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Title: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2014, 21:59:36
With regard to - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=117675.0

Please note the dates are the first weekend in September, which is the week before the Onion fair.

Does anyone going have a specific preference to Adults Only field or Family field?

As soon as I have confirmed the special price with Gail, I'll be looking at taking deposits :)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Jimbob on 01 May 2014, 12:38:05
Family for us please, be the 4 of us, likely extended before hand stay
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 02 May 2014, 06:21:27
Thats a better weekend for me (not payday weekend)

HD might have to make an appearance this year  :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 03 May 2014, 13:07:11
HD is *expected* to make an appearance :P

I'll bring her some sausages :D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: NF on 03 May 2014, 14:49:59
Adults Only for us please.
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2014, 10:54:41
Deposits are being taken now.

I'd like to firm up numbers with the site owner in the next few days, so please get those deposits to us ASAP :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2014, 11:01:15
In addition, we do need a couple of extra rules this year, following a poor review last year  :'(, based around consideration of other people on the campsite.

1) Noise levels when it gets late need to be kept down a bit
2) Keep cars and outside cooking/stuff within your own pitches (or around the shelters we put up), esp if adjacent to a non OOF camper

I hope you understand the reasons why we need to do this, as poor reviews do impact the business that the owners are running, and will impact whether we will be welcomed in future events.

Thank you for your understanding.
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 16 May 2014, 22:54:32
Can you book me a tent space Jammie not particularly bothered which side I am on xxxx
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 17 May 2014, 18:24:39
In addition, we do need a couple of extra rules this year, following a poor review last year  :'(, based around consideration of other people on the campsite.

1) Noise levels when it gets late need to be kept down a bit
2) Keep cars and outside cooking/stuff within your own pitches (or around the shelters we put up), esp if adjacent to a non OOF camper

I hope you understand the reasons why we need to do this, as poor reviews do impact the business that the owners are running, and will impact whether we will be welcomed in future events.

Thank you for your understanding.

See what happens, when HD doesnt turn up, to keep you lot in your place  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2014, 21:30:42
I'm keen to get numbers tied down, so if interested, please let me know asap!
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 May 2014, 21:33:07
Adult section please, probably a tent sized space :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Gaffers on 19 May 2014, 15:49:51
If I come it will be last minute and me and the missus will stay in a hotel, so no need to worry bout me in your booking with Gail :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Entwood on 19 May 2014, 17:20:09
Deposit paid today, Me & Mrs E, not bothered which side of the fence we are on .. :)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2014, 22:02:03
Please note, those wishing to stay longer need to contact the site owner to arrange the booking, but also let me know, as OOF will be collecting all the monies.

Ensure you let Gail know that you are part of the Omega Owners car club when you speak to her.


http://www.newent.biz/#!contact-/c1xbr
(Ask for Gail)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 May 2014, 22:16:59
Does bringing a trailer cause a problem? Also do the tent spaces have electrical availability :-\
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2014, 21:08:07
Does bringing a trailer cause a problem? Also do the tent spaces have electrical availability :-\
What size trailer? I believe all pitches have hook-ups available, esp in the family field, although somethings in some areas, we have to feed from adjacent unit due to lack of outlets.
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 May 2014, 05:15:22
Nothing too big, more of a hypothetical question tbh :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:06:22
Nothing too big, more of a hypothetical question tbh :y
Are you thinking a trailer you tow behind a car, or something that you need a better licence for? ;D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 May 2014, 21:42:16
Car sized, unless the numbers come up, in which case it would be rude not to bring a workshop along ;D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2014, 17:22:21
I'm still keen to get numbers confirmed with the owners ASAP, so please drop me a PM if you wish to attend this year :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Gaffers on 27 May 2014, 13:10:32
tbh, it might be worth a flash in the GDA as I rarely look in here and had no idea about the Newent until your PM :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Entwood on 27 May 2014, 14:48:12
tbh, it might be worth a flash in the GDA as I rarely look in here and had no idea about the Newent until your PM :y

