Club Arnage

We've discussed this here
http://www.clubarnage.com/forum/index.php?topic=6363.0
but I now have a bit more time so want to start some route and food planning.  Who is genuninely interested in coming?

Leave around 11.30, lunch at 13.00, leave bar about 14.00, arrive St Sat 15.30 ish.  I'll need some real commitment as to numbers as I'll have to order food in advance (I'm going to suggest that we just use the cold buffet which is always on at lunchtime.)


< complete information and route details are now attached - Steve >

Me Termie, me me me!

I will be there. Gary will be aiming to join us at St Sat but he'll be along soon to confirm. I doubt if he will be able to "do" lunch beforehand as he is a Friday afternoon arriver!

 :D

Bill

Purdu is correct.
Friday afternoon arrival if I'm lucky, so it'll be a phone call to find out where you all are and a meet up then. Save me a plate of Choucroute garnie please.

Gary

My crowd normally go to St Saturnin any way, so we should be definate.  However, I'll send them a round robin and confirm later.

Just bumping this one up front.  If there isn't enough interest I will not bother with it.  I'll leave this running until the end of the month (April) and if there aren't enought takers,I will just do the handprint ceremony on Friday morning and then go to St Sat for lunch.

 Anybody who would prefer that as an alternative, we could drive out through the countryside to my bar afterwards if we feel like it.  Less organising and less hassle for me. 

Definatly will do ST Sat, easy on the rest, if there is enough interest include me, not sure how many pasengers though, will ask the SPS crew.

I keep saying I'm going to go down there and never do.  So this year i'll make a real effort.

t

Got a spare seat old boy? Methinks a Transit might be slightly out of place ;-)

What about my LDV then ?? I like some bits. The food idea, not so sure about. 1000 is breakfast for us usually...

I can mail the CBW people to make sure there's food!
Lots of room in our vehicles.  Three spaces in the Mondie -those with very short legs only in the back - and 3 in my roller-skate.

Toby, it seems I will have a passenger* (Bill2) for the Le Mans trip but if he declines to visit St Sat, you are in!

But there will be space somewhere anyway.

*(long story...)

 :)

Bill

Ta - looking forward to dealing with real people again....

Count me in - whatever the arrangements, I'll plan to slot in with the MGA.

MG Mark

Right - I've done a poll.

Alternative 1 : Meet near circuit, drive out to my bar at St Cosme for lunch, then arrive St Sat about 15.30.

Alternative 2 : Meet for lunch at St Sat, then drive out in the afternoon with a beer at the bar en route.

Deb, I've had replies from my bunch.  We'll all up for it - so that's 5 cars (10 people).

We're happy with either option - will take the majority decision.

I'll be arriving Thursday PM I'm up for that one. Sounds like an excellent jaunt across town.

Not sure about suffering the water and beer in a roadster at the mad roundabout on the way back though. Will we be coming that way?

Will have passenger seat going spare Toby.

Put me down as a definite.

More reason to get away from work on Thursday and travel down with my little gang. Gary?

As mentioned I won't be getting there till late Friday afternoon so it will be a case of either meeting at a prearranged spot or phoning on arrival to find out where everyone is.
Then again you could all form a line of honour St. Sat to welcome me in ::)

At present I am favouring the meet at St Sat and drive out in the afternoon.  More flexible and less commintment needed.  Final decision a the end of the month. Gary, I can direct you to the bar (Herard would be very disappointed to miss having a Frogeye outside his place!)and we'll do the guard of honour there.

now i know i said the WANCs wont be at LM this year,but our other plans are looking decidedly dodgy,so if we do come we will be coming in our cars and not the usual Winnebago.I would love to meet up with you all in St Sat,and im sure you wouldnt mind having three V8s with over 1000 bhp between them burbling through the countryside!

Cheers
PM

Sounds great, Mr Mite.  Especially as we're probably related!! (I think the Ter bit was added by an ancestor of mine in the 18th century.)

Hi PM would you hurry up and make up your mind ??? ::) ;D I want a ride in the Trans Am
Hi Termie,
             Count me in too if PM does not make it I will beg a ride somewhere.
Phil

Fancy a ride in a nice red car Phil? - if the other mites don't make it.

