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Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1248878
14/08/2011 10:16
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I'm a no show, sliced my hand swapping the fuel pump and never got it finished!( 3 stitches though!) Sorry guys! frown

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1249045
14/08/2011 19:16
14/08/2011 19:16
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Well another good show but what a poor turnout of coupes! i overheard the alfa gtv guys saying where have they all gone?! 4 at the house and x2 in the car park....

The lambo`s stole the show today all 10+ of them wink
Here are some pics(i have limited the number as if you want to see more exotica get your asses there!) laugh Kelv pm me an i`l send you some more wink

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee314/flyingcustard/Hopetoun11013.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee314/flyingcustard/Hopetoun11019.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee314/flyingcustard/Hopetoun11041.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee314/flyingcustard/Hopetoun11054.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee314/flyingcustard/Hopetoun11003.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee314/flyingcustard/Hopetoun11060.jpg

Good to see Simon an Ben again and to meet a new member John smile
Think Baz was there too but missed him? and Angelo in his chinqichento tongue
weather was eratic sun rain sun but a good day all the same cool

Dave


Plus/LE33

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1249063
14/08/2011 20:20
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Yep disappointing turn out for the club, some lovely car's on the go however.

And it only (really) rained the once!

Nice seeing the guys there.

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1249144
15/08/2011 01:15
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Here's a couple of penn'orth...

First the law turns up to investigate why only 3 coops had turned up by midday grr
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then proceeds to book this one for the illegal number plate frown
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but they don't half start them young.....
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we all sang from the same hymn sheet -
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in shades of [almost] St Peter's, Rome
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Some of the organiser's jalopies [one missing from here...]
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and a few stragglers to make up the numbers
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This is where the Barchetta rivals the coupe in rear-end styling
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Not forgetting the two-wheelers:
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and especially for Sam smile
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Thanks and well done to Dave aka f/custard for the hardware and bringing his family all the way from Cumbria, even the one soon-to-be; Baz + his lady too from Dumfries jungle and especially to our 3 latest recruits Mark, Lee and John who all pitched up. Ye other guys...well sorry we missed you, the organiser no 2 even pointed out how poorly we were represented [not counting the guy who almost cut off his hand shocked
Not forgetting the calming presence of PC Plod, who was being stalked by another two of his kind even laugh
Didn't think we looked that suspicious. However he was a bit more kindly disposed having bought his Recaros from him laugh





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Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1249172
15/08/2011 07:38
15/08/2011 07:38
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Looked like another great year! Nice pics guys..but the number of cars seem to fall way short this time around. Even the number of Alfa's seem to be on a decline.

What happened to all the coupes??!! You guys are really slacking behind! nono

Is that your boy Dave?

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: Kelv27] #1249190
15/08/2011 10:01
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Originally Posted By: Kelv27


Is that your boy Dave?


yes, he told me afterwards simon's brake pads needed changing soon!!! laugh

Can`t believe the police turning up to a car show and booking cars! grr we will have vosa turning up next year.....


Plus/LE33

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: Edinburgh] #1249245
15/08/2011 13:48
15/08/2011 13:48

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Originally Posted By: Edinburgh

then proceeds to book this one for the illegal number plate frown
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Can they book you on Private Property?

Nice to meet you yesterday.
As a coop noob thought I would just come along and say hello.
Had I known that the turnout was going to be low I would have turned up earlier and "showed" the coop.

A lot of nice cars but not a lot else to keep interest up especially for the kids . (unless I missed it)
Really needed some stalls selling Car Parts, Models and Car/bike related stuff. My kids brought money hoping there would be things for them to buy. There was one stall selling parts which I bought a Brembo watch from, but it needs much more before I would go back as a punter

The website says they want £150 (£75 donation to charity and £75 to Hopetoun) for a pitch! No wonder there were no stalls.

Also they were charging £4.50 for an Adult and £2.50 for Kids even though the poster I had, clearly stated £5 per car and occupants. When I pointed this out she simply said that will be a £5 then.

Ferrari Dino, the 512 and the 3 wheel Moto Guzzi were my choice for the day (after the Coops of course)

Maybe see you next meet

Marko

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: flyingcustard] #1249291
15/08/2011 15:36
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Originally Posted By: flyingcustard


Can`t believe the police turning up to a car show and booking cars! grr we will have vosa turning up next year.....



rofl

Time to own up on this one lol, this cop is a forum member who was very sorry not to be present in his lovely recently-acquired coupe which is having a load of tlc spent on it right now -
pic posed for on my request laugh

Kosher plates in the boot btw smile


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Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1249293
15/08/2011 15:38
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Yep Marco, saw your cool machine on the way out, pity it wasn't up there with the rest, we don't get many moonies in smile
Hope the kids enjoyed it smile


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Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1249309
15/08/2011 16:13
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I have ALX 179S on my coupe nerd paper


Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: Edinburgh] #1249342
15/08/2011 17:20
15/08/2011 17:20

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Originally Posted By: Edinburgh
Originally Posted By: flyingcustard


Can`t believe the police turning up to a car show and booking cars! grr we will have vosa turning up next year.....



rofl

Time to own up on this one lol, this cop is a forum member who was very sorry not to be present in his lovely recently-acquired coupe which is having a load of tlc spent on it right now -
pic posed for on my request laugh

Kosher plates in the boot btw smile



nice rofl

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1249530
15/08/2011 23:44
15/08/2011 23:44

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I have been there with my Alfa 166 as well - the one with shiny engine bay!
My drunken mate took some pictures and i have created an album which is for everyone to see in here CLICK - pictures are still uploading as its around 300mb wink

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1249595
16/08/2011 09:44
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Dave, how fast your boy grows!! Atleast you are doing a good job of feeding him laugh

Lego, sorry to hear that you were a little bit disappointed with the event. I've spoken to my good friend Paul Santoni who is one of the organizers for this Hopetoun House meet and conveyed your comments. A few of us organised the first Hopetoun Meet back in 2009...but looks like this year its just Paul and Andrew..so abit short of hands.

