ARBROATH SEAFRONT SPECTACULAR 23 JULY '05

[shoppie]

Yes! I know we are all mad in Arbroath - we must be, cos were are going to do it all again - except this time it will be BIGGER, BETTER & hopefully DRIER than last year!!:D:D:D:D

The date for your diary is Sat 23rd July 2005

There is a 64 MINI record to be broken:p:p....

+++ Latest news +++
The RUSS SWIFT Mini Display Team has been booked and confirmed.

The RAF have confirmed that the RED ARROWS, TORNADO, SEAKING and CHINOOK will be performing flying displays this year. On the ground will be one each of Puma & Gazelle Helicopters along with 2 Gliders. The full size model of the Harrier will be back as well. The Red Arrows manager will also fly in. The ROYAL NAVY will provide a SEAKING Helicopter from HMS Gannet(Prestwick) which will display with the local lifeboat and then land at the park.

KEVIN CARMICHAEL Extreme Motor Cycle Display, confirmed.

GRASSICKS MINI(Perth) have confirmed their involvement as have ARNOLD CLARK MOTORS, NORMAN FAIRWEATHER MOTORS.

Car & Motorcycle clubs confirmed so far include...

Tayside Classic Car Club
Mini Clan
Caledonian Mini Club
Phoenix Car Club
BMW Car Club
Audi Quattro Club??
Scotia Wings (Honda Goldwings)
Perth & District Classic Wheels
The Smart Club
Tayside American Cruisers

KEEP UP TO DATE @ www.seafront.org.uk

1.Sheilz
2.Smurf
3.Shoppie
4.X30YES
5.MartinSullivan
6.Monkeymagic
7.JohnO (maybe)
8.Wul
9.Sh@z
10.Big Gordy
11.Starky
12.R7ETH
13.John
13.Kirsty
13.Tam1314
14.Heather
15.CraigCooperSworks
16.space vacant
17.Davidson2
18.Crombers
19.Graeme Stockton
20.Bazthemod
21.Hogg88
22.Jeff
23.Topless
24.Eddie44
25.WeeFozzy
26.GAJ
27.Mini Martyn
28.Astrohaggis (hopefully)
29.Low n Loud1
30.Picklehammer
31.Bad Dog Mini
32.Scottiecoop
33.Minime (once ;))
34.Indigomatt
35.BPirie 1000
36.3GGG
37.CraigD
38.Margaret & Darryl
39.Markymc
40.Phantom
41.KJ init
42.Johndunn
43.John
44.T8SLD
45.Kinghorn
46.Sean Norrie(maybe)
47.Duncan Stewart
48.c me swim
49.J cee
50.Eggy7496
51.roadrunner
52.Catcook
53.Steph
54.Lightbody
55.Charlie (fae Arbroath)
56.Nenah
57.markyc
58.davesmini
59.Penguinspring
60.Bonnie Scotland - fully paid up member :approve:
61.RichardV.
62.BumbleBee
63.RS
64.ScottishCooper
65.NickUK
66.Borrisimo
67.Weepete
68.Hyperflick
69.Lesley12 ;)
70.Gav
71.Bob Bruce
72.Dundonian

[Sheilz]

aye
:D

[Smurf]

Aye!

[shoppie]

Its an "AYE" from me of course:p

[X30YES]

Smokies Smokies , yum yum !!..64 to beat lets go M2 as well and make it a weekend along with Johns Cullen Run ?

[MartinSullivan]

Of course.... put my name down

[monkimagic]

deffo

[Willie M]

Daresay I could be tempted ;) Ah, go on then. Count me in Shoppie.

[Julz]

Aye!!;)

[Big Col]

I'll say "AYE" and I'll also promise not to leave early this time. (Thanks again Shoppie :I)

[Big Gordy]

Thats an 'aye' from me and the madmaxxer :p:D:approve:

[Gismo]

Please put my name down for this :cool:

[R7 ETH]

aye cool

[Heather]

And a yeah from me. Can i order better weather for next year?:D

[Duncan Stewart]

Excellent news :D. I thought Willie and I were bad for advance planning ;). I'll bring an umbrella next year so I can spend more time out of the car :p

[seany]

yeap you can add me and una

[Crombers]

Yup , aye , me too

[ny152]

Me myself (and Irene!?!) please :).

[shoppie]

WOW!!:D

18 notes of interest already - I'm getting excited!:p:p

[Bazthemod]

Aye!! :)

[Starky]

Me and the missus as well Shoppie.

[Jeff]

100% defo, I wonder if we can get predictive weather forcasting from the MET office for next year!

[Kirsty]

Me too me too me too!! Sorry late as always!!! I'll definately bring my brolly that I got from Mummy and Daddy Fozzy to keep me nice and dry!!! (Let that pesky youngster just try to give me the prize for drowned rat next year!!) HEE HEE HEE!!!

[eddie 44]

yep up for another wee trip to the ( sunny ) :cool: sea front , roll on 2005 :p 1 + 0.5

[weefossy]

Add the gang to the list please. Hopefully Kirsty that "Pesky Youngster" will have grown up by then!....Fat chance!!
Hope the Pink brolly is holding up. It will have had plenty use this year!

[Kirsty]

It certainly has!!! It's great thank you very kindly!!!! Neil grow up???? NEVER!!!!! HEE HEE!!!!!

[GAJ]

quote:Originally posted by Kirsty

Me too me too me too!! Sorry late as always!!! HEE HEE HEE!!!


Late! Late! It's not until next year woman!;)

Put me on the list too though!

