Hollow Tree Meet Sunday 18th November [Archive] - The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

rich17865

21st October 2012, 21:10

Following another great meet today, welcoming some new members and having a good time, here's the details for the next one.

This months Sunday meet is going to be at the Hollow Tree in Stretton on 18th November at 1pm.

The Hollow Tree is a great family pub with excellent food. On the Sunday there is a carvery, which is 2 courses for £15.49 and it is 2 for 1 so is a real bargain. Plus there is a kids play area for a small charge.

We are kindly given the use of the car park by the landlord to host our meets, which gives us great opportunity to tinker and play with our cars. It is an ideal opportunity for new members to get their latest purchase the once over by the experienced members. Also to meet and chat to others that have an interest in the marque.

I will be there obviously, (tools and spares in the boot) and all are welcome.

Please be aware that regional meets are not official 75 & ZT Owners Clubs meets and as such are not covered by the clubs public liability insurance.
Also the Owners Club take no responsibility for the meet in any way.

MattyC

22nd October 2012, 08:58

I'll try and be there, I've got a feeling I'm on holiday for 3 weeks then, so I'll be able to arrive alive and kicking instead of body clock nightmare mode from working nights and living days during the weekend hahaha!!

Will be good to see you all again!

Frank Incensed

22nd October 2012, 11:01

Hi Rich

I understand that (yet again!:shrug:) people turned round and went home, because they couldn't suss out who and where the club members were.
To save this happening again, how about one or more of the following:
1) I could make signs to put up in the pub / on the table(s) and have them laminated;
2) Mobile 'phone numbers could be PMd to newcomers who express the intention of attending;
3) We could put "mugshots" on the thread (though this may have a deterrent effect:D)?
Answers on a postcard, please.

Must admit, I had a similar problem when we went to the Weymouth meet and hadn't met anyone before. We sat by the door in the restarant and I had no idea when everyone walked straight past us. Luckily I had the mobile number of Ian (Redfive).

Oh, and I take it there will be an evening meeting Wednesday 7th November?

Robert

J1MBO

22nd October 2012, 13:41

Some good idea's there Robert especially the mobile number - I don't mind mine being used :D.

As it was we must have only missed seeing them by minutes on Sunday - probably too busy munching :getmecoat:

Oh and yes I understand we'll be having the evening meet on the 7th and hopefully I'll be there on the 18th as well.

James.uk

22nd October 2012, 14:26

Well said Robert. :bowdown:

After all, when seated, our members, whilst not looking entirely "normal" don't look too out of place do they.. :} Did non of have your tee shirts on? No name tags? tsk tsk

The newbie should have told the bar staff to announce that one of the cars was on fire, that may have worked innit... :D

I wont mention that Robert failed to materialise during said meeting will I.... ;) :} Not that I missed him, it's difficult to miss someone who isn't among the targets innit.. lmho.. :D
...

J1MBO

22nd October 2012, 14:45

Well I had on my North West polo teamed with my team green fleece and vindaloo had his club fleece :shrug:

Frank Incensed

22nd October 2012, 15:19

Well I had on my North West polo teamed with my team green fleece and vindaloo had his club fleece :shrug:

.........you're both men of modest logos, Jim.:D

Our new friends obviously need something BIGGER
so they can spot the wood amongst the trees;)

rich17865

22nd October 2012, 18:29

.........you're both men of modest logos, Jim.:D

Our new friends obviously need something BIGGER
so they can spot the wood amongst the trees;)

A plan is underway, bear with us!

vindaloo

23rd October 2012, 18:24

I have the large NW area flag/ poster at home & I must admit to forgetting it on Sunday, but that still wouldn't have identified the members eating in the pub. If a member spotted 10 75's in the allotted car park why turn round & go home, we couldn't have been far away?

Frank Incensed

25th October 2012, 18:31

..............If a member spotted 10 75's in the allotted car park why turn round & go home, we couldn't have been far away?

...........with what I was thinking, but you've expressed it in slightly more diplomatic terms than I would, Jim.:)

I see our NWRS has changed his avatar. I think it might have been a good idea to use a picture of himself, rather than some slim and handsome catalogue model. :shrug:
It's only going to confuse people even more if they're expecting to see someone that good looking.:D

rich17865

25th October 2012, 18:35

I see our NWRS has changed his avatar. I think it might have been a good idea to use a picture of himself, rather than some slim and handsome catalogue model. :shrug:
It's only going to confuse people even more if they're expecting to see someone that good looking.:D

I needed a photo, so my daughter took one, not bad photography for a 3 year old in my opinion.

I was going to make a thread with some photos in to help new members identify us regulars when they come to the Hollow Tree. What do you think?

scouseeric

25th October 2012, 18:41

I needed a photo, so my daughter took one, not bad photography for a 3 year old in my opinion.

