Topic: York Meet (Rufforth) 2009 BOOKED! 1/5/09 - 4/05/09 (Read 6286 times)

Ian_D · « **on:** 11 February 2009, 21:31:13 »

At last! Its booked over the first weekend in May (Bank Holiday too!

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I will update these images below to show the latest info regarding this meet:

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TheBoy · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 February 2009, 21:37:59 »

oh break

really liked the look of this one as well

Entwood · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 February 2009, 21:43:10 »

Sorry, please take me off the "planning to attend list" ..

prior commitments for that weekend .. mores the pity.

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 February 2009, 23:19:35 »

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Sorry, please take me off the "planning to attend list" .. prior commitments for that weekend .. mores the pity.

Me too, unfortunately.

Kevin

Ian_D · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 February 2009, 23:37:24 »

This isn't a good start is it

I guess I'm never going to get dates which everyone can make. Only other option is to cancel this and arrange another time? Would have to be another month though as rest of May is booked.

amigov6 · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 February 2009, 23:54:57 »

Ok. Bit late tonight but over the next few days could everyone interested please give Ian an idea of whether you can or cannot make the w/e 1st to 4th of May? so we can possibly rebook for June. Bit gutted Jaimie & Entwood can't attend but equally worried some can't make June as we're encroaching on family holiday abroad time.
Let's give it a few days but don't hang about waiting for others to answer first please, get in there with dates & we'll have to go with the majority. It's Ians baby but i'm guessing if no June date fixed soon it'll stay on the May date.
Speak now or forever hold your.........?!!!! :-/

amigov6 · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 February 2009, 00:46:59 »

Just spoken to Ian & we've decided to leave things open 'til sunday evening to see whether folks prefer the booked time or later in june. Please only give firm dates you can or can't attend, it's too late for maybe's & we'll whittle it down & contact the site owner. No dates available later in May. If no firm date is agreed the meet will go ahead as booked although those unable to attend will be missed. Hopefully next year we'll organize things a little earlier, nobody can be free all the time.
Lastly despite my gob lately thanks to the admins & more established members who can't make the booked date. The fact that you wanted to attend means alot to us. Hope we can re book if not there's always next year & still Newent to look forward to.
Guy.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 February 2009, 08:37:21 »

Unfortunately I'm stuffed for that weekend... And any other this summer TBH... East Anglian meet took the only free weekend I had left through the summer, which is July.

I'm gutted I can't make it as it looks like a good do... But perhaps next year

I may pop up for a few hours if nothing else is booked but I wont commit to that until nearer the time

Hopefully I'll still be able to meet a lot of you at Newent later in the year

[size=9]Or you could come down for the East Anglia meet if you're available[/size]

shyboy · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 February 2009, 11:29:43 »

Sorry Ian! We're already booked in the Lakes for those dates. Gutted!
Bill.

Jimbob · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 February 2009, 11:35:30 »

I'm on standby with work those days

richardirv · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 February 2009, 14:59:04 »

I can make it, but not a problem for me if it gets rearanged

Entwood · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 February 2009, 20:47:00 »

I know you guys have worked damned hard at getting this running .. but a lot of folks implied that the first week was out in the other thread ... all around posts 74 - 85 ish ... I'm guessing you were forced into this date by site availability

Just my thoughts but a Bank Holiday ?? The wives and kids would want more than a car meet .. good as it would be.

Just my thoughts .. no criticism intended ...

As to dates ...

for me ... 8-10 May, 19-21 June, and maybe 26-28 June are all I have free ..

but whatever suits the majority will have to be ..

Vamps · « **Reply #12 on:** 13 February 2009, 23:21:24 »

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At last! Its booked over the first weekend in May (Bank Holiday too! )

I will update these images below to show the latest info regarding this meet:

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Count me and daughter in please, whatever date.

Ian_D · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 February 2009, 18:57:40 »

Whats happening then? Do we want to change the dates? :-?

Come on folks, let me know one way or the other? :-/

amigov6 · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 February 2009, 01:08:03 »

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Whats happening then? Do we want to change the dates? :-?

