Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'

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garythefish wrote:There is a small Ford, that'll clean the underside :lol:
would a plastic sheet underneath catch fire :lol: :lol:
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Alfie wrote:
321bhp wrote:might get on this one,
:shock: :shock: :shock:

Terry and Trojan out on a crooze????

Blimey! That's got to be a first!

A.
Nope it isnt, Cricketers cruise 2004 Trojan put in an appearance, I believe :lol:
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Post by Gazza »

We'll be sure to get some pics of Trojan to prove its existance :P
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i think trojan thinks he,s in a prison somewhere and im the screw,it would go like this

prisoner-we didnt get any excercise yesterday sir
screw-it looked like rain
prisoner-but it didnt rain sir it was sunny all day
screw-well it looked like rain,get back in your cell(garage)
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Gary can I add a +1 please. Bryony doesn't want to come so I'll be bringing a friend.
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Post by Gazza »

Done :wink:
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Post by Gazza »

The first post has been updated with the Lunch Venue and Menu.

Those unconfimed at present and those thinking of joining us, would you please confirm by the 14th June.
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Hi Gazza

Me & Al too, please - PM on its way to you.

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I'm going to be coming alone it seems, my brother is going on a delorean run! lol

Decision time do i have the black or the silver wheels for the run?

lol
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Andrew330Ci wrote: Decision time do i have the black or the silver wheels for the run?

lol
Pics of both ??
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Here are the black wheels with polished lip
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and the silver wheels
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Black!
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Prefer Silver but would prefer to see the Black on the day
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Just come in from cleaning since 10am this morning, gt its little cover on all ready! It better not r*** next week (Didnt want to curse it so left blank)

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Andrew330Ci wrote: It better not r*** next week (Didnt want to curse it so left blank)
Too late! Gazza's already jinxed the weather with this:
garythefish wrote:
If the weather on the day is anything like todays then bring plenty of Suncream.....ouch ouch ouch :bawl:
Cheers gaz, thanks a bunch mate! :D

Maybe if we all post recommendations to give soft tops extra rain proofing we can introduce some positive karma... :wink:

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Even worse, I'm relying on a fine day on Thursday or Friday to clean her (cringe!!!).

My main concern is that they have some petrol at those Shell services (& my local ones, of course). Sainsburys petrol station at Biggleswade has had queues right out to the roundabout this week, but when I've filled up at Shell, it's been as normal. That was before the strike started, of course :roll: .

So when I mentioned the cruise at my daughter's yesterday (are you going on a boat?), all I got was - well, that's not very green, is it? Think of all that petrol you're using. Etc,etc etc......Just as a change from 'why do you need such a small laptop?' and some other thing I can't remember offhand.

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Cleaned mine yesterday and filled up with fuel this afternoon therefore all set for Saturday.

Might give it a polish on Friday afternoon as I only work a half day in the summer :P
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I thought i was organised today by cleaning it still need to fill up and also clean the windows.

I was also going to mentioned about the shell garage hgaving fuel, they havent got any round here
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And managed to run my new discs and pads in, think they're dragging a bit though as the wheels were pretty hot. Don't want to warp another set next weekend
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Post by Gazza »

It could be a good idea to fill up before arriving at the Services as a precaution
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garythefish wrote:It could be a good idea to fill up before arriving at the Services as a precaution
I doubt it will be an issue next weekend, the strike is over for the moment.
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O'h good can i stop saving chip fat oil now! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Green Genie wrote:O'h good can i stop saving chip fat oil now! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Darn , just after I have had mine converted to run off festering horse poo :lol: :lol: :lol:
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I managed to fill up fine at the Shell station near me on Saturday...they only had V-Power and the tightwads in my part of the world just wont go there; instead queuing up for half-an-hour or more at the next door Esso/Tesco station.

I guess the irony of sitting there engine running and time wasted against the extra cost of the V-Power went right by them.

So, me and the missus will be joining you all on Saturday...better get my bucket and sponge out.

:sunny

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The Colonel wrote:
So, me and the missus will be joining you all on Saturday...better get my bucket and sponge out.

:sunny

Marc
Dont forget to wash the car aswell as the missus :P
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Post by Gazza »

Anyone know the contact details for Grazzzz ?

I've sent a text,PM and emailed the contacts on his profile with no joy.

I need to get a Lunch order from him.

Hopefully if he shows on the day the restaurant may be able to squeeze him in.
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Garrythefish wrote....

Hopefully if he shows on the day the restaurant may be able to squeeze him in.

How big is this guy!
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I can see you will fit in with this crowd :lol:
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I'm distraught! The Z1 needs new rear tyres, and I can't get any till next week. :bawl:

Looks like I might be there in the 116i. :(
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spokey wrote:I'm distraught! The Z1 needs new rear tyres, and I can't get any till next week. :bawl:

Looks like I might be there in the 116i. :(
NOOOOOO !!!!