Hi Termie,
 Red is nice, so yes please. Whizzing along the country roads ;D
Phil

I thought it would probably be best if I led the way in my little roller skate as it seems a good idea to have a local, modern car just in case of any problems on the way.  I'm suggesting to Paul that he acts as rear-guard in the Mondie so I'll tell him you'll go along as passenger, Phil.

I've recced half the route so far and have planned the rest on paper at least.  Barring a huge demand to do it the other way (not likely looking at the poll so far) will hope to leave St Sat at about 14.00.  That gives everybody the chance to turn up whenever they want to and look around, plus get lunch if they wish.  I'd expect we'll all be back at the circuit around 18.00, allowing a little time for hold-ups getting back in.  As the drivers' parade will be on, I imagine though that this will be relatively easy, especially as we'll be approaching from a different direction from those coming from the UK.  All depends on how long we hang around in the bar mid-way.

I'll publish details of the route nearer the time for anybody who wishes to download them so there's a back-up if anybody loses the convoy or has a break down.

Late-comers will be able to join us at the bar in St Cosme, which we should reach around 15.30.

As I don't have to book lunch, there is no problem if more people decide to join us nearer the time.

Just one thing, does anybody have a CA flag I could borrow for the day as I think it would be a good idea to have one on my car so it's easy to spot?

It's sounding good.  Dick has got the TR6 running again and all cobras are coming along.

Plan and times sound great for a nice trip to St Saturnin, out to your place and then back into Arnage for a bit, before the festivities of Friday night  ;D - I'll be there in the MGA and the lads probably in a Vectra.

MG Mark 

Looks like some of my crew are interested in this. Are we allowed to join in?

The more the merrier - full details soon.

Count me in as well, I'll go with the flow as far as the actual plan goes, I'll most likely be in the company of Mark in the MGA I'll be in the Elan and probably able to persuade a few other Elaners to join in.

You are hereby counted in.  Herard is going to think he has died and gone to heaven when he looks in his car park!

Oh ohh! He hasn't seen scruffy ol' Lara yet  though, has he?  :laugh:

It's Ok though, like me she's not too proud to mix with her betters.

Things are coming along.  I have now received a reply to my "heads up" e-mail to the Vice President of the Classic British Welcome, John Curtis:
"I feel honoured that you want to come 'en masse' to the CBW...  I've passed on your request to our chief parking marshall to see... if he wants to allocate you a special plot!"
Couldn't have been more helpful, eh?

All is coming along nicely.
Some help required, though:

As said above, I could do with a CA flag to mark our gathering spot at St Sat and to have in my car to make me easier to follow.

I need a masochistic volunteer to travel with me as lookout, etc.  (I have air-con...)

I could do with a couple of people who are coming in modern, reliable vehicles to travel in the convoy to aid anybody who gets into problems  : ie, break-downs (god forbid) etc so the rest of the group doesn't get held up.

Steve (or anybody with a web-site) - if I do a word document, could you convert it to a down-loadable document whose link we could post on this site - so people can download route info?

This sounds like a nice little jaunt. I've been holding off from begging a lift with someone because I've been trying hard to think what I normally do on a  Friday. As I have no idea, I reckon I will be up for this. Those of you that know Mark, my oppo - he would be too (if I tell him he is...)

Much as I would love to do this in the passenger seat of someone's exotica, I will volunteer to take the Veccy, if that's what you're looking for Termie. It is a V6, but being the Elite it doesn't even have visible tail pipes. No tow bar though. Of course, if someone comes along with the offer of an absolutely unrefusable ride then I might retract...  :)

(If someone could give Mark a ride he would appreciate it...but don't depend on him for navigation, driving - well anything, really :o))

If I make it on time and someone in a car with space, can relieve me of all my kit which will be on the passenger seat. I will be able to take a passenger.

Phil, that would be great, it would be good to have your company.  But you haven't seen my car.  You may decide you need to bring a large paper bag to put over your head to avoid the embarassment of being seen in it.

However, then Paul will need a passenger so maybe Mark would like to go along  in the red car instead, Smokie?  However,if he's a cr*p navigator then the combination of him and Paul could be quite funny....  Happily, at this rate they'll have a long line of cars to follow.

