Topic: Yorkmeet. (Read 7348 times)

Amigo · « **on:** 13 September 2010, 22:00:54 »

Something of a tenuous link but i promised so here goes.
I realize the site is'nt for everyone & what with the music etc it's not your usual OOFMEET, that said a few months back the Zoks & Andy/Annette said they'd come along regardless if it was on as would the Fletches, Ian & Stuey & maybe PW on his Bandit... 8-). However Newent seemed to be later this year so time off work & finances might affect another meet so close & the weather is on the turn so it could be a non starter. I hav'nt spoken to Ian yet but i did promise to "put it out there" after Newent. I realize it won't be on the same scale as last year but some of you did say you'd attend regardless so i'm just gauging interest...if any. If not no worries & hope Newent is a tad earlier next year. Guy.

Andy B · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 September 2010, 22:30:08 »

Quote

Something of a tenuous link but i promised so here goes.
I realize the site is'nt for everyone & what with the music etc it's not your usual OOFMEET, that said a few months back the Zoks & Andy/Annette said they'd come along regardless if it was on as would the Fletches, Ian & Stuey & maybe PW on his Bandit... 8-). However Newent seemed to be later this year so time off work & finances might affect another meet so close & the weather is on the turn so it could be a non starter. I hav'nt spoken to Ian yet but i did promise to "put it out there" after Newent. I realize it won't be on the same scale as last year but some of you did say you'd attend regardless so i'm just gauging interest...if any. If not no worries & hope Newent is a tad earlier next year. Guy.

when were you thinking of?

Entwood · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 September 2010, 22:43:59 »

Quote

Something of a tenuous link but i promised so here goes.
I realize the site is'nt for everyone & what with the music etc it's not your usual OOFMEET, that said a few months back the Zoks & Andy/Annette said they'd come along regardless if it was on as would the Fletches, Ian & Stuey & maybe PW on his Bandit... 8-). However Newent seemed to be later this year so time off work & finances might affect another meet so close & the weather is on the turn so it could be a non starter. I hav'nt spoken to Ian yet but i did promise to "put it out there" after Newent. I realize it won't be on the same scale as last year but some of you did say you'd attend regardless so i'm just gauging interest...if any. If not no worries & hope Newent is a tad earlier next year. Guy.

Newent is first weekend of September ... traditionally .. and I believe has been booked for that next year already

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283971104

Hannah Judes Dad · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 September 2010, 09:09:21 »

Is this something I can bring the van to? When and where please Guy

Jimbob · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 September 2010, 09:21:43 »

You know what I'm like with a meet

Wouldnt be the whole family I dont expect due to the facilities, but I would like to put in an appearance time etc allowing

Andy B · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 September 2010, 09:44:12 »

Quote

Is this something I can bring the van to? When and where please Guy

You can definitely bring the 'van. Where is easy ....... it's just the when.
We pitch in the field to the right of te cricket field.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=rufforth&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=21.225198,56.99707&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rufforth,+York,+North+Yorkshire,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.953775,-1.185558&spn=0.002569,0.006958&t=h&z=18

Hannah Judes Dad · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 September 2010, 09:46:50 »

Quote

Quote
Is this something I can bring the van to? When and where please Guy

You can definitely bring the 'van. Where is easy ....... it's just the when.
We pitch in the field to the right of te cricket field.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=rufforth&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=21.225198,56.99707&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rufforth,+York,+North+Yorkshire,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.953775,-1.185558&spn=0.002569,0.006958&t=h&z=18

Thanks Andy,I take it there is no electric hook up though

Andy B · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 September 2010, 09:52:16 »

Quote

Quote
Quote
Is this something I can bring the van to? When and where please Guy

You can definitely bring the 'van. Where is easy ....... it's just the when.
We pitch in the field to the right of te cricket field.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=rufforth&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=21.225198,56.99707&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rufforth,+York,+North+Yorkshire,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.953775,-1.185558&spn=0.002569,0.006958&t=h&z=18

Thanks Andy,I take it there is no electric hook up though

If you look just above the club house/left of the tennis courts, there's a caravan in the picture and there are 5 EHU points (of a fashion) there. I think it must be listed as a CL/CS site so, if planned far enough ahead I think it should be possible for some to get electric, 1 did last time.

Hannah Judes Dad · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 September 2010, 10:14:33 »

Thanks Andy,you are a star

Welung666 · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 September 2010, 10:52:46 »

Any idea of a rough date for this Guy? I've been wanting to take SWMBO to the York Museum for a while and this would be an ideal stop over as long as it is in the school holidays. We'd be in a tent (Marquee) and want electric.

