Newbridge Mini Meet?
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Topic: Newbridge Mini Meet?
Posted By: Eamo
Subject: Newbridge Mini Meet?
Date Posted: 18-August-2003 at 15:53
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Any body up for meeting in Athlone at the Hodson Bay hotel on a Sat or Sun for some dinner or a chat over the next week or two before the track day??
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 18-August-2003 at 16:55
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Not around this weekend, but good to go for the two after it? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 18-August-2003 at 18:07
Anything for a spin  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 18-August-2003 at 18:56
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Flying back to France on Friday to pick the beastie up after a two week separation Driving back up Sunday - 7hrs to Calais, 1/2 hour rest on train and 6hrs to Holyhead I'll C U all at Mondello if we don't do the Athlone thing
------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
I'll be fit for nowt after that so I'll go to work to recover
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 19-August-2003 at 08:18
| I'll try and make it. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 19-August-2003 at 08:50
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well before we agree to anything, Eamo, given you seem to be organising it, do you want to pick a date & time? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 19-August-2003 at 09:47
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ok
How about Sat 30th around 4pm??? ------------- |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 19-August-2003 at 09:53
| Any chance of doing it a little closer to Dublin if there is an eastern bias? |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 19-August-2003 at 10:04
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Cant see why not. Where would you have in mind??
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 19-August-2003 at 10:38
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Newbridge or Naas? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 19-August-2003 at 11:57
Newbridge sounds good (providing there is an eastern bias!)
Is there a nice place for something to eat with a car park?? ------------- |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 08:48
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Killian,
What about the edge of the Curragh just past where you were parked. It's only 5mins from Newbridge. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 09:01
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Vader, isn't there a pub a hundred yards down? Is it healthy?
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 09:21
| It's called Lumville House, I know the owner and I could organise some sambos in the bar if I know who going to show up. Room for parking to. |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 09:27
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So Lumville House it is then on Sat 30th around 4pm.
Are we good to go???? ------------- |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 09:37
| Yea, count me in. |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 09:43
| Assuming I have the car back, I should be able to drop down for a while. |
Posted By: Rob 75tii
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 09:44
| The Curragh Lodge Hotel does good grub its becide the race course there. Anyone know of a good e28 going up for grabs?, the Bigger CC the Better |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 17:23
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I'm game, which venue is it to be? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-August-2003 at 17:46
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Lumville House as it was first mentioned since Athlone was discounted. I just dont want this to drag on and on re location. Sorry! ------------- |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 21-August-2003 at 09:51
| Guys, I can't make it. The car is in for repairs that week (finishing on the Saturday) and I will be using the garage's facilities to do a suspension upgrade. |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 21-August-2003 at 12:31
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Sorry to hear that Bren.
Guys any one else up for it? Come on dont be shy!! ------------- |
Posted By: CGL_E30_325i
Date Posted: 21-August-2003 at 13:47
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I'm keen Eamo - looking forward to seeing your Evo II "in the metal".... ------------- CGL '88 325i Sport '01 330d Sport Touring '0? Westfield SEiW TDi |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 21-August-2003 at 23:02
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Nice one crispin - if any of your mates have bimmers get them to come along too for the crack. ------------- |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 25-August-2003 at 09:47
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Everyone still ok for Saturday??
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 25-August-2003 at 10:03
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yup! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 25-August-2003 at 10:15
| I'll be there. |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 26-August-2003 at 11:51
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I'm not around now for the rest of the week (might be on Fri though) so we can all take it that 4PM this Sat 30th Auguest Lumville House.
See you all then. ------------- |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 26-August-2003 at 12:08
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Can I also just say that if you have friends with Bimmers get them to come along too. They dont need to be part of the club. We can move them over to the dark side soon enough!!!! ------------- |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 26-August-2003 at 18:23
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Eamo, Trying to work on that one in order to get them to join and do the track day too! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 27-August-2003 at 10:34
| Guys, I'll be there from about 3:30. |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 28-August-2003 at 13:33
Actually my car is now being done next week but I still can't make it as I have to go the Drogheda  Hope you get a turn out. Someone take a few pics and write up a few paragraphs.
P.S. PLS push for Mondello drivers. I have to make a tuff decision in a week or two... |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 28-August-2003 at 19:37
I've already been pulled for fly posting all the BMW's in the carpark at work with application forms but will keep trying ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |