Ok so here's the idea
Those who are Midlanders + others gather at good central point in or close to Birmingham, then convoy to Brighton, stopping at pre-arranged points to gather others along the way. We should all arrive in Brighton for mid afternoon easily, with enough time to settle before a BBQ on the beach or similar. Then if staying overnight in one of the many cheap available B&B's in the area, head off to sample the high life of Brighton by night.
What do you think? I was thinking May as the month of choice as for the last 2-3 years it's been good weather for most of that month.
This is an open thread for all to comment upon and put forward sensible ideas to enhance the event. If you're interested please could you stick your ideas and names down.

Pondman

Me and the mrs are game for this!!

We are also up for stating over night!

Given I spend a great deal of my time in Brighton, I'm game.

I'll start a list

1) Pondman
2) Marco20valveT (no cancellation policy for this man )
3) Hovedan

Im up for this also

1) Pondman
2) Marco20valveT (no cancellation policy for this man ) non refundable deposit
3) Hovedan
4) Liquid

Hell no, I would not miss seeing a fairy like you in your home Town!!

1) Pondman
2) Marco20valveT (no cancellation policy for this man ) non refundable deposit
3) Hovedan
4) Liquid
5) Lucky

If it's late may i'd be up for this. End of april is looking like a bit of a clusterf**k so i need a few weeks to gather strength/ funds.

1) Pondman
2) Marco20valveT (no cancellation policy for this man ) non refundable deposit
3) Hovedan
4) Liquid
5) Lucky
6) Jame5 - provisional

C-mon guys If there's no interest I'll shelve the idea If May is an issue for people, suggest a different month. June July August just don't blame me if it rains

in principal i'd love to join this, but don't know when my coop willbe fully road-ready. engine and other components need to go back in, mapping etc.....

1) Pondman
2) Marco20valveT (no cancellation policy for this man ) non refundable deposit
3) Hovedan
4) Liquid
5) Lucky
6) Jame5 - provisional
7) Proccy - sadly not

Me and the Missis would be up for this, not been to a meet / road trip! Also a night out in Brighton sounds spot on!

looks like i'm out of this i'm afraid - have a great time

Bad news with all your woes I feel for you Steve and hope you get back on top soon Best wishes, Ross.

I take it this will not happen. I understand with fuel costs at the mo

I'd be up for this if it still goes ahead.

Stu

im still game mate!
some on people, lets sop being boring and do a fun run.

I'll be intersted in doing this too.

Not far for me to travel though but sold by beach and BBQ!

ST

Maybeeeee....

1) Pondman
2) Marco20valveT (no cancellation policy for this man ) non refundable deposit reqiured
3) Hovedan
4) Liquid
5) Lucky
6) Jame5 - provisional
7) stuart81
8) ST212
9) Liquid - provisional

We could do with a few more midlanders to start the convoy off, anybody living in that region

I have friends and family in Brum so might be up there anyway. If its on the weekend of the 23rd or 30th July (either Sat or Sun) I could start off the convoy. If not I can join when you get near London town.

Liquid,

Do you still have the LE coupe with the tarox brakes or did you sell that? Think we met at a midlands meet when I had my sprinty a few years back.

SOld a lonnggg time ago! Blue PLus now

Any ideas when this is likely to take place?

ST

Can we have some concensus of opinions
First would be:
23rd or 30th July

I'll need a couple of weeks get myself + other things organised, BBQ's, supples etc. And put some paking/meeting points together.
Lets get talking

1) Pondman
2) Marco20valveT (no cancellation policy for this man ) non refundable deposit reqiured
3) Hovedan
4) Liquid
5) Lucky
6) Jame5 - provisional
7) stuart81
8) ST212
9) Liquid - provisional
10) giffage

I'd be up for either July dates.

dont think i can make either of the dates.

will see near to the time...

So what is good for you Marco?

29th is better for me.

Restricting use till it goes into Power Italia that morning for major service, cambelt & coolant leak fixed.

