Who wants to go to Auckland Zoo with us?
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Topic: Who wants to go to Auckland Zoo with us?
Posted By: Katherine
Subject: Who wants to go to Auckland Zoo with us?
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 1:29pm
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I was hanging out with gandt and maya this morning at Ark Cafe, and moaning about how I want to go to the zoo (the Auckland Zoo, that is), and the brilliant gandt had a brainwave -- why don't we MB mums (and dads!) bring our babies and meet up there? (Remember, under 4's are free!) So -- does a weekday or weekend work better for you? Put in your two cents, and after you've weighed in, I'll organise a day and time somewhere around the beginning of June.
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 1:44pm
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oooooh I would love to come, but be warned I may get stuck at the monkey's!!!!!!! (checking out DP's family) I would only be able to come if it is a weekend as I work.
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 2:00pm
| I have free passes and am going with Alyssa and my mum very soon..would be nice to bump into some of you :) |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 2:13pm
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Weekend would be better for us as I think Maya will enjoy it more than the gremlins and she's at preschool during the week, but we can do weekdays as well.
Last time we went Maya cried coz I told the lady at the gate she was only three so I didn't have to pay  -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 2:41pm
Weekend is good as I know B really want's to come....though I think we're pretty tied up for the next few weeks....actually until we get back from our trip away... . ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 6:12pm
Will definately come. Weekend is a bit better for me as I cant leave my biggest kid (hubby) behind at his work. I will never live it down.  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: thunderwolves
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 8:29pm
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I am keen, weekends are good, but don't mind week days, if I am not at work I will definately come. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 19 May 2007 at 10:39am
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me too me too....shame i live in chch
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 19 May 2007 at 1:50pm
It's not too far for a day trip is it?  ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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jack_&_charli wrote:Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 19 May 2007 at 11:11pm
| we might pass till miss gabriella is at least six months or so and can notice the animals enough for it to be viable! am sure we will then need to buy a zoo pass anyways! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 19 May 2007 at 11:29pm
I'm in, seeing as how we have membership but only used it once ! 
Weekday or weekend is fine. |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 20 May 2007 at 9:37pm
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Bump! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 01 June 2007 at 1:22pm
| Bumpity bump... Anyone else? It's looking like a weekend might be best -- let's say a Sunday in June, maybe the 24th? Weigh in! :) |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 01 June 2007 at 1:47pm
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I get back to AKL on the 23 so would be nice to take Tyrell out....so count me in for 24! |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 01 June 2007 at 4:03pm
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yip we can do it the 24th. Was wondering what happened to the outing. Any hubby's allowed?
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 01 June 2007 at 4:49pm
| Of course husbands/partners/other kids are allowed! Bring whomever you want. I'll ring them up and find out if they have special pricing for groups, just in case we can organise ourselves that much. :) |
Posted By: CRS
Date Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:47pm
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Am I allowed to come? LOL ------------- Bonnie, Mum to a 1 1/2 year old & a 3 year old - still RF in their Brio Zento's CPST & Safe2Go Technician www.childrestraintsafety.com 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:53pm
We're in! And Bonnie if you come I'll hold onto these locking clips and give them to you then  ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: CRS
Date Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:59pm
Sounds good! the 24th is great for me as I'll be away before then. Yay! Will be so nice to meet some other mummies (and babies!) ------------- Bonnie, Mum to a 1 1/2 year old & a 3 year old - still RF in their Brio Zento's CPST & Safe2Go Technician www.childrestraintsafety.com
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 02 June 2007 at 4:24pm
I'm pretty sure we can so the 24th as well!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 02 June 2007 at 4:55pm
| 24th is good for us too ! Putting it into my palm pilot now... |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 9:58am
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What time will all of us meet on Sunday? Hope the weather will be nice this weekend. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 10:22am
| We are coming too! yay! |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 10:58am
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Aaah cool. Can at least see your little girl then. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 12:30pm
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Shall we meet bright and early at 10am under the elephant at the front entrance? The zoo opens at 9.30 and if we get there early enough, we'll get decent parking (as it seems to fill up quite fast!). Unfortunately, the group booking rate is for groups of 15 or more adults and has to be paid all in one go (not individually), so is a bit of a no-go for us. The group rate only gets you $1 off admission per person anyway, so no great savings. Here's a link to the admission price page on their website: http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/information/index.php?PHPSESSID=7ad3135fc729c616d52d7b2c5faca3c7#group - http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/information/index.php?PHPSESSID=7ad3135fc729c616d52d7b2c5faca3c7#group Generally, kids under 4 are free, adults are $18, kids 4-15 are $9, and there are family rates (look on the page for all the options). |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 12:54pm
