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« Reply #60 on: February 11, 2013, 04:41:19 PM » |
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just worked out, if i can go, it'll be just under 400mile round trip!!!! about 7hrs driving!!!
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« Reply #61 on: February 11, 2013, 05:21:49 PM » |
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« Reply #62 on: February 11, 2013, 06:12:53 PM » |
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Not exactly local then.
Luckily for me it's only 5 miles. Only person I know that lives closer is Mr MM
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« Reply #63 on: February 11, 2013, 08:21:49 PM » |
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I could walk there! You know you'd be very welcome Chris.  |
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« Reply #64 on: February 11, 2013, 09:04:08 PM » |
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just worked out, if i can go, it'll be just under 400mile round trip!!!! about 7hrs driving!!!
mines nearly 300mile round trip i thought that was an early start what time should we arrive by the way if bringing out piles of scrap with us for all to laugh at?  |
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« Reply #65 on: February 11, 2013, 10:24:47 PM » |
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This is a 900 car local show, running from 11am to 5pm. All we really do is bung up a small marquee, park the vehicles in an apparently haphazard, yet actually very arty way, then sit about eating donuts all day.
I know money's tight & petrol ain't exactly cheap at the moment, so I don't want to encourage you guys to trek from the far corners of the country for just a few hours in beautiful Basingstoke -but you know we'd love to see you.
Assuming it's the same as previous years, all show vehicles have to be onsite by 10 -10.30, ready for the public to come in at 11. In practice though, the show's free & there's half a dozen entrances to the park where it's held, so punters are wandering about all the time. For the last couple of years, public parking has been in a nearby field, with a £2 parking fee, which goes to charity. Show vehicles enter free. No charge for people whether showing or viewing, so bring the family, bring the dog, bring a picnic. It'd be nice to have everyone there by, say, 9.30 ish, so we can sort the parking out. We tend to lose a few guys during the day who have to leave early for one reason or another, which leaves big gaps in our display. So if possible, I'd like everyone to actually stay till 5 this time please.
Some clubs seem to line their vehicles up then retire to their tents & keep themselves to themselves. We try to make ourselves accessible to the public & encourage them to ask questions & have a good look at everything. Unfinished vehicles seem to attract as much attention as the shiney ones -I think people are curious to see how a trike, chop or whatever is put together. We're the scruffy bunch in the corner with all the cool stuff!
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« Reply #66 on: February 11, 2013, 11:08:24 PM » |
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sorry andy, our club show is on the sunday, will have to catch up with you guys another time.
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« Reply #67 on: February 11, 2013, 11:45:00 PM » |
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No problem. |
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« Reply #68 on: February 12, 2013, 12:03:51 AM » |
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LIVE FAST and DIE YOUNG,, past 50 AND STILL HERE NOW. WAITING. FOR. THE. GRIM. REAPER
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« Reply #69 on: February 12, 2013, 07:12:46 AM » |
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No, you can get there earlier if you want to  We're the scruffy bunch in the corner with all the cool stuff!
Definitely the most interesting of the displays if you're into things different. Being as the show has free entry to the public, this is a very popular show, especially for those with family's. For those who have never been before it's run by the Thornycroft Society and features displays, from small stationary engines, up to the the mighty ANTAR ( a personal favorite, because I went to school next to the factory). So even if you can't show anything, try to come along if you can. |
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« Reply #70 on: February 12, 2013, 10:24:50 AM » |
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Yeah, what he said!
Spanners, you're usually there before the organisers!
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« Reply #71 on: February 12, 2013, 12:41:29 PM » |
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In the event i holiday in Europe, I'll be sure to attend one of these do's
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« Reply #72 on: February 12, 2013, 08:59:30 PM » |
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There are many here who'd dispute whether we're part of Europe Ben, but you'd be very welcome on our side of the planet any time.
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« Reply #73 on: February 14, 2013, 01:20:24 AM » |
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I should be able to come down on the maggot ,perhaps i could run down with shaun.
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« Reply #74 on: February 14, 2013, 09:43:25 AM » |
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That'd be cool!
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