***Santa Pod Final Arrangements***

[Spirit]

As there have been so many posts on the other thread I thought I would condense the information into a new thread.

First, it's great to see we have a full stand ! Thank you to all of you who are going to attend and make this a great day out. Here is the complete list:

ATTENDEES:

1: Barry INSERT INTO post VALUES (BraindG)
2: Pete & Shaz INSERT INTO post VALUES (Spirit979)
3: Pudd
4: Peterernest
5: PAUL
6: Pete and Annette INSERT INTO post VALUES (Lomy)
7: Mark INSERT INTO post VALUES (Brind)
8: Simon & Claire
9: Derek INSERT INTO post VALUES (Interlec)
10: Antony & Lisa
11: Graham INSERT INTO post VALUES (Bonsai Boy)
12: pjjohnson
13: amesh
14: Kieran & Alex INSERT INTO post VALUES (non VR4)
15: Haydar
16: Zedy11 INSERT INTO post VALUES (Mo)
17: Dave & Ailsa
18: Ian Wilson
19: Legnum Boy INSERT INTO post VALUES (Ed , Zoe and ickle baby Jasmine)
20: Richie & Shannon
21 - pickigar
22 - skipjack
23 - bigdaveakers
24 - Mike
25 - Wirdy

***Please can anyone who needs to pull out please post on here a.s.a.p. so that the space can be offered to other members***

STAYING AT THE IBIS HOTEL INSERT INTO post VALUES (Wellingborough) ON SAT. 11TH:

1: Barry INSERT INTO post VALUES (BraindG)
2: Pete & Shaz INSERT INTO post VALUES (spirit979)
3: Paul
4: Simon & Claire
5: Antony & Lisa
6: Kieran & Alex
7: Richie & Shannon
8: Derek INSERT INTO post VALUES (Interlec)
9: Pudd
10: Pete & Annette INSERT INTO post VALUES (Lomy)
11: PJJohnson


***For anyone else wishing to stay you can book here: http://www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/3164/fiche_hotel.shtml - the room is £36.95 for the night. You need to input a card number to reserve a room but they do not charge you until the day***

Don't forget - for those who intend to run the strip on the day there will be the Club VR4 tournament. This will be based on the average of your three runs. We will finalise the rules before the day.

[Spirit]

Barry: Please can you finalise things your end in terms of tickets etc - and do you need payment from us all now ?

[richieelliott]

found it! im getting good at this geek machine i may even be able to install a program soon!
plus can you stick my missis name next to mine she will bend my ear otherwise!:Cry1: its Shannon :D

[BraindG]

will do.. ill contact them tomorrow will update tomorrow evening..

A full stand! weeeeeee!!!.. im sure this has to be a world record!...

in addition to what Pete said regarding people that need to pull out.. if your interested in going as a possible INSERT INTO post VALUES (would be more definite the week before the event).. please raise your voice..

[Spirit]

Originally posted by BraindG
will do.. ill contact them tomorrow will update tomorrow evening..



Thanks mate;)

[SGHOM]

will confirm tomorrow, but I may be stopping @ the IBIS also, & bringing a friend along. [ if I can remember my foot pump :D ]

[Spirit]

:D :D :D rofl - just make sure she fits back in the box afterwards

[Brind]

LOL!!

At least she's quiet. :D
I always remember that Only Fools And Horses episode where those dolls inflated by themselves..

[SGHOM]

polytherne pam & vynil vera !!!!...LOL !!! nah....... my mate skippy is coming. [ Mike..... he's an aussie ] & I'd just been to check tyre pressue, & one was slightly down. :D

[Brind]

Mike The Aussie blow up doll? okay.... *steps away slowly* :o

:D :D

[SGHOM]

bruce / skippy has just come back fron NZ, hence the thread about car names !! he's got a pug 309 gti , 1990, had it from new, & wont sell ???? cars worth a grand tops, & just spent £900 getting it through test !!! & I thought I'd got problems .....:D :D

[SGHOM]

book me down as a stayer at the IBIS. sat night !!

[BraindG]

your up mate

[Spirit]

Just remembered the England v Turkey game is on the Saturday night too !

Guess we will need to find a pub with a large screen TV !

INSERT INTO post VALUES (all except the Scotsman amongst us maybe :D )

[SGHOM]

having watched tonights game, shall we find a nice restaurant somewhere without a TV ??

