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Christmas Meal 2003

Member Reports and Tuesdays, December 10, 2003. 0 Comments. Written by admin Tags: christmas.

In true tradition the Scogui Christmas meal, an evening consisting of lots of beer/wine/cider and a nice big Christmas dinner – although I’m not quite sure about the roast beef option as a ‘Christmas’ dinner but there you go, maybe I’m becoming a traditionalist in my old age :S

The meal this year was situated in the Warwick Arms – good venue, miles away for all the poor people who decided to walk! Thankfully we decided on a spot of pre-dinner sherry drinking and a nice taxi ride to the pub (although the taxi firm turned out to be somewhat useless). More drinks then followed and a damn good meal, with all the trimmings. An interesting game of musical chairs was played at the tables between courses (without the music) – thus keeping track of your drinks and spoon was a tricky business.

With hardly any room left for desert we soldiered on… The deserts consisted of a choice of Traditional Christmas Pudding, Chocolate Fudge Cake and Mulled Wine Terrine. From the photos it is clear to see we were full on roast turkey – playing with cracker toys and cream took over. Some lovely pictures on the photos page – who’s the scary man in the photo with a ring through his nose and Elyot – complete with cream and a pink party hat!

After the meal and several more drinks, you spotting the theme to this now, was a short journey back to the union for yet more drinks and some dancing to work off that dinner.

Written by Amy Mackman

Warwick Rally

Camps, Member Reports and SSAGO, November 10, 2003. 0 Comments. Written by admin

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin

This rally was my 1st and defiantly not last sago Rally (also mine), Let’s see a few words to sum up the camp ummmmm here’s the report because a few words aren’t good enough.

For me the rally started a few weeks ago when we decided that rocky horror was our theme for the barn dance and subsequently ended up with my legs getting partially waxed the Tuesday before camp, but we shall get to that later on. (Having not seen rocky horror show, I happily agreed to it, finding out later how little people actually wore! No wonder the blokes were so keen on it, or did they just want to cross dress?)

Friday night
Arrived at the beam engine (I arrived at the other side of the car park, all alone! With piles of stuff) on time and had a bit of a wait while everyone arrived, but once we were all assembled we piled all the kit (except Andy’s Hike Boots) into the van on top of what looked like a model building site in the back of the van. Every one in the bus: exits here here and here in the event of a crash assume this position, that’s all I can remember from the journey as I caught up on sum sleep. (I talked allllll the way there to Ashleigh about nothing in particular) When we arrived at the site and we signed in and started pitching our tents rather randomly in the field. I was then introduced to a very good looking pink elephant who was later sum how entrusted to me (big mistake). (I will add here that Paul’s rather nice bunny rabbit teddy was abandoned and neglected whilst paul looked after then lost the elephant, poor bunny spent the entire weekend in my tent.) Well the bar was open so we started drinking in the hut while everyone else arrived, (with dodgy soup and cold hot dogs up for grabs camp was well into the swing of things) once everyone had signed in it was time to move to the campfire, which was nearly producing heat. Well scogui been scogui we took control of the proceedings around the fire and started singing and continued singing for most of the night apart from breaks to meet and greet people from other groups, (this was bitterly complained about by the Warwick mini bus drivers on the way back from pub crawl) time for bed and I took the elephant with me, who was to know that she wouldn’t be seen till Sunday afternoon. (Ashleigh and I retired to bed somewhat earlier, but the coldness prohibited our sleep)