Come on folks, let me know one way or the other? :-/

Entwood is the only one to give alternative dates so far, (cheers mate) anyone else want these dates speak now please. If enough we'll try & rebook. As agreed with Ian Sunday pm is the deadline for date change. Still time for a rethink but too much later will clash with the E. Anglian meet.

ngrainqey · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 February 2009, 12:23:39 »

roughly where is rufforth btw?
i know a rufforth or rufford that has a ford (fun to speed through) lmao! so just thought i'd ask (the one i know is towards nottingham though)

thanks

dieseldean · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 February 2009, 15:29:57 »

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roughly where is rufforth btw?
i know a rufforth or rufford that has a ford (fun to speed through) lmao! so just thought i'd ask (the one i know is towards nottingham though)

thanks

not sure where rufforth is but the one in notts is "rufford"

Black Knight · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 February 2009, 16:13:41 »

Those date are fine for me.

Rufforth is about 5 miles North West of York.

Vamps · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 February 2009, 21:10:59 »

Is there electric hook up available? lloks like I have blagged a camper van for the weekend

amigov6 · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 February 2009, 23:07:06 »

As Black Knight (Deep Purple fan?) said Rufforth is just west of York on the B1224. It's a bit late for me to phone Ian....shall i??

so it would seem that the w'end 1st to the 4th of May stands. for hook up we need to be on the hard standing nearer the pavilion so not sure but one of us will let you know soon. I'll be going..& the beastie will be towing

a van i haven't even bought yet but can live without hook up as showers etc. are inc. There will be some generators , barbies etc & caravan members last year did fine without hookup.
I'll try & talk to Ian tomorrow & one of us will post more info. Local shop open Sun morning & a cracking boot fair/market to walk off the previous night's excesses then back for brekky & hot drinks!!!

Vamps · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 February 2009, 01:22:45 »

Can manage without hook up, just asking teh question, thinking Lap top mainly, rest is fine.

amigov6 · « **Reply #21 on:** 16 February 2009, 03:01:45 »

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Can manage without hook up, just asking teh question, thinking Lap top mainly, rest is fine.

Possible generator charge or can be charged in pavillion kitchen behind locked door so safe (unless Ian nicks it)
Joking aside i'm bringing my lappy too (for some lessons) so should be fine. Guy.

Ian_D · « **Reply #22 on:** 16 February 2009, 12:27:45 »

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roughly where is rufforth btw?
i know a rufforth or rufford that has a ford (fun to speed through) lmao! so just thought i'd ask (the one i know is towards nottingham though)

thanks

Rufforth is 10 min drive from York city centre!

Will post up a map with more details later!

richardirv · « **Reply #23 on:** 16 February 2009, 12:29:13 »

Do we know whats happening yet? Are the original dates scrapped?

Ian_D · « **Reply #24 on:** 16 February 2009, 12:30:42 »

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Can manage without hook up, just asking teh question, thinking Lap top mainly, rest is fine.

Hookups are available, but the costs will be more, and your caravan wont be on the 'oof' section!

There will be 240v available anyways throughout the day and evenings - I will be taking batterys + inverters + genny with me!

(PS: Anyone that has a car battery that works, and is spare, bring it

The more the better!)

Ian_D · « **Reply #25 on:** 16 February 2009, 12:34:55 »

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Do we know whats happening yet? Are the original dates scrapped?

Not 100% sure myself mate, but it looks like those dates are now going ahead :-??

TheBoy · « **Reply #26 on:** 16 February 2009, 12:44:03 »

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Can manage without hook up, just asking teh question, thinking Lap top mainly, rest is fine.
Possible generator charge or can be charged in pavillion kitchen behind locked door so safe (unless Ian nicks it)
Joking aside i'm bringing my lappy too (for some lessons) so should be fine. Guy.

Be aware, if you are running a lappy of a genny, the genny must have a decent regulator on it to even out the genny's power and stop spikes.

Ian_D · « **Reply #27 on:** 16 February 2009, 13:01:07 »

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Can manage without hook up, just asking teh question, thinking Lap top mainly, rest is fine.
Possible generator charge or can be charged in pavillion kitchen behind locked door so safe (unless Ian nicks it)
Joking aside i'm bringing my lappy too (for some lessons) so should be fine. Guy.
Be aware, if you are running a lappy of a genny, the genny must have a decent regulator on it to even out the genny's power and stop spikes.

