Post 467447 by M-R-P on 2012-02-27 11:32:40
Ok, time to start thinking about the next Softies meet. I would like to see these meets become as successful as the Essex meets if I can, so I've been doing a bit of brainstorming.
Now there's the easy option; go to one of the two locations used previously, the Vine attracted a respectable turnout and was a nice location for "test drives" and "Dog Hill" was a good spot for photographs.
Another option would be another location. We could all throw ideas for locations in the mix and see what we settle on.
Just to add something to this to make it a bit more interesting, I've been toying with the idea of some sort of Point to Point run. A timed run, stopping at various places along the way, and points added or deducted for matching a base - time for each stage.
This would take some organising so, I'll put it to a poll and see what you all think.
Let's make the Southern Softies Meet a BIG one this month peeps ;)
Post 467509 by oblark on 2012-02-27 15:16:37
I`ll be there as long as it`s not on the 10th,11th or 18th of March
Post 467627 by local-looney on 2012-02-27 20:08:16
me too..as long as not the 25th march...................
Post 467725 by richiemat on 2012-02-27 21:15:39
Im going to try to come along
Post 468279 by Porcine_Aviator on 2012-02-29 19:09:37
If not March maybe another month, how about Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford?
Post 468283 by M-R-P on 2012-02-29 19:14:21
Good idea that, worth a look...;)
Feeling better now?
Post 468344 by Porcine_Aviator on 2012-02-29 20:25:24
Stiill a bit weak, but getting there. Thanks for asking :)
Post 468349 by dalhousie2008 on 2012-02-29 20:30:11
Haynes is cool, how about brook lands or next door for free is Mercedes Benz world! Just near junction 10 m25. Very very good both of them
Post 468407 by leo77 on 2012-02-29 21:22:57
Haynes is holding swedish day on the 13th may, there was loads of saabs last year and only a few volvos
Post 468446 by local-looney on 2012-02-29 21:54:01
[quote=dalhousie2008;468349]Haynes is cool, how about brook lands or next door for free is Mercedes Benz world! Just near junction 10 m25. Very very good both of them[/quote]
free is always good!!!!!!!!! lol
Post 468556 by M-R-P on 2012-03-01 08:46:38
[quote=leo77;468407]Haynes is holding swedish day on the 13th may, there was loads of saabs last year and only a few volvos[/quote]
That's not a bad idea for the may softies meet... We could make up the volvo numbers :)
Post 468564 by leo77 on 2012-03-01 09:51:00
It's free to get into the show, but have to pay to get in the museum. There is photos of last years show. On the Swedish day uk website,
Post 468566 by cherry1809 on 2012-03-01 10:19:33
There was at least 2 850's. I was parked next to a Gul T5-R, And was another 2 over a bit I think.
I'd be up for Haynes. :)
Post 468922 by Mr_Shed on 2012-03-02 11:00:58
I would be interested in the Swedish day at Haynes too
Post 468957 by Porcine_Aviator on 2012-03-02 13:06:42
I think I can speak for Mrs PA when I say we would be up for Swede Day at Haynes :)
I suppose I would have to wash Christine then?
Post 468961 by Mrs_PA on 2012-03-02 13:21:28
[quote=Porcine_Aviator;468957]I think I can speak for Mrs PA when I say we would be up for Swede Day at Haynes :)[/quote]
Yep, you can - sounds like a plan.
Post 468963 by stribo on 2012-03-02 13:28:15
Doing "Dog Hill" this weekend with a Ford owners club, so wouldn't be a problem to do it another weekend in the Volvo. Haynes museum sounds good.
Post 468969 by M-R-P on 2012-03-02 13:44:55
Cool, I'll start a thread for this month's softie meet and the haynes meet later ;)
Post 470430 by LeeT5 on 2012-03-05 10:39:59
Excuse me for butting in, but would these meets be alot more successful if they were more regional? I mean, if you say a Southern meet on the M27, well thats no where near me and i live in Kent! Gonna take 2 hours at least (if the M25 isn't parked up) and half a tank of fuel! Then another half tank driving back not to mention food for the day.
By regional i mean, London meet, Kent meet, Essex meet, ie by county. Tell me to §§§§ off if you like, but just a suggestion. Obviously people that wanna come from outside those counties would of course be welcome to make the numbers up.
Post 470434 by M-R-P on 2012-03-05 10:50:08
Well originally, it was a south coast meet (well, that was the idea) Whereby the location would move around the south coast while keeping it relatively central for those further afield. I see your point and your suggestions are welcome. In fact, it's exactly what I was hoping for. If there's enough interest and enough members in the southeast, why not have a get together there. May's meet has been decided to be the Haynes Museum Swedish day but nothing has been mentioned for june etc.
Post 470645 by dalhousie2008 on 2012-03-05 19:09:59
[quote=LeeT5;470430]Excuse me for butting in, but would these meets be alot more successful if they were more regional? I mean, if you say a Southern meet on the M27, well thats no where near me and i live in Kent! Gonna take 2 hours at least (if the M25 isn't parked up) and half a tank of fuel! Then another half tank driving back not to mention food for the day.
By regional i mean, London meet, Kent meet, Essex meet, ie by county. Tell me to §§§§ off if you like, but just a suggestion. Obviously people that wanna come from outside those counties would of course be welcome to make the numbers up.[/quote]
Would Essex not be a bit closer for you?
Post 475095 by LeeT5 on 2012-03-18 01:33:21
Depends where in Essex. What would be a great idea (me thinks) is to have a forum map of the UK and everyone can pin their location on that map for all to see. That way, when meets are organised, the organisor can look at the map and guage the best location for a meet in a particular place/county/town so that the turn up is likely to be greater and fairer for all concerned.
What do you think Santa? A forum Map??:B_thumb:
Post 475107 by M-R-P on 2012-03-18 07:36:50
I've seen those before.... VolvoSpeed? T5d5? Tbh, I never found it overly useful. If all 5000-odd members added their location to the map, how would you find the location of the 260 actually active members to plan for them?
Post 475108 by JUDGENINJA on 2012-03-18 07:41:55
The April or May meet at Surrey rolling road??
T5rookie needs another RR to check his car...
Post 475109 by M-R-P on 2012-03-18 07:52:11
May is out for me as I'm already going to duxford and Swedish day at the haynes but april... At a RR... Hmmm :)