[Spirit]

That may not be a bad idea mate :D

[SGHOM]

dunno what time you can check in to the hotel, but I'm going to wellingbrough pretty early. maybe mid morning. spend the day window drinki........... I mean shopping. :D :D might try to find myself a ginny pig ???:D :D

[Spirit]

hehehehe - we will try and get there asap but may need to stop and see friends in Swindon on the way first. However we may scrap that if we travel up with Richie as well. Let you know nearer the time.

[Brind]

I'd love to know why you have a thing for Guinea pigs... :D

[SGHOM]

you started it !!!! all I said was there might be a different way of doing things, & you left me to it ??? cant beleive wot I've just found !!:D local company that can fit full leather for around a grand !!!!!

[SGHOM]

seen the thread "lend me £17K ? " the car is straight out the box. totally as new !!!:inlove:

[Brind]

I started nothing mate!! especially your new found Guinea pig fixation. :eek: ;) :D

I'd like black leather in the car but I'm not fussed on other colours..
For under a grand?? must be made from Guinea pigs mate. :nono:

[Simon]

If u guys are travelling up together let me know....i'll tag on the end when you pass Chippenham/Swindon M4. Safety in numbers:)

[Spirit]

Okay mate - sounds great a VR4 convoy to Pod !

[BraindG]

Mo, we heading down together?

[zedy1]

im leaving on sunday morning i think your staying at the hotel

[SGHOM]

anyone travelling down the M1 on sat morn ???

[SGHOM]

I can see the sales of auto glym, wax & polish going through the roof, w/e 11/10/03 ! :D :D

[lisa]

Anyone joining the M1 from the M25 juntion 21 on Saturday ?

Lisa

[Brind]

...We still all meeting beforehand?
I guess since most of you are staying at a hotel it may be an idea for all of us to meet there/in the carpark 1st thing save finding another place or dipping out of a VR-4 convoy.

[Spirit]

The majority are not staying so it may be fair to find somewhere nearer Santa Pod to meet beforehand - and the hotel is further on than Pod anyhow.

Best we start looking now I suppose:D

[PUDD]

:hurrah: :beerclash ive just booked at the IBIS,plz mark me down.Cant wait to see u all again:wiggle: :thumb1:

[Spirit]

All done mate

[Kieran]

Originally posted by interlec
I can see the sales of auto glym, wax & polish going through the roof, w/e 11/10/03 ! :D :D

:lolz:Hell Yes! I've been waging war on my paintwork for the last few weekends!

I think it's time to press the 'Order lots of Meguiars and hide the reciept when the other half asks' button...:D

BTW - any news on payment, etc, etc?

[Spirit]

Barry is ringing Pod on Monday to double check everything so hang fire for now mate

[Kieran]

Excellent, Thanks Pete :):cool1:

[pickigar]

I know you guys are very well organised, but I am planning to attend Santa Pod, providing I have recovered from my recent op. I take it is ok to turn up, I realise you sound fully booked on the "stand" but my brother and I have been planning on going for some time.

Gary

[PUDD]

:D well i stand by my word,an i will still stand down for VR4's,but i will still be there.mine is a kick ass 2.5 V6 legnum ST,but this is still a VR4 club:bow:,so i know my placeINSERT INTO post VALUES (till i get my VR4)lol :ilu:

[Brind]

If there is enough people who still want to go, I believe Barry wanted to know.. possibly to book more space.

[PUDD]

All done mate
-----------------
cheers Pete

:D

[zedy1]

thats very nice of paul

[PUDD]

:Dnp mo,after all ,this is for VR4's primarily,aint it.see u there moINSERT INTO post VALUES (and i managed to fix my CD player too)thankfully. :D

[zedy1]

looking forward to it m8

[Spirit]

Does Gary not mean that he is going to Pod anyhow as he had already planned it ?

Before you need to pull off the stand Paul I think we need to clarify if Gary wants to go on the stand or not - GARY ?

[richieelliott]

we meeting lunch time ish still?

[richieelliott]

Whats an ST?

[pickigar]

You don't have to stand down for me guys - first come first served and all that. I was checking, if it is full it is full, I'll be there anyway!!!

Gary

[BraindG]

trust me, its not full :D

i need a heads up though of how many more people might potentially want to come!

[BraindG]

see this (http://www.clubvr4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1282) post and put your name down..