Saturday
Woke up rather cold due to the fact my sleeping bags zip broke, so what do you do when your cold in the morning? Put on shorts and a kilt. (My sleeping bag was not broke but I was still freezing, my reaction was to wear as many clothes as possible) Once breky was eaten (somewhat disappointing as we only got half a slice of eggy bread and the beans had run out) it was time for a huge wide game unlike anything that I have ever played before just by the scale of it, for the game you had collect items from people hiding in the wood then make a device to propel an egg as far as possible, well my team decided it would be best to just use items found around site i.e. three very long drain pipes hanging from a tree, unfortunately the egg broke in the middle of the pipe and the yoke dribbled out of the end, so surprisingly we didn’t win that game, I think the team who turned one person into a large bird was the best although they didn’t fly very well.(after I found, lost and found my team again we made a plane that looked very pretty but didn’t fly too well.) After lunch, it was time for the activities which for me, meant pub crawl, so time to go back to my tent and put on the shirt and tie along with Taz, Ed, Tom and James, we’re not alcoholics but we do go to meetings. Well it was a very fast pub crawl you only had time to get a drink before it was the five min warning that we would be moving to the next pub so that’s why I was on the doubles with mixer, I think it was a great pub crawl although Taz did win Horis when really the hippo should have been mine to go with the other two that I got. (I enjoyed the general warmth of the pub-crawl, and although my bag gained a few glasses it did mean James carried it for me) Well with the pub crawl over it was time to get back to the site. Well with dinner (very bad dinner which brought back horrible memories of school dinners, arghhhhh) over and done with it was time to get ready for the barn dance why oh why rocky horror. Well with a corset, wig and fishnets you can’t get anymore better looking can you. (I also had a corset and fishnets, but avoided the wig) With the barn dance in full swing it was time for the costume judging well scogui didn’t manage to win the group award but all hope wasn’t lost we did have a winner in the individual competion namely ME. The barn dance then continued with lots of dancing which was great fun especially when you are quite drunk well I had to be to wear what I did. (The barn dance was slightly dangerous, and as Ashleigh experienced dancing with edd was risking death) See the pictures if you don’t believe me. Well once again it was time to go to the campfire, there wasn’t much signing mainly due to the fact everyone was either to drunk or too tired. (Thankfully I rounded up two extra people for our tent to increase the warmth, which worked but not until morning)

Sunday
Woke up to the shout you have 5 minuets to get your breakfast so ran for it, although I actually got my breakfast an hour later. (I avoided breakfast and stayed in bed, as I was warm) The morning was full of silly games including England vs. Wales on radio, which was just silly. Well I did my best to do the silliest things in my team including untying a hanging doughnut with my teeth then eating the string and the doughnut at the same time, also the spider web which was broken so as the last person having a go my gap had disappeared which meant I had to do a half pike summersault through a tiny hole damn did that hurt. Well with other silly games involving rugby with balloons and picking up cardboard with your teeth from off the ground, all the games were not only silly but good fun but I didn’t know that the best way to win was to bribe officials what can I say I don’t cheat unlike some people. (I was generally horrified by the fact that cheating was encouraged, and the unfairness of the fact when we did cheat we got disqualified!) For lunch it was the gadaffy plate challenge set for us by Manchester, The scogui team mike on the beans with a cocktail stick challenge, Simon on the marshmallow challenge, jen smarties with chopsticks oh and also some drunk with a hangover eating cream crackers and getting very badly beaten. Well we lost the challenge and it was all due to the idiot with the cream crackers. Well with that over and done with it was time for the closing ceremony which means that Freda needed to be back in the care of James only problem she had been stolen from the inside of my tent after asking every one on camp where she was she was found kidnapped in the back off someone’s car and not a minuet too soon as I would have had to do a forfeit. Well the closing ceremony came thanks went to everyone who had had a part in making the camp the success that it was, I must say that ssago are a bit strange with all of there little customs and awards that’s why I think I fit in perfectly. Well with all that over and down with it was time for the goodbyes and the hugs and we were on our way, unlucky Taz having to leave your car down there. (Bless) Well camp finally finished in EHB later on with a couple of drinks before I started writing this, if you have got to the end of this then well done because its taken me three attempts.

The last thing I want to say about the camp is I can’t wait for the next. (Me neither!)

Written by Paul Thompson (comments by Seb)

Scogui/Loughborough Division Guides Swimming Gala

Community and Member Reports, November 1, 2003. 0 Comments. Written by admin Tags: Swimming Gala.

1st November 2003

After nearly 3 months of not very committed organisation, the date of the swimming gala arrived. I turned up at the swimming pool wondering whether any Guides would turn up, whether the races would actually work and whether I should just go home and sleep until it was all over… However, from 5:30 Guides started arriving – more than I thought would come – and we were able to get going.

