UK Meet 2009 - CANCELLED
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- LASEROWL
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OK well after looking at various places in the Midlands and been met with
much reluctance from campsites to allow a
car club to meet up.
We are looking into another meet in Snowdonia.
Please search on here or look at VBB's site http://www.volvo480wales.com/walesmeeting.htm
Plenty to do, and much fun was had last time.
Comments please..........
much reluctance from campsites to allow a
car club to meet up.
We are looking into another meet in Snowdonia.
Please search on here or look at VBB's site http://www.volvo480wales.com/walesmeeting.htm
Plenty to do, and much fun was had last time.
Comments please..........
1994 480ES 2.0l White.....Mechanically restored,Full Hausser Kit fitted..possibly for sale. NOW SOLD..on route to Hungary for T4 transplant!!!
2012 Fiat 500 Twin Air.....Italian style.
Previous - 1992 480ES 1.7l Lavendel Metallic
- 1991 480ES Paris Edition
- 1991 480 SE Paris Blue Edition 52 Reg
- 1998 S80 SE T6...272BHP
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2012 Fiat 500 Twin Air.....Italian style.
Previous - 1992 480ES 1.7l Lavendel Metallic
- 1991 480ES Paris Edition
- 1991 480 SE Paris Blue Edition 52 Reg
- 1998 S80 SE T6...272BHP
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- esta
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It is a bit of a trek I agree, but sadly I think it is always going to be the case for someone to have to trek...to be honest, if I am going to have to travel I would prefere somewhere beachy Damn how I miss the beach...
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HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
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There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
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Are there any statistics available via this website that show where the majority of UK based owners are based?
I'd like to see a major meet down here somewhere. I'd be happy to drive by 480 up north as far as the north/south divide. That's the M4 to anyone not already aware!!!!
Anywhere after that is dense rainforest with no tarmac'd roads and generally inhabited by the people out of Deliverance (except you Esta) as far as I know.
At this point I should state that I am joking.
I lived in Wales once and that was like I described above!!
I'd like to see a major meet down here somewhere. I'd be happy to drive by 480 up north as far as the north/south divide. That's the M4 to anyone not already aware!!!!
Anywhere after that is dense rainforest with no tarmac'd roads and generally inhabited by the people out of Deliverance (except you Esta) as far as I know.
At this point I should state that I am joking.
I lived in Wales once and that was like I described above!!
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This years Digital Car Show was here:
http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/
Info for event organizers here:
http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/rallies.shtml
Might be worth a word with them?
C
http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/
Info for event organizers here:
http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/rallies.shtml
Might be worth a word with them?
C
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TShirts at £5 each no matter how small the order AND BBQ FUEL FOC?!?!?!?
This sounds like the place to go!!!!
This sounds like the place to go!!!!
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There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
- LASEROWL
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Well Im not really suprised at the comments so far!!!!!
However, the Bubble car museum is a good venue I agree, but we were able to go and visit this when we had the two meets near Lincoln.
What else would we do ?????
I dont mind but would like some input, rather than the moans of lack of stuff to do when you get there.
Wherever we go will always be a bit far for someone....
Spare a thought for our friends on the continent that have ventured over before. We have had Scotts come to Lincoln before and Wales for that matter.
I dont hold a monopoly on doing meets, so if you can do any better be my guest, I have asked for ideas, and tried diffrent campsites but to no avail.
Either it's no fires, no car clubs, no mainly male groups. Trust me its not as easy as you may think.
Take a good look at the pics on Adam's site, and in fact there are loads of pics on here, lots to do around snowdon, beaches are near, etc etc.
Sorry for the bit of a rant, but to be honest im a bit at the lack of support for a meet.
If the usual folk dont sort one out who will ??? The proof is the lack of a main meet this year.
Rant over.......
However, the Bubble car museum is a good venue I agree, but we were able to go and visit this when we had the two meets near Lincoln.
What else would we do ?????