[PUDD]

Originally posted by richieelliott
Whats an ST?
hi ritchie,
i like to think of it as a VR-4 understudy lol
its a 2.5 V6 legnum with tiptronic box and nice interiorINSERT INTO post VALUES (ask lisa lol)but has no turbo's and no AYC.
but its still quick:devil4:

[richieelliott]

pudd
is it an import? and whats the bhp?
sounds good

[PUDD]

Originally posted by richieelliott
pudd
is it an import? and whats the bhp?
sounds good
yes m8,it is an importINSERT INTO post VALUES (1997)first reg in this country 2002
not absolutely sure of bhp,i think its only bout 180-200 bhp
not that special.But i love it:D INSERT INTO post VALUES (boy racers round here dont thou :grr:)lol

[PUDD]

Originally posted by richieelliott
Whats an ST?
think ST might stand for sport/tourer;)

[richieelliott]

sounds nice m8 ill have to have a gander at the pod!

[PUDD]

;) no probs richie m8,look forward to seeing u there:D

[Spirit]

Originally posted by richieelliott
we meeting lunch time ish still?

Richie

Sorry mate been away since Monday - yeah this is still fine with me and I will call you a few days before to tie up the final details and if we go via Swindon we can meet up with Simon and Clare - you still ok for that guys ?

[Simon]

Ow yes! Just need an estimated time you guys will be passing junction 16 -17 M4 and I'll be waiting on the slip road, I'll give you my mobile number nearer the time so you can call us when your passing Bristol.

[enigma]

I may be able to come down for the morning at the Pod, not to race just to mingle and chat.........would this be OK with you lot?

[Spirit]

Originally posted by Simon
Ow yes! Just need an estimated time you guys will be passing junction 16 -17 M4 and I'll be waiting on the slip road, I'll give you my mobile number nearer the time so you can call us when your passing Bristol.

Simon

If I remember there is a nice pub just of the motorway at J16 is it - near the Hilton ? Maybe we can meet there for a quick drink/break?

[Spirit]

Originally posted by bigdaveakers
I may be able to come down for the morning at the Pod, not to race just to mingle and chat.........would this be OK with you lot?

What do you think mate :Ponder: Of course you are welcome there is no need to ask - the more the merrier

[Simon]

theres a couple of nice pubs at junction 16 sign posted Wootton Bassett....we can arrange a meet there.....well sort it.

[Spirit]

We can arrange this nearer the time - I assume you know the best route for us to take from there - A39 ain't it ?

[Simon]

at this moment in time i would have trouble getting past Swindon:rolleyes: but i can remember coming back from Billing.....no worries;)

[BraindG]

Originally posted by bigdaveakers
I may be able to come down for the morning at the Pod, not to race just to mingle and chat.........would this be OK with you lot?

You coming on stand?

[enigma]

If there is space, then I would very much like to come on the stand. Need to leave about 12ish though. What time are you planning on getting there?

[BraindG]

crack of dawn i think, im planning getting there fairly early as i might have a muckle big gazebo to set up..


ill add you to the secondary list here (http://www.clubvr4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1282)

[richieelliott]

when and how are we paying for this and how much is it likely to cost?
so i dont spend all my pocket money on turtle wax and cockpit shine! lol

[Spirit]

£10 each person to get in INSERT INTO post VALUES (maybe £9 as prebooked) then £12 for 3 runs of the strip

[richieelliott]

is it pay on the day? or do ineed to get my cheque book out?

[BraindG]

I believe its pay on the day.. I will be posting everyone's tickets in the post, well, the ones not staying at IBIS.. cos ill be handing them out there.. however the ones not staying at IBIS, ill be posting tickets etc in the post..

you just pay at the gate when you get there.. INSERT INTO post VALUES (as far as I understand) - if I receive any word to the contrary ill update you guys here..

[richieelliott]

ok hopefully have a decat pipe on by then!

[LOMY]

We are still coming too. Will book into the IBIS today for the Sat night.

Zedy, we will be travelling down on the Friday night so i will see you there m8.

Pete.

[Spirit]

Pete

Have added you to the hotel list mate

Pete

[zedy1]

no problems pete

[Kieran]

I forgot to confirm that Alex INSERT INTO post VALUES (other half) is coming too... D'oh! - We'll pay for her at the gate:rolleyes:
Could you add her name next to mine, please:rolleyes::)

[Spirit]

All done Kieran.........ohhhhhh and only 2 weeks today we will be there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mike]

Hi there, I'm coming up there too, paying at the gate, just wandering if theres a limit to the number of cars on the stand? And what happens about entry to the site. Is there a window sticker for this? Otherwise they'll just direct you to the public car park.

