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Suffolk/Essex BBQ Car Meet. Sun 3rd July

907 - 18/4/11 at 08:22 PM

Hi All.

It's time to plan the BBQ Car Meet again so you can all mark your calendars and diaries for Sunday 3rd July.

Same place and format as last year, i.e. BRING YOUR OWN burgers, sausages, drink or whatever,
and Gaz & I will fire up the barbies and supply the bread rolls, onions, sauces, etc.
Tea and coffee will also be on tap.

1 o'clock onwards.

Hopefully we will all need a liberal supply of sun tan lotion, and the date doesn't clash with other events.

As last year, not just kit cars, so hopefully a few "interesting" cars for you to look round.

ALL WELCOME
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If you haven't been to this meet before then U2U me for the post code. (Clare, Suffolk/Essex border)

Cheers,
Gaz and Paul G

David Jenkins - 18/4/11 at 08:26 PM

Sounds like a plan!

Date now entered on calendar...

[Edited on 18/4/11 by David Jenkins]

Xtreme Kermit - 18/4/11 at 08:57 PM

Now that sounds like a good idea!

ashg - 18/4/11 at 09:13 PM

if its up near your house then im up for a visit in the kit. would love to explore those roads without the snow this time

Danozeman - 18/4/11 at 09:38 PM

Sounds good to me.

Ferg - 20/4/11 at 05:27 PM

See you there, Paul....hopefully.

flak monkey - 20/4/11 at 08:10 PM

Hopefully see you there this year

Gaz 1977 - 25/4/11 at 09:42 PM

Looking forward to it.

I hope it wont be quite as hot this year.

907 - 11/5/11 at 07:36 AM

Just thought I'd give this another airing at the top.

I've sorted out my lunch for the day. (Now in the freezer)
I did an exhaust job for a Mustang. Payment in Texas steak.

Looking forward to seeing you all.
Cheers,
Gaz & Paul G

p.s.
You need a new avatar Gaz, to show your winter spray mods.

GeorgeM - 11/5/11 at 11:42 AM

There will be a few of us from Essex if you'll have us

907 - 11/5/11 at 11:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeM
There will be a few of us from Essex if you'll have us

Delighted to have you all George.

Will just need to know numbers nearer the time.

Cheers,
Gaz & Paul G

rusty nuts - 11/5/11 at 08:47 PM

Hope to be there Paul, might even manage to drag SWMBO along

chrisbeale - 14/5/11 at 04:27 PM

hi paul, we met briefly at stoneleigh, i was with craig. would it be ok to tag along if i dragged him as a passenger?
chris

907 - 14/5/11 at 08:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by chrisbeale
hi paul, we met briefly at stoneleigh, i was with craig. would it be ok to tag along if i dragged him as a passenger?
chris

You are more than welcome Chris, with or without Craig,
but if I remember correctly Craig is looking forward to meeting up with David (Jenkins) again.

Wives & g/f's are also welcome. Maybe follow in the tin top.

A mix of old faces and new is the aim of the day.

Cheers
Gaz & Paul G

wilkingj - 15/5/11 at 01:08 PM

Its on the wall planner, and fortunately the date was free...

Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Geoff

x_flow57 - 9/6/11 at 02:21 PM

I'm hopefull I'll be able to make it this year.

Nick

907 - 9/6/11 at 08:03 PM

A perfectly timed post Nick.

I was thinking of doing a bttt.

Cheers
Paul G & Gaz

eddie99 - 9/6/11 at 10:21 PM

Afraid i wont be there unfortunately, its Donnington 750MC race weekend.

907 - 10/6/11 at 09:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
Afraid i wont be there unfortunately, its Donnington 750MC race weekend.

Sorry Ed.

It's impossible to pick a date and not clash with something.

Cheers,
Paul G

eddie99 - 10/6/11 at 09:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 907

quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
Afraid i wont be there unfortunately, its Donnington 750MC race weekend.

Sorry Ed.

It's impossible to pick a date and not clash with something.

Cheers,
Paul G

Yeah true! No problem, maybe next year

x_flow57 - 19/6/11 at 11:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 907
A perfectly timed post Nick.

I was thinking of doing a bttt.

Cheers
Paul G & Gaz

Pleasure.

Ooops looks like I've done it again.

907 - 26/6/11 at 06:55 AM

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Copy and Paste from original post.
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Same place and format as last year, i.e. BRING YOUR OWN burgers, sausages, drink or whatever,
and Gaz & I will fire up the barbies and supply the bread rolls, onions, sauces, etc.
Tea and coffee will also be on tap.

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Hi All.

Just a reminder that the BBQ meet is only a week away.

If you would like to join us then you are more than welcome.

If those that haven't posted on this thread, but U2U'd for the post code could post on here if they are coming
that would be a great help. It just helps to have some idea of numbers.

We are looking forward to a good old "chin wag" and hopefully meeting a few new Locosters.

