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Title: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: tickious on 15, April, 2011, 07:58:00 AM
Get your name down. I'll be there, and it's for a good cause! ;)

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=990000 (http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=990000)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: 'Mendip Wurzel' on 15, April, 2011, 09:48:16 AM
My name is now on the list.....
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: WALNUT on 15, April, 2011, 10:58:53 AM
Mine to.

Tony
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: paintman on 15, April, 2011, 07:21:44 PM
Sounds alike a good day and a good cause.....I'm on the list.....lets go! ;)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: RMW50 on 15, April, 2011, 08:02:11 PM
I'm on the list now too
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 15, April, 2011, 10:10:08 PM
Can some please post a link to the list?
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: tickious on 15, April, 2011, 10:51:52 PM
http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/event.asp?i=24428 (http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/event.asp?i=24428)

You have to log in on piston heads first  ;)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 15, April, 2011, 11:37:35 PM
Quote from: tickious on 15, April, 2011, 10:51:52 PM
http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/event.asp?i=24428 (http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/event.asp?i=24428)

You have to log in on piston heads first  ;)

Thanks - Added
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 16, April, 2011, 10:47:36 AM
I'm going too  ;D

8)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: RMW50 on 17, May, 2011, 09:12:35 PM
Guys,

The list of cars  on this is looking pretty good.

Do those who are going have a plan, I am not sure if it is best to travel down the friday night and camp somewhere then drive back on the Saturday?

Alternatively I could travel down in the morning and maybe camp over on the Saturday - it all depends if you guys are meeting up anywhere more local to Bristol and we can make it a bit of a gathering - particularly for the likes of me who are a little further away....

Let me know your thoughts, even if camping is not the best option maybe I can book a travel lodge or similar, it would be good to catch up with you all again.

Rich
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: paintman on 17, May, 2011, 09:51:24 PM
Sounds a good idea, we could meet up on the outskirts of Bristol and convoy in together.....then i won't get lost...lol ;D

     Tony
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Dixie on 18, May, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
My name is down.  But un-sure how I will cope seeing ill kids.  Got a lump in my throat thinking about it.

M
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Hairy Santa on 20, May, 2011, 04:22:19 PM
Added

Tony (paintman) I thought you were already on the outskirts of bristol  :)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 20, May, 2011, 07:02:38 PM
Ok lets do a list..

1.  Tickious
2.  Mendip Wursel
3.  WALLNUT
4.  Paintman
5.  RMW50
6.  The Gaffer
7.  Bulldog Bri
8.  Dixie
9.  Hairy Santa
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: paintman on 20, May, 2011, 08:14:35 PM
Quote from: Hairy Santa on 20, May, 2011, 04:22:19 PM
Added

Tony (paintman) I thought you were already on the outskirts of bristol  :)

I live in Frome Pete which is about 28 miles from Central Bristol and I haven't got sat nav in the Hood. :D :D
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: RMW50 on 21, May, 2011, 10:54:52 AM
Tony,

28 miles, that is nearly central Bristol, We will be coming down from the "outskirts", we are only around 70 miles away! The plan at the moment is to travel down on the saturday morning, so when it gets a bit closer to the date we can maybe arrange to meet somewhere in Bristol, although we are probably coming from a different direction to you.

Rich
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: paintman on 21, May, 2011, 11:44:12 AM
Quote from: RMW50 on 21, May, 2011, 10:54:52 AM
Tony,

28 miles, that is nearly central Bristol, We will be coming down from the "outskirts", we are only around 70 miles away! The plan at the moment is to travel down on the saturday morning, so when it gets a bit closer to the date we can maybe arrange to meet somewhere in Bristol, although we are probably coming from a different direction to you.

Rich

The sat nav. bit was a joke!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Sumov8 on 22, May, 2011, 12:08:43 PM
Just enetered my name to the Pistonhead list, lets hope for a hot sunny day!!
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Grin-a-lot on 22, May, 2011, 01:44:51 PM
I'm down too, nice to help someone if I can and the wife's away all weekend so i've got a free pass to funtime anyway!
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: RMW50 on 08, June, 2011, 10:26:20 PM
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 20, May, 2011, 07:02:38 PM
Ok lets do a list..

1.  Tickious
2.  Mendip Wursel
3.  WALLNUT
4.  Paintman
5.  RMW50
6.  The Gaffer
7.  Bulldog Bri
8.  Dixie
9.  Hairy Santa

Are any of you guys meeting up on the Saturday evening after the Caring with Cars day?
I should be coming along with "Tipton Pete" and his son in the "support vehicle", with me and Emily in the toy, if anyone is meeting up then let me know and we will see if we can arrange a camp site somewhere near the pub etc.

If no one is meeting up then no problem, we will camp on the Saturday night and travel back up on the Sunday.

