Sunday 19th Aug...Birmingham area meet
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Post 520072 by y2blade on 2012-07-03 11:31:38
I'm House-sitting in the area, so thought I'd take the opportunity to meet some of you.
13:00 at the Beefeater Hagley Rd
Beefeater..(parking around the back of TGI's)
176-184 Hagley Road,
Birmingham,
West Midlands
B16 9NY
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=pubs&hl=en&ll=52.471777,-1.940871&spn=0.000596,0.002328&sll=52.471436,-1.939709&sspn=0.00059,0.002328&t=k&radius=0.06&hq=pubs&z=19&layer=c&cbll=52.471757,-1.941158&panoid=BOwMoXvIfTyWzYqceergWA&cbp=12,174.27,,0,8.61
Post 520077 by Jamest5r on 2012-07-03 11:49:43
Only 10mins from my house would be rude not to :)
Post 520092 by Pinup_gal on 2012-07-03 12:51:42
If we're about I'll be there :)
Post 520110 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-07-03 14:03:12
Should be fairly likely. Hoping to bring both Volvos, wife & new baby!
Post 520133 by Chad on 2012-07-03 14:50:48
i should be free for this.
only about 10 mins away
Post 520148 by Jamest5r on 2012-07-03 15:20:34
[quote=Chad;520133]i should be free for this.
only about 10 mins away[/quote]
8mins if I'm 10 away lol
Post 520150 by Chad on 2012-07-03 15:22:55
lol, true!!
Post 520152 by Nealevo on 2012-07-03 15:46:23
10 mins from me, chad and James must drive slow!!!
Post 520167 by Chad on 2012-07-03 16:36:28
nah, i just like the scenic routes!!! lol
Post 520176 by p fandango on 2012-07-03 16:56:41
23mile from me so could well be possible
Post 520177 by Jamest5r on 2012-07-03 17:06:30
[quote=p fandango;520176]23mile from me so could well be possible[/quote]
Bit far to push bt ??
Post 520180 by p fandango on 2012-07-03 17:15:45
[quote=Jamest5r;520177]Bit far to push bt ??[/quote]
it'll only cost about 10p to get there in Bonny tho lol
Post 520217 by Dangerous Dave on 2012-07-03 19:14:02
LOL
Depending on Baby Bomb, will try and get there.
Post 520282 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-03 21:28:17
I'm off, may make the trip up to meet you all.
Post 522159 by emm on 2012-07-09 20:14:41
if its ok with everyone I would like to come up, never been to a Volvo meet before.
Post 522201 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-09 21:54:04
[quote=emm;522159]if its ok with everyone I would like to come up, never been to a Volvo meet before.[/quote]
It's more than ok, love to see you, the more the merrier :D
Post 522211 by y2blade on 2012-07-09 22:01:01
[quote=emm;522159]if its ok with everyone I would like to come up, never been to a Volvo meet before.[/quote]
[quote=V70 Graham;522201]It's more than ok, love to see you, the more the merrier :D[/quote]
Absolutely right :) The more the merrier.
Post 522550 by LiamT4 on 2012-07-10 20:22:59
With a bit of luck i may get to this one.
Don't worry, i'll park away from the rest of you ;)
Post 523808 by ExternalError on 2012-07-14 04:28:05
i can be there
Post 525587 by y2blade on 2012-07-19 19:15:08
Bump to the top :)
Post 525591 by Jamest5r on 2012-07-19 19:17:59
Still up for it but is 11 not a bit early?? maybe 1ish then people can eat if the wish etc, if not possible with you no problem :)
Post 525595 by y2blade on 2012-07-19 19:22:04
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;525591]Still up for it but is 11 not a bit early?? maybe 1ish then people can eat if the wish etc, if not possible with you no problem :)[/QUOTE]
I was thinking of 11:00ish so we are there before it gets too busy.
