Midlands Gumball 2006 [Archive] - The mkiv Supra Owners Club

S7EVE

12-06-06, 20:20

After last years success are we planning to hold a similar event this year. Details are below:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/japworcs/GumballTitle.gif

The route has been confirmed, its length is very slightly over 150miles, estimated at just over 4 hours 30 mins driving. The start location is the Quorn Grand Central Railway Car Park in Quorndon, just outside Leceister - meeting time is anytime after 8am. The gumball WILL begin and DEPART at 9am sharp! So please be prompt.

A pack will be issued to each vehicle along with emergency contact numbers just in case, please bring radios/sat nav if you wish, included in the pack will be a questionnaire to be completed en-route there will be a prize for the most correct answers.

We will be stopping in Shrewsbury for lunch at around 12:00, venue to be confirmed, however departure will be 1:30pm sharp.

The finish point is on the A449 between Kidderminster and Worcester, near the Mitre Oak, at Glyn's new property which has amble room for parking. Post Code and exact location will be confirmed by Monday 28th Aug for those wishing to attend the finale.

The Route:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/japworcs/Gumball.jpg

The START IS :

Woodhouse Road
Quorn
Leicestershire
LE12 8AL
MAP:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.sr...=newsearch.srf

To make things slightly more interesting, each vehicle will be issued with a series of tasks to be completed along route, points will be awarded for each successfully completed task. The car with the highest number of points at the end of the day will win a special prize.

The Lunch:

The Pound at Leebotwood.
Leebotwood,
Nr Church Stretton,
Shropshire,
SY6 6ND.
www.thepound.org.uk

Lunch will be between 12:00 and 13:30, we have the pub completely to ourselves! There are 50+ parking spaces in the car park. Due to the number of us they have had to limit the menu, so I have had to make an executive decision on the choice of menu. :) However they have provided a nice group discount.

Below is the menu, however I will provide you all with a copy on the morning in your pack.

The Menu

Fillet of Cod, lightly battered and served with mushy peas and hand cut chips
Home made 8oz burger topped with bacon and cheese in a bap with coleslaw and hand cut chips
Sirloin steak 8oz with hand cut chips and a tomato and red onion salad
Home cooked ham (cold) with free range fried egg and hand cut chips
Fennel and sundried tomato Risotto (v)
Neals Yard Goats Cheese lightly grilled on a crute with salad of caramalised red onion, toasted pine nuts, rocket with balsamic dressing.

This menu is normally £9.95, however we have negotiated each dish to be £7.50 with a £2.50 supplement for the steak.

The Finish

Estimated time of arrival at the completion point is around 3:30/4pm, upon arrival at the finish point there will be a BBQ for all, with the chance for any last photo's, prize's will be awarded and we are working on providing some entertainment for young and old ;) If the weather does turn, the BBQ will be on hold and the local Mitre Oak provides very good food and some fine ales. Glyn has very kindly offered to be host for the duration of the afternoon/evening. Glyn is offering all gumballers, the ability to Camp over in his acres of land if you wish. The Travelodge just down the road is now FULLY BOOKED.

As you are all aware the event is completely free and being organised by the members for all members of mkviSupra.net. Afreemason(Glyn) & Motley have very kindly offered to host us all for the afternoon/evening. However as you can appreciate buying enough burgers and hotdogs for 100+ people will prove to be a little expensive, so perhaps if we all put a fiver in the kitty we can cover this cost and ensure everyone has a good time. I will try to get round you all during the BBQ if thats ok.

So if its not already, put Saturday September 2nd in your diary!

Hope to see you all there.

Attendees as of 22/08/06:

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Sheefa
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) LeeT
17.) Crimbo
18.) MK47
19.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
20.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
21.) Baldieman (350z)
22.) blazor (350z)
23.) Kev 946 (BMW V8 whatever !)
24.) dj350z (350z)
25.) Sarnie (350z)
26.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
27.) 350z Nismo (350z)
28.) TheMinel (350z)
29.) AndyC (350z)
30.) Lui
31) Ray
32.) JSeaman (mkiii)
33.) john abbot (mkiii)
34.) Bondy (mkiii)
35.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
36.) tezzpip (mkiii)
37.) bigbro (mkiii)
38.) koidave (mkiii)
39.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
40.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
41.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
42.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
43.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
44.) Dr Evil (mkiii)
45.) Grant (mkiii)
46.) Jagz (GSXR 1300 Hyabusa)
47.) ALB_BOY
48.) AshBhp
49.) Supra TT Myster

Burna

12-06-06, 20:27

Hope it does happen, I'm think Martin mentioned it the other day but now he's a dad he may be a little busy. I'm sure we could all chip in to help him out, he did a great job last year :d

My suggestion would be maybe hire a function room at a pub for a night party and hand out the prizes for best car etc.. instead of at lunchtime like last year. I never did get a prize for coming first :(

Ian R

12-06-06, 20:30

We were looking at the possibility of linking the Gumball in with the meet that Ed is trying to organise. Be worth getting some input from Afreemason (glynn) as he helped organise it with Martin and myself last year and the 350z's joined us as well

Voo51

12-06-06, 21:31

I think it would be a great idea for one- ill be there!!!!!!!

mr lover

12-06-06, 21:33

if its not to far i will take a trip up:)

SupraStar 3000

12-06-06, 21:53

yep, I'm up for this, and like Ian said i'm STILL trying to organise the Quorn GSRW station yard as a base location.

HOWEVER!!, even without permission we could still use the station as a start/finish point (like the pub yard on the 1st Gumball).
Just turn up on the day.

If I do manage to negotiate permission we would be able to use the yard for BBQs etc,.. and parking for the local pub.
If needed, I could also hire the local villege hall at discounted rates ;)

Ian R

12-06-06, 21:58

Be nice to invite the MKiii crew along as well :)

S7EVE

12-06-06, 22:04

Perhaps if we get 2 or 3 dates together and see which is most desireable to everyone and begin to get a list of people interested?

Sean.W

12-06-06, 22:06

let us know the details & provided it does`nt clash with any of the other shows i`m sure we`ll be able to muster up a couple of cars:yes:
We`ve even got a traveling bbq we could bring ;) :D LOL

SupraStar 3000

12-06-06, 22:18

Perhaps if we get 2 or 3 dates together and see which is most desireable to everyone and begin to get a list of people interested?

great idea

on a personal note: end of august - beginning of september would be good for me due to holidays and work needed on car.

S7EVE

12-06-06, 22:23

Ok, looking at the club calendar i've found these dates:

Saturday August 19th
Sunday August 20th
Saturday September 2nd
Sunday September 3rd

Name - Preferred Dates
----------------------
1.) S7EVE - Any Dates
2.)

Burna

12-06-06, 22:39

Saturday August 19th
Sunday August 20th
Saturday September 2nd
Sunday September 3rd

Name - Preferred Dates
----------------------
1.) S7EVE - Any Dates
2.) Burna - Either Saturday
3.)

mr lover

12-06-06, 22:44

Saturday August 19th
Sunday August 20th
Saturday September 2nd
Sunday September 3rd

Name - Preferred Dates
----------------------
1.) S7EVE - Any Dates
2.) Burna - Either Saturday
3.) mr lover - september

Pete

12-06-06, 23:29

Fuckin' A!

Name - Preferred Dates
----------------------
1.) S7EVE - Any Dates
2.) Burna - Either Saturday
3.) mr lover - september
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III - Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere.

SteveR

12-06-06, 23:40

1.) S7EVE - Any Dates
2.) Burna - Either Saturday
3.) mr lover - september
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III - Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere.
5.) SteveR - September

Sean.W

12-06-06, 23:59

Saturday August 19th
Sunday August 20th
Saturday September 2nd
Sunday September 3rd

1.) S7EVE - Any Dates
2.) Burna - Either Saturday
3.) mr lover - september
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III - Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere.
5.) SteveR - September
6.) Suprastar90 - sat september 2nd
7.) Dino - sat september 2nd

We deffo can`t do the August dates as that clashes with Tatton Park for us & Sunday the 3rd clashes with Trax , but this is only just up the road from me & Dino so we should be able to do the Saturday :)

TrickTT

13-06-06, 07:07

S7EVE

13-06-06, 07:19

OK, fairly clear to see its going to be Saturday 2nd September :cool:

Added to the club calendar.

