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Northern Roadsters-CarClub
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Introduction
Formed initially from a group of like-minded people over a decade ago the informal club became official in October 2006.
Many members of the Club have a long history of competing in motor sport events, with members competing at a high level in Hillclimbs, Sprints, Autocross, Autotests, circuit racing, Rallies, and Navigational Runs. It aims to be encouraging to new members to start competing and then providing the stimulus for them to further develop their skills.
Many members of the club come to it with no competitive inclination, but simply a love of the hand-built car and the open road, and the cheerful friendship of like minded enthusiasts. The club runs many events to cater for these members too. Of course many competitive members like to join in with the social side too!
Our programme of events is formulated annually and constantly updated, and we welcome requests from all members. If people want to do it, in a roadster, and it's legal, we'll organise it! (Probably).
Our main object is to encourage
interest in
enjoying wind-in-the-hair, seat-of-the-pants motoring in all its forms,
and our emphasis is on 4 wheeled hand-built or modified cars and
motorsport. Membership is open to adults of any age or sex with neither
age, nor type of car owned, precluding participation. It is not
necessary to own a vehicle to gain the benefit from our club as
armchair enthusiasts and spectators are just as welcome but members
active with their own transport gain the most.
As part of its communication process, the Club also publishes 'Torque
Tales', its own newsletter containing news and information for members.
There is a continuing need for willing helpers, both male and female at
our events and there is a vital and interesting role to be played by
anyone keen to act as a marshal or other representative of the Club.
Are you interested in finding out more? Then come down to one of the
events in our calendar, or our monthly 'first Friday' meet The Old Colonial,
Check our calendar page for details of our forthcoming activities.
Latest News
The fourth Filey Fish
and Chip Run. 13 Made it. Sec & the Tiger Twins dissented to Silverstone
(two competing on a late passover entry, the other acting as pit boy. Mr. Darkbeer
blobbed because there may be a cloud or two – no excuse! The first rendezvous
was at Miller & Carter and setting off on time in bright sunshine at 9.15
prompt to RV on route with the rest. The remainder arrived at the Old Red Lion to
a photo shoot – the landlady was impressed. Then onwards to Seaways for a
coffee stop & bike feast. Onwards and eastwards into the overcast, passing
the prancing horse and reaching the
Entertainment was provided by two yokels trying to launch
their day boat first nearly running us over at forty MPH on the sand then getting
stuck reversing into the ocean. So attempt number two included unhooking the beached
trailer, attaching a forty foot rope that soon became fifty foot following the
leap up the seashore as the vessel catapulted forwards nearly knocking papa
over and spearing the back of the 4x4 luggermobile. Eventually the boat was
launched but father had to wade up to his chest to catch it floating away in
the breeze. Grand amusement. With the clowns parked safely the mandatory sandcastles
were made before half opted to test Olivers
Sizzling Stonleigh. The weather was hot hot hot and 17 eventually made it in 13 cars to the same place as last year. A good thing since the old camping pitch was still a paddy field after recent rain and the MNR transporter got stuck up to the axles. Mr Darkbeer was on daughter duties and anyway doesn't do camping and Gulfdriver has a good excuse since the baby was on its way. Seasic P was on hospital duties with family. OGL nearly didn't get there - breaking down 4 miles from the Showground running on no electrics alternator. Johnny Petrolhead & Sec came to the rescue put some juice in the battery so he could drive the last 3 miles with the pair riding shotgun. Everyone descended on the car to test what the problem was and confirmed the alternator had packed up but with no warning light.. And attempt was made to pre-book a breakdown for the next day to flatbed the car home but this corrupts the system so it would have to be attempted the next day. Sizzling Stoneleigh. Tigerman wined all the way down (that's straight cut gears for you). A busy show with a few tuning company omissions but the major manufacturers were there (except Caterham). Sporadic barbecues were fired up for an afternoon tea and followed by a perimeter lap round in search of more beer. We chanced on the North West Oners Group stand where CD! And dad were and watched some half price pizzas being delivered (all 17 of them) and MP3 passed round a very swig-able apple whiskey from America before cajoling a few in to the fluorescent orange alcopopapothecary when the next door stand sponsored by a beer company announced that had an excess so we just had to help out! The temperature dropped dramatically in the evening but was survivable if wrapped up warm. The talking continued on into the early hours before the hard turned is as well. The following morning saw breakfast at the farm shop and more laps around the show. OGL phoned the breakdown in and much joy and frivolity was had as the car was loaded onto the trailer with pity for the driver to be trapped in a cab with OGL chattering incessantly fro 120 miles. The reminder set off in convoy an hour behind with Tigerman whining all the way home. Everyone got home safely and let's hope the weather is as good for next year! Talk is there will be a tripleheader band on the Saturday night so it may be a full weekend affair next year.
May 4th be with you –
Plenty cars came out to play for the first time this year. The nomads are
still nomadic but no Sec this month as he was having a culture night at the
theatre so Darfdriver lowered the tone instead with tales to the assembled clan
about Ravensthorpe ramblings and daylight liaisons - shocking all it seems. The
Tiger twins are set to go racing starting on the 20th. The new tiger
is set for the IVA and should pass easily ready for the roads and track. Mr Darkbeer
enjoyed a 100 : 1 girl boy ratio concert at the garden centre but couldn't find
the correct toilet in the expansive display of 50 new bathrooms but did find
the frog gnomes. Johnny Petrolhead confessed he is into gnomes with a frog adorning
the drive then entertained us with USA relaxed gun laws and the stupid strict
drink laws in Denver where you need an ID drink under 15 but anyone can fire a
weapon ! Mr.Darkbeer also has designs on the plastic palm trees at Batley and
wants to convert his house into a
April & Deferred AGM
- the Coterie attended the postponed AGM- the longest yet. OGL must be
slipping. The Junta sidestepped and
became the banger of the baton loaf admirably assisting proceedings. A new promotional media position created with
existing posts re elected and dynamic H&S risk assessment proposed for
every venue attended and more trips out penned for this year with Thornes Park
car show getting on the list, maybe a mid month venue meet or a First Friday
drive around to pastures elsewhere. A list
was passed around for people to add more ideas summer/winter trips out, social
events or perhaps a barbeque hunt. Ideas
so far muted - going to the dogs/speedway/tractor
pulling/bowling/eating/breakfast club, TOCA, etc. Mr. Darkbeer fancies becoming the Adults
Entertainment Officer! Watch this space.
