Proper East Midlands Meet - * TBA by PaulP*

[Dico]

TOSSPOT!!!!




I know you only want me for my ear plugs.

Can't make it that week my gray pals. My available Tuesdays are few and far between at the mo.

[rip]

I'll now be working in London until 6 on Tuesday, so the earliest I can get there is about 9.00.
I'll still go, but just too late to eat.

[Gary]

ok thanks for letting us know Rip !

No drinking for me, as I'll be on anti-biotics due to a tooth infection I didn't even know I'd got...

[Paul.P]

ok thanks for letting us know Rip !

No drinking for me, as I'll be on anti-biotics due to a tooth infection I didn't even know I'd got...

Thats what happens when you've got a big mouth, things happen inside & you don't even know there going on

[Gary]

So 2 days to go, with rain forecast we have a measly list of :

1) Gary
2) Gillian
3) Dave Eds
4) John W (arriving late)
5) Rip (arriving very late)

Come on lads make an effort !

[Paul.P]

So 2 days to go, with rain forecast we have a measly list of :

1) Gary
2) Gillian
3) Dave Eds
4) John W (arriving late)
5) Rip (arriving very late)

Come on lads make an effort !

Accomodate the regulars then Gary & change the date to suit, why not go for a thursday , would of thought that would of suited you better as well ?

[Dave Eds]

Not gonna make this now either Gary!

Sorry, but unavoidable circumstances.

[Gary]

So 2 days to go, with rain forecast we have a measly list of :

1) Gary
2) Gillian
3) Dave Eds
4) John W (arriving late)
5) Rip (arriving very late)

Come on lads make an effort !

Accomodate the regulars then Gary & change the date to suit, why not go for a thursday , would of thought that would of suited you better as well ?

Tuesday is the best night for me - as it used to be for all the regulars.

I'm seriously thinking of cancelling this now....

[rip]

I know what you mean, Gary.
I'm still not counting myself out for tomorrow but it is not really much of a meet with just 4, 2 of whom will be arriving late.

How about a scoff & spin one Sunday lunchtime? Maybe more will be able to make that? Obviously not this week though because it clashes with IOM.

[Gary]

That means we would have to come with the kids and in 2 cars, which defies the object really.

[rip]

It's manageable.

You live on the edge of the area covering those who may attend, so....
Those heading from the South could meet up & convoy around a few roads.
We could then meet & eat.
No need to take an Elan really. There is usually at least one of us who takes a non-Lotus anyway.
So you can bring the whole family in the family car.

[Paul.P]

Tuesday is the best night for me

This might come as a bit of a shock Gary, but it ain't just about you

- as it used to be for all the regulars..

No, wrong again, we used to have tuesdays because it was the only night Dico could make it, not because it suited.

I suggest this should now be cancelled, & re-arranged when we have established where & when is more suitable to the majority.

[rip]

I can't believe we're on the 4th page of a thread for what appears to be a non-event.

[Paul.P]

I can't believe we're on the 4th page of a thread for what appears to be a non-event.

Well if a bit more of an effort had gone into sorting this in the 1st place, it could of been done & dusted by now, just knew i should of done this myself

[Gary]

Ok, I've tried and failed. This is CANCELLED

Some-one else can try and set up another meet if they like, otherwise Gillian and I shall enjoy the kitty

[Paul.P]

Ok, I've tried and failed. This is CANCELLED

Some-one else can try and set up another meet if they like, otherwise Gillian and I shall enjoy the kitty

As Gary appears to of given up at the 1st sign of a problem , i will take this mantle on, & will try to organise a meet where we can all come , so spend some of your own money Mr Harvey, & the kitty can wait for another day.

[Gary]

Ok, I've tried and failed. This is CANCELLED

Some-one else can try and set up another meet if they like, otherwise Gillian and I shall enjoy the kitty

As Gary appears to of given up at the 1st sign of a problem , i will take this mantle on, & will try to organise a meet where we can all come , so spend some of your own money Mr Harvey, & the kitty can wait for another day.

and you aren't even an Elan owner !

[rip]

Ok, I've tried and failed. This is CANCELLED

Some-one else can try and set up another meet if they like, otherwise Gillian and I shall enjoy the kitty

As Gary appears to of given up at the 1st sign of a problem , i will take this mantle on, & will try to organise a meet where we can all come , so spend some of your own money Mr Harvey, & the kitty can wait for another day.

and you aren't even an Elan owner !

Wrong...you've forgotten the Catmobile!.
It's true that many bits of it have been sold, but the V5 identifies a car by the VIN, which I believe remains with the chassis.
I believe Paul still has the chassis, so technically he is still an Elan owner.
& I'm sure we would all welcome him anyway even if he wasn't.

[Paul.P]

Ok, I've tried and failed. This is CANCELLED

Some-one else can try and set up another meet if they like, otherwise Gillian and I shall enjoy the kitty

As Gary appears to of given up at the 1st sign of a problem , i will take this mantle on, & will try to organise a meet where we can all come , so spend some of your own money Mr Harvey, & the kitty can wait for another day.

and you aren't even an Elan owner !

Well it just shows that elan owner or not, i'm prepared to put a bit of effort in & try & sort a meet that suits everyone, only problem is if i have it more than a stones throw away from your house, will you come ?
Thanks for the kind words rippers, although my elan ownership days are over (for the time being anyway ), i can pass on my knowledge of the car, which having built one from the chassis up is quite extensive ( if i can remember ? ), whereas some of us don't even lift the bonnet

[tezza]

hey all , just read through " ALL " this thread , sounds like this meet is hard work ? wouldnt it be easier to all just meet @ one of the many classic shows around and see where it goes from there ? ,,, just a thought , cheers , terry