Oxford Meet Aug 26th

Post 525579 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-19 19:06:23

A few members have said they would be able to get to a meet if organised in the Oxford area, now maybe I'm being a bit optimistic, but looking at the map it seems that Oxford is pretty central to quite a few areas, certainly within an hour/hour and a half of Birmingham/Midlands, Portsmouth/Poole :wink: London/Essex and Northampton, and hopefully we can get quite a few cars to attend. Now I don't really know the Oxford area that well, I know they don't have a 'Fayre & Square' pub as thats where we tend to meet up, so does anyone have any suggestions at to a suitable meeting place ? This is purely going out as a 'feeler' to see how many members would be interested, a list can be started nearer the time.

Post 525584 by y2blade on 2012-07-19 19:14:25

I would be up for an Oxford area meet...there is a Brewers fayre type pub just off the A34 at Abingdon http://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/beefeater/restaurants/oxford/ock-mill/find-us.html

Post 525592 by Santa on 2012-07-19 19:19:00

Would love to. Just need to see if I will be available :-)

Post 525599 by Slomo on 2012-07-19 19:24:24

cool. Hopefully will be well enough :)

Post 525601 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-19 19:25:35

Post 525604 by oblark on 2012-07-19 19:28:16

How about "the Tandem" 193 Kennington Road Kennington, Oxford, Oxford OX1 5PG

Post 525615 by Ali-Bongo on 2012-07-19 19:44:05

Yeah I'm up for a meet somewhere in oxford, sturdys castle allow the oxfordshire avo chaps to hold a meet there each month so could be worth a punt, the car park isn't that big though. There is plenty of large car parks around that are usually half empty so more than enough room for 30 odd volvo's if needed.

Post 525622 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-19 19:51:43

[QUOTE=Ali-Bongo;525615]Yeah I'm up for a meet somewhere in oxford, sturdys castle allow the oxfordshire avo chaps to hold a meet there each month so could be worth a punt, the car park isn't that big though. There is plenty of large car parks around that are usually half empty so more than enough room for 30 odd volvo's if needed.[/QUOTE] Looks like we have a few to choose from, like to think we could get close to 30 odd cars ! :biggrin:

Post 525633 by stribo on 2012-07-19 20:01:59

Rachel and I can do this, with 1 or maybe 2 Volvos.

Post 525635 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-19 20:05:40

[QUOTE=stribo;525633]Rachel and I can do this, with 1 or maybe 2 Volvos.[/QUOTE] Top man Steve, will give you a few weeks to (if you get it :wink:) get the C70 nice and shiny.

Post 525655 by Ali-Bongo on 2012-07-19 20:25:57

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;525622]Looks like we have a few to choose from, like to think we could get close to 30 odd cars ! :biggrin:[/QUOTE] 30 odd cars would be quite a sight, not to mention the sound! Not many nice roads in oxfordshire which is disappointing.

Post 525664 by Sharkey R on 2012-07-19 20:35:13

Me and Sophie are in Pompey on the saturday night for a friends birthday so depending on the outcome we might be able to make it but not gonna promise. :-)

Post 525669 by Chad on 2012-07-19 20:41:22

put me down for this. :haha:

Post 525715 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-19 22:12:33

Looks like quite a few interested, one thing to note, I have been told it's the 'Bank Holiday' weekend, though other halves & kids always welcome. Might as well start a provisional list then lol, feel free to add/remove/confirm your name. V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa (poss) Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo (poss :wink:) Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad

Post 525728 by local-looney on 2012-07-19 22:53:18

Bank holiday wk end....hmm,I'm away that week Any other,I'd be in.....

Post 526052 by Pinup_gal on 2012-07-20 21:51:20

[QUOTE=Santa;525592]Would love to. Just need to see if I will be available :-)[/QUOTE] What he said :D And you know if I come there will be cake involved ;)

Post 526071 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-20 22:06:16

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake (poss) Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo (poss ) Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad

Post 527088 by Flanimal on 2012-07-24 21:46:51

Great plan - I could (no promises) be there with my 850T5R and T5. Know of a 850T5R saloon and an 850R that might be up for it too.

Post 527103 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-24 22:20:21

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake (poss) Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo (poss ) Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss)

Post 527164 by ExternalError on 2012-07-25 11:06:54

Sounds good i'll probably be able to make it

Post 527182 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-25 14:30:11

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake (poss) Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo (poss ) Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error Looking good now, a fair few names down, always room for more though :wink:

Post 527191 by ExternalError on 2012-07-25 14:55:06

yeah i can show of my iphone sat nav through teh volvo rti screen

Post 527192 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-25 15:08:36

[QUOTE=ExternalError;527191]yeah i can show of my iphone sat nav through teh volvo rti screen[/QUOTE] Will be good to see the set up you have there.

Post 527798 by V8mate on 2012-07-28 18:58:30

Go on then put us down

Post 527819 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-28 23:26:47

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake (poss) Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo (poss ) Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate

Post 527899 by V8mate on 2012-07-29 14:16:41

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake (poss) Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo (poss ) Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2

Post 527943 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-29 18:39:27

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake (poss) Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 Ok, stribo is now a definite in the C70 and V8mate will be bringing 2 cars with the help of Donna :wink: Looking though it's going to be a good turnout, can we beat the 14 cars we had at the last 'softies' meet ?

Post 527944 by Ali-Bongo on 2012-07-29 18:42:50

iancho said he would be up for this in the spotted thread. Looking like we've got close to 20 names (including possibles), should be a good meet!

Post 527947 by V70 Graham on 2012-07-29 18:50:39

[QUOTE=Ali-Bongo;527944]iancho said he would be up for this in the spotted thread. Looking like we've got close to 20 names (including possibles), should be a good meet![/QUOTE] So he did, his name get's added to the list then, and it WILL be a good meet :wink: V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake (poss) Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho

Post 527952 by M-R-P on 2012-07-29 19:29:10

if I can get enough petrol money, I'm in... (gonna start stashing cash)

Post 529048 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-06 15:30:48

Right peeps, been looking and I think we'll settle on this location, it's just South of Oxford with easy access from the A34, A40, M40 and looks like it has a big car park..... The Tandem 193 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PG Shall we say 1400 Feel free to add your names to the growing list, hopefully the possibles will turn into confirmed ones too :smile:

Post 529051 by Sharkey R on 2012-08-06 15:46:53

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;529048]Right peeps, been looking and I think we'll settle on this location, it's just South of Oxford with easy access from the A34, A40, M40 and looks like it has a big car park..... The Tandem 193 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PG Shall we say 1400 Feel free to add your names to the growing list, hopefully the possibles will turn into confirmed ones too :smile:[/QUOTE] Me and Sophie probably won't know till the morning as we are at a friends birthday bash in Pompey on the Saturday but we will do our best.

