June/July 1st birthday party!!!
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Topic: June/July 1st birthday party!!!
Posted By: weegee
Subject: June/July 1st birthday party!!!
Date Posted: 26 April 2009 at 2:51pm
 JUNE/JULY 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY & 'SECRET BABY'
I know it is still almost 3 months away, but I thought we needed a centralised thread to get ourselves organised, cos I keep asking the same questions then forgetting who's said they're coming and doing the present thing. So, here are the details so far! DATE Saturday 27th June, 2009 TIME TBA - any suggestions on this one? Lunchtime? Early afternoon? LOCATION Kaukapakapa Fire Station, northwest of Auckland (it's 35 mins from the harbour bridge or the end of the northwestern motorway) - directions later ACCOMMODATION Those who live out of town or on the other side of Auckland have a few options for places to stay. There's room for a couple of families to stay at my place, just up the road from the fire station, I also believe Emma (Maya) has offered a spare room, any other Aucklanders have a spare room or two? WHO'S COMING? Sign in here if your name isn't already down! Partners & siblings welcome, just let us know how many to expect please 
Maya - Emma & Chiara, plus Maya & gremlins weegee - Rach, JJ & DH Flissty - Felicity, Daniel & DH blondy - Andrea, Natalie (& DH?) anakk - Anna, Clara & DH sarahbetha - Sarah, Ryan & DH kimmies - Kimberley & Matilda (FDH & Georgia?) Kye - Kylie, Jayden & DH sottise - Karen & Amelie (& DH?) (we will get you there one way or another!) SECRET BABY! This is an idea blatantly stolen from Jan/Feb (thanks guys!). We're doing a birthday present thing where we all put our names in and they will be secretly matched up (by lilfatty or MrsMojo) so we only buy a present for one other baby. This is open to everybody in our threads, not just those coming to the party, including those overseas (shopping online makes our world that much smaller... or maybe Hayzie and KK could supply an alternative (kiwi) address? Grandparents?) So please also sign in if you can't make it for the party but are keen for the secret baby thing. I'm happy to be a receiving point for pressies so they can be handed out at the party. We can arrange addresses etc by PM once we're all sorted. I'm proposing a $30 upper limit on presents, but this is an upper limit, not a guideline - spending less is perfectly acceptable. (I was going to say $20 but thought I'd give it a little more flexibility. Feedback welcomed, this can be changed!) SECRET BABY SIGNUP (* indicates not coming to party) Sign up by Mother's Day (May 10) please - copy and paste the signup list and asterisk your baby's name if you can't make the party. Chiara JJ Daniel Natalie Clara Ryan Tilly Jayden Amelie Cruz* Sorry if you have already said you're coming or you're in for the pressie thing and I have left you off - please just add yourself. ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 April 2009 at 4:26pm
Wow, how organised are you  . I may be able to convince himself to grace us with his presence, but don't count on him just yet.-------------  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: tropics
Date Posted: 26 April 2009 at 4:29pm
wow go weegee! thank you you rock!   ------------- http://lilypie.com">    [/url]
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Posted By: MorgansMum
Date Posted: 26 April 2009 at 6:59pm
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SECRET BABY SIGNUP (* indicates not coming to party)
Sign up by Mother's Day (May 10) please - copy and paste the signup list and asterisk your baby's name if you can't make the party. Hi Guys We will do the present thing but wont make the party Hope you all have a great time Chiara JJ Daniel Natalie Clara Ryan Tilly Jayden Amelie Cruz* Libby* ------------- Morgan, Libby http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 26 April 2009 at 10:29pm
Hmmm, you know it's not almost 3 months, it's 2 months tomorrow! Scary, that means my baby is almost 10 months old  -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 26 April 2009 at 11:50pm
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Its a bit far for us to come but we will do the secret baby
SECRET BABY SIGNUP (* indicates not coming to party) Sign up by Mother's Day (May 10) please - copy and paste the signup list and asterisk your baby's name if you can't make the party. Chiara JJ Daniel Natalie Clara Ryan Tilly Jayden Amelie Cruz* Caden* ------------- |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 27 April 2009 at 4:05pm
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The next Saturday is the 4th which is closer to Max's birthday Jess But that's ok, we know it's a busy time of year for all of us! Do you want to do the secret baby thing though? -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Gaelic Lass
Date Posted: 01 May 2009 at 3:28pm
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Good organisation Weegee!!!