ST

Certanly the later the better for me, I've stil got ongoing building work taking up most spare moments + a business to run, never a dull moment

Prefered dates are.............?
c'mon guys lets settle on one and get ready to sizzle

Ross,
Although I won't have to travel far it would be nice to meet others and welcome them to the Deep South! Dependant on dates (and holidays) we'll be there!

1) Pondman
2) Marco20valveT (no cancellation policy for this man ) non refundable deposit reqiured
3) Hovedan
4) Liquid
5) Lucky
6) Jame5 - provisional
7) stuart81
8) ST212
9) Liquid - provisional
10) giffage
11) Thunderbox

Glad to have you onboard, what are your prefered dates?

Weekends 6th. August onwards for me. Given that it's summer all year round down here take your pick!!!

In all seriousness, it's for the Boys and Girls from the Midlands to choose- I'll be pleased to turn up and enjoy some FCCUK company!
Chris

30th July good with me or could do 6th August but would only be able to join as you pass London on the 6th.

So would the 6th August be better than the 30th July. Can most people on the list make this date Please can we have some feedback, so I can start to put things together, locations, suggested accomadation, possible table bookings etc.
P.S. This event could include a pass through the Southwick Tunnel if you fancy?

Member.....Date......Convoy Point

Pondman - 6th Aug - Pease Pottage A23

Marco - 6th aug - toddington services m1 south

Pondman - 6th Aug - Pease Pottage A23
Thunderbox- 6th Aug - Pease Pottage Services? A23
Southwick tunnel with the windows down is a joy to behold- especially if we had ourselves a convoy! A23-A27- Shoreham- coast road into Brighton (A259)? Happy to assist in organising but I am on holiday 26th. July to 4th. August- Ross PM me if you think I can help.

Pondman - 6th Aug - Pease Pottage A23
Marco - 6th Aug - toddington services M1 south
Thunderbox- 6th Aug - Pease Pottage Services? A23
Hovedan - 6th Aug - blatting down the m4 from Bristol

Southwick tunnel is about 5 miles from my parents place, even my 5 and 6 year olds know the drill. Windows down, change down into 3rd and boot it

lol, I know that tunnel well too, long enough to get some good acceleration through it.. in fact Dan, I remember a nice blast through it on our way to the Brighton meet last year.

times like this, I wish I still had the coop .. I'd so be on this road trip

ST212 - 6th Aug - pub at Shoreham opposite the airport.

Also a good turn around point for the tunnel.

ST

ST are you sure 8th's a Monday
Guy's just doing some accommadation searching and found that just a single room for 1 night in the cheapest hotel will be £80ish Before we go any further with this idea are we OK with accommadation costing over £100 for a double room for 1 night? This could also incur parking charges depending on the hotel chosen. Please look at accommadation before commiting. Some deals are better value but require a minimum stay of 2 nights. Have a look and let me know your feelings
Ross.

Woops I ment 6th!

ST

ST212, Sussex Pad as a meeting point isn't bad and also gives you two bites if the Southwick Tunnel cherry!!

Amazed that accommodation costs are so high!! Let's hope we get some takers, otherwise we'll have to get all the local lads and drive round and round the tunnel instead of a BBQ!

Since you're going from B'ham, will you be going along the M40?

Like so: map

I have just checked the Premier Inn website and there is NO availablity for the night of the 6th. August in Brighton and any other south coast seaside location nearby!!Also on Laterooms.com only some 'bijou' hotels with rates for 2 night stay. Not looking good unless you know something better. It's probably because it is primetime school holiday season as well as half of Europe's youngsters aimlessly wandering around the streets of Brighton being culturally charged!
Happy to help but going on holiday myself (miles away from Worthing and Brighton) until 4th. August from 26th. July but I do work in Brighton so can do some leg work if necessary.

The only other option, would be to rent a house for the weekend and share the cost. I have no idea what that would cost? at least it wouldn't matter what time we roll in
Comments......