Post 529056 by ExternalError on 2012-08-06 16:13:37

75 miles for me straight down the M40 if we get 20 cars i think we will pretty much fill that car park

Post 529278 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-07 19:16:03

[COLOR="#FF0000"]* VENUE CHANGE *[/COLOR] Sorry peeps, we are going to have to change the venue for this one, spoke with a friend of mine who lives out Oxford way and he says we are going to struggle to get in the car park at 'The Tandem' at all ! We will revert to the other pub suggested which is..... Ock Mill Marcham Road Abingdon, Oxford OX14 1AD https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=ox14+1ad&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4876b87bb4e855e1:0xb69e87d6293adac6,OX14+1AD&gl=uk&ei=iFghUKf_Hsua1AXs14HgDQ&sqi=2&ved=0CBkQ8gEwAQ Close to the A34 and mid way between the M4 and M40 it also has a far bigger car park, just over 2 weeks to go keep those names coming.

Post 529281 by stribo on 2012-08-07 19:23:48

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;529278][COLOR="#FF0000"]* VENUE CHANGE *[/COLOR] Sorry peeps, we are going to have to change the venue for this one, spoke with a friend of mine who lives out Oxford way and he says we are going to struggle to get in the car park at 'The Tandem' at all ! We will revert to the other pub suggested which is..... Ock Mill Marcham Road Abingdon, Oxford OX14 1AD https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=ox14+1ad&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4876b87bb4e855e1:0xb69e87d6293adac6,OX14+1AD&gl=uk&ei=iFghUKf_Hsua1AXs14HgDQ&sqi=2&ved=0CBkQ8gEwAQ Close to the A34 and mid way between the M4 and M40 it also has a far bigger car park, just over 2 weeks to go keep those names coming.[/QUOTE] You'd better leave now if you want to get there in time. :P

Post 529482 by Santa on 2012-08-08 19:25:03

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho

Post 529483 by M-R-P on 2012-08-08 19:26:47

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers:shifty:)

Post 529536 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-08 22:05:09

Looks like we have at least 14 cars, with Santa/Pinup_gal and martinrpeachy now confirmed :B_thumb:

Post 529607 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-09 09:31:13

Should I bring a non volvo or just come with Santa :p ..... nah I'll go in the S60 :D

Post 529610 by M-R-P on 2012-08-09 09:44:00

Is the slow-ver more likely to make it? lol

Post 529619 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-09 10:06:57

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;529610]Is the slow-ver more likely to make it? lol[/QUOTE] possibly but not back again, but I could bring the passat cc :P

Post 529620 by M-R-P on 2012-08-09 10:07:58

Only if you park it round the corner :hilarious

Post 529674 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-09 16:31:09

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;529619]possibly but not back again, but I could bring the passat cc :P[/QUOTE] Er.....so long as it carries cake I don't care what you come in :wink:

Post 529677 by Slomo on 2012-08-09 16:46:08

Did someone mention cake???? :)

Post 529680 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-09 16:52:11

[QUOTE=Slomo;529677]Did someone mention cake???? :)[/QUOTE] Oh yes, but first you have to remove that (poss) from beside your name :haha:

Post 529682 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-09 17:03:10

There will be cake and if you attend you may even get some lol

Post 529734 by emm on 2012-08-09 19:53:06

I'd love to come if that is ok with everyone. A virgin meet novice this would be my first one. I'll park the 2.5n/a round the corner as it's not looking it's best.

Post 529747 by LiamT4 on 2012-08-09 20:41:50

Hmm, 1h50mins from me, i'll be a maybe at the moment.

Post 529752 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-09 21:29:13

[QUOTE=emm;529734]I'd love to come if that is ok with everyone. A virgin meet novice this would be my first one. I'll park the 2.5n/a round the corner as it's not looking it's best.[/QUOTE] V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo (poss) oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm Of course it's ok, be great to have you there.

Post 529753 by Slomo on 2012-08-09 21:29:19

lol will be there in the T4 :)

Post 529754 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-09 21:32:49

[QUOTE=LiamT4;529747]Hmm, 1h50mins from me, i'll be a maybe at the moment.[/QUOTE] V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm LiamT4 (poss) No worries Liam, hope you can make it, I tried for a central (ish) venue so as many people could come as poss, us from London, Santa, Pinup_gal and Chad from Brum and MRP from the South coast, it's gonna be a goodun :smile:

Post 529757 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-09 21:34:51

[QUOTE=Slomo;529753]lol will be there in the T4 :)[/QUOTE] Your in lol, Pinup_gal may even save you some cake

Post 529761 by M-R-P on 2012-08-09 21:38:53

Hells bells, this'll be a good meet ;) I'll bring the tools lol. I might even have done the spaceball conversion by then :D

Post 529773 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-09 21:55:06

I'm either making a massive cake or two normal sized ones! This is gonna be a good turn out ;)

Post 530016 by Santa on 2012-08-11 12:13:15

I've got to ensure I save space for cake this time! :-) [QUOTE=Pinup_gal;529619]possibly but not back again, but I could bring the passat cc :P[/QUOTE] Guys it could be worse than this, best to avoid the roads in the west midlands for a while..............just found something out which may have an impact on the local population

Post 530018 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-11 12:15:56

[QUOTE=Santa;530016]I've got to ensure I save space for cake this time! :-) Guys it could be worse than this, best to avoid the roads in the west midlands for a while..............just found something out which may have an impact on the local population[/QUOTE] What my husband means to say is I'm covered to drive the S60 and this is making him weep!!!

Post 530035 by Jamest5r on 2012-08-11 13:54:44

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;530018]What my husband means to say is I'm covered to drive the S60 and this is making him weep!!![/QUOTE] Did i miss you passing your test??

