10/04/2004 09:29:17 Neil Well, Jennie has sent off a cheque and it's been cashed so I guess we're booked! :D Anyone else going? :confused: Neil & Jennie Stothert, Tahiti Blue MGF VVC

10/04/2004 10:03:17 Dave I'm booked too :D Really looking forward to Cadwell as I've never driven it. I just heard from Bob Welch, who is the organising the day. He says that there are 20 cars already booked.

10/04/2004 22:34:17 Cannonball Bob Alas I'll be "shot down" somewhere in the middle of Dartmoor at the time. :( I know where I'd rather be...

13/04/2004 17:13:35 Ralph Yup, I'm booked.Hopefully I'll make it to this one... I also booked Silverstone, but due to circumstances was not able to make it on the day :( That makes 3 events (not all through MGoT) that I've booked and paid for that I've failed to attend. Anyone got suggestions for a local hotel/b&b to stay in overnight? Ralph

18/04/2004 22:13:57 Dave [QUOTE=Ralph]Yup, I'm booked.Hopefully I'll make it to this one... I also booked Silverstone, but due to circumstances was not able to make it on the day :( That makes 3 events (not all through MGoT) that I've booked and paid for that I've failed to attend. Anyone got suggestions for a local hotel/b&b to stay in overnight? Ralph[/QUOTE] Sorry you didn't make Silverstone Ralph. We did wonder what had happened to you. Try emailing Bob Welch for suggestions on the Cadwell accommodation. His email is [email="RJWelchmidget@aol.com"][color=#0000ff]RJWelchmidget@aol.com[/color][/email]

20/04/2004 11:39:13 Steve Riches I booked. I hope this is a repeat of Lincs centre's last run at this circuit - which was brilliant. Although cars were not allowed on the 'mountain' part of the circuit (too narrow for cars) it's still an excellent circuit for the MGF. I think I stayed at the 'Kings Head' (?) last time - I'll try to find out more.

20/04/2004 13:10:46 Steve Riches Actually, probably wasn't the Kings Head - it was somewhere near Donington on Bain (not related to Donnington circuit!) - it was about 25quid for a decent room including breakfast.

20/04/2004 17:51:25 Ralph Steve, would it have been The Black Horse Inn? It looks like the kind of place I was after. I am going to make it to this no matter what happens in between now and then... Not 100% certain yet which car I'll be using, probably the ZS180. In case anyone was wondering what the 3 events were, in chronological order: 1st Lotus day at North Weald Brands Hatch (organised by SELOC) Silverstone Ralph

21/04/2004 15:16:25 Steve Riches Ralph - it's either that one, or The Old School across the road ! I've got no record of my stay there - but the Black Horse sounds the best bet. that's bad luck to miss those 3 ! I made the first two, but not Silverstone.

21/04/2004 17:40:11 Ralph Sorry, I should have made it clear, the 1st Lotus day was about 2 years ago and was one of the 4 people sessions (I was at North Weald in the snow). A couple of days before the session I discovered that the shock bushes on the F were completely shot. I spent the following day ringing around all the MGR dealers in Kent trying to find the bushes (part number NAM018), but none of the dealers stock them. I then arranged to get the shock absorbers replaced at a tyre place. They assured me that they would have them in the following day. I rang them the following morning, just to make sure that they had arrived, only to be told that they would not have them for another 3 days! As a last resort (it should have been my first) I rang Mike Satur to order the poly bush set. I was surprised, and pleased, when they arrived the following morning - the day of the North Weald session. Unfortunately it took until 1pm to get them fitted, so it wasn't worth going. The Brands Hatch day was the one last December. I won't go into the reasons why I didn't attend this... Okay, I'll book the Black Horse, then. See you guys in June (if not berfore). Ralph

08/05/2004 09:56:38 Steve Hill [b]Who's booked so far[/b] It looks like; Neil and Jennie Dave Ralph Steve Is anyone else going?

10/05/2004 20:54:28 mgdavid Yes, Max and I will be there - but the ZS180 is the tow-car for the day, we plan to be running in a new engine in the Midget race car.

11/05/2004 09:28:06 Steve Hill Excellent! So now we have; Neil and Jennie Dave Ralph Steve David and Max Is anyone else going?

14/05/2004 10:24:17 trophyboy [QUOTE=Cannonball Bob]Alas I'll be "shot down" somewhere in the middle of Dartmoor at the time. :( I know where I'd rather be...[/QUOTE] Any know were bob got those stripes done on hi bonnett

15/05/2004 20:43:11 Cannonball Bob [QUOTE=trophyboy]Any know were bob got those stripes done on hi bonnett[/QUOTE] Got them as one long roll of vinyl from a company called double Image design based in Glasgow. A quick websearch will show you their site. They specialise in vehicle graphics and tend to work more with lettering or images but phone them and they'll send you plain vinyl cut to size, and they seemed about cheapest when I was looking.

