Scottish / North England Christmas Meet 2009

Well I guess its time to get the ball rolling for this year's Scottish Crimbo meet/dinner/luncheon/tyre kicking!

Last year's event organised by Baz was a success with us meeting in Ayr, going for a drive, and a meal at Troon.

Before I work out an itinerary for this, I was wondering if anybody had suggestions for a venue this year.

I guess the things to consider is that there are places to drive, is accessible for most folks, and of course fun!

I'm thinking sometime in mid December?

Worst month of the year for me but should be able to make it for a few hours if its on a sunday.

Rob, does your restaurant cater for xmas meals?

Just spoken to Rob over the phone..

What does everyone think about having it at his restaurant in Carlisle?

That way we can include the Carlisle boys and those at the south to join us and have Rob as our lovely host :

La Mezzaluna

We can either have ala'carte or the xmas menu. This years xmas will be up next week but heres last year's to get an idea..
Xmas Menu

Having it in Carlisle would also allow us to have a good drive round the Lakes.

What does everyone else think?


P.S..Steamer.. just before you start to whine that its too far, theres free garlic bread!! yes.. F-R-E-E

Roll up, roll up, xmas dinner with a difference.

I'll chuck in some homemade garlic bread and other little treats as a thank you for coming.

I've told the waitresses to brush up on their pole dancing techniques
Oh, did i mention topless service?

So, who's coming

Dont take too long to decide guys, bookings are coming in thick and fast so the sooner we have some numbers and dates the less chance of disappointment.

I can provisionaly book 15/20 for now, or more if needed, but need a date asap.

As I think others have mentioned it's a pretty dire month for trying to get free days together, but I'll keep my eye on this and if it's on a day I can make I'd be up for it

ps I'd rename the title if it's going to be in Carlisle.. I only looked out of curiosity, wouldn't normally have thought about joining the Scottish meet with it being a bit far

hmmm, another midlander watching with interest.....

I'll have to see what the other scottish boys think before i start changing the title...If they are ok with travelling down south that is.

was speaking to rob before, i will come.. depending if am working!

ok rob book me in when the dates are sorted,and ill stay at scale,s place penrith pub

Scotland's only 10 miles up the road

Hi Karl, would be great if you could make it. Drag Theresa up as well

Rhubarb, custard and baby crumble will be coming as well

baby crumble lmao

I'm in. Heck, what's an extra few hundred miles round trip.

1)Kelv
2)Rob
3)f_cUSTaRD
4)Cowboy
5)MattB

Hey Kelv,
You put down F.Custard but missed me off on your list of names Plus baby crumble coming too lol. Thats if Rob has a highchair? or should i bring my own.Cant miss his 1st Christmas Coupe Dinner!!!lol.

Oops sorry Rhubarb!

1)Kelv
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy
4)MattB

I'll be there

Sounds like an excellent idea

We could rename it Scotisle

Should be ok with us .

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + Janice?
6)Baz + Kim

Baz

Put me down.

1)Kelv + Siti - Sunday 20th Dec
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + Janice?
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul

Now that we have quite a number of scottish folk, I guess it is safe to say we are having it in Carlisle?

Ok can everyone please put their date preference next to your name please. Thank you.

1)Kelv + Siti - Sunday 20th Dec
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy
4)MattB - available any time
5)Sparkyman + Janice?
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul

1)Kelv + Siti - Sunday 20th Dec
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy
4)MattB - available any time
5)Sparkyman + Janice?
6)Baz + Kim Sunday 20th Dec
7)Porkypaul

That date is fine for both of us .

Baz

I'll check with Janice if she wants to go

dependant on date decided put me down !

1)Kelv + Siti - Sunday 20th Dec
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy
4)MattB - available any time
5)Sparkyman + Janice?
6)Baz + Kim Sunday 20th Dec
7)Porkypaul Any date

Looking good so far guys

If the 20th is getting a bit too close to xmas for anybody, we still have plenty room on the 13th, just another option.

Angelo will be coming and JohnA to confirm.

