A2 Owners Club Social !

[Stuart_D]

The forum is great, but lets face it - most of us want to compare extras, show off our sound systems and look at modifications.

Quite a few people have been asking and there's been some good feedback with regards to first ever A2OC social. There are now over 150 A2OC members arounds the world and so I think it is time to take the club to the next level. Despite constant ribbing from my wife and friends, I have decided to go ahead with planning the event! (Needless to say, the wife won't be coming!!)

It's difficult to satisfy everyone with something like this and you have to look on it as the first event, hopefully to be followed by many more in other locations. So I apologise in advance if it ends up taking place somewhere that is too far for you to travel to.

I have been looking for a country pub around the Folkestone area that has a large car park and that obviously serves food. What I'm thinking is that I will pick a Sunday early next year and that all A2OC members are welcome - I would especially love to see some European members, and I will investigate group discounts on Eurotunnel or car ferrys if enough people are interested.

I am slightly concerned about people's committment. These types of things take some organising and I am happy to do it but not if 20 people say they are coming and only 2 turn up!

The question is - would UK people be willing to pay ~£5 up front to show their committment in return for a prepaid, prearranged buffet lunch? Or is it best to rely on people's word that they will come? I think it's different for the European members as they would have to fork out for a channel crossing.

I am also considering inviting representatives from companies such as ABT or the Audi magazine to come along if they want to. Please tell me what you think of this idea, and if you have any suggestions as to other reps that you would like invited, please reply to this or email me: stuart@audi-a2.co.uk

I hope that there's enough interest in this, I think it would be a good laugh and something new to talk about for many months in the forum!

That's about all I can think of right now!

Stuart.

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[BK]

Hi Stuart !

Although it's quite a long drive for me from Norway I would just love to attend a A2 social.
My only request would be if the social could be held in the spring or early summer. This would make the drive a lot more pleasent :)
And perhaps some of the other members from Norway, Denmark and Sweden could join in along the way and we could travel together.
That would be quite a sight :)

Hmmmmm.....this means that I would have to buy a map for the UK for my navigation system :D

BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++

[Stuart_D]

Yes - spring would be nice, I'll bare it in mind.

It would be amazing to see a convoy of A2s driving down the road. It may even be fun to all drive somewhere else from the pub where we have lunch.

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[deheld]

Hi,

I want to attend the social too. It depends a little bit on the timing of the Gathering wether I'll be attending or not. My new house should be finished somewhere in May next year, so around that time I won't be coming. If it's before may (late April perhaps) then I will be there.
If I am going I'll try to arrange the crossing of the water for the European Members (alike Moses once did).
I did notice that the fare for the Eurotunnel varies with the month, cheapest is around October :)
For instance if we were to go next weekend (14 & 15 September) the fare would be 177 Pounds. But if we can get 10 or more cars we can get a discount, but we have to cross together.

But I'm willing to attend and pay a small fee. Maybe the locals can organize a nice sightseeing drive or something like that !!

I'm already looking forward to it !!



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

[frido]

I plan to attend, too.....after all, I have a fuel-economic car....:-)
Is the Eurotunnel really that expensive??

Bye, Frido.

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A2 1.2 TDI 2002 silver

[runboy]

Sounds fantastic-although I'm still in support of the meet being held in a Tecos car park-with petrol station attached of course.

Agree on the £5 front-especially if there is to be a buffet of Tesco select sausage rolls, scotch eggs etc.

Timing will always be an issue with us all-when a date is announced if I can make it I will-if not, I wont!. But I will try my hardest to be there.

And good on you for taking the time and effort to organise!.

Steve - 1.4SE petrol, 2002, Silver

[Gav]

Would non-A2 members (ie those seriously interested in getting one - like me) be welcomed (obviously not getting in the middle of any A2 convoy!)??? I might get an A2 next April/May, and so seeing the different versions, colours, extra's and sound systems that people have all in one place could be really useful to help in the decision making process.