Post 530037 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-11 14:16:18

[QUOTE=Jamest5r;530035]Did i miss you passing your test??[/QUOTE] Yeah I hadn't quite announced it but yup James I passed :D with 3 minors ;)

Post 530038 by Jamest5r on 2012-08-11 15:03:25

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;530037]Yeah I hadn't quite announced it but yup James I passed :D with 3 minors ;)[/QUOTE] Congrats :):):) Just stay on your side of town for a while :)

Post 530039 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-11 15:05:26

[QUOTE=Jamest5r;530038]Congrats :):):) Just stay on your side of town for a while :)[/QUOTE] Thanks!!! :D :D :D Think I'll drive up n down ur road lol

Post 530050 by bill nightingale on 2012-08-11 17:43:18

i would be there if i can get my brick back on the road lol we will be there my volvo 850 back on the road

Post 530052 by Ali-Bongo on 2012-08-11 17:45:42

Did someone mention cake? A man of my stature loves his cake :rotfl: Really looking forward to this meet, hopefully my cars running right by then.

Post 530086 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-11 22:03:50

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;530037]Yeah I hadn't quite announced it but yup James I passed :D with 3 minors ;)[/QUOTE] Well done Nat, be good to see you pull up to the meet DRIVING the 'R' :biggrin:

Post 530114 by JUDGENINJA on 2012-08-12 02:26:15

Well done Nat... Graham.. Bet your glad you chose a large car park for Nat to practice her parking!!

Post 530115 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-12 06:37:27

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;530086]Well done Nat, be good to see you pull up to the meet DRIVING the 'R' :biggrin:[/QUOTE] Ta Graham :D I'll no doubt have to wrestle if off of him lol [QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;530114]Well done Nat... Graham.. Bet your glad you chose a large car park for Nat to practice her parking!![/QUOTE] Thanks Wayne! N OI I've seen your parking mate :p I'm sure if my parking matches or even betters volvo owners standards I'll fit right in :P

Post 530133 by Slomo on 2012-08-12 11:11:45

Volvo owners and their parking do not have a standard... we continue to break the mould and set a new standard... Its soo much easier that way :)

Post 530159 by bill nightingale on 2012-08-12 14:23:53

have we decided on a place in oxford yet ?

Post 530163 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-12 14:39:48

[QUOTE=bill nightingale;530159]have we decided on a place in oxford yet ?[/QUOTE] Ock Mill Marcham Road Abingdon, Oxford OX14 1AD https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en...ed=0CBkQ8gEwAQ Hopefully you'll add your name to the looonnngggg list :smile:

Post 530171 by bill nightingale on 2012-08-12 15:38:31

you can add me to the list plz

Post 530252 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-12 20:42:15

[QUOTE=bill nightingale;530171]you can add me to the list plz[/QUOTE] V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm LiamT4 (poss) bill nightingale Wow, only put this meet out as a feeler, looks like it's gonna turn into a biggun :smile:

Post 530254 by JamesT5 on 2012-08-12 20:48:57

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;530252]V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm LiamT4 (poss) bill nightingale Wow, only put this meet out as a feeler, looks like it's gonna turn into a biggun :smile:[/QUOTE] I do fancy coming to a 'Meet'. Oxford is 113 miles for me and nearly 3 hours driving! It does also depend when it is as it depends when I'm working and then I need to put some money aside for fuel etc. Mid October would be best for me, I'd have to work out my work rota for an exact date though. Hopefully the worst of my car issues will be sorted by then as well! I do fancy meeting you all and having a chat for real. Regards James

Post 530258 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-12 20:54:42

[QUOTE=JamesT5;530254]I do fancy coming to a 'Meet'. Oxford is 113 miles for me and nearly 3 hours driving! It does also depend when it is as it depends when I'm working and then I need to put some money aside for fuel etc. Mid October would be best for me, I'd have to work out my work rota for an exact date though. Hopefully the worst of my car issues will be sorted by then as well! I do fancy meeting you all and having a chat for real. Regards James[/QUOTE] No worries James, would be good to meet you too, this meet's in 2 weeks on the 26th, hopefully if it catches on there's no reason we can't have another :smile:

Post 530259 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-12 20:56:04

It's just as well I have a huge cake tin eh !!!

Post 530260 by JamesT5 on 2012-08-12 21:01:55

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;530258]No worries James, would be good to meet you too, this meet's in 2 weeks on the 26th, hopefully if it catches on there's no reason we can't have another :smile:[/QUOTE] Yeah, I just clocked the date :slap: which unfortunatlely precludes me from coming even though I'm off that day. With all these issues with the car at the moment I just won't have any spare cash to go roaming off to a meet up, as much as I'd like to. Besides, later in the year, my T5 will be in much better shape (hopefully) to make the journey.... If we can look at organising one in October then I've a much better chance of coming along, it would be nice to meet everyone. Regards James

Post 530262 by M-R-P on 2012-08-12 21:03:46

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;530259]It's just as well I have a huge cake tin eh !!![/QUOTE] please tell me thats not a euthamism for something... A possible 19 cars in attendance... this will be good. (I've told the boss it's in Reading so SHHHH!)

Post 530267 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-12 21:12:43

lmfao Martin --- thumb under much :P Nope deffo not a euphemism .... I'm too tired to be clever lol

Post 530320 by M-R-P on 2012-08-13 08:43:41

I'll be going M27 - M3 - Winchester - A34 if anybody wants to meet along the way and go up in convoy?

Post 530323 by oblark on 2012-08-13 09:06:23

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;530320]I'll be going M27 - M3 - Winchester - A34 if anybody wants to meet along the way and go up in convoy?[/QUOTE] I think we are the only ones from the south coast going :smile:

Post 530324 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-13 09:23:31

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;530320]I'll be going M27 - M3 - Winchester - A34 if anybody wants to meet along the way and go up in convoy?[/QUOTE] .....funny way to get to Reading !

Post 530327 by stribo on 2012-08-13 09:52:00

We'll be going up the A34, could meet you at Tothill services

Post 530328 by M-R-P on 2012-08-13 10:14:30

[QUOTE=oblark;530323]I think we are the only ones from the south coast going :smile:[/QUOTE] Southern elite ;) [QUOTE=V70 Graham;530324].....funny way to get to Reading ![/QUOTE] SSSHHHHHH! [QUOTE=stribo;530327]We'll be going up the A34, could meet you at Tothill services[/QUOTE] Sounds like a plan, if Oblark's up for it..?

