Final Arrangements for Factory Rally 3rd of November
Discussion
I WAS THERE!!!!
and proud to be a part of such a well organised and well attended event. Still can't believe the workforce cheered and clapped US.
Had to shoot off after two factory passes, sad to have missed the gathering at the Red Lion, but Elvis the Beagle and I had a fab day. Thank you all.
Please can anyone direct me to photo's of the event?
Cheers! Rik.
and proud to be a part of such a well organised and well attended event. Still can't believe the workforce cheered and clapped US.
Had to shoot off after two factory passes, sad to have missed the gathering at the Red Lion, but Elvis the Beagle and I had a fab day. Thank you all.
Please can anyone direct me to photo's of the event?
Cheers! Rik.
mrmop said:
From a original idea from hormone I have produced the A3 print as below, thought it would be nice to put them on the cars when parked at the factory, if deemed appropriate by Dave Chant (NTEL) I would be happy to bring enough for all the cars,.
Just a thought.
I would also like to thank Dave (NTEL) for all the hard work he and others have put in to ensure this event happens.
MrMop
Edited by mrmop on Tuesday 31st October 15:36
Do you have any left? I'd like to keep one in my car for a while to remind people of what is happening.
Hormone said:
Edited by mrmop on Tuesday 31st October 15:36
Do you have any left? I'd like to keep one in my car for a while to remind people of what is happening.[/quote]
Hi Brian,
You might already have thought of this, but if you click on the flag, you will be able to save it to your own computer, and print it off.
Hope this helps
Or.... my bad attempt to tidy the photo up above for printing..
Large Version for printing, here:
Workers, we salute you.
Large Version for printing, here:
Workers, we salute you.
Big Al. said:
Thanks for that Big Al.
e2djh said:
Hormone said:
Edited by mrmop on Tuesday 31st October 15:36
Do you have any left? I'd like to keep one in my car for a while to remind people of what is happening.
Hi Brian,
You might already have thought of this, but if you click on the flag, you will be able to save it to your own computer, and print it off.
Hope this helps[/quote]Yep, I had thought of doing this but can't print off on A3 & not sure of the quality of the picture on the site.
the 3rd of november a day i wont ever forget 
what can i say it has all been said above, to be cheared by the factory peep's was a strange feeling and i felt
a bit sheepish in the fact that i was there to applaud there hard work over the years
and they thanked me for turning up 
it was great to travel in convoy from the start and watch it grow in size 
it was also good to meet so many people 2 and would like to thank david.... e2djh for making our trip run like clockwork and for being great company also thanks to andyoleary for being great company 2
and thanks to mr and mrs n-tel for there efforts
and the biggest thanks to all the factory staff i hope thing's work out well for you all
mark.....
just to echo what everyone else has said and that it was truly a memorable day.
although I didn't take the TVR, for several different reasons, I was glad I made the effort to go and to meet the guys and girls that made these gorgous cars that we all love, and to show my appreciation.
I was chatting with loads of the workers and it was great listening to their stories of what goes on and who did what, even managed to chat to the guy who most probably sprayed my cerbera
one lady I was talking to had been there for 20yrs and her husband for 15yrs and was good friends with all of the workers and their families. Like we have our TVR community amongst the owners, they have theirs too.
I found it a very emotional day, from seeing all the cars lined up on the promenade, to being applauded outside the factory, then again seeing a carpark full of TVRs, and chatting to some of the workers and for them to be thanking us, what a nice group of people they were and a great atmosphere in the pub.
big thanks to mr and mrs Ntel
edited cause i forgot to say a big thanks to Phil in the cascade copper Tuscan, without him I'd never had got to the factory and pub, thanks for the ride it was truly a pleasure
although I didn't take the TVR, for several different reasons, I was glad I made the effort to go and to meet the guys and girls that made these gorgous cars that we all love, and to show my appreciation.
I was chatting with loads of the workers and it was great listening to their stories of what goes on and who did what, even managed to chat to the guy who most probably sprayed my cerbera
one lady I was talking to had been there for 20yrs and her husband for 15yrs and was good friends with all of the workers and their families. Like we have our TVR community amongst the owners, they have theirs too.
I found it a very emotional day, from seeing all the cars lined up on the promenade, to being applauded outside the factory, then again seeing a carpark full of TVRs, and chatting to some of the workers and for them to be thanking us, what a nice group of people they were and a great atmosphere in the pub.
big thanks to mr and mrs Ntel
edited cause i forgot to say a big thanks to Phil in the cascade copper Tuscan, without him I'd never had got to the factory and pub, thanks for the ride it was truly a pleasure
Edited by mrsmadmark on Saturday 4th November 21:05
As per everyone else a big thanks to Mr and Mrs NTEL, Mike for leading the way from Tebay Services and the kind Lady at the Factory who pointed me in the right direction back to the hotel.. would have posted some photos, however unfortunately all batteries were flat on arrival!?
