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stocktake
13th February 2011, 19:30
How long will it take from wolviston services Ron

Depends what time you set off............:getmecoat:

suzublu
13th February 2011, 19:30
1 hour,23 minutes & 41 seconds.(depending on traffic):D

2Diesels
13th February 2011, 19:32
1 hour,23 minutes & 41 seconds.(depending on traffic):D
It'll not take that long surely:eek: It's only an hour & a half from here:D

2Diesels
13th February 2011, 19:33
Oh John I could still meet you at Washington & we could cut across via Shiny Row & Penshaw if you like:shrug:

suzublu
13th February 2011, 19:36
I was holding back,waiting for MG,s:D

2Diesels
13th February 2011, 19:52
I'll pretend I didn't hear that:ignore:

suzublu
13th February 2011, 19:56
Took me 20 mins on my bike once.:shrug:

stocktake
13th February 2011, 19:56
I was holding back,waiting for MG,s:D

I'll pretend I didn't hear that:ignore:

MG's seemingly go quite well, it's the stopping of the orange ones that is a bit iffy seemingly :rolleyes:

2Diesels
13th February 2011, 19:58
MG's seemingly go quite well, it's the stopping of the orange ones that is a bit iffy seemingly :rolleyes:
They stop perfectly well:shrug:....................................... ....when you hit stationary Peugeots they do anyway

suzublu
13th February 2011, 19:59
It stopped alright Dave,when it hit a Peugeot.:shrug:

suzublu
13th February 2011, 19:59
I can,t type quick enough.

stocktake
13th February 2011, 20:00
They stop perfectly well:shrug:....................................... ....when you hit stationary Peugeots they do anyway

It stopped alright Dave,when it hit a Peugeot.:shrug:

Come on Ronnie, you need to be using both hands to keep up ;)

suzublu
13th February 2011, 20:02
One hand for wine,one finger for the typing.:D:D

nick nick
13th February 2011, 20:07
Oh John I could still meet you at Washington & we could cut across via Shiny Row & Penshaw if you like:shrug:


If my wife does not get her own way colin thats fine by me.
She wants to go down the day before and stay in a B&B
I will let you know tomorrow for definite

FredSpencer
13th February 2011, 20:10
I hope you're doing a How-to for fiting the Peugeot braking system to the MG's :getmecoat:

stocktake
13th February 2011, 20:11
One hand for wine,one finger for the typing.:D:D

Watch it, Freds About ;)

suzublu
13th February 2011, 20:12
Hope he doesn,t see the camping section! He,ll want his tent back:getmecoat:

stocktake
13th February 2011, 20:14
Hope he doesn,t see the camping section! He,ll want his tent back:getmecoat:

Don't mention the camping section ;)

suzublu
13th February 2011, 20:16
Ooh err!More tea vicar?:D

justmicky
13th February 2011, 20:28
1 hr and 52 mins my journey....any NW convey? Mind you, I have got man flu at the moment and I am sure you all know what thats like.......try tellin the missus tho! Should be fit for Sunday tho! :D

suzublu
13th February 2011, 20:31
Be good to see you again Mick,been a while.

2Diesels
13th February 2011, 20:33
1 hr and 52 mins my journey....any NW convey? Mind you, I have got man flu at the moment and I am sure you all know what thats like.......try tellin the missus tho! Should be fit for Sunday tho! :D
Ah I didn't realise you were coming Mike..............be great to see you again, is Jonathan coming?

justmicky
13th February 2011, 20:33
Be good to see you again Mick,been a while.

Looking forward to it, Jonathan will also be along for the ride.

justmicky
13th February 2011, 20:34
Ah I didn't realise you were coming Mike..............be great to see you again, is Jonathan coming?



Beat me to it!!!!! Look forward to seeing you all Sunday :}

suzublu
13th February 2011, 20:34
Hasn,t he got a 75 yet?

2Diesels
13th February 2011, 20:35
Looking forward to it, Jonathan will also be along for the ride.
Eeeeeeeexxxxxxcellent:D

justmicky
13th February 2011, 20:35
Hasn,t he got a 75 yet?

Nope...............still working on him! :getmecoat:

justmicky
13th February 2011, 20:37
Think he has got a bit of Yorkshire blood in him!!! :D

suzublu
13th February 2011, 20:38
Surely the site of 40+ cars will get his juices flowing?:D

FredSpencer
13th February 2011, 21:09
Don't mention the camping section ;)

You two are more like the 'camp' section. :getmecoat:

stocktake
13th February 2011, 21:49
You two are more like the 'camp' section. :getmecoat:

Say that to Ronnie's face and he will scratch your eyes out :oh you::luvya:

actros
14th February 2011, 10:30
come on lads only 5days to go and poss only 10 places left.:d:d:d:d:d

v-man
14th February 2011, 10:41
If my wife does not get her own way colin thats fine by me.
She wants to go down the day before and stay in a B&B
I will let you know tomorrow for definite

For B&B try Rains Farm (http://www.rains-farm-holidays.co.uk/) - stayed there two years ago, not bad at all and some decent pubs within 10/15 mins steady drive. Recommended is the Fox & Rabbit (http://www.foxandrabbit.co.uk/).


http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/ is also well worth searching.

bobgrice
14th February 2011, 10:51
change me from a poss to a defo

nick nick
14th February 2011, 14:12
For B&B try Rains Farm (http://www.rains-farm-holidays.co.uk/) - stayed there two years ago, not bad at all and some decent pubs within 10/15 mins steady drive. Recommended is the Fox & Rabbit (http://www.foxandrabbit.co.uk/).


http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/ is also well worth searching.


