At the last meet I remember lots of people saying that we should try and squeeze another meet in before the end of the summer...

Well time is marching on, and it won't be long before we will all be moaning about the crappy weather again!!  :-/

I suggest we meet up at the Crown in Ardleigh again, after the excellent feedback from the last meet! :y

I'm thinking some time around July/August, so as to fit between the Lakes and Newent events?

We need to make sure that someone is on camera duty this time though!   ::)

I could also bring any parts along that you may want from the car in the link below...  8-)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1308754063

(end of blatant advertising)   :-X ;) ;D

I'm up for it :y :y -   date does not matter to me - just need a bit of advance notice.

No doubt Johnny C  will try &  sort something if he knows theres interest.

but as said count me in  whoever organises it ;) ;)


Also - must send myself an e mail saying -- " don't forget the camera" ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Lazyglassback was saying the the other day that it was hoped that another one could be arranged. Iirc he mentioned Sep/Oct. though. :-/

If we can tie one up with JCB...?

Hmm... Just thinking aloud here. August bank holiday weekend... On the Monday? :-/

Lazydocker wrote on 26. Jun 2011 at 13:08:

Hmm... Just thinking aloud here. August bank holiday weekend... On the Monday? :-/

Sounds good to me! Although SWMBO will only be 2 weeks from her due date by then, so I might have to disappear at a rate of knots!!  :o :y

I might well be interested when the date gets finalised  :y :y

I'm a liitle surprised that there hasn't been more interest, considering how successful the last meet was.  :-/

Anyway, to get the ball rolling, I shall agree with LD and propose a date of August 29th (Bank Holiday Monday).

Come on people....  :y

twiglet wrote on 30. Jun 2011 at 23:30:

I'm a liitle surprised that there has been more interest, considering how successful the last meet was.  :-/ Anyway, to get the ball rolling, I shall agree with LD and propose a date of August 29th (Bank Holiday Monday). Come on people....  :y

I'm still trying to work out what I'm meant to be doing :-[ :-[ ::) ::)

We'll sort something certain soon :y :y

Is that rather close to the Newent meet?

TheBoy wrote on 02. Jul 2011 at 12:21:

Is that rather close to the Newent meet?

That was my thinking too... Especially as I think we're meant to be going to Newent on that day ::)

Lazydocker wrote on 02. Jul 2011 at 13:49:

TheBoy wrote on 02. Jul 2011 at 12:21: Is that rather close to the Newent meet? That was my thinking too... Especially as I think we're meant to be going to Newent on that day ::)

Too close to Newent and I wont be available unfortunately. :'(

I will watch this one with interest ;)

Can we not organise something for late July/early August then?

twiglet wrote on 05. Jul 2011 at 13:21:

Can we not organise something for late July/early August then?

We'll have a chat tonight ;)

Well LD and I had a chat, and we agreed that trying to organise a meet during the busy summer months really is a non-starter.

Therefore, how does everyone feel about getting together at the end of September?  :y

Dont see why not. :y............apart from the fact I might be working, but thats the same story 3 out of every 4 weekends. ::)

ill be up for a meet.new to the omegas. belonged to a vw forum and we met up every month,so now i sold the golf its time to meet people with omegas etc :y

Another Essex meet ?

Anything happening on the next possible Essex meet.   Seems a bit quiet to me.

What about meeting up at The Crown pub or somewhere for brekkie ( seem to remember theres a cafe just round the corner from The Crown at Ardleigh if it,s still there)  & then having a run on to Clacton or somewhere for the afternoon. 8-) 8-)

When ?   possibly last week in September or first in October -be getting a bit chilly after that ;D ;D

Only a suggestion  - any other ideas kicking about? post em up !

One of our new members lives at Ardleigh and needs a tech2 session.Thats a pretty good excuse to get one organised. ;) :D

Albs wrote on 03. Aug 2011 at 19:44:

One of our new members lives at Ardleigh and needs a tech2 session.Thats a pretty good excuse to get one organised. ;) :D

All Round his house for brekkie then is it Albs ?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Essex Big Al wrote on 03. Aug 2011 at 20:00:

Albs wrote on 03. Aug 2011 at 19:44: One of our new members lives at Ardleigh and needs a tech2 session.Thats a pretty good excuse to get one organised. ;) :D All Round his house for brekkie then is it Albs ?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Breakfast for us lot??? It would be cheaper to take his car to a Vxl stealers for a Tech2 session!!  :D ;D :y

Albs wrote on 03. Aug 2011 at 19:44:

One of our new members lives at Ardleigh and needs a tech2 session.Thats a pretty good excuse to get one organised. ;) :D

He lives in Ardleigh? I sense a plan coming on!

