I'm more than happy to contribute. I did tell Steve to make sure he "wasn't out of pocket" before the meet.

I'll put in �25 to make the maths easier! ;)

�200 - �50 - �25 = �125

�125/25 = �5 a head

Really sorry to hear about the theft Steve. It certainly won't stop me from coming along if you ever decide to organise another meet. I had an amazing time!

I'll definitely chip in to reimburse you.

And �20 from me....I wasn't there but have enjoyed hearing about the trip and loved the photos. I can appreciate how much effort Steve D put into it, and it's no good letting the despicable actions of a couple of morons in any way taint what looked like a great event! Steve

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count me in for �10

well ok so can someone get SteveD to give us his :paypal: address?

Hey guys, just got in and read your thread replies.

I really do appreciate your concerns and offer of money, but my biggest issue is getting my head around the fact that someone has violated my space and betrayed my trust. Those two lads took advantage of free beers and trust, and have not considered the consequences. I will take it upon myself to explain to them in no uncertain terms where they have gone wrong. I will be returning soon and the result will not be pretty. I will be contacting the local police because that site in the village is a real jewel and if they do this again or have done in the past it will soon get into the media and spell the death knell for Sam and her family's aspirations of using the place for campers. I do need to know if anything else was taken as well.
I did speak to Sam and she gave me a good idea of their abode, so I will go back but in my van and resolve this issue to my satisfaction.
It's not the cost although I'm surprised that the cost of the items has gone up so much, but as any of you know me I do like my tea, very much so to deprive me of the facility to make my favourite brew was devastating.
..........I will confess though that I did have a spare, very small stove and gas cannister. So, as they had not taken the kettle as well I would have been OK.

Listen I really appreciate your offer of money to replace but I would rather not accept as then I would have to make cups of tea for everyone I met ever again :118:.

Seriously I will get a result and those lads will rue the day they ever laid eyes on me. I will ensure that all of the local shops and pubs know that they are the local theives. I will make their lives hell and ensure that they have to leave the area.

I am sure that all of those that attended are aware of what has happened and now hope that we can stop addressing this issue and just discuss / report back on the event itself, 'cos I thought it was great and the newbies were good to meet. The rideout was absolutely fantastic, the sight of all you guys behind me, behaving yourselves was brilliant. The weather sorted itself out and the nightime entertainment ..........interesting.

PS We may have to go back to Platts Farm so that Keith and Kevin can get a rideout!

So glad you found a good excuse to do it again. I'm in front of the line for it. I'll gladly pop a note in the hat if you change your mind

I'm gutted that I couldn't attend the event and would love the opportunity to go on the next one if it happens!

Thank you Steve. Even though I was unable to attend.

gutted to hear what happened SteveD.

I struggle to go this weekend in May each year ( that weekend being my wedding anniversary weekend ).......

But i'd also like to make a contribution if can give me your PAYPAL details......we can't have you going to wales & doing something stupid.

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Hi steve sorry to hear about of the loss of your stove, if you change your mind about accepting our donations you can count me in. Tread carefully if you manage to find the lads its very easy to lose it and get in far more trouble than its worth for �200!
On a lighter note a big thank you for a very well organised meet i really enjoyed meeting you and the rest of the lads they all seem a decent bunch of lads. The Pinkertons how ever were well and truly barking mad!!But good entertainment!