UK8 thoughts...

- Paul - · 03-10-2009, 08:34 AM

Whatever its called is irrelevant really - I just think that having it that far down south again is a little unfair for the further afar (i.e - the Northerners etc)

All of the other "national" meets have been held in the Midlands.

There are already 10 up for the meet in Bradford - thats as many as some of the other National meets I've been to.

G33 · 03-10-2009, 08:41 AM

I suggested Midlands to be fair for both southerneres and northerners.

Who knows the Midlands well enough that is wiilling to organise it tho

I vote for Warwickshire!

Geoffo · 03-10-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by G33

I vote for Warwickshire!

I agree..

Porscha! · 03-10-2009, 09:02 AM

Isn't the whole point of this because Santa Pod was raining?? Hence the meeting being daaaahn saaarf again??

G33 · 03-10-2009, 09:11 AM

Well Porka, if its a two day event as intended we convoy to Santa in the morning, in the same way as driving from Cambs last time? Just need to cut down on the bevoirs to get some early runs in...

tbh i dont mind either way. Cambs was nice and easier for Carl to organise as he knew the area and roads. Anyway its fine for you...its the Midlands isnt it?!

E902717 · 03-10-2009, 10:43 AM

it should be in the Midlands!

Not far for me

dxb335d · 03-10-2009, 11:40 AM

Wel it was just an idea. But sod it LOL... Lets stick to UK meets march/april and Aug/sep so everyone can make it.

Best i think if the Northern meet is Northen meet 2 and Ill organise a seperate Santa Pod meet.

AlanQS · 03-10-2009, 12:42 PM

I agree Carl.

Although a genuine Midlands area is the obvious central choice it's still a heck of a jaunt for us Jocks. In comparison with up here, the trip south of Manchester to Birmingham is like Damnation Alley by our standards. (If anyone has read the book rather than seen the film.)

Serjames · 03-10-2009, 03:19 PM

I vote for a late May meet.

Midlands, is good for me... peak district is cool, or anywhere around there. To be honest with at least 5 cars convoying becomes so safe and fun you can really motor, and it becomes fun to get there.

If we organise a good pub to be ready for us with bangers n mash or something for lunch... Salad (!?) for the girls, plus me

Nice B&B for the evening with a good local gastro pub n I'm a happy chappie... could we not even get permission to BBQ ? i.e. someone local with a decent size Braai could ship it to wherever we meet... I know a great butcher and could source the meat etc etc etc....

?

SJ

Speedtrap · 03-10-2009, 03:21 PM

How about Isle of Man?

no speed limits and its a nice drive

dxb335d · 03-10-2009, 03:22 PM

Mate, I think UK8 should be Aug/sep time like usual... makes sense.

Ill do a Pod meet end of may.

SoYank · 03-10-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

Carlos, are you coming btw?

He's just breathing hard.

SoYank · 03-10-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RockIt

To me it was going to be Northern Meet 2. Paul and Nic suggested UK8, as there seems to be quite a lot of interest. Really don't mind what it's called TBH. If folk want it to be UK8, Northern Monkey Fondling Fest, Curry Appreciation Meet, UK7 and a half...whatever!

You call it that and Northern Paul's gonna be pissed. He's very protective of his monkeys. Something about copyright or trademark infringement.

My choice would be UK8 - E90Post Rocks Yorkshire.

ed335d · 03-10-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

He's just breathing hard.

Oh how I laughed at that!

SoYank · 03-10-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by G33

Wud be nice to go 'into' Cambridge also tho.

Been there, done that. It ain't all it's cracked up to be.

SoYank · 03-10-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marlie

mate think we should keep pod as a seperate meet.. nothing to do with UK8.

UK 8 should be nice B roads and a nice pub for lunch just like saturday!!!

Ooooh, Helen's gonna be mad at you, Marlie.

beemerbird · 03-10-2009, 05:07 PM

Floyd - are you on something tonight or what?

For once I asked an innocent question to Carlos as well and it gets turned around by the most unlikely culprit!! Quiet ones are the worst.

Porscha! · 03-10-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Serjames

I vote for a late May meet.

Midlands, is good for me... peak district is cool, or anywhere around there. To be honest with at least 5 cars convoying becomes so safe and fun you can really motor, and it becomes fun to get there.

If we organise a good pub to be ready for us with bangers n mash or something for lunch... Salad (!?) for the girls, plus me

Nice B&B for the evening with a good local gastro pub n I'm a happy chappie... could we not even get permission to BBQ ? i.e. someone local with a decent size Braai could ship it to wherever we meet... I know a great butcher and could source the meat etc etc etc....

?

SJ

I know the most amazing pub for lunch, it is a bit middle of nowhere but fab none the less with beautiful views and great roads!

Also know some absolutely fantastic roads, perhaps off the beaten track a little and require some care and concentration (esp. if you have a very low car like me!) and some proper sprint roads!

Hotcoupe · 03-10-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Ill do a Pod meet end of may.

May,fecking May!!!!

You going into hibernation Carl!

NAZ · 03-11-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Just a quick few thoughts about UK8.

I was thinking after the washout at the POD but everyone enjoying it and wanting to go again, about hving UK8 at Santa Pod in May time or something?

End of May or something?

Just an idea.

What you rekon?

Hey Carlos,
why not try to get everyone in the UK to meet in central England(peak District).

Budgie · 03-11-2009, 03:30 AM

Northern Monkey Fest....good to laugh at yourselves.

UK9-Southern Shandy Fest lol.

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G33 Colonel 91 Rep 2,079 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Well Porka, if its a two day event as intended we convoy to Santa in the morning, in the same way as driving from Cambs last time? Just need to cut down on the bevoirs to get some early runs in... tbh i dont mind either way. Cambs was nice and easier for Carl to organise as he knew the area and roads. Anyway its fine for you...its the Midlands isnt it?!
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