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Title: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on November 17, 2012, 06:05:14 PM

Any members up for a get together just before Christmas if there is enough interest we can meet up and have a meal and a chat on Sunday the 2nd of December at The Garden House in St Albans. For you postcode enthusiasts its AL3 6JZ  This will be more of a social meet, 126’s would be nice but not optional so you can turn-up in any motor, If you have any parts for sale/swap or wants you can do the business here and enjoy a meal in the Carvery.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/thegardenhousestalbans-carvery_menu_edited-1.png)

So if your interested and have parts to bring with you just post them on this thread.

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Amateb8 on November 17, 2012, 08:32:25 PM

Sounds like a good idea. The venue is just outside the M25, not too far from me!
As for the parts, does anyone have a spare disc brake bracket? I think Rusty did a template and had a few laser cut in the past.

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Kent126 on November 19, 2012, 07:01:55 PM

Sounds good! Im off that weekend  ;D

Count me in!

Tom

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on November 19, 2012, 08:27:57 PM

Hi Tom are you coming up with The Lad&Lyn? :D

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: 1973/126 on November 20, 2012, 07:31:31 AM

 Yeah we are up for this, well if there is enough interest from other members.
 Might even rock up in a retro ride :-X

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Kent126 on November 20, 2012, 07:00:48 PM

Pete,
   Yeah will hook up with my Tunbridge Wells counterparts and we will all come together.  ;D Although he still wont tell me what his latest ride is!  :o

Tom

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on November 20, 2012, 07:17:57 PM

It may take a little time to get round the M25 :P

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/horse_and_cart.jpg)

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: 1973/126 on November 20, 2012, 07:42:59 PM

 Pete you not far from the truth :lol:

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on November 21, 2012, 07:26:54 PM

Right guys we need more members to attend, I haven't chosen the location because i live round the corner it actually 217 miles away from me. I will leave it till the weekend then decide whether to go ahead or cancel the Christmas get together.

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Bar Vitelli on November 21, 2012, 08:22:56 PM

Talking of Xmas...

This book would make a great present if anyone asks you what you want:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-126-1972-2000-great-history-book-/380519660612?pt=UK_CarParts_Vehicles_Manuals_Litterature_ET&hash=item5898bd3c44#ht_509wt_793

I've got it myself, it's in Italian but the pictures are amzing, the car on page 19 makes me want to cry it's so nice...

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Amateb8 on November 21, 2012, 09:07:55 PM

Count me in!!

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: midvillesb on November 22, 2012, 11:23:51 PM

Count me in too - won't be the whole family this time as Clare's got something else on but I may have a sprog or two in tow...
Mike

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Lina on November 23, 2012, 09:29:41 AM

Hi all!

Sorry for the delay in catching up on this post, I've been digitally useless recently :)

I'm afraid I have to go into hospital on the 29th, with 1 - 2 weeks recovery expected, so no way I'll be able to bounce around in the 126 all the way down there that soon after!

I'll see if I can arrange to be chauffeured, but it'll depend on how I'm feeling physically by the 2nd and chauffeur availability ;) lol

I really would be gutted to not see you all :(

Lina

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Pete126 on November 25, 2012, 10:07:18 AM

It seems that we are all a little busy leading up to Christmas, So the best thing to do is postpone the get together till after Christmas, Thanks to Angelo,Tom,Ladd,Mike and Lina for your support, and we'll see if we can arrange a late  :xmas2: Lunch in February.

Lina hope everything goes well on the 29th :thumbup    

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Amateb8 on November 25, 2012, 10:31:38 AM

Hi Lina,
Hope everything goes well. Best wishes for a complete recovery!!

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Bar Vitelli on November 25, 2012, 11:13:05 AM

6th February is my birthday in case you all wanted to trip up to Yorkshire to help me celebrate!   ;)

Either way, I'll be off work that week and would love to join a get together wherever it might be!  ;D

Hope we get something sorted and sorry I could not make it this side of Xmas.

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Lina on November 25, 2012, 03:09:08 PM

I've managed to arrange a lift down to St Albans on the 2nd, so I can still make it if anyone wants to re-suggest the 2nd??  If we're giving up on a pre-Xmas Xmas meet and going for a post-Xmas Xmas meet, the Feb's going to be fine :D

Thanks for the good wishes guys! xxx

Lina

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Kent126 on November 25, 2012, 04:38:38 PM

Awww thats a shame, but better if we can all make a meet together. Will need to check my shifts once a date has been chosen.