Dave, see if the red 16vt owner fancies a quick trip to Carlisle for a couple of hours, if he hasn't bought that boxter

This date is good for the 3 of us

Might or might not have my car sorted by then. If so, I'll try and make it although
the 20th is not the best date for me. It's my youngest sons 2nd birthday.

What better way to spend a 2nd birthday than to have a blast at the lakes!

Folks, Rob has booked us in for dinner at 7pm on the 20th of December. That should gives us plenty of time during the day to have a drive around.

i was interested in this, but with it being a sunday it's just not practical for me. i have to be at work 5.30am next day and we're not allowed hols during december

Aww shucks Steve

If it is on the 20th December we will be there

As it is so far we would need a place to stay, any tips?

Bob

Glad you're coming Bob

There are loads of Hotels around Rob's restaurant. All within a few hundred yards...and theres also Flying Custard's in-laws B&B at Penrith (In which cowboy will be staying at?)

1)Kelv + Siti - Sunday 20th Dec
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe-Sunday 20th Dec
3)Cowboy
4)MattB - available any time
5)Sparkyman + Janice?
6)Baz + Kim Sunday 20th Dec
7)Porkypaul Any date
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob Sunday 20th Dec

SpiderScott...can you make it on the 20th?

Sounds superb! Free Garlic bread? That means Sparky wont try to kiss me again this year!Result ,well done you guys!!!! Think i may stay as well!
Just checked my shifts,Im early shift 20th.backshift 21st,so if I can get the Sunday off then Im in deffo!!!!!

You can stay with us Matt......

Are you not coming for this Stan? Gotta show your face once in a while you know

I think I probably will try and stay somewhere overnight if it's going to be an evening meal.

If I can get the Sunday night off in one of my jobs and the Monday day off in the other, then I'll be there and stopping over in Scale's place with cowboy

If it's on the 13th, then not a problem, but the 20th is a bit awkward Depends if I can get the time off

were up for this whatever date

If it's evening-ish might be able to pop along. Can't do afternoons, long story.......

I think the Crichton hospital in Dumfries would be an excellent place for you Matt going by your recent sig comments .

Baz

Hmmmmm I'll need to keep watching this, not been to a single *event* this year yet




Bit of a distance for me, and akward time of the year , so can't commit to anything ( as usual!! ) all depends on the weather

Is this the date then?

If so I will go ahead and book a room somewhere in town.

no bob ill phone you tommorow dont book yet

Be great to see you lot again,can I just ask that you are on better behaviour than the last time? Poor Mrs.S didnt know where to look!

I could be up for this in some form or another. No coupe now other than the race car so i'll either need a lift Matt or i'll come in the Tiguan and park it outside carlisle.

Am only free on the 5th, 6th and 12th

Is there any dates that big Steamer can't make it ??cause I'm happy with them. Ill actually arrange my whole life around avoiding the big man, tis true

It's alright,your going to a Coupé meet he's never at them anymore .

Baz

Thanks Baz , just had a weak moment there. Phewwwww

Haw Mods,this is a form of bullying and as such cannot be tolerated! Please demand a written apoligy or make them promise to buy me drink!!!!!

You know I love you big yin

I'm sorry

You say that to every man !!!
I dont love you,your just a plaything for when the sheep are tired!!

sheep,were

Sorry mate didnt mean to wake you!

Can I come? I'm a meet vigin so if it is O.kyou'll have to promise and be gentle with me

Of course you can mate ,the more the merrier .

Baz

Then put me and the wife down please
Ian

gentle eh...

More than welcome

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy + Cowgirl
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + Janice
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob
9)Johnnymarr + Mrs

Ahem!!!!!!!?

he noticed

Damn

....oh sorry Steamer!
I thought you said something about not being sure yet.

Ha!!!!

Are we all going to meet up prior to the meal as I have no idea where to park in Carlise??

Yes thats the plan Ian. I will come up with an itinerary closer to the time.

Ooooooh "Itinerary" Get you !!!!!

???

he needs you to explain what it means lmao

Oh haha..i thought he was skimping on his medication

Is this definately the 20th December now?

