry in Salisbury?
I'd Love to go guys, but I can see the headline already,

'Lord Lucan found performing strange ritual around monolithic stones'

Yesterday, Lucan was found, performing some weird ritualistic ceremony around ancient stones in Salisbury.
Lucan was dancing some strange jig, while in one hand he had a peregrine falcon & the other a Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi.........Experts are not sure of the relevence of the bird & curry, but have come to the conclusion that Lucan is just barking mad......

When asked what the hell he was doing, he replied

"Naff Orff, I'm having a larf with my chums, and by the way, I couldn't have done the Nanny, I was out Hawking with ones falcon at the time"...."It wasn't that one was hiding, just the bloody batteries packed up in ones telemetry, I've been looking for the sodding bird ever since. Now I've found it, we're having a party, so sod orft!!!"

[Fox]

You know how to have a good time Mr LLL !

If one was to read your post, one would find it bloody hilarious.


Great post

[The Late Lord Lucan]

One likes to think that even at 69 years young, one still can have a good time & be a bit of a larf......
I'll be 70 soon, time for another party.......what a hoot! (unintended pun, er owls and all that.........tally ho!) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[North East Harris Hawker]

pmsl at lord lucan :lol:
for those arriving on friday afternoon for the preliminary recce, there will be an "inspection of the local pubs" Saturday morn/afternoon christmas shopping for the wives/hubbies
"oh your going shopping too for me dear? of course you can go....."
heheheh :twisted:
The meet on the Saturday night, food, pub to pub to club.
Sunday for those who are still alive a trip to the hawk conservancy at andover to have a look at the birds (subject to confirmation email has been sent)
seeing as though stonehenge is "between" salisbury and andover we could stop off en route for a photo etc?
your comments please!!


oh remember your "shopping money" :twisted:

[Fox]

One must take care of ones ticker, at ones mature years. Oh gosh Sunday, one must serve the Mistress.

[North East Harris Hawker]

bring her along!

[Johnny]

I wouldnt get your hopes up lord lucan the police have started up the inquiry again over that murder you committed ,lol
Id keep your head down for a few months ,
Go up to kornies and live in teletubie land for a few months ?
Your secrets safe with me ,lol
All the best
Johnny

[The Late Lord Lucan]

I wouldnt get your hopes up lord lucan the police have started up the inquiry again over that murder you committed ,lol
Id keep your head down for a few months ,
Go up to kornies and live in teletubie land for a few months ?
Your secrets safe with me ,lol
All the best
Johnny


PM'd you, so I don't offend anyone :lol: :lol:

[North East Harris Hawker]

just recieved an email from the hawk conservancy and unfortunately there is only skeleton staff on the date of the meet up. That in conjustion with insurance problems means that there will be no trip possible. The drinks will still happen however! :D

[North East Harris Hawker]

thats precisely what i was thinking, still, im a bit gutted about missing oput on seeing ashleys birds :cry:

[Debbie]

Hi Guys

Just trying to get hold of the said person at the mo.

But as soon as I know either way I shall let you all know.

Debbs

[North East Harris Hawker]

what is it your trying to get sorted out debbie?

[Debbie]

AAAAHH that would be telling Lee

and if I can't sort it I don't want to dissapoint anyone.

Patience me lad :wink:

Debbs

[North East Harris Hawker]

Grrr! aw come on debbie, i hate being kept in suspense... pm me honey bunny :wink:

[Kornie]

Hey all cant be bothered to read 6 pages can one of you sum it up for me? Will this be a field meet or is it just an excuse for Lee to get smashed?

[North East Harris Hawker]

there is no field meet as yet kornie, there will be drinks though and debbie is organising something.... allegedly :roll:

[Kornie]

I see lee. (that rymes(how the hell do you spell that)) hmm, we'll just have to wait till debbie breaks the news to us then....(hint)

[Debbie]

Well I have 2 ideas on the go for a place to visit. we do not have loads down here but if one out of the two comes through then its somewhere to go. In the day.

