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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 October 2006, 08:55:45
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I have added a stiky to the Meets/Gatherings section to cover this giving information on prices and ticket ordering.
Those who are coming along can you please add your name, if you are coming for the weekend/day and if camping what kit do you have.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1159775625/0#0
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Boing....
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Yup, doesn't seem many takers.......
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I know BO BO is to be added to the list cause hes coming with me
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I know BO BO is to be added to the list cause hes coming with me
Yep, I'm going!
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Come on people, get those names down!! :)
All Omegas need a good run every so often and a run to Poddington is as good an excuse as any!
And no wussy excuses from the Scottish brigade! ;)
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Anyone going down the strip?
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Anyone going down the strip?
I've heard a whisper that TD going to make a surprise visit and do a streak down the strip :o
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Come on people, get those names down!! :)
All Omegas need a good run every so often and a run to Poddington is as good an excuse as any!
And no wussy excuses from the Scottish brigade! ;)
Just gave mine a good run, took theolodian to Stansted, nice & smooth :)
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Anyone going down the strip?
Not me, you can put money on the old girl packing up in front of a crowd people. :-[
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Anyone going down the strip?
Not me, you can put money on the old girl packing up in front of a crowd people. :-[
I also doubt it very much :-/ - knowing my luck something is bound to break!! As it's behaved itself for such a long time now I don't want to tempt fate ::)
.......but you never know 8-)
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Its tempting but, the thought of being in a 1.7 ton barge automatic against a 500Bhp Corsa that weighs the same as a tea bag doesn't fill me with enthusiasm.
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I could bring my PowaKaddy.
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I could bring my PowaKaddy.
PowaKaddy against a 2.2 that would be close ;D
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I could bring my PowaKaddy.
PowaKaddy against a 2.2 that would be close ;D
I suppose you think that's funny :(
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Anyone going down the strip?
I've heard a whisper that TD going to make a surprise visit and do a streak down the strip :o
Bet i could beat your PowaKaddy....clothes on and even with my medical condition ;D
As long as there are seats every 50yrds so i could sit down and have a rest ;D
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Why aren't you coming along TD?
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If I bring the MV6 I may take down strip just for laugh - gotta a slushbox, so it ain't that impressive.
Alas, if I bring caravan I will be in a 1.8 diesel....
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I dont know if I should bring the Omega and the caravan or come in the wifes Rover 25 and bring a tent. There's a bloke who will fit a 140BHP chip to the Rover and he in Peterborough on the 15th. :-/
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Still not sure if I'm coming - would come just for the meet
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Why aren't you coming along TD?
Coz im a wuss AA......an gonna say its too far.
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Why aren't you coming along TD?
Coz im a wuss AA......an gonna say its too far.
:'( :'( :'( :'(
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Why aren't you coming along TD?
Coz im a wuss AA......an gonna say its too far.
Maybe you should try and find a fare who wants to get to Santa Pod TD, no excuse then eh! ;) ;D ;D
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Why aren't you coming along TD?
Coz im a wuss AA......an gonna say its too far.
Maybe you should try and find a fare who wants to get to Santa Pod TD, no excuse then eh! ;) ;D ;D
True Bob ;D
I'd only be able to do the Sunday......and looking on a map....i could go either m4 m25 m1 or cross country......eitherway i reckon it would take me 3 hours eachway :(
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Its a journey I have made before......about 90 miles and 2 hours driving....mostly dual carriage way once you get to Oxford.
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Its a journey I have made before......about 90 miles and 2 hours driving....mostly dual carriage way once you get to Oxford.
Yeah, A420 to Oxford is a bit of a drag, but only 20 - 30m, then A34, M40 one junction, A43 (picking me up on way through ;)) to Northampton, M1 down 1 jnc, A45 and you're about there. A34/M40/A43/M1/A45 all nice fast roads....
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Why aren't you coming along TD?
Coz im a wuss AA......an gonna say its too far.
Maybe you should try and find a fare who wants to get to Santa Pod TD, no excuse then eh! ;) ;D ;D
True Bob ;D
I'd only be able to do the Sunday......and looking on a map....i could go either m4 m25 m1 or cross country......eitherway i reckon it would take me 3 hours eachway :(
3 hours, peanuts for a taxi driver..... :-?