100%

Yeap Theresa, its on the 20th

20th December

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy + Cowgirl
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + Janice
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob
9)Johnnymarr + Mrs
10)Steamer + Mrs Steamer

Ok thanks

Not sure if I'm going to be able to get the time off work for this

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy + Cowgirl
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + Janice
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob
9)Johnnymarr + Mrs
10)Steamer + Mrs Steamer
11)Jef_UK
I'll make an effort to get back for this.

Will be a bit of a tight one for me, it's only 25-odd miles away from me my mothers, but I'll be at work in Chesterfield the following morning. It may be a case of a late drive back down afterwards and a tired Monday morning...but no change there anyway.

Would be good to see some owners from up those parts!

Why isnt Janice,Mrs Sparkyman?

Because i know Mrs Sparkyman's name is Janice.

Sniff!

just for steamer

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy + Cowgirl
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + sparkygirl
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob
9)Johnnymarr + Mrs
10)Steamer + Mrs Steamer
11)Jef_UK
I'll make an effort to get back for this.

just for steamer

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe
3)Cowboy + Cowgirl
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + sparkygirl
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob
9)Johnnymarr + Mrs
10)Steamer + Jane ( who must be a saint )
11)Jef_UK
I'll make an effort to get back for this.

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe + scal_LE33
3)Cowboy + Cowgirl
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + sparkygirl
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob
9)Johnnymarr + Mrs
10)Steamer + Jane ( who must be a saint )
11)Jef_UK

My brother scal_LE33 will be making it to with us. He booked time off work from the pub

Wow 20 pax already. This is turning out quite well

Please add me plus one!

Why not Kelv and Mrs Kelv?
Janes not a saint shes just very lucky!!!!!!

Because i know her name is Siti!!!!!

If i knew everyones name, I would put it down.

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe + scal_LE33
3)Cowboy + Cowgirl
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + sparkygirl
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob
9)Johnnymarr + Mrs
10)Steamer( moaning arsed bandit )+ SAINT Jane
11)Jef_UK
12)Spiderscott plus one

Looking good peeps

Think its wise to increase the maximum number or is this about it?

What was our max number again Rob? Was it 20?

Maybe 25 would be a better figure.

I'm keeping an eye on this too. Can't commit yet but really fancy it. What's the craic though? Meet Sunday sometime, go for drive, then stay for dinner/evening meal? Or do you have to stay over

(I know I don't come on here as often as I used to but...... Who is Scale's and where is his place)

You don't have to stay over Chris, you can go whenever you like. People like myself and cowboy, etc usually stop over due to the distance and being alcoholics

scal_LE33, rhubard, custard, etc all work/run/related to a pub in the centre of Penrith (can't remember the name of the pub now either)

Actually, due to distance and being an alcoholic, I think you should stop over too Chris

Right, i've increased the max number to 30 as its easier reducing numbers nearer the time than it is to try and find room if we're full.


We normally charge a small deposit of £5 per person over the busy xmas period but this is obviously not going to be straight forward as everyone is coming from away so will not be asking for this.

I would therefore respectfully ask for a definite number by 13th december.
This should give everyone that has put their names down enough time to get sortd and to know what they're doing by then.

Hope this is ok with everyone?

Fine by me..

Same here .

Baz

yep ne prob`s

Scal`s hotel in Penrith is the Agricultural

Dave

And me! Jane no happy though!

She was happy enough last night Slim

Yep good for me, happy to send a deposit though if that helps.

Bob

No its ok Bob, just confirm you are coming by the 13th and that'll do for me.

Me and Janice can confirm

and same here for me and mrs

Dave, bumped into Thomas and mentioned this meet to him.

I havent got his number so can you check with him if he's still wanting to come?

Ta muchly.

I'm still in.

Same here managed to get some leave

Me too!

Me too

Managed to get the Sunday night off from my second job and there won't be a problem with the first job, so add me to the list

Nice one T! .

