Beavis Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Tell me about it! done more wales drives than you've had hot dinners +1 Yes some were still in nappies back in 2006 and owning a zed was just a twinkle in their eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 At long bl**dy last we get to meet M13KYF You've seen his Avatar, that really is him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I have to agree with everything ian wrote and i definitely encourage all those who have that weekend free to come along its great fun. I bought my zed 1 and a half years ago and soon after joined the autumn welsh run. It tipped down for most of it but i had a great weekend. Met lots of other zed owners and we have stayed in touch through the forum or at local meets. Wales was just the start, the following may i went along to the next welsh run (lots of sun this time so it was roof down and wind through my hair time, and time to work on the tan:) )Even brought my dad along and we were both made very welcome. Great company, great roads and an excellent social weekend. From meeting members at events like this ive since been off to the ring (cheers bennet) to brands hatch, off to scotland, activity days, detailing workshops and loads of local meets Owning a zed is a lot of fun but its only a part of the whole zed experience, the community here is a big part of it. So much so that ive had the chance and thought to upgrade my zed now things are going well but a big part of me doesnt want to as i know it means i will miss out on things like this. I say sign up, come along, make some new friends and see what roads it takes you on. I have and never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I have to agree with everything ian wrote and i definitely encourage all those who have that weekend free to come along its great fun. I bought my zed 1 and a half years ago and soon after joined the autumn welsh run. It tipped down for most of it but i had a great weekend. Met lots of other zed owners and we have stayed in touch through the forum or at local meets. Wales was just the start, the following may i went along to the next welsh run (lots of sun this time so it was roof down and wind through my hair time, and time to work on the tan:) )Even brought my dad along and we were both made very welcome. Great company, great roads and an excellent social weekend. From meeting members at events like this ive since been off to the ring (cheers bennet) to brands hatch, off to scotland, activity days, detailing workshops and loads of local meets Owning a zed is a lot of fun but its only a part of the whole zed experience, the community here is a big part of it. So much so that ive had the chance and thought to upgrade my zed now things are going well but a big part of me doesnt want to as i know it means i will miss out on things like this. I say sign up, come along, make some new friends and see what roads it takes you on. I have and never looked back. Really encouraging to read so many postive comments about how good these yearly big events are. Will be seeing my other half in middle of week to confirm if this is a green light for both of us as Im an eager beaver to attend this one. Done a couple of meets so far which has been a pleasure and a joy meeting some folks but a whole weekend away with a whole bunch of strangers is something that we are both a little bit unsure of so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 ^^^^ that's what I thought first time, but you blend in just like a normal meet and it's a great laugh. Just look out for me and Jayne and Darren and Steph at the bar and you'll be havin a whale of a time. If Beavis comes along just remember to be quiet in the evening as he likes his beauty sleep. Seriously it's a great weekend, hence the majority are staying Fri to Mon it's THAT good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 a whole weekend away with a whole bunch of strangers is something that we are both a little bit unsure of so to speak. Everyone attending any meet was a stranger to others once. I doubt you will be the only first timers at Wales. Not everyone knows each other and its a great way to make some new friends knowing you already have something in common. The runs to Wales, Scotland and the other regional meets, shows and events are a great way to enjoy the zed. Im sure there will be people who attended for the first time last year that will have positive things to say Hope you can join us in May Im honoured to count many of the people that Ive met thanks to this club over the last 6 years amongst my closest friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter10 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 *sigh* I was going to give this one a go this year. Like with Japfest I can't commit, I start a new job at the end of this month and have no idea what my shift pattern will be until March/April time. It really does look like fun. Anyone thinking about going should just go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 ....Really encouraging to read so