SW Meet - It has to be possible!!!

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:43 pm

Cnat promise anything but may get down there to look around (if I promise Mrs R a sunday pub lunch or something)

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:18 am

I'm going to head down to Somerton in MrsR's WagonR (Green Metallic) cos the 480 made some funny noises yesterday coming back from looking at the sad Calebartion - see Celebrations page 8.

I will look at Haynes Motor Museum as from Rpruen's earlier post it could be a good place to end up in.

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:21 pm

Somerton is OK to meet at.

I suggest the Unicorn Pub, its on the main drag through Somerton, there is a free car park behind it which is part of a larger free car park with pizza place / loos etc as well so plenty of flexibility.

Haynes Motor Museum is OK to travel on to and if there are more than 12 we get a group rate for entrance.

Driving on the track would need a big gathering to make it worthwhile, while prices wernt mentioned it would need a mega meeting for it to be worthwhile.

Today being Fathers day there was a lot going on and a good buzz - they were doing 'Dream Car' Rides in a Lamborgini Countach - first test, can you get in

Didnt have time to do create a 'treasure hunt' but I do have an 'scenic' route worked out to go to Haynes.

MGB_GT its in your hands to stir up the troops!!

guitarcarfanatic · Post by **guitarcarfanatic** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:12 pm

I'm up for a meet. Just got back from 2 weeks in crete so I apologise for the lack of input! Keep me on the "I'm up for it" list!

MGB_GT · Post by **MGB_GT** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:35 am

Just to confirm to all that this is still going ahead. One way or another I should have a car, about a 50% chance the ES will be back on the road again.

Still a few details at this late stage I know to sort, but I will get this organised by Wed/Thur latest. Glad it's looking like it will finally happen though, looking forward to it.

mike madge · Post by **mike madge** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:49 am

Just been reconnected to the forum, so sorry for not joining the topic earlier. Would like to join you all next sunday - Haynes museum is excellent for car enthusiasts. However, have I missed the meeting TIME at the pub? if so could someone post it again, Thanks, Mike

MGB_GT · Post by **MGB_GT** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:20 am

Hi, feel free the more the merrier.

Just to confirm, I now have transport (a Megane Convertable) so let's hope the weather stays nice

, either way though I'll be there on Sunday.

The Unicorn Pub seems a good place to meet up at say 12:00, gives us all a chance to get some grub/drinks if we wish. (SteveR - Can you confirm what road this is on?)

My Number is 07751 202060 and I will have the phone with me, so if everyone makes a note of it, please let me know if you intend on coming on Sunday and you end up running late so I can ensure we either wait for you or are able to tell you where we are going from there.

As for Haynes Museum, I am happy to go along with this if people like? I know it got discussed when we intended on doing this before. Either way it's not like anything has to be booked in advance, so we can make our minds up on the day as to what to do in the afternoon, I am sure we will have options there. However again if people would like to express an opinion or any altenatives, we can look at all the options.

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:41 pm

Would you believe... the OS map I bought bisects Somerton but it looks like it is the B3165 that goes straight through the village.

The B3153 parallels it (East/West) to the North of the town and the B3151 skirts the East of teh town (running North/South ish).

The pub has various rooms and tables outside so by getting there early we should be able to bag a nook or cranny, or table or two.

robin_xr4i · Post by **robin_xr4i** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:00 am

Shit I might have to bail on the meet my clutch has gone and I cant get it done until next thursday! I am really annoyed as last time I broke down the AA guy said that my clutch was on it was out and only had a couple of hundred miles left in it, and that was 12 months and 10,000 miles ago. so i guess i really drained the last bit of life out of it!

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:23 pm

Hers a link for the pub:

http://www.unicorn-somerton.co.uk/

Be there or be square

robin_xr4i · Post by **robin_xr4i** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:14 pm

Clutch is still playing up but might be able to get down just to double check it 12.00 at the unicorn?

MGB_GT · Post by **MGB_GT** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:39 am

Yes, 12:00 @ Unicorn, leaving now

guitarcarfanatic · Post by **guitarcarfanatic** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:32 am

Fingers crossed I can make it. I have all my bumper off at the mo. Sprayed it up yesterday so just sanding the metalic back, polishing and lacquering today!

rob

rpruen · Post by **rpruen** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 3:47 pm

Hope you all enjoyed yourselves. I got called out to work, so couldn't make it.

Maybe do the same thing in a months time? Eventualy I'll get to go, I'm sure of it

Richard

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:17 pm

The pic that proves we made it: shame about MGB_GT who started it but someone had to take the pic

His car on the day was a renault something or other cabriolet (black car to the right of the real cars). L to R SteveR, Mike Madge, Robin_xr4i

Good day guys!!
Many thanks to Robin (MGB_GT)

guitarcarfanatic · Post by **guitarcarfanatic** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:09 am

I have to apologise for not making it guys. I had to give my bumper another coat of paint!

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:18 pm

Someone was out with the spit and polish Sunday morning!

Stu.

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:45 pm

Yes - and it bloddy rained on the way to the meet.

robin_xr4i · Post by **robin_xr4i** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:48 pm

Good day nice to put a face to a name! anyway should organise another meet soon, hopefully with a better turn out

mike madge · Post by **mike madge** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:10 pm

Thank you gentlemen for Sunday, very enjoyable and informative.
Thanks for the photo.
Hope we can do it again one sunday, and a few more 480's could be there. Maybe the football got in the way!
Regards, Mike