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?
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
Maybe a quarterly meet? We could actually start using the caldendar on the forum.
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 !!
[QUOTE=jct5r;756928]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 !![/QUOTE] 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
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.......
Steve is up for a Saturday meet, just spoke with him
I will go with the majority, i can get the time off with enough notice
I`m up for this one.
High beach on a Saturday is good with me, steve and jct5r, Start a list? Ettienne Stevet5 Jct5r Kingsford
When is it?
I'll speak with Steve for dates
where is it? lol, i have heard of it just never been over that way.
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
Post code for the owl pub IG10 4AL
21st February 12pm onwards.
Another good venue that was often used some years ago is the Kings Head, High Street, North Weald. Big car park..... Don.
The 21st Feb is good for me if its ok with everyone...........?
There is only 4 or 5 so far, bug I'll look on google earth.
So the Essex meet is in London?
Been to North weald for a t5d5 meet back in the day. Will probably head to this one.
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;757415]So the Essex meet is in London?[/QUOTE] Hardly london.
Just a bump for those who haven't seen it
Here`s another bump as a reminder of the post !!
Ettienne Stevet5 Jct5r Kingsford Saaamon
Looks like it will be a good meet
Post code for the owl pub IG10 4AL
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
[QUOTE=matt_t5r;758979]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[/QUOTE] No worries I'll see you there, it will be good to meet some new people
Ettienne Stevet5 Jct5r Kingsford Saaamon Mat t5r
Great !! Saturday 21/02/2015.......12pm ..ish.....see you there !!
Been awhile, everyone still attending?
Yes from me and steve
whats the postcode for the meet? may pop along
Third post down on thus page ish
Be good to see you there Gav.
[QUOTE=Saaamon;759933]Be good to see you there Gav.[/QUOTE] Ditto bud:)
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,
Sorry guys,looks like I`ll be up Notts from friday onwards,family thing :(
[QUOTE=merc85;759938]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,[/QUOTE] Yep I'll take it back here for him.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;759945]Yep I'll take it back here for him.[/QUOTE] top man cheers bud :)
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;759939]Sorry guys,looks like I`ll be up Notts from friday onwards,family thing :([/QUOTE] That's a shame. Fingers crossed this will be start of the return of the vpcuk Essex meet, so maybe next time.
[QUOTE=Saaamon;759984]That's a shame. Fingers crossed this will be start of the return of the vpcuk Essex meet, so maybe next time.[/QUOTE] Hopefully mate.Its like a sods law this time but hopefully will get some work done on the car before the next one.
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) ;)
This saturday
Had to go into work so wont be able to come :/ soz peeps
Still happening? I'm in Essex now and making my way over for 12 ish
I'll be more like 12.30
Im on my way..................
Just leaving home be there around 1230 traffic depending.
I'm just leaving Steves shortly 25 miles away
Was a really decent meet despite the low numbers. Great pub, good food and plenty of parking. Cheers for putting it together Steve!
That's ok matey! The exclusive Essex meet, good to meet matty and yourself and other half as always.
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.
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................
[QUOTE=jct5r;760526]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................[/QUOTE] Red 850r? We saw you, but too late to stop you (we were inside).
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.
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
Above cars looking very well, :)
[QUOTE=matt_t5r;760537]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[/QUOTE] You want to know how to get to Sweden from UK via ferry ?
I haven't got a car worth bringing at the mo, so I did this instead..[ATTACH=CONFIG]28146[/ATTACH]
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.
only if you can get there via ferry . saves a 1200 mile drive
[QUOTE=jct5r;760531]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.[/QUOTE] That's good and at least it's not too far for you
[QUOTE=jct5r;760526]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................[/QUOTE] Ahh really sorry mate, on reflection we shouldn't of gone inside so early. Next meet i can pm you my number.
[QUOTE=matt_t5r;760545]only if you can get there via ferry . saves a 1200 mile drive[/QUOTE] 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.
[QUOTE=Saaamon;760637]Ahh really sorry mate, on reflection we shouldn't of gone inside so early. Next meet i can pm you my number.[/QUOTE] No problem, Thanks for the thought.
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.
[QUOTE=t5steve;760758]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.[/QUOTE] Just a Little bit matey!
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!!
When is the next one ??
Merc world in May, Steve always manages it, it's not too far and well worth a visit
[QUOTE=Ettienne;764547]Merc world in May, Steve always manages it, it's not too far and well worth a visit[/QUOTE] If I get lucky I`ll turn up in one lol