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Retro Rides Gathering 2012
Prescott Hill climb
Gloucestershire
GL52 9RDMore Details to Follow
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oh no hangovers on the horizon!
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This time I hope to be ready and do the hill climb :$
Although I might make use of the A frame towing thing ;D
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This is in my diary now... as long as I still have the car and it's not abandoned somewhere in between here and Slovakia ;D
It'll also be celebrating my 1st year of 126'ing!!
Lina
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Can't wait for this - have just bought a 126 for my son and we are nearly finished with the restoration, we live in the Forest of Dean which is only a few miles from Prescott Hill.
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I will definitely go to this one again in my Bis, coupling permitting.
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We are planning to go, will be good to put some faces to names.
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Just bought my tickets for this year, hope to have the 126 up and running this year see you there.
Ralph
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Look forward to seeing you Ralph, are you camping for the weekend? is Frazer also coming down?
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Pete we hope to camp this year and Fraser will be there. Looking forward to the crack and seeing everone again.
Ralph
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Got my ticket :D :D :D :D
Unlike last year this is taking priority!
My wife has even agreed to look after the (as yet unborn) child ;D
Will be great to meet some more 126 owners
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Tickets are Now on Sale:
http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
It Looks like its going to be a Great Weekend, So book your time off work, Get hold of a tent/sleeping bags and come and join us for what will be one of the Best Weekends of 2012
Once you have bought your tickets Please add you name to the list Below.
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
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make a bridge beetwen ire and uk and I can come ;)
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. ?
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i would like to put my name down but at this point i am awaiting the date for my knee op and that means two months off my feet afterwards so i cannot commit.
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. ?
Got the weekend off from work, bring it on! :-)
Tom
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Mick I`m sorry to hear about your knee, and thought you are half man, half machine...
Tom no excuses this year for you!!! Bring it on 8)
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. ?
Got the weekend off from work, bring it on! :-)
Tom
That's great Tom, Mick i'm sure we can smuggle you in if you haven't had the Bionic surgery :P
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Just had confirmation for the club stand, We will be where we were last year so we have room for about 20 Fiat 126's and Classic 500's Tell your friends and spread the word, It will be one of the best Weekends this year :P
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Once you have bought your tickets Please add you name to the list Below.
(Copy/Paste/Add you name)
01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. ?
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Wicked about the club stand, will we all get space to show off our cars?
Tom
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. Smallcox and Son
09. ?
Looking forward to seeing you guys again and new faces, bring on the HILL ;D
Smallwilly, I mean Smallcox
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Vroom! Vroom!
I've just got a pass so the Bar Vitelli fleet will be in attendance! ;D
01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. Smallcox and Son
09. Bar Vitelli I
10. Bar Vitelli II
It's a 500+ round trip so will be a real challenge - would be great to be part of a Northern convoy (Pete 126?) if anyone else is heading that way?
I wonder how may 126s will turn up - looks like we might have a chance of beating the record!
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Just seen on Facebook from retro rides that they've just about sold out of weekend/camping tickets:
So we sold out of weekend/camping tickets. Which is pretty crazy considering it is only May. However we love you people so much we quietly added on an extra 100 so more people can camp. There are 85 of those left as of today. So if you are planning to come for the weekend I'd grab a ticket sooner rather than later : http://retroridesgathering.com/ ... day tickets on sale soon too (I finished fighting with the now shop software on Retro Rides site).
If you haven't bought your tickets yet, hurry up!! :)
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Thanks, Lina...do you know if the £25 is per person or per tent/car?
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;D Just bought a ticket , took about 20 seconds with paypal :)
I think that the tickets are per person.
So it looks like "Pete's Clubhouse" will be busy this year , it's almost worth going just to see how Pete can extract a tented village from a Bis :o
And if Bis13 makes it then you could be in for a treat , his lightly grilled sausages with a hint of WD40 are a ledgend ;D
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Thanks, Rusty, just bought two tickets for Vitelli I and Vitelli II...and I've just found a tent, a pop up one on eBay for £5.99! ;D
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:wave
The Clubhouse, Garage and accommodation will be down there, come on peeps we have room for a few more It will be one of the best weekends you will have this year, But best be quick not many tickets left for the Weekend :P
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. Smallcox and Son
09. Bar Vitelli I
10. Bar Vitelli II
11. rusty
12. bis 13(bugger i wanted to be 13th).
oops i bought one just in case i may still be having an op at this time but we shall see..