Thanks for the recommendation Ian but if we do stay over night SWMBO has
picked a B&B in Elvington village just 2 mins from the meet

actros
14th February 2011, 14:58
Hi to all thats going to the meet i have just been on to the venue and we will have our own parking you will pay your entrace fee of £5. as you arrive as you pay it you must tell them that you are with the 75/zt club if you dont you will be charged the full fee. Also they are going to open the N.A.F.F.I for us so if you can let me know if you wil be using it as they want to know by late Thursday to get food in ready for us. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:
Thanks Bri
I will start a list please add your name
(1) Actros

windrush
14th February 2011, 15:08
Getting bigger by the day Brian looks like you are going to have a great meet
By the way do you mean the N.A.A.F.I

Give my regards to all the members attending

starbug2
14th February 2011, 15:15
Hi to all thats going to the meet i have just been on to the venue and we will have our own parking you will pay your entrace fee of £5. as you arrive as you pay it you must tell them that you are with the 75/zt club if you dont you will be charged the full fee. Also they are going to open the N.A.F.F.A for us so if you can let me know if you wil be using it as they want to know by late Thursday to get food in ready for us. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:
Thanks Bri
just got back from the convention , apart from small looks via a slow wi fi on my phone a bit out of date ..... i expect we will want use of N.A.F.F.A, if that means food and drinks :drool4:

actros
14th February 2011, 15:17
[QUOTE=actros;672567]Hi to all thats going to the meet i have just been on to the venue and we will have our own parking you will pay your entrace fee of £5. as you arrive as you pay it you must tell them that you are with the 75/zt club if you dont you will be charged the full fee. Also they are going to open the N.A.F.F.I for us so if you can let me know if you wil be using it as they want to know by late Thursday to get food in ready for us. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:
Thanks Bri
I will start a list please could you put your names down
Actros +1
Starbug2 +1
Nick nick + 1
bobgrice
suzuble
fred spencer
dave +1
Jimbo
andywilli +1+2kids
just micky +1
richard garner +2
fudgie66
Richy +1
Gsteph
Bejay +1

nick nick
14th February 2011, 15:19
just got back from the convention , apart from small looks via a slow wi fi on my phone a bit out of date ..... i expect we will want use of N.A.F.F.A, if that means food and drinks :drool4:


Yeah i second that got to have a cup of tea and a sarnie

starbug2
14th February 2011, 15:19
Hi to all thats going to the meet i have just been on to the venue and we will have our own parking you will pay your entrace fee of £5. as you arrive as you pay it you must tell them that you are with the 75/zt club if you dont you will be charged the full fee. Also they are going to open the N.A.F.F.I for us so if you can let me know if you wil be using it as they want to know by late Thursday to get food in ready for us. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:
Thanks Bri
I will start a list please add your name
(1) Actros
(2) mr and mrs starbug

bobgrice
14th February 2011, 15:25
Please add me for food thank you

suzublu
14th February 2011, 16:24
Stick me down for some scran please Brian, cheers,Ronnie

nick nick
14th February 2011, 17:21
Yep stick me and the mrs down Brian


Brian theres a PM for you

FredSpencer
14th February 2011, 18:16
Can you put me down for all the lists please ...... I'd hate to miss out on anything. ;)

stocktake
14th February 2011, 18:37
2 here need feeding :)

suzublu
14th February 2011, 18:52
What about Marina????:shrug::D:D

J1MBO
14th February 2011, 19:25
Brian I'll be eating/drinking at the NAAFI - hope the tea's a little warmer than it was last September.

Cheers
Jim

andy willi
14th February 2011, 20:21
1 adult (wife ) 2 grand kids to eat .as for me dont eat anymore so bit pointless now lost 17 stone in 14 months


andy

justmicky
14th February 2011, 20:22
Hi Brian, stick us down for two eating and drinking, thanks.

Richard Garner
14th February 2011, 21:06
There'll be me plus two others who will most definitely need a cup of tea and a butty... or 2 :)

Eljay55
15th February 2011, 05:52
I will need feeding Brian!

gsteph
15th February 2011, 17:01
Put me down for coffee and cakes, you can see I'm trying to slim.
Thanks Brian.

actros
15th February 2011, 18:53
[QUOTE=actros;672567]Hi to all thats going to the meet i have just been on to the venue and we will have our own parking you will pay your entrace fee of £5. as you arrive as you pay it you must tell them that you are with the 75/zt club if you dont you will be charged the full fee. Also they are going to open the N.A.F.F.I for us so if you can let me know if you wil be using it as they want to know by late Thursday to get food in ready for us. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:
Thanks Bri
I will start a list please could you put your names down
Actros +1
Starbug2 +1
Nick nick + 1
bobgrice
suzuble
fred spencer
dave +1
Jimbo
andywilli +1+2kids
just micky +1
richard garner +2
fudgie66 +1
Richy +1
GstephBUMP BUMP Come on lads we have to know by thursday the numbers that will be using the N.A.A.F.I. :bowdown::bowdown:

Eljay55
15th February 2011, 18:56
Fudgie66+0..........On my ownsome matey.