I have seen pictures of the slav's new ride, and I have actually seen one being used as a trailer and being pulled by a horse in Bulgaria!  :$

Tom

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Pete126 on November 25, 2012, 07:15:14 PM

Quote from: Kent126 on November 25, 2012, 04:38:38 PM

Awww that's a shame, but better if we can all make a meet together. Will need to check my shifts once a date has been chosen.

Tom

Hopefully we should be able to attract a few more members with a little more notice ;D

Lina Concentrate on recovery, Slovakia is a long way:D

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: dajwid on November 25, 2012, 07:22:59 PM

Sorry was too short notice for me, tied up with scouts.

Ooops sorry,  :$ not what I meant. very busy at scouts and work at the moment. Also would love to bring 126 but awaiting gearbox change at the moment.

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on November 25, 2012, 07:27:33 PM

Tried to shuffle stuff, but just can't do it, there is always either Hazey or me at work, then the other has the boys. Some saturdays work out for us.  :(

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: f40fanatic on November 26, 2012, 06:36:17 PM

I'm gonna give it a go! ive got recovery! i have used it before and i will no doubt use it again, but i will do my best to get there!  :P

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Pete126 on November 26, 2012, 07:12:22 PM

F40 don't turn up this Sunday its been cancelled we are going to set a date in February hoping that we get a few more members attending, There's not allot happening between January to April so it should be a good day out to break the winter blues ;)

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Bar Vitelli on November 26, 2012, 07:38:40 PM

Have we got a date for February?

Either way I'm going to do my best to make it so to start the tally:

1) Pete126
2) Bar Vitelli (on MegaBus, I dare not risk my blue car again!)

Anyone else? (Hope Rusty can make it or at least write a poem/ditty for the event!)

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Pete126 on November 26, 2012, 07:48:55 PM

Quote from: Bar Vitelli on November 26, 2012, 07:38:40 PM

Have we got a date for February?

Just waiting for a few members who work shifts to get back to me and then we will set the Date :)

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: 1973/126 on November 26, 2012, 08:13:02 PM

 Shame this is not happening, but as Pete said there might be a better turn out in the new year.

 We are of course still up for a meet up wit you guys wherever, whenever. :thumbup

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Kent126 on November 26, 2012, 09:10:35 PM

Im good for the Feb meet, on the date suggested  ;D

Tom

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: 126blackbird on November 27, 2012, 06:33:01 PM

I was going to be there on Dec 2nd but now going to the IOM to see my son.
Hope to make it in Feb
 Graham

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: f40fanatic on November 27, 2012, 07:45:34 PM

Yeah i assumed it was in February :)

Title: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on November 27, 2012, 09:05:00 PM

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/Latelunchpngcopy.png)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/thegardenhousestalbans-carvery_menu_edited-1.png)

Title: Re: Chrismas Lunch. 2nd December. St Albans. AL3 6JZ POSTPONED
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on November 27, 2012, 09:10:01 PM

Ooooooh, feb the 10th might be a goer for us :D, as long as we can get baby sitters that is.

Title: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: smallcox on November 27, 2012, 09:23:11 PM

Hi, All you loving Fiat Freaks "me including"

Sounds good to me, see you there :P.

Regards Smallcox

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on November 27, 2012, 09:35:25 PM

Quote from: Hazey-n-Marc on November 27, 2012, 09:10:01 PM

Ooooooh, feb the 10th might be a goer for us :D, as long as we can get baby sitters that is.

It would be good to meet you and Hazey :) Have you room for Stuey in the boot ;D

Quote from: smallcox on November 27, 2012, 09:23:11 PM

Hi, All you loving Fiat Freaks "me including"

Sounds good to me, see you there :P.

Regards Smallcox

Where the H--l Have you been Steve. Look forward to meeting up again :yahoo:

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on November 27, 2012, 09:51:12 PM

It would be good to meet you and Hazey :) Have you room for Stuey in the boot ;D



Dunno, he is quite tall, but there is less hair, so it may be possible  :D

We are looking at staying at the premier inn for the night, so if Stuey is up for a cramped journey, and staying (probably not in the same room, Hazey will get jealous ;D ), he is more than welcome.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on November 27, 2012, 11:35:23 PM

Quote from: Hazey-n-Marc on November 27, 2012, 09:51:12 PM

We are looking at staying at the premier inn for the night,

That's a good idea ;D Just checked the price £29 for a room 1-2 adults, Get there lunch time Saturday then spend the afternoon in London shopping or sightseeing :P

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on November 28, 2012, 08:17:53 PM

