Southern Scoff & Spin 2014 - Sunday September 14th

[chris.t]

If you want a job done.......

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe

That is the venue, final details will be posted as soon as, but allow a full day of you want to come along.

[muley]

[Kier]

Is this an Elan only event, or would you allow one of those horrid newfangled Evoras to come along (I can hang back if needed so as not to embarrass you all)

[chris.t]

Would be good to see you Kier

[muley]

All welcome.

Rob came with a non-Elan last time - indeed, a non-Lotus.

Be great to catch up with you, Kier.

Rgds

Jim

[chris.t]

We're going for a BBQ I take it? and if the weathers like this then the trunks are coming along so remember to bring your harpoons. What was the pub we met at before going off to Lepe last time?

[Kier]

I'm not going to be able to make this now, sorry

[rjbean]

All of us will be there but not in the elan. I was going to come in a lightweight fibreglass 4 seater but got outbid.

[muley]

Good to hear from you, Rob.

My Elan is in bits (rear brake challenge) but hopefully will be back together.

Anyhoo, I suggest we meet at the John Barleycorn Pub, like we did in '06 (!) - say at 12:00 midday ish

Suggest we stick with J1 of the M27 (Cadnam). When exiting head into Cadnam (if from the North then first exit off the roundabout, if from the south it's the third) a short stretch of dual carriageway, before the next roundabout take the first left then almost immediately left again at a T junction (opposite Silverbrow kitchens). A couple of hundred yards on the right hand side is the Sir John Barleycorn Pub, plenty of parking around the pub, suggest we make that the RV. Route down to Lepe from there takes about 40 mins of steady (New Forest speed limit of 40 MPH) driving. Past the entrance to Beaulieu Motor Museum, through Beaulieu village. Note the usual New Forest Hazards of cattle and ponies in the road.

Lepe has a small Cafe/restaurant and great views over the Solent to the IoW.

Sound like a plan?

..thanks to Nige for the above

I'll bring a gazebo plus bbq etc. Also bat & ball game for Chris..

[chris.t]

Do you know I haven't broken a bat & ball game in ages still in France at the mo but will see you on Sunday.

[daveiow]

Chris, Jim & Rob
Sorry chaps but am afraid we will be unable to make it on Sunday
A combination of work commitments and concerns for an elderly family member mean that even if we made the effort we would probably be wondering what was occurring back at home and not be able to relax and enjoy the day anyway.
We all have periods in life like this and we are sure you will understand.
I certainly hope to come to the H&C in September and will bring my copy of a certain book starring a well known Scotsman i
Have a good afternoon

David & Ness

[Nickydee]

Currently in Turkey but flying back early Sunday will tty to make it what time are you meeting at the Pub.
Regards

Nick

[chris.t]

Currently in Turkey but flying back early Sunday will tty to make it what time are you meeting at the Pub.
Regards

Nick

mid day mate

[rjbean]

Sounds good, we'll see you at the pub at midday. Sorry you can't make it Dave and Ness.

[muley]

Excellent! See you there.

Nick, if you're running late you could always join us at Lepe later.

Rgds

Jim

[rjbean]

Thank you all for a great day. We all really enjoyed it. It totally wore out the boys, Ollie fell asleep on the way home and Charlie is still asleep now

[chris.t]

ha ha bless em, I'm not surprised they were going round on their bikes for ages.

great relaxing time, the weather being absolutely glorious - should have brought the swimming togs!

[muley]

Yes, should have gone for a swim.

It was a real pleasure to see Ollie and Charlie enjoying themselves. To be honest, they wore me out a bit, too!

..and our bat survived for another day!

Oh, and Ollie took his stabilisers off!

Cheers

Jim&Jen

[chris.t]

A bit later in the year this year. The plan is to go to Frensham Ponds near Farnham. This means that meeting at the H&C and then convoying to the ponds is the way to go. No BBQs allowed so picnics I'm afraid. If the weathers good then you may want to go for a swim, then maybe you might not! Forecast is set fair for the next 7 days. Append your names accordingly.

Meet H&C for 2pm

1. Chris & Deirdre