Open to suggestions for route, We need a starting and finish point. SupraStar - any more details on your suggested venue? Location? Parking? local amenities? I'll have a think about getting some prizes... First to arrive, Best car etc.

Please continue to add your names:

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152

MARTIN R

13-06-06, 07:23

Perhaps if we get 2 or 3 dates together and see which is most desireable to everyone and begin to get a list of people interested?

Would be glad to help out, Glyn did a cracking job last time be good to involve him again:)

MARTIN R

13-06-06, 07:24

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R

S7EVE

13-06-06, 07:26

Would be glad to help out, Glyn did a cracking job last time be good to involve him again:)

Agreed, Have you got Glyn's contact details Martin? It would be good to get the 350's along again. :)

MARTIN R

13-06-06, 07:27

Agreed, Have you got Glyn's contact details Martin? It would be good to get the 350's along again. :)

Pmd;)

Bill Prawn

13-06-06, 07:45

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn (every chance I'll be there):)

Voo51

13-06-06, 09:17

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn (every chance I'll be there)
11.) Voo51

Ian R

13-06-06, 09:19

Great idea for prizes. I should be able to get trophies made up for it and the club will support us with this through club funds.
It also have access to the bunting and club signs that we use at JAE so if we have a finish point (Eds location) I can set up a marquee bbq and we can issue prizes at the end of the Gumball people can the head back to where they live in convoys after this.
Suggestions would be for prizes:

Best Supra
Best 350z
(any other suggestions)

it would also be a good idea to inform the local authorites exactly what we are doing.

Ian R

13-06-06, 09:23

S7EVE

13-06-06, 12:51

Steve you need to edit calander entry so that we can allow people to add themselves to the event in the calender link matey.

Once we have decided exactly what we are doing I will prune the thread and leave the main points in it :)

Thanks Ian, Amended Calendar.

Great idea for prizes. I should be able to get trophies made up for it and the club will support us with this through club funds.
It also have access to the bunting and club signs that we use at JAE so if we have a finish point (Eds location) I can set up a marquee bbq and we can issue prizes at the end of the Gumball people can the head back to where they live in convoys after this.

Sounds fantastic Ian, lets try to make this one even better than last years huge success! If you need any assistance with anything i'd be willing to help out.

So, we just need to decide upon venue's and then we can arrange a route!

Get your names down guys! ;)

Max Headroom

13-06-06, 18:00

Loved it last year, ended up in a convoy with me and Colsoop trying to find the lunchtime pub and watching everyone coming in from different directions :)

S7EVE

13-06-06, 18:53

Link to add yourself to the Calendar:

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=345&day=2006-9-2&c=1

Pete

13-06-06, 19:16

Link to add yourself to the Calendar:

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=345&day=2006-9-2&c=1
Ok Ok.... bully!

S7EVE

13-06-06, 19:18

Ok Ok.... bully!

LOL, people are asking me to add them, just thought I would make it a little easier. :)

NOW GET YOUR NAME DOWN PETE! :p

Pete

13-06-06, 20:56

NOW GET YOUR NAME DOWN PETE! :p
Already did! :p :p :p

Ian R

15-06-06, 19:59

Have been looking at a possible route that could have a starting point around Worcester area then driving throught the Cotswolds (stratford moreton in marsh broadway boughton and stow) the getting on the Fosse Way by Halford and travelling across to Leicester to Eds location

what are your thoughts on this

Burna

15-06-06, 20:40

Sounds great Ian, nice one.

grahamc

15-06-06, 20:57

I am keen for september, if my cars engine build is finished in time... and I will be the slowest, as I wont be going over 4000RPM........ for a whole 1000 miles.......

:( :( :( :( :( :(

MARTIN R

19-06-06, 09:37

Sounds great Ian, nice one.

Agree it would make a great route, also a number of good photo stops on that route:)

afreemason

19-06-06, 13:08

Hi guys ........

F**king fantastic ....... I'm up for this one again !!!!!!!

It would be good if we could avoid any of the Jap car meets as I think we clashed with one last year but it was still a great blast :eyebrows:

To add a bit of spice we could look at doing it proper gumball style ....... with five of six check points to blast round with the directions or just map ref to the next point to be collected !!!!!! Might take a bit of planning and would need someone manning check points but I don't mind doing some of that !!!!!!

Cracking idea guys ..... count me in !!!!!!

S7EVE

19-06-06, 13:17

Hey Glyn!

Great - glad your up for this. Hope we can expect the 350's along again then! I have knocked up a possible route/map according to Ian's suggestion. I'll aim to post this up later today.

Liking the orientering (sp?) idea... have to think about that one.

I think the dates are ok? I checked in our calendar and its free, but i'll do some more investigation to confirm. :)

sarjo

19-06-06, 13:22

I might tie this in with a weekend visit to my parents. Cant commit at this stage but will keep my eye on the details. :)

afreemason

19-06-06, 14:23

Hi Steve,

Sorry I've been absent without leave for a while but we're looking at moving house and there was quite a bit of work to get madam's up to spec.

Yeah ....... if you want it might be worth interested parties meeting up for a beer and a planning sesh !?!?!?!

Hey Glyn!

Great - glad your up for this. Hope we can expect the 350's along again then! I have knocked up a possible route/map according to Ian's suggestion. I'll aim to post this up later today.

Liking the orientering (sp?) idea... have to think about that one.

I think the dates are ok? I checked in our calendar and its free, but i'll do some more investigation to confirm. :)

S7EVE

19-06-06, 19:20

Hi Steve,

Sorry I've been absent without leave for a while but we're looking at moving house and there was quite a bit of work to get madam's up to spec.

Yeah ....... if you want it might be worth interested parties meeting up for a beer and a planning sesh !?!?!?!

No probs - a meet sounds like a good idea, get some plans in order.

Some thoughts I had:

Tried to follow Ians suggestion starting from worcester way ending up over Ed's area in Leicester. Thought about going round the north of the midlands this time? What does everyone think? This is only a starting point. Distance is 150 miles, estimated 4 hours to complete.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/japworcs/map-1.jpg

What about making this an over nighter? Perhaps arrange to meet up the night before or on the saturday night travel lodge/inn few beers and a meal?

afreemason

20-06-06, 10:51

Works for me ...... I don't want to hi Jack preceedings so if you want a planning meet and you want me there Steve you say where and when. HAve pm'd you my mobile number and e-mail

SupraStar 3000

20-06-06, 10:54

I'd be happy to meet up for a pre-event chat etc etc,,,...

S7EVE

20-06-06, 13:04

Works for me ...... I don't want to hi Jack preceedings so if you want a planning meet and you want me there Steve you say where and when. HAve pm'd you my mobile number and e-mail

Definately Glyn, Ed - Are you guys free next weekend? 1st/2nd? Perhaps meet up in a pub and get some plans underway. Likewise anyone else who wants to get involved more than welcome - Martin/Ian ? That will give us 8 weeks until D-day :cool:

black cat

20-06-06, 13:31

iam up for this, although an overnighter will be a prob but will come to one of the days.

what about a coast to coast trip. straight across say from skeggie to cardiff bay,(great shots on the severn crossing)

midland one was nice though, when when???:innocent: :nana: :ecstatic: :ecstatic: :clap: :nyah: :trampoline:

Ian R

20-06-06, 18:40

Looks good steve would be good if we could take it to Hereford first then to Leominster would give the chance for the Welsh guys to Join up with us if they wanted to come I could then post up in the welsh section aswell. Route would start of the same as last year

Burna

20-06-06, 18:42

No chasing the scooby this time eh :d

Ian R

20-06-06, 18:44

No chasing the scooby this time eh :d

Forgot about that :)
Just try and keep up with Steve :)

Burna

20-06-06, 18:54

He will get lost again don't worry :eyebrows:

Remember.... It's a Rally not a Race :d

Ian R

21-06-06, 05:30

He will get lost again don't worry :eyebrows:

Remember.... It's a Rally not a Race :d

Me race never :d

Just like to cruise and enjoy the view :)

S7EVE

22-06-06, 20:30

Ok, those interested in the organisation of this event, Glyn, Ed, Ian and anyone else. Fancy a meet up next week to get the wheels in motion? Only about 9 weeks and September is upon us!