I was thinking lunchtime might be a better time for us - since we will be travelling from Tauranga. and SECRET BABY SIGNUP (* indicates not coming to party) Sign up by Mother's Day (May 10) please - copy and paste the signup list and asterisk your baby's name if you can't make the party. Chiara JJ Daniel Natalie Clara Ryan Tilly Jayden Amelie Cruz* Caden* Matilda ------------- 
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 01 May 2009 at 5:41pm
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LOL kimmies, I'll take "Tilly" off the list then
SECRET BABY SIGNUP (* indicates not coming to party) Sign up by Mother's Day (May 10) please - copy and paste the signup list and asterisk your baby's name if you can't make the party. Chiara JJ Daniel Natalie Clara Ryan Jayden Amelie Cruz* Libby* Caden* Matilda -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 5:48pm
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Bumpety bump! Last day to sign up! I want to start pressie shopping or creating so if you haven't signed up now's your chance, we'll be organising the matchup soon. I'm thinking as much as possible it'd be good to have opposite genders matched up - I know I would love to buy something girly for a change! -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 6:47pm
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Looks good to me, we're in ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Rowena
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 10:38pm
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Auckland is just so far away for us - practically overseas!!! But I hope yopu all have a great time. Jamie will be turning 1 the week before and will have to spend the day in Queenstown watching big sis play soccer.
congrats to all you first time mums who have made it through the first year. I t is likely to be the most intense, frustrating and hardest year you will ever go through but so totally worth it. I got a quotation book for mothers day the best one being - THERE ARE SUPREME TESTS OF ENDURANCE: CLIMBING EVEREST, CROSSING THE GOBI, SAILING SINGLE HANDED AROUND THE WORLD AND BEING A MUM. Treasure your babies whatever they do. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 2:44pm
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Yeah lunchtime or a late lunch is best weegee. Kimmies is further but it's still a hell of a drive form the tron. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 19 June 2009 at 7:49pm
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Bumpity bump!
We haven't sorted a time yet, but early afternoon works for us if that suits everyone else. Willie can only come if it's afternoon. Sottise - if it's just you and Amelie, we can squish you in our car, but if your DH is coming it's a no-go - unless he sits in the boot  ------------- 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: weegee
Date Posted: 19 June 2009 at 9:20pm
Yep I reckon lunch-early afternoon too, in between naps... obviously I'm easy 
Very exciting - the first secret baby pressie arrived at my house this week 
Us Auckland girls (including Kye ) need to organise the food too... any volunteers for any stuff in particular?
Cake: weegee Soft drinks/juice etc for grownups: weegee -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 21 June 2009 at 7:24pm
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I'm not fussed, I'm assuming we're thinking finger-type foods so we don't have to worry about plates etc.?
I'll do cocktail sausages and sauce, and a box of Chicken Crimpy shapes (dairy free) and a packet of mini hundreds and thousands biscuits. (notice how I skillfully avoided cooking/baking )------------- 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: scribe
Date Posted: 22 June 2009 at 2:08pm
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What can I bring? Some baking and juice etc? Fruit? (although that may not travel well?) I'll have a think - or let me know what is needed and I'll bring that
Do you need anything else Weegee, like paper plates/cups etc? serviettes? |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 22 June 2009 at 2:14pm
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Nope, DH got all organised and went and got all the plates/cups/serviettes etc so we're all good on that front.
