Halfway House meet 24th March

[FLYING BANANA]

Next Halfway House meet is on Sunday 24th March. Full details to follow once I return from Dorset.
I will not be at this meet as I will be at the Perth meet in Bonny Scotland.

[James.uk]

Watchewdoin in Dorset? :shrug: More sat-nav problems huh.... :o:o:o
...

[Dragrad]

Title amended to reflect location ;)

[FLYING BANANA]

Watchewdoin in Dorset? :shrug: More sat-nav problems huh.... :o:o:o
...
Well, at least I am still welcome in Dorset. Init

[Mr_Shed]

Put me down on list please. :)

[yellow peril]

Put my name down please Bob:D.

[Leyland Worldmaster]

I'm in! See you all there! :D

[FLYING BANANA]

Halfway house meet

THE 33rd SOUTH EAST MEET

SUNDAY 24/03/2013. 12:00pm-5pm AT THE HALFWAY HOUSE - BRENTWOOD

Sponsored by MJS Auto & Marine
http://www.mjsautoandmarine.co.uk/

WELCOME

Welcome to MG-ROVER-South East,we have been doing this event for around two years and have steadily built it into the biggest regular MG-Rover South East meet,there have been some changes of venue along the way,but at Brentwood it has worked best and continues to be the regular meet venue

We meet up around the 3rd Sunday of the Month,but sometimes due to other popular events this is changed by a week either side.The Halfway House in Brentwood,has easy access from the M25/A127 to Southend,it has a large car park of which we use the back near the play area,serves meals and drinks and has all the facilities we could use


ABOUT THE MEET

We arrive as the designated time which is early in the afternoon
so that we can make a day of it and avoid the dark nights that
we get in the winter months.

After looking at Members Cars we take a few pics and weather
permiting we stay outside to greet anyone who has yet to arrive,
were not hard to find as we all park together in the Venue Car Park,
the current Meet Rep is Fast Alan who drives a ROVER 200 BRM so
keep an eye out.These Meets are Family Friendly and we welcome anyone to
participate.

There are a good handful of us from all over the London, Kent and
Essex areas but we gladly welcome more, if you know any other
Members on other forums near the Meet or Friends who own an MG-ROVER
then SPREAD THE WORD and post up Topics on your respective
owners Club Web-sites.

We have a few basic rules for the Meet, this is to make sure we
Represent the club in a responsible manner

1. NO ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
2. NO WHEEL SPINS
3. NO BURN-OUTS
4. NO DOHNUTS
5. NO DANGEROUS MANUVERS (Handbreak turns etc)
6. NO BLASTING SOUND SYSTEMS
7. DRINK RESPONSIBLY

Disclaimer,please read

ANY BREECH THESE RULES AND YOU WILL EJECTED FROM THE MEET AND BANNED FROM FUTURE MEETS

MEETING DETAILS

The best way to come is exiting the M25 at Juncton 29 and taking the A127
as The Halfway House is located straight of it, there is also a Juntction and
slipway right next to it which is handy for heading back to the M25.

The Directions and Post Codes listed below will get you there.

ADDRESS

The HALFWAY HOUSE
Southend Arterial Road, (A127)
Brentwood,
Essex,
CM13 3LL - (Be sure to remember this for your Sat-Nav)

FACILITIES

Large Beer Garden
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Outdoor Children's Play Area
Car Parking 100+ spaces
Debit & Credit Cards accepted
Great Hot Food
Selection of Beers, Wines and Spirits

WEBSITES, MAPS & LINKS

The Halfway house website

Google Map

MG-Rover South East Facebook page

If you have ANY Problems just send Admin
a PM if you need anymore info or Directions,
we are happy to send out Mobile Numbers to anyone
interested in coming so we can keep in touch for Future
meets and events.

1-Alan (Rover BRM)
2-Mr Shed (MG ZT)
3-Leopard (Rover 75)
4-Yellow Peril (MG ZT)
5-Shelley & Peanut (MG ZS)
6-Lauren (MG ZR)
7-Dave (Dodge V8)
8-Mr Zonk (MG ZTT)
9-Mrs Zonk (MG ZR)
10-Kevin (MG ZT)
11-Darren (MG ZR)
12-GShaw (Rover 100 or MG ZR)
13-Brad ( Rover 100)
14-Dan (MG ZS)
15-Woody804 (MG ZS)
16-Woof25 (Duo-tone Rover 75)
17-Gatekeeper (Rover 75)
18-David75 (Rover 75)
19-Coolcat (MG ZTT)
20-Ivorthedj (MG ZT)
21-Mark (MG ZT)
22-Emma (MG ZS)
23-Bob ( MG ZT) aka The Flying Banana
24-PeterZS (MG ZS)
25-SJC (Rover 75 or Noble)
26-Bubbas(MG ZT)






Event Disclaimer
Please be aware this is not an offical 75 and ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the Club's public liability insurance. Also the Owners Club take no responsibility for the meet in anyway.