Mr T is UK bound on Wednesday so I can spend a bit of time fine-tuning the route and finishing writing it up so with any luck I should have it ready in a week or so.  I'm planning a nice relaxed drive to take in a few villages and some pleasant countryside, with hopefully a couple of stretches of road which should be pretty flic :police:-free for one or two of you to open up a bit!

I have just had a call from the parking marshall at the CBW.  They are setting aside a special parking place for us.  It's all coming together splendidly. :)

Oh dear, they havent seen Lara either.

I might hide near the back :-[

Bill - you do the dear old girl such an injustice - she has a delightful patina, acquired over many years of being used for what she was built for - having fun, being driven in spirited fashion  ;D

MG Mark

Ok then, thanks for those kind words sir!

I'll say it loud, I'll say it proud, no dammit I wont hide her at the back at all.

(OK fair cop guv, I wasn't really gonna anyway, she's my babe and I'm very happy with her!)

I have to say she does me very well.

 :)

Hi Perdu,
             Which one is Lara? surek\ly not the green one at the back wit a turret ;D
Phil

WANC 4,Mrs Doubtfire just cant decide what to bring to LM this year(if we end up coming,yawn)He got a fat boy harley,a 1927 Model T hot rod,a 95 Mustang GT....or a midget!
I can just imagine him and Canada P in that
PM

Life's full of such tough decisions.

Phil, that Sherman DD is quite a monument. It was lost in the sea during the D-Day training at Start Bay. Divers recovered it after the War and it was mounted as a memorial at Torpoint some time ago.

The plaque isnt clear whether the crew were lost when  it sank but I doubt if getting out of a swamped Sherman was easy.

I usually visit it when I am in South Devon, that time I was in convoy.

bill

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Hi Perdu,
             Which one is Lara? surek\ly not the green one at the back wit a turret ;D
Phil
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No. His is the green one at the front with the speed nipple ;D

Er Termie,

Is this open to any vehicle to tag along, or just those of a British classic persuasion?  I wouldn't mind the trip but being a driver of a jap wrc tool I don't want to stick out too much...  I could park at the back behind the tank if you like!

Patrick.

I suspect Mark would really appreciate that. But navigation is definitely not a strong point for him...

Am I the breakdown vehicle then??  ::)

I've put the word out to Team Tarquin to gauge interest ( for that read if sober enough)!

No old classic car since the demise of the black Granada though. Will be an Omega estate if we are awake enough. I'll confirm once a decision has been arrived at.(We are very democratic)

If this makes you feel any better - the Pace Car's a Micra..... ::)
Of course, any car is welcome!

It would be great if you would be one of them!  Really all I'm concerned about is that if in the unlikely event somebody did have a problem, they would not be left alone by the roadside as obviously we wouldn't all be able to hang about and I'd need to press on with the majority if we weren't to cause an enormous - if exotic -road block!

**** Attached is the (current) information notes and details courtesy of Termie ****

Please download and take note of the info.
This will be added to and revised as required.

Great stuff - looking forward to a different diversion for Friday afternoon in the A.  Thanks for all the good work in organising the herd.

MG Mark

It's a pleasure.  Just *ff*n well turn up, guys, OK? ;)  Should be a blast.

We wouldn't dare not to - we'd have every local flic out looking for us, every local cafe turning us away with a firm "pas ici m'sieur", and battered Peugeots revved up and waiting to T-bone us at every priorite a droite junction...........

MG Mark

I am organising a fleet of Pugs as we speak. :police:

Just posted details of this on Lotus Elan Central to drum up interest amongst the Elaners

http://lotuselancentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=115124&sid=7f0277673ec3f48cb949b8fc601394da#115124

Plan for 10, 8 serviceable enroute, 6 arrive there, 2 won't restart, 2 breakdown enroute to the cafe = 2 at destination......

MG Mark

Excellent, thanks!
Herard at the bar is arranging for us to be able to use a car park opposite also, so we'll have space for plenty.

I've just looked at your link and I'd just like to point out a couple of very minor things.  The bar is half way, not at the end.  Also, it does not belong to me but to a French petrolhead (Herard, mentioned above!)

Termie,

Thanks, I'll correct my post, my misunderstanding entirely.

Although I doubt overheating will be an issue for either the cars or the occupants   ;D

Now if I ever get to bring the old one you may then have a point  ;)

No probs.  Although the bar should belong to me.. I probably helped to pay for it.