Graham

beejay
17th February 2011, 11:43
Put me on list Brian, plus 1

Tatts
17th February 2011, 11:50
Christ Bri, hope you're taking your awning & have got a couple of spare gas cylinders for all those breakies you'll be making! :D

HOMER
17th February 2011, 14:02
Was looking forward to this meet,but looks like I may have to bale out :o if things change I'll see you all there .

sikelsh
17th February 2011, 14:54
Is it possible to half bale in? or am I too late?

Working on the car on Saturday, if all goes well then I would like to come if it doesn't, then ill be at home swearing.

Simon

FredSpencer
17th February 2011, 15:29
Is it possible to half bale in? or am I too late?


Shouldn't be a problem, Brian's never been known to be fussy. ;)

Eljay55
17th February 2011, 16:26
Shouldn't be a problem, Brian's never been known to be fussy. ;)

Also, we never know if Brian is half there or fully there anyhow:D:D:getmecoat:

Graham

nick nick
17th February 2011, 16:51
Have we reached the 50 mark yet

actros
17th February 2011, 19:28
Have we reached the 50 mark yetWe have got 38 deff and 5 poss if they all turn up i hope.:shrug::shrug:

actros
17th February 2011, 19:39
Is it possible to half bale in? or am I too late?

Working on the car on Saturday, if all goes well then I would like to come if it doesn't, then ill be at home swearing.

SimonNo Probs at all Simon if you can make it look forward to the meeting.:D:D

stocktake
17th February 2011, 19:58
Is it possible to half bale in? or am I too late?

Working on the car on Saturday, if all goes well then I would like to come if it doesn't, then ill be at home swearing.

Simon

No Probs at all Simon if you can make it look forward to the meeting.:D:D

His Bumper has probably fallen off :o :getmecoat:

nick nick
17th February 2011, 20:11
We have got 38 deff and 5 poss if they all turn up i hope.:shrug::shrug:



Brian if 38 turn up i would call it a resounding success .
Im astounded by the amount of interest from far and wide
for what is basically an unofficial meet and its all down to you
Cheers and i will see you on sat... I will give you a ring when once
im sorted at the B&B

stocktake
17th February 2011, 20:14
Brian if 38 turn up i would call it a resounding success .
Im astounded by the amount of interest from far and wide
for what is basically an unofficial meet and its all down to you
Cheers and i will see you on sat... I will give you a ring when once
im sorted at the B&B

He owes us all money ...............:getmecoat:

starbug2
17th February 2011, 20:15
it is the biggest small meet ;) i've gone too .:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

starbug2
17th February 2011, 20:17
He owes us all money ...............:getmecoat:
you may be right :D

actros
17th February 2011, 20:17
Brian if 38 turn up i would call it a resounding success .
Im astounded by the amount of interest from far and wide
for what is basically an unofficial meet and its all down to you
Cheers and i will see you on sat... I will give you a ring when once
im sorted at the B&BThanks John i do try to get something a bit differant and i am allways open for anybodys in put. See you Sat, Beejay will be kicking about as well so i will ring him to see if he wants to meet up Sat night.
:drool4::drool4::drool4:

FredSpencer
17th February 2011, 20:55
...i am allways open for anybodys in put. .
:drool4::drool4::drool4:

Sounds like he's the one who should be owed money. ;)

sikelsh
17th February 2011, 21:30
His Bumper has probably fallen off :o :getmecoat:
You jest, but looks like I have a leaky water filler bottle :D whens the next nano meet:getmecoat:

No bumper is still firmly fixed on thanks again :bowdown: on the Saturday, I'm attempting a PCV thing from BMW, the leak back spill pipe thing thats broke and an EGR bypass, notice the word Attempting!:D

andy willi
18th February 2011, 12:51
looks like a mini one man nano at mine on saturday for you


andy

v-man
18th February 2011, 14:35
looks like a mini one man nano at mine on saturday for you


andy

Thats generous of you Andy....

Never did get my car on the ramp last week, but will have to wait till next time.

sikelsh
18th February 2011, 14:42
looks like a mini one man nano at mine on saturday for you

andy

Hi Andy, it is very generous, but Ill just be happy to get the new tyres fitted and tracked, cant take up more time, time is money ma boy! and the garage needs business so we can all turn up and have another meet :D

Seeya in the morn

trikey
18th February 2011, 19:38
Hi all, going to have to miss out Sunday due to family circumstances, have a good day, catch you all soon.

stocktake
18th February 2011, 19:50
Hi all, going to have to miss out Sunday due to family circumstances, have a good day, catch you all soon.