You're really not expected to bring any food Anna, considering how far you're coming! I do think some fruit would be an excellent idea but perhaps someone closer should pick that. -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 22 June 2009 at 7:45pm
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Yay for your DH weegee
Is there an oven there to warm things up? Was thinking sausage rolls (though maybe too similar to Emma's cheerios) or wee pie things, and some bread/cheese/dips/meats (sorry SB). Are we allowed beer for the boys (and the overtired mums?) Also need to sort out girls night out, but I'll go back to the July thread for that! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 22 June 2009 at 8:01pm
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Yup, there's an oven, microwave, dishwasher, zip etc all there. My DH is certainly taking some beer so I'm sure he'd be happier if someone was to join him! -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 8:20am
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I don't eat soft cheese anyway. It's the pate I miss. Mmmm *drool* ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 8:49am
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I could do some aspargus rolls and will think of some other fingery food that I can do which doesnt involve baking (dont want to poision you all)
oh and what time was the party? we will aim to leave for Jaydens nap so hopefully he sleeps on the way down
ohhhhhhh and do us ladies need wine? or will beer do the same trick? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 8:50am
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oh and for feeding babies I will bring our phil and ted screw on high chair if anyone wants to use it ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: sottise
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 10:37am
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Hey! This is here!
Emma - happy to accept a lift - not sure if it's easier for you / Anna but don't mind people fighting over the honour. >.> Just me and the child (and her stupid car seat of course). I'll have a proper think about food, but definitely put me down for fruit. I will try my damndest to get the mini bananas, cause watching small people eat them is great fun. ------------- 
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 11:28am
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Kye, I was thinking about some pinot gris! We can drink it while we're standing outside the loo waiting for Sarah to pee. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 12:01pm
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hahahaha yes you read my mind thats my fav!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 12:13pm
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good thing i checked over here!
I'm a bit brain dead today  but will have a think....although any suggestions welcome. i can def bring some mini muffins (egg and dairy free!) -------------  
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 2:19pm
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LOL I won't be peeing that much. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 2:22pm
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Cool, I'll do some baking, and bring some drinks - juice and beer
Sottise, happy to pick you up too, we may have more room than Emma...? And what time were you thinking? Would it be ok if we came around 2pm? (trying not to deviate too much from Clara's routine if I can help it) |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 3:17pm
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Daniel tends to sleep till 11ish, so we could come out then. He will have another sleep about 2 but we might (DH might) be able to perseude him to sleep in the MB so we don't have to depart as others are arriving. Should have all started planning their routines several months ago so they'd coincide! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 3:31pm
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lol Jayden sleeps around 2ish too but we will fit in with whatever fliss we so should have organised the babys routines months back ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 3:37pm
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Yeah I think if we were to start at 2 that might be a little late for "the Watties" since they're still planning to drive back to the tron on the same day. JJ normally has an afternoon nap at around 3ish but if I stretch out his morning he can go for longer in the afternoon. Is 12.30 too awkward a time? -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 3:38pm
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Oh and there's a separate room upstairs I could set up the portacot in if needed? -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 3:46pm
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12.30 works for us, not that it's all about us! Setting up a portacot sounds like a good plan weegee ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 3:47pm
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Sarah, here's a list for you, for people to add to:
secret baby present bib(s) mushy food + spoon if your baby needs it bottle & formula if you're not still BFing & baby will be due for a feed around then sippy cup me too if you have one (I'll have mine plus a couple of high chairs there) food/drink to share Dress reasonably warmly -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 4:21pm
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Ok, cool, we'll aim to get there about then too - Clara will most likely have slept a few hours in the car, but if not (since she usually sleeps from 1-3) I'll just pop her down in the portacot (we'll have one with us too).
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Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 4:29pm
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sounds good. we've done a couple of days this week with just one sleep for Nat around lunchtime, but today's been a 2 sleep day, so we'll just plan for that on Saturday. She should be good until 3-4pm. -------------
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 4:46pm
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12.30, sounds great. Just have to work ou how long its going to take us to get there so we know when to leave. I reakon 9ish. Ryan will sleep from 9.30 till whenever then he should be fine til later in the day. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 4:56pm
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and LOL at the watties. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 5:01pm
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LOL at double baby brain Sarah!
