National Rally 2010

[stephenpolhill]

Just wanted to say I had a fantastic time at the rally. Went down Friday and came back yesterday afternoon (3 hours to Cambridge with stops may I add!). Just thought it'd be nice for people to add any good pictures they have of the rally. I will when I get on my main PC
Thanks again
Steve

[stevey]

we all had a great time, new friends and old we meet them all, fantastic. just off the boat this morning at 5am!!!!! Heres soem snaps

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Just off the boat heading down.

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Rosie Attacks Paddy!!!

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Me doing my thing during the branch challenge.

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The whole gang, awards and all.

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Time for home.

[HarryMango]

Did you have to pay excess baggage charges for all the trophies you took back over the water

Rog

[stephenpolhill]

What exactly was happening about judging and awards? I couldn't find anyone who knew any information?

[HarryMango]

The judging was done Sun afternoon by a team of esteemed judges & prizegiving was approx 4.00pm - this was announced over the PA & any of the organisers should have been able to tell you.

Rog

[stephenpolhill]

I should've thought to ask the organisers
I had to leave about 2 anyway. Is there a list of winners? I saw a few fantastic cars there.!

[Sidney'61]

Never mind the trophy winners, the young owners stand won a box of jelly babies!!

[MColes]

They should have thought about the prize a bit more we don't want our ickle teeth rotting now do we

[LouiseM]

Talking about teeth, Stevey is it true that some false teeth were found outside a tent and the owner has not been identified?

What exactly was happening about judging and awards? I couldn't find anyone who knew any information

Further to Roger's response the details were also inside the rally programme. The list of winners is usually published in Minor Matters.

[stephenpolhill]

Fantastic. I think it was an excellent idea to have a younger owners section. Towards the end yesterday I had a 17 year old and his mum ask lots of questions about mine and moggys as he really wants one for his first car. I recommended him to become a member and go on the forum. I also took him on a quick drive to whet his appetite so we might just get a new younger owner!
We did laugh when over the PA it was announced the teeth were lost
And I feel a right plank, I should look harder and ask the right people about these things!

[badobsession]

had a super weekend thanks to all i met and looking forward to next year
2 good bits of silverware coming back up the road with us ,
just a pity not more scottish minors make the journey down.

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

Yes Louise, Bobby found a top set of teeth outside the tent on Sunday morning!! We sent out a search party looking for toothless wonders........ They were claimed believe it or not

[simmitc]

Talking about teeth, Stevey is it true that some false teeth were found outside a tent and the owner has not been identified?

Yes, the false teeth were claimed. They belonged to a lady who sent her husband to claim them as she was too embarrassed

Our lost property service also reunited a guest with his hotel key and a young lad with his father. We didn't find out who left the black lace knickers in our hotel room before we arrived, but judging from the garment, I reckon there would be plenty of our male members who would be interested in meeting the lady

[croft]

Well what a fantastic time we had! Our first "National" and certainly wont be our last! Hopefully we will be able to take our Minor next time (just how long have I got to get it finished? exactly! ) Arrived Sat lunchtime and found the perfect spot under a tree! Friendly neighbours and a great view of the arena What about those Red Kites? was terrified they where going to swoop down and nick my burger off the bbq Had a great time raking through the stalls and came away with some fantastic bargains Yes I was the "Nutter" that bought the set of white seats! (though at £20.00 I thought they where a steal ) Met Phil Smith with his Million and had a nice chat with him. Drooled over the Beardmore Brothers Minor (if I only had a spare £20,000 ) and thought the blue Minor that took the "Masters Trophy" was just amazing!!! Roll on next year! heres a few pics for those unfortunate not to make it.[frame][/frame]our view![frame][/frame]A few Minors![frame][/frame]Our neighbours minor that won a 1st for best 4 door (shame about those flags tho! )[frame][/frame]Well I was pleased with my purchase [frame][/frame]It was even better in the flesh! A truly amazing job!!!!

[Ian46]

I took a few pictures in the Concours area.

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[Ian46]

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[HarryMango]

Is there a list of winners? I saw a few fantastic cars there.!

A few notable ones in condition class - Commercial - Gill Shaw & Modified - Leafie
A couple of others as they were fellow Leics branch members - S11 convertable - Mike John & S11 traveller - John Hales;
Best in Branch Avenue - MADMOGs (for 2nd year running) - & special award to website young owners

Rog