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Its a journey I have made before......about 90 miles and 2 hours driving....mostly dual carriage way once you get to Oxford.
Yeah, A420 to Oxford is a bit of a drag, but only 20 - 30m, then A34, M40 one junction, A43 (picking me up on way through ;)) to Northampton, M1 down 1 jnc, A45 and you're about there. A34/M40/A43/M1/A45 all nice fast roads....
Hmmmm maybe not as bad a trip as i first thought then :-/
Do you need a lift Jaime?
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Why aren't you coming along TD?
Coz im a wuss AA......an gonna say its too far.
Maybe you should try and find a fare who wants to get to Santa Pod TD, no excuse then eh! ;) ;D ;D
True Bob ;D
I'd only be able to do the Sunday......and looking on a map....i could go either m4 m25 m1 or cross country......eitherway i reckon it would take me 3 hours eachway :(
3 hours, peanuts for a taxi driver..... :-?
I do a school run AA...that takes me 6 hours round trip....not every day/week .....but leaves me feeling cream crackered the next day.....im getting old you know ::)
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Why aren't you coming along TD?
Coz im a wuss AA......an gonna say its too far.
Maybe you should try and find a fare who wants to get to Santa Pod TD, no excuse then eh! ;) ;D ;D
True Bob ;D
I'd only be able to do the Sunday......and looking on a map....i could go either m4 m25 m1 or cross country......eitherway i reckon it would take me 3 hours eachway :(
3 hours, peanuts for a taxi driver..... :-?
I do a school run AA...that takes me 6 hours round trip....not every day/week .....but leaves me feeling cream crackered the next day.....im getting old you know ::)
Aren't we all Dave.
I plan to make an early start on the Sunday to get there about 9am and leave about 3pm.
I reckon, if I push my car, say take it up to 45mph, I should do it in about 3 hours.
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Aren't we all Dave.
I plan to make an early start on the Sunday to get there about 9am and leave about 3pm.
I reckon, if I push my car, say take it up to 45mph, I should do it in about 3 hours.
You have to remember that Auto Addict is still 'running his in' ;D
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Do you need a lift Jaime?
Only joking - I'll be going down late pm/early evening on Sat, probably with a caravan >:(
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Aren't we all Dave.
I plan to make an early start on the Sunday to get there about 9am and leave about 3pm.
I reckon, if I push my car, say take it up to 45mph, I should do it in about 3 hours.
You have to remember that Auto Addict is still 'running his in' ;D
Didnt you 'run it in' when you did the cambelt on it Mark? ;D
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Do you need a lift Jaime?
Only joking - I'll be going down late pm/early evening on Sat, probably with a caravan >:(
Okay dokey..... I noticed in your sig a few days ago that your tech2 is broken, is it still?
Coz i was wondering, in exchange for some beer tokens, if you could have a play with my power steering and put it on the light setting?
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Okay dokey..... I noticed in your sig a few days ago that your tech2 is broken, is it still?
Coz i was wondering, in exchange for some beer tokens, if you could have a play with my power steering and put it on the light setting?
Checked on Tunnie's 2.2, defo no electronic adjustment on these, so its purely v6 that has that...
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Okay dokey..... I noticed in your sig a few days ago that your tech2 is broken, is it still?
Coz i was wondering, in exchange for some beer tokens, if you could have a play with my power steering and put it on the light setting?
Checked on Tunnie's 2.2, defo no electronic adjustment on these, so its purely v6 that has that...
Ohhh :( Thanks for checking anyway
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Well......1st i wasnt coming......then i was, after finding out it wasnt going to take as long as i thought.....and now im not again :(
Went to check on age'ed parents today......found out they are having a family get together next sunday as its someones birfday next week and expecting me there.