Baz

Good news Theresa

1)Kelv + Siti
2)f_cUSTaRD + Rhubarb + baby CrUmBLe + scal_LE33
3)Cowboy + Cowgirl
4)MattB
5)Sparkyman + sparkygirl
6)Baz + Kim
7)Porkypaul
8)Barmybob + Mrs. Barmybob
9)Johnnymarr + Mrs
10)Steamer( moaning arsed bandit )+ SAINT Jane
11)Jef_UK
12)Spiderscott plus one
13)Theresa

Well done T, be good to see you again

Now get yer name on that list

Names on it now and No. 13 too

Feel free to swap me around T!

Name your position

Im so so so tempted,however,I will refrain from making any references to the number 69!!!
D'OH!!!!!

[quote=Rob40]Dave, bumped into Thomas and mentioned this meet to him.

I havent got his number so can you check with him if he's still wanting to come?

Ta muchly.

Spoke to him today and he is going to come for the meal with Marie

Dave

Dave,

Thomas came in for a meal last night and said there was going to be 4 of them!

Not coming for a blast first cos the Focus will just get dissed and destroyed, according to Sofia

Angelo is looking forward for a run out in the car but will be working with me on the night but we'll join the party once everyone's been fed

He is hoping to get his plus back on the road early next yr so i may be able to drag him to the sicd again(as long as he drives a bit slower ;))

Was that the Energy Green Plus Dave?

Baz

i'll be up for it. just bought my first coupe, a 20v turbo. i only live 20 miles from carlisle and its usually my weekend haunt. good to see north england ACTUALLY being north england LMAO. will be good to see some fellow enthusiasts and gain a bit more knowlege about the car.

There was a little discussion about a little drive on Saturday maybe it was the Pepsi talking but here is what we were thinking.... Might want to trim it a little.
Little short drive (for a yank)

how many cars are expected for this one?? might pop along, depends if fireworks are being set off early, got a rotti thats terrified of them lol. suppose she could tag along

Ye thats the one Baz

Jeff, the A689 through slaggyford makes it a fair bit shorter and is as good a road as the Hexam to alston route?

Good routes there dave Suppose we can decide which are the best depending on the weather on the day.

There were some cracking dry days last year around the same time so hopefully we'll be spoilt for choice

Yeah the one through hallbankgate Adusted route
Probably don't want to be on the top if its blowing a gale but it would be nice on a clear (if cold) day we can all have cake and tea if hartside cafés open for lunch?

gutted. gonna miss my first Fiat road trip. car went for an MOT on tuesday and needs 2 new brake lines from the ABS pump to underneath the car. cant find a garage to do the job till next week. Not amused

IIRC it's the 20th December this meet is on matey, you have plenty of time to fix the above

You're worried about getting 2 brake lines replaced before the 20th of Dec??

No Kelv He said further back in the thread about fireworks going off, so I'm thinking he thought it was this weekend. I must own up to making this mistake a couple of times about different meets, its a beauty thing

aye, when i read the posts in the beginning, i just seen the word Saturday with no date and assumed it was this weekend lol. all should be well by the 20th dec. Hartside on the 20th dec, someone is ever so hopefull lmao

It is a long route even if we don't do that part any who it might not snow.

Snow! Hell yea, make some cracking pic`s

the portofino is heading to the garage again tomorrow to have the brake pipes done. going by the look on the mechanics face last week, im not looking forward to the bill lmao. today i noticed the brake compensator is unoperational aswell.
binding front brake problem solved by means of grinding the sides of the pads backing plate.

crossing my fingers that the guys who run the garage will pass it with the supposed "brake inefficiency". the front brakes are awesome at any speed and the handbrake holds perfect on my steep hill at home.

I confirm we will be there.

Anyone booked a Hotel or B&B in Carlisle yet?

Bob

There is an IBIS hotel 100yds round the corner with secure parking and cctv covering the car park or The County Hotel, even closer, but maybe not as nice or modern as the IBIS.

There is also the Hallmark Hotel, right next to the railway station and about 100yds opposite so plenty of hotels within easy staggering distance of the restaurant

Am I allowed to come if I dont own a coop?

Have you got any links to them Rob or prices, etc?

