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Craig
29th August 2006, 01:32 AM
For those that want a wee bit more info - see last year's thread... http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5667

FIRST TOUR

1. Craig & Jude
2. MarkyC & Sandy
3. PACMAN + 1
4. Rob & Christine (Stone)
5. AndyP & Lenore
6. Neil & Lorna
7. James F
8. Sweeney + 1
9. Heather & Marc
10. Gill, Ewan & Jamie
11. Ian King & Sarah Munro
12. Jason & Lesley
13. Gordon C W & + 1
14. Smitty & Rosslyn
15. Crombers
16. Duncan
17. Mum & Dad

Total Allowed = 32

Confirmed = 33

SECOND TOUR (just to keep the MOD happy ;))



1. Tony & Anna (Minimad)
2. Rockwellcm + 1
3. Tree73
4. Duncan S & Helen
5. PASL + 1
6. Mark R + Joanna
7. Clare1 + Paul
8. Low_n_loud1 + Ellie
9. Sheilz & Nik
10. Elfman
11. Hyperflick
12. Hogg88
13. Broken Brian + 1
14. Bonnie Scotland + Julie
15. Angel-mini & Marco
16. Vidal Buffoon
17. X30YES (Angus)
18. Sedgie & Gordon
19. OBN
20. goodingm + 1

Total Allowed = 33

Total Confirmed = 33

Reserves...

1.

PACMAN
29th August 2006, 01:47 AM
:) mark me down please

stoney
29th August 2006, 01:48 AM
put us down as mabie please me and christine

AndyP & Lenore
29th August 2006, 01:48 AM
Like you need to ask......

A & L:D

Edit: That was a YES for us, in case that wasn't clear.:I

Neil and Lorna
29th August 2006, 02:03 AM
Yipeeedidilydooda.:D:D:D:D

Stick oor names on the list.

Neil and Lorna.:D:D:D

sedgie
29th August 2006, 02:31 AM
put me n Gordon doon please:D

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 02:35 AM
Me + 1 please :) (is the number cap of minis or persons?)

AndyP & Lenore
29th August 2006, 02:50 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Me please



quote:Originally posted by sedgie

put me n Gordon doon please:D


Oh dear.:( Between the two of you we'll all end up in Inverness.:eek::blackeye::D;)

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 02:52 AM
Ferry to norway more like, although if following lesley who knows, could be cornwall could be paris. ;)

Heather
29th August 2006, 02:54 AM
Stick me and Marc down for this one:D

sedgie
29th August 2006, 02:55 AM
Och everyone loves a wee mystery tour!:p;)

Craig
29th August 2006, 03:36 AM
quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

:) mark me down please


I just have you going on your own - is that correct ? ?

Craig
29th August 2006, 03:38 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Me + 1 please :) (is the number cap of minis or persons?)


Persons Sweeney, due to the size of the plant and the machinery that you get VERY close to, they try to keep the numbers manageable for H & S reasons.. :D

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 03:40 AM
Understood :) I'll still lose a body part though so bring the first aid kit.

How certain is the date etc? (i.e. can i put in for the day off or wait a few months?)

Craig
29th August 2006, 03:42 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Understood :) I'll still lose a body part though so bring the first aid kit.

How certain is the date etc? (i.e. can i put in for the day off or wait a few months?)


I would book the day off now as this happened earlier this year, we only go the date confirmed in January for the tour in April... :eek:;):approve:

Basically they haven't started taking bookings yet for next year, but because Ulrika got to see guys in kilts, a NewMiniScotland Limited Edition Oxford Run T-Shirt and Sticker, we get special treatment... :I

gill
29th August 2006, 03:44 AM
Gill, Ewan & Jamie (possibly, if he wants to come) and he'll be 14 by then!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D

He's a big lad anyway - who'll notice!?!?;)

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 03:47 AM
Ok craig will put the form in tomorrow!

My 20Q syndrome has really kicked in now :p

Will everyone be staying at the holiday inn again (i.e. same as this years run) ?
Who's meeting where?

AndyP & Lenore
29th August 2006, 03:48 AM
I'm not going anywhere with Sweeney until he learns the difference between these two symbols:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/media/ladies_gents2.jpg

A.:D

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 03:49 AM
It's an experience to be had andy ;)

Fiona had the door open and i couldn't quite see the sign on it! Geez a break! :D

Craig
29th August 2006, 03:49 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Ok craig will put the form in tomorrow!

My 20Q syndrome has really kicked in now :p

Will everyone be staying at the holiday inn again (i.e. same as this years run) ?
Who's meeting where?


you want to know this info 8 months before we go ? ? you forget how to get home and you want this info now...:eek:

I think I need say no more... :p

sedgie
29th August 2006, 03:51 AM
Och i'll bring him a wee dress so he can nip in the ladies without peeps givin him a seconed look;);):D

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 03:51 AM
Directions and knowing where to go is one thing, finding a hotel is another. Combine the two and you have what i'll end up NOT doing! :D

I'll need more than a dress to pass as a female :clown:

ianking
29th August 2006, 03:59 AM
Yes please for Sarah and me.

N12 JLK
29th August 2006, 04:24 AM
Can you cope with a couple of alcholics on the run ( I never drank before I met Lesley) . NAMES DOON NAMES DOON!!!!! JASON & LESLEY are now going , big thanks to the Poole's for there small awakening talk to the 2 of us:):):):)

PACMAN
29th August 2006, 04:27 AM
sorry craig .... me plus one :I= 2

;)

Gordons_cooper_wrks
29th August 2006, 04:30 AM
yeah put my name down with one other person aswel. still to find some one to subject to another day of mini madness. :cool:

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 04:31 AM
in this case 2 days :D

AndyP & Lenore
29th August 2006, 04:34 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

in this case 2 days :D


Yeah, 2 great days.:D:D

AndyP & Lenore
29th August 2006, 04:35 AM
quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Can you cope with a couple of alcholics on the run ( I never drank before I met Lesley) . NAMES DOON NAMES DOON!!!!! JASON & LESLEY are now going , big thanks to the Poole's for there small awakening talk to the 2 of us:):):):)


YIPEE!!!!

Smitty
29th August 2006, 04:36 AM
Can you put me and Rosslyn down please!!:D

Roughly, excluding (or including!!) fuel, how much will this cost for accomidation and the tour??

sedgie
29th August 2006, 04:39 AM
2 days?...think we will stay doon a wee bit longer;):D

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 04:44 AM
If they let you across the border in the first place that is :p

sedgie
29th August 2006, 04:45 AM
:eek::eek:....i'll hide in the back;)

Craig
29th August 2006, 04:46 AM
quote:Originally posted by Smitty

Can you put me and Rosslyn down please!!:D

Roughly, excluding (or including!!) fuel, how much will this cost for accomidation and the tour??


fuel = £120 (from Stirling)

Accommodation = £60 per night ( for 2 people)

Smitty
29th August 2006, 04:47 AM
Not to bad, i'll just have to lay off the student drinking the week before!!:p:evil:

AndyP & Lenore
29th August 2006, 04:48 AM
Is it just me or has this run sold out quicker than a Robbie Williams concert? :D

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 04:48 AM
£5 smitty cancels (again), any takers? :D

Craig
29th August 2006, 04:49 AM
YES NOW SOLD OUT - RESERVES LIST STARTING NOW :approve::approve::approve::approve::approve:

Smitty
29th August 2006, 04:50 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

£5 smitty cancels (again), any takers? :D


Not a chance my friend, been waiting for this one for a while!!:D

£15 Sweeney gets lost.....plenty of takers i reckon!!:p

Sweeney
29th August 2006, 04:52 AM
Bets won;t even be taken on that for the fact its a dead cert.

