Virtual Coach Trip: All Aboard!

[MarilynWhirlwindRocks]

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Welcome!

• Do you fancy a (virtual) fun day out?

• All ages

• Your interactive input needed: ideas/ pics/ suggestions of what we could add or improve upon...

So far, we have:

- Various vehicles (see pics in 2nd post below) to suit personal tastes
(including sedate and quiet/ singalong/ loud and raucous party bus (no discrimination from us, though: decibel-lovers [incl. metal heads/ extreme punk/ electronicore etc]. get your own 100% soundproof section...we want you too)/ family-friendly/ dog-and-pet friendly/ dog-and-pet free/ mixture of a few for the brave ).

- Return day-trip to seaside? And/ or other places voted on by group?
(Mablethorpe very popular!
Somewhere on a county border for Devon vs Cornwall scones battle was also in the running).

• Coach Singalong Playlist: ongoing. Your suitable(!) nominations welcome - any genre, any era, must have melody for group singing.
• On-board Music and Entertainments Directors

(includes dramatic readings/ poetry for the quieter...drinking games for the rowdy).

Will C&P list so far, from other thread, when get time.

Add-ons definitely include:

1. STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY GLAMPING (yurts/ luxury bedding/ wood-fired hot tubs/ campfire entertainment (plus party field well away from light sleepers) / on-site masseur/ chef...and possible excursions to assist hassled fellow MNers attempting to organise CFHens).

1. ADJOINING FAMILY-FRIENDLY GLAMPING (as above, minus hen party element. Added child-appropriate activities/ all baby and toddler equipment provided/ bedtime story sessions etc...)

1. REGULAR NOFRILLS CAMPING_,

For those who prefer a more basic tent...even erect your own, if that's what floats your boat. (Decent waterproofing and top-notch 'facilities' guaranteed). Those accommodating pets to be safely distanced away from non-animal types.

- Coach Trip (and camping/ Glamping) ticket price: FREE!
(That's right: it costs you nothing. Nada. Zero. And entitles you to complimentary, delicious refreshments provided by talented MNers (and a bottle of Guinness, to boot).
Added regional food/ drink with pictures a bonus.
A benign eye will be turned to sneaky, stashed booze for the bad influences at the back...as long as not disruptive to other passengers.
(Party bus: anything within reason goes; like-minded souls safely contained together, and rules made accordingly BY YOU!).

• Inclusive policy.

• All vehicles modified to be wheelchair accessible, and are induction-looped. We will do our best to adapt to unmet needs.

• All vehicles have on-board loo/ make frequent 'comfort stops'.

• Children's fun bus(es) (see pic) staffed by kindly, highly qualified Nannies, familiar with additional needs and disabilities.

On-board sensory room. Thus all parents can HAVE A BREAK, TOO. Special pass entitles them to hop between whichever vehicles they may choose, child-free...imagine.

A few reminders
This Coach Trip is an off-shoot from:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2990400-New-neighbour-using-my-private-garden?pg=1
(and 9, yes, count them, 9, subsequent threads: summary/ shortcuts:
trello.com/b/Mh00lwZH/the-cfns-tale-of-the-listed-building

but intended to work mainly as a standalone idea, equally accessible to newcomers completely unfamiliar.
PLEASE NOTE, HOWEVER, WHILST CONTINUING THE FUN, SUPPORTIVE, IMAGINATIVE, WARM ATMOSPHERE, THIS NEW "COACH TRIP" THREAD IS NOT A TAAT. STRICTLY NOT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE FOR DISCUSSION OF/ SPECULATION ABOUT PEOPLE OR CIRCUMSTANCES RELEVANT TO THOSE 10 THREADS...MNHQ WILL DELETE SUCH POSTS.

The Coach Management (one seriously terrifying, humourless jobsworth and her clipboard) reserves the right to eject from the vehicle(s) (or at least strap to the roof rack/ lock in the luggage compartment) any PITAs intent on ruining it for the rest of us. It's lighthearted FUN, people! Just one tiny corner of MN...you're free to explore the rest of it and leave us to our delusions.

3 of the vehicles:

1. Main, sleek transport (as many as numbers require)

1. Vintage cool factor, detachable windows if weather good (possibly boneshaker suspension)

1. Kids' inclusive fun buses (as many as numbers require)

Other options to be discussed on thread.

Take your pick!

I'd quite like a Mystery Machine.

Ill go with the sleek transport. This will have reclinable massage chairs for every seat, won't it? My dd and dh will be attending. Dh and I will be on the adults only coach. I imagine we will have ensuite facilities when we get there.

Count me in, can we have some sort of mascot? A bear or similar toy so that pictures can be taken at the various destinations.

I'd like a window seat on the sleek modern bus, DH will accompany me.

Can we have some idea of the places we'll be visiting. Please can we go to Wales for some lovely scenery and castles?

I've got a brand new combine harvester

But will you give me the key Anarchy??

I'll get a few cut at Timpsons later

But Vlad can't have one. I don't trust him.

Ok cool. Just leaving this here as a reminder you promised.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=tb63PdPweDc

Just making a chili for tonights meal if anybody wants to stop off in Southampton. Please bring pudding.

That do ya, Watt?

Mummy, you're quite demanding: is your DD of toddlerish age, and do you expect her to be partaking of all non-child activities as well: because the rest of us can just accommodate you, no problem?

