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Flippin heck! I can't believe how I've not posted anything in this thread for AGES!
Firstly, forthcoming Playdays....these are pretty much the dates between now and the Gathering:
7th>9th May 21st>23rd May 4th>6th June 18th>20th June 2nd>4th July 16th>18th July 30th July>1st August
That's every fortnight....but still doesn't leave much time to get 'Project X' sorted....let alone any of my own vehicles!
I am certainly not expecting the kind of numbers there have been for previous Playdays - trying to attend fortnightly is certainly not something many can do...but hopefully by putting the dates up people can pick/choose when they might be able to come along?
As for the last Playday - what an amazing weekend. The food was probably as much a focus as the work....but boy was it good! It was a really chilled, relaxed and enjoyable weekend with no particular agenda and lots achieved. As per usual at the moment, the pics are still on my camera but I PROMISE to get everything posted up very soon. I mean it this time. ;D
If anyone is able to make it over next weekend then the main agenda is 'Project X', Rich will probably be on trike duty and hopefully we'll be having a monster curry on Friday night ;D
Oh...and uber short notice I know, but if anyone fancies a bank holiday break, I'll be at Area 52 all day today until about 5pm.
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rtlkyuubi
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Ill be there for the 21st to the 23rd playday! ;D
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Lawsy
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cheers again for today mate.. Hospitality was great - we both migth attend some of the playdays, but only sundays due to me working Saturdays.. Wendy says she'll be tea girl for the day too...
Pics to follow soon!!
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nugget
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Is £30 dear for a return flight from Belfast?
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Last Edit: May 3, 2010 19:42:12 GMT by nugget
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tofufi
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I'll aim to be there for the first one after my month of exams... 4th-6th June, Van and Rover MOT preparations completed.
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Is £30 dear for a return flight from Belfast? DO IT! That is all. ;D ;D
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See you at the weekend.. Now that it's going to be fortnightly, I think I may have to drop my 100% thing, but I'll be up as much as possible!
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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I might try and make it to the next one, the house move is in limbo until the solicitors and building society come back to us at the end of this week, so the weekends after that are going to be very busy i think, could be the last free one for a while!
Got room for a Camper in the unit?
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nugget
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Is £30 dear for a return flight from Belfast? DO IT! That is all. ;D ;D lol, was thinking the one at the start of July? Fly over on the 1st then leave on the 5th? I dunno though, I'll get £50 set aside just incase
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Lawsy
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I'll aim to be there for the first one after my month of exams... 4th-6th June Me too - both on the date and the month of exams. Good luck, and see you there! The only reason that I might not make it is if the party after my last exam (which is on the 4th) incapacitates me...
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Well it was a great day yesterday - lovely to meet Lawsy & Mrs Lawsy at last ;D Not a massive amount done, but just a good & proper chilled day down at the unit with some exhaust fitting, tinkering & fettling on the Lawsy Santana....carried out by Rich (& Steve) - the A52 Kwik Fit Fitters The final soundtrack was rather lovely. Steve, I've nicked some of the pics from your Facebook page to add some visuals (in the absence of any camera action on my behalf and also because I've been curse word at uploading ANY A52 pics recently!!) Rich, Steve & Steve on zorst removal duties... ...under the watchful eye of Mrs Lawsy: AKA The Supervisor New exhaust going on Will the novelty of having this ramp ever wear off?? BBS The Lawsy sticker....I like it a LOT! So much so it now proudly displays on the side of the ramp (thanks Steve) Splitting down the old exhaust Area 52 Henry! Sandra looking out at the sunny day.....boy do I hope this thing is running soon! Santana gets the A52 stamp of approval!
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Some random shots Mrs Lawsy took around the unit (always nice to see things from someone elses perspective) My trailer mascot (AKA Doris) Mutley admires Rich's spotlamps The infamous Area 52 crank stool Priced reduced Not too long now and the bottle top catcher will be full. Brilliant! Says it all! Circa 1978 The patina on the A52 heater is coming along nicely Proud to be part of: We take H+S very seriously
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Most cars are subjected to the "lets see what these look like on your car" test. Today, I rolled out my pride & joy wheels from the Area 52 collection. First time I've actually offered them up on a car since buying them over a year ago! Everyone else (other than me) had their doubts about them working on the Santana.....until the car was put back on the deck. I think everyone changed their minds at that point. One of my fave wheels EVAR! They looked so right on the Santana. I think I need to start trying them on more cars!
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Oh....and until I get around to a serious upload/update with the huge backlog of photos, have this teaser shot of 'Warlock' Ben putting the A52 health & safety 'testing' of carb cleaner through its paces..... ;D ;D ;D ;D Yes, it really did look like that! Don't try this at home - you don't have the H+S hat to protect you....
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Lawsy
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Bruce, was great to meet you all as well, I was going to add the pictures, but then thought you migth liek to add them, was going to send you a message later, but you've done it proud
Cracking day and hospitality is amazing.
As to the rims - I would love to keep on the Santana, they looked amazing... maybe one day
I'll put all the hi res pics on a disc and bring it down (or post it out if you want) next time..
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Area 52 - Health and Safety manual states:
- Keep naked flames away from flammable materials
- If the two items are accidentally combined ensure that there is a camera present to make the most of the photo opportunity.
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Jesus. No more flames for me though. Not unless I've got the hat on ;D
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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skinnylew
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Santana looked awesome on those wheels!!
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Oh....and until I get around to a serious upload/update with the huge backlog of photos, have this teaser shot of 'Warlock' Ben putting the A52 health & safety 'testing' of carb cleaner through its paces..... ;D ;D ;D ;D Yes, it really did look like that! Don't try this at home - you don't have the H+S hat to protect you.... So ben061528293047 will be the first to make it into the Area52 Hall of flame. *ahem*.
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