March Hunter Meet Up

[Gumby]

OK SO WE ARE LOOKING AT HAVING A MEET. FOR PRIVACY REASONS I WILL PM EVERYONE WITH THE LOCATION SHORTLY. NOW WE JUST HAVE TO DECIDE ON A DATE. SO I WILL THROW A FEW DATES AROUND AND MAJORITY RULZ.....

[benji's_mum]

Great idea! I missed the last meet :(

Im interested but Im not sure of my availablity. I will keep an eye on the thread and will hopefully be able to come along... can you include me on the PM so I know where we are going. Thanks

[mummyof5]

Good one Rian...knew you would get one organised!
I can only do Friday 23rd or Tuesday 20/27th at this point, cause have to go to stay with the relo's, Jock has a hearing test, the usual ot, ei, speech....so if I don't make this one we will have to meet up another time!

[Wondermum]

Let me know when and where Rian. I'm Planning a trip to NZ atm so if we're still in the country and not too busy we'll be there too.

[MrsTwith3]

Im fine for pretty much anyday apart from the 21st. Would love a pm thanks Rian. Would be great to catch up with you all again.

Mel

[H&B'sMum]

I'm volunteering at the RNW stall at Stockland Jesmond on either Thurs 23 or Fri 24th. When I know when I'm going to be on. I can then vote for which date I'm free.

[Shanaynay]

I voted all days I can make it. Thurs and Fri are the best days for me :yes: and Wednesday is always a no-no :no:

Location: where abouts are we thinking, although don't give detail? Ie: Newie, Singo, Maitland?
Just wondering as I am car-less most days and just need to know in advance if I need to organise to have the car!

I am going to Melbourne for a week shortly so I won't be around much in this thread, so organise the meet, send me the PM, and I'll be there if it's not a Wednesday, and it's on the 22nd or after :)

[Veritas]

I have no life so any day is good for me... :o

[Gumby]

I think we will make it mailtland ladies. You know where *wink wink* will pm everyone when I get a few more "I am coming".

[Sheer Bliss]

Hi! I haven't been able to come to any of the other meets 'cause of work, but am on maternity leave now! :smiliedance: I would LOVE to meet some of you ladies, if you don't mind a newbie? It will depend on the day, but can i please have a PM for the location & date when it is all decided? Thanks!!

[cake]

I can do most days, just not Tuesday mornings (new playgroup). Dayne's in preschool on Thursdays and Fridays but I can still come to a meet, just not with him :rolleyes:

I've voted on the poll.

Please pm me too!

x Kate

[mamabearof3]

I can make several of those dates but others are not so great for me, I'm happy to see what comes too. I was also going to invite you all to my place for a special reason, but I'll PM as many of you as I can because I don't want to breach any guidelines.

[Shanaynay]

Hi charlis mum and cake - we'd love to meet you :D

Ok my Melbourne plans have changed - I'm going next week, not this week!
So plz disregard what I said earlier!

So if it's next thurs/fri or the following mon, I can't make it,
but if it's THIS thurs/fri, or the thrus/fri two weeks away, I'll be there!!

Does that even make sense? :p

[millymoo]

Would love to come. fridays are good for me.

Look forward to it and my first trip to Maitland!

[cake]

What about this coming Friday? Who'd be able to make that?

Add your name to the list if you can!



Friday 16th
-Kate, with Hannah (Dayne in preschool)
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[Gumby]

:no: cant do this friday :(

[Gumby]

Thursday would be better for me.

[millymoo]

cant do this fri:crying:

[bronny-jane]

week days are out for me

[cake]

I can't do this friday either now!

We're getting our place pest controlled and thats the only day they can do it! I'm so cranky about it, we moved into this house 2 weeks ago with our dog, with the conditions set that the place is pest controlled when we leave. The last tenants also had a dog. Well not even a week after being here our dog is infested with fleas, and Hannah has flea bites on her legs from being outside in her walker for just an hour one day. I'm guessing the last tenants didn't do the pest control. Gotta ring up the agents now and make sure they're paying the $240 bill- there's no way we should have to!

Hopefully we can arrange another day to meet soon!

x Kate

[mummyof5]

They may not do it, as there is a grass flea plague around the area at the moment, and it's probably where they are coming from...we had to bomb the house twice in a week and I have used more surface spray in the last month than in the rest of my life!! Will probably bomb again at end of the week...joys of an older house where they get in from outside easily.... I had to bath the kittens the other week - they did not enjoy it at all!
:fingerscrossed: your real estate comes to the party.