Not bothered how tatty or unmodern the places are, as long as the car is safe and I've got somewhere to throw my stuff in and get some sleep

County Hotel 01228 531316 www.countycarlisle.com

Ibis 01228 518000

Cheers Rob

Ibis Booked.

I may be interested in this. Where and when is the venue being held? Thanks

Information on venue is on page 1 of this thread.

Ibis Booked £68 two nights

1,barmybob & wife. sat+sun
2,cowboy & wife. sat+sun

Ok, thanks. So its basically the 20th of Dec in Carlisle?

Yeap

Ibis Booked

1. barmybob & wife - Sat+Sun
2. cowboy & wife - Sat+Sun
3. Theresa - Sunday

Ibis booked.
Me and Lucky Jane!

Ibis Booked

1. barmybob & wife - Sat+Sun
2. cowboy & wife - Sat+Sun
3. Theresa - Sunday
4. Jane - him

Lucky Jane and Him,Sunday night only Im afraid!

Ibis Booked

1. barmybob & wife - Sat+Sun
2. cowboy & wife - Sat+Sun
3. Theresa - Sunday
4. Lucky Steamer & Jane - Sunday

Any more?

Before I book, just want to check if this is the place.. http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-3443-ibis-carlisle/index.shtml

yes but think you mist out on best price by about a week but still not bad.

Bring your own sandbags!!!!!!

Sandbags? you will be lucky ,they are all in west cumbria
A black LE eh Paul! verrrry nice looking forward to seeing it soon

Dave

who the hell let him have that.

Ibis Booked

1. barmybob & wife - Sat+Sun
2. cowboy & wife - Sat+Sun
3. Theresa - Sunday
4. Lucky Steamer & Jane - Sunday
5. sparkyman & Janice - Sunday

PS. anyone know what the parking's like at this place ?

ibis has big car park right behind the hotel.

Dave

Cheers Dave, thought for a minute you where gona tell me it was the wrong hotel...phew

I think everyone is keeping that fact a secret

tis a shame for me

Sparky, it's the right hotel, don't worry

If it is the wrong hotel, then at least I'll be there with you and Janice, even if the others aren't

Might as well just sleep in the cars, as we'll be outside smoking most of the night anyway

no t let him sleep in the car then we can all get some sleep.

Cheers T


Shut it snoreboy cowboy

x 2

thats it ill bloody tape it this time,youtube here we come.

Ya big bully !!

Keep your room keys safe chaps! El Diabolo is about!

Serious note, good point

So who is going?

& who is staying over?

1. barmybob & wife - Sat+Sun
2. cowboy & wife - Sat+Sun
3. Theresa - Sunday
4. Lucky Steamer & Jane - Sunday
5. sparkyman & Janice - Sunday

Me as well

1. barmybob & wife - Sat+Sun
2. cowboy & wife - Sat+Sun
3. Theresa - Sunday
4. Lucky Steamer & Jane - Sunday
5. sparkyman & Janice - Sunday
6. kelv27 & Siti - Sunday

I'm still planning to attend. I'm offshore at the minute which is why I haven't booked anything, but I fully expect to be home at the beginning of next week.

All I need then is some sort of car to drive to get to Englandshire.....

were going

What happened to the inky Matt?

It doesn't work. And I dont suspect I'll have have time to make it work before next weekend.

Right guys Rob40`s computer is playing up so he has asked me to ask how many people are definates for the meal in Mezalunas on the 20th??? please add names below asap,thanks

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna
4 Theresa

What time is the meal I can't get Monday off work so I might have to make my way back before then?

7ish

Could someone add me and the wife(Ian and Sammi) to list as I don't know how? Booked into the Ibis for Sunday. When will the timings be confrimed? I know the meal is for around 1900Hrs but what about time and place for the wee drive?
Ian

Add names to the list above and i`l pm Kelv and sort out times and a meeting place for the drive.

Dave

Im not going to be able do the meal but I'll be coming up for the day and I'll be bringing along the 2010 calenders so bring your money.

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna
4 Theresa
5 Ian & Sammi

We'll be there for the day but won't be staying overnight as we're both working on Monday .

