Coventry Transport Museum and Curry Social

[ULP]

Time to blow away the cobwebs!

On the 24th Feb 2008 we are organising another social, this time to the Coventry Transport Museum during the day and Curry Social in the evening.

The idea would be to pitch-up at about midday for the transport museum, with an opportunity to chew the cud afterwards then a trip for the usual curry in the evening.

http://www.transport-museum.com/

More details to follow, such as we may be able to park on the museum site because car clubs are permitted with prior agreement (which I am seeking), and more accurate times.

However, please register your interest in this opportunity to get together - don't forget, everyone is invited to attend the meet and it would be great to see some new faces:

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-2-24;&e=17&c=1

Keep an eye out for some more events in 2008 such as Duxford Air Museum, Warwick Castle, The Rally Show and the Annual Camping Social!

[Darren C]

Sounds like a plan mate... pen us in!!

Any chance of arranging for some shares in the indian too; their profits must be good by now thanks in part to us... ;)

[alexwharton]

hopefully my self lisa and baby will be attending aswell

[ben]

Hi,

One suggestion - could we arrange a deal with the restaurant for providing a buffet meal? We do this for a local curry club that I'm involved with - our local restaurants charge us £8 per head for a starter/rice/nan/curry. We then charge our attendees a little extra (e.g. £13 a head) to help with fundraising. People simply buy their own drinks.

Happy to continue with standalone orders too though.

Ben.

PS - I've created a calendar entry for people to sign up against.

[ULP]

Hi,

One suggestion - could we arrange a deal with the restaurant for providing a buffet meal? .

Good idea Ben, this is what we do for work curry's and it seems to be much-enjoyed - also agree re donations

PS - I've created a calendar entry for people to sign up against.

I need to work out how to do this...

[millie]

I'm in, just added myself to entry. First time for me!

[richard-]

Yeah I should be able to do that day... going camping on the 20-23 feb in the new forest. Not my idea, uni's! :rolleyes:

[ULP]

I'm in, just added myself to entry. First time for me!

Excellent news Millie - it'll be the first chance I've had to see a Castle Red A2 up-close!

Richard, you're a hardened camper now so you'll be showing them how to do it. Well, assuming the tent isn't inside out :)

[millie]

Thank you ULP, look forward to meeting you too & those I read about every day! Met Skipton at the weekend, have face to name now, 1 down many more to go!

[driveforward]

Richard, you're a hardened camper now so you'll be showing them how to do it. Well, assuming the tent isn't inside out :)

Hahaha!! Lol :D

Once we have a better idea on numbers I'll get in touch with the curryhouse and see what they have to say about the fixed price per head option.

[Skipton01]

hopefully my self lisa and baby will be attending aswell

Does this mean that Lisa's now popped?

Let us know how everything is.

Cheers,

Mike

[ben]

I need to work out how to do this...

- Go to Calendar
- Select Add New Event -> Single, All Day Event
- Enter the details
- Check the "Allow users to specify that they will be attending this event." option at the bottom of the form

B

[wooly A2]

I Will be there ....Looking forward to another feast ...:D

[wooly A2]

Excellent news Millie - it'll be the first chance I've had to see a Castle Red A2 up-close!:)I Think Castle Red is one of the nicest colours on an A2 ...
Last time i saw one was when we where in Plymouth and the Guy in the A2 actually waved ......

[Darren C]

Does this mean that Lisa's now popped?

Let us know how everything is.

Cheers,

Mike

As of yesterday - nope!!

Any day soon though as Lisa is now overdue. (Di is also asking daily...:D)

[alexwharton]

Still no extra family member yet!

[malcolmoc]

Sorry curry meeters but will be on holiday for the february meet ,hope to see you all later in the year. A belated happy new year to everybody.

[millie]

I Think Castle Red is one of the nicest colours on an A2 ...
Last time i saw one was when we where in Plymouth and the Guy in the A2 actually waved ......

Thank you Wooly A2, I have to agree, will ensure it is polished to perfection!

[ULP]

Meet update

We won't be able to park in Millenium Place as the club doesn't have public liability insurance, a prerequisite as Millenium Place is owned by Coventry City Council. However, the Museum have kindly offered us the use of 10 spaces in the staff car park so we should be able to get some photographs of all the cars - if more than 10 cars turn-up I'll need to see if they will extend the offer.

I have suggested we will be there at midday which should give plenty of time for us to congregate, see the museum, have a chin-wag and then schlep on down to the curry house.

Once Ian and I have firmed-up all the details we will post accordingly.