Although ditto about waiting for the next oxford run :)

duncan
29th August 2006, 04:55 AM
Reserve list for me then please!

weefossy
29th August 2006, 04:55 AM
Anyone want to swap Robbie W tickets for a place on this run ??:clown::D
Put us down as reserves please.

Gismo
29th August 2006, 04:58 AM
Is this date confirmed yet?? if so i'll make it a sticky ;)

Craig
29th August 2006, 05:01 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Is this date confirmed yet?? if so i'll make it a sticky ;)


:approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appr ove::approve:

minimad
29th August 2006, 05:15 AM
can u put me and my wife anna on the list please craig?

Craig
29th August 2006, 05:50 AM
right that's all the people updated on the first page...

WOW! That is amazing, in only 4 hours we have 35 people wanting to go on this run.... I must be doing something right... ;)

For those on the reserves.... don't worry, I'm sure you'll get to go eventually...:approve:

Crombers
29th August 2006, 06:10 AM
Quick phone call to MrD & made the list by a baw'hair.

Truth is I couldny count & thought I'd missed the boat.

PS DO NOT FOLLOW SWEENEY & SEDGIE (be warned) OR GAWD KNOWS WHERE YOU'LL END UP ;)

N12 JLK
29th August 2006, 06:11 AM
quote:Originally posted by Smitty

Can you put me and Rosslyn down please!!:D

Roughly, excluding (or including!!) fuel, how much will this cost for accomidation and the tour??



£450 per night:D

Scottie
29th August 2006, 06:17 AM
Jeez didn't take long for this to fill up. :( But I can't go anyway.:D

Crombers
29th August 2006, 06:55 AM
quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by Smitty

Can you put me and Rosslyn down please!!:D

Roughly, excluding (or including!!) fuel, how much will this cost for accomidation and the tour??



£450 per night:D


Beer is £dear down south y'know ;):D

rockwellcm
29th August 2006, 07:02 AM
put me dowm Rockwellcm + 1 (better half,or DJGregz,not sure yet?)

cheers

JR

james f
29th August 2006, 08:14 AM
craig even if i dont go on the tour i will pords just convoy down with you lot for the fun of it cos it will give me an excuse to go vist all my mates still at uni and stop off at a certain mini perfomace outlet on the way home

tree73
29th August 2006, 04:04 PM
Hi Craig, can you pop me down on the reserves list, cheers.

Duncan Stewart
29th August 2006, 05:00 PM
This is getting ridiculous, a run filled up a few hours after it's posted :(
Need to be the reserves for Helen & I then

PASL
29th August 2006, 06:33 PM
yeah put me down plus 1 on the bench:cool:

N12 JLK
30th August 2006, 03:37 AM
Is it possible to make it a 2 day event so the reserves list can get in also:question:

gill
30th August 2006, 03:49 AM
quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Is it possible to make it a 2 day event so the reserves list can get in also:question:


Yep, that's what I was thinking... just to make it fairer on everyone else! :D

Sweeney
30th August 2006, 03:51 AM
Sounds like a good idea, could be a rather entertaining drive down with the massive convoy of minis and the view of the hotel car park with us all parked up would be interesting :p

N12 JLK
30th August 2006, 03:53 AM
quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Is it possible to make it a 2 day event so the reserves list can get in also:question:


If they say no then we can all go down and protest:blackeye::blackeye::p

Sweeney
30th August 2006, 03:55 AM
You would think they would take us all (split into 2 groups that is) have one group go in 15mins earlier or so?

Smitty
30th August 2006, 07:31 AM
quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by Smitty

Can you put me and Rosslyn down please!!:D

Roughly, excluding (or including!!) fuel, how much will this cost for accomidation and the tour??



£450 per night:D


That's gotta be one classy Travelodge!!

Be expecting my car cleaned, mints on my pillow and my toe nails cut for that!!:D:p

And a personal map reader for Sweeney!!:blackeye:;)

PACMAN
30th August 2006, 07:35 AM
plus a heated garage for the mini ;)

AndyP & Lenore
30th August 2006, 08:04 AM
quote:Originally posted by Smitty


quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by Smitty

Can you put me and Rosslyn down please!!:D

Roughly, excluding (or including!!) fuel, how much will this cost for accomidation and the tour??



£450 per night:D


That's gotta be one classy Travelodge!!

Be expecting my car cleaned, mints on my pillow and my toe nails cut for that!!:D:p

And a personal map reader for Sweeney!!:blackeye:;)


What you actually get is:

Door bashes 'cos the car park is jammed.:eek:
Mints in a tub on the bar, which everyone has had there hands in from-and-to the toilets.:eek::dead:
Toe pickings from the last weirdo traveling tool-salesman still left under the duvet.:eek::D;)

And what's the bets you end up bunking with Sweeney and he snores like a trooper?:eek::blackeye::blackeye:;)

A.:D

Craig
30th August 2006, 03:27 PM
Right.....

before anyone gets their knickers in a knot about who is getting to go and who isn't, I have a plan. ;)

Some people have already muted that they will probably make it a 2 day stay down in Oxford. As we are 8 months away from the date BMW will not confirm anything, so be rest assured I WILL try to get everyone there....:approve::approve:

As for a convoy.... keeping 13 cars in convoy down the M6 was hard enough :eek:;):D:approve:

Duncan Stewart
30th August 2006, 04:02 PM
:D Great work Craig :D
As for the convoy don't worry about keeping us all together as it's just a straight run down the motorway. As long as we know where the stops are we will all regroup at them.

Smitty
30th August 2006, 04:45 PM
quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

:D Great work Craig :D
As for the convoy don't worry about keeping us all together as it's just a straight run down the motorway. As long as we know where the stops are we will all regroup at them.


Your hear that Sweeney And Sedgie......should be easy enough for you 2!!:p;)

Sweeney
30th August 2006, 08:23 PM
..|.,

Lets batter him lesley ;):D

Smitty
30th August 2006, 09:45 PM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

..|.,

Lets batter him lesley ;):D


Gotta catch me first!!:blackeye::p

sedgie
31st August 2006, 12:44 AM
I reckon he needs a guid kickin eh sweeney...n no probs i can catch yi!:p:p:p;)

PACMAN
31st August 2006, 02:12 AM
As for a convoy.... keeping 13 cars in convoy down the M6 was hard enough :eek:;):D:approve:
[/quote]

easier with more :eek:...

