2008 A2OC Camping Social - a special one! [Archive] - International Audi A2 Owners' Club

ULP

08-01-2008, 05:30 PM

Morning Campers!

Well, after 2007's successful camping social by Ullswater in the Lake District, I have pleasure in confirming the first of 2008's camping socials.

This year the camping social will take place between the 5th and 8th of June (Thursday to Sunday) at Greenhills Camping Park in the Peak District.

http://www.greenhillsholidaypark.co.uk/index.html

This event will be combined with the Chatsworth House Rally Show which has moved from the late September slot to this weekend in June.

I have provisionally reserved 15 pitches at the camp site and the club has been invited back to the Rally Show, so we will be amongst the car clubs again. If numbers go up (or down) then I can ammend the booking but I would be grateful if all attendees could identify themselves on the Event-Planner.

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=18&day=2008-6-5

At this point in time I am not asking for deposits but these will need to be provided for both the Rally Show and Camping, more details of which will follow.

Likewise, the Rally Show is Saturday and Sunday so the idea of booking from Thursday evening is that we can do something different on the Friday - I'm guessing it will involve a scenic drive and a minature railway with a pub to round the day off! However, I am well-aware some people may only be able to make it for the weekend or even one-day; no fear, there are no 'rules' as such, it's a club-event that allows everyone to get involved in whatever way they want; if people want to do something else over the weekend then that's fine!

Last year we had an excellent turn-out for both events; lets make 2008 even better!

Ian (driveforward) and I are working on this one together, so please feel free to contact either of us for information (he's doing the rally, I'm doing the camping, Friday trip and entertainments!).

With this timing, there will be another camping trip in early September - keep your eyes peeled!

I can't wait - can you? :)

richard-

08-01-2008, 05:46 PM

I like the idea of driving around just like at the lakes.. so we can see different villages.
Mind you I didn't like the showers in that camp site. I had the hold the button for it to keep on :D
I may just make a suggestion to improve them for when I arrive next time

Skipton01

08-01-2008, 06:32 PM

wooly A2

08-01-2008, 09:24 PM

Morning Campers!
Ian (driveforward) and I are working on this one together, so please feel free to contact either of us for information (he's doing the rally, I'm doing the camping, Friday trip and entertainments!). :)
HahaHaa Equal partners in Crime :p
I Will be there always love a good camping trip .
Will let you know for sure nearer the date .....;)
Dont forget that even if your not into Rallying that Chatsworth house has some
beautiful grounds and gardens to visit as well as the very impressive famous Manor House ....

ULP

09-01-2008, 08:02 AM

NNNnnnnooooooooo!!!!!!!!!1

That field we were in before was the most sloping site ever. Might have to investigate a self-levelling device for the campbed to avoid waking up at the bottom of the tent.

Cheeers,

Mike

A tent that fits in a single timezone may help ;)

The further your tent is away from the bog-block the more chance it'll be on a (slight) slope - the early campers will get the best spots!

Richard, get yourself on the attendee's list, and you Mike and William Woolard...

richard-

13-01-2008, 03:27 PM

Well good news ... for me :)

And your constructive suggestions are always welcome, with regard to the
showers we are just in the process of having the toilet and shower block
refurbished ready for the 2008 season.

Many years ago we used to have manual showers but most of the time they were
left running especially when children were using them so we then went over
to using push button showers which I must say are very economic and user
friendly, but I will certainly look in to the timing process to let them
stay on longer.

Many thanks for your comments and hoping you will be pleased with our new
shower block on your return to us soon.

Kind Regards

James Green
Director
Greenhills Holiday Park

wooly A2

20-02-2008, 07:52 PM

I Have been sent details of this years event and i have just noticed
that they have all the details of last years event on the website
http://www.therallyshow.org/
take a look this will be another Grand Day Out ....

ULP

25-02-2008, 12:18 PM

Now seems the optimal time to 'BUMP' this.

Time to sign-up, you all know who you are...

Adrian888

25-02-2008, 01:43 PM

The village next to Chatsworth Ho has a superb foodie pub. Also the home to J Fearne who is a renowned Landrover tuner for any off roaders out there. In the early days of diesel tuning I took my XM estate ( yes, really!) to be set up on their rolling road.

Will probably just come for the day with my dog, don't do camping!