[deheld]

quote:Originally posted by Gav
[br]Would non-A2 members (ie those seriously interested in getting one - like me) be welcomed (obviously not getting in the middle of any A2 convoy!)??? I might get an A2 next April/May, and so seeing the different versions, colours, extra's and sound systems that people have all in one place could be really useful to help in the decision making process.


Yes, but you have to pay double and drive at the end of the convoy !!

:D



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

[deheld]

quote:Originally posted by frido
[br]I plan to attend, too.....after all, I have a fuel-economic car....:-)
Is the Eurotunnel really that expensive??

Bye, Frido.

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A2 1.2 TDI 2002 silver


Frido,

Yes, the tunnel is really THAT expensive !! I was quite shocked myself...

The ferry from "Hoek van Holland" (try to pronounce that) to Harwich is almost equally expensive, plus the longer drive through England (which i don't like because of the left/right problem).
There's an alternative, the ferry from calais to dover is presumed to be cheaper.

I've checked. In April 2003 (weekend 12/13) the ferry calais-dover-calais costs 160 Euro's.

BTW we have to contact the P&O ferry... When I select Audi I can't select A2, the type isn't listed :(



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

[paulj]

Stuart !

As mentioned before great idea, And I'm in the same position as you so the wife will stay at home :D.

£5 is cool I'm sure as all the money we save on fuel.

If anyone else wants to travel from Devon area please let me know as we can convoy from there.

2001 1.4 TDI SE, Crystal Blue, Open Sky, Climate Control, El.Rear Windows 16" six spoke alloys, Alpine CD/MP3 & Genesis Components & Amps, Focal Sub all custom fitted.

[Gav]

quote:

Yes, but you have to pay double and drive at the end of the convoy !!



Or perhaps start ahead of the convoy and stop in a convient location to video the convoy passing! Then join the back, overtake and repeat...

The A2 drivers (dependant on engine choice) could all have a mpg competition to see who has the lightest right foot!

Quick Q: What's a typical milage range on an A2? I easily get 500 miles / 800km from my Punto...

[John Disdale]

I think it’s nothing short of brilliant that those from “foreign lands” are happy to really put themselves out for a meeting in Folkstone, and I sincerely hope that such levels of grand enthusiasm will spread across the members in England/Britain.

I believe Folkstone has a Tesco’s so I shall have no trouble in persuading my wife to attend. All I would ask is that the event offers a decent lunch/dinner because those travelling a long journey would rightly require something more interesting than a sausage roll. I might add I am only around 40 miles from Folkstone so its no hardship for me to check out that any allocated pub is not a dump.

As the past Chairman of a camera club I can speak with a little experience when it comes to arranging events, and it’s a fact of life as far as I am concerned that if no money is involved then 50% of those who said they would go will not. If on the other hand the money is paid up front then the percentage becomes more closer to 98%. That said we must all acknowledge that it’s a very big commitment for those travelling from abroad, and I can only but ask that such individuals think twice before saying yes.

Anyway because of the reasons stated (and to remove Stuart from potential dire embarrassment) I think it has to be money up front with no refund for anyone who changes their minds. This way if say 20 club members are coming from Calais we can sink the ferry and all get drunk from the funds in the kitty.

On my own part in being a Golf owner I really do not mind travelling at the rear of any convey, however this is with one proviso. You need to overtake me first, and I will not accept any Tesco vouchers to not be competitive.

Keen individuals like “Gav” should be made as welcome as anyone else, and it should hardly matter whether they own an A2 or not – although naturally they must be A20C members. The latter which I hope and believe does not restrict anyone from joining.

Yes, because of short days the event must be held in the spring as opposed to the winter.

Regards
John Disdale

[runboy]

Mmmmm, Non-A2 owners.....Well as long as they bring washing equipment with them and offer to wash any A2's they are directed to-it will get them into good practise for when they get one of their own!.

Steve - 1.4SE petrol, 2002, Silver

[Gav]

quote:Originally posted by runboy
Mmmmm, Non-A2 owners.....Well as long as they bring washing equipment with them and offer to wash any A2's they are directed to-it will get them into good practise for when they get one of their own!.


mental note to self: If I were to attend, make sure my car looks really badly washed (kind of like normal!) so no self-respecting A2 owner would dare give me a sponge! Perhaps to fit in more I could borrow my cousins TT...