Events since the last gathering see the nomads as still
nomadic, OGL had windscreen washer woes, Sec had snow woes as his car set off
down the hill and had an accident all by itself, on the ice and snow whilst he
was watching telly at the time. The
TiggaTwins are nearly ready for IVA and MOT to get the Martini completed and on
the road and the beast on the track but illogical changing MSA tyre lists
causing frustrations. Gulfdriver told us
about his mini adventures of youth with spurious copper stops and how
Snow Show AGM –
The Beast from the East battered the hills and dales and the Pests from the
West were hunkered under drifts so, the AGM is postponed until April First
Friday. A couple of Yokels made it in, Mr Darkbeer and the TiggrTwins plotted a
mutiny with the new sheriff in town clad in ceremonial robes of LUFC shades. The new rules immediately set by ‘Fidel’
Darkbeer consisted of increased club fees to cover the costs of Fidel’s
replacement M&S R888’s and rules of how to get full marks at the quiz with
every answer being Kylie…… Marshals Tigerman and Tiggergal posted possessive
placard rights to
February First Friday and a meal for many early attendees helped down with lots of retro music from the birthday party. The only person turning up in a kit was Mr Corgi braving the sub zero temperatures ! Mr Darkbeer walked the bad week blues away and cheered up once oily bits were discussed. Tigerman now has 7 seats but only 2 cars, and one car has two seats fixed already! Fencewrecker has one car and no seats ! Tiggergal was showing off her partly clad body to everyone who cared to look at the photos. A sight but no blue stripes showing yet Tiger man is barred from working on his own car until ‘Martini’ is completed and a big push needed to finis the build to get ready to fit in with the hectic social events and 2018 competition calendar. Johnny Petrolhead questioned the durability of BMW bushes and Mr Corgi questioned the cost of government courses teaching you how to do the job you do daily and already know. Both the international and league ‘egg chaser’ season started this week and sparked a debate of rugby vs. rugby with a debate of which is the best and proper discipline . No actual conclusion was reached. Sec admitted mixing up his pop artists way back in the day, hob-knobbing with the stars. Seasick P thinks offspring no. 1 looks cool with the accidental skinhead cut but Cost Centre One didn’t seem to agree. Many are sad to see the grade girls go. Most subs are now paid but more will be accepted by anybody not yet handing over their cash. The AGM is next month.
New Years first meet January
2018 and the question is raised - Is it 12th night yet? Some say 5th
some the 6th. The pub decorations were still looking very festive
even though half were removed! Mr Tango is
back and good to see he is OK and is now added to the WhatsApp group. A small motorsports
quiz started the proceedings then various tales of the festive holiday were
told. Tiggergal transformed her holiday
in an exceptional creating much jealously amongst the other lasses! Holly
Willoughby was there too and OGL announced she is his mate although she didn't
know it at the time. Mr. Darkbeer likes the
Christmas Dinner -
Fun friendly frivolity featured & with fab festive food, frothy festive
tipples. A few failed to join the feast
as one had to work in the
December First Friday – The Sec teased all those present with an examination of their understanding of Paddington's rough treatment at the hands of the Robertsonian Golly slayers. There was surely more of which to tell - now let me see, once the Fug n Fog of Booze n Cake begins to clear..........
November and the early meal attendees played musical chairs so that the stragglers could all sit together. Fencewrecker’s car is in bits, Tigerman's car is in bits, OGL's GTM has the door off in bits, Tiggergal hasn't put spanner to the chassis yet so has boxes of bits & Milly is always in bits. The rest said it was raining so everyone came in tin tops. Nige and Dancer are currently squatting, looking for a double garage with house attached. Mr Darkbeer (the music encyclopaedia) says there is one two doors up as he persuaded them to move out probably with engine revving. ‘Twas revealed that two cars will be in Martini livery next year- the white MG and the new Tiger. In fact fact they could be painted Any Time, Any Place, Any Where….. Tigerman will commence the build on Saturday. Ideas formed for next years agenda including days out at the speedway/stock car racing/tractor pulling/Rally cross/ Le Mans Classic (but don't tell Mr Darkbeer he will be camping – he doesn’t do camping), oh and then thee is the camping trip probably to Helmsley this time at the YHA. Blyton dates are set for next year except due to Sec’s Typo; Monday 2nd is Monday 23rd April. Competition is hotting up as to who will be the fastest between the Mr Darkbeer’s Busa or Tigerman’s track car? Both pledged to lose weight to become the fastest. Sec started more intriguing tales and whilst most were intrigued Mr Darkbeer mentioned his embarrassing special Sunday lunch. Christmas dinner choices were ordered, noted and deposits paid for those attending. The rest will be contacted by Sec Plans were made to meet up Sunday morning at new breakfast venue, the Jem speed shop in Batley for a tin of Spam Fritters (as they are now in season) and Busa rides with the usual quiz contest on Wednesday.
Christmas Menu 2017
Can all comoing th the meeting on Friday
have a look and then we can compile the list of numbers and
requirements please
October A
glorious 12 attended and OGL demonstrated the benefits of a Nano to the
uninitiated. Questions were raised as to
why Vettel took such care of the Ferrari steering wheel and what are they
hiding? A brief resume of the latest
track day and we were honoured as we were attended by a current Renault f1
engineer. Mr Corgi brought a box of Emeralds
(ECU) and recounted tales of how incredibly nervous he was thinking the engine would
self destruct on the rolling road. The Mulsanne
Straight - nobody could remember what year the chicane was installed. General babble from the throng included car
electrics and smoking wires that tell the tale of where the fault lies, more
bad driving tales of woe and the Tiger gearbox has a few missing teeth (don’t we all !– ed ) and they are straight
cut gears! This led to a discussion on gear theory. Next years camping is set for a venue change other than
Masham. Possible options are Yarm (as
Croft is very close),
Masham Camping the rendezvous was set at 12 in Yeadon but
all bar one came in tin tops, no kits. The CD1’s (aka LP) exhaust fell off en-route
so he had to return home. Fence wrecker’s
car was slightly customised by some pro-driver tuition so couldn’t bring it.
The Tiger Twins were late (collecting bits and running errands) but had
problems with the manic tiger gearbox mounts and clutch levers. OGL had way too much camping gear to fit in
the GTM. Only Mr & Mrs Corgi turned
up in the kit, but then they are local and were not stopping. So a nice drive to Masham accomplished and a
light lunch in the cafe on the corner next to the church. Very tasty. Then it was off to pitch camp (except
those doing posh B and B Mr & Mrs CD1). The Tiger Twins arrived confusing the
Mr Corgiman talked about model aircraft costs and scale
models of Vulcan bombers with engines at £5000 per pop followed by circular flying
theory. The recent HMC Autosolo was well
remembered but the set courses weren’t. Does the course setter get inebriated under
the influence of alcohol before setting out the cones? Next gatherings are the
quiz, the satg do on the 9th and Tim/s party including the Quo tribute
act on the 16th,
Jolly
July and a tardy
few arrived from a busy Thorns Park Car show.
Mr Darkbeer wants a Man but will settle for pulling a tractor on 31
August and not in July as texted as that that's an agricultural show. He is slowly rewiring the Westie, maybe two
batteries, two separate charging circuits considered. One for ignition, one for
sundries Tiggergal admits Tigerman has rhythm ! He paints dancing to Little
Mix but now wants urgently needs a fan since the last one went up in smoke.