Right, be nice to see some of you in a couple of weeks.

Mike

[Spirit]

Yes there is a limit to the number of cars on our stand - need to speak to Barry to see if any available but last I knew there was a couple left and yes you do need to have a pass for the stand

[BraindG]

There is room for another :) shall i put your name now? if so, please pm me your full name, reg plate and address ill post a pass out to you

[Spirit]

One week to go....the countdown is on :D

[peterernest]

Please remember; Santa Pod is only 10-15 minutes away from Billing, Northampton.

I live in Wootton, Northampton INSERT INTO post VALUES (on Junction 15, M1) and my business is in Wellingborough town centre. Let me know if you need anywhere suggested to eat, drink, watch footcall/rugby, shop, meet for convoy etc.

The IBIS you've all chosen to stay at has a pub/restuarant and a McDonalds Drivethrough so would probably be a good landmark to meet.

[Spirit]

Thanks mate, yes a definate is a place to watch the footie on the Saturday night ! And a meeting place for a convoy on Sunday am would be cool too - got to bear in mind the people travelling on the day too

[pjjohnson]

I've booked into the Ibis for Saturday night. Was down in the area yesterday to see my team beat the locals 5-1, saw the signs to the Pod, got my juices going.

[Spirit]

Well done mate ! Have added you to the list.

I did call the Ibis yesterday and there are still rooms available for last minute people

Pete

[SGHOM]

Originally posted by pjjohnson
I've booked into the Ibis for Saturday night. Was down in the area yesterday to see my team beat the locals 5-1, saw the signs to the Pod, got my juices going. give us a shout when you're setting off to pod on saturday, & I'll try to catch up with you on the M1. I might try to go earlier rather than later .

[zedy1]

see you guys on sunday
can someone email me directions and time to meet

[Simon]

Are we meeting up at Hotel before hand? Here are some usless maps:D

[Simon]

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[Simon]

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[Simon]

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[BraindG]

k - so wheres that? the IBIS? - anyone know whats about ?
a good place to meet up?
our personal fav seems to be McDonalds :D

[Simon]

Its an "X"!:rolleyes: ;) That the Ibis Hotel. Just 'phoned then for easy directions but the lady couldn't speak any english! got as far as the A......4.......5......."thankyou thats very helpful" INSERT INTO post VALUES (put phone down!):rolleyes: Santa Pod is 15mins away, well signposted up off A45. How big is the Hotel car park...could meet there! wont have to get up as early!

[Spirit]

Someone said there is a McDonalds where the hotel is - need to check that out - brb !

[BraindG]

:zzzz: - "oh, they here? ah ok.. down in a sec!"

[Spirit]

Right ! Good news, there is a McDonalds at:

Enstone Court, Wilby Way
WELLINGBOROUGH NN8 2DR

That's the same addy as the Ibis we are at - problem solved me thinks !

[BraindG]

shall we start a new thread on this?

[Simon]

Yes:D :yes:

[wirdy]

Have never taken a car down a drag strip before.....
Being a mechanically sympathetic owner, is there an area to warm up engine / gearbox oil / tyres prior to a run?

[Spirit]

engine and oil in the queue to go down the strip I would imagine mate - tyres should not be an issue with the grip they have there

[Brind]

If your tyres aren't up to it I'm sure you will grip on the rubber left behind by some of the very powerful over tuned type beasts that run there.

The only thing you must also think about is the heat you generate just sitting there, okay so the oil is at a decent temp but your intercooler will have soaked up alot of heat as well as your air filter so you won't have the best performance your car could provide.

It isn't any different really to just going for it in normal conditions.
Just make sure your warranty is okay and have fun. :D

[wirdy]

Just checked my warranty.....runs out on friday..doh!!
Is this an omen?
Sod it. Am getting some silkolene pro boost tomorrow to give it a try, has anyone tried it? Tin says 1%-3% ratio recommended so must be fairly hot stuff.
I'm able to get AvGas F.O.C and my banger car goes like the clappers on that INSERT INTO post VALUES (no good for VR4 though as it would kill the cat -leaded!)
Someone on another thread mentioned methanol? I can get that as well, but have never tried it, apart from in model engines of course , along with nitro-methane.
Lightnings used to use a fuel call Avpin for the gas turbine starter... created its own oxygen on combustion....now that would leave some skid marks down the strip!

