Not sure if we are going to fit in...

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Mattlad, Jul 27, 2016.

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  1. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Way back when I was at the art college in Plymouth, a mere innocent 19 years of age and just left home, there was an older woman on the course (she may even have been in her 30s!!!!) who was just a bit more cultured than the rest of us. One day when we had to go out photographing a 'moving object' (early in the course and very basic!) she suggested me and a mate head round to her boyfriend's place as he had a quad bike we could mess around on and use for the photographs. We hopped in her rather dilapidated 2CV and headed off into Cornwall. Swerving down the narrow lanes, bouncing off the hedges, and we arrived at.... Port Elliot! Her boyfriend turned out to be the 10th Earl of St Germans.
    It was a great day, and we did have fun messing about on the quad bike, but I never quite got over that initial shock! Nice pad though ;)

    (Edit: just seen he died a couple of weeks back)
     
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    scrooge95, Jul 30, 2016
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  2. Kkkaty

    Kkkaty

    That's him. Peregrine. Was her name Catherine? He sounded a major dude.
    Plymouth uni is a big presence here (unlike wifi!). Loads of great, proper craft (wood, leather, clay .... and lots of workshops to have a go) and art.
    I'm parked up on one of the highest fields facing the lovely house and estuary, and juat 20 yards away from me is a cordoned off area (plastic tape, nothing fancy) is a fresh grave covered in wilting flowers.
    It has to be him. And if it is, how cool is that? To be buried with a 'view' over this beautiful valley and the lovely old house and church therein?
    PS am still at the Sipsmith gin tent.
     
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    Kkkaty, Jul 30, 2016
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  3. Kkkaty

    Kkkaty

    While I'm here with a signal, can you beat this, @Mattlad ?

    Ok it won't upload. But it's pic of a vendor of organic, fair-trade.....

















    Candy floss.
    The world is safe tonight.
     
    Kkkaty, Jul 30, 2016
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  4. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    It sounds rather nice, I might have to venture down next year... especially if there's a Sipsmiths tent! :)
    My art college friend was Liz Williams, I think she moved from being 'girlfriend' to 'unpopular 2nd wife' according to his obit. She was a great character and certainly livened up our diploma course, but didn't quite fit as the wife of an Earl apparently!
    PS is there a Plymouth Gin tent too? Or is that just a bit too common ;)
     
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    scrooge95, Jul 31, 2016
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  5. volkswombat

    volkswombat


    Do posh folk usually take sheep to festivals?! Sick of rogering each each other's bottom.s I suppose, move on to the beasts
    :eek::D
     
    volkswombat, Jul 31, 2016
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  6. Kkkaty

    Kkkaty

    Waaaay too common!
     
    Kkkaty, Aug 1, 2016
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  7. Mattlad

    Mattlad

    Well Camp Bestival was bloomin' great.

    We are all knackered.

    Zzzzzzzzzz
     
    Mattlad, Aug 1, 2016
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  8. Mattlad

    Mattlad

    Camp Bestival approaches again and this year there is a Waitrose goody bag!!!
     
    Mattlad, Jun 23, 2017
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  9. art b

    art b

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...VY-asks-ll-happen-1-000-year-old-mansion.html
     
    art b, Jun 23, 2017
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  10. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Its used as soap in South America. If you dont rinse it enough there's just a hint of Fairy Liquid..
     
    mikedjames, Jun 23, 2017
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  11. IZZYBAY

    IZZYBAY

    Your money is the same as theirs and you are at the same place as them, so, just be yourself and enjoy.
     
    IZZYBAY, Jun 23, 2017
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  12. Mattlad

    Mattlad

    Ha - we set off tomorrow. And we are set.

    Fairy lights are installed on fake radio flyer trolley. We have Facepaints and glitter. The kids are now call Toby and Tabitha. And, AND wait for it, you'll never guess.....

    We are taking cassoulet for dinner.....

    The transformation is complete.....
     
    Mattlad, Jul 26, 2017
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  13. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    You have to forgive me being norvern I have no idea what you are having for dinner :p
     
    crossy2112, Jul 26, 2017
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  14. nicktuft

    nicktuft Supporter

    Baked Beans..
     
    nicktuft, Jul 26, 2017
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  15. Mattlad

    Mattlad

    That's OK northern chap - they do let your type in - I was talking to a fellow from Cheltenham last year.
     
    Mattlad, Jul 26, 2017
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  16. Flakey

    Flakey Supporter

    All sounds very Peter&Jane to me :cool:
     
    Flakey, Jul 26, 2017
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  17. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    Modern day Famous Five.
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    Terrordales, Jul 26, 2017
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  18. Kkkaty

    Kkkaty

    Have a blast! Jealous.
     
    Kkkaty, Jul 26, 2017
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  19. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Raaaaaaaaaaaaah
    Enjoy the quinoa!
     
    Baysearcher, Jul 27, 2017
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  20. Louey

    Louey Moderator

    Quinoa is so yesterday, it's sorghum nowadays o_O
     
    Louey, Jul 27, 2017
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