Amazon won't have any as they are staff to down today. Apart from the limited
availability off the shelf a few ideas evolved ranging from hair dryers to punkawallah
flaps that can be adjusted to add downforce.
Topics for discussion centred on the new battery power hybrids. Not environmentally sound with heavy metals
and power station generating. Plus where do all the plugs and leads go? Steam might be the new low carbon emission? A traction engine at each end of the motorway
– cars lock on & get pulled along. So driverless cars and eco friendly all in one
go! An eavesdropping heckler contributed
to the bespoke track question. Audi four
rings design quizzed the minds of a few with the companies that they were
derived from.
Filey Fish n Chip Run
– the estimated departure time came
and went as the organisers arrived tardily, but nine cars set off in convoy to
the first RV point to collect a further four. An emergency P pit stop was added
in to the itinerary urgent relief before the RV3 and the scheduled stop off for
coffee at Seaspray cafe.
Mr Corgi took the lead this time managing to lose half the
field on the way to Filey but everyone reunited in the north car park then the
fun started as the payment machine wouldn't accept new £1 pound coins and the
credit card machine was out of order. So after scrounging some shrapnel from
the nearby cafe everyone became legal. The entourage then set off to the beach.
The sandcastle competition went fine until Fencewrecker
broke the buckets, so an ad-hock Stone skimming competition saw James
skim his
way into the title book with a "fiver' whilst the rest enjoyed the
sunshine. The return journey came all too soon but a food stop at a
duck pond pub (with no ducks so it was renamed a pond !) before setting
off
back home. All went well until Mr Darkbeer
broke down, the new MBE Westie dead as a duck having no sparky juice. A
possible regulator fault or in-line fuse to the regulator. Those that stopped had nothing with them to be
able help so we left him to the AA (that's the motoring society).
He eventually got home safe and sound on a trailer to
investigate the cause of the malady.
Mr Darkbeer has a new MBE Westie but not driven yet. Anticipated to be quick and Fencewrecker announced
that he very aware of his speed
Some discussion of F1,
Newby stories recounted and Silverstone classic mentioned
although others such as Croft or Cadwell classic were mentioned as well as.
Harewood VSCC on the agenda this weekend for some. Johnny Petrolhead discussed
testing driving circles on the limit and being trained to turn left to go right.
Counter intuitive but works.
The whole story of the Hole of Horkum being one of the best
roads in
Plans were made for the Filey fish and chip run with a first
ETD 9.30 Three Nuns to collect others en route. Those meeting were looking
forward to the sandcastle competition. Sec announced he wasn't leading this
year to a sigh of relief all round.
The show seemed busy but with fewer manufacturers present
than normal – no Sylva based manufacturers displaying with inside space now taken
by spares suppliers usually sited outside.
NR assistance helped Kevin recharge the flat trike battery
due to a defunct regulator before he headed home. A few used the farm shop for tea, the rest
tried michelin starred salmonella entrecotes from the Tesco finest disposable
barbecue slow cooker !! After the burger
and pork tartare was wolfed we were joined by two HMC members the entourage
enjoyed a mass walkabout in warm conditions, eventually getting to the event hall
only to find the band had been and gone even though it was still light outside
!! So it was back to base camp for
booze, barbecue (now fully ablaze), banter and balloon game. Most turning into bed by 11 pm !! We must be getting old.
After a noisy night of rain the farm shop was the favoured
spot for breakfast before another lap of the show to allow the tents to dry off. Some packed up to go early, CD Original
arrived, the others in serious purchase negotiations opted for a later return
to chance the weather.
March and AGM
–one hour of officialdom rattled through with new posts created- Club Tools Coordinator,
a new Social Secretary a Facebook administrator . Recently purchased club tools and existing items
are now collated into letting list. This now includes members own tools for
assistance throughout other club members. See Fencewrecker for details. Keep a
close eye on the event calendar which will increase with newly added dates
soon. We have confirmation of a new pitch at Stoneleigh now away from the paddy
field. Space to pitch gazebos and have
official barbeque time for quality social club interaction.
Mr Darkbeer thinks the club is turning into a home and
gardens club with himself installing a new kitchen, Cobraman building an extension,
Fencewrecker replacing several avocado bathrooms. Babble this month included the new F1 cars, Ferrari
International Assistance (FIA), Braun car in a
Febraquarius- 17
babbling conversationalists swarmed the pub. Subs were taken all around except
OGL who had no cash so paid his by standing order (note everyone this is an
option!). Merry banter abounded - too much to be specific but Cobraman is after
a campervan and just has to persuade ‘she who thinks she is obeyed’ that it is
a good idea to have one. Tales were told
of house extensions and planning department woes but at least there is a spare oven
now going for grabs if anyone wants one for powder coating. Mr Darkbeer will just use the one in the
kitchen anyway but don’t tell ‘she who is obeyed’.
Stoneleigh is booked on the usual site but with some hopes
of possibly moving to a dryer pitch The club now has some tracking kit and being
so central & close to the meet venue it seems logical that Fencewrecker will
become the official keeper of the tools. A few muted a possible name change to Dave
the Tool with some mild titters. Nice to see Mr. Tango back almost fighting fit after all the
recent health battles. Hopefully he will give the Nankangs NS-2R’s an airing at
the first Blyton day reporting back with a definitive answer of their
capability after the outing. The 2017 agenda is filling up and a definitive list of ‘floating
date events’ should be published after the AGM. Quantum Gal is now looking at a Tigers but
definitely not a Radical. Some
discussed the dirty word diesel vs. petrol. Conspiracyists think diesel stealth
taxes will ensue to persuade the public to purchase petrol and half fuel consumption
doubling the government coffers ! Someone even mentioned the return of a scrappage
scheme in diesel disguise. AGM next month – any notifications send to Sec before 24th
Feb
Surprise Surprise Birthday Boy - 21 of us, mostly dressed with items of yellow attire attended the surprise party for Sec who unusually wasn’t dressed all in yellow. The party was a well kept secret with the bemused Sec aghast that he had no idea. The vibrant yellow wig was passed around for photo opportunities for those that wanted to look like a Limoncello Gelato. Mr. & Mrs. CD Original baked a HUGE yellow cake adorned with car and road icing, Carol laid on a buffet and thanks go to Extreme Gal for organising the party and Mr Darkbeer for the balloons. One very notable conversation discussing fantasy cars had the usual R8, Lambo, Ferrari, Healy 3000 dreams but with Mrs. Fencewrecker just wanting a light blue car (that will be Wilshire Blue then?). Cobraman and Extreme Gal had a very Radical time over the holidays but neither was as fast as the instructor. Mr. & Mrs Santa from HMC arrived later being double booked for a 50th to join the party.