Check on Google Maps Sarah, it says 2 hrs 30 mins from Hamilton - so you probably don't need to leave until 10
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 5:17pm
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Hmmm ok then. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 5:22pm
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I tried to start that back on the first page Sarah but nobody added to it!
Cake: Rach Soft drinks/juice etc for grownups: Rach, Anna Plates, cups, etc: Rach cocktail sausages & sauce: Emma Chicken Crimpy shapes: Emma mini hundreds and thousands biscuits: Emma Sausage rolls/savouries: Fliss Bread/dips/meats: Fliss Asparagus rolls: Kye Fruit: sottise Mini muffins: blondy Baking: Anna hmm we're not going to go hungry are we?! LOL here too at double baby brain -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 6:53pm
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Ah weegee, you're too good. I was just coming on to do the same thing! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 6:58pm
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Cake: Rach
Soft drinks/juice etc for grownups: Rach, Anna Plates, cups, etc: Rach cocktail sausages & sauce: Emma Chicken Crimpy shapes: Emma mini hundreds and thousands biscuits: Emma Sausage rolls/savouries: Fliss Bread/dips/meats: Fliss Asparagus rolls: Kye Fruit: sottise Mini muffins: blondy Baking: Anna Beer: Mr weegee (can we call him squeegee), Anna Wine: Felicity (pinot gris x1) ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 8:18pm
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Up to you Anna, we have enough room if it's easier for us to get Sottise? Not sure what your geographical knowledge of Auckland is coz I can't remember if you used to live here?
Of course it's up to you too Sottise, you might not want to be in the car with the ferals and I
Willie might not make it for 12.30pm, but he works in Henderson so he'll just come up after he's finished. He's holding Dave to the promise of a drive of the fire truck tho Weegee
And no worries about a nap for lil miss, she doesn't do daytime naps. ------------- 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: Maya
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 8:18pm
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Ooh and has anyone heard from SarahP08? Is she coming? ------------- 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: weegee
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 9:22pm
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Yup Sarah and Kailash are coming, I need to confirm/remind her though so will do that when I PM around directions -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Gaelic Lass
Date Posted: 23 June 2009 at 11:10pm
Ohhhh girls  I am going to miss you on Saturday!! So bummed we can't come. So peeved as just found out two perhaps all 3 of Matilda's Uncles won't even be coming to her party on Sunday. Her Aunties and cousins will be there though - so that is at least something....
Am jealous you girls are doing a mission out that night.... would be so fun. I'll have to come up to Auckland before we head to Canada for a meet-up - mission on the town!
Now - I want to see lots of photos on here and FB of the party too - that is an order! -------------
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 24 June 2009 at 9:36am
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Cake: Rach
Soft drinks/juice etc for grownups: Rach, Anna Plates, cups, etc: Rach cocktail sausages & sauce: Emma Chicken Crimpy shapes: Emma mini hundreds and thousands biscuits: Emma Sausage rolls/savouries: Fliss Bread/dips/meats: Fliss Asparagus rolls: Kye Fruit: sottise Mini muffins: blondy Baking: Anna Beer: Mr weegee (can we call him squeegee), Anna Wine: Felicity (pinot gris x1) and Kye will bring a pinot gris too ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 24 June 2009 at 9:37am
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and I will think of some other samy healthy thing to bring my brains a little mush at the mo to think of something! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 24 June 2009 at 11:08am
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HAHAHAHA Squeegee, now thats clever. You know he's a fire man not a cleaner though. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 24 June 2009 at 8:16pm
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Is this going to be enough given that there are blokes as well? ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:51am
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Yes, oood point considering mine can eat a large pizza on his own. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 8:21am
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good idea - since i haven't committed myself to anything except muffins, i can bring some bread rolls too, and some lettuce/salami/cheese/tomatoes to fill them (not a crazy quantity though!) -------------
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 9:48am
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I think there's a pub in Kaukap so we can always send them there for reinforcements. A portable BBQ would be handy but ah well! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 10:13am
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If we sent them to the pub they won't come back. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 10:21am
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No reason why we can't bring our BBQ down! -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 10:21am
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Sarah - is that so bad??? -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 10:28am
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Weegee, is that a big hassle? Was just thinking last night that normally when we (DH and I) do group things, we tend to have a BBQ which easily cooks meat for a crowd and then it doesn't matter if we have less of the other stuff. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 10:55am
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and a bbq always lets the boys talk to each other without them getting all anti-social
do we need to re-vamp the list then? -------------
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Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 11:16am
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Good idea about the BBQ, but it is looking wet for the weekend...?