[mamabearof3]

I can't do either Friday, but hopefully many of you can make it to my place on the 27th. Let me know if you didn't get my PM.

[cake]

Kylie, my real estate is paying for it! I'm SO glad, there's no way we could afford it and we shouldn't have to anyway. They should bill the last tenants! He was going to do in the house too but I don't think that's wise as Hannah's crawling. So we'll just get him to do the outside.

Mamabear- I'm hoping to come on the 27th! Hope to see some of you there!

x Kate

[Shanaynay]

Well let's set a date for...


Maitland meet - Friday the 30th!!!


Oh I'm also coming on the 27th can't wait!!!

[Gumby]

Sounds like a plan :D BUTTTTT I have to pick my mil up from the airport in newcastle on that day :gloomy: So I wont be able to come....
I think I might cry BOOHOO

I will be there on the 27th though but can have details sent to me again please :o

[cake]

I'm able to come on the 27th and the 30th!

What time for the 30th? Mid morning or later?

x Kate

[Gumby]

If it is 10 am, I can come. Dont have to pick mil up til 1 ish so if I leave maitland @ 12 ish, I can meet her on time..
Its a plan. I am in :D

[millymoo]

I can make that date and 10am sound good!:yes:

[Shanaynay]

Cool yaaaaaaay - so we will do a mid-morning meet in Maitland.

:fingerscrossed: it's a nice day. Should be, we've had enough rain lately for all year!

[Gumby]

Is Kylie around? Just wanted to see if anyone wanted to car pool to mamabearof3's place on the 27th as I have no idea how to get there....

[mummyof5]

Sorry Rian, I'm out. Got the MIL staying at the mo, and have appointments out the ying yang, not to mention DH at sea until Tuesday, so am hoping that I might be able to sneak down to Sydney on Tuesday to see him, if she is willing to stay that long:D .
Do have fun all of you though. Not sure if I will make the 30th or not, as DH has a work thing on, but as it is sans kids, am not sure I can make it anyway!

[Shanaynay]

Hey Rian,
How many kidlets will you have in tow?
I can fit one, perhaps two kiddies in my car if I leave Zara with her nanna for the day....

[Kangaskippy]

I am also interested in coming to the Friday meet...can someone pm me the location please...thanks...:yes:

[Gumby]

Hey Rian,
How many kidlets will you have in tow?
I can fit one, perhaps two kiddies in my car if I leave Zara with her nanna for the day....

Hey hun. I have 2 :( I can always ask the day care lady to have her another day but am not sure if she will. Maybe my sis owes me some babysitting hours :yelclap:

[Wondermum]

Have a lovely time at the meet next week ladies. I will be in NZ in less than a week. Going to see my mummy, sister and her family for about a month. Hope to catch up again another time :wave:

[millymoo]

:wave:Have a lovely time on holiday.

Will you still be able to check in with us and let us know how you are going?

H

[Wondermum]

:wave:Have a lovely time on holiday.

Will you still be able to check in with us and let us know how you are going?

H

Thanks Helen,

I should be able to check in every now and again at my sisters place :yes: One whole month is a looooong time away from the hub.... I'd hate to have to catch up on so much on my return.

Hope to meet you and Amelia some time :)

[millymoo]

:yes: I know..it is hard to catch up if you miss a day!

Hopefully we will both be at the next meet in the Hunter.:fingerscrossed:

[charlen49]

Hi Guys..unfortunately i can't make the March meet up.......maybe nexttime....

[millymoo]

Morning all

Will there be a PM this week for final details of the Maitland meet. Need to arrange to have car and really loking forward to it.:smiliedance:

[Gumby]

I have asked Zoe to send out the pm's but she must be busy so I will get to it asap :D

Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Be warned though. I now have a love for donut king and am bringing enough donuts to make us sick. Bring ur pants with elastic...lol

[cake]

Mmmm..... donuts...... :p

I'm still all good for coming on Friday, providing my sickly kids are all better! I'll only have Hannah with me, as Dayne will be in preschool.

Whereabouts exactly are we going to meet? Coz its quite a big place. Do you want to meet at a certain entrance, or next to the big playground/play equipment area?