Having installed myself as Master of Ceremonies, Keeper of Scogui Bear and Holder of the Microphone with the help of Kate and Martin who were keeping score we were able to kick off the first race, the width front crawl.

With the help of Amy, Antz, Brewer, Em, Jen and Paul to keep an eye on who came where in each race, Simon as official starter and Angela rounding up Guides we managed to keep the races ticking over nicely without too many embarrassing pauses in between, which was good because it meant I didn’t have to say too much!

The Guides’ races went well – 6 width races and 6 length races with events ranging from Front and Back Crawl to Running and Pyjama races. Once they were all over came something which until then had only been described as the frankly worrying ‘Grand Finale’. I really didn’t have much clue what we were going to do apart from the vague idea that we should have everyone in the pool at once being silly, so we divided Scogui members amongst the Guides, gave them a mat each to sit on and instructed the Guides to ‘push like crazy’! Em and her team from 14th Loughborough and 6th Shepshed came first, although there were whispers of a disgraceful amount of assistance on Em’s part!

While the scores were added up, at Kate’s insistence we had a Scogui race won by, surprise surprise, Ms Sharp herself! I must point out, though, that I did come in a very respectable 4th, even though I was viciously attacked by the lane marker half way down!

After the Guides had changed we presented certificates to individual race winners and announced the final winner – 7th Loughborough. Or was it 1st Diseworth? Hmm… best look at those calculations again!

After all the Guides had left, there was just enough time for Scogui to enjoy some swimming at the Division’s expense (sorry Lesley!) before heading round to Em’s for some pizza and silly games.

Thanks to all that took part or helped in whatever way! See you next year!

The following Documents are also available:

Guide Swiming Gala Race Winners.pdf
Guide Swiming Gala Final Scores.pdf

Written by Mike Randall

Freshers Camp 2003

Camps and Member Reports, October 20, 2003. 0 Comments. Written by admin Tags: freshers camp.

By a true fresher!

Where to start, I think I can sum up the camp for me in three words: beer, cold, and new. (As opposed to “New cold beer”)

On the Thursday evening before the camp I was thinking to myself what I was expecting the camp to be like. Eventually after much though I decided it was probably best likened to a venture scout camp. Was it? B******s! Noting like it. A SCOGUI camp is individual in the way it is run, the atmosphere and nothing like that I’ve seen before.

Anyway, Friday came. Promptly at 6 I arrived at the beam engine ready to depart on an adventure, my first SCOGUI camp! I was one of the first people to set off for the campsite with Jen driving, on the way she was kind enough to take us the scenic view through parts of Loughborough that even she hasn’t seen! When we arrived at the campsite we were warmly welcomed by campsite people who told us roughly where to pitch the tents. Erection complete, we started drinking around the campfire, at about 10:45 Mike was sent out for pizzas. Now campfire songs! How do people know them all? I’m sure i’ve sung most of them during my years as a Cub but I just can’t remember them! Frolics over, beered up, I resided to my tent.

Jen accompanied Saturday morning with a frying pan and another metal object singing a song to the words of ‘get outa bed’. Good song, but not at that time in the morning! The day’s activities included a trip to watch the rugby at the local student-vil pub, assault course (cleverly called the jungle gym for some reason) and the bouldering wall. After the activities, it was time for food curtsey of Mike and Simon! Thanks both of you for the food it was excellent! Saturday night’s activities comprised of another campfire again with songs. NOTE: Simon + cider = 1 man band!

Sunday had far more of a French attitude to it, laid back! Breakfast was eaten and the tents came down. We also had a game of hunt the flag, slightly more bias towards Kate, as the flag was hidden in the lady’s loo! After that it was a case of pack up and go!

Don’t worry, later we were all found in EHB!