I was going to make a thread with some photos in to help new members identify us regulars when they come to the Hollow Tree. What do you think?

Wot? summat like CRIMEWATCH! ha ha:D
All being well, Richie, i should be able to make it to this one, fingers crossed.

Eric

rich17865

25th October 2012, 18:43

Wot? summat like CRIMEWATCH! ha ha:D
All being well, Richie, i should be able to make it to this one, fingers crossed.

Eric

It will be a pleasure as always :D

438brad

25th October 2012, 18:49

Think I'm going to "pop my cherry" and make this my first club meet!:)

rich17865

25th October 2012, 18:55

Think I'm going to "pop my cherry" and make this my first club meet!:)

It would be great to welcome you along :bowdown:

In case you aren't sure who we are, there is a mugshot of me on the left of this message, we aren't too hard to find to be honest. We are usually under the bonnet of a 75 either putting it back together or just pointing and muttering :D

438brad

25th October 2012, 19:08

It would be great to welcome you along :bowdown:

In case you aren't sure who we are, there is a mugshot of me on the left of this message, we aren't too hard to find to be honest. We are usually under the bonnet of a 75 either putting it back together or just pointing and muttering :D

Thanks! I don't suppose someone will be under a bonnet with a vis tester will they?!?:bowdown: Never known if mine actually work!:getmecoat:

rich17865

25th October 2012, 19:13

Thanks! I don't suppose someone will be under a bonnet with a vis tester will they?!?:bowdown: Never known if mine actually work!:getmecoat:

The nearest vis tester is with Jules, it is not a million miles away to get to him either. Send him a PM and you can arrange to pop to his and get them tested, if they are faulty he should be able to supply new ones, or at least recommend where to get some good ones from.

As a bonus, he lives in a truly beautiful part of the world and the drive is great too.

438brad

25th October 2012, 19:18

The nearest vis tester is with Jules, it is not a million miles away to get to him either. Send him a PM and you can arrange to pop to his and get them tested, if they are faulty he should be able to supply new ones, or at least recommend where to get some good ones from.

As a bonus, he lives in a truly beautiful part of the world and the drive is great too.

Ok thanks, something else to go on the "to do" list!:D

MattyC

26th October 2012, 03:02

Think I'm going to "pop my cherry" and make this my first club meet!:)
Go for it matey, you won't regret it. It was my first meet on the 21st October, and I ended up meeting a cracking bunch of "characters" combined with a wealth of information about our favourite cars!! Not to mention some wonderful examples on show!

:}

Frank Incensed

26th October 2012, 22:18

............................I was going to make a thread with some photos in to help new members identify us regulars when they come to the Hollow Tree. What do you think?

Good idea Rich!:D Possibly more acceptable than the idea Mrs Incensed had of knitting us all dayglow bobble hats to wear.:D

Your daughter looks to have a good future BTW.:}

In keeping with your picture, here's my "film star" look. But this might confuse people too, because sometimes I wear a white dj. :D:D:D

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/180747_154542937936419_6932959_n.jpg

Robert

Frank Incensed

26th October 2012, 22:21

Ok thanks, something else to go on the "to do" list!:D

I'm going to see Jules on Monday if you've nothing better to do and fancy a run to Colwyn Bay.

Robert

J1MBO

2nd November 2012, 14:25

Sorry I will not now be able to attend this meet :(

rich17865

2nd November 2012, 14:32

Sorry I will not now be able to attend this meet :(

Sorry to hear this Jim, I'm sure we can catch up at the meet after :D

vindaloo

2nd November 2012, 16:08

Sorry I will not now be able to attend this meet :(

Won't be same without you:sad:

rich17865

11th November 2012, 18:40

I will be at the Hollow Tree for about 12 to get my food if anyone would like to join me you are most welcome.

vindaloo

11th November 2012, 18:41

I will be at the Hollow Tree for about 12 to get my food if anyone would like to join me you are most welcome.

I will aim to get there at 12:00, will have to leave fairly early as I have a very, very early start Monday.

stevo snr

16th November 2012, 14:30

I'll try and get there early too, could do with some wirer y guy getting the top off my master cylinder, need to bleed the clutch. I can't flex like I used too and I've got a run to cologne planned for next month. ;)

rich17865

16th November 2012, 21:57

MattyC

18th November 2012, 09:48

I'm running a little late, driving back from Bristol atm (in a hire car, thanks 75 lol), but I will hopefully be there not too much later. Fortunately, I washed the 75 when I got it back from having its clutch done, just before I went away so it should be reasonably clean this time :)

DerekS

18th November 2012, 09:53

A good sunny day too !! sorry Ill not be there . :o

438brad

18th November 2012, 12:03

Gutted! Forgot about this meet today and had a few too many shandies last night! I'm in no fit state to get behind the wheel today.:( When and where is the next meet?

scouseeric

18th November 2012, 13:29

Sorry couldn't make it today fellas. hope the meet turned out as good as the weather for you all!