What about a 'loudest stereo' competition too... That's one area of Punto ownership I enjoy. 100W sub as standard.

Once a date is fixed and I've been to the Motor Show to sit in an A2 I can decide on attending. (I'm currently working in Oslo, thus meaning a trip to a dealer would be a little wierd. Having never driven a LHD vehicle it could get a little interesting!)

Anyone for the range Q?

[royfox]

Stuart.
Yep....
OK I'll sit at the back of the convoy. Just ensure you A2 drivers don't dawdle about, us PD130 owners like to get a move on you know :D

I think payment upfront is fine.

Roy

[Kaine]

Stuart,

I'm on :D

If you fix the weekend, I'll check we're (wife also) are free and post you the cash (£10 of course) - :)

Kaine

[Rob Earl]

Gav,

Also got a Punto and I'm lucky to get 250 miles out of a tank. Most of my driving is short journeys. The best I've ever had is approx 38mpg.

As for the social, being local to Folkstone like JD, we would be making an appearance when the date is set. We're not actually members of A2OC yet but we haven't got an A2 yet!!!!

Almost a 1.4SE in Merlot Red, Biege interior, 16" 5 spoke alloys, DIS, Open Sky, Elec rear windows.

[Stuart_D]

Wow, great feedback everyone!
I see the money is going up on it's own...I started it at £5, but £10 sounds fine!

I don't see why non-A2 owners shouldn't come. I don't want it to turn into a car showroom though! The convoy drives should be great if we can organise what regions people are all coming from plus of course we'll just do one for the sake of once we all get there! And as someone suggested I'd like to get some good video/photo footage of the whole event. At the rate we're going we could have a Golf PD convoy as well!

I was looking at using the EuroTunnel recently for some business trips and it really isn't that cheap. I'm sure it'll work out better if you don't mind sitting on a ferry unless a good group booking can be made but timing will probably be hard.

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[Stuart_D]

By the way, I've just made some serious updates to the site so next time any of you visit, please click your refresh button!

Stuart.

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[Gav]

quote:Originally posted by Rob Earl


Also got a Punto and I'm lucky to get 250 miles out of a tank. Most of my driving is short journeys. The best I've ever had is approx 38mpg.


My Punto is a yr 2000 8v ELX (1242cc), and does mainly longer country roads / motorways. Average over 18 months is 51mpg, best is 60mpg for a single fill up (which included some steady motoring at 80 km/h in Sweden/Norway the other month). It's got about a 52 litre tank, but I've only ever filled up with about 45 litres of petrol. I'd really appreciate knowing how far A2's can go with style of driving.

[Stuart_D]

Just a brief update...

I have found a very nice country pub a few miles north of Folkestone that has a decent sized car park. I have been discussing with the managers the possibility of them providing a buffet lunch for us obviously with a mixture of veggie and meat based dishes. The pub owners seem very excited at the prospect of us having our first social there and they seem like a nice bunch of people.

If we go ahead with this plan, there will therefore be a charge per head to come to the event of probably around £4.00 or the equivalent in your country. I am thinking of setting up a paypal system online to take payments to come to the event. In addition, I will also take prepayments for club mugs if anyone wants one or two which I will have made and bring to the social.

There are several small hotels/b&bs around the area for anyone who wants to stay overnight to use. I will send out details of these to all club members via email when everything has been confirmed.

What does everyone think? Are you willing to pay a little in advance for lunch and confirm your attendance?

Stuart.

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[deheld]

quote:Originally posted by Stuart_D
What does everyone think? Are you willing to pay a little in advance for lunch and confirm you attendance?


If i'm coming (which depends on the date) I don't have a problem with the pay. Eating together must be one of the requirements.

A hotel would also be very nice (hate to sleep in the back of the A2).



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

[runboy]

I'm still up for it, date depending of course!. Money thing sounds fine-do you accept Tesco Clubcard vouchers?

