National Nano Meet

trebor · 23rd March 2011, 11:22

the date for this meet will now be weekend of 16/17 July

The idea of having a National Nano Meet has been kicking around for a while and the rest of the Midland nanomeeters AKA "The Usual Suspects" have been consulted and all agree it would be a good idea.

This thread is for ideas please. We all know that the Nano-Meet idea works but this would be the most challenging to produce and would afford the best possible chance of a national 'work on our cars' meet with the active blessing of the owners of the venue, which would be Four Ashes near Wolverhampton.

The basic idea is this:-

We know that some people travel a fair distance to get to the Nano-Meets as they stand but how would it be if we arranged a whole weekend? Maybe people from further afield might see it as a meet worth attending.

We could start with a meet and greet on the Friday afternoon / evening and a meal in the Four Ashes pub on the Saturday evening. The format of the remainder of the weekend is one of the things we would like ideas for please.

We could either have a two day session for working on the cars. That would be quite some event. Anybody who has attended a Nano-Meet in the past will agree, I hope, that even in a one day event, a tremendous amount of work gets done. With a two day event, anything that doesn't get finished on the Saturday could be safely left over until the Sunday

Alternatively, we could organize a day-trip for the Saturday, if anybody thought that would be a good idea, with the working day on Sunday as has been the case in the past.

OR, we could have a combination of both. This is where we need input from people who would like to attend please.

In common with previous Nano-Meets held at Four Ashes, camping and caravanning pitches would be free as would the use of the shower facilities, for Friday and Saturday nights.

If you are not keen on the great outdoors (even in the pub grounds ), there are several motels in the area and at least one very pleasant and reasonably priced B & B.

How it will work all depends upon what people want to do. As usual, families are encouraged to attend and are welcome.

A date for the weekend would also need to be decided upon, with the middle of Summer being the favourite idea at the moment, July or August perhaps. Again, we'd need people to express their preferences, and we would need to make sure it doesn’t clash with other meets which is a task in itself given how many are springing up.

If anybody out there doesn't know what goes on at a Nano-Meet, please do a search of the Club threads and and you'll soon get the idea, alternatively ask me or anybody who has been to a Nano-Meet

It should go without saying but the Nano-Meets are not affiliated to any particular forum or other group. All are welcome but it would probably assist if you had a Rover 75, MGZT, or at least a liking for the cars

In addition, each car owner remains, at all times, in charge of and takes responsibility for, his or her own car. You decide how many parts of your car you'd like to see ripped apart by an enthusiastic bunch of nutters

Well, that's the bare bones of it so...

Anybody interested?

Anybody got any ideas?

Ideally we'd like to get date and format firmed up as soon as we can so that people can start planning."
__________________

Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the clubs public liability insurance. Also the owners club take no responsibility for the meet in any way.

stevemac · 23rd March 2011, 11:32

As a "Nano-Noob" (only one meet) I think this is a great idea. Any help you need Rob from the London & South Region just let me know. Too old and decrepit for camping tho'. It'll have to be the hotel

Mr Edd · 23rd March 2011, 12:45

Again only been to one and really enjoyed it although I only got the plenum Mod done by Dennis. I would definitely be in for another. (I think there is one coming up again in April isn't there???)

If I can get some help in getting my radio signal better and even getting the DVB-T box working I'd be very grateful.

Put me down for this one whenever and wherever it is.

Thanks

Edd

starbug2 · 23rd March 2011, 13:15

couldn't we just do one at longbridge as they have lots of space they are not using

woolleysox · 23rd March 2011, 13:59

Hi Rob im up for a weekend do dependant on date! I will travel as I feel to old to camp and only live down the Road.

date fine for me im in also added myself to post on tother side

James.uk · 23rd March 2011, 14:04

Sounds good to me.

How about Saturday as a do-as-you-like day with Sunday a messing-with-cars day? But make it clear than it's not cast in stone, i.e. no ones going to mind what you do really??

Personally i would prob only attend on the Sunday, and at the moment my cars fine so it would be a social; call (heh heh) from me..

Having said that i am perfectly capable of swapping mirrors, removing door cards, changing EGR, PCV's etc or simply making coffees whatever..

...

Arctic · 25th March 2011, 00:46

Hi Count me in as i i am only 15 mins away so also no camping for me

and willing to help give hand with any jobs that members need doing have grinder,drills cordless screwdriver, ramps etc. and i will be atteneding the April meet at Four Ashes so see you there MY Edd

Arctic

johnwh74 · 25th March 2011, 18:59

Hi Rob

Count us in.. Best part of it is the camping. Staying up till silly oclock with the usual suspects around the camp fire drinking beer and having a good laugh again

anytime except june is good for us, Amy keeps going on about a wedding or something

John

starbug2 · 25th March 2011, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwh74

Hi Rob

Count us in.. Best part of it is the camping. Staying up till silly oclock with the usual suspects around the camp fire drinking beer and having a good laugh again

anytime except june is good for us, Amy keeps going on about a wedding or something

John

thought you where going to Germany

as you have nothing special on

stocktake · 25th March 2011, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwh74

Amy keeps going on about a wedding or something

John

Well it's not like you have to be there is it?