That's a good idea ;D Just checked the price £29 for a room 1-2 adults, Get there lunch time Saturday then spend the afternoon in London shopping or sightseeing :P
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Exactly, we were thinking of staying the sunday night, but, if we were to all book for the same night, do you think they would do us all a discount? We are a provable group, might be worth a go as a conference.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on November 28, 2012, 09:51:54 PM

might be worth a go as a conference

If the outfit you are wearing is typical then it might go down as something else  :$ :o :o

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Kent126 on November 28, 2012, 11:51:07 PM

I'm definitely in!  ;D

Tom

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on November 29, 2012, 12:23:31 AM

Hang on Tiger :P

Quote from: Hazey-n-Marc on November 28, 2012, 08:17:53 PM

Do you think they would do us all a discount? We are a provable group, might be worth a go as a conference.

How many Members are we expecting :D I think we would need to book at least 20 rooms before they would consider a Discount, But 29 quid a night seems very reasonable to me ;) 

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on November 29, 2012, 04:12:49 AM

I have no idea how things like premier inns work, after 5 years with electricity and taps I still wander round hearing weird noises, premier inns are on a whole other level!

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Amateb8 on November 29, 2012, 10:39:13 PM

Count me in. The only thing is, for the last three or four years, we have always had a lot of snow in either the first or second week of February. Hopefully, it will not be the case February 2013. 2013 already!!!!! How time flies!!!

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete 126bis on December 09, 2012, 09:05:19 PM

Hi
 Are children welcome or is it adults only , would be good to meet people and support club cheers Pete

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on December 09, 2012, 09:58:38 PM

Hi Pete, Its just a social event and everyone's welcome young and old ;)

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete 126bis on January 09, 2013, 07:44:39 PM

 Hi i will be coming to the meal along with wife and two children , we are staying saturday night at the premier inn wife booked family room for £29 result  :) Is any one else staying there if so would you like to meet up for a drink  cheers Pete

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on January 09, 2013, 10:09:46 PM

Hi Pete, I will be coming down on Sunday Morning bringing a few other members down from Yorkshire, I think Mark was staying at a premier inn, Looking froward to meeting you all, Looks like we have a good social gathering ;) 

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: f40fanatic on January 12, 2013, 11:07:35 PM

Anyone want to convoy coming from the Ashfotd/Maidstone area? Awfully long way on my own!

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: JamJSim on January 13, 2013, 07:42:49 PM

Which Premier Inn are people booking into??? As there are quite a few nearby. Is it St. Albans / Bricket Wood Inn??? As I'm interested in coming along.

James

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on January 13, 2013, 08:38:11 PM

Hi James, not sure which Premier Inn Pete126bis has booked, But I'm sure we'll find out in the next 24 hours (http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/mobiquo/emoji/E02B.png)


Sent from my Blackberry Torch using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on January 13, 2013, 08:57:13 PM

Guess I will have to swing along to this event all being well  :)
I contacted the place to see how they were fixed and they said they were sorry we could not make it for the original December 2nd date last year but they had kept the turkey, that Pete ordered, warm and were still basting it every day so that should be nice then  :P :o :P
There is a vedgie option , a turnip , but please order in advance if you want it washed  ;D

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete 126bis on January 14, 2013, 11:38:51 PM

Hi, We are staying at premier Inn in Hemel Hempstead Central
Moor End Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
England
HP1 1DL
 Should be there from about 5pm.
Cheers Pete

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: JamJSim on January 18, 2013, 06:19:28 PM

Thanks, I now know were you all are going. Just need to book the day off from work :good:

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: dajwid on January 18, 2013, 06:35:15 PM

I will try to get along. I won't be in Beryl, due to water snails, mud and silt build up.

I have only just got the  Burger that I ordered at the 8ball Diner.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on January 18, 2013, 06:53:50 PM

Better late than equine  :o

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Bar Vitelli on January 19, 2013, 10:41:22 AM

...don't you mean 'better late than n-n-neigh-verrrr!'  :$

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: JamJSim on January 22, 2013, 05:58:33 PM

I can't get that Sunday off :cry: so I can't come! A get togther in the summer would be great!!! Are we going to Retro Rides again???

James

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on January 22, 2013, 08:09:59 PM

Sorry to here that James :(

Yes we will be at RetroRides this year Hopefully with even more 126's You will have to come up for the whole Weekend :thumbup

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Kent126 on January 26, 2013, 03:22:29 PM

I have a sneaky feeling I wont be in my Rover this year either at Retro Rides!  ;D

I will be finishing work at 7am on the xmas lunch Sunday morning in Margate, so will need to hotfoot it back to Maidstone, then Tunbridge Wells and then onto St. Albans.  :o

Forgive me if I look like a walkign zombie!  :$

Tom

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Darrell on January 28, 2013, 04:07:50 PM

i will go try convince Dillybird..