Steve - 1.4SE petrol, 2002, Silver

[Stuart_D]

Tesco Clubcard, Sainsbury's Points, Airmiles, Goldfish Points, Boots Vouchers, all accepted.

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[John Disdale]

Stuart,

Come the end of this week I will have a bit of time to play around, so I thought perhaps I could take half a dozen photographs of the pub and surrounding area of Folkstone which perhaps you could post on the A2OC site in order to give a flavour as to the location. This could be especially useful to those who reside north of Watford, and have never ever seen the sea.

I’m sure that as time progresses it might be possible to formulate a little programme whereby some owners could meet up along the route. Tesco’s have branches from Inverness all the way down to Folkstone. Who knows perhaps those travelling from middle England could meet outside the Mushy Pea factory. Perhaps us southerners could slum it by starting off with cocktails in Leeds Castle.

Regards
John Disdale

[frido]

I think it would be ok to pay a little in advance... But for us continent folks it would be nice not to have to sleep in our cars, as Dennis said (not that the A2 is too uncomfotable to sleep in....:-)

Bye, Frido.

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A2 1.2 TDI 2002 silver

[JanF]

Stuart,

I'm thinking about joining the social too. Not shure yet, depends on the date among other things.
Paying in advance won't be a problem.

The idea of the meeting is great, anyway.

Regards,
JanF

2001 1.4 Petrol Exclusive
Cobalt Blue Metallic

[Paul]

This is a great idea and should be good fun too!

I would like to propose some competitions:

A mooing competition - as long as there are no bulls nearby (plenty of bulls****ers but not the bovine type) :D

A low fuel consumption competition - between the meet and the pub [^]

A high fuel consumption competition on leaving the pub [:o)]

A "hardest suspension" competion :(

A longest dipstick competion - size matters! [:I]

A worst driveshaft competition [V]

A highest outside temperature reading [8D]

A highest or strongest windscreen washer squirt (does the dipstick length have anything to do with this - statisticians at the ready! [}:)]

The most creative use of smileys.... [?]

Any other ideas?

Paul
1.4TDi, leather, Open Sky, BOSE, 6 CD, alu trim, cruise, DIS, etc. etc.

[Kaine]

Stuart,

Still sounds no probs for me. Did you decide approx timing yet? Since my wife plans my life, I have to get this type of thing on the calender well in advance. [8D]

Kaine

[Kaine]

By my reckoning, pending confirmation on the date, from this forum there are currently only 9 A2's coming so far. (12 cars in total)

A2's:
Stuart_D (Stuart)
BK
deHeld (Dennis)
frido
runboy (Steve)
paulj
Kaine
JanF
Paul

Non A2's:
John Disdale (Golf)
Royfox (Roy) (Golf)
Gav (Punto)

Stuart : What are the current numbers like from your site? More than this I hope.

We need to increase this number dont you think?

Steve - do you still have moderator status? Can you make this thread a 'sticky topic', i.e. so it stays at the top of the list?

Kaine

[martinw]

Paul:

Number of plastic Tesco shopping bags in the boot competition?

MartinW - Dolphin Grey 1.4SE

[Rob Earl]

Count us in as well[8D]

Almost a 1.4SE in Merlot Red, Biege interior, 16" 5 spoke alloys, DIS, Open Sky, Elec rear windows.

[Kaine]

13 possibles and counting

A2's:
Stuart_D (Stuart)
BK
deHeld (Dennis)
frido
runboy (Steve)
paulj
Kaine
JanF
Paul
Rob Earl

Non A2's:
John Disdale (Golf)
Royfox (Roy) (Golf)
Gav (Punto)

At this rate, this thread will be the highest posting topic of all time. :D

[Stuart_D]

I'm glad everyone is so enthusiastic, I'm really looking forward to it now!

I won't forget those who will be travelling from afar and will tell everyone about hotels that are in the nearby area.

I have more or less decided on the location but would like to take a trip down there one weekend before I make a committment. I'm still not sure about dates. Given the way things are progressing it could be possible to do it this year or would everyone prefer to wait until the Spring next year?