Shame about that, looking forward to meeting you, hope all is well :)

FredSpencer
18th February 2011, 20:20
Brian,

Can you bring a calendar to the meet with you? :)

Tatts
18th February 2011, 20:23
Weather forecast isn't looking too great.

Hope we'll all fit into Brians 'van!

suzublu
18th February 2011, 20:26
Brian,

Can you bring a calendar to the meet with you? :)
You planning on stopping a while?:D

FredSpencer
18th February 2011, 20:35
You planning on stopping a while?:D

So long as my brakes work ...... but if they don't you can give me a wave as I shoot past. :D

suzublu
18th February 2011, 20:41
Just find a Peugeot, Col normally does:getmecoat:

FredSpencer
18th February 2011, 22:14
Just find a Peugeot, Col normally does:getmecoat:

That's cruel ...... but true. :D

BigRuss
18th February 2011, 22:17
All being well should see you all on Sunday :D

Russ

Eljay55
19th February 2011, 09:05
Was going to polish "Eljay" this morning but thinking of getting the sledge out and giving it a once over. Trouble is, last time i had the sledge out it was running really poorly. It just didn't seem to have the same OOOMPH as it used to. Do you think it's the MAF?? Sorry, forget to mention it was a CDTI sledge;)

Graham

J1MBO
19th February 2011, 16:28
Won't be able to make this now - bit busy with fitting light units and fireplace in the lounge plus just collected my good lady's new car today and I guess she'll want to go out tomorrow to try it out. She's taking lessons at the moment and I've bought her a car so she can get some extra practice in.

Hope the days a good 'un.

Regards
Jim

Richy
19th February 2011, 16:45
Apologies Brian, cant make it. Had to go to London to my daughters. Family had to come first on this one sorry.

Paul

justmicky
19th February 2011, 17:34
All being well should see you all on Sunday :D

Russ


Three out of Four ML boys then Sunday (a pico nano meet)...............where is the nipper?

suzublu
19th February 2011, 18:42
Tomorrow,tomorrow,i love ya,tomorrow,you,re only a day awaaay!:D:D No, i havn,t been drinking;)

stocktake
19th February 2011, 18:43
Southern sofftees droppin like flies :D :D

My head hurts today Ronnie

justmicky
19th February 2011, 18:45
Mmmmmmm :pillow:.......hope you are going to be sensible tomorrow :D

suzublu
19th February 2011, 18:46
Moi? always sensible Mick,you know that:shrug::D

starbug2
19th February 2011, 19:20
Mmmmmmm :pillow:.......hope you are going to be sensible tomorrow :D
always the first time :D

suzublu
19th February 2011, 19:22
Stephen,how could you?:getmecoat:

starbug2
19th February 2011, 19:24
Stephen,how could you?:getmecoat:
i get up early :D

justmicky
20th February 2011, 06:41
All packed up and ready for the off ETD - 0800hrs, ETA - 1000hrs ;)

stocktake
20th February 2011, 06:43
All packed up and ready for the off ETD - 0800hrs, ETA - 1000hrs ;)

Safe journey, see you there :)

andy willi
20th February 2011, 06:46
on my way soon grandkids up me up just got to sort the car and i will be there

andy

Eljay55
20th February 2011, 07:29
Andy, keep an eye out for me driving round Tadcaster looking for the convoy:getmecoat::getmecoat:

bobgrice
20th February 2011, 08:11
on my way soon

Roverowner
20th February 2011, 08:38
Spencer has volonteered to get the -butties- in so have one for me:D

windrush
20th February 2011, 09:21
Have a great days you guys and well done to Brian for organizing a great meet I only wish that I lived nearer

Rovernut
20th February 2011, 10:27
Likewise Brian. Sorry I can't make this one.

Have a great day

Chris

Tatts
20th February 2011, 13:56
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Just that.

J1MBO
20th February 2011, 14:01
Hope the day's turned out ok for you all, looking forward to the photo's - sorry I couldn't make it. Had a really "lovely" couple of hours this morning giving the "management" a driving lesson in her new car, sorry it's a Fiesta auto - I'll have to do something about that once she's passed :shrug:. She's not done so bad only clipped one kerb lol, mind you I ended up with a couple of pints and a pub roast for my trouble :drool4:.

Cheers
Jim

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 14:10
Spencer has volonteered to get the -butties- in so have one for me:D

Sadly there was no bacon left when I got in the NAAFI ........ might have had something to do with stocktake getting there first. ;)

willshot
20th February 2011, 14:27
Some pics of todays meet, thanks Brian. Great venue but a cold day.
Nice to see everyone again.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WILLSHOT/ELV7.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WILLSHOT/ELV2.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WILLSHOT/ELV5.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WILLSHOT/ELV8.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WILLSHOT/ELV9.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WILLSHOT/ELV1.jpg

trikey
20th February 2011, 14:52
Managed to make it for a couple of hrs this morning, good to meet you all, here are a few pics...

