National gathering?

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Post 398475 by AndysR on 2011-07-25 22:53:09

I know I managed to get a few of us together for the Essex meet last month and I hope that same crowd will be able to meet again the second week of August but how about a more central national gathering? I noticed that people on the forum were asking about meets farther up north and down south but what if we could get everyone together for one meet once a year? Maybe more frequently if we all fancy it? I know fuel is expensive these days and at nearly £100.00 a tank to do all of about 300 ish miles doesn't make for the most economical thing to do in your spare time but surely we can get a suitable enough date where all off us can get together? As a social club newbie I can not express how welcome I have felt at the few club focused events i've been to recently and how much I think we would all enjoy meeting up together and grabbing a drink and some food whilst talking about all things Volvo, with maybe some movie quotes thrown in for good measure.. lol So what does everyone think? A national group meet before we enter the winter? Somewhere central and accessible to all, I'd be up for it. If there are people on route I don't mind picking them up along the way if they'd rather not drive, for £100 of course ;) Joke! If your reading this thread your a member of this forum and I'd like to hear your feedback so please do post your thoughts and suggestions. That reminds me I guess I am well overdue getting a VPC sticker, must get one ordered :) I assume there is no dodgy club initiation process to go through... :beer:

Post 398481 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-25 23:00:34

Im certainly interested. I always think for central meets where people have to travel far and wide that the availablility to "camp out" is always a good thing and allows those who have the time and dont fancy the long journey at night to travel the next morning. Wobbly Dave used to do a big summer BBQ for everyone and offered camping in the garden. Its definately worth looking into. I would look into it myself but with Trax and a Dyno day to look into I have a little on my plate at the moment. As for sticker, contact Justin hand over £2.50 and a package will arrive in the post.

Post 398488 by AndysR on 2011-07-25 23:06:16

That's fine if we can generate enough genuine interest I don't mind spending the time arranging something... Will get the sticker sorted asap :)

Post 398491 by PHIL V70R on 2011-07-25 23:08:34

[COLOR="Blue"]count me in..3 from here andy no probs any ware is good 4 us and can pick up on way as 2 cas would be going..[/COLOR]

Post 398494 by merc85 on 2011-07-25 23:09:56

Certainly Up for that,

Post 398496 by WOODY T5 on 2011-07-25 23:10:40

put me down to mate

Post 398497 by AndysR on 2011-07-25 23:11:18

Good stuff, come on everyone you know this would be an epic meet.

Post 398499 by LiamT4 on 2011-07-25 23:13:43

I'm up for it.

Post 398501 by PHIL V70R on 2011-07-25 23:14:20

[COLOR="Blue"]the camping thing sounds like a plan....[/COLOR]

Post 398502 by AndysR on 2011-07-25 23:15:12

[quote=PHIL V70R;398501][COLOR="Blue"]the camping thing sounds like a plan....[/COLOR][/quote] Definately, depending on location I'd consider it.

Post 398503 by T5frankie on 2011-07-25 23:15:45

i thought thats what we had yesteday?

Post 398504 by t5_monkey on 2011-07-25 23:17:04

lol yeah there's BKV over on VOC :) that was this weekend.

Post 398507 by leet5r on 2011-07-25 23:21:37

sunderland

Post 398508 by PHIL V70R on 2011-07-25 23:24:14

[COLOR="Blue"]what about some ware in the peaks..or lakes..then the lads from up north can pop down and we can make this a big meet up...[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"][/COLOR]

Post 398513 by deathrider311271 on 2011-07-25 23:26:18

i would be interested in this especially if it could be a weekend event rather than just 1 day would bringing my old faithful dog be a problem?

Post 398525 by T5frankie on 2011-07-25 23:33:30

santa pod!!! slap bang in the middle

Post 398528 by crezzy2k1 on 2011-07-25 23:41:06

Well up for it mate

Post 398531 by AndysR on 2011-07-25 23:45:35

[quote=t5frankie;398525]santa pod!!! slap bang in the middle[/quote] Is this before or after you sort the engine? lol Good suggestion though, we won't annoy any locals and Pedro can wander the fields looking for BT or Burgers or even :sheep: in peace....

Post 398538 by M-R-P on 2011-07-26 00:01:03

Podmeet? Lets bring the big Swedish noise...:)

Post 398546 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-07-26 00:16:12

Next RWYB at Santa Pod is Sunday 21st. If there is enough interest we can camp or use the Travel Inn nearby - as we have done before back in the mid noughties.... http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/galleries/run_wot_you_brung_galleries_idx.htm

Post 398553 by p fandango on 2011-07-26 05:06:19

[quote=AndysR;398531]Good suggestion though, we won't annoy any locals and Pedro can wander the fields looking for BT or Burgers or even :sheep: in peace....[/quote] i never have any trouble finding the burger vans thank you lol, i'm already booked up for August tho

Post 398559 by volvokid on 2011-07-26 07:33:18

Id maybe do York, santa pod isnt very central

Post 398561 by Tomcat on 2011-07-26 07:33:50

A national meet is a great idea, it has been mentioned by myself a few times in the past with little interest but maybe the time wasn't right(it was at least 3-4 years ago). Don't mind where we have it as it'd be worth it.

