Midland Drive and Dine Wed 14th Oct

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Phil
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Midland Drive and Dine Wed 14th Oct

Post by Phil »

This is the 10th Anniversary event.
Usual format but havent decided the venue yet.
Please let me know if you are coming so I can book a suitable venue.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.

"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
Tom
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Drive and dine

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We will be there

Tom and Dai (which Dai?)
garyw
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Post by garyw »

We'll be there for this special 10year event.. :D

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J_M_C
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Post by J_M_C »

Laura and I should be able to come along!!
Are we going to go anywhere or do anything special!!
Tom
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Post by Tom »

I have spoken to Jason who should be with us.
Phil
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Post by Phil »

J_M_C wrote:Laura and I should be able to come along!!
Are we going to go anywhere or do anything special!!
Any thing special needs pre booking and as I am not able to commit to a certain number all my ideas are worthless.
I did consider a cruise and dine but ----------


http://www.countessofevesham.mistral.co.uk/
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.

"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
garyw
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Post by garyw »

:P I'd be up for that Phil, a special twist on the cruise bit...- I see what you did there... :wink:

I hope that Jason can make it, its been ages since we've seen him.. and that was in the Loire :)

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Phil
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Post by Phil »

Some time ago I went on this and it was excellent. However its the booking/deposit/committment thats the problem. There are 9 of us so far and Jason? makes 10. If I booked it, providing it was available, and someone drops out or then some others want to come then I am in the mire.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.

"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
Phil
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Post by Phil »

I have booked the venue The Manor Hotel at Meridan.
I need to know whether anyone else is coming to confirm with the hotel restaurant the numbers.
This is a different sort of venue to the norm. and smart casual is the order of the day. Might even wear a tie for this one.
Need to know asap though.
There are 11 of us at present.
Last minute attendees will not be possible.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.

"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
The Navigator
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Post by The Navigator »

I'd really like to thank everyone who attended last night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the monthly Midland Drive and Dine :bow

We had a shorter drive than usual to give us more time for celebrating and socialising :cheers

Our journey home was interesting to say the least. Has anyone ever carried a 3' helium filled balloon in a Zed (thanks Jo!!!)? I can't imagine what on-coming cars thought when they saw us travelling along :shock: Well, they certainly couldn't see me in the passenger seat !

Thanks again everyone.......great company as always. See you next month, if not before.
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garyw
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Post by garyw »

We both enjoyed the night last night and our thanks to you and Phil for your dedication over the past 10years of organising these evenings + all the others you do..
Nice to finally see a new Z4 on the run in what looked a stunning red- even at night..
Lovely motor Tom

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Phil
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Post by Phil »

It was somewhat ironic that the first cock up I've made in 10 years was last night.
I booked a table for 11 and had prepared a large round table which seated a maximum of 11. - and to my horror and embarrassiment I had miscounted and there were 13 people sitting in the bar.
Fortunately a long table for 13 was hastily laid so we could all sit down together - my blushes spared.
Thanks for all the good wishes and pressies.
With that airship in the car it would have been interesting if a) it would have rained or b) had we been stopped by the police.
Next few months will be Dine only
Last edited by Phil on Sat 17 Oct, 2009 17:03, edited 1 time in total.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.

"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
J_M_C
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Post by J_M_C »

My apologies firstly for the time it has taken me to reply; as always it was a great evening.

Phil and Marise you do a great Job organising this every month for which both Laura and I always thoroughly enjoy.

John & Laura
The Navigator
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Post by The Navigator »

It's our pleasure. We're very grateful to our regular attendees :wave
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Phil
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Post by Phil »

Didnt get chance to look closely at your new car Tom -- red was it :lol: :lol:

Just noticed you like playing with the roof -- :roll:

Good luck and enjoy
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.

"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
Tom
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!0th aniversary

Post by Tom »

Thanks Phil and Marise for a lot of well organised cruises.I know how much work you have had to put in.
Heres to the next 10 years.
Yes new car is red (what a surprise) The roof is one of he few bits that I have learned to use yet.
Tom an Dai.
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