Cumbria: - North West Meet, Preston Sat Sept 22nd 3pm - Page 12

dew1911 · Sep 22nd, 2012, 19:41

The couple of photo's I took

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1&l=1842b711bb

And who's this drew chap?

Ninja59 · Sep 22nd, 2012, 19:52

updated version of you Dew

Thanatos · Sep 22nd, 2012, 19:56

Yeah the iPad changed it to drew for dew

tt82 · Sep 22nd, 2012, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by dew1911

The couple of photo's I took

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1&l=1842b711bb

And who's this drew chap?

Some good photos there mate. Nice to meet you today.

mikealder · Sep 22nd, 2012, 20:51

Nice turn out with a good mix of cars:

Award for the greatest distance travelled has to go to Ian driving down from Scotland, great to meet up with all you chaps, here's to next time - Mike

migrator · Sep 22nd, 2012, 23:25

Well, I have to say that it was worth the trip. Good to meet the old and bold again plus some new faces (but old names) for me. It was nice to meet your Folks, Andy - enjoyed the chats with them.

I thought that it was going to be the old 'soap' problem again as I was a bit lonely outside Toys R Us but then I got the call to visit Aldi ...

Good quite trip down but a bit of aggravation on the way back up. Some twonk in a yellow sports car (he looked a bit Japanese) overtook me very close and then cut in less than two feet in front of me. I did suggest to him that it would have been good if his parents had been at Hiroshima. Then several miles further north I was (slowly) passing a Saab and for some reason the driver kept accelerating. He gave up at about 120. 960 3ltr straight six, CD spec, has been equated to sh1t of a shovel at times ...

However, despite the best efforts of my fellow motorists I got home safe, but to a cold house. After the fitter's efforts on Friday there is a big air lock in the central heating system. The main pump (on the second floor and as far away from the front door as you can get) could be heard as I opened the door. It was grinding away with nothing but air to pump and the pump outer shell was almost too hot to touch. Got it all switched off and thr fitter is coming back on Sunday to try to sort it out. Meanwhile, no hot water and no hot radiators and the promise of more frost. Just as well I am a hardy Jock!

dew1911 · Sep 23rd, 2012, 01:00

First can I say thank you to everyone that attended.

It was a good meet. We could have argued for months on the best time, and location, but I threw down a definate and it worked ok, it could be better but we know of that for the next one we do, Saturday afternoons at deepdale are busy and we know that now, so we can work on that.

I'd like to think we can call it a success and work from this point onwards. Let's discusess what could be better, and make it happen next time!

dew1911 · Sep 23rd, 2012, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikealder

Nice turn out with a good mix of cars:

Award for the greatest distance travelled has to go to Ian driving down from Scotland, great to meet up with all you chaps, here's to next time - Mike

I got to love how much my little baby (The C30) stands out in that picture, yet at the same time doesn't look out of place.

Volvo are walking a tight rope in terms of updating their look, without forgetting their roots. IMO, that shows they aren't doing a bad job!

tt82 · Sep 23rd, 2012, 09:10

And a big thanks to Volvo Technical Assistance - aka Mike Alder. Thanks for fitting the battery in my Tom Tom.

Tried most of the features on the way home and its working fine.

BTCC98 · Sep 24th, 2012, 14:00

Please forgive my late reply! Had a great time at the meet, was nice to meet everyone, and a nice varied mix of motors.

Keeping my fingers crossed I can get to Wetherby (and that's nothing to do with my cars reliability issues!!)

Martin.

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Sep 22nd, 2012, 23:25	#116
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 21:35 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	Well, I have to say that it was worth the trip. Good to meet the old and bold again plus some new faces (but old names) for me. It was nice to meet your Folks, Andy - enjoyed the chats with them. I thought that it was going to be the old 'soap' problem again as I was a bit lonely outside Toys R Us but then I got the call to visit Aldi ... Good quite trip down but a bit of aggravation on the way back up. Some twonk in a yellow sports car (he looked a bit Japanese) overtook me very close and then cut in less than two feet in front of me. I did suggest to him that it would have been good if his parents had been at Hiroshima. Then several miles further north I was (slowly) passing a Saab and for some reason the driver kept accelerating. He gave up at about 120. 960 3ltr straight six, CD spec, has been equated to sh1t of a shovel at times ... However, despite the best efforts of my fellow motorists I got home safe, but to a cold house. After the fitter's efforts on Friday there is a big air lock in the central heating system. The main pump (on the second floor and as far away from the front door as you can get) could be heard as I opened the door. It was grinding away with nothing but air to pump and the pump outer shell was almost too hot to touch. Got it all switched off and thr fitter is coming back on Sunday to try to sort it out. Meanwhile, no hot water and no hot radiators and the promise of more frost. Just as well I am a hardy Jock! __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817 Last edited by migrator; Sep 22nd, 2012 at 23:28.

Sep 23rd, 2012, 09:10	#119
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	And a big thanks to Volvo Technical Assistance - aka Mike Alder. Thanks for fitting the battery in my Tom Tom. Tried most of the features on the way home and its working fine. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Sep 24th, 2012, 14:00	#120
BTCC98 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2014 16:44 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Preston	Please forgive my late reply! Had a great time at the meet, was nice to meet everyone, and a nice varied mix of motors. Keeping my fingers crossed I can get to Wetherby (and that's nothing to do with my cars reliability issues!!) Martin. __________________ Powered by 2 Cummins LT10-Rs.

Sep 22nd, 2012, 19:41	#111
dew1911 I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2012 12:11 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holme	The couple of photo's I took http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1&l=1842b711bb And who's this drew chap?

Sep 22nd, 2012, 19:52	#112
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	updated version of you Dew

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mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Nice turn out with a good mix of cars: Award for the greatest distance travelled has to go to Ian driving down from Scotland, great to meet up with all you chaps, here's to next time - Mike

Sep 23rd, 2012, 01:00	#117
dew1911 I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2012 12:11 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holme	First can I say thank you to everyone that attended. It was a good meet. We could have argued for months on the best time, and location, but I threw down a definate and it worked ok, it could be better but we know of that for the next one we do, Saturday afternoons at deepdale are busy and we know that now, so we can work on that. I'd like to think we can call it a success and work from this point onwards. Let's discusess what could be better, and make it happen next time!

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