Crombers
31st August 2006, 04:14 AM
Agree with the boss here , 13 cars (with additional communications) was not easy. MrD rules the roost here folks , it's his ba' :approve:

AndyP & Lenore
31st August 2006, 05:20 AM
quote:Originally posted by crombers

Agree with the boss here , 13 cars (with additional communications) was not easy. MrD rules the roost here folks , it's his ba' :approve:


:approve: And we wouldn't want him to drop it, would we?;)

Mark R
31st August 2006, 05:35 AM
Can you add myself and Joanna to the reserves list please. Thanks

Crombers
31st August 2006, 05:59 AM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by crombers

Agree with the boss here , 13 cars (with additional communications) was not easy. MrD rules the roost here folks , it's his ba' :approve:


:approve: And we wouldn't want him to drop it, would we?;)


Nope ;)

sedgie
31st August 2006, 06:02 AM
Can i be the front car!?????:p:p:p:clown:...it can be "sedgies magical mystery tour!":D

Crombers
31st August 2006, 06:18 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

Can i be the front car!?????:p:p:p:clown:...it can be "sedgies magical mystery tour!":D


In a word NO !!

sedgie
31st August 2006, 06:20 AM
@RSE :p

Crombers
31st August 2006, 06:30 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie
@RSE :p


For a start you'd miss breakie at Hunlteys & the troops would not be impressed :p;)

sedgie
31st August 2006, 06:32 AM
HO!...U sayin i drive to slow or something?:p;)

Crombers
1st September 2006, 05:49 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

HO!...U sayin i drive to slow or something?:p;)


Fast or slow you'll still get lost ;)

sedgie
1st September 2006, 05:51 AM
lolol...i'll have my "sat nav".....it's got a name...."grumpy" so i'll no get lost!...<so she hopes>:p;):D

duncan
1st September 2006, 06:04 AM
How about a Banter thread for this Run?

By the time it comes around, it'll be over 30 pages the way things are going.

sedgie
1st September 2006, 06:35 AM
ok <takes the hint>....will shut meh pus!:p:p:D

Craig
1st September 2006, 03:23 PM
quote:Originally posted by duncan

How about a Banter thread for this Run?

By the time it comes around, it'll be over 30 pages the way things are going.


it's OK duncan, this is not the real run thread... this was just to get interest. It will be deleted nearer the time and 2 threads will be started. A banter thread and a run thread so that it is much easier to find out the information that matters rather than trawl through pages of nonsense.. ;)

Clare1
1st September 2006, 09:52 PM
ME ME ME!!! Please!!

Craig, please put myself + Paul down for this run as reserves. If you manage to sort out that Saturday morning one aswel, even better.

Cant miss ANOTHER one, and as i wont be 21 again this year then timing is cool!! lol

Burple
1st September 2006, 09:59 PM
Gah.. how did I miss this? :(

Put me an' Ellie down on the reserves please! :cool::D

Sheilz
2nd September 2006, 07:21 AM
Me and Nik also want to do this again. Hopefully without any of the dramatics we had in April. Can we go on reserve list? Cheers

Sweeney
2nd September 2006, 07:28 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sheilz

Hopefully without any of the dramatics we had in April.

OOo what happened? Some driving like nutters or something :I:clown:

:D

Craig
2nd September 2006, 11:40 PM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney


quote:Originally posted by Sheilz

Hopefully without any of the dramatics we had in April.

OOo what happened? Some driving like nutters or something :I:clown:

:D


nope, Sheilz stuck her car into her local garage to get her tyres checked etc for the long run and when they put the wheels back on, they forgot to tighten the nuts and by the time she got to Oxford, one of the back wheels nearly came off... :eek::blackeye::D after some tightening (and some assistance from Mini Assistance) it got sorted :approve:

she was none to pleased.... imagine that coming off on the M6 at motorway speeds :eek: doesn't bear thinking about.. :disapprove:

Sweeney
3rd September 2006, 12:00 AM
:eek: yet people wonder why i don't trust dealership/garage workshops :p

That sort of thing is a school boy error, same with not putting enough/any oil in after a service/oil change etc. Shouldn't happen from a trained garage! :blackeye:

Smitty
3rd September 2006, 08:13 PM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

:eek: yet people wonder why i don't trust dealership/garage workshops :p

That sort of thing is a school boy error, same with not putting enough/any oil in after a service/oil change etc. Shouldn't happen from a trained garage! :blackeye:


Or not putting an oil filter back on properly!!:dead:

ELFMAN
12th September 2006, 11:24 PM
I've been away on holiday on 26th Aug, then straight back into work!!!!!! I've missed all this......B*ll*cks! B*ll*cks! B*ll*cks!

Well, I suppose Andy will just have to share the Werther's with the rest of you lucky g*ts...... Humph. See what happens when ye turn yer back for a coiuple of weeks??? I can take a hint.........

ps B*ll*cks!!!! I had a great time on the last one.

Craig
12th September 2006, 11:44 PM
do not get upset wee man, you never know what might happen.... ;) I'll put your on the reserves.. :D

ELFMAN
13th September 2006, 04:40 PM
Ta Craig. (He's not a bad lad, you know).

Just goes to show what an enthusiastic, dynamic and accelerative bunch NMS folks are! Would have been very strange if the places DIDN'T fill up quickly. I know I did.... Thinks.....If anyone has the new 'MkII' MINI by then - the BOOT'S a bit bigger, and I'm a short *rse......

The Dogfather
13th September 2006, 05:03 PM
There's nearly enough for a second run, do they do more than one tour a night :question:

Two tours one convoy! Just a thought......

Craig
13th September 2006, 05:15 PM
quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

There's nearly enough for a second run, do they do more than one tour a night :question:

Two tours one convoy! Just a thought......




OK,

before this goes anywhere, here is the plan that is already in motion. I have thought about this a lot, 'cos I remember what it was like to miss the first trip.. :disapprove:

I have spoken to Plant Oxford and they only do 1 evening tour (as it takes approx 2 and half hours).

Ulrika (who is in charge of the tours etc at Oxford) has spoken to me and says that if we want to take more people, just to let her know. What I am proposing to do is have a Sat Morn tour (for all the reserves), however I need to double check that this is possible nearer the time as they cannot confirm the tours till about 3 - 4 months before.

SO......... I am doing all is possible to get everyone that wants to go, experience Plant Oxford :approve:

If there are going to be 2 tours, then there will be 2 convoys. If this happens I would need a couple of volunteers to look after the 2nd convoy as they would be able to travel down at a more "sensible" hour on the fri.

More info as I have it.. :D

hyperflick
25th September 2006, 09:29 PM
OK!!!! If this happens for the 2nd Tour then please put my name down as i have missed the other organised tours:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Would so enjoy the tour round the mothership:D:D:D:D

Please add my name to the reserve list!!!!;);););)

Craig
26th September 2006, 03:40 AM
no probs Flick, 'tis done. :D

hogg88
26th September 2006, 07:31 PM
I'm back :D with another "S" convertible :cool:
Please can you add me to the reserve list, just in case everyone else falls ill :p

AndyP & Lenore
26th September 2006, 07:51 PM
quote:Originally posted by hogg88

I'm back :D with another "S" convertible :cool:


Got any pics:question:

hogg88
26th September 2006, 09:00 PM
Pics !!

