Essex / Suffolk / East Anglian Pre Christmas Shin Dig

[Rabett_Rover]

Right chaps, I promised you pre Christmas meet. So a pre Christmas meet we shall have:} I was thinking Sunday November 27th and thought I would give you the option of several places for the meet and then we can go with what seems the most popular.

Option 1

The 8 Ball Diner
London Road
A12 Northbound
Witham
Essex
CM8 3HB.

http://www.8balldiner.com/

Option 2

Thrasher
Nacton Road,
Ipswich,
Suffolk
IP3 9RZ

http://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/

Option 3

The Crown
Old Ipswich Road,
Ardleigh,
Colchester,
CO7 7QR

http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/thecrowncolchester/


My personal preference is the diner as we’ve never been there before and I think they seem really geared up to car meets. But all is down you guys, I’ll go with the people :D

[suffolk boy]

i will go for the diner as i also no my way to witham backwards

[Borg Warner]

Yeah why not.

Who needs an RS

Time though please?

Gazza

[suffolk boy]

about lunchtime will do me

[woody804]

Im up for The Diner Lewis, but the other two are ok as well.
Paul

[2Diesels]

I'd better start saving for some diesel then:D

[Rabett_Rover]

I'd better start saving for some diesel then:D


Aye, too far south is not an acceptable response this time:D

[2Diesels]

Aye, too far south is not an acceptable response this time:D
It's time you got your backside up here anyway:p:

[Rabett_Rover]

It's time you got your backside up here anyway:p:

I know I know:D

[Dave Goody]

Diner OK with me, Please tell me we don't need a convoy:D Dave

[coolcat]

Convoy? I love convoys. Can I be at the front!
Where did you say we are going :-)

Seriously the Diner sounds good to me.

[oggy]

The diner sounds good to me,lunchtime would be good as well.:}

[petersrover]

Looks like us members north of Ipsiwch have been outvoted on the venue, it would have been nice to have one in the Ipswich area as last year it was also in Essex. Lewis I will have to let you know nearer the time if it is to be the Diner.

[coolcat]

Don't think it is set in stone yet, I was just going with the flow and to be honest I can't stand the Crown or most Vintage Inns, overpriced pre made food!!!!
As an alternative and nearer to Ipswich I have looked on a few other Car meet based forums and there is a place called Ollies on the A14 near Felixtowe that gets good feedback, just a thought Lewis if you wanted to check it out.
But me, I don't mind where we go so long as it involves food!!!

[petersrover]

Don't think it is set in stone yet, I was just going with the flow and to be honest I can't stand the Crown or most Vintage Inns, overpriced pre made food!!!!
As an alternative and nearer to Ipswich I have looked on a few other Car meet based forums and there is a place called Ollies on the A14 near Felixtowe that gets good feedback, just a thought Lewis if you wanted to check it out.
But me, I don't mind where we go so long as it involves food!!!

Do you mean the Owell Crossing? this is a mainly a truck stop but other motorists use it as well. It would be a good venue as it is easy to get to and there is plenty of room for parking, just a suggestion. From the options, I would go for the Trasher at Naction, Ipswich.

[2Diesels]

The Badger near Newcastle Airport would be much more convenient for me so stop whinging:D:D:D

[Borg Warner]

Looking good Lewis:bowdown::bowdown:

How about a list of those attending?

[wraymond]

Any of the options, except 2 & 3.

[whitevanman]

Well i'll stick me neck out and say any will do us (me) new sprog is due on the 20th so may have to do some arm twisting (read, give Hayley my wallet to go shopping with) ;)

[Rabett_Rover]

Looks like us members north of Ipsiwch have been outvoted on the venue, it would have been nice to have one in the Ipswich area as last year it was also in Essex. Lewis I will have to let you know nearer the time if it is to be the Diner.