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Hey Mick I have bought 2 cans of WD40 so we can cook all night ;D
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funny that i bought five tins of thinners from aldi for us to drink its just like Slovakian beer!
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Don't you be upsetting our lad' ;D
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I had to have a look on the forum as I was concerned that I only had one ticket which might not let my boy in! It's per adult, adult being anyone over 16 in their eyes. Also, I was worried that I hadn't received my ticket in the post yet, but they're not being sent out until July, it seems.
I have a spare tent too that I can bring along if anyone needs one!
:D
Lina
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Wow, WD40 to cook with and thinners to drink... should be an interesting weekend!! :P
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HIT THE YELLOW BUTTON BELOW :D
http://vimeo.com/31167720
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. Smallcox and Son
09. Bar Vitelli I
10. Bar Vitelli II
11. rusty
12. bis 13(bugger i wanted to be 13th).
12.5.Darrell and Gilly :)
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Where you been Darrell for the last 5 Months Look forward to meeting up at RR :P
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Hi Pete,
Things got a bit hectic on the job front hence I've been head down saving my ass.
Both 126 and 500 have survived through it all but both are sorn, better sorn than sold I guess.
Will be good, I intend to drink beer!
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. Smallcox and Son
09. Bar Vitelli I
10. Bar Vitelli II
11. rusty
12. bis 13(bugger i wanted to be 13th).
12.5.Darrell and Gilly
14. midvillesb (plus family)
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Can't wait to meet some more of you in person - other half plus four kids will be coming along as well but hopefully I'll be allowed out of the tent for a beer or several...
Mike
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WoW Its gonna be the biggest Meet we've had, Can't say much at the moment but we could have some Special Guests joining us for the weekend 8)
P.S. There's room for more 126's and Classic 500's Get your Weekend tickets before they sell out :yahoo:
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I heard it's Dolly Parton ;D :P :o
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No way, Micheal Jackson.
Anyway who is blasting up the hill in there 126?
I will try my best this year to have a go :D
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i think that it will have a foreign flavour....
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I'm really looking forward to it...
I've got a weekend pass, obviously I'll bring some beers, but I think a couple of bottles of red could work quite well...will definitely bring a bottle of Strega...my latest discovery is 'BellaBomba'...actually very nice so if I can raise the spendies will also bring some of that.
Just need a tent...otherwise we'll be sleeping in the Fiat...
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"i think that it will have a foreign flavour".... Bis13
Well I hope that it is Madhur Jaffrey or Ken Hom so we can have a good take away but knowing Pete it will be a relative of Colonel Sanders :o or maybe the writer of "Cooking With WD40" :P
"Just need a tent...otherwise we'll be sleeping in the Fiat..." Bar Vitelli
Hey mate with that booze combo you can just sleep where you fall ;D
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I would have loved to have come, but that is the weekend of Essex scout Jamboree. I will be up to my ears in Dib Dib Dibbing I'm afraid.
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I am still hoping to be there, but losing belief in it happening :(
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If mine goes through it's MOT then it will be going up the hill :o
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Darrell, will you be taking your red 126 or your 500?
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Hope it's old RED Darrell, I will have some company up the hill.
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I'm on holiday. :o
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Oh no! I was looking forward to seeing your car...(and you of course!)
I'm raring to go (still need the tent thing though), planning on bringing 2 cars if all goes to plan and I'm presently bidding on a CB radio so we can formalise the 'convoy' (!!) ;D
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We are in, and its the day my step kids go away for a week with their father, yipee just me and the mrs. Trying to get the fiat 900e camper finished for then and try tow the 126 down,
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Left things a bit late as I have been in France for the last month, does anyone have a spare weekend ticket they can sell me
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keep checking this section on the Retro Rides Forum for tickets, they tend to pop up a couple of weeks before the Event, It would be great if you can join us :P Hopefully Summer will have started :D
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rrg2012
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01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. Smallcox and Son
09. Bar Vitelli I
10. Bar Vitelli II
11. rusty
12. bis 13(bugger i wanted to be 13th).
12.5.Darrell and Gilly
14. midvillesb (plus family)
15. JamJSim (Sunday Only)
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So has camping sold out? as I will be on my way home from Portugal with a Tent and Boat on my Roof rack, I think they should let me camp for free if I manage to make it back for the weekend just because of the mission!... do you think they will let me? If not I'll just set up camp by the entrance and pay for a day ticket :)
Wish me luck in not getting into any trouble on the way back through Spain and France as i'll be cutting it fine and if everything goes smoothly I'll be no.16! :D
01. thepuddlejumper
02. michaelodonnell500
03. pete126
04. Lina
05. Amateb8
06. 1973/126
07. Kent126
08. Smallcox and Son
09. Bar Vitelli I
10. Bar Vitelli II
11. rusty
12. bis 13(bugger i wanted to be 13th).