Should we do the BubHub thing of tying a ribbon to the stroller so we know who's from Bubhub? Doing something like that avoids the embarrassing situation of asking people if they're from the group and them having no idea what we're talking about! :confused: :p

x Kate

[millymoo]

:wave:

Yes I wondered that...shall we all bring something?

If anyone has been to a meet before perhaps they know if people just bought there own morning tea or a few things.

Also are there any facilities there eg coffee etc

H x

[Gumby]

Umm I have never been there so dont know the place but maybe the equiptment sounds good.
If everyone wants to bring a plate to share that would be great. I have a pink ribbon on my pram but if you dont have a ribbon, maybe a pink ballon or something pink :D

Did everyone get my pm???

[millymoo]

Yes I got it thanks.:)

I am really looking forward to it and will bring a plate of something nice and yummy.

It will be great for Amelia to mix with other bubs as she has only done it a little at Mums and Bubs.

I will wear something pink or have something pink.

Good idea:idea:

Hx

[Shanaynay]

I'm here!
I was in Melbourne for a few days, back now :D

Will be there on Friday with bells on!

Where we are going, there is a kiosk type thing with drinks, chips, ice blocks etc..., but I don't think they have coffee etc...

You guys will definitely spot me. My pram is BRIGHT PINK, and I'll be there early, so you'll at least know who I am :D

Now, anyone who isn't quite sure where it is, PM me if you like, it is extremely simple. You can see it from the highway :thumbsup:

[Shanaynay]

Hey hun. I have 2 :( I can always ask the day care lady to have her another day but am not sure if she will. Maybe my sis owes me some babysitting hours :yelclap:
Hey Rian, I'm trying to get you on MSN but you aren't answering me :crying:
Let me know if you want to go down together tomorrow - Zara is going to MIL's so have two spare kiddie seats :thumbsup:

[Veritas]

Hey ladies... will try and make it friday but at this stage both madam and I have the flu....

:fingerscrossed: will all be better by then!

[millymoo]

:thumbsdown: Sorry to hear that Karma Kaz. Hope you can make it in the end.

Phineus be glad to see you. Love your avatar by the way... I hope that will not be mine at the end of BF!!

[mummyof5]

Hey girls,
What time is Friday starting? Cause I am IN:thumbsup: Bronte has speech, but it is just the wind up session, so I'll come accross from Cessnock afterwards...any mums in Cessnock or Kurri who need a lift, shout out now:yes:

[Shanaynay]

Hey Kylie, we were thinking 10am-ish, don't worry if you'll be a bit late, I'll be there for a while at least, I can never drag Zara back home from the play equipment :laughing:

Karrie, I hope yu are both ok and poor little Piper is coping ok. Healing vibes to you both :hugs: Hope you can make it but if not I hope you feel a whole lot better on Friday still.

Hehe, Millymoo, my boobs are starting to head down that way like my avatar :o

Today I met Charli's mum at a nappy party! She's just lovely and is planning on coming on Friday so you'll all get to meet her. And Charli is just gorgeous :angel:

Anywho catcha later lovlies

Oh and I'll bring something yummy to share, not sure what yet...... hmmmm I'm in a baking mood this week, maybe some yummy scones or something yummo

[cake]

Mmmm scones and donuts! What will I bring...? I'll have to have a think...

I've still got Bailey home sick. She hasn't thrown up today but has had temperatures still, so she'll stay home tomorrow too. She should be alright by Thursday though. Hannah has a rash on her arms, legs and face. Not her tummy or back much though, which is weird. It looks like a measles rash, and we are behind on her needles due to the moving house process taking two months and having no gp. We had her booked in for last week but she had a nasty flu so we cancelled it, but maybe that flu was part of this virus. The rash isn't bothering her, its a bit paler today so hopefully it'll be gone by tomorrow. I wont' bring her if she's contagious obviously, but I'm guessing she's over the contagious time anyway. :yes:

Sorry I missed the nappy party today- sounds like it went well! Can't wait to meet you all in a few days! I'll have a think about what I can bring for us to eat...

x Kate

[Sheer Bliss]

Today I met Charli's mum at a nappy party! She's just lovely and is planning on coming on Friday so you'll all get to meet her. And Charli is just gorgeous :angel:

:D Thanks! It was great to meet you too! I feel a bit more confident about meeting everyone on Friday now that there will be one familiar face!

