Topic: Another Ashridge meet anyone ? (Read 4381 times)

OmegaGav · « **on:** 18 July 2009, 08:10:57 »

Hi all, after the success of the last Ashridge meet I am thinking of arranging another one on Saturday the 19th of September.

As the Reading meets group seems to have dissolved I was thinking about a name change, my personal thoughts are for something like "OOF! South East meet No1 @ Ashridge" with the next meet being "OOF! South East meet No2 @ wherever" etc etc

Reading members will always be welcome !

Also to mix the locations up a bit I was thinking that if everyone at a meet who would be interested in organising a meet puts there name into a hat and we would have a draw to decide who would be organising the next meet

As I said these are only my personal thoughts and I would like to see what other members think :-/ :-/

Also if anyone can see any date clashes let me know

Right Job done I'm ready for constructive criticism

unlucky alf · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 July 2009, 09:19:43 »

how about calling it "the common OOFers"

, id try & get down for the next one even though im somewhat miles away as it gets me away & its a trip down ~~misery~~ memory lane

TheBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 July 2009, 11:24:45 »

Like the idea of varying the location - ok that may mean some can't make some meets, but allows other members who can't make Ashridge to attend

feeutfo · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 July 2009, 11:19:56 »

yep, would very happily attend Ashridge again. Could bring the mountain bikes and the Mrs and go see the sights up the top like Mr and Mrs ians did, play cars and be organised enough to contribute a bit more this time. No need to change wheels again, bugger that.

But on the other hand and over all, would also like to move around, see the sights and other members who can attend. Better the location, the easier to sell to other halfs. Mrs gixer had other issues to attend to last time or she would have attended and enjoyed it i have no doubt.

Also like the open minded approach Gav, good man :-)

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 July 2009, 14:50:16 »

Nice one Gav

Fully agree with the name change to be honest and South East Herts sounds very good to me and would soon be associated with our group.

Various locations arranged within the current members is also a very good idea as we have people who are local and people who are a fair distance away and we both know this can be draining if the meets are in the same area each time

Your first go at arranging the meet went very well Gav and i think along with all the others who attended you did a fantastic job in ensuring everyone was catered for.

ians · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 July 2009, 14:52:42 »

I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.

I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets..

I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.

Cheers
Ian

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 July 2009, 15:07:06 »

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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.

I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets..

I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.

Cheers
Ian

This is exactly what we want to move away from too

TheBoy · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 July 2009, 15:29:43 »

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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.

I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets..

I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.

Cheers
Ian

This is exactly what we want to move away from too

Most areas should have 'nicer' places to meet than carparks - the Chilterns is full of Forestry Commission places. Obviously, for the girls, some facilities are required.

That said, I can't immediately think of anywhere around here that has such facilities

OmegaGav · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 July 2009, 05:49:46 »

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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.

I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets..

I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.

Cheers
Ian

This is exactly what we want to move away from too
Most areas should have 'nicer' places to meet than carparks - the Chilterns is full of Forestry Commission places. Obviously, for the girls, some facilities are required.

That said, I can't immediately think of anywhere around here that has such facilities

Theres always Billing Aquadrome even just for a day meet. I do fancy having a long weekender up there some time, but probably not this year as I am a fair weather camper

Risky Duckfeet · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 July 2009, 23:06:16 »

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I like the varied location idea too. I've got no problem travelling to somewhere interesting (like Ashbridge - and happy to meet there again) - much preferred over an industrial/shopping/leisure centre carpark.

I also appreciated the barbie and opportunity for other activities - makes it more attractive to other halves than a meet purely about sticking heads under bonnets..

I suggest naming it on the location of the specific meet for clarity on the board.

Cheers
Ian

This is exactly what we want to move away from too
Most areas should have 'nicer' places to meet than carparks - the Chilterns is full of Forestry Commission places. Obviously, for the girls, some facilities are required.