12.5.Darrell and Gilly
14. midvillesb (plus family)
15. JamJSim (Sunday Only)
16. Abiella
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That's brilliant news, Abiella, 16 cars...that's got to be a record!
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WoW Guys! you all want to be on the front page in a group photo LoL
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Bugger organised massive plans for this weekend as its my birthday then find that this is on
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Is anyone going to the big one on the Saturday of the rrg? never been but have read some good comments.
Ralph
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Need to weld a new outside sill to get it through it's MOT but it is still raining. I need some dry weather to complete the repairs as no room in the garage. It is supposed to be sunny this week and it's still raining Arghhhhhhhhhh.
Ralph
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We are going on Sunday. Is there a special event on Saturday?
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There is an outing to another hillclimb car meet called the Big One, see RR web site. The tickets are on sale to camping ticket holders for a discounted price of £8.50 I think, might be an idea for the 126's to go as a pack.
Ralph
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Just managed to jack the car up to replace the outer cill. Started hacking away to remove the rust, guess what I found a ton of filler looks like it is a bigger job than I had thought. Need to see if I have time to cut all the rot out to MOT it and get it to RR. Might have to cone in my daily driver.
Ralph
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come on Ralph you know you can do it in time!!!
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Two and bit weeks. You can do it. We need you and your 126 to be there. Do not miss out on the momentous occassion of having a record number of 126s in one venue!
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If anyone has a spare weekend and camping ticket... let me know! Thanks
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Just managed to jack the car up to replace the outer cill. Started hacking away to remove the rust, guess what I found a ton of filler looks like it is a bigger job than I had thought. Need to see if I have time to cut all the rot out to MOT it and get it to RR. Might have to cone in my daily driver.
Ralph
Hi Ralph hope you and Frazer can make it down in your 126 or Garmin it looks like we are going to have a great turnout, But no matter what happens it will be great to get the GanG together for the weekend ;D
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If anyone has a spare weekend and camping ticket... let me know! Thanks
Abiella keep checking the Retro Ride site, It would be great if you can come :thumbup
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rrg2012
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Not long now...when do we think our tickets will arrive?
Still need to sort the tent thing out...
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they arrive about a week before the event so don't panic....keep calm and carry on 126ing...
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The tickets are being sent out this week so you should receive them by Saturday :D
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Cheers, bis13...can't wait, it'll be the longest journey I've done so far but I've done over 2,000 so far this year in the De Ville so hopefully I'll get there in time for your legendary fry up! ;D
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Hi guys thanks for the support therefore I am trying to sort the floor and sill to get it to RR. Just fabricated a repair section for the floor, midgies won tonight before I could cut out all the rot. Hope to have most of the welding done over the weekend if the weather keeps up.
Ralph
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More photos
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Keep up the good work Ralph, Can't believe its still dry in Scotland :D Only a few weeks ago I was stuck on the Edinburgh City Bypass for hours due to flooding, It was worse than London ;D
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If it's not rain it's midgies that keep you from repairs. See you at RR
Ralph
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I'm way behind on plans. In fact I havnt touched the little fiat for about a year now so if it goes to RR it'll have to be on a towing frame :(
I'm not going to make excuses about rain, I'm simply flat broke :P
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My tickets have arrived! Not long to go now, off for anoher practice drive tomorrow...we were out in a (small) convoy last night! Still need the tent though...and probably some sleeping bags!
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We shall be there hopefully!
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One thing that has not been mentioned here is that although this is flagged up as a 3 day event nothing actualy happens on the Friday and Saturday apart from pitching tents , socialising and having a beer or two. The main day is the Sunday when there is all the action on the hill climb and a static display of cars. So if you have not got a weekend ticket you can , like most people who attend, just go on the Sunday :)
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Hi guys, it was some kind of suprise, but now I must to take it out :D Me (Martin) and my sister Veronica will join you at Retro rides!! :) And for this go very big thanks to Pete, Ladislav and others for their help and support.
We are very looking forward to see you all. It will be definitely great time :wave :thumbup
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Hi Martin and Veronica, we look forward to seeing you as well!! Will you be bringing some 126 bits and pieces? I am interested in a pair of tail light covers red-white EL priced at Euro9 each. I will use these on my 126 Bis. A pair of windbreaks.
