adam73bgt
Club Retro Rides Member
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Jan 27, 2019 14:53:20 GMT
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Surely that's where we come in, if we think somewhere like this should be populated with retro cars on occasion, then we (as the biggest retro car community) should probably turn up with them I assumed that was the purpose of that meet, but doesn’t look like many did, that was my point. Maybe too early in the season, perhaps? It wasn't an exclusive meet, there were other cars coming and going, once it gets warmer there should be a few more RR specific cars along I'm sure
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ChasR
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Jan 27, 2019 18:02:00 GMT
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Surely that's where we come in, if we think somewhere like this should be populated with retro cars on occasion, then we (as the biggest retro car community) should probably turn up with them I assumed that was the purpose of that meet, but doesn’t look like many did, that was my point. Maybe too early in the season, perhaps? For C&M, if it was to be more than just a mainstream meet, (i.e more than 20-30 cars) we'd need permission, and costs etc. with that. HubNut, our own dollywobbler, has been turned down from doing a weekend C&M meet due to large numbers ; that place gets rammed on nice weekends purely with normal trade. You've made numerous attempts at getting a regular meet going haven't you ChasR , but there doesn't seem to be the numbers via here to maintain the momentum? There's a few other meets that have popped up recently in the Warwickshire region that are well attended and regularly growing, so it's not that there's nobody in the area interested. Remember the old Blue Lias meet, last one I went to when it was infamously ended I think had about a 1000 cars in the field? Maybe a change of tactic to bolster numbers or some of us try to arrange to gatecrash one of the other regular meets While I've made attempts, I've not done that many in my time at RR : Probably around 7 or 8 since I joined I suspect, which was 2006. But I admit I've also kept them small scale after previous incidents I've encountered years ago (i.e someone doing a burnout in a gravelly car park of the Old Mill in Coventry, chipping my windscreen while showering other cars in gravel/dirt (I didn't dare to see what had happened to theirs! He was on about getting his mates down as well for what was, remember, an informal meet. If his mates were going to be like him, that's not something I really want to deal with. While I don't mind the meets getting more popular it does become harder to control who won't be a dick at them, as other meets have shown. I get why other organisers, some on here, have been stressed out at car meets and am aware of the curse word they have to go through for a thankless task . Gatecrashing another meet mind you does sound good . C&M is a decent location, probably one of the better locations to hold any sort of meet for quite some time. Seeing as we had OKish nos. I'll push for another meet in March, and this time attempt to keep it more regular. As long as the nos. are there, I'll keep it going and maybe nos. will increase in time:).
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Last Edit: Jan 27, 2019 18:03:11 GMT by ChasR
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Jan 27, 2019 18:21:46 GMT
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I think the Key to a successful meet is to not be too regular. If it's every week it dilutes the special occasion feel. Mrs D and I have already decided to take our dads over for their birthdays (mine in Feb, hers in August) but we have also said we'd like to do a big meet up there with our older cars. As we're over an hour away its a decent drive out so worth spending the day - maybe meet up in Stratford and drive up together to the C&M venue?
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sowen
Club Retro Rides Member
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Jan 27, 2019 19:19:21 GMT
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You've made numerous attempts at getting a regular meet going haven't you ChasR , but there doesn't seem to be the numbers via here to maintain the momentum? There's a few other meets that have popped up recently in the Warwickshire region that are well attended and regularly growing, so it's not that there's nobody in the area interested. Remember the old Blue Lias meet, last one I went to when it was infamously ended I think had about a 1000 cars in the field? Maybe a change of tactic to bolster numbers or some of us try to arrange to gatecrash one of the other regular meets While I've made attempts, I've not done that many in my time at RR : Probably around 7 or 8 since I joined I suspect, which was 2006. But I admit I've also kept them small scale after previous incidents I've encountered years ago (i.e someone doing a burnout in a gravelly car park of the Old Mill in Coventry, chipping my windscreen while showering other cars in gravel/dirt (I didn't dare to see what had happened to theirs! He was on about getting his mates down as well for what was, remember, an informal meet. If his mates were going to be like him, that's not something I really want to deal with. While I don't mind the meets getting more popular it does become harder to control who won't be a dick at them, as other meets have shown. I get why other organisers, some on here, have been stressed out at car meets and am aware of the curse word they have to go through for a thankless task . Gatecrashing another meet mind you does sound good . C&M is a decent location, probably one of the better locations to hold any sort of meet for quite some time. Seeing as we had OKish nos. I'll push for another meet in March, and this time attempt to keep it more regular. As long as the nos. are there, I'll keep it going and maybe nos. will increase in time:). You've made more attempts at setting up meets than most here! I think maybe an invitation only irregular meet, possibly 5-10 cars max so there's plenty of space for regular 'normal' customers could work? I'm sure a small group of regular south-midlanders could be called to action....