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/v8_trike/75%20Meetings/SAM_1447_1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/v8_trike/75%20Meetings/SAM_1449_1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/v8_trike/75%20Meetings/SAM_1453_1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/v8_trike/75%20Meetings/SAM_1464_1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/v8_trike/75%20Meetings/SAM_1467_1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/v8_trike/75%20Meetings/SAM_1458_1.jpg

And finally a quick snap in front of the Spitfire before anyone turned up :)

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/v8_trike/75%20Meetings/SAM_1469.jpg

nick nick
20th February 2011, 15:10
Well done Brian a good meet sorry we missed you to say goodbye but one
minute you were there and the next you were gone.
Nice to meet a few more faces....Cheers:hurray:

Good pics Andy

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 15:18
I was pleasantly surprised to find myself parking up next to the type of vehicle I learnt to drive in (I still drive like I've got 11 tons of armour plate around me). ;) http://www.lakelandphotography.net/./Fred/IMG_4814-800.jpg

FLYER
20th February 2011, 15:32
I was pleasantly surprised to find myself parking up next to the type of vehicle I learnt to drive in (I still drive like I've got 11 tons of armour plate around me). ;) http://www.lakelandphotography.net/./Fred/IMG_4814-800.jpg:D i can just see your wee head sticking out the top of one of them fred.:D

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 15:38
:D i can just see your wee head sticking out the top of one of them fred.:D

I drove one on my very first invasion of Scotland - all the way up from Sussex to Kirkcaldy, then slept on a wooden floor in a hall and drove back again ...... just goes to show our invasions are no better than yours. ;)

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 15:44
I'm under the strictest orders to post this ............ so guess who's got himself a set of rear lights off a Kia or summat? :getmecoat: http://www.lakelandphotography.net/./Fred/IMG_4806-800.jpg

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 16:42
Just got back, that was a good meet today.............bit cold though. Nice to see so many turn up & got to meet up with the usual suspects again & even that boyband were there Milton Lodge Boys I think they're called:D
Bit of an incident on the York ring road coming back no I didn't hit another Peugeot:D but there was a forlorn looking fiesta lying on it's roof in the fast lane but the people all appeared to be alive & well if a little shaken:}

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 16:44
Just got back, that was a good meet today.............bit cold though. Nice to see so many turn up & got to meet up with the usual suspects again & even that boyband were there Milton Lodge Boys I think they're called:D
Bit of an incident on the York ring road coming back no I didn't hit another Peugeot:D but there was a forlorn looking fiesta lying on it's roof in the fast lane but the people all appeared to be alive & well if a little shaken:}

They must have been desperate to get out of your way. :getmecoat:

suzublu
20th February 2011, 16:44
Yes it was in a sorry state!Good meet again,nice to see "old" faces & some new one,s as well.:)

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 16:46
Yes it was in a sorry state!Good meet again,nice to see "old" faces & some new one,s as well.:)
Aye an enjoyable day out & old man diesels enjoyed himself too, well he is an aeroplane enthusiast:}

trikey
20th February 2011, 16:47
As long as there were no Rovers the wrong way up!

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 16:48
As long as there were no Rovers the wrong way up!
Like I said I wasn't involved:D:getmecoat:

justmicky
20th February 2011, 16:57
Just back home myself. A thoroughly enjoyable meet - Jonanthan once again enjoyed it and muttered all the way home about purchasing a car!
Nice to see all the old faces once again and some new - a great day. Was surprised myself we had the "Boyband ML4" back together in full.....a stealth visit from the nipper of the group....the one with the fancy rear lights ;)

johnwh74
20th February 2011, 17:02
I'm under the strictest orders to post this ............ so guess who's got himself a set of rear lights off a Kia or summat? :getmecoat: http://www.lakelandphotography.net/./Fred/IMG_4806-800.jpg

I think they look really good. Would like a pair myself but i think i will just buy Pabs car when he sells it anyway :D

Was a good meet and thanks to Actros for all the effort put into it :bowdown:

Good to see new faces as well as the old tired ones too :getmecoat:

starbug2
20th February 2011, 17:02
We're not long back just about to upload the photo's. colin must of had good run home ;) all in all a good meet up and well done to actros:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

suzublu
20th February 2011, 17:02
I'm under the strictest orders to post this ............ so guess who's got himself a set of rear lights off a Kia or summat? :getmecoat: http://www.lakelandphotography.net/./Fred/IMG_4806-800.jpg
All that needs is a boot spoiler:D:getmecoat:

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 17:05
Today was the first time I've ever seen that car dirty & it still looked great for a silver one:D

BigRuss
20th February 2011, 17:13
Another great meet although a cold one, have just started to thaw out ;)

Another reunion for the Milton lodge boys too, good to see we're all still going strong :D

Nice to see everyone both old and new let's hope the weather's a bit warmer for the next one ;)

Russ

HOMER
20th February 2011, 17:22
Shame I couldn't make this one ,I was looking forward to it :( ,looks like a good turn out though.

stocktake
20th February 2011, 17:28
Just arrived hotel between Peterborough and Leicester, hotel has nice rooms, bar and resturaunt closed for refurbishment, gutted, have to go out to eat now. free Wifi though :).

Great meet, size of the (edit: Halifax :)) bomber was just amazing. Will be a great place for a summer meet.