Johann

01-03-2008, 08:30 PM

Ah this sounds great. I'll be up for this for sure.

Here is a link to what the Rally stuff is all about:

http://www.therallyshow.org/

:-j

Skipton01

01-03-2008, 08:44 PM

Should be warmer than last year too! Waking up with frost on your sleeping bag isn't to be recommended!

Johann - sign yourself up!

Cheers.

Mike

A2Look

02-03-2008, 04:17 PM

Anybody from Sheffield or surrounding going to be going down?
Im considering this one depending on which weekend in June, as I'm getting married in June!

ULP

10-04-2008, 01:40 PM

An update (of sorts).

Friday 6th June:

Marie and I will be at the camp-site after work on Thursday, so if anyone fancies joining us Thursday evening they would be most welcome.

I am concocting a decent driving route through the Peak District with a stop-off at an attraction in the afternoon. Of course not everyone can make the Friday but those who can will, of course, be most welcome. I suggest we start with a light-lunch somewhere, leaving the camp site at about midday to allow those arriving that day sufficient time to swear at their tent!

Friday evening we'll have another BBQ, probably start at about 7 and carry on until well after the late arrivers get there - Johann and Tobi will need help putting their tents up!

Saturday 7th June & Sunday 8th June:

The Rally Show. I suggest we book for the whole weekend although people may wish to only go on the Saturday and then take a small drive around Derbyshire for the Sunday - I am open to suggestions.

Saturday evening I suggest a take-out, as we can have it delivered to the site, followed by an expertly produced (no giggling at the back) pub quiz, and then a few beers in the on-site pub.

Rally Show Tickets

I am awaiting confirmation of when we will need to pay for the Rally Show. The options will be:

Adults:
Whole Weekend £23.50ea
Saturday £12.50ea
Sunday £16.50ea

Children 9-16:
Whole Weekend £(Not yet advised)
Saturday £Free
Sunday £5.00ea

Children Under 9:
Free

My intention is to do the same as Carl did last year, that is to say ask people to make cheque's out to the organisers but send them to me so that I can collate them and send them on as one group.

I will then get all of the passes to hand-out at the camp-site - for anyone not camping can I ask they come to the camp site on the morning of the day they will be attending so that I can hand-over the passes, or I will send them in the post.

Camping

We will be in the field together again (subject to those who want an electrical hook-up), but hopefully a nicer spot as we have booked well in advance. Provisionally there are ten spaces but we can have more.

In a similar fashion, I will ask for a cheque made payable in the correct amount to the camp site but to be sent to me - I will then forward them on. If like last year this will be a deposit amount

The charges are:

Tent + 2 people £10.50 per night
Tent + 2 people + electric hook-up £14.00 per night
Extra Adults £5.00 per night
Children (4-15) £1.50 per night
Children (under 4) Free
Extra Car £2.00 per night

Once I have more details on costs and dates for sending the cheques in, I will PM those on the attendee's list with my address.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THE ATTENDEE'S LIST IF YOU ARE COMING!

I will assume all attendee's are coming Friday evening through to Sunday - PM me if this is not the case.

I will be updating further in the next week, specifically if there are any discounts that have been secured, so please keep your eyes peeled!

driveforward

10-04-2008, 07:56 PM

1 person and 1 tent for me :o

I'll try and make it on the Friday night but can't guarantee it, unfortunately I won't know until the day due to being at a gig in London :rolleyes:

richard-

15-04-2008, 01:10 AM

Well good news is that I / we should be defo coming because the exam timetable doesn't clash with the break away, which I thought it might be so may have only been possible for me to come on the weekend.

Made a last minute decision and off to america for one whole year now august time! so will be saying bye bye to the A2 for one year!! The second day on sunday somewhere different sounds good, instead of two days at the rally. Not sure what everyone elses thinks but I saw it last year, one day was good - somewhere else would be better for me.

Paddys

15-04-2008, 01:19 AM

I cant make the weekend but will try to pop over for a day.... not quite sure what I'll be driving but the odds are it'll be black ;)

dr_jones

15-04-2008, 08:13 AM

I'll be up for this, put my name down!

wooly A2

15-04-2008, 06:32 PM

ULP

15-04-2008, 07:59 PM

Hey Chris
Ive just recieved the forms from the show organizers's
and all clubs need to apply by 5th of May ....

I Will forward the form's onto yourself .....

