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Roll up, roll up for the Great Mumsnet Get Together, Summer Fete, Garden Party, Disco and Barbecue

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RowanMumsnet · 15/06/2017 11:57

Hello there!

We would like to cordially invite you all to join us this coming Sunday, June 18, for a Great Get Together - in memory of the late Jo Cox MP, and in support of her family's organisation, More In Common, which aims to get us all to celebrate the things that unite us.

So whether you're reasonable or unreasonable, whether you have or have not Googled penguin bollards, and whether or not you think the OP should have cashed the cheque, we'd love to see you all here on Sunday around midday.

There will be PRIZES, chatting and amusing gifs (courtesy of AliceDMumsnet's 'solid gold gifs' folder). Please bring your best children's jokes, pictures of any kittens who have recently adopted you, and heartwarming stories of love and friendship across the divide (Netmums).

BYO booze. Folk dancing will not be tolerated in the shallow end.

(If you'd rather go to an event near you and meet other people face-to-face, check out the Great Get Together's listings of thousands of events across the UK here.)

Love
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RowanMumsnet · 18/06/2017 15:35

Squeeeeeeee kitten Eliza! How old is s/he?

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ElizaDontlittle · 18/06/2017 15:28

Oh - here is that kitten!

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MrsHathaway · 18/06/2017 15:27

Ooh I never usually win anything! How thrilling! Though suspect sympathy vote re sitting groggily on tram floor ...

Favourite place in the UK is Loch Shin at Lairg.

Am now at 6th birthday party. Entertainer is Jedi. There is also a 6'6" stormtrooper. It's reasonably surreal.

ElizaDontlittle · 18/06/2017 15:26

Best place in the UK - the Lake District - particularly around Coniston. The kind of landscape, to quote the late Douglas Adams, that makes you want to burst into spontaneous applause!!

Today in 5 words
Technological failures, crazy kitten snuggles

GeekyWombat · 18/06/2017 15:25

RowanMumsnet You get to use the edit button? You are powercrazed!

My favourite place in the UK is a random one. I did a lot of travelling around with work - Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland. I went to a tiny town in Scotland called Largs. It looks like an ordinary town, ordinary high street. From the station I walked past wetherspoons, post office, all that gubbins. And then suddenly it was the coast! Breathtaking and amazing and just jaw dropping.

I only went once employers were closing the office sadly but it was the happiest day of my working life. It smelled like the sea. The weather was glorious. I even found an incredible ice cream shop. I've never gone back because I worry it can't be as amazing as I remember and coming up from London to be disappointed would be too much to bear.

Image for illustrative purposes courtesy of a Google. Doesn't do it justice.

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AdaColeman · 18/06/2017 15:22

Puzzled I've got strawberry troubles too, I bought an extra box to make strawberry tequila, but now can't find the tequila so am swamped in strawberries.

Waves to Fatty, would you like chocolate brownies?

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RebeccaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 15:22

@paxillin

It does, puzzled! Never noticed it, now can't unsee it. The taxidermists didn't know walrusses are supposed to be wrinkly, so they overstuffed it until smooth Grin.
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RowanMumsnet · 18/06/2017 15:21

Shock at the house brick

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SassynSane · 18/06/2017 15:20

RebeccaMN am with you there....best UK journey IMHO is boat from Swanage Pier to Poole Harbour...seeing the harbour and sandbanks is pretty spectacular, as is Old Harry Rocks....but the best bit was the dolphins playing with the boat....including a baby...yep...here in the UK...pure magic! Smile

paxillin · 18/06/2017 15:20

It does, puzzled! Never noticed it, now can't unsee it. The taxidermists didn't know walrusses are supposed to be wrinkly, so they overstuffed it until smooth Grin.

froomeonthebroom · 18/06/2017 15:18

Ds is currently on the trampoline with a beach ball that he has lovingly filled with water. What could possibly go wrong?

Puzzledandpissedoff · 18/06/2017 15:17

Paxillin is there a reason why that walrus looks so uncannily like a turd?? Grin

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RebeccaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 15:17

Best place in the UK that i've been to at least...
Lulworth cove - on a hot day, it looks like Greece

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SassynSane · 18/06/2017 15:16

Awwww...Take That on the radio now...Greatest Day....ready, 1, 2, 3...

Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
When the world comes alive...watch the world come alive tonight...

Awwww Easter Smile

Puzzledandpissedoff · 18/06/2017 15:15

AdaColeman Well that's no ruddy good, is it?? Don't you realise I've just used the last of my strawberries on everyone's dessert?? I honestly don't know how you can do this to me ... (wails)

Oh well, looks like it's back to the ouzo and the pan galactic gargle blaster Croatian liquer

Teatowelfairy · 18/06/2017 15:14

My DS1 once did the classic 'peer down the barrel of the Nerf gun while pulling the trigger to see what the blockage is'. With the usual results. (Thankfully he was fine)
Just snorted my Pimms Grin

This reminds me of my db many years ago. He booted his football up a tree. Db tried climbing said tree but couldn't reach the ball so decided to chuck a house brick up instead. Cue trip to a&e for head glued.

AutumnalLeaves38 · 18/06/2017 15:12

^ I'll leave you with the brilliant Rainbow Dave's village fête dancing, and messages of peace & love Grin

www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/incoming/dancing-man-preaches-peace-love-11466292

(Somehow, I feel Jo Cox would wholeheartedly approve of his vibe xx).

paxillin · 18/06/2017 15:10

Best place in the UK? Horniman museum and park. Fastastic views over London, band stand, the fat walrus prepared by the worst taxidermists. Lovely place for a glass of Pimms whilst the kids roll down a hill Smile.

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RowanMumsnet · 18/06/2017 15:09

Oh lawks teatowel that's a bad combination (poorly baby and hangover, I mean). Better not offer you any Pimms?

autumnal we'll be starting the disco at around 4pm and it will go on until the last MNer staggers out of the tent, so do feel free to reel back in later

Welcome froome and Geeky!

My favourite place in the UK: Dungeness - so weird but so beautiful. But lots of beaches in Pembrokeshire are not far behind. Very fond of Cotswolds villages (well you've got to really haven't you) and the Chilterns too.

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HerRoyalFattyness · 18/06/2017 15:09

Loo not lol

HerRoyalFattyness · 18/06/2017 15:08

I'm hiding in the lol from the kids. Shhhh! Someone pass me some cake please.

AdaColeman · 18/06/2017 15:06

Puzzled Slice some strawberries in half, lay out on a plate, spoon over some ouzo, sprinkle with icing sugar, leave for an hour, devour. Easiest summer pud ever!

TressiliansStone · 18/06/2017 15:06

GROOAAAAAN Dawn! Grin

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CarolineMumsnet · 18/06/2017 15:05

Dawn's been on the vintage Croatian liqueur I see. I'm enjoying mine drizzled atop a 99. Cheers!

SassynSane · 18/06/2017 15:03

Groaning....and Grin at the same time DawnMN