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Crooked200SX
05-03-2004, 20:00
Hello all
After some discussion with Shaman, I wondered how many people would be up for a meet with a bit of a difference.
Bowling!!!
As the Midlands lot seem to have some interest in a bowling meet I thought we could do a similar meet, and maybe an inter SXOC competition (If it catches on with the other areas).
Would anyone be up for this ?
the bowling alley would probably be the Gravesend AMF bowling center as its easy to get to and pretty central, unless anyone has a better suggestion that would be easier to get to but also has a big free lit car park that is safe as we will all be leaving our pride and joys there for a few ours.
dates and times are yet to be decided but can be sorted anytime. Best days would probably be monday and wednesday (Least busy so better prices as I know the manager)
Cheers
Si
Smashing idea but i think people would prefer a Friday or Saturday evening or weekend during the day. People might travel further then ;)
Was going to plan one for around Braintree for the Essex/Suffolk/Cambs lot but if there is interest in this i will do something else like go-karting or paintball during the summer/autumn :D
Crooked200SX
05-03-2004, 21:44
Maybe a Sunday day. The only prob is that the bowling center fills up with Kids on the sat and sun, and Friday evening I won't be able to get a special rate as it is the busy time.
I am open to suggestions and can ask the bowling center for prices and dates etc when I find out how much interest there is.
Si
Originally posted by Crooked200SX
a big free lit car park that is safe as we will all be leaving our pride and joys there for a few ours.
Cheers
Si In Gravesend I'd want an armed guard in the carpark :( But i might be up for this if the dates were right :thumbs:
Paul
Good idea, I'd be up for a spot of bowling:)
Crooked200SX
07-03-2004, 13:09
Paul, the bowling center in Gravesend isn't bad at all. If it was other parts of Gravesend though I would agree.
When there are a few more people interested I will put a proper list together, but so far we have
Nismo Mark + 1
Pugwash (possibly)
Ken
Me + 1
Vaughnwinn + 4
GrahamB
Vipers
Mark from Sumo-power
James N + 1
m4tt_c
Cdo1uk + 1
Thewizz
Total so far = 19 definates
I was hoping for a few more, so come on get your balls out and come bowling.
Si
I'm defintely up for this, will pass the link on to a few others as well!
Crooked200SX
08-03-2004, 12:04
At last, another taker :D
I am looking for 20+ peep's, so the more peep's the better.
Si
There will be me, 3 others who own S13's and probably my mate with a Pulsar. (I know it's not a SX but in the Nissan family all the same!) ;)
Crooked200SX
08-03-2004, 15:07
Ok Vaughn, I will put you down + 4 guests.
Cheers
Si
We could try to drum up some more interest at the Crawley RR day:thumbs:
Crooked200SX
08-03-2004, 15:17
Good Idea Ken, I like the way you think :notworthy LOL
The total is up to nine, and I think I know of another 2 at least.
It would be a good idea for everone to post there availabality to get an idea of the best day to hold the meet.
I know for certain that Thursdays are out, and Fridays will be difficult to get enough lanes in one go without weeks of notice.
A Sunday evening may be good as all the shops surrounding the Bowling alley will be closed, and I know the local Asda has lost 70% of there car parking space so alot of people use the Bowling alley car park making parking difficult during the week!
But let me know whats best for everone and I will try and please as many people as pos.
Cheers
Si
Any day for me is fine.
Just asking for a friend, but suppose it would apply to me, is anyone taking their missus along? :ghey:
Mmmm I'm in too :thumbs:
Might even be able to convice my GF to come so it won't look like a thinly veiled 'meet' LOL :D
oh yer i'll be bringing Danielle ;)
Crooked200SX
08-03-2004, 16:13
Right then, it looks like GF/OH will be coming too. Perhaps I should just book the whole bowling alley LOL.
Is that a definate 2 Nismo Mark?