Post 530336 by bill nightingale on 2012-08-13 12:14:00

thats the best way to go good roads all the way martin

Post 530366 by oblark on 2012-08-13 15:47:29

[QUOTE=stribo;530327]We'll be going up the A34, could meet you at Tothill services[/QUOTE] Sounds good to me :D

Post 530367 by M-R-P on 2012-08-13 15:55:40

Cool! there's a maccy-D there too. What time then peeps?

Post 530370 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-13 16:16:45

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;530367]Cool! there's a maccy-D there too. What time then peeps?[/QUOTE] We are meeting at the Ock Mill at 1400

Post 530373 by M-R-P on 2012-08-13 16:24:14

Nooo - I mean what time at maccy's lol ;)

Post 530380 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-13 16:32:33

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;530373]Nooo - I mean what time at maccy's lol ;)[/QUOTE] Duh.....ok, don't suppose you've got the postcode of the McD's have you, not sure which way we are going yet.....mind if I cruise with you you'll have to make allowances for my speed lol

Post 530384 by oblark on 2012-08-13 16:41:30

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;530380]Duh.....ok, don't suppose you've got the postcode of the McD's have you, not sure which way we are going yet.....mind if I cruise with you you'll have to make allowances for my speed lol[/QUOTE] The post code for the services is :- RG20 9BX

Post 530389 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-13 16:51:38

36 Miles from McD's to The Ock Mill, depends on if you wanna eat at McD's first.....I can do 36 miles in er about an hour :wink:

Post 530406 by Ali-Bongo on 2012-08-13 18:20:50

I'll have 2 mates in my car with me, fortunately they are both car and bike nuts and have an interest in fast volvos after going in mine :D

Post 530408 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-13 18:55:44

[QUOTE=Ali-Bongo;530406]I'll have 2 mates in my car with me, fortunately they are both car and bike nuts and have an interest in fast volvos after going in mine :D[/QUOTE] I would say there should be 1 or 2 fast Volvo's for them to drool over lol

Post 530411 by stribo on 2012-08-13 19:02:31

How about 13.00 at Tothill, will give Graham time to get to The Ock Mill, whilst we have a burger at Mac's.;)

Post 530417 by M-R-P on 2012-08-13 19:38:50

lol, yeah

Post 530423 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-13 20:00:52

[QUOTE=stribo;530411]How about 13.00 at Tothill, will give Graham time to get to The Ock Mill, whilst we have a burger at Mac's.;)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=martinrpeachey;530417]lol, yeah[/QUOTE] Listen to Laurel and Hardly :blahblah:

Post 530424 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-13 20:03:20

Anyone see the resemblance.....this was taken at the 'Southern Softies' meet on Sunday

Post 530429 by stribo on 2012-08-13 20:20:42

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;530424]Anyone see the resemblance.....this was taken at the 'Southern Softies' meet on Sunday [/QUOTE] Says the conehead. :P

Post 530441 by M-R-P on 2012-08-13 21:14:38

at least he thought I was the thin one...

Post 530566 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-14 18:53:50

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;530441]at least he thought I was the thin one...[/QUOTE] :rotfl:

Post 530575 by T5frankie on 2012-08-14 19:40:04

why is this called the oxford meet when its miles away from oxford?

Post 530591 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-14 20:50:23

[QUOTE=t5frankie;530575]why is this called the oxford meet when its miles away from oxford?[/QUOTE] Sorry Frankie, I did start out by saying 'Oxford Area' maybe I should change it to the 8.7 miles from Oxford meet :B_thumb: Shall I add your name to the list.....

Post 530592 by T5frankie on 2012-08-14 20:52:13

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;530591]Sorry Frankie, I did start out by saying 'Oxford Area' maybe I should change it to the 8.7 miles from Oxford meet :B_thumb: Shall I add your name to the list.....[/QUOTE] sorry so whats the postcode for?

Post 530595 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-14 20:57:32

[QUOTE=t5frankie;530592]sorry so whats the postcode for?[/QUOTE] Ahhhh this postcode.....RG20 9BX It's for the Tothill services, a meeting point for those coming up from the South West :biggrin:

Post 530600 by T5frankie on 2012-08-14 21:28:35

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;530595]Ahhhh this postcode.....RG20 9BX It's for the Tothill services, a meeting point for those coming up from the South West :biggrin:[/QUOTE] so whats the meet postcode?

Post 530607 by Slomo on 2012-08-14 21:47:42

Ock Mill Marcham Road Abingdon, Oxford OX14 1AD

Post 530610 by T5frankie on 2012-08-14 21:52:30

[QUOTE=Slomo;530607]Ock Mill Marcham Road Abingdon, Oxford OX14 1AD[/QUOTE] ooh only 125 mile round trip

Post 530613 by LiamT4 on 2012-08-14 21:55:55

[QUOTE=t5frankie;530610]ooh only 125 mile round trip[/QUOTE] Google road maps says it 1h50mins to get there for me, but thats usually a bit out.

Post 530615 by Slomo on 2012-08-14 21:57:41

19.4 mi, 36 mins for me :)

Post 530619 by M-R-P on 2012-08-14 22:11:20

about 190 mile round trip for me to **ahem** Reading and back ;)

Post 530714 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-15 16:12:02

100.6 miles from us via M40 but may go via M4 to meet up at McD's :o

Post 530715 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-15 16:12:34

[QUOTE=t5frankie;530610]ooh only 125 mile round trip[/QUOTE] So you up for it Frankie ?

Post 530723 by ExternalError on 2012-08-15 16:44:57

154 miles round trip for me anyone else coming from birmingham

Post 530724 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-15 16:47:29

[QUOTE=ExternalError;530723]154 miles round trip for me anyone else coming from birmingham[/QUOTE] I think Chad and Santa/Pinup_gal are coming from the Brum area.

Post 530743 by T5frankie on 2012-08-15 18:35:24

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;530715]So you up for it Frankie ?[/QUOTE] maybe mate, may be buying an engine

Post 530746 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-15 18:41:29

[QUOTE=t5frankie;530743]maybe mate, may be buying an engine[/QUOTE] Hope you get the car sorted asap mate.

Post 530754 by stribo on 2012-08-15 19:12:08

[QUOTE=t5frankie;530743]maybe mate, may be buying an engine[/QUOTE] Be good to see you again mate, if you can make it. :B_thumb:

Post 530755 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-15 19:16:20

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Chad Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm LiamT4 (poss) bill nightingale t5frankie (poss) I'll put you down as a possible.....

