Well I'm working all weekend but I do nights so might still turn up very tired, will be on my own though

 

I might pop along as the list looks a good one :-)
not in a subaru though, so hope you don't mind

 

Wait...there's a hot girl? Where?? *looks round*..I must have missed her

I can't help thinking the current numbers for this meet are more down to the notion of this being the last Pub gathering of it's kind for a while. (that and the original puppy placeholder that was on page one.)

If this had been a 'regular' September gathering, I'm not sure we would have had the same response...maybe that's the key going forward- 'less is more.'
Making these meets more of a special event encourages people to find the time to attend. I think when it's a guaranteed monthly meet, more people are prone to shrugging them off with the mindset that 'there's always next month'.

Who knows.

But the weather is set to be nice on Saturday *fingers crossed* and we are getting quite a list together.

In fact, we are on our way to hitting the 20 mark at this rate.

Which leads me to my next question- Will we be adding YOUR name onto the list Frayz?
(I know the car isn't exactly in a position to attend but I'm sure you have another means to get here)

Wha'dya say?

1. Frizzle-Dee
2. Stealthbomber
3. DantheMan
4. Kickboxerjay
5. JohnD
6. Luckystrike
7. Scoobysmeet
8. Rallysl4g (tbc)
9. Lillyart14
10. bazzy87
11. AdamJM
12. Rab555
13. deliverydriver69
14. trotters1
15. JWalle (tbc)
16. Knotty
17. Barry Bugeye
18. LoganS (tbc)
19. stuart148

 

In addition:

 

Lmao. You know Zo

What do you mean my cars in no position to get there?
It's only missing the odd bit.



Suppose I could bring the girlie car?



Jokes aside, if I can I'll pop along for a quick drink and natter.

 

There's so many on the list, we could run a raffle? 1st prize - A pint and sarnie. 2nd prize - just a sarnie, 3rd prize - Frayz's empty shell!

JohnD

 

I will try my best to wake up and come along, I'll be gutted if I miss this "last" meet.

 

Surely not even worthy of 3rd prize, id call it the booby prize John

 

I'll be amazed if 10 cars turn up tbh, unless the people above are usually guarantee's. There's always loads of sign-up's for various meets and then hardly anyone turns up...

 

I use the term 'last' lightly. It'll be the last of the monthly meets for the time being, but it wont be the last of the meets altogether.
It must seem a little disheartening seeing as you're new to the scene, but it has been known to fluctuate like this in the past and it always tends to rally once the weather turns nice again.

That's the spirit

To be fair, I expect a couple of people to drop out on the day but the majority of names on the list are those who tend to stay true to their word.
I don't think 10+ cars is an unrealistic expectation. Sometimes we've had a list with only half a dozen names and then 15-20 cars have turned up. A lot depends on the weather on the day.

Think positive.




...And Frayz, I'm taking that as a 'definitely' so you're going on the list. See you there!

1. Frizzle-Dee
2. Stealthbomber
3. DantheMan
4. Kickboxerjay
5. JohnD
6. Luckystrike
7. Scoobysmeet
8. Rallysl4g (tbc)
9. Lillyart14
10. bazzy87
11. AdamJM
12. Rab555
13. deliverydriver69
14. trotters1
15. JWalle
16. Knotty
17. Barry Bugeye
18. LoganS
19. stuart148
20. frayz (100% guaranteed)

 

I am a definite to attend now, unless a) The barber chops me to pieces or b) I get lost coming from a different direction

 

I think another positive is the fact that Zola put the thread up more than 2 days before the event!

 

Anyone at the meet tomorrow who is interested in parts please speak to me.
I have a list of some available items.
Thanks Paul.

 

Lol. I've got most of a Prodrive edition available too. Rare parts like inner wings and structural sections.

 

Well the wagons had a bath tonight and a new unexpexted battery, ffs! Early start in the morning for a bit of a wax (the car not me, although i may twiddle the tache!) See you all tomorrow

 

Yep, I'm up early to give the girl a bath and find a carwash that has a hoover to clean the crap out the back...

Weather looks nice too. Dry, clear and around 15-18*C

 

Actually excited! It's been over a year, although I'm claiming slight recognition for changing the date on the flyer almost each month.... Been a long day cleaning after last weeks antics!

 

Anyone want to meet at sainsburys like the old days?? 12:15 up the top.

 

Cool catching up with folks in the sun today.
Nice job organising Zo, think you've got a permanent fixture there. Haha.

One day I may even have an Impreza to bring.

 

Fantastic meet today guys,

So awesome to see everyone there today and to meet some new people.

I hope you all had a good time. I'm not sure if I'd be the most suitable candidate to run the club in its entirety- After all, a performance car club headed up by the only member who doesn't -currently- drive a performance car would be pretty laughable. That said, I am happy to help out where I can and if that means posting the odd thread from time to time then that's fine by me.

I've said it before and I'll say it again- I enjoy these meets and would hate to see them end so I'm happy to do all I can to keep them going just as long as everyone else feels the same.

If today has proven anything, it's that there is hope yet for these meets.

I would once again like to express my sincere thanks to Paul and his family for allowing us to hold these gatherings at his family's pub and to Rob for the flyers every month. And a thank you to all of you for taking the time to join us all today.

Next week I will be posting up a poll thread with a few suggestions for how we can approach these gatherings in the future. Please keep your eyes peeled for it and answer when you can. It will help us to plan ahead for 2016.

In the meantime, I have a few pictures from today -










"Come on everyone, look like you're enjoying yourselves"

 

Do my eyes deceive me??



*the 'God Rays' are a fitting tribute to the elusive Frayz*

 

Elusive???

 

...in a nice way.

 

No one said it a performance car club. It's an enthusiasts club for a particular marque.

I too am open mouthed as to the influx of new faces aswell as old time faces this month. Hopefully we can progress to future meets in the same manner and I can get around to having a chat with everyone.


*The god Rays were actually for my car but he parked that bloody mini in front of it and stole the glory

 

All about the Mini

 

Was a great day, great to see you folks again. Was also really good to see some new faces and cars. Look forward to your plans and ideas for going forward

 

That was a good meet. Just like it used to be!
I reckon it's great that the pub allows us to meet there as let's face it, they don't do much business with us and there was the occasional car that turned away when they saw the full car park!
Well done, Zo

JohnD

 

Thanks zo for sorting out yesterday the meet went well, was so glad that the people turned up who said they would as like I said before it so easy to put your name down, so well done to every body I think yesterday it showed that we do care about your club meets😎😎😎 we just need to deside what's the best way forward to keep it going!!!! Also like others I like to thank Paul's mum n dad for having us there as I'm sure they do suffer abit with lose of customers when we turn up and fill the car park up😁😁😁 can I say they do wicked food there!!! Looking forward to the next meet😁😁😁😁😁😁

 

Had a really good time, thanks to everyone for welcoming me and the Mrs. Definitely feeling inspired from all your beautiful cars.

 

Even though I turned up fashionably late (by over an hour!) it was good to see such a big turnout. Some nice and varied cars on display too, and good to put names to faces...

Till the next time