[Kirsty]

HEEE HEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! I know but thot I was late in putting my name on as this thread was started ages ago!!! DUH!!! I know you know, you were just joking!!! I just feed you lot lines don't I!!! (note to self, must stop making it so easy for them to make fun, altho I have to make them think they can get one up on me cos they certainly wont be able to keep up with me!!!) HEE HEE HEE!!!! Ok I will stop sabotaging the thread!! SOWY!!!!

[Mini Martyn]

Hopefully I might be able to make this next year, so put me down to.

Is LnL not going to go next time or is he still in the huff about the zeemaxed cooper (white) that was their this year!!?? hehehehe

[Astrohaggis]

Hopefully I'll be able to make it too! (Although I have absolutely no idea where I might be next summer!) :p

[Burple]

Yup!!! Count us in! We'll be there!!

Soz kids.. been on hols.... no computers for 2 and a half weeks!! - heaven!!! :);):D:p)

Now now martyn... jealousy is a terrible thing... ;):p
snigger..

[The Bull]

Add me to the list please Howard.

[The Dogfather]

Can you add me to the list as well?

[Scottie]

Can we come please.

[Mini Me]

Me too...

[ELFMAN]

I'll be there, Allah-Willing......

[phantom]

Hi Howard, put me down for this as well please.:D

[minidriver#1]

and a phat aye fae me ken. will be bringing the water proofs this time ;)

[bpirie1000]

yipeeeeeeeeee the day BEFORE my Birthday this year Cullen was on my Birthday But Hay Gives me an extra excuse to get drunk......

Cheers Count me in..

BRian

[sleepyrascal]

aye

[shoppie]

Updated news on 1st posting

[3GGG]

Yes please Howard.

[DerekM]

Add me too please.

[Craig]

Missed this one last year :( this is in the middle of our summer hols this year and we are staying in scotland, plans still to be worked out, but we should be able to make this.

Craig

[Sheilz]

Margaret and Darryl asked me to put their names down as well.:D:D

[Tam1314]

l will have a wee chat to Red Devil and see what she says

[Duncan Stewart]

Sorry Howard but I will not make this now as I will be doing the Cullen Run.
Was a difficult decision but at the end of the day I enjoy runs more than static shows.
Hope the show is a great success.

[Gismo]

Oh no :eek: this might be a serious issue

[Kirsty]

Howard I am really sorry too!! Didn't realise the dates were clashing!! As Cullen will prob be the only "holiday" I'll get this year I'll be going to Cullen!! Sorry again but I hope you still beat the amount of minis that we had last year!!

[phantom]

Me too Howard, really sorry, but if Cullen does not move its date, I will be at Cullen too.:(

[Scottie]

whoes bright idea was that to put these two events on the same day then.;):p Now I'm torn please move the cullen run never been on the cullen run and I was really looking forward to putting my Caravan in Julz back yard.:D:blackeye:

What to do.:question:

[minidriver#1]

i'm gonna have to go on the cullen run too :( its a real shame as both events are excellent but the Cullen is almost set in stone as a traditional run now.

[sleepyrascal]

Hey Howard. As I missed Cullen last year, I promised myself I would go this year (05).

[shoppie]

Hi Folks

Unfortunate news about the clash of dates but the Arbroath event timing has been in place since August last year and was dictated by external influences. i.e. The G8 summit in Gleneagles and of course the availability of the Red Arrows. Tayside police could not allow the event to go ahead on the same week as last year due to their involvement within the G8. The RAF only had that weekend available also. Really sorry, there's nowt I can do. However I feel there are enough of us to make both events a total success.
To quote John - "There are a lot of people that are looking for a family day out and the Cullen run is not really a family day out but the Arbroath event is". I have to agree and I believe both runs/events will be well attended by NMS. It's just a shame that people have to choose now...
No one need be sorry if they can't make a particular run - after all it's all about what YOU want to do not what we'd like you to do.

[The Dogfather]

Knickers! I'm Cullen as well I'm afraid! I wish you every success though!

[Gismo]

I'm gutted this clashes with Cullen, i'm afraid Cullen will be my choice if i'm not away working :(

[shoppie]

Hello again.
I must be honest and upfront here and say - when I posted our intention to have the 2nd Seafront event I was overwhelmed by the response by yourselves in both the support for last years event and the initial commitment to this years. On this basis in early December I approached John Clarks in Dundee and asked if they would be prepared to support us again. They did ask if NMS would be back again to which I informed them I had 30+ notes of interest already. Russ Swift was booked and John Clark agreed to support on the same basis as last year.(Russ was paid for by MINI & John Clarks 50/50). Due to the migration (seven in two days) to the Cullen run I feel that as more of the "drivers" in NMS read they now have a choice to make, my reputation with John Clarks may be at risk and I feel I have no alternative but to go back to them and advise them that there may not be the same support from NMS.
I am fully aware the Cullen run was one of the first runs for NMS and usually takes place mid to end July and is "must do" for many. I must admit I have to agree with Scottiecoop's comments as there are 5 weekends in July this year...
Please do not take this as sour grapes by me.
Please do not take this a ploy by me to entice you to this event or to have the Cullen run moved - I have to be honest to all.... the last thing I want here is another argument

The MINI was made to be driven and enjoyed. I am just disapointed that you now have to choose:(

[Wul]

Shoppie - put me down as a maybe please.

As for Cullen - the fact that you have to go to page 2 of the meets section on NMS to find a locked thread for Cullen 2005 doesn't help matters - I realise John wishes to maintain the thread on MINI2 but a lot of us hardly ever go over to the MINI2 meets section so that has probably been a major player in the confusion.