2 Z1'S on the same meet, just take it a bit easy
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garythefish wrote:
spokey wrote:I'm distraught! The Z1 needs new rear tyres, and I can't get any till next week. :bawl:

Looks like I might be there in the 116i. :(
NOOOOOO !!!!

2 Z1'S on the same meet, just take it a bit easy
I'm afraid we've gone past the "take it easy" stage. The next time the Z1 comes out of the garage will be solely to get it to a tyre shop. :(
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spokey wrote:I'm afraid we've gone past the "take it easy" stage. The next time the Z1 comes out of the garage will be solely to get it to a tyre shop. :(
The weather forecast is fine, can't you think of them as racing slicks? The 116 wheels don't fit? :wink:

Well, Green Genie needs to wheel up. My missus has never seen a Z1 before (well, she probably has, but girls, you know!) and I have promised her magical doors.
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Post by Gazza »

Get a couple of remoulds to hold you over :lol:
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garythefish wrote:Get a couple of remoulds to hold you over :lol:
Yeah, right, I'm definitely going to entrust myself to cheap tyres on a cruise. :shock:
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Post by Gazza »

116i it is then :P

Would the wheels from the 1er fit? just out of interest you understand
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garythefish wrote:116i it is then :P

Would the wheels from the 1er fit? just out of interest you understand
Sadly, not at all.
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Spokey this is sad news. :bawl: :bawl: :bawl:

My rear tyres are also close to their end would be interested to know
costs for yours when we meet.
If there is any way you can bring the zed it would be great. 8-)
otherwise I'm coming in a Smart car :lol: :lol: :lol:
P.s what's a Z116i......
Look forward to meeting you and the rest of the gang.

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Green Genie wrote:Spokey this is sad news. :bawl: :bawl: :bawl:

My rear tyres are also close to their end would be interested to know
costs for yours when we meet.
I was quoted £88 each for Toyo Proxes T1-R.
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Hi Z1 guys, there has to be 1 Z1 going surely! lol

Why cant they get hold of tyres? Are they really weird sizes, i could get them over night for you if need be? You near the Romford area?

Look forward to seeing all these cars on Saturday!
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Andrew330Ci wrote:Why cant they get hold of tyres? Are they really weird sizes, i could get them over night for you if need be? You near the Romford area?
Sadly, I'm not near Romford and there seems to be a shortage of Toyos in the size for the Z1 at the moment.

I'm sure the Green Genie will be there.
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Could you fit your space saver and I'll lend you mine !

and we all drive a bit slower. :drive :drive :drive
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Lunch has now been ordered so I guess that brings entries to a close, unless you want to join us and bring a packed lunch :lol: :lol:

The fuel strike is over so fuel should be available at the Services.

To Recap....

Arrive 9.30am ish J8/M11 Bishops Stortford Services
There will be 2 groups
Depart 10.00 sharp
Lunch is booked for 12.45pm

Cant wait to meet again with some of the 'Oldies' and looking forward to meeting the 'Newbies. :D

If you would like the TomTom Itinery then send me a PM with you email address and I will email it to you on Friday.
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Post by Gazza »

TomTom Itinery files have been emailed to the following, if you haven't received them please let me know :wink:

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[quote="garythefish"]TomTom Itinery files have been emailed to the following, if you haven't received them please let me know :wink:

Hi Gazza,

Can you email me the files too - better make sure I know where I am going! Looks like the weather may be cr@p lets hope they are wrong!!

:drive

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Green Genie wrote:Can you email me the files too - better make sure I know where I am going! Looks like the weather may be cr@p lets hope they are wrong!!

:drive

GG
Dont mention the weather :shock: You'll jinx it :wink:

Files sent :wink:
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Green Genie wrote:
Hi Gazza,

Can you email me the files too - better make sure I know where I am going! Looks like the weather may be cr@p lets hope they are wrong!!

:drive

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Post by Pete_M »

Hi Gazza... sorry for the late notice but I'm gonna have to scratch from this run... :bawl: Catastrophic water pump failure stranding me on the A10, only just been recovered to home.

I've been looking forward to this run, so I'm absolutely gutted. Still, I've got your itinerary file so maybe I'll go on a solo cruise when I've fixed the pump... :(

Once again, sorry for the late notice... hope it won't cause problems with the restaurant booking.

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Pete_M wrote:Hi Gazza... sorry for the late notice but I'm gonna have to scratch from this run... :bawl:
Poop. :(
hope it won't cause problems with the restaurant booking.
Shouldn't be a problem, especially if you phone them tonight.
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Water pump failure - Never good :(

Gazza is it ok for my lady friend to come in an E46 M3 Convertible?

Thanks

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Andrew330Ci wrote:Water pump failure - Never good :(

Gazza is it ok for my lady friend to come in an E46 M3 Convertible?

Thanks

Andrew
Well, there's a vacancy at the lunch table now, and if Spokey can turn up in a "116i", an M3 convertible should exceed the entry requirements by some margin :D
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