Club Arnage

I know its a long way off and we still have to survive Le Mans, but I have been thinking about a CA camping weekend down my way and need som feedback before its too late.

Details are as follows.
A mate owns a small campsite in my village with hook ups, waste disposal point etc and I thought it would be fun to have a get together there.
We, the Brethren collectivly own all our setup so can use that and another mate has kindly offered the use of his hog roast machine.

The site is just off the edge of the forest and about 3 miles from the sea.
Pubs are just up the road, as are farmshops etc etc. The site also has fishing lakes for those that like that and there is scope for clay shooting too.

The site gets booked up but we should be ok to secure it if I can let him know soon.

I was thinking mid August and that ties in with Wooly's birthday.

Let me know your views and we will see what happens.

It could be jolly god fun ;D

PP

No... said slope is in Ossemsley.

Sounds good to me, I'm away until the 9th August so a s long as it falls after that.

Woolys birthday is the 10th so it will be after that. Could turn into a big gathering if we can get all the troops and usual suspects involved.
Will keep you updated.

Is this an opportunity to miss?  NO.

Count me in.

Baby will be 7 months old by then. I may even be allowed out....

I'll come if several conditions are met:

1. We need to have a blue laser.
2. Elvis needs to be there for a mash up
3. There must be non-participants staying on the site, particular those offended by loud noise.
4. We must have a piano.
5. There must be lots of things to burn (no, not the forest  ::) )

Hey, if it's successful we could all skip Le Mans next year and go to the same field. Just play motors TV very loudly in the background and no-one will notice the difference!

I believe most of these conditions can be met. Will a green Lazer be ok...? ;D

Here you go Monsieur Spot, weapons grade !!!

That looks perfectly adequate. I suppose green is more in keeping with the forest anyway.

Geez, my birthday is the 13th of August, and I someone elses party on the 14th on this side of the pond. Going to a festival 20th till 24th, and consecutive holiday with the kids. So 15th till 19th would work out fine. ;D Is that midst of August enough Rex? ;D

14th, 15th & 16th Looks good.
I will check with the site owner and see what we can do.

PP

Is the site big enough? I forsee a full-scale CA invasion with added Dutch flavour. Any chance of bringing the beer trailer over?

Gonna have to check on that... otherwise its hire the field opposite and a big Generator.
If we can have All of Andy's field then should be ok.

PP

I'm thinking this isn't really the sort of event Zares would be interested in, you know we don't like this kind of thing.  ;) I'll ask though!

I'm in 8)

I think that's our plan for 2009  ;D

(edited to add I think it's Eurosport this year again...)

I've heard of cooking hogs in cast iron bathtubs, buried in the ground, on spits and on many varieties of grills but I've never heard of a "hog roast machine", can you please enlighten this uninformed American with what exactly that is?

Have you asked permission from the Noise Abatement peeps? Invite all the neighbours then they can't complain >:D

bloody good plan old  boy, a little close to home -local papers reporting mass good fun - or their iterpretation coud be interesting -wake the old bugges up, tally ho.



Oh yes...... count me in + a few.....

Hey Mom.. you are not far afield. Its an electrically driven spit which is encased in a stainless steel tube with closed ends, a hinged lid and adjustable gas burners down both sides. Simple,  Piggy (up to 180 lb Cleaned), clamped on spit, fire up and shut lid. 6 to 8 hours later you have a fine fully cooked hog with a full skin of crackling and perfectly cooked meat... mmmm
There is another Hog Roast Machine but he wont be invited ;)

Location looks to be moved further down the farm into the valley.... All neighbours will be informed, invited and given ear plugs. Noise wont be an issue... as long as its not too bad and finishes early enough... Say 5am.. >:D
Massive genny is available as are portaloos... its gonna be a big one!!

Not to far from me, having camping kit, would be interested

Landman/Paul

I'm sure from sound (pardon the pun) engineering experiences that excessive noise in valleys will be directed upwards to the stars :police:

Please could all those interested PM me with numbers etc... I have a meeting/drink in the local tomorrow nite with the land owner.... he loves cash!
It looks like this will be a good event so early input is vital... the more the merrier, but I need to know numbers asap if you could please folks.
Cheers

PP

Good call there.

International Ravers? ;D

Who, The Dutch??  ;D

Oi!

I meant it as a compliment!!!  ;D

PM sent.

Is Brains really looking in from Tracy Island?

Cool

Rex you temptress, I may be tempted to drag the missus along and join you, how long do I have to persuade her?

You have until August... so best you behave yourself ;D

 :laugh:

UPDATE!
The owner of the land is starting to Pank about numbers and  :police: involvement due to noise. His wife however is all for it and I think she wears the authority trousers >:D
Alternative ground is available from another local Farmer who is as tight as a crabs derriere. Cash talks and I am on the case.
This event will happen... I may even have a word with Farther PP about usng one of his fields but he started my LM history so is fully aware of how we party ;D
A bribe, invite and getting him drunk may help....
I will keep you all updated as things unfold...
Numbers pushing 50 so far including local friends so should be fun....
IT WILL HAPPEN.... just where is the question at the mo ;D

Rex congrats on reaching "one, one, one, one"

the number of the beastly!

