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Weekend Away - 30th April 2010

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  • Hiya,

    I havent had a weekend away with friends for quite some time now so I thought I would. I am making this post to invite anyone along who wishes to come along for the weekend.

    The location is in Milton Keynes. Theres a really good LBGT night club called pink punters. Check it out...

    http://www.pinkpunters.com

    Last time I went the entry fee was £7 each. Theres 2 dance floors and a quiet social seating area on the top floor. 2 open log fires outside to keep the smokers warm. Its a really good atmosphere and many pictures I have seen people show on TW are taken at this club.

    One of the factors which make this destination so popular is that over the road, 100 yards, is the campanile hotel. Its a very friendly hotel and the rooms are clean and functional.

    http://www.campanile.com/[...]=ca1201

    The weekend will start on Friday 30th April. I normally book 2 nights and go home sunday afternoon but its a bank holiday monday. However, I havent decided if I am going to stay the extra night.

    The plan...
    Everyone makes their bookings or shares a room with a friend to help reduce costs and its a little bit more social. Everyone gets there Friday afternoon or evening and we meet in the restaurant at 8pm. Once fed we wonder over to PPs. Anyone running late will just have to catch up. Its a relaxed atmosphere so theres no formal ceremonies however I have found dinner to be a really good for introductions.

    I think the club closes at 5am, that bits always a bit vague for some reason, and its a short crawl back to the room. Saturday, get up bright and early, say, first thing in the afternoon, and get a taxi into town where we go shopping and scare the locals. Back in time for a quick recharge nap, and put some slap on ready in time for another meal at 8pm where we do it all over again.

    Sunday, they kick everyone out at 12 but we hang around the restaurant until we are sure we are safe to drive.

    Everyone is welcome to come. We are very supportive for first time girls. Any questions or concerns please post your questions here and we will answer.

    If everyone who intends to go please make a post here to show numbers and to let everyone know who we are all expecting to meet. In the past the restaurant asked for meal bookings but that turned into a facade so Im not going to bother any more.

    Although its a weekend of freedom with good company there are a couple of things to remember. I like to consider them as philosophies rather than rules.

    The first thing to remember is that we are a support group for people who are dealing with gender dsyphoria. As we want a safe place for everyone to feel comfortable, hitting on another member or lewd behaviour will not be tolerated. That said, you can do what you like as long as anyone in the group isnt involved.

    The second and final thing. Although we are a support group and we look after eachother, you need to be savi with who you are with. We dont always know what people are going to be like so just because they are part of our group doesnt mean you can trust them. Please use your better judgement until then.

    Thats it for now. oh BTW, Im going! lol I look forward to seeing who else is coming along.
    Love
    Penny
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    Just an ordinary girl finding her way in this strange life. - What will it take to get everyone to realise that everyone else is also a human being that deserves just as much respect? - How does someone tell their doctor they have hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? - When I was a student I specialised in Alcopology. It always starts with Alco and always ends with pology. - Waiter! There's a hare in my rabbit pie!
      March 28, 2010 11:51 PM BST
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  • Hiya all.

    Its about time we all got together now that the winter of discontent is disappearing.

    As Penny said its an ideal opportunity for anyone keen but hesitant about venturing out in public etc, its very safe and comfortable.

    See ya there.

    Layla
      March 29, 2010 12:01 AM BST
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  • meet u in the club Sat night.......i'll be the goth tranny.
      March 29, 2010 7:13 PM BST
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  • Count me in!
    I aint had a bloody good nite out in ages,
    Cya all there.
    Hugs

    x Ace x
    Tracey Taylor
      March 29, 2010 10:30 PM BST
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    Hiya Penny

    You would have to pick that weekend !!!, i,m at my brothers in Yorkshire for a big party on Sat night the 1st of May.

    But if you don,t mind, could book off Friday, and then i could go out Friday night , and then leave Sat morning.

    It would be great to meet others off this site !!

