Manky Monkey Motors

Just realised this isn't on the events calendar yet.
If you're a regular reader, you'll know that as a forum, we sponsor Micky the Chimpanzee at the MonkeyWorld ape rescue centre, near Wareham in Dorset. In the last few years we've raised over a thousand quid for this very worthwhile charity. As part of our group adoption package, we receive a free entry ticket for up to 30 people, so have a little day out there once a year. We always go on the last Sunday in April -before the park gets too busy with Summer visitors & before forum members get involved in bike & car shows & runs.
Obviously priority for free entry on the day will go to those who've contributed to the adoption, but all are very welcome to join us. Nothing at all organised, you don't have to turn up on or in a custom vehicle & once you're through the gate you're free to spend the day however you wish. So bring the kids & make a day of it.

I'll be there!! :)

i'll be there  :o

Looking forward to it already gentlemen.  ;)

Wouldn't miss it Andy.

 :) Just makes a different day out doesn't it -& free, (well, to 30 of us anyway).

i'd love to make it to this.

Go for it matey.  :)

Hope to make it along this year, and it will be another deadline to aim for if I miss the first one.

You'll be very welcome Dan.
You re-chroming the Pontiac? Seemed to be missing a few bits & pieces at the Romsey meet last week.  :)

No, missing more than chrome now!

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h59/53catalina/P1130611Medium.jpg)


Full Repaint, and Rechrome where necessary.

Jeez, someone's stolen your paint buddy!  :o

i`m working  >:(

For the first time, this doesn't clash with the George to the Dragon rally!

I know i`m working but for those that aren`t....BUMP BUMP.  ;D

monkey worlds on tha telly now ,,,, channel,, 5

Yeah, thats what made me think of it  ;D

Yup, Jay Jay reminded me of it yesterday. To be honest, I've had a lot of stuff on my mind lately & I'd completely forgotten about it.
Right then. As usual, if we raise more than 30 people, priority goes to those who contributed to the adoption.
Fancy a free day out? Bring the kids & make a day of it.
Time for a list:

Manky, (Taz will try to get there, but works 7 days a week, so unlikely).

dont think i can make it  :( :(  i did promise myself and eerr indoors that we would do it this year ,, but as i have to come down to basingstoke on the 13th next month complete with trailer (loading in reading  ;) ;)) and probably got to go to stoneliegh the week before  so dont think the diesel ,budget,, will stand it  ::) ::)

Manky, (Taz will try to get there, but works 7 days a week, so unlikely).
BG

working :( :(

bl##dy cement rules again    rob,,

aye good old cemex shift pattern...loads of time off exept the days you want :(

Manky, (Taz will try to get there, but works 7 days a week, so unlikely).
BG
Clive (plus at least one, if that's okay?)

We've got a pass for 30 people. Plenty of spaces left.

Wow, is it that time of year already ???
Me and the 2 girls would like to go.
Will we meet up at MonkeyWorld as last year?

Fine by me mate.
C'mon guys.
Treat your family to a free day out. All it'll cost you is the petrol to get there.

diesel price +distance  says i cant go  :( :(

Wot no rideout?

Put me and Mrs Archie down mate!  ;)

I suspect you'll be the only one not in a car Bobbi.
We arrange this trip to repay all those that generously contribute to the ape adoption, but seems the ones that give their pennies, are never available to go.

Manky
Biker Gran
Clive + 1
Triker Pete, Chrissie & Emma
Jay Jay & Chevy Rick
Archie & Mrs Archie

You don't have to stay together -all we have to do is go through the gate as a group, then you're free to spend the day however you want. The ticket's there, so it'd be a shame not to use it.

Manky
Biker Gran
Clive + 1
Triker Pete, Chrissie & Emma
Jay Jay & Chevy Rick
Archie & Mrs Archie
Simple Simon & family (work permitting).


I am back on the coaches so don't know what I am doing from day to day, but hey it's work and it pays the mortgage.

Glad to hear you got the work thing sorted out Si. It'll be good to see you.  ;)

What time are we meeting?  Can I bring the grandkids?

Looks like we'll have plenty of spare spaces Bobbi.
I think we met at 11 last year.

O.K guys, last bump up the Events list for this one.
I'll email/PM my mobile number to those on the list before the day, but let's say meet in the carpark of MonkeyWorld, ready to go in at 11am, this Sunday morning, (the 29th).
All we have to do is go through the gate as a group, to use the multiple ticket, then you're free to spend the day as you like & leave whenever you're ready. It's a shame we can never raise more people for this, but the offer's there if you want it. I've actually just been asked by a mate if he can bring his kids along cos they've never been.
See you on Sunday morning guys.

Sorry Andy - cross us off. Not sure I can afford the fuel down.

Plus I'm currently in jersey with work and out on Friday, so muchas running about!

O.K matey.

i cant make it  ::)

My grandkids can't come, and I'm not that keen on monkeys, so I may just come along to say hello in the car park.......

Seriously thinking of postponing this guys.
The weather's forcast to be pretty dire for the rest of the week & no Monkey enjoys being out in the rain, Manky or otherwise.
Seems a shame to blow the 30 people ticket if we can only raise half a dozen. Might be more sensible to wait till later in the year this time?

Somehow I tend to agree!

Well what's the verdict?  Doing it or not?

O.K Bobbi. Executive decision time.
I think we should give it a miss.
The weather's not good up here in Surrey -brilliant sunshine one minute, then torrential rain the next. I'm assuming it's the same down your way in Dorset. We've had several major roads shut due to flooding & trees down in other areas. Not so much April showers, as April storms.
No-one wants to be out in that all day, certainly not the apes we were going to see, (as a Postie, I've spent the last week trudging the streets in the pouring rain & it ain't no fun).
It's a shame we can't raise more people for this trip as it's the generosity of the forumers that provide it, but it's really not worth it for just a couple of us.
I'll email those on the list & get Taz to contact them on FaceBook too, just to make sure.
The group entry ticket's valid until the 24th of October '12, so hopefully we can re-arrange the visit later in the year. 

Thanks to all those who support our continuing adoption of Micky the chimpanzee. MonkeyWorld appreciates it as much as we do.  :)

Cheers Andy/Taz for the heads up. Probably for the best as there isn't a great deal of shelter there. I am looking forward to a new date preferably one not in a school holiday!
Here's to some sunshine, JJ  :)

lookin at the overall weather the next few days make, me think ,, ::)

MANKY  MONKEY,,,,,


now turning into


WISE OLD MONKEY  (complete with a few grey hairs ) :D :D :D :D

Got the message from Tazet, thanks for letting me know. I'd just said to her we wouldn't have been able to come anyhow!!

Nxt thing is start arguing about another date as soon as possible!

 ;D