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Post by Stiggy on Aug 24, 2012 18:11:55 GMT
Looking forward to seeing you all. Congratulations to Carbon Bob, Mrs Carbon, and Carbon dog, they were the first to arrive, I am sat on the edge of my seat looking out of the window as more MEV's arrive. Weather fine and dry at the moment with absolutely no wind. We can take 3 more if anyone fancies coming over in the morning. MEVSTER is ready to be unveiled, grass cut, tarmac patched up. Pub is open, here we go.
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Post by andybaird on Aug 24, 2012 19:23:02 GMT
Hi All Sadly it's not here we go for me & David. Car broken down on A66 at Appleby Junction. Now back home thanks to a very helpful chap from the recovery company Eden Garage. Look's like the Battery has been cooked as it was smoking and acid all over engine bay. Then all electrics all cut out. Recovery chap said he think the alternator has over charged the battery. Very disappointing as it was a reconditioned alternator & a brand new battery. Andy
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Post by squelch on Aug 24, 2012 19:27:15 GMT
well its all loaded and ready to roll in the morning complete with temporary cover (that will probably last 2 mins on the road) im bringing some tools, bits and bobs and a pop up gazebo just incase (not your standard argos jobby either ;D ) see you all in the morning and some of you on the M1
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Post by Stiggy on Aug 24, 2012 23:15:44 GMT
well it's just gone midnight and the party is dying out now, we are wondering where all the other MOGGERS are? Nige, Andy, Will, Aid, et all, the hard core crew have missed out and we missed you all. Paul is doing the McDonald run in the morro, worried about our Scottish friends who have not arrived yet.
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Post by Froggy on Aug 25, 2012 7:44:07 GMT
Will the morning or afto be better to come along for a nosey round? wayne.
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Post by Stiggy on Aug 25, 2012 8:49:32 GMT
Great turn out so far, the sun is here too.
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Post by andybaird on Aug 25, 2012 9:44:58 GMT
Hi All Gutted we have missed it. Andy & David
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Post by Stiggy on Aug 25, 2012 16:37:33 GMT
What a fantastic day, it was great to see everyone having a great time, we had a ride out to Sherwood Forest at lunch time and returned in a shower! Did it bother us? No of course not, we had a wild time in the standing water that collected on the track and as the sun shone bright we played "the big splash" Here is a picture of Guy washing his under carriage!
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Post by Stiggy on Aug 25, 2012 16:39:54 GMT
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Post by driver on Aug 25, 2012 17:19:29 GMT
Any videos of the day of exocets?
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Post by mabbs on Aug 25, 2012 17:28:25 GMT
Just got back home Although I bottled it and did not take the Rocket as it was raining heavily were I am at 06:30 this morning, me and the family took the tin-top and still had a great day. The weather was not perfect, the sun did show it's head on more than one occasion which dried things out quite quickly. Good ride-out to the Forest - many many heads turned to see the 15+ cars that were on convoy. Many thanks to Stuart and Jules for their hospitality and a special thanks to Matt (Mattsmev) for taking my 4 year old son out for his first blast in a Rocket. He is still grinning from ear to ear ;D As said before, great day, great people and some real hardcore Moggers. A great memory to have I have some vids and pics I will up-load later.
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Post by blobnnob on Aug 25, 2012 17:56:16 GMT
Sorry Scott and I shot off, saw a break in the weather and went for it. Great day thanks Stu n Jules. Cracking little track needs a lot of respect, could bite you!! But I think we got the measure of it, enjoyed the grass n water obstacles. Apologies for not saying cheerio to everyone. Regards Jeff
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Post by Scott on Aug 25, 2012 19:09:32 GMT
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Post by mabbs on Aug 25, 2012 19:13:11 GMT
Few pics from my phone: MEVabusa being put through its paces. Sounded awesome. My lad out with Matt for the first time in a Rocket - holding on for dear life !!!! Don't blame him - Matt was on-it all day ;D The Moggers forming outside MEV HQ ready for the convoy. Scott managing to take a detour on the way back !! Must admit, that Eco-Exo has really grown on me The destination for the convoy - Nottingham Forest. Had a nice lunch and a walk around the forest. Many lookers in the carpark and many wet bums by the time we arrived ;D Enjoy
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Post by squelch on Aug 25, 2012 19:31:11 GMT
Back home and all unloaded safely but only just
Some idiot in an old Merc decided on the M40/A34 roundabout that despite being in the third of 3 lanes on the roundabout that he wanted to leave the roundabout at the exit we were nearly past so cut across both other lanes at 90degs to the traffic flow, i was in lane 1 and reacted quick enough to just miss him by inches and keep the car and trailer straight, even more thankfully the artic that was following me managed to stop quick enough to not hit the trailer the bloke didnt even seem bothered as he just disappeared off down the slip road onto the M40
anyway great day out despite the weather and broken headlamp bracket (oops) the track even when dry was very slippery and could easily bite if your not careful (i think i was the first spinner lol ) big thanks to stuart and jules for setting it all up for us
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