Post 530853 by partsforvolvos.com on 2012-08-16 11:41:34

we stopped at that mcd's on the way back from holiday last year. the kids were playing up moaning and we saw the sign for didcot / services, pull in and find it's a maccy d's - instantly happy kids!!!!

Post 531636 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-20 22:17:02

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm LiamT4 (poss) bill nightingale t5frankie (poss) Spoke with Chad yesterday, unfortunately due to training for his next fight, he won't be able to make this one. We will be meeting up with MRP, oblark, stribo and Relfski at Tothill [COLOR="#FF0000"]providing[/COLOR] they promise to allow for my er sedate driving :wink:

Post 531642 by stribo on 2012-08-20 22:22:55

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;531636]V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 iancho martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm LiamT4 (poss) bill nightingale t5frankie (poss) Spoke with Chad yesterday, unfortunately due to training for his next fight, he won't be able to make this one. We will be meeting up with MRP, oblark, stribo and Relfski at Tothill [COLOR="#FF0000"]providing[/COLOR][COLOR="#FF0000"] they promise to allow for my er sedate driving[/COLOR] :wink:[/QUOTE] No, we're going to leave you in a cloud of dust.

Post 531644 by LiamT4 on 2012-08-20 22:26:12

[QUOTE=stribo;531642]No, we're going to leave you in a cloud of dust.[/QUOTE] as long as thats not from the clutch lol

Post 531690 by Slomo on 2012-08-21 09:26:45

looking forward to this :) I also need some help diagnosing an irrating noise that sounds like a heat shield loose or metal on metal noise... I cannot find it anywhere :( Checked heatshields, exhaust and cant find any signs of it :( Slo

Post 531692 by M-R-P on 2012-08-21 09:33:34

Once I've finished tinkering with Graham's car, I'll have a butchers for ya mate ;)

Post 531918 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-21 22:40:57

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;531692]Once I've finished tinkering with Graham's car, I'll have a butchers for ya mate ;)[/QUOTE] Seven min's is all it took to volunteer....top man :worship:

Post 531923 by M-R-P on 2012-08-21 22:44:45

lol, you know me, always up for some tinkering. can you send me a pic of your door clips please mate, I wanna get the right ones

Post 531937 by Ali-Bongo on 2012-08-21 23:45:52

Me and iancho are gonna be heading to the meet from the eynsham/long hanborough area if any other locals want to join us and make a mini convoy? Really cheeky to ask but does anyone have a code reader they could bring with them? My car has lost 3/4 boost, all of the pipes seemed fine when they were checked, turbo spins up fine with no rattles. Only used to N/A so have no clue as to all the electronics all over the shop and can only assume there's a fault somewhere that's not obvious without reading the codes.

Post 531938 by M-R-P on 2012-08-21 23:56:58

i have a bluetooth reader and the torque app, you're welcome to use it mate, if it'll be any good. It's not cheeky dude, thats what forums are all about. ;)

Post 531954 by ExternalError on 2012-08-22 02:16:58

from my little interaction on the forums what with being a big time lurker small time poster id like to nominate martinrpeachey for most helpful member of the year

Post 531964 by M-R-P on 2012-08-22 08:23:52

Thank you for your kind words. However, there are members who have gone further and done far more than myself and they are my inspiration, if I can help with something, I will ;)

Post 531977 by JamesT5 on 2012-08-22 10:23:28

I hope you plan another Southern meet later in the year when I can actually come along as it sounds like you're all going to have some fun. Plus the sight of a dozen or more Volvos all lined up in a car park would be a sight to see. :) Regards James

Post 531978 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-22 10:26:09

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;531964].....if I can help with something, I will ;)[/QUOTE] .....and if he can't help, it must be really stuffed lol

Post 531979 by stribo on 2012-08-22 10:27:41

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;531978].....and if he can't help, it must be really stuffed lol[/QUOTE] He couldn't turn my service light off. :P

Post 531980 by M-R-P on 2012-08-22 10:28:12

[QUOTE=JamesT5;531977]I hope you plan another Southern meet later in the year when I can actually come along as it sounds like you're all going to have some fun. Plus the sight of a dozen or more Volvos all lined up in a car park would be a sight to see. :) Regards James[/QUOTE] You mean like this? Oxford meet this weekend, the softies meets are monthly but I'm sure there'll be something going on closer to you soon.

Post 531981 by JamesT5 on 2012-08-22 10:37:13

[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;531980]You mean like this? Oxford meet this weekend, the softies meets are monthly but I'm sure there'll be something going on closer to you soon.[/QUOTE] Yep, like that! :D It's a bit of a trek for a lot of people to head up to Mid-Wales but it's a lot easier for 1 or 2 people to head down south. I'll keep an eye out for your softies dates and where they are but it's likely going to be at least October or November before I can get to one.

Post 531982 by M-R-P on 2012-08-22 10:42:10

[QUOTE=stribo;531979]He couldn't turn my service light off. :P[/QUOTE] I told you your car was broken lol :) [QUOTE=JamesT5;531981]Yep, like that! :D It's a bit of a trek for a lot of people to head up to Mid-Wales but it's a lot easier for 1 or 2 people to head down south. I'll keep an eye out for your softies dates and where they are but it's likely going to be at least October or November before I can get to one.[/QUOTE] There's meets all over the place mate, for now though, you'll be needing to massage your aching wallet I imagine ;)

Post 531983 by JamesT5 on 2012-08-22 10:44:36

Yeah, I still don't know what the garage bill is going to be for the car yet and if they still don't finish it today I'm gonna go loopy! :D

Post 531995 by stribo on 2012-08-22 13:13:02

[QUOTE=M-R-P;531982]I told you your car was broken lol :) [/QUOTE] It's not though. :P

Post 531998 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-22 13:26:13

[QUOTE=stribo;531995]It's not though. :P[/QUOTE] I think they are BOTH broken.....

Post 531999 by M-R-P on 2012-08-22 13:29:55

Steve, what year is your car? I'll look up the reset code.

