David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 12:23 PM |
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Is it time for an East Anglian gathering?
(...and why am I the one kicking this off again?  )
This time, maybe somewhere to the west of the region would be fair for those who live that way - Bury St Edmunds is easily accessible for many in
Suffolk, Cambridge and many parts of mid- to North Essex; is there anyone around there who fancies nominating a decent place and time for a
get-together?
Sunday mornings are good for getting the toy cars on the road, but are dependent on the weather. Otherwise an evening venue to get together and chat
would be good.
Anyone?
cheers,
David
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mad dad
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 01:11 PM |
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sounds a great idea...i'm in Lowestoft and not sure if there are any other MK owners in this area??? certainly don't see any!!!
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rjs
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 01:47 PM |
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sounds a good idea to me . i,am in norwich & theres plenty of good pubs with large car parks round here .
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Taz Surfleet
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 02:17 PM |
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Bury would be good seems pretty central
[Edited on 22/2/07 by Taz Surfleet]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 03:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Taz Surfleet
Bury would be good seems pretty central
[Edited on 22/2/07 by Taz Surfleet]
And there are decent roads leading to it from most directions...
Norwich is good, but it's a bit of a journey for the Essex and Cambridge folk.
[Edited on 22/2/07 by David Jenkins]
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mad dad
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 03:37 PM |
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what about Ipswich??? or can we meet at RAF Woodbridge that would be good - they do hire it out coz i have been there and done 1/4 mile runs when i
had a scooby..................................
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 04:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mad dad
what about Ipswich???
In the past year or so the meetings have tended to be rather Ipswich-oriented, so maybe it's time to be fair to the rest. (Mind you rusty nuts
did set up a meeting near Duxford, and only 3 went - oops! ).
We can attract members from north Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, probably south Norfolk as well, so it would be good and fair to move the venue
around (and attend... )
I organised the last one in a nice little pub not too far from where I live - took some people 45 minutes to find it, and it was peeing down with
rain. Took the edge off the gathering just a bit...
...which is why I suggested somewhere easy to find, not too far for everyone (or an equal distance, anyway).
Still looking for a Bury resident to suggest a venue...
[Edited on 22/2/07 by David Jenkins]
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r3nuf
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 04:37 PM |
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David,
Pistonheads used to use the Flying Fortress on Mount Road, BSE. Not much atmosphere inside, but accommodating enough. It is very easy to find,
also.
Or you could try The Gardeners Arms at Tostock, which is the current Pistonheads favourite. This is just off the A14 junction 47, or the A1088 which
runs from Thetford to the A14.
Just a few ideas. I'd be up for either if these or any meet in this area.
HTH
Gary
Drive Fast....Brake Late....Take Chances
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 05:57 PM |
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David how about somewhere near to Lakenheath area I'm sure Jon could suggest a pub? . Not too far from Bury?
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dilley
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 07:33 PM |
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how about the bull at barton mills, its right on 5ways roundabout (near mildenhall)and really easy to find from any direction.
[Edited on 22/2/07 by dilley]
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 08:06 PM |
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Can't get easier place to find than Barton Mills! sounds good to me
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dilley
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 08:12 PM |
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I wont even get my car warm!
It really is an easy place to find, anyone who says any different or cant find it has to buy the first round
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flak monkey
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 08:25 PM |
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When I finish uni, I was thinking of organising something more regular for the people in the norfolk/lincs people. Bury and Ipswich are a long drive
for us up the top of EA
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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dilley
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 08:26 PM |
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when? 2 weeks sunday?
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 08:47 PM |
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That's be 11th March. Sounds good - weather permitting. 
If I bring the toy car I'll have to bring one of those inflatable cushions - I still haven't got my seats sorted. 
Decent-sized car park? We tend to take up a fair bit of space on a good day.
David
P.S. Isn't there already a bunch of folks who meet in the Norfolk/Lincs area?
[Edited on 22/2/07 by David Jenkins]
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dilley
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 08:57 PM |
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There should be plenty of room, if not we can all meet and relocate to a bigger carpark, I'll try and think of some more close by, I can allways
get our local social club to open up just for us, Its in Herringswell about 4miles from Barton mills loads of parking.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 09:03 AM |
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Don't worry - we haven't managed to fill a car park yet! The best we managed in Stratford St Mary was around 10 kit cars of several
different makes, plus 6 or 7 tin-tops. A regular car park should be OK.
David
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 08:03 PM |
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Will have to be in tin top , haven't had time to sort out injection yet.
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piddy
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 08:17 PM |
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shame I would like to join you. (only half hour up the road) but I cant make that Sunday.
Maybe next time.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 10:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rusty nuts
Will have to be in tin top , haven't had time to sort out injection yet.
And I was going to shine the back of the car specially for you!
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dilley
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 11:48 PM |
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or saturday, or any time thats convenient for everyone.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 24/2/07 at 08:13 AM |
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Got a new pair of sun glasses to try out David! that should stop the glare
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 24/2/07 at 09:10 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dilley
or saturday, or any time thats convenient for everyone.
Probably best to fix the date and time, rather than open it up to negotiation! You'll get 57 different options from 50 different people, 2/3rds
of whom won't turn up anyway!
I suggest that we stick with your original idea - The Bull at Barton Mills, at just before 12:00, on 11th March.
Sound reasonable?
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dilley
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| posted on 24/2/07 at 09:58 AM |
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sounds good to me, a list of people maybe?
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 24/2/07 at 01:23 PM |
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Should be there!
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