Is there an appetite for a PH club with drives out?
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I think we'd struggle to get enough critical mass to justify anything formally organised. The West Yorks pub meet couldn't get enough regulars to survive.
No mystery to organising drives out though. Just plan a route and start time then post on here if you want company! Although once you've nominated yourself as organiser it can feel a bit stressful if you're that way inclined.
The last one I led my car had half the power of everyone behind me. That didn't seem to be a problem but then I got lost and one of the other drivers took over as he knew the area better. So as long as you do better than me then you're onto a winner
Talking of which, I've somehow failed to go on a proper run out for ages, with a group or otherwise. Had to get the Elise out for the commute today just to remember what it's like to drive it.
No mystery to organising drives out though. Just plan a route and start time then post on here if you want company! Although once you've nominated yourself as organiser it can feel a bit stressful if you're that way inclined.
The last one I led my car had half the power of everyone behind me. That didn't seem to be a problem but then I got lost and one of the other drivers took over as he knew the area better. So as long as you do better than me then you're onto a winner
Talking of which, I've somehow failed to go on a proper run out for ages, with a group or otherwise. Had to get the Elise out for the commute today just to remember what it's like to drive it.
gemini said:
Wheres the local meet Nr York?
When was the last open drive out?
I must be the one missing these!
Sorry. I got confused by the use of the word club. Monthly meet is a different thing. The East Yorks meet was always well attended but, too far away from me now. The West Yorks meet, well, we kept it going successfully for several years until; it became something else.When was the last open drive out?
I must be the one missing these!
Whether the North Yorks area has enough people willing to turn out once a month is another matter. I would.
The last open run out was posted by Stu about three weeks ago. It didn't get many takers though as I think it was last minute.
As you know Rich, open invite drives are always a lottery as you don't know who is going to turn up or, their capability/attitude. Were you on the one I did about eight years ago where a limit of fourteen cars turned into twenty-two on the morning due to some twit inviting his mates?
Shame this has only come up now. Weather has only really turned in last day or two. Doubt I'll be driving now until Spring.
No reason we can't have a social.
Tuesday 18th November 1930
The Ackthorne
9 St. Martins Lane, York YO1 6LR,
Just off Micklegate
Few beers, maybe a meal, no commitment required.
If there is sufficient interest I'll stick up a specific thread.
No reason we can't have a social.
Tuesday 18th November 1930
The Ackthorne
9 St. Martins Lane, York YO1 6LR,
Just off Micklegate
Few beers, maybe a meal, no commitment required.
If there is sufficient interest I'll stick up a specific thread.
I be really interested, but the Yorkshire section never seems to cater for the peasants in the South.
I'm now stuck with tagging my Impreza along with a Ford clubs run from Sheffield to Whitby on Sunday, which has a habit of using m/way and stopping every 45 minutes to natter, ultimately meaning when we get to Whitby no-ones got anything to say!
Would love to go out more with some enthusiastic drivers who care more about having a good drive through some nice scenery rather than endlessly polishing their cars.
I'm now stuck with tagging my Impreza along with a Ford clubs run from Sheffield to Whitby on Sunday, which has a habit of using m/way and stopping every 45 minutes to natter, ultimately meaning when we get to Whitby no-ones got anything to say!
Would love to go out more with some enthusiastic drivers who care more about having a good drive through some nice scenery rather than endlessly polishing their cars.
burriana said:
No idea about the pub you suggested Rick, but does it have a large car park? That is about the only pre-requisite for successful meets... although friendly staff and an open fire for winter is a nice bonus
The answer to that question is: no. Its inside the City Walls for one.I know the Duke of York in Gate Helmsley welcomes Car groups. They already have the MG and Jag owners meets there. Easy enough to get too from the A64 and the centre of York.
I remember the chap on the Skoda Octavia VRs used to organise quite a few PH runs from the forums but then i think he went aboard? Correct me if im wrong, i usually are!
These used to be always good with at least 10 - 15 cars, the last one i went to ending up at barnard castle i think after meeting at scotch corner, i think my car drunk about half a tank following him just to get to the meeting point, that black thing shifted lol
I still have an old phone pic some where, let me go dig it out!
(Excuse the horrible camera photo, it was a while ago!)
These used to be always good with at least 10 - 15 cars, the last one i went to ending up at barnard castle i think after meeting at scotch corner, i think my car drunk about half a tank following him just to get to the meeting point, that black thing shifted lol
I still have an old phone pic some where, let me go dig it out!
(Excuse the horrible camera photo, it was a while ago!)
Edited by Martin_Hx on Friday 7th November 16:16
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