[Brind]

I was thinking about running an octane booster or Methanol.. but because of the long run up there I've decided not to.
Since BP reckon their new fuel is 100RON which is what our cars run on in Japan, I'm gonna fill up with that and reset my ECU so it sees the difference and also to reset the gearbox memory.

I would use Nitrous if my warranty would let me but these guys would also call me a cheater. :INSERT INTO post VALUES ( :D

[richieelliott]

i ran 100 ron fuel with octane replacement in germany you sart to get un burnt fuel through exhaust fuel consumption changes to 4mpg but the car goes through the gears a lot quicker

[peterernest]

Could anyone staying at the IBIS please read my message on the 'pre Santapod Gathering' thread.

Regards, Peter.

[enigma]

Unburnt fuel in the exhaust.......way cool! Where do I get 100 RON fuel?!!!! I want flames!

As for launching with an auto........we should in theory have an advantage over the manual boys. If you hold it on the brakes at about 2500 TO 3000 you get about 0.3-0.4 bar of boost to launch with, doing it from idle you dont get this so you get lag while the turbos spool up. Reving the nuts off in Neutral in a manual will not produce any boost so they will be lagging, granted they can launch at higher revs, but we should get the jump. Thoughts?

[BraindG]

Originally posted by bigdaveakers
. Thoughts?

Heres a previous discussion on it .. here.. no.. here.. argh..here (http://www.clubvr4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=560)

[enigma]

An interesting discussion!

I managed to launch from 2500-3000 last time I went to the pod, any more and I started creeping. 5700RPM is just silly unless you have monster stoppers and a very good transmission oil cooler!

Dont plan to run this weekend, as my car is not as ready as I would like and dont think I would get significantly different results from a month ago :D But who knows what will happen when I turn up!:cool1:

[Spirit]

You know you will want to play on the day Dave ! :D

[Spirit]

This time in 3 days:

1: We will be enjoying a few beers watching footie INSERT INTO post VALUES (maybe)
2: England will probably be losing
3: We will have talked our cars to death


hehehehe, not that I am looking forward to it :D

[Kieran]

:D:D:D:D

Hey! Whilst I've previously thought it a bad idea, I'm pleased to announce that after a full service and with no indication of any potential problems INSERT INTO post VALUES (Touches desk quickly!) the GLS may do a couple of drag strip runs - and with full approval from my other half!... We're interested to see how far a VR-4 leaves it behind!:rolleyes: :biglaugh:

INSERT INTO post VALUES (Is the above the first sign that She's been bitten by the VR-4 Bug?!?! Here's hoping :D:bow: )

[Spirit]

We will all have to work on her for you on Sunday mate :D

[wirdy]

Go-Kieran-Go!!

Who's the main dealer closest to Santa Pod?
Just in case anything goes bang / falls off / burns out / leaks / breaks / shears / explodes. etc......

Forever the pessimist!!!!

Only joking....my name isn't Marvin INSERT INTO post VALUES (if there are still any hitchhikers guide fans out there).

Seriously though, is anyone taking snappers with them?. If I decide to run on the day, I'd appreciate a bit of temporary babysitting for my 6-yr old, who's coming with me.

P.S- I assume there'll be a whole pile of stuff left at the club area, as people empty their boots for the run?? anyone thought of that?

[Spirit]

Marvin the Mechanical Robot .........I remember lol

Yep will need to lose some weight - lets make one big pile of seats, spare wheels, jacks, toolkits.........hahahaha

[PUDD]

Yeahhhh:D
I loved hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.
They had some great names in it lol:D
Arthur Dent:rolleyes:
Ford Prefect:)
Marvin the paranoid android;)
Zayfod Beedlebrox:D
and Slartie Bartfarst:biglaugh: lmao

Anyway,it'll be gr8 to see u all sat/sun.
and Kieran m8,my misses is the same,
shes just coming round to understand that the extra
power IS worth it;)

[Kieran]

Originally posted by PUDD

Anyway,it'll be gr8 to see u all sat/sun.
and Kieran m8,my misses is the same,
shes just coming round to understand that the extra
power IS worth it;)

Excellent! Looking forward to it!:D
I'm sure we'll make some progress.... All we'll have to do is show them some of the fully 'blinged' cars that are bound to be there. Then we show them the mature, practical, sensible VR-4...:D:D

My 'Cunning Plan' generator is working at full tilt, can't you tell?:D

[Brind]

However.... just when you think you have a women sussed and it looks like you are winning.. you can't be further from the truth! that is when... omg no.. it.. it can't be, no............ I.. I've said too much already.. *silence....*

[enigma]

Perhaps it needs to come from a woman, I will get my wife to bitch and moan about all the time I spend fiddling with my VR4.......no no no! :nono: I mean I will get her to say how wonderful it is and how nice it is to drive.....or was before I put that damn stoopid loud exhaust on........no no no! :nono:

Perhaps I will shut up now!