I understand that there's a Austin Healey theme to the welcome at St Sat this year, with some of the original LM cars and drivers scheduled to turn up. That should keep Mr G. Frogeye happy then, just make sure he drives off in the right one won't you?
H

Given the choice, me and the Frogeye would rather spend an afternoon in the company of our CA friends in modern cars than with a bunch of Austin Healey owners.

You've got me all confused now Gary. Isn't the cavalcade starting at St Sat?  - and I thought a frogeye was an Austin Healey Sprite, oh dear, have I made some sort of spridget-widget faux pas?

No BigH.
Not a faux pas at all, It's just that in my experience some (but by no means all) Big Healey owners would rather their cars didn't have to mix with their little siblings.

As regards St. Saturnin, I'll be there most of the day helping out with the Parade des Pilote so sadly won't be able to join you, but if you see this car there and an old bald geezer nearby please say hi. It would be nice to put a face to a name

Oh Oh I want it, Pleeeaaasse.
Want to swap it for a Frogeye?

How many frogeyes are there in a D type? Answers on a postcard please................

NB My frogeye back in the '60's went over a hump back bridge, hurdled a hedge neatly  since the road turned 90 deg. right, and finished in the breakers yard.........

That'll probably be the one I have now then!
No. I'd be happy for a staight swap, you wouldn't have to give me any money on top of the Jaguar.

I'll look out for you there.

Thank you for your very kind offer, especially as it wouldn't dent my bank balance, but I must, regretfully, decline your offer in this instance. However, being a mean bast**d at heart and with the best intentions of pi$$ing you off entirely, depending on mood I might be there in this one..... ;D ;D ;D

Well there are at least 6 of my group, including myself who have Healeys of various sorts and to us the Sprite is a fantastic car and as much part of the Healey story as any Healey. In fact this will be the first year this century that we havent had a Frogeye along with us. We do have 2 big Healeys though so do look us up and you will find a cold beer or two to welcome you.

Much appreciated Mal.

Mal, thanks for that invite... Err does that include second cousins twice removed with Midgets? ;)

You are also cordially welcomed to our small enclave in HA any time you are passing.

Ah lynxd67, there it is!

Do you know, I just put it down somewhere back in about 1960 and forgot where I put it.

Sorry Gary that one is mine!  :D



OK true confessions, mine was a little bit smaller than that one, but just as bootiful!

Even had a separate key that you could always lose down the floorboards, to wind it up with. And rubber tyres...

lynxd67,
It appears that you my have stolen the rear lights and number plate lamp off my frogeye. I'd like them back please. No need to remove the car first.

I confess. I have posted the complete ensemble on a collect basis. I appreciate that 1 ton of postage is well within your means and so you will be receiving the full package shortly by registered post. I think that for tax purposes I have declared a total of £5 for the value of the car and £95,995 postage. I am sure you will be in complete agreement with this but I regret I do not accept Paypal in view of previous fraudulent attempts. I assume that you will wish to prevent any bad reference resulting in a less than 100% record on your Ebay account and will settle promptly.

Yours faithfully,

Ebenezer Scrooge

No problem mr lynxd67, I have a freind who owes me monkey and will pay you with  a certifieable cheque from Western Unions.
wat he owes me £120,000 Inglis pouns so if you could take your £96,000 inglis pouns from that wich you owe me and just stuff the balance in used money under the seet, that would be fine. My shipping agent will contact you shortly.
Thank your for being such a trussing persons :angel:

Please find a postal order for £5 can i then collect the car in person next week ;D

I have no wish to disappoint you all but apparently I have won the Nigerian lottery for the 97th time and therefore, in view of my new found riches, have no need to sell the car. I have sent full details of my bank account (with the bank of Mickey Souri) here in France to Nigeria and no doubt will be receiving the $125 million promised shortly. I thank you all for your kind interest and hope that your prospective purchases will be found shortly

Respectfully,

Saddam Hussein

I do apologise Rick but that was a non negotiable deal. Personal appearances cost twice the postage. Anyway, the car is on its way to Nigeria to defray the costs of the transfer of the $125 million to my account here in the Bank of Dreams

I think this is the list, so far. Please cut and paste this and add/alter your bit and/or details of car(s).  It's not a commitment, you understand, just an idea of numbers would be good.

