UK 10th Anniversary Meeting

[svxistentialist]

We have most bases covered. I think we should relax a bit, and let the fun happen.

Rich has done an excellent job, given us a meeting place and focus point, so no-one is unaware of where we are going.

The souvenir business can happen after the fun. Everybody bring a good camera, the club can select from some good shots afterwards. Rich, if your press people can be persuaded to be at one of the country homes, they generally do a professional shot. We could ask to get copies afterwards.

Have never been to Torquay, but my experience of Devon and Devon people has me looking forward to this event with a smile. Do hope everyone can come.

Joe

[Ron Mummert]

And don't forget that custom T-Shirt that you're going to send to the colonists, so we can fly it from the flag pole in Indiana.
Wish I could join you there!
Ron.

[Phil Hill]

Originally posted by svxistentialist


Hey, I was just kidding Phil, hope Angela didn't see that!

She did, but was amused so no worries. "Our" SVX is her car after all !!

Normaly at meetings of this ilk there is always going to be a person that is as thick as 2 planks, well I volunteer for that post
and just to confirm my elegibility would some one be able to post the full adress and times for the meet on the 10th, and yes please include my in the resterant booking.
At the moment I am haveing problems with the engine coolent sensor and the lamda sensors !any ideas?

[Phil Hill]

We're planning to make the trip down to Torquay on Friday night. Does anyone else fancy meeting up on Friday night for a drink and to introduce themselves ahead of Saturdays events ??

Phil.

[svxistentialist]

Originally posted by CHRISSVXUK
Normaly at meetings of this ilk there is always going to be a person that is as thick as 2 planks, well I volunteer for that post
and just to confirm my elegibility would some one be able to post the full adress and times for the meet on the 10th, and yes please include my in the resterant booking.
At the moment I am haveing problems with the engine coolent sensor and the lamda sensors !any ideas?

We will accept this volunteer! Chris, don't get mixed up in the dates, the meeting is at 2.30 Saturday 8th at the Romany Jones Cafe, the 10 bit refers to 10th Anniversary of when the cars started selling in '92.

Details as per RichDev below


Outline plan is on the Devon Meet Thread.
I will be posting directions to the Cafe soon.
( simply M5 south , A38 Exeter , A380 Torquay / Newton Abbot , Cafe 1 mile on the left. ) Roughly speaking Torquay is 45 mins to 1 hour from Bristol,depending on how you drive.
I will print up some handouts for when we meet so that everyone knows where they are going and whats going on. I am organising a press visit. Guest houses and hotels are in abundance here so there is no problem. I will be posting a recommended list of places to stay,which will include budget ( £15 - 20 / pn) mid-range ( £20 - 50 pn) and 4* ( £ 55 upwards)
Hope this will be of some help.

Rich will probably also post up the cafe telephone number.

Regards your electrical problems, post up a query on the Technical Forum, ask Beav to reply. It is possible to clean the Lambda sensor CAREFULLY!. It is super expensive, don't break it. Any possibility you are taking oil fumes through the air filter? This would affect the MAF meter. If the filter is dirty, change it.

How many are you for dinner??
Joe

[svxistentialist]

Originally posted by Phil Hill
We're planning to make the trip down to Torquay on Friday night. Does anyone else fancy meeting up on Friday night for a drink and to introduce themselves ahead of Saturdays events ??

Phil.

Hi Phil

I am staying in Saltash in Plymouth myself Friday, so won't be in Torquay. Rich is local, and I don't know who else is arriving early.

Be careful you two driving Friday, England are playing, need I say more? Other than the obvious, best of luck to England.

Joe

[svxistentialist]

Who may not know how to navigate these threads, the following is general information on what we are up to Saturday, along with a list of accommodation, kindly researched by Rich and Claire.


SVX MEET SATURDAY 8th JUNE 2002

2 PM Meet at Romany Jones Cafe. To give Directions for the day,and to have some light refreshments ( complementary )

3 PM Scenic drive to Torre Abbey Mansion House. This is an old monastary which sits in 7 acres of gardens on the seafront. I have secured permission for us to form up a semi circle, for a photo oppotunity and a general chit chat. Plenty to do all within 10 minutes walk. Shops etc.

5 PM Scenic drive to Sampsons Farm. This is a traditional Devonshire longhouse in its own grounds. Restored to a family run guest house and restaraunt. It has stunning views accross the teign valley. The owner is going to put on a warm welcome
for us all and a cream tea is optional.

7 PM Disperse to check into respective accomodation.

9 PM Evening meal at the famous STEPS BISTRO in Torquay.
( Not expensive but excellent food )

COMPLEMENTARY BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY MORNING AT MY CAFE.


and the hotels etc:

Those of you that are staying for Saturday night in Torquay,I have put together a few telephone numbers for you to consider.

The Imperial Hotel 5* 01803 294301
The Grand Hotel 4* 01803 296677
The Toorak Hotel 3* 01803 400400
The Belgrave Hotel 3 * 01803 296666
Clovelly Guest House 01803 292286
Palm Tree Guest House 01803 299141
Belmont Guest House 01803 295028
Marlow Hotel 01803 213101


I can personally recommend the Toorak Hotel. The others I have just picked ,so that you have a choice. They are all central.


Anyone still unsure, post a message or question, we will respond

Joe

[Phil Hill]

I'd say it's an ideal time to travel then !! Will dig out the radar detector just to be "safe" though.

Might be more of problem getting a nice quiet drink Friday night regardless of whether we win or lose.

Phil.

[svxistentialist]

Unless your Radar picks up alcohol fumes, drive carefully anyway.

I am booked in the Toorak, nice people, but they couldn't understand me. My friend Gerry is off to sail a boat in Jersey, so I will be alone. Possibly my youngest son John might come for the trip though.

See you Saturday.

Joe

[Phil Hill]

Well, I'd like to "safely" detect all the "safety camera's" before my driving licence is put into an "unsafe" position, if you know what I mean en-route to Devon !!!

We're in the Corbyn Head Hotel, where-ever that may be. I guess we'll find it.

Phil.

(its the title of a Robert Rankin book if you didn't know)
(no, not the irish chef bloke, that's Paul Rankin.......)

[f1svx]

Rich, Look forward to seeing you all Saturday. Will bring "A6" of course and Anne (She who makes the decisions (Sometimes)) and daughter Sammy. The reservations we have concern the evening. As cost and children constraints have bearing upon all things at present. However count us in for the Days events. All the best

Graham & Anne

[svxistentialist]

Graham & Anne & Sammy

Looking forward to seeing you all Saturday. Hope you can make the meal, Rich says the place is not all that expensive, but I won't know what he thinks is cheap till we get there.

I am bringing along my son John, so Sammy will have someone to play with.

Am packing now to be ready in the morning, so this could be my last post, unless there is something to attend to in the morning.

See you all there.

Joe

[svxistentialist]

Just checked the on-line forecast for Torquay before I leave to get my ferry.

Gives Saturday cloudy, 30% precipitation risk, Sunday cloudy, 20% precipitation risk. Should be OK for our photo shoots.

See you tomorrow

Joe

Dear All,
I have been asked to reiterate directions to the meet point so here goes.

M 5 southbound
A 38 Exeter
A 380 Torquay
eventually you get to a big roudabout ( Penn Inn Roundabout )
Straight accross for Torquay.
Romany Jones Cafe is situated about 3/4 mile on left.

p.s. to Phil , the Corbyn Head Hotel is very nice .

Meal at Steps, eg Steak with all the trimmings and Veg and sauce about £14- £15, there are other things cheaper and some things more expensive. There are some specials as well

Regards All, Richard & Claire