I will when i get home from offshore !! just think of my last one but without the viper stripes. Has got the new style Works wheels on this time and all my usual upgrades apart from reversing camera. :D

Hope to see you all soon :D

hyperflick
26th September 2006, 09:21 PM
Cheers Craig you're a wee star:cool::cool::cool::cool:

Hope this one goes ahead now:p:p

Crombers
26th September 2006, 09:21 PM
quote:Originally posted by hogg88

I'm back :D

Didn't realise you'd gone :p;)



Just joshin mate welcome back :approve:

PACMAN
26th September 2006, 09:24 PM
do you have a date for this yet? :I

AndyP & Lenore
26th September 2006, 11:19 PM
quote:Originally posted by hogg88

Pics !!

I will when i get home from offshore !! just think of my last one but without the viper stripes. Has got the new style Works wheels on this time and all my usual upgrades apart from reversing camera. :D

Hope to see you all soon :D


Sounds nice. But will the roof work this time?:eek::blackeye::D:D;)

X30YES
26th September 2006, 11:33 PM
<mutters> back on topic !!http://www.websmileys.com/sm/mad/011.gif,

AndyP & Lenore
27th September 2006, 12:01 AM
quote:Originally posted by X30YES

<mutters> back on topic !!http://www.websmileys.com/sm/mad/011.gif,


<mutters-back> it's no your thread and you're no a mod so mind yer own biz:eek::blackeye::blackeye::blackeye:;)

A.:D

Craig
27th September 2006, 12:51 AM
quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

do you have a date for this yet? :I




we have asked for Friday 13th April 2007, but as I have said before BMW at Plant Oxford will not confirm dates to nearer the time.. :D

X30YES
27th September 2006, 06:02 AM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

<mutters> back on topic !!http://www.websmileys.com/sm/mad/011.gif,


<mutters-back> it's no your thread and you're no a mod so mind yer own biz:eek::blackeye::blackeye::blackeye:;)

A.:D
True ...But I know someone who is :approve:

PACMAN
27th September 2006, 06:31 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

do you have a date for this yet? :I




we have asked for Friday 13th April 2007, but as I have said before BMW at Plant Oxford will not confirm dates to nearer the time.. :D


Oh friday the 13th... can we wear our Masks http://www.websmileys.com/sm/dressed/bek021.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/dressed/bek021.gif

sedgie
27th September 2006, 06:40 AM
wayhey i like Friday the 13th:D.....my 13th birthday was on friday 13th!;).....now you know why i no richt in the heid!;):D:D

PACMAN
27th September 2006, 02:22 PM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

wayhey i like Friday the 13th:D.....my 13th birthday was on friday 13th!;).....now you know why i no richt in the heid!;):D:D



that explain alot :D:D

Sheilz
30th September 2006, 07:45 AM
Craig I think two tours is a brill idea. Means us early risers would no have to rise so early :D:D:D:D:D

N12 JLK
1st October 2006, 05:36 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sheilz

Craig I think two tours is a brill idea. Means us early risers would no have to rise so early :D:D:D:D:D


Dunno Sheilz I canny help being an early riser:eek:

hyperflick
3rd October 2006, 09:45 PM
:D<snigger>:D:D

broken_brian
4th October 2006, 06:50 AM
oh oh oh me tooo put me on the reserve list craig :D

me plus 1

Craig
7th October 2006, 06:15 PM
Right - who wants some good news ? ?



;)

AndyP & Lenore
7th October 2006, 06:16 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

Right - who wants some good news ? ?



;)


Daft question............ init?;)

A.

Gismo
7th October 2006, 06:28 PM
Oh well then, please put me and julie down as a maybes on the reserve list for the first convoy ;)
May be in the USA on holiday but nowt booked yet :p

AndyP & Lenore
7th October 2006, 06:30 PM
He's making us wait for this "good news" isn't he. http://www.x5drivers.co.uk/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif

PACMAN
7th October 2006, 06:43 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

Right - who wants some good news ? ?



;)


you have a confirm date or increase the numbers into the factory
:)

Craig
7th October 2006, 06:46 PM
ah all right then...;)

got an Email from Ulrike at Plant Oxford to say that we will be accomodated. She has said they will either run 2 tours on the friday night at the same time or she will try and sort out a Sat Morn tour for the second group. Whatever way you look at it, we get 60 people on a tour of the factory! :D

I thank you :approve::approve:

PACMAN
7th October 2006, 06:49 PM
Well Done :approve:

AndyP & Lenore
7th October 2006, 06:50 PM
Well done Craig.:D

Gismo
7th October 2006, 06:56 PM
Craig, providing this is confirmed, have you set anything up with the hotel :question: will we all get in :p

Craig
7th October 2006, 07:11 PM
quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Craig, providing this is confirmed, have you set anything up with the hotel :question: will we all get in :p


Alan,

it's as confirmed as it gets with BMW until about 3 months before the tour. They only give you 100% guarantee then :approve: As for the hotel, they do not do a block discount, believe me I tried VERY hard to get a discount.

We will all fit in, my advice would be for people to book asap as you can cancel right up until 1pm of the day you are arriving.

Hotel details HERE (http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23918&iscsell=true)

:approve::approve:

PACMAN
7th October 2006, 07:16 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Craig, providing this is confirmed, have you set anything up with the hotel :question: will we all get in :p


Alan,

it's as confirmed as it gets with BMW until about 3 months before the tour. They only give you 100% guarantee then :approve: As for the hotel, they do not do a block discount, believe me I tried VERY hard to get a discount.

We will all fit in, my advice would be for people to book asap as you can cancel right up until 1pm of the day you are arriving.

Hotel details HERE (http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23918&iscsell=true)

:approve::approve:


is it down to oxford on the friday and back on the road on saturdays or sunday ?

Craig
7th October 2006, 07:25 PM
quote:Originally posted by PACMAN


quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Craig, providing this is confirmed, have you set anything up with the hotel :question: will we all get in :p


Alan,

it's as confirmed as it gets with BMW until about 3 months before the tour. They only give you 100% guarantee then :approve: As for the hotel, they do not do a block discount, believe me I tried VERY hard to get a discount.

We will all fit in, my advice would be for people to book asap as you can cancel right up until 1pm of the day you are arriving.

Hotel details HERE (http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23918&iscsell=true)

:approve::approve:


is it down to oxford on the friday and back on the road on saturdays or sunday ?




Paul, it's completely up to your own personal choice (and budget)

a lot of people earlier this year went straight back up the road on the saturday, crombers went to see his sister and had a wee holiday, Neil and Lorna went from there for a holiday, some other people stayed another night. A few of us visited the Gaydon Motor Museum, some visited Minisport on the way back up the road.