That said, I can't immediately think of anywhere around here that has such facilities
Theres always Billing Aquadrome even just for a day meet. I do fancy having a long weekender up there some time, but probably not this year as I am a fair weather camper

Hi all,
Obviously with Ashridge being my first meet I don't have much to make comparison with but the thought of meeting up in a town car park sounds pretty horrible.
There are some great country locations around, I'll try to think of a couple suitable ones to throw at all of you.
Hope you are all well, been a busy few days so not had time to say hello.
K

unlucky alf · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 July 2009, 23:10:11 »

just a thought, what is dunstable downs like these days, is there a large parking area up there? :-/

LordShiplane · « **Reply #11 on:** 21 July 2009, 23:31:18 »

I would love to give Ashridge a visit. pencil me in guys

TheBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 July 2009, 15:10:42 »

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just a thought, what is dunstable downs like these days, is there a large parking area up there? :-/

Pretty busy, and so close to ashridge, may as well use latter. I think the idea was to go further afield, for eg up to 1hr away from there, to allow others to try a meet who'd otherwise be unwilling/apprehensive to travel large distances to see what goes on

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #13 on:** 26 July 2009, 14:50:36 »

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just a thought, what is dunstable downs like these days, is there a large parking area up there? :-/
Pretty busy, and so close to ashridge, may as well use latter. I think the idea was to go further afield, for eg up to 1hr away from there, to allow others to try a meet who'd otherwise be unwilling/apprehensive to travel large distances to see what goes on

Maybe somewhere towards Northampton for the next meet ??

Beverley · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 July 2009, 17:38:44 »

Looking forward to the next meet, the last one was really good and the kids enjoyed messing about in the woods

OmegaGav · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 July 2009, 17:42:34 »

If anyone has any other name suggetions i'll be happy to add them to the poll

OmegaGav · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 July 2009, 17:50:03 »

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Looking forward to the next meet, the last one was really good and the kids enjoyed messing about in the woods

Thanks Bev glad you Andy and the kids came looking forward to the next one

I will try and organise the barbie better next time

p.s Lucy has sent Jordan a friend request on facebook!

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 July 2009, 19:56:12 »

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Looking forward to the next meet, the last one was really good and the kids enjoyed messing about in the woods
Thanks Bev glad you Andy and the kids came looking forward to the next one I will try and organise the barbie better next time

p.s Lucy has sent Jordan a friend request on facebook!

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The last barbie was fine mate and i'm sure everyone else would agree too.

It was great to get so many people at the first meet and i'm sure as word spreads it will grow and grow, also good to have Jamie there with the Tech 2 to help all the people who turned up both fix and upgrade their cars.

I have told Jordan about Lucy and she has now added her.

Take Care

Andy

We will arrange for yourself,Julie and the kids to come over for a few beers and a BBQ once the weather starts to improve

OmegaGav · « **Reply #18 on:** 05 August 2009, 05:55:45 »

OOF! South East it is then

Will do a confimed list for Ashridge soon

Don't forget there will be a draw at Ashridge to see who arranges the following meet so get ya thinking caps on

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #19 on:** 05 August 2009, 10:14:08 »

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OOF! South East it is then
Will do a confimed list for Ashridge soon Don't forget there will be a draw at Ashridge to see who arranges the following meet so get ya thinking caps on

Excellent........

Well done Mr Chairman

OmegaGav · « **Reply #20 on:** 06 August 2009, 06:03:21 »

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OOF! South East it is then
Will do a confimed list for Ashridge soon Don't forget there will be a draw at Ashridge to see who arranges the following meet so get ya thinking caps on

Excellent........

Well done Mr Chairman

Thanks

Now where is my expenses form??

Beverley · « **Reply #21 on:** 06 August 2009, 19:49:22 »

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OOF! South East it is then
Will do a confimed list for Ashridge soon Don't forget there will be a draw at Ashridge to see who arranges the following meet so get ya thinking caps on

Excellent........

Well done Mr Chairman

Thanks
Now where is my expenses form??

I Was waiting for that

unlucky alf · « **Reply #22 on:** 06 August 2009, 19:58:52 »

i might be down again but not a good idea for me to suggest the next venue as it might end up "a little more north"

OmegaGav · « **Reply #23 on:** 07 August 2009, 05:53:56 »

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i might be down again but not a good idea for me to suggest the next venue as it might end up "a little more north"

if you are coming down friday i would be up for a couple ::)of beers if you fancy? 8-)

unlucky alf · « **Reply #24 on:** 07 August 2009, 10:26:44 »

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i might be down again but not a good idea for me to suggest the next venue as it might end up "a little more north"
if you are coming down friday i would be up for a couple ::)of beers if you fancy? 8-)

yup gav i could well be up for that

got my usual old friends to see in the afternoon & the dreaded 2 seater sofa to arrange [i didnt learn the 1st time]

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