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 17:30
Evenin Dave nice to see you today, you must have made canny time:}

suzublu
20th February 2011, 17:32
Fast them Seats:D:D:D

stocktake
20th February 2011, 17:35
Evenin Dave nice to see you today, you must have made canny time:}

From the meet we returned home and swapped cars, the leon does 55mpg :o. So didn't mind roughing it a bit. I think it's so good on fuel cos it doesn't have half a ton of chrome badges and a whale for a spoiler on the boot :D :D :D ( oh and a rosette on the rear parcel shelf for not quite the best car in it's class.................:getmecoat:)

suzublu
20th February 2011, 17:37
Second best Dave, sounds better:D:D

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 17:38
From the meet we returned home and swapped cars, the leon does 55mpg :o. So didn't mind roughing it a bit. I think it's so good on fuel cos it doesn't have half a ton of chrome badges and a whale for a spoiler on the boot :D :D :D ( oh and a rosette on the rear parcel shelf for not quite the best car in it's class.................:getmecoat:)
:laughing2::laughing2::clap:

suzublu
20th February 2011, 17:39
Don,t you encourage him:getmecoat:

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 17:40
Don,t you encourage him:getmecoat:
Sorrrrrreeeee:D

bobgrice
20th February 2011, 18:05
Enjoyed my first meet .Nice to put some faces to names .Looking forward to the fathers day meet in june hope it will be warmer

suzublu
20th February 2011, 18:11
Nice to meet you Bob & glad you enjoyed it.I,m sure if you attend a few more,you,ll get to know more people & The Father,s day Rally last year was a scorcher.Ronnie

pab
20th February 2011, 18:47
I'm under the strictest orders to post this ............ so guess who's got himself a set of rear lights off a Kia or summat? :getmecoat: http://www.lakelandphotography.net/./Fred/IMG_4806-800.jpgLook great don't they..

Nice to meet up with a few of you again and a pleasure to meet a few new faces

Full turn out of the Milton lodge four,er indoors said it's a small world

suzublu
20th February 2011, 18:51
It,s a small world inside your car Paul:D Made good time home then?

andy willi
20th February 2011, 18:57
dave its not a lancaster its a halifax i know thaaaat its on valves not diods

trebor
20th February 2011, 19:27
any more pics please for us non attenders ? All the cars look good as ever but Pabs new lights look very smart and Wills trophy blue machine I have
always liked

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 19:29
My dad took a few but the only car ones are of that tatty old ginger estate car:o & it would be a bit me me me to post them up on here:D

suzublu
20th February 2011, 19:34
Steve (starbug) was walking around all day with his cam so i,m sure he,ll have a few to post, & the David Bailey of his era (Fred Spencer) was also in attendance, so i expect he,s got one or two pics.:shrug:

pab
20th February 2011, 19:42
Hopefully fred will post up one of his famous slideshows later,unfortunately with being tied up in conversation I didn't take a single picture..must have been the great conversation

I did notice stocktake had erected a tent,but no offer of any vittles

bobgrice
20th February 2011, 19:45
some more photos

suzublu
20th February 2011, 19:53
Hopefully fred will post up one of his famous slideshows later,unfortunately with being tied up in conversation I didn't take a single picture..must have been the great conversation

I did notice stocktake had erected a tent,but no offer of any vittles
I got a coffee of him. Well Marina made it.:bowdown:I had my kettle & stove,but forgot something.:shrug:like water,cup,milk tea,coffee.:shrug::getmecoat:

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 19:59
Hopefully fred will post up one of his famous slideshows later, ...

:shrug: ?????? I've only done one ?????? :shrug:

pab
20th February 2011, 20:05
:shrug: ?????? I've only done one ?????? :shrug:one picture..of my famous rear lights,you must have a few more stored in the memory card of your professional camera

suzublu
20th February 2011, 20:08
He,s just playing hard to get Paul.

pab
20th February 2011, 20:15
He,s just playing hard to get Paul.as discussed earlier,i'm suffering from writers block,been working from my iPhone for the last week and getting a little out of touch,totally agree it's freds sense of humour.

AldoR
20th February 2011, 20:19
Great turn out going by the pics to everyone that made the effort. Know what you mean about the weather been a bit cold, as i was down in Eastwood near Nottingham on Friday, Saturday doing a removal for a customer of ours.:}

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 20:22
I think we had 28 or 29 cars at one point so not bad for a February meet

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 20:56
one picture..of my famous rear lights,you must have a few more stored in the memory card of your professional camera

You said slideshows (plural). I've only done one (singular), hence my query.

pab
20th February 2011, 21:03
You said slideshows (plural). I've only done one (singular), hence my query.sorry fred,i was sidetracked,lost in mid sentence so to speak ;)

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 21:12
sorry fred,i was sidetracked,lost in mid sentence so to speak ;)

Blinded by some sparkly things, methinks. ;)

pab
20th February 2011, 21:22
Blinded by some sparkly things, methinks. ;)i think you liked them really,the more i look at them the more i convince myself.

now the wife has no idea i have changed these rear light clusters but she did mention why a dozen guys were stood at the rear of the car..