[Woof25]

All things being equal Bob Woof will be there and might even bring gate keeper along too


Mike

[FLYING BANANA]

Added you both.

[david75]

Hi
I plan to be there
thanks
David

[FLYING BANANA]

Now on the ever growing list.

[coolcat]

I'll see if I can get me old bones down to this one as well:D
Will be good to meet Phil as he's come all this way:}
Olympic breakfast calling!

[ivorthedj]

Go on then ill clean the old girl this time. Please add me to the list

[coolcat]

Go on then ill clean the old girl this time. Please add me to the list

Good man Mr H:D

[FLYING BANANA]

Go on then ill clean the old girl this time. Please add me to the list
Now added to the ever growing list.

[FLYING BANANA]

Added myself to the list. Hopefully be bringing a very BRIGHT YELLOW car.:cool:

[coolcat]

Added myself to the list. Hopefully be bringing a very BRIGHT YELLOW car.:cool:

Keep the bonnet shut!
You'll blind the public:D
Looks good:}

[FLYING BANANA]

If it is a dull day then she will brighten the place up.

[coolcat]

If it is a dull day then she will brighten the place up.

Your car always does and in the sun wow:}

[sjc]

May possibly get to this as my son has a whole day off from academy football!!
Does Rabett Rover still pop along, haven't seen him post much recently?

[coolcat]

May possibly get to this as my son has a whole day off from academy football!!
Does Rabett Rover still pop along, haven't seen him post much recently?

Lewis is a bit busy on the other side so to speak;)
He hasn't been to the last three I've attended.

[sjc]

Lewis is a bit busy on the other side so to speak;)
He hasn't been to the last three I've attended.
Ok thanks, it's a shame if the forum has lost someone as helpful as him.

[FLYING BANANA]

Be nice to see you. Name added.

[bubbas]

im going to have a go at getting to this one

[Woof25]

im going to have a go at getting to this one


do tryhere is a great bunch of people who ge there and you will be very welcome and two eateries on site what more could u ask for !

Mike !!

[FLYING BANANA]

Welcome Bubbas, you are now on the list. Lets hope the snow goes where it is not wanted.

[sjc]

Be nice to see you. Name added.
Unfortunately, my water pump has gone so I'm not sure I'll make it unless someone wants to spend 4 hours at the pub changng it!!

[FLYING BANANA]

Oh No. Hope you get fixed ok. Maybe next time around.

[yellow peril]

Hi all, Might have to cancel this one due to this b***dy snow,will have to see nearer the time.What is going on??????:shrug::(

[coolcat]

Have you got snow Steve, nothing here.......yet!

[yellow peril]

Yes mate! quite persistent aswell.I spent two days doing fixes and polishing the car,Looked like a s**t house door in the moonlight:D drove home from Kelvedon....Absolutely covered in snow,slush and c**p!!:mad:

[coolcat]

Yes mate! quite persistent aswell.I spent two days doing fixes and polishing the car,Looked like a s**t house door in the moonlight:D drove home from Kelvedon....Absolutely covered in snow,slush and c**p!!:mad:

That's gutting for you Steve!
It's now snowing heavy here as well, me and my big mouth:D

[yellow peril]

According to the weather reports it`s in for most of today and a big chunk of tomorrow aswell...bummer:(I`ll check the reports later and message you, also by the sounds of things Andy`s got something on aswell for Sunday:(. Off to beddy byes for a wee bit of shut eye! Talk later if you are on site

[coolcat]

According to the weather reports it`s in for most of today and a big chunk of tomorrow aswell...bummer:(I`ll check the reports later and message you, also by the sounds of things Andy`s got something on aswell for Sunday:(

Yep,
Andy's ( IvortheDj ) Dj'ing at a Soul Weekender that he obviously forgot about;)
I really want to go, not least as I get a chance to meet Phil whilst he's over in Blighty:)
Guess we shall have to see how the weather pans out;)

[FLYING BANANA]

It's all melted here. I am only 15 miles from the Halfway House. Will check tomorrow and let you all know whether the meet is still on.

[coolcat]

It's all melted here. I am only 15 miles from the Halfway House. Will check tomorrow and let you all know whether the meet is still on.

Lets hope it stays that way :)
Fingers crossed Bob;)

[david75]

Southend area - variable snow/sleet off and on all morning but not accumulating on the ground as temp is above freezing. Forecast a bit better for tomorrow.

[FLYING BANANA]

We are just debating whether to cancel the meet. It is snowing but it is not settling. I'll let you all know as soon as I can.

[coolcat]

We are just debating whether to cancel the meet. It is snowing but it is not settling. I'll let you all know as soon as I can.