Plan was to use a 3kw inverter (hence the need for car batteries) for 240v, however the power still won’t be as smooth as 'proper' mains! I can then build a smaller generator which will charge up the car batteries!

(Will help keep the noise down too as the engine speed can be controlled by the power needed to charge the batteries - ie little load it will be ticking over, and at full load, it will be running at 3600rpm!) 8-)

TheBoy · « **Reply #28 on:** 16 February 2009, 13:29:03 »

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Can manage without hook up, just asking teh question, thinking Lap top mainly, rest is fine.
Possible generator charge or can be charged in pavillion kitchen behind locked door so safe (unless Ian nicks it)
Joking aside i'm bringing my lappy too (for some lessons) so should be fine. Guy.
Be aware, if you are running a lappy of a genny, the genny must have a decent regulator on it to even out the genny's power and stop spikes.
Plan was to use a 3kw inverter (hence the need for car batteries) for 240v, however the power still won’t be as smooth as 'proper' mains! I can then build a smaller generator which will charge up the car batteries! (Will help keep the noise down too as the engine speed can be controlled by the power needed to charge the batteries - ie little load it will be ticking over, and at full load, it will be running at 3600rpm!) 8-)

Probably not worth the effort - I think every camper can live without leccy for a weekend, esp as there is leccy available inside for emergency phone charging etc.

amigov6 · « **Reply #29 on:** 16 February 2009, 22:05:46 »

Phoned Ian earlier But a lovely polite well spoken lady answered & told me he'd gone out (how irresponsible?) so i'm guessing the meet is going ahead as booked

Ian_D · « **Reply #30 on:** 16 February 2009, 23:40:25 »

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Can manage without hook up, just asking teh question, thinking Lap top mainly, rest is fine.
Possible generator charge or can be charged in pavillion kitchen behind locked door so safe (unless Ian nicks it)
Joking aside i'm bringing my lappy too (for some lessons) so should be fine. Guy.
Be aware, if you are running a lappy of a genny, the genny must have a decent regulator on it to even out the genny's power and stop spikes.
Plan was to use a 3kw inverter (hence the need for car batteries) for 240v, however the power still won’t be as smooth as 'proper' mains! I can then build a smaller generator which will charge up the car batteries! (Will help keep the noise down too as the engine speed can be controlled by the power needed to charge the batteries - ie little load it will be ticking over, and at full load, it will be running at 3600rpm!) 8-)
Probably not worth the effort - I think every camper can live without leccy for a weekend, esp as there is leccy available inside for emergency phone charging etc.

You haven't met me then yet

If a laptop is not within 3 meters from me, I will shutdown!

Ian_D · « **Reply #31 on:** 16 February 2009, 23:41:39 »

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Phoned Ian earlier But a lovely polite well spoken lady answered & told me he'd gone out (how irresponsible?) so i'm guessing the meet is going ahead as booked

Hmm, you didnt ring my mobile! I was out with stuy112

Guessing it was my mum you spoke to?

TheBoy · « **Reply #32 on:** 17 February 2009, 18:17:50 »

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Can manage without hook up, just asking teh question, thinking Lap top mainly, rest is fine.
Possible generator charge or can be charged in pavillion kitchen behind locked door so safe (unless Ian nicks it)
Joking aside i'm bringing my lappy too (for some lessons) so should be fine. Guy.
Be aware, if you are running a lappy of a genny, the genny must have a decent regulator on it to even out the genny's power and stop spikes.
Plan was to use a 3kw inverter (hence the need for car batteries) for 240v, however the power still won’t be as smooth as 'proper' mains! I can then build a smaller generator which will charge up the car batteries! (Will help keep the noise down too as the engine speed can be controlled by the power needed to charge the batteries - ie little load it will be ticking over, and at full load, it will be running at 3600rpm!) 8-)
Probably not worth the effort - I think every camper can live without leccy for a weekend, esp as there is leccy available inside for emergency phone charging etc.

You haven't met me then yet

If a laptop is not within 3 meters from me, I will shutdown!

