GABIT attendees thread

[Skydiver]

lol
sorry

i'll just say, in 2007, my friend and i went sight seeing and all we needed was a slicker and an umbrella that we occasionally used

we were in and out so much (the tubes, busses and tourist attractions) that it wasn't horrible

[Shirt'n'Tie]

Hi gang!

My PC is broken = arrrggghhhh!!!

Intermittent posts til it's up and running.

Best to all

S'n'T

[Celandine]

don't worry about the showers

last time i was in london at this time of year, the rain moved in in the afternoon/evening, showered all night, over by morning,t he morning and early afternoon were fine, then the clouds moved back in for the afternoon

and 'rain' really means heavy sprinkles, etc. not gully washers

Oh I'm not worried about the showers. I've been here over a week now and I've walked through many a shower or downpour thus far. Let's just say my rain parka has been thoroughly used, and my travels are yet to be over. Unless the weather report says brilliant sunshine for the entirety of the day, I usually bring it along for those 'just in case' moments.

[EH-T]

don't worry about the showers

last time i was in london at this time of year, the rain moved in in the afternoon/evening, showered all night, over by morning,t he morning and early afternoon were fine, then the clouds moved back in for the afternoon

and 'rain' really means heavy sprinkles, etc. not gully washers

That term made me smile. Must be a local expression, eh?

[hisg1fans]

That term made me smile. Must be a local expression, eh?

LOL

I was wondering if anyone would recognize "gulley washer". I grew up about 500 miles west of Sky and we had some real gulley washers on the high plains. I think maybe it is a US Great Plains expression. Maybe it goes up into the Canadian prairies too?

I second the vote on how beautiful prarie sunsets are. You can see them for 360 degrees and they are so many brilliant colors.

[EH-T]

LOL

I was wondering if anyone would recognize "gulley washer". I grew up about 500 miles west of Sky and we had some real gulley washers on the high plains. I think maybe it is a US Great Plains expression. Maybe it goes up into the Canadian prairies too?

I second the vote on how beautiful prarie sunsets are. You can see them for 360 degrees and they are so many brilliant colors.

I don't think it is used in Canada. I smiled not because I recognised it but because it's funny. Not one I'm familiar with but then I live in a city on the prairies so maybe it is used in the country but not by the folks I know.

[Skydiver]

gully washer = lots of rain, very fast, it rises fast and 'washes out the gullies'

ie: flash floods

A gully washer storm is when it rains so hard the streets temporarily flood cause it's coming down faster than it can drain away

[EH-T]

I was just on the Gabit website and someone there unfortunately has had to cancel their trip and has an AT4 ticket and a cocktail party ticket available. If anyone knows anyone who is looking for same check out the AT4 Chat thread.

[JuliaR]

I was just on the Gabit website and someone there unfortunately has had to cancel their trip and has an AT4 ticket and a cocktail party ticket available. If anyone knows anyone who is looking for same check out the AT4 Chat thread.

The cocktail party portion of the ticket is in the process of being offered to the next peeps on the CP waiting list.

Julia
G4

[Chelle DB]

A quick message from Chelle, Lies and Cel....we are here in London and have enjoyed a lovely dinner at an English pub....somewhere near Earls Court! We're off tomorrow morning bright and early to see Stonehenge...really early!!!! Can't wait to see everyone in the next few days!!
To those going on the Ripper tour....see you on Wednesday night!! It's not too chilly here either.
So....who's excited????

[Jumble]

A quick message from Chelle, Lies and Cel....we are here in London and have enjoyed a lovely dinner at an English pub....somewhere near Earls Court! We're off tomorrow morning bright and early to see Stonehenge...really early!!!! Can't wait to see everyone in the next few days!!
To those going on the Ripper tour....see you on Wednesday night!! It's not too chilly here either.
So....who's excited????

You're going from London to Stonehenge?? You'll practically pass my house!!! Give me a wave as you pass Farnham on the M3

[SamJackShipLover]

A quick message from Chelle, Lies and Cel....we are here in London and have enjoyed a lovely dinner at an English pub....somewhere near Earls Court! We're off tomorrow morning bright and early to see Stonehenge...really early!!!! Can't wait to see everyone in the next few days!!
To those going on the Ripper tour....see you on Wednesday night!! It's not too chilly here either.
So....who's excited????

Me!!!

*hugs everyone* I'm a little overexcited

Think I might need to go to bed soon, EARLY day tomorrow. Must have been Cel's idea

Oh ... and I hope there will be chocolate left before AT4 .. those caramel koala's are YUMMY!

[antoa]

I have survived con 1 of 3! It was a blast. Met some wickedly awesome new people and got to see some wonderful friends from previous years.

I have today, tomorrow and Wednesday morning to pack! Eep! Can't wait to see you all!

[Celandine]

Me!!!

*hugs everyone* I'm a little overexcited

Think I might need to go to bed soon, EARLY day tomorrow. Must have been Cel's idea

Oh ... and I hope there will be chocolate left before AT4 .. those caramel koala's are YUMMY!

Me too!!

It was indeed a fun night and though I didnt tell you Chelle, when you opened the door I could of swore either I had the wrong room or a teenager had joined you and Lies on your travels.

Oh, I dunno if it was my idea entirely. I could of swore I heard no objections when we were plotting this all out weeks ago. I think just adding in all the 'extra' stuff makes it seem so early. You know, tube/bus times. Anyways, I have to get up way early than you with my 20 min walk to your hotel lol.

The carmel koala's are nom too. You'll all love them for sure.

[NZNeep]

Ok, running out the door now- I'm off to foreign!

See y'all very soon!