[Skipton01]

Sounds good - we should make a contibution to the museum though, as it is normally a free thing, but with their kind offer, it would only be right to swell their coffers a little.

Cheers,

Mike

[vkx245l]

Do you have a particular curry house in mind? Also what time will we be thinking of eating, some might be concerned about the journey home, others about the amount of time the lads will want staring at cars in the musuem!

Cheers

Jonathan

[driveforward]

We usually book the curry for around 17:30, and hence people can start making their way home a few hours later :)

[richard-]

Can we take the cars next to the planes and take pictures?

[Skipton01]

Richard, we're going to the transport museum, not the air museum this time. I don't think they'd take too kindly to us driving inside and muckying up their carpet!

Cheers,

Mike

[richard-]

Oh right another one to add of me just being a dummy :D

[wooly A2]

Oh right another one to add of me just being a dummy :D

ahhhhhhh bless him !!!! :p

[alexwharton]

Myslef and lisa would come for the curry if were welcome with out the A2:o

[Darren C]

Myslef and lisa would come for the curry if were welcome with out the A2:o

Look forward to seeing Mya... and yourself and Lisa too of course... ;)

[SirTrevor]

Is it ok for myself and no.1 son (whose 10) to attend the trip? We probably wont be coming for the curry though. Hope its not too late to sign up.
ST

[ULP]

It's never too late Trevor

Richard, don't forget your tent :D

[wooly A2]

Richard, don't forget your tent :D
Yes im bringing mine LOL !!!:)

[driveforward]

*Bump*

We have about 14 people enrolled for this at the moment, if any more wish to join in (especially regarding the curry) please register using the link to the calendar on the first post in this thread ASAP as I will be booking the restaurant in the next day or so..

[richard-]

Ian do you know what style of service we are having now? buffet still. . .

[driveforward]

Ian do you know what style of service we are having now? buffet still. . .
Nope, I'm going to enquire to find out what they can do when I phone up as it'd be hard for them to say without numbers I'd imagine

[driveforward]

Hello all,

We now have a table booked for 17:30 at:

Sonar-Goan
153 Daventry Road
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 5HD

Tel : 024-7650-4670

Map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=CV3+5HD&ie=UTF8&ll=52.395113,-1.506371&spn=0.011941,0.029182&z=15&iwloc=addr&om=1


We have two choices, either stick with the normal menu and choose what we all wish as normal, and the restaurant will give everyone 2 free popadoms

OR

We can pay £14.95 per head for a buffet style arrangement whereby there is a selection of 3/4 starters, mains, naans and rice etc. With this we will get 2 free bottles of house wine. If we go for this option I will need to confirm this with Sonar Goan about a week from now.

Personally, I'd probably stick with the normal arrangement as you invariably get more choice, but ladies and gents, it's over to you...!

Robin and Maddy will also be in attendance :)

[Darren C]

Personally, we will be happy to stick with the standard menu - there is a very good selection available and that way it is left open for how you feel on the day.

This said, it is an either/or and we will gladly run with the majority decision.

Darren

P.S. Impressed that you have had the time to arrange this Ian. Judging by your project thread, there clearly can't be enough hours in a day. I have to say, it is looking better by the day though mate. (Empty wallet aside). :p

[Skipton01]

We'd be up for the standard affair too, but as Darren said, if the majority is that a buffet would be better, we'll go along with that.

Cheers,

Mike

[Ian with A2]

We're so sorry we (lady wife has joined as "Pink Lady".....i know, it's a girl and Grease thing) can't make the day - have a great time all - thoughts of with you - have a great time :)

[driveforward]

We're so sorry we (lady wife has joined as "Pink Lady".....i know, it's a girl and Grease thing) can't make the day - have a great time all - thoughts of with you - have a great time :)
Thanks for the heads up Ian, shame you can't come along.

P.S. Impressed that you have had the time to arrange this Ian. Judging by your project thread, there clearly can't be enough hours in a day. I have to say, it is looking better by the day though mate. (Empty wallet aside). :p
Hehe.. how true, I had a chat with Chris at the weekend and explained just how manic thinks have been - just you wait for the update after this coming weekend!! :eek:

Cheers mate, it's certainly coming along.. not too far from what I'm referring to as the 'finishing stage', but, you're right, there's a big hole in the wallet where money used to exist!

[richard-]

I don't think I will go for a curry so just main menu should be ok, may bring a more traditional item with me or something.. ;)

[Skipton01]

I don't think I will go for a curry so just main menu should be ok, may bring a more traditional item with me or something.. ;)

Getting a MacDonalds out in curry house is not good form old chap! You might be able to sneak a Mars Bar in though!!