Open to suggestions for venue - maybe an evening next week? Thurs/Fri?

Ian R

22-06-06, 20:32

Sorry mate I will be in Germany for Nurburfgring trip

SupraStar 3000

22-06-06, 20:44

Its busy for me with exhibitions but I'll try.

MARTIN R

23-06-06, 17:11

S7EVE

26-06-06, 16:38

Friday evening 8pm at Mitre Oak, Kidderminster/Worcester A449 - the starting place for last years gumball? Everyone welcome, can get some plans underway - worried this will be here before we know it.

Confirmed that the mkiii Supra owners and 350's will be attending.

Burna

26-06-06, 16:41

See you there pal :)

MARTIN R

26-06-06, 18:38

SupraStar 3000

26-06-06, 18:49

I'll try and make it.

SupraStar 3000

27-06-06, 08:44

MARTIN R

27-06-06, 17:16

Just my 2p's worth but could we not look to have a drive through Moreton in Marsh, Broadway etc.

Great scenery and the roads are great. :)

S7EVE

27-06-06, 19:12

guys, I need to know:

- do you wish to use the quorn station for a start point or finishing line.
- What time so I can make sure the gates are open.

I'm asking the local pub landlord if we can use his carpark in an emergency.

Hey Ed - Either sound good to me, but probably the finishing point. As for time, not sure yet. Are you able to meet up Friday or maybe some other time? I'd like to get everyone's input on a route, stop off points, times etc.

I think we should make this an over nighter too, enjoy the social scene on arrival at our destination. What does everyone think? Currently looking at hotels, are you able to recommend any Ed?

Martin - Not a problem mate, we can confirm a route on Friday, but if anyone has any recommendations we'll try to satisfy everyone. :)

Nice little agenda sorted for Friday :)

SupraStar 3000

27-06-06, 20:37

to be honest mate, if we make it a "overnighter" we put off people from going as it maybe to involved.

Id rather more attend then make it a weekender.

Just my opinion though.

Going to try and make friday Steve

S7EVE

27-06-06, 20:50

Comments taken into account Ed. Need to get as many people's views as possible, want to make this event attractive to as many as possible. :)

Max Headroom

27-06-06, 20:51

I will be there on Friday to help if thats OK :)

S7EVE

27-06-06, 20:56

I will be there on Friday to help if thats OK :)

Of course buddy, more the merrier! Bring your ideas with you! :)

SupraStar 3000

28-06-06, 11:18

Just incase I’m stuck at work or at a exhibition hall for this pre-event event on friday I would like to highlight some of my points:

Firstly, I really apologize for dragging my feet on the Station venue confirmation.
To be honest, I’m disappointed with the communication regarding the station management.
I’ve written two letters and spoken to a few people and although they seem enthusiastic they seem to be relutant to confirm available date and times.

My view is we should just decide a weekend and just turn up on the day (AM) un-announced.
As I can’t guarantee availability it would be best to use QUORN GSRW Station yard as a START point in the morning so we would have left before the public arrive and then finish the Gumball elsewhere.

The gates are unlocked around 9:00am so 9:30 / 10:00am would seem a good time to start.

I’ve asked the local pub and we could use their car park as a back-up option if needed.

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other ideas:

Could we have a route before the event so people with TOM TOM units can re-program the directions and less fortunate individuals like myself can memorized the route beforehand on the A ot Z maps.

I guess 100 - 150 miles,... as anymore would get expensive with fuel.

A 1/2 way point (Like the pub before) would be great for a meet-up, food and rest but with a pre-arranged arrival and departure time so stragglers are not left behind and food can be ordered.

thats it,... ideas guys?

afreemason

29-06-06, 11:22

I'll be at the Mitre Oak tomorrow night guys.

I've an idea on the prospect of an over night stay for those who are interested and have a tent.

S7EVE

29-06-06, 21:09

Sorry about the delay, some good points Ed, all taken into account. I have been talking to a colleague and he has been telling me all about the MSA, so some interesting thoughts for Fridays meeting.

Dont want to seem like im taking control, but I have compiled a small agenda for tomorrow, please bring all your thoughts with you. I will be armed with Maps, Laptop with route planning software to help.

Aims for tomorrow:

> ideally walk away with a route or rough guidelines for a route in place.
> starting location
> meeting time and departing time
> rough checkpoints
> rough ideas/recommendations for lunch
> final destination
> Possible Overnight Stay

And plenty more to discuss... :D

Looking forward to catching up guys.

afreemason

30-06-06, 09:58

[QUOTE=S7EVE]Dont want to seem like im taking control,

QUOTE]

Steve, don't worry mate .......... you organise away ........ someone has to and it seems to me you're an ideal mug errrm candidate for the job :p :p :p :p

I'll either be on the bike or in the zed so keep an eye out for me as I have a shite memory for faces and names ...... I might just recognise a supra if I see one though ;)

SupraStar 3000

30-06-06, 10:11

I might just recognise a supra if I see one though ;)

the Supra will be the car infront. :p :d

Max Headroom

30-06-06, 13:53

Keep an eye out for me too guys, I will park next to the first available Supra. I will be the short fat geek with glasses. Thats what my charges call me except its not geek, it starts with F and ends in KER.

S7EVE

04-07-06, 13:27

Hi All,

Firstly I'd like to thank, Burna, Jo, Glyn, Simon and Dave for meeting up last Friday to discuss our plans for the gumball. It was definately worth while, thanks for your help :thumbs:

The results are as follows:

The route has been confirmed, its length is very slightly over 150miles, estimated at just over 4 hours 30 mins driving. The start location is the Grand Central Railway Car Park in Leceister - meeting time is anytime after 8am. The gumball WILL begin and DEPART at 9am sharp! So please be prompt. Route maps will be issued to each vehicle along with emergency contact numbers just in case, please bring radios/sat nav if you wish.

We will be stopping in Shrewsbury for lunch at around 11:30, venue to be confirmed, however departure will be 1pm sharp.

The finish point is on the A449 between Kidderminster and Worcester, near the Mitre Oak, at Glyn's new property which has amble room for parking.

The *rough* Route

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/japworcs/Gumball.jpg

To make things slightly more interesting, each vehicle will be issued with a series of tasks to be completed along route, points will be awarded for each successfully completed task. The car with the highest number of points at the end of the day will win a special prize.

Estimated time of arrival at the completion point is around 3:30/4pm, upon arrival at the finish point there will be a BBQ for all, with the chance for any last photo's, prize's will be awarded and we are working on providing some entertainment for young and old ;) If the weather does turn, the BBQ will be on hold and the local Mitre Oak provides very good food and some fine ales. Glyn has very kindly offered to be host for the duration of the afternoon/evening. Glyn is offering all gumballers, the ability to Camp over in his acres of land if you wish, otherwise there is a Travelodge a stones throw away on the A449.

I will post more details very shortly.

So if its not already, put Saturday September 2nd in your diary!

Pete

04-07-06, 13:32

I might just meet you all at Shrewsbury from lunch onwards, makes it a nice local runabout for me then.

SupraStar 3000

04-07-06, 13:37

well done Steve.

The start is Quorn (Quornden - Just below Loughborough) station not Leicester.

I'll find a post code for you

SupraStar 3000

04-07-06, 13:42

post code LE12 8**

Multi map location:

http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?GridE=454950&GridN=316200&cat=des&scale=100000&title=Great%20Central%20Railway,%20Quorn%20and%20Woodhouse%20station

By Car Follow signs for Quorn station on A6 south of Loughborough.

