who would travel 2 somerset?? 4 a fun night

[pink daisy]

I would like to know who would travel 2 somerset for a great night out?? or weekend ..

I would like 2 organise a themed night or somthing.. like a casino or night at the races or a murder mystery... etc

need 2 know no of people who would travel first b4 next step..

[Krakers]

Hi Pinky - its a long way to go for me. Seeing I haven't made the Manchester one yet its unlikely.

On the other hand we haven't had a holiday for 3 years, so depending when it is, I just might be able to come. Thats on the proviso theres more than just scrumpy in Somerset :)

Krakers.

[kazzie]

WOW Pink!!!!

You must tell us the miracle cure:yesyes:

2 days ago you couldent manage a bog standard high st pub.....:shrug:

Now its casinos murder mystery and a night at the races!!!!:wacko:

Theres hope for us all yet ROFL

Kaz

[pink daisy]

Hi Kazzie!

Thanks for taking an interest in my thread!

For me, it's getting into the building that is the problem - not the activities inside!

All I need is to be able to have my car parked ouside, and the room I'm going to needs to be near the entrance.

I would have really liked to meet you all in Weymouth, but when I rang the bog standard High Street pub you had picked, they told me that being able to park outside on a Saturday was "pretty unlikely".:weep: So I was really sad when you chose that particular place - although obviously you can't choose a venue just to suit me!:sad:

I know that you thought that I should try to go outside my comfort zone, but for me, getting into The Dorothy @ Weymouth without my car outside would be as likely as a paraplegic climbing Mount Everest!!!!!

[nomorepanic]

Pink

From previous experience people will not agree to a meet-up when they feel they have to stay - like a murder mystery evening.

I know it sounds fantastic and I would love it but if people feel they have to stay they will back out cos it is too much.

We all push our limits at the meet-ups - I have problems with driving but I have driven hours to get to a meet-up and left my comfort zone many times.

It is all give and take and leaving something behind that worries you and pushing the boundaries.

You could try and leave the car when you go out between now and Kazzie's meet-up and test yourself. If you start now you may have conquered things by then - you never know!

At the end of the day the meet-ups challenge all of us in one way or another and we all come out feeling so much better afterwards for having pushed ourselves further.

I know you mean well with this post but I think you will find that most on here could not face a meet-up where they had to stay a long long time. People like to leave when they want to.

Just my thoughts anyway.

[AJ7909]

Hi there Pink
A weekend meet up would b good for me, Whatever you decide to do I will be up for it. I'm sure if people decide to come they have the choice to leave whenever they want :)
A.J

[clickaway]

I have found it pretty tough to be away for 3 nights meeting people I know. To be away mostly with strangers would be an additional challenge, and for me an evening activity would send me into a real spin.

All our emotional dynamics are different, but I wouldn't expect huge demand for this, especially as Somerset would be a long way for most of us to travel.

:hugs:

[Jaco45er]

Give the lass a break, if she wants to organise a meet let her

[JulieAs45]

Well said Jaco! :yesyes:

Although some people might not be comfortable with staying away for couple of days, there are others on here who will think its a great idea. Well done Pink for trying something different for a meet up and good luck with it hun :yesyes:

Julie
x

[pink daisy]

Thanks for your comments Nic...:emot-prettywink:

I was just seeing if anyone was up 4 a themed night - I've got no firm views exactly what type. I know that staying overnight would be an issue 4 lots of ppl. Apart from some ppl having problems with anxiety, there are often practical probs - for example, I would have to arrange babysitters...

However, if there was an option for an overnight stay, it might be attractive for some.

Or we could have an afternoon activity where kids could join in too & those who wanted to go home b4 it got too late, could go when they felt like it.

I'm up 4 suggestions!

I'm also all for trying to do things outside my comfort zone, but as I'm sure all panic/anx sufferers know, you have to do small steps first. Kazzie's meeting in Weymouth is so far out of my comfort zone that it might as well be happening on the moon! :wacko: I can't even go to my doc's without the car outside!!!!

As I said b4, it would b silly to organise a meeting around me, so I just thought I would see who would b interested in going 2 a meeting which I could attend, too!!