I noticed on the photo of the "trailer for transport Fiat 126 non braked" with a 126 Bis on the trailer. It has an huge exhaust. Is it a sports exhaust specifically for a Bis?
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Hi All,
I won't be joining you this year.
I had hoped to make it in my 500, but have decided not to come.
My wife and I had a little boy in March which has taken all of my fiat time and after pondering on it for a while I realised that I don't really want to leave him (or her!) for that long.
Steve - Rusty will sort things out with you on my behalf
I hope you all have a great time there and I will try to make it along to something later in the year.
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Michael its pity that you cant arrive :( .
Amateb, we not ordered extra luggage cause we are going to UK only for 4 days so dont have place for the windbreaks, but small bits arent problem.
The redwhite taillights arent available now, only white are now on store... :-/
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DONT FORGET YOUS CAMERAS PLEASE!!!
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Not Long Now
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Hey all!
Sorry so rubbish at keeping in touch recently - mostly because the car's been running beautifully for months (until recently, when I fried my battery and possibly the alternator!! Panic fix going on as we speak!!).
I can't believe you're coming Martin!!! Wow, I'll have to get your autograph! ;D
I currently have a spare ticket and am waiting to hear back from 126Blackbird to see if he wants it. If not, I'll offer to Abiella, and if she's sorted already.... I have a spare ticket.
Bar Vitelli - I have a two man tent spare, although not sure about sleeping bags... Do you still need the tent? PM me if you need me to bring it :D
Oh, it's so exciting!! (and terrifying, and I REALLY hope the car works long enough to get me there!! LOL!)
Lina
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Mates please take as many pictures as you may, so who can't get there can share a bit of joy. Also it would be very nice to put some faces to the names or nicknames. Enjoy your time there.
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One thing that I sort of am considering, since we'll be that side of the country, is hitting the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff on the Monday. This'll mean finding camping in Wales, or asking to stay an extra night at the Retro Rides site, then heading over to Cardiff.
It's probably too much to aim to do, and I'd seriously miss the opportunity to drive back home somewhat in convoy, which I'm guessing will be later on Sunday after the events?
Does anyone else fancy it? Website: http://www.doctorwhoexperience.com/index.php
Money will also be an issue, as it's not that cheap, but...
Also, what are the plans for convoying on the Friday??
Lina
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We are cutting our holiday short and driving back from Dorset on the Friday morning to home . Then I will load up the 126 and head on over. Last year I set the sat nav for shortest route and it took me from here through Aylesbury to Bicester then turned off on a cross country route which was a wonderfull "back of nowhere" drive. ;D
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Hi Lina...thansk for the loan of the tent...I'll defintely take you up on it (PM to follow)...let me know what wine you prefer (red or white) and I'll bring you a bottle as a small thankyou! ;D I've been really busy with work so I've not had chance to look for one...although I've always got my carcoon as a standby (!!) :o
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Garry now you offering these deals you can have my tent, I just sleep out on the grass :P
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Sounds like a good deal, Ladislav....but I'm not sure Lynn would see it the same way (!!) ;)
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PM'd back... I'll take white please, sorry Lad, too slow! :P lol
It's a fishy tent - literally, has fish all over it (thank Ted Baker!), so you'll be nice and noticeable ;) The front door pole got a little squished at one corner, but otherwise it all works just as it should and will keep you dry for the weekend.
Is there anything else you need that you know of? I may have an extra sleeping bag, but I'm not sure - I've still yet to dig around in the shed to see what's out there.
126Blackbird has got my spare ticket now, so we'll be heading out of Colchester way at 9.30/10am ish on the Friday. Will anyone else be joining us for convoy purposes along the way??
Lina
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Thanks, Lina...that's great news...and well worth the bottle of white (which will go well with the fish!)
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Thanks to work commitments, we won't be arriving until Saturday morning so I hope you early birds can bag us a couple of pitches in the 126 camp!
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It gonna be definitely loooong night ;D .
Lina thank you 8) I can sign you whatever you want :D
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i have decided to not bother with a tent as its too much hassle to put up i shall just sleep where i drop...
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i have decided to not bother with a tent as its too much hassle to put up i shall just sleep where i drop...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTN6Du3MCgI ?
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Stuey what are you trying to say about us.