Perhaps a kind mod could sticky the cullen thread and add the date to the title to assist those still to post interest in either runs?

[minidriver#1]

was there absolutely no way to have Cullen on a different date? what run had a definate date first? i think it was Arbroath but i might be wrong.

[Burple]

Looking at the amount of interest for both, It would seem that both events could be still very well attended!
Remember that other people will have commitments that may limit their ability to attend either one of these events too... And both are not to everyone's personal taste.. Don't give in yet! :D:D:D

[Julz]

I think part of the reason for this particular weekend being chosen for Cullen was the fact of it being a public holiday weekend in many places!:I

I'm afraid I'll be choosing Cullen too!:clown:

[Big Gordy]

Ross and I are not going to the Cullen run so we're still up for this shoppie if that's any help :D:p:approve:

[MartinSullivan]

We will be at Arbroath as well, providing I am in the country

[The Dogfather]

Thinking out of the box! Has the route been decided for the Cullen Run yet?

If not why not a drive by as part of the run.

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Thinking out of the box! Has the route been decided for the Cullen Run yet?


I think John might be sticking to the same route as it's been pretty much the same every year!:clown:

Plus, if you go to Arbroath, it's a bit of a detour to get back to the A93!:sleepy:

[sleepyrascal]

Shoppie... dont cancel just yet! We will get it sorted!

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Julz

I think part of the reason for this particular weekend being chosen for Cullen was the fact of it being a public holiday weekend in many places!:I

I'm afraid I'll be choosing Cullen too!:clown:


I know Sunday the 24th July is parents day :pare you sure the Monday is a public holiday.:question:

http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/library/bankhols.htm

[Wul]

Thanks Kind mods but you still need to click through 3 links to find out the date for Cullen! :clown:

[Scottie]

Could it be a case that John checked the events tab and saw that there was no mention of the Arbroath Seafront 2005.

Can someone give it a wee tidy up please;)

Might help stop a thing like this happening again:)

[sleepyrascal]

Man this totally sucks. I cant decide. I REALLLLLY want to do cullen, but then I also really want to do the INMM in Belgium and I cant do both. But I could do the INMM and seafront. WHAT A CHOICE!!!

[3GGG]

I'm still on for Arbroath Shoppie.

[Starky]

I've been out of commission for a while due to family bereavement but we'll still be up for this as well Shoppie, maybe try the Cullen run next year.

[shoppie]

Thanks for that folks.

If you are not on the list on page 1 and want to come please give me a nudge and equally so if you are on the list and don't want to be - the same applies.

[J Cee]

Hi Chap can you put my name down for the big day.

Cheers J Cee

[shoppie]

It's done!
You're no.15 on the list on page one.

[weefossy]

Just caught up with all this. What a muddle, as we deffo wanted to go to both.
Thinking out aloud!
Could we go to Arbroath during the day and stop over with the Cullen Crew for the socials?
Where is the Cullen stop-over, are we really thinking about camping?
Which town has been chosen for the onslaught, is it Grantown on Spey again?
I accept Arbroath can't be changed and that Cullen has always been the same weekend, but how far down the planning is Cullen 2005 John?
Would a change of date suit more people than a clash of dates.
Does this not need a bit more discussion, as both these outings are very popular and a very different format.
Can't / don't want to make a decision yet.

[minidriver#1]

^^ i think thats a great idea actually.

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy

Would a change of date suit more people than a clash of dates.


<breaks into rapturous applause> :D:):D

[minidriver#1]

*pokes Big Col with walking stick* shh! let the chap speak.

[Heather]

The date for the Cullen Run is arranged around an english bank holiday so the englandshire folks have plenty of time to get back home. (well thats how it appears from skimming the ENORMOUS thread on M2) If that is the case it may be difficult to change. It also give people a choice of event to attend.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by tribalmini

The date for the Cullen Run is arranged around an english bank holiday so the englandshire folks have plenty of time to get back home. (well thats how it appears from skimming the ENORMOUS thread on M2) If that is the case it may be difficult to change. It also give people a choice of event to attend.


I had a look and could not see English Bank Holidays for that date maybe regional bank holidays.

Mind you I'm willing to be proved wrong:p:D

[Heather]

Perhaps it is, perhaps it is not. I dont think either date can be moved now they are arranged, and as far as I see its not the end of the world. Im sure Howard cant change the date due to amount of planning already undertaken. By the same token John has went for roughly the same weekend that this run has been undertaken for the last 2 years. Im sure people attending either event will have fun.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by tribalmini

Perhaps it is, perhaps it is not. I dont think either date can be moved now they are arranged, and as far as I see its not the end of the world. Im sure Howard cant change the date due to amount of planning already undertaken. By the same token John has went for roughly the same weekend that this run has been undertaken for the last 2 years. Im sure people attending either event will have fun.

think you could be right;)

[Gismo]

I appreciate this is a highly sensitive topic, but, we should make every effort to stay on topic :)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

I appreciate this is a highly sensitive topic, but, we should make every effort to stay on topic :)


what's off topic like :blackeye::p;)

[Heather]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

I appreciate this is a highly sensitive topic, but, we should make every effort to stay on topic :)

Sorry Alan, I thought we WERE on topic.

[john]

This is on Topic:)

I have just made an executive decision and the Cullen run date is now going to be on the Sunday:D:cool:so not only can you go to both but it will also be the first time we have had two runs on the same weekend.