Basically what I'm saying is there are no definate plans for the return home, it's kinda like, speak to other people and maybe get a group of you that wants to do the same thing.. :D

or just go home on your own like Jason and Lesley :eek:;):D

AndyP & Lenore
7th October 2006, 07:36 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd
or just go home on your own like Jason and Lesley :eek:;):D


Miserable gits.:eek::blackeye::D

Crombers
7th October 2006, 11:02 PM
Well done sir :approve:

Smitty
9th October 2006, 04:23 AM
Well done Craig!! This will be some convoy to control!!

Me and Roz are a definite! Will book hotel nearer the time....not parting with my pennies just yet!!

N12 JLK
9th October 2006, 05:24 AM
Cheeky sods:disapprove:

sedgie
9th October 2006, 06:24 AM
OK...Hotel booked:D

AndyP & Lenore
9th October 2006, 08:09 AM
quote:Originally posted by Smitty

Well done Craig!! This will be some convoy to control!!

Me and Roz are a definite! Will book hotel nearer the time....not parting with my pennies just yet!!

Smitty when you book the Premier Travel Inn, they secure the booking on a credit card, but don't charge you anything until you actually check in. You have until something like 1pm on the day of arrival to cancel. Providing you cancel before that time, you won't be charged a penny. Hope this helps.

A.:D

AndyP & Lenore
9th October 2006, 08:09 AM
quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Cheeky sods:disapprove:


:approve:

Craig
9th October 2006, 03:25 PM
quote:Originally posted by Smitty

Well done Craig!! This will be some convoy to control!!

Me and Roz are a definite! Will book hotel nearer the time....not parting with my pennies just yet!!


ah yes.... convoy.... that will be discussed at a later date... ;)

Smitty
9th October 2006, 05:05 PM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by Smitty

Well done Craig!! This will be some convoy to control!!

Me and Roz are a definite! Will book hotel nearer the time....not parting with my pennies just yet!!

Smitty when you book the Premier Travel Inn, they secure the booking on a credit card, but don't charge you anything until you actually check in. You have until something like 1pm on the day of arrival to cancel. Providing you cancel before that time, you won't be charged a penny. Hope this helps.

A.:D


Very interesting, thank you Andy! I'll have to get my finger out and book it then!:)

tree73
9th October 2006, 08:46 PM
Just back from hols, cracking news - thanks Craig.

hyperflick
9th October 2006, 09:34 PM
Woo Hoo.... Well done Craig:D:D

All excited now, this will be some event indeed!!!

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

Crombers
10th October 2006, 02:22 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

[quote]Originally posted by Smitty

Well done Craig!! This will be some convoy to control!!


ah yes.... convoy.... that will be discussed at a later date... ;)



Me thinks the Guvnor will have a plan to cater for our M6 manouvers ;):approve:

Smitty
11th October 2006, 09:47 PM
quote:Originally posted by crombers
M6 manouvers ;):approve:


Manouvers like THIS???!! (http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-3790844284273831357&q=RS4):p

Crombers
12th October 2006, 09:33 PM
quote:Originally posted by Smitty


quote:Originally posted by crombers
M6 manouvers ;):approve:


Manouvers like THIS???!! (http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-3790844284273831357&q=RS4):p


Eh in a word NO!! ;):approve:

ELFMAN
15th October 2006, 04:20 AM
Craig, I take it you'll be playing “Gandalf” if there's another 'Lord of the Rings'? Ye're a WIZARD!! ....“This here's the Rubber Duck...ah think we've got ourselves a CONVOY”

Clare1
15th October 2006, 10:59 PM
Craig can you please add Angel-mini and w14rco on the tour please. In one car. Cheers.

The Dogfather
16th October 2006, 08:39 PM
I'll take the last place!

The Dogfather
16th October 2006, 08:41 PM
I'll probably be living in Newcastle by then so will likely meet up with you either in Preston (Huntleys) or Penrith

Crombers
16th October 2006, 09:04 PM
quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

I'll take the last place!


You'll need to go some to keep up in that thingy of yours :p

The Dogfather
16th October 2006, 09:26 PM
Why has everyone got GPs now :D

Clare1
16th October 2006, 09:31 PM
Thats my room booked!! Yippeee :p

AndyP & Lenore
17th October 2006, 01:02 AM
quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Why has everyone got GPs now :D


I've got a GP. Just canny get an appointment with him for ages. National health eh? http://www.x5drivers.co.uk/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gifhttp://www.x5drivers.co.uk/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif;):D

Gismo
17th October 2006, 01:07 AM
Sorry to be picky 8):I but, there's still a fair few of us down as reserves, i'm holding off booking the hotel until confirmed, sorry for hassle :p;):I

Clare1
18th October 2006, 03:08 AM
Eureka at MINI has confirmed that she can do two tours. I think . . *shouts Craig *

Craig
18th October 2006, 04:02 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Sorry to be picky 8):I but, there's still a fair few of us down as reserves, i'm holding off booking the hotel until confirmed, sorry for hassle :p;):I


yes you are down as reserves, but to be honest, EVERYBODY who is on the list is down a provisional. ;)

Only once Plant Oxford GUARANTEE that the tours are going ahead, (and it's highly unlikely) will everyone be confirmed. <and I couldn't be bothered to change the post from reserves to 2nd tour...:eek:;):approve:)






oh and yes your being picky.... do you want to go :evil: AND you can book your hotel, they do not take money from your credit card til the day you arrive.........AND you can cancel your room up until 1pm on the day your due to arrive........... AND you have loads a cash anyway..... <deep breath> ;););):D:D:D:D:D

AndyP & Lenore
18th October 2006, 05:20 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

Only once Plant Oxford GUARANTEE that the tours are going ahead, (and it's highly unlikely) will everyone be confirmed. <and I couldn't be bothered to change the post from reserves to 2nd tour...:eek:;):approve:)


Just in case anyone else was a little confused about this, I gave Craig a call. He's away from a PC now for the evening so he asked me to clarify the terminology in the above...

He didn't mean to say the tours are highly unlikely to go ahead, which is how I read it and near sh@t myself:eek:. He meant that it was highly likely the tours WILL go ahead. BUT, BMW being BMW, they will NOT give an absolute confirmation in writing that that date is OK until the new year.

Hope this helps anyone else who have started heart palpitations at the very thought of an Oxford tour being "highly unlikely".

<Off to sit crossed leg, thumb and forefinger joined, eyes closed and repeat after me... "HUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM"

A.:D

X30YES
18th October 2006, 05:27 AM
Can you pop my name down plz , its still a bit far away to say for deff with my job etc ,(that's why I never signed up before) and not wanting to keep someone else off the list ..
A

Gismo
19th October 2006, 10:00 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd
oh and yes your being picky.... do you want to go :evil: AND you can book your hotel, they do not take money from your credit card til the day you arrive.........AND you can cancel your room up until 1pm on the day your due to arrive........... AND you have loads a cash anyway..... <deep breath> ;););):D:D:D:D:D
Booked for the 13th April 2007 :I:approve:

X30YES
20th October 2006, 04:13 AM
Eureka..is she for real ?:p:approve:

Gismo
20th October 2006, 04:55 PM
quote:Originally posted by X30YES
Eureka..is she for real ?:p:approve:Oh yes :p

Clare1
21st October 2006, 05:12 PM
Im off down to Oxford on the 9th of November. . . A factory tour and to drive the new MINI!!

