brooklands

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:05 pm

had a good day at brookland and was good to put some new faxes to the new names and some i had not met before

weather was very good in the morning but got colder and windier midday ish
and then rained on the race track for the photos

russ can u pm me please

Post by **BigDawgV8** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:47 pm

aupickup wrote:had a good day at brookland and was good to put some new faxes to the new names and some i had not met before

weather was very good in the morning but got colder and windier midday ish
and then rained on the race track for the photos

russ can u pm me please

Totally agree there Dennis!
Excellent day with good weather to start!
Met a lot of people and finally saw the 2 V8 tin-tops in the flesh as well as Toginthemogs Pick-up!
Shame about James bonnet hinge. I hope he got home ok.

The heavens opened near Heathrow as I drove home and it didn't stop until I reached Hertfordshire!! With no roof, in early spring(?!) that's no joke.
I've just about dried out now

See you there next year!

Cheers

Martin

Post by **motherofgod** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:54 pm

have to agree, nice to meet some internet faces, thanks martin for rescue'in my bonnet. yes got home ok kept it under 80 ;)

james

p.s anyone got pik's

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:58 pm

damn knew there was something, forgot to take camera

Post by **ani** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:05 pm

I was worried that my little pickup might look like a heap against all the nice shiny models however what a nice surprise. What a great friendly bunch - drove home thinking what a great little motor I've got

Oh - it did leak on my head and down my neck - I'll take that advice and get some sealant in there soon. I think I'll leave trying to get the rubber in until I get the body spruced up a bit.

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:09 pm

i would say get that done soonest you can , as eventually it will be bad for the floors
a nice pick up you got

Post by **pauln** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:10 pm

I took my camera and took a few through the museum but only 3 pics of cars (one of those was my own next to an mm).

Post by **RussLCV** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:47 pm

Nice meet Martin I had a feeling he was going to get wet!!!

Dennis PM sent mate

H

Post by **BigDawgV8** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:35 pm

Next time I'll have to take a shower cap and rubber duck............

The look on other drivers faces was priceless though!

Post by **COMMERCIALMAN** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:38 pm

Great day, Great convoy. Was good to meet up with other ESMMC members. 9 vehicles were present.Sorry we missed some goodbyes as we left straight after the photos on the banking as my car was filling up with water. The downside of owning a convertible i suppose. I hope you got back at a reasonable time Alan -toginthemog- We all loved your modded pick up .Will meet up in the summer.
Jason

Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:48 pm

[quote="pauln"]I took my camera and took a few through the museum but only 3 pics of cars (one of those was my own next to an mm).
That was my MM. Nice picture, cheers.

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Post by **toginthemog** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:55 pm

cheers to all of you, nice friendly bunch great to meet you all and to everyone at the show to many to mention Jason got back for 7 had to put up with monsoon,s and bit of snow and loads of sleet but 510 miles round trip well pleased I did it will do again in summer and make a point of meeting you all again once again thanks for the warm welcome. And hope you all got back safely.
Ragards Alan.
PS Ani [poppy] thought you would get a wet neck glad you got home safely time for a warm drink now catch you next time

Post by **pauln** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:12 pm

[quote="mike.perry"][quote="pauln"]I took my camera and took a few through the museum but only 3 pics of cars (one of those was my own next to an mm).
That was my MM. Nice picture, cheers.
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And a very nice motor it is too.

Post by **IaininTenbury** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:04 am

Heres an 'on the banking' picture:

Bit of a window of opportunity as we were about the last car to join the convoy and had just enough time after arriving at the back of the line up to get out, rush along the slippery banking to take the picture, before the first cars moved off... Must be the shortest time spent parked up there! Really bad timing as that was the worst of the downpour, but for those who stayed afterwards it brightened up again for a while...
(We're inthe convertible with the tan hood just visible in the far right back corner!)

We did take a video of the parade, both from a static veiwpoint and from the convertible with the hood down (till the rain got too heavy). Not seen if its any good yet, but may be able to supply copies if anyone wants one.

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:14 pm

Stevey and me just got home about an hour ago. It was a great day out, just a shame the weather changed and most people headed off home. We met a few of the messageboards users and I would certainly go back again!
This was taken from the bridge overhead

this was was before the downpour from the test hill

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:40 pm

glad you got home ok togin, and hope to see you again
hope you have sealed your pick up up ani, see you at other rallies

Post by **Keith** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:00 pm

Yes a good day out, I also put faces to a few messageboard users...

Trip home was ok except the windscreen rubber started to leak, then sealed its self...

regards Keith

Post by **pao7psb** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:33 pm

Looked like a great day, with a bit of Minor domination going on by the looks of it!

Post by **toginthemog** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:37 pm

well I have already said what a great day best for me in years 80 photos so not going to bore you with them all but my 2 favourites, on the way down you will all know that one, and a thorn between to super roses.

Post by **Ardenrun** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:59 pm

I really enjoyed this years event, despite the bitterly cold wind and torrential down pour during the parade lap along the remaining section of banking.

After its prolonged sojourn in garage, it was good to get my Minor out and about again, although the trip did show me how desperate the pick up needs an engine rebuild. Although the Oil pressure is still quite healthy the bottom end was making some very worrying noises during the trip home around the M25. although it did take my mind off my faulty Voltage regulator!

Having not attended for several years I was surprised to see only two traders in attendance, is this a sign of the times or has the trade generally deserted the event. And did I miss the LCV register, as in the years that I previously attended Dave Thomas would normally be in attendance promoting the LCV side of Minor ownership.

Lastly I would like to thank Julian Temple and his team at Brooklands for making the day so enjoyable.

I will post a few photos tomorrow.

Gary.