To be honest I did consider buying a PINK Seat Marbella recently :$
Oh and I`ve got the Club 126 pass today. Very nice, this Pete guy is well efficient. :thumbup
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have you met mick yet? ;D
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I've got something to put in you..... i taught this song to my son when he was tiny and would sing it at home!! tips to kipping on the floor, 1) never sleep on your stomach. 2) never sleep with your mouth open. 3) never sleep near me.... ;)
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You and your chat up lines mick :D
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Hi guys I have been working hard to get the 126 ready for the MOT. Just finished the welding, think I blew a battery when I forgot to disconect after moving it burnt out coil as well I think anyway got it running again. Things left to do need to fix the reverse, fog and one headlight so I might just make it with the 126 fingers crossed.
Ralph
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where are photos??
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its a bugger when you forget to disconnect the battery!
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Hi all,
Looking forward to Retro Rides this weekend and meeting up with those who are going, too old for camping in a tent these days so will be in my motorhome.
Have just posted some parts I have for sale and will bring them with me.
Graham
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I have got a new ticket on me car so that's that worry out the way, put new valves in the cylinder head yesterday, do any of you bis people need any dash switches as i found some in a tin? I shall be arriving early Saturday morning the only problem i have now is what wheels to put on my car polished cinq alloys or painted steeleys? decisions decisions....
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Oooh, put the alloys on!! I want to see what they're like in 'real life'!! :D
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Some more photo's, still to fix the headlight, fog and reversing lights.
Ralph
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The finished job, not my best work but done in a hurry, filled the square holes in the door and rear wings.
Ralph
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Well done Ralph!! :D
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Looking Good Ralph(http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/mobiquo/emoji/E057.png) See you on Friday
Tapatalk
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class Ralph! its ticket time!
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Please Note
The Campsite Opens on Friday at 3pm.
I'll pm all you Guys that are going with my mobile number just in case you need to get in touch.
Tapatalk
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Usual Rules apply
Campsite closes at 10pm
No cars moving after 10pm
Noise curfew is at 11pm
No open fired (raised BBQ's are fine)
and so on
There is a large skip situated next to the toilets and showers. Everyone will be given a black bin bag. Please use the black bin bag and deposit it in the skip at the end of the weekend. If you need more please come see us as we will have them. I have to say everyone was AWESOME with this last year.
Treat others as you would like to be treated, and leave the loos as you would like to find them!
Most importantly for this year ...
PLEASE - NO DRIVING AROUND THE CAMPSITE!
If you want to see your mate, or go to the loos, or whatever - WALK!
The camping field has had a hard time this year - i'm sure you've all noticed this glorious summer we're having! We're likely to get rain showers at some point over Fri or Sat and we don't want the field getting churned up unnecessarily.
Plus with more people, more kids, and alcohol about its just not wise. We want to be proactive rather than reactive here.
Most of all - be good to each other and have fun
oh, and take photos so I can have a look next week and see what I missed!
Keefy
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Hi All,
I've just printed off the directions using the postcode (don't have SatNav), they get me to Gotherington but I can't find a campsite address anywhere, does anyone have it or will it be easy to find if I get to Gotherington?
We're defintely on for the weekend but Friday is looking 50/50 as I may need to work and have done no preparation at all so far. We will either be there between 6.00 to 7.00 on Friday or before 12.00 on Saturday so please save a place for our fish tent (thanks Lina!) and hopefully 2 cars from fleet Vitelli!
Got the sleeping bags, a crate of red wine, a bottle of strega, some cheese, olives and a loaf of bread...anything else I might need?
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Prescott hill climb is on a road between GRETTON and GOTHERINGTON, if you find gretton follow signs for GOTHERINGTON and STANLEY PONTLARGE. Go past STANLY PONTLARGE turn and you can't miss Prescott which is a few hundred yards further on. Hope this helps.
http://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/uploads/location%20map%20master.jpg
We are coming on sunday so see you all then! :D :D
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Here's the post code on the map: https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=GL52+9RD
GL52 9RD
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I'll do my best to put the tent up for you too - going to get there early anyway :)
Lina
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Thanks, both...and thanks Lina for putting up the tent...the plan is set off very early Saturday (to dodge the motorway traffic) and get there as early as we can...hope to see you all for breakfast! ;D
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It looks like a good turn out for the 126! :)
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Jealous :(
Have fun, take pictures/vids!!!
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Well Guys here we are sat in a field in Gloucester shire, Lina, Osca, Graham, Steve, Arun and yours truly Waiting for the second wave to turn-up Tomorrow(http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/mobiquo/emoji/E057.png)(http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/mobiquo/emoji/E057.png) We are just tucking into our fish and chips washed down with a few Beers. Wish you were here.