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna
4 Theresa
5 Ian & Sammi
6 Baz & Kim

Baz

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna
4 Theresa
5 Ian & Sammi
6 Baz & Kim
7 mattB

More than likely stopping over but I've not booked anything yet....

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna
4 Theresa
5 Ian & Sammi
6 Baz & Kim
7 mattB
8 Kelv + Siti
9 Ronnie + Janice

Matt, i think Ibis still has plenty of rooms left so shouldn't be a problem..but get booking you!
If you don't get your car sorted in time, you're more than welcome to follow me in the car if you want?

Sorry for my ignorance Hev..but who is Tom Marie Damien Jenna?

As soon as i get confirmation from Dave on our driving itinerary, i'll post up meeting times and details.

Myself and young Jane for the meal,preferably in front of Ronnie!

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna
4 Theresa
5 Ian & Sammi
6 Baz & Kim
7 mattB
8 Kelv + Siti
9 Ronnie + Janice
10 cowboy + cowgirl
11 steamer + jane

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna
4 Theresa
5 Ian & Sammi
6 Baz & Kim
7 mattB
8 Kelv + Siti
9 Ronnie + Janice
10 cowboy + cowgirl
11 steamer + jane
12 Jef_UK

Rob NEEDS to know the exact numbers by tomorrow evening as he has provisionly booked x30 seats and we currently have 22 confirmed.

Please add to the list to save dissapointment as Rob can fill the tables 3 times over this time of year

Thanks
Dave

Bob and Trish are missing off the list he's busy at work so probably hasn't seen this.

Yes We will be there too.....

Far too many list on this site for me to keep up

Bob

Definets for The meal at Mezzaluna at 7pm

1 Rhubarb+Flyingcustard
2 Scal_LE
3 Tom Marie Damien Jenna
4 Theresa
5 Ian & Sammi
6 Baz & Kim
7 mattB
8 Kelv + Siti
9 Ronnie + Janice
10 cowboy + cowgirl
11 steamer + jane
12 Jef_UK
13 Bob+Trish

I was planning on making this, but I'm working on the monday.

Ross

So am I,so that's no excuse! Anyway what's another 60 miles onto your journey .

Baz

Two chances

whats this i here dave there is another coupe in carlisle a porto banana need to track him/she down for this meal lol

I`l keep my eyes peeled,must be a Girl with it being a portofino

are we able to park right outside robs place on the main street do you know ??? are there gonna be fiat coupe christmas crackers at the meal lol

I saw a young guy driving a Porto around Dumfries just recently,maybe it's the same one . It may not be on the road for long though going by the smoke coming from the exhaust.

Baz

Folks,

The meeting point for this Sunday is at the Carlisle United FC grounds.

Map

Easy to get to from the M6.

Time to meet is 12pm

I'm working Saturday night and have some stuff to do Sunday morning, so won't be able to make the actual meet, as it's also approx a 2 1/2 hour drive up there.

I'll just get up there in the afternoon, book in at the hotel and see what happens from there

No Dave, please no.......don't tar them all with the same brush






It could be a gay

Don't think I'm gona make the meet point at carlisle fc

You're a party pooper Sparky.

Cheeky B*****ds

Took you long enough to bite




Hook




Line





And sinker

It's ok I won't be in the coupe(well not a Fiat one)

SHAME on you

I couldn't put up with the abuse

You LAAAVVVVE it see you sunday bud

Dave

has the snow hit up there yet as were comming up in the morning.

Best check the reports cowboy, as according to the BBC news and weather report at 10.30 pm, Carlisle looks like it's going to be hit bad with snow today?

Keeping an eye on this myself, as I'll be coming up on Sunday.

No snow in Carlisle yet. Just very cold and frosty at the moment.

Hev

We left Cambridge early and took an easy run up the A1. Currently in Appleby, just off the A66, having a spot of breakfast

Bob

We are in Carlisle

Hotel was easy to find, just waiting to get checked in so I can go and grap a nap

Tune in later for another exciting installment of 'Bob's adventures in Englandshire....'

He missed out the most exciting bit.....


Newsflash! "Bob joins the "I've actually met Stan" Club!

That's the snow started at Dumfries,any sign of it at Carlisle yet?