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We won't be able to make it after all. Hope you all have fun though! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 1:48pm
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Will be there bright and early if I can get the two men up. They might either go to the Motat or perhaps hubby will come with us. But definately will be there. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 4:33pm
Not 100% sure if I can come now - DH decided to enter a squash tournament for this weekend, and we don't yet know if there will be any games for him on Sunday 
As for admission, I have a Friends of the Zoo pass anyway
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 4:44pm
| I figured a couple of us have zoo passes so the group thing might not happen anyway, but admission isn't *too* bad (not compared to Kelly Tarlton's, anyway!). I'll be there no matter what and will put some OHbaby! balloons on Emma Rose's stroller so you know who to look for. I think the plan is that we'll all meet up to start, then go off and see the zoo on our own or in small groups for a bit, then maybe meet up for morning tea at one of the restaurants around 11.30, then I heard a rumour there's an elephant encounter of some kind at noon, so that could be our last activity together? Just suggestions! :) |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 7:26pm
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We're still coming! Working on the master of the house to try and get him along too, but he is terminally suspicious of anything that involves a) pakeha and b) no alcohol so he'll probably stay home by his lonely self (and enjoy the peace and quiet). ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 7:46pm
| Lol Emma! Im bringing my Mum! She's very excited!! He he! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 7:55pm
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Ooooh, she'll get to play with the gremlins again!
Oh and I've made Mercedes promise to be on her best behaviour - no picking on the other babies! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 8:20pm
| If we were able to still come, I would have to work on my patience and resolve to cope with the grumpy / whingy demon child from hell - she normally naps from 9:30-11:15am ish, and I can't guarantee a sleep in the car or pram. We will see how we go with this squash tournament stuff of DH's anyway, and hope that he doesn't end up in any Sunday games ! |
Posted By: CRS
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 3:25pm
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I'm still coming too! With my two youngins and hubby! ------------- Bonnie, Mum to a 1 1/2 year old & a 3 year old - still RF in their Brio Zento's CPST & Safe2Go Technician www.childrestraintsafety.com
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 3:51pm
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Coolio! Now to hope the weather doesn't suck like it does today *prays* ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 6:27pm
| I might have to dig out the raincover for the pram... I wonder if they'll give us a refund if all the animals are hiding in their habitats where we can't see them? I have to say, shovelling elephant doody in the rain would *not* be my ideal job. Poor zookeepers... |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 10:05pm
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I hear we are in for bad weather this weekend. Are we cancelling if it is too bad and reschedule? Or what is the plan?
What about Kelly Tarlton perhaps if weather is bad? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 10:25pm
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I think if te weathers bad we should go somewhere else, especially since Kellz has stayed up all week just to come play with us!
Kelly Tarltons is fine by us, but is a lot more $$$, don't know what others think. Otherwise a Chipmunks/Lollipops maybe? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 10:40pm
| Kelly Tarlton's would be out, waaaaaay too $$ at this stage - Erin would probably enjoy it more when she is older. Again, if DH doesn't have squash and I can commandeer the car (or it is a weekday), Chipmunks / Lollipops would be neat ! (Just in case of cancellation that is...) |
Posted By: CRS
Date Posted: 22 June 2007 at 9:31am
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Oh darn I hope we don't cancel the day!!! It's my eldests 2nd birthday next week so really wanted to go somewhere for a treat for him :) Kelly Tartons is way out of the question though LOL but as long as he's out of the house and having fun that's what counts :) ------------- Bonnie, Mum to a 1 1/2 year old & a 3 year old - still RF in their Brio Zento's CPST & Safe2Go Technician www.childrestraintsafety.com
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 22 June 2007 at 9:46am
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Lollipops or chipmunks is fine with me as well. Sorry didnt know what the prices were. Just know hubby is taking us soon.
Just let me know what place it will be then and how do we decide if it will be zoo or another place? Perhaps a chain sms or something? Or a notice in the morning on the forum or something? aaah bugger hope the weather is really really nice however. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 22 June 2007 at 9:50am
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theres lots of shelter at the zoo...and they have umbrellas to use so unless it is a storm you should be ok. i've been there in the rain before. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 22 June 2007 at 11:14am
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Well they said something about a storm coming ect. But then again this is second hand information.