Christmas Fayre - 24 jolly souls enjoyed the festive feast. Sec dressed in yellow of course. A car quiz was passed around after the fine food then those with babysitters on overtime left, the rest reclined to more comfort to sign off the rest of the year. Thanks to Carol and Tim for hosting us and feeding us favorably again. See you all in 2017. Merry Christmas
Mr. Darkbeer is starting a kitchen carb clinic and rubber
recycling club now he has a full collection of wheels from 22 to 10
inch. But
only into the wheelie bin as KMC refuse to take rubble refuse any more
(including
plasterboard). Dates for 2017 Blyton are already in the diary
The
McLaren
track car had £6000 spent on 15 sets of new pads in 2016) but
Mr.
Darkbeer
doesn't do camping so will commute. Extreme Gal needs a hotter sleeping
bag. A few fancy trying more Rallycross events in 2017 and a
few
have interest in forming a team to compete in some soap-box derby
somewhere.
Branded Y.C.C. or E-by-Gum Racing of course. Finally is Stoneleigh on
for 2017 ?
If not we will have to find another venue
November
– a mischievous
night with a few eating plates of Sizzlers
and Bangers. Sec feeling under the
weather with man flu sneezing like a Volcano
wanted to share it with everyone sitting close by erupting like a Roman Candle occasionally. Corgiman
arrived
like a Comet with some Sparkler tales. Quantum Gal has sold
Bumble
so the new car shopping list-includes a Riot/J 15/Striker/Westie/and
even a cat
C Caterham write off (must have missed the Traffic
Lights in a Snowstorm !).
All shipped
in with their favourite – even an MEV Rocket
was mentioned. Mrs. Fencewrecker broke her leg on the first day of half
term so
currently isn’t a Jumping Jack! Conversation centred the
rallycross day out, tales of retro
car racing-Renault 4’s, Sporting Trials intricacies (with
Fencewrecker & Johnny
Petrolhead wanting to take a look sometime). A few potential events
were
mentioned for next year for fun days out – such as tractor
pulling, more rallycross,
and trials. Blyton is booked for 2017 - the dates are in the diary.
Johnny Petrolhead
announced he is into recycling, Brexiting bottles back to Krautland -
the only
person to be taking boot-fulls back into
Oktoberfest
A good
turnout but where was Sec? We all missed him but where was he? We were
jilted
for a jazz jape in Marsden so – we’re not good
enough? Unbelievably we had a CD
and CD 2 – rare so refuelling the debate of LP/MP3,
Senior/Junior debate. Plus
a welcome back to Mr Tango after all his trials and tribulations of
this year. The
last Blyton of the year was a wet affair with a few calling quits by
lunch. Bumble is up
for sale and Extreme Gal wants a
dedicated track car. Everyone put their two-panned in suggesting
Tiger/Riot/MK
Indy/J 15/MEV/ et al,et al…..… Mr. Tango has some
slick ‘n trick Toyota Racing
oil but isn't sure whether he can actually
use it. Lecky Man came
bearing gifts but there were
no takers for the open face helmet up for grabs.
There were plenty tales of Masham & tents
and return home woes sharing the road with Le Grande Départ
wannabies !! The whole evening was a babble of happy
conversation.
Fencewrecker entertaining us with the
The Christmas meal is booked for the 10th December, the menu
is on the forum, Facebook, whatsapp…… Numbers,
choices and deposit to Sec or Jo
preferably at the November meet. See you all next week for
the anniversary of officialdom at
Luigis Birstall.
Mmmmm
Masham a
beautiful hot weekend, 12 noon the appointed rendezvous
and most arrived late. Quantum Gal tripping over her bottom lip due
enforced
use of the tin top carrying camping kit as Bumble was in dry dock. So,
Cobra
man redistributed the camping wealth around the remaining so she could
travel
in Cobrastyle. The posse set off on the scheduled route via LBA to
collect some
more northern members. About a gallon of 4-star was consumed in the
tunnel with
throttle blipping gusto sounding divine. Then onwards through
Most walked to town except those travelling
back on the night ferrying the injured Sec to the square for a potter
then food
at OGL's namesake pub. The youngest and oldest both enjoyed Old
Peculiar before
moving on to Theakstons which was closing so, set a route via the
backstreet
garages to the Black Sheep Brewery for some Golden Best and sticky
cream cakes
in the beer garden. Sec displayed his ‘Bear’ poses,
dog barking and trumpeter skills.
Next venue had to be The Bear refuelling Sec’s Toblerone
imitations once again.
The final visit was the Kings in the square before the sober drivers
set off home
and walkers swayed back to camp for the nightcap.
Dawn rose and another sunny day. Corgi man
and Quantum Gal set home early to start the 10k. The rest having full
English at
the cafe whilst the sun rose to dry the dew before packing up and into
the
square to join the bikers for a coffee before setting off home over the
moors
via Pateley and Stump Cross, fighting with bicycles two and three
abreast all
the way! A cracking trip out.
Filey Frolics & Fish ‘n Chips – a rendezvous at 10am then Sec speedily set off in the direction of the rising sun with the rest following but every traffic light turning red holding half a pack back. The convoy whistled past the nominated late rendezvous point before turning off the A64 heading for the back roads. So, the first stop was to wait for Corgi Man to catch up. Then it was onwards to the Sea Spray for a cuppa and comfort break. Sec then speedily set off eastwards again turning left here, right there in a very scenic route but without the rest on his tail. Eventually when we all got together Sec led us through some interesting roads (a.k.a. farm tracks!) before we got to see the seaside spray. Parking on the cliff top - cars now polished underneath! we eventually paid before heading down to the beach for a compulsory paddle. Seasick P and Jo met up with the young ‘uns and after fish ‘n chips the sandcastle competition began for some with others enjoying the sun. Then a walk up into the town past the band playing in the gardens where, a few had refreshments (the stragglers missing out) before a final walk along the prom then up the cliffs back to the cars. OGL did a fine job of wending a bit more of a direct way westwards back home. A grand day out enjoyed by all 12 attendees.
Wheels In The Park. A gaggle of cars turned up at OGL's house at 10 am Sec having arrived earlier then all trickled down to the Park to line the cars up opposite the bikes and tractors before bacon butties & tea all round. I&K Classics arrived next in a cacophony of V8 burble and some clubs stragglers arrived later. The weather was good (better than the pessimistic forecast) with no rain. The Ferrari 308 and McLaren never showed because of the threat of rust-aid but all in all a nice family day out and plenty interest in the cars from Jo Public with a few knowledgeable about kit cars having wanted them in their youth. Than mid afternoon some returned to home to watch the GP. The party organisers have given us big thanks to all who turned up and they were very pleased with our support. Feedback might include some local garages & AA/RAC on stands next year?
