SOUTHERN AREA - Hen & Chicken, Alton. 2nd Wednesday of Month

[muley]

...

and yes I've had a bad day

So, nothing new there, then.

I'll be there (with my menu choices) on THURSDAY.

toodle pip


Jim

[markv]

Waiting to hear how my Lotus is doing - head gasket problem was confirmed by Steve Williams last Friday

[chris.t]

might be just the 2 of us Jim

[Lotusnick]

I'm gonna try and sneak out too

[GROMIT]

snap mark had my head gasket replased by steve last mouth great job but ££££, im of to amsterdam on friday morning so my not make it untill new year if so hope you all have a great xmas and hope to see you then . gromit

[markv]

snap mark had my head gasket replased by steve last mouth great job but ££££, im of to amsterdam on friday morning so my not make it untill new year if so hope you all have a great xmas and hope to see you then . gromit

He's warned me it's going to cost.....
Waiting on head gasket from Lotus, so won't be repaired until the weekend at the earliest. I might come along in the Honda, but it depends on work.

[rjbean]

Michelle and I will be there. Probablt not in the elan though as it still at garage awaiting alternator refurb. If she pulls her finger out maybe in the mini as it's almost finished. But, probably in one of the others.

[Nige]

Doesn't look as thoughI'll make it tonight . I could blame pressure of work, but there again I could be more honest and admit I'm still recovering from a work Christmas do last night .

Rob, If you have been able to get my turbo adaptor plate milled down thank you and sorry I'm unable to be there to collect it tonight. I won't be at the Christmas meal this year either as it's Lynn's dad's65th that weekend. So it looks as though it will be Januaryu before I see you.

[muley]

Doesn't look as thoughI'll make it tonight . I could blame pressure of work, but there again I could be more honest and admit I'm still recovering from a work Christmas do last night .

Rob, If you have been able to get my turbo adaptor plate milled down thank you and sorry I'm unable to be there to collect it tonight. I won't be at the Christmas meal this year either as it's Lynn's dad's65th that weekend. So it looks as though it will be Januaryu before I see you.

Nige

Fair enough. Have a good Xmas. Kindest regards to all the family




Jim

[muley]

Well, considering the weather (cold and damp) we had a good turnout last night


Me*
Rob&Michelle (and bump)
Deirdre&Chris
Nick
Rob S

Discussion covered early motoring(largely minis) / the credit crunch / housing market / removing turbos / heating engineering etc etc

Xmas meal order was placed.

IMPORTANT
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Discussion re which evening. JB proposed a reversal to Wednesday / seconded CT / passed unanimously.

SO. Next meeting will be on WEDNESDAY January 7th and then the first WED of every month from then on.

Kitty stands at £8.70

Safe journeys.

Have a good Xmas and a Prosperous and Fruitful 2009

Jim

[markv]

Sorry I didn't get there - too busy at work, but I WILL make it in January! Gutted to hear I missed a chance to reminisce about Minis - my first three cars were all Minis (and my very first one was a Mini Countryman, coincidentally a similar red to my Elan, with wood cladding, amazing long gearstick, push button starter and "garden" along where the sliding windows go). I'd better stop there or it'll end up a very long post!

Hope you all have a great Christmas.

[markv]

Latest update

- it's my birthday
- another year older
- got the Elan back today
- head gasket repaired
- cost £££s
- rad fans both seized - will need doing before it gets warm and before I next get stuck in traffic
- drove Elan from garage to work, top down
- it was b****y freezing!
- ... but Elan felt better than ever
- drove home from work, top down
- rheostat problem - no dial illumination at all on journey
- even colder than this morning! I lost the feeling in my fingers
- I'll have to look up the threads on rheostat problems - it's happened a couple of times before and righted itself
- found thread on replacement fans and have added myself to the list
- no excuses - I'll be at the January meeting!

[chris.t]

Happy birthday Mark, I bet its good to have the Elan back despite the niggles. You're all set for the summer now. I know that if its not raining then its good to have the roof down but there are limits especially if hyperthermia is an issue Remember the Jan meet is on the 1st wednesday!!!!

Oh and have a good Christmas

[ailwyn]

Chris,

Do you want me to post the date in the thread title?

A.

[chris.t]

Chris,

Do you want me to post the date in the thread title?

A.

Yes please A, that would be useful. Also has there been a decision re the home page 'Meets' section?

edit/ cos the meet is now on the 1st weds not the thursday

[ailwyn]

On my list to do Chris.

H & C still?

[chris.t]

On my list to do Chris.

H & C still?

Thanks A.

Its still at H&C. After the January meet could you change the thread title to 'Southern Area Meet-1st Wednesday of the Month'.

Cheers

[ailwyn]

I'll change it now if you like?

[chris.t]

I'll change it now if you like?

yeah may as well. Cheers.

On the home website why not link to the relevant section on the forum for 'Meet' info. This will mean you won't have to keep altering the home site.

[ailwyn]

That's part of my plan, need to get some free time though which is the problem at the moment.