Si
Sundays might be easiest fro me and maybe i could talk the Mrs into coming too, no promises tho :rolleyes:
is this open to the middle of east anglia aswell? if so cool dubt i'll have a running ***** unless ur talking about a couple of months in advance
Crooked200SX
09-03-2004, 13:39
Vipers, I can't see why not. I'll put your name down.
Si
Crooked200SX
12-03-2004, 15:26
Anyone else?
Si
Sounds good. I'll be up for that. I'll bring the missus! Just wondering how many of her fit mates could squeeze into the back of an S13??!!!:whip:
Originally posted by James N
Just wondering how many of her fit mates could squeeze into the back of an S13??!!!:whip:
2 would be the legal answer to this :p
Gonna have to bow out of this if its in the near future but wouldnt mind later in the year, sorry lads :(
Paul
Crooked200SX
12-03-2004, 16:49
OK James N, I will put you down for 2.
Paul, I am not sure when it's going to be yet. What do you consider as later this year?
edited to say: Who voted 'I hate bowling' :rolleyes:
Si
Originally posted by Crooked200SX
OK James N, I will put you down for 2.
Paul, I am not sure when it's going to be yet. What do you consider as later this year?
edited to say: Who voted 'I hate bowling' :rolleyes:
Si Just not in the next month or so. Pick a date and I will soon shout if I can make it :thumbs:
Paul
Originally posted by Crooked200SX
edited to say: Who voted 'I hate bowling' :rolleyes:
Si
Not now they haven't;)
Originally posted by Ken
Not now they haven't;) Is this one of those "mis-use of power" thingy's or was it you clicking the wrong option in the vote :p
Don't know what you mean:o
Originally posted by Ken
Don't know what you mean:o <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_102.gif' alt='Dismay' border=0></a>
Crooked200SX
12-03-2004, 19:40
pugwash, I am aiming to organise the meet for the end of April/beggining of May as long as this is OK with everyone.
This month and the beggining of next month are going to be very busy for me.
m4tt_c I will put you down.
Si
Originally posted by Crooked200SX
pugwash, I am aiming to organise the meet for the end of April/beggining of May as long as this is OK with everyone.
This month and the beggining of next month are going to be very busy for me.
m4tt_c I will put you down.
Si sounds good then :thumbs:
Crooked200SX
19-03-2004, 17:32
Right, I havent forgotton about the meet. I will be organising it for the end of April if that is OK with everone.
I am bowling in a competion this weekend and the weekend after next (4/4). As soon as these are out of the way, I will talk to the bowling center regarding cost and dates, and when I have the details I will post them here.
This will also give other people time to show interest.
Si
Originally posted by Crooked200SX
I am bowling in a competion this weekend
Si :eek: He's a hustler ffs ;) hehehe
Paul
Crooked200SX
19-03-2004, 20:26
My plan has been foiled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I will never be able to afford a new turbo and front mount intercooler :cry:
:p
Si
Crooked200SX
24-03-2004, 20:48
We are up to 19 now, so should be a good evening.
Si
PS I am not a husler :no:
Have we got a date yet?
I'm not playing Si for money then! ;)
Crooked200SX
25-03-2004, 15:40
Hi vaughnwinn hope u r well.
A date hasn't been set yet, but the plan is for the end of April.
Si
Crooked200SX
01-04-2004, 22:13
Right, I have some information at last :rolleyes:
Can you let me know what you all think as soon as pos.
The plan is to hold the meet on the Sunday 2nd of May (Bank holiday weekend) time to be decided but I would go for something like 4PM so it's still warm and light.
The bowling alley is doing a special deal at the moment for a bowl and food party. The prices are as follows:
£13.95 for 3 games of bowling and a ploughmans (Free game)
£11.95 for 2 games of bowling and a ploughmans (Normally 13.95)
£12.95 for 3 games of bowling and a Basket meal (Free game)
£10.95 for 2 games of bowling and a Basket meal (Normally 12.95)
The Ploughmans is a buffet consisting of : Sliced Ham, Chedder cheese, Pate, Eggs harlequin, assorted Rolls, coleslaw, pickled onions, baby beetroot and branston pickle.
