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Ettienne
Saturday 17th January 2015, 13:47
Shall we see if we can get this up and going.

I think lakeside could be a good venue or high beach as on Sundays there is always a good selection of cars.

Or what about Waltham abbey? The black swan?

I think time wise earlier may be better 10am?

Allows us to travel when roads are less busy and have a good natter before lunch.

What about a Southend meet?

Ideas people?

t5steve
Saturday 17th January 2015, 19:59
the halfway house on the A127 (approx 3 miles from dick turpin) have said we could meet. there if anyone is interested i'll arrange something

Ettienne
Saturday 17th January 2015, 20:33
Maybe a quarterly meet?

We could actually start using the caldendar on the forum.

jct5r
Thursday 22nd January 2015, 11:45
High beech is a good venue, cafe open there and the pub does food,lunch etc and its a nice drive out there,just my tuppence worth !!

Ettienne
Thursday 22nd January 2015, 12:52
High beech is a good venue, cafe open there and the pub does food,lunch etc and its a nice drive out there,just my tuppence worth !!

I took my driving test there (loughton), it's a fair trek for me but I don't mind popping to a couple a year.

If I'm popping up a Saturday would be better for me, as I can fit in other things

jct5r
Thursday 22nd January 2015, 12:57
I work shifts but i can book days off in advance so i could make Saturdays / Sundays with notice, its what suits people really.

Its a nice area.......

Ettienne
Thursday 22nd January 2015, 14:02
Steve is up for a Saturday meet, just spoke with him

jct5r
Thursday 22nd January 2015, 16:06
I will go with the majority, i can get the time off with enough notice

Kingsford G
Saturday 24th January 2015, 00:38
I`m up for this one.

Ettienne
Saturday 24th January 2015, 09:03
High beach on a Saturday is good with me, steve and jct5r,

Start a list?

Ettienne
Stevet5
Jct5r
Kingsford

stribo
Saturday 24th January 2015, 10:02
When is it?

Ettienne
Saturday 24th January 2015, 12:09
I'll speak with Steve for dates

siamblue
Saturday 24th January 2015, 19:04
where is it? lol, i have heard of it just never been over that way.

Ettienne
Saturday 24th January 2015, 19:29
Do you know the old city limits roundabout?

Inbetween bulls more lane, Waltham abbey loughton ish

Just off the a121

Mind I haven't been there for years, last time on my ducati 916

Ettienne
Saturday 24th January 2015, 19:33
Post code for the owl pub

IG10 4AL

Ettienne
Saturday 24th January 2015, 22:06
21st February 12pm onwards.

don kalmar union
Sunday 25th January 2015, 00:31
Another good venue that was often used some years ago is the Kings Head, High Street, North Weald. Big car park.....

Don.

jct5r
Sunday 25th January 2015, 08:42
The 21st Feb is good for me if its ok with everyone...........?

Ettienne
Sunday 25th January 2015, 09:13
There is only 4 or 5 so far, bug I'll look on google earth.

Kingsford G
Sunday 25th January 2015, 20:24
So the Essex meet is in London?

Saaamon
Sunday 25th January 2015, 20:40
Been to North weald for a t5d5 meet back in the day. Will probably head to this one.

Ettienne
Sunday 25th January 2015, 20:46
So the Essex meet is in London?

Hardly london.

Ettienne
Thursday 29th January 2015, 12:42
Just a bump for those who haven't seen it

jct5r
Saturday 31st January 2015, 14:01
Here`s another bump as a reminder of the post !!

Saaamon
Thursday 5th February 2015, 19:24
Ettienne
Stevet5
Jct5r
Kingsford
Saaamon

Ettienne
Thursday 5th February 2015, 21:10
Looks like it will be a good meet

Ettienne
Thursday 5th February 2015, 21:11
Post code for the owl pub

IG10 4AL

matt_t5r
Sunday 8th February 2015, 14:27
gonna try to attend this meet. its about 30ish miles from me.
i like the sound of southend meet also. i could roll out of bed for that 1...

matt. southend on sea

lol

Ettienne
Sunday 8th February 2015, 15:13
gonna try to attend this meet. its about 30ish miles from me.
i like the sound of southend meet also. i could roll out of bed for that 1...

matt. southend on sea

lol

No worries I'll see you there, it will be good to meet some new people

Ettienne
Sunday 8th February 2015, 15:14
Ettienne
Stevet5
Jct5r
Kingsford
Saaamon
Mat t5r

jct5r
Sunday 8th February 2015, 22:08
Great !!

