Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => Meetings, gatherings, parties etc => Topic started by: omegamanv6 on 13 March 2007, 10:40:45
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Anyone up for a meet in the berkshire area in the future :) :y
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Put me down...
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hmm, not many of us berkshire types up for a meet by the looks of it - how about extending the area - a big southern / midlands meet or something..
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I'd be up for it (Diary allowing..... )
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In theory I'm interested, however I can't get away much on the weekends and I have lots to do on the car. I am working on the car this weekend, and I am free April 28th but I need to do my EM gaskets then. Therefore, if there is a 'cambelt party' I am down for it. If it is an evening meet I will try to make it but can't be sure. Anything else would be very hard for me to do.
I'm not asking you to plan around me, but others may feel the same way.
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Just spotted this and I'd be up for it. Not too far from Berkshire!
Kevin
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I'm not sure where the original poster has gone :-/
What would people prefer then? A nice scenic area, or a service station somewhere? Any ideas on dates at all? End of April sounds reasonable...
Chris
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anywhere will do , im not good with organising thing so ill leave it to you
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yeah sounds good to me too as long as the O's arent playing at home. be nice to give the old girl a run out
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I'm up for it.
There's a cracking little transport cafe not far from M4 J12 if that sort of thing sounds appropriate.
Cheers,
Ian
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Do you mean the Max Cafe on the A4 near Beenham? Never been, looks like a 'local place for local people' setup if you know what I mean ;D
I'm up for a meet too by the way!
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Lol Richard - yes I do. Its a smashing place and the owner is a right character too.
If you/Chris/whoever fancy a bacon sandwich sometime then count me in.
Cheers
Ian
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Sounds good. The next-nearest greasy spoons I know of are either in Bristol or Southampton...
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That's a long way on an empty stomach ;)
When do you fancy (Thurs evening or Saturday mornings are good for me)? I'll PM Chris and see if he can get a pass out.
Cheers,
Ian
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If there's any work to be done I'll try and come
If it's a social meet, night times and stopovers are better, because the beer can flow....
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Maybe the Tidworth one is better as a working meet?
If you are going maybe you could point me in the right direction on my thermostat James?
Cheers,
Ian
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I'm up for this - a Thursday evening meet would suit me fine, Saturdays are harder to clear with the war office..
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that sounds like a good idea,when and where my man.july is good at the mo. :y
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july?? :( I was thinking more like next week :D -mind you I'll be hungry again by July ;)
How about Thurs 10th early evening for fry up and cup of tea?
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july?? :( I was thinking more like next week :D -mind you I'll be hungry again by July ;)
How about Thurs 10th early evening for fry up and cup of tea?
done :y
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Works for me, I've got next week off. Mucho car cleaning and servicing will be done...but mainly on my two old Cavaliers :o
I will bring the Omega along though...
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Cool!
Do you know where we are talking about Chris? Max's on the A4 south side of the dual carriageway bit.
Anyone else welcome of course.
How about 6pm ish?
Cheers,
Ian
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Cool!
Do you know where we are talking about Chris? Max's on the A4 south side of the dual carriageway bit.
Anyone else welcome of course.
How about 6pm ish?
Cheers,
Ian
I take it I just head towards woolhamton and keep going until I find it? Will it be on the left or right?
Cheers
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Through Woolhampton on past the roundabout at Aldermaston, past a caravan place on your left then you come to some dual carriageway - only about a half a mile long. Max's is on the other carriageway next to a place that sells Fiesta's.
Probably best to go to the end of the dual carriageway and find a safe place to do a U turn. Then when you ae heading back aim to pull off at Berks Fiesta Centre and its immediately afterwards.
Can draw you a map tonight but its not difficult.
Cheers
ian
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Chris, if you're going straight from Greenham Park I can find you there and we can have ourselves a little 'Mega convoy if you like ;D
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Works for me, I've got next week off. Mucho car cleaning and servicing will be done...but mainly on my two old Cavaliers :o
I will bring the Omega along though...
Being in the South, I would pop along but Thursday nights are out for me I am afraid. :( Hope all goes well though.
Slightly off topic (sorry) but do you have any more info on your two old Cavaliers? Year model etc? Having a Cav myself, just interested. Mine is a M reg CDX. Everything works, including the Air Con. 132K on the original clutch. Still runs and drives beautifully.
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onsubject of cavs i got 1.8 auto for sale in good nick if intrested and were is this meet in june if goes ahead im in devon i read bristol is it near there sorry about bad senses of direction today oh no mot or tax on cav it in dry garege
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I'm up for it.
There's a cracking little transport cafe not far from M4 J12 if that sort of thing sounds appropriate.
