(besides the Rolling Road thats happening.....)

 

Shall we get some ideas together for a meet?? We cant let the SC section go without meets! :headvswal

 

ideas anyone...... dates, places etc?

 

:nana2:

Eleven Zeds! That'll be a great meet, I hope you can all make it. It's a great shame Athene won't be there. :cry:

 

I recap the details below and ask anyone who has questions to post here.

 

I've been to look at the Crown Inn (SN4 9PA) in Broad Hinton and it seems very suitable. Martin the landlord is very friendly and would welcome us for a Saturday lunchtime meet, the pub is in traditional style and is roomy and the carpark is a good size, I will see if we can have part of it allocated to us.

 

The meet is on Saturday 25th August and I suggest we meet from about 11.00am at the Crown Inn then we can spend some time having the usual natter/viewing/photographing in the carpark before having lunch at about 1.00pm. The pub normally opens at noon but the landlord will open the doors earlier for us if we ask. They do a very full menu from snacks to full meals so I am sure everyone will find something to match their needs. (Sorry the internal photo is so blurred, it would have shown you much of the menu and prices.)

 

He will reserve tables/space for us so I need to know approximately how many will be there. Please let me know now if you expect to be alone or bringing passenger(s) by putting (+X) against your listed name. Cut&paste the list from this post.

 

I've repeated the few photos below of the pub and Hackpen Hill to remind you of the nice location. (BTW remember that Avebury/Silbury Hill is less than 5 miles away so we could also include a trip there if you want....or we could reserve that for a later meet.)

 

If anyone needs directions please ask, but it's also easily found using Google Earth and the post code SN4 9PA. Those of you coming from the South might like to consider taking the Marlborough/Broad Hinton road as it's quite scenic and passes Hackpen Hill (about a mile before the Crown Inn). Any advice needed please ask.

 

If anyone from any region would like to come along please add your name to the list.....even just turn up on the day, we at SC would be delighted to see you.

 

1) Z32dave (+0)

2) Mattymoo

3) Ianl

4) Gezzmarrelda

5) madmarco

6) icu812

7) moby and Ned

8) Andrew C

9) Eileen & Prof

10) Silverbullet

11) Tryw

12)

13)

14)

Is nobody reading this thread?

ok - we're defo coming to this - is it ok if I bring my Rex (Eileen will be in the zed :) ).

 

Mark (Silverbullet - do you want to convoy down to this? - Eileen will text you tomorrow chap)

 

And yes Dave - we're reading it ! :) :)

Is nobody reading this thread?

 

i'm reading it, just hadn't thought about putting (+0)

 

1) Z32dave (+0)

2) Mattymoo

3) Ianl (+0)

4) Gezzmarrelda

5) madmarco

6) icu812

7) moby and Ned

8) Andrew C

9) Eileen & Prof

10) Silverbullet

11) Tryw

12)

13)

14)

anybody got a good, non motorway, route from the surrrey direction?

ok - we're defo coming to this - is it ok if I bring my Rex (Eileen will be in the zed :) ).

 

Of course it's OK...looking forward to seeing you both.

anybody got a good, non motorway, route from the surrrey direction?

 

Have you got Google Earth? I've had a look at it and there seems a reasonable non-motorway route from Guildford:-

 

West on Farnham Road (A331?) to Lower Hale

Up the Odiham Road (A287?) to Basingstoke

Up the A339 to Newbury

Along the A4 via Hungerford to Marlborough

Along Free's Avenue via Hackpen Hill to Broad Hinton

 

If you need more detail let me know....I can't find my road map at the moment to quote you the road numbers but I could do it tomorrow if you want it. Let me know.

i'm reading it, just hadn't thought about putting (+0)

Same sort of reasons really....sorry Dave!!!

 

1) Z32dave (+0)

2) Mattymoo

3) Ianl (+0)

4) Gezzmarrelda

5) madmarco

6) icu812

7) moby and Ned - that's two of us!!! :D

8) Andrew C

9) Eileen & Prof

10) Silverbullet

11) Tryw

1) Z32dave (+0)

2) Mattymoo

3) Ianl

4) Gezzmarrelda

5) madmarco

6) icu812

7) moby and Ned

8) Andrew C

9) Eileen & Prof

10) Silverbullet

11) Tryw +2

12)

13)

14)

Have you got Google Earth? I've had a look at it and there seems a reasonable non-motorway route from Guildford:-

 

West on Farnham Road (A331?) to Lower Hale

Up the Odiham Road (A287?) to Basingstoke

Up the A339 to Newbury

Along the A4 via Hungerford to Marlborough

Along Free's Avenue via Hackpen Hill to Broad Hinton

 

If you need more detail let me know....I can't find my road map at the moment to quote you the road numbers but I could do it tomorrow if you want it. Let me know.

 

 

had a play with google earth but it couldn't find any routes but the route you suggest looks good on the old fashioned paper map

had a play with google earth but it couldn't find any routes but the route you suggest looks good on the old fashioned paper map

 

You're right, Google will only find main, fast routes not scenic routes. I just used Google to look for what seemed to me to be a reasonable non-motorway route.

 

Glad you like it, will be interesting to see what it's like in real life.....see you next Saturday.