Cheers,

Mike

[ULP]

Personally, I'd go for the buffett option - we do this with office-outings and you eat stuff you normally wouldn't. However, it seems concensus is going for the DIY route.

Ian's SEAT - 'The Vibrating Arouser'

I thank you...

[driveforward]

Ian's SEAT - 'The Vibrating Arouser'

I thank you...

Ahem, there's very few vibrations present!

Have you read the thread(s) yet?

[ULP]

UPDATE:

Right, the appointment is made for arrival at 12:30

You can download a map from here:

http://www.transport-museum.com/how-to-find-us.aspx

Or put CV1 1JD in to your Sat Nav

However, I would like to suggest we congregate together before hand - if you'd like to do so please be outside Coventry Airport on Rowley Road; this is easy to get to from the A45 (and ergo the M6, M42, M1 and M69) and, for those that were there, was our rendez-vous point for the visit to the Midland Air Museum.

Come off the A45 at it's junction with the A46 and follow the signposts to the Midland Air Museum. About one mile along Rowley Road there is a large lay-by on the right hand side by (from memory) a large compound with buses in it; I will be there from 11:30 at the latest and we'll leave for the Transport Museum at 12:00 sharp!

Location is here:

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=436250&y=275250&z=1&sv=436250,275250&st=4&ar=N&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&ax=436000&ay=274600

PM me if you wish to have my mobile number in case you have problems on the day.

Otherwise, see you there!

[Skipton01]

Great stuff Chris!

One thing though - Rowley Road is too tempting for me - I'm reading Vulcan 607 at the moment, about the Falklands raid by a single Vulcan bomber, supported by 14 Victor tankers and it'll be very hard not to stick around there all afternoon (I'm sure Angie will put me straight though!!).

And think about Richard - he'll be completely confused!!

Cheers,

Mike

[richard-]

I will get there for 11.30ish. I should spot the cars there

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=rowley+road,+coventry&sll=42.178861,-91.53491&sspn=0.028495,0.056734&ie=UTF8&ll=52.375206,-1.485171&spn=0.011737,0.028367&z=15

[ULP]

I'm reading Vulcan 607 at the moment

Brilliant isn't it - I found the book totally captivating.

Richard, don't forget your tent!

[wooly A2]

Brilliant isn't it - I found the book totally captivating.

Richard, don't forget your tent!
I Found this book in Tesco's just before i got on the ferry to go to France
last year it was the only book i could find that looked like a worthwhile read
and thats all i can remember i never saw it again ,totally
dissapeared off the face of the Earth ...
As fast as it flew off the shelf it flew out of my car .... LOL ....
Shall we start a book club can i read yours LOL !!!! :p

Richard, don't forget your tent !!!!

[richard-]

I wont.. don't forget to bring your cooker and some food

[ben]

Hi,

I'm due to have my A2 unmapped sometime that morning (this is probably the first time you'll hear an A2 driver getting excited about having their car made less powerful) - so if I'm not about for 11:30 I'll meet up with you at the museum.

Ben

[richard-]

Hi,

I'm due to have my A2 unmapped sometime that morning (this is probably the first time you'll hear an A2 driver getting excited about having their car made less powerful) - so if I'm not about for 11:30 I'll meet up with you at the museum.

Ben

How come you are having that done

[alexwharton]

My self and lisa will be at the curry place.

[mytA2]

Hi everyone look forward to seeing you all at the museum. Can't do the evening curry, have to work. Dam'it I love a good curry. May be another time.
mytA2

[ben]

How come you are having that done

See here:

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?p=54273#post54273

[alanb]

Hope you can squeeze me (and Will, my son) in for Sunday.

Thanks, and look forward to seeing all there.

Alan

[driveforward]

Hope you can squeeze me (and Will, my son) in for Sunday.

Thanks, and look forward to seeing all there.

Alan

Should be able to mate, not long had a confirmation call from the curryhouse :)

[ULP]

Ten cars are fine for the car park at Coventry Transport museum.

If anyone else wants to join-in at the museum then please pm me and I'll organise more spaces with the museum if they are available

mytA2, are you also intending to park in the museum as this will make it 11 cars? Shouldn't be a problem, I'll just need to let them know. Looking forward to meeting you; Clive's RS4 is a beast!

