North London Summer Meeting - 2nd August 2009

[Chris71]

Some very serious metal from the other thread...

1. Freddie - Heritage Jaguar C Type
2. Andy - Blue / Yellow Westfield
3. Chris - Caterham RSA
4. Blib - Hawk Stratos
5. dougc - TVR S3
5. Simon - Tuscan S
6. Matthew - Skoda Fabia
7. Ian - Fiat Panda 100HP
8. Gizmo! - MX-cinq
9. David - TVR Chimaera 500
10. Kazino21 - Boxster s
11. SM Paton - 430 Scuderia

[Janesy B]

What's the age demographic at the typical PH meet, is it all old farts with fast cars? Any room for a 22yo hoodlum with a Fiesta?

[dougc]

There are fast car owning hoodlums of all ages present - one or two may have beards.

[Blib]

dougc said:

There are fast car owning hoodlums of all ages present - one or two may have beards.

I do hope that you're not inferring anything there Doug.

[dougc]

Blib said:

dougc said:

There are fast car owning hoodlums of all ages present - one or two may have beards.

I do hope that you're not inferring anything there Doug.

I am not for a second suggesting that you have a beard.

[Chris71]

dougc said:

There are fast car owning hoodlums of all ages present - one or two may have beards.

I'm going to shave tonight.

I wouldn't worry about it Janesy - Pistonheads meets seem to be refreshingly un-cliquey. I'm 26, a couple of the other regulars are in their twenties I'd say, and there's a mix above that. All depends who turns up, we've had between 5 and 55 attendees in the past so it's luck of the draw really.

[chichee]

Any space for a 206GTi? Live just down the road and would like to make a PH meet.

[Blib]

chichee said:

Any space for a 206GTi? Live just down the road and would like to make a PH meet.

Of course there's space! There's always space for another petrolhead.

The more the merrier Chichee. Welcome to PH.



ETA: anyone on here going to the Silverstone Classic? I'm there all weekend on the Stratos Enthusiasts' Club stand. We're right ar the exit of Bridge, next to the Sporting Bears people.

Come along and say hello, if you get the chance.

Edited by Blib on Thursday 23 July 21:40

[garyfrogeye]

Blib,

I'll be there on Sunday and I'll pop over if i can.
Lucky enough to get press accreditaion this year, so access (almost) all areas. Yipee

[Chris71]

BTW Took the new toy out the other night and I think I saw at least two familiar automobiles... a red Hyundai Coupe coming down The Ridgeway and a very sonorous TVR S3 going past Potters Bar vet college.

[Blib]

garyfrogeye said:

Blib,

I'll be there on Sunday and I'll pop over if i can.
Lucky enough to get press accreditaion this year, so access (almost) all areas. Yipee

Excellent Gary. I look forward to seeing you. We're by 'Bridge'

Qualifying day today. Somehow, although some incredibly angry clouds milled around the circuit all day, we got away with just a couple of light showers. The really heavy stuff came after quali has ended.

[chichee]

Thanks Blib!

I will try my utmost to attend!

[Graeme_Gman]

Chris71 said:

BTW Took the new toy out the other night and I think I saw at least two familiar automobiles... a red Hyundai Coupe coming down The Ridgeway and a very sonorous TVR S3 going past Potters Bar vet college.

You did indeed. The new toy looks great. Hope your having fun with it already.

[Blib]

Stratos won't be there next week. The engine made a horrendous grinding noise on my way back from Silverstone to my hotel in Northampton late last night. I turned off and shut it down immediately but it looks like bare metal on bare metal 'grindage'.

Some of the Stratos Club guys towed me the rest of the way & this morning me and the car headed home on an AA flatbed.

Oh well.

Edited by Blib on Sunday 26th July 20:08

[garyfrogeye]

I was parked next to (ish) the Stratos stand on Sunday but didn't see you

[Blib]

garyfrogeye said:

I was parked next to (ish) the Stratos stand on Sunday but didn't see you

See above.

[Chris71]

Doh! That's bad news Blib.

On a slightly brighter note...

Are we planning a bit of a drive afterwards?

If so, depending on where we go, is there any chance I can blag a ride with somebody? I'll bring the Seven down for the meet, but its setup is dangerously stiff for B-roads at the moment. If we're venturing into unknown territory I might have to defer to something that can keep at least three wheels on the ground at any one time.

...that or I could sweep at a leisurely rate.

[Andacami]

Chris71 said:

BTW Took the new toy out the other night and I think I saw at least two familiar automobiles... a red Hyundai Coupe coming down The Ridgeway and a very sonorous TVR S3 going past Potters Bar vet college.

Did I see you at the mini roundabout near the Green Dragon, St Albans Road, you headed back into Barnet I think?

[Chris71]

Andacami said:

Chris71 said:

BTW Took the new toy out the other night and I think I saw at least two familiar automobiles... a red Hyundai Coupe coming down The Ridgeway and a very sonorous TVR S3 going past Potters Bar vet college.

Did I see you at the mini roundabout near the Green Dragon, St Albans Road, you headed back into Barnet I think?

Distinct possibility. I've only had one chance to go out for a proper blast since I've had the car, but done quite a few short trip across to Barnet now they've resurfaced Galley Lane!

[Andacami]

Chris71 said:

Andacami said:

Chris71 said:

BTW Took the new toy out the other night and I think I saw at least two familiar automobiles... a red Hyundai Coupe coming down The Ridgeway and a very sonorous TVR S3 going past Potters Bar vet college.

Did I see you at the mini roundabout near the Green Dragon, St Albans Road, you headed back into Barnet I think?

Distinct possibility. I've only had one chance to go out for a proper blast since I've had the car, but done quite a few short trip across to Barnet now they've resurfaced Galley Lane!

You must drop by next time you're out and about! We can do Galley lane and a quick run up the old A1 I'll pm details...