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| Having chatted to Mrs Tosh, Deepy and Dirty Hands we reckon that one day will be more than enough. So the date draws nearer Friday 17th September - I suggest that we each book our tickets on line and I will coordinate a meeting place early on Friday morning (we could set out from my gaff near Guildford - anyone wanting a bed for the night can stay) and we go in convoy to Goodwood. And for anyone whos ancient machinery packs up, we can meet inside the track later. The format - Friday is practise day They still drive the fantastic cars and bikes like madmen to secure a good grid position, there are plenty of "incidents" - Dan Alsop and I usually do a gentle lap of the course (walking!) during the day stopping at the beer or coffee stands en route. It is good form to dress in 50's - 60's style gear - so castrol overalls - or army/airforce gear - or just tweed jacket, crevat and cheese cutter are fine. There is music, and great stands and some good clothes stores - and even at 8am the Glenn Miller music is being played full blast and people are jiving away in the party areas. It is a great day out - lets hope the weather is as good as the last couple of years (my tweed jacket is bit excessive to be honest, might try a different outfit this year) |
28 Jul 10 09:34 | |
| Hi Stuart, you can count us in sounds like a great day out and I can still go to Wembley as well, Mrs G will say that I do not need to find any 'period' clothes as all mine are that old anyway! | Ian | 30 Jul 10 09:10 |
| so where are you deepy calvert etc - dirtyhands and john dalby are all signed up! | the gurn | 06 Aug 10 12:11 |
| Hi all, My old man and me are in - vehicle to be selected based on functionality closer to the time- the Velocette appears to have dropped it's first gear pinion only yesterday! |
deepy | 07 Aug 10 20:44 |
| Hoping to go, all depends on my Dad! | 08 Aug 10 08:58 | |
| just reminder - the date draws closer - any more joining us - you dont have to come in a vintage vehicle - just vintage clothes | 27 Aug 10 20:27 | |
| Sad to report that it looks unlikely that the Tiger Cub will be fixed in time - recent umteenth stripdown reveals that yet another new piston is required, which although ordered takes many hours of handwork to cut down to clear the flywheels - thinks, why did I ever build up this special engine??? However I intend being there, in appropriate attire, and can travel down with local motoring pal in period four wheeled transport. I look forward to seeing all of you there. Remember to wave in case I don't recognise you in smart clothes. Cheers, Dan |
Dan Alsop | 31 Aug 10 22:45 |
| To all Goodwood revivalists. I hope you enjoy your day out and as an unashamed plug, please join us at Wembley the next day (18th Sept) for our Training day (either as a trainer or trainee!) with Pat & Gilly Blake and Steve Watson. Then I am pleased to report that Wembley's ST is back after last year's absence on Sunday (19th) (if you can't make Saturday), with discounted entry for visiting clubs bringing 3 boats or more, 3 races back to back, prizes for older boats (10-20 yrs and over 20) and for helms over 60! Breakfast and afternoon tea included with on the water refreshments. Hope you can join us, I'll put a general post on the website forum soon. see also http://www.wembleysailingclub.co.uk/Downloads/WSC_Merlin_Rocket_2010.pdf |
01 Sep 10 09:47 | |
| Hi what time does it start at Goodwood? | 02 Sep 10 07:48 | |
| AS above! | :) | 02 Sep 10 10:00 |
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