October Mini Meet

Discussions about meetings, both organised by us and by others, can take place here. If you want to organise a meeting yourself, this is the place to start! If you want to inform everyone of a meeting no one might know, feel free to post it here too.

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by Rachel » Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:27 am

Has this been announced on the FB page?? If not can I? Last time there where people who don't come on here who would have come if they'd known about it. Short notice though now I know. Worth a go though.
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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
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'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by frenchfries » Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:00 am

I am not the one doing the name tags :lol:

Talking about name tags, I may coax Oliver -my 14 year old son- to join me for the meet. If he does, feel free to wind him up about that "Swedish?"youtube video where the guy compares the shape of the 480 to the Ferrari FF. He still has not recovered and most likely never will :)

I call it the Volvarri and he hates it.
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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:01 am

Yes, please do post on FB, I don't use it. Perhaps we can persuade them to join the club if they come on 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
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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: October Mini Meet

Post by Rachel » Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:34 am

dragonflyjewels wrote:Yes, please do post on FB, I don't use it. Perhaps we can persuade them to join the club if they come on the meet.
Done, on both FB groups I am on.
'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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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by Rachel » Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:41 am

Hi,

Can we have a program with times possibly so people from the FB group can see please?

TY :D
'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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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue Sep 26, 2017 12:49 pm

Al and I are driving the area this Saturday to select stopping places/eateries etc. Will do a full schedule on Sunday.
Start point is Northampton Toby Carvery at Wootton, NN4 0TG 8.30 - 10.30
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

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by Rachel » Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:14 pm

Thanks Sylvia! :hopping:
'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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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by frenchfries » Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:21 pm

dragonflyjewels wrote:Al and I are driving the area this Saturday to select stopping places/eateries etc. Will do a full schedule on Sunday.
Start point is Northampton Toby Carvery at Wootton, NN4 0TG 8.30 - 10.30
If you push all the way to Lincoln I will unfortunately be abroad:(
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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue Sep 26, 2017 2:38 pm

If you push all the way to Lincoln I will unfortunately be abroad:(
I hope that's Saturday 30th you're abroad, not the 7th :shock:
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

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by frenchfries » Tue Sep 26, 2017 2:54 pm

This week end. 6-7 I'll be here :)
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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:03 pm

:D
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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: October Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:07 am

If anyone else is planning to stay overnight Friday 6th in Northampton, we will be in the Toby bar with frenchfries around 9 - 10pm, so do come and say hello.
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

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by jifflemon » Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:08 pm

dragonflyjewels wrote:If anyone else is planning to stay overnight Friday 6th in Northampton, we will be in the Toby bar with frenchfries around 9 - 10pm, so do come and say hello.
As it's only up the road, I may pop over for a catch up.

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:09 pm

Schedule for Mini Meet:

NORTHAMPTON
NN4 0TG
Toby Carvery serving breakfast/teas/coffees
8.30 – 10.30 am

WHITWELL
RUTLAND WATER
LE15 8BL
1st photo shoot
& cafe lunch
12.00 – 2.30 pm

TATTERSHALL CASTLE
LN4 4LR
coffee stop with time to go round the castle for those interested, admission £7
3.45 – 4.45

CADWELL PARK entrance
LN11 9SE
2nd photoshoot
5.30 – 6 pm

ROYAL OAK
LN11 8LZ
evening meal
6.30 pm onwards

The pub would like to know numbers, so please pm me to let me know if you are coming for the meal and how many will be in your car. It would also help them if as many people as possible pre-order their main course so please look at their menu here:
http://www.royaloaksplash.co.uk/menus/s ... r.2017.pdf
and let me know which one if you want a main course.
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

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by jifflemon » Sun Oct 01, 2017 3:27 pm

Looks like a cracking run; Many happy memories of Cadwell park (used to be my track day venue of choice in the late 90’s!)

Hopefully I’ll get some time this week to give the car a once over before Saturday!

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by eye of ra » Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:27 pm

Shame I can’t join you in a 480 again, little way off completion yet, but looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing all things 480 and a few other things I’m sure.

Plan is to join everyone at Rutland Water and have booked a room at the Royal Oak.
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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:25 pm

Royal Oak must be wondering what's going on - I booked a room there earlier today as well. We found the last Mini Meet quite tiring so decided we wouldn't want to go further than upstairs after a good meal and lots of interesting chat.
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

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by dcwalker » Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:38 pm

Route looks great :hopping: !

We will do exactly the same as Eye of Ra - join you at Rutland Water and staying over at the Royal Oak - I think they are nearly fully booked now...

See you all next Saturday!

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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by Ade » Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:05 am

Hi all,

Haven't been here for a while, just noticed this! Looks good, count me in :)
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Re: October Mini Meet

Post by Rachel » Mon Oct 02, 2017 11:46 am

I won't be staying for the evening meal, will leave to get home either after the castle or Cadwell park. It will be a long drive home. :D
'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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