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b3nson
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Jan 27, 2019 19:21:16 GMT
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Thanks for organising this! I’ll definitely aim to come along for any future meets here. And i’m already organising some drives with a few mates to end up at C&M. For somebody like me that appreciates a ‘modern classic’ as much as a retro I think it’s a great idea and a fantastic place!
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MrSpeedy
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Jan 27, 2019 20:46:41 GMT
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If the next one could be on a Sunday that would be great?!
I find it extremely difficult to do things like this on a Saturday. (sure to work /ferrying kids etc)
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Is there any plan on making this a regular event? i.e. will there be a little gathering of old cars this/next month?
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b3nson
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Would anyone be up for meet up at C&M this Sunday? They have a 80’s and 90’s theme this weekend which should bring out some nice cars and be a good warm up for the Gathering? I’ve said to my wife I’ll give her the morning off so was thinking I’d head over in the Accord with my daughter.
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'99 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo '08 Panda 100HP
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Would anyone be up for meet up at C&M this Sunday? They have a 80’s and 90’s theme this weekend which should bring out some nice cars and be a good warm up for the Gathering? I’ve said to my wife I’ll give her the morning off so was thinking I’d head over in the Accord with my daughter. I'm planning to head down for a couple of hours early doors with Ethan and Rusty so I'll lookout for you if you're there.
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I might try and make it over. I will be coming back from bristol late on saturday night so depends on how tired I am.
Thanks for the heads up on the 80s-90s day.
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Would anyone be up for meet up at C&M this Sunday? They have a 80’s and 90’s theme this weekend which should bring out some nice cars and be a good warm up for the Gathering? I’ve said to my wife I’ll give her the morning off so was thinking I’d head over in the Accord with my daughter. Interesting they've chosen to do an 80's and 90's theme the same weekend as Radwood at Goodwood. Seems a bit rude tbh, but I'm sure it'll be good.
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Would anyone be up for meet up at C&M this Sunday? They have a 80’s and 90’s theme this weekend which should bring out some nice cars and be a good warm up for the Gathering? I’ve said to my wife I’ll give her the morning off so was thinking I’d head over in the Accord with my daughter. Interesting they've chosen to do an 80's and 90's theme the same weekend as Radwood at Goodwood. Seems a bit rude tbh, but I'm sure it'll be good. a mini debate took place on C&M's instagram feed - the C&M date was planned first apparently. Either way they're 2.5 hours apart and a full day show on the south coast is a whole different ball game to popping to a local pub for an hour or two. More of a decision to make if you happen to live half way between C&M and Goodwood but still enough of a difference IMHO.
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b3nson
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Interesting they've chosen to do an 80's and 90's theme the same weekend as Radwood at Goodwood. Seems a bit rude tbh, but I'm sure it'll be good. a mini debate took place on C&M's instagram feed - the C&M date was planned first apparently. Either way they're 2.5 hours apart and a full day show on the south coast is a whole different ball game to popping to a local pub for an hour or two. More of a decision to make if you happen to live half way between C&M and Goodwood but still enough of a difference IMHO. Indeed, I’d love to go to Radwood but haven’t got the time to spare for that distance, so this’ll do as a good substitute. I’ll be there for opening time too, I’ll keep an eye out!
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Interesting they've chosen to do an 80's and 90's theme the same weekend as Radwood at Goodwood. Seems a bit rude tbh, but I'm sure it'll be good. a mini debate took place on C&M's instagram feed - the C&M date was planned first apparently. Ah fair play then. I spoke to Radwood when they said they were going to do a UK date in August and suggested they may not want to be on the weekend of the 18th. Shame it clashes so hard with the C&M meet. A week earlier and it would have been a nice play for Radwood to advertise... or vice versa.
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