An early mid summer June night and a good turnout on a warm night sitting out and a few eating al-fresco. CobraMan & Quantum Gal went on a racing school and taught Marc Hynes how to drive but cam away with copious notes from the day which, we all enjoyed. Mr Tango returned with Frazer Nashman albeit trussed up like an Eater Turkey with hospital bondage. Sec enjoyed the Monaco Historic F1 and the disasters with the recovery hoist dropping a McLaren back on track just as the safety car pulled into the pits! only to come straight out again mid field causing havoc with a Tyrell. Track day tales were told & Johnny Petrolhead recounted memories of Circuit de Frog and sleeper Xantias plus super fast Trannies (the van type not the people type). Liveried merchandise was handed out for those that ordered, with sec and Quantum Gal both shining out in day-glo yellow. OGL had to leave early with excuses of family commitments and the meet carried on ……….. Maybe more to add later
Oil Can Spring Meeting, OGL got there early (for a change) to blag a "plot" all together. But where was everybody? The convoy had steering issues with union joints coming adrift on a Westy! Still plenty of hands helped speedily mend it. Once mobile again the convoy joined the tale of a very oversubscribed meeting which saw cars queuing as far back as New Mill to get in on a one in one out basis. So the reminder got there eventually with a good turnout of 11 cars to view an eclectic mix on display of cars, bikes, wagons, tractors and even a whirlybird helicopter. The party was good, barbecue & beer stand well attended, then, black clouds loomed ! A few spots started. Many put the roof up and a mass exodus ensued to get home before the downpour. Roll on the next HMC meeting in July.
Balmy May - a warm balmy evening sitting out and a first run out for a few. Cobraman was playing in rugby all day so left the V8 at home. Seasick P showed off the Fury with the new engine and thinks Dennis Vessey is the man to tickle the carbs. Johnny Petrolhead entertained us with more tales including the one about Viagra - why did James Bond take Viagra ? SO he could Roger Moore Ha Ha. She who thinks she is obeyed learned of OGL's new engine desires – a shock to her! Interest was seeded in the potential Sylva Mallory track event in August. A few were looking to Harewood for Saturday & also Sunday to watch the big boys blast up the hill. Sec got fully up to speed with Facebook getting friendlier by the minute with WhatsApp in the wings as well. All left with plenty events to fulfil those with an empty diary in the next few weeks.
Kit
Car Party 2016
– with the usual rendezvous at 08:30
Woodall Services. Sec swooped in en-route to Donington Classic. The
convoy set
off on schedule with a few taking the lead at different stages. Finally
Sec
peeling off to play with priceless historics and Fencewrecker deviated
to
McBurgers to purchase promised treats for cost centre 1. The rest
travelled in convoy until the
airport when Cobra Man lost his tickover in traffic to trickle to a
garage. Extreme
girl came back to save him the remainder carried on regardless in true
Top Gear
style and set up camp. Cobreman then pitched up but where was
Extreme
gal? Lost on site. CD2 formally called CD Junior but now
renamed MP3 played with the Tigers - the turncoat, but Ma and Pa knew
the correct
people to side with & joined the proper party.
The day was sunny and warm, the snow of the
previous week a dim memory. More members straggled onto the stand to
bolster the
reasonable turnout with Sec eventually joining the posse later in the
day. The show had lots of new shiny bits
including some nice Tribute Ferrari 250's, many Z3 based things and
plenty of Cobra
types from GD/AK/Dax/Hawk, as well as the new Riot and Sylva, Some
tried the farm shop for tea, 0GL grazed from
GTM to join Fencewrecker et-al at MNR hospitality before the move to
the
evenings entertainment to be deafened by the live band where the
WhatsApp group
was formed. Show time over, all returned to the cosy Coleman shelter,
befriending
Jack Daniels Fire. A few called it quits and turned in for the night.
Then
twang!! The false Ferrari neighbour trashed his tent in deference to
camping. The hardy few continued until Jack had gone
then swayed to bed. Dawn broke and many tried the farm shop
cafe big brecky – all bar one who was still under the
influence of Jack! Tents
and shelter were hastily taken down before the forecasted rain came.
CD Senior, temporarily known as CD Phantom,
formerly known as CD Original but ought to now be called CDLP arrived
just as
the convoy for home set off. Extreme Gal was running on fumes so, in a
roundabout way called in to tank up whilst OGL sped off into the mist.
All were
soaked by the torrential storm on the way home but skin is as they say
waterproof
April
Fools Day
– well the weather fooled us – Nice and
sunny until mid pm then the heavenly power wash arrived so, only the
Quantum
plus gal drove there, the remaining (including two potential newbies
with a
VX220) used tin top transport. The Quantum got it first trip out to the
Oil
Can Café for a HUGE afternoon tea before returning in the
rain. Mr. Polish on
the way back from
This months news: Seasick P is mid engine
swap, orders for merchandise were taken, Cobra boy burnt his trousers
again! this
time on the Quantum exhaust, Mr Corgi has floaty wishbones which were
held
together only with rust, A few use umbrellas in lieu of car hoods.
James helped
Richard, who helped Dave, who helped OGL who is a helpful soul anyway.
The joys
of the club membership. Plenty new dates are now listed on the
calendar- see website for new additions but Facebook is taking over
from the
forum so keep an eye on that for new news and meet ups. Track dates are
looming
and several are booked to play out especially now since the motorsports
bureaucrats new regs seem to be stopping competitors (who pay for these
rule
makers with self funded fees) from competing in the cars they love and
have used
for the past 20 years !! We all know the risks of completing so let
grass roots
be cheap otherwise more than a few are looking to drop out of
competition t
seek fun elsewhere. The annual convoy to the Stoneleigh
camping
puddle is organised for a 08.30 Woodall meet for those that like
getting out of
bed early. Johnny petrol head is looking forward to another chicken
sandwich (please send in pictures from the
last one!)
and he is already collecting fruit ciders now to get his five a day
intake
sorted. We suspect the rest will all have sausages again ! Roll on the 1st
May
March AGM and a good turn
out. A much longer than average officialdom for our 10th year
anniversary with an h&s
event
officer appointed, Money to spend on communal tools or techhie kit.
Requests to
be voted on at the next First Friday meeting. Memorabilia
uptake was mentioned and a
request for hoodies (yes possible).
With the demise of various shows ideas of days out were given as
suggestions to
fill the gaps appearing in the calendar. So car shows in
Suggestions of runs out include the new British
Sports Cars Saturday coffee mornings, MEV, Squires,
Two splinter groups then formed with
various banter. One side talked about suspension and suspension bushes,
poisonous plants, LS7 Chevvy power plants weighing only 150 kg (pure
joy!). Corgi
man seems to have more bolts than Usane and also has a double decker
garage full
of bendy wheels to fit on wider wishbones. He has also come of
Smartphone age so
plenty specialist car apps of interest can now bamboozle him. Cobra Man
has a collection of some new ‘breathing
bits’ in the greenhouse, especially to delight Extreme Gal.
Finally before
departing the debate over metric fine and metric course bolts, the
tensile and
torsional strength of both when tightening was set as homework for Sec
to bring
‘The Book’ in for next time.
