Castle Combe 2024

[Tuga2112]

is this list actually necessary ? i mean. does the business need to be aware of our numbers ?

[dapinky]

Not for the breakfast - and I know that there are 8 of us at the campsite, but it was more to make others aware who are travelling up on the day, so that people can feel included - and more importantly, so no-one is left behind when we leave because no-one knew who to look out for!

Beyond that, of course there has to be a list - it's in the LEC foundation documents that there will always be a list!

[Tuga2112]

Not for the breakfast - and I know that there are 8 of us at the campsite, but it was more to make others aware who are travelling up on the day, so that people can feel included - and more importantly, so no-one is left behind when we leave because no-one knew who to look out for!

Beyond that, of course there has to be a list - it's in the LEC foundation documents that there will always be a list!

im aware of the tradition.

I Will certainly join the group. no need to add peer pressure, as i find if i follow the crowd im unlikely to end up lost

[chrism]

1) Ron R
2) Pinky
3) Tony
4) chrism - I might still be on my way at this time on Saturday - but it's comforting to know where the group will meet up. Sunday? cor, yeah...
5) Nick & Shell
6) Steve & Lesley

[nicowalker1]

It’s a shame that few years ago we had 100 M100’s yet now we have only eight in this list. I know there may be a few more on the day but, where the heck have they all gone?

[alan e]

It’s a shame that few years ago we had 100 M100’s yet now we have only eight in this list. I know there may be a few more on the day but, where the heck have they all gone?

There is 13 M100s on the list but i may bring my JPS Sinclair C5 its never been to Castle Coombe.

[simonbuk]

I'll put my name on the list although still slightly tentative (but putting my name on a list adds a bit of pressure on myself to turn up........)

1) Ron R
2) Pinky
3) Tony
4) chrism - I might still be on my way at this time on Saturday - but it's comforting to know where the group will meet up. )
5) Nick & Shell
6) Steve & Lesley
7) Simon(BUK)

What time are the campers aiming to get there on friday ? Anybody got a spare tent ?

[Tuga2112]

the weather forecast sugests a rather low chanse of rain (lower than 10%) for both friday and saturday
temperature wise it appears to be a nice couple of days with cold nights.

Attending the Event
1. Alan E
2. Pinky (and maybe Mrs Pinky, if she isn't working)
3. Mike - MPx, Saturday only
4. Tuga2112 (hoping this time the Car decides to behave)
5. Nickwalker & Shell (I may even go on track this year)
6. Steve A & Lesley (if she's forgotten how much she hates camping).
7. Jonathan (Saltire) - didn't bother adding self to list in earlier post - despite the rules!!!!
8. Chris t
9. RonR - There is no Rule 6!
10. muley (Jim) Not planning to go to Smoking Dog on Friday eve!
11 Blaster (Tony)
12. Kathryn
13. chrism

Campsite stay evening 24th
1) Pinky
2) Joao
3) Blaster Tony
4) Steve & Lesley
5) Nick & Shell
6) Muley (Friday&Saturday)


Breakfast at the "pit stop" 25th
1) Ron R
2) Pinky
3) Tony
4) chrism
5) Nick & Shell
6) Steve & Lesley
7) Joao


Curry or other TBC evening meal 25th
1) Joao


Pinky, are we happy to confirm a BBQ for the 24th Evening ?
im putting my name on that as well. preemtively.

BBQ at campsite evening 24th
1) Joao

[MPx]

Need to change your header for the first list that I'm on Joao. I think that's just an "attending the event" list and has nothing to do with camping etc. or I guess I may have put myself on the wrong list!

[Tuga2112]

Need to change your header for the first list that I'm on Joao. I think that's just an "attending the event" list and has nothing to do with camping etc. or I guess I may have put myself on the wrong list!

corrected the heading.
i need to look back and add the list for the campsite.
I Know that one starts with pinky first and myself second in the list... just need to look it up again

[dapinky]

Joao,

I can confirm that I'll be bringing a BBQ with me, and will be expecting to use it Friday evening - depending on the level of rain!

There is nothing set in stone, and if it looks like a better option, I shall go to a pub and get food there..... nowt to say we can't use BBQ on Saturday instead (or even, both days if required) - and anyone not camping would be quite welcome to join in anyway.

