downsyn.com does not endorse any advertisers seen here
DownSyn Forum Forum Index DownSyn Forum
Extra Chromosome... Extra Family
 
shoppingShop (CAN)   Watched TopicsWatched Topics   FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   CalendarCalendar  RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   MapMap   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 
Forum TourForum Tour 

UK MEET - TIME FOR ANOTHER ONE?


 
Post new topic   Reply to topic   printer-friendly view       DownSyn Forum Forum Index -> Shoot the Breeze
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 09 2006, 2:51 PM    Post subject:
UK MEET - TIME FOR ANOTHER ONE?
Reply with quote

It's been over 6mths since the last time we met up in March. I think another UK meet is well overdue.

So does anyone fancy meeting up. I guess we're probably looking early to mid November - if your schedules are anything like mine.

Some of you may think it's too far, or want a change of scenery, but the place we visited last time where Jo lives, near Walsall, was great, and indoors. As we've got people from all over the country on here, that's a pretty central location.

Or if anyone's got any other suggestions, fire away.

If you're up for it, put your name down!!!



(It's about time I posted something without whinging about my boy!!!)

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
mesmom
Senior Member


Joined: 12 Oct 2005


Last Visit: 26 Oct 2006
Posts: 542

PostPosted: October 09 2006, 3:33 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I want to come!!! Oh how fun would it be to have an international meet! sorry, did not mean to interrupt your thread. Just had to tell you I wish I could jump the pond to see you all. Very Happy

_________________
"All the darkness of the world, can not put out the light of one small candle." Author unknown
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
mum2tula
Senior Member


Joined: 16 Oct 2005


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 270
Location: London, England

PostPosted: October 09 2006, 3:52 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

What about London? Everyone could see a show too lol!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 09 2006, 4:15 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

But what would we do with the kids? I'm up for London though.

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
Stephanie
Super Moderator


Joined: 02 Feb 2004


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4917
Location: Yardley, PA

PostPosted: October 09 2006, 5:32 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

If you guys fly me in, I will babysit! Very Happy

_________________

Proud Parents Stephanie and Joe
Awesome Big Brother Joey 3/8/97
Beautiful Daughter Megan 11/8/03
Precious Lil' Livi 7/6/05



www.megansgot47.com
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website AIM Address Yahoo Messenger
waith
Senior Member


Joined: 15 Apr 2004


Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 803
Location: Manchester, England

PostPosted: October 09 2006, 6:40 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I'm up for it. Just decide a date, time and place and we'll be there.

_________________
Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 12, Dominic 2 DS.

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ]
naomid
Super Member


Joined: 21 Apr 2003


Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 3731
Location: Santa Monica, CA

PostPosted: October 10 2006, 1:21 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I'm hoping to be back in mid to late November and would love to meet up Smile

If you decide on an earlier date then I'll definitely be in for the next one.

_________________
Naomi
Mum to Callum (DS) 3/03 and Kieran 8/04
Read all about us
Our Photo's
Our Video's

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website
sarahuk2
Senior Member


Joined: 24 Jan 2006

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 204
Location: Coventry, UK

PostPosted: October 10 2006, 5:46 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I'm up for it too....maybe we should have a vote on location and list where everyone lives - the Midlands obviously suits us but I don't know about those in Yorkshire/up north etc....

Sarah from Coventry (home to the Sky Blues)

_________________


Mum to Charlie,9, Tom 4 and Imogen, 3!(ds)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
Tarka25
Senior Member


Joined: 04 Jul 2004


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 373
Location: Epsom, UK

PostPosted: October 11 2006, 4:43 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Can I just throw in a suggestion, Downs Ed in Portsmouth are having an open day at the end of October (during 1/2 term) how about meeting there?

I know its a trek, but they have so much to offer our kids, it's worth the trip.
Also in Portsmouth is a big outlet mall...cheap shopping and there is the historic dockyards with loads of things to do.

_________________
Diane & Owen 28/12/03 DS




Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website
dect
Senior Member


Joined: 02 May 2006

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 773
Location: Yorkshire, UK

PostPosted: October 11 2006, 4:59 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I up for something! I don't think I'd manage Portsmouth though - it'd take me about 6 hours to get there!! Smile

But somewhere in the midlands sounds pretty good to me! I'm just on tenderhooks waiting for the insurance to sort out getting my kitchen floor and kitchen replaced which should happen in the next month!!

_________________
Deryck
Dad to Xena 2 Aug 97, Lucas 28 Jun 99, Persephone 12 Jan 2004 (DS & AVSD repaired)

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind - Theodore Geisel (Dr Seuss)

http://www.picklesnet.co.uk


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message   Visit poster's website Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
sarahuk2
Senior Member


Joined: 24 Jan 2006

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 204
Location: Coventry, UK

PostPosted: October 11 2006, 5:11 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Diane - even if we don't have the meet in Portsmouth I am tempted to come down as we are not going away for half term until the end when we are having a night in Cardiff to visit the Doctor Who exhibition...I hadn't really thought about the open day - what do they do at one of these usually? Is it worth the trip - over 2 hours?