I have faith in you matey

(p.s. still working on the dragon..., "Go on you know you love it down in the Forrrssst")

 ;)

Hope to make it too!

That was a magical moment (1111), Lady PP had the same when she was born with 666 on her face >:Dhehe

Cooooel.
Looks to be a weekend of delights!

Rex, can't state number from Holland, only speaking for myself at the moment. But 14th/15th will be the date? Then I'll open a topic on our forums to get a gang together. :)

Cool. Looks like I may have found a new venue with more room.
Looking to be a good weekend! ;D

Real Cool.

LM Part 2 without the noisy teararse neighbours to worry about.

its not fair , the south gets all the fun , first the snow now party of the year , where's the nearest airport?

Bournemouth airport is a short taxi ride away(5miles), southampton is about 15 miles. New milton rail station is a only going to be about 1 or 2 miles. 

Departing
Flight No. BE140 Depart Newcastle Fri 14 Aug 09 07:05 Economy Operated by Flybe Arrive Southampton Fri 14 Aug 09 08:20 Fare rules Total Journey time - 1 hours 15 minutes 

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Coming back
Flight No. BE149 Depart Southampton Sun 16 Aug 09 20:10 Economy Operated by Flybe Arrive Newcastle Sun 16 Aug 09 21:25 Fare rules Total Journey time - 1 hours 15 minutes 

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Booking for 1 passenger
GBP 8.08 Airfare per adult or child GBP 51.90 Taxes & Charges per adult or child For 1 Adult Total airfare and taxes GBP 59.98

You can fly at more reasonable times but it increases the fare by £20 each way. I'm sure someone would pick you up from the airport.

A quick update on plans.
I am waiting for the other field owner to get back from Oz to make my offer of cash for the field.

As mentioned earlier, he is tight as a crabs behind so hopefully will accept.

It's on the same lane as my initial destination so still gives access to the fishing and clay shooting.

Catering plans are being discussed and it's looking like alongside the Hog Roast, we will have a couple of big gas BBQ's for communal use plus all our LM catering kit and my LPG cooker from home. My mate Jim and I are planning some specials toofor those that like things on the Curry side of life.
We wont go hungry!

A discussion over the inevitable costs will take place once a location is decided.... Discounts with the local farm shops can be negotiated, as can the beer supplies from the local (Draught Heineken, Ringwood Bitter and Thatchers Cider can be on tap)

Further details will be posted as I get them or think of them.

PP

Ah

is that real Ringwood or silly little cans sort of thing

as you are aware these things matter to a gennulman of the boozing persuasion...

I can (and indeed have for 60+ years) live without any quantities of fermented beef-ish food with spices to kill the germs, but a BEER is a BEER...


This is important

or do we need a volunteer to dash to La Belle Patrie for box after box of 1664 from a handy Carrefour someplace?

it's a worry...

If we can persuade Paddy in coming over, we could fill up his van with kegs of the lager we brought down to Le Mans the last few years. :P

Ringwood bitter sounds excellent.  Local cask beer should only have to travel just over the next hill.

Boondoggle should go well in August with Old Thumper for 'later'. http://www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/boondoggle.htm (http://www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/boondoggle.htm)

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Good research Steve.
Boondoggle is indeed a fine summer brew and Old Thumper is definaltly best saved for later due to its staggerability!
Thatchers Dry Cider is a 6% beauty which if drunk in quantity produces some unusual effects!!

That sounds like a plan!! ;D

 :o

It's down forest mush. Strange things appen down ere.

Sounds like a brilliant party!!!  Will look forward to it - bouncey castle?x

Well... it would be rude not to have one now you have mentioned it!! ;D

i'll call Big Brian  ;D

Eeeeeeew... does that mean it would make horrid noises and smells while being bounced on... and steal all the food when everyone is asleep! ;D

On a more pleasant note..... the hog roast machine is confirmed. Spoke to the owner/builder and we can have it fo free on condition of an invite. Deal! ;D
Just waiting for the land owner to return from Oz and then we will know whats happening... Hog roast mas has his stel fabrication unit on the owners farm so will put in a good word.
Fingers crossed!!
Numbers interested pushing 100 with my local friends included and 40+ CA crew at last count.

Lets hope it happens ;D

I am calling the land owner tomorrow about the use of his field... fingers crossed all ;D

I'm a little slow to react to this...
but as usual - I'm in.

Who needs Le-mans when you have a field, and the odd wild horse like thing to ride around all night......?

 ;D Too late for a site?

Gonna see the man tomorrow... so fingers crossed!! ;D

Good Luck mate.

Awaiting a call back. Message left with his wife. Fingers crossed!!

Better late then never I always say! Count me in, would be a bit rude not to come after all the effort put in by PP to centre it around my birthday. I'll pass it on to all the G@y boys who miss LM due it clashing with a certain bicycle ride down Brighton. Well that's what they say they're doing, they always come back with sore arses.

Not heard back yet but hopefully will be good to hear the Dodge and caravan rumble into Bashley... along with a number of other unusual and classic/exotic vehicles.
Once I have had the call I will post a full update... PP

Appears that local land owners are a bit shy of having us party..... but we have a reserve plan... I will keep you updated. PP

Fingers crossed, well you know what I mean.

I had some positive news yesterday but cant say anymore until I hear back from someone.
Fingers crossed! ;D