Saturday 21/02/2015.......12pm ..ish.....see you there !!

Saaamon
Monday 16th February 2015, 15:43
Been awhile, everyone still attending?

Ettienne
Monday 16th February 2015, 15:59
Yes from me and steve

merc85
Monday 16th February 2015, 16:43
whats the postcode for the meet? may pop along

Ettienne
Monday 16th February 2015, 16:50
Third post down on thus page ish

Saaamon
Monday 16th February 2015, 16:53
Be good to see you there Gav.

merc85
Monday 16th February 2015, 18:03
Be good to see you there Gav.

Ditto bud:)

merc85
Monday 16th February 2015, 18:05
does anyone live close to JT? as i have a fan surround for him, be good if someone could get it to him if i go to this meet,

Kingsford G
Monday 16th February 2015, 18:50
Sorry guys,looks like I`ll be up Notts from friday onwards,family thing :(

Ettienne
Monday 16th February 2015, 19:55
does anyone live close to JT? as i have a fan surround for him, be good if someone could get it to him if i go to this meet,

Yep I'll take it back here for him.

merc85
Monday 16th February 2015, 20:37
Yep I'll take it back here for him.

top man cheers bud :)

Saaamon
Monday 16th February 2015, 23:53
Sorry guys,looks like I`ll be up Notts from friday onwards,family thing :(

That's a shame. Fingers crossed this will be start of the return of the vpcuk Essex meet, so maybe next time.

Kingsford G
Tuesday 17th February 2015, 00:45
That's a shame. Fingers crossed this will be start of the return of the vpcuk Essex meet, so maybe next time.

Hopefully mate.Its like a sods law this time but hopefully will get some work done on the car before the next one.

merc85
Wednesday 18th February 2015, 12:28
Just a thought i can also bring with me if anyone wants any of the below

5w40 Trip Qx fully syn PD oil 20lt £50

10w40 Semi Synthetic Gen Vauxhal oil 20ltr Drums £35 each

20lt VW Red Antifreeze £35

5lt Qx Red Antifreeze £12

4x 5lt Concentrated Screenwash £14.00

6pk of Blue Roll workshop paper towel wipes £10.00

3/16 Soft copper brake pipe 25ft (roll) £8.50

Any any new vehicle parts required (all makes n models) ;)

Ettienne
Thursday 19th February 2015, 20:03
This saturday

merc85
Saturday 21st February 2015, 09:40
Had to go into work so wont be able to come :/ soz peeps

Ettienne
Saturday 21st February 2015, 11:13
Still happening? I'm in Essex now and making my way over for 12 ish

Ettienne
Saturday 21st February 2015, 11:43
I'll be more like 12.30

jct5r
Saturday 21st February 2015, 12:24
Im on my way..................

Saaamon
Saturday 21st February 2015, 12:37
Just leaving home be there around 1230 traffic depending.

Ettienne
Saturday 21st February 2015, 13:02
I'm just leaving Steves shortly 25 miles away

Saaamon
Saturday 21st February 2015, 17:44
Was a really decent meet despite the low numbers. Great pub, good food and plenty of parking. Cheers for putting it together Steve!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/saaamon/F24244FD-491E-44C3-B5E1-84BE2E500166_zpsdd3kf6y5.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/saaamon/media/F24244FD-491E-44C3-B5E1-84BE2E500166_zpsdd3kf6y5.jpg.html)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/saaamon/6D5D8868-EFBB-4DF4-9C45-B5957A646B3D_zpsafqyemas.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/saaamon/media/6D5D8868-EFBB-4DF4-9C45-B5957A646B3D_zpsafqyemas.jpg.html)

Ettienne
Saturday 21st February 2015, 21:09
That's ok matey!

The exclusive Essex meet, good to meet matty and yourself and other half as always.

Ettienne
Saturday 21st February 2015, 21:17
Had interesting weather on the way to Essex.

Made things very interesting driving into freak heavy snow at motorway speeds with Merc drivers that stand on there brakes.

It was much heavier than in pic as this was a bit later and can't upload the video for some reason, it was coming down thick.

jct5r
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 08:44
The Meet !!