There does'nt seem to be a limit to the amount of cars you can enter ....:)

Cheers Carl, they have steadfastly refused to answer my emails. Do they indicate if they require numbers of members and bookings by the 5th May as I am out of the country the week before so won't be able to organise this as a last-minute thing.

wooly A2

15-04-2008, 10:35 PM

You have PM ....:)

chucknaldo

16-04-2008, 02:34 PM

Where can I meet you guys if I come down on the Thursday?

wooly A2

16-04-2008, 05:41 PM

Having read a few posts im thinking maybe Saturday on the display then Sunday
taking in the scenery .....As the Suzuki Owners club did last year ...
Also makes it easier for organizing the payment for the event .....
As u dont have to worry about what day people are going to be there ....
It's also cheaper if we arrange to go on the Saturday ...

Any Ideas on this .....

ULP

20-04-2008, 03:56 PM

Dear All

I have been in touch with the organisers and they have confirmed that all tickets will need to be paid for by May!!! Unfortunately, due to other committments I am unable to take the cheques over the next weeks but Carl (Wooly) has kindly offered to take the cheques and make the bookings. There is a small discount on the price but I am not yet clear how much this; I expect to be advised tomorrow.

I will then PM all people attending (you need to put yourself on the attendee's list!) with Carl's postal details and accurate costs. Apologies for the lateness in this, but you'll need to turn your cheques around very quickly.

Unlike last year we will make the booking only for the Saturday as this seems to be the general preference, and I'll organise a little something for Sunday!

Once the Rally Show stuff has been paid for, I will ask you to send me cheques for the camp site. Details to follow in a week-or-so.

I would ask those attending to keep an eye on here and their Private Messages; if you will have any problems over the next week-or so then please PM me and I'll sort something out with you.

Please also PM me if you wish to attend the day only but are not camping.

Cheers

Chris

driveforward

20-04-2008, 07:23 PM

The Rally Show is cutting things a bit fine arn't they!?

OK Chris, good work, will await PM

wooly A2

23-04-2008, 06:27 PM

Hello People im back from the Lake District if you could send
me your cheques as SOON AS POSSIBLE then i will get them off
to the Rallyshow organizers ....

The price is as follows :For
Saturday 7th June

Adults 17 and over @ £12 Each
Children 16 and under are FREE

So if anyone else would like to represent the
A2OC on our Club stand then please Pm me for
Address Details.....

ULP

23-04-2008, 06:40 PM

Just to say that cheques will need to be made out to:

"The Rally Show Ltd"

And have to be received by Carl at the latest by the 30th April 2008

Cheers for helping Carl, I owe you ;)

Adrian888

25-04-2008, 10:29 AM

Am I ok bringing my dog with me? Otherwise can't attend.

ULP

25-04-2008, 10:35 AM

Where can I meet you guys if I come down on the Thursday?

Hi Chuck

We'll be at the campsite Thursday evening (see details as-per my first post). Put yourself down on the attendee's list

Am I ok bringing my dog with me? Otherwise can't attend.

The campsite do accept pets - put your name down on the attendee's list and contact Wooly regarding the tickets for the show.

I'll post details for paying the camp site on the 4th May so as not to confuse the camping and rally-show!

Adrian888

25-04-2008, 11:36 AM

I am just meaning the Rally show ( Saturday).

wooly A2

25-04-2008, 10:06 PM

Just to say that cheques will need to be made out to:

"The Rally Show Ltd"
;)
Have recieved 2 cheques so far keep em coming chaps .....

driveforward

26-04-2008, 07:06 PM

I'll sort mine out tomorrow and get it in the post Monday

Johann

28-04-2008, 12:25 PM

I've sent you mine so I do hope that is one of the two you are referring to!

:-j

Darren C

28-04-2008, 12:33 PM

Have recieved 2 cheques so far keep em coming chaps .....

Carl,

Please see your PM.

Darren

Darren C

29-04-2008, 12:52 PM

Carl,

Cheque book found and cheque in the post today.

Darren

richard-

29-04-2008, 03:33 PM

Is it twelve or twelve fifty for one ticket?

ULP got different price to carl

wooly A2

29-04-2008, 05:39 PM

The price i have here on my form i have to send off iS
£12 Each and children 16 and under FREE for Saturday

Could everyone please PM Me
there Reg no details as i have to include this on the form as well .....