Post 532000 by stribo on 2012-08-22 13:37:37

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;531998]I think they are BOTH broken.....[/QUOTE] And yet both quicker than your wife's. ;)

Post 532001 by emm on 2012-08-22 13:42:31

If there is any one will to help i have a rattle on the back as well and i can not find the damn thing it's driving me potty. When the car is on smooth roads nothing then on rough road clink clink as the rear goes over bumps. Drivers me mad. I have a four pack of beer to who ever can figure the damn thing out as i have no idea and it passed an MOT with the rattle as well.

Post 532002 by M-R-P on 2012-08-22 13:43:19

Resetting S/C/V service light... 1. Press and hold odometer reset button 2. Turn ignition switch to Run 3. After SRL flashes, release odometer reset button 4. Confirm by turning your Volvo off, then on again emm... Look to see if there's a bolt or lock bolt key rattling around by the spare wheel. That's what usually causes it. ;)

Post 532004 by emm on 2012-08-22 13:49:04

I'll check to night. If it's that you have earnt yourself a 4 pack and will refrain from saying anything on Sunday lol

Post 532005 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-22 13:52:25

Blooming 'eck with all the work that needs doing this looks like a loooooooong meet lol good job Mondays a bank holiday !

Post 532058 by Ali-Bongo on 2012-08-22 19:55:17

[QUOTE=M-R-P;531938]i have a bluetooth reader and the torque app, you're welcome to use it mate, if it'll be any good. It's not cheeky dude, thats what forums are all about. ;)[/QUOTE] Absolute legend mate! You'll have to show me what to do cause I won't have a bloody clue lol. Might be able to help you if you need any small brackets made from 2mm stainless, have stupid amounts of offcuts at work and access to lots of machines :D

Post 532133 by stribo on 2012-08-23 07:14:00

[QUOTE=M-R-P;532002]Resetting S/C/V service light... 1. Press and hold odometer reset button 2. Turn ignition switch to Run 3. After SRL flashes, release odometer reset button 4. Confirm by turning your Volvo off, then on again emm... Look to see if there's a bolt or lock bolt key rattling around by the spare wheel. That's what usually causes it. ;)[/QUOTE] I'll give it a go, but I think that's for ME7 engines only.

Post 532161 by bill nightingale on 2012-08-23 12:08:07

i cant switch of my lights i have turned the screw and lo-beam still on i have changed the light switch still no luck can any one help also need serves light resetting .

Post 532291 by hazzt5 on 2012-08-24 09:59:00

Ill be up for coming im a virgin meet novice aswell its only down the road !! :)

Post 532292 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-24 10:28:32

[QUOTE=hazzt5;532291]Ill be up for coming im a virgin meet novice aswell its only down the road !! :)[/QUOTE] Great, the more the merrier, looks like there will be a few first timers.....roll on Sunday !

Post 532306 by emm on 2012-08-24 12:13:11

I'll have to play this one my ear now i'm afraid. As depending on the weather will depend on when can get me new bumper sprayed as the wife has said it must be gone by the end of the weekend and my comment about why the volvo was better than her didn't go to well...whoops. I've also got a Terra clean booked in for a Sat so i'll try and the guy said i can watch so i'll take pictures anyways.

Post 532337 by iancho on 2012-08-24 16:53:06

sorry graham and guys, i cannot make it, nobody will do my shift. I was really looking forward to meeting you all. Hope you all have a great day and the weather is kind! If anyone wants another meet in October, Sunday the 7th would be great for me as i have just booked it off. All the best and enjoy! Ian

Post 532394 by stribo on 2012-08-24 20:52:20

[QUOTE=M-R-P;531999]Steve, what year is your car? I'll look up the reset code.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=M-R-P;532002]Resetting S/C/V service light... 1. Press and hold odometer reset button 2. Turn ignition switch to Run 3. After SRL flashes, release odometer reset button 4. Confirm by turning your Volvo off, then on again emm... Look to see if there's a bolt or lock bolt key rattling around by the spare wheel. That's what usually causes it. ;)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=stribo;532133]I'll give it a go, but I think that's for ME7 engines only.[/QUOTE] Tried it today mate, with no joy. Having done some searching on the forum it looks like a need a Draper tool which will reset it (no not a Draper lump hammer :P) Mines a '98 ,pre ME7.

Post 532403 by kim on 2012-08-24 21:22:31

Sorry I cannot make Sunday ...I will be in Tadley tomorrow With the draper reset tool If you want to meet up ...5 min Job ....let me know Up till Kim 01494 671280

Post 532405 by stribo on 2012-08-24 21:26:49

Cool, just up the road from us, what time's best for you?

Post 532406 by Kingsford G on 2012-08-24 21:29:21

Was very tempted to come but I can`t spare money for fuel there and back believe it or not,sounds pathetic but true.Hope u all have a good time guys.

Post 532408 by LiamT4 on 2012-08-24 21:34:09

What time is the meet starting? Looked on google streed view and looks like a pretty big carpark, entrance looks like its not on the main road though, on a side road.

Post 532414 by stribo on 2012-08-24 21:39:21

[QUOTE=LiamT4;532408]What time is the meet starting? Looked on google streed view and looks like a pretty big carpark, entrance looks like its not on the main road though, on a side road.[/QUOTE] I believe it's 2pm.

Post 532415 by kim on 2012-08-24 21:39:48

I will be in tadley about lunchtime Mount Pleasant RG26 4BG If you give me a call sat about 9am We can be more precise (have to find out what time the wife's going to want to be there by) cheers Kim :xmas2:

Post 532419 by stribo on 2012-08-24 21:41:44

[QUOTE=kim;532415]I will be in tadley about lunchtime Mount Pleasant RG26 4BG If you give me a call sat about 9am We can be more precise (have to find out what time the wife's going to want to be there by) cheers Kim :xmas2:[/QUOTE] Will do, used to live on Mount Pleasant, so you'll be easy to find.

