Write Up 11th December 2016 - New Forest

[Mint]

A huge must go to Paul, @pgunter for volunteering to organise another trip around the New Forest. The Mints had a terrible 3 hour drive down to the area on Saturday, as it poured with rain all the way. We met up with a few fellow forumites, @pgunter, @Alan Slade, @Nodzed, @mid life crisis, @Oldguysrule, @Lee and @Shortie_gal at the pub and had a great evening. Thanks Niall After a (very) late night we were up early at the crack of 08:30 for a relaxed start and headed off to the meet point. We all had a fantastic drive around the New Forest finishing up at a lovely pub for Sunday lunch. The weather was outstanding, especially for a December day. Thanks to all for a superb weekend, we really enjoyed it. Great company, great cruise and great weather, what's not to like.
Sorry, not many photos, these were at a stop in the Forest.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Looks like you all had a great day. The weather was kind too, happy days.

 

[t-tony]

Some very nice pics as usual Dave, thank you. Weather was very kind to you all too. I do like @David car with the hard top on really looks the biz. Must get me one of them before next winter.

Tony.

 

[Low Rider]

I'll second that Tony. Dave has posted a lovely collection of photos.
Also a great collection of Zed's I understand from Niall it was a blast

 

[pgunter]

Yet another great weekend. @Mrs Mint you did well with the Saturday meal a very lively evening. I was very happy that the Sunday was enjoyed by so many as the weather was just spot on for December.

Hope everyone has a great Happy Christmas and here's to more fun in 2017

 

[Lee]

Really good weekend and lots of fun driving the Mrs Z3


Cant take credit for this photo @Rally took this, really shows how nice it was.

 

[Bozzy]

Great photos @Mint .
You we're all blessed by the weather gods,glad it was another top .org event .

Steve

 

[Mint]

...I understand from Niall it was a blast...

It sure was Steve, you missed a good day

 

[Mint]

Great photos @Mint .
You we're all blessed by the weather gods,glad it was another top .org event .

Agreed Steve, I see you had a busy weekend as well, you must be pleased you can stop again now

 

[pgunter]

Just laughing to myself here... Totally not arranged that way, Honest... ... but funny how the Z4's got put into the corner.... Both with hard tops on too..

 

[DavidM]

Great photos - and a great looking dog!

 

[Low Rider]

Really good weekend and lots of fun driving the Mrs Z3


Cant take credit for this photo but @Rally took this, really shows how nice it was.
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As it should be a lovely line of Zed's

 

[mid life crisis]

To @Mrs Mint for organising Saturday night's meal, what would we do without her list.
Great weekend with good company what more does a Zedder need.
Regards
Gary & Ann

 

[Bozzy]

Agreed Steve, I see you had a busy weekend as well, you must be pleased you can stop again now

Absolutely,back at work now for a rest .
I noticed your zed looked very clean in the pics,how did you manage that ?.

Steve

 

[Shelly]

Glad you all had a great day

 

[Mint]

...I noticed your zed looked very clean in the pics,how did you manage that?...

Didn't do anything Steve. I cleaned the windscreen and windows before leaving the Premier Inn but didn't touch the paintwork. I was having the same discussion with Trevor (@Oldguysrule) as he had washed his Zed before the meetup at Ower and mine was cleaner than his. I can only think that as the rain we drove through on Saturday was so heavy it washed most of the mud off the road and the Zed benefitted

 

[Mint]

...a great looking dog...

That's Mr Wilson, he looks after @Oldguysrule's Zed

 

[Mint]

Glad you all had a great day

Thanks Shelly, great company and great weather - can't go wrong

 

[Grumps]

There was a puddle the size of the Indian ocean in pic one! What were you all thinking!!!

 

[mwpe]

Great pictures thanks Dave, I wasn't able to take any this trip so they are appreciated. As usual, it was an excellent day out.