He would like me to post the following on his behalf:

Quote:
Kelvin Toh has passed on your mail and your comments which are most welcome. I have been inviting feedback on other forums so we can learn for next year.
It is just Andrew and I who organise this event which we do for fun and to raise money for charity. however we want it to grow and to be a better event.

Hopetoun had agreed the entry price which goes to them, then changed their mind twice after I had the poster printed etc and I had to amend the press releases and then they appreciated they were in the wrong and had to honour what we had agreed and charge the public at the gate the appropriate advertised rate! I will relay your comments very forcibly to them.

All events charge trade stands and our charges are very low. We have tried to get stalls for models books etc which has proved very difficult. We will try again next year which may be easier as the event is established and now has a track record of attendance of public and cars. The third year is regarded as the make or break year for most events.If you have contacts please pass them on to me. Most however dont want to come to Scotland and are england based. I will try.

We advertised kids events on the web site. It was from last year. There was a very poor uptake on it but again I will take your comments on board.

We were disapointed on the turn out of Fiats in general and Lancias. We should have had twice as many as well as with Maseratti on those who contacted me pre event and said they were coming. We appreciate the horrible weather the week before had an adverse impact on the event and those attending wth many of the trade people hanging off to the last second to decide if they were coming and even Hopetoun wanting to put the event on cancel mode if we had more torrential rain!!!

I greatly appreciate your input and the forum support. If anyone else wishes to comment can you please copy me in
psantoni@btinternet.com
or mail me directly or phone me 07831467360
Thanks again
Paul

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: Kelv27] #1251224
19/08/2011 22:37
19/08/2011 22:37

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Guys I feel bad for selling up now! I enjoyed these days and was proud of the strong turn out of coops,
I dont miss my coop nearly as much as I thought I would,but I do miss the people I met through it,especially you Ross!!!!!!
Looking forward to the Xmas night out in Carlisle if invited lol!!
Oh by the way the centre and back box sections have gone in the GT and the guy from Alfaworx is rubber earring my calls and txts,Im disappointed in him,he seemed a really nice guy and conducted his business in a good manner.
I almost went to Hopetoun as I got the Sunday off at v short notice but by that time Id done 12 x 12 hour shifts and was gubbed! Fancied taking the Duke through.
Enjoying the GT a lot
Cheers Paul wave

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Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1251229
19/08/2011 22:46
19/08/2011 22:46

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I for one( sure Im not alone here ) don't miss you yaa big let down tongue


Like to see the alpha, bring it to carlisle smile

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Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1251231
19/08/2011 22:47
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Originally Posted By: sparkyman
Im for one( sure Im not alone here ) don't miss you yaa big let down tongue


To be fair, now that car has a proper owner, its doing well. Bit like anything else associated with Paul thats moved on!! evil <----- correct smiley for that bitchy comment!! laugh laugh laugh

Ross

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1251402
20/08/2011 13:13
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Woops,sorry had to edit my thread after making a huge mistake!!!!!!! hehe

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: ] #1251469
20/08/2011 17:02
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Hi All,
new coupe owner (20vt hairdresser blue..i know portafino blue..) and would have gone along to this day had I known as based in Glasow and been to Hopetoun House for a wedding a while back as i recall! Enjoying being only the third owner of this well maintained wonderful car! Love the styling and performance, but of course it only takes one numpty mechanic to wrap exposed wires in gaffer tape for a small electrical fire...but no biggy and used every day for three months now without a problem (though now need an electrical connector for the heater blower as current one on way out and putting bit of load on lx elsewhere hence tiny smoke from under bonnet! Any ideas where best to pick up that part? )
Well, as a newbie in the campest coop in Scotland, i wish you all well!! ;-)
Marc

Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: Dill] #1251482
20/08/2011 17:42
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Originally Posted By: Dill
Hi All,
new coupe owner (20vt hairdresser blue..i know portafino blue..) and would have gone along to this day had I known as based in Glasow and been to Hopetoun House for a wedding a while back as i recall! Enjoying being only the third owner of this well maintained wonderful car! Love the styling and performance, but of course it only takes one numpty mechanic to wrap exposed wires in gaffer tape for a small electrical fire...but no biggy and used every day for three months now without a problem (though now need an electrical connector for the heater blower as current one on way out and putting bit of load on lx elsewhere hence tiny smoke from under bonnet! Any ideas where best to pick up that part? )
Well, as a newbie in the campest coop in Scotland, i wish you all well!! ;-)
Marc


Hi and welcome to the forum Marc smile You'll probably find that this topic is best under Technical Issues or Parts Wanted sections and it may even be subject to a Moderator move laugh

Since this is your first post though, try forum members who are breaking their coops up here, Duffy for example, or for other parts the guru is Joe aka CountryCruising but also Joe78 and Steve at Alternative Autos.

Also on your profile go to edit and scroll right down and you can find a 20vt porty avatar to go up under your user name in your posts...


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Re: Scottish Italian Car/Bike Day 2011, Hopetoun House [Re: Edinburgh] #1251986
21/08/2011 23:28
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Drop me a pm Dill, I might have one, it would be the weekend before I could get it for you.

Good luck with the coupe smile

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