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 21:24
i think you liked them really,the more i look at them the more i convince myself.

now the wife has no idea i have changed these rear light clusters but she did mention why a dozen guys were stood at the rear of the car..
Well those women folks aren't as daft as they make out:D

pab
20th February 2011, 21:38
Well those women folks aren't as daft as they make out:Dbut good wine and the finest indian cuisine the previous evening left her quietly sedated..

she dosnt usually miss a trick but this has left her..first word that springs to mind,snookered.

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 21:40
i think you liked them really,the more i look at them the more i convince myself.

now the wife has no idea i have changed these rear light clusters but she did mention why a dozen guys were stood at the rear of the car..

I don't think they suit the 75, certainly not a mk1. They'd be OK on a ZT ...... but the ruffians who drive that sort of car have no style anyway. ;)

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 21:46
but the ruffians who drive that sort of car have no style anyway. ;)
Right you outside now........................oh that really hasn't helped our reputation has it?:getmecoat:

I say old boy that's a bit strong isn't it what what what

FredSpencer
20th February 2011, 21:53
Right you outside now........................oh that really hasn't helped our reputation has it?:getmecoat:

I say old boy that's a bit strong isn't it what what what

See, it's there just under the surface, with nothing more than the slightest veneer of gentility covering it ...... at least, that's what I think that crusty appearance is. :getmecoat:

2Diesels
20th February 2011, 22:55
Here's my Dad's aeroplane pics from today

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0138.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0139.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0140.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0141.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0142.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0143.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0144.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0145.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0146.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0147.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0148.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/_DSC0152.jpg

actros
21st February 2011, 13:44
Got back home this morning, I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU TO ALL that supported the meeting the weather was a bit cold cold. 29 cars turned out. Will try and get another one done later on in the year when its a bit warmer. Once again THANKS.:clap::clap::clap::clap::grouphug:

stanningtonglen
21st February 2011, 16:12
Hi all, it was a good day yesterday even if it was a bite cold, nice to see you all again. Brian i think the big thank should go to you for all the organization and work in to making yesterday such a good day.

Thanks BRIAN :clap::clap::clap:

arry
21st February 2011, 16:37
Looks like you had a Great Time Brian. Apologies for not turning up, right on my door step too, but I was on Nights at the last moment. :( Sorry.

I will do my best and get there for the next one. Promise

Regards,

Arry.

Roverowner
21st February 2011, 17:14
Looks like you all had a good time:D

Yor Dad got some nice pics Colin:

Spitfire Mk IX?
Victor
Canberra
Nimrod
Fairey Ganet
Halifax
Gloster Javelin
and Actros“s Sea Vixen:}

starbug2
21st February 2011, 17:30
Steve (starbug) was walking around all day with his cam so i,m sure he,ll have a few to post, & the David Bailey of his era (Fred Spencer) was also in attendance, so i expect he,s got one or two pics.:shrug:
i may of took some vid ;) and some photos bev took :D

suzublu
21st February 2011, 17:32
:wantpics::wantpics:

starbug2
21st February 2011, 18:31
:wantpics::wantpics:
i'll get around to it , i'm getting old you know :getmecoat: i did two car events this week end :driving:

actros
21st February 2011, 18:42
i'll get around to it , i'm getting old you know :getmecoat: i did two car events this week end :driving:I allways you where a dother old man now you have addmited it.:p::p::p::p:

starbug2
21st February 2011, 18:51
I allways you where a dother old man now you have addmited it.:p::p::p::p:
:p::p::p::p: to you too you young man , a good turn out and a good meet . i'll get the photos moved from the lap top to the desk top and post some . i'll have to sort out the video will have to wait to be sorted till i've more time as going up Durham this weekend for mine and my dads birthdays . :drunk::beer2:. this time bev took more photos than me as i did some video which your in ;););)

starbug2
21st February 2011, 19:41
up loading photos to photo bucket now :}

starbug2
21st February 2011, 19:52
http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u107/rover45td/york%20aircarft%20meet/?albumview=slideshow

suzublu
21st February 2011, 20:13
Very good Steve,some quite arty shots there.:)

starbug2
21st February 2011, 20:14
Very good Steve,some quite arty shots there.:)
some of the arty ones will be bev :getmecoat: but i did take some honest ;) and a bit of video

nick nick
21st February 2011, 20:20
Excellent Pics stephen I wanted to post some myself but someone
forgot the camera:shrug:.....Women Eh

pab
21st February 2011, 20:20
starbug2..i noticed your car was parked in front of mine,but i never had the pleasure of meeting you.

starbug2
21st February 2011, 20:24
starbug2..i noticed your car was parked in front of mine,but i never had the pleasure of meeting you.
a lot i did not meet :( this time other than in passing . a shame we didn't meet this time . which one where you . both car and person ? just saw which car you had, you arrived after me i think

2Diesels
21st February 2011, 20:29
I liked the ones from Tadcaster brewery it's a lovely old building that

2Diesels
21st February 2011, 20:30
starbug2..i noticed your car was parked in front of mine,but i never had the pleasure of meeting you.
You got off lightly then:D:D:D

pab
21st February 2011, 20:31
a lot i did not meet :( this time other than in passing . a shame we didn't meet this time . which one where you . both car and person ? just saw which car you had, you arrived after me i thinki arrived uninvited,only stocktake knew that i was going to attend..but he passed it around to a view other members.

