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Okay, I'm totally broken at the moment, so I'll keep this brief. I have to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone that came and supported us on our first year, at the first show we'd ever run. Especially those that organised club stands and Retro Rides groups. I want also to say that whilst I might be the 'face' of Retro Rides, Keefy did SO MUCH work on the Saturday, the sprint only ran because of him and Rainking. Which brings me on to Rainking and our super car parking/club steward Abi, who along with Bill, Henk and the lovely Tash kept the show running. Also Larry and his other half (whose name I didn't get) for being such a great help on the Friday and for making the signs and supplying BBQ activities. Big up to Bryn as well, for a great commentary on the Saturday. Also to Frank for organising the Style & Attitude awards whilst the rest of us were running around fighting fires. Also Alan Thomas for keeping me company for most of the weekend and being very entertaining conversationalist  . Thanks to everyone who took photos, so I can actually see what our event was all about I'll be updating the show website with some photos, also I'd like some for an RR gallery if anyone wants to contribute. The prize winning cars will also be posted on the site ASAP along with the track times when we can get them online. We learned a lot this year. So... on wards and upwards... -David |
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'twas a pleasure to be a part of it.... I've got loads of stuff on my camera (which is at home) yesterday was a bit stressful for different reasons, as some of you know. I'll let you have the Soapbox vids that Bryn took, the Style and Attitude award winner pictures and the plethora of other stuff I've got so you can take what you like for the Gallery |
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What an awesome show! All you guys that organised it must be so proud - thankyou for all of your hard work!
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Bring on RR08.
Venue was brilliant, I loved it. Best show ever.
Well done everyone.
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,916
Club RR Member Number: 71
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I've got loads of stuff on my camera (which is at home) yesterday was a bit stressful for different reasons, as some of you know. I hope everything worked out OK - Keefy said you had a family problem - I think a lot of us were hoping everything would be OK |
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real shame me and the lads didnt come earlier but we were curse word  awesome to come and sample the delights, even if it was lat sunday - didnt twig as to who you were HW untill after think ill hit it hard next year |
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Respect, awesome first year!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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The atmosphere was ace, a group of likeish minds all in one place, awesome, thanks to everyone for their efforts and enthuiasm, great or small.  looking forward to fun in 2008 already!! |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Even though I didn't go, I enjoyed all the pics from behind my pc... thanks HW&team! Here's hoping I can bring something like this next year!  |
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I've got loads of stuff on my camera (which is at home) yesterday was a bit stressful for different reasons, as some of you know. I hope everything worked out OK - Keefy said you had a family problem - I think a lot of us were hoping everything would be OK I got a phonecall to say my Dad wasn't too good... It's all calmed down a bit now, and fingers crossed it's not as serious an issue as was first thought. But we'll know more in a few days. Thanks |
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filmidget
East Midlands
Mostly Lurking
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I haven't said it elsewhere... so huge thanks to everyone involved. You have every right to be very proud of yourselves and your achievement.
Only really ended up being over at the sprint/top end of the circuit on Saturday, but Rainking certainly did a 'professional' (and patient!) job - so much so I thought he was one of the Mallory staff until we had a few introductions while queueing up.
I have to confess and apologise that people may have heard me being a bit whingy at times, pretty unreasonably really - I was pehaps a little stressed at balancing car-related fanaticism, and the whole family thing.
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'79 MG Midget 1500 - Still patiently awaiting attention
'02 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Elegance(!) - Better than you might think
'03 Mazda MX5 - All new and shiny looking (thanks to Antony at Rust Republic)
'09 Renault Clio - Needs to go.
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Fantastic show guys, really enjoyed it. Sprint track was awesome fun, the relaxed attitude of the staff was great and we even won the soapbox challenge - shame there weren't more entries though I'll definitely be back next year |
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Abi
Part of things
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I had an ORSUM time... Thanks..
I met so many people and saw so many cars...
and it was good to hear noone came down with food poisoning on friday night after Tash and i did the FREE BBQ in the camping field...
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Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
Posts: 7,272
Club RR Member Number: 140
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Great show, great cars.
Spot on
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Carter
Posted a lot
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A massive thanks back at you Hotwire, Keefy, Bryn etc etc, the friendliest and most eclectic car show ive ever been to, loved it.... i need more... just at home now uploading pics and feel like a kid on a sugar crash  |
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'77 Chevy G20
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feel like a kid on a sugar crash Me too... although I might actually be on a sugar crash as I hardly ate anything all weekend... or slept much... |
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On behalf of the Datsun Owners Club, we'd like to say thank you to all you guys who organised the event! We felt 'at home' with like-minded retro fanatics. Hope everyone got home ok, and didn't get caught up in the M40 fiasco.....
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Samage
Posted a lot
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I certainly enjoyed it the day I went, although it's a shame the rest of the VW club I'm in had to pull out. Still, I'll be whipping them into shape for next year! Only had one small issue which wasn't hotwire's fault, so I won't mention it here. ;D Good job all round, people! |
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Only had one small issue which wasn't hotwire's fault, so I won't mention it here. ;D Drop me a PM, if it was something to do with the venue or anything we might be able to fix it for next year. |
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Samage
Posted a lot
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PM sent anyway, but it's really nothing to lose sleep over. Definitely not gonna put me off RR08! ;D
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