Right guys, I have no idea why everyone is being so quiet about this! The last meet was a great success, and we have several new members in the area, so I really think it would be worth doing another meet before the end of the year!

I for one think Big Al's idea is cracking! If no-one else has a better idea, I suggest we set a date and let the dice roll... If no-one turns up, then at least we have tried...

Sorry chaps...been away.  Ardleigh is fine with me...just about any time is ok.

Thinking early October personally, although I may not be able to make it depending on my situation (or I may come but in a different vehicle) :-/ :-/

Personally I'd prefer to meet at the Crown from around lunchtime onwards... "Cruising" down to Southend doesn't float my boat but each to their own :y :y

Hi Guys,

A meet at the Crown sounds like a spot on plan :y I don't know about breakfast for everyone, but I have got a big bag of bacon at the moment ::) Vauxhall were wanting £54 just to put my car in the same room as a tech 2, but Lazydocker came to the rescue and now it looks like my first problem is sorted.

He also mentioned about getting my autobox updated so if someone could do that at the meet it would be brilliant.

Look forward to meeting you all.

J

If I'm around I'll be happy to pop over with the Tech 2. :y

I would probably pop along and put some faces to the nicknames :) :y

At last, we are getting some momentum!  ;D

Maybe someone with enough posts could start a poll of dates so that we can pick a date that suits the most people?  :y

twiglet wrote on 17. Aug 2011 at 12:18:

At last, we are getting some momentum!  ;D Maybe someone with enough posts could start a poll of dates so that we can pick a date that suits the most people?  :y

Do you need a certain number of posts to start a poll now then?

I'll do one later tonight... Not got time at the moment :y

Lazydocker wrote on 17. Aug 2011 at 15:56:

twiglet wrote on 17. Aug 2011 at 12:18: At last, we are getting some momentum!  ;D Maybe someone with enough posts could start a poll of dates so that we can pick a date that suits the most people?  :y Do you need a certain number of posts to start a poll now then? I'll do one later tonight... Not got time at the moment :y

I think it's 1000, but I stand to be corrected.  :-/

Lazydocker wrote on 16. Aug 2011 at 08:37:

Thinking early October personally, although I may not be able to make it depending on my situation (or I may come but in a different vehicle) :-/ :-/ Personally I'd prefer to meet at the Crown from around lunchtime onwards... "Cruising" down to Southend doesn't float my boat but each to their own :y :y

You getting in a muddle  LD ?  ;D ;D   I suggested we meet at Ardleigh & then maybe go on to Clacton as it is straight up the A120 from Ardleigh.   

Cruising to Southend was not mentioned . . . I don't think :-/ :-/

Saffend is where I will be coming from.... & will be cruising back to at the end of the meet 8-) 8-)

Only dates I can't do whatever is decided on, are weekends of 17th & 24th September  :y :y :y

Essex Big Al wrote on 18. Aug 2011 at 19:17:

Lazydocker wrote on 16. Aug 2011 at 08:37: Thinking early October personally, although I may not be able to make it depending on my situation (or I may come but in a different vehicle) :-/ :-/ Personally I'd prefer to meet at the Crown from around lunchtime onwards... "Cruising" down to Southend doesn't float my boat but each to their own :y :y You getting in a muddle  LD ?  ;D ;D   I suggested we meet at Ardleigh & then maybe go on to Clacton as it is straight up the A120 from Ardleigh.    Cruising to Southend was not mentioned . . . I don't think :-/ :-/ Saffend is where I will be coming from.... & will be cruising back to at the end of the meet 8-) 8-) Only dates I can't do whatever is decided on, are weekends of 17th & 24th September  :y :y :y

:-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ Seems so :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

That said... I've never really seen the appeal of "cruising" anywhere. I tend to get bored :-X :-X ::) ::)

Anyway. Like I said, each to their own :y :y :y

I'll add a poll in a second to check dates :y Whatever happens, I reckon we'll meet at the Crown around lunchtime :y :y

Poll added :y :y

As above, vote for any dates you are available, I can't make all of these dates (possibly can't make any of them but hey ho ::)) but we'll see what happens.

I'm up for what ever is decided.  Morning  . . noon or night.  Drive on somewhere   or stay put . .