The Basket meal options are : Cheese & Spring onion panini, Tuna & sweetcorn ciabatta, Cheese and Bacon Burger, Spicy chicken wings and are all served with a salad garnish & lattice fries.
I personally would recomend the Basket Meal. All the party members must choose from the same menu though.
Shoe hire is included in the price. Certificates are also awarded to the winner and looser.
What do you all want to do. I am planning on putting 4 people to each lane which means that 3 games of bowling will take 2 hours + food, and 2 games will take 1hour 20mins + food, so it should still be light enough to have a butchers and each other's motors afterwoods.
It should be a laugh. I will need a £5 deposit for every person that will be bowling no later than 7 days before the event to secure places.
Discuss and let me know.
Si
Nice one Si, I like this option £13.95 for 3 games of bowling and a ploughmans (Free game), let me know where to send and when you want the deposit :)
BTW recognise the sig pic ;)
I'm in for the 3 games and the basket meal!
Crooked200SX
02-04-2004, 13:08
Hi
I will go with the majority with reference to the food choice as we can only have the food basket or the ploughmans.
Si
3 games and a basket :thumbs:
With me being a young wippa snapper and all, don't really fancy the Ploughmans! :D
3 games and a basket, i'll be using my own shoes :)
Crooked200SX
02-04-2004, 17:03
Vaughwinn, can you let the other guys know and let me know how many of you there will be.
I am going to create a speadsheet to show who's going etc to make things a little easier.
Can everyone that was on the original list let me know if they are still definates by no later than Wedneday 7th of April so that I can provisionaly book the lanes.
Cheers
Si
Crooked200SX
02-04-2004, 17:07
Nismo Mark, are you still bringing someone?
Si
Crooked200SX
06-04-2004, 21:40
A quick update.
I have pm'd the guys on the original list that have not responded yet. I have pm'd Nismo Mark and Vaughnwinn.
The cut off date will be this Saturday. As soon as I have booked the lanes I will PM every body that is coming with my address and deposit owing and who to make the cheque payable to.
Watch this space.
Si
I'm for 3 games plus basket :thumbs:
Oh and I'll be bringing the other half so thats x 2 :D
banana_andrew
07-04-2004, 17:32
I'd be up for it, for sure.....
Any evening can be arranged, so i'm easy.
where were we thinking? Gravesend's a mission, but crawley would be good.
Tolworth would be pukka :thumbs:
what date were we thinking?
Crooked200SX
07-04-2004, 20:07
banana_andrew, it is in Gravesend and is being held on the 2nd May around 4PM. See page 2 of this post for more info regarding cost and food.
Si
banana_andrew
07-04-2004, 23:28
aww, count me out then.
good luck, and beat my all time record of 187 and i'll be impressed! :smash:
So you gonna sort a map or at least an Address witha post code so we can find it :thumbs:
Paul
Crooked200SX
12-04-2004, 10:48
The Bowling Center is booked for the 2nd May for 4PM. Bowling first then food after (Basket meal).
I need the Deposit By Friday at the latest. I will PM everyone with my address and the amount due for the deposit.
Can you also let me know what food you want from the basket meal as well, as the bowling centre require this info in advance to.
The postcode for the bowling center is DA11 0DL, but I will sort out a map before the meet.
I will probably be in a 306 D Turbo at the meet as the 200 has to go :cry: :cry: :cry: So if anyone is interested in it, let me know.
Si
Si, did you get my cheque Ok? everthing still on for the 2nd? :)
Crooked200SX
29-04-2004, 16:06
Hello Ken and everyone that is coming bowling. I have been having PC problems hence the lack of info. I have received cheques from everyone thanks.
