Z Gathering 2nd April. Menus Page 3

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Fri 03 Feb, 2006 20:39

Zed Gathering ... and porkers of course Gary

Confirmed:

JAY +1 food order received
Phil +1 food order received
Gimlet +1 food order received
Tom Maddock +1 food order received
Garythefish +0 food order received
Monticello +1 food order received
Foxy +1 food order received
johnn +1 food order received
calbens +1 (mora edition) can't wait to see this one food order received
Phoenix Nights +0 food order received
TonyCal +0 food order received
garyw +1 food order received
Alfie +1 ( new car yipppppy

) food order received
Tetchmeister +1 food order received
Bryn +0 food order received
Troy +1 food order received
Mr Tim +0 food order received
RobBruce +0 food order received
Bloke +0 food order received
freezed +1 food order received
Tags +1 food order received
Big Mr P +1 food order received
Stu +1 food order received
RussJ +1 ( another new car woohoooo

) food order received
Paulsutters +1 food order received
funkydj +0 food order received
simmer +0 food order received
DAVE L +1 food order received
AND101 +1 food order received
John Boy +1 food order received
Siwilson + 1 food order received
DavidM + 1 food order received
///m murf +1 food order received
Giles +1 food order received
Spokey +1 food order received
Zed Roadster +0 food order received
Steve123 +1 food order received
Hodders +0 food order received
c_w +? (S50 Coupe)
forever driving (S54 laguna seca blue Coupe) very rare!!!
Marvelous + food order received
pingu +1 food order received
Robin +0 food order received
Dario +0
Spark240 +?

69 attendees fully confirmed

Unconfirmed:

mez3
SilverZ3
Monty
Paul.Stuhlfelder
britton
spark240

UPDATE please read

Thank you for all suggestions I have received. A bit of an unusual meet this as at the begining there was NO planning whatsoever, all the ideas have come from you.

Sorry that not all the ideas/locations can be used, but I think you will find the day most enjoyable.

So here's the format.

Sunday 2nd April 2006

10:00am Meet at Gaydon Heritage Motor Centre & Museum
(opportunity to chit/chat take photos and have a coffee)

11:00am Short drive organised by Phil.
(A gentle convoy of Zed's meandering on the black stuff , returning back to Gaydon) or (option to stay at museum/coffee shop/4x4 trail)

12:00pm Pub Lunch
(always a favorite and a great opportunity to get to know one and other)

14:30pm Another short drive organised by Phil.
(if you enjoyed the first one you will love this one)

15:30/16:00 End of meet
(most likely to be near a major road or motorway junction with coffee facilitys)

What you need to do now!!!

I will need CONFIRMATION via PM or email (jayzee@freddothefrog.wanadoo.co.uk)

If you can COPY and PASTE the following details in the message replacing the info in brackets with your info that would be great

User Name ( JAY )
Real Name ( Jay Olsen )
Passengers Name ( Lisa )
Mobile No. ( 0779........ )
Email ( jayzee@freddothefrog.wanadoo.co.uk )
Car Details ( M roadster S54 / Phoenix Yellow / JJ 02SEN )
( i.e. model / colour / reg )
1st Drive ( Yes )
Pub Lunch ( Yes )
2nd Drive ( Yes )

Here's a map for you info.

Its most encouraging that many new members are showing an interest, and hopefully you will join us on many more zed cruises in the uk and rest of europe. Maybe you will want to organize something yourself around your local area to further expand the zed community.

As I suggested in Alfie's post many of us have 'new' cars and we have had quite a few new members sign up recently I thought it would be a great excuse to get us together on one Sunday soon and show off our toys , share our general interests , go for a drive, get some nice group pictures and end up with a pub lunch or something.

There are many active members on this board that we haven't seen out on a meet yet, so lets see you c'mon.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Fri 03 Feb, 2006 20:54

Anyone interested ? Possible dates? etc
I'll happily sort out a route and possible lunch stops.
Could be a weekend event if anyone interested.

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Fri 03 Feb, 2006 21:01

I'm available for the for all sundays in Feb and March.

Weekend maybe tricky for me, but great idea. It could be a sat/sunday event or both

I missed the cruises at Gaydon phil so it would be nice if you could run them again.