Sarah

_________________


Mum to Charlie,9, Tom 4 and Imogen, 3!(ds)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 11 2006, 3:02 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Diane, I agree, I'd love to visit the open day, but I guess it's not really ideal as a UK meet! Somewhere central-ish would be better.

Does someone want to start a poll??!!!

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
southernbelle
Super Moderator


Joined: 07 Nov 2004


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 5601
Location: Gray, GA

PostPosted: October 11 2006, 3:15 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

No, no no...it's too soon. I don't have my passport yet. I'm working on it.
Wink
Wish I could be there to meet all of you.
amy

_________________
"You are an unrepeatable Miracle. No one exactly like you was ever born or ever will be."
Momma to Austin(DS) 05/18/04
Kristin, Jessica, Rebecca, Rachel, Sarah,Hunter
www.caringbridge.org/ga/austinluke
www.xanga.com/fireflysouth

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message   Visit poster's website
pmjc48
Member


Joined: 01 Sep 2006

Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 34
Location: England

PostPosted: October 13 2006, 1:29 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I would love to meet up with you all even though Nicky is so much older than all your children. I think somewhere in the Midlands make sense so no one has too far to travel. Are you thinking of a weekend, any particular date ?
Pauline
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 13 2006, 2:55 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I guess mid to late November would be best as then we could meet Naomi too! We'd probably do Saturday some time.

It would be great to meet Nicky but we'll have to find a place he can enjoy too. How old is he again?

This should be a really good meet!

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
pmjc48
Member


Joined: 01 Sep 2006

Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 34
Location: England

PostPosted: October 14 2006, 3:03 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Hello.
Nicky is 19 but one of the less able youngsters and is probably more like a toddler. He is very easy going and will be happy anywhere. I just hope that seeing him won't frighten other parents with young children into thinking their children will be like him when they get older. He has numerous health problems and his oxygen level is very low which has caused him to have additional brain damage.
Pauline
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
dect
Senior Member


Joined: 02 May 2006

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 773
Location: Yorkshire, UK

PostPosted: October 14 2006, 3:50 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Pauline,

I sure we are not going to start censoring invites by ability! Wink

I'd love to meet up with all of you if I can!!

_________________
Deryck
Dad to Xena 2 Aug 97, Lucas 28 Jun 99, Persephone 12 Jan 2004 (DS & AVSD repaired)

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind - Theodore Geisel (Dr Seuss)

http://www.picklesnet.co.uk


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message   Visit poster's website Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
Debbie42
New Member


Joined: 02 Nov 2005

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 24
Location: staffordshire UK

PostPosted: October 14 2006, 6:00 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

We would love to come too Very Happy

_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ]
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 14 2006, 2:26 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

No, we'll look forward to meeting you and Nicky. If we went to an indoor play-centre type place, would he be upset if he wasn't allowed to play? I konw most places have age/height restrictions. And I'm sure he'd get fed up just chatting to us adults all the time!

If we could guarantee good weather, it would be so much easier! We did go to a zoo/safari park once in Oct/Nov but it was pretty cold and wet. I for one, would prefer indoors and warm!!!

OK, how about 18th or 25th November?

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
sarahuk2
Senior Member


Joined: 24 Jan 2006

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 204
Location: Coventry, UK

PostPosted: October 14 2006, 6:17 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Both of those are OK with me at the moment

Sarah

PS Do you have a specific venue in mind? Is there anywhere we could have the whole place to ourselves? There is a place in Coventry where you can hire hte whole area but you are only allowed 40 kids - but it only costs around £60-70 and maybe less for a disabled group as it is a sports centre for the disabled, but the equipment is not that exciting, but open and easy to keep an eye on the kids...but you only get 90 minutes.....do you know anywhere good?

_________________


Mum to Charlie,9, Tom 4 and Imogen, 3!(ds)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
pmjc48
Member


Joined: 01 Sep 2006

Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 34
Location: England

PostPosted: October 15 2006, 5:23 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Helen, Nicky wouldn't mind where we met, he is very easygoing. I think somewhere where we could hire the place just for us for a few hours would be perfect but I don't mind the idea of an outdoor place such as a zoo. We could wrap up warm, in fact we often go to Chester Zoo or the north Wales coast in the winter and its fun, we love the Zoo in the snow!
My preferred date would be 18th November.
Pauline
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 16 2006, 5:07 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Ok, what about anyone else - JO, JAYNE, MASHPOTATO, Anyone else I've forgotten (sorry!)

The more the merrier!

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
naomid
Super Member


Joined: 21 Apr 2003


Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 3731
Location: Santa Monica, CA

PostPosted: October 17 2006, 4:57 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

We have a moving date of November 23rd, but wont get into the UK until the 24th, so it looks like we'll miss this meet up.

We'd love to meet everyone though. We'll be a few miles south of Manchester, so somewhere midlands or north would suit us. I think Nottingham is a couple of hours on the train.

_________________
Naomi
Mum to Callum (DS) 3/03 and Kieran 8/04
Read all about us
Our Photo's
Our Video's

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 17 2006, 5:55 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

So would 25th not be possible then - or would it be too soon> Of Sunday 26th? I know I can't do the first two weekends in December as got things on, but I'm sure we'd all love to meet up with you Naomi. I would anyway!!!