I hope everyone is happy about this.:)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by john

This is on Topic:)

I have just made an executive decision and the Cullen run date is now going to be on the Sunday:D:cool:so not only can you go to both but it will also be the first time we have had two runs on the same weekend.

I hope everyone is happy about this.:)




phew thank god didn't know how I was going to choose between the runs:D:)

well done John:D

[The Dogfather]

Nice one John!

Howard, I'll be at Abroath (if you'll still have me).

[Big Col]

Well I was always going to be there Howard! <looks snooty> :)

[MartinSullivan]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Well I was always going to be there Howard! <looks snooty> :)


Me too :D we should get front row for the Russ Swift (maybe not as close as Howard got last year!!!!!!:D)

[phantom]

Well thats me back on for this one again, hooraah!:D
Glad this has been sorted.:cool:

[minidriver#1]

slap me back on this beast also.

[duncan]

I cant say if i'll be there. Its the Dundee Fortnight, and I might be away on holiday.
I'll let you know closer to the date, Howard.

[Gismo]

Slopes back, tail between his legs, am i allowed back

[shoppie]

You're all allowed back of course!!:p:p...sloping, slinking or otherwise:D:D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by shoppie

You're all allowed back of course!!:p:p...sloping, slinking or otherwise:D:D

just no the rain;)

[john]

I was only organising Cullen I was never going because I had already said to Howard I would be at Arbroath;)Honest:D:D

[sleepyrascal]

IM IN HOWARD!

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal

IM IN HOWARD!


EWWWWWWWWW!!! :dead:

[Wul]

Hey guys - don't pass out now but I think I may just make this for defo - please remove the (maybe) Howard? :eek::)

[john]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

Hey guys - don't pass out now but I think I may just make this for defo - please remove the (maybe) Howard? :eek::)




I think I may:D:Dand thats not a maybe????:cool:

[X30YES]

As its Arbroath before Cullen looks like its going to be a great weekend ....think some of the guys on mini2 would like an extra day out before John's Run ?

[minidriver#1]

yeh, i've asked a few i think some of em woulddo it if they could get accomodation for the night. i've offered. its gonna be a blast :)

[Julz]

Not too sure about some of the sooootherners, it seems most of them will be travelling up on the saturday instead of the friday, and last year they didn't get to Perth til 6pm!:clown:

[weefossy]

Magnanimous decision John, which should make for a fantastic weekend.:D:cool:
Although we live too far away to put anybody up on the Saturday, we could provide a few of our English cousins with a bed on the Friday or Sunday to help break the long journey to God's country. We could even pitch a tent or two in the back garden.:approve::)
What's the thinking for the Saturday night get together?

[KINGHORN]

im up for this as long as im onshore, oh look my usual answer again

[hogg88]

I'm up for this run :)!! Six weeks off :cool::D:cool:i'm sure i can plan it in.

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by hogg88

I'm up for this run :)!! Six weeks off :cool::D:cool:i'm sure i can plan it in.
Dave the run is more of a day out show ...the real run is the following day :D http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1290574#post1290574

[sean_norrie]

I will be there if am at home.

[Starky]

Shoppie, just noticed you've got me down twice, No's 11 & 21 and I've only got one mini. :D

[john]

13. "vacant" (any takers)!!

I'm not superstitious Howard:):cool:

[Big Col]

Shoppie you should swap lnl to 13 and give john 29! :D

[Kirsty]

Just realised that Cullen has been shifted so count me back in for this on Howard sorry to muck you about!! :D I don't mind going number 13 as a punishment!! HEE HEE!!! :p

[Duncan Stewart]

I'm in again. fantastic to be able to do both :D

[Tam1314]

We are going to try and do both now, lm off to have a look at the Cullen Thread.
l wouldnt mind number 13

[minidriver#1]

its gonna be a great weekend :) so looking forward to it.

[Kirsty]

I want number 13!!! It's the date of my birthday and I was 13 on friday the 13th!! I survived so surely that makes me a good contestant for the place!!! HEE HEE!!! I'll arm wrestle you for it Tam!! :) Only kidding as long as Im allowed to come then I'll be happy!! It will be a fab weekend!!

[minidriver#1]

you forgot mental age ;)

[Tam1314]

LOL Kirsty, it would have to be the right arm tho, still getting wee bouts o pain fae golfers elbow in ma left one

[Kirsty]

KJ..you're one to talk!! HEE HEE!! ;) I might get a chance of winning if we make it left arms!!! YAYYYY!!!! Sorry Howard!! Sabotage over!! :)

[c_me_swim]

Count me in 2 if i not working or can get the day off work.

This would be my first real New MINI Run/Show:D

[J Cee]

Hi Can you please add me to the list.

Cheers J Cee.

[Eggy7496]

hey, can i also be added?

[Tam1314]

Left arm it is then LOL

[roadrunner]

Just joined the forum, but will be there.

[Mini Me]

Ive a funny feeling i'm off sick that day.....lurve to come !!!!:p

[shoppie]

Hello again folks. Sorry for the delay in updating the 1st page - I've been away to New Zealand & Fiji to celebrate my Silver Wedding aniv!!:p:p
That's everyone (I hope) included so far;), its looking fantastic already:cool::cool:. I arrived back to hear that the Red Arrows have officially confirmed that they will be displaying at the event again.
As soon as I hear more I will let you know...

PS

To save arranging any arm wrestling competitions we have 3 names occupying no.13 now:):)

A huge thanks for your support so far:I:I

[Steph]

Please add me to the list, ta.
Minis and RAF at same time, yum ;)

[lightbody]

Please add me to the list too ta! (assumine the MINI and I survive our Mini Clan trip to Spain in June!)

