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Jeff
24-07-2003, 11:19
Please vote for where you think we should hold the South West 'Mega Meet' ;) :D

Please try to think about where you think would encourage the greatest number of people to show up, rather than just voting for where ever is nearest to your house :p

Once we have decided a location, we'll come up with a date, perhaps with another poll?

I think a sensible time limit on this poll would be about a week, maybe two? So get voting and in a week or two, which ever location has the most votes will be the winner :)

Mods - can this be a sticky please :)

Pete C
24-07-2003, 11:29
Where's the option for Bath/Longwell Green? :p :D

Jeff
24-07-2003, 11:31
Originally posted by Pete C
Where's the option for Bath/Longwell Green? :p :D
We have one of those every month anyway Pete ;)

Pete C
24-07-2003, 11:33
Exactly, kill 2 birds with one stone! Plus you know our meets are the best! :D

You've got PM btw mate, I think your email is buggered...

bigtone
27-07-2003, 10:34
CARDIFFwould be cool
:D :D :D :D ;) ;) ;) ;) :cool: :cool: :cool:

The Architect
28-07-2003, 09:11
voted for Bournemouth/Poole, :)
but would vote for Castle Coombe if we could use the track!

Bart
28-07-2003, 10:45
as Pete C mentioned, could hold it at Longwell, we know that:

1, We can hold meets there

2, Its undercover if it rains

3, There are plenty of "refreshment" areas'


Does sound good............:D


The only problem is, is it central?????????????


Come on peeps get your votes in soon!!!!!!!.........

CBomb
28-07-2003, 13:10
B'mouth would be (understandably) easy for me.

But Castle Combe and Longwell boh sound like good places too.

The problem with being on the coast is access. There are only a few DC's that lead into B'mouth and the rest are cracking 'B' roads unless you get stuck behind a caravan:mad:

***;)

Nicely
28-07-2003, 13:22
You've got it easy! Try getting anywhere from Salisbury!

bigtone
28-07-2003, 14:12
Originally posted by bigtone
CARDIFFwould be cool
:D :D :D :D ;) ;) ;) ;) :cool: :cool: :cool:


this place sound's ok

Deacon
29-07-2003, 17:09
Castle Coombe or Shepton mallet (horrible place shepton) then i could come along and drool at your cars then get myself in debt and get one :D

shepton is bad but where i am in frome :wack:

Nicely
01-08-2003, 16:23
I don't know what it takes to get people to vote on this poll! I've posted two threads drawing attention to it and still there's only been 23 votes! :annoyed: :annoyed: :rolleyes:

Barryjdart
01-08-2003, 19:03
Maybe that is all of the S.W. membership. No, I don't believe that.
Come on everyone vote as to where to hold it.

TAC
01-08-2003, 23:14
Not being a local I don't know where half the places are, so I haven't voted lol.

As always, will consider gatecrashing the SW meet if I'm free and the weather's nice and interesting people are going ;) :p :D

Nicely
02-08-2003, 06:21
Originally posted by TAC
Not being a local I don't know where half the places are, so I haven't voted lol.

As always, will consider gatecrashing the SW meet if I'm free and the weather's nice and interesting people are going ;) :p :D And you'll always be welcome! :thumbs:

bigtone
02-08-2003, 08:32
Originally posted by bigtone
CARDIFFwould be cool
:D :D :D :D ;) ;) ;) ;) :cool: :cool: :cool:

this place has it all so i'm told;)
;) :D :thumbs:

Barryjdart
02-08-2003, 09:11
Originally posted by bigtone
CARDIFFwould be cool

And would save you £4.50 to get back home.
:D :wack:

bigtone
02-08-2003, 09:15
Originally posted by barryjdart
[QUOTE]Originally posted by bigtone
CARDIFFwould be cool[/QOUTE]

And would save you £4.50 to get back home.
:D :wack:

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
and it would'nt cost you anything to leave:D

JB
04-08-2003, 16:22
Not being a yokel (sorry I mean local :D) I don't knwo where half these places are so voted Weston Super Donkey cos I know where that is :nod:

Deacon
04-08-2003, 16:23
no JB casle comb race track is the daddy :D

fullmetalgasket
04-08-2003, 17:13
Weston could cause some hassle with the local rozzers, all they need to see is a go faster stripe and they're all over you like a rash!
well, o.k. it's not that bad but it's not far off! :furious:

Nicely
04-08-2003, 18:01
Originally posted by FullMet***asket
Weston could cause some hassle with the local rozzers, all they need to see is a go faster stripe and they're all over you like a rash!
well, o.k. it's not that bad but it's not far off! :furious: We could advise them of our intentions...