I hope someone is taking a camera and is going post up all the best and bad bits ;)
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Really sorry you can't make it this time TD, but family has to come first. Hopefully you'll be able to make the next meet if/when someone arranges it ;)
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Really sorry you can't make it this time TD, but family has to come first. Hopefully you'll be able to make the next meet if/when someone arranges it ;)
Yeah would like to come to next meet :) ....just dont pick the weekend when its my 'another year older' time.......hence the reason they expect me to attend!! ;D
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Really sorry you can't make it this time TD, but family has to come first. Hopefully you'll be able to make the next meet if/when someone arranges it ;)
Yeah would like to come to next meet :) ....just dont pick the weekend when its my 'another year older' time.......hence the reason they expect me to attend!! ;D
Catching me up are you TD, have a good one mate. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Whereabouts are we all meeting once we arrive at Santa Pod? Haven't been there for donkeys years so don't remember the layout. Is there just one camping area? Also, would it be a good idea for all those going to post our mobile phone Nos. on this thread so we can make contact on arrival? Alternately, we could PM them to each other. Just a thought.
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Rather than post mobiles publically, we need someone here to organise - we can all send mobile numbers to them, and they give theres in return.
What d'ya reckon?
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Ok....if everybody PM's me thier mobile....I will send them mine and we can get a list together.
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Rather than post mobiles publically, we need someone here to organise - we can all send mobile numbers to them, and they give theres in return.
What d'ya reckon?
Good idea TB, someone whos gonna be there from Sat morning?
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I reckon Elite Pete should organise ;)
Mark - you already have mine I believe - the one with lots of zeros in it ;)
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mine is 0906 KISSMYWHIP
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go on timbuk, dial it... ;D
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go on timbuk, dial it... ;D
I already have, Mr McB was unable to come to the phone :D
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Weather is looking pretty good for the weekend :y
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Weather is looking pretty good for the weekend :y
I predict a warm rain of beer Sat nite . . . at the conclusion of the traditional rain dance when someone falls into the card table :D
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Weather is looking pretty good for the weekend :y
What for ducks ;D
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Hoping to get there sometime Saturday afternoon. Still don't know where you're all going to be, do we just head straight for the camping area and meet up there?
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Hoping to get there sometime Saturday afternoon. Still don't know where you're all going to be, do we just head straight for the camping area and meet up there?
PM Mark DTM your mobile No and he will send you his :y
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Hoping to get there sometime Saturday afternoon. Still don't know where you're all going to be, do we just head straight for the camping area and meet up there?
PM Mark DTM your mobile No and he will send you his :y
Done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Mark may not get there until later in afternoon, depending on how well Allenm's heads go... [smiley=happy.gif]
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I will be setting of at about 7.30ish and arriving at about 9.30 to 10ish all being well.
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I will be setting of at about 7.30ish and arriving at about 9.30 to 10ish all being well.
Don't get too pi**ed before the rest of us arrive - you'll forget who you've met [smiley=beer.gif] ;D
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I probably won't be getting there until the afternoon...
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I plan to get there about 9 am Sunday and leave about 3-4 pm.
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I plan to get there about 9 am Sunday and leave about 3-4 pm.
Just in time to cook breakfast :y
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I plan to get there about 9 am Sunday and leave about 3-4 pm.
Just in time to cook breakfast :y
Cook breakfast? :o
I was hoping to be in time for breakfast. ;)
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Just a couple of last minute questions. Does anyone know what facilities they have at the Pod?
I know some are bringing food, BBQ's, beer etc. but do they have a snack bar, shop or bar on-site just in case of things we might forget. Also, am I correct in assuming they have washing facilities, fresh water and toilets in the camping area? :-?
Sorry if these questions have been asked before, but I couldn't find them ::)
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Just a couple of last minute questions. Does anyone know what facilities they have at the Pod?
I know some are bringing food, BBQ's, beer etc. but do they have a snack bar, shop or bar on-site just in case of things we might forget. Also, am I correct in assuming they have washing facilities, fresh water and toilets in the camping area? :-?
Sorry if these questions have been asked before, but I couldn't find them ::)
Hi Bob I think there is fast food, showers and toilets but thats about it
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I'm bringing a caravan, but have plenty of camping stuff. If you need camping bits, ie cookers, gas fires, gas lanterns, saucepans, kettles, water bottles etc etc let me know...
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I'm bringing a caravan, but have plenty of camping stuff. If you need camping bits, ie cookers, gas fires, gas lanterns, saucepans, kettles, water bottles etc etc let me know...
Im bringing the caravan as well but there is no electric hook up :'(
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Why do we need cooking kit when there are at least two burger vans/caravans coming along.....
