Ypres Lotusday 2013 !

[paulsmithmk]

what bar Chris we have arrived also!

[chris.t]

Were in the hotel bar ariane. With Trevor and Steve my mobile
zero 7 nine 4 one zero 90317

[Rice crispy]

Thanks - the yellow team lotus has been removed now - it was a low cost way of updating the look - I'm pleased with it

Like the stripes have some in the garage I cut for my BRG but the missus persuaded me not to put them on, wish I had now although she still says don't do it

[theelanman]

well.........


wot no pics yet?......

how was it

[theelanman]

oh and not forgetting Chris

[chris.t]

Good to see a few m100 s giving it some stick around some very testing roads, testing both for drivers and navigators. If you get the chance you must have a go at this. Got some photos which I will upload asap.

[Pascal]

It was a great pleasure to meet you in Ypres, great fun, great time, perfect weather.

See you again !

Pascal - France

greetings to all LEC addicts.

[Steve A]

Just got home

Easily the best Lotus themed event we've done, quite simply a must do

More to follow

[Pascal]

10 ' in the morning ...

Pascal

[Rob P]

This is sounding like a must for next year, can't wait to see some pictures now

[TrevorB]

:agree:

Just got home

Easily the best Lotus themed event we've done, quite simply a must do

More to follow

too

photos to follow once I get them into photobucket and downsize etc etc

[Pascal]

sorry but i cannot prevent myself to show this non - Elan 1963 historic beauty.

Pascal

[HJ2]

Trevor, i must say... you have not changed a bit in all those years starting with the pic in your Avatar

[ovi]

Was great to meet the Englisch Elan maniacs!

[chris.t]

To be honest I didn't take a lot of photos, I was too busy enjoying myself you guys over the channel made us feel so welcome. The only thing I regret is that I didn't get any video of us all speeding along those really narrow roads, such fun, thank heavens nothing was coming the other way

Pascal, I really like the collage and it was good to meet you all.

As above, re the event,I think there will be a larger M100 UK contingent next year and next time I will stay for the meal in the evening.

[Steve A]

Was great to meet the Englisch Elan maniacs!

Some of our European Friends M100 owners from left : Henk Jan (Hj2), Ovi,Peter,and Pascal, it was a great pleasure for us to meet you all at last

[HJ2]

Thanks Steve, i love the picture!

It was really nice to finally meet some more of the LEC bunch and i am happy that it was worth the trip (but as expected
Good company at diner!

For those who where not there... Neither was i, as the Elan broke down when i drove it out of the garage at 06:00 hours... No 1st and 2nd gear
So we took off anyway as everything was paid for and the B&B was booked, but we went in the Vel satis. Not without troubles, as none of the 4(!) GPS devices worked!
As a bonus even my Lotus Type one watch broke down during Diner!
I really need a second Lotus next year !

[TrevorB]

A selection from the meeting point and drive.

[Steve A]

Loving the photo's Trevor, looking forward to Paul's footage too

Here's a few of mine:

On the ferry after the rain, it was really worth all the effort the previous day cleaning the car



Arrived safely at Varlet farm with more added mud










Dirk the farmer greeted us and gave us Tea with apple pie
He had an amazing collection of things he dug up around his farm, (including unexploded bombs )










I would recommend Varlet farm as a good base when visiting this area as it is right in the middle of where it all happened during the first world war


more to follow.....

[DeanG]

sorry but i cannot prevent myself to show this non - Elan 1963 historic beauty.

Pascal

Thanks for posting. It has some features I may incorporate on ours.

It would be great to be able to attend this event.