*Important Note*

I am bringing a BBQ (and the gas for it), NOT providing cooked food!..... it isn't a 'turn up and eat' event...... it is a 'bring what you want, cook it yourself, eat it' event.

Personally, I shall go to the campsite, sort out with Geoff (the owner), put up tent then drive down the road 2 minutes to Morrisons where I can get some food/drinks for the evening,,,, that way, if the weather is poor and the BBQ is delayed, then I can get the food on Saturday.

[Tuga2112]

i know this is a bit of a short notice to everyone, but here it goes.

its worth noting that i will be departing from durham thursday mornign to darlington for work, and then follow straigh south to walsall. so if anyone wants something i need to know before 7am thursday

as far as bringin stuff for trading.

I Have the following, which i will be bringing if there is an interest for.
3d printed reproduction and custom made badges in black PLA with silver paint ("LOTUS" "ELAN" "SE" "NA" "M100") as per facebook pictures (£5 each, £10 set of 3 different ones)
3d printed window stop bobins, various colors. (again facebook has pictures) (£10 set of 4)
3d printed black SE wheel centre caps (embossed logo) (£15 set of 5)
new coil pack control unit from john cahalan (will sell at cost, just need to check emails to figure out what was the cost, but i think it was something around £180)
nylon cilinders to rebuild the headlamp motors, i can bring a set or 2 + paper gasket (uncut) (£6 set for both motors)
rear caliper pair, refurbished with new pads and ready to install (exchange basis £120)
1 pair of new unused coil packs from rockauto (£50)
SJs alternator with SimonP's upgraded regulator, ready for close loop conversion (less than 1k miles use, £200)
used Front disks, skimmed by my local machinist (£30 pair)
used rear disks with hubs, skimmed by my local machinist (£80 single, 120£ pair)

I Have ordered 2 elanscan cables, if these arrive thursday, i will be able to sell them as well. these will be the same price as geoff used to sell with a £10 donation to the kitty. I Have 1 at the present moment that i use myself, which im happy to sell for anyone in need.

i will be bringing my laptop and digital calipers which can be used for both elanscan readings and measurement and 3d modeling of any parts others want to bring which I can 3d print at a later date.

I Understand some of those prices are drastically different to others, theres things there i am able to produce (3d print), or already have more than 1 spare, where others are parts that cannot be easily replaced, or require a lot of effort to replace. the latter are not "priced to sell" they are priced to "be worth my time restocking"

Everything i 3d print has been modeled by myself, i dont sell prints from downloads of thingyverse, as that would be a breach of contract with the people who post there.

[Rambo]

Hello chaps. Sorry I won't be joining you again this year. I'll be coming back from Greece so unable to attend.

Sounds like things have gone a bit tits up with the camping side. I will do my best for next year. Karen at Burton Hill allegedly has a soft spot for me so I will butter her up to get our LEC pitch again.

Have a good w/e anyway.

ATB, Rambo

[simonbuk]

I know I was only tentative anyway but i'm definitely not now. Can't make it - too much trouble with mother and done lots of driving , can't do anymore.

[chris.t]

See you there people.

[nicowalker1]

The car is packed ready to go.
Frustrated the car hasn’t been washed as it has pissed it down all week and I’ve had a lot on with work.

[Steve A]

Just come back a day early just to do this, will pack the car in the morning and head off, Lesley's really looking forward to it

[dapinky]

Got the car out yesterday (fist time since September)..... it started on 2 cylinders.....(eventually).

Maybe the 8-year-old petrol is a little past it's best? So got it onto 4 cylinders by tapping the injectors with a screwdriver. Put some redex injector cleaner in the tank, then went and filled up with super unleaded.

Got home, packed the boot, remembered to tax it online (took a while to find the V5 as Angie couldn't remember where she had put it).

Will be leaving at 1100 to arrive somewhere around 1400hrs. (depending how many cylinders it runs on!).

[Blaster]

Car is ready most things ready to pack. Will have a light lunch and leave just after noon when hopefully the M25 is quieter.

[Blaster]

I have also put a small Cadac gas BBQ in the boot with pizza stone as another option for food.