SupraStar 3000

04-07-06, 13:48

map edited :)

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/Cawdell/Gumball.jpg

S7EVE

04-07-06, 13:59

Thanks Ed! Modded master map. (i think)

black cat

05-07-06, 15:28

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat

Burna

05-07-06, 17:00

I might just meet you all at Shrewsbury from lunch onwards, makes it a nice local runabout for me then.

:limp:

Voo51

05-07-06, 23:08

holey kak it goes past my house!!!!

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51

Pete

06-07-06, 08:38

:limp:
Do I look bovvvered?

See how I feel nearer the time.

SupraStar 3000

06-07-06, 08:44

come on Pete,

do the Gumball you bumhole!

Bill Prawn

06-07-06, 09:15

Still Sat 2nd September?

Burna

06-07-06, 09:26

Still Sat 2nd September?

Yes Mr Prawn :)

Bondy

06-07-06, 10:46

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy

Max Headroom

06-07-06, 20:05

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom

S7EVE

06-07-06, 21:25

S7EVE

09-07-06, 09:08

BBQ confirmed courteousy of mkiii boys. :)

jimwire

10-07-06, 11:24

this sounds like a really good event. nice one for the organisation.

jim

bignum

11-07-06, 21:25

Pete

12-07-06, 19:00

Oh no disaster!!

I'm booked to do a snow boarding session at Cannock on this day and can't change it! :cry:

SupraStar 3000

12-07-06, 19:21

Come to the Gumball and I'll teach you all you need to know about Snowboarding ;) I'm a grand master from the Tamworth SnowDoom

Burna

12-07-06, 19:37

If you can't switch it Pete at least try and make the BBQ on the night mate :)

S7EVE

13-07-06, 13:02

It'll be a shame if you cant make it Pete.

We'll save you a Burger though, it'll be nice to see you on the evening if you can. :)

Pete

13-07-06, 13:06

the Tamworth SnowDoom
That's where we're going.

Will do the BBQ later. I imagine the snowboarding may only last a couple of hours so I might be able to catch up at some point. :rolleyes:

LeeT

24-07-06, 16:25

Im going to try and make this as it'd be great to catch up with you midland boys again. Who is actually staying where?

SteveR

24-07-06, 17:03

Im going to try and make this as it'd be great to catch up with you midland boys again. Who is actually staying where?
Good lad :)

adman

24-07-06, 17:20

LeeT

24-07-06, 17:26

S7EVE

24-07-06, 18:57

Nice one Lee, you know it makes sense! ;) Think most people are stopping in the Travelodge just down the road from the finish/BBQ/Pub :)

Linky for you mate : http://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_hotel/hotel/hotel_id/134/Hartlebury

Pete

24-07-06, 22:31

Im going to try and make this as it'd be great to catch up with you midland boys again. Who is actually staying where?
Nice one mate!

Me and Vicki were just saying we'll stop over for this one too.

Ray was up for this too I believe? PM him S7eve! I think he also fancied the other JapWorcs event coming soon which I forgot to give you the deposit for.

LeeT

24-07-06, 22:38

Nice one mate!

Me and Vicki were just saying we'll stop over for this one too.

Ray was up for this too I believe? PM him S7eve! I think he also fancied the other JapWorcs event coming soon which I forgot to give you the deposit for.
more drink! :eek::D

Pete

24-07-06, 23:25

more drink! :eek::D
I've been to the pub tonight too ;)

LeeT

24-07-06, 23:27

I've been to the pub tonight too ;)
ive been drinking in the house as i got home from work at 2pm so it would have been rude not to:D

Pete

24-07-06, 23:29

ive been drinking in the house as i got home from work at 2pm so it would have been rude not to:D
I think we need help mate. They do they that's the first step isn't it? Admitting it?
That'll do for now - pass the whisky.

S7EVE

25-07-06, 07:22

Will post up details of the Rolling Road day we've got planned tonight :)

You know it makes sense! :D

MARTIN R

25-07-06, 08:28

Will post up details of the Rolling Road day we've got planned tonight :)

You know it makes sense! :D
Looking forward to it:)

Burna

25-07-06, 09:57

Me and Vicki were just saying we'll stop over for this one too.

Please don't bring the video camera to this one :innocent:

Voo51

25-07-06, 10:10

Im hoping i get my Supra back in time to take part in this :S . It may be the first time i get to drive to properly.

afreemason

27-07-06, 15:41

Guys ....... the bbq's sorted !!!!!! House move went ok and we're in .....couple of pickies on this thread

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=76610

Max Headroom

27-07-06, 17:13

Guys ....... the bbq's sorted !!!!!! House move went ok and we're in .....couple of pickies on this thread

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=76610

Yeeeehhhaaaaa, :d :d :d

afreemason

01-08-06, 13:42

Right ........ how's it going over here then ...... I've drummed up eight zeds so far guys ..... looks like it should be a good day .......... who gets to dress up like BUrt Reynolds and who is taking Jackie Chan in their Scoobaru

:eyebrows: :p ;) :) :) :)

MARTIN R

01-08-06, 13:51

Looking forward to this, should be a good meet:)

afreemason

01-08-06, 14:02

Burna

01-08-06, 14:13

Stupid question ........ is anyone in a position to sort some tunes for the evening (weather permitting) ....... come on there's got to be someone who dj's out of the back of their Supra :eyebrows: :eyebrows: :eyebrows: :eyebrows:

One of our Japworcs lads might be able to sort that out, he usaully breaks out the decks when we have a party. I'll send him a PM :)

afreemason

01-08-06, 14:17

One of our Japworcs lads might be able to sort that out, he usaully breaks out the decks when we have a party. I'll send him a PM :)

I've not done the garden yet and even if I had I wouldn't want him trashing my new decking :( :( :( :( ...... oh ...... that's trendy young person talk isn't it ;) :innocent: :innocent: :innocent:

crimbo

01-08-06, 23:22

Subscription is paid up....now where do I put my name?;)

Burna

02-08-06, 00:42

Subscription is paid up....now where do I put my name?;)

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) Adman (hopefully got my Sup by then....)
17.) LeeT
18.) Crimbo

Be good to see you there mate :)

mk47

02-08-06, 02:41

Ian R

02-08-06, 09:21

what does J9PSP own then ???

afreemason

02-08-06, 10:19

S7EVE

02-08-06, 13:10

I know we have at least another 10 mkiii's who will be attending. This will be a day to remember!

Keep the cars coming :)

Pete

02-08-06, 13:16

This will be a day to remember!
Probably for the most traffic chaos caused in Shrewsbury town centre! :D

Supra Dino

02-08-06, 22:18

thinking of going straight to the end with burna, leet, an pete and seeing who passes out first or in pete's case fall's over first :D

SupraStar 3000

02-08-06, 22:21

yea, doubt your MKIII would make the distance anyway

:p ;) LOL

J/K mate

Pete

02-08-06, 22:25

thinking of going straight to the end with burna, leet, an pete and seeing who passes out first or in pete's case fall's over first :D
I'm hoping to catch up half way round somewhere. I'm sure I'll manage to fall over first. :)

LeeT

02-08-06, 22:53

I'm hoping to catch up half way round somewhere. I'm sure I'll manage to fall over first. :)
if not we'll push you:D

lui

02-08-06, 23:11

Just caught on to this thread where have I been. Count me in on this Gumball excellent idea & plenty of driving who would want to miss out can't wait & 2 days after my 40th birthday as well but still looking 30 :d :d :d + 1st annivesary of owning my Supra as well which was brought on 2nd September 2005 ;) WHAT A BIRTHDAY PRESENT MEGA GUMBALL :thumbs: :cool:

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) Adman (hopefully got my Sup by then....)
17.) LeeT
18.) Crimbo
19.) MK47
20.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
21.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
22.) Baldieman (350z)
23.) blazor (350z)
24.) Kev 946 (350z)
25.) dj350z (350z)
26.) Sarnie (350z)
27.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
28.) 350z Nismo (350z)
29.) TheMinel (350z)
30.) AndyC (350z)
31.) Lui

P.S. Dont forget the big cake with 40 / 30 :d candles on it at the BBQ for desert :d :d :d

mr lover

02-08-06, 23:14

2 days after my 40th birthday as well WHAT A BIRTHDAY PRESENT MEGA GUMBALL :thumbs: :cool:

no hint there then:D

Ray

03-08-06, 18:09

no hint there then:D

Sounds like a hint that he wants 40 beats! :d

Im up for this too...