Amigo · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 September 2010, 20:36:48 »

Wow. I'm pleasantly surprised at the interest, sorry i did'nt reply lastnight but i was otherwise...anyway if just a few of are going then i'll contact Ian & get the ball rolling.
Last year was a huge turnout inc. nearly all the admins. I realize due to nature of the venue it's not for everybody. This is mainly due to the shower facilities which are free but not very private for wives/children so Dad must stand guard in the doorway ala sports centre/swimming pool etc. We have use of the pavillion with said showers & toilets downstairs & a bar which is closed but a huge room with tables. seating areas & you can sleep there if your tent is cold at night. There is also a small kitchen with sink, cooker, fridge off the bar room. The site is on the B1224 @ Rufforth between York & the A1. A local shop is just up the lane & York is only minutes away. To give folk time we could try for end sept/early oct for those on shift work (Andy) let me know asap please & we'll see what we can do, get it booke & start a list.
On a more sombre note this i the last time many of us saw Willyboy who was sadly taken from us shortly afterwards. He knew he was on his last knockings & felt terrible but he still came along for a day visit with his lovely wife & lunatic hound. What a trooper. We love you Bill & hav'nt forgoten you. a true gent.

Andy B · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 September 2010, 20:43:51 »

Quote

... To give folk time we could try for end sept/early oct for those on shift work (Andy) let me know asap please & we'll see what we can do ....

Bugger! We've already booked for a fortnight away at the end of this month/begining Oct.

Amigo · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 September 2010, 20:51:55 »

Quote

Quote
... To give folk time we could try for end sept/early oct for those on shift work (Andy) let me know asap please & we'll see what we can do ....

Bugger! We've already booked for a fortnight away at the end of this month/begining Oct.

Later in October? Gonna be cold anyway but it's the last OOF meet other than day jobs so i want you both there!!!!

TheBoy · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 September 2010, 20:53:47 »

To be honest, its probably getting a bit late in the year for me to camp - I'm a bit long in the tooth to scrape the ice off the tent again

If it looks a good turnout, might consider a travelodge type place nearby?

Andy B · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 September 2010, 21:03:16 »

Quote

...
Later in October? ....

I'm on 6 days off the week end of 15/16th Oct. Are they any use for anyone else? :-/

Welung666 · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 September 2010, 21:07:28 »

I can only take the week October 24th - 28th off

Amigo · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 September 2010, 21:25:21 »

Quote

To be honest, its probably getting a bit late in the year for me to camp - I'm a bit long in the tooth to scrape the ice off the tent again

If it looks a good turnout, might consider a travelodge type place nearby?

Love to see you there Jaime. You (& others can always pitch your tents for daytime use/cooking/time out etc but can grab your blow up bed, sleeping bag, pillow, teddy, comfort blanket & sleep indoors in he pavillion bar, cook brekky in the kitchen or outside once defrosted. No excuses & who else is going to compile the quiz? 8-)

Amigo · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 September 2010, 21:28:18 »

Quote

I can only take the week October 24th - 28th off

15th/16th or 24th/28th. Can you swap shifts Andy?

Andy B · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 September 2010, 21:44:35 »

Quote

Quote
I can only take the week October 24th - 28th off
15th/16th or 24th/28th. Can you swap shifts Andy?

I'll have a look in the holiday book tomorrow & see who's off. :-/

Amigo · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 September 2010, 21:55:57 »

Quote

Quote
Quote
I can only take the week October 24th - 28th off
15th/16th or 24th/28th. Can you swap shifts Andy?

I'll have a look in the holiday book tomorrow & see who's off. :-/

No worris mate, just gauging interest. I'll try to contact Ian tomorow & see if the site's free. Can't do any more now so we'll take it from there.

Andy B · « **Reply #20 on:** 15 September 2010, 22:47:43 »

Quote

...... I'll try to contact Ian tomorow & see if the site's free. Can't do any more now so we'll take it from there.

I'll text you one way or t'other

Ian_D · « **Reply #21 on:** 17 September 2010, 00:42:31 »

Hello Everyone! I’m still here!

... My god, I’ve missed this forum, just don’t know where this year has gone. Seems like 2 mins since I was at the VBOA meet at Billing!

Anyway...

Yes, I’m defiantly up for a York meet, I will try and get hold of the bloke who deals with the bookings and ask him what dates are available!

