PistonHeads Cottage Loaf Meet, Wirral

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PistonHeads Cottage Loaf Meet, Wirral



Having successfully hosted the first PistonHeads Wirral meet summer last year. It’s that time of year again and we’re due another meet. I have spoken to Mike (manager) about such events, to which he has given the go ahead. Parking is adequate, but I’ll enquire about cordoning off a section of the car park exclusively for the meet, but generally this need not be done.

For all those interested; can we decide upon some dates of which the majority of us can do?

I’m expecting some nice metal to turn up as last year we had the likes of; Ferrari, Porsche, Caterham, Triumph, BMW etc

I’m also expecting 675bhp Nissan GTR, 300bhp Focus ST and the likes of some other serious power!

Cottage Loaf Pub,
Telegraph Road,
Thurstaston,
Wirral,
Merseyside.
CH61 0HJ

Remember guys, the new roundabout is now in place.

Regards,
Mini_Lund

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benny.c said:

Definitely up for this and I'm usually free most evenings after 7pm. I'll mention it to Tony who owns the Tiger. End of May and June are probably no good for me.

Hi Ben, no problem, the meet is flexible for the go-ahead at any time. I was also thinking of an evening meet, as it would still be light. If I recall correctly from the previous meet, I was wearing a vest and shorts!

Lets get the ball rolling!

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Okay so we're looking at an evening mid-week at approximately 7pm. Getting there!

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Need to stir up some more interest in this. It's still early days yet though. Could do with reaching out to the likes of the other NW PistonHeaders inc;

E345
AB
AndrewW-G
Kecky
F355gtb2009
CK86
Jaik
Norbury90
Lawton
Taita
DarronWall
Uhura_fighter
Benny.C
Jamie.

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benny.c said:

Short notice I know, but what about sometime next week. It looks like it's going to be scorchio for a while, so no better time to get the cars out.

Hi Ben, that is a possibility. If we can stir up enough motors and interest for a meet we'll decide upon a time and date!

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I have just had a brief ponder on the BBC Weather website, it looks to be raining for the majority of next week! So what about the week after? Gather all your Petrol Head friends together and turn up on one of the dates that best suits us all from below. Get your diaries out PH's! - Which one...
(7-7:30pm Onwards)

Tuesday 15th June
Wednesday 16th June
Thurdsay 17th June

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Let's get a list going and pick from that:

1. benny.c - Thurdsay 17th (can do any though)
2. mini_lund - Thursday 17th (as above)

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AndrewW-G said:

17th is now in my diary

Andrew, I think you've been cooped up in that office of yours for too long now. I'll add you to the list shall I?

1. benny.c - Thurdsay 17th (can do any though)
2. mini_lund - Thursday 17th (as above)
3. AndrewW-G - Thursday 17th
4. Snuffy - Any

Snuffy said:

The weather forecasters can't get it right within 24 hours so I'd say there is more chance of pissing in the Queen's handbag than their forecast being right in 2 weeks time !!

Just this minute got off the phone from Dyno Demon. Just clocked 500 miles on the new engine, turns out I could do with clocking 500 more before the mini even sees the Dyno. The guy I spoke to was really helpful with his advice.

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AndrewW-G said:

Mini_Lund said:

Andrew, I think you've been cooped up in that office of yours for too long now. I'll add you to the list shall I?

Thats why I've started gardening at lunch time

The mini looks great by the way

It depends which side you saw? mini's are meant to be seen from a distance anyway ...gardening

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Scoobysnack said:

Just moved here from London way....... would be good to meet you all

Hi there, your GTR number plate doesn't happen to begin with MD does it?

1. benny.c - Thurdsay 17th (can do any though)
2. mini_lund - Thursday 17th (as above)
3. AndrewW-G - Thursday 17th
4. Snuffy - Any
5. Beeznitch- can only do thurs 17th as we get back from Le Mans and the 'Ring the day before, so my Corvette will have a healthy patina of abuse for the meet!
6. The Ka Guy - can do any but Thursday 17th is good by me
7. Richterswil - Thurs 17th is OK for me but it'll be getting on for 8pm before I can get there
8. ScoobySnack - Thurs 17th

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Bobafett said:

I'm good for the 17th, give me an excuse to get the car ready for the Le Mans Classic in a few weeks

list said:

1. benny.c - Thurdsay 17th (can do any though)
2. mini_lund - Thursday 17th (as above)
3. AndrewW-G - Thursday 17th
4. Snuffy - Any
5. Beeznitch- can only do thurs 17th as we get back from Le Mans and the 'Ring the day before, so my Corvette will have a healthy patina of abuse for the meet!
6. The Ka Guy - can do any but Thursday 17th is good by me
7. Richterswil - Thurs 17th is OK for me but it'll be getting on for 8pm before I can get there
8. ScoobySnack - Thurs 17th
9. J_S_G - Thurs 17th (or any)
10. Johnston - A610 - Will be at LeMans/Ring with Beeznitch so Thursday 17th is best for me too.
11.Bobafett

Do tell, do tell!

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Bobafett, with those camera skills I'm sure we'd all be more than grateful if you also brought your camera along!

Looks like Thursdays a sunny one, just checked the BBC forecast for 'Wirral' & the sun is shining!

- Lets hope they have it right for once.

Tom

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AndrewW-G said:

Any chance of a lift Tom?

Of course you can

Some earplugs and a phone number of a good dentist preferably preferred!

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Hello all, today is the day, just a brief reminder..

Cottage Loaf Pub,
Telegraph Road,
Thurstaston,
Wirral,
Merseyside.
CH61 0HJ

It looks like I'll be washing the mini again; just driven onto the farm and they've just moved the cows, Cow st everywhere!

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AndrewW-G said:

Hi Chaps, sorry to say it, but I'm going have to give tonight a miss, off to Edinburgh to pick up a ropey old (but road legal) Mondial to use as a temporary replacement for the missing golf ()

Tom thanks for the offer of a lift, if your around over the weekend and the Mondial was worth buying, please feel free to pop in for a play

Hi Andy, sorry to hear this! Hope the Mundaneo works out okay for you, speak soon.

See you tonight guys, 7pm I'll be there sharpish to greet n' meet

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scirocco83 said:

late minute decision to come along, should be there for 8pm if that's ok?

Yes no probs, see you then

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Hi guys, thank you all for an excellent turn out. I'll be uploading the photos at some stage, possibly later today. There's some nice snap shots thanks to my friends and their cameras. I trust you all managed to avoid the local BoB!

Ben, that Porsche is quite something, sounded like you took to the skies in 2nd gear!

Tom

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First batch of photos that I have received. Hope you like.









I'm more than sure your son will appreciate this photo


Zanussi powered 1600 spin jet plane Porsche thingy

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benny.c said:

Mini_Lund said:

Zanussi powered 1600 spin jet plane Porsche thingy

It is the weirdest sounding car.

Nice pics

It certainly is!

mikey k said:

Nice pics & meet
Shame I missed it
When you doing another?

Hi, I'm not sure when there will another meet, upto now there has been one every year, (starting out last year) so hopefully we can keep that schedule going, but I'm sure we could meet again soon if we got more interest and more cars. Cheers

Second batch of photos:

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yazza54 said:

Whens the next??

Due to popular demand, following discussions with strangers in bars we'll see about holding another meet. We had an excellent turnout of a variety of different vehicles, lets do it again and gauge even more interest! Who's ready?