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) Adman (hopefully got my Sup by then....)
17.) LeeT
18.) Crimbo
19.) MK47
20.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
21.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
22.) Baldieman (350z)
23.) blazor (350z)
24.) Kev 946 (350z)
25.) dj350z (350z)
26.) Sarnie (350z)
27.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
28.) 350z Nismo (350z)
29.) TheMinel (350z)
30.) AndyC (350z)
31.) Lui
32) Ray

Max Headroom

03-08-06, 18:13

I have a couple of prizes to bring along :)

S7EVE

03-08-06, 18:25

I have a couple of prizes to bring along :)

Excellent, Nice one Dave :)

I can confirm there will be 4 prize categories for the Midlands Gumball, mkiv Supra - mkiii Supra - 350z - Other.

There will be a prize for each category, each prize will be awarded for a combination of areas... dont want to spoil it, but will prove to make the day very interesting. ;) :cool:

I will be confirming the lunch destination in the next week so that those wishing to join on route can make their arrangements.

Keep the cars coming!

We'll have to find/plan something special for someone's 40th! ;)

crimbo

03-08-06, 20:21

Yeah, like a walking stick, hearing-aid, flat-cap..........cant say too much, i'm nearly there myself. :) :p :blink:

mr lover

03-08-06, 20:32

We'll have to find/plan something special for someone's 40th! ;)

let him buy us all a drink :d

LeeT

03-08-06, 20:42

let him buy us all a drink :d
:yeahthat:

lui

03-08-06, 21:39

let him buy us all a drink :d
Some how now I think i should of kept this one quite :eyebrows:

JamieP

03-08-06, 21:42

when is this and where... nothing on the first page and i cant be arsed to read it all:)

mk47

03-08-06, 21:58

i believe its starting off at leicester i was told by steve, not sure when though think september time.

S7EVE

03-08-06, 22:36

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) Adman (hopefully got my Sup by then....)
17.) LeeT
18.) Crimbo
19.) MK47
20.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
21.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
22.) Baldieman (350z)
23.) blazor (350z)
24.) Kev 946 (350z)
25.) dj350z (350z)
26.) Sarnie (350z)
27.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
28.) 350z Nismo (350z)
29.) TheMinel (350z)
30.) AndyC (350z)
31.) Lui
32) Ray
33.) JSeaman (mkiii)
34.) john abbot (mkiii)
35.) Bondy (mkiii)
36.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
37.) tezzpip (mkiii)
38.) bigbro (mkiii)
39.) koidave (mkiii)
40.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
41.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
42.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
43.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
44.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
45.)

My bad - Will update first page now Jamie with all the details, be great to see your beast in attendance!

But basically, the Gumball Starts from Leicester and finishes just outside Worcester at Afreemasons (Glyn's) new house :)

mk47

03-08-06, 22:44

steve do you have a rough idea how many miles will be covered? :)

S7EVE

03-08-06, 22:44

156 start to finish :)

mk47

03-08-06, 22:47

156 start to finish :)

thats not bad i was thinking it would be something mad like 3-400 lol. ill be there :) since were in leicester i was going to suggest we should all have a rev-out outside that womans house who hates me :d

afreemason

04-08-06, 09:07

Milage will depend somewhat on what route you choose to take ......or in my case, how badly lost I get ;) :blink:

ISJ

04-08-06, 13:45

afreemason

07-08-06, 11:33

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) Adman (hopefully got my Sup by then....)
17.) LeeT
18.) Crimbo
19.) MK47
20.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
21.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
22.) Baldieman (350z)
23.) blazor (350z)
24.) Kev 946 (BMW V8 whatever !)
25.) dj350z (350z)
26.) Sarnie (350z)
27.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
28.) 350z Nismo (350z)
29.) TheMinel (350z)
30.) AndyC (350z)
31.) Lui
32) Ray
33.) JSeaman (mkiii)
34.) john abbot (mkiii)
35.) Bondy (mkiii)
36.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
37.) tezzpip (mkiii)
38.) bigbro (mkiii)
39.) koidave (mkiii)
40.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
41.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
42.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
43.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
44.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
45.) Jagz (GSXR 1300 Hyabusa)
46.)

afreemason

07-08-06, 11:35

Hello all you lovely lovely Supra owners:nana: :wave:

Burna PM'd me over on www.japworcs.co.uk about some people requiring tunes. I'd dunno if y'all will like my stuff as its:

1.) Limited (only just started really)
2.) Quite new and funky, y'all might prefer more mainstream stuff - i dunno

I'm pretty sure i'm available on the date, but i dont think i'll be on the gumball this year!

Hiya Chap ...... there's an arguement to say if you bring the equipment I'm sure there'll be sufficient people prepared to suppliment your CD collection for the night ....... I presume cd's will do it rather than those vinyl thingies of my youth ???????

ISJ

07-08-06, 15:14

Hiya Chap ...... there's an arguement to say if you bring the equipment I'm sure there'll be sufficient people prepared to suppliment your CD collection for the night ....... I presume cd's will do it rather than those vinyl thingies of my youth ???????

Well, false alarm really, sorry chaps, until STE7E pointed it out to me, i had forgotten about Trax and as i'm staying the night previous i wouldn't be able to do it anyway.

ALB_BOY

07-08-06, 16:10

I guess i have to call in sick for work.
I live in Liecester so i've got to come along.

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) Adman (hopefully got my Sup by then....)
17.) LeeT
18.) Crimbo
19.) MK47
20.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
21.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
22.) Baldieman (350z)
23.) blazor (350z)
24.) Kev 946 (BMW V8 whatever !)
25.) dj350z (350z)
26.) Sarnie (350z)
27.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
28.) 350z Nismo (350z)
29.) TheMinel (350z)
30.) AndyC (350z)
31.) Lui
32) Ray
33.) JSeaman (mkiii)
34.) john abbot (mkiii)
35.) Bondy (mkiii)
36.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
37.) tezzpip (mkiii)
38.) bigbro (mkiii)
39.) koidave (mkiii)
40.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
41.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
42.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
43.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
44.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
45.) Jagz (GSXR 1300 Hyabusa)
46.) ALB_BOY

See you there guys, looking forward to this one.

Pete

12-08-06, 09:50

http://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_hotel/hotel/hotel_id/134/Hartlebury

Hotel for those who wish to stop on the A449, a stone's throw from the finishing point. I know the mkiii's are already booked into here.

No more rooms available according to their website. Next closest is the M5 Frankwell.
Who else is considering camping?

Voo51

14-08-06, 15:49

WUHOOO!! my car will be ready for this!! i pick it up the day before! im so excited!!!!

i wont be staying over as im at work the next day.

Voo51

14-08-06, 15:49

ooo, actually im not at wrk the next day iv booked that week off!!!

Camping where??

adman

14-08-06, 21:08

Sadly, I need to pull out, sorry lads... although I will be driving to Scotland that weekend so will do that in true Gumball style... :D

S7EVE

14-08-06, 21:51

ooo, actually im not at wrk the next day iv booked that week off!!!

Camping where??

