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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Darth Loo-knee on 15 July 2012, 22:09:54
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I am asking here for other people opinions.
What I am thinking is if the Yearly Meets (Lakes & Newent) were both Social Meets. Then have a "Cambelt Party" like we have had in pasted years specifically for working on cars. We will need too put Our heads together to find a location or locations for these Parties though...
This years Lakes Meet I had ideas about trying something different other than working on cars. Most of us take our Wives, Partners & Children who may prefer to attend the meets spending sometime together as a family, instead of apart. I mean for example: Husband/Dad working all day on peoples cars, and not spending the day with his Wife & Family when at such lovely areas as The Lake District or Newent, when there are so many things we could all do together as a Club at these places.
Now I know the weather at The Lakes Meet this year stopped alot of us from attending, but the members that did attend enjoyed trying something different. Geocaching for one, which really is like a treasure hunt and great fun.
A few ideas
Lakes:
http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions/keswick-climbing-wall/
http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions/derwenidioter-lake-cruises/
http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions/castlerigg-stone-circle/
http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions/keswick-canoe-and-bushcraft/
Newent:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-briavels-castle/
http://www.icbp.org/index/
http://www.eastnorcastle.com/
http://www.glazydayz.co.uk/
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Hang on a minute... I'm busy drawing up a big list of jobs for Newent :-X :P
Actually, as you know, I think it's quite a good idea :y
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Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!
Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.
Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family :y :y :y :y
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Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!
Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.
Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family :y :y :y :y
Excellent :y
In which case we need to get our thinking caps on as to what things we could all do and enjoy together... I appreciate not everyone will like the same thing, but maybe we could do a couple of things which could then suit everyone? :)
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We went to the birds of prey centre last year, bloody excellent day out. They even welcome people taking a picnic lunch and staying all day, but you have to share with their pack of labradors.
Here's a young eagle they were flying.
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12034245/PICT0277.JPG)
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That to me Captain is something I would like to see :y
Great Idea :-*
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Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!
Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.
Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family :y :y :y :y
Excellent :y
In which case we need to get our thinking caps on as to what things we could all do and enjoy together... I appreciate not everyone will like the same thing, but maybe we could do a couple of things which could then suit everyone? :)
One thing that will have to be kept in mind is cost .... there's a big difference in a single bloke paying to go somewhere than to a couple with a few sprogs in tow !!!
The geocaching walk was epic for several reasons ... it was a "spur of the moment" type decision, the weather was nice, the company was great, it was free, and I've never done it before .... :)
all you have to do now is match those criteria !!!! :) :) :)
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Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!
Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.
Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family :y :y :y :y
Excellent :y
In which case we need to get our thinking caps on as to what things we could all do and enjoy together... I appreciate not everyone will like the same thing, but maybe we could do a couple of things which could then suit everyone? :)
One thing that will have to be kept in mind is cost .... there's a big difference in a single bloke paying to go somewhere than to a couple with a few sprogs in tow !!!
The geocaching walk was epic for several reasons ... it was a "spur of the moment" type decision, the weather was nice, the company was great, it was free, and I've never done it before .... :)
all you have to do now is match those criteria !!!! :) :) :)
We Nige, we ;D
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Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!
Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.
Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family :y :y :y :y
Excellent :y
In which case we need to get our thinking caps on as to what things we could all do and enjoy together... I appreciate not everyone will like the same thing, but maybe we could do a couple of things which could then suit everyone? :)
One thing that will have to be kept in mind is cost .... there's a big difference in a single bloke paying to go somewhere than to a couple with a few sprogs in tow !!!
The geocaching walk was epic for several reasons ... it was a "spur of the moment" type decision, the weather was nice, the company was great, it was free, and I've never done it before .... :)
all you have to do now is match those criteria !!!! :) :) :)
We Nige, we ;D
Ok .. now how do you spell it .... g o o g l ?????? :)
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I also realise we need to keep costs down, this is why I am asking others for their input... We are a Forum/Club after all and everyones ideas matter, plus its a help :y
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Littledean jail was quite an interesting afternoon too but may not suit everyone.
http://www.crimethroughtime.com/ (http://www.crimethroughtime.com/)
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Keep the ideas coming :)
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Vineyard tour and winetasting just up the road from the fire station.
http://www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk/ (http://www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk/)
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I think it's a great idea Daz, I often think it's somewhat unfair for you and others, who I know don't mind, but nevertheless give up most of their time to do work on other people's cars.
It's tough, because it's the OOF spirit in full flow, but I get what you mean.
Perhaps every 6 months there could be an established 'work' meet over 2 or 3 days, leaving Newent free for enjoyment?
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I think it's a great idea Daz, I often think it's somewhat unfair for you and others, who I know don't mind, but nevertheless give up most of their time to do work on other people's cars.
It's tough, because it's the OOF spirit in full flow, but I get what you mean.
Perhaps every 6 months there could be an established 'work' meet over 2 or 3 days, leaving Newent free for enjoyment?