But lets get something planned or it will be 2012  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Cruise to Clacton - might be better to go to somewhere nicer, like............Colchester council tip. :D ;D ;D

Albs wrote on 18. Aug 2011 at 20:27:

Cruise to Clacton - might be better to go to somewhere nicer, like............Colchester council tip. :D ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D   Was only a suggestion Albs,... But OK  lets go to the Tip then.

They do tea there do they ?    ;D ;D ;D ;D

Didnt mean to be offensive or anything Al. Its just that I have to endure Clacton regularily and I cant stand the place. ;)

Albs wrote on 18. Aug 2011 at 22:04:

Didnt mean to be offensive or anything Al. Its just that I have to endure Clacton regularily and I cant stand the place. ;)

;D ;D ;D ;D  Didn't think you were Albs   ;D ;D ;D ;D

Not been there for yonks . . but Clacton can't be that bad . .can it? :-/ :-/

Essex Big Al wrote on 19. Aug 2011 at 06:37:

Albs wrote on 18. Aug 2011 at 22:04: Didnt mean to be offensive or anything Al. Its just that I have to endure Clacton regularily and I cant stand the place. ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D  Didn't think you were Albs   ;D ;D ;D ;D Not been there for yonks . . but Clacton can't be that bad . .can it? :-/ :-/

We'll let you off as you say you haven't been for yonks... But yes, it can

Just noticed this meet - I'm up for any date and think it would be great to meet up with a couple of fellow OOF'ers.. :D (obviously I met you the other day Twiglet)

Keep us updated  :y

Just sitting in the background watching the forum....can't really vote in poll as never sure where I'll be, but, if final date fits....WE'LL BE THERE' ..(me and Chris)

Noticed poll has ended -  anything decided then? :-/ :-/

well it looks like it september the 24 is the chosen date anyway??? :y

or october 15 th ??? :y

the alarming man wrote on 12. Sep 2011 at 16:54:

well it looks like it september the 24 is the chosen date anyway??? :y

Or October 15th ;) I'll get on to the place and check which date is more convenient for them :y

Mrs Cakey wrote on 12. Sep 2011 at 16:59:

the alarming man wrote on 12. Sep 2011 at 16:54: well it looks like it september the 24 is the chosen date anyway??? :y Or October 15th ;) I'll get on to the place and check which date is more convenient for them :y

Prefably for me -  but I am only one out of many who voted ::)

Can't see either date being a problem at said venue tbh :-/

up for either date,be my first mig meet :y

Sept 24th is only 10 days away :-? :-? Is that enough time ? :-/ :-/

October 15th sounds better to me , 

But I would say that as I did not vote for Sept 24th as can't make it owing to SWMBO's university Prom night. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Also October would give Mrs Cakey more time for baking some specialities for the Oofers, one thinks ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Oh yes also SWMBO & me it's our wedding anniversary weekend  -

29 years on the 25th :-[ :-[ :-[   ( thats 2 life sentances + an extra year)     :( :( :(

So no chance at all of me buggering about with motors that weekend :'( :'( :'(

Essex Big Al wrote on 13. Sep 2011 at 21:46:

Sept 24th is only 10 days away :-? :-? Is that enough time ? :-/ :-/ October 15th sounds better to me ,  But I would say that as I did not vote for Sept 24th as can't make it owing to SWMBO's university Prom night. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( Also October would give Mrs Cakey more time for baking some specialities for the Oofers, one thinks ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Oh yes also SWMBO & MY wedding anniversary weekend  - 29 years on the 25th :-[ :-[ :-[   ( thats 2 life sentances + an extra year)     :( :( :( So no chance at all of me buggering about with motors that weekend :'( :'( :'(

Yep.. Me too. 5 years on the 23rd. ;D

EDIT: Then again, a slap-up meal and a swish hotel room in er.. Colchester? "Oh, look, dear! lots of Omegas. Let's go and say hello" :-/

Kevin Wood wrote on 13. Sep 2011 at 22:59:

Essex Big Al wrote on 13. Sep 2011 at 21:46: Sept 24th is only 10 days away :-? :-? Is that enough time ? :-/ :-/ October 15th sounds better to me ,  But I would say that as I did not vote for Sept 24th as can't make it owing to SWMBO's university Prom night. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( Also October would give Mrs Cakey more time for baking some specialities for the Oofers, one thinks ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Oh yes also SWMBO & MY wedding anniversary weekend  - 29 years on the 25th :-[ :-[ :-[   ( thats 2 life sentances + an extra year)     :( :( :( So no chance at all of me buggering about with motors that weekend :'( :'( :'( Yep.. Me too. 5 years on the 23rd. ;D EDIT: Then again, a slap-up meal and a swish hotel room in er.. Colchester? "Oh, look, dear! lots of Omegas. Let's go and say hello" :-/

Even the promise of that won't work for me Kevin -  Swmbo 's just completed her B Sc. nursing degree  & nothing will stop her from enjoying the uni prom night with her associate post grads :'( :'( :'(

Now Lazyfeckers been banned  :D what date are we going to chose?