Great news Voo! :D Looking forward to seeing your car :)

Camping will be at Afreemasons' house, Glyn has very kindly offered everyone the option for people to camp on his field (where the BBQ and finish point is). I'll be meeting up with Glyn this weekend to finalise plans and post up the final details, just get your tent ready to chuck in the boot :D

Sadly, I need to pull out, sorry lads... although I will be driving to Scotland that weekend so will do that in true Gumball style... :D

Sorry to hear this adman, but a cruise upto Scotland sounds great :)

silvershark44

14-08-06, 22:08

Put me down, ill be bringing my supra tt

S7EVE

14-08-06, 22:11

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) LeeT
17.) Crimbo
18.) MK47
19.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
20.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
21.) Baldieman (350z)
22.) blazor (350z)
23.) Kev 946 (BMW V8 whatever !)
24.) dj350z (350z)
25.) Sarnie (350z)
26.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
27.) 350z Nismo (350z)
28.) TheMinel (350z)
29.) AndyC (350z)
30.) Lui
31) Ray
32.) JSeaman (mkiii)
33.) john abbot (mkiii)
34.) Bondy (mkiii)
35.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
36.) tezzpip (mkiii)
37.) bigbro (mkiii)
38.) koidave (mkiii)
39.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
40.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
41.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
42.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
43.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
44.) Jagz (GSXR 1300 Hyabusa)
45.) ALB_BOY
46.) SilverShark44
47.)

More the merrier :) Just get your name down so we know for preparations.

AshBhp

15-08-06, 00:07

Would be rude not to,

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) LeeT
17.) Crimbo
18.) MK47
19.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
20.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
21.) Baldieman (350z)
22.) blazor (350z)
23.) Kev 946 (BMW V8 whatever !)
24.) dj350z (350z)
25.) Sarnie (350z)
26.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
27.) 350z Nismo (350z)
28.) TheMinel (350z)
29.) AndyC (350z)
30.) Lui
31) Ray
32.) JSeaman (mkiii)
33.) john abbot (mkiii)
34.) Bondy (mkiii)
35.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
36.) tezzpip (mkiii)
37.) bigbro (mkiii)
38.) koidave (mkiii)
39.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
40.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
41.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
42.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
43.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
44.) Jagz (GSXR 1300 Hyabusa)
45.) ALB_BOY
46.) SilverShark44
47.) AshBhp

Pete

15-08-06, 00:09

Woah...this is gonna be HUGE!

LeeT

16-08-06, 17:48

Sadly i can't make this now as i've been told my car will be another few weeks :(

Burna

16-08-06, 17:50

Sadly i can't make this now as i've been told my car will be another few weeks :(

:( Come for the beers at the party anyway mate ;)

LeeT

16-08-06, 17:56

:( Come for the beers at the party anyway mate ;)

i may well do mate, ive just bought the mrs an FTO so could come up in that i suppose. Bright yellow with Carbon gt spoiler and black bonnet, proper jdm style:d .Probably just meet you at the end for the piss up like you say.

Burna

16-08-06, 17:59

That's more like it :d I will try to save you some beer :p

Pete

16-08-06, 20:30

i may well do mate, ive just bought the mrs an FTO so could come up in that i suppose. Bright yellow with Carbon gt spoiler and black bonnet, proper jdm style:d .Probably just meet you at the end for the piss up like you say.

:thumbs:

crimbo

16-08-06, 21:00

:lazy: :lazy: :lazy: :lazy: ... eh? Piss up...... few beers ....... where were that again ???

Voo51

19-08-06, 12:04

Do we have to pay to enter?!

Supra ST Myster

20-08-06, 11:11

Just seen this and i would like to come also.. name added, should be good!

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) LeeT
17.) Crimbo
18.) MK47
19.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
20.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
21.) Baldieman (350z)
22.) blazor (350z)
23.) Kev 946 (BMW V8 whatever !)
24.) dj350z (350z)
25.) Sarnie (350z)
26.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
27.) 350z Nismo (350z)
28.) TheMinel (350z)
29.) AndyC (350z)
30.) Lui
31) Ray
32.) JSeaman (mkiii)
33.) john abbot (mkiii)
34.) Bondy (mkiii)
35.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
36.) tezzpip (mkiii)
37.) bigbro (mkiii)
38.) koidave (mkiii)
39.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
40.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
41.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
42.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
43.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
44.) Jagz (GSXR 1300 Hyabusa)
45.) ALB_BOY
46.) SilverShark44
47.) AshBhp
48.) Supra TT Myster

S7EVE

20-08-06, 18:55

Sorry, I have been away from my PC for the last few days, to answer any questions...

:lazy: :lazy: :lazy: :lazy: ... eh? Piss up...... few beers ....... where were that again ???

There is a BBQ at Afreemason's(Glyn's) House at the end of the day, Many people have booked into the hotel or are camping at Glyn's house, so we can enjoy the rest of the evening :) Obviously this is weather permitting, so if raining, we will be retreating to the Mitre Oak.

Do we have to pay to enter?!

No fee, its all free! :) There may be a small charge for a Burger or Hotdog, just to cover costs, but otherwise completely free! I will confirm the food issue by next weekend.

Pete

20-08-06, 20:01

Who else is considering camping then? (Seeing as the travel lodge is fully booked)

LeeT

20-08-06, 20:03

Who else is considering camping then? (Seeing as the travel lodge is fully booked)

me:thumbs:

Pete

20-08-06, 20:05

me:thumbs:

Cool. I'll camp too then. :D
Order a big bucket!

silvershark44

20-08-06, 23:41

Sorry going to have to pull out of this one

just booked to go to egypt with the girlfriend. I was looking forward to this too, ah well maybe next year. Should get to meet some of you though at the rollin road coming up

Max Headroom

21-08-06, 10:41

Who else is considering camping then? (Seeing as the travel lodge is fully booked)

Me:)

motley

21-08-06, 16:24

For whoever, camps if the whether is really crap, there is room over the garage to roll out your sleeping bags in the dry and some heating and I am sure we can make room in the living room as well.

S7EVE

22-08-06, 18:50

* First page updated with latest details. *

As you are all aware the event is completely free and being organised by the members for all members of mkviSupra.net. Afreemason(Glyn) & Motley have very kindly offered to host us all for the afternoon/evening. However as you can appreciate buying enough burgers and hotdogs for 100+ people will prove to be a little expensive, so perhaps if we all put a couple of pound in the kitty we can cover this cost and ensure everyone has a good time. I will try to get round you all during the BBQ if thats ok. Unless anyone else has any suggestions?

* Updated List of Attendees *

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.) SteveR
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) LeeT
17.) Crimbo
18.) MK47
19.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
20.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
21.) Baldieman (350z)
22.) blazor (350z)
23.) Kev 946 (BMW V8 whatever !)
24.) dj350z (350z)
25.) Sarnie (350z)
26.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
27.) 350z Nismo (350z)
28.) TheMinel (350z)
29.) AndyC (350z)
30.) Lui
31) Ray
32.) JSeaman (mkiii)
33.) john abbot (mkiii)
34.) Bondy (mkiii)
35.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
36.) tezzpip (mkiii)
37.) bigbro (mkiii)
38.) koidave (mkiii)
39.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
40.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
41.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
42.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
43.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
44.) Dr Evil (mkiii)
45.) Grant (mkiii)
46.) Jagz (GSXR 1300 Hyabusa)
47.) ALB_BOY
48.) AshBhp
49.) Supra TT Myster

10 Days to go!!!!! :D

Pete

22-08-06, 19:15

However as you can appreciate buying enough burgers and hotdogs for 100+ people will prove to be a little expensive, so perhaps if we all put a couple of pound in the kitty we can cover this cost and ensure everyone has a good time. I will try to get round you all during the BBQ if thats ok. Unless anyone else has any suggestions?

I'd say at least £5 per head donation plus bring drinks.
We can't let these guys be paying for stuff - they've been good enough to supply the venue.

Burna

22-08-06, 19:17

I'm happy with whatever :)

mr lover

22-08-06, 19:20

I'd say at least £5 per head donation plus bring drinks.
We can't let these guys be paying for stuff - they've been good enough to supply the venue.

i agree more than fair

Pete

22-08-06, 19:21

I'm happy with whatever :)

As long as there's beer and Beyonce you just don't give a sh*t do you? ;)

S7EVE

22-08-06, 19:27

I'd say at least £5 per head donation plus bring drinks.
We can't let these guys be paying for stuff - they've been good enough to supply the venue.