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Why do we need cooking kit when there are at least two burger vans/caravans coming along.....
I was thinking for early morning tea making, not for a full blown gourmet!
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Is anybody bringing a barbecue?
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Only got gas, but too big to go in car....
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Is anybody bringing a barbecue?
I'm hoping to borrow one from ex-Mrs bob.dent along with a few other items, so if anyone wants to bring along any bangers etc. you're welcome to use it :y
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Is anybody bringing a barbecue?
I'm hoping to borrow one from ex-Mrs bob.dent along with a few other items, so if anyone wants to bring along any bangers etc. you're welcome to use it :y
I reckon a group BBQ/beer fest is called for, if you're OK with that bob.dent?
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If you are, here's a thought...
We all agreed to put in, say £10 each, and someone brings some burgers, bangers, cheese slices, onions, rolls etc etc for burgers/hotdogs etc etc.
Probably easier if we all bring our own booze though...
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I could probably nip to Costco, as its near Allenm's house, and I have a card. Need to check what time they open for non trade though....
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Sounds good to me :y
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I reckon Elite Pete should organise ;)
Mark - you already have mine I believe - the one with lots of zeros in it ;)
Got a nice platinum number have we?
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Okay dokey..... I noticed in your sig a few days ago that your tech2 is broken, is it still?
Coz i was wondering, in exchange for some beer tokens, if you could have a play with my power steering and put it on the light setting?
Checked on Tunnie's 2.2, defo no electronic adjustment on these, so its purely v6 that has that...
You can adjust that? :o
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Only got gas, but too big to go in car....
Is nobody taking a LPG powered meega to hook up to? ;D
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Sorry guys. Only read this for interest as unable to go myself. You know how the mind starts to work / not work at this time of night
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Only got gas, but too big to go in car....
Is nobody taking a LPG powered meega to hook up to? ;D
Just put the drivers heated seat on in my car. It gets hot enough to grill my backside ;D
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If you are, here's a thought...
We all agreed to put in, say £10 each, and someone brings some burgers, bangers, cheese slices, onions, rolls etc etc for burgers/hotdogs etc etc.
Probably easier if we all bring our own booze though...
Good idea.
What about those disposable BBQ's ?
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Is anybody bringing a barbecue?
I'm hoping to borrow one from ex-Mrs bob.dent along with a few other items, so if anyone wants to bring along any bangers etc. you're welcome to use it :y
I reckon a group BBQ/beer fest is called for, if you're OK with that bob.dent?
No problem with that at all Jaime - sounds great :y I don't know how big the BBQ is yet as I'm picking it up tomorrow morning but I'll bring plenty of charcoal so we can keep it going. Also hoping to borrow a portable fridge and cool box for the beers - can't have warm beer can we!! ;)
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I hope the cool box is the size of a chest freezer ;D
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I hope the cool box is the size of a chest freezer ;D
;D ;D ;D
Well, I imagine it's going to be constantly topped up ;) ;D
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Unfortunately I am still stuffed with cold, also need some tyres >:(
I will see you all soon though, preferably when it is warm and dry and I am not full of cold.
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Unfortunately I am still stuffed with cold, also need some tyres >:(
I will see you all soon though, preferably when it is warm and dry and I am not full of cold.
Sorry to hear that Martin - haven't got rid of mine yet either but it's not too bad. I'm sure this will be done again next year, but in the summer! ;) :)
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I have a gas powered fridge, but I doubt it will cool down beer quick enough...
I have a large inflatable dustbin, that you fill up with water to chill drinks...
Who's gonna get the grub then?
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I definately be there during summer provided it doesn't overlap with a holiday.
I'll get the bumper and spoiler painted by then!
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I have a gas powered fridge, but I doubt it will cool down beer quick enough...
I have a large inflatable dustbin, that you fill up with water to chill drinks...
Who's gonna get the grub then?
I don't mind getting it if thats what everyone wants to do but I was thinking maybe it would be better if everyone brought what they actually wanted. The only reason I say this is because there might be some people who don't like certain food. My only other concern would be finding the room to store the food overnight as I'm planning to go to Sainsbury's tonight to get supplies and beer as I won't have time in the morning, and I'm a bit restricted on space in my fridge. I'm ok for supplying the BBQ, charcoal and firelighters.
