Rougham RV details

[Simpo Two]

For all those booked to attend the Rougham Air Display this Sunday 19th August, the RV will be at Tesco, Bury St Edmunds. Entrance is by Pass and I'll have them with me on the day, so you do need to make the RV if you're not going to end up having a punch-up with the marshals. Fun though it can be (see 'Helmingham'!) it's best avoided if possible.

We need to be in and parked by 10.00am so I suggest we assemble at Tesco for departure by 9.30am (or sooner if we're all there). If anybody is unavoidably late we'll set off anyway and I'll leave their pass with the gate marshal, rather than make everyone else late as well.

Google maps link: http://tinyurl.com/2m9f42 Tesco is at marker (A).

The passes are specific as follows:
J452 JKP
S808 KRO
Ultima Can-Am (that's tuxman)
K2 RLN
H2 MPC
HEX 470Y
EPE 46V
V8 EDL (I think that should be V8 EOL!
GP07 WOW
B8 DKP
P4 BXD
D20 BRA
N697 AHP
T9 GMJ
R732 EWV
Viper Nigel is also booked but collected his pass at the weekend.

We'll then convoy the few miles to Rougham field (which is about 3" to the right on that map )

Briefing over chaps - any Qs?



ETA - this is a great opportunity to photograph aeroplanes so bring your cameras!

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 14th August 10:15

[Simpo Two]

I've since been in touch with Rougham who tell me that no more entries can be accepted, and payment on the gate isn't possible due to the confusion it causes. So unless we have a cancellation, I'm afraid anyone who wants to go but doesn't have a Pass will have to go in the public car park and pay the standard admission charge. Sorry but it's their show and I'm just the messenger!

[Cerberowner]

Simpo Two said:

P4 BXD

Briefing over chaps - any Qs?

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 14th August 10:15

Should be BDX but I'm sure that won't cause a problem. See you on Sunday.

[paulbuckley]

See you all Sunday - here's hoping it's dry! - no roof or doors makes for a very uncomfortable drive!!

[scottieb]

paulbuckley said:

See you all Sunday - here's hoping it's dry! - no roof or doors makes for a very uncomfortable drive!!

Yes hope it's dry too!

[crisp500]

John,i see you possibly have a pass for our Chim? We already have one,so i guess that'll be a spare then?... One for Cranky?

Harley

[V8 EOL - Rich]

Simpo Two said:

V8 EDL (I think that should be V8 EOL!

Indeed.

Should be nice and sunny! See you there.

[crankedup]

I look forward to EAPH'ers blasting past me as I chugg my way to Rougham.

ps The 'Swallow' is designated as a sports saloon and should hit an scary 45-50mph

[Simpo Two]

crankedup said:

ps The 'Swallow' is designated as a sports saloon and should hit an scary 45-50mph

Frankly David I'd rather go over Niagara Falls in a barrel!

[Naughty Magpie]

crankedup said:

I look forward to EAPH'ers blasting past me as I chugg my way to Rougham.

ps The 'Swallow' is designated as a sports saloon and should hit an scary 45-50mph

I'm really looking forward to seeing your car.
I shall have my mother in the passenger seat so I shall be following you at a steady 45mph.

[crankedup]

Thank you Naughty Magpie, hope the 'Swallow' is'nt a disapointment.

Yes John, certainly more room in a barrel! I'm having to ease off the pies to ensure my snug fit is'nt going to end up as an impossible fit.

[paulbuckley]

V8 EOL - Rich said:

Simpo Two said:

V8 EDL (I think that should be V8 EOL!

Indeed.

Should be nice and sunny! See you there.

Seen the latest forecast - heavy rain showers!!! Looks like I'll be getting very wet again! - Having flash backs to Le Mans now!

[Naughty Magpie]

See you all tomorrow at 9.00ish unless it's pouring it down (certainly hope it isn't). We might have to shoot off early from the stand (3pm/4pm ish) as mother needs to catch a train from Ely.
Guess we'll bring wellies & shall try & bring the gazebo too along with umbrellas.

I'll ring/text Ian V if we can't make it so you chaps don't hang around or whatever.

[Naughty Magpie]

And forgot to mention - if someone could give Scott a lift into Rougham, that would be great.

[Cerberowner]

Scott can jump in with me if you like - I may well have to leave 3:30ish as well.

[scottieb]

If anyone is up & hasn't left - I'm afraid that we're not going to be coming & I'll send you a fiver John for the pass. I'm really sorry but it's really wet.

[Simpo Two]

Hi Scott,
Ironically whilst the weather wasn't particularly good, it was almost dry - we had about an hour of drizzle about lunchtime and that was it!

[paulbuckley]

Just like to say it was great to meet other EA pistonheaders yesterday - we had an excellent day.

Got 3/4 of the way home and it started raining cats & dogs - with flash flooding of the road in places - absolutely soaked to the skin!! Was still worth it though - the Dax had a good run!

I'll put some photos online later

[Naughty Magpie]

Simpo Two said:

Hi Scott,
Ironically whilst the weather wasn't particularly good, it was almost dry - we had about an hour of drizzle about lunchtime and that was it!

It was pouring it down & foggy in Ely & it wasn't worth me driving the Cobra there in the wet, parking it on a muddy field & then having to rush back in the wet to enable Mum to catch her train. I remembered how it was last year when we took the VX & wasn't keen to repeat that!
Sorry to let you down but the weather was terrible up here & I made the right decision for us all.

Passed Ian V coming down the A10 with another Corvette at 8am south side of Downham Market with a grin on his face.

[Ian V]

Naughty Magpie said:

Passed Ian V coming down the A10 with another Corvette at 8am south side of Downham Market with a grin on his face.

Oh sorry, I didn't see you. What were you in, the Smart ?

I must admit I was expecting the worst at leaving time, but the ground was actually very firm. We needed a big hammer to get the pegs in for the banner !!