Cool, Thanks Pete, if everyone is happy with that, £5 it is, if everyone just brings there booze then :)

As long as there's beer and Beyonce you just don't give a sh*t do you? ;)

:lol:

SupraStar 3000

22-08-06, 19:37

:( well,.. I have been trying my hardest to sort my car out before this, but it is now becoming more and more unlikely my Supra will be on the road. :(

Tipical, Event like this on my door step and I'm soop-less.

so worst case scenario I'll see you all at the start unless anybody needs a rather hopeless navigator

Burna

22-08-06, 19:48

As long as there's beer and Beyonce you just don't give a sh*t do you? ;)

:rlol: You know me too well :d

Pete

22-08-06, 20:03

so worst case scenario I'll see you all at the start unless anybody needs a rather hopeless navigator

Has your car gone in yet? If not, then leave it until after! You'll feel so bad when you see all our posts about how fantastic it all was afterwards.

I'm sure you could cadge a lift with someone? I'd say come with us, but as I mentioned I'm unfortunately snowboarding in the morning.

Burna

22-08-06, 20:06

Have I missed something Ed? What's up with your car? I don't remember reading anything serious that had happened :(

Pete

22-08-06, 20:07

Have I missed something Ed? What's up with your car? I don't remember reading anything serious that had happened :(
Just a fancy new bumper to be fitted.

Burna

22-08-06, 20:16

Just a fancy new bumper to be fitted.

Leave it until after Ed! You don't want to miss this :)

LeeT

22-08-06, 20:20

Leave it until after Ed! You don't want to miss this :)

bring it along, we can all fit it for him after several gallons of beer

SupraStar 3000

22-08-06, 20:20

not wishing to hijack the thread but yes, new bonnet + paint work and other stuff. The cars had the parts removed and ready for painting but the guy has had some personal/health issues and I don't want to stress him over my car as he's a sound guy.

Pete

22-08-06, 20:21

bring it along, we can all fit it for him after several gallons of beer

Onto my car :D

the guy has had some personal/health issues
Well tell him he'll have some more if he doesn't fix your car in time!

Burna

22-08-06, 20:26

Well tell him he'll have some more if he doesn't fix your car in time!

Steady on Grumpy Pete! :blink:

SupraStar 3000

22-08-06, 20:29

:) Lol

Pete

22-08-06, 20:29

Steady on Grumpy Pete! :blink:
Hey - It's our Edd we're talking about here. No room for compassion.

LeeT

22-08-06, 20:42

Onto my car :D
Well tell him he'll have some more if he doesn't fix your car in time!

:rlol: Maybe i could try that with GVN:d

MARTIN R

26-08-06, 07:46

Bugger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant make this, I am away in Scotland from Friday 1st:(

S7EVE

26-08-06, 11:54

:shock: Martin!!! You missed last years too!

Well drive safely up there. :)

Sheefa

26-08-06, 18:20

Steve, Can you add my name please pal.

Will be my first Supra meet so really looking forward to meeting you lot.........especially grumpy Pete!

Cheers and see you there!

Greg

S7EVE

26-08-06, 19:34

Steve, Can you add my name please pal.

Will be my first Supra meet so really looking forward to meeting you lot.........especially grumpy Pete!

Cheers and see you there!

Greg

No Probs Greg, Replaced Martin with yourself, No 9. :)

See you there!

Finalising all the details now!

This time next week............. :eyebrows:

Max Headroom

26-08-06, 20:22

Managed to find a navigator, a mkiii guy with a blown head gasket (the car not the guy), otherwise he would have brought it too.

mrroverrover

26-08-06, 21:03

Ah Mr Bond I pressume :)

Voo51

27-08-06, 15:40

i am going to meet you all at leicster then shoot off and video you all going tghrough woodville- so ill be the bird in the layby with the camcorder! lol

Im so excited!

SupraStar 3000

27-08-06, 18:47

remember, its NOT Leicester station, but QUORN GCRW Station as far as I know.

btw: My cars definitely not going to be on the road for this :(

Sean.W

27-08-06, 18:53

Steve , i`m planning on running the BBQ up later in the week , probably wednesday or thursday evening if thats ok with you & Glyn ?? ( hopefully we`ll have a better idea on the weather forecast for saturday by then )

Could you pm me Glyn`s addy and maybe a contact number , please mate ?:thumbs:

S7EVE

28-08-06, 08:50

You have PM Sean. :)

S7EVE

28-08-06, 09:07

The Lunchtime Venue has been confirmed.

The Pound at Leebotwood.
Leebotwood,
Nr Church Stretton,
Shropshire,
SY6 6ND.
www.thepound.org.uk

Lunch will be between 12:00 and 13:30, we have the pub completely to ourselves! There are 50+ parking spaces in the car park. Due to the number of us they have had to limit the menu, so I have had to make an executive decision on the choice of menu. :) However they have provided a nice group discount.

Below is the menu, however I will provide you all with a copy on the morning in your pack.

The Menu

Fillet of Cod, lightly battered and served with mushy peas and hand cut chips
Home made 8oz burger topped with bacon and cheese in a bap with coleslaw and hand cut chips
Sirloin steak 8oz with hand cut chips and a tomato and red onion salad
Home cooked ham (cold) with free range fried egg and hand cut chips
Fennel and sundried tomato Risotto (v)
Neals Yard Goats Cheese lightly grilled on a crute with salad of caramalised red onion, toasted pine nuts, rocket with balsamic dressing.

This menu is normally £9.95, however we have negotiated each dish to be £7.50 with a £2.50 supplement for the steak.

The pub is on route on the A49 just after Shrewsbury, so drive carefully! Yesterday there were also a couple of police speed cameras, so please please please be sensible in the villages :cool:

Just a matter of days now!! :eyebrows:

Pete

28-08-06, 10:14

The Lunchtime Venue has been confirmed.

The Pound at Leebotwood.

Good choice! :thumbs:
;)

Snow boarding starts 11:00 for 55 mins, so we might be able to get there for 13:15 ish. If I could ring through and confirm this on the day then maybe someone could preorder for us so I can eat? :D

S7EVE

28-08-06, 10:33

Good choice! :thumbs:
;)

Snow boarding starts 11:00 for 55 mins, so we might be able to get there for 13:15 ish. If I could ring through and confirm this on the day then maybe someone could preorder for us so I can eat? :D

Thanks for the recommendation Pete, tried a few pubs yesterday but this was by far the best and very accomodating :)

I'll post my number up before the weekend, so im sure I can get you some food cooking, No Kangaroo though im afraid? :D

SupraStar 3000

28-08-06, 18:33

you have a PM from me Steve.

Ian R

28-08-06, 18:36

Im pissed I can't make this I have got to work as my Manager is on Holiday :( . What a shitter. If there is anything I can do to help Steve let me know

S7EVE

28-08-06, 18:49

PM replied and Ian you have PM :D

SupraStar 3000

29-08-06, 10:21

This maybe helpful.

maps of Quorn and the start point.
"Quorn GCRW station"

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/Cawdell/map.jpg

Burna

29-08-06, 10:26

Thanks Ed :)

SupraStar 3000

29-08-06, 10:31

my pleasure mate :)

Pete

29-08-06, 10:38

Burna

29-08-06, 10:50

Now I'm confused Pete :blink: This is what I've got:

Grand Central Station - Quorndon
Great Central Road,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire
LE11 1RW

Off Topic: Can you send me the info on the proximity alert thing we talked about? Thank you :)

Pete

29-08-06, 11:06

Now I'm confused Pete :blink:
No change there :p
I was probably wrong with the postcode.
Will dig out the proximity jobby tonight - all info is at home.

Burna

29-08-06, 11:09

Thank you helpful Pete :d

SupraStar 3000

29-08-06, 11:11

Pete, stop deliberately sabotaging the start point just because your snowboarding.

Thats Loughborough station.
The station we want is QUORN station.

How the fook did you people manage to travel across France in the Frogball
LOL ;)

Pete

29-08-06, 11:12

The plan is you'll all be so lost at the start it'll give me time to catch up! :D

(Sorry edited and will butt out.)