Talking of competitions, I have recently been offered a new stainless steel exhaust fitted and supplied. The system itself comes with a life time warranty and still turns down at the rear of the car to remain original in design. It is of high flow capacity and even on its own offers +6bhp and noticeable low speed and mid range torque. The company doing the offering is http://www.auto-amd.com

Is anyone interested in this? If there are enough people, this could be a site competition or even raffle prize if enough people come to the social.

On numbers, I'd really like to get it up to 20 A2's so that we make a really big impact on a convoy drive. Don't forget there are actually 160 members of the club and not everyone is a forum member so several more people may come out of the woodwork once I send an email around.


2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[John Disdale]

Don’t forget there are other dedicated Tesco enthusiasts – including JonM, Chivers, Maersk, Chris, and of course ZB who perhaps could justify the trip as a second honeymoon.

[runboy]

Things are looking good-I like the competition idea-was the hard suspension aimed at me?:)

I think also the number of Tesco clubcard points could be a good competition idea.

I tried making this a 'sticky' topic, but there is no option to. I tried to email David (admin) but his profile doesn't allow emails to be sent to him, so....

Either we move this topic onto A2 Facts which is little used, or if David is reading this, can he either make this sticky, or set up a new discussion forum just for the social.

Stuart_D, I don't know why, but this year sounds good-how's the weather in Europe around November time?!?.



Steve - 1.4SE petrol, 2002, Silver

[richj]

Count me in as well.

As I'm not due to get hold of my baby until Oct/nov, I'd personally prefer it if this took place in the spring.
May also decrease the chance of turning up to the event with an A2 covered in salt etc, after traveling down the A12 .

Paying in advance is also totally reasonable.




Expecting Silver A2 1.6FSI sport, end October.

[Stuart_D]

For the sake of making life easier, can I just ask that if there is anyone interested in coming to the social that has not joined the club yet, please join now as it will mean that I can send everyone emails with location details etc rather than post it on the forum where not everyone may see it - plus with the risk of starting another mega sized topic!

Runboy - is the capacity of 'A2 Facts' bigger? If so, I say move this thread as it could be a popular topic for a few months.

Also, do you think it would be possible to have a folder dedicated to club discussions or are there too many space constraints?

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[zbogar22]

Stuart great idea, I would like to come so much, but I'm affraid that it is rather an adventure for me. Unfortunately it is not likely that I might show up.

Regards

ZB

[Stuart_D]

Anton,
It's a shame, but I understand.
I wish I could say that there will be an A2OC social in Slovenia, but you are the only member from there!



2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[runboy]

Stuart_D, I don't think that (A2 Facts) discussion is any better for capacity, it's just that it doesn't get used (only one topic from BK!). Just thought that as I couldn't make this one 'sticky' in this discussion board, at least in a smaller fourm it would be easy to spot.
As I said, I hope David reads these posts soon and maybe can do something?.
My moderator status doesn't allow me to do that much!!!!.

Steve - 1.4SE petrol, 2002, Silver

[maersk]

I don't have a Tesco.
Is it a Temporary Escapement Scenario Culminating in Officialdom?

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[deheld]

quote:Originally posted by Paul
[br]This is a great idea and should be good fun too!

I would like to propose some competitions:


Maybe if we all use our horns at the same time we might be able to scare a chihuahua !!!



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

[paulj]

Deheld !

The horns are hopeless, A crabs fart is louder than mine.

I just turn up the stereo now to warn other road users :D

2001 1.4 TDI SE, Crystal Blue, Open Sky, Climate Control, El.Rear Windows 16" six spoke alloys, Alpine CD/MP3 & Genesis Components & Amps, Focal Sub all custom fitted.

[Stuart_D]

I have actually had people laugh at me when I have used the horn in the past. I find I'm better off putting the window down and shouting instead!

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[deheld]

quote:Originally posted by Stuart_D
[br]I have actually had people laugh at me when I have used the horn in the past. I find I'm better off putting the window down and shouting instead!


Also makes it easier to flip them the finger !!



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

[deheld]

quote:Originally posted by Stuart_D
[br]Anton,
I wish I could say that there will be an A2OC social in Slovenia, but you are the only member from there!