Don't be so antisocial, leave the lappy for the weekend

amigov6 · « **Reply #33 on:** 17 February 2009, 18:45:39 »

Spoken to Ian & this meet is confirmed & site booked for the 1st to the 4th of May @ Rufforth playing fields on the B1224 just to the west of York off the ring road (A1237/A64) Prices start @ £10 per night but go down quickly as more folk join, last year cost me about £8 for the weekend so it's good value given the inclusive facilities. Caravans, children even doggies are welcome. There'll be a BBQ (if you can bring a few bits it would help) curry & rice...on me as has become OOF tradition

   Full use of pavilion inc. kitchen, microwave, phone & lappy charging, showers etc. Hook up availiable but you will be on the hardstanding away from us.
   Being a numpty i can't so could some one start a confirmed attendee list that others can add to please? As far as i know money can be paid on arrival. Work on cars is also fine.
   Lastly sorry to those who are unable to attend but expressed an interest earlier. You will be missed & missing a cracking meet.

   Guy.

TheBoy · « **Reply #34 on:** 17 February 2009, 19:42:53 »

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Spoken to Ian & this meet is confirmed & site booked for the 1st to the 4th of May @ Rufforth playing fields on the B1224 just to the west of York off the ring road (A1237/A64) Prices start @ £10 per night but go down quickly as more folk join, last year cost me about £8 for the weekend so it's good value given the inclusive facilities. Caravans, children even doggies are welcome. There'll be a BBQ (if you can bring a few bits it would help) curry & rice...on me as has become OOF tradition
   Full use of pavilion inc. kitchen, microwave, phone & lappy charging, showers etc. Hook up availiable but you will be on the hardstanding away from us.
   Being a numpty i can't so could some one start a confirmed attendee list that others can add to please? As far as i know money can be paid on arrival. Work on cars is also fine.
   Lastly sorry to those who are unable to attend but expressed an interest earlier. You will be missed & missing a cracking meet.

   Guy.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1234899748/0#0

Entwood · « **Reply #35 on:** 17 February 2009, 20:05:39 »

Sorry we won't be able to make it ... but I'm sure you'll have a good time .. perhaps next year

Methinks this might become a regular fixture ..

amigov6 · « **Reply #36 on:** 17 February 2009, 20:41:09 »

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Sorry we won't be able to make it ... but I'm sure you'll have a good time .. perhaps next year

Methinks this might become a regular fixture ..

Methinks it will too & sorry you can't make it this year.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #37 on:** 17 February 2009, 23:34:14 »

I wish we could make it but I have commitments for the Friday night, Saturday morning, and I'm back in work on the Monday morning

I might try and pop up on the Sunday if I can though, but no promises

amigov6 · « **Reply #38 on:** 17 February 2009, 23:46:00 »

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I wish we could make it but I have commitments for the Friday night, Saturday morning, and I'm back in work on the Monday morning

I might try and pop up on the Sunday if I can though, but no promises

You'll be welcome.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #39 on:** 17 February 2009, 23:54:32 »

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I wish we could make it but I have commitments for the Friday night, Saturday morning, and I'm back in work on the Monday morning

I might try and pop up on the Sunday if I can though, but no promises
You'll be welcome.

Just a rather long way

I'll be droping the in laws at Gatwick Saturday morning

willyboy · « **Reply #40 on:** 18 February 2009, 00:30:33 »

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I wish we could make it but I have commitments for the Friday night, Saturday morning, and I'm back in work on the Monday morning

I might try and pop up on the Sunday if I can though, but no promises
You'll be welcome.

Just a rather long way

I'll be dropping the in laws at Gatwick Saturday morning

Yep good place to leave em !!

Vamps · « **Reply #41 on:** 18 February 2009, 01:00:18 »

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I wish we could make it but I have commitments for the Friday night, Saturday morning, and I'm back in work on the Monday morning

I might try and pop up on the Sunday if I can though, but no promises
You'll be welcome.

Just a rather long way

I'll be droping the in laws at Gatwick Saturday morning

Tell them them to get a bus, get yourself up to York, we are having a newbies/juniors meet to discuss the way forward.....

Lazydocker · « **Reply #42 on:** 18 February 2009, 10:31:23 »

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I wish we could make it but I have commitments for the Friday night, Saturday morning, and I'm back in work on the Monday morning

I might try and pop up on the Sunday if I can though, but no promises
You'll be welcome.