SupraStar 3000

29-08-06, 11:15

no, please don't leave your butt out.

black cat

29-08-06, 11:18

how many of us will be at the start?.. i assume lots will be joining on the way..

SupraStar 3000

29-08-06, 11:21

You going Steve?

black cat

29-08-06, 11:24

You going Steve?

i was untill ive just seen the weather........ ffs looks like ill be looking at some gold fish for the f**kin head lights after the event..:(

dont matter what i do the water still gets in....

ive tryed nothing and iam all out of ideas:innocent:

why do you fancy a ride;)

Pete

29-08-06, 11:35

I've tried nothing and I am all out of ideas! :innocent:
I think I've spotted your problem there. ;)
You're as bad as me and my sideskirt fitting, I've still not taped one down properly.

black cat

30-08-06, 20:36

just looked at weather again and there is no way iam going out in the filth that they are forcasting.......:( :( :(

LeeT

30-08-06, 20:38

It s 50/50 wether i'll be along to this now as the Mrs might have to work which will leave me with the kids :(

Pete

30-08-06, 21:48

It's only Wednesday! They can't tell the weather today.
Tough break on the kids. Any grandparents to look after them?

LeeT

30-08-06, 21:53

Tough break on the kids. Any grandparents to look after them?

it's a possibility, i'll have to wait and see :(

Burna

30-08-06, 21:55

it's a possibility, i'll have to wait and see :(

Fingers crossed :)

LeeT

30-08-06, 22:01

Fingers crossed :)

hope so mate, i'm quite looking forward to catching up again and sinking a few

Voo51

30-08-06, 23:12

TWO DAYS TO GO!! TWO DAYS TO GO !!! and got myslef a co-pilot too, i didnt want to risk taking a lady friend- there not very good at giving directions!

See you all there, ill just come meet at the begining then i will go quick to set up videoing you all on the way past in woodville, so make sure you wave!!!

So excited!!!:d

afreemason

31-08-06, 17:15

Hi guys ...... just a quick organisational announcement regarding Saturday's activities:

Firstly, we are trying to do this whole thing as a Gumball and you will be given a set of instructions and a few basic tasks to complete en route to prove that you've been where you're supposed to have been !!!!!! So, it would be nice if you could all try and be on time in order to receive your instruction packs !!!!!

This has been done because there is absolutely no way we will manage to keep a convoy of 40+ cars together ..... last year proved that ..... so everyone should be ready to use a map or say nav or both ...... failing that try phone a friend !!!!!

For reference my number is 07966 428 067 !!!!!!!!

The plan is to meet up with a view to making a move at 9am from Quorn Great Central RailWay station here :http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1000925&postcount=208 or visit http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/

We should be have a brief break for any late starters to catch up at the Holiday Inn Burton-upon-trent, off wellington Road, Branston, DE14 3 (opposite mcd's) at 10 am leaving at 10.30 ish ....... however late starters may well receive a points penalty !!!!

Lunch will be at Leebotwood just outside shrewsbury from 12 to 1.30 here http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=999652&postcount=202

From there you'll be heading be some convoluted route back to mine & Motley's where a bbq will await ....... we're guessing you should be there about 4 ish. As I've already spent my hard earned pennies n a shit load of burgers for you ..... in true British style we're bbq'ing whatever the weather ...... we'd appreciate your support though !!!!!!

A few things you should bring :

Map or Sat Nav
A mobile phone
A fold up chair if you have one
Some tinnies or a bottle of wine if you want a booze up

I would also make a personal plea .........

If anyone has a gazeebo ..... any chance of dropping it round on Friday night so we don't get too wet

If anyone has a decent portable stero with CD player ...... if you bring it we can have some tunes too !!!!!!!!

please please please can we have a couple of volunteers for this one !!!!!!!!!

mrroverrover

31-08-06, 19:35

Any chance of a list of postcodes of where we're going? (most importantly the finish postcode!) I'm only asking cos my other half isn't the best map reader so I need to get routes sorted on the satnav ;)

Pete

31-08-06, 21:58

..and don't forget your donations for the bbq! (Think we agreed a fiver per head?)

S7EVE

31-08-06, 22:34

Unfortunately I have been held away with work all week. But back now, after breaking down in my beater van on the M25! :D

Thanks Glyn! I have 1 gazeebo I will bring with me to the railway station, just incase. Any others got one to bring?

Just to reinforce - bring your phones, sat nav, maps, beer, a pen! and something to sit on at the BBQ.

And yep Pete, £5 a head for each at the BBQ. :)

On the hand-outs I will give you all the postcodes you need, just in-case. ;)

I've looked into my crystal ball and the weather forecast is amazing! So i'll look forward to seeing you all there! :D

Sean.W

01-09-06, 01:02

Steve , i`m gonna run the bbq up to glyn`s this afternoon/evening mate (fri) are you likely to be about at all ?

Not 100% definite but we`re gonna try and get hold of our clubs 3m X 9m gazebo :) i`ve also got a small gazebo i can bring as well .

Sean .

S7EVE

01-09-06, 07:21

Hi Sean, Im finishing work early at 4pm (Birmingham), will be home (Kidderminster) by 5pm. If you need me im on - 07971338153, im off to Glyn's myself on the evening if you want to meet up then.

Gazebo would be ace mate if possible. :)

Thanks, Steve.

Sheefa

01-09-06, 10:38

Steve and Afreemason, I will be coming up on the morn and can bring a large 30ft gazebo if needed and a pretty good portable stereo as long as there's power for it as it drains batts within about 3 hours!

Do you want me to bring any additional food guys? I'll get on the case with some booze too. Think my sup will be more like a humvee/HGV by the time i've stocked up! Plus I've got 2 passengers, one a lanky git and the other one his small missus.

Let me know if you want me to bring the above. Cheers, ;)

afreemason

01-09-06, 12:39

Hi Sheefa,

You life saver mate ..... gazeebo and steroe will be more than welcome, power won't be an issue either. ...... and any booze you care to bring along will just add to the communal warmth !!!!!! Food I think we're sorted for, I've just got to pop out and get some bread rolls.

Pete

01-09-06, 12:47

I've just got to pop out and get some bread rolls.

..and bog rolls. ;)

S7EVE

01-09-06, 13:14

Im off to Tesco's Tonight Glyn if you need anything give me a buzz :) I'll be round later.

SteveR

01-09-06, 13:26

I've been hoping that this won't happen for a while now, but, I'm afraid I'm going to have to pull out. :(
Sorry guys, I was looking forward to seeing you all - and the drive of course - please take plenty of photos! :)

1.) S7EVE
2.) Burna
3.) mr lover
4.) Pete Von Burstrum III
5.)
6.) Suprastar90
7.) Dino
8.) Trick152
9.) Martin R
10.) The Prawn
11.) black cat
12.) Voo51
13.) Bondy
14.) Max Headroom
15.) Big num
16.) LeeT
17.) Crimbo
18.) MK47
19.) J9PSP (Non member supra owner)
20.) afreemason (probably in the zed)
21.) Baldieman (350z)
22.) blazor (350z)
23.) Kev 946 (BMW V8 whatever !)
24.) dj350z (350z)
25.) Sarnie (350z)
26.) John (VX 220 Turbo)
27.) 350z Nismo (350z)
28.) TheMinel (350z)
29.) AndyC (350z)
30.) Lui
31) Ray
32.) JSeaman (mkiii)
33.) john abbot (mkiii)
34.) Bondy (mkiii)
35.) marty boy and jenni (mkiii)
36.) tezzpip (mkiii)
37.) bigbro (mkiii)
38.) koidave (mkiii)
39.) mrroverrover (mkiii)
40.) Mickey & Janine (mkiii)
41.) Penfold & Rogue (mkiii)
42.) Stevieboy & Anne (mkiii)
43.) JonArgraig (mkiii - other)
44.) Dr Evil (mkiii)
45.) Grant (mkiii)
46.) Jagz (GSXR 1300 Hyabusa)
47.) ALB_BOY
48.) AshBhp
49.) Supra TT Myster