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[mike213735]

The car park at Mcdonalds covers BHS, Comet, MacDonalds, Carpet Right and then on the other side, Kentucky, Pizza hut and B&Q.

As I said in an earlier post, providing we are not open at work, once we have all met, we could convoy to my work car park for some photos.

We need to just hang around near MacDonalds for the initial meet.
We'll use Goldie as a landmark, just look for an amazing gold Omega and an estate that looks like it's seen better days, although by then it will have a new water pump and cambelt thanks to VX1 (for supplying) and Rob (m1ct's partner) for the fitting (tomorrow).

Thanks
Mike

[mkaminski100]

It was just mu suggestion...I know that there are problems finding spots on Saturday, but I am more after B&Q (wife's "cravings" - pillows, flowers, hangers etc )
So see you then.

[mike213735]

Yeah, I know what you are saying, that car park can be a nightmare on a Saturday.
Thing is, as the meet becomes more popular, we are going to find it more difficult to find somewhere to meet.

Once I have taken you all roulnd to our work car park, we could make that the new meeting place. Then we could lock the gate and walk round the corner to the Gorge cafe follwoed by a walk down the river. Hell, we could even all hold hands across the roads if you wish

Mike
T minus 13 hours to cambelt change!

[VX1]

Thats ok mike anytime buddy, hope all goes well getting there for you. May I make a suggestion TAKE IT EASY ON THE WAY DOWN.

Paul  

[m1ct]

lol well, Mike got here in one piece and now seems like `boys` are having fun putting the engine back together. Awaiting the v6 `wrrrrum` on turning the ignition

[VX1]

Well has it been done yet?

Paul  

[m1ct]

It has Paul, let`s wait for feedback

[mike213735]

OK, it's me, probably a bit off topic now, we ought to start a new post "Mike's Cambelt Woes"

Rob = top bloke, he couldn't have been more helpful. Not only did he fit my kit and WP, but he supplied me with a jack and rubber mount for my ICV. Mind you, there must have been a million things in his Alladins cave, I mean 3rd bedroom, that I would have liked. Basically, he has an Omega in kit form in his bedroom, well, not quite

Well Paul came up trumps with the parts (cheers mate) and Rob fitted the belt kit and water pump (thanks to you too mate).
There was a point where we were looking to lift the engine by the water pump as it did not want to shift, but as Rob said, it will give up before he does

Here is an image of Rob's handywork.



A bit of an odd day for me, I drove to Robs parents, helped Rob fit the kit (well, I held the torch) and then we attempted time travel in 2 of Robs cars, the BMW M3 and the mad estate car which I can't remember the name of.

Thanks to all that helped me get the belt done, you guys are great!

By the way, it has been noted that there is no time up for the meet on 12th. We were looking to do 1pm, I hope that fits with everyone!

Mike

[m1ct]

OK, going back to the topic:

Venue - Reading Retail Gate - McDonalds Car Park
Date - Saturday 12th July
Time - 1pm

1) Mike213735 - on my own this time

2) m1ct & partner - 2cars (possibly 3?)

3) VX1

4) Growler

5) Hammers - AS long as Im not working I will be there  Thumbs Up! Thumbs Up! Thumbs Up!

6) Ians - I'll try to be there.

7) mkaminski100 + wife

SweetOmega - on my own (hopefully my blowing exhaust will be fixed by then)

9) chrisgixer. Meegas at Muc'ys? oooh yeah!

Great list so far but who else can make it?

[feeutfo]

2 days to go.
Bur ga, bur ga, burger,burger burgerburgerburgerburger....

[mike213735]

Big Mac, Big Mac, Big Mac, Big Mac, Big Mac, Big Mac!!

[ians]

you saddo's..

I'm still hoping to be there.  What's the game plan?  Staying there or moving on somewhere else?  I'm asking because mrs ians may come to spend my money in B&Q,  but won't be impressed if there is no car there when she's done..

Also - there is a Halfords just up the road.  I'll bring my trade card in case anyone wants anything.

[VX1]

you saddo's..

I'm still hoping to be there.  What's the game plan?  Staying there or moving on somewhere else?  I'm asking because mrs ians may come to spend my money in B&Q,  but won't be impressed if there is no car there when she's done..
Also - there is a Halfords just up the road.  I'll bring my trade card in case anyone wants anything.

Ian, if she is spending your money then best to leave her to it and drive off!!!! There is plenty of cabs around   She is having fun with your money so why not have some fun with your OMEGA  

Paul  

[mike213735]

We are not working at work so we can meet at Mcdonalds car park, drive to my work on Cardiff Road (not far round the IDR), have a photo opportunity in the car park and then, weather permitting, walk to the Gorge Cafe and have an all day breakfast.

My work address is Cardiff Road Reading, RG1 8EX, car park is on Milford Road. It might be worth printing a route out, just in case we don't all get through the traffic lights. I reckon it's only about 2 miles from Reading Retail thingy.

See you all tomorrow...

Hhhmmm, where should we meet for No. 3?

Mike

[VX1]

Big Mac, Big Mac, Big Mac, Big Mac, Big Mac, Big Mac!!

shake milk , shake milk shake milk shake milkshake milkshake milkshake. STRAWBERRY. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Doughnuts!!!!!