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And the Lakes, lots to do there as we found out last year....... :y :y
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Geocashing was a good laugh in a beautifull area of the lakes.
Working on cars is a good laugh, provided conditions suit.
But I would not want to spend an entire day doing either, personally.
Getting the balance right is important IMO. We also know that some people won't attend unless they can get sumat fixed. So...
Maybe... If those that know how to do a job, supervise those owners while they do the job themselves perhaps? Only stepping in when the awkward bits arise or they get stuck. There will always be those that can't of course. But at least the workload will be less, hopefully. I think most people are keen to do their own anyway if possible..?
I really enjoy the work on cars, but I must say Newent last was excessive for me, and was too knackered to enjoy the evening tbh. We got an impressive amount of work done between us all at Newent and Guffers bash. Which I loved personally, but it's tiring.
IMO... Do a few jobs, meet a few members, do a few events, drink a few beers. I also love it when people bring their favourite delicacies. H21's Jura, Taxi drivers pickled eggs, various beers, cheese and biscuits, olives. General BBQ stuff. Lovely. ...even curry.
So a bit if everything IMO. But whatever suits really. :)
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Sounds good Chris. But where do you draw the line with the work? Who's car will not be worked on too allow us to go and do some sort of event?
Ask your Mrs, see what she has too say, as the Girls input is as important as ours :y
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I will do mate. There might be some toys thrown if she can't go shopping though ;D
But seriously, I know what she'll say. "I don't mind" and she'll happily fit in and nater away quite happily.
But you raise a valid point, on how far to take the work/jobs. Would hope the workload wouldn't reach last years level. But it is what interests me tbh.
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i think the working bit on the cars is interesting and as chris said even better if you do it yourself supervised so to speak for those that dont know how and want to learn
but equally watching the work that was done last year was bloody loads chris spent the day under numerous cars whilst daz kept taking of wheels and putting them back on Nige's car for some reason but seriously those that were working on the cars just didnt stop felt like a spare willie as i could not help although i would given the oppertunity but interesting all the same
the going off to visit is a good idea but as mentioned it can be costly, The wifeys shopping thing sounds good would know Jane would be up for that definatley. Also with the going off site thing we and some others will have doggies with us. The treasure hunt geo thingyme bob sounds good you never know we may find a used pair of pink crocs ;D
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Specifically regarding Newent:
Agree totally with young Gixer's/old Entwood's comments (and so will Mrs Seth).
Getting the work/social content to be an acceptable balance to suit attendees may prove to be something of a challenge, especially as it's only a two-day bash in it's entirety.
Personally, even though I/we are quite content with our usual 'tried/tested' order of proceedings, Dazzle's thoughts are certainly worthy of discussion.
So, as an added attraction on the 'social' kinda theme, here's my two pennorth:
http://www.symondsyateast.co.uk/kingfishercruise.htm
Around 15-20 minutes drive from Newent, with the added attractions of Symonds Yat. :y
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I agree that some of the guys did seem to spend all day working on cars last year at Newent, and as Chris says he was too knackered to enjoy the evening which is as much a part of the meet as anything else.
Perhaps limit the work to half a day(ish) and plan something for the afternoon. Obviously weather will take a large part in the day for both parts.
I must admit I have learned a lot from 'the experts' by talking, listening and watching the work going on!
As my 'bit for the cause', there are some lovely places to visit in the Forest of Dean. (http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/attractions/thedms.aspx?dms=11&groupid=2)
An old mine, a cave system,a trail through the woods, several towns for shopping and Tintern Abbey if you are in to old buildings.
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I seem to recall a few months ago that another member suggested something along those lines, but was shot down. iirc, it ended up almost a slanging match ???
How things turn out :o
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OOF I think, is primarily a learning centre it seems to me. Or at least that is my primary interest. Perhaps that learning curve is tailing off. Maybe that's behind my feelings on the matter :-\ . On the one hand we can geocache etc anywhere. Learning omegas might be more specific. But on the other hand, social stuff needs catering for too. It's a bit unfair to drag the family off camping, then disapear under a bonet all day.
Although better halfs in the mix hasn't always gone to plan. Let's face it.
Just thoughts really. Whatever goes at the end if the day. :y
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I seem to recall a few months ago that another member suggested something along those lines, but was shot down. iirc, it ended up almost a slanging match ???
How things turn out :o
Where and who are you refering too? Not seen that thread?
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I found the Lakes this year thoroughly enjoyable. Probably the most enjoyable Lakes since the very first one, remember:
http://images.omegaowners.com/images/events/lakes07/footielarge.htm
The Lakes is a stunning location, yet for the previous 4 events, I hadn't even left the site. Newent, I've never left the site. TBH, I may as well be in some lockup somewhere.
That said, I quite like working on cars, and especially like helping others out.
I quite like Gixer's idea, but I know in reality, these jobs will run on to 6/7pm, and it will be the same people, shagged out, becoming buckaroo targets in the evening :-\
So, all things equal, I'd probably go along with DLK's original idea.