Why not hold the meeting in the middle of Slovenia and England, say... The Netherlands :D

Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

[Stuart_D]

Thta's a good idea.
Let's see how successful this one is and then we can think about where to hold a future one!

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[paulj]

Deheld

Slovenia, Sounds cool to me. Does that mean you will find us a bed for the weekend ?

2001 1.4 TDI SE, Crystal Blue, Open Sky, Climate Control, El.Rear Windows, H&R -2" suspension, 17" five spoke Canonica alloys, Alpine CD/MP3 & Genesis Components & Amps, Focal Sub all custom fitted.

[zbogar22]

Dennis, you made it sound like a Joke but if you give it a second thought, the idea of having the social in Netherlands sounds like a prefect compromise. Close for the UK drivers (right side steering wheel) and easier for us remote members.

Thanks for the concern from certain individuals, but since the most members are from the UK, or close by, I do suggest that you make it happen in the UK for the first time. If it works out well, the next social may be held somewhere else.

I will be more than willing to find a club and a hotel if Slovenia is unanimously chosen as a next location during the first event in the UK. But somehow I doubt that, those who will attend, will be drunk enough to make such a decission.:D

Regards

ZB

[yoyoman]

:)If it is the end of the year or januari we love to come februari or another month would be nice to the discount option about the chunnel if you travel with more than 10 cars is a very good option but I would like to come anyway *(if my wife wants because it is her car really)I drive a Fiat scudo van who belongs to my buisnes.
I think I am gonna ask Stuart to send me a couple of more stickers because they would be beautiful on my van.

Jeff Huisman
2000 A2 petrol with all thinkeble options :-)

[Stuart_D]

Yoyoman - I've just sent you some more...

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[Kaine]

OK, Potential social members;

Stuart_D
BK
deHeld
frido
runboy
paulj
Kaine
JanF
Paul
Rob Earl
John Disdale
Royfox
Gav
JonM
Chivers
Maersk
Chris
ZB
richj
zbogar22 (maybe)
yoyoman

21 people (poss)

Kaine

[yoyoman]

Thanks Stuart for the new stickers
If I can get a replacement in my shop *(I own a couple of market stalls)I will come for sure.
If I cant afford the ferry or tunnel ;) I use my :D mastercard :)than I can spread it out over the year.
Just hope that the whole bunch will come and stay maybe there could be some thing like a dart tournement or a kind of knowledge quiz there so that everybody get to know each other in real life.

Jeff Huisman
2000 A2 petrol with all thinkeble options :-)

[Kaine]

To all my European friends,

After the first Social in the UK, if the next is in Europe, I will definitely try to join. I spend 20% of my working carrier in Europe without my A2, so I am eager to take it for a long drive.

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

Just before this topic disappears off the bottom of the page...I thought you'd all be interested to know that I had an email this morning from one of the features editors from Auto Express magazine as they are interested in doing a small article covering the first ever A2OC social!

So, the objective now is to get as many A2s along as possible and make as big an impact as possible!

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[Kaine]

David (Admin),

If your watching can you please please make this a sticky topic, or if poss make a new forum for A2 Socials?

Kaine

[runboy]

Stuart_D,

Good news on the article-I'm sure the local press that covers the venue would be interested. Some free advertising for the pub too!.

Steve - 2003 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior

[Kaine]

Hi Stuart,

Just to keep the social in everyones mind, have you thought about any dates yet? :)

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

Funny, I wondered the other day if someone would revive this thread!

I've had some really good feedback from everyone over the past week or so with lots of good ideas.

I am hoping to make a trip down to the pub in question over the next few weeks. The landlords seem very welcolming and friendly but I want to check it out just to make sure it is definitely suitable.

What's everyone's preference on dates? I'm thinking of late January.
I know it'll be cold, but do we really want to wait until the Spring?

What do you think?