Let’s get Quizzical Again All participants felt thickos but a few good 50-50 calls gained fine points. Some tuff mudder questions were asked and we talked ourselves out of a few answers - again! But Ben-Hur helped us out. So, all in all a reasonable showing as we did OK. Next quiz second Wednesday in March
The
February
Reunion saw Bracey re-emerged from hibernation and CD Phantom
swoop in. But
you never see CD Phantom at the same time as CD Junior. Corgi man
flashed
through en route home from Brummieland. Extreme Gal has taken a Quantum
leap (Yeah
it's yellow!). Garage space is full of a snake so either it’s
a bid to go into soft
fruit production or, the car is nesting in a poly tunnel. Plans are
afoot with
plenty eBay purchases arriving. A few others admitted to double-click
shopping under
the affluence of incerhol. Seasick P wants more
GG’s under the bonnet so
going black top. Trucker Tim turned up but without the bike LK. Maybe
March. Banter centred more around luxury
manufactures lowering average EEC emissions like Aston Martin and a
£40k Smart
(is that it called an Aston Smartin
–
groan !!) , OGL liked the YouTube vid of the Smartuki GSX
engined ForTwo overtaking
Porsches on track days, few
giggled at
the sketchy tuning tales of Hooray Henry Caterham toffs. vs. us real
world boys
and girls, caravan car trailer conversions to hide your pride and
joy. Webber’s book furtively swapped hands with a
few subversive comments but not about ‘multi 21’
– apparently a good read.
Extreme girl really really wants some
yellow
seat belts like SEC got cheap last year and Cobra Boy has a new
wardrobe now after
the snake burnt most of his coats and trousers. Some complained about
the
weather until Johnny Redmist mentioned he was experimenting with bonnet
snow
moulds in frozen
New
Year New Member
- Newby Dave with a Saab Turbo Indy
and Omega gearbox joined the madhouse and was treated to
‘Turncoat’ turning up
in full yellow, getting animated about the official Gulf Racing colour
names (powder
blue ‘Wilshire Blue’ and marigold), the new and
potty MSA regulations regarding
roll bars, classics and kit cars which were unanimously voted as stupid
with
added confusion about three wheelers and motorbike/sidecar combos.
Then other banter about breaks/ brakes/ bonhomie
/bad boys / boyhood boozing and the biggest sign wars battling between
McDonald's
/ KFC. But nobody
has noticed. Fencewrecker divulged how we nearly
bought an F1 team under our guise
‘E By Gum Racing’ before tangenting off to the red
mist driving of Irving, Hunt,
Prost & Senna. Christmas TV had a few enjoyable treats
like tractor pulling and monster big feet as well. OGL
reminisced about tractor wheelies at
Cholmondoly with a JCB GT doing over 100mph !! Cobra Gal wants to
‘Rush’ about
looking for Robin Hood but will be happy to be treated to something a
bit
‘Extreme’ from Cobra Guy. The correct Blyton days
are on the web with
high hopes of the 1975 F5000 Andretti car turning up again, maybe with
another
local collector who also has few to play with. Techie talk
this month centred around
special paint & flowers on motorways put there to absorb CO2 .
How
knowledgeable is that ! Well we’ll see at the Quiz on
Wednesday night.
‘It’s
Christmaaaaaaas !!’ and ‘O Come All Ye
Faithful’ on
‘The Twelfth Day Of Christmas’, at ‘The
Most Wonderful Time Of The Year’ we ‘Made
It Through The Rain’. for it‘s ‘Only A
Winters Tale’ to ‘Santa’s Party
Tonight’
where it was ‘Christmas All Around’, We were all
‘Rocking Around The Christmas Tree’,
all except Turncoat - Lotus Collaborator. Double booked like
‘Last Christmas’.
Seated amidst ‘The Holly And The Ivy’ with some
‘Do You Hear What I Hear’ music playing, Carol's
festive feast with ‘Mistletoe
& Wine’ was enjoyed by all non traitors. Then
surprise surprise, after the
last mince pie crumbs had been consumed, turncoat turned up
‘Walking In The
Air’ singing ‘Don't Mess With My Tutu’ -
yellow of course, giving just a hint
of what could have
been. A few shouted ‘Run
Rudolf Run’ but thankfully there were no ‘Chestnuts
Roasting On An Open Fire’
or any ‘Silver Bells’ as the ‘Ding Dong
Merrily On High’ was not being worn.!
So after ‘It Came Upon A Midnight Clear’ we
all ‘Wished You a Merry Christmas’ and said ‘Have
Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ we went
‘Driving
Home For Christmas’ all except Fencewrecker who said
‘Baby
It’s
Cold Outside’ and walked.
‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ roll-on 2016.
Decadent
Double Booked December.
Is Gold the New Yellow? Sec
(aka “The Traitor“) had a couple of dilemmas;
1/. Seeking approval; for a "Special
Underwear Dispensation" for the party, with a gold thong thing that
apparently came as an eBay 3-set (which the rest all thought would
probably be
called a bikini). This prompted many comments and several quizzical
looks
leading to final approval .....
Then 2/. The Traitor’s bombshell! Double booked
……..again !!
and by his own hand, admits
he is losing the plot. So, after a good chastisement and drubbing the
history
of why we are nicknamed The Yellow Car Club was explained to the
newbies who
couldn’t understand why the ‘Traitor’ is
regaled all in all shades of lemon
& custard.
This month heard tales of old runs
out, and various
convoy catastrophes,
discussion about MGB roasters and a re-body having to go Q plate,
Jenson versus
Mark in former Karting days, with Fencewrecker confident he could beat
him from
a standing starter away from the lights but the trophy for that would
go to the
local taxi drivers! Desires of superchargers on the LS Chevvy,
with possibly another one on a Mazda/MNR as well. OGL has had starting
issues
with ‘old’ fuel and some fuel facts such as the new
potions setting like jelly
over time. Blyton dates are booked for 2016 – contact
‘The Traitor’ for dates.
So we all departed the Festive Grotto armed
with loaves of bread and bananas ready to meet back at Traitors Gate in
a week.
Twas a Dark November Night, and OGL never stirred. Corgiman asked a simple electrical question, and left for home with a head reeling from a flood of complex answers. In between talk was of the Christmas Dinner, with names and choices added to the chart - if you're planning to come along, then get your details to Mr Sec. by Friday 4th December then turn up in your party frocks with cash in hand on Sat the 12th. WARNING !! _you might need your sunglasses if Sec chooses the yellow attire again !!
Omnivore
October as a few
turned up early for food. Sec was
very chipper - stealing everyone else's before deciding on a plateful
of his
own. A good turnout with several roadsters including the sumptuous
snake
braving the dark and cooling weather.
Banter centred on the recent emission
scandal with new models likely to be called the
‘Loophole’, or ‘Fiasco’ and
sold
with an advert called ‘Emissions Impossible’.
Anyway anyone who has just bought
a new peoples car is probably now fuming - Ha ha !! We reckon all other
manufacturers will have similar software but just haven't been caught.