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on January 28, 2013, 08:07:21 PM

Good to have you back :thumbup I thought Gilly had locked you up in the Dungeon ;D

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on February 03, 2013, 09:49:37 PM

Only 6 Days to go, If we meet between 12 to 1pm then we can organise the food, Is everyone still coming? :D

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete 126bis on February 03, 2013, 10:02:46 PM

 HI count me in plus 3(wife and 2 children)  looking forward to it cheers Pete :)

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on February 03, 2013, 10:09:29 PM

I believe that I still have a window in my dairy , the cows & milkmaids love to look out of it  ;D
However that is a different subject , looking forward to meeting friends old & new  :)

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on February 04, 2013, 09:21:21 AM

Looks like I'm working  :(. There is a chance I won't be, but will not find out till end of work Saturday.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on February 04, 2013, 01:42:11 PM

Apart from the catering disaster at the 8 Ball Diner it was good to meet the guys & gals but also swop or trade parts so if anyone going needs any bits or wants to unload stuff then flag it up here  :)

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: grubscrew on February 04, 2013, 07:31:20 PM

. Sorry unable to attend, but, enjoy all who go , Mike.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Bar Vitelli on February 04, 2013, 10:35:40 PM

Quote from: Rusty's Uncle on February 04, 2013, 01:42:11 PM

Apart from the catering disaster at the 8 Ball Diner it was good to meet the guys & gals but also swop or trade parts so if anyone going needs any bits or wants to unload stuff then flag it up here  :)

I'll be there and have a couple of BIS parts (a centre console and a speedo cable) that I bought by mistake to trade...happy to swap for a 795cc Alquati engine if anyone has one going spare... ;)

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: midvillesb on February 05, 2013, 08:27:56 AM

What time do you reckon you'll be heading home?

I'm working til about 2pm so can't make lunch but I'll only be 17 miles away so might able to come along later. The 126 needs a good run, it's only been out once so far this year...

Mike

PS Retrorides advance tickets e-mail just arrived!

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on February 05, 2013, 06:29:35 PM

Hi Mike, Think we will be there till about 3pm ;D

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: 1973/126 on February 05, 2013, 07:54:23 PM

 We`ll be there, but unfortunately in the boring car as the 126 engine is in bits on my bench.
 
 Looking forward to see you guys.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Kent126 on February 05, 2013, 08:03:15 PM

Still, it looks good on the bench!  ;D

Did you do much more when I left today?

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: 1973/126 on February 05, 2013, 09:10:23 PM

 Yes, I made sure the front number plate is attached straight as I don`t want any trouble with the law :P

 

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: michaelodonnell500 on February 07, 2013, 08:03:17 PM

count me in too.
I really should turn up to one of these events before people start to think I'm a figment of their imagination!

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on February 07, 2013, 10:25:26 PM

Good to see you Michael ;D are you coming up with Dave!

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: michaelodonnell500 on February 08, 2013, 01:22:03 PM

I did ask him, but he's a bit funny about spending too much time with Scottish people!

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on February 08, 2013, 05:07:18 PM

OY ! you cheeky boy , I did marry one nearly 40 years ago & it is still not an uncivil partnership  ;)
Anyway you told me that as the seal on my bonnet was missing the cold draught would play havock with your kilt and a new meaning to the air cooled car  :o

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: smallcox on February 08, 2013, 05:23:47 PM

Hi Gents,

Sorry no can do, Was looking forward to it but the council decided to add salt to the roads and then work commitments too so have to see you guys later in the year.

Best regards Smallcox

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on February 08, 2013, 07:30:19 PM

Quote from: smallcox on February 08, 2013, 05:23:47 PM

Hi Gents,

Sorry no can do, Was looking forward to it but the council decided to add salt to the roads and then work commitments too so have to see you guys later in the year.

Best regards Smallcox

Stop Money Grabbing :P and see your Mates :D

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: smallcox on February 09, 2013, 11:52:06 AM

Stop Money Grabbing :P and see your Mates :D


Your right, but I was looking forward to running the Fiat or Triumph then when the salters had been out I decided to abort, As for work commitments, what can I say :$

Regards and hope to see you all soon (when warmer) Smallcox

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Lina on February 09, 2013, 05:42:25 PM

Still coming to this, despite it taking me so long to've replied!  I shall be with Plus One too :-D

See ya tomorrow!

