FabSwingers.com forum: A Fete Worse Than Death!!

By *bi Haive OP Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

It's just dawned on me (yes, at dawn - uncanny!

) that it's that time of year again - village fete time!

Now whilst in my youth I used to love the chance to hit these rock and roll events as it was a chance to meet up with friends, win a litre of cooking sherry on the tombola and get pissed whilst getting a healthy dose of food poisoning from the BBQ the local vicar manned - these days it's not quite the same.

Last year I got beaten with the last wang of a welly and missed out on a crate of Stella, came home with a couple of cakes the local God squad talked me into parting with too much cash for and the only thing I won on the tombola was a miniature of Gordon's with one of those cans of tonic sellotaped to it that someone had obviously pocketed on a flight home from the costa del wherever three years ago as the best before date had long since been passed.

But the sproglet loves going so we'll go. I'll take the dog. She's an attention whore and will love the fuss from the old folk and if I get beaten on the welly wanging she can bite the ringer (who's won the last four years but only turns up at the dying hour to pick up his beer!) on the arse for me!

So what's everyone else up to on this bright/grey/windy/rainy (depending on where you are!) Saturday?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lucky you I'm off to work.

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By *bi Haive OP Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"Lucky you I'm off to work."

Swap you! I miss work!

You'll have to stump up for your own tombola tickets though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lucky you I'm off to work.

Swap you! I miss work!

You'll have to stump up for your own tombola tickets though.

Deal

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I'm off to the local gala. I'm visiting friends in the dales so it'll be be a very scenic one.

Being a crafty type I got roped into making costumes for the munchkins for the fancy dress parade - I even spent most of a day with some wool making a wig! So I'll be very grumbly if whoever wins the costume competition is wearing a bought costume. I don't mind losing to a better or more inventive homemade one but I'm damned if I spent three days cutting and sewing and sticking with only a craft tub and one charity shop for supplies to lose to a kid in a onesie!

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By *ittle Pocket PerveWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"Lucky you I'm off to work."

Me too

typical as we got sun in the south this morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Staying with my mother for the weekend

If it's nice she wants to go to bingo.

Why if it's nice ? We aren't playing outdoors.

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By *bi Haive OP Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"Staying with my mother for the weekend

If it's nice she wants to go to bingo.

Why if it's nice ? We aren't playing outdoors.

Parents!

Can't live with em - biologically impossible to be here without em!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Off with the gang to Rother Valley picnic sorted and lets see what mischief we can get into

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

some diy on the outside of the house as well as waiting about for the boiler man - cant get out of it as i keep saying next day off i have and its a nice one i will get something done - cant deny its a lovely day

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

It's my nan and Grandads 60th anniversary bbQ at my rich aunt and uncles house where every conversation will be about how much their new car/furniture/tv etc cost.

Luckily having a young child is my excuse not to be there too late in the evening. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love all our local fetes. They have the best jam , chutney and honey there. Maybe I need to join the WI or Mother's Union.

I'm off to my friends BBQ later on, so have dishes to make to take along. Just starting those! Naughty plans at some stage, and a cycle ride too. Looks like a stunner of a day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We were meant to be going to Alton Towers with the kids today but obviously plans will have to change

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By *bi Haive OP Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"We were meant to be going to Alton Towers with the kids today but obviously plans will have to change

You've lost the kids?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

last time I 'welly wanged' I let it go on the backward swing, taking a small child out ~ luckily it was one of mine!

today...I am mostly being taxi mum

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ours is cancelled today. It's raining

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"last time I 'welly wanged' I let it go on the backward swing, taking a small child out ~ luckily it was one of mine!

today...I am mostly being taxi mum

That made me lol Classy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Randomly when I was little I played beat the goalie at our village fete with Gloria Hunifords grandkids while my parents d*unk tea with her.

Was completely oblivious as to who she was think Karen Kesting was there too god bless her.

They were certainly more fun back in the day. Wonder if coconut shy's are still allowed?

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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago

a land up north..... of leicester

I'm living it up with an booking to see my optometrist, then hopefully a sausage and cider festival later on. Should be quite eventful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Time to sort out the tortoise run !

The fence is in need of repair otherwise Miss Houdini will make another bid for freedom

If I'm lucky I'll be able to catch some sun this afternoon

Kid's are out with friends and I'm looking forward to some peace and quiet

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By *bi Haive OP Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"I'm living it up with an booking to see my optometrist, then hopefully a sausage and cider festival later on. Should be quite eventful "

A sausage fest?

Sounds like a Fab event!

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I'm spring cleaning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm spring cleaning

I've just hoovered and dusted from my mum whilst she playing on her iPad.

75 years old and loves playing candy crush

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive hired a rug doctor carpet cleaner and im cleaning all the carpets, well after ive had a litle rest of course

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I have been busy the last few Saturdays so I am enjoying a proper lazy day off. So far there has been coffee, mooching around and cat cuddles.

As for the village fête, I love them. Great for people watching. Bear in mind the social politics going on as you watch the two yummy mummies chatting 'nicely' at the cake stall. The one-upmanship in any form of competitive event. The raised eyebrows at the local rich bloke and his younger wife. If you get bored, invent back stories. Even pretend to yourself you're John Nettles and one of them is a wrong 'un and figure out which...

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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago

a land up north..... of leicester

"I'm living it up with an booking to see my optometrist, then hopefully a sausage and cider festival later on. Should be quite eventful

A sausage fest?

Sounds like a Fab event!

It's on a farm too so could be great for the doggers out there

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Woo hoo! Not only did the munchkins win best fancy dress in their group they also won best in show and got a silver cup nearly as big as the littlest one!

And they get their names engraved on it and everything!

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Always took part when the kids were young .. walked miles after floats carried buckets etc. work think I should join in at the local to promote, next week

Already been told not flippin likely.. Those days have past.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have been busy the last few Saturdays so I am enjoying a proper lazy day off. So far there has been coffee, mooching around and cat cuddles.

hehe hours of entertainment!

The Mothership is here, so she has taken mini minx out for a few hours for me to "nap".... So far I've opened my new magic wand and been playing with the settings. At least I'm in bed, so technically resting

Hopefully tomorrow will be another sunny one, and will head out for a long walk and lunch somewhere..

Love a village fete, Ours is on a green surrounded by 3 pubs. Perfect for a cheeky few Vinos whilst minx runs about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Woo hoo! Not only did the munchkins win best fancy dress in their group they also won best in show and got a silver cup nearly as big as the littlest one!

And they get their names engraved on it and everything!

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aww fab! Well done!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cold n windy in not so sunny rhyl so staying in n gonna cook a nice hot chili with rice and garlic potato skins

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By *bi Haive OP Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

The ringer won the welly wanging.

And I won feck all on the tombola except smellys, an egg holder and a stuffed toy for the dog - no booze!

Sun was shining though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shelly is now secure and munching on her dandelions; gardening complete; chocolate cake cooling; and I'm sitting in the sun with a glass of cider

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been to Weston.. It was cold and windy so went shopping instead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Shelly is now secure and munching on her dandelions; gardening complete; chocolate cake cooling; and I'm sitting in the sun with a glass of cider

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perfect

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

-apart from the chocolate cake part lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive hired a rug doctor carpet cleaner and im cleaning all the carpets, well after ive had a litle rest of course

I loved what it did to my carpets, made them look brand new. just wish they dried a bit quicker

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"-apart from the chocolate cake part lol

you know I've got a lemon drizzle put aside for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"-apart from the chocolate cake part lol

you know I've got a lemon drizzle put aside for you

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ooooo yes! My favorite!!!

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