Another fine Blyton Test day was talked
about, Corgiman got the ‘newbie’ McLaren 650SC
intro ride then, found out the Striker’s
fuel pump doesn't produce enough oomph, probably due to two
20 year old blocked fuel filters. A few, bitten
by the competition bug wanted to know
more about MSA hill climb regs with pending purchases of suits, helmets
and
tyres but not the super sticky one lap tyres used by the frugal fuel
single
seater brigade. Motty is now on engine version 4. Not to be confused
with a V4.! Snakeman and Snakewoman are looking to
build a new track car but haven’t chosen the type yet.
Several had memories of
a good final Oil Can Café meet and the beautiful Lola was
mentioned by a few. Energy
company help lines got some wrath as we learned about Bill’s
bills before Fencewrecker
talked a lot about his ‘grandmother’ and her rights
to tow trailers. Seasick P however,
nearly couldn't keep awake due to Tamsin teething troubles terrorising
the
household. The last
topic was an economics
lesson of population growth vs. electricity grid supply and probable
future
power cuts.
Choices and numbers please at the next
meeting for Christmas dinner on 12th
December,
Finally our good luck wishes go to Mr Tango
and the pending lung op. Hope all goes well and we hope you have a
speedy recovery...
Splendid
September. Sec
having played out close by opted to
arrive way before time rather than fight rush the hour standstill home
&
back. Then promptly fell asleep in the car park. Tim nearly called in
the
hearse! Lots turned out and two newbies came to
investigate in a very tidy Dax Cobra with a nice sounding 5.7 (or was
it 5.8) Chevvy
& camber compensated front end. Very trick.
Plenty of banter and beer, 0GL expounded
recent diesel exploits, two tales of devaluation of loan cars, exploding karts and brakes
discs burning in a
pit of petrol!!
Mr Tango has bought the new Nankangs but
can't use them yet as he is taking it easy with a collapsed lung. Pah excuses! Fencewrecker
likes his three
penny bit Tankman remoulds and we reckoned they are now anti
aquaplaning too.
Fantasy garages were discussed with imaginings
of Fergies to fast Astons. Some nice free red caps were handed out and
soon OGL
will be as colour-coordinated as sec in Incy the Spyder. Tankman has
now fixed
all the doors, so installed heaters in the workshop. No excuses now.
The car
has to be ready for first Blyton or Stoneleigh next year whichever
comes first...
Next meets - Oliver’s Mount on the 12th
& the Oil Can Cafe BBQ on the 19th
September to wave bye-bye to
the season. Plans were finalised for Blyton on Monday,. To camp or not
to camp
was a big question. Christmas dinner was confirmed 12th December.
Sunny
Blyton
Grrr thup Grrr thup Grrr thup.
140 mph. Whoa
!
Turn ooof, Turn ooof, Turn ooof
Grrr thup Grrr thup Grrr thup.
And that's just the first quarter lap in
the MEV turbo busa three wheeler with circa 900 bhp/t !!
Others then transported this reporter
around in various jalopies from the quiet and production to noisy fly
spatting
open cockpits 7’s. All fast and furious. A new circuit layout
used. Interesting
variety of lines folk take especially in Curva-Grande with the
deliberate bumpy
bits jus before the hairpin. Good weather, good company, ACE day out.
Anticipated August OGL & Sec nearly didn't make it when their mini convoy was attacked head-on by four cars going up a one way/no entry!! They parked perfectly, but there was some pretty poor parking performance practiced by Fencewrecker. Corgi man however has the excuse he just followed the diagonals. The 7’s were outnumbered by shapely roadsters but all were highly coordinated in red, yellow and blue (except the silver MR2). After cheers and plenty thumb voting, talk turned to tyres. Toyo TR1’s & Triple 8’s plus Yoko AO48’s of course featured highly but praise from several sources sung for the new kid on the block Nankang & the cheap NS-2R’ and they do 13” too. It was mentioned that the coloured spots on the wall are there to align either the rubber or ally valves for good wheel balance. But does Mr. ThickFit actually take note? Corgi man fumed about repeated incorrect gas bills invoicing Cu ft as CuM then others mentioned the freebie gas from the aged next door. The can of gas worms now opened, gas pipes replacement, road works and high pressure siphon back problems everywhere gave us a little entertaining talk. Cheap diesel prices noted - put down to supply and demand (not) or, is it juts some ‘cracking’ good offers before we get the noxious tax!! Other banter involved re use of V8 engines as a wine rack but a 24V head holds more, the best use of a selfie-stick is to assist with holding books for reading with aged eyes, ball joints for strikers, sparky lead degradation and modern car multi-compound. OGL may have a possible water rail leak that needs investigating but replacement late K-series Freelander with cams has triple thick head gaskets & is a strong replacement 135 hp engine. The next Test Days are September 7th and 27th.
July
Japes - In
accounting terms all the cars attended in
‘full employment’ with one driver per car. All kit
types with the exception of Alberto
in the Tonka Truck. The meeting was back at the new old venue
following dissent for the old new venue. Mr Polish wasn't there, a few
suspecting he couldn't get the car over the pebble on the drive !
Neither CD
Junior nor CD Phantom was present....
Has
their parallel time warp now collided them as one? Fencewrecker was
full of the
joys of cricket and describe how the cricket ladesses
‘seam’ the ball. As
Mr. Evans is the new Top Gear presenter.
Who would make a good co-host? Maybe we should
join forces with the wooden Suzy P fielding the full ‘Eee by
Gum Racing’ team
for track tests.. Anecdotes of the last Blyton were told with
those F1 Williams/McLaren mechanics joining in on the fun, plus tales
of the
journey home avoiding BMW / Audi chicanes following a rain storm. The
last 30
minutes of track time saw Mr. Tango giving backwards passenger rides to
the
unsuspecting - gives new meaning to the words ' You've Been Tangoed'. Now a few tyres are truly
trashed, the
temptation for new Toyo Triple 8 R’s or other cheap sticky
rubbers inevitability
torment the wallets of the needy before the next Blyton play day on
27th July. Other news; Seasick P only securing second
dibs, missed out on a tidy 1800 Zetec on the Locost Forum, Lekky man has designs on
next years
Glastonbury with his son feasibly featuring on stage. But who needs
Glasto stage
lighting when you have the recent impressive
Nuns
Back on the Run Again Nuns in June …… Return to
the Colonial in July.
There were several new faces at our June
get together (I’m not even going to guess at the excuses for
the usual missing
bods). Interesting vehicles featuring great touches, good chat
– spoiled only
by the lack of seats. After much deliberation, the consensus was
– we are back
at the Old Colonial from July.
See you ALL there !?
Stoneleigh
2015 - breakdowns, boggy, booze, banter, bourbon & a band The
plan was for 16 to meet 8.30 am at Woodall
for onward convoy to the show, but the Mr T breakdown on Friday night
& wet
torrential rain saw only five, comprising three Westfields, 0GL and
Seasick P.
