Gathering at Old Thatch, 18th June 2011

[Julie2owlsdene]

Sounds just the ticket, Sally. Thanks for the info.

[Moonraker]

If the weather is scorching hot though, and the Spade Oak doesn't have any trees, we'll probably have to sit outside with the dog! Can't have him cooking in the car!!

Good to see Morgan's still calling the shots.....

[Julie2owlsdene]

Good to see Morgan's still calling the shots.....

I'm just a responsible dog owner. You don't have to sit outside my friend!

[Moonraker]

Good to see Morgan's still calling the shots.....

I'm just a responsible dog owner. You don't have to sit outside my friend!

Julie, how could I possibly not want to sit as close to you as possible?

[Julie2owlsdene]

Julie, how could I possibly not want to sit as close to you as possible?

There's only two reasons for you wanting to sit near me, Nigel. One is so you can steal my chips, and the second is to wind me up!

[Moonraker]

Julie, how could I possibly not want to sit as close to you as possible?

There's only two reasons for you wanting to sit near me, Nigel. One is so you can steal my chips, and the second is to wind me up!

Julie - how could you think so badly of me??!! Mind you, many a true word spoken in jest!!!

[Mike Thatcher]

I was sorry that the Enid Blyton Day can't be run this year, but was relieved to hear of the Gathering at Old Thatch. I intended to bring my 1954 Riley, originally registered to Darrell Waters Ltd, kept at Beaconsfield and presumably used as one of her several cars, from 1955 to 1960. I previously showed it at in 2003 at Loddon and some may remember it. I shall certainly try to make sure the old girl is on the road for that weekend. I live in Orpington, Kent, and am happy to show the car to anyone who is interested (email: mikethatcher13@hotmail.com). Mike Thatcher.

[Anita Bensoussane]

It's good to hear from you, Mike. I remember seeing your 1954 Riley at Loddon in 2003. The updated list of people coming to Old Thatch is as follows (Jean is no longer able to attend):

Shadow
Julie (2?)
Eddie Muir 2
Pippa-Stef
Lucky Star
Anita
Daisy 2
Nigel (2?)
Viv
Sally
Mike Thatcher

[Julie2owlsdene]

Nice to hear from you Mike. I hope you'll be able to come to the 'Gathering', and allow us to look over your car. We're all meeting at the Spad Oak at 12.30 for lunch first, and I expect a lot of us will be leaving our cars in their car park. Hopefully anyway!.

[Sally]

Mike - I also will be interested to look at your car at the Old Thatch day. Will you be able to offer us rides up and down Coldmoorholme Lane - we could transport ourselves back to 1955 and imagine being back in Blyton times! No doubt Mrs Trotteville, Mrs Hilton and Mrs Daykin drove up and down the lane in the Mystery series in such an illustrious vehicle during those days.

[Mike Thatcher]

Sally, Yes, the car is certainly available for rides, though Enid was at Green Hedges when she owned it of course, so Beaconsfield High St would be more appropriate.

[Viking Star]

It's good to hear from you, Mike. I remember seeing your 1954 Riley at Loddon in 2003. The updated list of people coming to Old Thatch is as follows (Jean is no longer able to attend):

Shadow
Julie (2?)
Eddie Muir 2
Pippa-Stef
Lucky Star
Anita
Daisy 2
Nigel (2?)
Viv
Sally
Mike Thatcher

Anita you've forgotten someone!

[Anita Bensoussane]

Sorry, Rob - you know I never really forget you!

Shadow
Julie (2?)
Eddie Muir 2
Pippa-Stef
Lucky Star
Anita
Daisy 2
Nigel (2?)
Viv
Sally
Mike Thatcher
Viking Star

[Viking Star]

Sorry, Rob - you know I never really forget you!

Shadow
Julie (2?)
Eddie Muir 2
Pippa-Stef
Lucky Star
Anita
Daisy 2
Nigel (2?)
Viv
Sally
Mike Thatcher
Viking Star

Thanks Anita!

[Tony Summerfield]

I am adding another two people to the list:-

Shadow
Julie (2?)
Eddie Muir 2
Pippa-Stef
Lucky Star
Anita
Daisy 2
Nigel (2?)
Viv
Sally
Mike Thatcher
Viking Star
Patrick and Margaret Swadling