Termitermitewith Canada Phil. Micra  ::) Plus Paul with Mark - Mondial; Ernie Y - MGB GT; Peter - Rover 75 and possibly 3 x 'vettes
Ian?
Lawnmower Man
Robbo?
Perdu
MG MarkMGA
Steve Brown5 cars (all Cobras?)
Bob T
Gary Frogeye
Powermite3 cars
SmokieMarshall!!
Mal5 cars?
Elan Man
Papa Lazarou
Black Granny?

Termitermitewith Canada Phil. Micra   Plus Paul with Mark - Mondial; Ernie Y - MGB GT; Peter - Rover 75 and possibly 3 x 'vettes
Ian?
Lawnmower Man
Robbo?
Perdu (MG Midget)
MG MarkMGA
Steve Brown5 cars (all Cobras?)
Bob T
Gary Frogeye (Fogeye Sprite)
Powermite3 cars
SmokieMarshall!!
Mal5 cars?
Elan Man
Papa Lazarou
Black Granny?

Termitermitewith Canada Phil. Micra   Plus Paul with Mark - Mondial; Ernie Y - MGB GT; Peter - Rover 75 and possibly 3 x 'vettes
Ian?
Lawnmower Man
Robbo?
Perdu (MG Midget)
MG MarkMGA
Steve Brown5 cars (all Cobras?)
Bob T
Gary Frogeye (Frogeye Sprite)
Powermite3 cars
SmokieMarshall!!
Mal5 cars?
Elan Man
Papa Lazarou - Celica GT4 Jap-Crap
Black Granny?

Termitermitewith Canada Phil. Micra   Plus Paul with Mark - Mondial; Ernie Y - MGB GT; Peter - Rover 75 and possibly 3 x 'vettes
Ian?
Lawnmower Man
Robbo?
Perdu (MG Midget)
MG MarkMGA
Steve Brown5 cars (all Cobras?)
Bob T
Gary Frogeye (Frogeye Sprite)
Powermite3 cars
SmokieMarshall!!
Mal5 cars? Dont know exactly but will be a selection from: Mustang, Dino, Morgan, Healeys, Fisher, 911 & Panther.
Elan Man
Papa Lazarou - Celica GT4 Jap-Crap
Black Granny?

Termitermitewith Canada Phil. Micra   Plus Paul with Mark - Mondial; Ernie Y - MGB GT; Peter - Rover 75 and possibly 3 x 'vettes
Ian?
Lawnmower Man
Robbo?
Perdu
MG MarkMGA
Steve Brown5 cars (all Cobras?)
Bob T
Gary Frogeye
Powermite3 cars
SmokieMarshall!!
Mal5 cars?
Elanman - Elan S2 and hopefully up to 4 more Elans and a Fiat Coupe
Papa Lazarou
Black Granny?

Can anyone join in..we could masquerade as a breakdown rescue vehicle

Yes, all are welcome - just add yourselves.  We're not sniffy here!  The route plan is ready minus one or two minor details.  Should be posted towards the end of this week.  Another "breakdown vehicle" would be very useful, thanks. :)

The WANCs are definite now

Termitermitewith Canada Phil. Micra   Plus Paul with Mark - Mondial; Ernie Y - MGB GT; Peter - Rover 75 and possibly 3 x 'vettes
Ian?
Lawnmower Man
Robbo?
Perdu (MG Midget)
MG MarkMGA
Steve Brown5 cars (all Cobras?)
Bob T
Gary Frogeye (Frogeye Sprite)
Powermite3 cars Transam,Corvette,Mustang
SmokieMarshall!!
Mal5 cars? Dont know exactly but will be a selection from: Mustang, Dino, Morgan, Healeys, Fisher, 911 & Panther.
Elan Man
Papa Lazarou - Celica GT4 Jap-Crap
Black Granny?

EVERYONE - Keep clear of the WANCS Corvette if it's damp.  ;D ;) ;D

nice one smokie

PM

We like the idea of joining this trip as St Sat is something we've said we would try to do for the last couple of years but have never made it. Problem is that some of our guys will arrive on Friday, and we never know when. So, to try to tie this down a bit, I'll try to get them to arrive via St Sat  :)

Termie, when you say "lunch" are we talking 12.00, 13.00, 15.00??

