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The Vee
29-06-2004, 10:31 AM
How it looks so far
Meet at Spirit979's(Thank you Spirit) at 10.30/11.00
Depart for Plymouth and Hoe for tour and photostop.
Pasties next for lunch and coffee (on Me)
Then convoy along A38 to Exeter for local Jap Meet in afternoon.
Then return to Newton Abbot to Penn Inn for Meal.
Let's see some more names !!

THE LIST SO FAR.

THE VEE

SPIRIT979

NICK-F1

RICHIE ELLIOTT - TBC

HJM

The Vee
07-07-2004, 08:59 AM
There must be more than this in the South West. Come on !!

Spirit
07-07-2004, 11:10 AM
There is Skipjack in Exmouth and another member in Tavistock but not seen him on here lately

nick-f1
07-07-2004, 04:47 PM
Might try and make it down for the day Pete, calendars free at the moment. BUT>>>>>> it depends on Pauline tho'.......... She keeps muttering about seeing her sister in bloody wales! ( So its bound to rain)

Nick

The Vee
07-07-2004, 10:27 PM
nice one Nick I'll add you yo the list. follow a35 a30 a38 but not a4 m4 !! :-D

Japmetal
07-07-2004, 10:41 PM
Might try and make it down for the day Pete, calendars free at the moment. BUT>>>>>> it depends on Pauline tho'.......... She keeps muttering about seeing her sister in bloody wales! ( So its bound to rain)

Nick

Is that North Wales ? if so and you get bored, you can always pop along & give me a kick & I'll take you on a tour of some of the better back-roads :-D

[Sorry for the minor hi-jack folks !]

nick-f1
08-07-2004, 09:08 PM
Is that North Wales ? if so and you get bored, you can always pop along & give me a kick & I'll take you on a tour of some of the better back-roads :-D

[Sorry for the minor hi-jack folks !]

Thanks for the offer Japmetal, will bear that in mind. But no... she lives near Ammanford........ and it always bloody rains!!!!!!!!!!

And The Vee great..... but the idea is not to go to the sister in laws! ( if I can help it) but come down to Pete,s place.

cheers

Nick

SGHOM
08-07-2004, 09:12 PM
I wonder If Dave/Kieran want to join me in a world record attempt !!! :rolleyes5 :rolleyes5
Attend every meet this year !!! :lipsrseal :$ :$ I'll let you know !!

Kieran
08-07-2004, 10:52 PM
I wonder If Dave/Kieran want to join me in a world record attempt !!! :rolleyes5 :rolleyes5
Attend every meet this year !!! :lipsrseal :$ :$ I'll let you know !!

It's in the Diary now Derek, so you'd better! Alex and I will be leading the invasion fleet of GLS power!

Unfortunately, the GLS fleet is currently only one car!!!:$

The Vee
08-07-2004, 10:55 PM
Unfortunately, the GLS fleet is currently only one car!!!:$
bUT MOST WELCOME WELL DONE MATE

Interlec, can I remove the question mark :-D

Spirit
09-07-2004, 07:09 AM
Would be great if you guys can attend :-b :-b :-b

Spirit
19-07-2004, 10:01 PM
Just spoke to Richie and he's down to come if he's home at the time

The Vee
19-07-2004, 11:49 PM
Just spoke to Richie and he's down to come if he's home at the time

Thank you Pete - He's on the list and most welcome,as is anyone else who want's to join us - Roll up, Roll up :-D

Spirit
24-07-2004, 09:13 PM
Only a week to go on this now.......any more takers ? And are the three musketeers gonna make it ?

Just sent an email to Skipjack to see if he can make it, and what about Simon - can you make it to Exeter for the afternoon ?

The Vee
25-07-2004, 06:59 PM
Is there a new Silver V6 Sport on the books that wants a nice day out? :) :-D :lipsrseal

Spirit
25-07-2004, 11:29 PM
Got a reply from Skipjack and he will be in America so can't make it, and Richie is looking doubtful too as he probably has friends down to stay next weekend

The Vee
27-07-2004, 05:34 PM
just like to bring this one to your attention once more. Only 4 days to go - any more takers for a nice day out and meet in Devon. See whole thread for details.

nick-f1
27-07-2004, 08:32 PM
OOH-er Um I might have to bring the family.... hope this wont be a problem - ok? :( Seems gallivanting off on my own again is a no-no. ( not my words Ha Ha)

The Vee
27-07-2004, 08:53 PM
no problem at all. I'm sure they'll be most welcome :bighug:

Kieran
27-07-2004, 09:09 PM
Sorry guys, but I'm afraid I can no longer make this one. :(
Please accept my apologies. :sad3:

Spirit
27-07-2004, 09:18 PM
So the confirmed list so far:

The Vee
Spirit979
Polabear
Nick F1
Richie - TBC

Anymore for anymore ? When you coming down Andy and Nick, so we can confirm times to meet up Sunday morning ?