Post 532422 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-24 21:45:18

V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm (poss) LiamT4 (poss) bill nightingale t5frankie (poss) hazzt5 Phew, think thats up to date now, still a fair few cars coming :smile:

Post 532428 by kim on 2012-08-24 21:51:37

Seabrook House car park And for every one else there's still time to treat your pride and joy at good prices http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-parts?utm_source=Euro+Car+Parts+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5a7dd9143e-real_August_bank_holiday8_24_2012&utm_medium=email Oils -wipers 30% off .....Kim

Post 532529 by y2blade on 2012-08-25 12:51:12

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;532422]V70 Graham & Nobber72 y2blade Santa & Pinup_gal & Cake Slomo oblark Ali-Bongo Relfski stribo Sharkey R & D5 Sophie (poss) Flanimal (poss) External Error V8mate x2 martinrpeachey (got permission from her who wears the trousers) emm (poss) LiamT4 (poss) bill nightingale t5frankie (poss) hazzt5 Phew, think thats up to date now, still a fair few cars coming :smile:[/QUOTE] Sorry Graham I'm out on my bike tomorrow, Have got to make the most of any nice weather this year as it had done less than 1000 miles since the last MOT...I gotta use it or loose it. :( And I don't want to loose it! The Weather looks stonking for all of us tomorrow, have a good one. See you all at Trax :cool:

Post 532543 by Slomo on 2012-08-25 15:22:21

^^^^ bring the bike.....

Post 532576 by M-R-P on 2012-08-25 19:33:17

Right then! car is washed, oil/filter changed, tyres sorted, I'll be spending tonight emptying my memory card, charging batteries and making a dukebox dvd for the four hours driving ahead of me tomorrow. Looking forward to this, the weather should be good, loads of new and old faces attending, eeeexcellent! everybody else ready to go?

Post 532582 by stribo on 2012-08-25 19:55:22

[QUOTE=M-R-P;532576]Right then! car is washed, oil/filter changed, tyres sorted, I'll be spending tonight emptying my memory card, charging batteries and making a dukebox dvd for the four hours driving ahead of me tomorrow. Looking forward to this, the weather should be good, loads of new and old faces attending, eeeexcellent! everybody else ready to go?[/QUOTE] Four hours driving, have you been to Grahams school of motoring. :P I've got a VVT solenoid, and quickshift bracket to fit in the morning, then wash the cars, and we're ready.:)

Post 532583 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-25 19:57:42

The cake is in the oven!! Rich has yet to decide what time we are leaving and I haven't chosen an outfit.... ok I was joking about the last bit lol

Post 532612 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-25 20:56:13

We're ready, quick wash in the morning (car that is) V8mate is coming to mine so we can convoy down to the services to meet the rest of the 'Southern' lot.....then a nice QUICK cruise to the meet, yes a QUICK cruise, I'm really gonna open her up tomorrow, maybe even get her up to 2500rpm :wiggle:

Post 532616 by stribo on 2012-08-25 21:14:00

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;532612]We're ready, quick wash in the morning (car that is) V8mate is coming to mine so we can convoy down to the services to meet the rest of the 'Southern' lot.....then a nice QUICK cruise to the meet, yes a QUICK cruise,[COLOR="#FF0000"] I'm really gonna open her up tomorrow, maybe even get her up to 2500rpm[/COLOR] :wiggle:[/QUOTE] I'll believe that when I see it. :P

Post 532628 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-25 21:31:06

[QUOTE=y2blade;532529]Sorry Graham I'm out on my bike tomorrow.....[/QUOTE] I don't know, out on the bike indeed :P [QUOTE=y2blade;532529]The Weather looks stonking for all of us tomorrow, have a good one. See you all at Trax :cool:[/QUOTE] Hope the sun shines on us all lol, see you at TRAX mate.

Post 532629 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-25 21:32:33

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;532583]The cake is in the oven!! [COLOR="#FF0000"]Rich has yet to decide what time we are leaving[/COLOR] and I haven't chosen an outfit.... ok I was joking about the last bit lol[/QUOTE] Hmmm.....surely if YOU are driving, you should decide what time to leave !

Post 532636 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-25 21:45:11

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;532629]Hmmm.....surely if YOU are driving, you should decide what time to leave ![/QUOTE] Erm if I'm driving we should have left earlier :P Just took the S60 to Tesco, first time I've driven it anywhere bar our road. Man it moves....I did offer to share the driving tomorrow but hey I lied!!!! Rich you're driving ;)

Post 532644 by Santa on 2012-08-25 22:17:37

What time we all meeting at Oxford?

Post 532652 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-25 22:43:07

[QUOTE=Santa;532644]What time we all meeting at Oxford?[/QUOTE] It's 1400 Rich

Post 532654 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-25 23:07:57

Just to clarify, for anyone coming from the south we are meeting up at 1300 at Tothill services postcode RG20 9BX The main meet is at 1400 Ock Mill Marcham Road Abingdon, Oxford OX14 1AD

Post 532655 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-25 23:10:25

ps M-P-R don't forget your tool box, there are a fair few members relying on it :smile:

Post 532656 by M-R-P on 2012-08-25 23:25:49

LOL my Volvo specific tool collection should, without a doubt, be with me :D

Post 532676 by bill nightingale on 2012-08-26 07:56:28

we hope you all have a good run and take care i will c you all at the meet going car-booting in Abingdon, first lol

Post 532682 by stribo on 2012-08-26 08:39:03

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;532655]ps M-P-R don't forget your tool box, there are a fair few members relying on it :smile:[/QUOTE] I'll have my tools with me, if anyone needs help.

Post 532683 by Sharkey R on 2012-08-26 08:56:19

We shall be there in Sophie's oil burner. Hopefully will make tothill services but I not we will see you in Abingdon.

Post 532686 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-26 09:39:49

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;532683]We shall be there in Sophie's oil burner. Hopefully will make tothill services but I not we will see you in Abingdon.[/QUOTE] Yay.....we get to see what Sophie keeps in her boot !

Post 532704 by Sharkey R on 2012-08-26 11:36:41

Sorry to disappoint buddy I think she's left all her "tools" at home this time.

Post 532706 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-26 11:37:27

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;532704]Sorry to disappoint buddy I think she's left all her "tools" at home this time.[/QUOTE] You mean 'Weapons of Mass Destruction' :scared:

Post 532708 by Sharkey R on 2012-08-26 11:53:17

He he quality

Post 532720 by Ali-Bongo on 2012-08-26 17:12:35

Sorry I suddenly shot off guys, had a crap morning and didn't feel great. Was nice to put names to faces and have a look at some tasty volvos. Nearly creamed myself when the red 855R and gul yellow 854 T5 pulled up, had our little 850 corner too haha. Cheers for making it happen guys, I might even clean the old girl for the next one lol.

