Club Lotus Castle Combe 24th May 2025

[alan e]

The local forecast for Saturday is wet all day

Bring those roof towels!

The forecast for Saturday is now only 40% rain so getting better fingers crossed.

[dapinky]

Not wishing to leave anything until the last minute, and with a day still to go until I leave home.......

....... who has the gazebo, and will they be bringing it on Saturday?

[Tuga2112]

I thought you would have it ?

I Can only bring one or 2 folding chairs. car will be fairly packed with camping stuff and probably some tools

[dapinky]

It is precisely due to the lack of space that I don't have it!

I *think* that either John O had it, or maybe Alan E - but if not, I will go to "plan B" and dig an old gazebo out of the loft and try to fit it in with my camping kit...... I can (probably) fit it in the car okay, but don't want to have to take it if the decent one is likely to appear on the day.

[alan e]

Not wishing to leave anything until the last minute, and with a day still to go until I leave home.......

....... who has the gazebo, and will they be bringing it on Saturday?

I have it and will be bringing it on Saturday.

[Tuga2112]

depending who you ask the forecast changes rather drastically

bbc is saying 50% change at midday on saturday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2653597

duckduckGo is a bit more lenient with 10%
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=castle ... ast&ia=web

at this point im more conserned about how windy it will be.
under a gazebo on a windy rainy day is not appealing at all. but without the wind im sure the banter (and hot tea) would make up

[dapinky]

Well, that saves me going into the loft for a gazebo.... thank you, Alan.

We have no control over the weather, and we have had a fair few 'good' weather days at CC recently (although I also remember some others with a chunk of rain!).

I shall pack accordingly (wet-weather gear, shorts and sunscreen - with a brolly in the boot to keep rain/sun off my head) - Nowt quite like a cuppa getting diluted by the rain - but the chance of a good day out makes it all worthwhile.

[Steve A]

The local forecast for Saturday is wet all day

Bring those roof towels!

The forecast for Saturday is now only 40% rain so getting better fingers crossed.

Fortunately we own a car which is world famous for keeping the rain out

[MPx]

The local forecast for Saturday is wet all day

Bring those roof towels!

The forecast for Saturday is now only 40% rain so getting better fingers crossed.

Fortunately we own a car which is world famous for keeping the rain out

So you're bringing that instead of the M100 ??

[Rambo]

Are you bringing the Bond bug Alan?

We could park it in the gazebo overnight

[alan e]

Are you bringing the Bond bug Alan?

We could park it in the gazebo overnight

I think i will bring the Sinclair C5 it fits in the back of my car and the car don't leak.

[lotustonybassplayer]

Morning all, just wondering what time everyone is aiming to meet for the NOT a convoy breakfast at the Pit Stop ?

[dapinky]

Hi Tony,

According to their website, they open at 0800 on a Saturday, so I plan to be there about then. It is only 15 minutes from our camp site. Then, Castle Combe starts at 0900 (but is open before that), so I suspect we'll be leaving at about quarter to nine???

That said, I am very flexible and this is not an autocratic decree, so if someone is running late and lets us know, I'm happy to hang on, or if everyone wants to crack on at half eight, so be it.

Basically, I shall b e there from eightish to whenever we leave!

[Tuga2112]

Hi Tony,

According to their website, they open at 0800 on a Saturday, so I plan to be there about then. It is only 15 minutes from our camp site. Then, Castle Combe starts at 0900 (but is open before that), so I suspect we'll be leaving at about quarter to nine???

That said, I am very flexible and this is not an autocratic decree, so if someone is running late and lets us know, I'm happy to hang on, or if everyone wants to crack on at half eight, so be it.

Basically, I shall b e there from eightish to whenever we leave!

considering how long it took them to serve me my full triple XL breakfast last time.. we will probably be late anyways

[Steve A]

So, as far as I can make out, the only nailed on and happening so far is :

Saturday morning meeting at the pitstop for 8 ish

Getting to the circuit for around 9 ish

Nothing set in stone for either the Friday or Saturday evening ?

[dapinky]

I have a gas BBQ with me for Friday, but it is weather dependent...... or play it by ear whenever anyone else gets here.

Saturday will get sorted on Saturday, but a curry is always a good shout.

I am set up at the camp site, for those arriving, we have been allocated a space in the back field (as usual), through the gate and turn to your right. My tent is in the far corner. They have asked that we use this bit as they have another group using the bit just inside the gate.

If I'm not back from London whe you arrive, my tent is the blue& grey one at the end of the mown area. I'd like a bit of space to park, but if not, I can park in the car park if we are a bit tight for land.

[Tuga2112]

my situation is the following.

I Have my M100 on the trailer and ready to start a trip south. im planning on probably leaving at 11 or so. giving me about 4-5 hours to walsall. where it till be unloaded (probably taking another hour) and all my tools will be moved to the shed.

then beging trip to the camp from there with the m100.

im doubling up the trip in order to bring up north another car that i will be resotring over the coming year.

so the bottom line is.. do not expect me anytime before 6 for sure. but ill be happy to join everyone for a evening meal.

I Have Dave's number. so i will let the group know whats my ETA closer to the time as im completely clueless as to how to unload the car off the trailer by myself.. it took mean hour and half to load it... and that seemed to be the easy job

[chrism]

Ok a list of people going to Castle Combe 24th May 2025.

Alan e.
chrism - sorry but no...
Mike - MPx
Spud and Miranda
Saltire*
TrevorB
RonR
Rambo
Tuga2112
Pinky
Tony B
Lotustonybassplayer

Jim
rip
Steve A & Lesley
xxxxxx
List for the Campers

Tuga2112 (not organising)
Tony B
Pinky
Rambo (Burton Hill)
Jim
Spud and Miranda

List for the Saturday morning gather up at the pit stop and "not convoy" to CC

Tuga2112
Tony B
chrism - sorry but no...
Pinky
xxxxxx
Rambo
Jim
Lotustonybassplayer
Spud and Miranda
TrevorB
Steve A & Lesley

List for the Saturday Evening BBQ/Pub meal

Tuga2112
Tony B
chrism (+ Gill) - sorry but no...
Pinky
Rambo (up for a curry)
Saltire (up for a curry)
Jim
Spud and Miranda (up for a curry)
Steve A & Lesley (Definitely up for a curry)

Sorry folks - a bit wimpy I know - but from WSx we'd be starting off in a huge downpour, driving into it (in a mobile sieve) as it heads our way and arriving soaked where there isn't a huge abundance of shelter.
With the prospect of more rain the day's looking way too grim for us - so without wanting to bail out we're gonna bail out, hoping not to disrespect those LEC gurus we were so looking forward to meeting up with again.

[dapinky]

Sorry to miss you, Chris, but fully understand your reticence.

Had a good chilled evening yesterday with a glass of wine (or 2) with Mark (rambo) and Jim (muley) at the camp site. Currently on the train to London, and still sunny!

[MPx]

Sorry folks - a bit wimpy I know - but from WSx we'd be starting off in a huge downpour...

Oooeer. Where have you been looking for your forecast Chris? I know its all a bit random, but the Beeb's tale of woe has been getting gradually better over the last couple of days - so much so I've currently swapped my plans back from the Esprit to the Elan. They're currently saying light rain up to 9 or 10am then just cloud for the day with the drizzle back about 5. No heavy stuff at all. Maybe its just Sussex??