Cant wait!

james f
26th October 2006, 12:30 AM
craig bang us on the resevers please

Craig
26th October 2006, 03:17 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

Anyone fancy a tour of the BMW Factory to see the new model being built ? ?:D:D

I have spoken with the lovely Ulrika ka ka ka ka at BMW Oxford (who arranges the tours) and have arranged another date for a tour. As with all the changes currently going on in the factory, she can't confirm it for absolute definate, but she does not see it being a problem.

The date I have selected (to ensure I keep my plums and my marriage;)) is Friday 13th April (anyone superstitious ?) :D

The format will be the same, leave early on Friday morning from various locations for a convoy down to Oxford, Bite to eat, tour at approx 18:00hrs, then back to the bar for a chat. On the Sat, people can suit themselves... (some came straight back up the road, some went on holiday, some went to a car museum on the way home... all up to yourselves).

All i want is notes of interest from those that want to go. There will be a cap on numbers of 30. Please remember that under 14's are not allowed on the tour.

I will post up more info as I get it, so if your interested, stick your name down... :approve::approve: It may be a popular run, so I will have reserves as people always drop out due to work/commitments that are unforeseen. ;)

For those that want a wee bit more info - see last year's thread... http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5667

FIRST TOUR

1. Craig & Jude
2. MarkyC & Sandy
3. PACMAN + 1
4. Rob & Christine (Stone)
5. AndyP & Lenore
6. Neil & Lorna
7. Sedgie & Gordon
8. Sweeney + 1
9. Heather & Marc
10. Gill, Ewan & Jamie
11. Ian King & Sarah Munro
12. Jason & Lesley
13. Gordon C W & + 1
14. Smitty & Rosslyn
15. Crombers

Total Allowed = 30

Confirmed = 30

SECOND TOUR (just to keep the MOD happy ;))

1. Duncan
2. Mum & Dad
3. Tony & Anna (Minimad)
4. Rockwellcm + 1
5. Tree73
6. Duncan S & Helen
7. PASL + 1
8. Mark R + Joanna
9. Clare1 + Paul
10. Low_n_loud1 + Ellie
11. Sheilz & Nik
12. Elfman
13. Hyperflick
14. Hogg88
15. Broken Brian + 1
16. Bonnie Scotland + Julie
17. Angel-mini & Marco
18. Vidal Buffoon

Total Allowed = 30

Reserves...

1. X30YES (Angus)
2. James F

OBN
2nd November 2006, 08:19 AM
ANy chance of being added to the reserves list?

Craig
2nd November 2006, 04:25 PM
that's you added Brent. You will most likely get on the trip 'cos there are always call offs.. :D

goodingm
20th November 2006, 02:59 AM
Can you add me + 1 to reserves please

Craig
20th November 2006, 03:01 AM
quote:Originally posted by goodingm

Can you add me + 1 to reserves please


that's you added. :D

Crombers
26th November 2006, 06:04 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by goodingm

Can you add me + 1 to reserves please


that's you added. :D


Nice alloys :approve:

ianking
30th November 2006, 10:26 PM
Thats a room booked for Sarah and I for the 13th April 07.
Cant wait

ELFMAN
18th December 2006, 05:09 AM
I'm going to book my room this week - forgot I hadn't done it - senility - OD'd on the Werthers! I always get (even more) confused at this time of year - it's the same every Easter. Sorry, Halloween, er... Yom Kippur?

Craig
18th December 2006, 05:17 AM
well done Elfmeister...:D

will be contacting Ulrika ka ka in the new year to confirm details for the tours....:approve::approve::approve::approve:

really looking forward to this.:D:D:D:D

ELFMAN
21st December 2006, 10:36 PM
That's my room booked! Are we going to look like an invasion force or what? That is just going to look INSANE on the journey down! BRING IT ON!!!!! Sorry, got carried away, too much Sanatogen......

minimad
3rd January 2007, 11:37 AM
thats my room booked visiting minisport in padiham on the road back up sounds great oh ya beauty:D:D:D:cool::)

stoney
3rd January 2007, 11:50 PM
room booked :) it is the same as the last time :) u went down :question:

Craig
4th January 2007, 02:04 AM
quote:Originally posted by stone

room booked :) it is the same as the last time :) u went down :question:


yup.... same place :approve:

stoney
4th January 2007, 02:24 AM
thank goodness for that :) i would have felt likr a right twat if i had 2 phone and cancel :p

Crombers
4th January 2007, 10:37 AM
quote:Originally posted by stone

thank goodness for that :) i would have felt likr a right twat if i had 2 phone and cancel :p


Nah your just fine as a right twat, regardless :p;):D

minimad
4th January 2007, 11:27 AM
:D:blackeye::eek::D

weefossy
8th January 2007, 10:50 PM
That's our hotel booked for 13th. Looking forward to this.

Craig
9th January 2007, 05:57 AM
I have got some FANTASTIC news.. :approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appr ove::approve::approve:

Urlike has email'd me this afternoon to confirm the tour dates and times.

We have a tour confirmed for the evening of Friday 13th April (Approx 19:00hrs) and also a tour confirmed for the morning Saturday 14th April (Approx 09:00hrs). She has also confirmed that we can have 33 people on each tour!!!, that means EVERYONE ON THE LIST INCLUDING RESERVES CAN GO!!! :approve::approve:

To stop any confusion, what I propose to do is have 2 convoys. The first convoy will be the same as last year. We will leave early on Friday morning (7am from hamilton from memory) and make our way down.

The Sat tour will leave (I would suggest @ 09:00hrs) on the friday from the same locations... This means that I need someone from the second tour to take charge of it and look after it for the run down.

I am not prepared to have 40ish cars in convoy down the M6 as this will only draw attention to ourselves with the boys in blue and this is not a good thing. 2 convoys are much easier to handle and should allow everyone (including myself!) to enjoy the run down..

Ulrike would also like to have some info/pics from the journey for their associate magazine...:approve::approve:

sedgie
9th January 2007, 06:01 AM
I'll go on 2nd tour if anywan wants tae swap lol.....leaving st andrews @5.30am:dead:....n we do not need to leave oxford till midday...have gig in dorset on sat nite!:D...if anywan wans to come along;)

james f
9th January 2007, 06:02 AM
cool dont have to worry about booking as i can just crash at a mates down the road

james f
9th January 2007, 06:03 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

I'll go on 2nd tour if anywan wants tae swap lol.....leaving st andrews@5.30am:dead:


will swap if you whant :)

sedgie
9th January 2007, 06:04 AM
quote:Originally posted by james f


quote:Originally posted by sedgie

I'll go on 2nd tour if anywan wants tae swap lol.....leaving st andrews@5.30am:dead:


will swap if you whant :)


ok...swap...i dinnae want tae leave @nicht!:eek::p

james f
9th January 2007, 06:06 AM
yay as it means i can go oot on piss in ox with my mates who live there and not turn up to the tour with a balzing hangover

N12 JLK
9th January 2007, 06:06 AM
Hotel booked, however, childminder is off that week, so we will have to find someone to take Kerr during the day:eek:

sedgie
9th January 2007, 06:08 AM
Hey craig....hubby said he will lead 2nd convoy doon if you want......he drives sooth every week!:)

Craig
9th January 2007, 06:12 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

Hey craig....hubby said he will lead 2nd convoy doon if you want......he drives sooth every week!:)


Thanks Sedgie. That's you now on the second tour.