I'll be bringing some yoyos and dairy-free egg-free ginger crunch .
And happy to bring meat or whatever too, if we go ahead with the BBQ - will check back on here tonight as we leave tomorrow morning
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Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 11:30am
| Oh and Emma/Sottise, I did live in Auckland for a couple of years but didn't really venture further than central city/Mt Eden/Ponsonby! Where are you Sottise? Auckland driving scares me a little even though I won't be the driver, just the navigator! |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 11:35am
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Last time we did a BBQ at the station we had the actual BBQ in the engine bay so weather isn't an issue. I'm easy! -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 1:18pm
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Yip, let's go with the BBQ then. Excellent thought Blondy! Will get the list back ...
Cake Rach Drinks Soft drinks/juice etc for grownups: Rach, Anna Beer: Squeegee, Anna Wine: Felicity (pinot gris x1) and Kye will bring a pinot gris too Snacky type stuff cocktail sausages & sauce: Emma Chicken Crimpy shapes: Emma mini hundreds and thousands biscuits: Emma Sausage rolls/savouries: Fliss Bread/dips/meats: Fliss Asparagus rolls: Kye chips and Lollies: Sarah (because I can) For after Fruit: sottise Mini muffins: blondy Yoyo and Ginger crunch: Anna Plates, cups, etc: Rach Then if everyone brings something to chuck on the BBQ - doesn't need to be much cos I'm sure we'll have enough. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 1:19pm
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From looking at Amelie's birthday invite, I think sottise is pretty close to one of the motorway exits so probably won't be too much likelihood of getting lost ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 2:34pm
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No, sottise is easy to find, although I warn whoever picks her up that their driveway is nasty to reverse down!
Sounds like we're all sorted for food but just thought I'd say that we'll beg off bringing any meat since we're bringing quite a lot of other stuff already -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 2:42pm
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Yep, think you're excused! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 2:55pm
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Definitely!
Cool, I'll PM Sottise
Cake Rach Drinks Soft drinks/juice etc for grownups: Rach, Anna Beer: Squeegee, Anna Wine: Felicity (pinot gris x1) and Kye will bring a pinot gris too Snacky type stuff cocktail sausages & sauce: Emma Chicken Crimpy shapes: Emma mini hundreds and thousands biscuits: Emma Sausage rolls/savouries: Fliss Bread/dips/meats: Fliss Asparagus rolls: Kye chips and Lollies: Sarah (because I can) Meat: Anna (will see what looks good at the supermarket) For after Fruit: sottise Mini muffins: blondy Yoyo and Ginger crunch: Anna Plates, cups, etc: Rach |
Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 5:18pm
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I'll have a loooksie at he mad butcher tomorrow for some sausages. Although I do have piles in the freezer but It'll need precooking or they'll take forever on the BBQ. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 5:34pm
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crackers. Was going to do a cannelleni bean one and a red pepper one. Good idea to do one for chips ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: sottise
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:07pm
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Yay, food! OK, will bring some BBQ-y wossnames.