Sent from my 126 at Prescott Hill using Tapatalk
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So do I, how are the 126's going down?
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Just topped up the petrol and pumped the tyres on fleet Vitelli, we'll be ready to set off at 6.00ish, if it's pouring down we'll be in the rough and ready De Ville, if it's not too bad it will be time for a convoy and we'll bring our other 2 cars down! Looks like the 126 record is going to go! Don't take the picture without us! ;D
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Looking forward to your arrival Gary, We are all tired little soldiers,We have had a long day. We've had enough to eat and drink And are now going to beddy byes(http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/mobiquo/emoji/E40A.png)
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Sleep well! We've just finished packing up, a few hours kip now and then setting off first thing, so prepare to have your peace shattered by four screaming kids...
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Bit of a scare, couldn't start the blue car...managed to get it working so just need to finish packing and we're aiming to set off at 10.00, 166 miles, 3 hour trip, so should be there in 5! The sun is shining up North...so the convoy is on it's way!
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We just got back from our holiday today. I a bit shattered from the journey but really looking forward to the drive to the RR despite the heat. Hope I get there in one piece. Still reeling from the coupling incident last year!
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Ready to set off first thing in the morning! See you all there!
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Great day, people and cars! Nice to meet you all will post pics soon! :) Hope you all got home safe.
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Just got back. It took over an hour longer than usual. There was a massive accident on the M40 involving five vehicles.
A lovely day. It was great to see everyone. It was good to meet new members as well. It was also fantastic to meet Martin and Veronica who made the trek to the RR. Nice turnout of 126s. There was the usual fair of stock and modified cars doing the hill climb. Trust everyone got home safely. I left my camera at home, so look forward member's photos.
I am pleased that the car behaved itself. Stopped for about 30 minutes to stretch my legs. Got back to the car. It basically flew - weird. I think atmospheric and road conditions (flat) were perfect. I was coaxed by two young drivers (lowered golf MKII and a Focus with xenons) to drive the car fast. My satnav recorded 85mph. The speedo needle was at 6 o'clock. The car did not seem to mind cruising at 80ish mph. The two cars backed off in the end. The drivers looked stunned and gave me the thumbs up. It was surprisingly steady. Loved every minute of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In retrospect, I'll probably not do it again!!!
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Just Checking In, got back at 7.18pm not bad for a bis aye!
But I've got to say its been a stonkin weekend, you couldn't order better company to be with, I know that Martin and Veronica from 126Fan in Slovakia enjoyed there weekend and we are looking forward to our road trip to the Maluch World Meet in Slovakia in 2013.
A Big ThankYou, to all you guys and hope you enjoyed the weekend and got home safely without any breakdowns,
The Retro Rides Gathering has got to be one of the Premier Events on the Retro Car Scene, each year it gets Bigger and better but still it retains its friendly and family atmosphere, A Big Thankyou to the organisers David, Keith and the RR Gathering Team without there hard work the event wouldn't exist.
Once I sort out the photos I'll get some posted up,
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Hellooooo!! Yep, super weekend, wonderful people, excellent atmosphere!! Nine 126s lined up today, great turn out over the weekend too of all members, whatever the cars!! Lovely to see people again and to meet new ones!
Made it home just over an hour ago - 5 hours' drive, including a pit stop at Beaconsfield and the car was an absolute trooper for the journey! Amazed and honoured by it's performance :D
Gotta go - shattered and NEED BATH!! lol
Lina
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Arrived home at 8:15 great weekend great to meet up and see old faces and new. I need to get the 126 there next year. Weather brilliant fantastic cars a fantastic meet.
Ralph
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Yup I echo everyones sentiments! Great weekend, finally able to put more faces to names and a great time was had by all! Made it home in record time (that would be the rover!) I havent bothered to sort my photo's, I have just uploaded them here;
http://photobucket.com/RetroRides2012
Not sure what is left for this year, but hopefully car will be on the road for next year! :-)
Tom
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What a cracking weekend - it was great to meet everyone, sorry I didn't get more time to chat but keeping 4 (5 if you include Clare) girls under control, fed and watered is a bit of a full time occupation!
After a bit of trouble on the way down, the 126 was perfect on the way home (even after being stuck for ages on the M40 in the same jam that Angelo got caught up in), so I obviously need to use it more...