We have a 2L coleman drink cooler - and i think that is meant to do for hot stuff too (better check with my sis as it is on loan from her), so i can always fill that with boiling water & bring some styrofoam cups with some coffee & tea bags so we can have a cuppa? Not sure how many of us there will be or if there will be enough - but it might get us a few. I opnly live about 5mins away from the park, so it should stay hot for a bit. I thought we had one too, so i'll get DH to look in the garage tonight to see if he can find it!

Seeya all on Friday - can't wait!

[Shanaynay]

Tan, the thermos sounds like an excellent idea :yes:
I only live 2 mins away but I will be walking so it's more like 20 mins, I would love some tea if you get around to bringing it :thumbsup:

[millymoo]

Hi :wave:

How exciting...nearly Friday!

Is there plenty places to park?

Helen

[Shanaynay]

Plenty of parking :yes: Totally free too :thumbsup:

[millymoo]

Goodo..now all I need to think about is what to bring. Something yummy for all us mummies!

[Gumby]

Phinny, was the address I gave out right? I was hoping it was on that street...lol
Definatly needing a big hug on friday. I was 3 days late with AF and hoping buby #4 was on the way but got AF this afternoon :(

[Shanaynay]

Phinny, was the address I gave out right? I was hoping it was on that street...lol
Definatly needing a big hug on friday. I was 3 days late with AF and hoping buby #4 was on the way but got AF this afternoon :(

Oh Rian, it will happen :hugs:
It has too - otherwise what will happen with all James' nappies when he grows out of them!!! :D

I'm not actually sure of the name of the street that it is on (the entrance) but it is extremely easy to find, it's right next to the highway, so if anyone doesn't know where to go, please PM me and I'll explain it to you :yes:

[cake]

Rian, sorry to hear about AF turning up. I fell pregnant straight away with my first three kids, so when it took 5 months with Hannah it was really upsetting. Although I know for some people 5 months is quick, its still long enough to get disappointed when AF comes. (((Hugs)))

The coffee/tea idea sounds great! I think I have one of those thermos things too, so I might bring that as well. I don't have any styrofoam cups, but I do have plastic spoons, so I'll bring those and some coffee and sugar, if you could bring the tea and cups- then we're set!

x Kate

[Sheer Bliss]

Cool! I spoke to my sister & she said she thought her cooler was meant for cool only, and that heat was not a good idea, but i had been impatient and already half filled it with boiling water! Then i made myself a coffee 10mins later - it was still piping hot and there is no damage to the cooler - so i rekon it's fine! It will make about 15 cups! Can you tell I have no life at the moment 'cause i stood there & tipped cups full of water into it until it was full to check! :laughing:
So i'll bring it with the cups, decaf coffee, tea & milk!

[mummyof5]

I think I have left over cups from some do or the other, so I can bring them, save you getting as many, there is most of a pack left from memory.
Am going to make orange and poppyseed cake today:thumbsup: ,then see how I am getting on time wise, feeling very much like hanging out in the kitchen today:yes: . Must be the cooler weather.
I will probably be a little later than the rest of you, cause I have to go to the council and get a copy of our septic plans, how exciting:rolleyes: .

[Gumby]

Morning all. Only 1 day to go.
Thanks for the drive by "SEE YOU FRIDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY" Kylie... lol
Charlotte thought there was a crazy women following us.... hehe.
I hate mondays and thursday :( Charlotte goes to daycare about 2 houses down from me, so I have to go drop holly at scholl first then come home and take charlotte to school. By then I couldnt be bothered getting back in the car to go shopping... So am staying home today and cleaning.... fun fun

See you all tomorrow...

[mummyof5]

I thought it took you a couple of mins to work out who it was....:D
I know the feelings about today...I have Jock and Bronte both home...too snotty for preschool and early intervention. He's definately going tomorrow though,:yes: no way am I bringing him to the meet!
Figure Bronte will be right, since she'll be outside.
Oh well, this is't getting my veges planted, nor my bulbs for that matter, better stop putting it off and get into it.

[cake]

Hi Girls! :wave:

Hannah's rash on her legs and arms has cleared up, so she's all good!

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! :yes:

x Kate

[Gumby]

Do we want to have a back up plan incase it rains?

[cake]

Hmm, that might be a good idea, as its just started raining now....

