Gaydon - factory tour?

[mikey k]

yeti said:

AMDBSNick said:

Does this mean no lunch after the tour but straight to BM????

I'll be eating lunch Nick!!! Nibbles do not cut my mustard, I am expecting a pub lunch or two as I'll have been on the sauce at the BRDC the night before...

+1 I wouldn't expect BM to provide lunch, more "extra" food for the hung over

[Jockman]

mikey k said:

BTW what time is kick of for the Gaydon Tour?

I believe 10.00 til 12.00, Mr K though this may overrun now that Mr G has confirmed his attendance.

All sorts of red carpets, champagne, canapes etc will need to be organised.

Might even bring him a nice bouteille to match the one I'm giving to le Yeti

[Jockman]

As per my posting on the other thread, It's probably best that I relinquish my place in favour of somebody who can make it there by 10.00am on the 27th April.

I will be there for the BR visit thereafter.

[mikey k]

Mrs K has suggested some one with more petrol in their veins might like to take her place on the April visit.
Yeti please take her off the list (my +1)

[Jockman]

One would assume Mr K that you are no longer heading straight to Ty Groes from BR then ??

Edited by Jockman on Sunday 15th April 19:12

[mikey k]

Nope - I've a pass out for the day
Gaydon - BR - Groes Inn

[BamfordMike]

mikey k said:

+1 I wouldn't expect BM to provide lunch, more "extra" food for the hung over

Popular request its freshly cooked bacon and Sausage sarnies rustled up by Pommehogster. For those bringing OH's who dont want to come to BR after the factory tour, the Halford Bridge Inn is a top place to eat.

Its less bling and red carpets with BR, and more metal exotica to make the car feel the star after improvements..... Expect a simple setting but an unrivaled petrol head chat about Astons, set to the backdrop of Jessica being howled along the Fosseway.....

[Jockman]

Really looking forward to it Mike - good of you to put in so much effort.

There's lots of room between my ears for all this information I shall be required to assimilate

[yeti]

mikey k said:

Mrs K has suggested some one with more petrol in their veins might like to take her place on the April visit.
Yeti please take her off the list (my +1)

Will do upon my return to Blighty.

Lucky in the casino at Monte Carlo last night so an extra day in Epernay methinks... Mrs Yeti flew out of Nice today so I've had foie gras twice already ce soir

[Captain Beaky]

yeti said:

mikey k said:

Mrs K has suggested some one with more petrol in their veins might like to take her place on the April visit.
Yeti please take her off the list (my +1)

Will do upon my return to Blighty.

My +1 has also dropped out - something to do with the birth of a daughter - so please re-allocate to the next needy Aston owner on the list.

Thanks.

[yeti]

YES I'M SHOUTING!!

VERY IMPORTANT, I'VE HAD A MESSAGE FROM ASTON MARTIN.

ALL FACTORY TOUR TYPES MUST SEND ME THEIR NAMES ASAP - AM REQUIRE THIS FOR THE SECURITY ON THE GATE.

LAST CHANCE, PLEASE GET THIS DONE ASAP AS WE HAVE A DEADLINE!!

If you don't send me your details, and those of your +1, I'm afraid you'll be knocked off the list and a reserve will take it. I will update the list tonight when back home.

Mail to [e-mail] also telling me your Pistonheads name so I know who's who!

Edited by yeti on Tuesday 17th April 16:16

[AMDBSNick]

On behalf of Lewis as he's playing bingo in France and eating pate I believe this is how it stands today.

Friday 27th April
Shmee (+1)
AMGreg (+1)
Stu56 (+1)
Captain Beaky
mikey
Slacker (+1)
Williamp (+1)
Hogg968 (+1)
yeti
JohnG1
Mr Noble
TonyV12V
wantanewv12v (+1)
Michael Gould
V8VMan (+1)

= 23 people

Behr +1 standby
Simond S standby
Pommehogster

Which means V8VMan +1 is promoted. Behr do you have to bring +1 or can the last place go to Simond S

[yeti]

Nick, I believe V8V man has withdrawn and remains on standby for the May date. That means Simond S is promoted! I'll sort it from home...

Also we may have got it up to 25 people, I'm seeing if that a goer

Bingo indeed... Roulette at the Casino de Monte Carlo, a man's game in a man's place with some first class gin Martinis drunk! Baccarat looked pretty intense, and no proper Blackjack

[V8V Man]

Correct on standby for May event only, thanks.

[williamp]

yeti said:

YES I'M SHOUTING!!

VERY IMPORTANT, I'VE HAD A MESSAGE FROM ASTON MARTIN.

ALL FACTORY TOUR TYPES MUST SEND ME THEIR NAMES ASAP - AM REQUIRE THIS FOR THE SECURITY ON THE GATE.

LAST CHANCE, PLEASE GET THIS DONE ASAP AS WE HAVE A DEADLINE!!

If you don't send me your details, and those of your +1, I'm afraid you'll be knocked off the list and a reserve will take it. I will update the list tonight when back home.

Mail to [e-mail] also telling me your Pistonheads name so I know who's who!

Edited by yeti on Tuesday 17th April 16:16

Done. Once again thanks for organising

[yeti]

Friday 27th April

List as it stands today 17 April

Shmee (+1) * (need plus one's name)
AMGreg (+1)
Stu56 (+1) *
Captain Beaky *
mikey *
Slacker (+1)
Williamp (+1) *
Hogg968 (+1)
yeti *
JohnG1 *
Mr Noble *
TonyV12V *
wantanewv12v (+1)
Michael Gould *
Behr (+1)
Simond S
Pommehogster *

= 25 people (mail today stating 2 x groups of 25 rather than the original 24!)

Robgt and Molly on Standby

People with stars next to their name - I know your name - others PLEASE RESPOND for your name request and that of your +1 for AM's security or you ain't comin'!

Edited by yeti on Tuesday 17th April 20:37

Edited by yeti on Tuesday 17th April 23:27

[Tony V12V]

williamp said:

Done. Once again thanks for organising

+1

[Mr Noble]

Lewis, shall I come clean about my little issue now and let the flaming commence or wait till the day?

[yeti]

Mr Noble said:

Lewis, shall I come clean about my little issue now and let the flaming commence or wait till the day?

Who knows Greg, maybe no-one will notice

[yeti]

Mail uopdate from AML - please read!!

Please can you provide me with names for the visit on Friday 27th April at 10.00am by 12.00pm on Thursday 26th April?

In regards to your later visit on Friday 11th May at 10.00am, if I could have the names by 12.00pm on Thursday 10th May, I would be very grateful.

If possible if everyone could aim to arrive at the factory for about 9.45am on both dates, this will allow time for signing in and coffee before our hosts commence the tours. All attendees will need to give their names at the security gatehouse on arrival at the Aston Martin entrance. They will then be directed to VIP parking and VIP Reception where everyone will sign in. The tours should be finished by 12.00pm. I have attached a directions document which includes a map to the facility and recommendations of local hotels/taxi firms in the event that any of the attendees wish to organise overnight accommodation or transfers.

Any questions? Pommehogster (Ben) and I will be going to Bamford Rose before the Gaydon tour as we're at Silverstone the night before, schmoozing away. His car may stay at BR though hopefully he'll be able to bring it to the factory!

This is all coming round very quickly