Somewhere back in this thread, jpc, is a link to my notes on the trip (in a post by Steve B).  We're leaving lunch arrangements to individuals and are leaving St Sat at 14.00 (ish) - I say ish because the parade cars arrive then and we may wait another 15 minutes now to let everybody see them.  We have a stop at about 15.30 and I can give you directions to that so that anybody who's late can meet us all there. Do come along, the lists of cars is beginning to look a bit tasty, isn't it?

I'm off with Mr Termite today - he's going to act as guinea pig and test my directions - and I'll publish the route at the weekend.

Here's the link
http://www.clubarnage.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6852.0;attach=3426

Thanks to Termie.

Attached are the complete and updated details and route instructions.


* Please download *

Thanks Steve. :)

I'm working on a map, also, when I figure out how to do it!  Plus a few details about the various interesting stuff we pass.  There'll be more to come, but as Steve says, at least could you download a copy of the route plan if you're coming along, or I'll run up a horrendous ink bill!

I believe there is a coach hired too and coming to St Sat? With John Curtis we are trying to plan for the day and would like to know at what time so we can arrange, if possible, some parking for it. Ta

Lynx, if there is a coach it's not a CA one as far as I know! :-\

You can now also download the map of the route here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97986095@N00/513172196/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97986095@N00/513172198/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97986095@N00/513172200/

Thanks so much to kpy for supplying the maps.  Appologies if some of the roads don't look as straight as they are in reality - just getting to grips with "Paint" and a lifetime of trying to drink local breweries dry does not help!

Termitermitewith Canada Phil. Micra   Plus Paul with Mark - Mondial; Ernie Y - MGB GT; Peter - Rover 75 and possibly 3 x 'vettes
Ian?
Lawnmower Man
Robbo?
Perdu (MG Midget)
MG MarkMGA
Steve Brown5 cars (all Cobras?)
Bob T
Gary Frogeye (Frogeye Sprite)
Powermite3 cars Transam,Corvette,Mustang
SmokieMarshall!!
Mal5 cars? Dont know exactly but will be a selection from: Mustang, Dino, Morgan, Healeys, Fisher, 911 & Panther.
Elan Man
Papa Lazarou - Celica GT4 Jap-Crap
Black Granny?
Goodlife AM DB7 Vantage
jjkt15 GT6 Convertible

and now plus two of the popemobile gang who are coming in a 911 of some description.The popemobile is not making an appearance thjis year on MB
PM

Herard (the owner of the bar on our route) is a complete Porker freak so will be delighted.  One of the minor Porsche teams always used to stay at his hotel in the old days but sadly has not made the entry for a couple of years.  He'll be delighted to see a 911 there.

not sure what model but its less than a year old.
How come Ian who owns it is my financial adviser and ive got a 20 year old Transam and he's got a Porsche and my pension fund is worth f@@k all?

PM

Can't come in the MGB GT as it's a manual and the leg's broken, so pleased add an AM DB7 Vantage to the list of runners  :) 

Tough choice for some eh?  ;)

Life's cr*p ain't it?
Danny, I've added you and your car to the list.

Hi,
Well some members of the TSSC were trying to arrange something similar but even though I've message them etc, I've heard diddlysquat.

So folks, please include my SIXFIRE (GT6 Convertable) to the group. There will be 2 nuts on board!

Termie,  I still gather we are meeting at St Sat sometime before 1400 and then a liesurely drive through Le Sarthe.

Jerry

Yup, that's the plot.  The links to the route and maps plus notes are in this thread somewhere, but are also in a sticky at the top of the Help section. 

Hi Termie,

OK, I'm trying to kill two birds with one stone here!

I'll be leaving camp at about 1000-1015 with the TSSC on a leisurely drive to St. Sat. I will then swap/desert/hide in CA for the trip back.

     (Mental Reminder:- fill up with GoGo juice)

Do you allow 'turncoats'?

Jerry

Oooooo.. :-\  Oh, yeah alright then.  There's a fuel station next to our stopping place too so you can top up half way round.

Termie, I think our group have finally decided that we will be joining the run!!

