(...and why am I the one kicking this off again? 
)
This time, maybe somewhere to the west of the region would be fair for those who live that way - Bury St Edmunds is easily accessible for many in
Suffolk, Cambridge and many parts of mid- to North Essex; is there anyone around there who fancies nominating a decent place and time for a
get-together?
Sunday mornings are good for getting the toy cars on the road, but are dependent on the weather. Otherwise an evening venue to get together and chat
would be good.
Anyone?
cheers,
David
sounds a great idea...i'm in Lowestoft and not sure if there are any other MK owners in this area??? certainly don't see any!!!
sounds a good idea to me . i,am in norwich & theres plenty of good pubs with large car parks round here .
Bury would be good seems pretty central
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Originally posted by Taz Surfleet
Bury would be good seems pretty central
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what about Ipswich??? or can we meet at RAF Woodbridge that would be good - they do hire it out coz i have been there and done 1/4 mile runs when i had a scooby..................................
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Originally posted by mad dad
what about Ipswich???
). ) David,
Pistonheads used to use the Flying Fortress on Mount Road, BSE. Not much atmosphere inside, but accommodating enough. It is very easy to find,
also.
Or you could try The Gardeners Arms at Tostock, which is the current Pistonheads favourite. This is just off the A14 junction 47, or the A1088 which
runs from Thetford to the A14.
Just a few ideas. I'd be up for either if these or any meet in this area.
HTH
Gary
David how about somewhere near to Lakenheath area I'm sure Jon could suggest a pub? . Not too far from Bury?
how about the bull at barton mills, its right on 5ways roundabout (near mildenhall)and really easy to find from any direction.
[Edited on 22/2/07 by dilley]
Can't get easier place to find than Barton Mills! sounds good to me
I wont even get my car warm!
It really is an easy place to find, anyone who says any different or cant find it has to buy the first round
When I finish uni, I was thinking of organising something more regular for the people in the norfolk/lincs people. Bury and Ipswich are a long drive
for us up the top of EA
when? 2 weeks sunday?
That's be 11th March. Sounds good - weather permitting. 
If I bring the toy car I'll have to bring one of those inflatable cushions - I still haven't got my seats sorted. 
Decent-sized car park? We tend to take up a fair bit of space on a good day.
David
P.S. Isn't there already a bunch of folks who meet in the Norfolk/Lincs area?
[Edited on 22/2/07 by David Jenkins]
There should be plenty of room, if not we can all meet and relocate to a bigger carpark, I'll try and think of some more close by, I can allways get our local social club to open up just for us, Its in Herringswell about 4miles from Barton mills loads of parking.
Don't worry - we haven't managed to fill a car park yet! The best we managed in Stratford St Mary was around 10 kit cars of several
different makes, plus 6 or 7 tin-tops. A regular car park should be OK.
David
Will have to be in tin top , haven't had time to sort out injection yet.
shame I would like to join you. (only half hour up the road) but I cant make that Sunday.
Maybe next time.
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
Will have to be in tin top , haven't had time to sort out injection yet.
or saturday, or any time thats convenient for everyone.
Got a new pair of sun glasses to try out David! that should stop the glare
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Originally posted by dilley
or saturday, or any time thats convenient for everyone.
sounds good to me, a list of people maybe?
Should be there!
sounds great but have sent you a u2u dilley as for personal reasons i can''t make it...also 1 or 2 car probs at mo if things change will come down in tin top....
The list so far......
Me,myself and I,
Rusty Nuts
David Jenkins
Indybird and his brother(possibly)
Jon Beedle
[Edited on 27/2/07 by dilley]
I'm there guys, sorry to jump in so late. It would be rude not to turn up to one so near to me, even though I have a dinner date for the in laws Birthday, I'm sure she'll not miss me for an hour!
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
Got a new pair of sun glasses to try out David! that should stop the glare
I'm coming in the tin top so don't need to worry about the glasses as I won' be able to keep up with you!
hello guys, i may well join you weather permitting. be good to see some old friends again. scott
I shall do my best to attend - just hope you're there Scott so I can have a closer look at how you fitted the bodywork! ( still struggling
grrrrr )
[Edited on 5/3/07 by DaveFJ]
don't worry i've got an mk and the bonnet doesn't fit properly
bring your rose coloured spectacles and squint lots it looks just fine! scott
I dont care what the weather is going to do, Im driving
Fingers crossed - weather forecast looks OK for Sunday...
Bugger I nearly missed this one. Should be there...
I'll have to wash the Viento, its got more mud on it than the LardRover after that trip out to Oakham on a frosty Saturday a while a go.
Sounds Good to me.
Bugger, not home yet. Will there be another one in a similar place and time next month? If so, might pop along and finally meet some of the locals
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Originally posted by wilkingj
Bugger I nearly missed this one. Should be there...
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Originally posted by flak monkey
Bugger, not home yet. Will there be another one in a similar place and time next month? If so, might pop along and finally meet some of the locals
Can anyone give me some directions?