Thanks for the cheques so far i have

Driveforward
ULP
Johann
DrJones
Robin

Only a few days left people
So keep em coming
Many Thanks Carl

wooly A2

29-04-2008, 08:08 PM

driveforward

29-04-2008, 10:55 PM

Mine sent :)

Darren C

30-04-2008, 12:28 PM

Mine sent :)

Mine too - now I just need my cheque to arrive safely... :cool:

wooly A2

30-04-2008, 05:15 PM

Could everyone please PM Me
there Reg no details as i have to include this on the form as well .....

Thanks for the cheques so far i have

Driveforward
ULP
Johann
DrJones
Robin
DarrenC
Skipton

IF Anyone else is thinking of coming please let me know as i need to send the cheques
of tommorrow at the latest .....

Many Thanks
Carl

richard-

30-04-2008, 08:55 PM

I sent mine off today about 3PM so you should get it tomo carl. I have messaged my reg to you ;)

wooly A2

03-05-2008, 05:49 AM

Thanks for the cheques i have recieved

Driveforward
ULP
Johann
DrJones
Robin
DarrenC
Skipton
Richard

the application was sent a few days ago so
hopefully we should here something back soon ....

Remember this payment is just for the rallyday if you would still like to come to the camping trip
thats ok ,as this is seperate from the rallyday payment , You can still enter the event
with Jo public if you decide nearer the day that you would like to attend ,but it is too late to enter
your car on the clubstand unless i here different from the organizers...

Many Thanks
Carl

robin

03-05-2008, 07:01 AM

when do we need to pay the deposit for the Camping,
and who do we need to make the payment to. :confused:

cheers
robin

wooly A2

03-05-2008, 07:15 AM

HI Robin
ULP will be sorting the deposit out for the camping
it was just easier for me because of the time factor
to take the payment for the rallyday ....

ULP

07-05-2008, 09:06 PM

Camping Update

Greenhills have kindly waivered the deposit on camping on the basis we were there last year and, I get the impression, working out which person is from which club is a pain for them.

Accordingly, it will be correct money on the day of arrival at the site - please make yourself familiar with the fees.

I will now PM all those on the attendee's list with my contact details - please PM me back with details of which nights you will be staying so that I can give Greenhills an idea, and ensure we are all 'booked' together. When you PM me back could you also include the name of the individual your booking will be in, and also a contact number.

The charges are:

Tent + 2 people £10.50 per night
Tent + 2 people + electric hook-up £14.00 per night
Extra Adults £5.00 per night
Children (4-15) £1.50 per night
Children (under 4) Free
Extra Car £2.00 per night

Make sure you are there in advance of Richard - watching him erect a tent is an object lession in pandamonium!

wooly A2

07-05-2008, 09:16 PM

Great Job Chris that really is a lot less hassle not having to pay in advance i guess we could reserve are own little corner of the field each year then if more people turn up we can get even closer than last year very cosy ....Good job we all get on .....ZZZZZzzzzz....
I Still dont know if i can make it at the moment but if i can i will defo be there ....

Camping Update
Make sure you are there in advance of Richard - watching him erect a tent is an object lession in pandamonium!
I Had to laugh at your comment on Richard putting his tent up as i can remember you and Marie trying to erect your tent at The Lake District last year Me and Ricky where sat in are tent and we could'nt stop laughing as you and Marie where discussing "it goes here" and then the next comment "was its not long enough "
how do you follow that LOL !!!! :D

ULP

07-05-2008, 09:36 PM

and then the next comment "was its not long enough"

...it never is...

Hope you can make it - who else would provide the entertainment!

wooly A2

08-05-2008, 10:05 PM

Just recieved confirmation about the rallyday and thanks for our application for the event ,club packs will be sent out on the 26th May ....

Also been sent an invite to attend a 50th Birthday party for the British Rally Championship at Chatsworth in the evening the party will be an informal one with food Music and various interviews with past winners of the rally ....Prices for this are £17:50 per head although i suspect the quiz and curry night in Mikes tent will be party enough for us A2 Onwers LOL !!!!

They are also having a hospitality marquee with 100 places available for purchase if anyone is interested the location im told will give superior viewing of the rally stage ,tables with between 8 and 10 seats are available for exclusive or shared use .....bookings for less than 8 will be on a shared table .......price for this is £8 per seat ...

