Archived September 11th. 2016. Just a meet for a natter and a drink, and maybe some country lane fun?

[Grumps]

I only met you briefly at last year's meet and I was hoping so much to see you and talk to you this year because you seemed to be such an interesting guy. It doesn't look like I'll make it this year though unless something unusual happens. Frankie

Why is something unusual going to happen @FRANKIE ?

 

[t-tony]

Kind words Frankie, there is never enough time at these gatherings for tall tales and banter, think Tony should have more....

Now there's a thought Paul ..................

Tony.

ps. I could not believe how fast the day flew by at ZEDfest earlier this month. There were people I really wanted to talk to but ran out of time.

 

[t-tony]

Kind words Frankie, there is never enough time at these gatherings for tall tales and banter, think Tony should have more....

I think me and Frankie should arrange one in Florida

Tony.

 

[FRANKIE]

Why is something unusual going to happen @FRANKIE ?

I was running over in my mind last year's meet. I remember walking in and standing next to Hugh . I can't remember if you were talking to him or another member. I felt a bit nervous for some reason. He had stopped and said: "This is my friend Frankie." We had pleasantly greeted each other and you started to talk again but suddenly stopped mid sentence and said "Frankie?" I remember that you asked me to wait before going into the next room and preceded me announcing that I had arrived. When everyone stopped and looked at me my first tendency was to turn around and look to see who was behind me that they were looking at. I almost felt like diving under a table. That feeling quickly passed as everyone began introducing themselves and it felt good to meet the people I had talked to and joked with on the forum for the last year and a half. A lot of those members had met each other at previous meets but most of them only knew me from the forum and didn't even know what I looked like, unless they had seen me in a video. It was really a thrill for me. Someone said: "Frankie, you're a Legend!" and all I could think of was Oh MY God, that's certainly not ME. It felt like the entire trip was worth those 5 minutes.
You were asking what could happen. I had invested in some stock in a drug company. They have several things that could suddenly pop. If they did, life would be easy, but since I retired, I've had to watch my spending. I really would like to take the ///M down and see Tony in Florida. It would be tough to do both, if not impossible. I'm still hoping a forum member would come over and make the trip with me. THAT would really be nice!! Still, you never know. Things could happen rapidly and I might end up shaking your hand once again. Frankie

 

[Grumps]

I was running over in my mind last year's meet. I remember walking in and standing next to Hugh. I can't remember if you were talking to him or another member. I felt a bit nervous for some reason. He had stopped and said: "This is my friend Frankie." We had pleasantly greeted each other and you started to talk again but suddenly stopped mid sentence and said "Frankie?" I remember that you asked me to wait before going into the next room and preceded me announcing that I had arrived. When everyone stopped and looked at me my first tendency was to turn around and look to see who was behind me that they were looking at. I almost felt like diving under a table. That feeling quickly passed as everyone began introducing themselves and it felt good to meet the people I had talked to and joked with on the forum for the last year and a half. A lot of those members had met each other at previous meets but most of them only knew me from the forum and didn't even know what I looked like, unless they had seen me in a video. It was really a thrill for me. Someone said: "Frankie, you're a Legend!" and all I could think of was Oh MY God, that's certainly not ME. It felt like the entire trip was worth those 5 minutes.
You were asking what could happen. I had invested in some stock in a drug company. They have several things that could suddenly pop. If they did, life would be easy, but since I retired, I've had to watch my spending. I really would like to take the ///M down and see Tony in Florida. It would be tough to do both, if not impossible. I'm still hoping a forum member would come over and make the trip with me. THAT would really be nice!! Still, you never know. Things could happen rapidly and I might end up shaking your hand once again. Frankie

I recall Hugh coming over and introducing you, "Dave this is Frankie" "Hi mate how you doing"? I then turned and carried on talking to whoever i was with at the time. Then the penny dropped!!!! OMG!!!! We talked loads through the day after that. Love to meet up again mate but money for me is tight and trips to America would be very hard for us. We have discussed lightly with Tony about going to his villa but the flights alone are very expensive for us but you never know.
If you do manage to get over please do not park your Skoda hire car next to the zeds lol!!!

