Write Up South Downs Tour (BMW UK) 20th Sept 2015

[pgunter]

@Andy McDonnell that cracking 3.0 CSi belongs to the PR Director of BMW so I would hope she's in good condition..

To all of you, thank you for making the day a day to remember. Without all of you it would have been boring... I have only one problem ... How the hell do I improve on that one !! Lol.... I have a cunning plan... You will all have to keep on the forum to find out...

Thanks to @GazHyde and @mwpe for sterling service in running groups two and three.

 

[GazHyde]

WOW. @pgunter, you have my gratitude for organising an awesome day out. It was fantastic to get to meet old friends and meet a whole load of new members to boot.

I think I managed to speak to everyone today, although with some all too briefly. That's the problem as a helper at an event that you spend your time running around rather than chatting.

BMW it has to be mentioned were so welcoming. When Paul and I visited them a couple of weeks back, the couldn't offer to do enough for us and they really came through today as they promised. What a great venue for a start of a cruise and for their PR Director to take time to come and meet us too was a nice touch. What a car he came in as well (picture of his classic CSL above!).

There are probably a few apologies needed for scattering/losing zedders on the driving sections - but everyone made it to the stopping points so all good.

I took group three on an improvised route following google maps. We missed the tunnel but probably found a more scenic router overall.

32 Zeds in total plus the Cerbera! Top day out... Again!

 

[oldcarman]

You've outdone it @pgunter! This is by far the best Zed run to date that I know of! How can it improve, simply, more cars more people and more fun! I'm sure you people are getting tired of me moaning about how I wish I was there but it's true and sincere. Wish I could meet you all and sit down for a Guinness and get to know you! Thanks for all the great pics! I'm attaching a couple of pics of the one and only Zed I've seen in Winnipeg along with my pride and joy Trinity! Sorry for the double but everytime I delete one and redo it it comes back with the other as double! JIM

 

[Shelly]

Hi Trinity , loving your Z
Yes I wish we were their too @oldcarman
The photos are all great
Looks like you all had a fantastic day
Well done @pgunter

 

[Tracy Dee]

Hi Everyone
We just wanted to say thank you so much for making our first cruise so enjoyable and for being so welcoming.
Special thanks to Stacey and Martin for meeting us en route and to Gary and Paul for such a brilliant job organising.
Great weather, great people and after our first long drive out, great car.
Can't wait until next time
Cheers
Tracy & Cliff

 

[mwpe]

Many thanks to Paul and Gary for their efforts in organizing and also to BMW GB for their hospitality. it was good to meet Frankie from over the pond.

 

[Ragtop]

Some more pictures from a great day here.

https://picasaweb.google.com/111698...authkey=Gv1sRgCLuelIuAhsad1QE&feat=directlink

 

[pgunter]

@Tracy Dee You are welcome.. its always a pleasure to meet new forum members. Hopefully see you at Santa Pod next Sunday ?

@mwpe You also played a part in it.. credit where its due...

@Ragtop Just love those extra photos..

 

[Dino D]

Really great to meet new and old faces again. Thanks guys for organizing a great day out!
Good to see some other youngsters along so my boy had company!

See you next at Santa Pod!

Montreal X 2

Spot the mini!

 

[Grumps]

Some more pictures from a great day here.

https://picasaweb.google.com/111698...authkey=Gv1sRgCLuelIuAhsad1QE&feat=directlink

Cracking pics but no45 really stands out for me. Calender worthy I reckon??

 

[Mac]

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Spot the pillock... Video to come

 

[Low Rider]

@pgunter @GazHyde @mwpe Thanks guys for a wonderful day and to everyone who attended for making the day so special not forgetting BMW and the staff for allowing us to meet there. Here's to the next one.

 

[kmc23w]

Top day..... top people, To Gail, Paul, Debbie, Steve, Sarah, Gaz, Barry, Jan, Dunc, Hazel and everybody else who we met but names elude us thank you for just being the cool crew you are.

A special mention to Frankie, his fish, chicken and giraffe anecdotes are hilarious.....and indeed unusual...what a great guy, safe trip home ace.

All in all an outstanding day ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your great company....nice one.

 

[Gail]

Finally back home after a great weekend. Thank you. @pgunter and @GazHyde as well as all the friends, old and new.
Here are a few of my pics. Sorry about the duplicate....I don't know how to get rid of it!!!

 

[oldcarman]

Thanks @Redline those pics are great as usual. Oh and just saw @Gail has put a few on! Very nice, glad you had a great day for this particular run! JIM

 

[Antm72]

Looks like a great day out a shame i missed this one looks like a great day was had and thanks for sharing....

 

[Redline]

Thanks @Redline those pics are great as usual. JIM

Thank you - I was only a keyboard jockey on the ones Gary showed today.

I'll be off doing my own images this week, no doubt up at stupid o'clock to get the morning light. There's a few from the mill visit a few weeks ago here https://www.flickr.com/photos/lost_pixel/.
I'll try and catch a Zed some point in the week for you all - in fact I'm calling to look at one on my way tomorrow. I might have my own by teatime

 

[Siamanda]

Mandy and I would just like to thank Pgunter for organising a great day out. we enjoyed our first run out with the forum. Lots of great looking cars and made a few new friends, thanks again to everybody that was involved in organising today.

 

[Jon Jeffryes]

What a fabulous day with a big thank you to Paul and Gary and the guys at BMW. This was our first club outing and what a great group to share a sunny Sunday with

Thank you to everyone for such a friendly introduction to the world of zedding!

Jon & Kim

 

[oldcarman]

Good luck on the Zed @Redline and I enjoy just about any pics that are different from the local scene. A Zed is nice in them but not a necessity! Enjoy your trip! JIM