2016 Wedge Fest

[Jack Valiant]

Well I guess I will start this off for this years get together....

I only could get to the Sat TopCats meeting but just to say that it was great to see so many people and their cars at the gathering.. The weather stayed dry as well as a bonus! Also good to see some friends and new faces as well as visitors from Europe even after Brexit LoL!

So just to say many thanks to Mark for pulling it all together for us all yet again .... you matey are a top bloke

Chris

[pwd95]

Gutted I couldn't make this one. Any pics guys..........

[adam quantrill]

Excellent BBWF Mark, many thanks to you and all the helpers, and to the Wroxhall staff.

As you might infer I made it back OK and in fact it didn't lose too much water, I'll get me order in for another head gasket which should sort things out.

Great to see you all again especially the Dutch contingent, and the Germans, all great chaps. Looking forward to next year!

[KKson]

Likewise just got back to Herefordshire with no issues. Pulled up on the drive, put the roof up, and it rained! Weekend was great. Good company, stunning cars, great venue and lovely food, both for the BBQ and the breakfast. Many thanks to Mark and his helpers for arranging a brilliant BBWF. I'll Dropbox the photos I took and also I'll post the panoramic photo up a little later which the hotel staff took from the top of the church tower. Roll on BBWF 2017 - no pressure now.... Cheers.

[stevoj]

Great weekend, just got home and had a nice....

[jon haines]

Well done Mark that was a top BBWF and i know Howard helped so well done to him as well. The convoy down to Topcats with the camera man with me was the dogs bo*****s. Did 400 miles in the wedge without a hicup, god they are good when they behave.

[billynobrakes]

Yep top weekend and a great bunch of people and no one took the p--s out of my engine that had two less cylinders,had loads of people asking my questions and made my mind up to get a Wedge watch this space

[Convert]

Great Wedgefest. Thanks to all that helped to organise it.

Brilliant job Zig. I have to say the atmosphere at the evening do was the best of any Wedgefest I've been to (been going since 2006).

Good to catch up with old mates, and make a load of new ones.

The Dutch and German contingent were top blokes, (who seem to think that since the Euro is strong at the moment they'll buy anything and everything!)

I'll sort out pictures and video later.


Can't wait for the invite for the extra special one next year Mark.

[GOG440]

What a great fest. Talked to loads of people, looked at some great cars and generally had a right good laugh.

I did over 400 miles, on the first tank I did as near as dammit 30mpg! no dramas, no issues and apart from getting soaked on the way down better weather than had been forecast.

Thanks again Zig for all your efforts in organising this, looking forwards to next year already.

[gary350i]

Well done Mark. Sounds like all your hard efforts & total dedication of your time has paid off for this year's Wedge Fest. Just sorry I wasn't able to attend as I have my beloved Wedge up for sale, as you know.
Looks like we missed a great weekend & BBWF.
Congrats to you & all involved that helped make it happen.
Long may it continue.
Gary

[wedgeman]

Well done Mark for organising another great BBWF.

Thoroughly enjoyed meeting friends old and new, including our great German friends and the mighty Dutch.

Many thanks to Ralph Dodds for performing the book signing, judging the concourse and helping Mark with the trophy presentations - it was great to see you.

And Wilf from Texas was was an absolute legend!

I look forward to seeing you all again soon

An epic weekend!


Howard

[mrzigazaga]

A massive thank you to you all for supporting the event ...There will always be hiccups i guess...It keeps me on my toes......But it all worked out beautiful in the end...I love seeing you all every year and have also now made some new and wonderful friends.

Thank you to our German brothers ...Thank you to our crazy Dutch brothers who never fail to disappoint ...Thank you to Hans for the hand carved pig... ..Your prototype was very impressive....Thank you to Ralph and Fiona Dodds...Thank you to Maggie and Paul Gotts...Thank you to John and Susanne for filming the last part of the Wedge DVD....I finally managed to be filmed without being a silly bugger...Its only taken three years......Thank you to Charlotte & Warren for hosting and co-sponsoring the event...Thank you to Doug from SMA...Thank you to Raymond & Emma from Footman James for also co-sponsoring the event...Thank you to Baz from North London Dyno..And Tom from Topcats Racing...Thank you to the catering van man who reminded me of Al Murray...Top nosh...Thank you to the weather gods for sparing us...Thank you to Wroxall staff who did really try to make it right...

Thank you to Wilf for donating some wonderful gifts...It was a pleasure to finally meet you and your lovely wife sir..

Thank you to Nigel for reuniting Vickys S with Nelly....

And a massive thank you to Howard for all the support he has given me during the organising of the event...Not only for this year but also for next..Which i have to say will be a very very special event...I will contact you all soon as regards to that.

I must also thank Judith and Maggie for organising the whip round for me and the "Appreciation plaque"...Which brought a tear to my eye if I'm honest as it was totally unexpected and very touching...Seeing you all enjoying yourself is normally enough of a reward for me so that was a very special moment ...Thank you...XX

I do have some gifts from Charlotte and Warren that she gave me due to being unable to attend the evening as she was totally worn out and was losing her voice...I will post them up soon along with the impressive amount of money raised at this years event.

Thank you for all the wonderful pictures, I will post them all up on the BBWF Facebook page and will use a good selection for the write up in Sprint.

You are all wonderful people....



Until we meet again

Ziga

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[colin mee]

Great time loved it.beautiful location.thanks to everyone who made us welcome. Colin

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[Hanssie]

Thank you all for being. Espessialy Mark, you letherman. See the snake at new karate kid? Till next Year hopefully with goldenboy.

[mrzigazaga]

Hanssie said:

Till next Year hopefully with goldenboy.

...Very good name...Thank you Hans...

[wedgeman]

Hanssie said:

Till next Year hopefully with goldenboy.

Great to meet you Hans and I look forward to seeing you next year

Cheers! Howard

[Waynester]

Gutted I missed it..was hoping to make Sunday, but we didn't return back from hols until early hours Sunday morning....after an 8 hour delay.. Thanks Easy Jet

Great pics, I'll look forward to the Sprint write up.

[TasminTR7]

I always love going to BBWF, thanks Mark for organizing another this year, well done that man.

[Mrs Number 7]

Mark,

Thanks for another great BBWF. Paul and I had a great time.

Looking forward to next year, it's in the diary and I've warned the Dutch Guys that Zolder can't clash as we want to do both events

Maybe see you at the next Sausage meet

Maggs

[rev-erend]

Thanks to everyone who made it a great BBWF.

I really enjoyed it .. even leaving the bar at 2am.