Cheers,
Ian
Total newbie here, joined yesterday. But, yep, as I live not five mins from M4 J12, maybe a chance to meet, get some expertise from folks, find out what all those switches do on the Omega I got testerday! (Where's than manual?!) Anyone got a date/time yet, and where?
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Slightly off topic (sorry) but do you have any more info on your two old Cavaliers? Year model etc? Having a Cav myself, just interested. Mine is a M reg CDX. Everything works, including the Air Con. 132K on the original clutch. Still runs and drives beautifully.
No worries. Cavalier number 1 is a 1984 1.6GL saloon in silver green, last of the first version of the Mk2 (if that makes sense) on an A-plate. I bought this from the second owner (the father-in-law of the first owner) back in March, the old boy is 97 and his daughter thought it was time for him to hang up his driving gloves! 115k miles, good solid condition too - needs a good polish, but the only rust was in the nearside front wing. I say 'was' because I have replaced it with a new one, just needs a bit of fettling to fit perfectly (pattern part!) and then spraying.
(http://snap32.photobox.co.uk/876676189f23709b35e0a5da92d1ea2bcacd8852d29157db1ebd34b7.jpg)
Cavalier number 2 is a 1993 1.6LS hatchback, bought cheap (like sub-£60 cheap!) from eBay because the fella had listed it in 'Parts and workshop manuals'...with 10 months' MOT and 4 months' tax! This will be getting a damn good clean, a set of wheeltrims fitted (not Halfrauds jobs!), a full service and then probably into the Freeads to help pay for more Omega fettling...
(http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/97/92/b951_1.JPG)
Paintwork is flatter than a witches' chest and it needs napalming inside to get rid of the stains. Drives nice but idles high - needs the breathers clearing I think!
No more Cavaliers for me, or any other cars for the moment for that matter...no more space!
Bryan - I think it's this Thursday (10th) at 6pm - I'm sure "ians" will confirm!
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Hi Bryan and welcome!
Its Thursday evening - not sure if we set a time yet - watch this space...
At Max's cafe on the A4 on the dual carriageway bit towards Newbury.
Cheers
Ian
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Slightly off topic (sorry) but do you have any more info on your two old Cavaliers? Year model etc? Having a Cav myself, just interested. Mine is a M reg CDX. Everything works, including the Air Con. 132K on the original clutch. Still runs and drives beautifully.
No worries. Cavalier number 1 is a 1984 1.6GL saloon in silver green, last of the first version of the Mk2 (if that makes sense) on an A-plate. I bought this from the second owner (the father-in-law of the first owner) back in March, the old boy is 97 and his daughter thought it was time for him to hang up his driving gloves! 115k miles, good solid condition too - needs a good polish, but the only rust was in the nearside front wing. I say 'was' because I have replaced it with a new one, just needs a bit of fettling to fit perfectly (pattern part!) and then spraying.
(http://snap32.photobox.co.uk/876676189f23709b35e0a5da92d1ea2bcacd8852d29157db1ebd34b7.jpg)
Cavalier number 2 is a 1993 1.6LS hatchback, bought cheap (like sub-£60 cheap!) from eBay because the fella had listed it in 'Parts and workshop manuals'...with 10 months' MOT and 4 months' tax! This will be getting a damn good clean, a set of wheeltrims fitted (not Halfrauds jobs!), a full service and then probably into the Freeads to help pay for more Omega fettling...
(http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/97/92/b951_1.JPG)
Paintwork is flatter than a witches' chest and it needs napalming inside to get rid of the stains. Drives nice but idles high - needs the breathers clearing I think!
No more Cavaliers for me, or any other cars for the moment for that matter...no more space!
Bryan - I think it's this Thursday (10th) at 6pm - I'm sure "ians" will confirm!
Thanks for the update - Cavalier number 1 sounds particularly interesting and, these days, quite rare. Good luck with them. Having two cars myself, I know all about the lack of space!!!
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I am up to six cars at the moment, although the Saab is a company car, the Granada is a running resto, and my Mazda 323 is being loaned to someone else. The rest are Vauxhalls! Although the Mk3 Cav nearly was no more earlier, as the rocker gasket went in spectacular fashion and dripped hot oil onto the manifold - lots of smoke and a couple of tiny flames :o
Guess I'll be off to my local dealer on Tuesday for a new one, then ::)
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Are you still up for tomorrow chaps?
Shall we say 630pm? (I'm pretty flexible)
Cheers,
Ian
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Sounds good to me Ian, just waiting to hear from Chris to see if he wants to go in convoy, otherwise I will see you there!