Depends on cost I guess. What about Camping? (.....awaits all the Brighton camping jokes!). That wouldn't cost much.

Good idea Stuart I've looked into it and it's likly that the only available site is HERE It's very basic (ie. no shower block, just a water tap) now, who's feeling brave. It would mean getting a group taxi in and out of Brighton, but the accomadation saving would be substantial.

I'll be able to make the morning and afternoon shenanigans. Evening is questionable at the moment.

ST

Some bad news - I might not be able to make it.

Got a serious coolant leak that I need to repair (footwell like a swimming pool). There's a chance the car could be in the garage that day now. I'll keep you updated.

ST

So, what's happening with this one Ross?

I don't see much of a convoy heading down? Confirmeds seem to be;

Pondman - 6th Aug - Pease Pottage A23
Marco - 6th Aug - toddington services M1 south
Thunderbox- 6th Aug - Pease Pottage Services? A23
Hovedan - 6th Aug - blatting down the m4 from Bristol
ST212 - 6 Aug - Sussex Pad

Who's still coming, looks like it's a convoy from Pease Pottage services on the M23, consisting of Pondman, Marco (hrmm), Thunderbox and myself?

Don't know where's best for me to join with you guys, I'm in Putney SW London so got a few options. Depends which route people are taking.

Sounds like pease pottage services is good for you too Stuart?

Looks like just the two of us though??

Hi All,
I'm unsure as to how many have Realy commited I think the order of events if occuring would be:
Final meet up at Pease Pottage Services A23
Run up & over the Dyke Road?
Re-join A27, through the Southwick tunnel
Cut through Airport road. I've been through and I'm 35mm down on standard ride height. If you were worried about the bridge underpass?
Shoreham beach for BBQ - No restrictions on fires or fun
Then head to Brighton for a night out for those who are up for it.
Please can we have a final head count
Accomadation is still a sticky subject though. I might sleep in the car at this rate

guys, they have changes my work rota, im not working saturday 6th



been looking forward to this for a while

cant make it

You're NOT working?!?

shhh Dan, i mean im stuck at work.

Bad news guys - Unfortunately I cant make Saturday now due to an increase workload and the car has a serious coolant leak now.

Getting that sorted next Saturday - Will be going to Tunbridge Wells Italian Car Day though.

Sorry,

ST

Just returned from hols to read through the Forum! Still up for this and happy to meet at Pease Pottage as Pondman suggests but it would appear it's just three of us, including Hovedan. It would be good to do all the things suggested but we are unable to make anything from late afternoon onwards due to previous long-standing commitment.
On the basis that we are all pretty local (assuming the Hove of Hovedan means Hove Actually!) maybe meeting as arranged and then a saunter over the Downs, Tunnel and maybe drink at the Sussex Pad might be favourite unless we hear of a sudden influx of others keen to meet up?
Happy to go with the flow and count us in!

I used to live in Hove, hence the name, but now reside in Bristol!

Well, I'm coming down to Brighton on Sunday to meet some old friends over from Australia, but I can't really justify an extra night in a hotel for a 3 car meet up! If I was there anyway, or was local, I'd pop along for sure, but as I'm not, and Sunday will be a long messy day, I'm going to have to declare myself out

Will catch up with some of the original attendees for this at Tonbridge Wells on 4th September.

Dan,

Completely understand your position and although still happy to meet up with Ross we can do that anytime given we are only 18 miles apart. It would have been good to meet with folks from the Midlands and beyond had it come off. Maybe we should do some serious forward planning for another time to include camping and barbeque- a 'summer camp' for Coupes!?

Like you Dan, we will try to do T Wells but not too sure of commitments at this time.

Yep, I think we can call this one Officially Posponed Sad though this is, maybe I need to be maybe a little less ambitious in my aims, Oh well never mind.
To all monitoring this thread, the next S.E. Event will be Wings & Wheels at Dunsfold Sunday 28th August. So I hope to see you then. Thanks, Ross.