The latter two only just, as the red car got waterlogged on the slip
road into
the service station & the blue Fury few miles before. Both
recovered to
drive onwards to the show. The rest of the troop set off at different
times ad-hoc
to avoid the initial downpour & make best use of an improving
day. Sec
arriving on the stand in a ‘bath’ with waterproofs
of course yellow coordinated
with some snazzy fimbles gloves.
Camp was pitched by the hardy 10 albeit in the
paddy field again but in glorious sunshine as the day improved. Due to
the lack
of dry ground all were squeezed together in the strip of high ground,
much to
the delight of Johnny Petrolhead once more worried about his snoring.
Notable
absences were Mr Polish (under the thumb?) and Mr T whose car was
lifeless.
The day got warmer the barbecue came out
and the hardy enjoyed a night of frivolity, Seasick P, worried about
the
journey home texted to say he'd made it safely so Johnny petrol head
could now have
a drink. (who had forgot and had already been oiling the tonsils since
6 pm). So
booze, banter, bourbon & a band - the deafening tones of The
Original Members
kept the team occupied. James
managed
his five a day - all in one glass drinking fruit cider, followed by
beer, honey
and eye bourbon. Once back at the camp. The stamina boys hit the wine
and shots
before bed..
Johnny Petrolhead’s alarm went off 6 am to
wake all those who didn't want to get up to a nice morning but more
rain in the
night had re-filled the paddies. (New pitch has been requested for next
year? Another look round the show and some bits
were bought including relays with inclusive beepers. Interring bits:-
for the
Striker boys, a nice retro fit anti roll bar set up on the Stylus
Stand, an
exquisite new Ultima spinning showing all its glory and some low entry
high
lift hydraulic lifting ramps that the club will purchase for sharing.
May
Day Mayday, Mr.
Tango with the car ticking over at
3000 rpm !! It was ‘fixed’ but only to break down
again on the way home for a 4
o'clock end to his night ! Sec looked dapper in a bowtie plus all
clothes yellow.
16 came in various cars; CD phantom (nee CD 1/CD Senior) appeared, but
no CD Junior.
Funny they are never in the same place together? Maybe they live in a
time warp
zone……
The next Blyton track day is set for 22
June, display banners were discussed, camber and castor mentioned, Mr.
Polish
didn't bring the snow plough & Johnny Petrolhead is rekindling
interested
on the Pinto boat anchor now back on eBay yet again. The new F1 girl,
Carmen
Jorda raised plenty approving comments
The plans were set for Stoneleigh and an
8.30 start at Woodall approved. Corgiman and Lou wimping out of
camping. Johnny
Petrolhead needs to be in the next field to avoid snoring. Tank man and
Mr. Polish
aren't planning to make the Stoneleigh trip (told so by 'her who thinks
she
should be obeyed’). Seasick
P exhibited
how to count to 4 3/4 on the fingers of one hand. See
you all Sunday Bright & early
April Fools Our brave adventurers arrived at the ‘New’ venue only to find that the “we must move brigade” had not turned a wheel - and the usual suspect(s) will surely have a good excuse! We didn’t even outnumber The Nuns. Two of our three knew that the Old Colonial drive had been modified by the council, so the little convoy returned to try it out and see Uncle Tim. On arrival, we learned that CD1 had turned up, found himself alone, and set off to find us. Ringing home, we learnt he had not returned so presumably he found a party elsewhere. So now the question is “Whither meetuth us?”
Beardy
March A hairy month, for those without were
definitely in the minority!! Mr. Tango has been cultivating his all the
winter
and it's now down to his toes, Seasick P looks a bit upside down with
shaved
head and full face fungus, Fencewrecker and Leckyman sport the usual
Goatees,
Albere is cultivating some competition to Mr. Tango. Sec got bored with
a full
one so shaved the middle out of his creating a fine pair of Mutton
Chops.
Nobody understands what hair grown in ears is for.
0GL rattled through the AGM shouting over
the noisy bar props with apologies from the ill Mr Tankman where the
phantom
treasurer remains elusive. The AOB
section proposed a change of venue due to the car park size
so, from April First
Friday the new venue is now the old venue of the Three Nuns Cooper
Bridge.
The First Blyton track day of the season beckons on the 30th March.
Albere is on with another new car having
restored his brother’s Ford, James has a tappety 1.8 and Paul
chirped he has one
too, but nobody cares as replacements are only 100 notes from a
scrapper. Sec
announced that James’s old Red Westie has been repaired yet
again after it
being parked in the barrier at Harewood. Mr Polish is keeping the
warranty in
check with the Elisything ECU “Big Brother”
printout of all activity since
driving it off the forecourt. Mr Tango wants some Bluetooth comms
and it looks like a new Kit Car Show is penned
for August 22nd at Croft – it’s just one day so we
may be looking
for camping on the Saturday night with a run over the North York Moors
Sunday? Other
weekend ideas were muted; maybe a Lakes weekend and camping in North
Wales.
OGL showed some nice pics of a very shiny mx5
engine churning out over 500 gee-gees. Fencewrecker bought some nice
blue
supercheap Silicon hose right on his doorstep & Bill announced
Milly is nearly
back on the road with a new tank.
February Frolics. Sec arrived early, and when the boys turned up, they found him basking in the afterglow of that Steak Pie n Chips. Lips and fingers duly licked clean, it was time to collect the subs and issue pretty yellow cards – Seasic P received a good hand of them for his growing team. In and amongst the usual banter, quizzical looks were exchanged when it was suggested that a regular face was missing – no name could be conjured to fit, but it was agreed that whoever it was bound to have a good excuse! (I wonder who could that possibly be ?? Must pay my dues too– OGL)
Only Just January and soooo close to New Years Days some may still be recovering, Seasick P had a cold so he is excused.The meet started with OGL regaling a day playing out over the holiday with a Russian T-34 tank, then tales turned to tractors, combines and new MOD tanks vs. old ones and tank theory with modern versus the old from Mr. Tankman.. It was decided that women accessorizing with cushions everywhere (and why have them on a bed?) is OK as we men accessorize with tools, fluffy dice and car DVD’s. Stoneleigh in May is the only show as the Newark date is still vacant, so we can possibly look at another venue on the calendar such as Croft Touring Cars with camping in Yarm or, possibly Helmsley Hall with camping and a car show.
The fastest car Sec has ever been in was a BMW CSL fantastic car with uber speed for such an earl type. Fencewrecker is upgrading the Ferrodo’s over winter as Clive is still trembling from almost not stopping at Blyth with a stuck open throttle.
A bit of F1 banter re Hammy being excellent and a deserved winner then talk switched to rally cars and Erik Carlsson's skill, agility and speed. We like the local TV using local locations - The Northern Lights studio filmed in last Tango, Happy Valley, etc. Some road range chatter ensued, followed by tales of youthful battles between Mods and Rockers in Scarborough and then Mr. Stag and Porsche Man came to join us for a while before we went our separate ways.
The Northern Roadsters Club,
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Every First Friday 8pm at
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