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Ian - going to have to cancel, as I now need to get my Granada to the 'fettling man' - it's taken 3 months to set this up, so I will have to pass on a Max fry-up for now. Count me in if there's a reschedule though.
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I am not sure who was planning to come tonight but if it was just Richard , Chris and me, then maybe we should postpone a bit.
How about Monday evening?
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Hi guys,
Sorry for lack of response, been really busy these last few days..
I agreee Ian, reschedule is in order - will please my Mrs anyhow ;)
Thanks for the offer Richard, be easier for me to leave from work in my car anyhow to be honest - I wouldn't want to leave it up here as the security types aren't up too much..
So, which day shall we arrange for now?
Cheers,
Chris.
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I can do Monday next week but then away the rest of the week.
Beyond that Monday and Thurs preferred.
Cheers,
Ian
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Week after next better for me, I think...
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i can only do weekends
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Someone want to suggest a time then?
I prefer Mon or Thurs evenings or possibly Saturday morning.
(I'm away for the rest of this week though)
Cheers
Ian
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a saturday morning will be a good time :y
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Im working in Slough for the next three weeks so might be able to pop in :y
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Saturday morning would work for me, this week - could combine it with a run to CostCo :)
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Hi all, Saturday afternoon would be better, I am going to meet ClarCE after work to get the interior off him. Would do you think?
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Oops - saw this too late (just back from Copenhagen).
If you didn't do it , how about next Sat am?
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Could do, got to crack on with fitting/painting the Cavalier wing really - weekday might be better for me.
Looks like it might be just you and me Ian ;D
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I'm still up for this, and so is Paul (Omegamanv6) Thursday evenings are still good with me - Weekends are still hard, especially now I'm rebuilding and reconning a sierra engine and running gear in prep for my kit car :D :D
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How about this Thurs then? (or next?)
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This Thursday could work for me - what time?
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6pm? I'm pretty flexible really.
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What about next thursday evenin the 31st? Thats better for me
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6pm this Thursday or next is fine with me...so far!
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OK lets go for 31st. What about Elite Pete - can you make it?
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defo for the 31st. I'm in. Oh and where? and what time?
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OK lets go for 31st. What about Elite Pete - can you make it?
31st is good for me :y
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I'm in!
Excellent, Max's won't know what hit it when 5 odd Omega's make an appearance :y
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I'm in!
Excellent, Max's won't know what hit it when 5 odd Omega's make an appearance :y
Well 4 Omegas and a Rover diseasel ::) Sorry :-[
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Pete - you'll have to park round the back in that case ;) Now if you'd still had the Spider that would be a different matter.. :)
Look forward to meet you.
Cheers,
Ian
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Pete - you'll have to park round the back in that case ;) Now if you'd still had the Spider that would be a different matter.. :)
Look forward to meet you.
Cheers,
Ian
;D ;D the clouds of black smoke will still give it away ::) I promise I wont embarrass the lot of you in a race by beating you :P
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Pete - you'll have to park round the back in that case ;) Now if you'd still had the Spider that would be a different matter.. :)
Look forward to meet you.
Cheers,
Ian
;D ;D the clouds of black smoke will still give it away ::) I promise I wont embarrass the lot of you in a race by beating you :P
Beating all of us ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Best park it up round the back then....... Near the river Hopefully it will............... ;D ;D :y
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Better put a note in my diary to drive the Omega next Thursday then, or we'll have two non-Omega diesels there ::)
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So whats happening about this meet at Max's cafe then? Is it Thursday evenin' if so what time?
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I think so. How does 630pm sound to everyone?
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Thursday 31/05/2007 @6.30pm sounds good to me ians. And another member from Reading!!! I'm not alone :y :y :y
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Thursday 31/05/2007 @6.30pm sounds good to me ians. And another member from Reading!!! I'm not alone :y :y :y
sort of - about half way to Newbury actually..
Does everyone know where they are going?
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Guys my visit might be brief / cut short - but I'll still be there for the arranged time :y
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you're on a curfew are you chris? ;)
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I might nip over and say Hi as well if I can escape work early enough.
Kevin
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Hi guys
What time you meeting?
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I will be there @ 6.30 if I am still awake ;D
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Its a shame i finish work at 5pm and then have to get the train home and get in at 6.30, and then to drive over i would not be there till after 7.30 so ill have to give it a miss.
Any Weekend is good for me for a meet
Craig
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you're on a curfew are you chris? ;)
As per usual :(
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maybe you should buy here a boilersuit and some sockets.. :y
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maybe you should buy here a boilersuit and some sockets.. :y
Straight jacket and some duct tape might be more effective ;)
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now I wouldn't have dared say that, are you sure she doesn't come on here :o