Post 398564 by Flatout Phil on 2011-07-26 08:23:28

[quote=PHIL V70R;398501][COLOR="Blue"]the camping thing sounds like a plan....[/COLOR][/quote] Nothing like a bit of camping eh, Phil?

Post 398565 by t5_monkey on 2011-07-26 08:49:07

There's a VPC annual meet in york at the end of May... so everyone gets to go on the drag strip if they want :)

Post 398566 by antz on 2011-07-26 08:52:05

yeah im up for this. I dont mind Santa Pod but its still a good 4 hours drive for me. Im gonna have to try and get to York next year though if its on again even though York Raceway is a dump.

Post 398579 by T5frankie on 2011-07-26 10:07:14

[quote=volvokid;398559]Id maybe do York, santa pod isnt very central[/quote] it's central england, not our fault you live in the outer hebradees lol

Post 398584 by Niles on 2011-07-26 10:27:52

Paris would be easier for me. :frown:

Post 398591 by volvo340sleeper on 2011-07-26 11:37:00

definately interested not far from me

Post 398638 by volvokid on 2011-07-26 16:24:41

[quote=t5frankie;398579]it's central england, not our fault you live in the outer hebradees lol[/quote] ooo its like that is it, not my fault I stay in the nicer part of this country :) anyways it should be central UK, it will just be an english fest other wise and tbh thats quite disgusting :)

Post 398651 by PHIL V70R on 2011-07-26 17:20:21

[quote=Flatout Phil;398564]Nothing like a bit of camping eh, Phil?[/quote] [COLOR="Blue"]lol..wounderd when you would show up..:hilarious...hope your comeing mate we can bring the new make up and gimp mask...i no what u like 2 dress in....:[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]scared:[/COLOR]

Post 398657 by T5frankie on 2011-07-26 17:45:38

[quote=volvokid;398638]ooo its like that is it, not my fault I stay in the nicer part of this country :) anyways it should be central UK, it will just be an english fest other wise and tbh thats quite disgusting :)[/quote] lol there is omly two of you up there aint there?

Post 398658 by T5frankie on 2011-07-26 17:46:40

[quote=antz;398566]yeah im up for this. I dont mind Santa Pod but its still a good 4 hours drive for me. Im gonna have to try and get to York next year though if its on again even though York Raceway is a dump.[/quote] i know what about that road leading up to the track talk about knacker your tyres

Post 398669 by Jamest5r on 2011-07-26 18:47:38

I as alway's would be up for this depending when and where as everybody has said :), i personnaly would prefer it's held at a 1/4 mile location, i know it's not everyone cup of tea but there is only so much looking at car's i can do lol but they give a decent enough area for parking + camping + those that want to run can and those who like to look can look :). So the option's i would put forward are.. York....yes a crap track but no need to queue. Avon....Good track and viewing when queuing + camping and a bar Santa Pod....Chav city too busy no check's on any car's before running which i think is scandalous and stuck behind a granstand most of the day. Avon in October it is then :)

Post 398687 by M-R-P on 2011-07-26 19:57:13

[quote=jamest5r;398669]I as alway's would be up for this depending when and where as everybody has said :), i personnaly would prefer it's held at a 1/4 mile location, i know it's not everyone cup of tea but there is only so much looking at car's i can do lol but they give a decent enough area for parking + camping + those that want to run can and those who like to look can look :). So the option's i would put forward are.. York....yes a crap track but no need to queue. Avon....Good track and viewing when queuing + camping and a bar Santa Pod....Chav city too busy no check's on any car's before running which i think is scandalous and stuck behind a granstand most of the day. Avon in October it is then :)[/quote] I'd do avon...

Post 398736 by flyingbrick on 2011-07-26 20:57:06

[quote=martinrpeachey;398687]I'd do avon...[/quote] Is she fit........:saythat::hidesbehi

Post 398740 by The Flying Moose on 2011-07-26 21:01:13

[quote=flyingbrick;398736]Is she fit........:saythat::hidesbehi[/quote] Not sure but she sells toiletries :hilarious

Post 398760 by LiamT4 on 2011-07-26 21:41:47

The 2 main problems with santapod are that you miss the action when you are lining up and how busy it is. If anyone thought you had to wait a long time at avon on sunday, santapod is worse. But i'll go with the majority anyway.

Post 398763 by AndysR on 2011-07-26 21:43:40

Im good with whatever, I'll be doing my Papa Lazarou impression all day on the viewing area at Santa Pod anyway as I'll probably go along with my brother in his S70...