Written by James Richardson

Oxford Rally

Camps, Member Reports, SSAGO and Uncategorized, July 7, 2003. 0 Comments. Written by admin

The summer rally is always a different occasion with the weather warm, the campfire not needed for the maintanence of body temperature and the atmosphere relaxed. For my third summer rally, Youlbury near Oxford was the venue which as it was slightly further than the previous two years involved a train journey as opposed to driving. After leaving work at 2, I began my journey from Lincoln at three via Nottingham, Birmingham and Banbury getting there at some point in the early evening.

The rally organisers had thought ahead so the booking in building included a bouncy castle right aside (not advised after more than one Dutch shandy), so after testing the strength of various bones and my stomach I retired for the camp fire. Like all summer rallies it turned into a long night, with singing a major part. Having previously distinguished myself by introducing Charlie had a mongoose, and forgetting the second line of Ogi I once again did so by forgetting the words to “Ilkely Moor” as I was singing them. As the hours progressed more people appeared, and gradually people disappeared off to bed. At 5am the hardcore were still up, so as the sun rose I disappeared off to bed.

In the space of two hours with the colour of my tent magnifying the light I was awake, and I decided to get up. After a relaxing wonder, I located breakfast and got fed. The morning was an exploration of Oxford, based loosely on Monopoly. Each base could be visited multiple times, and the idea was to collect as many cards as possible or something like that. By the end of the morning the evening before was catching up, so the lunch break at one of the colleges was much appreciated.

The afternoon was as usual spent on activities, having changed at the last minute to the canoneing I was regretting that when I realised I could not actually get into one due to my large bum. Fortunately one of the Bangor girls had the same problem so were given a Canadian canoe, and after finding a helmet that fitted we took to the water. After viewing from a distance whilst the kayakers chased around, we got involved big style when we got to the weir. Having been instructed to go at 45 degrees, we went at gusto to find out when we hit the weir we were supposed to have gone straight. I hurtled out one way, and she went the other way and the canoe followed. After a couple of more close encounters with the Thames, we returned to the base to find that there were no showers so smelling slightly we disappeared back to site – only to find someone was hogging the shower. After a shower, tea there was yet another GP challenge with team Scogui beating Leicester 4-1 in a football match. Prior to the barn dance I disappeared off to the reps meeting now as SAGGA liaison, before getting on the minibus.

A nearby village hall was the venue for the barn dance, and the return of Rannygazoo. The theme for the evening was board games, and we had just played football Subbeuteo was the obvious answer. As a referee in real life, I became the referee for the night. In an exceptionally warm building, with usual playground annex the barn dance progressed in usual fashion with Warwick and Leicester winning fancy dress awards. At 10.30 Auld Lands Syne rang out and the return to the campsite began. As the previous night the expedition to the far side of the site, and the fire began albeit with fewer people for singing. In the early hours I disappeared off to bed.

Sunday followed the usual pattern for silly games (and some frankly strange ones), and a lot of water. With a long train journey awaiting I left prior to the closing ceremony, but this was the best rally that I’ve ever been on was absolutely superb food.

Written by Martin Whelan

Summer Camp: Ipswich

Camps and Member Reports, June 21, 2003. 0 Comments. Written by admin Tags: summer camp.

Date: 14th – 20th June 2003
Site: Hallowtree Campsite
Location: Ipswich

Present: Daz, Sharon, Chappers, Cat, Steve, Charlie, Simon, Mike, Amy, Andy, Em, Barry, Haze, Antz, Jen, Kate & Tom

Saturday
We all met at the Union for 10am and set about packing the minibus roof rack with the aid of the Mountaineering Club tarpaulin. We managed to leave Loughborough by 11:30 and didn’t stop till we got to the Cambridge services where we had lunch in Burger King. We then continued our journey towards Ipswich and arrived at Hollowtrees campsite by mid afternoon. After we had pitched our tents people started making dinner whilst some of us went about using spare pallets to make a kitchen table and benches. After we’d finished the curry we headed off down to the estuary and walked along the beach until we had a good view of the Orwell Bridge. We then turned back as the sun set to meet everyone back at the campsite.