And Lee hunny bunny :wink: I am not saying a thing as I do not want to dissapoint.

I may be a chatty individual but I keep secrets and privacy better than most. As many forum members can vouch for :wink:

So I don't crack 8)

Debbs

[Debbie]

So Can we have some sort of an idea of who is actually coming to this meet at Salisbury on the Saturday 11th December?

Come on guys get of your ass's and give me a clue i'm not psycic :roll:

I know I am being a proper little Forum Madam :wink: but......

So far the only definates we have are:-

AndyUK
NEHH
Harris Hawker
Me obviously :roll:

[North East Harris Hawker]

jiff, are you coming out to play?

[Falcon]

I'd love too but Hubby proabably won't let me, and possibly doesn't trust me ( I don't know why :wink: ). No seriously I have a lot on my plate at the mo with father-in-law and the kids and such! I hope you all have a really good time, and have a drink for me, You all know what I drink by now!

[Scottish Austringer]

Great idea, i'd be up for a meet up, we can all have a few beers and tell lies all night,lol. It would also be a great way of getting to know one another and maybe passing on any "home made videos" (and want-a-saker? feathered birds in the video's ok??!! :P) and photo's, i'm sure we all take great pleasure is showing off our birds.

happy hawking,
Rab.

[Want-a-Saker.]

(and want-a-saker? feathered birds in the video's ok??!! :P) and photo's, i'm sure we all take great pleasure is showing off our birds.
.

Aye Right Rab....... :wink: my lips are sealed for once.......

[North East Harris Hawker]

its a bit of a hike for you chaps up in scotland though isnt it?

[Bubo]

it's even a bigger hike for me hence the reason I cant actually come and meet you guyshttp://yelims.free.fr/Groumph/Triste01.gif http://yelims.free.fr/Groumph/Triste14.gif

[Jester]

its probably closer for you than it is for me Bubo :shock:



except maybe for the bit of water in between :shock:

[Debbie]

its probably closer for you than it is for me Bubo :shock:



except maybe for the bit of water in between :shock:

He's right its much closer :roll:

Debbs

[Jiff]

hey guy's i'm sure at this time of year active falconers have enough on theire plates,it would be realy great to get together at some point,but just when is the problem,the way i see it,very few falconers miss the anual fair in may,i propose that the anual falconry and game fair over the bank hollyday (may) should be the venue,and for all you guy's way up north,with a bit of organization i'm sure we can accomodate on the half way point,just a thaught people,maybe a chance to buy and show off forum merchandice.

[North East Harris Hawker]

hmmm not a bad idea, what does everyone else think?

[Mr. Fong]

Sorry folks I can't make the 11th Dec meet up. I will be in Germany drinking schnapps with the in-laws....

[North East Harris Hawker]

sounds like a good enough excuse to me!" what part of germany do they live in?

[Mr. Fong]

Eifel next to Luxembourg. They live in a suburb of Trier. I lived there for 7 years before coming here. Bitburger and Eifeler Landbier RULE!!!!!

[Falcon]

I would of thought that meeting at the falconers fair was the best idea, saying that those who breed birds may not wish to attend, and myself I shall probably be driving a tractor and trailer pulling in silage! but I would go for the falconers fair!

[Sparrow Hawker]

Hi All,

I agree with Falcon I think your more likely to get people going to the falconery fair than anywhere else.

All The Best,

HH

[North East Harris Hawker]

is that the december meet oficially binned then? or does anyone still wanna meet up?

[Kevin Massey]

has this idea died a death?.

any one up for a forum field meet over the holiday im up for it,

as long as its no more that 3 or so hours drive away.

kev

[North East Harris Hawker]

lets just see how this scotland trip goes kev :wink:

[Ian Wileman]

Falconry Fair sounds good to me! VERY BUSY HUNTING MOST WEEKENDS till then!

[North East Harris Hawker]

do you fancy doing this scotland thing if it comes off ian?