Be nice to have a catch-up with everyone! Especially since I’ve not been on OOF / ABS for a good few weeks, if not more!

Guy, I will try and give you a bell tomorrow!

Amigo · « **Reply #22 on:** 18 September 2010, 22:57:42 »

Ok. Looks like we're getting close to starting a list. I've yet hear from Ian but i know he'll contact me when he's spoken to the site manager. I reckon we're looking at the last weekend in October. Andy B has texted to let me know he's got the time off & the Fletches should also be present although both Migs are due for MOT within 2 weeks of eachother & Chris has just started a new job...i'll get them there somehow!!!
The Yorkmeet is a bit cold & a bit rough'n ready but it's always a good laugh. There will of course be a BBQ & my usual Indian curry & maybe a hearty stew or chilli cooked in the pikeywagon!!! Work in progress but watch this space, Guy.

ffcgary1 · « **Reply #23 on:** 18 September 2010, 23:49:28 »

Hi there Guy, how are you going mate, myself and yvonne might be able to show our faces at this one, i might be able to stay at my sis place in scarboro and travel over for the day. Would be nice to meet again and and meet some new members of this fantastic forum.
All the best mate
Gary and Yvonne.

unlucky alf · « **Reply #24 on:** 19 September 2010, 00:37:19 »

I can hopefully make this one, dont worry Guy i`ll keep away from your pikey wagon this time.

Amigo · « **Reply #25 on:** 19 September 2010, 00:42:19 »

Oh my Fackin' gawd. The Yorkmeet's being invaded by southern poofters!!!!! 'Ave a word.

ffcgary1 · « **Reply #26 on:** 19 September 2010, 17:16:49 »

The south will rise again, my man!

unlucky alf · « **Reply #27 on:** 19 September 2010, 19:27:14 »

Quote

Oh my Fackin' gawd. The Yorkmeet's being invaded by southern poofters!!!!! 'Ave a word.

Ay oop thats just charming guy, you must show me your adoption papers confirming your conversion to "northernism", perhaps i might frequent your plastic palace after all.

Amigo · « **Reply #28 on:** 19 September 2010, 21:16:39 »

Quote

Quote
Oh my Fackin' gawd. The Yorkmeet's being invaded by southern poofters!!!!! 'Ave a word.

Ay oop thats just charming guy, you must show me your adoption papers confirming your conversion to "northernism", perhaps i might frequent your plastic palace after all.

You'll have to get past me first Tim. Last time you set foot in there it was like Bosnia. The genny spluttered, the leccy tripped out & the cd player spat it's cover.
From now on you can sit outside & i'll bring your Rosie out to you.....Jonah!!!!!!!!!!

ffcgary1 · « **Reply #29 on:** 19 September 2010, 23:02:23 »

Alf, Guy is on temp loan to the north to bring a bit of stress and pain into all who cross his path, but these conditions can be reduced by asking where exactly he was born. The birds fly there for the winter so i have been told.
The man is a legend.

unlucky alf · « **Reply #30 on:** 20 September 2010, 00:16:04 »

Quote

Alf, Guy is on temp loan to the north to bring a bit of stress and pain into all who cross his path, but these conditions can be reduced by asking where exactly he was born. The birds fly there for the winter so i have been told.
The man is a legend.

Dont you mean leg end?, as thats what he tells the women that he`s got a foot,

ffcgary1 · « **Reply #31 on:** 20 September 2010, 14:41:49 »

Anyway, back to the thread.
Guy, am i allowed to attend this meet, mate or is it just for you good northern folk.I have a passport to get past watford gap services and fully up to date with all my jabs. Only slight drawback is that yvonne might want to see you, god knows why?.

PhilRich · « **Reply #32 on:** 20 September 2010, 17:18:18 »

Quote

Anyway, back to the thread.
Guy, am i allowed to attend this meet, mate or is it just for you good northern folk.I have a passport to get past watford gap services and fully up to date with all my jabs. Only slight drawback is that yvonne might want to see you, god knows why?.

Of course you're welcome! We love Southerners here, they taste so good medium rare!

Elite Pete · « **Reply #33 on:** 20 September 2010, 19:38:44 »

Quote

Anyway, back to the thread.
Guy, am i allowed to attend this meet, mate or is it just for you good northern folk.I have a passport to get past watford gap services and fully up to date with all my jabs. Only slight drawback is that yvonne might want to see you, god knows why?.

