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WD* said:
Tom, I treid to reply to your mail and it said that the address didnt exist 
Well guys, do I take it from the lack of response that it aint going ahead? Seeing as how there are only 4 of us interested in quasar it seems pointless doing that, but drinks are still a possibility.
this is exactly why it was in general gassing, at least people read it in there
Ted! Ted! She's got her handbag out!
WD* said:
The Talpore, for those who don't know it, is located at the Tees Barrage, just off the A66 at stockton.
Thanks WD*, that makes things a bit clearer!
tvrbob said:
Guess I'm just reacting to seeing my favourite web site turning into a chat room for people who only have a passing interested in cars. Well nothing lasts for ever.
I think that's a bit harsh, so long as it's a bunch of petrolheads doing something as a group, sureley the activity doesn't matter that much?
And as for the forum becoming a chat-room for people with only a passing interest in cars, I think you know that just ain't true.
chrisj said:
Guess I'm just reacting to seeing my favourite web site turning into a chat room for people who only have a passing interested in cars. Well nothing lasts for ever.
I think that's a bit harsh, so long as it's a bunch of petrolheads doing something as a group, sureley the activity doesn't matter that much?
And as for the forum becoming a chat-room for people with only a passing interest in cars, I think you know that just ain't true.
Agreed, I may only drive a 1.2 corsa, and know next to nothing about cars other than where to put appropriate fluids (even oil
), does this count as a passing interest? I know what I like the look of, the sound of, and what I would like to drive and also the reverse of those things. From the guys I have met at the PH meets so far, I certainly wouldnt say Chris with his highly polished TVR has just a passing interest, nor Tom with his Mini, and certainly not Ian 'doughnutboy' wedg1e. It was made as a suggestion against simply sitting in the pub discussing what has fallen off your car since the last meet, but if everyone wants to do the same old thing every time then fine, but seeing as how the turnout is never spectaculr, I would say that that isn't actually all that popular, at least not in the northeast, anyway.
Every other area has a good turn out for meets, some becoming infamous. We have 6 people sat in the cock of the north moaning about who has come the furthest and jumping at the window everytime a car enters the car park. Rivetting.
WD* said:
I would say that that isn't actually all that popular, at least not in the northeast
why so? this puzzles me.
WD* said:
Every other area has a good turn out for meets, some becoming infamous. We have 6 people sat in the cock of the north moaning about who has come the furthest and jumping at the window everytime a car enters the car park. Rivetting.
may I meekly suggest a small degree of hoonage then retire to a hostelry to discuss the hoonage and which bits have fallen off our cars...oh and my westfield will be ready for the next meet as well
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WD* said:
Tom, I treid to reply to your mail and it said that the address didnt exist
It does exist! honest!
WD* said:
this is exactly why it was in general gassing, at least people read it in there
I just thought people would soon start complaining that their meeting threads have to be in events, and say that why should ours be in GG attracting greater readership...just trying to play fair...maybe in light of the small band of followers the NEPH meets have the mods would allow us back to GG? after everyone's wiped their feet on my back on the way in that is!*
*don't worry that is a joke!
minimax said:Not sure I dare have an opinion here anymore for fear of wrath but I venture it has something to do with winter. I for one don't like taking my car out in bad weather and there's no way it's going on the roads now until we've had sufficient rain to wash away all the salt that our councils have deposited. Being PH (and here's where I'll get slated) I believe these events should normally have some automotive connection. If attendance means using one of my utility cars then the point of this being PH is somehow lost. Yes we can do non-automotive things, shoot-em-up just doesn't appeal to me, it's for the Game Boy generation.
sorry. what I should have said was it puzzles me why we have such a low turnout in the NE for out PH meets.
You will find that some of the successful groups have their roots in TVRCC RO's. They had good attendance before PH. There's then the issue that festered last year over unwillingness to drive any distance. I'm sorry but I can't get my head around that one. I'm only here because I enjoy driving. (I'll no doubt be slated for this opinion too).
Works for metvrbob said:
Not sure I dare have an opinion here anymore for fear of wrath but I venture it has something to do with winter. I for one don't like taking my car out in bad weather and there's no way it's going on the roads now until we've had sufficient rain to wash away all the salt that our councils have deposited.
can't say I agree with you there my fellow cainer, my westy has aluminium panels and the mini rusts anyway so this does not bother me.
tvrbob said:absolutely agreed on that one though
Being PH (and here's where I'll get slated) I believe these events should normally have some automotive connection.
tvrbob said:
If attendance means using one of my utility cars then the point of this being PH is somehow lost.
diminished yes, but not lost I think - who cares what car you came in when you're in a pub with a load of like minded people talking about caining? I can see that if we go driving afterwards ie in the spring/summer months it would be pointless, but after all in the spring/summer there won't be any salt on the roads and your prize machine can venture out.
tvrbob said:
Yes we can do non-automotive things, shoot-em-up just doesn't appeal to me, it's for the Game Boy generation.
fair enough
tvrbob said:
You will find that some of the successful groups have their roots in TVRCC RO's. They had good attendance before PH.
not a lot the non tivver owners can do about that but I take your point
tvrbob said:
There's then the issue that festered last year over unwillingness to drive any distance. I'm sorry but I can't get my head around that one. I'm only here because I enjoy driving. (I'll no doubt be slated for this opinion too).
I completely agree. This is a motoring website primarily for those who enjoy driving. why on earth would we not want to drive miles and miles chasing other fellow cainers? I certainly would, and if it comes down to it tvrbob, then it'll just be me & thee off for a blast to blakey ridge & back. sheesh!
tvrbob said:
works for me too! sorry about the huge post but I have time on my hands in a lecture, and my college has broadband....
When we met at the red Lion, I'd only just sold the Cerb and I felt like a fish out of water sitting with a Rover diesel in the car park.
Now that I'm in a Tiv again, I'm ready for a meet and yes, I'll drive miles for the occasion, as long as it's in the Cerb.
So Bob, your not alone, but I still drive the Cerb in any weather conditions regardless of how much salt is on the road - gives me an excuse to wash it when I get back home.
Now that I'm in a Tiv again, I'm ready for a meet and yes, I'll drive miles for the occasion, as long as it's in the Cerb.
So Bob, your not alone, but I still drive the Cerb in any weather conditions regardless of how much salt is on the road - gives me an excuse to wash it when I get back home.
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