Check out the Rally website for all the latest news
http://www.therallyshow.org/cars.html
see list of car clubs going to the event where listed first ....

Skipton01

08-05-2008, 10:25 PM

Sounds kinda interesting, but I think another convening of the A2O4C (the A2 Owners Canvas Curry Club Club!) in my nylon mansion would be a great idea - 11 people to beat from last year.

Cheers,

Mike

jimbobaroo

11-05-2008, 10:42 PM

Hi Guys,

I've not shown much interest in this years Rally show, etc, as the 7th & 8th is the last weekend of our 2wks annual leave and not sure where we would end up.
As it now happens we return from France on the 5th .
Can't make the Saturday but we were hoping to join you at Chatsworth again on the Sunday like last year.
As you're not doing Chatsworth on the sunday what are the other arrangments, as we might join you for that instead.

Cheers
Bob.

audia21991

12-05-2008, 10:49 AM

Nooo!
Joined the OC since i've just got my A2 as my first car :D:D i love it, but seeing as I won't be 17 till August I guess i'll have to wait till next year for a social :( lol nevermind!!!

Darren C

12-05-2008, 12:31 PM

Nooo!
Joined the OC since i've just got my A2 as my first car :D:D i love it, but seeing as I won't be 17 till August I guess i'll have to wait till next year for a social :( lol nevermind!!!

Welcome and congratulations on your choice of the A2 as your first car!! (How I wish I had been able to own something unique like this as my first motor).

As for the social, I am almost certain that there will be one or two more later in the year that you could attend.

I guess your A2 will be the most waxed/polished car on the block until August then... :D

Darren

Darren C

12-05-2008, 12:33 PM

Nooo!
Joined the OC since i've just got my A2 as my first car :D:D i love it, but seeing as I won't be 17 till August I guess i'll have to wait till next year for a social :( lol nevermind!!!

Welcome to A2OC and congratulations on your choice of the A2 as your first car!! (How I wish I had been able to own something unique like this as my first motor).

As for the social, I am almost certain that there will be one or two more later in the year that you could attend.

I guess your A2 will be the most waxed/polished car on the block until August then... :D

Darren

I don't often repeat myself, repeat myself, repeat myself - a case of "clumsy fingers" - doh!! :-)

tdiman

12-05-2008, 09:18 PM

We were seriously considering coming to the camping event this year but as we only get back from Francais the weekend before I've had to bow to SWMBO and we'll see you at the rally show, from the TV programme it looked jolly spiffing last year, I'll have to dig out my old Lombard anorak for the weekend
Mike & Co

wooly A2

13-05-2008, 05:32 AM

I Used to have a Lombard Rac Rally Anorak as well as a
Lombard Rac Rally sunstrip on my Mk 2 Ford Escort
but i changed it to Croydon Race and Rally Centre
and then just before i got rid i got a Carl and Mandy
sunstrip how CHAV would that be know LOL !!!!

driveforward

13-05-2008, 03:49 PM

Carl, you chav

:p

minoltaman

13-05-2008, 10:36 PM

I wish to come for the Saturday only with my A2. Do I need to book via you or direct with the orginisers? :)

wooly A2

14-05-2008, 05:23 AM

I wish to come for the Saturday only with my A2. Do I need to book via you or direct with the orginisers? :)I Have had a word with the organizers
And they have said that if i can let them know within the next week , i can order extra passes
for the event and then you pay for them on the gate unfortunatly you will have to pay the full price
for the day when you arrive as the discounted fee was for people who subscribed early ...

So If anyone else is interested in going please let me know and PM me your car reg and
model details ....I will also need to know if you need passes for Extra Adults or kids
And i will organize the extra passes ...

jimbobaroo

16-05-2008, 10:24 AM

Whats happening on the Sunday ? Are you at Chatsworth Rally again or doing something different?
Cheers, Bob.

ULP

16-05-2008, 11:11 AM

Hi Bob

We will most likely have a drive on the Sunday taking in a few beauty spots for photographs and a visit to somewhere such as a minature railway but this is to be confirmed. We'll likely start at the camp site once Mike's tent has been decommissioned and demolished - about 5pm then!

