UK4 meet

mjh93sa · 08-27-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by red355

Is that Hilton near J24 of the M1?

Been there and done that one!

Paul went down a storm with the wrinklies.

vivekk · 08-27-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mjh93sa

Been there and done that one!

Paul went down a storm with the wrinklies.

They loved him- it was like showing an M3 to a 335d owner!

Viv

vivekk · 08-27-2007, 03:35 PM

I'm looking at a pic of Chatsworth House- it's not one of your dad's properties, is it Carlos?

Viv

mjh93sa · 08-27-2007, 03:39 PM

And an M3 joined in the lineup overnight.

vivekk · 08-27-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mjh93sa

And an M3 joined in the lineup overnight.

Ahh...the memories!

Viv

Z4 Beemer · 08-27-2007, 03:47 PM

Who was the cheeky sod that parked their white van in the lineup?

vivekk · 08-27-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Who was the cheeky sod that parked their white van in the lineup?

That's exactly what I was thinking when I took the shot!

I don't let any non-BMs get into any group shots at Donington (in fact I turn them away!), but I can't control any background vehicles in other locations, unfortunately.

I was thinking of getting some road cones, perhaps!

Viv

vivekk · 08-27-2007, 03:52 PM

I was thinking about B&Bs & restaurants in & around Bakewell for the night of the meet- anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.

Viv

- Paul - · 08-27-2007, 04:25 PM

Don't think I'll be staying over as just had 4 nights away at the Festival but should be good for the meet - maybe meal????

booforty · 08-27-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Who was the cheeky sod that parked their white van in the lineup?

Sorry that was me Gordon. I'll bring the Beemer next time...

booforty · 08-27-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vivekk

Steve, Paul would love a tart from Bakewell, I'm sure, although it does depend on the age- he only likes mature ones!

Viv

At UK3 on the Sunday morning, we took a drive to BAKEWELL for that very reason. When we got there, we parked up, walked into a lovely coffee shop with home made food and cakes. Was there a BAKEWELL tart in sight? No there bloody wasn't!! To think I drove north to Bakewell for nothing...

Was properly fooked off...

mjh93sa · 08-27-2007, 06:00 PM

As I remember it even started to snow!

NathanJT · 08-28-2007, 02:15 AM

Guys,

I wouldn't bother with Stratstone Derby as it's currently being renovated. It's hard enough parking your car there when it's in for service, so I wouldn't even try a meet there.

I'll have a think of where's "do able" near to Donington/M1 J24 and let you know.

I'll also mention this to the guy at work who's expecting his M3 on launch day.... see if he wants to turn up!

booforty · 08-28-2007, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NathanJT

Guys,

I wouldn't bother with Stratstone Derby as it's currently being renovated. It's hard enough parking your car there when it's in for service, so I wouldn't even try a meet there.

I'll have a think of where's "do able" near to Donington/M1 J24 and let you know.

I'll also mention this to the guy at work who's expecting his M3 on launch day.... see if he wants to turn up!

Cool, thanks Nathan!

silverbmwz3 · 08-28-2007, 03:14 AM

Nathan> Is stratstone derby the one with another stratstone dealership on the side with loads of different cars on the forecourt? Its a big dealership complex all in all if so with lots of industrial areas around?

Serjames · 08-28-2007, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

SJ

Me, Simon and JonMad usually meet about 9:30am at the Ottershaw Shell Garage (off J11 of M25) and cruise up from there...

More the merrier!

That's cool, 5 minutes from me

NFS · 08-28-2007, 03:51 AM

If we get to Donnington and the hairy bikers won't let us in then we could just reconvene at Donnington Park Services at J23a M1.

NathanJT · 08-28-2007, 03:58 AM

needforspeed, I'd probably recommend driving 5 minutes further onto the A50 (M1 J24) as there is a shell garage/service station which would be a lot quieter and would offer much more free parking for all those photo's!

However, I've got my thinking cap on and I'll try to find somewhere that fits within a stones throw for the M1.

NathanJT · 08-28-2007, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

Nathan> Is stratstone derby the one with another stratstone dealership on the side with loads of different cars on the forecourt? Its a big dealership complex all in all if so with lots of industrial areas around?

I wouldn't call it big!

They might of finished the work by then but I do know that when I went in the other week it was a nightmare of shuffling cars!

NFS · 08-28-2007, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NathanJT

needforspeed, I'd probably recommend driving 5 minutes further onto the A50 (M1 J24) as there is a shell garage/service station which would be a lot quieter and would offer much more free parking for all those photo's!

However, I've got my thinking cap on and I'll try to find somewhere that fits within a stones throw for the M1.

Shardlow services (A50) are much quieter .. no decent cappucino outlet though

NathanJT · 08-28-2007, 08:43 AM

Need your caffeine fix at that time of day do you?

NFS · 08-28-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NathanJT

Need your caffeine fix at that time of day do you?

When travelling the UK motorway network it's important to know where you can stop and get a frothy coffee

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