many postive comments about how good these yearly big events are. Will be seeing my other half in middle of week to confirm if this is a green light for both of us as Im an eager beaver to attend this one. Done a couple of meets so far which has been a pleasure and a joy meeting some folks but a whole weekend away with a whole bunch of strangers is something that we are both a little bit unsure of so to speak. Totally understand your reservation, it's just a natural reaction to something uncertain. The better half and I attended our first meet in 2010, having been to a couple of the local meets in Bristol, we were equally unsure what to expect. All I can say is when we first got to Moreton and parked the car no sooner had we grabbed a drink and got outside to see 'what was what' that Neil (Lincolnbaggie) saw us said "Hello, nice Zed.. " and just started chatting away. It was so nice being made welcome straight away and it really helped us relax, sure the beer might have contributed as well mind Once we'd checked in with Ebized and Beavis letting them know we had arrived the rest of the evening followed on in the same vein. Plenty of really nice people who were happy to gas and chat away, it was really friendly. I remember we nattered away with Shire and his better half for a good while, with James showing me round his car, and me being very envious of how shiney everything under his bonnet was. Those first few hours really set the tempo and atmosphere for the rest of the weekend. Friendly company, a great opportunity to go up to people and say "How do you get this to work / What wheels are those / Can I change this?" etc. More than that though it was really nice to chat to whole load of people who were genuinly friendly and interested in not only your car but where you'd come from, what you did, where you'd been to, what you were looking forward to for the weekend and beyond, it was great. Then came the roads, which I have to say really take some beating. The routes that Colin, Dave, Chris and others put together are something else. Perfect for enjoying the Zed in an environment it was meant to be driven in. You really will get to put your car through its paces and you will also see some of the most stunning scenery ever. Don't worry about it being some mad mass race with everyone going hell for leather like a mad bunch or petrol head fiends, it's not like that at all. Indeed that sort of attituide is actively discouraged, it's actually quite a relaxed affair. If you go and don't enjoy it, at least you've given it a go. If you don't go however, how will you ever know how much fun it's going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Strange, i thought i added myself to the list already. Ho hum, added now. NAME & if with +1...DAYS ATTENDING.......NIGHTS BOOKED AT MORETON 1. Ebized+1.............sat & sun................18/19/20 May (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2. Wasso+1.............Sat & Sun ...............Fri, Sat, Sun 3. Maccaman...........(Sat & Sun)..............18/19/20 May 4. ChrisS+1..............Sat & sun...............staying at own 5* accommodation 5. Ken....................Sat & Sun...............18/19 May 6. Chesterfield+2......Sat & Sun...............18/19/20 May 7. glrnet+1..............sat & sun................18/19/20 May 8. Bockaaarck+1.......Sat & Sun...............18/19 May 9. JetSet...........}....Sat & Sun...............No accommodation needed 10. 350ZCaroline.}....Sat & Sun...............No accommodation and Sunday drive only 11. Will 350z+1 ........Sat & sun...............18/19/20 May 12. Blacky+ 1...........Sun.......................19th May 13. Andyvvc+1.........Sat & Sun...............18,19 and 20th May 14. Madmarky...........Sat & Sun ..............Fri, Sat, Sun 15. Lincolnbaggie.......Sat & Sun..............18/19/20 May 16. octet(+Leti)........Sat, Sun................18/19/20 May 17. choptop+1..........Sat & Sun...............Booking still to be confirmed 18. Darren-b.. .........Sat & sun................18/19/20 May 19. Shire350z........... Sat & Sun ............. 18/19/20 may 20. Ricey & Carla........Sat..................Chez Moi 21. M13KYF................Sat........................No Accom required 22. Marzman...............Sat........................No Accom required 23. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 At long bl**dy last we get to meet M13KYF Don't worry you're not missing much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 At long bl**dy last we get to meet M13KYF Don't worry you're not missing much! Still nice to put a name to a face etc, and as he's Azure too, it's win win situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 it's win win situation. I'll remind you of that at the end of May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Don't think we will be making the trip this year, as we are hopefully going to have a nice big trip to Aus Will hopefully make the Lakez meet as I have a sister in Newcastle so can combine that with a sibling visit and some sightseeing around the Lakez as not been before Have fun one