28/05/2004 09:26:53 Andrew Parrott Count me in. I'll be giving Reggie the race Midget his 'shake down' run ready for the MGCC Silverstone International meeting in July. Andrew

28/05/2004 12:52:40 Steve Riches >>Okay, I'll book the Black Horse, then. See you guys in June (if not berfore).<< I'd forgotten to book. Just done so! I guess we'll be receiving details about booking in, track groups, breifings etc ?

28/05/2004 13:53:56 Dave [QUOTE=Steve Riches] I guess we'll be receiving details about booking in, track groups, breifings etc ?[/QUOTE] I'll get an update off Bob Welch nearer the date and make sure I email out to everyone I know that's going.

28/05/2004 16:31:01 Barry McCann Hi Dave, I have finally booked for the 18th so hope to see you there - it is a bloody long way though. Must check the map - maybe worth a trip up the night before... cheers Barry

28/05/2004 16:52:57 Dave [QUOTE=Barry McCann]Hi Dave, I have finally booked for the 18th so hope to see you there - it is a bloody long way though. Must check the map - maybe worth a trip up the night before... cheers Barry[/QUOTE] Excellent Barry :D P.S. How are you fixed for the next committee meeting on the afternoon of June 5th?

28/05/2004 23:46:52 NickPS Looking forward to meeting everyone there! Should be fun, not been on track since Donnington last year when I grenaded my clutch at lunchtime! When I stripped it down there was no sign of a release bearing at all! Must have had one at some point that day ;) Nick

09/06/2004 16:36:55 Dave I've just received this list of the people who have booked: [font=Arial]David [/font][font=Arial]Bains[/font] [font=Arial]Alan [/font][font=Arial]Bankhurst[/font] [font=Arial]Andrew [/font][font=Arial]Burroughs - [/font][font=Arial]MGB V8[/font] [font=Arial]Terry [/font][font=Arial]Burrows - [/font][font=Arial]MGB V8[/font] [font=Arial]Chris [/font][font=Arial]Cadman - [/font][font=Arial]MGA Twin Cam Roadster[/font] [font=Arial]Richard [/font][font=Arial]Davies - [/font][font=Arial]MG RV8[/font] [font=Arial]Kevin [/font][font=Arial]Davies[/font] [font=Arial]Richard [/font][font=Arial]Donnelly[/font] [font=Arial]Kieth [/font][font=Arial]Egar - [/font][font=Arial]MG Midget[/font] [font=Arial]Ralph [/font][font=Arial]Gadsby - [/font][font=Arial]MG ZS180[/font] [font=Arial]Robert [/font][font=Arial]Golland[/font] [font=Arial]Andrew [/font][font=Arial]Guest[/font] [font=Arial]Richard [/font][font=Arial]Hazeldine[/font] [font=Arial]Tim [/font][font=Arial]Highman - [/font][font=Arial]MGB[/font] [font=Arial]David [/font][font=Arial]Hill[/font] [font=Arial]Nigel [/font][font=Arial]Hinson[/font] [font=Arial]Richard [/font][font=Arial]Jakeman[/font] [font=Arial]Patrick [/font][font=Arial]Jakeman[/font] [font=Arial]Konrad [/font][font=Arial]Kentsch[/font] [font=Arial]Dave [/font][font=Arial]Kimber[/font] [font=Arial]Alan [/font][font=Arial]Kyson - [/font][font=Arial]MGA (race spec)[/font] [font=Arial]Mark [/font][font=Arial]Lee[/font] [font=Arial]Colin [/font][font=Arial]Leeder[/font] [font=Arial]Trevor [/font][font=Arial]Leighton - [/font][font=Arial]MGF VVC[/font] [font=Arial]David [/font][font=Arial]Livingstone - [/font][font=Arial]MGF VVC[/font] [font=Arial]Georgina [/font][font=Arial]Lucas - [/font][font=Arial]MGF[/font] [font=Arial]MGB Hive[/font] [font=Arial]Barry [/font][font=Arial]McCann - [/font][font=Arial]MG Midget[/font] [font=Arial]David [/font][font=Arial]Noble[/font] [font=Arial]Nick [/font][font=Arial]Parrans-Smith[/font] [font=Arial]Andrew [/font][font=Arial]Parrott[/font] [font=Arial]Colin [/font][font=Arial]Pattinson - [/font][font=Arial]MG Midget or MGF[/font] [font=Arial]David [/font][font=Arial]Pollard[/font] [font=Arial]Brian [/font][font=Arial]Roberts[/font] [font=Arial]Graham [/font][font=Arial]Rothwell[/font] [font=Arial]Steve [/font][font=Arial]Riches - [/font][font=Arial]MGF VVC[/font] [font=Arial]Bill [/font][font=Arial]Sharp - [/font][font=Arial]MGC GT[/font] [font=Arial]Martin [/font][font=Arial]Smallridge[/font] [font=Arial]David [/font][font=Arial]Smith - [/font][font=Arial]MGF[/font] [font=Arial]C R [/font][font=Arial]Starr[/font] [font=Arial]Simon [/font][font=Arial]Stretch[/font] [font=Arial]Neil [/font][font=Arial]Stothert - [/font][font=Arial]MGF[/font] [font=Arial]Mike [/font][font=Arial]Taylor[/font] [font=Arial]Mark [/font][font=Arial]Wanstall[/font] [font=Arial]Anyone missing? If so, contact Bob Welch straight away at [email="RJWelchmidget@aol.com"][color=#0000ff]RJWelchmidget@aol.com[/color][/email] or call 01724 764144.[/font]