Many thanks in particular to Pete for organising everything. We're definitely up for it again next year and hopefully I'll make it to some other meets in the meantime.
Cheers,
Mike
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Club 126
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If you want a bigger image I can email original file to you!
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Hi all,
Just finished unpacking the car and pushed it back into the garage, bit late getting home M40 >:(, son spent half an hour on the ramps at Cheltenham got back at 8 ish
Well you did it again Pete, good atmo and great company and even the twin barbe was entertaining.
Hope to all meet soon,
Steve 8)
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" Smallcox Steve went up the hill
to inject a little water.
Turbo cold , it never rolled
quite like what it ought'a "
Well done for flying the flag there mate ;D
" Bis13 is seldom seen getting off the Isle.
He made trip without a blip
and gave everyone a smile!
With a gallon of cider , like Easy Rider,
he rocked up there in style "
Taking the MIck ;)
"Amateb8 was two days late
turning up on Sunday !
but all's not bad , a good time was had
and he made it home before Monday "
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"Kent126 , More Bent126 !!
arriving from near Dover.
We were not fooled,
you had it tooled
and shaped it like a Rover ;D"
Was it air cooled ? :$
"1973/126 was in a fix
he tried to sort his kit car.
He lost the race
so with embarrased face
he turned up in a sh*t car"
Who loves ya baby ;)
"Ciaoflyer is a tryer.
Turned up with his trailer.
Took lots of pics
but that's his fix.
Good the weather was dryer !
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my car fell to bits and i had to tinker to get home with frequent stops due to heat build up but hey that gives me an excuse to pull the engine out and rip some bits apart...great people, great meet, great memories....i think.
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Mick - Great pic of your car by Paul Saunders: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42983542@N02/7816934910/in/set-72157631145640654
Bar Vitelli - so sorry you didn't make it :( We did all think we could come get you and get it all fixed! Any news??
Dave - where's mine and Oscar's poem???
And Ciaoflyer - great photo!! Please can I have a bigger version... do you have a link for it (i.e. on Flickr)??
Really missing everyone, had such a great weekend :D
Lina
P.S. Oh, and where's my gold medal??? ;D
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"Oscar came along with his Mum
& a tin of Pokemon.
The ground on Friday was a bit of a bugger
but Lina was the best mud-plugger !
From dawn to dusk with a big smile,
Lina did it all in style :)
Sunday morning quote:
Lina - "Rusty some cars are Personal 4s some are Browns. What model is mine ?"
Tired me - "It's a blue 126" ::)
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Club 126
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If you want a bigger image I can email original file to you!
Now available larger on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciaoflyer/7826232144/in/photostream
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We'll do it again next year and hopefully with a few more 126's ;D
I think our Gary needs cheering up guys, He did try getting 2 cars down to the show but broke down 40 miles away with an drastic Engine failure :(
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Never mind Gary theirs always next year :thumbup
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Ey up...
Sounds like it was a fantastic event - I'm gutted that we did not quite make it.
We flew through the first 120 miles with the Vitelli convoy at full tilt with both the blue and the green car doing brilliantly. As we got to the final 40 miles I pushed it to 60mph and felt a pop from the back of the car and a sudden loss of power. I managed to free wheel to the hard shoulder but could not get the car started again. I tried for about 1 hour and then called the AA who did all sorts until the chap said the fatal words 'I've never seen that before'.
Basically, something inside the engine had managed to cut (or crush) clean through the screw bit of the spark plug. My big worry is that it will have caused some damage inside that will be expensive to fix if indeed it can be fixed.
To make matters worse we then found out that we did not have the cover we thought we had so had to pay £285 to get recovered (although we did manage to get both cars on the back of the truck). It took about 5 hours for the truck to turn up and then another 2 hours to get home so we got in about midnight. We'd not even eaten all day as the food was in the blue car on the back of the tow truck.
As bad as it was I have to say that the first 120 miles where we were tooting along in convoy was just amazing, the cars did brilliant and everyone looked in awe with people even taking pictures from their cars as we drove along!
Down - but not out - so we'll try again next year once we've got the blue car fixed.
Lina - sorry for not getting the bottle of white wine to you - I've drunk it now (drowning my sorrows on the Sunday) - so will bring you 2 next year to make up!
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after laptop brake down.... if you will need parts let me now I will try find cheap on polish web but you deal your self with sellers...