Do we need salad? And by salad I mean 'bag of leaves' - I'm ambivalent but no prob picking some up if people want to try the healthy thing. -------------
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:28pm
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Bah, healthy schmelthy.
Though my thighs, my thighs ...... I'm ambivalent too. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:32pm
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salad means we're getting into knife/fork/plate territory (although i guess meat would need to be done that way too!)....i second the healthy schmealthy for one afternoon! -------------
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Posted By: Kallie
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:53pm
aww sooo jealous!!
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:57pm
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Ive got a quiche to bring (just one of those supermarket ones) with my asparagus rolls and can bring some home kill meat the sasusages are sensational so will bring some of them. (Better remember to go around to the parents deep freeze and get them!) the steak has been very dissapointing (probably cause of the way the beast was killed - wont go into that!)
and weegee you are so excused! you have done so much for this birthday! THANK YOU!
Do we need to bring some toys along for the kiddies? I have a few ballons I could bring and blow up for them to play with? or some balls or something? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 June 2009 at 9:09pm
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Mm, good idea. I'll chuck some balls and random electronic toys in the boot. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 9:49am
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I was about to ask about toys.. But I thought I'd just bring some along anyway. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 9:55am
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 10:02am
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Safe Travelling Anna! Im not sure where the firestation is.
Ive posted this in the July thread but will post in here too.... Jayden looks like he may be getting a runny nose its not a tap yet but Ive had to wipe it a few times, not green its clear / yellow so does anyone have any objections to us coming to the birthday party with a snotty nose kid? and is there any June Mums and bubs coming? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 10:07am
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Nah, should be sweet
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 11:25am
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Nah clear discharge is fine (in fact having been exposed to lots of bugs at daycare I'm quite blase about snotty noses of any variety to be honest).
Sorry Anna I didn't think about you guys already being on the road and directions! Right, directions! I'm going to assume people who have already been to my place know the general route to Kaukapakapa and can find the fire station from these general directions (so I'm not going to spell out the route from out west). FROM THE HARBOUR BRIDGE - Keep heading north on the motorway until you're back in the countryside - Take the Silverdale exit (signposted as the free route north, first exit after the big BP) - Turn left at the roundabout at the motorway offramp - Turn right almost immediately into Pine Valley Rd - At the end of Pine Valley Rd turn right into Kahikatea Flat Rd - Continue through Waitoki - At the end of Kahikatea Flat Rd turn right into Kaipara Coast Highway/SH16 - The Fire Station is on your left as you enter Helensville: turn into the carpark immediately after the 50kph sign. If you pass the school you've gone too far. http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=SH+17&daddr=-36.627514,174.639359+to:-36.618123,174.495353&geocode=FUci0f0dgx1pCg%3B%3BFXVA0f0deZZmCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&via=1&sll=-36.634815,174.628201&sspn=0.063916,0.154324&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.620488,174.591637&spn=0.127856,0.308647&z=12 - Google Map from Silverdale http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=SH+16&daddr=-36.61814,174.495288&geocode=FeYqzv0dKEJoCg%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=-36.618748,174.498918&sspn=0.007991,0.01929&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.720723,174.670258&spn=0.25538,0.617294&z=11 - Map from Westgate via Kumeu & Helensville http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=SH+16&daddr=-36.780005,174.577904+to:Old+North+Rd+to:Peak+Rd+to:Kaipara+Coast+Hwy&geocode=FeYqzv0dKEJoCg%3B%3BFZsvz_0dLnlnCg%3BFQMp0P0dtdxmCg%3BFWlB0f0daZdmCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&via=1,2,3&sll=-36.760341,174.58889&sspn=0.063812,0.154324&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.705862,174.655838&spn=0.255429,0.617294&z=11 - Map of fastest route from Westgate via back road -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 11:29am
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Oh yeah, Streetview as you're approaching from the South:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kaukapakapa,+New+Zealand&sll=-36.630596,174.642416&sspn=1.022705,2.469177&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.618679,174.496729&spn=0.007991,0.01929&z=16&layer=c&cbll=-36.61855,174.496486&panoid=cRSB6P8uQkXy-QVCKwNciQ&cbp=12,254.8,,0,5 - linky and from the North for Kye: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kaukapakapa,+New+Zealand&sll=-36.630596,174.642416&sspn=1.022705,2.469177&ie=UTF8&layer=c&cbll=-36.618098,174.495884&panoid=__MOYogXqKloISqPNnoOyg&cbp=12,168.33,,0,5&ll=-36.618232,174.496064&spn=0.007991,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=A - linky (Kye, come down SH16, and turn right into the carpark immediately after the school in KKK. If you go back into the 100kph area you've gone too far.) -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 1:21pm