 

Cheers - Dave

i cant make it :(

 

im spose to be off this week end and work wants me in

 

its not like i dont do enough hours for em 13 hrs a day 5 days a week

i cant make it :(

 

im spose to be off this week end and work wants me in

 

its not like i dont do enough hours for em 13 hrs a day 5 days a week

 

Thanks for letting us know.....sorry you can't make it, maybe next time.

 

1) Z32dave (+0)

2) Mattymoo

3) Ianl (+0)

4) Gezzmarrelda

5) madmarco

6) icu812

7) moby and Ned - that's two of us!!!

8) Andrew C (can't make it!)

9) Eileen & Prof

10) Silverbullet

11) Tryw (+2)

12)

13)

14)

 

Now 10 Zeds and 14 people...........gonna be a great meet! Come and join us.

 

 

I checked out the Crown Inn again yesterday, had a very nice lunch of chilli-con-carne with rice and garlic bread.

 

They will reserve tables for fifteen and will allocate some of the car park for us. I will be there early to mark off a specific area.

 

Cheers - Dave

pulling out due to family health problems.

Sorry kids maybe next month

please add ...Silverbullet + wozzer as co-pilot... :smash:

 

 

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please add ...Silverbullet + wozzer as co-pilot... :smash:

 

 

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Great! Be glad to see you both. :dance:

 

Really sorry you can't make it Gezzmarrelda, hope it's nothing serious.

 

1) Z32dave (+0)

2) Mattymoo

3) Ianl (+0)

4) Gezzmarrelda (can't make it!) :cry:

5) madmarco

6) icu812

7) moby and Ned - (that's two of us!!!)

8) Andrew C (can't make it!) :cry:

9) Eileen & Prof - (that's two as well!)

10) Silverbullet (+ Wozzer)

11) Tryw (+2)

12)

13)

14)

I dont think i will be able to make it now as work are short of blokes to work on saturday :mad: I wish they would just say no to the work. They are :xxx: I was really looking forward to this meet its not fair :cry: I will know for definite tomorrow and let you know. Sorry mate

I dont think i will be able to make it now as work are short of blokes to work on saturday :mad: I wish they would just say no to the work. They are :xxx: I was really looking forward to this meet its not fair :cry: I will know for definite tomorrow and let you know. Sorry mate

 

Hope you CAN make it as it's going to be a great meet with super weather for photography.

Its pants found out today i have got to work. I will try and make it up in the afternoon if i finish early enough.

Its pants found out today i have got to work. I will try and make it up in the afternoon if i finish early enough.

 

What a shame! If you can make it later give me a call on 07711 696960 and I'll guide you to where we are. (This number can be used by anyone else needing directions etc.)

 

Don't forget, if you want to join us on this meet, even if you're from another region, either add your name to the list below, or just turn up....we're sure to give you a warm welcome (we're like that in the SC :) )

 

1) Z32dave (+0)

2) Mattymoo (Might make it later!)

3) Ianl (+0)

4) Gezzmarrelda (can't make it!)

5) madmarco

6) icu812

7) moby and Ned - (that's two of us!!!)

8) Andrew C (can't make it!)

9) Eileen & Prof - (that's two as well!)

10) Silverbullet (+ Wozzer)

11) Tryw (+2)

12)

13)

14)

I'll be working ovetime down in Calne on Saturday and as it's only a few miles down the road would it be ok if i popped along and showed my face? Not sure what time I would be getting away but it would be nice to meet up with a few people as I will be moving down to Calne soon!

I'll be working ovetime down in Calne on Saturday and as it's only a few miles down the road would it be ok if i popped along and showed my face? Not sure what time I would be getting away but it would be nice to meet up with a few people as I will be moving down to Calne soon!

 

Please come along.........we'd be pleased to see you. Welcome to Calne and the SC region :)

 

1) Z32dave (+0)

2) Mattymoo (Might make it later!)

3) Ianl (+0)

4) Gezzmarrelda (can't make it!)

5) madmarco

6) icu812

7) moby and Ned - (that's two of us!!!)

8) Andrew C (can't make it!)

9) Eileen & Prof - (that's two as well!)

10) Silverbullet (+ Wozzer)

11) Tryw (+2)

12) BigDaveZX (popping in!)

13)

14)

just waiting for the bullet to pick me up .... :rolleyes:

 

 

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You're right, Google will only find main, fast routes not scenic routes. I just used Google to look for what seemed to me to be a reasonable non-motorway route.

 

Glad you like it, will be interesting to see what it's like in real life.....see you next Saturday.

 

Cheers - Dave

 

Bit late I know but have been away. If you go to the AA web site they have a route planner and you request non motorway route.

 

Have a good day. Wish I'd seen this last night, could have done with a trip out.

 

Darrell

We've had a really great meet today. Really pleased so many turned up, there were seven Zeds and thirteen people, three expected Zeds didn't arrive and they missed out on a get together that was typically SC........great fun.

 

The few that didn't turn up or couldn't make it missed out on good weather, good pub, good food, good company, good photoshoot. Make a mental note guys and gals "I must not miss out on SC meets cos their GREAT" :dance:

 

Follow this link to see some pics that will prove the point:-

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=99625

 

Looking forward to our next SC meet at IOW next weekend. Why not come and join us, it's not too late to book the ferry.

 

Cheers - Dave