26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Have now done the route in Google Maps (URL link available) or converted it into .gpx format which is suitable for many SatNavs.
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Now planning to meet up with everyone at the Rutland Water stop and continue on from there.
Hopefully Sharon and Rod will also be coming. Can't get hold of Rod currently so not confirmed.
Sylvia - Where do you meet up at Rutland Water? Is it the car park for the Harbour Cafe?
Will probably be there from 11:30 on.
Looking forward to it. Weather promising too!
Hopefully Sharon and Rod will also be coming. Can't get hold of Rod currently so not confirmed.
Sylvia - Where do you meet up at Rutland Water? Is it the car park for the Harbour Cafe?
Will probably be there from 11:30 on.
Looking forward to it. Weather promising too!
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Rutland Water details
ETA 12.00
In Oakham, follow A6003 to a roundabout where the A606 turns right & take
third exit to A606
At Whitwell, turn right into Bull Brigg Lane which leads directly to carparks on the edge of Rutland Water.
a. If weather is fine, we’ll do photos first. Go through the ticket barrier and turn right into a carpark which runs down to the edge of the water where we can line the cars up for photos with Rutland Water as a background
b. If it’s raining we’ll continue to The White Horse, 2 Main Street, Empingham, LE15 8PS (just carry on along the A606 approx 2 miles and you’ll see the pub on the left) There is a decent size carpark at the back. They do a good range of sandwiches and maybe the sun will shine by the time we’ve eaten.
See you there, and fingers crossed Rod and Sharon can join us.
ETA 12.00
In Oakham, follow A6003 to a roundabout where the A606 turns right & take
third exit to A606
At Whitwell, turn right into Bull Brigg Lane which leads directly to carparks on the edge of Rutland Water.
a. If weather is fine, we’ll do photos first. Go through the ticket barrier and turn right into a carpark which runs down to the edge of the water where we can line the cars up for photos with Rutland Water as a background
b. If it’s raining we’ll continue to The White Horse, 2 Main Street, Empingham, LE15 8PS (just carry on along the A606 approx 2 miles and you’ll see the pub on the left) There is a decent size carpark at the back. They do a good range of sandwiches and maybe the sun will shine by the time we’ve eaten.
See you there, and fingers crossed Rod and Sharon can join us.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Thanks Sylvia.
Rod's a no but Sharon's a go! We're convoying from Suffolk.
See you Saturday.
Rod's a no but Sharon's a go! We're convoying from Suffolk.
See you Saturday.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
The Royal Oak have just rung to ask for menu choices, so those coming for the evening meal please look at the Main Menu here
https://www.royaloaksplash.co.uk/restaurant/
I need to know by Friday morning. Anyone not sure if they are coming - no problem, they can always squeeze a few extras in at short notice but menu choices for if you make it would be helpful.
cheers
Sylvia.
https://www.royaloaksplash.co.uk/restaurant/
I need to know by Friday morning. Anyone not sure if they are coming - no problem, they can always squeeze a few extras in at short notice but menu choices for if you make it would be helpful.
cheers
Sylvia.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Will start with pate, then do bacon liver and onions.
Deserts will probably be cheesecake!
Deserts will probably be cheesecake!
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Hi Syviadragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:35 pmThe Royal Oak have just rung to ask for menu choices, so those coming for the evening meal please look at the Main Menu here
https://www.royaloaksplash.co.uk/restaurant/
I need to know by Friday morning. Anyone not sure if they are coming - no problem, they can always squeeze a few extras in at short notice but menu choices for if you make it would be helpful.
cheers
Sylvia.
Can I have the prawn cocktail and lamb shank please.
Thanks
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Looking forward to seeing you all Saturday
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Shall be bringing my multimeter along should anyone want their charge rates checking.
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
The GT and I are having a slight disagreement:
Fortunately I had a feeling this would happen so I preemptively took the day off. Not sure which car I'll be in tomorrow but I'll get there one way or another!
Fortunately I had a feeling this would happen so I preemptively took the day off. Not sure which car I'll be in tomorrow but I'll get there one way or another!
Formerly known as 'Jaster'
Current: '94 GT & '88 ES
Former: '89 ES
Current: '94 GT & '88 ES
Former: '89 ES
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
The whole car has been off the road for a while (coolant leak, now fixed with a new pump) and I've been daily driving it this week to bring any niggles to the surface, which turned out to be the near-side pop-up not working and the info centre being completely dead. I can do without them for driving to work and back but didn't feel like Oxford to Lincolnshire and back with no fuel gauge, no temperature readings and manual-only wind-up headlights was a good idea.
I'm very relieved to say that I've just come in from re-assembling everything and it's all working again, so a fairly good day's work in my opinion! I'll do a write-up in my thread in due course as I found a few interesting bits and pieces.
I'm very relieved to say that I've just come in from re-assembling everything and it's all working again, so a fairly good day's work in my opinion! I'll do a write-up in my thread in due course as I found a few interesting bits and pieces.
Formerly known as 'Jaster'
Current: '94 GT & '88 ES
Former: '89 ES
Current: '94 GT & '88 ES
Former: '89 ES
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
That's a relief, I'm looking forward to 4 green GTs !!!I'm very relieved to say that I've just come in from re-assembling everything and it's all working again, so a fairly good day's work in my opinion! I'll do a write-up in my thread in due course as I found a few interesting bits and pieces.
Apart from being asked this morning for lunchtime menu choices, my last minute hiccup was the email I received at 6.30 this morning to say that my parcel from France has arrived in the country. Tracking has now very kindly informed me that it was being sent to my local depot today for delivery tomorrow. After a frustrating hour trying to contact the couriers to find out if I could go and collect it I had to admit defeat (I'll bet it was somewhere like Milton Keynes or worse still Northampton !). Al even offered to stay here to take delivery tomorrow then join us wherever, but it could be delivered anytime up to 7pm. So much for delivery in 3-5 working days !! We have to leave in about an hour, so I won't have the lenses for the meet
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Glad to hear you and the GT have come to a peace arrangement Will!dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:15 pmThat's a relief, I'm looking forward to 4 green GTs !!!I'm very relieved to say that I've just come in from re-assembling everything and it's all working again, so a fairly good day's work in my opinion! I'll do a write-up in my thread in due course as I found a few interesting bits and pieces.
I hope one of those green GT's you anticipate isn't mine, Sylvia - it'll be the red Celebration this time for her first outing
Hope the weather picks up for tomorrow!
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
I sit corrected
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Finally got my tracking done today in preparation - not had it done since having all the work done, was biggly out as suspected so happy thats done. Basically all ready - just need to check tyre pressures and we are ready to roll
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
@ Jaster I hope you get her sorted soon.
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Biggest fear - my 480 is going to get wet and dirty - but looks like sunday will be dry so I spend all day cleaning him!
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Haha, saaaaame. I get uncomfortable driving through a little puddle!
We’ve made it to Northampton, not far from the Toby. Hopefully the rain overnight won’t cause any issues and he’ll start.
I have zero info centre too but a good tight set of crossed fingers!