I will be creating a new thread for the first tour, and I suggest that you do the same. This is so that we (and others) don't have to trawl through 13 pages of stuff to find out places/times/arrangements etc etc..

James F - your now on the first tour..

CAN I ASK THAT EVERYONE PLEASE KEEP SWAPS TO A MINIMUM OR THIS IS GOING TO BE A NIGHTMARE FOR ME.... THANKS.. ;)

Craig
9th January 2007, 06:17 AM
Another thread created for the Friday Evening Tour.

Sedgie is looking after the Saturday Morning Tour..

This thread can be used for banter etc.. Please keep the run threads for info only relating to the runs/arrangements etc.

THANKS :approve::approve:

Crombers
9th January 2007, 07:37 AM
Oh let the 'banter' commence :p:D

markyc
9th January 2007, 08:03 AM
BRING IT ON !!!! :D:approve::D And it's somebody we knows birthday on the Friday too :eek::question::dead::cool::clown: Going to a supersmashingreat weekend :p:p:p

stoney
9th January 2007, 08:07 AM
quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Another thread created for the Friday Evening Tour.

Sedgie is looking after the Saturday Morning Tour..

This thread can be used for banter etc.. Please keep the run threads for info only relating to the runs/arrangements etc.

THANKS :approve::approve:


your brave leting sedgie look after a run :p:p:blackeye::blackeye:

sedgie
9th January 2007, 08:10 AM
quote:Originally posted by stone


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Another thread created for the Friday Evening Tour.

Sedgie is looking after the Saturday Morning Tour..

This thread can be used for banter etc.. Please keep the run threads for info only relating to the runs/arrangements etc.

THANKS :approve::approve:


your brave leting sedgie look after a run :p:p:blackeye::blackeye:

Cheeky wee fud!:p

james f
9th January 2007, 08:10 AM
ok so whos wearing a kilt this year ?

Crombers
9th January 2007, 08:11 AM
quote:Originally posted by james f

ok so whos wearing a kilt this year ?


Me :approve:

Crombers
9th January 2007, 08:12 AM
quote:Originally posted by markyc

BRING IT ON !!!! :D:approve::D And it's somebody we knows birthday on the Friday too :eek::question::dead::cool::clown: Going to a supersmashingreat weekend :p:p:p


A birthday , really !!!!

Superduper :);)

Craig
9th January 2007, 08:12 AM
If I can fit into mine by then....;)

stoney
9th January 2007, 08:16 AM
quote:Originally posted by james f

ok so whos wearing a kilt this year ?


if i can get a hold of one i will :)

stoney
9th January 2007, 08:16 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie


quote:Originally posted by stone


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Another thread created for the Friday Evening Tour.

Sedgie is looking after the Saturday Morning Tour..

This thread can be used for banter etc.. Please keep the run threads for info only relating to the runs/arrangements etc.

THANKS :approve::approve:


your brave leting sedgie look after a run :p:p:blackeye::blackeye:

Cheeky wee fud!:p


me never :approve::approve:

sedgie
9th January 2007, 08:18 AM
quote:Originally posted by stone


quote:Originally posted by sedgie


quote:Originally posted by stone


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Another thread created for the Friday Evening Tour.

Sedgie is looking after the Saturday Morning Tour..

This thread can be used for banter etc.. Please keep the run threads for info only relating to the runs/arrangements etc.

THANKS :approve::approve:


your brave leting sedgie look after a run :p:p:blackeye::blackeye:

Cheeky wee fud!:p


me never :approve::approve:

yer sooooooooooo gonnae get yer h**d kicked in!:dead::p:p:p

stoney
9th January 2007, 08:21 AM
need 2 catch me first :)

Crombers
9th January 2007, 08:22 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

yer sooooooooooo gonnae get yer h**d kicked in!:dead::p:p:p


Well no need to work this one out Stoney lad :blackeye:

james f
9th January 2007, 08:22 AM
ah dug it out of last years thread as modeled by craig

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/thelostriots/mothership0003.jpg

stoney
9th January 2007, 08:23 AM
runs for cover before get his head kicked in :)

Craig
16th January 2007, 07:13 AM
Toni, (Minimad)

if you want to go on the Friday tour, just see if you can get someone to swap with you. We are stuck with the numbers we have... sorry.;)

I wouldn't be running to get to Minisport, their service is PANTS, but if you really want to go there on the Sat, i'm not going to stop you..:D

I have no problem with you going on friday as long as you get a couple of people to swap to the sat morn tour.:D

minimad
16th January 2007, 07:26 AM
hi craig thanks for the info i just thought minisport is the mecca for mini owners:)

james f
16th January 2007, 07:36 AM
not for me althought its also on route and called Lohen :) top guys and top servie everytime as im stopping off to poss get mine lowered on the way back and poss some other stuff

minimad
16th January 2007, 08:06 AM
james minisport are doing eibach springs for £90 lohen £141:question:

james f
16th January 2007, 08:39 AM
minisports only lower by 20mm and lohens go 30mm and perosnaly i would rather pay the extra and have lohen or GTT do mine as lohen stuff is pretty much all done by race techs who work on club sport 911's ferrairs and classic f1 cars

minimad
16th January 2007, 08:57 AM
james youve nearly convinced me is lohen far from oxford:question:

minimad
16th January 2007, 09:07 AM
just checked distance about 110 miles north,james let me know if you want to go,ifancy getting my mini lowered too:D:cool:i take it youve been before:question:

stoney
16th January 2007, 05:09 PM
lohen is just down the road from where my aurnt and uncle live so may just come with u guys :) if u are going on the sat ? i fancy new pullys :)

james f
16th January 2007, 07:57 PM
quote:Originally posted by minimad

just checked distance about 110 miles north,james let me know if you want to go,ifancy getting my mini lowered too:D:cool:i take it youve been before:question:


yeah ive been down a few times only for brakes and stuff but they did my induction kit as well was cheeper for me to drive up there than goto the local bmw place for parts :D

minimad
16th January 2007, 11:13 PM
all i have to do is try and get someone to swap me for the earlier run :Danybody want to swap and get an extra few hours in bed would help me a lot :approve::eek::p:D

james f
17th January 2007, 01:47 AM
quote:Originally posted by minimad

just checked distance about 110 miles north,james let me know if you want to go,ifancy getting my mini lowered too:D:cool:i take it youve been before:question:


ive just remember that i dont think lohen is open on the sat but i will phone em and check

stoney
17th January 2007, 02:47 AM
we also get a discount from lohen 5% i think :)

stoney
20th February 2007, 09:22 PM
any one elce thinking of going on the ero tunnel 2 france after the tour ? i think i am going 2 do a quick visit just for a few hours for some booze and fags :)

PACMAN
20th February 2007, 10:55 PM
nope.. dinnae smoke ..... ;)

Craig
21st February 2007, 01:45 AM
don't think so Rob, I'm T total...:approve:

Crombers
21st February 2007, 08:57 AM
quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

don't think so Rob, I'm T total...:approve:


T is for Tennants folks ;)

PACMAN
22nd February 2007, 02:37 AM
Has anyone looked at a mini road trip while we are in oxford on Saturday?

