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Frizzle-Dee 14 November 2016 08:44 AM

*****Christmas ESOC Pub Meet 2016*****
 
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A massive thank you to Rob for taking the time to create the lovely flyer. Always appreciated. (And no, I didn’t hold a gun to his head, he chose it all by himself :lol1:)




Christmas comes early at the ESOC and with just under 4 weeks to go, I figured now would be as good a time as ever to present you with our final Pub Meet of 2016.

We have been known to decorate cars for these December meets in the past, -'we' being 'me' if last year was anything to go by :rolleyes: - seeing the addition of tinsel, fairy lights and baubles.

However, those who choose to do this should be mindful and be sure to abide by road safety laws and common sense.

**Do not attach anything to your cars that could prove a distraction or a potential hazard to other road users.
Do not obscure your own vision or attach anything that could come flying off and potentially hit another person/vehicle.
In addition, you should be wary of how you fix things to your cars. Cellotape can bring the paint off if not careful and isn't advised.
Be careful not to place anything plastic such as fairy lights or other decorations where they could get hot and possibly melt.
There's a fine line between having a little fun and ruining your car- it’s just not worth it. **


I would advise that if anyone wants to decorate their cars, they do so in the car park and then remove said decor before embarking on their trip home.
Failing that, stick to the use of shop-bought decorations designed to be used specifically on cars (reindeer antlers and plushy nose spring to mind)
*Rob, I will allow the neons on this occasion, but only red and green. :p

If you don't want to violate the car- you can always embarrass yourself instead! Ugly christmas jumpers, silly antlers and santa hats...you get the jist. It's just a little fun but by no means a requirement.

Hopefully the weather will be kind to us but please remember that we have plenty of room and warmth in the pub should it be a little on the chilly side -'tiz December after all!-and of course if it turns out to be quite a nice day there's plenty of room outside thanks to the spacious garden.

This family owned pub offers freshly prepared hot and cold food (served from 12-2pm) as well as a nice children friendly area for all the mini ESOC members.




As ever, there is an opportunity to discuss upcoming events and shows that people might be interested in attending as a group, plus any plans for 2017.

I know there have been a few new faces cropping up so far this year, along with a resurface of a few familiar names; so newbies and vets, come and make yourself known!

Don't forget that that those wishing to purchase our rather snazzy club decals can do so on the day, just come and see me.



13:00pm Saturday 10th December
The Rodney Inn
North Hill
Little Baddow
Chelmsford.
CM3 4TQ



Now, the boring part. Please don't act in any form of stupidity, i.e. testing your exhaust loudness, donuts, burnouts. etc.
Anyone caught acting in this manner will be dealt with in certain ways which can lead to being asked to leave the venue. SN accepts no responsibility for anyone's driving style.


Right, now that's done. Lets get some names down.



"Christmas!? Where??!"


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scout1982 14 November 2016 01:35 PM

1. Scout1982 (subject to there being no salt on the roads)

Rab555 15 November 2016 01:12 PM

Me and the neons are a 'maybe'. Girlfriends birthday on Sunday so will see how it wobbles lol

SirFozzalot 15 November 2016 02:51 PM

Might be there, although it will be in the "daily" as the tax ran out on the Scoob at the end of October and it's currently SORN as it's unlikely to get much use over the winter. :(

JohnD 15 November 2016 09:15 PM


Originally Posted by scout1982 (Post 11894630)
1. Scout1982 [B](subject to there being no salt on the roads)

Only on your chips in the pub.
It's always weather dependant this time of year:beer:
Hope to be there in the Furd.

JohnD

JohnD 15 November 2016 09:20 PM

1. Scout1982 (subject to there being no salt on the roads)
2. JohnD

Frizzle-Dee 28 November 2016 09:47 AM

With just under 2 weeks to go, there doesn’t seem to be a great deal of interest for this particular gathering.

Is the general consensus one of maybe ‘giving this one a miss’?

I know winter time is always a gamble*, the weather plays a big part in deciding on the day what actually happens, but in previous years we have still seen some form of list materialising in the run-up.

This thread isn’t filling me with a great deal of confidence. I’m wondering if it would be better if we just skipped this one altogether, unless more names are put forward...

*For what it’s worth, going forwards into 2017, there will not be any winter-time meets between the months of October and February. (a revised timetable will be posted in the next few weeks, when I get a chance to write it up)

SirFozzalot 28 November 2016 10:31 PM

Looks a bit quiet doesn't it? :(

Frizzle-Dee 29 November 2016 07:26 AM


Originally Posted by SirFozzalot (Post 11899128)
Looks a bit quiet doesn't it? :(

The whole forum has been particularly quiet of late but such is the nature of the beast when it gets to this time of the year.

I will let this thread run for another week, but if there are no more names then I will cancel this one.
I’ve been trying to avoid a repeat performance of 2015, which saw some months only managing 2-3 people as it can often cause more harm than good.:(

I wouldn't want to end this year on a bum note as it's not good for club morale. That said, 2017 will be the clincher I think.

SirFozzalot 29 November 2016 06:01 PM

I'm hoping to do more in my Scoob next year, so might be worth looking at increasing it to a monthly meet in the summer months.

SirFozzalot 29 November 2016 06:03 PM

I also thinks it's forums in general. Facebook is taking over.

Personally I prefer a forum but I can see the attraction of the easy access of Facebook, particularly when out and about.

