PHers Camping Weekend (was PistonFest 2008)

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So where are we next year?

What's the entertainment? apart from Nick being generally nasty to Pug 106 owners

Any dates? I suggest NOT the coldest May bank holiday on record

Oh, and the football, if we do see it fit to go ahead with the games, perhaps the venue would be so kind as to not put the goals up 6.843 miles away from the campsite

Track time seems a good idea if possible again, there were a few that went out, and I'm sure that there would have been plenty more had Snetterton not done it's best impersonating the french canal system (complete with bright green canal boat )

Looking forward to it, wherever, whenever.

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Nice idea

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becca_viola said:

It would've been a lot easier to cope with the weather if we'd had a bit of decent indoor space to call our own - especially if there was a kit drying room - and loo/shower less far away.

The showers were fine where they were as long as you took a bit of cash to buy a coffee half way there, then another on the way back, just to prevent limbs from ceasing to move.

Not too sure what your issues were with the loos? I had one behind my tent...and yours

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Matt172 said:

thewave said:

Not too sure what your issues were with the loos? I had one behind my tent...and yours

you weren't in a wheelchair though

I was aware of that.

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becca_viola said:

burriana said:

thewave said:

So where are we next year?

Maybe somewhere more central or even, dare I say it "northun!" ... possibly Peak District or, if access to a race track is a must, maybe Cadwell or Oulton.

No idea if any more thought has been given though.

Balance out Snetterton - northwest time for sure.

Northwest! That's miles away!


God I'm selfish

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I'll go anywhere, as long as good weather gets put on order


As a note, as i've now been, I now realise how friendly it is, and actually quite suitable for kids, I expect we'll hire one of those big RV thingys next year, and let the sprogs run riot

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What about that big Mercedes centre? I know it's intended for Mercs, but still an interesting place??????

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randlemarcus said:

Is the big green space bottom left of Deev's last photo your tent pitch Charlie?

I honestly thought he was going to destroy someone that night! In fact I swear he thought it was me.....

Vixpy, you can be truly scary at times!

Adam BGT, don't go, it'll be cold and windy

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I'd imagine where ever it will be it'll conicide with a certain persons' CV racing calendar

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Prof Beard said:

What about somewhere like Shelsley Walsh - Not exactly North (south of Brum), a hill climb course for a change, and (I think) ample space for camping etc? (Also not exposed like Snett)

Sounds good


Any news? Somebody? Please?

If I don't hear soon, my wife will be using my holiday allowances for non motoring stuff

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I do like the idea where it's tied in with an event. Wandering around the paddocks at Snetterton, what with all the activity going on was quite interesting. I watched far more racing than I thought I would, it's a nice distraction.

Track time is a good idea, although I think the weather put this year's participants off, a dry day I'm sure would attract far more.

Big Field?
Racing?
Go karts?
Concours Comp? (bit of competition never goes amiss)

I'd just really like to know what venues have been shortlisted....

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ALEC FRANCIS said:

Then how about Silverstone Britcar24hr race in Sept, phone jt he would do something.

September? Are you crazy? We got the coldest bank holiday on record in May, if they do it in September it'll probably snow.

I say end of July, southern Spain, just to be on the safe side.

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steil said:

You're quite right - Silverstone for Britcar24 was a darn sight warmer than PF at Snet in May!

Just north of Iceland was a darn site warmer than Snetterton in May.

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T5SOR said:

Isle of Wight?

What's there?

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BT&P all over, time to concentrate on PF I think!

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I'm happy with Snetterton again, as long as it's not so friggin cold.

(it's only a 40 minute drive for me - cater for the minority PH, you know it makes sense!)

PS Vixpy, i've found some new tent pegs for you, should keep it in one place..

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As a note, Snetterton is a nice track for newbies to have a bit of a blast on.

Assuming they do track time next year?

I think the one thing that let down Snetterton was the toilets and showers, walking 300 yards in sub zero conditions was hardly ideal.

Oh

And the weather...

If they do opt for Snetterton again, I think they should lob everyone in that big field, rather than split between the two, and have the PH guys situated in the middle.

Just a thought

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900T-R said:

Prof Beard said:

There must be somewhere better than Snetterton - the only good thing about it is the track

You mean there's supposed to be stuff other than a track?

I think Snetterton is fine, if there's some portaloos or something that would help. I only think the weather was the problem. If it had been sunny, there's loads of room to wander round, drink beer and have a laugh.

As it turned out I was more keen to put on eight pairs of trousers and five coats and snuggle up in my sleeping bag.

A nice warm evening watching 2CVs drinking beer, and toasting marshmallows would be ideal, where ever it's held.

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RVIANT said:

bmwdrivernigel said:

It needs to be somewhere us southern jessies can get a RV delivered to as well

Well if you need one at better rates then last year contact me or Oggs on here.

Everything on ours works

RVIANT

YHM

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Vixpy1 said:

Mattt said:

Any dates for this yet? Many people will need to think about booking holiday dates soon.

'I want that one'

What one