south east cruise/ drive out

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Wed 24 Mar, 2010 20:38

Another cruiser, welcome to Zedona.

9 cars confirmed

5 passengers

3 x 2 for lunch

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Wed 24 Mar, 2010 20:46

As this has gone on to a 2nd page I thought I would post the route and the updated cruiser list.

Here is the new amended cruise route for Sunday 18th April.

Cruise Route

We will meet in the Winchelsea Lodge on the A259 from 9am for tea and coffee and will set off at 10am prompt.

There will be 3 photo opportunities on the route at Sellindge, Dungeness and Camber and we should be back at Winchelsea Lodge for lunch at approx. 1pm.

Those confirmed so far are:-

Ragtop + 1 + Lunch
Hang em High + 1
Mr Silver + 1
AndyAMH + 1 + Lunch
Z3M Jason
Shantybeater
Rob13
dlammas + 1
Zedona + 1 + Lunch

It would be useful to know whether you are bringing along a passenger and whether you require lunch.

Z3M Jason · Post by **Z3M Jason** » Wed 24 Mar, 2010 21:22

Ragtop,
I am trying to get a mate to come in his Coupe as well.....will let you know if he can make it!
Jason

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Thu 25 Mar, 2010 07:45

Ok Jason good luck with that. I have a couple of local guys who may be able to make it as well.

BMWKris · Post by **BMWKris** » Thu 25 Mar, 2010 10:47

so long as work doesn't get in the way, count me in!!! i'll come for lunch too, will be travelling from Chichester on the morning if anybody wants to drive down in convoy from over this side of sussex, please feel free to join me!!
Kris

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Thu 25 Mar, 2010 11:12

Hope you can make it Kris. I will put you down as a maybe until you can confirm.

Ragtop

Hang_em_high · Post by **Hang_em_high** » Wed 31 Mar, 2010 20:36

My 9 yr old lad wants to come with me, so its me +1 now

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Wed 31 Mar, 2010 20:54

I'm sure he will have a good time. Lets hope the rain stops by the 18th April. I am planning to have half hour stop at Dungeness so people can see the train come in or climb up the lighthouse if they want.

AndyAMH · Post by **AndyAMH** » Tue 06 Apr, 2010 15:48

All done ..mot and taxed so looking to the 18th

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Fri 09 Apr, 2010 19:25

Due to potholes that have not been repaired I have altered the first part of the route. This amended route will give us more mixed driving. New route at the bottom.

When we get to the big roundabout on the outskirts of Ashford with mega traffic lights on it make sure you take the road signposted Sellindge A20, not the M20.

I will be at the Winchelsea Lodge at 9am but if anyone gets there earlier they can go into the lodge and get tea/coffee or even breakfast. We will be parked in the overflow car park. We will be leaving the lodge at 10am.

Those confirmed:-

Ragtop + 1 + Lunch
Hang em High + 1 + Lunch
Mr Silver + 1
AndyAMH + 1 + Lunch
Shantybeater
Rob13
dlammas + 1
Zedona + 1 + Lunch

Those who are not on list for lunch, please let me know if you want to stay for lunch as I need to let the Lodge know.

I will print maps off for everyone with a phone number for anyone who may get lost or any emergency.

New Route

chimaera · Post by **chimaera** » Fri 09 Apr, 2010 20:59

Is that you Ragtop .. we met just outside the soveriegn cafe in Bexhill today ? Green Z ,

Passed MOT no probs.

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Fri 09 Apr, 2010 21:19

Hi chimaera. Yes that was me couldn't resist parking my Zed next to your Zed. Hang -em-high turned up 2 minutes after you left! We had a good Zed natter over a coffee for 2 hours in the sun. Good news about your mot although you were confident it would pass. I have sent you an email.

Mr Silver · Post by **Mr Silver** » Sat 10 Apr, 2010 11:08

Just a heads up...

"When we get to the big roundabout on the outskirts of Ashford with mega traffic lights on it..."
These will be the first traffic lights we come to on this route. It is pretty much imperative that you get in the THIRD lane on the approach to them (up a slight rise). You can be wiped out on this junction if you even so much as look cheerful!

From a terrified local...

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sat 10 Apr, 2010 15:49

I can see you know this roundabout well, perhaps you would like to lead at this point.

M3 PCO · Post by **M3 PCO** » Sat 10 Apr, 2010 21:28

Ragtop,

Thanks again for the head up via email. My Beetle was due to be used in a short film that weekend in London but I dont think it will be on now.

So providing I get insurance sorted out on the BMW i'll get it out of the garage. Sold the Porsche now, its gone

.

Bit of an early start for me on a weekend, can you make it a few hours later

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sat 10 Apr, 2010 22:01

It would be great to see you there Paul. Hope you get the insurance sorted for your Zed, if you could let me know as soon as you know.

Shame about sale of your Porsche.

Rob13 · Post by **Rob13** » Sun 11 Apr, 2010 17:26

Can we get this put on the homepage under the 'events'??? we may get a few more takers?

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sun 11 Apr, 2010 18:17

I agree Rob do you know how to do that. I will put on a post asking how.

Z3M Jason · Post by **Z3M Jason** » Thu 15 Apr, 2010 11:24

Guys, sorry I cant make it now! The M has gone.......was hoping to come in the new toy but I am picking it up on Sunday so cannot make it

( Very sorry....
Jason

Kris · Post by **Kris** » Thu 15 Apr, 2010 12:47

Hi Ron,
I'm afraid I really struggle to follow how all this forum stuff works!--Suffice it to say that I've just managed to find the details again for this Sun. I would like to pop along, but I have my 8yr old daughter with me, so I think doing the whole thing would be a bit long. However, if it would be alright to turn up at the Winchelsea lodge at lunchtime,i.e. about 1pm, that would be great. As for any lunch, I'd rather play that by ear if that's alright.
Thanks, Kris.

