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Devon in the sticks - mid to north. Anybody out there?

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SuePurblybiltByElves · 17/11/2010 22:30

See I know there must be Mnetters around but it seems to be a NM Mafia controlled area . I'm about 30 mins north of Okehampton, equal distances from Exeter and Barnstaple. Middle of nowhere but surrounded by villages full of mummies. Some of you must be Mnetters surely?

I do this thread once a year or so and forget it when it drops out of active so do PM me if you're local and willing to out yourself

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AlmaMartyr · 25/03/2011 17:27

Hi Crysty, glad you've been getting out, at how fast time flies. Good luck finding a childminder, I've seen a few at toddler groups and they all seem lovely.

How is everyone?

I've made another post about this but will add it here as well - a friend of a friend has lost a pair of golden retrievers so if anyone knows anything let me know and I'll pass it on. She's lovely and her family are distraught :(

Petalouda · 25/03/2011 18:03

Lost two retrievers that's horrible! Where abouts were they lost? I'll certainly keep an eye out.

Well, I'm 40 weeks today, but there seems to be nothing going on. Hope it happens soon, or we'll have to go to Exeter to be induced

AlmaMartyr · 25/03/2011 22:44

Lost in Sampford Courtenay but can apparently travel about 20 miles a day :( I think it's one of the Okey midwives/bf supporters actually, she's lovely so hope she gets them both back.

Hope something happens for you soon, very exciting!

AlmaMartyr · 26/03/2011 10:35

Dogs found :)

Crystyclear · 29/03/2011 09:36

i saw the signs for the dogs - glad they're found.

petalouda - hope all is well. i was induced - not ideal, but the care team were amazing. good luck.

jane - are you on mat leave yet? if so, hope you've been enjoying the gorgeous weather - tho where did today's rain come from?

right - housework moluntain to tackle!

Petalouda · 01/04/2011 23:49

Crysty - all good thanks - little Felix arrived at 3:56am on Monday. Unfortunately we had to go to Exeter as had meconium in the waters, but he was absolutely fine! He did, however, arrive rather forcibly, so it was good that we were in the right place to have my bits & pieces repaired!

Can't wait to be able to get out and about with him! Still feels like my insides will drop through my pelvic floor at the moment though!

AlmaMartyr · 02/04/2011 10:46

Congratulations Petal :) Glad Felix is fine and that you were OK in Exeter. My DD had mec in the waters as well (and also arrived rather forcibly so can understand where you're coming from!).

Let me know if there's anything I can help with since I'm just down the road really :)

Crystyclear · 03/04/2011 15:03

congrats!!!!

wonderful name! hope all is well. i've got some bits and pieces that my DS has grown out of if you want anything.... nappies, clothes etc. they all need a good home!

AlmaMartyr · 28/04/2011 13:44

This thread dropped off my 'I'm On' so just making sure it's back on there.

How is everyone? Hope you're all enjoying this gorgeous weather!!

AlmaMartyr · 11/07/2011 22:26

Just bumping this thread a bit, see how everyone is!

Petalouda · 14/07/2011 22:12

hello! I'm still here!

First night of sleep training though, so apologies, west devon, for the screaming!

SuePurblybilt · 14/07/2011 22:15

oo, I'd forgotten this thread

Congrats on the new baby.

strictlycomedancingdiva · 25/09/2011 00:48

Oh, found this thread very late, another North Devonian here, my DC are all a bit older though!

picalilli · 04/10/2011 20:03

I'm in the sticks of north Devon too and would love to chat to some local mums. Finding it real hard to find some other mums out there! Anyone still on on this thread?

SuePurblybilt · 04/10/2011 20:07

I keep an eye on it picalilli . Every 6 months or so.

MNHQ mentioned that they might be dividing Devon, I pointed out that having our 'local' as Exeter was pointless for those of us in North Devon. If they do, we'll have to sort meet-ups and a good local board.

Whereabouts are you (roughly)?

picalilli · 05/10/2011 20:52

I'm sort of between bideford and Holsworthy - surrounded by sheep and mist! Playgroups are very few and far between and not exactly well supported. Do the mn's ever meet in real life or is it just online

BuckminsterFullerene · 08/10/2011 20:27

I keep an eye on this thread! Okehampton, here. Mist and cows this end.

BuckminsterFullerene · 08/10/2011 20:30

Oh, and to refer back to my earlier post: that was the last day of sleep training too. He learned to self settle by himself, started sleeping better, and now has apparently forgotten both. Oh well, who needs sleep anyway...

Purplebuns · 12/10/2011 17:45

Mid Devoner here, Bluebump used to live in the same town as me, possibly still does.

bluebump · 14/10/2011 19:43

I am indeed still here in the same town Purplebuns

Purplebuns · 14/10/2011 20:07

Shame... The town everyone loves to hate.

KirstyJC · 14/10/2011 20:15

Oooh, hello!

I live in Mid Devon, never posted on this thread before though I don't think. So what happens here then? Does everyone just natter a bit, or do you meet up, or what? (nosey, aren't I!) I live in a village near J27 and I don't think I know any MNetters in real life....I tried to get a friend to join but she misheard me and is now on Netmums.....

SuePurblybilt · 14/10/2011 20:18

Sorry, forgot to check back.

We have not met up, no, but if MNHQ do give us a more local board, it would be on the cards praps.

Where is J27? And where on earth is this hated town?

KirstyJC · 14/10/2011 20:21

Junction 27 of the M5 I mean!

Not sure where they mean about the hated town - sounds intriguing doesn't it?

bluebump · 14/10/2011 20:22

Well Kirsty, Purplebuns and I would use Junction 27 too (on the M5 Sue)... Indeed the town everyone loves to hate (or at least pretend to hate whilst not bothering to move anywhere else!)

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