Thanks Bob,
Not pleasant here but the main roads are all ok.....I hope;)

[windrush]

The thing is guys to consider whether the risk is worth it

[coolcat]

The good thing is Derek that the Halfway House is on a major dual carriageway so pretty much all routes to it should be well gritted :)

[Leyland Worldmaster]

A rallying call ladies and gentlemen! Olympic breakfasts will keep out the cold and also provide ballast for greater traction, and also it will help support one of the few remaining Little Chef outlets! :D

[windrush]

The good thing is Derek that the Halfway House is on a major dual carriageway so pretty much all routes to it should be well gritted :)

What worries me Jeff, is that if some one had an accident on the way to these meets no matter the weather it would take the shine off of things, i know it could happen at any time especially with some off the idiots that are driving today

[bubbas]

well im just about to leave home

[windrush]

A rallying call ladies and gentlemen! Olympic breakfasts will keep out the cold and also provide ballast for greater traction, and also it will help support one of the few remaining Little Chef outlets! :D

Well then Stu, an Olympic breakfast should make it all worth while ,its a Long time since that I had one of those .Take care out there and drive safely

[coolcat]

What worries me Jeff, is that if some one had an accident on the way to these meets no matter the weather it would take the shine off of things, i know it could happen at any time especially with some off the idiots that are driving today

I here what your saying Derek...
But, planes drop out of the sky, boats sink and peeps trip over their shoe laces !!
Every day is a gamble and sometimes the gamble doesn't pay off:shrug:
That's not me being flippant, just expressing that wrapping everything up in Cotton wool in our little protection bubble we have created hasn't helped now we have this blame culture;)
It goes without saying that if anyone who is planning to come and the roads they have to travel down are truly treacherous then it would be the sensible option not to travel.

[coolcat]

The Grand Prix has finished ( I won't spoil the result for you ) so I shall be making tracks in s short while.
Hope to be there before 12.00.....As Derek said, drive carefully folks:}

[Leyland Worldmaster]

I'll see you there Jeff, looking forward to meeting you Mr Bubbas! :D Drive carefully everyone! :)

[FLYING BANANA]

Just to confirm the meet is still on. Drive safe and I'll meet you all there.:cool:

[coolcat]

Just to confirm the meet is still on. Drive safe and I'll meet you all there.:cool:

I'm the first one here, Yey :D

[windrush]

I'm the first one here, Yey :D

You are the keen one Jeff

[FLYING BANANA]

Many thanks to the 16 brave souls that made today's meet. Very cold but at least the snow held off.

[bubbas]

well im home now not a bad drive back,it was nice to put some faces to names mabe next time it might be a bit warmer:}

[sjc]

Many thanks to the 16 brave souls that made today's meet. Very cold but at least the snow held off.
16 is a great effort in that weather, well done all.

[windrush]

But where are the Pictures

[FLYING BANANA]

Will post more pictures once I have down loaded from camera.

[coolcat]

But where are the Pictures

I've only just got back home Derek:D
Been a great meet and we ended up just Phil, Stu and myself drinking coffee and chatting to our hearts content:)

Oh yeah, pictures coming!

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[coolcat]

A few more for you :)

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[yellow peril]

yeh, me and my car`s famous:D,Nice to see so many turn up in such cold weather. I had a great few hours,some laughs and some luvly grub with great company.:chat::chat:... Thanks guys, especially Jeff for the great pics:bowdown::D. Hopefully a bit warmer at the next one

[Leyland Worldmaster]

A few more for you :)

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Top pictures Jeff, the second one down is suitable for a caption competition! :D

[coolcat]

Top pictures Jeff, the second one down is suitable for a caption competition! :D

It is indeed, much sucking of air through teeth going on there:D

[ivorthedj]

Hi everyone, just want to apologise for not making it yesterday, we had an event non car related that i was at so unfortunately i couldnt get away. Looks like you had a good one by the pics Jeff?

Andy

[coolcat]

Hi everyone, just want to apologise for not making it yesterday, we had an event non car related that i was at so unfortunately i couldnt get away. Looks like you had a good one by the pics Jeff?

Andy

Don't worry Andy we ate your share of the bacon:D
It was a lovely if rather cold meet:}
Hope your Soul Weekender went well:)

[Woof25]

It is indeed, much sucking of air through teeth going on there:D

I bet you wouldnt figure out what was really happening in a lifetime jeff :}:getmecoat:maybe I was reporting to moscow, or popping a mint perhaps or praying for some headlight washers to work !!! lol gtreat pics as usual jeff

and no waiting until kodak had processed them all it was a good day overall and some great chat was had and to be fair it wasnt as cold as february meet was !!!


Mike

[Woof25]

checking my camera I found a few pics I took earlier before main group arrived

[Woof25]

and more it seems

[Woof25]

last ones i promise

[yellow peril]

Hi Woof25,I agree,Freezing b****y cold but the two subtle coloured Zeds parked side by side certainly brightened up the car park area for a few hours:D:D

[Woof25]

Hi Woof25,I agree,Freezing b****y cold but the two subtle coloured Zeds parked side by side certainly brightened up the car park area for a few hours:D:D


Yes they certainly brightened up a pretty dull day !! and good day for V6,s too shame there arent more duotones around our region woof does get a bit lonely

Mike