niwid
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It's a little earlier than usual but I've decided to get a thread up and running for RRG14's Midlands Stand. People have been sending messages pushing me to get this together since about February! So I thought it was about time I pulled my finger out and did sum organdizinggz...  Last years smorgasbord of tasty old tin made for a brilliant regional stand, apart from the fact that a lot of the cars were completely misdirectd by the marshalls and ended up on the other side of the field  Hopefully, with the new venue at Shelsley, and the large amount of extra space, it will be a little easier to get around the show field this year. The available space means clubstand spaces are unlimited this year, which is nice considering the amount of effort that went into tryin to fill all 20 slots last year! However, please don't think this means you should put your name down on the list on a vague whim. I really don't want to be the guy who books a stand for 40 cars and only 8 turn up. If you're unsure whether you are coming or not, you have months left to decide. Wait until you're more sure to put your name down. No rush  I'll kick it off again: 1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably) 2. |
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adam73bgt
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Awesome, cheers for setting this up  I should be along in the MG again so long as I've not started major work on it by then, though it will be minus that cool yellow spotlamp :/ 1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably) 2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily) |
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Anglia68
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1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably) 2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily) 3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger If you don't mind some old plastic to go with the old tin then I'm in. |
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Last Edit: May 5, 2014 17:34:14 GMT by Anglia68
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MrSpeedy
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1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably)
2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily)
3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger
4. MrSpeedy - Triumph Vitesse
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Last Edit: May 5, 2014 19:08:49 GMT by MrSpeedy
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1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably) 2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily) 3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger 4. MrSpeedy - Triumph Vitesse 5. freshandminty - retro nissan cube (allowable post 1995 exception) Thanks Tim and apologies for chasing / messaging. |
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1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably)
2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily)
3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger
4. MrSpeedy - Triumph Vitesse
5. freshandminty - retro nissan cube (allowable post 1995 exception)
6. Justanotherhigh - Volvo 240 estate unless something mad happens before august!
7. Justanotherhigh's friend - Austin Allegro estate
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ChasR
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1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably)
2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily)
3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger
4. MrSpeedy - Triumph Vitesse
5. freshandminty - retro nissan cube (allowable post 1995 exception)
6. Justanotherhigh - Volvo 240 estate unless something mad happens before august!
7. Justanotherhigh's friend - Austin Allegro estate
8. ChasR - Probably either the Porsche or the Stag
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niwid
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Thanks Tim and apologies for chasing / messaging. No worries lol, I was just surprised at how many people messaged me so early! Normally these sort of threads don't appear until mid June, but it seemed very much in demand |
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niwid
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I have been thinking about posting the stand passes out to everyone on the list this year. Last year I found it really quite difficult trying to find people on the morning, in a que of 1000 cars, with no idea what they look like, no idea what time they were arriving, no phone signal to call and ask, and a pretty monumental hangover. Any thoughts?
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At shows I organise stands for we meet at a services / another location - hand out passes and then convoy in to show.
Although the convoy thing won't work if people are arriving on different days so scratch that.
We could have a pre-meet one evening to hand out passes if everyone / majority are Midlands-based?
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MrSpeedy
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Well, we'll be arriving Saturday lunchtime if all goes to plan, so we can catch up on the campsite |
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niwid
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As you say, some people arrive on Friday, Saturday and at various times on Sunday. Last year I found everyone who was camping, but most people arrived at some point on the Sunday. As the show is in the Midlands, a lot of people from the area see little reason to camp. Hell, this year it is less than half hour drive for me (although I'm still camping ) We could have a pre-meet one evening to hand out passes if everyone / majority are Midlands-based? This is a good idea, certainly worth looking at. It may be worth all turning up to one of the already popular meets in the Midlands? |
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1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably)
2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily)
3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger
4. MrSpeedy - Triumph Vitesse
5. freshandminty - retro nissan cube (allowable post 1995 exception)
6. Justanotherhigh - Volvo 240 estate unless something mad happens before august!
7. Justanotherhigh's friend - Austin Allegro estate
8. ChasR - Probably either the Porsche or the Stag
9. Maxxxer - MG Midget
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LowStandards
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1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably)
2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily)
3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger
4. MrSpeedy - Triumph Vitesse
5. freshandminty - retro nissan cube (allowable post 1995 exception)
6. Justanotherhigh - Volvo 240 estate unless something mad happens before august!
7. Justanotherhigh's friend - Austin Allegro estate
8. ChasR - Probably either the Porsche or the Stag
9. Maxxxer - MG Midget
10. 2002Gimp - 1955 Standard 8, 660cc Turbo
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carltonx
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1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably)
2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily)
3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger
4. MrSpeedy - Triumph Vitesse
5. freshandminty - retro nissan cube (allowable post 1995 exception)
6. Justanotherhigh - Volvo 240 estate unless something mad happens before august!
7. Justanotherhigh's friend - Austin Allegro estate
8. ChasR - Probably either the Porsche or the Stag
9. Maxxxer - MG Midget
10. 2002Gimp - 1955 Standard 8, 660cc Turbo
11. carltonx - 1961 morris minor
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I have been thinking about posting the stand passes out to everyone on the list this year. Last year I found it really quite difficult trying to find people on the morning, in a que of 1000 cars, with no idea what they look like, no idea what time they were arriving, no phone signal to call and ask, and a pretty monumental hangover. Any thoughts? Are you having the full weekend? If so just collar me on the friday, you know what I look like and the bizarre company I keep... |
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niwid
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I have been thinking about posting the stand passes out to everyone on the list this year. Last year I found it really quite difficult trying to find people on the morning, in a que of 1000 cars, with no idea what they look like, no idea what time they were arriving, no phone signal to call and ask, and a pretty monumental hangover. Any thoughts? Are you having the full weekend? If so just collar me on the friday, you know what I look like and the bizarre company I keep... Yeah full weekend I'll find you I'm sure I didn't have trouble finding people on the site, just on the morning of the show. |
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toreno
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hey tim can u put me down for three cars they will be
toreno-mk1 fiesta
toreno-triumph dolomite
stu farr-mgbgt
oh and a three meter long go cart if theres space
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niwid
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hey tim can u put me down for three cars they will be toreno-mk1 fiesta toreno-triumph dolomite stu farr-mgbgt oh and a three meter long go cart if theres space ahem... 1. timbaker - Peugeot 205 (probably) 2. adam73bgt - MGB GT (or other retro daily) 3. Anglia68 - Rickman Ranger 4. MrSpeedy - Triumph Vitesse 5. freshandminty - retro nissan cube (allowable post 1995 exception) 6. Justanotherhigh - Volvo 240 estate unless something mad happens before august! 7. Justanotherhigh's friend - Austin Allegro estate 8. ChasR - Probably either the Porsche or the Stag 9. Maxxxer - MG Midget 10. 2002Gimp - 1955 Standard 8, 660cc Turbo 11. carltonx - 1961 morris minor 12. toreno - mk1 fiesta 13. toreno - triumph dolomite 14. stu farr - mgbgt 15. a three meter long go cart (if theres space) Looking forward to seeing the kart, and talking to Stu about the bgt as this year I have my own sat on the drive, begging for restoration |
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adam73bgt
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Looking forward to seeing the kart, and talking to Stu about the bgt as this year I have my own sat on the drive, begging for restoration Your challenge is to get it done for the Gathering |
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Hopefully, with the new venue at Shelsley, and the large amount of extra space, it will be a little easier to get around the show field this year. 
I should be along in the MG again so long as I've not started major work on it by then, though it will be minus that cool yellow spotlamp :/