Inclined to agree ..if this whole thread "Newent Chit Chat" was in Gen Dis it "might" encourage a bigger uptake ??
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Auto Addict on 28 May 2014, 07:04:36
We we're going to Newent, but the date change means we will be in Cornwall :(
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2014, 17:52:22
Moving to GD, as suggested above :)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2014, 19:08:56
Nothing too big, more of a hypothetical question tbh :y
Are you thinking a trailer you tow behind a car, or something that you need a better licence for? ;D
One of theses any use? Thinking the ramps might be handy for slushbox/exhaust work...

http://www.shb.co.uk/hire/hgvs/beavertail/volvo-26-tonne-beavertail-and-hiab-detail.html
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Seth on 28 May 2014, 23:41:37
One of theses any use? Thinking the ramps might be handy for slushbox/exhaust work...
http://www.shb.co.uk/hire/hgvs/beavertail/volvo-26-tonne-beavertail-and-hiab-detail.html

Got first dibs on this non-HGV workhorse:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0703.JPG)

... when it's replacement arrives ... ;)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 00:17:52
Would the ramps on that support an Omega on the level? Guessing they're not hydraulic...
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Seth on 29 May 2014, 10:29:34
Would the ramps on that support an Omega on the level? Guessing they're not hydraulic...

Just lift and fit 'em into place on the end of the beavertail, Al.

Then drive two of these up them:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/img083.jpg)

 :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 12:03:59
How secure would they be if the car was driven onto the bed, then the ramps lifted and supported on a couple of oil drums and the car then driven back onto the ramps for chassis access :-\
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Seth on 30 May 2014, 21:46:57
How secure would they be if the car was driven onto the bed, then the ramps lifted and supported on a couple of oil drums and the car then driven back onto the ramps for chassis access :-\

You'd need to fill each 45 gallon drum with water, Al.

Then position the car so that it's front wheels were on the beavertail, and the rears immediately over the barrels. Do-able I suppose, but a bit of a ball-ache in reality ... ???

Then there's my 'fee' to factor in ... ;)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 May 2014, 22:08:03
Ah yes, the fee... ;D

Did wonder about the practicalities of it tbh :-\
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 31 May 2014, 19:28:01
On the confirmed list, theres only 1 caravan attending...

1 caravan and TB present i would be getting nervous, Mr E  :-X ;D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Entwood on 31 May 2014, 20:06:53
On the confirmed list, theres only 1 caravan attending...

1 caravan and TB present i would be getting nervous, Mr E  :-X ;D

Nah .. he's been in 'vans a few times now .. and we do have photographic proof ...  :)

(Secretly he hankers after one you know ..  :)  )


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Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2014, 18:32:02
For those that have never been before, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow Omega lovers.

For those needing to appease better halfs, there is decent shopping in Gloucester (and most of the OOF Widows disappear off there in a group on the Saturday), and the beautiful Forest of Dean is on the doorstep.
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 21 July 2014, 17:08:15
Due to my stupidity, I was posting on last years thread ;D

Anyway, we were talking about BBQs. Entwood has one, and Taxi Driver was asking if Entwood would have room for another? That should see us through then, I reckon?
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 06 September 2014, 21:25:17
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Omega%20Odds/EC60E41F-8435-4C09-8440-74A09F4BC614_zpsgrp1hi10.jpg)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: omega3000 on 06 September 2014, 21:42:44
Doesn't look as warm as it was at Billing  :o Thats a nice fire pit though  :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 September 2014, 22:18:13
Looks like a fine gathering! Have a great weekend!!  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: hotel21 on 06 September 2014, 22:29:58
Looking forward to the pics. And the after match rerun! 
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 07 September 2014, 15:16:28
Looking forward to the pics. And the after match rerun!

Do you mean the slightly warm pickled eggs i took along....which were finished off this morning  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2014, 18:21:17
Looking forward to the pics. And the after match rerun!
I think nobody remembered a camera this year  :-[

As to the aftermath of the pickled eggs, well.... 
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2014, 19:05:58
Arrived on Friday afternoon, soon had the tent up, but this poxy porch/extension we'd got took friggin' hours  >:(, admittedly it'll be much quicker next time...  ...only this one needs to go back as its faulty.