:)
Post 525602 by Jamest5r on 2012-07-19 19:26:31
[QUOTE=y2blade;525595]I was thinking of 11:00ish so we are there before it gets too busy.
:)[/QUOTE]
Ah get you now, tell you what ill have a drive past at 1ish on a sunday and have a look not this week though as im going to the strip :):):)
Post 525802 by y2blade on 2012-07-20 08:45:18
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;525602]Ah get you now, tell you what ill have a drive past at 1ish on a sunday and have a look not this week though as im going to the strip :):):)[/QUOTE]
We'll go for 13:00 buddy, I've changed the opening post
:)
Post 525926 by BIG G on 2012-07-20 16:42:50
If free be there with chad!
Post 525938 by y2blade on 2012-07-20 17:23:13
[QUOTE=BIG G;525926]If free be there with chad![/QUOTE]
Excellent, good man :)
Post 528455 by y2blade on 2012-08-02 08:27:13
Bump, picking up interest on VOC too :)
ALL WELCOME
:cool:
Post 528467 by Nealevo on 2012-08-02 09:47:36
I was looking for this thread yesterday as i thought it was this weekend!!! many thanks
Post 528477 by 70fan on 2012-08-02 12:23:45
Hmmm It's only about 110 miles... and I can visit friends in Cov... start saving fuel pennies now :)
Post 530057 by Nealevo on 2012-08-11 18:11:04
Bumpety bump bump...
Post 530364 by ExternalError on 2012-08-13 15:39:03
Is this still going ahead if so see you there sunday
Post 530386 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-08-13 16:46:27
I still intend on coming.
Post 530387 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-08-13 16:48:38
[QUOTE=emm;522159]if its ok with everyone I would like to come up, never been to a Volvo meet before.[/QUOTE]
I've been to too many. Another day - another car park.... LOL
Post 530421 by y2blade on 2012-08-13 19:59:17
[QUOTE=ExternalError;530364]Is this still going ahead if so see you there sunday[/QUOTE]
You bet :)
Post 530422 by y2blade on 2012-08-13 19:59:32
[QUOTE=ExternalError;530364]Is this still going ahead if so see you there sunday[/QUOTE]
You bet :)
Post 530703 by y2blade on 2012-08-15 14:36:59
For the benefit of those that have not met me, This is me... and I'll be in my Dark Blue S60 D5.
It might be a bit dirty on the day (Have washed it today, and won't get another chance to before Sunday)
See you all at 13:00
Post 530704 by M-R-P on 2012-08-15 14:41:41
He means the bloke in the car, not the one stood outside with the forehead like the takeoff ramp on HMS Illustrious!
Post 530720 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-15 16:23:43
[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;530704]....not the one stood outside with the forehead like the takeoff ramp on HMS Illustrious![/QUOTE]
:rotfl:
Post 531227 by y2blade on 2012-08-18 10:19:19
Bump for tomorrow, I'm off to Leamington Spa for lunch today.
Post 531242 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-18 13:11:07
Looking forward to coming up tomorrow and meeting a few new faces :biggrin:
Post 531273 by Santa on 2012-08-18 17:40:39
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;531242]Looking forward to coming up tomorrow and meeting a few new faces :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
Lot of driving in one day mate. I should have offered staying at mine tonight earlier (sorry :-()
Offer is there though
Post 531275 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-18 18:18:21
[QUOTE=Santa;531273]Lot of driving in one day mate. I should have offered staying at mine tonight earlier (sorry :-()
Offer is there though[/QUOTE]
Thanks, we appreciate that, unfortunately we are spoken for tonight lol, maybe next time, looking forward to catching up with you tomorrow.