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Loving the poems! ;D
Tom
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A time lapse video of all the cars entering the show field, you can see the 126's and Rusty gets in the way of the camera for a fracton of a second!
http://vimeo.com/47924080
Tom
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It have been my&Veronicas first visit in U.K. but we know that for sure not last. We love you all :) Weather and atmosphere was great. You all are as our U.K. 126 family ;). Special thanks to Ladislav,Lynette,Pete and Dave.
We are allready missing you all and looking forward to see you again.
Soon will be gallery here at our forum: http://www.126fan.sk/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2764
If you allready my friends on FB you should find gallery from weekend here : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2389421712687.66025.1765193973&type=1
If we arent friend on FB allready please send us friends request to we can keep in touch better :)
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The last car in that clip has got to be caioflyer and I am sure I spotted some of the other guys as well :)
Poems eh ! mmmm , let me see ;)
"Mike & Clare , they took a dare
and brought along the girls !
In a nice warm tent
they were content.
Four lovely little pearls" ;D
Overheard comment from Sunday morning - Alpha 1 sprog to Dad (Mike) - "Somebody should have told those people that there were children trying to sleep here !"
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Here's a few photos to start with, More to come when I repair the computer >:( It keeps crashing when i tried loading the lot up to Photo bucket :cry:
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Nearly recovered :-X
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Very nice pics Pete. We are looking forward for more ;) There are few of group photos from Lynette&Veronica :)
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No luck with the computer yet >:( I will have to sort it out at the weekend :( This is a link to the event photographers site http://www.photoboxgallery.com/gallery/slideshow?album_id=1406815617 Which shows you what show is all about, Mike and Claire there are the two photo's in this slide show, this is the guy who asked if he could take the pictures with the kids :)
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Sent from my Blackberry 9800 using Tapatalk
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What a fantastic weekend, look forward to doing it all again next year.
Thanks to those who put so much work into the event.
A special thanks to those who made sure I made it back to my motorhome, and came back later to check that I was sound asleep LOL
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I think Tommy the Policeman has all the evidence he needs to put the offenders behind bars ;D Its all on CCTV :o
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WANTED!!!!!! THE CULPRITS IN THIS VIDEO MUST BE CAUGHT! :$
I have unearthed evidence of some drunken baboonary at retro rides!
I should have been a detective!
Click on the image to view the video
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Tom
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It won't play :(
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Try again. Amended the link.
Also have a good recording of Rusty snoring somewhere.........
Tom
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We must apprehend these criminals, So the general public can sleep soundly in there beds at night, Tommy the policeman, Can't you take the photos of the video and post Wanted Posters in all the Police Station?
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Thats a bit technical for me! Im sure they will hand themselves in sooner or later! :P
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I see the attempt at entrapment was successfully avoided by alcoholic fuzzy thinking on Darrell's part (45 secs in "We're gonna do...", "What are we gonna do?", "Er...")
;D :P
P.S. ciaoflyer, thanks for the bigger image, this is my facebook page now:
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facebook (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tangentc/7853670166/)
...Proudly flying the flag Fiat. :D
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A few more pics :P
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A couple from the Retro Rides Forum ;D
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Excellent photos!! How did you capture Steve's car in action at different stages. Fitting all the cars in one shoot - amazing. Pete, have you thought of being a professional photographer?
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Excellent photos!! How did you capture Steve's car in action at different stages.
Ah h that's top secret, I'll explain on the next Mission ;D
This is the Link to the photos I've uploaded so far, there are a few more which i will add :P
[CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO'S] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85926668@N06/sets/72157631267655534/)
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Looks like you had a great time, shame I missed it but Scout jamboree was booked well over a year in advance :(
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Tony Harrison (Tonylanciabeta) has posted up his set of fantastic track-side photo's CLICK HERE TO VIEW (http://flic.kr/s/aHsjBwf3c9)
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Just got back from our summer hols in France - great to catch up with all the photos. Pete, thanks for the link to those great pics of the girls, and I feel we've now achieved full induction into the Club after being immortalised in verse by Rusty!
Mike
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Hi Mike and Claire, Hope you enjoyed your Holiday :) have you and the girls eaten your way through France ;D I think we all had an Excellent weekend! The weather and company made it complete and it was a pleasure to meet You, Claire the Girls,
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I see the attempt at entrapment was successfully avoided by alcoholic fuzzy thinking on Darrell's part (45 secs in "We're gonna do...", "What are we gonna do?", "Er...")
;D :P
P.S. ciaoflyer, thanks for the bigger image, this is my facebook page now:
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facebook (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tangentc/7853670166/)
...Proudly flying the flag Fiat. :D
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