listen it was too cold in June for me never mind December

I'm looking like a potential no for this now... She's making rumblings about having booked something for my birthday.

I am rooting for the 29th and will 100% be there RS6 an all.+++

Any day is ok for the stallion and the W12 :D

Looks easy to get to, less than 80 miles each way (mostly M40) for me.....

Either day is possible (not sure about probable) though:
29th I could well have a hangover from 28th and I also need to get back home for an evening "do"
30th Oh, same thing! :o

However the missus isn't at the evening "do" on 29th so might be persuaded to drive there if it's 30th. 29th she'll be "tired". :tuttut:

I'd really like to meet some fellow 8'ers, it's been a lonely 9 years so far.....

Leopard Inn sounds good to me, decent grub and 10 mins from my house. Anyone bringing a D3 S8 V10?

29th is ideal for me :) Have my girls on 30th so that'll be a non-starter :(

27th is fine for me, i can do the 29th but i would have to leave early as im on call from 7pm all night,

so Darren is the stallion still silent ? or have you put some growl into him yet +++
will the misses be coming with you ?

just a though as well, do you think i should hold fire with the calenders until after the meet ? maybe between us all we can get some nice shots and also a group shot again if its at the Leopard Inn like before, also i can get addresses off every one and get final numbers of how many would like a calender for 2012

The bad news is yes he is still silent and the mrs is coming +++

Shame, i bet you have got used to it now have you ?

Im already committed to other things on the 29th -
I think Im gonna plump for FRIDAY 30th DECEMBER at
The Leopard Inn, Oakley Wood Road, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9RN
website for them is http://www.leopardinn.co.uk/ which has directions. They have a nice big car park.
I can book some table space for a lunchtime meal and suggest that we meet at Lunchtime to give as many people as possible travelling time to get there
I would suggest we meet from 12 Noon onwards and aim to eat at 1pm
it will be dark by 3pm onwards so we need to take any pictures before we eat

Can everyone please give me names and numbers for dining on the list below as I need to reserve and book table space on our behalf -

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
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Count us in Neil (Connor and me) we will probably stay overnight on the 29th at Travelodge Binley, appeals to me at £29.00 per night:( and as SWMBO wont be coming we can slum it a bit:p If anybody who lives near or is staying near that night wants to do something on the evening of the 29th then sure we can find something to keep us out of mischief:D

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
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Hi briang9. Sorry, I did not mean to offend anyone by my comments. I did say I was new to this forum and had no idea how far you guys travel to a meet.
I have been a member of several car clubs/forums over the years and have never come across anyone who was prepared travel circa 700 mile round trip to attend one.

MUCH RESPECT TO YOU +++

I am more than happy to join everyone at The Leopard Inn, Leamington Spa on Friday 30th, especially as it’s closer than my proposed venue.

I will be on my own as the Mrs is looking after the Grandkids.
Architex mA8tey can you please book a space at the table for me for lunch

Looking forward to meeting several S8/A8 like minded people on the 30th

The Southern Wimp :o

David – barzyA8

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult

Great news chaps - really appreciate you coming +++
Will be great to see friends new and old :D

no problem David and really no offence taken or meant by my post either, glad you took it in the spirit in which it was made, very much tongue in cheek, bottom line is I love driving my 8 and I normally find that time between Xmas & New Year a bit of a no mans land of Turkey sandwiches, crap TV and even worse......... sales, it will be a pleasure to spend time in the car to meet like minded people, looking forward to meeting friends old and new!!

cheers

I'm driving into central London for the weekend on the 30th. I'll see if I can pop down for an hour or so on the way down, don't book me a table though. I'll just meet you guys in the car park for a bit, will confirm nearer the time.

They only come down for the weather mate. :D (Tippie toes back out the room)

lunch
 

hi all i should be able to pop out so long as my dad has no problems and as its pretty near should not problem unless we have a serious snow problem as the little road i live on is a nightmare to get out of and the damage you can do getting in and out makes attempting it dumb but other than that im up for it +++

Are me and my Boxster welcome?