What does everyone else think?
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Probably the best way to go to be honest....I'll gte me a half pig for the Barbecue...
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Probably the best way to go to be honest....I'll gte me a half pig for the Barbecue...
Bl**dy hell, half a pig :o......I'll have to get a slightly larger BBQ then ;D ;D ;D
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Probably the best way to go to be honest....I'll gte me a half pig for the Barbecue...
Bl**dy hell, half a pig :o......I'll have to get a slightly larger BBQ then ;D ;D ;D
Or a spit roast :D
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Easy tiger :y
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OK, we all get our own grub/drinks and use bob.dent's BBQ. Sounds good to me... :y
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OK, we all get our own grub/drinks and use bob.dent's BBQ. Sounds good to me... :y
No probs - I'm now toying with the idea of bringing a gas BBQ if I can fit it in.......what am I saying, I've got an Omega estate!!! of course it'll fit :y Not sure if we'll get Marks half a pig on it though ;D
It will also mean that I can run the fridge from the gas bottle instead of draining my car battery :y
.....and before I get any wise cracks, the fridge runs on gas or electric :) Cold beers all round then :y :y :y
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Well its the tent for me as the thought of towing the caravan for a round trip of 300 miles for one night doesn't appeal to me. Well if im being honest ive just cleaned the car and i can't be bothered to clean the van ;). So im now off to the supermarket to get the beer oh and some beer and i might bring some beer as well. anyone think of anything else
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Ok, got the gas BBQ and gas - borrowed from work :y Just leaving work and off to Sainsbury for supplies, so signing off now. I've got Mark's phone No. so I'll call just as we arrive to find out where you are. See you all tomorrow afternoon. 8-) :y
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Well its the tent for me as the thought of towing the caravan for a round trip of 300 miles for one night doesn't appeal to me. Well if im being honest ive just cleaned the car and i can't be bothered to clean the van ;). So im now off to the supermarket to get the beer oh and some beer and i might bring some beer as well. anyone think of anything else
You know you will be so much more comfy making the journey in you miggie 8-) By the way Pete......DON'T FORGET THE BEER!!!! ;D
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Me and Laidback just got back from Santa Pod. Met some rally nice people today. very hospitable and fiendly sorts. unfortunately, there were also some Omega owners too! ;D ;D
Seriously, had a great day, although the cold wind has really done my back in and I will be whinging for days now.
I think about 12 of us in the end. Some nice Omegas, one really clean one - Barry! and one lovely green colour I haven't seen before. There was the other end of the spectrum too with Jaimes Rover 200. But there is always one isn't there? ;D
Watched loads of muppets driving and riding really quickly. Several near misses. Then they brought out the Jet car near the end. Unreal. i have seen this car before and it still makes me wonder what kind of numpty would actually want to drive it ever? 0-272mph in a few seconds over the 1/4 mile to much applause, but mostly relief that he didn't crash it!
Anyway, a great day out and many thanks to those who turned up. Nice to put some faces to the names. Although it must be said that some thieveing bar steward tried to pinch marks headlamp washer! Can you believe some people?
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Just got back myself, having to drop the dreaded Rover 200 and the caravan back in Oxford.
Fantastic to meet the guys (and girl) I hadn't met before, and great to see some familar faces as well
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Just got back myself, having to drop the dreaded Rover 200 and the caravan back in Oxford.
Fantastic to meet the guys (and girl) I hadn't met before, and great to see some familar faces as well
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Well, Jaime, I've been waiting to hear about your 'discussion' with LB ref. fault codes ;)
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Well, Jaime, I've been waiting to hear about your 'discussion' with LB ref. fault codes ;)
We had a chat about it ;)
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Well, Jaime, I've been waiting to hear about your 'discussion' with LB ref. fault codes ;)
We had a chat about it ;)
.....and thats all I'm getting is it? :-?
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I'll wait for LB66 to post back, and see if he concedes.....
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It was a great weekend. Nice people, great BBQ & breakfast (thanks everyone), awsome jet car & the Fiat 126 was fun!
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Mrs TheBoy was impressed with the bike that hit 169mph in 1/4 miles, though she suggested I didn't try it on my ZX10...