Sunday
Breakfast was being cooked by 9am and by late morning we were packed up and ready to head for Thetford Forest. After quite a long drive in the minibus we arrived and were keen to stretch our cramped legs in the forest. We walked to Grimes Grave Flint Mine where we stopped for lunch before looking round the visitors centre and then heading down into the cool dark mines to see the mysteries explained. Upon resurfacing into the temperatures above we didn’t have to wait long before Barry returned with the minibus and we made the return journey to the campsite. Dinner consisted of Spag Bog and after our food had settled we made use of the onsite assault course and climbing wall. As the evening drew in we started a campfire and proceeded to drink and sing into the night.

Monday
The morning activity consisted of a visit to the Sutton Hoo Saxon Burial Ground which we walked around and then checked out the visitor centre. We then had our picnic lunch on the hexagonal benches outside before heading off to visit a place called Woodbridge. There we wandered around the shops for a while (where some of us bought water pistols) before going to a mill for a milkshake. On our return to the campsite we made good use of the water pistols during a water fight before having dinner (Risotto). We spent the evening sat round the campfire again (although I spent a fair while up one of the nearby trees looking down on everyone unawares) and then crept into our tents in the early hours of the morning.

Tuesday
We awoke to find that it had been raining and after a late start we headed into Ipswich to see the town and do a little shopping. We had lunch in the park where Simon and Barry went about collecting chestnut shells for their little scheme and then split up to follow our own agendas. On our return to the campsite we had sausage and mash for dinner whilst all squeezed into the mess tent to avoid the rain. That evening we jumped on the minibus and headed for a pub in Ipswich to avoid the rain.

Wednesday
Once we’d made the necessary preparations we headed for the seaside. We set about digging a hole, with the aim of fitting all of scogui in it. Once we’d taken photos of our accomplishment we then set about filling in the hole with the chair persons past and present in it. Once there was nothing left but their heads to be seen we left them to struggle free as we changed our clothes and headed down the beach. We stopped on the Pier for a light refreshment and then headed back to the minibus to meet everyone. We dropped Charlie off at the station and then went to Tescos for some more shopping before returning to the campsite. Whilst everyone settle down to cook chilli for dinner I went for a meal with Amy and her dad (who was passing through the area) in a local pub.

Thursday
I awoke to the smell of eggy bread and after filling myself with much breakfast we jumped in the minibus with the intention of going to the Zoo. On arrival the majority decided it wasn’t worth the entry fee and we headed into Colchester where we had lunch in the park and then went into town to do some more random shopping. In the afternoon we went to the local water park where we shot down the water slides, bathed in the Jacuzzi and drifted round the lazy river. We then went back to the campsite to cook a concoction of bacon and pasta and blow up 100 balloons to fill Em, Chappers and Cats tent with. After a bit of tidying up we sat round our last campfire of the week and chatted over the weeks events and the plans for our

Friday
We awoke to the feeling of relief and sadness on our last day: Time to return to reality. We packed away all our belongings and then loaded the minibus up. The return journey wasn’t too bad and many people took a well deserved nap. Back in Loughborough we said our farewells and went our separate ways for the summer break. That was until the Oxford Rally, but that’s another story.

Another great summer camp with many a quote worth remembering

Written by Andy Brewer

The Bear Rally

Camps, Member Reports and SSAGO, February 17, 2003. 0 Comments. Written by admin

Friday
We all arrived at the Oaks campsite on a cold Friday night to be hosts of the bear Rally chaired by Simon with a committee of Cat, Zoe, Brewer, Chappers and Martin oh and not forgetting Scogui bear the font of all knowledge. First job was to put up our tents and unload all of the food from the van (I have never seen so much bread in my life). Then to prepare for the arrivals, my job for the evening was first stint in the car park, where everyone got parked on the now frozen grass with no accidents, whilst this was going on the rest of Scogui were directing from the top of the drive, booking people in and making soup and coffee (a very important job). After booking in it was time for the campfire, which included the full version of the Scogui/ yogi bear song then time for bed in the now frozen tents.