14/06/2004 08:24:18 Dave Steve, Ralph, I've just booked into The Black Horse (Donington on Bain), so hopefully see you there on Thursday evening. Barry, - have you booked any accommodation yet? There are still rooms at The Black Horse - tel 01507 343640.

14/06/2004 22:32:32 Dave Hopefully everyone who is booked has received the following email from Bob: [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]Here are the latest details for Friday.[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]We will be starting to register and brief drivers from 8 30 in the morning.[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]Hope you will all bring a crash helmet and a good car.[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]There will be 3 groups alternating throughout the day with an hour for lunch.[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]The groups are (1) race/advanced. (2) intermediate. (3) Beginners.[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]Those who have paid for lunch will have their £10 refunded as the cafe will be open for food all day.[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]It will be a little hectic first thing in the morning so please be patient as everyone will get plenty of time on circuit.[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]Whilst I may already have the information would you all let me know what car you intend to drive and which group you see yourself in?[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]Finally an appeal from ourselves. We are a non profit making club (MGCC Lincs) and always try to keep prices to an absolute minimum. Entries this year are not as expected and we have had to take out further insurance. To this end we will be making a loss and would ask all of you who believe this to be exceptional value for money to contribute an extra £5 to our club funds which will significantly reduce our liability[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]Yours sincerely[/color][/font] [font=Book Antiqua][color=blue]Bob Welch.[/color][/font]

17/06/2004 10:34:44 Ralph Bugger, bugger, bugger! I'm having a really bad day. Looks like I'm going to have to be a spectator at this event now. I've not been able to get hold of a helmet, and I'm told there are no spares at the track. I've forgotten my driving license, despite Bob and Dave's reminders. I'm currently at work 75 miles from home and a third of the way to the track, so no chance of going back for it. The car started sounding like a diesel on the way into work this morning. I forgot my password to this site, so have had to reset the password. What else can go wrong today? Looks like I'm doomed never to get on track! Ralph

17/06/2004 11:53:10 Ralph Okay, Tim has kindly offered to lend me a helmet, so that's one thing off the list. Ralph

17/06/2004 12:59:47 Dave [QUOTE=Ralph]Okay, Tim has kindly offered to lend me a helmet, so that's one thing off the list. Ralph[/QUOTE] Excellent - keep ticking them off. Fingers crossed for you Ralph, as you've been really unlucky with your previous days. Hopefully, I'll see you there this time. Leaving shortly. Dave

19/06/2004 11:02:31 Ralph Thanks to everyone that organised this excellent event. It was also great to meet and put faces to some of names on here. I made it out onto the track for 2 sessions and Dave took me out as a passenger on another session. Thanks, Dave, for showing me how it should be done! I toook about 150 photos during the day. I'll be posting some of them over the next couple of weeks. Ralph

19/06/2004 11:17:10 Dave [QUOTE=Ralph]Thanks to everyone that organised this excellent event. It was also great to meet and put faces to some of names on here. I made it out onto the track for 2 sessions and Dave took me out as a passenger on another session. Thanks, Dave, for showing me how it should be done! I toook about 150 photos during the day. I'll be posting some of them over the next couple of weeks. Ralph[/QUOTE] Really pleased you could make it Ralph, after all your bad luck on previous occasions. Looking forward to the photos :-) I'd like to record my thanks on here to Bob Welch of the Lincs Centre of the MG Car Club. He organised a terrific day. It was my first trip to Cadwell Park and I loved it. :D Fantastic track and setting. I hope everyone sends in a booster donation to the Lincs Centre funds, as I know that the day lost a £100 or so. :( We need to help Bob persuade the Centre to do this again next year. I'm sure you'll all agree it was worth more than the £75 we were charged and I for one would be happy to pay more next year to make sure the Centre feel it is worth repeating the day.