Teddy bear Bones 14th/15th June - This weekend!

[Matt]

So far that's

12 Adults
11 Kids
6 Tents

[Ian]

Right folks the Campsite is sorted!. Yet to finalise cost but it will be reasonable and they have a policy of charging less if you arrive by bike.

Good work fella.

only taken 7 months.

Sure, but some of us have full time jobs y'know

[Bearbonesnorm]

Sure, but some of us have full time jobs y'know

That's right ... but Matt isn't one of those people

[ianfitz]

Was hoping to bring my two to this but a cub camp for Eddie (8) and a first triathlon for Mia (10) mean its going to have to be next time.

Have fun!

[Lazarus]

Cheers for the heads up in the other place will know Thursday whether i am in or not

[Brothersmith]

Im in 1 Adult and 1 kid

[slowupslowdown-under]

In!

[Matt]

In!

More details needed

[Nick]

Righto, part of the North Shropshire contingent is up for this.

2 adults and 2 kids (13 and 10), probably have 2 tents and a bivi bag/tarp.

We stayed at Graig Wen a few years ago, nice place.

[JohnClimber]

Right folks the Campsite is sorted!
http://www.graigwen.co.uk/

A great choice of site, we held Fat Bike number 5 there last year, I liked it so much next weekend I'm taking the wife, Mother in Law, Auntie, Uncle and dog there for a long weekend next weekend in the self catering cottages they have on site. #BrowniePointBuilding

One thing to note the flat part of the camp site and showers etc is near the main building near which is a tough up hill ride for us on a normal riding day, be prepared for bit of hike a bike with kids, there is a sloping field at the bottom through the gate onto the trail with fire pits at each pitch, the middle field looks a bit rough.
Keep a look out for the tree bog.


But just below the main flat camp site there is a great little gathering area with benches around a large fire pit with fairy lights over head, all chip in for some logs from the site and have a warm around the fire.

If you have any questions about the site let me know and I'll ask for you this weekend.

I'd bring the wife and dog but it's her 50th birthday that weekend so I don't think that would be a good present for her

[JohnClimber]

Just a quick update from here at Graigwen (self catering).
Please ignore my ramblings if you so wish as I have no say on any of the organising of this event.
I have some photos to post up on here when I get home, but I thought I'd let you know the following.
The part of the site that you will be in is at the bottom of the sloping middle field, it's fairly flat down there and I guess you will all be together as other campers will be in other parts of the site.
It's very quiet but it's a bit of an up hill walk to the showers and plumbed in loos etc, where you are will have a wild camp feel about it for sure.
You are allowed open fires in the stone built fire pits and you can buy wood from the site shop.
There are some nice real ales in the shop as well as a well stocked larder/fridge/micro wave area which is open 24/7 with an honesty box.
If coming up the hill from the trail push up through the first field, past the tree bog past the holiday home on your left and as the field opens out you will be camping down to the left (so I'm told).
Here I guess it would be best for everyone to wait and let the organiser head up the final climb to book everyone in then return back with the owner for exact pitching places.

PS it's pi$$ing it down here now

[Matt]

Cheers John, When I trekked up last week to speak to them I quickly learned that 400m sign from the gate at the bottom was a bit ambitious!

At least I got a STRAVA! on the way down. Totes Rad!

[Matt]

Right all I need to confirm with the site tomorrow

So far I've got

8 Tents
15 Adults
14 Kids

Still waiting to confirm from

ADW
Junkyard

List I've got is

Tiger 7 Year old Tent
Mrs Tiger 4 Year old

FlatFish 7 year old Tent
Mrs FF 6 year old

Ian 6 year old Tent
beth 3 year old

burty 9 year old Tent
mrs b 14 year old

big fat biker 9 month old mini biker Tent
missus big fat biker

barney 6 year old Tent
Mrs Barney (not riding) 6 year old

Nick 13 year old Tent
Nick +1 10 year old

Brothersmith + Kid Tent

[JohnClimber]

To the very right of the main campsite building


In the shower area is an honest box and this store to help yourself at






Plus beer and wood for burning etc in the main reception

[Big Fat Biker]

cool, I'm glad we can buy beer from the campsite that'll mean that the baby can have her own seat in the buggy instead of being duct taped to the roof.

[Taylor]

Just be FF and master FF

Mrs FF has drawn the short straw and is staying at home to look after the new puppy.
Miss FF had the choice, Mummy or Daddy?
Guess who didn't win.

[Ben98]

cool, I'm glad we can buy beer from the campsite that'll mean that the baby can have her own seat in the buggy instead of being duct taped to the roof.

That's possibly the funniest thing I've read all year

[Wildgecko]

Right all I need to confirm with the site tomorrow

So far I've got

8 Tents
15 Adults
14 Kids

Still waiting to confirm from

ADW
Junkyard

List I've got is

Tiger 7 Year old Tent
Mrs Tiger 4 Year old

FlatFish 7 year old Tent
Mrs FF 6 year old

Ian 6 year old Tent
beth 3 year old

burty 9 year old Tent
mrs b 14 year old

big fat biker 9 month old mini biker Tent
missus big fat biker

barney 6 year old Tent
Mrs Barney (not riding) 6 year old

Nick 13 year old Tent
Nick +1 10 year old

Brothersmith + Kid Tent

Can you please add

Wildgecko
Mrs Wildgecko
4yo on CNOC 14 - trail gator in case he runs out of steam
2yo on Rothan - trailer for when he runs out of steam!
1 tent

[barney]

Matt I know it's not for another 5 weeks but that'll fly by.

Let us know when/how/how much money you'll want or if we are all paying separately.

cheers
Barney

[Slacker]

Any space left for Slacker and Son ??

[Matt]

Yep

[Slacker]

Super pop us on the list please.
Dad and 12 year old, wanting the full WRT experience

[adjustablewench]

Right I have finally got a more positive response from my ex, I can have the boys that weekend if the weather is looking good.

He seems to think camping and riding can only be done in the sunshine - but anyway its better than he was saying before! I will give you a definite yes when we have agreed on the forecast

[Matt]

It will be sunny!

It's June in Wales, never rains.

[Matt]

You should have all got a PM from me.

Let me know if you haven't

Thanks to all that have paid so quickly