Saturday
Everyone dragged themselves out of their frozen tents some in time for breakfast some not, then got ready for a day of fun. First to happen was the morning incident hike, though I got the nice easy job of sitting on a base in a warm car with Antz for the morning. After the hike onto Nanpantan Scout hut for hotdogs and organising for the afternoons activities. After lunch people left on a variety of activities including, the hike, skittles in the swan, a trip on the steam railway and many more. I went off to the Space centre in Leicester and had a great afternoon exploring and playing on the kiddie activities with Barry. When back in Loughborough we met up in the Union and all headed up to Cayley Hall for tea and the barn dance. Food was enough to revive some of the now very tired Scogui members but it took me a trip home to my nice warm shower to be awake enough to participate in some of the barn dancing and looking at people’s insane costumes. Then back to site to light the fire for the evening and await the return of the rest of SSAGO! After which more singing followed and lots of sleeping on my part.

Sunday
Everyone was up for breakfast again and then most of the morning was spent having a SSAGO AGM followed by the closing ceremony attended by the Mayor of Loughborough at which Simon was presented with a bear factory bear!!!! After lunch came the job of taking down all the tents and clearing everything up ready to go home, though some clubs were delayed due to the kidnapping of various mascots. Then we all departed the campsite after a fun rally and met up later in EHB for tea and the wide-awake people even stayed for the quiz.

Written by Jen-E

The Bear Rally Website can be found >> Here

Leeds/Leicester Rally: Ulala

Camps, Member Reports and SSAGO, November 18, 2002. 0 Comments. Written by admin

The Leeds and Leicester rally was my first rally…quite a daunting prospect! I arrived just about on time to the beam engine on the Friday night, and carried my bags to the minibus. Then came the challenge of getting all of the items safely on the minibus! Stupidly I volunteered to help! Any way…that is not the point! After the tedious process of loading up minibuses we eventually departed from Loughborough! The bus journey was not too bad! No one was sick or started crying – so I suppose you could say it was great!

After a small round the block detour (thanks to Amy who pointed us in the right direction!) we arrived at Bramhope Campsite – up in Leeds! After registering, unpacking the minibus and pitching tents it was time to head to the bar, and for rally veterans to catch up with old mates from rallies. The new people were introduced to friends of friends! After a campfire of singing songs people drifted off to their tents (or other peoples – no…not scogui people…!). We were awakened to the sound of pots being banged and shouts of BREAKFAST! Most of us managed to get up for breakfast, then head off on the scavenger hunt in our groups.

Arriving back to the campsite more people were out of bed (lazy people! Tut tut!). A sandwich lunch was enjoyed by everyone. The afternoon was spent taking part in a variety of different events – ones we had chosen to take part in. A small group of us spent the afternoon watching a bar in Leeds Student Union watching the rugby! After a short detour to Morrisons supermarket (you don’t have those down south!) we arrived at the bus pick up point to meet an excited bunch of people who had been around the armouries museum – most armed with plastic swords! We were then taken to an old scout hut. It was cold and the ceiling dripped – which provided cooling refreshment when the barn dancing started. There was an interesting dinner after which all dignity was lost in changing into costumes (scogui went as Asterix) in the cold hall! The barn dance got off to a great start, with lots of enthusiasm! Later on we were all boarded onto the busses to be taken back to the campsite. A campfire followed and people began to drift to tents.

Sunday morning…it felt so early! Could the weekend be almost over! Not before there were all of the silly games. Lunch soon came, then it was time for the presentation ceremonies. Simon armed all of scogui with leaflets about the Loughborough rally to distribute to everyone. Helmet challenged Cardiff (for them to keep their mascot) to a garlic eating competition – Helmet won! But…somehow Cardiff got their mascot back! Then, the weekend was over, all that was left to do was to strike tents, and say good bye to new friends. Helmet was almost stolen by Cardiff – until he burped a big garlic burp…they decided they couldn’t put up with the smell all of the way back to Wales!

We arrived back to Loughborough having stopped at a service station once. The roof racks were unpacked, and people dropped home. Then the sociable ones popped to the EHB for some dinner, and to enter the quiz.

