Return to Old Thatch - 7 July 2012 - come and join us!

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Post by Julie2owlsdene »

It's the distance for us Sally. Having made the journey to the E.B. Day and staying two nights in the area, I doubt that we'll be able to return this year.

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Sally
I would definately be able to make the 21/07 as we would be back
from holiday in Guernsey by then. My wife (Isabel) would also be
very happy to visit Old Thatch.
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Post by Eddie Muir »

Unfortunately, Chick and I won't be able to make it on 21st July either, Sally. Perhaps it might be best to leave another visit to Old Thatch until next year, especially as so many people are unable to attend for various reasons this year.
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As some can't make either the 7th or 21st and suggest we leave the visit until next year, would the majority prefer to do this? If some wish to go, I suggest we take a rain-check on whether the 7th or 21st suits those wishing to go and then confirm. It will a more informal gathering but an opportunity for a few Blyton fans to meet up and visit the beautiful Old Thatch gardens.

Francis, DavidP and others?
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Can't make the 7th but can make the 21st.
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Lovely to see all this from afar and imagine how nice it will all be!
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Having failed to make any society events so far I would love to come. Is only an hour or so drive from me so distance not a problem but I am about to start a new job which means working some weekends so I wont know my schedule until I start in a week or so. Please consider me a possible :)
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As so few people seem to be able to come this year, I suggest an informal arrangement whereby those who wish to meet up on Saturday 21 July meet at the Spade Oak in Coldmoorholme Lane, Bourne End, at about 1.00 p.m. for lunch (it is next door) and then visit the gardens from 1400 where tea and cake is also available. I don't think we have to make a joint booking - no doubt the weather will help determine if anyone gets there. The gardens are really lovely and it is worth a visit to this area where EB spent so many years (from 1929 to 1938). It generally makes a lovely day out.

Francis, Isabel and Chloe1 seem to want to come. If other do, just come along. DavidP also mentioned he might be interested - would 21 July work for you, David?
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Looking forward to seeing the house and meeting other
enthusiasts! Must remember to bring our cameras!
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I wish I could come.
Abi.

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Occasionally will pop in! xx
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So do we Abi. Maybe you will make it next year.
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Post by Pippa-Stef »

Right, well I think I'm working the 21st of July. All day.

Never mind, it's not far for me, so I guess I can go any time!
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Francis

Thanks for your mail - there are obviously not enough people available to arrange an outing and so will leave it to you and Isabel to visit when you can and when the weather suits.
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Post by Francis »

Thanks for your efforts Sally. Sorry not enough people
could make it. I think we will wait until other people can come - it makes
it more special somehow. Not quite the same on our own!
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Post by Moonraker »

Thanks Sally, for trying to arrange a visit. I guess on the 12th of May we were all in a euphoric mood, and wanted the party to continue, so another meeting seemed a fantastic idea. In the cold light of the next few days, maybe people thought, "We've done that, do I really want another journey to meet up again, so soon?" I have tried to arrange things in the past, and people are full of it when first approached. Then, soon after, and as the day approaches, the excuses roll in!

Maybe it is too soon, and we did explore Old Thatch gardens only a year ago. Ah well, another time, perhaps.
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