Baz

Baz,

You taking that phase sensor along for me please?

A lot less snow up here than there was down in Cambridge. The views from the A66 looked nice though

Cowboy too is in Carlisle, not met up with him yet though should we expect any other peeps today?

And yes I am now a member of the "I've met Stan club" His is the only Coupé we have seen today, and we only saw bits of that one.

Oh and MattB......... SHUT IT

It has just started snowing in Carlisle.

Bob

Aye i'll pop it in the car tonight so I don't forget.

Snow has stopped now,it was coming down quite heavy and then stopped.

Baz

Bob, what time did you check in? Do you know if its possible to check in before 12?

We checked in just after 12, they would't let us check in 10 minutes earlier

Snow stopped here too, we have a great view from the "Office" bar

Have a great Christmas meet peeps, sorry I cant be there this time

Darn..thats inconvenient! Looks like i won't be able to check in before the carlisle fc meeting at 12 then

Maybe next time Sam.

There is about an inch of snow in carlisle at the moment but seems to be melting,it`s snowing at Penrith now so stan will se some in about 5 min

Ps i`ve met stan too

seconded, wanted to make this too....

Bloomin lightweights

That is Sooooooo not me

me neither

damn child care....

Got to Penrith/Penruddock when it was raining its now snowing Should make for some interesting pictures.

Well there's been a light dusting of snow overnight and on the BBC weather my area is supposed to get a heavy snow shower around 9am .

I'll still be there though ,drive safely folks.

Baz

Clear skies in Carlisle, nice and frosty though, makes for great intake temps

I take it your PC is sorted out now then Rob .

Baz

ps Hope you can cater for my fussy palette tonight lol .

Sorry guys and gals I'm not going to be able make it, My dad isn't feeling very well this morning. So there goes my taxi, and he won't lend me his pride and joy.

Really gutted I was looking forward to this.

Have a great day.

Sorry you can't make it Paul

We've had about an inch of snow here and there's still some flurries coming down, although should still be ok to get up to Carlisle

there has been no more snow here over night so a drive through the lakes on the A66 will be nice with the fell`s all white

Feckin got into the Coop this morning no probs,but can't get the door to stay shut now .

I'm now filling my doors with WD-40 as we speak as I don't fancy driving one-handed all the way .

Baz

Hi guys,sorry I cant make this,Sparky will explain tonight! Hope you all stay safe and have a hoot!
See you all in April at the Lakes!

That's us back home safe and sound.

We had an excellent time,just a pity we both had to work tomorrow . As usual it's great to meet some new people,our Coupé family is getting bigger at every meet .

Hope you all have safe journeys home tomorrow and look forward to our next meet.

Baz

just got in aswell a6 really bad abs light has come on now so will have to sort that out and one of my hids is out thanks to cow boy he noticed it was out and told me, and to solve that problem he said was(PUT FULL BEAM ON PUT FULL BEAM ON) dont check oil (PUT FULL BEAM ON)SIMPLES!!! lol
good to see everyone and meet new people, and a good day of driven and thanks to rob40 and angelo for a great night and meal SCAL_LE

Nice to catch up with old and new faces good food too!

Journey back was interesting.
Snow
Blizards
Snow drifts
Dug my self out of my mums
Abandoned cars/ crashed cars
Snow
Blizards
Jackknifed lorry
Snow
Torenchal rain
Ice
Ice/frozen snow

Drive safe tomorrow.
Absolutely fantastic little car!

Lol, PUT YOUR FULL BEAM ON

Mmmm! That must have been the best steak I've eaten,looking forward to my next meal there .

Baz

What a fantastic night well done Kelv & Dave for organising and also a big thanks to Rob for the great food.

I will echo what Baz said, that was the best Steak Rossini I have ever had, the sauce was to die for. Trish had a rissotto and she loved that too.

It is fantastic to be able to spend a weekend with such nice people (Friends) and it is just what we have come to expect from meets up here

Thanks all...

Bob & Trish

You know Bob, seeing as you were pretty well behaved, we might even let you North across the border next time.