Eric

carguy143

18th November 2012, 15:48

What a good turnout and the food was nice too. :)

rich17865

18th November 2012, 16:18

Gutted! Forgot about this meet today and had a few too many shandies last night! I'm in no fit state to get behind the wheel today.:( When and where is the next meet?

It was a shame you couldn't make it, we had a good turnout today with 9 cars in attendance.

I performed the leaking rear windscreen repair for everyone to see also :}

Our next evening meet HERE (http://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129658)

Our next Sunday meet HERE (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129663)

438brad

18th November 2012, 16:23

It was a shame you couldn't make it, we had a good turnout today with 9 cars in attendance.

I performed the leaking rear windscreen repair for everyone to see also :}

Our next evening meet HERE (http://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129658)

Our next Sunday meet HERE (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129663)

Ok, thanks for that, definately going to have to attempt to get to one of those!:o

MattyC

18th November 2012, 17:05

Great afternoon had by all, even if it was a little hypothermic outside lol!! Good to meet you all again!!

Some photo's I took quickly whilst most peeps were still in the pub :)

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/10.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/01.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/02.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/03.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/03b.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/04.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/05.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/06.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/07.jpg

http://www.photowirral.com/myspace/images/75zt/18nov2012/08.jpg

vindaloo

18th November 2012, 17:08

Great pics Matt, I must have had my teeth into the Carvery when you took those.:o

Chas2008

18th November 2012, 17:11

It was a shame you couldn't make it, we had a good turnout today with 9 cars in attendance.

I performed the leaking rear windscreen repair for everyone to see also :}

Our next evening meet HERE (http://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129658)

Our next Sunday meet HERE (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129663)

Sorry couldn't make it today, it's a shame as would really have loved to see the " leaking rear windscreen repair " as I'm sure I need it doing (wet under rear seat bench)

Hope to be there for Xmas dinner meet ( should that be meat:drool4:)

Chas

Godfer

18th November 2012, 17:19

It was a shame you couldn't make it, we had a good turnout today with 9 cars in attendance.

I performed the leaking rear windscreen repair for everyone to see also :}

Our next evening meet HERE (http://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129658)

Our next Sunday meet HERE (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129663)

Richie's 'Leaking rear windscreen repair Masterclass', was simply that! He is a supremely gifted and positive young man who offers altruistic benefit to all.

Thanks Rich'...your efforts are greatly appreciated! I'm sure all on here feel the same?

vindaloo

18th November 2012, 17:20

Richie's 'Leaking rear windscreen repair Masterclass', was simply that! He is a supremely gifted and positive young man who offers altruistic benefit to all.

Thanks Rich'...your efforts are greatly appreciated! I'm sure all on here feel the same?

I'll second that:bowdown:

..........Actually I'm creeping as I'll need a fabric to Leather seat swap when the weather gets warmer!!!

vindaloo

18th November 2012, 17:22

Sorry couldn't make it today, it's a shame as would really have loved to see the " leaking rear windscreen repair " as I'm sure I need it doing (wet under rear seat bench)

Hope to be there for Xmas dinner meet ( should that be meat:drool4:)

Chas

Don't forget it needs booking & deposit paying (the meal that is not the window sealing!!)

Frank Incensed

18th November 2012, 17:28

Some photo's I took quickly whilst most peeps were still in the pub

Some nice, shiny pics of some good looking motors there Matt. I'm now very glad I threw a couple of buckets of water over mine before taking it to Sheffield yesterday (literally - and I didn't even bother with the wheels)! Also, that you seem to have got there with your camera before a large feathered creature dumped all over the car!:D

James.uk

18th November 2012, 17:32

I had friends round, so took them to Etherow Country park to feed the ducks (though I doubt the ducks would eat them). and it was packed!!! Couldn't find anywhere to park so gave up in the end and came home again... :o
Couldn't bring them to the meet. They came in a Rav4 lol... :D
...

rich17865

18th November 2012, 17:33

Frank Incensed

18th November 2012, 17:34

I performed the leaking rear windscreen repair for everyone to see also :}

Damn! If only I could have got our conservatory there this afternoon!:D

Chas2008

18th November 2012, 19:25

[QUOTE=vindaloo;1142885]Don't forget it needs booking & deposit paying (the meal that is not the window sealing!!)[/QUOTE

Will book and pay this week, look forward to seeing you there.

Chas