23rd March 2011, 11:22	#1
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	National Nano Meet the date for this meet will now be weekend of 16/17 July The idea of having a National Nano Meet has been kicking around for a while and the rest of the Midland nanomeeters AKA "The Usual Suspects" have been consulted and all agree it would be a good idea. This thread is for ideas please. We all know that the Nano-Meet idea works but this would be the most challenging to produce and would afford the best possible chance of a national 'work on our cars' meet with the active blessing of the owners of the venue, which would be Four Ashes near Wolverhampton. The basic idea is this:- We know that some people travel a fair distance to get to the Nano-Meets as they stand but how would it be if we arranged a whole weekend? Maybe people from further afield might see it as a meet worth attending. We could start with a meet and greet on the Friday afternoon / evening and a meal in the Four Ashes pub on the Saturday evening. The format of the remainder of the weekend is one of the things we would like ideas for please. We could either have a two day session for working on the cars. That would be quite some event. Anybody who has attended a Nano-Meet in the past will agree, I hope, that even in a one day event, a tremendous amount of work gets done. With a two day event, anything that doesn't get finished on the Saturday could be safely left over until the Sunday Alternatively, we could organize a day-trip for the Saturday, if anybody thought that would be a good idea, with the working day on Sunday as has been the case in the past. OR, we could have a combination of both. This is where we need input from people who would like to attend please. In common with previous Nano-Meets held at Four Ashes, camping and caravanning pitches would be free as would the use of the shower facilities, for Friday and Saturday nights. If you are not keen on the great outdoors (even in the pub grounds ), there are several motels in the area and at least one very pleasant and reasonably priced B & B. How it will work all depends upon what people want to do. As usual, families are encouraged to attend and are welcome. A date for the weekend would also need to be decided upon, with the middle of Summer being the favourite idea at the moment, July or August perhaps. Again, we'd need people to express their preferences, and we would need to make sure it doesn’t clash with other meets which is a task in itself given how many are springing up. If anybody out there doesn't know what goes on at a Nano-Meet, please do a search of the Club threads and and you'll soon get the idea, alternatively ask me or anybody who has been to a Nano-Meet It should go without saying but the Nano-Meets are not affiliated to any particular forum or other group. All are welcome but it would probably assist if you had a Rover 75, MGZT, or at least a liking for the cars In addition, each car owner remains, at all times, in charge of and takes responsibility for, his or her own car. You decide how many parts of your car you'd like to see ripped apart by an enthusiastic bunch of nutters Well, that's the bare bones of it so... Anybody interested? Anybody got any ideas? Ideally we'd like to get date and format firmed up as soon as we can so that people can start planning." __________________ Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the clubs public liability insurance. Also the owners club take no responsibility for the meet in any way. __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver) Last edited by trebor; 26th March 2011 at 20:10.. Reason: Standard Disclaimer added

23rd March 2011, 11:32	#2
stevemac This is my second home Jaguar X Type 2.2D Estate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Farnborough Posts: 4,306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	As a "Nano-Noob" (only one meet) I think this is a great idea. Any help you need Rob from the London & South Region just let me know. Too old and decrepit for camping tho'. It'll have to be the hotel __________________ • • • • • • • • Steve “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Winnie-the-Pooh http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/twitter1.jpg

23rd March 2011, 12:45	#3
Mr Edd From the Horses Mouth 2012 Honda Oddessay and 1996 Ford Ranger Truck (Splash) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Again only been to one and really enjoyed it although I only got the plenum Mod done by Dennis. I would definitely be in for another. (I think there is one coming up again in April isn't there???) If I can get some help in getting my radio signal better and even getting the DVB-T box working I'd be very grateful. Put me down for this one whenever and wherever it is. Thanks Edd __________________ I'd be dyslexic if I could spell ti.

23rd March 2011, 13:15	#4
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	couldn't we just do one at longbridge as they have lots of space they are not using __________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

23rd March 2011, 13:59	#5
woolleysox This is my second home Black V8 Ztt 260SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 3,833 Thanks: 391 Thanked 242 Times in 195 Posts	Hi Rob im up for a weekend do dependant on date! I will travel as I feel to old to camp and only live down the Road. date fine for me im in also added myself to post on tother side __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]member 621http://forums.75-zt.com/images/smilies/oldman.gif www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Last edited by woolleysox; 26th March 2011 at 23:47..

23rd March 2011, 14:04	#6
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Sounds good to me. How about Saturday as a do-as-you-like day with Sunday a messing-with-cars day? But make it clear than it's not cast in stone, i.e. no ones going to mind what you do really?? Personally i would prob only attend on the Sunday, and at the moment my cars fine so it would be a social; call (heh heh) from me.. Having said that i am perfectly capable of swapping mirrors, removing door cards, changing EGR, PCV's etc or simply making coffees whatever.. ...

25th March 2011, 00:46	#7
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,717 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Count me in as i i am only 15 mins away so also no camping for me and willing to help give hand with any jobs that members need doing have grinder,drills cordless screwdriver, ramps etc. and i will be atteneding the April meet at Four Ashes so see you there MY Edd Arctic __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

25th March 2011, 18:59	#8
johnwh74 Posted a thing or two mg zt & Bmw 528i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: doncaster Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Rob Count us in.. Best part of it is the camping. Staying up till silly oclock with the usual suspects around the camp fire drinking beer and having a good laugh again anytime except june is good for us, Amy keeps going on about a wedding or something John __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]