Post 532734 by bill nightingale on 2012-08-26 19:11:14

had a great day and a very good meet thanks to all my new friends well have to do it again soon thanks again Bill + Helen

Post 532735 by M-R-P on 2012-08-26 19:11:35

[QUOTE=Ali-Bongo;532720]Sorry I suddenly shot off guys, had a crap morning and didn't feel great. Was nice to put names to faces and have a look at some tasty volvos. Nearly creamed myself when the red 855R and gul yellow 854 T5 pulled up, had our little 850 corner too haha. Cheers for making it happen guys, I might even clean the old girl for the next one lol.[/QUOTE] Nice to see you there mate, sorry I forgot my code reader, usually it just lives in my OBD port to save hassle but the one time I take it out... Had fun today, new faces, old faces and a cracking selection of cars. Pics to follow later. Had an awesome view in my mirrors, heading the convoy up the A34. And my mpg when I got home...? 37 on the nose :)

Post 532738 by Sharkey R on 2012-08-26 19:26:47

Was a great meet guys. Bit gutted I didn't bring the R today but she will be at Trax. Was good meeting a few more members and had a great laugh, mostly at Graham's expense. Can't wait to see the MPG you get at TRAX mate ;-p

Post 532743 by M-R-P on 2012-08-26 19:42:35

Post 532746 by Santa on 2012-08-26 20:22:01

Great meet, thank you Graham for organising it :)

Post 532748 by Jamest5r on 2012-08-26 20:25:41

Come on where are the pics :)

Post 532749 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-26 20:27:54

Fab meet, was lovely seeing old n new faces. Sorry if I didn't speak to you. Bloody motorway users planting their cars upside down meant that us and Stewart (external error) went a rather scenic route to get home. The traffic was clearing in front of us once on the mway, may have been something to do with the two S60's they could see in their rear view mirrors. Nice ferrari even moved!!! Can't wait till trax next week! Hopefully the weather will be as nice and of course there will be CAKE.

Post 532750 by ExternalError on 2012-08-26 20:28:56

great meet cheers for organising it was nice meeting new faces

Post 532751 by Santa on 2012-08-26 20:30:15

[QUOTE=Jamest5r;532748]Come on where are the pics :)[/QUOTE] Eating tea first :-p

Post 532769 by M-R-P on 2012-08-26 21:24:50

Hope I didn't sound too much like a chav when I left lol :D If any pics appear side-on, it's because photobucket is being a N 0 B! :(

Post 532773 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-26 21:38:20

Well we had a great meet today in Oxford ooops I mean Reading :redface: Some new faces as well, was good to meet Ali-Bongo and hazzt5 for the first time and glad to see Bill join us agian, we obviously didn't scare him off last time ! V8mate (Paul) apologises for having to rush off, his mate came off his bmx bike and was taken to hospital after dislocating his shoulder though he is fine now. Great to see all you other 'old faces' again, it was a pleasure, thank you ALL for making the meet a sucsess. Just have a few pics to share.....

Post 532776 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-26 21:43:10

Bill : Come on stribo, any ideas what's up with the car ? stribo : All it says here is fold nappy into a triangle and secure with a safety pin !

Post 532779 by Pinup_gal on 2012-08-26 21:44:37

pmsl!!! I prefer your pic of me Graham. I'm pulling a face in Martin's pic. That is because I spotted him with the camera and tried to move!!! Permission to steal picture please mr bus driver :D

Post 532780 by M-R-P on 2012-08-26 21:45:48

I gotta stop wearing shorts!

Post 532781 by V70 Graham on 2012-08-26 21:46:45

[QUOTE=M-R-P;532780]I gotta stop wearing shorts![/QUOTE] Thankfully the Summer won't last forever :lol:

Post 532785 by Santa on 2012-08-26 21:54:59

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Post 532795 by bill nightingale on 2012-08-26 22:16:15

lol but where do i secure with a safety pin lol :rotfl:

Post 532805 by hazzt5 on 2012-08-26 22:41:21

It was good meeting you all today. I only popped to get some painkillers from garage and ended up at the JR, as mrs sister went into labour. Talk about good timing ay ;-) (excuse the chavvy exhaust but couldn't change it back to the old one as sawed it in half to fit in the boot) haha.

Post 532806 by Santa on 2012-08-26 22:52:27

[QUOTE=hazzt5;532805]It was good meeting you all today. I only popped to get some painkillers from garage and ended up at the JR, as mrs sister went into labour. Talk about good timing ay ;-) (excuse the chavvy exhaust but couldn't change it back to the old one as sawed it in half to fit in the boot) haha.[/QUOTE] Is this a good time to congratulate you? :)

Post 532813 by stribo on 2012-08-26 23:30:56

[QUOTE=M-R-P;532780]I gotta stop wearing shorts![/QUOTE] Or at least use some fake tan on your legs. :P

Post 532820 by JUDGENINJA on 2012-08-27 00:10:12

Looks like another good turn out.. Sorry I wasn't there.

Post 532822 by MoleT-5R on 2012-08-27 00:22:20

[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;532820]Looks like another good turn out.. Sorry I wasn't there.[/QUOTE] hope you will be able to make trax next week...it won't be the same without you along for some campfire banter :beer: and track entertainment :B_steerin

Post 532837 by JUDGENINJA on 2012-08-27 09:43:30

[QUOTE=moleadrian;532822]hope you will be able to make trax next week...it won't be the same without you along for some campfire banter :beer: and track entertainment :B_steerin[/QUOTE] Nope... sorry but I will definitely not be coming after Silverstone conned us in to paying £55.00 entry as they wouldn't sell weekend tickets on the gate!! That's me skint!

Post 532839 by MoleT-5R on 2012-08-27 09:55:57

[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;532837]Nope... sorry but I will definitely not be coming after Silverstone conned us in to paying £55.00 entry as they wouldn't sell weekend tickets on the gate!! That's me skint![/QUOTE] That wasn't very nice of them, we'll miss you next weekend

Post 532878 by stribo on 2012-08-27 16:08:45

Had a great day yesterday, good to catch up with everyone, and meet Slomo, and External Error. It was a shame Paul (V8mate) had to shoot off so soon after getting there, will catch up with you next time mate.

Post 532900 by hazzt5 on 2012-08-27 18:21:08

[QUOTE=Santa;532806]Is this a good time to congratulate you? :)[/QUOTE] my girlfriends sister went into labour. :smile: not my turn just yet !! lol