Despite much piss-taking about my means of transport I had a great weekend. I think I ate about two weeks worth of calories yesterday though difficult to resist when it was so tasty. Well done Rob and Angelo.

Good to see you all folks; safe journey home and have a good Christmas.

Thanks to Kelv for organising this and to Rob and Angelo for the lovely food and service

Thanks to everyone for a great time and was nice to see everyone and meet some new people

Not a bad journey back for me and hope everyone else has got back safely.

Hope everyone got back ok in good time

It was nice to meet you all again and the new faces. Thanks to Rob and Angelo for having us in the restaurant and Dave + Paul for leading the convoy.

Thanks all for making the 2009 Xmas meet a success.

big thanks to Rob and Angelo for some brill food.was a fantastic weekend but the drive back was a bit scarey and thanks to all that were there for a brill night these meets are getting bigger all the time roll on next year.

Great day as usual which is only possable because of the great people attending nice to see new faces and catch up with the oldone`s
Thanks to Kelv for organising the day and to Rob Angelo and all the girls at mezzaluna for a cracking meal(il have to try the steak soon as every one loved it)
looking forward to the next meet

Dave + Hev

has anyone got any pics to put up.

Have you put your full beam on yet?

all the time there on now lol i had nite mares about full beams last nite after hearin it so many times lol the forums welcome message should be (make sure you put your full beams on) not check your oil lol good crack !!!!

Pics.....



More to come when I get home, this is too slow on the mobile.

I see you guys eventually managed to take over The Office then .

Nice pics Cowboy .

Baz

good pics cow boy but would of been better if you put (YOUR FULL FLASH ON) Lmao

lmao i only had one light ,now were have i hurd that before

First of all sorry for the belated post but we have only just got home. Weather was terrible up at the inlaw's.
Secondly I would like to thank everone there bob n trish, kelv n citi, Theresa, baz n kim, robbie n janice, Karl, rob, angelo and the list go's on, for being so friendly, welcoming and gentle it was rather daunting it being our virginity and all. Can't wait to meet you all again at the next one.
Cheers
Ian and Sammi

It was nice meeting you and Sam too Ian. Next one we won't be so gentle

P.s..its Ronnie..not Robbie

Yeah because you've still to meet Steamer .

Baz

Excuse me!!!!!!!
Im one of the easiest goin guys on the planet and if people cant get on with me then its their problem!!!!!!
Anyway,sorry as I said gutted to miss this,sounds like a gem of a meet! All that and stacks of quality food too? Rob,Im goin to book a table for myself and Mrs S and see if they were lying lol!
So,,,,,,, The Lakes!!!!!!!!

feel like a complete numpty now!!!

Don't think he realized it anyway

dont think sparky give,s a hoot what you call him,as long as it,s not early.

Guys and galls, thanks so much for the kind words.

My biggest worry was that you might have been stuck in the snow or not be able to make it at all.

It was an absolute pleasure seeing you all again and happy that everyone enjoyed themselves.

I reckon we've got one of the best clubs going, members become close friends, meets get better and more enjoyable and it makes the lousy traveling worth the effort. Hats off to you all.

Steamer, sorry you missed out on the party but hope you enjoyed the wee takeaway that Ronnie kindly offered to bring you back.

I managed to keep you some homemade garlic bread, some bruschetta bread with marinated chopped tomatoes.
I hope the fillet steak rossini wasnt too dry by the time it got up there and that the cream was still fresh on the pear and chocolate torte.

Ronnie, thanks again for your help in not depriving your friend of some of the treats of the evening, thats true christmas spirit.




Lakes meet? Bring it on

Janice eat it


Great night, Carlisle is a great place, good to see you all again and great to put some more faces to names

Catch up with you all soon.

Special thanks to Rob, Angello and the staff( not so much Rob as apparently he did he-haw all night)

This is the thing I love most about the Coop and the Club. For some reason,I can't imagine any other car clubs having as much fun as us at our meets .

Baz

Just read through all of this Sounds like I missed (another) great meet Glad you all had a great time, and ata great venue too by the sound of it. (nobody brought me any dinner )

Will try harder to make it next year