    Paula X
      March 29, 2010 10:40 PM BST
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  • bump - just to bring attention to anyone who would like to venture out and meet members and people in real life.
    Just an ordinary girl finding her way in this strange life. - What will it take to get everyone to realise that everyone else is also a human being that deserves just as much respect? - How does someone tell their doctor they have hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? - When I was a student I specialised in Alcopology. It always starts with Alco and always ends with pology. - Waiter! There's a hare in my rabbit pie!
      April 10, 2010 12:12 AM BST
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  • I will be there. I will bring my spare liver
    =========== Love and hugs Catherine
      April 10, 2010 7:20 PM BST
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    Hi Penny

    Just wondered if next weekend is still on, havn't booked my room yet ( only just got paid !!! ).

    Anyway let me know, so i can make arrangements.

    Paula
      April 25, 2010 11:10 PM BST
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  • Cant make this weekend, am in Dublin, but count me in for any further meets at PPs, have been a couple of times with some of my girlfriends and have had a great time

    Emma xx
    Emma W
      April 25, 2010 11:23 PM BST
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  • Hiya,

    I will be in the restaurant at 8pm on Friday night and Saturday night for a couple of drinks and dinner before going over to PPs.

    Here is a list of those who have confirmed in alphabetical order...

    Cathy
    Debs
    Joline
    Layla
    Penny (me lol)
    Tracey

    Thanks to those who have confirmed they are coming and look forward to seeing you there and anyone who turns up on spec too.

    Regards
    Penny

    Paula - I hope this answers your question :)
    Just an ordinary girl finding her way in this strange life. - What will it take to get everyone to realise that everyone else is also a human being that deserves just as much respect? - How does someone tell their doctor they have hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? - When I was a student I specialised in Alcopology. It always starts with Alco and always ends with pology. - Waiter! There's a hare in my rabbit pie!
      April 25, 2010 11:59 PM BST
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    Hi Penny

    Have just booked mi room, for Friday night, so i'm a definate.

    See you in the restaurant at 8 pm, i presume we will all be eating together.

    Looking forward to meeting you, and all the other girls.

    If your in there first, mine a lager lol !!!!!

    Paula XX
      April 26, 2010 11:20 PM BST
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  • Thanks to everyone who helped make the weekend so enjoyable! It was really good to see lots of new faces over the 3 nights.

    It really makes a big difference when you are in the chatroom and see people who you have met in real life and weekends like this are a great way to do that. Weekends like this are also a great opportunity for girls who have never stepped out before or live in situations where they are unable to live full time. If you think you might enjoy the experiences of a weekend away then watch out for next time and we will love to see you there. I currently don’t have any plans but I will make them known as soon as something happens.

    Love
    Penny
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    Just an ordinary girl finding her way in this strange life. - What will it take to get everyone to realise that everyone else is also a human being that deserves just as much respect? - How does someone tell their doctor they have hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? - When I was a student I specialised in Alcopology. It always starts with Alco and always ends with pology. - Waiter! There's a hare in my rabbit pie!
      May 3, 2010 6:14 PM BST
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    Hi Penny

    It was great to meet you and Debbie, and Pink Punters is brill , would recommend it to anyone.

    Count me in on the next one, and hopefully will be able to stay the whole weekend this time.

    You take of yourself

    Paula XX
      May 9, 2010 12:02 AM BST
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  • Can't believe l missed it!

    /K
    x
      May 9, 2010 12:14 AM BST
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    Hi Keef

    Will keep you posted, when Penny arranges the next one, OK

    Paula X
      May 9, 2010 12:30 AM BST
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  • Thanks Paula,

    I did consider having a night out at PPs and inviting you all along for my 40th, but that's far too self-indulgent, and not many people here know me :)

    /K
    Xx
      May 9, 2010 1:10 AM BST
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    Keef

    Wish it was my 40th again ( ha ha ) !!!

    When is your birthday ?, any excuse for a p##s up !!!!

    Paula X
      May 14, 2010 11:21 PM BST
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  • Hey Paula,

    It's on the 18th... want to go out either tomorrow night or next weekend :)

    Nothing like short notice...

    /K
    x
      May 15, 2010 1:53 AM BST
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    Hi Keef

    Sorry can't make either, its my sisters birthday also on the 18th, and my Dads on the 20th.

    Anyway Happy Birthday for Tuesday !!!!!, have a good one, and don't get too drunk ( ha ha )

    Speak soon

    Paula X
      May 16, 2010 10:55 PM BST
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