The Vee
27-07-2004, 09:19 PM
Sorry guys, but I'm afraid I can no longer make this one. :(
Please accept my apologies. :sad3:

:(
Not to worry mate

Spirit
27-07-2004, 09:24 PM
Shame you cant make it Kieran, but I guess with the new purchase the added expense of a run to Devon is not likely to go down well.

Oh, and Nick of course your family are always welcome at my place ;) We will meet here first for coffee etc then move on from there.

HJM
27-07-2004, 09:31 PM
We would come but the VR4 is still not fixed :(

Althought it is booked in for Tuesday and they even have the parts now, after nearly seven weeks :)

Don't think we'd be welcome in the 'other' car :-D

Have fun.

The Vee
27-07-2004, 09:32 PM
I shall be down Friday early evening and staying till Monday. I'll be "off the air"
from thursday night so i'll PM you my mobile No. Any chance you could send me Yours'
Andy

The Vee
27-07-2004, 09:34 PM
HJM I'm sure you would be. Can't promise another badge this time tho :-D

Spirit
27-07-2004, 09:36 PM
Don't think we'd be welcome in the 'other' car :-D


Of course you would be welcome guys ;) A support vehicle is always welcome at any event :-D - only kidding, please come if you can

HJM
27-07-2004, 09:56 PM
OK, count us in then. We really ought to support the 'local' events :D

We'll even bring the VR4 on the condition that you leave us a map of where you are going, so we can catch up with you later :)

(Yes, it is that slow at the moment :()

Can you PM us the 'start' address?

Cheers,

Heath

The Vee
27-07-2004, 10:04 PM
OK, count us in then. We really ought to support the 'local' events :D

We'll even bring the VR4 on the condition that you leave us a map of where you are going, so we can catch up with you later :)

(Yes, it is that slow at the moment :()

Can you PM us the 'start' address?

Cheers,

Heath


Nice one HJM glad you can make it. I'm sure Pete will send address for you.

Andy

PS that may be then a vr4 I can keep up with :-D

Spirit
27-07-2004, 10:14 PM
Great news guys, and yes I have PM'd my address and contact numbers to you all. Hope you can find it on a route planner - it's literally a few minutes off the motorway so don't worry if you get lost we will find you ;)

The Vee
Spirit979
Polabear
Nick F1
HJM
Richie - TBC

Right, initial plan for the day is as follows:

10.00 - 11.00am - meet at my house for coffee and loo break
11.00am - leave for tour of Plymouth visiting The Hoe amongst other places, and a stop at the famous Ivor Dewdney pasty shop in the city centre :laugh:
12.30 approx - head out of town to a photoshoot (place TBC)
1.45pm - 2.00pm - arrive at Exeter services for local Japanese car meet (average 50 - 100 cars attend)
3.30pm approx - head to pub for food - no need to book - have a choice of a few in the area ;)

Will add any other ideas as I think of them

The Vee
27-07-2004, 10:28 PM
What about a picture shoot of Dartmeet at Dartmeet ! Then on to exeter via moors ivybiridge whatever

Spirit
27-07-2004, 10:44 PM
We can go to Dartmeet and then back on the motorway at Ashburton - only trouble is the temptation of a cream tea at the cafe there :laugh: - would make a nice drive over the moors too

Spirit
27-07-2004, 10:59 PM
Local news has just said the weather for the weekend is currently dry and mainly sunny with max temp of 25c from Friday to Sunday :-D

nick-f1
28-07-2004, 10:14 PM
Hi Pete, I am aiming to arrive at yr place about 10 am? Possibly a tad earlier, but depends what time I can get my lot out of bed and we have our guitarists party the night before too. Better not have too much drinkypoos!!!!! :rolleyes5

See Ya sunday all

Nick

Spirit
28-07-2004, 10:25 PM
Nick, by all means turn up whenever you can - if earlier thats fine ;)

Got some bad news though - had a text from Pola earlier to say he cant make it as he's been asked to work and the money is just too much to turn down :(

nick-f1
28-07-2004, 10:34 PM
Itinerary looks good to me and looking forward to the pasty stop but shame about Pola, was looking forward to chatting about his boost control setup. :sad3:

Spirit
28-07-2004, 10:44 PM
Is your's a manual too Nick ?

nick-f1
28-07-2004, 10:52 PM
Is your's a manual too Nick ?

Yep it sure is! When we chatted at the 'Pod he was telling me yr setup did not work well on his.

