Avalon SW meet-up - we're doing it again! This time with guest Miles Johnston

[Spirithorse]

Our last Avalon SW meet-up was really a success and it birthed many new ideas, one of them being to go together to Miles Johnston's Bases Project Conference in Marlborough in August...

It's rather early, I admit, but we have the opportunity to have Miles Johnston, who is a personal friend of someone in our group, joining us.
He did mention a couple of days ago that Miles would like to come to one of our regional meetings, ideally before his conference in August, which will have people like and Mary Rodwell and Simon Parkes on the speaker's list!

The meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, 12th April in Glastonbury.
Anyone interested, please get in touch with me and I'll book a space for us.

[Becky]

Thanks Simone! Count me in of course!

[lysander]

I'll be there :)

[Ecnal61]

count me in too spirithorse.

[learninglight]

Me too please Simone :)

Any one reading this who is a little nervous of attending i understand how you feel as i was a bag of nerves at the last meet up, but i would like to assure you there is nothing to be nervous about, and you have the opportunity of meeting some really nice like minded people. Go for it! :)

sharon

[Spirithorse]

Hi guys,

Thanks for all your replies. I'm really excited that I'll meet you all again soon, and also that Miles is able to come over and join us.

Of course if someone hasn't been at our previous meeting, maybe don't even live in the South West, but feel they want to come - please do - the more, the merrier.

[Domo67]

Hi all, really enjoyed the last one so will try and make this one too, would be nice to meet Miles aswell.

[karelia]

If I go to the Bases Conference, I will join in. *bounces*

(I promise to leave my mod hat at home, honestly!)

[Becky]

Bumping this up! Who would like to join us in Glastonbury ?

[Spirithorse]

I have a number of confirmations already, Snoweagle, who had to cancel last time is trying again...
Originally I was looking for a venue with the option of outside seating, but there wasn't anything suitable to book.

I'm awaiting confirmation from La Terre - asked for the round table again.
Time 12.30 as last time, that seamed to have worked quite well.

I'll keep you updated.

[Becky]

I have a number of confirmations already, Snoweagle, who had to cancel last time is trying again...
Originally I was looking for a venue with the option of outside seating, but there wasn't anything suitable to book.

I'm awaiting confirmation from La Terre - asked for the round table again.
Time 12.30 as last time, that seamed to have worked quite well.

I'll keep you updated.

Thanks S this sounds great :-)
xx

[lysander]

VENUE HAS CHANGED, Bodenham Manor is cancelled.

There is also a bases conference social and chat on 27th April in hereford at Bodenham Manor, with the following guests.

Cathi Morgan
Jeff Scott
James Casbolt

Goto the link below for for more details!

this event has been changed to Wiltshire, see below:

http://www.thebasesproject.org/2014/04/bases-at-barge-april-27th.html

[tnkayaker]

well im jealous lol we should have one in tenessee, thats somwewhere in the south of the US in the knoxville area so i can attend ......

[sheme]

Have a great time folks. My circumstances are unchanged so far- so I will have to miss again. God bless.

[RichD]

Is there room for a small one?

Unexpectedly I'm in Bristol this weekend, so could pop down to Glastonbury if all is still going ahead?

Is the venue etc. confirmed?

Many thanks, Rich

[Spirithorse]

Is there room for a small one?

Unexpectedly I'm in Bristol this weekend, so could pop down to Glastonbury if all is still going ahead?

Is the venue etc. confirmed?

Many thanks, Rich

Hi Rich,
Yes, it's all confirmed and I assume we could squeeze you in :-)
12.4. 12.30pm, La Terre 22 High Street, Glastonbury

I'll put you down on my list then.
Look forward to seeing you soon.

[lysander]

Miles has just posted a video about the new humanity movement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukJ-ARFPiD4

Interestingly they are going to Glastonbury from 14-17th http://newhumanitymovement.com/

[RichD]

Is there room for a small one?

Unexpectedly I'm in Bristol this weekend, so could pop down to Glastonbury if all is still going ahead?

Is the venue etc. confirmed?