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 17 2006, 5:55 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

So would 25th not be possible then - or would it be too soon> Of Sunday 26th? I know I can't do the first two weekends in December as got things on, but I'm sure we'd all love to meet up with you Naomi. I would anyway!!!

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
naomid
Super Member


Joined: 21 Apr 2003


Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 3731
Location: Santa Monica, CA

PostPosted: October 18 2006, 11:05 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I think the 25th/26th will be too soon as we'll have a load of things to sort out with the house and will probably be pretty jet lagged.

Maybe we can do something in the new year.

_________________
Naomi
Mum to Callum (DS) 3/03 and Kieran 8/04
Read all about us
Our Photo's
Our Video's

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website
** Hannah's mom ** UK
Super Moderator


Joined: 03 Jun 2004


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 5028
Location: West Midlands UK

PostPosted: October 18 2006, 5:34 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Hi Helen

I'm afraid we couldn't do anything before or on Sat 18th November as that is our charity craft fayre for our support group

I am up for a meet up even though I am very busy for christmas

What about a Sunday? perhaps in the afternoon after lunch time somewhere

There is a good indoor play area in a place called Fradley which is about an hour from Bham and half an hour or perhaps a little longer from Burton on Trent in Derbyshire

Other than that the place we met last time ( Crash Bang Wallop ) I can also get in touch with the woman who owns the place as she phoned me to say about us using it that she will reserve tables for us ( wouldn't have exclusive use though ) and she did say that late afternoon and tea time tends to be less busy ( We could always have tea there - or would that be too late for people travelling back )

I would love to invite you to our christmas party but we usually have a big turn up anyway ( last year 60 kids ) so it might be too much to include downsyn as well as we might not be covered for insurance ( although I would love to do it )

You may have to think about New Year ( it would be lovely to see Naomi ) as remember December is pretty busy for alot of people

_________________
Jo mummy to Hannah (DS ) who was 3 in July 05,Rebecca who was 2 in Jan 06 and Rachel born 6th April 2006


My beautiful girls



Please visit Hannah's webpage read all about her journey
Hannah's Video
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 18 2006, 5:59 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Why can't I delete it any more, when I post the same thing twice!!!

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p





Last edited by helandy.cop on October 18 2006, 6:01 PM; edited 2 times in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
helandy.cop
Super Member


Joined: 07 Sep 2003


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 4862
Location: Nottingham, UK

PostPosted: October 18 2006, 5:59 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

25th seems to be a good option for most people then.

It's still ages away so gives us a good amount of time to sort and plan!
What does everyone else think, or would you prefer to leave it until after Christmas too?

We can always do another then as well!!!

_________________
Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children! :p



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] MSN Messenger
pmjc48
Member


Joined: 01 Sep 2006

Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 34
Location: England

PostPosted: October 19 2006, 1:36 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

hello. the 25th is good for us.
Pauline
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
Debbie42
New Member


Joined: 02 Nov 2005

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 24
Location: staffordshire UK

PostPosted: October 19 2006, 3:08 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

awwww that's a shame I am away for the 25th so will have to meet you all the next time Sad

_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ]
Tarka25
Senior Member


Joined: 04 Jul 2004


Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 373
Location: Epsom, UK

PostPosted: October 19 2006, 4:34 PM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

Probably a little bit to far for us at the moment as Emma is a TERRIBLE traveller!! 3+hrs in the car with constant screaming just wouldn't be much fun for any of us.
We could probably make it as far as Oxford before wanting to leave Emma by the side of the road!! Wink

_________________
Diane & Owen 28/12/03 DS




Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ] Visit poster's website
dect
Senior Member


Joined: 02 May 2006

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 773
Location: Yorkshire, UK

PostPosted: October 20 2006, 6:49 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

25th should be ok with us - but I can't promise what with our current kitchen problems!!!

_________________
Deryck
Dad to Xena 2 Aug 97, Lucas 28 Jun 99, Persephone 12 Jan 2004 (DS & AVSD repaired)

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind - Theodore Geisel (Dr Seuss)

http://www.picklesnet.co.uk


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message   Visit poster's website Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
waith
Senior Member


Joined: 15 Apr 2004


Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 803
Location: Manchester, England

PostPosted: October 20 2006, 7:34 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

25th okay with us.

_________________
Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 12, Dominic 2 DS.

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message [ Hidden ]
sarahuk2
Senior Member


Joined: 24 Jan 2006

Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 204
Location: Coventry, UK

PostPosted: October 20 2006, 8:09 AM    Post subject:
Reply with quote

I think that is OK with us too - though may have the annual Christmas shopping trip to sort....

Sarah

_________________


Mum to Charlie,9, Tom 4 and Imogen, 3!(ds)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message  
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic   printer-friendly view       DownSyn Forum Forum Index -> Shoot the Breeze All times are GMT - 4 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot post calendar events in this forum


Down Syndrome: For New Parents

Google
Web www.downsyn.com

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group :: Spelling by SpellingCow.