[Kirsty]

quote:Originally posted by shoppie

Hello again folks. Sorry for the delay in updating the 1st page - I've been away to New Zealand & Fiji to celebrate my Silver Wedding aniv!!:p:p
That's everyone (I hope) included so far;), its looking fantastic already:cool::cool:. I arrived back to hear that the Red Arrows have officially confirmed that they will be displaying at the event again.
As soon as I hear more I will let you know...

PS

To save arranging any arm wrestling competitions we have 3 names occupying no.13 now:):)

A huge thanks for your support so far:I:I


Congratulations on your anniversary!!! WOOHOO!!! :cool:
Yayyy to 3 number 13's!!!! Don't think my wee arms could have stood the challenge (not been eating my spinnach recently):p:D

[weefossy]

Howard, congrats on your 25th. Ours is on 17th March so I know what you've been through. If it had been murder, we would have been free 6 years ago!!

As the Arbroath Spectacular is a big display, what about having a wee competition, something like, "Favourite Mini of the Day". Every NMS car that turns up gets one vote (not their own car) and votes for the Mini they would most like to have, taking into account mods, condition and style. I'm sure I can find a "Tacky Trophy", that could be used on the day. Wul's sponsors might want to throw in some NTX deluxe super pile mit?? What does everyone think?

[The Bull]

Great idea weefossy. Like it. I don't have a chance seeing that I don't have any mods but I like it all the same.

[Nenah]

Please add my name to the list too. :cool:

[Kirsty]

What a fantastic idea mummy/daddy fozzy!!! I'll be up for that!!!

[minidriver#1]

^^ spank

[shoppie]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy
As the Arbroath Spectacular is a big display, what about having a wee competition, something like, "Favourite Mini of the Day". Every NMS car that turns up gets one vote (not their own car) and votes for the Mini they would most like to have, taking into account mods, condition and style. I'm sure I can find a "Tacky Trophy", that could be used on the day. Wul's sponsors might want to throw in some NTX deluxe super pile mit?? What does everyone think?


We are working on that very idea!:cool: ( a prize for the best turned out car for each club that participates on the day.) So the NMS winner might end up with two "Tacky Trophies"....:D:D

[minidriver#1]

oooo a show and shine!

[markyc]

Can MarkyC be added to the every growing list

Sounds like a fantastic day

Can we get a shot in the Red Arrows as well :D:D;)

[Wul]

:cool: Cool idea guys - will contact megs and see if they fancy puttin up a prize - if not then i'll sort one out from my work ;)

[minidriver#1]

Wul, tell Megs i'm still waiting on my megs logos lol.

[davesminis]

Hey everyone,

I pick my mini up on friday, so i will let you know if everything goes according to plan. The I would be well up for it. I am helping out a one of the stalls already so will be there!!

Dave

[minidriver#1]

^^ cool. welcome to the site :)

[Big Gordy]

I see we're sitting at 60 mini's:D Only 5 more mini's too go and we've beaten last years record (if they all turn up that is:I) :p:D:approve:

[Scottie]

eh no only 4 remember I've got 2 minis:p and I'm defo turning up :D

[shoppie]

quote:Originally posted by markyc

Can MarkyC be added to the every growing list

Sounds like a fantastic day

Can we get a shot in the Red Arrows as well :D:D;)


Welcome to list:cool:. Thats us up to 60 now!!!! only 5 more to beat last year:D:D

The cops have agreed to us doing the convoy again (in one piece this time), so its "take over the carpark" time at Focus again:):)

If anyone is getting in a Red Arrow its ME!!!!!!!:p:p:p:p

You can of course have a seat in the plastic Harrier if you like;);) or in one of the other static aircraft that I can't tell you about until they confirm officially.:D:D

[johndunn]

Add another mini to the convoy,the wee purple cooper will be there.

[penguinspring]

Yup, will definately make it along to this one. Should be fine if the weathers up to it

[Wul]

Shoppie - have emailed megs re the show & shine - hopefully they'll get back to me.

BTW Julz - was it steve that emailed you from megs before?

[Gismo]

Please remove me from the run

[shoppie]

That's the list updated again and thanks to all so far.


***** Change of Sponsor *****
Our event will now be attended by Grassicks MINI (Perth) and not as originally planned by John Clark (Tayside)

[Wul]

Shoppie - no sign of the busiest dealership in central chipping in? Minime?

[Jeff]

I didnae realise we had 60 active members!!!!

[davesminis]

Thanks for sticking me on the list shoppie. I will defo be there. What do I do when I arrive, I will be there early cos I am already helping on one of the stalls????
I wont be able to make the convoy.
The other thing I was wondering was, my brother has a classic mini and he was asking if he would be welcome on the stand??

Cheers,

Dave

[seany]

Shoppie, sorry myself and una cant make it any more.

[Davidson2]

Me! Me! Me! add us to the list please... Summer just wouldnt be the same without it!

[Neil and Lorna]

Hi shoppie

Can you put Myself and Lorna on the list Please.:D

We missed last years due to Shrek 2 opening in our cinema and were gutted.

See you there.:cool:

Cheers Neil and Lorna. :):D:cool:

[X30YES]

60 cars now ...well done Howard ,and I'm sure we might just get a few more by July

[shoppie]

Front page updated again.:p

Now at 62!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(includes the 2 extra residents at no.13):D:D

[Wul]

Shoppie!

Got this reply from Meguiars UK :)

"I am sure that we could help you out with a few bits and pieces. We are working a couple of shows that weekend and so won’t be able to attend ourselves, but if you could send me a postal address I will sort something out for you.