To pull this off was an amazing success.. in so many similar situations in the past, initial emotions, and thoughts for action, fade away over time - but not in this case. This says a lot about TVR, its followers and the workers and I was proud to be part of it.. Count me in for any future events that may offer any further support...
To pull this off was an amazing success.. in so many similar situations in the past, initial emotions, and thoughts for action, fade away over time - but not in this case. This says a lot about TVR, its followers and the workers and I was proud to be part of it.. Count me in for any future events that may offer any further support...
WarrenR said:
Just though you may like to see some of the photos I took on the day
Julian's Tamora is number one on the page as it was also on the BBC website
Richard
www.wasdale-mountain-rescue.org.uk/tvr_rally_at_blackpool.htm
p.s. just trying to get the above link to work
Julian's Tamora is number one on the page as it was also on the BBC website
Richard
www.wasdale-mountain-rescue.org.uk/tvr_rally_at_blackpool.htm
p.s. just trying to get the above link to work
Edited by WarrenR on Saturday 4th November 11:01
Edited by WarrenR on Saturday 4th November 11:03
Edited by WarrenR on Saturday 4th November 11:12
Excellent pictures, Richard!
Julian
julianc said:
WarrenR said:
Just though you may like to see some of the photos I took on the day
Julian's Tamora is number one on the page as it was also on the BBC website
Richard
www.wasdale-mountain-rescue.org.uk/tvr_rally_at_blackpool.htm
p.s. just trying to get the above link to work
Julian's Tamora is number one on the page as it was also on the BBC website
Richard
www.wasdale-mountain-rescue.org.uk/tvr_rally_at_blackpool.htm
p.s. just trying to get the above link to work
Edited by WarrenR on Saturday 4th November 11:01
Edited by WarrenR on Saturday 4th November 11:03
Edited by WarrenR on Saturday 4th November 11:12
Excellent pictures, Richard!
Julian
Your welcome - see you in the morning - bright and early Richard
ps - hope the London trip comes off - sounds promising - also I agree with you that it will make a difference - I hope someone picks up the challenge - Richard
Well, WHAT A DAY! 
What a great crowd of good people And what a privilege to be part of it all! 
For me, the whole atmosphere of the day was a true representation of the TVR 'spirit'. A spirit for which the BRITISH are renowned. This is why TVR will always be British for me -it has those special ingredients added by the people who create the cars and the passion added by the people who drive them.
As I drove by the factory and saw the workers from TVR grouped outside clapping and cheering, I was a little overwhelmed, the tears welled up and I wanted to jump out and hug them all! (But as I was driving, taking pictures, clapping and cheering all at the same time already, I couldn't get out of the car!)
Despite the course of events that lead us up there on Friday I believe it was a 'great day for TVR'.
So to all the TVR workers, THANK YOU, good luck for the future and remember, whatever happens next, you have your place in history already! 
What a great crowd of good people And what a privilege to be part of it all! For me, the whole atmosphere of the day was a true representation of the TVR 'spirit'. A spirit for which the BRITISH are renowned. This is why TVR will always be British for me -it has those special ingredients added by the people who create the cars and the passion added by the people who drive them.
As I drove by the factory and saw the workers from TVR grouped outside clapping and cheering, I was a little overwhelmed, the tears welled up and I wanted to jump out and hug them all! (But as I was driving, taking pictures, clapping and cheering all at the same time already, I couldn't get out of the car!)
Despite the course of events that lead us up there on Friday I believe it was a 'great day for TVR'.
So to all the TVR workers, THANK YOU, good luck for the future and remember, whatever happens next, you have your place in history already!
dickymint said:
purpletvr said:
I think it's a great thing you're doing It brings a lump to the throat, tear to the eye etc. I'd like to be a part of it but I must content myself with the thought that many of you will be sitting on leather I bought when I worked there, so I will be there in spirit, sort of....!!!
Remember chaps, don't drink and drive, you'll only spill it.
See you all on the news later!
It brings a lump to the throat, tear to the eye etc. I'd like to be a part of it but I must content myself with the thought that many of you will be sitting on leather I bought when I worked there, so I will be there in spirit, sort of....!!! Remember chaps, don't drink and drive, you'll only spill it.
See you all on the news later!
Come to "Big bad Wedge Fest 2007" The BBQ is on us
Thanks dickymint, I might just do that!
Friday's event was superb, touching, emotional- well done everyone concerned, especially ntel, and thanks- I think I should buy shares in Kleenex after watching the news!
Edited by purpletvr on Sunday 5th November 18:28
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