 

[FRANKIE]

I recall Hugh coming over and introducing you, "Dave this is Frankie" "Hi mate how you doing"? I then turned and carried on talking to whoever i was with at the time. Then the penny dropped!!!! OMG!!!! We talked loads through the day after that. Love to meet up again mate but money for me is tight and trips to America would be very hard for us. We have discussed lightly with Tony about going to his villa but the flights alone are very expensive for us but you never know.
If you do manage to get over please do not park your Skoda hire car next to the zeds lol!!!

Yes, you're right, I walked up to you while talking to someone else. What a day. That day, I parked the Skoda away from the other cars out of respect. I didn't want to get into any heat.............Frankie

 

[hard top]

@FRANKIE do what I did over here and rent an MX5.......
I was hoping for some "heat" but none was forthcoming!!!

 

[t-tony]

So ,for the run round the country lanes we have 4 groups of 7 cars up to now. Groups will be led by me, Grumpy, Bozzy and Mint. I have grouped us as follows,

1.Tony. (t-tony)
Roy (Rha)
Mike and Sandy (EnthuZiaZt)
Richard and Mary (Macca)
Tony and Jayne (Yocky z3 2.0)
Terry (Not ready yet)
Toby (Toby)
Shaun and Karen (Reddyzeddygo)

2. Dave (Grumpy)
Paul Gunter (P.Gunter)
Stacey and Martin (BMBabe and MBrennan)
Ant (Antm72)
KatKwak (Pete)
Bryan (Eddie Zedder)
Paul and Jackie (Paul Rice)
Bob and Sharon (bobandshar)

3. Dave (Mint)
Adrian (Synclare)
Ken and Sharon (Ontiken 1)
Paul (Tower)
Alan and Maxine (Alan Slade)
Lisa Sinden +1 (Lisa Sinden)
Bazza and Jan (Bazza)
Simon ( MidlifeZ)

4. Steve (Bozzy)
Faheem and Amy (Faheem)
Ed the Zed (Ian and Lynda)
Steve (Low Rider)
Ian (Aceman)
Domenico (Domenico T Diiorio.
Sean and Carrie (Sean d)

Hope you're all happy with the group(s) if not please drop me a line and I will shuffle people around. Recce day for the route on Monday, weather looking very nice too.

Tony.

UPDATE - Please see notice on the first post of this thread. Tony.

 

[Grumps]

Sorry no offence meant folks! 2 in my group Tony, could you confirm there forum names for me as I'm not certain of everyone's first names. Bryan, is that Eddie zedder and also Paul and Jackie?
Sorry if I've offended anyone but my memory isn't the best! Just ask the wife!!
Cheers
Grumps.

 

[t-tony]

Sorry no offence meant folks! 2 in my group Tony, could you confirm there forum names for me as I'm not certain of everyone's first names. Bryan, is that Eddie zedder and also Paul and Jackie?
Sorry if I've offended anyone but my memory isn't the best! Just ask the wife!!
Cheers
Grumps.

Soz mate, Bryan is correct Eddie zedder and Paul Rice and Jackie.

Tony.

 

[Grumps]

Soz mate, Bryan is correct Eddie zedder and Paul Rice and Jackie.

Tony.

Paul Rice lol! Sorry mate I didn't know your wife's name.

 

[Paul Rice]

Paul Rice lol! Sorry mate I didn't know your wife's name.

From now on will be referred to as the present Mrs Rice (in honour of the late Terry Wogan)

 

[Antm72]

Looks good

 

[pgunter]

Happy with the group... hehehe...

 

[t-tony]

Happy with the group... hehehe...

I had hoped you might be mate!

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

UPDATE - UPDATE
We now have space for 4 more meals if anyone else would like to come over, due to a couple who do not require a meal. First come first served as usual.

Tony.

 

[Grumps]

If its a bog off i'll have one of the spare ones!

 

[t-tony]

If its a bog off i'll have one of the spare ones!

GANNET!!

Tony.

 

[Althulas]

I'm supposed to be heading home for the wife's birthday maybe could make a detour and be a day lateShame my car is in such a shitty condition at the moment.

 

[Grumps]

I'm supposed to be heading home for the wife's birthday maybe could make a detour and be a day lateShame my car is in such a shitty condition at the moment.

Don't matter Mark get yourself there! Pick the wife up and bring her with you!