i had a bit of business in leeds and thought it would be bad manners not to show my face.

hope to catch you next time.

starbug2
21st February 2011, 20:35
I liked the ones from Tadcaster brewery it's a lovely old building that
that's one of bev's

starbug2
21st February 2011, 20:37
You got off lightly then:D:D:D
you can go off folk you know :p::p::p: i'm going up durham this week end so i may come looking for you and :p:

suzublu
21st February 2011, 20:37
I liked the ones from Tadcaster brewery it's a lovely old building that
Stuff inside,s not too shabby either:drunk:

2Diesels
21st February 2011, 20:40
you can go off folk you know :p::p::p: i'm going up durham this week end so i may come looking for you and :p:
I will be heading in the opposite direction:D:D

starbug2
21st February 2011, 20:44
i arrived uninvited,only stocktake knew that i was going to attend..but he passed it around to a view other members.

i had a bit of business in leeds and thought it would be bad manners not to show my face.

hope to catch you next time.
a shame , i saw the car but did not know who it was , like wise saw a few faces i didn't know in passing . i have delivered to scotland and we had a holiday there last year , i'll wave next time i'm up :}

johnwh74
21st February 2011, 20:49
http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u107/rover45td/york%20aircarft%20meet/?albumview=slideshow

Good photo's Steve, i see there are none of me pulling a moonie.:D

Guessing they are for your private collection :getmecoat:

starbug2
21st February 2011, 20:52
I will be heading in the opposite direction:D:D
i'm a very sneaky you know :D

starbug2
21st February 2011, 20:54
Good photo's Steve, i see there are none of me pulling a moonie.:D

Guessing they are for your private collection :getmecoat:
that's on the video :D i've done a few weddings , i''ll do yours if you pay for the flight ...... if i wasn't going to Germany...

pab
21st February 2011, 20:54
Good photo's Steve, i see there are none of me pulling a moonie.:D

Guessing they are for your private collection :getmecoat:often wondered why you spent the day with that hoody on :getmecoat:

starbug2
21st February 2011, 21:00
often wondered why you spent the day with that hoody on :getmecoat:
now we know :D

johnwh74
21st February 2011, 21:02
that's on the video :D i've done a few weddings , i''ll do yours if you pay for the flight ...... if i wasn't going to Germany...

Oh dear and there was me about to pay for your flight so you could join us, wont be offering again and make sure you dont choke on any Frankfurters will you :D

often wondered why you spent the day with that hoody on :getmecoat:

I didnt want anyone realising who's amazing bottom that was on the camera as it would of been in high demand :getmecoat: It was cold really ;)

Nice to know you remembered who i am and was good to meet you Pab:)

2Diesels
21st February 2011, 21:10
Ahhhh so you were the one with the nice rrrs:D

FredSpencer
23rd February 2011, 18:49
Some Piccies:

Elvington Meet 200211 (https://picasaweb.google.com/freddspencer/ElvingtonMeet2002111600#)

Best viewed in Full Screen/Slideshow.

actros
23rd February 2011, 19:12
Some Piccies:

Elvington Meet 200211 (https://picasaweb.google.com/freddspencer/ElvingtonMeet2002111600#)

Best viewed in Full Screen/Slideshow.Very good photos there Fred hope you enjoyed the day .

FredSpencer
23rd February 2011, 19:24
Very good photos there Fred hope you enjoyed the day .

I did indeed, apart from being cold. I reckon anyone that organizes a meet in cold weather should be made to wing-walk ...... on a helicopter. ;)

trikey
23rd February 2011, 19:25
So it was you Fred that caught me sneaking away :)

Good pic that one mate!

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/v8_trike/75%20Meetings/IMG_4764.jpg

pab
23rd February 2011, 19:30
you can't see er indoors sat in the car,but she was,the morning after the the night before,fine wine and indian cuisine..


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_t4AfiKSHjoo/TWVe1vrDd-I/AAAAAAAAZPY/EnpR_2kbapc/s720/IMG_4809.jpg

actros
23rd February 2011, 19:34
I did indeed, apart from being cold. I reckon anyone that organizes a meet in cold weather should be made to wing-walk ...... on a helicopter. ;)SSSorrrrrrrrrrrrrry Fred i will try better next time we will have SUN.:bowdown::bowdown:

FredSpencer
23rd February 2011, 19:43
So it was you Fred that caught me sneaking away :)

I was trying to take a shot of the Spitfire and you drove into the firing line just to get your photo taken. ;)

you can't see er indoors sat in the car,but she was,the morning after the the night before,fine wine and indian cuisine..

That's the pnly other shot I got ...... honest. :D

SSSorrrrrrrrrrrrrry Fred i will try better next time we will have SUN.:bowdown::bowdown:

Trouble is, if the weather is good the place will be full of tourists. :D

trikey
23rd February 2011, 19:44
I was trying to take a shot of the Spitfire and you drove into the firing line just to get your photo taken. ;)



Ha ha, worth it for that pic though!