why not make 2009 the triumpant return of NMS to Arbroath!!!
why not make 2009 the triumpant return of NMS to Arbroath!!!
Go for itOriginally Posted by baptie
Think we will be going this year
If there is enough interest I should be available (nice and local for me)
Just been reading through this thread and seems like there may be a bit of interest in returning to Arbroath.
You all know you are welcome and as was said earlier I no longer have a MINI and therefore am not here that often.
I did hope someone could have taken up the challenge after I left, of organising an annual run to the show, but alas no takers. I have however always posted an invitation to NMS and in the past the dates have either conflicted with other runs or there has been no interest.
The good old days of police escorts and convoys throught the town have gone simply because the police do not have the manpower to commit to it, something I have said on this forum more than once.
Baz - I suspect the year the club was at the back of the show was because of their late arrival on that particular day?? and I do remember talking about spelling the word MINI and asking on this forum if anyone could take it on, but again no takers...
I wouldn't say the show has deteriorated, quite the opposite in fact. More stunt driving from bikes and cars. More and varied flying displays and with 12,000 people attending last year, the event is def on the way up.
As an aside - its interesting to note that when viewing the Mini Meet and Social topic in "most viewed" order, the Seafront event in 2005 is the most popular with the 2004 event in 3rd place we also occupy 9th spot for another year. Whats gone wrong?
I'm not having a go here - I just don't understand how a popular event on the NMS calendar has virtually disappeared.
BRING ON THE MINIS
Howard
Howard, I think it just needs someone who is regular on the forums, ideally who's located nearby Arbroath or at least knows the area well, who CAN commit to attending on the day and is able to rally the troops. Someone who's able to drum up interest, keep the thread alive and regularly updated and can act as a go-between, between the site and yourself for the organisation.
I would happily fill that slot but I just can't make that date - second Saturday of Harry Potter madness.
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This is the middle of my holidays or I would have taken it on Howard. As you say tho, it has been some of the best days out for NMS. Real shame nobody wants to organise it...
Didn't say the show content itself had deteriorated i said the the interest and popularity from NMS had.
From Factory JCW to Audi TT Quattro - Might be back one day!
Hey guys...
Looks like there may be a fair bit of interest again this year?
If you're all serious about going along to this, I can start a thread for a meeting place before the run (Prob in dundee) and a wee convoy thru to Arbroath? ...same format as we used to - country roads if we have time, A92 if we don't
(Howard, you have a PM)
Chuck your names down in the new thread if you're gonna come along!
I would but can't see me getting out of my 9.5 hour shift on Saturday somehow.
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