Must admit, I'd not even considered DHs/ male DPs joining us too. Bit embarrassing. I'll go and have a stern word with myself. What's the vote on that, then, everyone?

Anarchy, The Wurzels! Good God, you better bring a flagon or two of cider. And if Vlad's coming, do I need to book him and Vanka places in the luggage hold?

Gramgram,

Wales/ scenery/ castles all sound great.

Your chilli might be a bit tepid by the time we reach you: we've not left just yet!!

Mascot great idea: anyone?

What's that about a vote on partners being included?!
. Have you not been following the Todzilla threads??

First thread. www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2998359-AIBU-You-dont-bring-a-toddler-to-a-hen-do?pg=1
Then a bit more fun www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3000534-Toddzilla-Thread-2-No-Toddlers-at-the-hen-do-please?pg=1

No my dd is 9. She's very good with the little ones. I did suggest on the other thread she'd be willing to look after the other children. But she wouldn't do any of the actual care taking. So nannys sound good .

Coach Trip Singalong Playlist so far:

"Hit the road, Jack" - Ray Charles

"On the road again" - Willie Nelson

"Build me up, Buttercup" - The Foundations

"I'm a believer" - The Monkees

"I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor

"(I've had) The time of my life" - Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes

"Dancing Queen" - Abba

"Mambo Italiano" - Dean Martin

"Girl from Ipanema" - Astrud Gilberto/ Stan Getz

"You're the voice" - John Farnham

"Sweet Caroline" - Neil Diamond

"Tiny Dancer" - Elton John

"Hallelujah" - Leonard Cohen version vs Jeff Buckley version
(We'll flip a coin!)

"You'll never walk alone" - Gerry and the Pacemakers

(a few more, too...will add in a mo).

mummy, yes, most certainly have. Excellent thread. Rum and Squoosh: just give us a call, if you need us...

Coach Trip Singalong Playlist (contd):

"Can You Dig It?" - The Mock Turtles

"The Laughing Gnome" - David Bowie

"Thank You For Being A Friend" - Theme, Golden Girls

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" - John Denver

"The Boxer" - Simon & Garfunkel

"Combine Harvester" - The Wurzels

(Also requested were:)
"Living Next Door To Malice" - Nasum

and

"Traitors" - Misery Index
(Sheesh. You lot are brave. [wow] And definitely seated in the soundproofed section, Party Bus).

(Can easily provide clickable Youtube links, with screen lyrics, for the entire list, but need someone knowledgeable to tell me if doing so for such a long list is within MNHQ rules?).

^ Oh...sorry: missed these from previous PlayList

"Wrecking Ball", Miley Cyrus

"La Isla Bonita", Madonna

"Chandelier", Sia

"The Way We Were", Barbra Streisand

Inaugural Coach Trip times; everything else is up for discussion:

(Outward) Departing: 08:00
(From all pick-up points. Simultaneously. It's imaginary; we can).

(Homeward) Arriving 18:30, 23:30
(At all drop-off points. Simultaneously. It's imaginary; we can).
12:00 noon, following day, for glamping/camping options.

Love it x

Oh yes, I'm in. Posh, child free coach for me please. With sick bags just in case, although I am hoping posh coach has a loo.

Also may we have a hostess with and "arse the size of a small country" in the style of Divine Comedy?

And on the playlist "500 Miles" by the Proclaimers.

I'm coming, posh bus for me with 2 littlies on the jungle bus.

Can i just put my 2 on the kids bus and sleep, sleep, sleep at home for the rest of the day? (please)

Fuzzy,

"National Express", The Divine Comedy added to Playlist.

"Take the National Express when your life's in a mess
It'll make you smile
All human life is here
From the feeble old dear to the screaming child
From the student who knows that to have one of those
Would be suicide
To the family man
Manhandling the pram with paternal pride
And everybody sings 'ba ba ba da'
We're going where the air is free

On the National Express there's a jolly hostess
Selling crisps and tea
She'll provide you with drinks and theatrical winks
For a sky-high fee
Mini-skirts were in style when she danced down the aisle
Back in '63 (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
But it's hard to get by when your arse is the size
Of a small country
And everybody sings 'ba ba ba da'
We're going where the air is free
Tomorrow belongs to me

When you're sad and feeling blue
With nothing better to do
Don't just sit there feeling stressed
Take a trip on the National Express, the National Express, let's go..."
(lyrics: Neil Hannon)

video here:

That one?
Can be arranged...though our tea and crisps are free of charge...

"5000 Miles, The Proclaimers" also added. (I'll pretend I didn't notice you attempting to sneak TWO requests: Only 1 per passenger, please!)
[have chucked in "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo, Tony Christie", too, for good measure...they tend to come as a pair ].

JustHappy3,

No. That would be classed as "Being A Cheeky Fucker".
But...what say your kids on the Fun Bus (all care done by Nannies, if you wish), you on a VIP, reclining, massage seat on the posh coach, sleep mask, ear plugs/ noise-cancelling headset, cosy blanket, optional booze...
and you can sleep all the way there and back.

Good compromise?

Hell yes i'm in!

Are unaccompanied children allowed on the fun bus? I'd like to send my autistic son along ... and I'll just stay home, enjoy the quiet, maybe get around to some decorating ...

Sings along tunelessly and passes round boiled sweets