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| 23 Apr 11, 1:10 PM freddy UK(BS), 12 yrs |
Having visited MsDemmie and The Edge alot over the years, it's a great shame that it is closing. Even before The Edge existed, the atmosphere at MsDemmie's was truly wonderful. MsDemmie and Budgie helped shape who I am today, they are a truly honest and caring couple and I will always be grateful for the time and space afforded me at this truly special place. We have an order in for Pavlova and Flowers for the "Last Hurrah".
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| 23 Apr 11, 1:16 PM casandra UK(WC), 8 yrs  |
Wishing two very wonderful people a happy and fulfilling future cass xxxx | |
| 23 Apr 11, 3:18 PM TheProf UK(BL), 12 yrs |
I wish MsDemmie and Budgie all the best for the future. It was great to be involved in the design and build of the dungeon at "The Edge", but all the equipment in the world would have been as nothing without the wonderful atmosphere and hospitality that you provided. I certainly regard, (and I'm sure Laurence will agree with me), that "The Edge" was Roissy Workshop's 'Magnum Opus'; the best work we ever did. I can still remember the truck easing it's way down that narrow lane, laden to the limit with dungeon parts and tools, bouncing over the rutted road, and Lol's comment "It's better than 'the big one' at Blackpool", and my reply, eyeing the sea now quite visible further on, "But 'the big one' doesn't have that huge water spash at the end". A magical time, fitting it all together, and later good memories of doing an electroplay workshop, and seeing first hand what we came to call 'The Edge effect', on the people playing later. A unique place, a very special part of the UK's BDSM history. It will be missed.
Mike ('The Prof') | |
| 23 Apr 11, 7:03 PM MistressSatine UK(WR), 5 yrs £  |
MsDemmie ROCKS indeed x sad to see her go but very happy for her, chin, chin, cheersxxxxx love you and thanku for what u gave us xxxx | |
| 23 Apr 11, 7:38 PM SirOpenSource UK(E), 6 yrs    |
Such sad news. I remember visting The Edge in the Mirc days on a weekend in the blistering summer sun. I have never eaten so many sausages and burgers in my life during that lazy summer BBQ. The sound of the trickling stream and the tranquillity of the close-by beach not to mention the outstanding dungeon gave a resounding impact. The final memory I have was waking on the sunday morning to the smell of bacon being fried for the breakfast sandwiches. Happy days and my best wishes for the future to MsDemmie & Budgie. SOS The Titter group - for when you don't feel too serious. | |
| 27 Apr 11, 1:38 PM Jezzebelle UK, 10 yrs |
We have spent many a wonderful hour at the Edge, it is sad that it will be no more but somethings run their course and then it's on to pastures new. We've all got great memories of time spent there, but for me it's about the people and we will still have them. Much love to Dems and budgie... http://www.flickr.com/photos/jezzebelle/ | |
| 27 Apr 11, 6:19 PM Sultrylady UK(B), 11 yrs |
The very first BDSM party I attended was in a marquee in the grounds of the retreat now known as The Edge, that must have been 1998 maybe even earlier. I remember thinking when the place was named just how apt it was - on several levels. Only complaint was that Atlantic wind, the lazy wind that would go through you rather than round you. I remember trying to have a nilla visit there with my daughter when we travelled south for the eclipse in August 1999. It was lovely catching up with Ms Demmie and the bird more recently at a couple of lovely weddings this year and I hope it's not the last I see of you as you move into the next phase of your life. Fond memories, nothing but fond memories of people, situations, events. I wish I could buy it. Maybe if we clubbed together as a community. Any one interested, I certainly would be! End of an era.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. | |
| 2 May 11, 2:05 AM dnikki UK, 7 yrs |
So very sad to hear The Edge is closing. The memories of my visit to MsDemmie (and The Edge) will stay with me for life. I can't believe it is over 11 years ago that budgie picked me up in London and drove me to that haven of tranquility - just when I needed it most. Through our late-night/early-morning chats, I learned more from MsDemmie and budgie than any book could have taught me with regards to the lifestyle and its wonderful and not-so-wonderful participants. I bet there were a few ears burning that evening! LOL
And then my surprise! OH. MY. GOD. Oh, to have had a picture of my face when that happened! MsDemmie, you'll know who and what I am talking about. I raise a glass and toast The Edge....for all it meant to me and others who have visited. *Sláinte* With love nikki x
Don't make someone a priority, when you are simply an option to them! | |
| 26 Aug 11, 3:44 AM cushlah UK(IG), 5 yrs |
As Himself has stated i am indeed gutted. We have only visited the edge twice but had hoped to make it an annual event for us. It was recommended to me by a good friend and in turn we have recommended it to others. On both occasions there we were able to relax, explore and stretch boundaries which only deepened our connection. A welcomed haven so unique. MsDemmie and Budgie I wish you both health, wealth and happiness and sincere appreciation for allowing us the experiences that only the 'Edge' can bring. xxx
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