Growl 2012 - poll on dates please
Growl 2012 - poll on dates please
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FlipFlopGriff

Original Poster:

7,144 posts

276 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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Due to the Olympics the hotel business seems to have gone mad and Etington are unable to offer anything in July/August and the bulk of September at anything less than about £120 per room, and they wouldn't hold the rooms nor the rate, so I've asked if they can provide some dates that we can take rooms at sensible prices and provide a significantly better deal all round.
The 2 dates are 25-27th May or 8-10 June. My preference is June as I know the Club are looking at the Spa Classic which is 27/28th May. It is also the week of the 2 bank holidays (moved May bank holiday and the Queens Diamond Jubilee day) which are 4th and 5th of June, so maybe you could take the whole week off??
I need to get back to EC asap, so I'll leave this a few hours to see what your thoughts are.
FFG

TVR Beaver

2,874 posts

209 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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Its LeMans 80th in June (weekend after I think)... so it could be an expensive month!... May be do the Classic in July instead?
What about earlier in May... Lets face it... May has been a cracking month for a few years now!!




Edited by TVR Beaver on Monday 17th October 10:18

LordGrover

34,158 posts

241 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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Early May also has BH on 7 May. Click.

I'm easy - I can fit in with pretty much anything, given enough notice.

S6 ROR

1,590 posts

294 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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Hi Paul, we are fairly flexible as well, so can fit in with most datesthumbup

JazzyO

1,125 posts

210 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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June for me, the later the date the more likely it is my restoration will be finished! Would be great to make this Growl, finally.


Onno

LordGrover

34,158 posts

241 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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scratchchin Will the brown one be finished in time for 2012 Growl?

FlipFlopGriff

Original Poster:

7,144 posts

276 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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It is a BH earlier in the month but EC didn't offer any other dates, and we'll more than likely be on holiday over that date. I don't want to go back with other dates now as its took a month to get this far and I want to get a date set in stone as early as poss.
These dates offer the best package so I'm going with one of them. Its going to clash with something and I think more go to Classic Le Mans know which is early July so I think early June is a good one to go with plus if you're there Friday, if you book another 2 days off then you'll have all week off to prepare for the Growl.
FFG

5.0ltr

2,834 posts

228 months

Tuesday 18th October 2011
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TVR Beaver said:
Its LeMans 80th in June (weekend after I think)...
Yep, 16/17th June.

Mr MoJo

4,698 posts

245 months

Tuesday 18th October 2011
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June would be my preference, but should be able to work around dates if enough notice given.

MPoxon

5,329 posts

202 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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June would also be my preference. Hopefully it won't clash with whatever the TVRCC main national event is next year.

Hopefully back to usual for 2013, having the Growl early on in the year is going to confuse me no end!

Ant.

5,254 posts

310 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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FFG is this just a ploy to decrease the amount of time between Growls for Pasco? He has even less time to get the motor back in now!!!!

FlipFlopGriff

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7,144 posts

276 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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MPoxon said:
June would also be my preference. Hopefully it won't clash with whatever the TVRCC main national event is next year.

Hopefully back to usual for 2013, having the Growl early on in the year is going to confuse me no end!
I'm in contact with Sharon so know the main TVRCC dates, hence trying to avoid them and everything else.
FFG

Hoover.

5,993 posts

271 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Hmmm a week off sounds good smile

with a tour of France or somewhere for the more intripid Griff owner, ending up at the Growl as finishing point, as it is a special year for the Griff biggrin

Can we also park cars in order of age, based on date when registered..... maybe a bit tricky, but I'm sure something can be done smile (just a suggestion)

Edited by Hoover. on Wednesday 19th October 19:41

Chilliman

12,422 posts

190 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Serious question, are Chims welcomed at the Growl ? My work schedule severely limits the number of TVR get-to-gethers I manage to attend confused

It's probably a stupid question as all the Tiv owners I've met are great people..... and I'm sure you Grief boys are no exception wink

Daggsy

900 posts

281 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Any one for us as we missed this years growl and can't be a definite as 2012 plans are still with S.W.M.B.O. Whitby must be shut if Nigel (S6ROR) has a preference. As for Chimps being welcome, I hear that Track V Road are doing a wrapping service now, maybe a word with Richard would make a Chim wrapped as a Griff slightly more appealing hehe

Chilliman

12,422 posts

190 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Daggsy said:
Any one for us as we missed this years growl and can't be a definite as 2012 plans are still with S.W.M.B.O. Whitby must be shut if Nigel (S6ROR) has a preference. As for Chimps being welcome, I hear that Track V Road are doing a wrapping service now, maybe a word with Richard would make a Chim wrapped as a Griff slightly more appealing hehe
That's not funny barrow boy wink

LordGrover

34,158 posts

241 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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They let me in, in my Datsun Micra Z.

Ant.

5,254 posts

310 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Chilliman said:
Serious question, are Chims welcomed at the Growl ? My work schedule severely limits the number of TVR get-to-gethers I manage to attend confused

It's probably a stupid question as all the Tiv owners I've met are great people..... and I'm sure you Grief boys are no exception wink
nono Chims are a no-no, chim drivers of course are welcome......





and yes, I jest...

S6 ROR

1,590 posts

294 months

Thursday 20th October 2011
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Daggsy said:
can't be a definite as 2012 plans are still with S.W.M.B.O.
Ken, put your foot down with a firm hand. What are you, a man or a mouse? Ah, just answered that question myselfhehehehe

Daggsy said:
Whitby must be shut if Nigel (S6ROR) has a preference.hehe
Have been promoting your forthcomming appearance in the town, for your attempt at winning the best turned out Goth awardbiggrin Last years attempt was good if not a little scaryyikes


MPoxon

5,329 posts

202 months

Thursday 20th October 2011
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Chilliman said:
Serious question, are Chims welcomed at the Growl ? My work schedule severely limits the number of TVR get-to-gethers I manage to attend confused

It's probably a stupid question as all the Tiv owners I've met are great people..... and I'm sure you Grief boys are no exception wink
All TVRs are very welcome...... Would be good to put a name to a face thumbup