Hi Peter,

To be honest I don’t know of a great many places in Suffolk, or Ipswich that would be suitable. If you do then please share, as I’ll definitely make the next gathering in Suffolk if this ones in Essex

Lewis

[ivorthedj]

Count me in for whatever..whenever..etc...food?..im there!!:}

[greendriver]

Not sure I'll be able to make it...what with all this snow and that...:fishslap::fishslap::o

[FLYING BANANA]

Put me down as a maybe. Will be travelling back from Scotland a couple of days before the meet. The diner sounds good. Going up to the Metro meet as well.

[payner75t]

can i bring my escort along???
i come past the 8 ball diner regularly and it looked as if it had closed when i came past yesterday??? might need to check it . i pass there again sunday morning so i'll have a look.

[Borg Warner]

If the weather's good I might, just might come in the real MG

[PSR]

I vote for the Thrasher

[coolcat]

Hi All,
Coming home from Brands Hatch early evening tonight went past Rivenhall and all the lights were indeed out at the 8 Ball Diner and there were no cars in the car park!
Might need checking whether the Diner is still trading.

[suffolk boy]

if its as cold as last year ie minus five at midday i vote for anywhere that has a roaring log fire

[Godders 75]

We could still use the 8 ball diner, just bring some rolls a flask of coffee and a primus for cooking the bacon.;)

[suffolk boy]

sounds good to me:}

[coolcat]

Oh yes the pre Christmas 75 and Zt BBQ at the side of the A12 meet, sounds like a plan :-)

[Shapfell]

I'll have to see what shift I'm on, but the Thrasher looks the better option from here....

[freddie]

Put me down as maybe prefer the Thrasher bit closer to Norwich,
also the 8 ball only available traverling north bound on A12

[Borg Warner]

Looks about 17, but if the 8 Ball is closed which is it of the alternatives>

[suffolk boy]

while im not bothered where it is the distance from ipswich to witham is all of thirty miles and the end of the day if we whish to meet up it has to be somewhere.

[coolcat]

No split that I'm aware of, I don't mind where it is really so long as good company and good food is involved !

[suffolk boy]

same here clacton sea front fish and chips lovely:}

[woody804]

Walton Pier, Donuts! mmmmmm...........

[coolcat]

Or Frankie and Bennys in Haverhill is good too :}

[coolcat]

I'm getting hungry again people !

[suffolk boy]

frankie and bennys never been in it .chalkstone chip shop or beenys for kebabs in the high st or grub st as the locals call it.which if that makes sound like a rotund person i am all of twelve stone.

[coolcat]

Oops wrong establishment, American style Thingy next to the Cinema and Kfc whatever its called!!
Went there with my Brother and Sis in law and must have left a good impression on me.

[coolcat]

Frankie & Bennys
Unit 3
Ehringshausen Way, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 0
frankieandbennys.com
Categories: Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Family Restaurant

Just going to post this then realised due to me being stupid that you ment you hadn't eaten there not that it isn't there....Doh!

[coolcat]

What we are trying to say here is....Lewis we don't mind where it is :D

[suffolk boy]

i am sure lewis will not mind at the moment he is berlin if need be we will put to a vote

[Borg Warner]

i am sure lewis will not mind at the moment he is berlin if need be we will put to a vote

Anywhere I'm starving.

[coolcat]

Just a little update to say that coming back from Southend today along the A12 went past the 8 ball Diner and it was very much open and holding what looked like a Mini club meet.
Just thought I'd let you know that the place is still running

[suffolk boy]

good news jeff thanks for looking the menu looks good somethink for everyone sausage and mash for me or the steak pie mmmm.

[2Diesels]

Steak pie you say?:D

[coolcat]

Here we go again, all this talk of food making my stomach grumble!!

[coolcat]

Put me down as maybe prefer the Thrasher bit closer to Norwich,
also the 8 ball only available traverling north bound on A12


You turn left at Rivenhall and go under the A12 and then take the slip road back onto the A12 Northbound, no problems.