Seriously, we will probably set off at 10am. Actually finding something to do in the Peak District that doesn't involve cream tea is a challenge!

alanb

16-05-2008, 04:07 PM

Apologies for being quiet on this one. I was keen to get along to the camping event (and so was Will, who enjoyed meeting everyone at the Coventry museum social), but for reasons that some of you know, I'm without an A2 at the mo, and the garage haven't confirmed a time for its return.

If it's back in time, I'll be doing my best to put in an appearance!

Best regards

AlanB

Skipton01

16-05-2008, 04:35 PM

A2-less is not a good way to be and I'm feeling for you Alan.

Fingers crossed that things work out and you'll both be able to make it up in time.

Cheers,

Mike

ULP

17-05-2008, 01:01 PM

Alan, if it's any help last year I was in an A3 Sportback which wasn't much cop but the event more than made up for it.

MORE NEWS

Topical, no less

The drive on Sunday morning will be setting off at about 10am; we will make our way up towards Ladybower and Derwent resevoirs, the location of the practice run for 'Dambusters' WW2 raid, which appears to be a lovely spot and location for the pictures to be taken and there is a small museum about the practice for the bombing by 617 squadron for those who wish to have a look.

heidi987321

19-05-2008, 07:41 PM

Dear Anyone going,

Could you film Richard putting up his tent, as I have never been or meet him, it sounds like a laugh, if you could u-tube it for the rest of us to enjoy?

Regards

richard-

19-05-2008, 08:07 PM

I will get there first and put it up right.. just need to remember a hammer!

and not inside out like last time :)

ULP

19-05-2008, 10:12 PM

I will get there first and put it up right..

Even if you get there first, you'll still be putting it up (inside out) when the rest of us arrive :D

Oh, and don't forget your mallet!

...and something to eat...

Johann

27-05-2008, 08:20 PM

Or alternatively arrive very late (as Tobi and I did last year) and pitch one of these tents in 2 seconds flat... Oh how I remember all your faces after you offered to help us (after seeing Richard do his) and we pitched both our tents in seconds... hehehe

http://seconds.quechua.com/index.php5?lg=EN#/films/ Look at the 2005 video.

To see all the tents click here:

http://seconds.quechua.com/index.php5?lg=EN#/intro/

And this year I will bring my pitch in 2 seconds kitchen cum livingroom extension tent as well... :-] But alas I won't have Mike's central heating (just yet)...

Skipton01

27-05-2008, 10:46 PM

Call that a tent - it's more of a posh bivvy bag!

You'd have a hard time fitting 11 people in there as well!

Cheers,

Mike

driveforward

27-05-2008, 11:07 PM

Or alternatively arrive very late (as Tobi and I did last year) and pitch one of these tents in 2 seconds flat... Oh how I remember all your faces after you offered to help us (after seeing Richard do his) and we pitched both our tents in seconds... hehehe

Yup, and I then copied you and bought one too - perfect when I arrived very late, pitch black conditions, to the RallyDay event in September.. tent setup in no time then joined everyone in the pub :D

richard-

27-05-2008, 11:28 PM

I will bring a floodlight, but first I need to see if the car powers it ok :)

wooly A2

28-05-2008, 04:41 PM

Recieved all the passes and car stickers today ....

richard-

31-05-2008, 08:03 PM

What time are you getting to the camp on thursday?

driveforward

01-06-2008, 11:55 AM

I'm going to try and get to the campsite on Friday morning now as attending my concert is looking like a right PITA.. so as long as I can sell the tickets I'll make it on the Friday, otherwise I won't arrive until the Saturday :(

ULP

01-06-2008, 12:47 PM

Due to work commitments, I won't be at the camp site until Friday at about 3pm - apologies to those coming on Thursday but there is something that I can't get out of...

richard-

01-06-2008, 05:37 PM

Any one going on thursday? I may come on friday instead

driveforward

02-06-2008, 07:57 PM

My tickets have sold therefore I'll be at the camp site for around 2ish on Friday afternoon.. no point in getting up early on my day off! :p

Johann

02-06-2008, 10:45 PM

I'll be arriving lunchtime or a bit after Friday too... Not coming on Thursday.

alanb

03-06-2008, 12:12 PM

Looking like saturday for me, now. May not make the rally day, but I'll try.

Alan

minoltaman

03-06-2008, 10:24 PM

I am coming on Saturday morning any idea where I shall meet and what time.
Regards Rod (Minoltaman)

wooly A2

03-06-2008, 10:33 PM

HI minoltaman See PM I have sent you , if you give ULP Mobile a ring he will sort out your pass on Saturday morning and arrange a meeting place ......
Cheers Carl

Darren C

04-06-2008, 12:47 PM

Carl,

Are you and your fridge gonna make a guest appearance buddy? :D

DC

richard-

04-06-2008, 07:05 PM

I think I will be coming along on friday, lunch time... unless many will turn up on thursday

ULP

05-06-2008, 08:27 PM

The information!

Dear All

I have the information in my possession including 13 passes and 9 car passes (I hope that's correct...).

The club area has changed from last year - those of you who came will remember it as the place we stood and watched that 911 spank it into the tree.

The important difference now is we need to be there before the exhibition starts as we will be using the 'normal' Chatsworth entrance; the organisors will not permit anyone into the club enclosure if they arrive after 11am

Accordingly, we will leave the camp site at 09:30 at the latest and that will be the rendez-vous for all those coming on the Saturday - please don't be late. The address of the campsite is:

Greenhills Holiday Park
Crowhill Lane
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1PX

If you are going to struggle with this then call me - if you don't have my number then PM me ASAP - I won't be able to access the internet from about 11:30 tomorrow (Friday). WoolyA2 (Carl) also has my number and won't be coming (boo hoo) so if you can't PM me before 11:30 then contact Carl.

Other than that, looking forward to seeing some new faces and the old faithful's again!

We have the mini BBQ ready for tomorrow - that'll be rain and howling winds then...

Johann

05-06-2008, 09:16 PM

Great!!! I'm packing as we speak. Tobi and his A2 can't make it... grrr. He had to fly out on business at the last moment.

But I'll be leaving London around 9:30. So see some of you around lunch time...

Have a safe trip.

:-j

alanb

08-06-2008, 08:33 PM

... most enjoyable time.
Thanks for the moral support on getting the A2 sorted.
Thanks to the curry management team ...
Thanks to my breakfast pals, R&M, you know who you are.

Back home with nice sun glow.
Look forward to next one, and in the meantime seeing all those posed and "stitch-up" pictures.

Alan

Darren C

08-06-2008, 08:48 PM

Skipton01

08-06-2008, 08:57 PM

Yes, a top social once more, with a record breaking 13 A2OC-ers in the canvas cavern!!

So nice to have a dry tent to pack for a change and the brilliant weather (9 celcius by my reckoning;)) helpedto round off a truly superb camping social.

Apart from the busy-ness of the Derwent Valley and an over enthusiastic traffic warden, the social concluded well in a slap up meal and rough planning of future social timetables.

Hope everyone else enjoyed and got home safe (Alan, what sort of speeds must you have done!!!???) and see you all next time.

Cheers,

Mike

PS I'll get some photos up soon.

Skipton01

08-06-2008, 09:25 PM

There are now a few photos in the Gallery section - until a new folder is created, there's 4 shots in the 'Socials' root folder.

Cheers,

Mike

wooly A2

08-06-2008, 09:53 PM

Di and I would just like to say a huge thanks to Chris, Ian and Carl for their initial "behind the scenes" organisation and to everyone who attended for making this weekend another memorable event.

It was great to see the regulars again, to put a face to a name... Johann & Maddy and to meet some new faces in James, (prospective A2OC'er) and Rod.

Top weekend, top company, top car and top owners club. :)

DarrenIm really glad the camping and everything went ok i could only see one A2 Missing from the line up other than mine of course sorry i could not make it this time folks but its going to be a bit of a lean year for me this year , At least you got a break from my snoring hope to be back next year with a bang ....

The Firepit Looks Ace only thing missing was a guitar and some ghost stories by the campfire ...

Cheers Carl

driveforward

08-06-2008, 11:06 PM

Another brilliant social including new faces, familiar faces and the token random bloke who graced the fire last night! :) I lokk forward to a few more in the pipeline over the coming months.

We had a pretty decent journey back, the convoy of Chris & Marie, Alan, Rich and myself slowly thinning out as we travelled southbound.. I made it back just before 5, so plenty of time to unload and watch the F1!

I can't take any credit for this one as the organisation was done by Chris and Carl (in his ex-social sec position!).. however look forward to the next one at the end of July :D

Time for bed!