THE Botany meet up April 08
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Topic: THE Botany meet up April 08
Posted By: Bombshell
Subject: THE Botany meet up April 08
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 8:17pm
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Ok so how about sat morning 5th April at 10 am whitcoulls cafe.....upstairs....
yes i will be one of the mums chasing a toddler this time.....argh! and nope I cant do a sunday this time! maybe next time....and heres hoping some of you outta towners and shoreites can come join us - there are quite a few of you we havent seen in quite a while!!!! edited to add - AND a follow up one on the 19th! just cause we can and cause I wanna see Kelly again! |
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 8:19pm
| Make it the 19th and me and Isla wil join ya! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 8:19pm
| Or just have another one then! Just for me!! |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 8:34pm
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yeah we can do another later...but there are a lot of new mums on here that wil probably come to an early one and then once we woo them around come to another...
so the 5th AND the 19th it is.......... |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 8:44pm
| He he! Thanks! |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 9:00pm
I will definitley make one of them Quite likely chasing around a toddler myself though ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 9:03pm
| Toddlers are great! He he! Have been thinking about getting mine a leash! |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 9:35pm
LOL, damn I cant come! thats the day of my baby shower lol, pooooo's!! Oh well hopefully at the enxt botany meet up i will have my bubba to show off
EDIT- I can however make the 19th ------------- |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 9:36pm
I'm sure I can make one of them too! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 10:22pm
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huh??? is this a different thread??? or am i going mad at last???? ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 10:38pm
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read last post of the other thread Deb! LOL im messing with your baby brain tonight...LOL!!!!
cool looks like we will capture most with one day or other...and am sure deb and toni will be able to drive at least by one of them! took me four weeks...I was soooo bored i had to get out and i can vouch that walking round botany with new bubba is VERY soothing...
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 10:43pm
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Emma Rose and I will try very hard to make it... although I promise you I will be completely exhausted, shattered, and not making too much sense! |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 19 March 2008 at 11:11pm
aww i am in Auckland on the 18th April.... shame it wasn't the 19th  (or that the meet up was the 18th )------------- Ann 
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:06am
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We shall be there with bells on! Will be great to finally meet you BS & wee Ella along with all the other Mummies & bubbas here on OB. ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 20 March 2008 at 7:42am
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I'm in for either of those dates ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 20 March 2008 at 8:26am
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Aww, we go away alternate weekends and it happens to be those ones... guttered. Next time then ay ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Shorty
Date Posted: 20 March 2008 at 10:04am
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We will come along too
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 20 March 2008 at 2:09pm
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So will we
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 21 March 2008 at 8:59am
| Kelly(caitlynsmygirl) will be able to too as she isnot working Saturday mornings now |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 21 March 2008 at 8:32pm
| wooohooo should be a good turnout then...cant wait to meet some of you, see some of you again and meet our newest members (eden etc) |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 21 March 2008 at 9:17pm
Ok so I'm having a blonde moment, blame the lack of sleep. Is everyone talking about the 19th April  ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 21 March 2008 at 10:50pm
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I shall be coming to both ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 21 March 2008 at 11:07pm
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So will I. I just need the dates confirmed.. :shrugs: ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Skyflame
Date Posted: 22 March 2008 at 10:29am
| I am hoping we will be able to make it to one of them, just waiting on my new work roster at the moment. |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 22 March 2008 at 3:33pm
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both dates are confirmed...we are having TWO - done that before.....
is good to have a weekend one as a lot of people can make it on a sat morning....stay a short time or stay and gas bag for a while....hmmmmm wonder who normally does that?????
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 22 March 2008 at 10:53pm
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We will be coming to the 19th ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 23 March 2008 at 8:33pm
| can make the 19th |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 23 March 2008 at 8:35pm
| yipppeeeee loads of sam cuddles for me in april M2S! |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 23 March 2008 at 11:43pm
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I know BS, 2 weeks in a row ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 24 March 2008 at 10:37pm
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Bit of a thread hog but we are in Auckland on the 18th April and got a morning to kill before leaving for Oz.. whats free and fun to do (not shopping) around Manakau/botany? ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 24 March 2008 at 10:59pm
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You could always hang out in Onehunga???? Much much closer to the airport!!!! ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 24 March 2008 at 11:06pm
butterfly creek... theres a free playground for the kids and the coffee is ok... the train ride and butterfly house isnt free but i only ever go for the playground. and its virtually at the airport... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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AnnC wrote:Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 24 March 2008 at 11:10pm
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hehe Mel a visit to Onehunga could be arranged but have to drop car off at Manakau before heading to airport
butterfly creek sounds good (and I have heard of Ohbaby mummies take about it too) ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 24 March 2008 at 11:11pm
LOL Debs coffee being good doesn;t bother me - I am one of those NON coffee drinkers 'shock horror ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 24 March 2008 at 11:51pm
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How are you getting from Manukau to the airport? ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 2:35pm
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how about a drive out to clevedon and maraetai etc...nice areas heaps of beaches and we can point out some places if you keen to do that...