Post 531291 by stribo on 2012-08-18 21:02:28
[QUOTE=Santa;531273][COLOR="#FF0000"]Lot of driving in one day mate.[/COLOR] I should have offered staying at mine tonight earlier (sorry :-()
Offer is there though[/QUOTE]
Especially at the speed he drives, he's probably on his way already. :hilarious:
Post 531315 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-18 23:19:59
[QUOTE=stribo;531291]Especially at the speed he drives, he's probably on his way already. :hilarious:[/QUOTE]
.....we have just left now :wink:
Post 531319 by Jamest5r on 2012-08-19 00:30:19
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;531315].....we have just left now :wink:[/QUOTE]
Your going to be at bit early mate, 39mph for 120 miles = just under 3hrs :)
Post 531330 by Santa on 2012-08-19 08:05:23
He might have to stop at the services though
Post 531335 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-19 09:56:32
[QUOTE=Santa;531330]He might have to stop at the services though[/QUOTE]
We did, and have now altered our clocks and changed some money up to local currency, should be just in time :o
Post 531336 by Santa on 2012-08-19 10:01:42
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;531335]We did, and have now altered our clocks and changed some money up to local currency, should be just in time :o[/QUOTE]
Are your immunisations up to date?
Post 531337 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-19 10:03:17
[QUOTE=Santa;531336]Are your immunisations up to date?[/QUOTE]
All sorted, and passports at the ready !
Post 531341 by Dangerous Dave on 2012-08-19 10:43:44
:rotfl: You lot :rolleyes:
Post 531342 by y2blade on 2012-08-19 10:45:10
:D
Good stuff.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Post 531383 by Santa on 2012-08-19 17:12:25
Great turn out and it was great to see you all.
Some pics.
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Post 531394 by y2blade on 2012-08-19 17:51:37
Great to see familiar faces and meet new ones.
Very Good meet...will definatly organise another next time i'm up here.
Thank you all for making it a good'un.
Post 531396 by Dangerous Dave on 2012-08-19 18:03:33
Had a great time, good to meet some new faces :)
Post 531414 by Nealevo on 2012-08-19 19:09:50
Just a few pics fro todays small meet, it was nice to meet old and new faces, see you all at Trax.
http://s1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/
Post 531423 by M-R-P on 2012-08-19 19:33:36
nice pics peeps, aany chance of a who's who? the car with the ally rip and the elderly aqua marine ones especially...
Post 531424 by Nealevo on 2012-08-19 19:44:43
[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;531423]nice pics peeps, aany chance of a who's who? the car with the ally rip and the elderly aqua marine ones especially...[/QUOTE]
The RIP pics are Jamest5r and the Girly green is Rich (Santa) Or did you mean the classic ?
Post 531425 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-19 19:46:54
The green classic was a guy from VOC, lovely car!
Post 531428 by Jamest5r on 2012-08-19 19:55:17
[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;531423]nice pics peeps, aany chance of a who's who? the car with the ally rip and the elderly aqua marine ones especially...[/QUOTE]
Yep the ally rip is mine, now that i think ive got the the bitch running right i should really put some effort into tidying it up lol.
Post 531445 by dtp on 2012-08-19 20:47:09
I am glad I made this meet. Good turn out & I can now put a few faces to the names on here. I thought we were in for a heavy downpour but I am glad it brightened up. Thanks to y2blade for arranging the meet. I am looking forward to Trax now
Post 531446 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-19 20:48:03
Who you calling old eh Graham :P
was a good afternoon. Apologies if I didn't get to talk to you, I was squidging a baby and catching up on the Craic with AnneMarie :)
Post 531453 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-19 21:04:00
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;531446].....and catching up on the Craic with AnneMarie :)[/QUOTE]
Jaysus, the two of you will be offering to lay tarmac at Trax now !
Post 531456 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-19 21:07:02
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;531453]Jaysus, the two of you will be offering to lay tarmac at Trax now ![/QUOTE]
honestly Graham anyone would think you want AnneMarie to lay you a drive ;)
Post 531460 by M-R-P on 2012-08-19 21:37:50
More nice pics but my attention was naturally drawn to the rather lovely ex-plod 2.4 T5 with the racist turbo... C'mon - own up, who's it it?