PACMAN
22nd February 2007, 02:37 AM
Has anyone looked at a mini road trip while we are in oxford on Saturday?

Craig
22nd February 2007, 02:43 AM
nope, not me....:D

sedgie
22nd February 2007, 03:01 AM
After Oxford we are going to Dorset...hubby has a gig there on the sat nite...then we going tae Longleat nxt day then up to Stoke for 2 nites...Alton Towers:D:D....anyone wanting tae come along....most welcome:)

PACMAN
22nd February 2007, 03:09 AM
any new rides at AT this year ?

sedgie
22nd February 2007, 03:38 AM
No sure will need tae look it up.....but we staying in travelodges...dead cheap deals...£15 a nite:D

stoney
11th March 2007, 06:56 PM
are we just going 2 do one run down ??? as there is only about 30 minis going all in !!!!

Craig
11th March 2007, 08:28 PM
quote:Originally posted by stone

are we just going 2 do one run down ??? as there is only about 30 minis going all in !!!!


No.

AndyP & Lenore
11th March 2007, 08:42 PM
30 MINI's on the M6 would be chaos. There was 17 MINI's last year and because of the steady 70 MPH, and a safe gap between, it was difficult enough keeping track of everyone.

Craig would have to inform every police force all the way down and if he didn't, and any kind of incident occurred, they would not be happy bunnies. Still far better to keep two convoy's. IMHO, of course.:approve:

A.:D

Gismo
12th March 2007, 05:33 PM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore
Craig would have to inform every police force all the way down and if he didn't, and any kind of incident occurred, they would not be happy bunniesWhy do you have to tell the police :question:

AndyP & Lenore
12th March 2007, 05:44 PM
When we first started organising runs this was the advice I got from Calum (MMM) and when I did phone them the week before to let them know we were doing a run I was told off and told that I "Should have given them at least a months notice in writing to the Inspector of Traffic Division". They always reply with "We can't say yes, we can't say no, but you are obliged to let us know of an organised event and we appreciate you letting us know".

Since then, every run I've organised with more than 15 or so cars, I've written/emailed the police.

A.:D

Craig
12th March 2007, 06:21 PM
Your right Andy. If we were to keep to the letter of the law, ANY organised event should be notified to the police when using the public roads (as per our Road Policing Unit). I have not contacted all the forces we are going through as we are keeping the numbers down a fair bit and we will all be driving sensibly.. ;):D

Gismo
26th March 2007, 10:57 PM
Is anyone wearing their kilt again, having done that the last time i'm probably not gonna take mine :eek::I

Craig
27th March 2007, 06:09 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Is anyone wearing their kilt again, having done that the last time i'm probably not gonna take mine :eek::I


mines doesn't fit a the moment.... :I;):D

stoney
28th March 2007, 01:12 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Is anyone wearing their kilt again, having done that the last time i'm probably not gonna take mine :eek::I


i dont have one:( so no i wont be :p

N12 JLK
28th March 2007, 04:27 AM
quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude


quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Is anyone wearing their kilt again, having done that the last time i'm probably not gonna take mine :eek::I


mines doesn't fit a the moment.... :I;):D


I'll give you ma belt.:I

ELFMAN
29th March 2007, 12:40 AM
IF Lohen are open, and IF we decide to go, and IF they can fit us in on the Saturday....do they do GRS Intercoolers? I have my beady eyes on one! This might just be the time and place to do it. Extra COOL AIR BHP for the Summer. Any further news on this?

Gismo
29th March 2007, 12:56 AM
Elfman, not sure about the GRS, but they have the Alta (http://www.lohen.co.uk/shop/proddetail.asp?prod=AltaIntercoolerVersion2)listed on their website

stoney
29th March 2007, 01:23 AM
hi elfman give them a phone lothn and speak 2 them about ur cooler i was talking 2 them the outher day on what 2 do 2 mine real helpfull
if going for a cooler then would prob do the pullys at the same time !!

AndyP & Lenore
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PACMAN
1st April 2007, 03:47 AM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

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you have two much time on your hands to do that :D:D:D

weefossy
6th April 2007, 05:13 AM
I thought you guys would all be wearing the kilt and i could "wear ma new trous"!!

ELFMAN
9th April 2007, 06:13 AM
I was thinking of wearing my new off the shoulder 'Jasper Conran' creation...or maybe jeans and my new NMS Mothership T-shirt (if Craig remembers to bring it!).

Craig
9th April 2007, 06:21 AM
quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

I was thinking of wearing my new off the shoulder 'Jasper Conran' creation...or maybe jeans and my new NMS Mothership T-shirt (if Craig remembers to bring it!).


:eek::eek:

dinnae worry Elfman, it's already in the boot of the motor (along with the others..:D)

:approve::approve:

N12 JLK
12th April 2007, 04:25 AM
Kilt has been looked out for Friday and yes ma bags already packed (Wednesday night:disapprove:). 2 sleeps. 20 coats of mirror glaze tomorrow so please everyone bring your shades.

sedgie
12th April 2007, 04:27 AM
quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Kilt has been looked out for Friday and yes ma bags already packed (Wednesday night:disapprove:). 2 sleeps. 20 coats of mirror glaze tomorrow so please everyone bring your shades.


Wannae come throu n dae mine!!!....mini manky:(

PACMAN
12th April 2007, 04:33 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie


quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Kilt has been looked out for Friday and yes ma bags already packed (Wednesday night:disapprove:). 2 sleeps. 20 coats of mirror glaze tomorrow so please everyone bring your shades.


Wannae come throu n dae mine!!!....mini manky:(



do what i do.. park next to bonnie scotland at it will look clean :eek::p;):D

sedgie
12th April 2007, 04:40 AM
lolol.....nah really manky.....i working half day 2morra....so home wash car...then off to glesgae....so if it looks minging....ach...b*gger it!;):D

Gismo
12th April 2007, 04:41 AM
quote:Originally posted by PACMANdo what i do.. park next to bonnie scotland at it will look clean :eek::p;):DI almost washed it today :p

sedgie
12th April 2007, 04:42 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by PACMANdo what i do.. park next to bonnie scotland at it will look clean :eek::p;):DI almost washed it today :p


Please dinnae wash.....so mine looks half clean!;):p:D:D

PACMAN
12th April 2007, 04:43 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by PACMANdo what i do.. park next to bonnie scotland at it will look clean :eek::p;):DI almost washed it today :p



:clown: so will it be clean for Friday

Gismo
12th April 2007, 04:50 AM
I think i can safely say that i'll get as far as getting the birds crap off it with a gritty sponge :p:eek::clown: