Frog & Wicket Meet 25th November 2012

[Petetourer]

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Not sure if I've got this right, but if the T4 is going to be there is there any chance I can get the Auto-Door-Locking feature enabled please?

Thanks.

Apologies if I'm barking up the wrong tree.......

I am not trying to be a spoilsport here, but I have not spoken to the venue to agree that any work would be carried out on cars whilst on their site... I dont think its been done before here, but someone may correct me

As this is the first meet I have arranged at the F&W I would prefer that no works were carried out TBH... This would give me the chance to meet Mark at the F&W and sound him out about the possibillity of it happening at another meet

Ed,

does your T4 require a mains supply or is it capable of being cordless ? I know the laptop batteries can run down quite quickly on some

[MangoMan]

Not a spoilsport at all, well not in my case... To be honest I thought that this might be the case, hence my trepidation in asking.....

[rover54]

Originally Posted by Petetourer

I am not trying to be a spoilsport here, but I have not spoken to the venue to agree that any work would be carried out on cars whilst on their site... I dont think its been done before here, but someone may correct me

As this is the first meet I have arranged at the F&W I would prefer that no works were carried out TBH... This would give me the chance to meet Mark at the F&W and sound him out about the possibillity of it happening at another meet

Ed,

does your T4 require a mains supply or is it capable of being cordless ? I know the laptop batteries can run down quite quickly on some

Pete plenty of batteries, so we can go somewhere away from the F&W. Mostly it will be just sitting in the car.

[Petetourer]

Originally Posted by rover54

Pete plenty of batteries, so we can go somewhere away from the F&W. Mostly it will be just sitting in the car.

Ok mate....

Well bring it along... If it means you have to find somewhere nearby to do it then fair enough...

I just did not want to upset our host's... As long as we are not treading on any traders toe's then all should be well...

[stevemac]

Originally Posted by MangoMan

I understand that if you do not book for lunch they won't serve you food if you just pitch-up - Well, that's what happened to a few people last time..... So a word of warning if you want to eat - "Book" - unless it's changed of course????

No that is NOT TRUE. The only way to guarantee a table is to book one, however, in all the time we have been having meets there, only once have they been SO busy that a few people did not get food. Obviously in the winter the outside tables do not get used which puts more pressure on the inside. I have never booked and have always eaten, but at the end of the day you decide whether you want to risk it. The owners have always supported these meets 100%

[Petetourer]

Originally Posted by stevemac

No that is NOT TRUE. The only way to guarantee a table is to book one, however, in all the time we have been having meets there, only once have they been SO busy that a few people did not get food. Obviously in the winter the outside tables do not get used which puts more pressure on the inside. I have never booked and have always eaten, but at the end of the day you decide whether you want to risk it. The owners have always supported these meets 100%

Hi Steve...

Thanks for the clarification... I read the original post incorrectly.... I di dnot mean to agree that they Won't serve you.. I was meaning that they can get busy and not be able to serve you....

So guy's, I will emphasise once more... BOOK your table using the email given in post 1...

[Col G]

Hi Guys, Im new to this but would like to come along if thats ok?
Whats the normal routine?

[Petetourer]

Originally Posted by Col G

Hi Guys, Im new to this but would like to come along if thats ok?
Whats the normal routine?

Hi Mate...

Well I will add you to the list mate...

As for routine, just turn up anytime after 11:00 mate... If you would like to eat then I would advise e mailing Mark on [email protected] To guarentee a place... No more complecated than that... I am sure you will be made to feel most welcome!!!

Pete

[MangoMan]

Originally Posted by stevemac

No that is NOT TRUE. The only way to guarantee a table is to book one, however, in all the time we have been having meets there, only once have they been SO busy that a few people did not get food. Obviously in the winter the outside tables do not get used which puts more pressure on the inside. I have never booked and have always eaten, but at the end of the day you decide whether you want to risk it. The owners have always supported these meets 100%

Well, I'm afraid it IS TRUE, and I resent the inference that I am indeed lying sir, as I was there for the last 'Meet' and everyone that wanted food that hadn't booked were turned away! There was quite a big complaint about it, which again I heard with my own ears - not second-hand! I even know of some that went elsewhere just to eat.

For me it didn't matter as I didn't want to eat, so it's not like I have an 'axe' to grind..... And likewise when I go this time, as I always have a hearty breakfast before I leave.

But let it be noted that this didn't detract from a most enjoyable day had by all!

So whether you book or not - that's your choice....

[spyder]

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Well, I'm afraid it IS TRUE, and I resent the inference that I am indeed lying sir, as I was there for the last 'Meet' and everyone that wanted food that hadn't booked were turned away! There was quite a big complaint about it, which again I heard with my own ears - not second-hand! I even know of some that went elsewhere just to eat.

For me it didn't matter as I didn't want to eat, so it's not like I have an 'axe' to grind..... And likewise when I go this time, as I always have a hearty breakfast before I leave.

But let it be noted that this didn't detract from a most enjoyable day had by all!

So whether you book or not - that's your choice....

Have to agree, after having kept quiet about this thus far.
I had phoned ahead and "booked" a table outside. My wife was curtly turned away at 12 O'Clock and I was even more curtly turned away by managment. My wife will not go back there mainly due to their "what would you like us to do about it " attitude. Having a captive clientèle on an annual basis should count for something in this day and age, but apparently not.

We ended up walking down the road and had a very pleasant meal in the pub down the road (an ex lone hill resident by the way Mangoman).

This being said, I probably Will try and attend as it is the cars and the people that are the important part for me, and the meet is always a good one from that point of view. Now forewarned there is always the Tesco sandwich option.