NorwegianBlue · Post by **NorwegianBlue** » Fri 03 Feb, 2006 21:44

How about Donnington as a venue? After a drive you can look round the F1 museum, ther's a cafe and plenty of parking outside.

http://www.doningtoncollection.com/

Whichever way, it'l be nice to see some of these newbies and have a good photo oppotunity.

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Fri 03 Feb, 2006 22:57

I'm happy to meet at either venue, as long as I'm not working I can make it at the weekend. Probably better as its dark at night in the week.
Phil did have some great drives around Gaydon and its possibly more central than Donnington, although Donningtons' museum is very good.

It's a great idea Jay, possibly also have something that doesn't(have)to include a drive as some of the newer members might be a bit wary of that.... Any BMW dealers that we could visit ??

garyw

PS can't do 18th

out with the dark side

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Fri 03 Feb, 2006 22:58

Even better chance to get all the phoenix together let alone, majority of the 79 (or so)......

garyw

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 01:17

RED will be there......

Just say where and when.

A.

tetchmeister · Post by **tetchmeister** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 06:33

Can't make much in February, but March is looking good.

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 09:33

garyw wrote: It's a great idea Jay, possibly also have something that doesn't(have)to include a drive as some of the newer members might be a bit wary of that....

Aw, shucks, and I was going to offer my services for a gentle bimble.

Phoenix Nights · Post by **Phoenix Nights** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 09:50

Sounds a good idea. I agree with what Gary said. Either venue fine.

TonyCal · Post by **TonyCal** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 11:44

If its Gaydon I still have Phils routes on tomtom navigator 3 itineries. To be honest Gaydon I could manage but Donington is a bit too far away from me to make it practical.

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 13:43

Good ideas so far. all from the regulars

Where's the rest of you.

You know who you are

lets see some new faces.

Troy · Post by **Troy** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 14:19

When a date is decided, put me down as it's about time I came along and some of you guys and gals. Because of work and other lame excuses I have never managed it yet...

Troy

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 14:52

Troy wrote:When a date is decided, put me down as it's about time I came along and some of you guys and gals. Because of work and other lame excuses I have never managed it yet...

Troy

Great if you can join in troy

Do you have any preference in dates .

If people can post dates that can't do in feb march we can see what's available for everyone

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 16:21

spokey wrote: Aw, shucks, and I was going to offer my services for a gentle bimble.

Spokey nice idea and I'm sure greatly appreciated, just I'm sure you have noticed alot of the "newer" owners here seem not as keen or a little weary on driving the cars as much as some others.. which is a shame as they miss out on a great learning experience.
So I believe it would be nice to also have a static meet... in order to encourage more to attend... Maybe Tim can send a news letter/email to let everyone know, (or is that spamming ??

)
garyw

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 16:40

Gaydon! Home of the Aston Martin

Do you think they'd do a straight swap DB9 - Z3

On second thoughts why a straight swap, I think they'd have to financially gratify me too!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 17:35

Gaydon and Sundays are fine with me

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 18:33

Great news Foxy

- calbens... you interested in coming?

Phil you ok to volunteer to sort a suitable lunch venue ?

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 20:41

calbens... you interested in coming?

I'd love to come

To be honest Gaydon I could manage but Donington is a bit too far away from me to make it practical.

Since when has owning a Zed been practical

RED will be there......
Just say where and when.

It's worth the 264 mile round trip, just to give Alfie the pint I owe him...........it's been sat here since Dec

If people can post dates that can't do in feb march we can see what's available for everyone

Ok here goes
Feb
11th / 12th Working

18th / 19th In France

25th / 26th Working

March
4th / 5th Can Do

11th / 12th Working

18th / 19th Can Do

Oh Dear, unless there is a strange quirk in fate....looks like I might be missing this one

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 21:21

I would have thought April was a better month. Cotswold roads can be unpredictable in Feb/ March. The roads I have in mind are very narrow in parts and unclassified, not to be attempted if any prospect of ice.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Sat 04 Feb, 2006 22:24

RED can do:

Sun 19th Feb.