All is still OK except I will not be in my 200 as it went yesterday :( :( :( :(
So I will now be in a 306 oil burner :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
Never mind.
Can you all confirm what you want for food so I can let the bowling ally know tommorow.
Thanks
Simon
Sorry to hear it's gone mate! :cry:
Just to confirm that me party are all having the cheese bacon burger option. (That's 6 of us). See you on Sunday.
Crooked200SX
29-04-2004, 16:22
Ok vaughn that is what I have you down for.
Si
Chicken wing thingys for me and Mrs Pugwash :thumbs:
Still need a map, or have you posted one and I havent been assed to look :D
Paul
here you go Paul
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=564000&Y=174000&width=700&height=400&client=public&gride=563875&gridn=174246&srec=0&coordsys=gb&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=DA110DL&advanced=&local=&scale=25000
;)
Anyone from Essex fancy a mini convoy from thurrock services :D
Anyone from Essex fancy a mini convoy from thurrock services :D
Sounds good to me Mark. What time to meet there?
Paul
hmmm Just look at map and its just up the road from where I work. Easy enough to get to
How does 3pm sound, guess we should arrive around 3.30 then
Cheese and Bacon burger option for me and better half :rolleyes:
:D
Anyone from Essex fancy a mini convoy from thurrock services :D
Yep I'm up for that too:thumbs:
Crooked200SX
30-04-2004, 18:44
Yep, I will try and get there for 3 as well. You should be able to hear me coming, I sound like a lorry!!
Si
Crooked200SX
30-04-2004, 18:51
I have just got engaged (one of the reasons for selling the 200!).
Si
How does 3pm sound, guess we should arrive around 3.30 then :thumbs:
Crooked200SX
30-04-2004, 21:36
Sorry chaps that I haven't posted a map (just saw your post paul :rolleyes: Sorry)
I have had a lot on this week, what with the engagement, selling the 200 and building a new computer and the GF'd birthday etc so i haven't been on line as much as I would of liked. Sorry guys.
I am lookinf forward to Sunday, it should be a good laugh, but don't take the p!ss out of my little oil burner, I have done enough of that my-self.
Si
Thats ok Si I know where it is now, drove passed it on the way down the pub after work today :D
Paul
Are we all aiming to get there for 3PM then? Looking forward to it! :D
Crooked200SX
01-05-2004, 17:32
Looks like 3pm will be a good time to get there. I will try to get there for 3pm but will probably be more like 3.30pm.
Si
Excellent day Si, well done mate.
My car made its first official SXOC event for over a year :D
Crooked200SX
02-05-2004, 20:35
I am glad you enjoyed it Mark. It was nice to meet everybody.
I thought it was a very good turnout, I just wish I had a 200. I just need to wait a couple of years.
I need to get planing for the next meet.
Si
Nice one Si, enjoyed myself :)
Crooked200SX
02-05-2004, 21:52
Glad you had a good time Ken.
I will be posting up the results tomorrow.
I think Jon (one of vaughnwin's mates) got the highest score and series and I think the GF came second (I wont hear the last of that for a little while :no: )
I bowled really bad, but I always do at social events, and there was pugwash worrying about me being a hustler LOL.
Si
I bowled really bad, but I always do at social events, and there was pugwash worrying about me being a hustler LOL.
Si
:p :p :p
Great day Si both of us really had a good time :thumbs:
Suzanne asked me to post pics of her car, to show the exhaust and colour.
The zorst is actually nearly as loud as mine when it has the cats fitted :eek:
http://img42.photobucket.com/albums/v129/Pugwash0366/Rover/Rover_Sig.jpg
Paul
Danielle
03-05-2004, 09:12
I think Jon (one of vaughnwin's mates) got the highest score and series and I think the GF came second (I wont hear the last of that for a little while :no: )
Ah but if they were on the lane with the barriers up then their results are null and void as the rest of us were all bowling with the barriers down. :p
Great day though... I enjoyed myself!! :D
so which team would me and si be on as we're technically midlands but we're nearer to the mk meets?? just wondering and as long as we had a bit of notice we'd be interested :)
Brilliant meet, made a nice change to do something inbetween. Need to get a few more S13's down there though!