Just a rather long way

I'll be droping the in laws at Gatwick Saturday morning
Tell them them to get a bus, get yourself up to York, we are having a newbies/juniors meet to discuss the way forward.....

We can have that at Newent... We'll still be newbies

TheBoy · « **Reply #43 on:** 20 February 2009, 14:25:26 »

is there a fridge onsite?

amigov6 · « **Reply #44 on:** 20 February 2009, 20:55:42 »

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is there a fridge onsite?

Yes mate. In the pavillion kitchen. You may need to be supervised though as you have to walk through the bar to get there!!!!

Vamps · « **Reply #45 on:** 20 February 2009, 22:09:13 »

Have we got a post code for the site, so I can go and have a look

amigov6 · « **Reply #46 on:** 20 February 2009, 22:25:13 »

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Have we got a post code for the site, so I can go and have a look

Go to the post Loo _ knee started, red clicky link shows a little on page 4, a piccy on page 5 showing how far we are from the pavillion or be brave & trawl through the meets pics. Plenty were posted.

Vamps · « **Reply #47 on:** 21 February 2009, 00:23:31 »

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Have we got a post code for the site, so I can go and have a look
Go to the post Loo _ knee started, red clicky link shows a little on page 4, a piccy on page 5 showing how far we are from the pavillion or be brave & trawl through the meets pics. Plenty were posted.

Yep, did that but the post code wold be nice, was thinking about popping down to look

TheBoy · « **Reply #48 on:** 21 February 2009, 09:43:29 »

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Have we got a post code for the site, so I can go and have a look
Go to the post Loo _ knee started, red clicky link shows a little on page 4, a piccy on page 5 showing how far we are from the pavillion or be brave & trawl through the meets pics. Plenty were posted.

Yep, did that but the post code wold be nice, was thinking about popping down to look

Cough cough - I managed to find the link to their site

http://www.caravancampingsites.co.uk/northyorkshire/rufforthplayingfields.htm

Around page 5 of the long York thread is a post from Andy B saying where we would be in the field

nick v6 · « **Reply #49 on:** 02 March 2009, 22:16:34 »

anybody got prices

amigov6 · « **Reply #50 on:** 03 March 2009, 21:38:58 »

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anybody got prices

Not entirely sure but it's only a few quid a night, certainly cheap so no worries. It's block booked so the more attendees the cheaper, we split the cost between us last year. Think my share was £8, i gave Ian a tenner. Only stayed one night though but that should give you an idea.
PM Ian_D if you need a more precise answer but it won't break the bank!!! Very reasonable & a cracking meet!

nick v6 · « **Reply #51 on:** 03 March 2009, 21:52:19 »

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Not entirely sure but it's only a few quid a night, certainly cheap so no worries. It's block booked so the more attendees the cheaper, we split the cost between us last year. Think my share was £8, i gave Ian a tenner. Only stayed one night though but that should give you an idea.
PM Ian_D if you need a more precise answer but it won't break the bank!!! Very reasonable & a cracking meet!

great stuff
ann's birthday just before it so will celebrate ann's birthday with fellow mig members

put our names down
with the kids as well

amigov6 · « **Reply #52 on:** 04 March 2009, 00:02:51 »

Be good to meet you all but i don't know how to add names to a list either cos i'm a PC numpty. Will you be in a tent or caravan?
Let us know which & some kindly member who knows better will add your names to the attendees list.

Ian_D · « **Reply #53 on:** 04 March 2009, 00:55:15 »

I will ring the chap some time within the next week or so and find out how much it will be.

I will also update the lists / info area within the next few days...

Sorry ive not had much input over the last week or so, ive been flying about like a blue arsed fly! My to-do list keeps growing - need to fit crank sensor to the mig this week now aswell

Vamps · « **Reply #54 on:** 04 March 2009, 15:09:47 »

I thought there was a 'confirmed thread' started by The Boy, seem to be a few, might get confusing....

Andy B · « **Reply #55 on:** 04 March 2009, 18:39:12 »

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I thought there was a 'confirmed thread' started by The Boy, seem to be a few, might get confusing....

there is ...... click here

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