11/12 March

25/26 March

Anytime in April except weekend of 22-23.

So April would be much better for us too.

Looking forward to that Stella Calbens, but it might be a little flat by now!

A.

AussieZ3 · Post by **AussieZ3** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 00:58

Im keen but, there's a 12 000 mile issue.

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 01:41

AussieZ3 wrote:Im keen but, there's a 12 000 mile issue.

It's the thought that counts

stu · Post by **stu** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 11:52

AussieZ3 wrote:Im keen but, there's a 12 000 mile issue.

No commitment some people.

What's the shipping cost and lead-time again? Not sure you'd make it if you tried anyway

TonyCal · Post by **TonyCal** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 13:42

When a date is firmed up ill see what I can do about making it, unfortunately my calender fills fast with club events and other commitments.
Agree with Phil on the roads in feb/march though, we all dont have TC

Troy · Post by **Troy** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 13:45

April does sound a lot better, the diary tells me this

Sat 1st and Sun 2nd

can do
Sat 8th and Sun 9th

can do
Sat 15th and Sun 16th

can do
Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd

Cant do

Plus weather should be better in April so tops down

Troy

John Boy · Post by **John Boy** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 17:19

We are interested, April is good for us at the moment.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 18:01

Count us in
Tom and dai

mez3 · Post by **mez3** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 18:21

I would love to come along.

I have nothing booked for april yet but feb and march ok as long as it's not:
feb-18-19(15th anniversary)
feb-25-26(going away for w/e)
mar-4-5(misses b/day w/e)

Any other date in feb/mar/april are fine by me.
Cheer's
Danny

monticello · Post by **monticello** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 19:59

Will be the first time for us as new owners but would like to come.

Donno nearer for us most dates suitable.

L & M

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun 05 Feb, 2006 21:41

Pencil me in!!

Gazza.

SilverZ3 · Post by **SilverZ3** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 09:39

Id like to come to one, seen as im a newbie be good to meet a few people.

Gimlet · Post by **Gimlet** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 11:58

Steph and I will be up for this, depending upon the date.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 14:51

I had a thought (yes, really!) that some new owners may be a little reluctant to attend cruises because they're not sure what to expect.

They may have read write-ups of previous outings and maybe got a little scared by some of the stories. But, if they've never experienced the thrill of driving in convoy with a whole string of glamorous zeds, then they've not had the chance to get hooked.

It occurred to me that we could run one or two 'taster' cruises of, say, 20 to 30 minutes on the morning of this event for any newbies who would like to try it before committing to a full blown event (assuming that there are some attending). Or we could arrange a taster cruise on a different occasion, if there was a call for it.

Any thoughts?

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 15:14

Some great ideas coming forward here.

I've had a few PM's too with some suggestions.

The way things seem to be shaping is 10am Gaydon for a meet up photos/chit chat then a short cruise and option for coffee for those who don't want to drive, then perhaps everyone having a look around the museum , then off to lunch then another option for a short cruise after.

All in All it would be great to get some new members to attend (a few have shown interest already) to just meet up on a lovely 'fingers crossed' sunny 'top down' day.
There will be no need for anyone not experienced to be worried or unsure about having to 'keep up' in a convoy on cars as you would have a choice in doing the drives or not. Although I would highly recommend that you give it a try.

April seems to be the favorite for most. So what do you think.

Can I suggest Sunday 9th April to get the ball rolling?

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 15:20

P.S.

If there is a large amount of interest we may have to split into two lunch venues or even two weekends. if a Lunch venue can't cater for us.

A max of 12 cars per venue/weekend

Thoughts ???

Monty · Post by **Monty** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 15:22

Just joined having just bought my first Zed 3 would be great to meet likeminded people!! April should be good for hoods down eh!??

Paul.Stuhlfelder · Post by **Paul.Stuhlfelder** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 15:46

I'm a firm believer that with things like this you should pick a date, and then stick to it, if someone cannot make it, then I'm afraid its a "TS" case for them, you can never cater for everyone.

I'm definately interested, post a FIRM date and then people can start letting you know for sure. I think its about time I come on a cruise

I also need to get the car professionally polished before any meet

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 15:50

Monty wrote:

Just joined having just bought my first Zed 3 would be great to meet likeminded people!! April should be good for hoods down eh!??