Spirit
28-07-2004, 10:54 PM
There have been other issues since then, but finally his is working correctly - albeit the settings I use are not working as well on Sean's and he needs to find some time to take her out and get it set up better - for now it's safe ;)

The Vee
29-07-2004, 03:25 PM
yep sorry you can't make it Pola. But as I said before I'm often down that way so I'm sure we'll get a chance to meet.


/ goes off thinking Dartmeet 2, 3, 4, 5............................. :-D

enigma
29-07-2004, 04:16 PM
Andy, dont forget if you are flashing past AP can you pick the rest of the engine up?!

Also if Richie is around can you get the bits off him too!

Cheers!

The Vee
29-07-2004, 09:35 PM
Andy, dont forget if you are flashing past AP can you pick the rest of the engine up?!

Also if Richie is around can you get the bits off him too!

Cheers!


Yep . No probs - will do

Spirit
31-07-2004, 06:38 PM
All systems go for tomorrow still if any late comers wish to join us in the sun :sunny:

nick-f1
01-08-2004, 07:32 AM
All systems go for tomorrow still if any late comers wish to join us in the sun :sunny:

Its 7.27am and a gorgous sunny day in In christchurch, so come on you lot its not too late to enjoy and come to sunny devon. :welcome: :thumb1:

See Ya all at Pete's Place this morning :-b :sunny:

Nick

Spirit
01-08-2004, 07:38 AM
Drive safely Nick and see you soon - oh and btw, it gorgeous here too, not a cloud in the sky and no wind, it's gonna be hot.

Also looks like a good turn out for the local Jap meet this afternoon too ;)

enigma
01-08-2004, 07:40 AM
Would come, but I have a date at TOTB3! ;)

Enjoy the day chaps, and drive safely!

Spirit
01-08-2004, 07:45 AM
And you guys at TOTB3 ! Hope to see you in next years Dave ;)

HJM
01-08-2004, 08:17 AM
Just leaving - see you approx 1030
Looks like the aircon will be on full all day!

nick-f1
01-08-2004, 09:55 PM
Hi All, just got home and am enjoying a welcome cup of tea. Pauline and myself and the kiddiewinks had a great day, thoroughly enjoyable! A big thank you to Andy, Pete and Shaz for organising this "local meet" and great to meet up with
Heath and Jane as well. Must do it again sometime - if only to stock up with pasties!!!!!!
For those of you who could not make it you missed a good mini trip around dartmoor and a lovely meal at the Penn Inn, not to mention Ivor Dewdney's pasty shop,( thanks for the treat Andy !) and get to see some cars at the japmeet at exeter.

Cheers

Nick & Pauline.

PS: Will post some pix tomorrow. :-D :-b

HJM
01-08-2004, 10:26 PM
What can we say - 300 miles, 2 tanks of fuel, a bootload of pasties with a bit of sheep worrying thrown in - add the perfect weather and you have Dartmeet 2004 :-b

Thanks to Pete, Sharon, Andy, Nick, Pauline and the kids for making today such good fun :-D

Special thanks to Pete & Sharon for their hospitality.

Must do it again sometime :D

Cheers,

Jane & Heath

PS Andy - we'll 'ave yer sill plates next time :laugh:

Spirit
01-08-2004, 11:12 PM
Was a great day guys and thoroughly enjoyed it - I have posted a little story of the day with pics in the VR4 Pictures section ;)

RED
01-08-2004, 11:25 PM
Sounds like you all had a good day :-D and you had the weather with you too :-b :sunny:

The Vee
02-08-2004, 09:00 PM
Just over 800 miles and I'm back !!!!!!!!!
What an enjoyable day. and good company too. Thanks to everyone for making Dartmeet a success and to Pete and Shaz for being the meeting place with hospitality laid on. Nice one. I shall arrange a Dartmeet 2 on the strength of this one and hope the same members can make it again plus some new faces aswell. Once again thanks to everyone for a great day.

Andy

PS My scuff plates will be nailed on next time. :-D

A last touch to Dartmeet - A ride in a Vr4 being pushed to it's limits.

AWESOME What else can I say
Thank you Spirit

The Vee
03-08-2004, 10:11 AM
Going to add just one or two more to Nick F1's excellent gallery in vr4 pics. Thanks also to Mrs nick-f1.

HJM
03-08-2004, 12:32 PM
We'll definitely be at DM2 :D

Great pix everyone - means we don't have to try to upload ours :-D

The Vee
03-08-2004, 12:48 PM
We'll definitely be at DM2 :D

Great pix everyone - means we don't have to try to upload ours :-D

Ah but don't you have a special consignment from Plymouth in your boot, Which I might just like a picture of :-D :laugh: :$