Might not be able to make it if it rains. She just recovered from a bit of a cold and hubby caught it. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 22 June 2007 at 12:40pm
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Here's the metservice weather info for tomorrow...looks like it will be a little chilly as well..
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=auckland - Auckland Weather |
Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 9:10am
| Emma has suggested Lollipops Ellerslie if the weather is bad enough that we need to change the venue. So that will be our backup plan! We'll decide by 9am tomorrow and post a notice in this forum if there's a change. If you don't see a notice, we're still going to the zoo! Also, if you want to PM me your mobile details, I can txt you at 9am to let you know if things change (again, if you don't hear from me, we're going to the zoo). Send me your mobile number by 9pm tonight if you want to be on the txt list! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 9:43am
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Cool bananas! I just thought Ellerslie is probably the most central, and it's nice and close to the motorway for those of you coming from far, far away ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 7:16pm
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Woohoo, just saw the news and the forecast is for occasional showers with plenty of fine breaks - bring on the zoo! I'm even making a chocolate cake to share... ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: CRS
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 7:24pm
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woo hoo!!! I can't wait for the zoo and can't wait to meet ya'll! ------------- Bonnie, Mum to a 1 1/2 year old & a 3 year old - still RF in their Brio Zento's CPST & Safe2Go Technician www.childrestraintsafety.com
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 7:33pm
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I'm such a geek, I'm most excited about Bonnie checking my girls carseats
Oops, did I just say that out loud? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 7:41pm
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oooo car seat checks? |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 7:42pm
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Aaah seems I might have to give it a miss. The freaking big baby is still under the weather. (hubby if anyone was wondering)
So will have to keep him under the covers. Boo hoo will have to wait for the Botany meet next weekend.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 7:56pm
So leave the big baby at home to sulk and come play ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 9:15pm
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No seems it was a freaking excuse. We have a friend that is staying over until he finds his feet (wife back in SA yet and will be for another 18 months, so he is like totally useless now)
Anyway he wanted to go to Kelly Tarlton since he arrived and wanted to go this weekend if weather is bad. So hubby said he is not feeling up. Blah blah blah. Well tonight he says he is not feeling well to go out with weather plus not good as bubs is still recovering. (valid excuse) but we can go to Kelly Tarlton. Not that happy wife this side. 
Off course I want to go there as well but he knew what was planned this month already.
So have to give it a skip this time around. Sorry guys. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: CRS
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 9:20pm
Why yes I believe you did!  ------------- Bonnie, Mum to a 1 1/2 year old & a 3 year old - still RF in their Brio Zento's CPST & Safe2Go Technician www.childrestraintsafety.com
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 24 June 2007 at 8:17am
| Hi ladies -- the Zoo is ON! Rug yourself and your littlies up warm and meet us at the elephant near the entrance at 10am. See you there! :) |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 24 June 2007 at 8:22am
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We'll be there, and the gremlins will be super toasty and snug in their buggy snugglies thanks to Janine ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 24 June 2007 at 9:58am
aaawwww i wana come *SULKS* ...pitty im so FAT! and far away! ...have fun everyone!
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 24 June 2007 at 7:56pm
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Tyrell was not up to outdoors today, so I am sorry that we missed it.... |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 24 June 2007 at 7:58pm
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I just posted pics in the gallery
Was a bit chilly, but the showers were few and far between and I think all had a good time - I bet Kellz will sleep well tonight after chasing Maya round the zoo tho! Amy, hope Tyrell is feeling better! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: CRS
Date Posted: 24 June 2007 at 8:03pm
Oh darn I don't think I have enough posts to see the gallery. Are there any pics of my family at all? ------------- Bonnie, Mum to a 1 1/2 year old & a 3 year old - still RF in their Brio Zento's CPST & Safe2Go Technician www.childrestraintsafety.com
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 24 June 2007 at 8:29pm
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Nope, just my brats and Isla and Kelly
But keep posting and you'll be able to see them soon! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: CRS
Date Posted: 24 June 2007 at 8:40pm
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*post* *post* *post* lol ------------- Bonnie, Mum to a 1 1/2 year old & a 3 year old - still RF in their Brio Zento's CPST & Safe2Go Technician www.childrestraintsafety.com
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