Lina

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on February 09, 2013, 06:45:51 PM

Hi Guys,

We have Heavy Snow forecast for Sunday morning/afternoon :o all being well I will be picking up Bar Vitelli up in the morning and Weather Permitting we will make our way down,

I will give you Guys an Update in the Morning :)

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Amateb8 on February 09, 2013, 07:58:34 PM

My son and I will be there! If the weather is not great, we will not take the Fiat.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Bar Vitelli on February 09, 2013, 09:36:00 PM

No snow so far, I even took the Vespa for a spin earlier today (it goes next week, sold like the Beetle), so fingers crossed we'll be at the Fiat 126 Xmas Party......in Pete's Mercedes (!!)   ;D

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: f40fanatic on February 10, 2013, 07:57:23 AM

Im not gonna be able to make it, weather is awful, dont want my first long motorway drive in the fiat being overtaken by huge lorries in the rain and spray! Will hopefully see everyone later in the year.
Dave

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on February 10, 2013, 10:19:28 AM

Have a good one everybody. Thought I was going to get there, but have a delivery at 12 o'clock :( .

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Amateb8 on February 10, 2013, 01:27:37 PM

Apologies. We will not be able to go. I just got up after having spent a couple of hours in the early hours of the morning in the A&E. It was nothing serious. Weirdly, my wife broke her small toe.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on February 10, 2013, 05:35:07 PM

I guess that your good lady will have to kick your butt with the other foot for a while then  ;D
Anyway it's a shame you missed out . I arrived at about 12.45 and it was great to see two other 126s in the car park  :)
Pretty good gathering inside by that time as I found out and a couple more to come. Good to catch up with familiar faces and meet others from the forum that I had not met before. Much Fiat talk and a little bit of horse trading. It was wet, wet, wet on the way there and I was one of the first to leave at 3.30 with the chat still going strong but on the way home it was sleet, sleet, sleet  ::)
So I hope all the guys that made the trip make it home Ok  :)
I am sure that there will be some stories to tell. Which reminds me , we lined up the 3 cars , Lina's , Graham's & mine for a picture outside in the pouring rain. A family group came outside and lingered for a while by the cars with much chat. Then the Daddy of the group turned to me and said how great & unexpected it was to see the cars as when he grew up in Italy his first car was a Fiat 126.

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete 126bis on February 10, 2013, 06:52:07 PM

 Hi attended the meal with the family ,good to meet people and put faces to names on the forum . Was the first gathering since becoming a member a few years ago and yes will try and get to other advents . Nice to see that the 3 cars were out and about in the deadful weather we are having cheers for now Pete :)

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Bar Vitelli on February 10, 2013, 07:04:23 PM

Wow!  Just got back to Yorkshire, journey took a bit longer on the way back with the ''eat as much as you can'' meals taking us over our weight limit!  Fell asleep for part of the jorney (I think it was when Pete put the ''best of Andy Williams'' on for the third time (!!) but great to meet everyone and look forward to catching up again when the weather is a bit better!

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on February 10, 2013, 07:49:10 PM

Big thanks to all you guys for turning up in the bad weather ;D Hope you all got home safely and enjoyed the Lunch and the company :thumbup Sorry Angelo, Mark and Mike couldn't get there, but life never goes to plan ??? Going to grab a beer now and watch TopGear :D

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Kent126 on February 10, 2013, 08:30:04 PM

Great to see everyone again! Hopefully this year will bring many more events as the club grows from strength to strength.

Very wet but great to see a couple of 126's made it in the weather. Fingers crossed they got home ok too.

Apologies if I looked like a zombie!

See you all at the next one!  ;D

(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/thomasrenshaw/xmaslunch10-02-13_zps87bae10b.jpg)

Tom

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Pete126 on February 10, 2013, 09:43:07 PM

Here's another ''pic'' It was very wet and cold.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/IMG-20130210-00274.jpg)

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: 1973/126 on February 11, 2013, 10:42:11 AM

 Great to see everyone yesterday and thanks for the guys delivering my goodies. You know who you are :thumbup

Title: Re: Late Chrismas Lunch. 10th February. St Albans. AL3 6JZ
Post by: Lina on February 13, 2013, 10:12:38 PM

Wonderful to see y'all on Sunday!  Here's a pic of ALL THREE 126s!!  ;D

(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/64846_10152543374110447_1903246498_n.jpg)

That's a third of the UK world record (Retro Rides got 9 of us...!) lol

Lina