or things like iceskating at botany, timeout place opp iceskating...has bowling etc...very cool! Loads of beaches around, if it was sat we would take you out on boat!!!
manurewa botanical gardens are lovely to wander around...i might be able to meet you for a coffee even? |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 8:01pm
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mel - we are parking the car at the Motel that we are staying at the night before. and they have a free transfer shuttle. ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 8:07pm
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oops i meant "coffee"....
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 8:14pm
| Its confirmed, I shall be gracing you all with my presence on Sat 19th! Oh and Isla will be there to entertain too! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 8:21pm
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Butterfly Creek rocks!
We will probably be at both Botany meet ups. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 8:51pm
| ooh kelly she will have changed so much since i last saw her...oct i think.... |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 8:51pm
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hehe Bombshell didn't you read I am not one of those coffee drinker LOL kidding.... but that could be on the cards depending on what time you can make it? ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 8:55pm
| Yep at the Gremlins birthday! I havent seen them since then either! Isla is sooo blonde now too, Emma didnt even recognise her in recent pics! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 9:15pm
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I can't believe how blonde Isla is! The gremlins are still teh same, still bald. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 12:03pm
| Mna its gonna be hectic having those 3 running around together! Lol! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 12:36pm
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I wonder if we can convince Anna and Brenna to do a road trip? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 9:19pm
| but kelly Gabriella runs too now and is the same size as the gremlins so you know we are ALL in trouble now...LOL!!! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 9:22pm
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Oh no! I did wonder that when I wrote it,...eeekkkk,..its too late to change my mind now,..tickets are booked and paid for!
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 9:47pm
Cool, I'll just sit back, enjoy my coffee and watch the chaos!  ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 10:04pm
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While Nyah and Maya look for things to buy in Whitcoulls... ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 28 March 2008 at 6:52pm
| You might be able to add Caitlyn to the mix of Maya and Nayah if Kelly feels like letting DP do the furniture moving |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 31 March 2008 at 10:28pm
| **bumpety bump bump** reminder....this weekend.... |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 01 April 2008 at 8:27am
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and in 2 weeks! 14 more sleeps and Im in Auck
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Posted By: KweenJ3
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 9:36pm
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Heya!!! I dont have a bub as both of mine are at school AND im preggy but can I still come???? ------------- Jacinda, 26, Mum to Aiesha 10yrs, Carlos 9yrs and Brooklen 22 months:) |
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 10:19pm
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Of course, the more the merrier as they say ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 10:29pm
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Looks like we'll be around on the 19th now, so me and the Harry boy might be able to come to that one
(edited for bad spelling) ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: KweenJ3
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 10:32pm
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Awesome so when is this again? Sorry if I sound duh! ------------- Jacinda, 26, Mum to Aiesha 10yrs, Carlos 9yrs and Brooklen 22 months:) |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 10:37pm
One this Sat and one on the 19th... both at 10am... ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: KweenJ3
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 10:54pm
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Awesome thank you:) Bummer my son has league this sat morn and sat 19th we have league then a wedding:( ------------- Jacinda, 26, Mum to Aiesha 10yrs, Carlos 9yrs and Brooklen 22 months:) |
Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 11:14pm
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Keziah and I are coming to the one on the 19th!! Thanks again Bayley -------------  
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 11:15pm
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No worries Neeks! I'm looking forward to it ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 04 April 2008 at 8:14am
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Reminder - first meet up is tomorrow Sat 10am -12 Whitcoulls cafe - big table will be set up on balcony
see you there |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 06 April 2008 at 8:01pm
| next one on the 19th april....10am..... |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 07 April 2008 at 1:42pm
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can just anyone come to these meetings? or they for specific age groups? -------------   
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 07 April 2008 at 2:25pm
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Nope for everyone I believe chonny ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 07 April 2008 at 2:30pm
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I saw SMoody in Pakuranga this Sat and she mentioned that there was a meet up in Botany.....But she was going to go to B'day party!!
I will be coming on 19th. See you all there! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 08 April 2008 at 12:11pm
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these meet ups are casual (and chaotic at times) but for everyone....DHs etc also allowed....they even let BSDH sleep sometimes...LOL....
come along...I also have a friend from antenatal who pops along that isnt on the site at times...and i think Rackhell came before she was on the site too...then got dragged into OB! LOL |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 08 April 2008 at 1:17pm
| Yay I cant wait! Lol! Yep its for anyone and evryone! Just be prepared for the chaos! |
Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 10 April 2008 at 4:13pm
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Oops tried to fix spelling problem and double posted!
Sorry ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 10 April 2008 at 4:13pm
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Yay, have managed to convince DH that it is time for me and Luke to make another trip to Akld!! (It is been a whole 2 weeks!) So we will be there!!
Looking forward to meeting you all! ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 10 April 2008 at 4:54pm
Come! The gremlins and I will be there! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 10 April 2008 at 8:45pm
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lol, depends if i can convince dh to let me, lol, and whether he working or not. tend to feel if he at home, i have to stay home too -------------
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 10 April 2008 at 9:42pm
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You could always bring him? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: august03
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 9:32am
| can i join the next one? |
Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 11:17am
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Come one come all..
I can't wait, 1 week to go -------------
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 12:42pm
| I cant wait either! Lol! 4 more sleeps til we come to Auck! |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 8:07pm
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reminder - next weekend....Sat 10am Whitcoulls cafe...BOTANY!!!!
LOL so people dont have to keep scrolling back to find details! |
Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 15 April 2008 at 10:14am
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**BUMP**
Don't forget this Saturday ladies Hope the weather improves.. I want to get some shopping done and Botany isn't exactly the best place when it's raining -------------
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Posted By: rorylex
Date Posted: 17 April 2008 at 1:17pm
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where is the Whitcoulls cafe? is it at the shopping centre? i might be able to come just depends on petrol. ------------- Mummy to 4 boys Samuel - 18.6.05 Rory - 15.7.06 Mason - 13.06.08 Emmett - 24.01.10 Baby #5 - cooking |
Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 17 April 2008 at 1:20pm
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Whitcoulls next to the Cock N Bull in that huge court yard outside.. and the cafe is upstairs.. accessible via the lifts/escalator in the food court area -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 17 April 2008 at 1:21pm
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Yep it's at the shopping centre, upstairs... easiest is to park by where the movies are (you enter by the carpark ramp which is kinda opposite Botany Downs College). ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 9:36am
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Yay Im coming ------------- |
Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 9:43am
Oops. I've just realised I'm otherwise committed and I can't make it  (pity, because Ro was buying me morning tea she just didn't know it yet)
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 9:44am
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Sorry, we have a birthday party tomorrow morning. Have a great time ladies
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 10:34am
Yay Sheena  Will be good to meet you and your ever-expanding belly------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 2:48pm
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how many dh's coming?
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Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 3:08pm
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Not mine, he's staying back to look after the other sproglets -------------
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 3:22pm
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My DH is coming with me....I told him that I cant look after Zaara and have a sit down with the girls...and he has been really good since I am pregnant. Any who he doesnt have soccer till 1.30 so he will have to come with me.
However i might be a little late, DH is going to Physio and will be back 9.30, from there I go for my Bloods and then I will be there!! Cant wait to see you all. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: VannesaD
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 4:49pm
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I can't make it .. forgot I have another appointment in the morning .. next one I'll be there though! Have fun ladies. -------------  
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 5:11pm
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we will be there...and DH will be there for little while...
LOL Ginger....i would have to - one time offer considering circumstances LOL!!!
see u all in morning....i have a couple of DC mums poss joining us too....play nice!
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 5:39pm
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What do you mean play nice? I always play nice! pfft ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 8:18pm
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does that mean i cant come then??? ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 8:24pm
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lol Liz, yep ever expanding that it is!! and moving round like CRAZY right now!! ------------- |
Posted By: porcelina
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 11:23pm
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I am coming but DH is sleeping in as he starts night shift tomorrow night.
See everyone there! -------------   
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 7:27am
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yay ------------- |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 8:09am
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Yep I'm coming by myself too - DH said something like "well how would you like it if I was a member of an online car forum and we all met up and I made you come along and we just talked about cars" lol.....
So I'm looking forward to coming home to all the housework done ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 8:29am
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LOL Liz, fair enough! And yes Id expect the house work done aswell hehe
Im going to be wearing a white jumper now lol and jeans hehe(just so you know its me), so I'll look out for you and Harry aswell ------------- |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 8:34am
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Lol it's like in those old movies where they both wear a red rose or something Awesome. Love it.
I'll have my boy in his red buggy.... ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 9:07am
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Okays cool!
Well I have to leave home now as it takes an hour to get to Botany from my house. See everyone there!! I have my camera aswell ------------- |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 9:16am
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i have booked us the table...ummm forgot to do it til now....lucky the lady there knows who we are now...LOL!!!!
see you there...for those who havent met me yet I will have on jeans and a purple top (unless Gabriella strikes back in some way) and she will be a cute little pigtailed running machine....watch out!
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