Guernsey car enthusiasts coffee meet?
Discussion
OK, finally, here it is!!
After some debate the outcome is as follows:
After MUCH deliberation we have ruled out Vistas. Main reasons:
We'll likely outgrow it quite quickly.
Weather can result in sea and salt coming over.
Get's busy quickly in the summer.
We like the Crown Pier as:
The Boathouse is open from 09:00 and there is more parking space, away from prevailing winds/sea, less general public.
However we see this as a winter venue. We think the summer will bring out a lot more people and cars. Also, the pier is cut off on some cruise liner days when the front is restricted to pedestrians only.
So:
Salerie Corner:
The rear 2/3rds was literally empty on the Sunday morning I checked at 10:00. A lovely open space for all our cars and visitors (about 150 cars I would suggest). Stuart has kindly offered to cover off the only apparent downside, lack of catering. No, he isn't personally making 150 bacon butties and mugs of brew but arranging a catering van for us. I am actually quite excited at how well I reckon this will work for all!
Times?
09:00 - 11:00.
I propose that this Sunday coming anyone interested should attend the Crown Pier for a less official meet.
First official Sunday meet will be on the Crown Pier on March 8th.
Possibly move to the Salerie in April. TBC! (Second Sunday again, April 12th.)
After some debate the outcome is as follows:
After MUCH deliberation we have ruled out Vistas. Main reasons:
We'll likely outgrow it quite quickly.
Weather can result in sea and salt coming over.
Get's busy quickly in the summer.
We like the Crown Pier as:
The Boathouse is open from 09:00 and there is more parking space, away from prevailing winds/sea, less general public.
However we see this as a winter venue. We think the summer will bring out a lot more people and cars. Also, the pier is cut off on some cruise liner days when the front is restricted to pedestrians only.
So:
Salerie Corner:
The rear 2/3rds was literally empty on the Sunday morning I checked at 10:00. A lovely open space for all our cars and visitors (about 150 cars I would suggest). Stuart has kindly offered to cover off the only apparent downside, lack of catering. No, he isn't personally making 150 bacon butties and mugs of brew but arranging a catering van for us. I am actually quite excited at how well I reckon this will work for all!
Times?
09:00 - 11:00.
I propose that this Sunday coming anyone interested should attend the Crown Pier for a less official meet.
First official Sunday meet will be on the Crown Pier on March 8th.
Possibly move to the Salerie in April. TBC! (Second Sunday again, April 12th.)
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