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[royfox]

Jan is OK with me.....
Roy

[Kaine]

Dont want to be a pain, however I am in New Zealand from the 17th Jan => 2nd Feb next year. :(

Of course it depends on everyone else, however if poss early Jan or early Feb suits me better. [:I]

Kaine

[runboy]

Jan is good for me. Your never going to get 100% for everyone. Do your best and stick a pin in your calendar:D

Steve - 2003 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior

[Kaine]

:(:(

[Mal2002]

Can anyone tell me how long it would take to get from Glasgow to Folkstone, I would really like to attend, but i'll probably have to come down the day before as its a very long journey.

[Kaine]

Hi Mal2002,

Check out www.rac.co.uk route planner. Did a quick check - using motorways, rac calculate it should take approx 8hr 13mins. (484miles).

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

I'll find out about hotels nearby for everyone once it confirmed.

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[Rob Earl]

I'll be able to tell you within the next 4 weeks or so as we live fairly near Folkstone and will be travalling up to Dunblane at the end of October for a break and to give the car a good running in. (if we ever get it - I'm getting frustrated now:()

MSN Mappoint is another site worth looking at as you can put a start and destination in - it will then calculate how long it should take on a clear run - very similar to Autoroute and the RAC site mentioned by Kaine.

It might be worth finding out if anyone else is coming from your direction who you could meet on the way to make the journey a bit more interesting.

Almost a 1.4SE in Merlot Red, Biege interior, 16" 5 spoke alloys, DIS, Open Sky, Elec rear windows.

[Stuart_D]

Once I have firmed up on the location and on the date in late Jan/early Feb, then I will need to get a semi definite head count so that I can book the buffet etc which needs a deposit.

I will then be asking everyone for about £4-5 to cover this deposit.

Once all this has been sorted, I'll send an email around stating where everyone is coming from and with all the details of hotels, routes, directions etc etc

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[John Disdale]

I have been trying to think of one sane reason for having a social meeting in a seaside location during January. Is it because beach deckchairs are cheaper to hire when the snow is on the floor ?

[runboy]

Come on JD-we all know that these days the weather in the UK in January is bordering on the tropical-its February and March when it turns nippy;)


Steve - 2003 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior

[tcasaca]

Hi guys i don´t know how many miles are from Lisbon to England but who cares i´m on depends when of course than i´ll try to spread the anothers a2 owners in Lisbon.
Regards
Tiago

TCasaca

[Kaine]

quote: Once I have firmed up on the location and on the date in late Jan/early Feb

early Feb - please, pretty please :D

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

Kaine, I said I wouldn't try and cater form everyone, but you did ask so politely. So, I have made a momentous decision before we start going round in circles.

Clear your calendars, cancel plans, start looking into Ferrys...the official date for the social is SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2003

Location and further info to be advised.

As said before, all are welcome - preferably only A2s with the small excpetion of two or three - you know who you are!!

2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club: www.Audi-A2.co.uk

[Kaine]

:D:D:D 9th Feb - I'm on!!!!

Kaine

[Kaine]

Also, if anyone will be coming down through the Midlands on the 8th, do you fancy an A2 convoy??? [8D] Could meet up at some services on M6?

Now the dates fixed, Feb seems too long to wait. :D

Kaine

[runboy]

Good to see a date. I'll be coming down from East Anglia if anyone wants a convoy!.

Steve - 2003 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior

[richj]

Steve,

I'll be coming down from suffolk, so we could make it a convoy of 2 at least.

Tesco's at Copdock would be a good meeting place.

Rich.

Expecting Silver A2 1.6FSI sport, end October.
Black interior, front fogs, REW, ECC, winter pack, mats & iPod.

[smartie]

i can meet u at braintree then we will be 3

[John Disdale]

Do Tesco have a branch at Braintree ?

[smartie]

they have got three branches

[runboy]

smartie-you say THREE!. I'm moving to Braintree!. Norwich has two big 'uns and a tiddler "Metro" store.

Rubber Duck-I think we 'ave us a convoy!!!

Steve - 2003 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior

[royfox]

Count me in.
Can't wait...
Can A Turbo Tractor Golf owner join that convoy down from the Midlands??? I'll stay at the back,,, Promise.....;)
I'm in Stoke On Trent..

Roy