Many thanks, Rich

Hi Rich,
Yes, it's all confirmed and I assume we could squeeze you in :-)
12.4. 12.30pm, La Terre 22 High Street, Glastonbury

I'll put you down on my list then.
Look forward to seeing you soon.


Many thanks.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

[lysander]

Guys, the Bodenham Manor event has been relocated to Wiltshire at the Barge Inn. See below for details:

http://www.thebasesproject.org/2014/04/bases-at-barge-april-27th.html

[lysander]

UPDATED: IGNORE POST BELOW - MILES WILL BE AT THE EVENT (see my recent post)

Sorry guys, but I've just spoken with Miles and he's not available this weekend after all. He has work commitments that clash with the date, and sends his apologies.

Simone, shall we proceed with the meet up anyway ?

[Domo67]

Hi Guys, well I'm still keen for a day out in Glastonbury and walk up the Tor, great views up there.

[Becky]

I'm also still happy to meet up - it was fun last time and will be really good to catch up again - I'd also like to walk up the tor if we have time as I haven't for years.
Becky x

[lysander]

Great news everyone, Miles has shuffled around his schedule so that he can make this event after all! So see you on Saturday guys and gals!

[Becky]

Brilliant!
Thanks Miles and Paul :-)

[learninglight]

See you Saturday :)

sharon

[Spirithorse]

That's great news,
Phew, I'm glad that it all worked out in the end.

To Snoweagle and Cider (Steve), could you please let me know if you're able to come?
La Terre wants to know the numbers, (the round table can seat max 10 people, and we are 10 already)

See you all on Saturday x

[Joanne Shepard]

count me in too spirithorse.

sounds like the coolest of all meetings, wish I could come too. And I had to tell you I stared at your Avatar Ecnal61 (Just TOO CUTE):o

[varuna]

Hello there, should be able to make it, would also love to go for a walk:)

V x

[lysander]

Miles won't be there until lunchtime btw - no exact time yet. Just giving you guys a heads up incase your aiming to get in early

[Becky]

Miles won't be there until lunchtime btw - no exact time yet. Just giving you guys a heads up incase your aiming to get in early

I thought we were meeting up about 12.30 - unless I got this wrong?

[lysander]

cool.

Btw Miles is now taking payments for the Bases events via the website with paypal, see below:

http://www.thebasesproject.org/2014/04/payment-for-two-bases-events-now.html

[Spirithorse]

Miles won't be there until lunchtime btw - no exact time yet. Just giving you guys a heads up incase your aiming to get in early

I thought we were meeting up about 12.30 - unless I got this wrong?

Yes, it's 12.30 - same as last time. In case the weather is nice we might want to go for a walk ? ...after the initial meeting and some lunch maybe...?

[Becky]

Miles won't be there until lunchtime btw - no exact time yet. Just giving you guys a heads up incase your aiming to get in early

I thought we were meeting up about 12.30 - unless I got this wrong?

Yes, it's 12.30 - same as last time. In case the weather is nice we might want to go for a walk ? ...after the initial meeting and some lunch maybe...?

Sounds perfect to me :-) xx

[golden lady]

Very excited, looking forward to meeting you all.

[Spirithorse]

For completeness, here all the info again:

We will be meeting this Saturday 12.4.14 - 12.30 pm
Venue: La Terre, 22 High Street, Glastonbury,

Altogether we should be 11 this time.
Look forward to seeing you (again)

[RichD]

See you all tomorrow!

:cantina:

[Cidersomerset]

Thanks Simone and crew for a lovely afternoon discussing various topics
with Miles, before going on a spiritual hike via 'ice cream van' to the top
of the tour...LOL


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[Becky]

Yes, it was a really lovely and interesting day - thanks to everyone who was there :-)

[learninglight]

Thank you all for a lovely day. Went for a walk up the Tor via the White spring; the men where happy to see the lady skinny dip in the waters. Just got home, went for drinks and an Italian meal. Would like to say a big thank you also to Miles. Was great meeting everyone

sharon :)

[Spirithorse]

Thank you all for a lovely day. Went for a walk up the Tor via the White spring; the men where happy to see the lady skinny dip in the waters. Just got home, went for drinks and an Italian meal. Would like to say a big thank you also to Miles. Was great meeting everyone

sharon :)

Yes, it was a great meeting, so many interesting topics - we really had a great time.
And to anyone who hasn't been there today but reading this - Yes, there is the well house at the bottom of the Tor mount, a very wet and dark, candlelit grotto with altars, where the White Spring of Glastonbury fills large basins and yes, this lady really stripped off all her clothes and went for a bath in the basin. Must have been bloody cold...