Post 398772 by T5frankie on 2011-07-26 21:58:24

[quote=LiamT4;398760]The 2 main problems with santapod are that you miss the action when you are lining up and how busy it is. If anyone thought you had to wait a long time at avon on sunday, santapod is worse. But i'll go with the majority anyway.[/quote] i'd say the queuing is about the same until you get a spillage then you have to wait ages and even better no stupid helmets and sleeves rules

Post 398774 by M-R-P on 2011-07-26 22:00:37

[quote=martinrpeachey;398687]I'd do avon...[/quote] [quote=flyingbrick;398736]Is she fit........:saythat::hidesbehi[/quote] [quote=The Flying Moose;398740]Not sure but she sells toiletries :hilarious[/quote] Bitch kept ringing my doorbell so she had to have it;)

Post 398837 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-07-26 23:23:47

I am away in Scotland on my Wedding Anniversary at the start of October.

Post 398847 by volvokid on 2011-07-27 02:55:52

[quote=Wobbly Dave;398837]I am away in Scotland on my Wedding Anniversary at the start of October.[/quote] Good place to have it then!!!!

Post 398854 by antz on 2011-07-27 09:03:48

To be honest Id prefer not to do The Pod again. Its a great venue but I cant be arsed with all that travelling and hours queing justto race up and down a 1/4mile long straight until some boy racer blows up and dumps oil over the track then its shut for hours whilst they clean it up. Id much rather try Avon as Ive never been there or slum it and go to York

Post 398856 by T5frankie on 2011-07-27 09:06:09

[quote=antz;398854]To be honest Id prefer not to do The Pod again. Its a great venue but I cant be arsed with all that travelling and hours queing justto race up and down a 1/4mile long straight until some boy racer blows up and dumps oil over the track then its shut for hours whilst they clean it up. Id much rather try Avon as Ive never been there or slum it and go to York[/quote] york is crap in my opinion crap track crap road on the way to up to the track, eats tyres, and its the same as the pod in the respect you cant watch while you queue and there is no timing boards for videoing, i have always got my best 60fts at santa pod i e 2.2's and 2.3's

Post 398867 by antz on 2011-07-27 09:51:14

[quote=t5frankie;398856]york is crap in my opinion crap track crap road on the way to up to the track, eats tyres, and its the same as the pod in the respect you cant watch while you queue and there is no timing boards for videoing, i have always got my best 60fts at santa pod i e 2.2's and 2.3's[/quote] York is crap full stop :hilarious Its not been updated since the 70's and the route from the track to the fireup carpark via the back of the pig farm is just comical but its a central location for those from the land of haggis and for people from daaarn saaarf. The only thing Ive found about York is that if your car is slower itll probably post a better time at York due to the track not being glued to death but if your car is faster youll run a slower time as grip isnt as good.

Post 398884 by the young mechanic on 2011-07-27 11:19:37

we could all meet some where and covoy ther just so we make a big entrance and over load the scutineereing bay for them

Post 398891 by martybelfastt5 on 2011-07-27 12:33:25

would love to get to this sort of thing,,,meets a few name ect,maybe even talk a few othere volvo owners from belfast to join in as there is now maybe five or so other 850/s70 owners i know,would be ace!! il be watching

Post 399953 by volvo340sleeper on 2011-07-30 22:17:31

has there been a date put forward for the national meet and has it been decided where the meet will be

Post 400387 by merc85 on 2011-08-01 20:46:04

Any of the above? perhaps a Venue Poll then a Date Poll?

Post 400396 by AndysR on 2011-08-01 20:58:53

I've added a poll to ask which month would be most convenient for members to attend the national gathering. As for location I am guessing somewhere Central England, perhaps around Nottingham area?

Post 400479 by cherry1809 on 2011-08-01 23:51:41

Well before a strip was mentioned I was going to suggest Billing Aquadrome. Old haunt for me until they moved JAE to the EoE showground. I may be up for Avon though... Anywhere with alcohol really :)

Post 400483 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-01 23:55:54

[quote=cherry1809;400479]Well before a strip was mentioned I was going to suggest Billing Aquadrome. Old haunt for me until they moved JAE to the EoE showground. I may be up for Avon though... Anywhere with alcohol really :)[/quote] Yes I couldnt agree more, for a national meet camping is a must expecially if travelling a distance and this of course means the consumption of alcohol is a viable option. I think I now have a dependancy on the damn stuff! Im not fussed on location I would go to Sweeden for a weekend away if I was given enough notice to save and get the time off.

Post 400494 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-02 00:26:50

Been looking at Track Day events... Bedford http://www.circuit-days.co.uk/event_info.asp?id=416 Rockingham http://www.circuit-days.co.uk/event_info.asp?id=402 There is also this site with a whole bunch of tracks to try out. Cadwell Park on an Monday evening for just 40 quid! http://www.nolimitstrackdays.com/acatalog/uktrackevents.html