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Meh, runny nose, my kids invented runny noses. So not fussed here Kye
Maybe sausages for the bbq are better than cocktails for me to bring then, as cocktails will need reheating? So Sottise is Anna getting you? I can get you for the night thing, is prob easier than Weegee coming out this far when I'm pretty much in Onehunga if I walk next door anyway. Up to you guys tho. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 2:19pm
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Kool! we now have an Egg on our head too from the table! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 3:05pm
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Ha JJ pretty much permanently has an egg on his head these days too
Forgot to add - I'll bring a whole pile of toys down, so don't worry about bringing anything specific. Kye I didn't really provide directions for you, do you reckon you can find it? -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 3:43pm
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Yeah should be sweet and weegee thank you for everything your doing for tomorrow! your a ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 4:10pm
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We Weegee ------------- 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)
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 6:43pm
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We do, Those are terriflic directions, I can almost picture it on our road map anyway, it was just directions to where, the FIre station is. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 7:19pm
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LOL Weegee, the one you've marked fastest says it takes 1hr22min, the other one says 40-min. Me thinks the times are wrong tho coz the first one is only 31km which doesn't take 1hr22min! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: spicey
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 8:11pm
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thanx heaps weegee i will bring some chips and dips tomorrow see you all there around half 12. a bit lost but do i need to bring meat for bbq for DH and I? Or was there something i read that someone was going to mad butcher?
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Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 8:21pm
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spicey - i think everyone is bringing their own meat, but there will no doubt be heaps of sausages etc.
i will bring some more tomato/bbq sauce and plain white bread for the steak and saussies, and can bring some chicken kebabs for the bbq also (but will forgo the bread rolls/salami/lettuce/tomatoes....unless someone still wants them too?) looking forward to tomorrow! and yes, we weegee!-------------
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 9:01pm
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good plan blondy.
I have 2 dips, 1 bread, 2 lots of cracker and 2 cheeses + 1 wine. I forgot sausages but am hoping there will be enough! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 9:02pm
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oh, and 2 salami ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 9:11pm
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I'm going to stop at Countdown on the way, will grab enough sausages for you guys too Fliss. Sounds like we'll have plenty of food. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 9:20pm
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I dont think we will go Hungry ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 10:38pm
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aww pop in here and warm fuzzies galore! Yeah ignore the times on Google Maps, I think it has a bit of a hernia if you go off the beaten track, I forced it to go that way but it really didn't want to.
Yeah Kye I rather suspect we will have food coming out our ears -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: sottise
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 11:05pm
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Ears 'n other places. I think I went slightly overboard on the kebabs, unless that baby wakes up REAL hungry. >.> -------------
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 27 June 2009 at 8:30am
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lol! off to make asparagus rolls....Maybe I should grab a loaf of bread too instead of the quiche? oh will chuck in the car and if we need it its there! YAY! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 27 June 2009 at 10:01am
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Guess the muffing waist isn't going anywhere anytime soon The things we do
See you all soon! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 27 June 2009 at 10:23am
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i know....i've been 'taste testing' some of my baking, just to check it's ok....
we might be a wee bit late depending on when N wakes up! -------------
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