Will there be a ‘Growl’ in 2019 ?

[The Moosehunter]

Hi Folks

Just wondering what the score is regarding annual get together this year ?

Any stand alone Griffith plans or joint affairs with other lesser models

Have been a bit distracted of late with another money pit so have been a little out of the loop

Be good to catch up with some older friends

Moose

Ps no I’m not volunteering to organise but happy to help if someone else is

[5.0ltr]

Andy, long time hope all well? Of no help on your question, there was a small get together last year, nothing heard about meeting up so far,
Bob.

[The Moosehunter]

Hi Bob

Does seem a little quiet in here .......

Not much of a want nowadays then ? Real shame as some cracking meets in the past

Mr and Mrs Flipflop did us proud ( amongst many others of course )

I’ll keep my eye on other events then

Yours still going strong ?

Moose

[The Moosehunter]

I remember the days when a 4 day old last post would be relegated to page 2 or maybe even page 3

How times have changed, perhaps it’s just that Pasco has moved on 😉

[phazed]

Ah, the days of Spend, Pasco and others wiling away the long hours of the evening with columns of mindless banter as well as informative posts!

I saw Pasco's griff down at Jools's workshop a couple of years ago, probably never been seen since!

As for the growl, I have been a few times and every year it got smaller. It was a more entertaining event when it was held jointly with the wedges. At least there was a decent number then, probably echoed events of the past.

How times change, people just don't seem interested in this sort of thing any more or just require a change to freshen things up.

[BIG DUNC]

Its a time thing. In this modern age, spare time is so much more precious.

I would love to go to a Griff Growl.

I didn't reply to this thread originally as the number of "spare" weekends I get in a year if pretty small, and much as I would love a Griff weekend, in reality, any spare weekend I get is taken by the children.

That said, last September, we did a bit of a 4 day road trip to Champaign region of France with some friends. In total, 12 cars and 24 good mates (mainly couples). The twelve cars were:-

2 Chims
2 Tuscans
Daimler Dart
Ford Mustang
BMW M5
Ferrari 355
4 Griffiths.

A fantastic long weekend. While not a proper Griff Growl, with 4 Griffs, we held the upper ground.

We were considering Clive Fords summer camp this year, but as matters stand, the dates and the stars don't align.

[rigga]

Not been to the growl for at least 8 years, always fell when I was working, interesting to see others cars, and watch the dyno runs, but I guess the most was had out of the event by those who stayed over, Friday night curry, and the Saturday ..... car number's are dwindling every year, which can also reduce the attendees, maybe time for a combined event?

[Moose v8]

If there is a Griff growl up for going. Would be interested in the Clive ford summer camp guess it's Facebook for info

[danieljg]

Hi guys, yea I was looking out for something this year too, only had my Griff a year now. How big have the Growls been in the past?

[Storm Guy]

danieljg said:

Hi guys, yea I was looking out for something this year too, only had my Griff a year now. How big have the Growls been in the past?

Cant recall exact numbers but.....this may give an idea (and of course not only for Griffs).... www.myfavouritephotos.com/griff-growl-2016

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[lancepar]

You can highlight the link and open it or open it in new tab..

[Storm Guy]

lancepar said:

You can highlight the link and open it or open it in new tab..

lol...thanks, but was talking about creating a link in the post...sorted now.

[Aussie John]

I have a vague feeling that the growl in about 2006 had 150+ cars over the weekend. It was when Jeffsy and Pasco were around [ not forgetting Seasider [Del 203 ] and of course Quinny.

[phazed]

Ah, names that have disappeared into the dust........

[Aussie John]

I spoke to Del about a year ago, he was selling his original light pods when he was moving house [ still with his Russian partner ]. I also keep in contact with Quinny, he is very happy with his Mustang, lots of upgrades done. The good old days really were!

[danieljg]

Thanks for the photo link. Looks amazing.
So who usually gets on and organises it? And has it taken place in the same location or moved around?

[5.0ltr]

Aussie John]I have a vague feeling that the growl in about 2006 had 150+ cars over the weekend. It was when Jeffsy and Pasco were around [ not forgetting Seasider [Del 203 said:

and of course Quinny.

Just looked my Growl photos up, 2007 was the record year with 153 Griffs and 37 other TVR models in attendance. Bob.

[assynt road]

danieljg said:

Thanks for the photo link. Looks amazing.
So who usually gets on and organises it? And has it taken place in the same location or moved around?

Mr & Mrs Flip flop griff used to organise most of them and the ones I remember were held at Ettington Chase (hotel) near Stratford on Avon.

[Wildfire]

5.0ltr said:

Just looked my Growl photos up, 2007 was the record year with 153 Griffs and 37 other TVR models in attendance. Bob.

I think I was actually there!

[Aussie John]

I was there too, I think jeffsy took the honours with highest bhp. I think cinquecento came over from Sydney that year.