Rich
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Originally posted by dilley
I wont even get my car warm!
It really is an easy place to find, anyone who says any different or cant find it has to buy the first round
dont look i can make this one, Will be back on the road April so will make the next one.
Rich , Barton mills is on the A11 near to Mildenhall Not a very large place so the Bull shouldn't be too hard to find? From Colchester direction I would have thought A12- A14 -A11?
Cross-country is good - look at the map for direct routes to Bury St Edmunds, then a brief (1/4 mile) on the A14 and off to Mildenhall. That's
the way I'm going on Sunday!
Much nicer than thrashing up the A12 & A14 - in my mind, the most stressful and boring roads in eastern England.
David
Just round the corner for me. I don't think I'll even get the choke off!
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Originally posted by blockhead_rich
Can anyone give me some directions?
Rich
) I am intending to roll up for this too.
If the weathers ok i will be in the velocity.
It would be good to meet up with you David, and others on route. What time do you think you might be at Bury? (11:30ish?)
Rich are you coming in the Velocity?
Might not be able to stay too late though, it looks like my mate has tickets for us to be in the audience during the filiming of Top Gear Red Nose day
special, tomorrow night.
The aim is to be there just before 12:00, and hang around and gossip for an hour or so.
I can't make it this time chaps.
Have a good time
atb
Paul G
oooooh I just saw this thread so I am now trying to convince swmbo to ride shotgun.
For those of you with GPS the full address is:
The Olde Bull Inn
The Street, Barton Mills, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 6AA
Hopefully I will see you there
But don't ask who was there - I'm hopeless at names!
Seven '7's, and Razman's wonderful beast, plus various others in tin-tops - a very good turnout for us.
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Number 3 - my poor little car getting an inferiority complex next to Geoff's Viento...
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And number 4, with everyone gathered round the RazMobile...
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It was great to meet some of the avatars today - and a great excuse for another blast (second one this weekend!)
Looking at all the cars there, it was obvious that loads of care and time went into them and it was great to finally meet the guys who built them.
Here's to the next time
Weather was great and a good turn out. I managed to get loads of 'upclose time' with Scotts Avon and filled with inspiration I came home
and set to work
Guess what....?
The body now fits lovely and the rear wheels are sat right in the arches
Cheers for allowing me to scrutinise your car so closely Scott - it really paid off.
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Fanastic day excellent meeting up with you all roll on the next time
atb Trev
DAM AND BLAST!!! Why did i not know about this. I definatley would have been there!!! I have been that way today aswell!!
Il definatelty be there for the next one..
Excellent drive out, and spoilt for choice with hand pulled ales.
Then I committed the Cardinal Sin.. Watered my beer with lots of lemonade..
Driving the Viento, (YES.... Its a VIENTO not a Vortex) I dont like to have much beer.
Nice to put faces to names, and met some more locals from West of Cambridge.. Sorry forgot the names aready.
RazMan's Aeon is just Awesome... the build quality, and work put in would be something I would aspire to achieve. Well Done!.
Just an excellent lunchtime meeting. Nice to see you all.
We must do this more often this summer..
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Originally posted by wilkingj
Then I committed the Cardinal Sin.. Watered my beer with lots of lemonade..
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Its a VIENTO not a Vortex
Yep, ditto previous comments.
Fab weather, fab drive and fab group of guys, gals and cars!
Sorry i had to leave so early.
Look forward to the next one.
Cheers Gary (and Luke)
PS. Watch out for Top Gear does Top of the Pops on friday night BBC2 @ 10.00 hrs. It should be quite amusing to watch. It includes Jez, Richard and
James forming a band and playing at the end of the show.
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Originally posted by Danozeman
DAM AND BLAST!!! Why did i not know about this. I definatley would have been there!!! I have been that way today aswell!!
dont wana sound like everyone else but it was indeed a great afternoon and couldnt of asked for a better venue, good motorway to for the exit, god i
wish mine was finished! cant wait.
any ideas on what top gear is playing at? depends where you read i fink. mite be going to sky or something coz something must be going on for
jeremy's comments than just publicity..
It was an hour or so well spent and the weather that I ordered was spot on!
It's a nice little unofficial club we have here. Must do it again soon.
Cheers
Jon
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
And number 4, with everyone gathered round the RazMobile...
[Edited on 11/3/07 by David Jenkins]
Sorry!
That's what happens when you arrive late...
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Just pay attention at the back of the class...
Sorry I missed it too but you know how family life has to take priority over having fun in our big toys at times.
So when and where is the next gig?
same as above . thanks to all for a great little meet , some great cars .real works of skill and engineering .hope to see you all again soon. have to move east for the next one to give us cambridge and newmarket drivers a run out .cheers scott
monthly meet??
Better organise it now , we all know how long it takes us to get it together .How about the same place?
Just to put you all off, if its monthly I should be able to make it next month as I am at home. As long as someone reminds me... *hint hint matt.c
David
when, what, where
No worries flak boy, i will pick you up if you want me to?
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