Don't forget to bring your own shandy Gary, you can't get it up north

Amigo · « **Reply #34 on:** 20 September 2010, 21:44:15 »

Ok you philistines. It says Croydon on my logbook so sth London/Surrey you decide! Yes Tim i am a legend in my own lunchtime. The only reason the wife scrapes the car is because we tell them 6 inches is a foot (white wine for the lady). Gary, Yvonne wants to see me coz big blokes give big hugs & she shares her name with my Mum so that's two of my fave girls. Pete, the ale's like dishwater up here so i stick to the voddy!!!!
Joking aside you are all welcome whether camping or staying with local friends/family or an Alan Partridge Travel Tavern...Jaime! Still be great to see you all either way. Guy.

Malcolm_D · « **Reply #35 on:** 22 September 2010, 21:52:44 »

I am intrigued, what happens at a meet, is it just for the royalty - knights, barons etc..., do you have to own a caravan because she made me sell mine!

Amigo · « **Reply #36 on:** 22 September 2010, 21:54:14 »

Ian called earlier & the site is not available over the 24/28th Oct. which hoped for. The next free slot is the Bonfire weekend in november!!!!!
I'll leave it up to you!!!! Guy.

Andy B · « **Reply #37 on:** 23 September 2010, 00:41:07 »

Quote

Ian called earlier & the site is not available over the 24/28th Oct. which hoped for. ......

Bugger! How many tents & caravans do you reckon you can park on your drive & back garden?

Ian_D · « **Reply #38 on:** 23 September 2010, 03:42:39 »

Quote

Quote
Ian called earlier & the site is not available over the 24/28th Oct. which hoped for. ......

Bugger! How many tents & caravans do you reckon you can park on your drive & back garden?

Only other option would be to try and find another site, but I guess a lot wont allow the big tent thingy, and also wont have a pavilion to use if the weathers bad

Elite Pete · « **Reply #39 on:** 23 September 2010, 07:45:20 »

Quote

I am intrigued, what happens at a meet, is it just for the royalty - knights, barons etc..., do you have to own a caravan because she made me sell mine!

Everyone is made welcome Malcolm and alot of people take tents

In the day there's a bit of spanner twirling, chatting some people go for a day out to local tourist sites ect and at night everyone gets together for a BBQ and a few drinks

PhilRich · « **Reply #40 on:** 23 September 2010, 08:19:09 »

Quote

I am intrigued, what happens at a meet, is it just for the royalty - knights, barons etc..., do you have to own a caravan because she made me sell mine!

He He He

That gave me a good chuckle Malcolm, bye & large they're a bloody fantastic lot here, but Royalty?

That's stretching the imagination beyond the 'Realms' of incredulity!

Malcolm_D · « **Reply #41 on:** 23 September 2010, 13:01:18 »

Ah so it must be 'delusions of grandeur'. Probably comes from driving around in big flash miggies! Or it may be overexposure to carb cleaner when cleaning out the breather pipes?

Amigo · « **Reply #42 on:** 23 September 2010, 21:04:02 »

Let's make history? The first ever OOF bonfire weekend meet. Those of us with caravans don't care about the cold but the pavilion is free to sleep indoors or you can have leccy hook up in your tent (if you have the right adapters) Maybe we could bring some suitable explosives & stage the first OOF firework meet, why not? The rest of the country will be although we'll have to clear the debris up in the morning.
To sum up the bonfire weekend is the only one free for us to book. There will be a gazebo & background music (not a rave) during the evening.

I'm up for going even in November. I know Ian is & Stuy could'nt keep away. I don't know how to start a list so if anyone reading this can please do so even if not attending & set it off with Amigo, caravan & hook up. Guy.

Malcolm_D · « **Reply #43 on:** 23 September 2010, 22:41:06 »

I would be interested in joining you for a bit of chat and a lemonade or two. As I live in York I would most likely retire to the comfort of my home for the night! I cannot guarantee that I will bring company as she thinks that I am need of remedial therapy anyway due to my infatuation with miggies and the OOF. Always happy to do a bit a spanner twirling!

unlucky alf · « **Reply #44 on:** 23 September 2010, 22:46:52 »

Thats o,k Malcolm, we`ll all come back with you to give you moral support & let your mrs see what a ~~bunch of misfits~~ nice bunch we are.

Malcolm_D · « **Reply #45 on:** 23 September 2010, 22:53:05 »

Me thinks that you would get me into more bother than I am already!!

If that is humanly possible.

News:

Author Topic: Yorkmeet. (Read 7348 times)

Welung666

Welung666