What a great weekend

Written by Em Cowell

Freshers Camp 2002

Camps and Member Reports, October 28, 2002. 0 Comments. Written by admin Tags: freshers camp.

Welcome to SCOGUI and the British weather. Fresher’s camp was held in the OAKS in Charnwood, The venue of the bear rally.

Friday the 25th of October, we the SCOGUI massive assembled at the union “beam engine” (the gateway to another dimension known as camp) at 18:00. After a discussion with the one and only helmet we boarded the bus and went to the oaks where we met the advanced party who put up the mess tent and several other tents.

The first job of camp is to get the tents erect. This was not done with the use of viagra or porno mags. It was done with a lot of hard work and talk of putting things in holes. Andy (one of many) decided to let Angela and myself sleep in his tent as “we” helped him put it up. He was soon to realise the mistake and says he will not share a tent with us again.

Tents now up and people assigned to them, the next job to do is to get warm by the fire. Once lit it was very warm so warm helmet burnt his hand, whilst trying to out do a female (we have all done it). I went to bed early and was up bright and breezy (the wind started gently) the next morning.

The day’s activities included climbing, mountain boarding and archery. The climbing was fun and I felt unfit. Angela is convinced by the prusik loop yet. The mountain boarding was brilliant we seam have a natural in amongst us Leon. I found it ironic that you put all these pads on and fall on the bits that are unprotected. Then it was over to the archery range for an attempt of archery (Attempt being the operative word), I scored around 4 points. I then ended up with several hair bobbles in my hair. I only put 2 in her hair and she put 10 in my hair (female multiplier effect, same as put little bit of water on her head she pours a lot of water on you (Can I apologise again, you know who you are)). What was worse was some random brown owl took photos of it. I now have nickname Barbie

After a pasta dinner it was back to the campfire (SLUGS did a good job of the food) the night was pretty eventful but I do not want to discuss it hear.

The next morning we were woken up by get up I want to take the tent down before it blows down. This is when the fun started. The things I learnt from the morning was do not sleep on someone’s roll mat as you have to put it away. Tip of the day do not break the bag as you put it away.

I had a great time and had so much fun. I know this does not cover everything and would like to see a freshers view.

Written by Lee Dunnett

Nottingham Rally

Camps, Member Reports and SSAGO, August 4, 2002. 0 Comments. Written by admin

Leaving the Police Station about 5 (as an employee rather than a customer), I set out to drive from Lincoln to Nottingham only impeded by the heavy traffic on the A52. Rather than a campsite the venue was the Nottingham university rugby pitches, with the pavilion providing the base. Despite a crisis with Legionairres two before the start, it started well.

Friday evening was spent around the campfire (aka fine leg of the cricket field) burning pallets (aka seats). After a long days work, and not drinking I disappeared off to bed just after midnight only to be waken about 4 am by over eager campers going to bed. As I could not get back to sleep I went for a walk in Beeston, would have driven but the gates were locked. After returning and sitting in the car for a hour or so listening to the radio, the breakfast crew were appearing.

Saturday morning was spent chairing the SSAGO reps meeting in the home team dressing room, which was not really designed for a meeting. After about an hour the meeting ended the next hour was spent waiting for the rest to return from the Treasure hunt around the campus. As usual the afternoon was spent going around Nottingham with various activities, I choose rowing on the lake. After perfecting my frizebeeing and knbckering my knee, we worked over to the on campus lake for an row on the lake, followed by a swift ice cream before returning to the site and a quick drink in the Sticky Pitcher.

After negioating the security fence we returned to the site, before going to meet everyone else at the union for the evening meal. The Student Union was used for the meal, and the barn dance with Gold being the theme as it was the 50th anniversary of Snogs (Nottingham). After a long session, including the SSAGO Exec doing a karoke version of “America Pie” – don’t ask the campers returned to the site for the camp fire.

On Sunday morning I had another early start with a drive to buy papers, then realising I did not actually know where the site was relative to the rest of Nottingham. As is the custom with summer rallies, much water was involved with the silly games. After the closing ceremony most people disappeared home.