I dont mind but would like some input, rather than the moans of lack of stuff to do when you get there.
Wherever we go will always be a bit far for someone....
Spare a thought for our friends on the continent that have ventured over before. We have had Scotts come to Lincoln before and Wales for that matter.
I dont hold a monopoly on doing meets, so if you can do any better be my guest, I have asked for ideas, and tried diffrent campsites but to no avail.
Either it's no fires, no car clubs, no mainly male groups. Trust me its not as easy as you may think.
Take a good look at the pics on Adam's site, and in fact there are loads of pics on here, lots to do around snowdon, beaches are near, etc etc.
Sorry for the bit of a rant, but to be honest im a bit at the lack of support for a meet.
If the usual folk dont sort one out who will ??? The proof is the lack of a main meet this year.
Rant over.......
1994 480ES 2.0l White.....Mechanically restored,Full Hausser Kit fitted..possibly for sale. NOW SOLD..on route to Hungary for T4 transplant!!!
2012 Fiat 500 Twin Air.....Italian style.
Previous - 1992 480ES 1.7l Lavendel Metallic
- 1991 480ES Paris Edition
- 1991 480 SE Paris Blue Edition 52 Reg
- 1998 S80 SE T6...272BHP
http://img61.photobucket.com/albums/v186/LASEROWL/
2012 Fiat 500 Twin Air.....Italian style.
Previous - 1992 480ES 1.7l Lavendel Metallic
- 1991 480ES Paris Edition
- 1991 480 SE Paris Blue Edition 52 Reg
- 1998 S80 SE T6...272BHP
http://img61.photobucket.com/albums/v186/LASEROWL/
- eEm
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There's a social club at the end of my road, the Manta and the Capri owner's clubs hold their annual meet there. And Millbrook proving ground is less than 2miles up the road, they do a run what you brung every so often, not to mention Santa Pod 1/2 hr drive. Skiing/shopping at MK, fishing 5mins walk, my house 3mins walk, Aston Martin factory 20mins drive. Pubs/clubs etc
Just off Junction 13 of the M1.
Like you said there's always going to be people who have to travel. But what actually goes on on a 480 club meet? keys in a bowl? sprogs and icecream? lots of touring?
Just off Junction 13 of the M1.
Like you said there's always going to be people who have to travel. But what actually goes on on a 480 club meet? keys in a bowl? sprogs and icecream? lots of touring?
Why won't God heal amputees?
- esta
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I understand your rant about lack of support, it is a pain organising these things.
Would love to be more help, but have only organised one or two meets before, and to be honest, despite living in the Midlands now, its Devon I'd know most about attractions, so if it does happen to the North of Devon I can recommend camp sites etc, they are usualy fairly lenient, I mean, hippies n campervans can get meets there, so I am sure a nice buncha 480-ers would be fine!
@eEm, OK, I will try and go anywhere, and go to all the activities, but keys in a bowl? Lulas MINE!!!! *selfishly hugs Lula closer*
Would love to be more help, but have only organised one or two meets before, and to be honest, despite living in the Midlands now, its Devon I'd know most about attractions, so if it does happen to the North of Devon I can recommend camp sites etc, they are usualy fairly lenient, I mean, hippies n campervans can get meets there, so I am sure a nice buncha 480-ers would be fine!
@eEm, OK, I will try and go anywhere, and go to all the activities, but keys in a bowl? Lulas MINE!!!! *selfishly hugs Lula closer*
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There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
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Ooooh I see!! I was thinkin the more innocent key swap lol! Knowing my luck I would end up with what I just posted under EEK in Wastegate...tho as pointed out, she couldnt get in and out of a 480eEm wrote:Wasn't talkin about swapping motors daddy is single again now sweetie.esta wrote: @eEm, OK, I will try and go anywhere, and go to all the activities, but keys in a bowl? Lulas MINE!!!! *selfishly hugs Lula closer*
My god! I'm trying to chat up a cartoon character
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There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
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5 mins with her-Cheaper than lowering springs?eEm wrote:It would be a hoot to watch though!esta wrote:...tho as pointed out, she couldnt get in and out of a 480
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There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
As some have already mentioned it is always going to be a bit of a trek for someone.Roo Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject:
Bit of a trek for some?