[Kevin Massey]

me too heared any more about it?

kev

[North East Harris Hawker]

no pm's yet mate :(

[Kevin Massey]

lol hint hint !!!

[North East Harris Hawker]

get on with it then! :P im gonna have to log off now, pm me with whatever you send him/ a link back to the thread
later kev
lee

[Kevin Massey]

its sent

kev

[Ian Wileman]

do you fancy doing this scotland thing if it comes off ian?

Sorry North, but I am ill informed on this one mate....enlighten me! I am currently looking into an alternative 'stag' night, and thinking about a hunting/fishing/ferreting/shooting trip to Scotland, where mates who dont do an of these things can play 'golf' (that is what its called isnt it?) or something.

Ian

[Wightwings]

what a bloody clever and novel idea. hope it works out for you Ian

[Dazza9T9]

why dont you get a pist of places and do a vote??

[Dazza9T9]

forget that........just read the rest of the thread! sorry!!

[Dave G]

mmmm was just reading all and can see every ones scatterd about the country so was thinking the midlands is bang in the middle :wink: :lol: and western park has got the big game fair on and lots to see and buy also falconry stands and birds :roll: :roll:

[Juzzer]

ian wileman,
were about in liverpool u from?
i live in garston m8

[Barbary Boy]

i think morpeth in northumberland would be the ideal venue, then i could walk there at no expence at all,

[Barbary Boy]

id have to check my work rotar 1st though to make sure it suits me.

[Barbary Boy]

NEHH,

Thats great that the hawk conservancy is not open all year round as that will be better.

They are staff on site to care for the birds an exercise them anyway. the thought of 50 - 100 or so knowledgeable furum members and family members visiting they would open it for us I am sure.

if they are asked to do so.

they are 47 miles from me in Bournemouth and 20 from Salisbury.

If you would consider Bournemouth then I would happily organise the accomodation etc side of stuff if that would be a help but I know nothing of salisbury except I got there once a month to go shopping :lol:

Debbie steady on debbie, theres only a couple of thousand of us, where are we going to get 50-100 knowledgable people from?

[Nero]

I dont care where it was i would travel to any place to meet people like you, that can give me more advice on falconry. Traveling dont bother me as i go up and down the country selling snakes. Count me in for a good **** up.

[Addi]

id be up for a bit of a travel .. travel lodges are only £45 quid!

[DeathFromAbove]

when's this meet meant to be happening or is it all still in the early stages of planning?

[Minty]

I would love too.

But will anyone talk to me?

And anything i said about Yorkshire was a lie it was just a lie it was just not true it was rubbish its very nice up there full of nice people intelligent people with brains and good hearts honest:goodman:

So when is it. I am tea total (due to medical circumstances) and i can assure you not from choice.So if they have a vintage bottle of 2005 pepsi cote de la **** i am up for it.

[Shaun Byrne]

Bit late you lot. Look at the post dates.

Been, Done, Gone :lol:

[Hawkmaster]

NICE Avatar Hawka!

[Falconer1000]

hi all,
i think the idear of every one meeting up is a great idea and after reading 14 pages i have no idea of what if anything is going on .
i personally think that meeting in december is a good idea it's a good time of year when most falconers are in high sprits due to a couple of months of hunting under our belts i for one can afford to take a weekend out i'm sure the local rabbits would appreshiate it not to mention that christmas what better reason to drink and be merry,
i dont know i'm up for a meet any time but 11/12 seems like a good idea and as most of us go to the falconers fair any way i don't think it would be as special , i might well be talking out of my ass but simply think it is a good idea,
deffently salsb,

james

[Shaun Byrne]

NICE Avatar Hawka!

Cheers Paul, its my 2004 Sakerette, he's spectacular to the lure.

[Hawkmaster]

You had that one a long time now?:lol:

[Leo 1]

I suggest Liverpool. That way, I can put a couple of people up in my place and save some cash of my own, so my birds can spend it on chicks, beef, bow perches etc.

i suggest wakfeald one it is a good nite out two i can get ther lol :supz: