Wellington/Kapiti February meetup
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Topic: Wellington/Kapiti February meetup
Posted By: MrsMojo
Subject: Wellington/Kapiti February meetup
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 8:25pm
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Hi all How does Sunday 22nd February in the afternoon suit? Also is there anyone from the Hutt Valley area that wants to suggest a meetup place for March? I don't know the area well. EDITED FOR CHANGE OF VENUE: SINCE IT'S GOING TO BE TOO WET FOR LINDALE WE'LL MEET AT CHIPMUNKS TAWA. -------------  
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Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 8:44pm
That sounds great 
We could do Avalon Park in Lower Hutt, or even Huia Pool (they have an outdoor paddling pool). I will keep thinking though. ------------- Mummy to two beauties... Formerly Kaiz. |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 9:01pm
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DH and I were trying to remember the name of that park for ages before I gave up and just posted. -------------
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 9:47pm
Oh look what I stumbled across
Lindale sounds great! ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 9:48pm
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Not sure if I will be able to make it to the lower hutt one although I will try. -------------
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 7:41am
we would love to come, but not sure if we will have our car back yet, its been 3 weeks already, and have been told its going to be at least another 1-2 wks before its repaired (apparently having trouble finding parts), if we had known it ws going to be this hard we wouldnt hve brought the car in the first place ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 9:28am
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hope to come (depends on what my parents are doing then - they are over from the UK at the moment so if they go off visiting friends that weekend i'll be there . . . ) ------------- |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 9:47pm
Ooh ooh! Thanks Daizy for nudging me towards here 
Based on the fascination the girls had with pigeons today I can't wait! |
Posted By: Kellygirl
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 3:56pm
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Hmmm, can I invite myself along as well? Not sure if I can make it or not but I am hoping to be free that day. Is anyone bringing their hubby's along? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 4:20pm
The more the merrier  I haven't discussed it with my DH yet but I'm hoping that he'll come along.
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Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 4:22pm
Im hoping mine wants to come, Im not too confident driving all that way on my own  ------------- Mummy to two beauties... Formerly Kaiz. |
Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 10:05pm
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Mines Not!
Has anyone been to Lindale before? Are we planning on actually doing the farm walk? -------------
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 10:25pm
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Mine won't be coming either but I may bring my sister and her 2 kids (7yo & 8yo). I think it'd be great to do the farm walk if the weather's ok, the kids would love it. Otherwise there's only the bee store and the big cheese to entertain them. -------------
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 2:58pm
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My girls love the Farm walk! There's not really that much else to do there, except maybe coffee at the cafe.
Kylie, the roads out here arent that scary I promise (even though I am too scared to drive on them ) Lindale is just off the Main road.
Anyone want to suggest a time? -------------
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 3:26pm
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I'm free all day, morning or afternoon from 9:30am onwards. Shall we say 1-1:30pmish? That way we can feed our kids at home and then spend some time out there before having to head home again to feed them dinner. -------------
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 3:30pm
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That should work for us.
My DH will be coming as well. So he agreed to yesterday
Is the farm walk very buggy friendly? |
Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 4:01pm
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1 - 1:30 works well for us too.
Buggy Friendly? I think so...... I have never done it with a buggy myself but have seen other people. There are a few gates to get through and a bit at the end which is quite hilly. I am still trying to decide whether to bring my mountain buggy or just put Maddi in a backpack or front pack. -------------
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 4:07pm
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I think it's just the width of the paths/gates I'm concerned about as I remember Staglands was barely buggy friendly so ended up not being double buggy friendly at all.
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 4:22pm
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Yeah staglands is shocking for prams. I am sure Lindale is better, the only thing I can think of that my be a problem is a few of the double gates.
I guess you could email them to find out. http://www.lindale.co.nz/ - Lindale Hmm, just looking at the prices, they have gone up heaps since we last visited  -------------
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 5:53pm
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Trish from what I remember the width would be fine most of the way, even for a double buggy, but it is quite steep especially at the end (which is steep, uphill, uneven and grassy) and there are a few gates to go through which I'm really not sure about sizewise. If you have or can borrow a backpack for one of the girls I can lend you our one too. I also have a comfy cruiser frontpack (which I think goes up to 15kg) if you want to borrow it. -------------
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 5:59pm
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Wow, you're right it's $20 for us to go which is ok but if the price is too much for anyone I'm happy to meet elsewhere. -------------
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Daizy wrote:Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 7:18pm
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The price is fine for us too, $20 for me and Keira.
Last time I went, which was only a few months ago it was $16 for the whole family. -------------
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 9:34pm
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$16 to go visit a farm? ( I'm a farmers daughter me )
Jo, I'll talk to DH about it and see. Both girls are toddling about now too so we might manage without it. I'll do my best to remember those maternity pads too! |
Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 10:05pm
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Jeepers, $36 for us
I'll talk to DH, will probably cost us over $50 when I include petrol to get out there
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 10:33pm
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I just checked the long range forecast and although they haven't got predictions for Sunday yet it's not looking promising.
ETA: according to one news we'll be getting rain until -------------
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 11:08am
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That weather isnt looking too good. Just had a look at Sundays forecast and there seems to be just a few showers but a strong northerly. Do we want to come up with a bad weather plan? -------------
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 11:16am
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Definitely! I'm not keen to do the farm walk if it's been raining during the days before hand (I'm too much of a city girl Any suggestions? -------------
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 2:30pm
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Theres really not much to do in Kapiti on a rainy day, the only thing I could think of was the playground in the mall but then thats not that exciting. What about Chipmunks in Tawa? -------------
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 2:44pm
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I'm not a city girl and walking through mud doesn't appeal to me either
I'm open to suggestions. Would Chipmunks be accessible for you Christy if your DH isn't coming? |
Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 2:54pm
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Yeah, its right next to the train station....isnt it? -------------
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Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:12pm
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That sounds good to me! I think I have a 2 for 1 voucher too ------------- Mummy to two beauties... Formerly Kaiz. |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:19pm
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Chipmunks sounds good. Same time? -------------
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 20 February 2009 at 10:52am
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Same time works for me!
I let DH off the hook and he's now going to go diving instead. Finally I'll be able to show the girls why we sing 'I'm a little chipmunk on my back...' at swimming lessons at Tawa pool 
Christy I think it's just a 5 - 10min walk. Jo might be able to correct me. |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 20 February 2009 at 12:03pm
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Yep, about 5-10 mins. Make sure you have raincoats though as it's not sheltered. -------------
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 20 February 2009 at 2:26pm
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Yeah, I am pretty sure I know the way.
I'll try get there about 1 - 1:30 although may end up being late. Is anyone DH's still coming? Im trying to decided whether I need to convince mine to help me keep track of the girls. -------------
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 21 February 2009 at 3:53pm
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Sorry, I'm going to pike on this one. Michaela has a cold which seems to be worse today so I really don't want her going out and prolonging it or sharing it around. -------------
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 21 February 2009 at 4:06pm
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so is it 1.30 at chipmunks in Tawa?
I will probably come along to see you all - how much does it cost? Hope Michaela gets well soon Jo - soory we won't be seeing you ------------- |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 21 February 2009 at 6:56pm
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Oh poor Micheala, I hope she gets better soon.
Susiec, it's free for under 1s so will be free for you!
And yep 1:30 at Chipmunks. |
Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 22 February 2009 at 8:44am
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Oh Jo, that sucks we are going to miss you guys, Hope Michaela gets well soon! Hmm a beautiful day here in Kapiti today -------------
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 22 February 2009 at 10:04am
But I'm 32! ------------- |
Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 22 February 2009 at 11:22am
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Im not sure if I can make it, Jackson has been a nightmare this morning. I havent had to rock him to sleep in months!
Will see how he is when he wakes from his nap. If I dont make it out Im really sorry ------------- Mummy to two beauties... Formerly Kaiz. |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 22 February 2009 at 11:29am
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Oh poor Jackson, and mum! I hope he wakes up a bundle of joy
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 22 February 2009 at 12:41pm
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sorry - not going to be coming. Little lady has had a bad teething weekend and after having a very tearful morning has only just gone down for a nap (sorry - realise some of you will have already left so this is a retrospect apology! ------------- |
Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 15 March 2009 at 10:30am
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Ooh I'm keen for the March meet up! And if it's at Avalon Park I can walk there Couldn't find a thread for it though, is there one yet? I'm probably getting ahead of myself hehe ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 15 March 2009 at 4:07pm
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yay! i get to meet Rachel and Chelsea! ------------- |
Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 16 March 2009 at 9:09am
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Hehe Susie, will be good to finally meet you and Catriona too! ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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