Enid Blyton Day 2012

[Julie2owlsdene]

We used to drink sasperella too. Not sure of the spelling, but it was great, rather like dandelion and burdock! You can't beat the old drinks. I remember some of them being in round earthenware containers too. Sorry to go off topic, but it's very Blyton like!

[Pippa-Stef]

Just as long as nobody tries to 'pay' Stef in ginger-beer for use of her car

There are certain exceptions I'll accept it from!

Sorry Stef, I grew up in the 1950s when my mother and many others made
their own ginger beer out of ginger plants. I shouldn't expect everyone
to share my background or tastes. I was not trying to preach!

I know, Francis. I apologise for sounding sharp. Apparently I can't pull of Nigel's brand of sarcasm. Still trying to learn from the master!

Ooo Dandelion and Burdock! I LOVE that stuff.

[Francis]

I know, Francis. I apologise for sounding sharp. Apparently I can't pull of Nigel's brand of sarcasm. Still trying to learn from the master!

No apologies needed - you were right anyway. I am sure your sarcasm is better than my perception.

[7upromana01]

I like ginger beer so don't worry Francis. You're not alone

[Francis]

Thanks Abi - I expect your grandmother might drink it as well.

[Pippa-Stef]

I think, and correct me if I'm wrong, that this is the longest EB day thread we've had before the Day itself? Usually they're this long AFTER we've all been to the day and given our accounts!

[Eddie Muir]

I also remember making my own ginger beer from ginger beer plants. Great stuff!

Now my favourite drink is Old Jamaica ginger beer and I've always loved dandelion and burdock. The latter as well as ginger beer were favourite childhood drinks when I was growing up in Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire in the late forties/early fifties.

Only ten days to go!

[Tony Summerfield]

I think, and correct me if I'm wrong, that this is the longest EB day thread we've had before the Day itself? Usually they're this long AFTER we've all been to the day and given our accounts!

I am sure that you are right, Stef, and for this reason the thread doesn't really serve its purpose at all. I always intended it to be a helpful guide to those still trying to make up their minds about whether to buy tickets for the Day. However few are going to be bothered to trawl through nearly 600 posts and 40 pages looking for something that will tell them a bit more about the Day.

This could be one of the reasons why we have sold very few tickets over the last few weeks. Two months ago I was worried that we were going to sell out as we did in 2010, when we sold 163 tickets and I also had to turn a number of people away. With ten days to go, this year we have sold 134 tickets. This is still a very healthy number and with speakers, dealers etc. there will be over 150 people there, but we had about 180 people there in 2010.

[Francis]

Perhaps it would help recruit more attendees to know that early indications are
that the 12th could be rather warm and sunny. I have been checking the weather nuts on
theweatheroutlook site. (Please don't blame me when it all goes wrong!). I will give you an update
on their forecasts nearer the time.

Perhaps the large number of posts under this heading show the enthusiasm of those who
have already booked.

[Tony Summerfield]

I have been looking back through some of the posts that were made earlier in this thread and some of the most enthusiastic posts came from people who haven't even logged in for nearly six months!

[Lenoir]

I'm booking an off peak ticket for the EB Day so I will be able to return on virtually any train.
I'll be off on my travels soon, so not sure if I'll be posting as excessively as I usually do*.
It will depend on if and when I can get to Internet Cafes I expect.

(* how's my sarcasm rating doing, Pippa-Stef? )

[number 6]

I can't make it to this years Blyton day, which is a shame. I was really looking forward to the event, but I'am having to work weekends for the next few months, which isn't my idea of fun!! However, for those who will be attending, I hope you all have a cracking day, with plenty of fun thrown in!!

[Moonraker]

I know, Francis. I apologise for sounding sharp. Apparently I can't pull of Nigel's brand of sarcasm. Still trying to learn from the master!

And what a great student you are, Stef! Maybe when you know a person personally (can you say that?!) you can get away with a lot more than if you hadn't met. Bangla-girl and I have hurled insults at each other in the past, but have (and never will) taken offence.

[Julie2owlsdene]

Not long to wait now folks, to the great day! How quickly it has come around, even when Tony first posted the date last year. Time is flashing by quicker by the minute at the moment.

[KayleighLouise]

Not been on in a while but still excited about the day, add me to the forumite list! Bringing two of my sisters, Victoria and Tiffany. I will be driving, what's the parking like? Or could get the other half to drop us off... Can't stay for the picnic though as babysitting at 630pm