Who else managed to set that car alarm off when they left? :D
Top event Si:thumbs:
Finally managed to put yet more names to faces:D
Paul (Pugwash) and I had a bit of a hoot with a astra/vectra driver on the way home too :D:D:D
My GF is never going to let me live down the fact that she managed to get a Double on the last bowl on the last game and beat me by a single point:rolleyes:
Many thanks Si :notworthy
Well done for organising - was a good crak especially as I have done a few meets with the pulsar boys who dont seem to organise these sorts of meets, this was a nice event and be great to get more people into it - was a nice day as well - well done again ! :thumbs:
PS - I hardly touched the sides - ( of the barriers that is ) to get my 5 strikes on one of my games ! :)
Be nice to do it again sometime soon if you dont mind a pulsar driver coming along again !
Crooked200SX
04-05-2004, 16:50
I am Glad all you guys enjoyed it. Thanks for all the nice comments.
I still haven't had chance to post the results. I have just been delivered a new 19" TFT monitor so you can guess what I have been doing. I will try and get them posted tonight after bowling.
Si
Crooked200SX
04-05-2004, 22:24
The results can be found here http://www.crooked200sx.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc.htm
Faye was the overall winner :clap: (Sorry Jon but you did have the barriers up :rolleyes: )
Pugwash was second, Me third and Ken fourth (I beat you by one pin :p )
I must say that I was very impressed with the scores (not with mine though :no: )
I will have to organise another soon.
Si
Yaaaaaay 5th :thumbs: Shame my middle game was bad :rolleyes:
Danielle
05-05-2004, 07:24
:indiff:
:ghey:
We'll have to do it all again soon - spesh so I can win with the barriers down ! :notworthy
Yaaaaaay 5th :thumbs: Shame my middle game was bad :rolleyes:
Yay!!!!!!!! 4th :p :D
Been meaning to get back to this.
Si would you please not refer to Suzanne as my better half, it was obvious by the results who was the better person :p Just cos you got your ass whipped by Faye ;)
Paul
ps I really dont like the better/other half name tags either :(
Crooked200SX
05-05-2004, 21:03
Sorry Pugwash, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I have removed the tags from the website.
Faye does sometimes bowl OK. I think she bowled just over her average
It is a shame I didn't bowl like I did last night - 202, 167 and a 148 (not such a good game). Never mind.
I will organise another bowling meet in a couple of months if everyone is up for it. Maybe sooner, its up to you guys.
Si
any chance of a better location where there aint brats throwing balls down your lane :furious: and screaming at 250db :rolleyes:
No offense taken, but if you want tobe someones worse half (horrible aint it) so be it :p
Admin can we change Si's name to Faye's worse half please :D
Crooked200SX
05-05-2004, 21:58
Pugwash, well I was Fayes worse half on the day :no:
Nismo, unfortuanatly all bowling alleys are the same at the weekends. The only way to get away from the kids would be to go bowling early, as soon as the alley opens. Did someone actually manage to bowl a ball down your lane :eek:
Si
Did someone actually manage to bowl a ball down your lane :eek:
Si
:nod: :furious: :annoyed:
Crooked200SX
06-05-2004, 15:06
:no: :furious: :smash: :smash: :D
Si
Mad Man Dan
14-05-2004, 17:37
My home town!!
I was there - left Bath at around 4pm though - when I got there everyone had gone! Ended up playing football with some mates in the carpark, jumpers for goalposts, etc, etc. :o :D
We'll defintely have to organise another one soon.
Dan, what time did you get down there? Lee C was down there, his engine bay is looking very shiney indeed! How's the 180 coming on?
Must have been about 8 when we left and we were the last to go
Paul
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