[Kieran]

LOL!!

/Scribbles note to self:
Dave's car is big and noisy... keep other half away and just drool over that exhaust system on my own:D

[Spirit]

Well just get her to speak to Shaz mate, our VR4 is hers ! Yep, it was her birthday present this year and I only get to drive it at weekends :Cry1: INSERT INTO post VALUES (when of course the tank needs filling too)

[Kieran]

Hehehehe!

VR-4, VR-4, VR-4..... VR-4, VR-4, VR-4....:D :D

I can't wait!!!:thumb: :devil5: :thumb1: :boing4: :sunny: :harro:

[peterernest]

See y'all in around nineteen hours time! Let me know when you're in the area so i can hook up with you.

Peter
01604 676148

[SGHOM]

may I suggest, that when we travel in convoy from wherever to the pod, that we have our headlights on ?? that will look way cool !:cool1: :cool1: the only reason I'm asking, is that I've just had my car valeted, & I cant switch them off !!!!:Ponder: [ any auto electricians going ?? ]

[wirdy]

:D LOL!!

You won't look odd. people will just think there's a Volvo coming up behind them.:biglaugh:

[SGHOM]

cant believe I'm moaning about my headlights permanently on, when Barry's car is still poorly !! sorry Barry. :Cry1: :Cry1:

[Brind]

LOL!! So the Valet went well eh? :D
Musn't laugh it isn't funny. :)

Just a good dry out is all that is needed I'm sure, nick the hair dryer from your missus or simply disconnect a few plugs and dry the connectors with a cloth.
For the lights to stay on I'd guess a relay has been effected, start on that first.

[Spirit]

Right ladies and gentlemen. We are leaving Plymouth around noon - meeting Simon and Clare at Swindon around 2.30 to 3pm and then Paul at J10 M40 after this - hope to be at the hotel by 5pm to pick up Barry from the train station.

Everyone have a safe trip today or tomorrow and see you all later

Pete

[peterernest]

Keep my number to hand, I'm only fifteen minutes away from Wellingborough station should you need a lift.

Peter
01604 676148

[SGHOM]

as they say at all the best events.............GENTLEMEN..........START YOUR ENGINES. :D :D I'm setting off in an hour, so I'll be at the hotel around 11 ish. see you all there !!

[Spirit]

Now thats keen Interlec !

Peter - will call you if I am running late - Barry's train is due in at 5.08pm if he cannot get the car going.

Pete

[zedy1]

see u guys tommorow

[BraindG]

cya there!

[lisa]

Oh well we will be there but not with our car......
Just spoke to Mitsi and its gonna cost £950 for the gearbox !!!

Will see you at the hotel early evening time.

And dont laugh at the VW Polo !!!!!!

[BraindG]

better than the train lisa!.. oh, the shame of it all.. :nooo:

[Spirit]

We will still have a great weekend guys- keep your chins up !

See you all later:D

[haydar]

I'm really pissed about this but I'm not going to be able to make it to Santa Pod. We had a mini crisis at work since a project has overrun and although I tried my best to finish the software development today the team were unable to finish and the truth is it's likely to take most of Sunday too!!!

:gun2: :gun2: :grr: :grr: :grr:

I know it's late in the day but I was hoping INSERT INTO post VALUES (beyond reason) that the work would be completed and I'd be able to attend. BraindG, if no one else takes my place I'll pay for my slot so drop me a line with your details.

Kieran I have sent you PM

Have fun everyone and think of my me working while you guys are having fun. :Cry1: :Cry1:

PS. Can I book my place for the next event NOW!

[Brind]

I'll pass on the info mate, most of the others have already left and as we speek are probably drinking copious amounts of alcohol and feeding. :)

I'm leaving at about 5am myself. :INSERT INTO post VALUES (
I see Zedy is still about on the board so he may tell the others before I do.

Hope to see you next time. :)

[enigma]

My advice is to work all night and come anyway...........who needs sleep?