All the best,
Paul & Gaz

karlak - 26/6/11 at 07:03 AM

Sorry, doesnt look like my car will be ready . I will be hoping for nice weather for you all though

907 - 28/6/11 at 07:28 AM

quote:
Originally posted by karlak
Sorry, doesnt look like my car will be ready . I will be hoping for nice weather for you all though

Sorry to hear that.

Thanks for letting us know Karlak.

Cheers,
Paul G

Steve Lovelock - 29/6/11 at 09:32 PM

Hello,

One of my rear wheel bearings has collapsed. I have a new one on order and assuming it arrives by the weekend and I can replace it in a day I'll see you there.

907 - 30/6/11 at 06:51 AM

quote:
Originally posted by 907

quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeM

There will be a few of us from Essex if you'll have us

Delighted to have you all George.

Will just need to know numbers nearer the time.

Cheers,
Gaz & Paul G

Hi George,

If you could give us an idea of numbers that would be a great help mate.
Also if you could make sure they know it's a "bring your own" that could save embarrassment.

Cheers,
Paul & Gaz G

907 - 30/6/11 at 07:00 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Steve Lovelock
Hello,

One of my rear wheel bearings has collapsed. I have a new one on order and assuming it arrives by the weekend and I can replace it in a day I'll see you there.

I hope you get the car fixed Steve, and can make it.

It's always good to meet new people, "names to faces" and all that.

Cheers,
Paul & Gaz G

David Jenkins - 30/6/11 at 07:10 AM

The weather forecast looks very promising - especially considering the recent downpours!

The two of us expect to be there, as usual...

907 - 2/7/11 at 11:06 AM

I think it's time to go shopping.

See you all tomorrow.

Paul & Gaz G

Steve Lovelock - 2/7/11 at 11:23 AM

Wheel bearing done, see you all tomorrow afternoon.

Looking forward to it.

Steve

907 - 2/7/11 at 02:54 PM

Just in case anyone gets lost......

Or decides to come at the last minute and needs the post code....

My phone number is

(edit to remove)

(I will not be on line after 12 noon)

Cheers,
Paul G

[Edited on 3/7/11 by 907]

GeorgeM - 2/7/11 at 02:59 PM

still hopeing to get along, but... might have to work

fingers crossed

bmseven - 2/7/11 at 04:03 PM

Bugger, didnt get a chance to mot the car today

Bigboystoys - 2/7/11 at 05:52 PM

Hi Paul, sorry I won't be able to attend gsxr engine decided to throw a few bearing last weekend so in the process of sorting. Hope all goes well and hope to see you soon
Regards sam

paulf - 3/7/11 at 11:29 AM

Afraid I cant make it , the car let me down last night at midnight on way home from town , managed to limp home but have just finished temporarily rewiring the fuse box as one of the blade fuses had melted along with the socket it fitted in . I don't really want to risk a 160 mile return trip until I Take the dash out to repair it correctly.
Paul

rusty nuts - 3/7/11 at 05:43 PM

Thanks to Paul and family for organising yet another great afternoon , nice to see a few familiar faces again.

David Jenkins - 3/7/11 at 06:11 PM

Seconded!

x_flow57 - 3/7/11 at 06:57 PM

3rd'ed.

Thanks for a great PM with some cars.

Nick

907 - 3/7/11 at 07:00 PM

Hi All,

Sorry to hear of the mechanical hicups that various people had. Part of owning a kit car I guess.

We had fewer numbers this year, but at least everyone was able to chat to everyone else.

Thanks to those that not only came in there cars, but also took people out for rides in them.
Judging by the big grins on their faces it was much appreciated.

Full marks to Steve Lovelock who managed to get from north London to within 400 meters of the house before
phoning for directions, and without sat nav as well. Well done, and nice to meet you and your good lady.

Thanks to all that contributed to a grand afternoon.

Paul & Gaz

David Jenkins - 3/7/11 at 09:12 PM

Random photos...

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907 - 3/7/11 at 09:43 PM

I wonder what your good lady is thinking?

Perhaps, "O no, he likes it. Bang goes my new Yarris."

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wilkingj - 3/7/11 at 09:56 PM

An excellent afternoon, just wonderful to see old friends again, (and even some young friends )

x_flow57 - 3/7/11 at 10:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 907
I wonder what your good lady is thinking?

Perhaps, "O no, he likes it. Bang goes my new Yarris."

bbq 2011

Come on Paul now show us the picture of David trying to get out.

Nick

David Jenkins - 4/7/11 at 01:17 PM

I found it fairly easy to get in and out of the Elise, although I did swing my big feet extra-wide to avoid marking the car on the way out. Mind you - the roof wasn't fitted...

It would have been funnier if there were pictures of me getting in and out of Gaz's Caterham - my, those things are snug!

Steve Lovelock - 5/7/11 at 06:30 PM

We had a fabulous afternoon, thank you very much.