JohnD 30 November 2016 08:52 PM

Just out of interest, I was at the 'Empire Diner' on the A12 (formally the 8 Ball Diner) the other day and saw that the 'Essex Scooby Crew' have a regular meet there. I wonder how many attend this?
It would be a terrible shame to cancel the Crimbo meet as for the first time in a year, I've got something worth going in! I've got the Bing Crosby Christmas songs CD and my very embarrassing seasonal jumper all ready:facepalm:

JohnD

Frizzle-Dee 01 December 2016 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by JohnD (Post 11899644)
It would be a terrible shame to cancel the Crimbo meet as for the first time in a year, I've got something worth going in! I've got the Bing Crosby Christmas songs CD and my very embarrassing seasonal jumper all ready:facepalm:

JohnD

Yes, it would be a shame to have to cancel it John, but at the same time I don't like the idea of you turning up to a deserted car park either and I fear that is potentially what you would be getting :(

I can completely appreciate your frustrations. You have waited a long time for your RS and you understandably want to show it off. I wish I could at least be there to guarantee you wouldn't be alone, but I already know I won't be able to attend owing to work commitments this month.

Maybe this one just wasn't meant to be. :(

stealthbomber 03 December 2016 03:56 PM

Sorry all. I won't be able to make it, work life balance has swung the other way. Potentially could call in if I have spare time on the day.

JohnD 03 December 2016 06:13 PM


Originally Posted by Frizzle-Dee (Post 11899704)
Yes, it would be a shame to have to cancel it John, but at the same time I don't like the idea of you turning up to a deserted car park either and I fear that is potentially what you would be getting :(

I can completely appreciate your frustrations. You have waited a long time for your RS and you understandably want to show it off. I wish I could at least be there to guarantee you wouldn't be alone, but I already know I won't be able to attend owing to work commitments this month.

Maybe this one just wasn't meant to be. :(

It was more the thought of standing in a deserted car park wearing the most tacky crimbo jumper with 'White Christmas' blaring from the car stereo!:cuckoo:

JohnD

Rab555 04 December 2016 03:11 PM

I'll be there if it's still on...although I'm sorry John, I won't have a Christmas jumper on :lol1:

Frizzle-Dee 05 December 2016 07:45 AM

~CANCELLING THE CANCELLATION~
 
As there is more than one ‘definite’ person going then I won’t cancel it.

Granted it isn’t set to be one of the biggest turn-outs of our history but as we have seen in previous months, it all comes down to the weather on the day. Maybe Saturday might surprise us all.


So, with that said, we have just under a week to go- Anymore takers?? Get your names down!








1. Scout1982 (tbc)
2. JohnD (come hell or high water)
3. SirFozzalot (tbc)
4. Rab555

JohnD 06 December 2016 04:52 PM

Oh dear..............As I assumed it wasn't going to happen I've made arrangements to undertake an annual Christmas trip that I'd originally planned for the next weekend so, I can't make this one after all! (At least I won't be wearing that awful jumper!)
See you in the new year.

JohnD

Frizzle-Dee 06 December 2016 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by JohnD (Post 11901106)
Oh dear..............As I assumed it wasn't going to happen I've made arrangements to undertake an annual Christmas trip that I'd originally planned for the next weekend so, I can't make this one after all! (At least I won't be wearing that awful jumper!)
See you in the new year.

JohnD

Lol, can't win 'em all :lol1:

Have an awesome Christmas John, see you in the New Year! :thumb:

JustGeorge 06 December 2016 05:11 PM

Newbie here. As long as it's not cancelled, I'll be popping along for an hour in hope of meeting a few friendly faces. Recently bought my blob eye wrx, pictured in the 'chavtastic' thread

George

Frizzle-Dee 06 December 2016 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by JustGeorge (Post 11901121)
Newbie here. As long as it's not cancelled, I'll be popping along for an hour in hope of meeting a few friendly faces. Recently bought my blob eye wrx, pictured in the 'chavtastic' thread

George

Welcome along George!

I can't promise it'll be the biggest turn out but it might surprise you. Hopefully a quiet meet won't put you off joining us in the future.

1. Scout1982 (tbc)
2. SirFozzalot (tbc)
3. Rab555
4. JustGeorge

Rab555 06 December 2016 07:27 PM

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Well.... George I'll be there for a bit, hopefully some others will appear too :lol1:

We can talk about GB270 spoilers, stickers, roof scoops and neons with no one to complain lol!

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Frizzle-Dee 06 December 2016 07:37 PM

Looking good, Rob :thumb:

spannersmc 07 December 2016 03:49 PM

Hi myself and my son and my buddy mark hope to pop down on saturday as my buddy mark has just bought a 2014 sti so we are looking forward to meet fellow scooby nuts like us , just wondered whats the best time to pop down thanks

SirFozzalot 07 December 2016 03:52 PM

I won't be there after all. Sorry guys, see you in the new year. :thumb:

Rab555 07 December 2016 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by spannersmc (Post 11901510)
Hi myself and my son and my buddy mark hope to pop down on saturday as my buddy mark has just bought a 2014 sti so we are looking forward to meet fellow scooby nuts like us , just wondered whats the best time to pop down thanks

We are normally there from 1pm for a couple hours mate. It's destined to be a quiet one but look forward to seeing you there :thumb:

Rab555 08 December 2016 10:52 PM

Everything seems to be against this meet! Just checked the weather forecast, might be worth bringing umbrellas lol

Frizzle-Dee 09 December 2016 08:50 AM

I saw that. You couldn't make it up could you! Its the ONLY day of the week where its going to rain. :facepalm2:

scout1982 09 December 2016 01:38 PM


Originally Posted by Rab555 (Post 11902019)
Everything seems to be against this meet! Just checked the weather forecast, might be worth bringing umbrellas lol




At least it will wash away some of the salt off the roads! :thumb: Always look on the bright side! :D

trotters1 10 December 2016 12:52 PM

Might pop along but wont be in scooby. Dirty weather here but no rain as such just a fine mist at mo


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