[Cidersomerset]

I missed that, it was to bleeden dark in there ...LOL

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Lance said something about it....LOL

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[Ecnal61]

I have to agree with everyone present it was a really nice way to spend a few hours,in the company of like minded people and it was a bonus to have miles turn up at our little avalon soiree,by the way what does skinny dip mean? my mind was just on talk of enlightenment and so forth,shame on you cidersomerset!! yes a great day.

[lysander]

I'm sat in LaTerre now ;) Ahh memories

[Becky]

Steve, you're lucky/naughty to have got pics of the springs - the kindly hippy told me not to when I got my phone out lol!!
Lovely pics and memories :-)

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Thank you all for a lovely day. Went for a walk up the Tor via the White spring; the men where happy to see the lady skinny dip in the waters. Just got home, went for drinks and an Italian meal. Would like to say a big thank you also to Miles. Was great meeting everyone

sharon :)

Yes, it was a great meeting, so many interesting topics - we really had a great time.
And to anyone who hasn't been there today but reading this - Yes, there is the well house at the bottom of the Tor mount, a very wet and dark, candlelit grotto with altars, where the White Spring of Glastonbury fills large basins and yes, this lady really stripped off all her clothes and went for a bath in the basin. Must have been bloody cold...

I saw the two young nymphs dipping their feet in the waters but i missed the girl skinny dipping !!

[Ecnal61]

Hi lysander,wish i was there too,enjoy your coffee and memories.

[learninglight]

I have to agree with everyone present it was a really nice way to spend a few hours,in the company of like minded people and it was a bonus to have miles turn up at our little avalon soiree,by the way what does skinny dip mean? my mind was just on talk of enlightenment and so forth,shame on you cidersomerset!! yes a great day.

Skinny dip means to swim/bathe naked in the sea/pools, a not unusual practice at the White spring :)

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sharon :)

[golden lady]

What a great time we had. Meeting up with like minded people was so refreshing. Many thanks to Miles and lovely Mijram for giving up their time and to Simone for organising and Lysander too. Great discussions, much food for thought.
Returned to the white springs this morning but sadly closed, run by volunteers, so may be best to check in advanced opening times. Was able to fill water bottles from the spring just outside though.
Glastonbury is well worth a visit and bonus to our meet up.
Hope there's a next time.

[Spirithorse]

What a great time we had. Meeting up with like minded people was so refreshing. Many thanks to Miles and lovley Mijram for giving up their time and to Simone for organising. Great discussions, much food for thought.
Returned to the white springs this morning but sadly closed, run by volunteers, so may be best to check in advanced opening times. Was able to fill water bottles from the spring just outside though.
Glastonbury is well worth a visit and bonus to our meet up.
Hope there's a next time.

I'm glad you all enjoyed yesterday's meeting and the walk up the Tor afterwards. I'm sure we will be doing it again, whenever and wherever you want to meet-up next time. Yes, Avalon (as a forum and as a location) is a great place to be :-)

[Domo67]

Yeh what a great day time was had really nice getting to know you all a bit better I got a really good vibe from the whole experience, it was great to meet and hear Miles but also everyone else, I thought we all bought a little bit of something to a big melting pot of information, in our own ways, very happy to be a part of this forum and to get the opportunity to meet you all, I hope we do it again soon.

I'm pretty sure I didn't miss out on the skinny dipping!! They were kind of scantily clad and sultry considering it wasn't warm, certainly added to the atmosphere ;)

[RichD]

Great to meet you all last week! Away for a few days so will chat more later when I'm back.

Best wishes and happy Easter to everyone

Cheers, Rich