Welcome Monty, you'll be glad you've found this site.

Would be great to have you along.

Start a new thread and introduce yourself, and more details of your zed.

Dav · Post by **Dav** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 15:52

JAY wrote:P.S.

If there is a large amount of interest we may have to split into two lunch venues or even two weekends. if a Lunch venue can't cater for us.

A max of 12 cars per venue/weekend

Thoughts ???

Why not bring your own food so if there is that many people everyone can come on the same day!

Dave L

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 17:09

Sunday 9th April is fine by me. The weekend after is Donny so my car should be already clean!

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 17:13

Jay, sunday 9th April Gaydon is fine by me, PS WHERE IS GAYDON? Is it J12 M40?

Gazza.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 17:31

Sunday 9th April is cool for RED....

Marise, I know you're talking sense, but I also think you're maybe making a bit more of it than it is.
On any cruise, it's etiquette and common sense for less experienced or 'slower' (by choice) drivers to stay towards the rear of the group.
The quicker cars at the front don't get held up, and everybody can take it at their own pace.
There's no pressure on anyone once the order settles down, and the cruise leaders and experienced drivers will make sure that nobody gets lost or left behind.....(won't they Jay???

)

So newbies, please don't be daunted, just hang towards the rear of the gang until you're familiar with the pace.

And Marise, you are SO right about the thrill of driving in convoy with any number of gleaming Zeds, you simply can't appreciate it till you've done it. It's a real BUZZ!

Jay / Phil....
I'm happy to help out with organising and leading a wing or backmarking.
Whatever, let me know.

Cheers!
A.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 17:38

Sunday 9th April is Also good for me.

El Tel · Post by **El Tel** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 17:40

Sorry would love to come but we go back to Spain on March 17th until July. Somebody has to do it!

Bloke · Post by **Bloke** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 17:40

Count me in on the 9th

Bloke

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 17:42

My suggestion.
April 16th -- Gaydon -- 10.30am onwards ( 9th is the Seat Car Club weekend)
Car Park display, coffee
11.00am 1 hour cruise
12.15 -2.00 lunch (options are 'bring your own', use Gaydon cafeteria, or local pub restaurant)
2.30pm 1 hour cruise

The museum/4x4 drives are always open and available.
So it could be that you just turn up and join in.
The only things I would need to know is who wants the pub/restaurant as that would need to be booked in advance and who wants to do the drives ie both or only morning or afternoon.

Finally we need to be aware that Gaydon make a charge for club events but not if you just turn up and use the facilities.

Thoughts please

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 18:09

Cant do 16th sorry - Donny weekend

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 18:17

Phil wrote:My suggestion.
April 16th -- Gaydon -- 10.30am onwards ( 9th is the Seat Car Club weekend)

Good point phil.

Is this likely to be on the same scale/type of event as the BMW one in August?

Phil wrote: April 16th -- Gaydon -- 10.30am onwards
Car Park display, coffee
11.00am 1 hour cruise
12.15 -2.00 lunch (options are 'bring your own', use Gaydon cafeteria, or local pub restaurant)
2.30pm 1 hour cruise

Good plan.. those who don't want to do the 11.00am drive can go to the museum.

Phil wrote: The museum/4x4 drives are always open and available.
So it could be that you just turn up and join in.

I did the 4x4 run two years ago with Robin, and its great fun, lasts about 30 mins.

Phil wrote: The only things I would need to know is who wants the pub/restaurant as that would need to be booked in advance and who wants to do the drives ie both or only morning or afternoon.

Thoughts please

I'll update the first post with instructions on what info people need to give.

Phil wrote:
Finally we need to be aware that Gaydon make a charge for club events but not if you just turn up and use the facilities.

Thoughts please

I wouldn't class this as a "club event" so I think were ok there.
If we all use atleast the coffee shop when we first meet up do you think that would be ok with them?

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Mon 06 Feb, 2006 18:20

Foxy, whats going on at Donnington on the 16th ??
Anything BMW or Bling

9th

16th

garyw

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