[Dying_Swan]

Hear hear Jaco and Julie.

Pink - I don't think I'd be able to make it because it's a really long way from me. So, if I was to go, I'd definitely need to stay overnight. I think you are right to give people the option to stay.

Good luck and keep us posted with what you decide to arrange :) x

[Lynnie81]

Hey Pink i think your idea sounds great. I would love to come to a meeting. Whether its for the afternoon or an over night stay i am very interested so keep me posted on whats happening x

[boogie-woogie]

hi pink, sounds like a good idea to me. Im from portsmouth and dont drive, is there a train station in weymouth?

[pink daisy]

my meeting is in Somerset not weymouth. But there will be a train station near to where im gonna do the event!! There is a meeting in weymouth Its on the thread called next meet.

[pink daisy]

And thank's guy's for your support, means alot xx

[nomorepanic]

Pink

I in no way wanted to offend or upset you I was just trying to lower expectations for meet-ups. We have done some before and the response on here was fantastic and on the day a lot never made it for one reason or another - mainly anxiety I have to say.

I am all for any meet-ups going ahead so was just passing on my thoughts and comments as I have done most of them all over the country so far!

These things are hard to organise and my best advice is get everyone's mobile number as sometimes people do get lost finding a venue so they will at least have someone to contact in that case.

I can't make this one as it is just too far but would love to see some people from the South come to my meet up round here as well.

Good luck!

[Granny Primark]

Hey pink what a brill idea!
I really understand what you mean about needing your car outside. Im exactly the same. I couldnt catch a bus to the city centre not even if me hubby was with me.
Sadly although ive been to somerset many times in the past im still afraid to go that far away from home. 1 hours drive is all i could manage at the moment.
But I really wish you well for your forthcoming meeting.

Take care
LYNN xx

[pink daisy]

Hi Nic

Thanks 4 ur nice comments! :emot-prettywink:

I didn't see anything offensive or upsetting in ur prev posts, so I haven't been able 2 take offense or get upset!

I have organised other events in the past, so I'm never surprised by the outcome - successful or otherwise.

It's getting a bit close to Xmas for a meet, by the time it's all organised, so I'm thinking 1st w/e Feb 2008 (1st time I've used 2008!). What does every1 else think?

Every1's comments/ideas/suggestions/money welcome. Ok, maybe not money:winks: :sign20: , but all the rest!

....and....

....as 4 u, Granny P, what about a pyjama party @ ur's? You wouldn't have 2 drive anywhere! But u MUST book a parking space 4 me outside ur front door!!!:lisa:

[Sarah Lou]

Hi Pink

I'd be interested in meeting up, and an overnight stay, on my own, no children and lotsa sleep would be an added bonus :) ....so please keep me posted.

Cheers
Sarah Lou

[LucyA]

Hey,
It sounds like a great idea, I love murder mystery's! Unfortunately though I'm at university and I'm stereotypically poor as I have to pay rent, bills and fees with my loan (boooo), and I have no spare cash for the train ticket and all the essential oils, calming music and tranquilising things to get me through it. I'm so sorry I won't be able to make it. If you have one during the summer or fancy meeting up somewhere around that time I'll have more money!

xx

[saintdee]

hi guys,

i have seen alot of back bitting on these post recently, and i think that people have been taken the wrong. its easy to write something and read something, but its also very easy for it come across the wrong way without intent.

at the end of the day we are here to support each other when we can, we are all in the same boat. and im sure we are all understanding of this.

xx

[bubblygirl]

I gota agree with u saintdee. its not nice to see.

[Granny Primark]

I agree also.
Everyones comfort zones are different.
e.g I could stop in an hotel somewhere as long as it isnt too far away from my home. But I wouldnt be able to travel too far away from home even on a day trip.


Take care
LYNN xx

[shoegal]

Hi,

I would be interested in a Somerset meet up. However, I have to rely on others for transport, so the date would have to be convenient for them. I don't think I could manage a murder mystery weekend, and I'm not good in restaurants :blush:, but a casual drink in a pub where I don't feel trapped should be ok. :shrug:

Where in Somerset were you thinking of having the meet up?

Please keep me posted.

Love and hugs from shoegal xxx