Discussion
bob1179 said:
I joined when I got my DB7 in the summer (it was part of the insurance policy) and due to work I haven't had a chance to take part in any events.
I do keep getting the odd email from them asking me if I want to attend various events etc. When I come home I'd like to get more involved as it seems like a nice thing to be a part of. It would also be nice to head out and see other Aston Martins, it feels like I have the only one in my area, I've never seen another!
Take a look at his profile I do keep getting the odd email from them asking me if I want to attend various events etc. When I come home I'd like to get more involved as it seems like a nice thing to be a part of. It would also be nice to head out and see other Aston Martins, it feels like I have the only one in my area, I've never seen another!
difficult topic, as the area you live in seems to dominate what events take place for you.
I use the AMOC forum and contribute to articles on repairs as well, but East Anglia does seem to be living in the past. I understand that different area's will have different requirements due to the type of cars in the area. I did try to arrange for the club, an event to attend a show at Helmingham Hall (classic and sports car show). Most of the people in the club were up for it, but as soon as politics clicked in, it all went down the pan. Rather than embrace someone who had contacts with the organiser who said they would leave a special area for Aston's at the show, The club said i could not be involved in any way as i was not a member! I said I would do all the aranging for them, and they could put all their AMOC Flags up if they wanted to, they still refused. I still went to the show, and it was a fantastic event. I attended with Pistonheads East Anglia. I think there were only a couple of other Aston's at the show all day.....what a shame.
All I can say is, the forum is great, and so are the people, but that's all I will be involved with for my area. All the people who attend events with an Aston, where I attend, Helmingham, Woburn, Knebworth, Stamford, Lavenham, to name a few, never come with the AMOC.
They would would rather arrange events just for Aston Martins, which i can understand. But half a dozen cars at a country park is not enough for most.
Just look at the attendance for the last Snetterton AMOC event. I went with my car expecting to see spectators filling the car park with Aston Martins......hardly an Aston in site... We left after lunch, and went home bitterly dissapointed with the turn out.
I've no doubt they have some great events throughout the year, and good luck to them.
Role on Hever Castle I say...... A Great Pistonheads day out again next year????
gadgit.
I use the AMOC forum and contribute to articles on repairs as well, but East Anglia does seem to be living in the past. I understand that different area's will have different requirements due to the type of cars in the area. I did try to arrange for the club, an event to attend a show at Helmingham Hall (classic and sports car show). Most of the people in the club were up for it, but as soon as politics clicked in, it all went down the pan. Rather than embrace someone who had contacts with the organiser who said they would leave a special area for Aston's at the show, The club said i could not be involved in any way as i was not a member! I said I would do all the aranging for them, and they could put all their AMOC Flags up if they wanted to, they still refused. I still went to the show, and it was a fantastic event. I attended with Pistonheads East Anglia. I think there were only a couple of other Aston's at the show all day.....what a shame.
All I can say is, the forum is great, and so are the people, but that's all I will be involved with for my area. All the people who attend events with an Aston, where I attend, Helmingham, Woburn, Knebworth, Stamford, Lavenham, to name a few, never come with the AMOC.
They would would rather arrange events just for Aston Martins, which i can understand. But half a dozen cars at a country park is not enough for most.
Just look at the attendance for the last Snetterton AMOC event. I went with my car expecting to see spectators filling the car park with Aston Martins......hardly an Aston in site... We left after lunch, and went home bitterly dissapointed with the turn out.
I've no doubt they have some great events throughout the year, and good luck to them.
Role on Hever Castle I say...... A Great Pistonheads day out again next year????
gadgit.
Jockman said:
I am a fully paid up member of AMOC.
If that doesn't put you off joining then I will be gobsmacked
BTW so are Tony Hall, Yeti Rob and Molly - inter alia.
I was for the last 2 years until the renewal just came throughIf that doesn't put you off joining then I will be gobsmacked
BTW so are Tony Hall, Yeti Rob and Molly - inter alia.
£85! I just don't get that sort of value (if any
) out of it!That's 250 miles charging round Snowdonia and I know which I'd rather have
yeti said:
Nice... what area are you LBS? Not sure how I get involved with mine, I'd be London or Bucks, or Surrey, Sussex, anyone who's doing anything really!
Yeti,I just had a look at the AMOC website and the guy who runs the London, Surrey sector owns Trinity Engineering, He's a smashing bloke!!
Think I might join, quite fancy a few road trips out with other Astons....
V8 Animal said:
bob1179 said:
I joined when I got my DB7 in the summer (it was part of the insurance policy) and due to work I haven't had a chance to take part in any events.
I do keep getting the odd email from them asking me if I want to attend various events etc. When I come home I'd like to get more involved as it seems like a nice thing to be a part of. It would also be nice to head out and see other Aston Martins, it feels like I have the only one in my area, I've never seen another!
Take a look at his profile I do keep getting the odd email from them asking me if I want to attend various events etc. When I come home I'd like to get more involved as it seems like a nice thing to be a part of. It would also be nice to head out and see other Aston Martins, it feels like I have the only one in my area, I've never seen another!
The 'star' picture is still on there though...
Still if anybody is in the North West, it would be great to see you, AM owners seem to be a bit thin on the ground up my way.
V8 Animal said:
bob1179 said:
I've just updated it with a picture of the 'fleet'.
The 'star' picture is still on there though...
Still if anybody is in the North West, it would be great to see you, AM owners seem to be a bit thin on the ground up my way.
Cheers Bob they made my day The 'star' picture is still on there though...
Still if anybody is in the North West, it would be great to see you, AM owners seem to be a bit thin on the ground up my way.
Jockman said:
bob1179 said:
I live to give. To be honest I found them on the internet and have no idea who they belong to, they are lovely to look at though...
Bob, where did you get the final pic from ??The one of Frank Gallagher
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