I suggest the other date of the 15th October?

Who's with me

That,ll do me fine John. :y.............although work might be a problem, but it almost always is. ::)

If at all possible, I'd prefer October 15th.

It will give me a chance to get my feet back on the ground, and you will all get to meet my new daughter Darcy!  :) 8-) :y

twiglet wrote on 17. Sep 2011 at 12:47:

If at all possible, I'd prefer October 15th. It will give me a chance to get my feet back on the ground, and you will all get to meet my new daughter Darcy!  :) 8-) :y

15th is good for me ;)

Well, its in joint 1st place with next week, and it isnt going to get organised for next week, so imo might as well confirm Oct.15th subject to no objections from venue. :y

15th is good for me  :y :y ;)

Kevin Wood wrote on 13. Sep 2011 at 22:59:

[quote author=7358566E705D310 link=1308927188/48#48 date=1315946772]Sept 24th is only 10 days away :-? :-? Is that enough time ? :-/ :-/ October 15th sounds better to me ,  But I would say that as I did not vote for Sept 24th as can't make it owing to SWMBO's university Prom night. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( Also October would give Mrs Cakey more time for baking some specialities for the Oofers, one thinks ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Oh yes also SWMBO & MY wedding anniversary weekend  - 29 years on the 25th :-[ :-[ :-[   ( thats 2 life sentances + an extra year)     :( :( :( So no chance at all of me buggering about with motors that weekend :'( :'( :'(

Yep.. Me too. 5 years on the 23rd. ;D

After todays Kent meet, (my 1st  :y) Oct 15 would be great. As I will turn 50 on Sept 24 I know the missus has arranged something for me.
It will be great to meet more members, plus I will bring along some RP (Rum Punch) ;) ;)

johnnycboy wrote on 16. Sep 2011 at 20:32:

Now Lazyfeckers been banned  :D what date are we going to chose? I suggest the other date of the 15th October? Who's with me

15th October is good for me  JCB  -  just needs confirming & a start time i would think :y :y :y

15th is good for me too :y

I think we should definately say the 15th October then, and suggest a start time of 12 noon.  :y

Anyone know if it's been cleared with the pub yet?  :-/

I think Mrs Cakey was going to check.Havent heard anything back yet. :-/
I finish work at 7.30am that morning and back again at 7.30 that night, so its doubtful for me tbh.Might be able to pay a flying visit at best. :-/

Albs wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 00:55:

I think Mrs Cakey was going to check.Havent heard anything back yet. :-/ I finish work at 7.30am that morning and back again at 7.30 that night, so its doubtful for me tbh.Might be able to pay a flying visit at best. :-/

It's all in hand I am going to check very soon, can't see it being a problem if last time was anything to go by. :-/

Quick update, I have spoken to venue - prelimanarily booked for 15th October from 12 o'clock onwards.  If they cannot accomodate us they will contact me asap.  So all you OOFer's keep an eye on this thread just in case it don't happen :-/.  Fingers crossed :y.

nice one Johnny --- 15th it is then   :y :y :y

johnnycboy wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 16:43:

Albs wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 00:55: I think Mrs Cakey was going to check.Havent heard anything back yet. :-/ I finish work at 7.30am that morning and back again at 7.30 that night, so its doubtful for me tbh.Might be able to pay a flying visit at best. :-/ It's all in hand I am going to check very soon, can't see it being a problem if last time was anything to go by. :-/ Quick update, I have spoken to venue - prelimanarily booked for 15th October from 12 o'clock onwards.  If they cannot accomodate us they will contact me asap.  So all you OOFer's keep an eye on this thread just in case it don't happen :-/.  Fingers crossed :y.

Even quicker update, Venue has informed me they cannot accomodate us on this date or any weekend for that matter :( I'm not sure if its under new management :-/

We can just take a chance and turn up but I prefably do not wish to do this :-/

If anybody has any other suggestions you best speak now :question

Otherwise this meet is not going to happen.