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I seem to recall a few months ago that another member suggested something along those lines, but was shot down. iirc, it ended up almost a slanging match ???
How things turn out :o
Where and who are you refering too? Not seen that thread?
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=96573.0
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I seem to recall a few months ago that another member suggested something along those lines, but was shot down. iirc, it ended up almost a slanging match ???
How things turn out :o
Where and who are you refering too? Not seen that thread?
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=96573.0
That is not the same thing as what is being discussed here
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Well I have moved location but I still have some stock with the blke in charge of the local facility. It is not as big as the last (big) one but there is a butt load of space in the open for those with gazebos. That said as long as the w@nker who tried (and failed) to get me in trouble over the mini-meet i gone I doubt there'll be an issue.
As I may be out of a job in Aug next year I guess we'll have to do it in the first six months to be sure.
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Well I have moved location but I still have some stock with the blke in charge of the local facility. It is not as big as the last (big) one but there is a butt load of space in the open for those with gazebos. That said as long as the w@nker who tried (and failed) to get me in trouble over the mini-meet i gone I doubt there'll be an issue.
As I may be out of a job in Aug next year I guess we'll have to do it in the first six months to be sure.
Weren't you going to live in America? I keep missing stuff me. :(
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Well I have moved location but I still have some stock with the blke in charge of the local facility. It is not as big as the last (big) one but there is a butt load of space in the open for those with gazebos. That said as long as the w@nker who tried (and failed) to get me in trouble over the mini-meet i gone I doubt there'll be an issue.
As I may be out of a job in Aug next year I guess we'll have to do it in the first six months to be sure.
Weren't you going to live in America? I keep missing stuff me. :(
If I lose my job it is def on the cards, I could be in charge of the US side of OOF ::) ;D
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Well I have moved location but I still have some stock with the blke in charge of the local facility. It is not as big as the last (big) one but there is a butt load of space in the open for those with gazebos. That said as long as the w@nker who tried (and failed) to get me in trouble over the mini-meet i gone I doubt there'll be an issue.
As I may be out of a job in Aug next year I guess we'll have to do it in the first six months to be sure.
Weren't you going to live in America? I keep missing stuff me. :(
If I lose my job it is def on the cards, I could be in charge of the US side of OOF ::) ;D
That would be COF ;D
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Let's hope you keep your Job G. Aside to anything else.
H said exactly as expected. To start with. But later mused that it might be difficult to find one thing to suit all ages, interests and fitness levels (bad backs etc)
Suiting all the people all the time ... And all that. But she's happy to just fit in to the day, and go with the flow. "it's not about what I want to do" she said. "if people want to do whatever, then go with that I guess"
So thats what she said Daz. :-\ :)
in hindsight, and not wanting to sound like a sheep after TB's post, not having a list of car jobs as long as an arm before we even start might be a good thing.
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It was very nice to miss out the car work at the lakes (my little incident on the way excepted) and just have a chilled out, social meet :y
As I'm not really in a fit state to be doing much car work (and am fully expecting it to get worse over the next few months :'() I don't think I'm in a position to comment too much :-\
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If you work on cars or not I was asking for opinions especially anyone that goes to the Meets :y
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If you work on cars or not I was asking for opinions especially anyone that goes to the Meets :y
both me wifey and doggie are more than happy to do anything :o this may be our only holiday this year ands its going to be great just to get away. From what i saw last year ref working on cars i could not belive the amount of work you guys took on it was like a production line non stop.
Personaly although it was interesting to see the work going on it would have been nice to do something with everyone and watch the kids have some fun including the youngsters ::) and perhaps keep the car bits to simple diagnostics/advice
got no real suggestions as to what speaking for us we are happy doing most things but part of a good holiday is watching others enjoy themslves too, doggie well if theres food around hes in :y
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H is asking if there's any further input with this... Just out of interest. :)
By the way I still want a go on that mini rail way at that Park in Oxford Josh. ;)
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H is asking if there's any further input with this... Just out of interest. :)
By the way I still want a go on that mini rail way at that Park in Oxford Josh. ;)
Young Gix, have a look at: http://www.perrygrove.co.uk/
I'd say around 10 - 15 mins drive from our site at Newent ;)
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H is asking if there's any further input with this... Just out of interest. :)
By the way I still want a go on that mini rail way at that Park in Oxford Josh. ;)
Young Gix, have a look at: http://www.perrygrove.co.uk/
I'd say around 10 - 15 mins drive from our site at Newent ;)
Looks good Seth, do you think we could get booked in as a school party? ;D
Problem is who would be teacher? ;)
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AW YEAH. Mr Chuffity. :y
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H is asking if there's any further input with this... Just out of interest. :)
By the way I still want a go on that mini rail way at that Park in Oxford Josh. ;)
Young Gix, have a look at: http://www.perrygrove.co.uk/
I'd say around 10 - 15 mins drive from our site at Newent ;)
Looks good Seth, do you think we could get booked in as a school party? ;D
Problem is who would be teacher? ;)
Me ............ take 100 lines to start with lad!(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)