Also as mentioned by laserowl we have already done this twice. Its time for a change. But glad to see that someone is putting their 2 pence worth in.Cerberus Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject:
This years Digital Car Show was here:
http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/
Info for event organizers here:
http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/rallies.shtml
Might be worth a word with them?
C
Look at the link to VBB pages and you will see that the beach isn't too far as we all went there. Well i didn't as i was in court so only turned up on the last day. But i still got there.esta Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject:
It is a bit of a trek I agree, but sadly I think it is always going to be the case for someone to have to trek...to be honest, if I am going to have to travel I would prefere somewhere beachy Damn how I miss the beach...
As laserowl has taken my normal path of all guns blazing i suppose i should take his lead.LASEROWL Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject:
Well Im not really suprised at the comments so far!!!!!
However, the Bubble car museum is a good venue I agree, but we were able to go and visit this when we had the two meets near Lincoln.
What else would we do ?????
I dont mind but would like some input, rather than the moans of lack of stuff to do when you get there.
Wherever we go will always be a bit far for someone....
Spare a thought for our friends on the continent that have ventured over before. We have had Scotts come to Lincoln before and Wales for that matter.
I dont hold a monopoly on doing meets, so if you can do any better be my guest, I have asked for ideas, and tried diffrent campsites but to no avail.
Either it's no fires, no car clubs, no mainly male groups. Trust me its not as easy as you may think.
Take a good look at the pics on Adam's site, and in fact there are loads of pics on here, lots to do around snowdon, beaches are near, etc etc.
Sorry for the bit of a rant, but to be honest im a bit at the lack of support for a meet.
If the usual folk dont sort one out who will ??? The proof is the lack of a main meet this year.
Rant over.......
Please be aware that I am located in sheffield and own a number of 480's and would be bringing atleast 2 with me. There for Lincoln would be great a stones throw from the HOMDV. The fact is this doesn't matter even if the meet was in Scotland (been there for a meet) as long as you are given enough notice you can budget your money to be able to get anywhere. At the end of the day we live on an island, so nowhere is too far.
As co-organiser when we decided over breakfast that we needed to do a meet as no one else had we both said distance is not an issue.
Where ever we go we have to go there months before and do a dry run to organise everything. We do this from our own pockets and not from yours so we do the meet twice which is twice the price of everyone else. We also provide the meeting tent and the assurances to the site and have to take full responisibility for the clubs actions as it will only take one dickhead to handbrake on the grass to get us all kicked off.
Chelle and myself have to organise, dog sitter and child care for Hannah and what will be at the time our new born.
I work away all week and only have weekend which i would be giving up to co-organise the meet.
Now time for a little question about the moaning.
IS ALL THE ABOUT MONEY? YES OR NO I have told you want to do.
IS IT BECAUSE YOUR CAR IS CRAP AND WON'T MAKE IT
IS IT CHILD CARE
IS IT DOG CARE
OR IS JUST PURE LAZYNESS
I can hand on heart say i want to have a meet, as they are great. There are always things organised and prizes etc.
This is the big question.
DO YOU WANT US TO ORGANISE THE MEET?
IF YES IT WALES
IF NO THEN ITS JACK JONES
Someone is always going to have something to moan about but it you have had the crap we have had to have just to get the feelers from campsite you too would be a little narked by the total lack of support shown by people.
You should have a look at the write up and photo from previous meets. But generally by about 130am we tend to be pissed dancing around the campfire nakedeEm Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject:
Like you said there's always going to be people who have to travel. But what actually goes on on a 480 club meet? keys in a bowl? sprogs and icecream? lots of touring?
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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