[2Diesels]

Here we go again, all this talk of food making my stomach grumble!!
You started it:D possibly:getmecoat:

[coolcat]

And finished it by way of a very nice sandwich.....yummy!

[Borg Warner]

So is it the 8 Ball then?

I'm even more hungry now.

[woody804]

Burger Burger Burger Burger

[payner75t]

can i come???
i promise to hide the escort out of site!!!:getmecoat:

[Godders 75]

Just a little update to say that coming back from Southend today along the A12 went past the 8 ball Diner and it was very much open and holding what looked like a Mini club meet.
Just thought I'd let you know that the place is still running
damn and blast, that means the BBQ has to be somewhere else;)

[stormbind]

Hi Peter,

To be honest I don’t know of a great many places in Suffolk, or Ipswich that would be suitable. If you do then please share, as I’ll definitely make the next gathering in Suffolk if this ones in Essex

Lewis

Please define suitable.

[coolcat]

A 2012 spring time BBQ meet perhaps?

[Rabett_Rover]

Please define suitable.

Certainly, a large car park for say 20 or more vehicles, an establishment that doesn’t mind us standing around and chatting outside for a while before we go in, and perhaps most importantly good food :D.

[suffolk boy]

just to confirm i will defo be there look forward to meeting friends old and new

[Cliff.Harding]

I would go for the Diner I would like the opportunity of meeting some of you.
I know I'm a newbie but Gotta start somewhere.
Look forward to it.

[freddie]

time to decide me thinks where is it going to be .Times etc,
getting hungry allready:drool4:

[Rabett_Rover]

Due to generally popular demand I have contacted the Diner and am just awaiting their response.

[coolcat]

Yey!!! Mouth drooling in anticipation.

P.s, it's the Brazilian Grand Prix on the 27th race start at 17.00hrs so if we are running late don't forget I have a radio guy head unit with freeview in ( not sure how many we can fit into an Mg Zt-t but we can always go for the guinness book of records)

[Rabett_Rover]

Yey!!! Mouth drooling in anticipation.

P.s, it's the Brazilian Grand Prix on the 27th race start at 17.00hrs so if we are running late don't forget I have a radio guy head unit with freeview in ( not sure how many we can fit into an Mg Zt-t but we can always go for the guinness book of records)

They have TV’s in the Diner, and I think with its car theme there’s a fair chance it’s gonna be on :D

[woody804]

Looking forward already, Burger Burger Burger!!!!!!!!

[coolcat]

They have TV’s in the Diner, and I think with its car theme there’s a fair chance it’s gonna be on :D

I know, but think how much fun it would be to squash loads into one car!!

[Borg Warner]

I know, but think how much fun it would be to squash loads into one car!!

Would that be before or after the burgers Jeff?

The B's running sweet, it needs a run out before the end of the year. Now if the weather's good?????

Gazza

[Shapfell]

Just looked at my shift planner - looks good for the 27th!

[coolcat]

Borg Warner:Would that be before or after the burgers Jeff?



Wouldn't be any fun before, got to be after the wafer thin mints!

[suffolk boy]

hmmm is mr creosote coming then ?if so better get their early else there will nothing left to eat! unless what we have whats left in the bucket!bet that will stop your thoughts of food!

[coolcat]

Give us a bucket......I want to throw up:puke:

[ivorthedj]

Someone mention Burgers???.....

[coolcat]

Someone mention Burgers???.....

Turkey burgers of course as its Christmas!

[woody804]

Who ate all the Burger's?

[Rabett_Rover]

Dun Dun Dun :D

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=841788#post841788

[shadowfax]

Im up for the 8ball too (a 1st timer - be nice to the car - not had it long)

Know a good location for summer BBQ too.

[Dave Goody]

Im up for the 8ball too (a 1st timer - be nice to the car - not had it long)

Know a good location for summer BBQ too.

Hi Shadowfax, you have a pm Dave

[woody804]

Forgot to mention that me and my boy will be attending.
Paul