Did someone neglect to mention that there are two car parks to this venue ??

One very large one and a smaller one that is not visible from the other...............
Got there at 12.03................waited....................
I walked to the pub and looked around the grounds which is where i saw the " Cars" parked in the small car park, now not wishing to go into quite a busy pub and start asking people ..............."Do you drive a Volvo" ??
It was now around 13:15.

I then left............
Think i will give the "meets" a miss for a while................

Ettienne
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 09:21
The Meet !!

Did someone neglect to mention that there are two car parks to this venue ??

One very large one and a smaller one that is not visible from the other...............
Got there at 12.03................waited....................
I walked to the pub and looked around the grounds which is where i saw the " Cars" parked in the small car park, now not wishing to go into quite a busy pub and start asking people ..............."Do you drive a Volvo" ??

I then left............
Think i will give the "meets" a miss for a while................

Red 850r? We saw you, but too late to stop you (we were inside).

jct5r
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 10:31
Yes, that was me.

I then went to the kings head hotel at high beach..........had a cuppa and a sausage roll, met some fellow VW t4 guys so the day was not entirely wasted.

matt_t5r
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 11:19
meet was cool it would be good to attend another. big thanks for arranging ur.. shame u never found us jc. :-(
q?... can you catch a car ferry from uk to sweeden

merc85
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 11:21
Above cars looking very well, :)

jct5r
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 11:29
meet was cool it would be good to attend another. big thanks for arranging ur.. shame u never found us jc. :-(
q?... can you catch a car ferry from uk to sweeden

You want to know how to get to Sweden from UK via ferry ?

JUDGENINJA
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 11:29
I haven't got a car worth bringing at the mo, so I did this instead..28146

jct5r
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 11:35
VW T5.................T4 man myself, 18 month conversion from panel van to DVLA registered "Motor Caravan" Did all the work myself appart from cut the side windows in.

matt_t5r
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 11:36
only if you can get there via ferry . saves a 1200 mile drive

Ettienne
Sunday 22nd February 2015, 11:50
Yes, that was me.

I then went to the kings head hotel at high beach..........had a cuppa and a sausage roll, met some fellow VW t4 guys so the day was not entirely wasted.

That's good and at least it's not too far for you

Saaamon
Monday 23rd February 2015, 00:20
The Meet !!

Did someone neglect to mention that there are two car parks to this venue ??

One very large one and a smaller one that is not visible from the other...............
Got there at 12.03................waited....................
I walked to the pub and looked around the grounds which is where i saw the " Cars" parked in the small car park, now not wishing to go into quite a busy pub and start asking people ..............."Do you drive a Volvo" ??
It was now around 13:15.

I then left............
Think i will give the "meets" a miss for a while................

Ahh really sorry mate, on reflection we shouldn't of gone inside so early. Next meet i can pm you my number.

Saaamon
Monday 23rd February 2015, 00:29
only if you can get there via ferry . saves a 1200 mile drive

You can get a freighter from Immingham to Gothenburg but you may as well fly if your going to do that, also it won't be particularly comfortable. DFDS have recently cancelled the Harwich to Esbjerg car ferry.

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?57623-Gothenburg-2015

See this link Matt.

jct5r
Monday 23rd February 2015, 11:18
Ahh really sorry mate, on reflection we shouldn't of gone inside so early. Next meet i can pm you my number.

No problem,

Thanks for the thought.

t5steve
Tuesday 24th February 2015, 02:03
sorry i missed this, but steve will tell you things were a bit hectic in my house, will make next one for sure, may even have vinny back by then.

Ettienne
Tuesday 24th February 2015, 09:18
sorry i missed this, but steve will tell you things were a bit hectic in my house, will make next one for sure, may even have vinny back by then.

Just a Little bit matey!

AndysR
Wednesday 11th March 2015, 23:56
Sorry I missed this guys, did have intentions for coming along until I became busy elsewhere..

Good to see you back in a Volvo again Matt!! Long time no see!!

shrekblackR
Thursday 19th March 2015, 22:58
When is the next one ??

Ettienne
Friday 20th March 2015, 08:24
Merc world in May, Steve always manages it, it's not too far and well worth a visit

Kingsford G
Friday 20th March 2015, 23:11
Merc world in May, Steve always manages it, it's not too far and well worth a visit

If I get lucky I`ll turn up in one lol