Would like to have a good poke around a D3, especially an S8, if any are coming?

i will make a phone call now and change round a few things in order to come for the 30th then

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult
Daviesbike - 2 Adult's

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult
Daviesbike - 2 Adult's
ChalkyWhyte - TBC
Sarg (Boxster_ - TBC


OTHERS ATTENDING
Singh - RS6 - just popping in

Let me know numbers for eating please Sarg and Chalky - both very welcome!

pub lunch for me and the boss please

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult
Daviesbike - 2 Adult's
ChalkyWhyte - TBC
Sarg (Boxster_ - TBC
DarrenJoe90 with his W12 stallion, oh and the boss - 2 Adults


OTHERS ATTENDING
Singh - RS6 - just popping in

thinking of attaching a sail to save fuel, think that should at least get us to around Manchester:p

:ROFL::ROFL:Same here please! +++ (so that's 2 adults)

With a small proviso that my wife "might" bail out at the last minute as we are hosting a New-Years-Eve bash the next day and she may decide there's too much preparation still left to do.

I'm looking forwards to meeting some serious 8-o-philes and talking shop.
(not sure she is though, but the offer of a decent pub lunch seemed to work....... :D )

RAC Route Planner prediction: 73.90 miles Journey time: 1 hour, 10 minutes, 21 seconds :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:
(I guess it might be snowing, but I've got a set of brand new Goodyear winters on)

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PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult
Daviesbike - 2 Adult's
ChalkyWhyte - TBC
Sarg (Boxster) - TBC
DarrenJoe90 with his W12 stallion, oh and the boss - 2 Adults
HPSauce - 2 adults

OTHERS ATTENDING
Singh - RS6 - just popping in

Will most likely be just me, no lunch thanks. I will let you know if that needs to change

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult
Daviesbike - 2 Adult's
ChalkyWhyte - TBC
DarrenJoe90 with his W12 stallion, oh and the boss - 2 Adults
HPSauce - 2 adults

OTHERS ATTENDING
Singh - RS6 - just popping in
Sarg (Boxster)

7 Number A/S8's so far - come on lets be avin ya, what are all the rest of you doing apart from eatin turkey sandwiches?? lol :D

I never have and never will eat a turkey sandwich! :tuttut:

Don't fancy bringing the A7 then Neil? It's kinda an A8.

Ok, slight change of plans, put me down for two lunch seats too, bringing my father (aka personal mechanic) along for his birthday :)

I couldnt do that to my 8 :rolleyes:

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult
Daviesbike - 2 Adult's
ChalkyWhyte - TBC
DarrenJoe90 with his W12 stallion, oh and the boss - 2 Adults
HPSauce - 2 adults
Sarg (Boxster) - 2 Adults

OTHERS ATTENDING
Singh - RS6 - just popping in

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult
Daviesbike - 2 Adult's
ChalkyWhyte - TBC
DarrenJoe90 with his W12 stallion, oh and the boss - 2 Adults
HPSauce - 2 adults
Sarg (Boxster) - 2 Adults
Oli - 1 Adult

OTHERS ATTENDING
Singh - RS6 - just popping in


Thanks for organising Neil and sorry we never seem to be able to meet up despite your best efforts! :-(

Oli

Add me please Neil. :)

PUB LUNCH AT THE LEOPARD
Architex Ma8tey 1 Adult 0 Children
Briang9 & Connor123 1 Adult 1 Child
barzyA8 - 1 Adult
Daviesbike - 2 Adult's
ChalkyWhyte - TBC
DarrenJoe90 with his W12 stallion, oh and the boss - 2 Adults
HPSauce - 2 adults
Sarg (Boxster) - 2 Adults
Oli - 1 Adult
CtL - 1 adult sized adolescent!

OTHERS ATTENDING
Singh - RS6 - just popping in

Great Mike - be great to see you there!! Welcome back