East Anglia Mini-Meet End of September

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 4:13 pm

Hey!

Could anyone interested in a mini-meet for the East Anglia 480 folk vote here,also suggest a date when you want it.We can go from there.

All welcome,440 and 460,and other Volvo drivers/parties interested please come!

Im suggesting that we meet at Lowestoft Marina.

Steve.

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 12:23 pm

catgroom wrote:All welcome,440 and 460,and other Volvo drivers/parties interested please come!

Will it be ok to bring my 480 then?

Let us know what you have in mind Groomiester, any events happening over your side of the country to combine meet with?

Stu.

Dan the 480 Man · Post by **Dan the 480 Man** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:56 pm

Hi Steve.

Well, i'd be up for it as you know. Could probably tempt me ol'man to come along as well in his 480. Just depends on how many other people would turn up!

With regards to a meeting place, i'm sure that could be finalised if this was to go ahead, but i know a better place which is always empty. It sounds a bit boy racer like but it would be ideal....B & Q car park! There's a massive section that never gets used!

Anyway, i'm getting carried away. Put me down!

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:41 pm

@Dan Okay mate,B&Q it is then!Hey,what can we combine with a meeting in Lowestoft or locally?Norfolk bores the shit out of me at the best of times!!!!!!!

Dan the 480 Man · Post by **Dan the 480 Man** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:09 pm

Well, there is Pleasurewood Hills...bit of a kiddy/shite Theme Park. Erm...thats it! Could always have a wander round B&Q?!

And that really could be it...

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:24 pm

Right.No.No.No.No.No.

This is just not going to attract even Alan Partridge to our meet!

This is currently whats going on for me-Im thinking we should go to a car related sales/museum type place...... Maybe somewhere that sells/shows some cars that appeal to folk like us who buy quirky unusual cars.There is a place in Stalham that always has an unusual collection for sale....

I will look up some more places.BUT,please do add your thoughts/comments as we go along so we can make this a good mini-meet.

Photo-shot areas are good I guess but are pose-and-go so need something more lengthy,like nice roads to have a good convoy and thrash about,I dunno!

Steve.

Dan the 480 Man · Post by **Dan the 480 Man** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:11 am

Well, you can't go too fast 'cos i only have a humble 2 litre! What about meeting at the Lotus museum? It's around Norwich somewhere isn't it? Not sure about the road lengths around there for thrashing, er, i mean good convoy shots?

Just an idea. Cant really think of anywhere else! East Anglia is lovely if you want to retire though!

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:30 am

Did someone mention Lotus museum?!? If so def count me in guys, gotta be more tempting that driving 200miles to park in B&Q

Was reading 'RetroCars' in the local library (WHSmiths) the other day, interesting mag if anyones into modified classics - couple of nice V8 Sunbeams (alpine/tiger) in there and early RX7. Wonder if there's been any 480's in there?

Stu.

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:34 pm

Yo Stu!No 480s have as yet been featured in Retro Cars.I take this publication (with my tea and a poo!) every fortnight along with Praccy Classics and Classics.No they havent is still the answer!!

Now then,Mark,a customer of mine actually designs for Lotus at Mulbarton.He has twice invited me to come to the factory for a look around.Not being ungrateful,but as I have never been a big fan of Lotus and not wanting to be a hypocrite,I have never visited.

When I know how many are coming to this meeting,date still needs suggesting from you all,then I can ask Mark again.He loves 480s and its one of the cars hes always wanted to own but hasnt yet.A road test in one of our cars could need to be on offer eh?!!!!

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:53 pm

catgroom wrote:I take this publication (with my tea and a poo!) every fortnight

Jeez and they say us Welsh are wierd - I know we take tea and barabrith, but I thought you English were supposed to be on tea & biscuits!

Factory tours, this is getting better every post, deffo count me in now Groomiester!

BigBro, WDragon, Suddy, Brasco, you in consideration for a Convoy (just love that film) if Steve can sort it?

Stu.

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:52 pm

Ok well I make that 6 so far for the Lotus Tour.I'll have to ask him mind.God,I sounded Welsh there,its catching innniiii???

Brasco · Post by **Brasco** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:02 pm

catgroom wrote:but as I have never been a big fan of Lotus and not wanting to be a hypocrite,I have never visited.

You been at that powdered alcohol???

As for being in a convoy to East Angular... Norfolk enchants...
I have an allergy to tractors so I'm not sure I'd be able to take it!

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:43 pm

catgroom wrote:God,I sounded Welsh there,its catching innniiii???

Ooh, you fcukin loves it you do, inniii!

Stu.

1900sr · Post by **1900sr** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:30 pm

We'd be maybe interested, although I may struggle to get time off from work and familly! There is a car museum at Caister Castle, near Great Yarmouth.

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:40 pm

Firm dates and I'll be sick (I mean book time) off work.

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:30 pm

Umm,its week days only for a tour of the Lotus factory Im afraid!

Dan the 480 Man · Post by **Dan the 480 Man** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 2:26 pm

Would anybody be up for a week-time meet? The problem i have is that i have to work weekends, whereas i'm much more flexible weektimes...

At least there's a few people interested in this rather 'local' part of the country anyway!

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 2:49 pm

Can't do weekdays sorry - all my holidays used up now.

Stu.

MGB_GT · Post by **MGB_GT** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:13 pm

I'd be up for driving to Norwich to see the Lotus Museum, please don't shoot me but the Esprit Turbo is my #1 car of all time. I love my 480GT (respectible second). However it would be nice to do it with other people who appriciate cars such as yourselves. Weekday should be possible too.

stu chacks · Post by **stu chacks** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:46 pm

MGB_GT wrote:, please don't shoot me but the Esprit Turbo is my #1 car of all time.

A man with taste, Esprits, 480's and MGB_GT to boot!

They (Lotus club) have a fab Lotus meet at Donnington park every year with autojumble and stacks of Esprits (mainly early ones) along with all the Excels/Europas/etc. If you like Esprits, I think it's the largest gathering in Europe, well worth a ride over.

Stu.

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