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9th March 2023, 03:36 PM
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Annual Meet June 2nd to 4th 2023 Details
As we are all too acutely aware it’s now over 3 years since your intrepid organisers returned from the Scottish Borders, where we spoke to the hotel about covid-19 and how we and they may be affected , we put together a wonderful agenda for what has now become the 2023 meet over the weekend of the 2nd to 4th June. Kelso, where we will be based this year, is a lovely traditional Borders market town, complete with cobbled streets and a great choice of local shops etc, also recent winners of the prestigious Rising Star Award at the Great British High Street 2019 Awards, beating other nominees from across the United Kingdom. Whilst the hotel is in the middle of the town it backs onto the River Tweed providing a spectacular view from the rear of the hotel. Activities include a visit to the Jim Clark museum in Duns, a beautiful drive in the scenic Scottish Borders around the lovely driving roads we have mapped out. Some of the points of interest along the way are also linked to Jim Clark.
Options for Saturday evening activities are being considered but as always it’s particularly good to meet up with fellow “8” enthusiasts and “chew the fat”, we have a lot of catching up to do since our last Annual Meet in 2019! Sunday’s activities will include a visit to a spectacular Castle where permission will be granted for us to line the cars up on the driveway immediately in front of the Castle for a stunning photo opportunity. Various entry/ticket options will be available to members, details of which will be posted when confirmed. After the Castle visit it is hoped our sponsors will offer us the opportunity to drop into their “big shop” to pick up anything you might need. At the moment the hotel are honouring previous bookings, however it would help us in our discussion with the hotel if those who have not yet confirmed could do so ASAP in the Hotel and Attendance Thread. Also we would strongly recommend those of you who have never been to an annual meet before to come along, they are fantastic events. Please, as many as possible of you try and make it along, you will not be disappointed. Also note that no longer having an “8” is not a bar to attendance. Anyone who has owned or has a continuing interest or is part of the forum is very welcome. 
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18th April 2023, 09:06 PM
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Dare I ask what time "proceedings" are likely to conclude on Sunday?
Mrs Sauce and I are planning to stay in that region (roughly) for a few days afterwards and haven't yet decided whether to stay another night at Ednam House or move on (an hour or two away, maybe) to our follow-on location.
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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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19th April 2023, 05:35 PM
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Annual Meet Agenda
I only confirmed timings with hotel etc yesterday
 see belowFriday 2nd June Optional Visit to A8 Parts shop at Eaglescliffe en route Evening free Saturday 3rd June 10.00 Leave Ednam House Hotel 10.30 Arrive Jim Clark Museum Duns 12.45 Walk 5 Mins to Jim Clark Bistro 13.00 -14.30 Lunch 14.30 – 17.30 Scenic Borders Drive 17.30 Return to Ednam House Hotel 19.00 Dinner Sunday 4th June 10.45 Leave Ednam House 10.55 Arrive Floors Castle for Photo Opportunity and Castle/Grounds visit Lunch available in Castle Cafe on “free form” basis Head home after Lunch
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Audi S8 2002, Black (even the chrome bits) Audi RS6 Avant 2008, Daytona Grey Maserati Granturismo 2008, Metallic Nero Carbonio Audi S8 2015, Daytona Grey Last edited by briang9; 19th April 2023 at 06:10 PM.
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19th April 2023, 05:52 PM
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Annual Meet 2023 Dinner Menu
Below is the menu for our Saturday Evening Dinner, the Hotel have indicated that inflation now means dinner will be £42.50 inc Canapes. Canapes on offer are Tomato & Basil Bruschetta, Haggis Bons Bons & Spring Rolls.
Please indicate in the post below your choices using the usual copy and paste tradition Starter Cullen Skink Granary Brown Bread Homemade Lorne Sausage Broon Sauce, Poached Egg, Black Pudding Bon Bon Chestnut Mushroom Pate White Bean Aioli, Crisp Bread, Port Dressing Mains Tornedos Rossini Truffle Mash, Chicken Liver Parfait, Tender stem Broccoli, Madera Jus Pan Seared Fillet of Halibut Pea & Ham Potato Risotto, Tarragon Creme Fraiche Roasted Beetroot & Wild Mushroom Linguine Rocket, Parmesan, Black Onion Seeds Desserts Salted Caramel Panna Cotta Chocolate Truffle, Espresso Syrup Treacle And Lemon Tart Stout Ice Cream, Lime Creme Fraiche Selection of Scottish Cheese Oatcakes, Homemade Chutney, Celery, Marinaded Grapes
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19th April 2023, 05:56 PM
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Food Choices
Forum Name--Name of Attendee---------Food Order
briang9---------Brian-------Lorne Sausage, Tornedos, Panacotta briang9---------Edith-------Pate, Halibut, Treacle Tart
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#6
19th April 2023, 07:27 PM
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Forum Name--Name of Attendee---------Food Order
briang9---------Brian-------Lorne Sausage, Tournedos, Panna cotta briang9---------Edith-------Pate, Halibut, Treacle Tart HPsauce--------Andrew-----Cullen Skink, Halibut, Cheese HPsauce--------Beverley----Cullen Skink, Tournedos, Cheese (My spell checker took over...  )
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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!
Last edited by HPsauce; 19th April 2023 at 07:33 PM.
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#7
20th April 2023, 08:29 AM
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Excuse my simple ignorance, translation please. Or can I have chish and fips, pretty please
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do.  Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter)
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#8
20th April 2023, 09:55 AM
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(We're probably staying overnight in Durham on Thursday night and will pass close to Eaglescliffe on the way 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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#9
20th April 2023, 10:00 AM
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Audi S8 2002, Black (even the chrome bits) Audi RS6 Avant 2008, Daytona Grey Maserati Granturismo 2008, Metallic Nero Carbonio Audi S8 2015, Daytona Grey
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#10
20th April 2023, 11:40 AM
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I haven't placed my order yet as I'm still working on the car.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold!  2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II HeadlightsMy DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
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