Everyone slowly arrived, and before long the BBQ was on, and my favourite applejuice was flowing...  ...which meant Entwood had to do the chip shop run ::). Mark rather foolishly put an Islay malt in front of me, which was sipped in time honoured fashion, putting the world to right. Warmed the cockles of my heart. As is the tradition at OOF meets, the evening ended with some cheese and biccies, washed down with a little LBV port.

I was quite tired Saturday morning, but following tradition, a good grease infusion cured my ailments, all lovingly prepared by DTM, Mrs TB, Mrs Jimbob and Jimbob ensured the brew was on. I was only entrusted to cooking the beanz ::).

Having reached that utopia of nobodys car needing anything major doing, most of us went out sight seeing for the day, as a group. Personal thanks to the Jimbobs for the taxi service, as I really do not think I should have driven myself!

Arrived back to the site, a couple more turned up, I watched MDTM break Tonygnome's dashboard with his big fists, before the evening started. More applejuice, more BBQ, more port etc, all sat around the firepit in the photos above.

This morning was another breakkie, to help with the over indulgence of the night before.


Another thoroughly enjoyable OOF weekend, I enjoyed every minute, so thank you to everyone who came, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

My one regret is that I managed to miss NF, over in the grown ups field, all weekend - I did pop round Saturday evening, but the caravan looked like all lights out, yet car was there, so I didn't like to knock in case you'd had an early night. And looked like you'd left when I popped over this afternoon  :-[. I hope you enjoyed your holiday :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: omega3000 on 07 September 2014, 21:29:50
Quote
I watched MDTM break Tonygnome's dashboard with his big fists,

 ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 September 2014, 22:12:07
Thank you TB for organising the meet, and for everyones hospitality given my total lack of preparedness  :-[

A thoroughly enjoyable affair, and good to catch up with everyone :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Vamps on 07 September 2014, 22:13:55
Thank you TB for organising the meet, and for everyones hospitality given my total lack of preparedness  :-[

A thoroughly enjoyable affair, and good to catch up with everyone :y

I bet you went without, your Mug, knife, fork and spoon, and any food, but had lots of alcohol............ :D :D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 September 2014, 22:24:59
Close, I took food, drink and a glass... :-[
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Vamps on 07 September 2014, 22:30:20
Close, I took food, drink and a glass... :-[

 :D :D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 September 2014, 22:36:19
Close, I took food, drink and a glass... :-[

 :D :D
In my, limited, defence all my camping stuff is at my brothers, and I hadn't collected it as I didn't think I would be going ::)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Vamps on 07 September 2014, 22:39:48
Close, I took food, drink and a glass... :-[

 :D :D
In my, limited, defence all my camping stuff is at my brothers, and I hadn't collected it as I didn't think I would be going ::)

Excuses excuses..... ::) ::) Anyway, it matters not one jot, if you had a good time........ :y :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 September 2014, 22:40:15
Quite 8)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: PhilRich on 07 September 2014, 22:50:30
No matter what the 'ins & outs'.... "ooer Matron!" ::)...  or the 'did & didn'ts', you've all had a lifelong mindchanging experience this past weekend, to be cherished & recollected well into the future (wellllll, at least until the next meet anyway! ;D). This 'OOF' thing has a habit of grabbing you when you least expect it, just ask TB, Gixer or Daz if you dont believe me!!!!!!  :D;D  :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 September 2014, 23:02:56
Don't tell Stmo, but the new, improved svelte Daz is a sight to behold ;D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 08 September 2014, 06:03:33
Thank you TB for organising the meet, and for everyones hospitality given my total lack of preparedness  :-[

A thoroughly enjoyable affair, and good to catch up with everyone :y

Yes, thankyou TB, a great weekend  :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Jimbob on 08 September 2014, 09:21:37
Cheers all for a good weekend :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 08 September 2014, 10:23:18
Don't tell Stmo, but the new, improved svelte Daz is a sight to behold ;D
I fancied him myself you know...  ...but Rick Astley put me off ;D
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 08 September 2014, 19:02:34
Newent meet must be good for your health too ...  :y

Got home yesterday afternoon.....unpacked and put everything away....did a few jobs around the house....busy in the evening too....prepping and freezing loads of runner beans....picked loads of toms.....went to bed knackered....got the car cleaned this morning inside and out by the cosovans.....passed the council inspection.....turned up for my diabetes check up later in the day....nursey was well impressed....my blood pressure was well normal....lowest she had seen for ages for me  :y :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Vamps on 09 September 2014, 01:02:01
Newent meet must be good for your health too ...  :y

Got home yesterday afternoon.....unpacked and put everything away....did a few jobs around the house....busy in the evening too....prepping and freezing loads of runner beans....picked loads of toms.....went to bed knackered....got the car cleaned this morning inside and out by the cosovans.....passed the council inspection.....turned up for my diabetes check up later in the day....nursey was well impressed....my blood pressure was well normal....lowest she had seen for ages for me  :y :y

In a day......... :o :o :o
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: plym ian on 09 September 2014, 07:48:05
Newent meet must be good for your health too ...  :y

Got home yesterday afternoon.....unpacked and put everything away....did a few jobs around the house....busy in the evening too....prepping and freezing loads of runner beans....picked loads of toms.....went to bed knackered....got the car cleaned this morning inside and out by the cosovans.....passed the council inspection.....turned up for my diabetes check up later in the day....nursey was well impressed....my blood pressure was well normal....lowest she had seen for ages for me  :y :y
Your a bad example, swmbo has asked why can't i do half that in 2 days :)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 09 September 2014, 18:36:17
Newent meet must be good for your health too ...  :y

Got home yesterday afternoon.....unpacked and put everything away....did a few jobs around the house....busy in the evening too....prepping and freezing loads of runner beans....picked loads of toms.....went to bed knackered....got the car cleaned this morning inside and out by the cosovans.....passed the council inspection.....turned up for my diabetes check up later in the day....nursey was well impressed....my blood pressure was well normal....lowest she had seen for ages for me  :y :y


Your a bad example, swmbo has asked why can't i do half that in 2 days :)

Day and a half  :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2014, 21:28:15
I got back, via a detour to Oxford to pick up a belt sander, and was absolutely shagged. I think last night I was in bed by 9:30 as well...  ...and won't be much later tonight  :-[
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: CaptainZok on 09 September 2014, 22:55:48
I got back, via a detour to Oxford to pick up a belt sander, and was absolutely shagged. I think last night I was in bed by 9:30 as well...  ...and won't be much later tonight  :-[
It's yer age.
Had a lovely day out in Bourton yesterday.
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 September 2014, 23:33:56
I got back, via a detour to Oxford to pick up a belt sander, and was absolutely shagged. I think last night I was in bed by 9:30 as well...  ...and won't be much later tonight  :-[
It's yer age.
Had a lovely day out in Bourton yesterday.
Is that where the waters are?
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: CaptainZok on 10 September 2014, 00:04:19
I got back, via a detour to Oxford to pick up a belt sander, and was absolutely shagged. I think last night I was in bed by 9:30 as well...  ...and won't be much later tonight  :-[
It's yer age.
Had a lovely day out in Bourton yesterday.
Is that where the waters are?
It is indeed Al, our Tony wanted to see Brum.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12034245/2014-09-08%2016.16.30.jpg)
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 September 2014, 00:07:59
 ;D Never too old for a bit of nostalgia  :y
Title: Re: Newent 2014 chit chat
Post by: plym ian on 10 September 2014, 08:21:24
I got back, via a detour to Oxford to pick up a belt sander, and was absolutely shagged. I think last night I was in bed by 9:30 as well...  ...and won't be much later tonight  :-[
It's yer age.
Had a lovely day out in Bourton yesterday.
Is that where the waters are?
It is indeed Al, our Tony wanted to see Brum.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12034245/2014-09-08%2016.16.30.jpg)
Blimey he's a giant :o :o