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15th November 2023, 06:47 PM
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Ah, good point, well spotted!
 Sunday 26 November LE12 6TT And yes, feeling a bit better, but still too thin, and awaiting further test results. Possibly the next viral pandemic!
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!). 
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16th November 2023, 08:04 AM
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If there are no wedding fayres or such like on that day, we may try to pop by to say hello, but don't book anything for us, not yet anyway
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16th November 2023, 08:51 AM
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My old "neck of the woods" is quite near (North of Leicester/near Melton Mowbray) and I usually meet up with my two sisters a few weeks before Xmas in that area and visit our parents grave in Thorpe Satchville.
Not set a date yet but that Sunday is a possibility, if so I might call by. Live too far away now to offer any frequent/active help sadly, though if it does go ahead in that area I'll really look forwards to it. I've also had a few school reunions nearby with a similar group size (20-ish) so I'll think about suitable hotels. The only ones that spring immediately to mind are further SW - Bosworth Hall (big) and the Royal Arms (Sutton Cheney) which is smaller.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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16th November 2023, 08:14 PM
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That pub in Leicestershire is a convenient mid-way between Jim and myself but we're leaning towards Warwickshire for the actual meet. All suggestions and ideas are welcome.
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16th November 2023, 09:17 PM
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You can't mention Warwickshire without noting The Leopard Inn - Bishops Tachbrook. https://theleopardinn.co.uk/
Many an A8 meet has been held there!
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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16th November 2023, 09:51 PM
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Talked about this with Anely this evening, we will try to get to the lunch meeting, will confirm later in the week.
I still don't have time to do off much help, but will help as I can. I am a Rugbeian so Warwickshire is home, even though we now live 500m over the border into Northamptonshire Caffeine and Machine would be an obvious stopping point. Not been there myself, but I've heard the owners are a bit 'snooty' so may not be such a good plan. Silverstone would be another obvious place to visit, just over into Northants. Bicester Heritage Centre is not too far over the border either. Also Gaydon for the British Motor Museum, or the National Motorbike Museum close to the NEC, Birmingham, or Gilks' Garage Cafe in Kineton, or The Long Itch Diner, or Whilton Mills Karting I also just found about a place called Aurum's Lounge which is only about 5 miles from me, but have heard of it before! EDIT: this place may have shut down already, will check Or I've got space for half a dozen or so cars on my drive  And of course I can offer a base for pre-meet tours around the area.
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16th November 2023, 10:13 PM
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WOW Thanks! Great suggestions Steve. Hope you Anely can make it.
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21st November 2023, 07:28 PM
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For anyone anyone interested in 2 wheels there’s the triumph factory/visitor centre and cafe on outskirts of Hinckley
Hotelwise again Hinckley just on m69 about 30-40mins from Warwick leonardo at Hinckley island(formerly jury’s inn) huge car park of which they would likely block off a section if asked nicely Or hotels nearer Warwick is the q hotel Stratford manor, again decent car park and a good buffet breakfast 🍳 I’m sure they’d offer a deal or there’s also chesford grange
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2014 D4, FL 3.0tdi, phantom black, sport exec lwb 2002 D2 S8, Aqua Blue Pearl, original bar FE alloys and miltek 1997 D2 PF 4.2q, silver, Sport on roughly 90k and counting…. 1990 2.3 20v 7a Coupe Quattro **SOLD** 1996 2.6 v6 cabriolet, Isis red metallic **DEAD  ** 2009 D3, 3.0tdi sport, blackHad a few Audis over the years, mostly early stuff, newest was a D3 prior to my D4, nothing much kept me smitten with other marques so I floated about a bit from one thing to another until that four ring lure caught hold 
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21st November 2023, 08:43 PM
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Will check these out.
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22nd November 2023, 10:32 AM
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There this new place...
https://thepistonclub.co.uk/ I can enquire for a deal if you wish and we know what numbers are typical?
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