Crikey - what is up with these people >:( >:( >:(

You would think that what with the country in recession as it is  - any business would be grateful for a decent bit of trade at that time of the day.

Similar response to the one from the management at the shoulder of mutton then John.

We need a plan B   then  ::) ::) ::) ::) could always ask them again I suppose (The Shoulder of mutton I mean)  may get a different attitude with it being a Saturday- :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

I'm guessing that it's the fact it's not as likely to be a nice day so we're wanting to get inside :-/ :-/

I know that we could meet at a pub in Woodbridge ( ::) ) but the car park is a no-no so it'd be a case of every man for himself trying to use public car park (Pay and Display) or on street parking ::)

I suppose that one of the seaside towns might be an option (parking wise) but may be cold

Lazydocker wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 17:16:

I'm guessing that it's the fact it's not as likely to be a nice day so we're wanting to get inside :-/ :-/ I know that we could meet at a pub in Woodbridge ( ::) ) but the car park is a no-no so it'd be a case of every man for himself trying to use public car park (Pay and Display) or on street parking ::) I suppose that one of the seaside towns might be an option (parking wise) but may be cold

Whereabouts in Essex is that ? :-/ :D ;D

I have been in contact with the Balkerne Gate (Table Table) top of ipswich road on junction of A120 & A12 they can accomodate us but I need a definitive number to give so they can warrant cornering off a section and also to allow them to prepare for meals etc.. 

Unless someone has a better solution it would be appreciated if you could let me know asap, so I can arrange with the Venue.

They also operate a pay and display carpark (£1) refundable upon using their services.

I await the confirmation list

Which is

Johnnycboy, Mrs JCB & Dustbin lids x 2

Lazydocker wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 17:16:

I'm guessing that it's the fact it's not as likely to be a nice day so we're wanting to get inside :-/ :-/ I know that we could meet at a pub in Woodbridge ( ::) ) but the car park is a no-no so it'd be a case of every man for himself trying to use public car park (Pay and Display) or on street parking ::) I suppose that one of the seaside towns might be an option (parking wise) but may be cold

Who let you back in the house :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Essex Big Al wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 17:14:

Crikey - what is up with these people >:( >:( >:( You would think that what with the country in recession as it is  - any business would be grateful for a decent bit of trade at that time of the day. Similar response to the one from the management at the shoulder of mutton then John. We need a plan B   then  ::) ::) ::) ::) could always ask them again I suppose (The Shoulder of mutton I mean)  may get a different attitude with it being a Saturday- :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

Wouldn't Piss on him if he was on fire >:( >:(

johnnycboy wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 17:32:

Essex Big Al wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 17:14: Crikey - what is up with these people >:( >:( >:( You would think that what with the country in recession as it is  - any business would be grateful for a decent bit of trade at that time of the day. Similar response to the one from the management at the shoulder of mutton then John. We need a plan B   then  ::) ::) ::) ::) could always ask them again I suppose (The Shoulder of mutton I mean)  may get a different attitude with it being a Saturday- :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ Wouldn't Piss on him if he was on fire >:( >:(

Ha HA . . .Me neither Johnnie boy !    Lets just cancel that suggestion eh ?

But your new one sounds good  -- Add me & SWMBO to the list

johnnycboy wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 17:42:

Bump Just to get back on topic. johnnycboy wrote on 19. Sep 2011 at 17:29: I have been in contact with the Balkerne Gate (Table Table) top of ipswich road on junction of A120 & A12 they can accomodate us but I need a definitive number to give so they can warrant cornering off a section and also to allow them to prepare for meals etc..  Unless someone has a better solution it would be appreciated if you could let me know asap, so I can arrange with the Venue. They also operate a pay and display carpark (£1) refundable upon using their services. I await the confirmation list Which is Johnnycboy, Mrs JCB & Dustbin lids x 2 Essex Big Al & SWMBO

Johnnycboy, Mrs JCB & Dustbin lids x 2
Essex Big Al & SWMBO
Twiglet & SWMBO (plus Miss Twiggy, but she won't be eating much!)

I will try to come along, but may be tied up on a living room decorating project. ::)

Venue now returning to original place the Crown.
Same date 15th October from midday onwards ;)

Absolutely John.

All sorted, Tracy has been informed and we're "booked in".

Sorry to have intervened BUT I don't take rejection very well...just ask my past girlfriends/wife !

What happened there then?  :-/

Error in decision at the Crown in a nutshell...Explanation in other post...