Hollow Tree Meet Sunday 18th November

rich17865 · 21st October 2012, 21:10

Following another great meet today, welcoming some new members and having a good time, here's the details for the next one.

This months Sunday meet is going to be at the Hollow Tree in Stretton on 18th November at 1pm.

The Hollow Tree is a great family pub with excellent food. On the Sunday there is a carvery, which is 2 courses for £15.49 and it is 2 for 1 so is a real bargain. Plus there is a kids play area for a small charge.

We are kindly given the use of the car park by the landlord to host our meets, which gives us great opportunity to tinker and play with our cars. It is an ideal opportunity for new members to get their latest purchase the once over by the experienced members. Also to meet and chat to others that have an interest in the marque.

I will be there obviously, (tools and spares in the boot) and all are welcome.

Please be aware that regional meets are not official 75 & ZT Owners Clubs meets and as such are not covered by the clubs public liability insurance.
Also the Owners Club take no responsibility for the meet in any way.

MattyC · 22nd October 2012, 08:58

I'll try and be there, I've got a feeling I'm on holiday for 3 weeks then, so I'll be able to arrive alive and kicking instead of body clock nightmare mode from working nights and living days during the weekend hahaha!!

Will be good to see you all again!

Frank Incensed · 22nd October 2012, 11:01

Hi Rich

I understand that (yet again!

) people turned round and went home, because they couldn't suss out who and where the club members were.
To save this happening again, how about one or more of the following:
1) I could make signs to put up in the pub / on the table(s) and have them laminated;
2) Mobile 'phone numbers could be PMd to newcomers who express the intention of attending;
3) We could put "mugshots" on the thread (though this may have a deterrent effect

)?
Answers on a postcard, please.

Must admit, I had a similar problem when we went to the Weymouth meet and hadn't met anyone before. We sat by the door in the restarant and I had no idea when everyone walked straight past us. Luckily I had the mobile number of Ian (Redfive).

Oh, and I take it there will be an evening meeting Wednesday 7th November?

Robert

J1MBO · 22nd October 2012, 13:41

Some good idea's there Robert especially the mobile number - I don't mind mine being used

.

As it was we must have only missed seeing them by minutes on Sunday - probably too busy munching

Oh and yes I understand we'll be having the evening meet on the 7th and hopefully I'll be there on the 18th as well.

James.uk · 22nd October 2012, 14:26

Well said Robert.

After all, when seated, our members, whilst not looking entirely "normal" don't look too out of place do they..

Did non of have your tee shirts on? No name tags? tsk tsk

The newbie should have told the bar staff to announce that one of the cars was on fire, that may have worked innit...

I wont mention that Robert failed to materialise during said meeting will I....

Not that I missed him, it's difficult to miss someone who isn't among the targets innit.. lmho..

...

J1MBO · 22nd October 2012, 14:45

Well I had on my North West polo teamed with my team green fleece and vindaloo had his club fleece

Frank Incensed · 22nd October 2012, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by J1MBO

Well I had on my North West polo teamed with my team green fleece and vindaloo had his club fleece

.........you're both men of modest logos, Jim.

Our new friends obviously need something BIGGER
so they can spot the wood amongst the trees

rich17865 · 22nd October 2012, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Incensed

.........you're both men of modest logos, Jim.

Our new friends obviously need something BIGGER
so they can spot the wood amongst the trees

A plan is underway, bear with us!

vindaloo · 23rd October 2012, 18:24

I have the large NW area flag/ poster at home & I must admit to forgetting it on Sunday, but that still wouldn't have identified the members eating in the pub. If a member spotted 10 75's in the allotted car park why turn round & go home, we couldn't have been far away?

Frank Incensed · 25th October 2012, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by vindaloo

..............If a member spotted 10 75's in the allotted car park why turn round & go home, we couldn't have been far away?

...........with what I was thinking, but you've expressed it in slightly more diplomatic terms than I would, Jim.

I see our NWRS has changed his avatar. I think it might have been a good idea to use a picture of himself, rather than some slim and handsome catalogue model.

It's only going to confuse people even more if they're expecting to see someone that good looking.

21st October 2012, 21:10	#1
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Hollow Tree Meet Sunday 18th November Following another great meet today, welcoming some new members and having a good time, here's the details for the next one. This months Sunday meet is going to be at the Hollow Tree in Stretton on 18th November at 1pm. The Hollow Tree is a great family pub with excellent food. On the Sunday there is a carvery, which is 2 courses for £15.49 and it is 2 for 1 so is a real bargain. Plus there is a kids play area for a small charge. We are kindly given the use of the car park by the landlord to host our meets, which gives us great opportunity to tinker and play with our cars. It is an ideal opportunity for new members to get their latest purchase the once over by the experienced members. Also to meet and chat to others that have an interest in the marque. I will be there obviously, (tools and spares in the boot) and all are welcome. Please be aware that regional meets are not official 75 & ZT Owners Clubs meets and as such are not covered by the clubs public liability insurance. Also the Owners Club take no responsibility for the meet in any way.

22nd October 2012, 11:01	#3
Frank Incensed Ex 75 Owner 75 Tourerless Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,147 Thanks: 60 Thanked 156 Times in 93 Posts	Help for Newcomers Hi Rich I understand that (yet again!) people turned round and went home, because they couldn't suss out who and where the club members were. To save this happening again, how about one or more of the following: 1) I could make signs to put up in the pub / on the table(s) and have them laminated; 2) Mobile 'phone numbers could be PMd to newcomers who express the intention of attending; 3) We could put "mugshots" on the thread (though this may have a deterrent effect)? Answers on a postcard, please. Must admit, I had a similar problem when we went to the Weymouth meet and hadn't met anyone before. We sat by the door in the restarant and I had no idea when everyone walked straight past us. Luckily I had the mobile number of Ian (Redfive). Oh, and I take it there will be an evening meeting Wednesday 7th November? Robert __________________ Beyoncé's Green Light Used More Rubber 355188 of 355194 Last edited by Frank Incensed; 22nd October 2012 at 11:16.. Reason: Additional info

22nd October 2012, 08:58	#2
MattyC Gets stuck in MG6 1.8 Turbo TSE in Burnt Orange Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wirral Posts: 818 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	I'll try and be there, I've got a feeling I'm on holiday for 3 weeks then, so I'll be able to arrive alive and kicking instead of body clock nightmare mode from working nights and living days during the weekend hahaha!! Will be good to see you all again!

22nd October 2012, 13:41	#4
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,584 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Some good idea's there Robert especially the mobile number - I don't mind mine being used . As it was we must have only missed seeing them by minutes on Sunday - probably too busy munching Oh and yes I understand we'll be having the evening meet on the 7th and hopefully I'll be there on the 18th as well.

22nd October 2012, 14:26	#5
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Well said Robert. After all, when seated, our members, whilst not looking entirely "normal" don't look too out of place do they.. Did non of have your tee shirts on? No name tags? tsk tsk The newbie should have told the bar staff to announce that one of the cars was on fire, that may have worked innit... I wont mention that Robert failed to materialise during said meeting will I.... Not that I missed him, it's difficult to miss someone who isn't among the targets innit.. lmho.. ...

22nd October 2012, 14:45	#6
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,584 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Well I had on my North West polo teamed with my team green fleece and vindaloo had his club fleece

23rd October 2012, 18:24	#9
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	I have the large NW area flag/ poster at home & I must admit to forgetting it on Sunday, but that still wouldn't have identified the members eating in the pub. If a member spotted 10 75's in the allotted car park why turn round & go home, we couldn't have been far away?