and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Don't think we will be making the trip this year, as we are hopefully going to have a nice big trip to Aus Will hopefully make the Lakez meet as I have a sister in Newcastle so can combine that with a sibling visit and some sightseeing around the Lakez as not been before Have fun one and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Don't think we will be making the trip this year, as we are hopefully going to have a nice big trip to Aus Will hopefully make the Lakez meet as I have a sister in Newcastle so can combine that with a sibling visit and some sightseeing around the Lakez as not been before Have fun one and all Noooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Bummer Mind you, given the choice I guess a big holiday in Oz might just nudge a weekend in Wales Sorry you won't be there mate, now who am I going to chase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Going to check with the other half and finances and fingers crossed well both be joint you for fri to sun as well Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Strange, i thought i added myself to the list already. Ho hum, added now. NAME & if with +1...DAYS ATTENDING.......NIGHTS BOOKED AT MORETON 1. Ebized+1.............sat & sun................18/19/20 May (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2. Wasso+1.............Sat & Sun ...............Fri, Sat, Sun 3. Maccaman...........(Sat & Sun)..............18/19/20 May 4. ChrisS+1..............Sat & sun...............staying at own 5* accommodation 5. Ken....................Sat & Sun...............18/19 May 6. Chesterfield+2......Sat & Sun...............18/19/20 May 7. glrnet+1..............sat & sun................18/19/20 May 8. Bockaaarck+1.......Sat & Sun...............18/19 May 9. JetSet...........}....Sat & Sun...............No accommodation needed 10. 350ZCaroline.}....Sat & Sun...............No accommodation and Sunday drive only 11. Will 350z+1 ........Sat & sun...............18/19/20 May 12. Blacky+ 1...........Sun.......................19th May 13. Andyvvc+1.........Sat & Sun...............18,19 and 20th May 14. Madmarky...........Sat & Sun ..............Fri, Sat, Sun 15. Lincolnbaggie.......Sat & Sun..............18/19/20 May 16. octet(+Leti)........Sat, Sun................18/19/20 May 17. choptop+1..........Sat & Sun...............Booking still to be confirmed 18. Darren-b.. .........Sat & sun................18/19/20 May 19. Shire350z........... Sat & Sun ............. 18/19/20 may 20. Ricey & Carla........Sat..................Chez Moi 21. M13KYF................Sat........................No Accom required 22. Marzman...............Sat........................No Accom required 23. RC182+1...............Sat........................ 18/19, to be provionally booked tomorrow 24. ... Green light Would of liked to of done both drives that weekend but needing to drive back home on that Sunday. Both looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Good stuff We can't do the full drive on the Sunday I don't think. In the past there has been a 'stop off' halfway through the day and we've said cheerio to folks then and headed home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Good stuff We can't do the full drive on the Sunday I don't think. In the past there has been a 'stop off' halfway through the day and we've said cheerio to folks then and headed home. The same provision will be available this year. Although we do recommend for anyone having a way to go home (and can get the time off from work on the Monday) to stay over on the Sunday night at Moreton to really finish off the weekend whilst re-living the weekend highlights looking at the pics on a large screen etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Good stuff We can't do the full drive on the Sunday I don't think. In the past there has been a 'stop off' halfway through the day and we've said cheerio to folks then and headed home. The same provision will be available this year. Although we do recommend for anyone having a way to go home (and can get the time off from work on the Monday) to stay over on the Sunday night at Moreton to really finish off the weekend whilst re-living the weekend highlights looking at the pics on a large screen etc Might double check with the better if she wants stay the extra evening on that Sunday if she is able to get time off on Monday. Im so easily persuaded when it involves a few extra If not then might do the half drive on the Sunday then drive back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Can't friggin wait (Won't need to take any spare spark plugs for this one, as the NOS is going ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 who am I going to chase? Sure you can find someone Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 SPD - just seen you're not attending..... tut tut tut.... but then Aus is a great alternative! You'll be missed over the weekend (that's for sure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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