Regards,

Rob Barnett
Meguiar's UK Ltd."

I'll chuck in the boot organiser Julz kindly sorted out for me from them too :) will keep you posted on what they send to us.

[Big Gordy]

RESULT:D Well done Wul:)
Only problem now is if its a show-n-shine, how the hell are we going to clean them after driving all the way from Falkirk to Arbroath:eek:
Can we have the fire brigade standing by with a tender full of water:p I can see the boot being full of Meguires stuff rather that food;) :p:D:approve:

[seany]

water from the sea? - the salt

[Wul]

Gordy - if it rains like last year then you won't have that problem :p:eek:

[Big Gordy]

Positive thinking Wul:D Repeat after me 'its not going to rain, its not going to rain, its not going to rain, its not going to rain....':p:D:approve:

[RichardV]

Sounds good, Ive booked it in my diary! Count me in too.....

[Bumble Bee]

Would like to come along too 8) never been on any meets before so bit unsure, any Fifers that I could follow up, if thats okay :)

[minidriver#1]

^^ it'll be great fun. had good banter last year despite the rain and all that.

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Bumble Bee

Would like to come along too 8) never been on any meets before so bit unsure, any Fifers that I could follow up, if thats okay :)
seemy link for run photograph's and that might give you an idea ;)

[shoppie]

WOW! again.:cool::cool:

Welcome RichardV & BumbleBee to the run & show. You'll love it!!!

We have now equalled last years total of 64.:D:D:D:D

Well done Wul - you're a star. I'll have a few deck chairs and a table at your disposal and a Gazebo just in case it (whispered quietly) rains;)

Big Gordy - I've arranged the Fire Engine. Just ask the man and he'll fill your bucket;);)


Opps... nearly forgot website updated again
www.seafront.org.uk

[RS]

Add us to the list please. We enjoyed the day last year and have been looking forward to it coming around again.

My wife is due to give birth in June, therefore we've been trying to work out how we're going to manage this logistal chaallenge on the day. Haven't worked it out yet, however it can't be impossible!

[redpoint rallying]

Hi Shoppie,

I emailed you with this a while back but maybe there was a glich in the system. Is there to be some form of static display? If so and if it was wanted, I could probably get the rally car there. Its still the only Cooper rally car in the UK.

Just let me know either way.

Cheers!

[X30YES]

You have mail Martin or see here http://community.webshots.com/album/159019140tJPlRp

[Burple]

Howard!
<in best "Life of Brian" voice>

You have mail! :D:D:cool::cool:

[shoppie]

quote:Originally posted by redpoint rallying

Hi Shoppie,

I emailed you with this a while back but maybe there was a glich in the system. Is there to be some form of static display? If so and if it was wanted, I could probably get the rally car there. Its still the only Cooper rally car in the UK.

Just let me know either way.

Cheers!


Martin. I have emailed you at your virgin.net address.

[Wul]

Shoppie - Scottishcooper wishes to be added - however he's posted in last years thread :clown:

[shoppie]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

Shoppie - Scottishcooper wishes to be added - however he's posted in last years thread :clown:


Thanks Wul - I'll get right on it!

[Nickuk]

Can you put my name down please, will be my first run

[shoppie]

quote:Originally posted by Nickuk

Can you put my name down please, will be my first run


Welcome NickUK. consider it done!

[ScottishCooper]

Thanks for mentioning me in this thread Wul, my name's already on the list I see.
Looking forward to having a good day. Will be my 1st run too.

[Wul]

THANKS TO MEGUIARS!!

These are the goodies they sent us for the "Show n Shine" Contest :)

http://shop.meguiars.co.uk/images/specs/G11920_QUIKSUDS.gif
Quick Suds Car Wash Strips
http://shop.meguiars.co.uk/images/specs/A3316_QUIKDETMW.gif
Quick Detailer
http://shop.meguiars.co.uk/images/specs/E100E_ULTIMATEWIPE.gif
Ultimate Wipe

and...... A boot organiser bag to put them all in :)

Big Thank-You to Rob @ Meguiars UK.

[X30YES]

Nice one Wul ...what about asking for an aplicator ? , ie SOMEONE to put the suff on :D

[Borrisimo]

add me to the list please :)

[Jeff]

Only three:cool: months two go I cannae wait!!!!!

[eddie 44]

better start cleaning those white wheels now jeff

[Jeff]

A quick scoosh of Megs Wheel cleaner and they will be fine!!!:cool:

[claire]

Can I come too please? sounds good! Is anyone else from Fife going to Arbroath? Is there a wee convoy or do we all meet up there?

[Borrisimo]

Clare, I'm leaving from fife and I know there are atleast a couple of others too so if there is not already a convoy then we should def organise one...after all - the best minis have to stick together ;)

[claire]

Hiya Borrisimo, claire here. cool car can't say I've seen you about in Dunfermline though! Are you going alone to Arbroath? I will be so we could maybe meet up!

[Big Gordy]

Don't panic guys/gals:D Last years run started from Stirling services picked up more at Perth services then onto Dundee where more joined then on to Arbroath where the last bunch joined up for the police escort of 64 mini's into sunny:eek: Arbroath :p:D:approve:

[claire]

thats good to know, just didn't want to be on my own cause I'm a newbe to this. I'll keep in touch with the site to find out where folk are starting off so i can join in.

[Gismo]

Howard, i took the liberty of changing my name from honarary member to full member :p

[davesminis]

Can you add "weepete" to the list. He really wants to come although he is not a member but a member of the miniclan.
That ok?

