My First Meet - Are they child friendly?

My First Meet - Are they child friendly? First Meet K:VI (not sure what to expect)

#1 FuzzyNavel

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Posted 29 November 2008 - 08:58 AM

Hi,

I've been meaning to come along to a meet for a couple of years now but the dates never seem to coincide .... the meets never seem to be on the weekends I don't have my son ... and I've decided I don't want to miss this one so I'm bringing him along and basically I would like to know if anyone out there has done such a silly thing before. Am I letting myself in for a complete nightmare? (he's 5) Will there be other kids there?

I would love to come to one of these legendary meets ... but won't if this board seem to think its a bad idea .....

Raoul

#2 Joinee Varwell

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Posted 29 November 2008 - 10:45 AM

Hello Raoul!

You're fine until 6pm I believe - the thread here will tell you more.
http://www.joineefor...showtopic=30883

Hope you make it!

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#3 Pud

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Posted 29 November 2008 - 10:54 AM

Your son will have a whale of a time. I have taken numerous children, as I'm a foster carer and my children keep changing, to meets (obviously being selective, not the ones that are just in the pub) and they always absolutely love it.

I recently had a child for 2 weeks for holiday cover for other carers. I took her to blackpool illuminations, Imax 3D, and other things I dont' really remember now. when I took her back to her usual carers what did she immediately start telling them about?

going to liverpool for the join me halloween meet!

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#4 Shiney Joinee Jackson

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Posted 30 November 2008 - 11:09 PM

Arnt we just a Bunch of children anyways? Im sure your Son will fit right in!!

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#5 Joinee Varwell

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Posted 30 November 2008 - 11:41 PM

Joinee Jackson, on 1 Dec 2008, 12:09 AM, said:

Arnt we just a Bunch of children anyways? Im sure your Son will fit right in!!

That's a good point actually - any kids there will actually be among the more mature attendees!

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#6 FuzzyNavel

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Posted 01 December 2008 - 06:33 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies - I'm really looking forward to it now ... going o get some pressies to wrap up and give away. What sort of pressies does everyone buy to give out?

Raoul

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Posted 04 December 2008 - 11:33 AM

FuzzyNavel, on 1 Dec 2008, 06:33 PM, said:

Thanks everyone for your replies - I'm really looking forward to it now ... going o get some pressies to wrap up and give away. What sort of pressies does everyone buy to give out?

Raoul

Festive chocolaty goodness, chocolate santas, miniature boxes of celebrations, roses etc etc.

I normally go to Wilkinsons and get a bag full of stuff to hand out. Oh, and Christmas cards too...it's nice to give out cards with a happy message inside, maybe sealed with a join me sticker or 2