Any ideas?? A playcentre or Maccas maybe?

x Kate

[millymoo]

Weather report!!!

Don`t blame me but have been on my Fox forecast and it is for fine, sunny and 25c. Perfect!:)

Helen

[cake]

That sounds ideal- not too hot to be uncomfortable then, and we shouldn't need a wet weather backup plan. Perfect! :thumbsup:

See you there!

x Kate

[Veritas]

hey ladies...

Hope you have a great day tomorrow.... I'm annoyed will have to miss another meet.... Pip is still too snotty and wouldn't want her to pass anything on to anyone....

Have fun!

[Sheer Bliss]

Morning girls!

I think millymoo's weather report is going to be spot on! It's almost 7am, the sky is blue, not a cloud in the sky and no wind. I live 5 mins drive from the park, so it should be the same there.

[Shanaynay]

Yup, looks like a lovely day :)

Idiot DH drove to work with the toddlerboard that Zara stands on the back of the pram when we are walking, so now she has to walk all the way to the park :banghead: Moron. I told him about 10 times last night to get it out!! :banghead:
At least she should be totally tuckered out by the time we get home she she'll :sleeping:

See you all today!
Zoe.

[mummyof5]

Don't worry Zoe, I'll give you a lift home if you want...

See you all soon!:D

[charlen49]

Have a great day everyone....sad i can't make my first meet...the weather looks great.....even if its hotter there is plenty of shade at the park............hope i get to the next one......have a great one.......Sharlene

[Sheer Bliss]

I just went outside, and a little breeze has picked up and it's a bit chilly. thee kids won't notice once they start running about - but you might need a little jacket for the bubbas.


Don't worry Zoe, I'll give you a lift home if you want...

See you all soon!:D

That's good - I would have offered but we only have one car seat ATM so I wouldn't have been able to fit everyone in.

[Gumby]

Morning all. Totally agree with the weather looking gorgeous.
I want to apologise in advance if I am bad company today. Big dramas last night and not much sleep.
Oh well, thems the breaks.


Sharlene & Karrie- Sorry to hear you both cant make it :fingerscrossed: for next time...

But to everyone else, see you soon.....

[cake]

Hi Girls,

I may not get there until about 10.30. Hannah woke up at 6 this morning, instead of her usual 7.30, so I had to put her in bed after taking the kids to school, whereas normally she'd stay awake until about 10.30. Normally her morning sleep is her only good one, So I'll give her at least 45mins sleep, otherwise she'll be a nightmare all day!

See ya there!

Sharlene and Karrie- hope to meet you next time.

x Kate

[Kangaskippy]

Sorry I won't be able to make it today, as I have to leave for sydney shortly - work function...

I hope to meet everyone at the next meet though...can't wait...:wave:

[mamabearof3]

Sorry guys I couldn't make it. Dh took my car with the car seat this morning so i'm going nowhere. He thought the capsule was inside but I left it in the car and when I asked him if the car seat was in hid car he said yes (meaning the base unit )

[Gumby]

Hey phinny, guess wot nanny brought all the way from tasmania for Evie? :yelclap: They are so cute. I will have to get them to you asap.

[cake]

Hi Girls! :wave:

I just wanted to say I had a really good time today, it was great to meet you all! :smiliedance:

Can't wait for the next one!

x Kate

[Sheer Bliss]

I'll second that! It was a great morning - Charli crashed out in the car on the 5min trip home, then ended up having nearly 3hrs sleep when we got home.
I missed the repairman for the dishwasher by 20mins - AND he wouldn't come back! Said i had to call F&P on their 1300 no and re-book. How rude!! I was meant to wait at home between 12-5, and he couldn't come back for a measly 20mins. Oh well, i think i'll try & find someone cheaper anyway - their service charge was ridiculous $$.

Look fwd to the next one - hopefully i'll have a newborn to bring along.

[mummyof5]

All the babies wer so cute today....I so want another right now!!!:D

[Gumby]

Well wot you doing on here Kylie? Get cracking...lol
I had a great day too ladies. Cant wait to see you all agian............

[millymoo]

Hi:wave:

It was great to see you all. I ended up at Greenhills with Milly posing for pictures and saw Kate again!!

Finally reached the lake at 4pm both exhausted but having had a great day.

Hope to see you all soon.

Will be at the next one too

H x