SMiFFAD
04-08-2003, 18:48
Longwell sounds good to me -and i dont live that closeso am not being selfish :D

Like bart said, they dont have a problem with us being there....
plenty of places to eat, drink and be merry:D
undercover - good for the blittish rain :)

G-Bone
05-08-2003, 23:26
Castle Combe or Bournemouth sound good to me :)

SMiFFAD
06-08-2003, 07:47
Theres a problem with CC........either:

1 - we have it to ourselves, which would cost a HUGE amount, or
2 - we gatecrash something like a CCC even as we have in the past, but you cant get many stand spaces - and im hoping more than 20 peeps will be turning up.

Nicely
06-08-2003, 07:54
This is a problem that's been knocking about in my head for the last few days... :(

SMiFFAD
06-08-2003, 07:55
Originally posted by Nicely
This is a problem that's been knocking about in my head for the last few days... :(

Good to see your using the empty space for something mate :thumbs: he he he:p - could be a slight point for people to mull over though.......

Nicely
06-08-2003, 08:16
Originally posted by SMiFFAD
Good to see your using the empty space for something mate :thumbs: he he he:p - could be a slight point for people to mull over though....... PMSL :mad: :censored: :furious: :smash: :D

If there's no event on at the Combe (if it gets the vote), think its better be Longwell. What do others think?

SMiFFAD
06-08-2003, 08:24
Originally posted by Nicely
PMSL :mad: :censored: :furious: :smash: :D

If there's no event on at the Combe (if it gets the vote), think its better be Longwell. What do others think?

:smash: going once.....going twice.......sold to longwell :D

Nicely
06-08-2003, 08:28
:thumbs:

I've just checked the events calendar on the Castle Combe web site, and there's bugger all that would suit a club event. I have to say I would prefer a more interesting venue than Longwell...

Jeff
06-08-2003, 08:33
If Castle Coombe is a no go then which ever location finishes as runner up could be used?

Nicely
06-08-2003, 08:34
You can square it all with the Weston police then Jeff! :thumbs: :D

Jeff
06-08-2003, 08:36
There is a campsite just outside Weston which may do the job? I can get further info if you like?

Jeff
06-08-2003, 08:58
Quite a few in that area:

http://albionroamer.co.uk/lstsnwestonsupermare.htm

http://albionroamer.co.uk/lstsmburnhamonsea.htm

http://albionroamer.co.uk/lstsmhighbridge.htm

Do people want a meet somewhere we can camp over night?

Nicely
06-08-2003, 09:04
Camping's probably a popular choice. Think we'd better start thinking about making this a definite location and setting a date. People have had plenty of chances to vote differently.

fullmetalgasket
06-08-2003, 12:27
Ohh! camping! i can bring my nice pink frock and my new handbag, oh and i can get my nails done! :D


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Ahh right, Camping! well in that case i'll just have to bring my beaten up old tent and some clumpy boots! :wack: :wack: :wack: :smash: :smash:

Defo up for some camping of the tent variety. :thumbs:

SMiFFAD
06-08-2003, 12:32
sounds good..........:thumbs: :nod:

206xy
06-08-2003, 12:45
me me me can i come too??? promise i wont put up the tent wrong this time.

fullmetalgasket
06-08-2003, 12:51
Originally posted by 206xy
me me me can i come too??? promise i wont put up the tent wrong this time.

I thought SMiFFAD had traded you in to Lenagh though?!
:D :D :wack: :wack: :D :D :p:smash: :smash:

SMiFFAD
06-08-2003, 12:53
Originally posted by FullMet***asket
I thought SMiFFAD had traded you in to Lenagh though?!
:D :D :wack: :wack: :D :D :p:smash: :smash:

Mileage was too high.........and the maintainance costs looked shocking so he turned her down :(

fullmetalgasket
06-08-2003, 12:54
:notworthy
Further to the camping idea, know of any campsites near cider farms? :D

Ripper
06-08-2003, 14:17
I only live 20mins from Weston-super-Donkey but a word of warning:-

It's boy-racer Heaven :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I would NOT recommend Weston.

Plod are all over the place, it's infested with cameras and camera vans and there are simply THOUSANDS of knobhead teenagers everywhere in Fiestas with big wheels and loud stereos.

Wherever we go, can someone local give the lowdown on speed cameras and likely van locations? :nod: :nod: :nod:

Jeff
06-08-2003, 14:25
:annoyed: ;) If Weston is also a no go, then Bournemouth/Poole is next on the list. Anyone got any issues with having it there? :rolleyes:

SMiFFAD
06-08-2003, 14:27
probably the same reasons as Weston.......all those sort of places attract the fiesta/pram crew :(

and in turn the local constabulary who are just itching to see what your car looks like in cube form.

Jeff
06-08-2003, 14:28
Anything wrong with Warminster then? Besides the gangs of squaddies wandering around looking for things to smash :D

Ripper
06-08-2003, 14:29
Suppose we could go to somewhere like Bowood .

