Phoenix Inn, New Years Day

[Goaty Bill]

As above, I left around 3pm in nasty rain 2 years ago, but it had thinned out quite a bit by then, no doubt in part because it had started to rain around 2:00 - 2:30.

I had to leave earlier last year, probably around 11:30, and while some cars were leaving, more were arriving.
Sometimes it's hard to say who is going and who is arriving as some people seem to do a bit of cruising up and down as well.

Probably still worth turning up as late as 11-12, maybe even 1pm Others may say later?

[tanyas3]

As it's 5 mins down the road I guess it would be rude not too come down with the GP

[gareth66]

Mite have to give the Monaro a run up from Exeter... : )

[HorneyMX5]

Now going to be in the Civic as the MX5 appears to have transformed into a pond which is playing havoc with the bits that work on electricity.

[gareth66]

gareth66 said:

Mite have to give the Monaro a run up from Exeter... : )

forecast isn't great so will make a decision when i get up at 6.30 tomoro morning haha

[JonRB]

gareth66 said:

forecast isn't great so will make a decision when i get up at 6.30 tomoro morning haha

Not looking good. Heavy rain all day according to BBC weather.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2646654

[HorneyMX5]

They said that about Basingstoke today and it rained for about 15 mins.

[V8 Disco]

Luckily am 5 mins away too - so will make decision at about eleven. Hope the rain holds off !

[onyx39]

V8 Disco said:

Luckily am 5 mins away too - so will make decision at about eleven. Hope the rain holds off !

[JonRB]

Thoroughly miserable weather at the moment. I'm afraid I'm going to give it a miss.

[Kinky]

I'm only 10 mins away up the A30 but won't be attending today, nor at Brooklands

Lightweight? Yes, absolutely

[ecsrobin]

Gusting 40kts at Basingstoke so I have chosen to stay in bed.

[JonRB]

ecsrobin said:

Gusting 40kts at Basingstoke so I have chosen to stay in bed.

Too many sprouts last night?

[SiredR]

Oh well 2015 it is then , happy to look at any photos of wet cars and Morris men instead !

[iva cosworth]

Kinky said:

I'm only 10 mins away up the A30 but won't be attending today, nor at Brooklands

Lightweight? Yes, absolutely

This.....would be surprised if they get a decent turn out at either venue....

[Jagmanv12]

iva cosworth said:

Kinky said:

I'm only 10 mins away up the A30 but won't be attending today, nor at Brooklands

Lightweight? Yes, absolutely

This.....would be surprised if they get a decent turn out at either venue....

I'm 10 minutes from Brooklands and it's been wet and windy all morning. Usually go to Phoenix but didn't go to either this year. If people have gone I bet the events finish early.

[HorneyMX5]

I went, it was cold, wet and windy with a very small but hardy turn out.

[jeremyc]

HorneyMX5 said:

I went, it was cold, wet and windy with a very small but hardy turn out.

And I believe you parked next to me.

I went on to Brooklands which was equally cold, wet, windy and quiet (though busier than the Phoenix).

[Goaty Bill]

I could only manage about 4 hours today before the cold and wet got to be too much.
Nothing like the last 2 years, aside from the temperature, but some lovely cars to see, and some interesting chats with others.

Really missed not seeing any vintage cars this year (exception being the Riley speedster with no roof, my hat is off to you sir ), but otherwise well worth the short journey.

[andysteele]

I made it for an hour this morning (Blue Elise S2) and managed a few pictures before my camera was thoroughly soaked! Both camera and I have now dried out!

linky

Andy