[wooly A2]

Looking forward to meeting up nr Airfield
and going to museum later on
Wont be able to attend Curry,
Im on Dads Taxi duties tonight

Cee Thee in awhile :D

[Darren C]

...Wont be able to attend Curry,
Im on Dads Taxi duties tonight

Cee Thee in awhile... :D

I have all this to look forward too... :(

See you soon bud!!

[wooly A2]

I have all this to look forward too... :(

See you soon bud!!
You better believe it :p

[SirTrevor]

Thanks to those who organised todays event.
Myself and no. 1 son had a fantastic time, hope the curry was good and Richard snuck in his MacDs ok.
Look forward to next time,
ST

[millie]

Hello, we are home, many thanks for an enjoyable afternoon. Sorry couldn't make curry night. Baby Amelia dictated where we should be at half 5! Great to put names to faces/cars! Hopefully see you all again soon. Best regards.

[Darren C]

I echo the comments above.

Another excellent event, combined with great company. Nice to see so many new faces at this social too.

Sorry to those that attended the curry afterwards; Di and I did the right thing leaving early - Kayleigh is not very well and was sick slightly just as we arrived home. (Fortunately not projectile, so the A2 interior remains intact ;)).

Special thanks for organising the day goes to Chris, (ULP), and Ian, (driveforward).

Cheers,

Darren, Di & Kayleigh

[driveforward]

Another great social event - thanks to all those that attended!

The Transport museum was like a tardis!

I look forward to seeing people's pictures from today, and watch out for an interim event between now and the excellent Rally Day camping weekend at Chatsworth in June :)

[Skipton01]

Yes, a thoroughly enjoyable day and evening out and many thanks to the co-Social Secretaries for their work in organising this.

Good to see old faces again and especially Robin and Maddy, who have disappeared of the scene this last few months.

Seeing a smattering of new faces is always encouraging, as is the growing 'A2OC - the next generation', who seemed to be short of not a lot at the museum in terms of things to do!

Roll on the next social (quite literally when you take that sloping campsite into account!!) and thanks to all who came today.

Cheers,

Mike

[ben]

Hi,

I'd like to add my thanks to Chris & Ian for organising the day's events. We currently welcome about 4 new members to the club each day - so it's good to see some of the new faces at these family events.

Ben

[alanb]

... for organising a grand day out. Nice to see one and all.

Thanks for making Will welcome. He's now waging a one man campaign for us to make it to Chatsworth!

All made it home safe and sound - including the Milltek - thanks, Mike.

Best wishes to all.

Alan

[ULP]

It's great organising an event when we get such a good turnout and people enjoy themselves. Seeing so many come to their first social is a real pleasure.

The museum was excellent, much more so than I expected, espcially considering it is free (although Marie and I put a little donation in to them).

As always, the Curry went down a treat although my Jeffrey Archer is repeating itself as I type! Somebody I know who lives in Coventry asked me if I knew why they'd be a whole pile of A2's outside the Curry House as he walked past last-night; small world!

We have a location for the April social, which will be completely child-friendly and involve a pic-nic rather than curry. More details to follow... :)

[mytA2]

Hello and thank you.

What a really great day out on Sunday. And a super opportunity to be able to put faces to names. You all made me feel so welcome, and I really enjoyed sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for our A2's. Seeing Thrust SSC and experiencing the simulator was top.

Thanks again.
I look forward to seeing you all again at future gatherings.

mytA2

[driveforward]

All made it home safe and sound - including the Milltek

What Milltek!? :confused: ;)

[wooly A2]

What Milltek!? :confused: ;)Ian you really need to catch up mate Only jokin :p

[wooly A2]

I Would also like to thank Ian and Chris for organizing another Social for us all
what a great success it was ... Really nice to see some more happy faces
it really is a pleasure meeting like minded people , i know from experience how much organizing these events take and it can be a bit of a worry how many people are going to turn up, i think we have a great team with the Two New Social secretaries and know we are in for some more great socials in the future coming months ...

I Was especially amazed at Coventry Transport museum there was so much to see
and all for free what a great find ....

I Would also like to say a special thanks to Mike once again for campaigning on our behalf and managing to Unite the A20C with the 2007 Autotrader Award which was so rightfully ours Mike brought this with him to the Curry evening so once again we have another cut glass trophy to add to the collection ...

Well done Mike and Audi for seeing sense ....

Many Thanks Carl

[alexwharton]

Hi sorry about the unannounced no show, we ve just had to much on.

[wooly A2]

Any Pics anyone i did'nt take me Camera ...

[Darren C]

I will try and get round to downloading/uploading some tonight Carl. :)