Oh, you say the W.Lodge is on the A259, yes?

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Thu 15 Apr, 2010 13:32

Thanks for letting us know Jason. Hope you enjoy your new toy, is it Zed related.

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Thu 15 Apr, 2010 13:42

Hi Kris, yes that would be fine for you to meet us at the W.Lodge at 1pm

Another option would be for you to drive straight out to Dungeness, we should be there at 11.30ish at the mini train station by the lighthouse, from there we drive through Lydd, Camber and Rye to the W.Lodge, that way you get to have a shorter drive. Will be good to see your S54.

M3 PCO · Post by **M3 PCO** » Fri 16 Apr, 2010 10:55

Ragtop wrote:Hi Kris, yes that would be fine for you to meet us at the W.Lodge at 1pm

Another option would be for you to drive straight out to Dungeness, we should be there at 11.30ish at the mini train station by the lighthouse, from there we drive through Lydd, Camber and Rye to the W.Lodge, that way you get to have a shorter drive. Will be good to see your S54.

Is there any stops en route for any amazing photos? A full line up by the beach? I want to bring my camera, but am also thinking about just meeting up at the Lodge at 1:00 as I have quite a few jobs on.

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Fri 16 Apr, 2010 11:15

Yes we will be stopping in Sellindge & Dungeness for some amazing group photos, not sure about a full line up on the beach though. Leave the jobs Paul, enjoy a couple of hours top down driving.

Z3M Jason · Post by **Z3M Jason** » Fri 16 Apr, 2010 18:44

Ragtop, well its not Z related sadly but it is savagely quick.....
Courtenay Sport Stage 4 VX Turbo

I hope you all have a lovely day, the weather should be on our side

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Fri 16 Apr, 2010 18:56

I hope you all have a lovely day, the weather should be on our side

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Thanks Jason, yes the weather looks good.

Your new car certainly looks a bit of a beast, you will have a lot of fun in that.

Kris · Post by **Kris** » Sat 17 Apr, 2010 09:36

Ragtop wrote:Yes we will be stopping in Sellindge & Dungeness for some amazing group photos, not sure about a full line up on the beach though. Leave the jobs Paul, enjoy a couple of hours top down driving.

Hope to see you tomorrow Ron. Just thought I'd mention though, to avoid any disappointment, I don't have an S54, just an M. I don't know how that information got to you, but it was not from me!

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sat 17 Apr, 2010 12:26

S54

It will be good to see you there Kris.

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sat 17 Apr, 2010 18:37

Hi Kris I have just noticed S54 on your profile.

Thats where I got it from.

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 06:34

Hope you all have a great day

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 06:42

Thanks Titan, weather looking good,

blue skies and light winds.

Kris · Post by **Kris** » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 10:58

Ragtop wrote:Hi Kris I have just noticed S54 on your profile. Thats where I got it from.

I don't know how that happened--I have never put anything on any profile!!

Kris · Post by **Kris** » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 11:03

Ragtop wrote:Hi Kris I have just noticed S54 on your profile. Thats where I got it from.

I've just noticed the year was wrong--maybe that was it?

Zedona · Post by **Zedona** » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 18:08

Just wanted to be the first to say A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Ragtop for organising a brilliant event.Looking forward to the next one and meeting the same friendly crowd.

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 19:54

Thanks for your kind words Zedona. However I am sure you will agree it was a fantastic day because of the fantastic group we had.

Rob13 · Post by **Rob13** » Mon 19 Apr, 2010 09:24

Hi Guys

Thanks for the great day out and a special thanks to Ragtop for the organisation - a perfect mix of driving and stops I thought.

240 miles door to door and 29.2mpg.....not bad for enthusiastic driving compared to the 23mpg stop start traffic in london.

It was good to chat to fellow enthusiasts and see some great cars.
I'll try get my pictures up when I am in from work.

AndyAMH · Post by **AndyAMH** » Mon 19 Apr, 2010 09:53

Fantastic day ,good route,great weather , fantastic company ,, and smashing cars Thanks to all concerned And boy have i got a new shopping list,see you all again Andy

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 19 Apr, 2010 10:01

Any pics ???

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Mon 19 Apr, 2010 12:28

garythefish wrote:Any pics ???

Try HEREGary

bowei001 · Post by **bowei001** » Mon 19 Apr, 2010 14:54

Ron & Gail, thanks for organising such a great day. The weather couldn't have been better and the route was ideal. It was nice to put names to faces and to see all the beautiful cars and we look forward to seeing you all again. Sue & Ian

M3 PCO · Post by **M3 PCO** » Thu 05 May, 2011 13:26

Gonna do it again this year???

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Thu 05 May, 2011 20:39

Paul, where have you been? We had the cruise a few weeks ago, these are the pics. from it.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30280

If you fancy a bit of a drive there is another one taking place this Sunday. This is the thread.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30095

Or another one later this month.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30558

Ragtop

M3 PCO · Post by **M3 PCO** » Thu 05 May, 2011 20:49

I have been busy with VW's

Just insured the Zed and dusted it off!

Just in time for the rain

Z3Topaz22 · Post by **Z3Topaz22** » Sat 07 May, 2011 11:02

Hi Guys and Girls

In case you have missed it...... there is a cruise organised for Surrey / Sussex area Z owners on Sunday 8th May 2011 meeting up at Newlands Corner nr Guildford at 8.45am

Check out the posting thread and join up for a good run out / lunch optional.

Cheers

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