Cheers,

Dave

[shoppie]

Keep them coming folks.... 100 is not that far away!!!!!

Remember there will be limited camping spaces on the Park on Friday evening for those who want to make a weekend of it.

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Big Gordy

Don't panic guys/gals:D Last years run started from Stirling services picked up more at Perth services then onto Dundee where more joined then on to Arbroath where the last bunch joined up for the police escort of 64 mini's into sunny:eek: Arbroath :p:D:approve:



That's a good point!
Are we planning on doing the same again this year?
If anyone else wants to plan their convoys to converge on Dundee, then I 'll quite happily do the leading from Dundee to Arbroath again :D

[Wul]

Do you need an autoroute map done up to help you for that LnL?:p

[Big Gordy]

I can do the Stirling to Perth section again if required :p:D:approve:

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

Do you need an autoroute map done up to help you for that LnL?:p



<Slap!> :blackeye::p:p:p:p:D:D:D:D:D

Only if you think you'll get lost... ;):D

[Jeff]

LnL if you take the lead again we will all be in hot pursuit. Remind me who was it that took the wrong turn on the way through Arbroath again that was hilarious!!! LnL I know it wasnae you it was aboot half way back through the pack!!!

[weefozzy Jr]

erm.........i ended up at the front at one point. i wasn't lost tho honest.

[hyperflick]

Better add my name to this list as I'll be in Rascal....:):):):D:D:D

[gav]

cant wait

[N12 JLK]

yes we will be there, cant wait !:D

[shoppie]

Lesley12 & Gav ... would you like added to the convoy list?

[gav]

shoppie

cant wait see your there!

[N12 JLK]

convoy leaving from where:question:, could you let me know please

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

convoy leaving from where:question:, could you let me know please


I will no doubt organise some people to leave from Stirling Services (moto) so you are more than welcome to join in from there (just a quick blat down the A80 for you..:D) I'll get a list together nearer the time - just subscribe to the topic to keep up-to-date and you won't miss anything.;)

Craig

[N12 JLK]

stirling services sound good as i stay in cumbernauld, suscribed to the link!

[catcook]

I'd be interested in coming along, i'm new to this too so would appreaciate some help on joining up on convoys etc. i'm in aberdeen.

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by catcook
I'd be interested in coming along, i'm new to this too so would appreaciate some help on joining up on convoys etc. i'm in aberdeen.

Then you'd be best to convoy down from Aberdeen, usual meet there is Duthie Park, there will be a convoy thread appearing nearer the time i'm sure, from there you'll meet up with my meet place, still to be confirmed, but, most probably the castle centre at Brechin for a short blast through to Arbroath to join the main group :)

[catcook]

perfect thanks, i have subscribed to the topic so i will keep an eye out for updates

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by catcook
perfect thanks, i have subscribed to the topic so i will keep an eye out for updates
A wee tip, when you reply to or add to a post simply put a tick in the "subscribe to" box below the text window :) but beware, you will get an e-mail telling you that someone has replied to the topic :)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by lesley12

convoy leaving from where:question:, could you let me know please


I will no doubt organise some people to leave from Stirling Services (moto) so you are more than welcome to join in from there (just a quick blat down the A80 for you..:D) I'll get a list together nearer the time - just subscribe to the topic to keep up-to-date and you won't miss anything.;)

Craig


don't forget about me I will meet at Stirling the only thing is I will miss all the posts right up to the night before the event so if you can post a meet time before the 4th July that would be good.:D

[Jeff]

I now have a passenger doesnae count as an extra Mini though!!!

[eddie 44]

someones brave jeff :p

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by lesley12

convoy leaving from where:question:, could you let me know please


I will no doubt organise some people to leave from Stirling Services (moto) so you are more than welcome to join in from there (just a quick blat down the A80 for you..:D) I'll get a list together nearer the time - just subscribe to the topic to keep up-to-date and you won't miss anything.;)

Craig


don't forget about me I will meet at Stirling the only thing is I will miss all the posts right up to the night before the event so if you can post a meet time before the 4th July that would be good.:D


or your could just PM me your number and I'll phone you! (just in case of any last minute changes...);)

Craig

[hyperflick]

:D:D:DI'm an interesting number on the list I see!!!:D:D:D

Tee Hee.....;);););)

[GAJ]

I think I just found a use for this smiley! :eek:

;)

[hyperflick]

I know.... I was just as shocked as you:eek::eek::eek:

;);):):):):D:D:D:D

[Big Col]

Fnarr fnarr. :D

[Burple]

Bugger...

Due to unforseen circumstances.... I'm afraid I'll have to withdraw my offer of leading from Dundee to Arbroath.... :(:(:(
But I'll still try to make it along!
Hopefully someone else will be kind enough to take over tho!

[N12 JLK]

sure ive signed up for the run have checked several times now at the start of the topic on the list of all who have signed up ,cant see my name there yet?:(:(:(:(

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12
sure ive signed up for the run have checked several times now at the start of the topic on the list of all who have signed up ,cant see my name there yet?:(:(:(:(
Don't panic, Howard updates the front page on a regular basis, however, in his absence i'll put your name up :approve:

[N12 JLK]

cheers:cool::cool::cool:, thanks for updating the list!:D:):D:cool::D:):cool:

[Mini Me]

Wee bit off topic, but can anyone recommed a good hotel in Arbroath :p....

[Mini Me]

gutted...:disapprove::disapprove::disapprove:
Cannae make it ,as we dont come back our holidays till the wee early hours off the saturday....:dead::dead::dead:

[N12 JLK]

boo hoo:(, all tanned from your holiday, no doubt we will see you at another outing:cool:, or why dont you come over in the early afternoon on the sunday:eek:

[shoppie]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

cheers:cool::cool::cool:, thanks for updating the list!:D:):D:cool::D:):cool:


Thanks Alan.:I

Sorry for not being here:p This years show is taking up a lot of time with meetings, meetings, meetings, and more *^%$&%*! meetings. But i'm here now.
Things are progressing very well and hopefully this years show will be another to remember - but not for weather reasons:p:p:p

We have Helicopter pleasure Flights this year from the park (much cheapness)!!

The RAF are bringing 3 helicopters now, the Navy - 1, and the Army - 1... might be a tad windy:D:D

The convoy will depart from the Industrial Estate next to Focus DIY at 11:pm sharp. I will upload a map before the 1st of July. That gives us around 30mins(I hope) to get to the venue and park-up. Russ will begin his first demo then.

More details from the website www.seafront.org.uk
ps - check out the pic of the coooool "tiger" Puma Heli on the site- it will be there!!:D:D

[Neil and Lorna]

quote:


The convoy will depart from the Industrial Estate next to Focus DIY at 11:pm sharp. I will upload a map before the 1st of July. That gives us around 30mins(I hope) to get to the venue and park-up. Russ will begin his first demo then.




You can tell you've been working hard Howard do you mean 11:am.

Neil

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by shoppie
We have Helicopter pleasure Flights this year from the park (much cheapness)!!
I get a couple of free flights every month to get to work :(

[shoppie]

quote:Originally posted by Neil


quote:


The convoy will depart from the Industrial Estate next to Focus DIY at 11:pm sharp. I will upload a map before the 1st of July. That gives us around 30mins(I hope) to get to the venue and park-up. Russ will begin his first demo then.


You can tell you've been working hard Howard do you mean 11:am.

Neil


Ha Ha! didnt see that one! Thanks Neil

[bpirie1000]

I for One Would Like to thatnk howard for all his hard work in organising this event.. looks like he is not leaving any stone un turned... WELL DONE and I Hope the weather is great for us all..

If your not there your square....

Cheers again..

Brian

[claire]

i know i may be daft but which industrial estate/Focus car park is it you guys are leaving from? i would really love to come along!

[Wul]

Claire - it's the one at the end of the A92 as you enter Arbroath - next to MacDonalds :)

[claire]

cheers Wul! see you there.

[Bob Bruce]

Put me on your list

[claire]

Is anyone arranging a wee convoy to the Industrial Estate/Focus car park? Think it would be quite cool to see loads of wee minis crusin' up the A92!

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by claire
Is anyone arranging a wee convoy to the Industrial Estate/Focus car park? Think it would be quite cool to see loads of wee minis crusin' up the A92!
Where are you coming from :question: if i'm home i'll be sorting something for the northern contingent starting at the Brechin Castle Centre :cool:

[Scottie]

am I seeing double or is minime in twice once at no 33 and again at no 52:D:question:

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by claire

Is anyone arranging a wee convoy to the Industrial Estate/Focus car park? Think it would be quite cool to see loads of wee minis crusin' up the A92!


Hi Claire, I think you are from the Dunfermline area, I will be organising a convoy from Stirling, probably stopping at Perth and hopefully meeting up with more there and then onto Arbroath, so unless you want an extra wee run to stirling in the morning I am sure some of the East Coast'rs will be coming over the bridge and you could meet them at Halbeath?? GAJ/Wul/Weefossy?? are you going that way?

[The Dogfather]

Bonnie - Should I organise a run down from Duthie Park?

[gav]

:DSOUNDS GOOD TO ME I LIVE IN ABERDEEN AND HAVE NOT BEEN ON ANY OF THESE RUNS BEFORE,SO KEEP ME POSTED I WOULD BE VERY INTERSTED FROM LEAVING FROM THE DUTHIE PARK.GAV

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
Bonnie - Should I organise a run down from Duthie Park?
By all means, organise it to get to Montrose, I'm gonna drop the Brechin Castle Centre, I'll advise a suitable meet point in Montrose depending on numbers ;)
That way you'll be able to blast tootle down the A92

[The Dogfather]

Aberdeen Convoy thread now created - see social, meets etc

[claire]

cheers guys i will be leaving from Culross but could join in at Halbeath Services @ Dunfermline. Anyone else coming from the Dunfermline area? failing that i could take a wee trip through to stirling.

[T8SLD]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Aberdeen Convoy thread now created - see social, meets etc

Paul, forgive me for being thick/blind but where is the info for leaving from Duthie Park? Quite fancy going down to Arbroath if there is still space as not been on a run since i got my own mini. Were you the one up front on the Baxters run at the start of the year? If you were, i was with my pal Ash that day in her black mini. Cheers, Shaz

[AndyP & Lenore]

Howard,

Can you add Lenore & I to the list?

We've been holding off to make sure we have staff cover. It's still not absolutely cast-in-stone, but we're 99% sure we will be able to make it. Missed last year, so really looking forward to this year.

Cheers,

AndyP

[N12 JLK]

whos all leaving from stirling services and at what time? would like to leave in a convoy from there!:cool:

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

whos all leaving from stirling services and at what time? would like to leave in a convoy from there!:cool:


we are there is a thread by craigd somewhere :Dput your name down

[Big Col]

<waves> I'll be at Stirling too!!!

[sleepyrascal]

Hey Shoppie.
Unfortunately it looks like I wont be back in the UK until August some time so i'm out.