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Just got home myself, great weekend, nice to put more faces to names, Jamie turned up with a nail....... No not the Rover, in one of his tyres :D really enjoyed myself, Thanks guys ;)
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As soon as I get out of bath, I'll see if I took any piccies. I know I took some of AA's disgustingly dirty engine bay, but no idea what else I took....
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As soon as I get out of bath, I'll see if I took any piccies. I know I took some of AA's disgustingly dirty engine bay, but no idea what else I took....
Surprised you never cooked your dinner on AA's plenum ;D
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I must say I had a great time at Santa Pod It was good to put names to faces. Mark DTM sorted a few problems on my engine and Jaime turned my airbag light out and reset my aircon, cheers guys. The only problem is me being t-total and a vegetarian, I was force fed bottled beer, burgers, egg and bacon. ;)
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The only problem is me being t-total and a vegetarian, I was force fed bottled beer, burgers, egg and bacon. ;)
;D
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The only problem is me being t-total and a vegetarian, I was force fed bottled beer, burgers, egg and bacon. ;)
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Didn't see much forcing going on ;)
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The only problem is me being t-total and a vegetarian, I was force fed bottled beer, burgers, egg and bacon. ;)
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Didn't see much forcing going on ;)
Only force I saw was us lot trying to pull him away from burgers and beer.... ;D
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I hope I never see another bottle of beer again :(
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I hope I never see another bottle of beer again :(
Serves you right for having the beer fridge in your tent ;)
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I hope I never see another bottle of beer again :(
Serves you right for having the beer fridge in your tent ;)
Im suffering now I am so dehydrated ive just had a bath and ended up drinking the water :o
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As soon as I get out of bath, I'll see if I took any piccies. I know I took some of AA's disgustingly dirty engine bay, but no idea what else I took....
As it seems AA has posted all the pics.......some embarassing ones of AA would be gud ;D
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What a great weekend at the Pod. :y Me and Greg were absolutely knackered when we got home yesterday afternoon and then I had to go and work last night (disco at the pub) which was the last thing I wanted to do. I think quite a few of us had some serious hangovers in the morning - we might not have looked too bad but I think a few heads were thumping, mine included (I'm blaming Elite Pete for mine) ;D I've got to say what a great bunch of genuinely friendly guys which made for a top weekend. 8-) I've got to say a big thanks to Laidback, Matchless and Ronnie McB for sorting out my vacuum pipes - now I can have warm feet again :) I don't quite know how matchless managed to feed the pipe through the bulkhead in such a limited space, but he did it with a bit of help from a drop of cooking oil :o
The only downside of the weekend was the effing idiots revving the nuts off their chavved up car and belting out drum and bass music at 4-5am in the morning >:( They were definitely on something other than alcohol and only got abusive when Bo Bo went over to tell them to shut up, and Bo Bo is a big bloke! Apart from that - top weekend :y
I'm sure a few stories are bound to pop up from time to time. By the way, can anyone remember what the hell we were talking and laughing about until 2am? ::) The beer seems to have obliterated part of my memory. ;D
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I don't quite know how matchless managed to feed the pipe through the bulkhead in such a limited space
I thought that was why Greg had his zip undone... [smiley=shocked.gif]
By the way, can anyone remember what the hell we were talking and laughing about until 2am?
No idea, but I suspect it was a load of old rubbish if past experiences are anything to go by ;) - they are the best kind of evenings, sat done with a beer, friendly people, good conversation, and talking 'dangle berries' until the early hours.... :y
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As soon as I get out of bath, I'll see if I took any piccies. I know I took some of AA's disgustingly dirty engine bay, but no idea what else I took....
As it seems AA has posted all the pics.......some embarassing ones of AA would be gud ;D
Nobody took my picture :(
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As soon as I get out of bath, I'll see if I took any piccies. I know I took some of AA's disgustingly dirty engine bay, but no idea what else I took....
As it seems AA has posted all the pics.......some embarassing ones of AA would be gud ;D
Nobody took my picture :(
Must be something to do with the hangovers when you arrived Sunday morning AA - don't think any of the Saturday night crowd could operate their camera's in the morning :-/ ;D