So, coming from MB will be two TVR's, a Honda NSX and a sensible car

Joining us at St Sat on their way down from the ferry will be the Moggie and the Merc CLK

Good stuff - please bring some copies of the route with you.  I've been proof-reading the guide and have run out of ink! ::)

Would everybody who is coming
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN COPY OF THE ROUTE WITH YOU
Thanks

Thanks to everybody who turned up - I had a great time, don't know about you lot?  Herard and the bar staff looked after us so well and the locals were seriously impressed by our little collection - I think the Mustang went down best! ;D

Sorry that the St Sat arrangements were not as good as they should have been.  I think that the trouble going on around the circuit for the usual Mad Friday antics meant that it was much busier than the organisers anticipated, which was why we ended up being parked all over the place so it was very hard to gather everybody together for the departure.  Well done to those who made it, in spite of the slightly sticky start, especially Danny who in spite of a broken leg managed to join us on the Sille road and come along - hope it was worth it.

Mods - you could un-sticky this now!

Termie, thanks for organising the drive out on Friday, I enjoyed it very much and is was good to see some of the glorious French countryside a little off the usual 'beaten track' for Le Mans visitors, even the weather stayed fine .  Please pass on my thanks and I'm sure those of everyone else to Herard and his staff for looking after us

Hi Termi
Sorry I didnt make it, I was recovering from the fine DFH/ Piglet/KK party and wasnt fit enough. I did try and find you but as you say SSaturnin was a bit packed, may be a sligh mod to the plan for next year.

As I said on the day, many thanks for the effort in putting the run together - from experience I know how much it takes!  The countryside was lovely, nice villages, and passing BUG 11 (the Bugatti Veyron that was in the area last week) coming the other way on the road in one of the villages was great.  Herard's bar/restaurant was a nice way to finish it off and it was good to do something a bit different with Friday afternoon. 

One suggestion for next year for the St S bit : the link up of everyone on the road outside seemed to work well, so rather than trying to get a designated area for parking inside the CBW, simply set a designated point within CBW for everyone to meet up, to then go to their cars and form up outside.

MG Mark

A big thank you to Termie for organising a great run out for us.  My brother and I enjoyed it loads and the buffet at St Cosme was very welcome and enjoyed by us both.  It waas nice to travel with an interesting bunch of people and interesting set of cars.  Next year I will hope to get the chance to have more than the the briefest of chats that we managed this year.

Dave

Er, you think I'm going to do that again? ;D

Termie, you've got to as I'll be leaving a day early next year specifically to participate in the run.
Good to meet you and Mr T and sorry for not making it to the CA Calvalcade this year.

Thanks from the WANCs Termie,we really appreciated the effort you put in.Im sure it'll be far easier for you next year!

cheers
PM

4 cobras, a TR6, 9 blokes and Fran tootled around the lovely countryside and back roads and now pass bigs thanks to Debs for organising and planning this.  A great way to spend the afternoon.

Pictures later.

I like those odds!!!

Seriously tho, BIG thanks to Termie for organising and to Andy for letting me act as Naviguesser" in his Cobra - I now know more about arable farming than I will ever need ... and also actually said "Woof" when I saw a dog on the drive home from Dover!!!!  :o

F

I like those odds!!!

If she likes them odds how much did she like the odds at the poo bar on saturday?  :o

(Joke Fran only a feeble joke!)

Termie, you really do have to do it all again, because of Gary getting there (here) in time next year, if for no other reason.

And I will have my act together better too so I will be along next time...

Have to say Fran looked kinda cool sat in the Cobra, ya'd think she sat in one of they every day...

Goddess of course.

(and you do have all that planning already planned too!)

bill

I'd only do it again if it were based around the same bar (I could alter the route) as it seems to me that the stop is the complicated bit.  No way would I get involved in organising it when I didn't know I could rely on good facilities.  With that proviso, I'd be up for it.  I had a great time and Herard and his o/h were chuffed to bits too.

Our little group
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/ianlm07057.jpg)
and all the pics here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97986095@N00/sets/72157600512593121/

Thanks Termie, for reminding me what I missed!
If you are doing it again next year (please). I promise to be there in the Frogeye.

When I finally get my head back on straight, I'll post the pics that I took en-route (whilst standing in the passenger seat of the TR6!)

Termie, will you be organising anything for the Classic next year? Looks like we really missed out this time, didn't fancy holding everyone up in a van but will take the old Alfa down next year. Cannot wait, will be my first trip in a 'proper' car!