They'd be chuffed to f*ckin' bits to see a load of Turbo'd Japanese Coupes turn up to view their stately home! :nod: :p

Doughnuts on the lawns, anyone........?:wack: :notworthy

Nicely
06-08-2003, 14:34
Originally posted by Jeff
Anything wrong with Warminster then? Besides the gangs of squaddies wandering around looking for things to smash :D Nothing. It was only that Weston and Bournemouth were both more popular. Not easy to camp in the lorry park, either. :p

Jeff
06-08-2003, 14:37
Originally posted by Nicely
Nothing. It was only that Weston and Bournemouth were both more popular. Not easy to camp in the lorry park, either. :p
Well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place locations all have 'issues' I was suggesting we carried on down the list to 4th ;) There must be somewhere to camp near Warminster for those that wanted to?

Nicely
06-08-2003, 14:46
:thumbs: We can discuss this with Bart at Longwell. He lives there.

Jeff
06-08-2003, 14:48
You're in charge then mate :D I can't make Longwell this month :cry:

Nicely
06-08-2003, 14:51
Nicely delegated! :nod: :D OK, will discuss. Hopefully most people will be OK with the location. If not it might be back to square one. :rolleyes:

CBomb
06-08-2003, 15:28
How about the New Forest.

Some of the best roads I've driven on (I cut my rear wheel drive teeth there:thumbs: ) Loads of camping places and several good pubs to get lashed at in the evening.

And the best bit is I've never, ever seen any Old Bill there:wave:

***:nod:

Nicely
06-08-2003, 15:37
Originally posted by *****
How about the New Forest. Location suggestions?

Jeff
06-08-2003, 15:38
New Forest is Poole sort of area isn't it? That location did rather well on the poll so perhaps that is the best bet?

Nicely
06-08-2003, 15:51
Originally posted by Jeff
New Forest is Poole sort of area isn't it? That location did rather well on the poll so perhaps that is the best bet? The New Forest stretches from Bournemouth to Southampton and up to Fordingbridge.

I like the idea. Good for camping and pubs as ***** says.

Jeff
06-08-2003, 15:52
Originally posted by Nicely
pubs
We have a winner :thumbs: :D

Nicely
06-08-2003, 16:00
:cool: I'll ask Mrs Nicely about suitable areas, as she comes from the New Forest. :D Other NF suggestions welcome.

fullmetalgasket
06-08-2003, 17:19
the only place I can think of in the NF is a campsite called 'Sandy Balls' ....no i'm not making that up!:D ...... It's very nice but quite possible a little on the expensive side, it's also very much a family site so may not be too pleased about a load of turbo nutter b:censored: tard cars ( as my boss referes to mine:notworthy ) turning up.

Nicely
06-08-2003, 17:43
Yeah. Sandy Balls is in Godshill near Fordingbridge. They'll be cheaper places than that. Thanks for the suggestion though.

fullmetalgasket
06-08-2003, 17:59
nevermind, thought it might have been a little pricey! :smash:

Deacon
06-08-2003, 18:56
warminster :D


like 5 minutes from me :D

CBomb
06-08-2003, 22:06
Originally posted by Nicely
:cool: I'll ask Mrs Nicely about suitable areas, as she comes from the New Forest. :D Other NF suggestions welcome.

I'm going home this weekend. so as I'm passing through the New Forest I'll have a look around for appropriate meeting/camping sites.

For those who don't know it, the only possible hazards I can see are the local horses (equine NOT female!), you don't want to be hitting one of them on a blind bend:D

***:nod:

Nicely
06-08-2003, 22:23
I've got a good place in mind but will need to checkit further.

Nicely
06-08-2003, 22:43
Found the web site I was after.

Its the Red Shoot Camping Park, Linwood (near Ringwood). Its got great facilities and a good pub next to it and is reasonably priced (as long as it isn't Bank Holiday weekend! :rolleyes: )

http://www.redshoot-campingpark.com/index.html

CBomb
07-08-2003, 02:07
Originally posted by Nicely
Found the web site I was after.

Its the Red Shoot Camping Park, Linwood (near Ringwood). Its got great facilities and a good pub next to it and is reasonably priced (as long as it isn't Bank Holiday weekend! :rolleyes: )

http://www.redshoot-campingpark.com/index.html

My mate used to play in a band there occasionaly. It's a cracking pub next to the camp sight and there are some superb roads in and around (anyone for Top Gear stylee photoshoots?)

This one definately gets my vote.:thumbs:

***:nod:

fullmetalgasket
07-08-2003, 07:30
Looks like a winner nicely! :thumbs:
At those prices even i could afford to stay there! :wack:

The Architect
07-08-2003, 09:42
The new forest sounds like a good idea to me:thumbs:

any idea of dates yet! sept would be best for me!

Nicely
07-08-2003, 10:02
Bart's mentioned the regular Bournemouth car event (can't remember what it's called). This falls on a Sunday, so there may be a possibility of combining depending on dates.

Pete C
07-08-2003, 10:12
Sounds good to me :thumbs:

Nicely
07-08-2003, 10:30
The Bournemouth thing is the 23rd, which clashes with Weston Wheels apparently.

Please go to this thread for the Next Step...

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&postid=473220#post473220