Let me know your thoughts,

Rich
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: stupott901 on 08, June, 2011, 10:53:35 PM
I have registered as well hopefully be back from america by then I'd better get polishing the cobra

Stu
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Denzle on 08, June, 2011, 11:47:16 PM
Thats me booked as well.......Denzle... 8)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 09, June, 2011, 10:58:46 AM
Now that a lot of us are signed up to attend this event, how about we arrange a meeting place in town, Say Aston Gate, superstores car park, (Oppsite the Ford garage) Meet up latest 9:30am
(http://s1.postimage.org/rgyps45g/CWC.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/rgyps45g/)
Plus for those coming from east of Bristol an earlier meeting place at McDonalds Brislington 9:00am
8)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Grin-a-lot on 09, June, 2011, 02:20:03 PM
Meeting sounds good to me; don't really mind where though...
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 09, June, 2011, 03:15:37 PM
Sounds good to me Bri :)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: paintman on 09, June, 2011, 07:28:29 PM
Sounds good but not living in Bristol a post code or map ref. would be useful Bri. :D

   Tony
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Denzle on 09, June, 2011, 09:44:35 PM
Quote from: paintman on 09, June, 2011, 07:28:29 PM
Sounds good but not living in Bristol a post code or map ref. would be useful Bri. :D

   Tony

Childrens Hospice
  South west.   Charlton farm
                          Charlton Drive,
                              Wraxall,
                                 Bristol.  BS48  1PE
Off the M5 Junction 19 to Portbury.   Down Portbury Lane to Clevedon Road.
Turn right onto Clevedon Road,  Then first right onto Charlton Drive.
Look it up on Google map.   But it only shows a line for Charlton Drive.

It will be signposted with the pistonheads logo.   Two crossed con rods with pistons, and a smiley face above.

                                       Denzle..... ;)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: paintman on 09, June, 2011, 10:53:16 PM
Cheers Denzle. ;)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: Hairy Santa on 10, June, 2011, 03:32:34 PM
Quote from: paintman on 09, June, 2011, 07:28:29 PM
Sounds good but not living in Bristol a post code or map ref. would be useful Bri. :D

   Tony



If you come through Keynsham towards Bristol you will meet up with the large roundabout that starts the Ringroad, go left towards Bristol and at the next crossroads  (800 yds) look right, you will see the Mcdonalds, we meet just down the road from there in the car park - hope this helps 
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011
Post by: paintman on 10, June, 2011, 06:04:20 PM
Cheers Pete that seems best option i think.......expect i'll bring Stupott and Dixie with me. ;)

     Tony
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Dixie on 10, June, 2011, 10:42:34 PM
Good idea, Pete can buy me a double sausage nd egg McMuffin.

M
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Hairy Santa on 11, June, 2011, 12:10:15 PM
Quote from: Dixie on 10, June, 2011, 10:42:34 PM
Good idea, Pete can buy me a double sausage nd egg McMuffin.

M




love it, and I thought I was food orientated  :o

of coarse depending on timing we could always meet at the Bristol Trade Centre and have a proper breakfast to set us up for the day, not much further on 
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: paintman on 11, June, 2011, 06:29:55 PM
That sounds a great idea..... ;)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Dixie on 11, June, 2011, 09:47:24 PM
Yea I am up for that.  Good idea.
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Grin-a-lot on 12, June, 2011, 10:59:56 AM
Perhaps we should do our own event; Caring With Breakfast?
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: paintman on 12, June, 2011, 06:24:20 PM
Quote from: Grin-a-lot on 12, June, 2011, 10:59:56 AM
Perhaps we should do our own event; Caring With Breakfast?

Well Santa certainly cares about breakfast......he usually has two!!  lol ;D ;D
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: TVRV8S on 22, June, 2011, 12:50:09 PM
Hi chaps,

I'm V8S on Pistonheads. I've met a few of you already at other events. :D

Something that was said on Page 1 of this thread needs a bit of clarification.

The event is mostly in the grounds of the private school a field away from the hospice, not actually at the hospice itself. We don't know if any children that may be staying at the hospice will be well enough to see the cars, so I have purposely not made that connection to the event. We would love for some children to enjoy the day but it will be a decision for the families and nurses on the day itself.

We've now reached 400 cars and a great bit of news is that the Red Arrows will be doing a flypast.
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 23, June, 2011, 03:11:04 PM
Hi TVRV8S and thanks for the clarification.
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Dixie on 01, July, 2011, 09:29:49 AM
Gaffer.

I cannot make this now.  Someone has given me a 3 day ticket to the Bristish Grand Prix in Silverstone :D

Hospitality, booze, women, oh yea and cars.

Couldn't really give that up could I?

Have fun.

Mark
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: knuckle head on 05, July, 2011, 06:53:01 PM
Can I add my name to the list please... :D
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: RMW50 on 05, July, 2011, 07:00:13 PM
Guys,

For anyone who lives up to the North of Bristol, there is a little convoy starting at the NEC, then Strensham services on the M5, then via A roads to the "Air Ballon Car Park" (I am sure that this may mean something to those more local...) then arriving at Caring with Cars possibly around 10.30 - if anyone is interested in joining let me know or add in the the link below...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=113&t=1019644&mid=248889&i=20&nmt=Convoy+to+Caring+with+Cars%3F&mid=248889 (http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=113&t=1019644&mid=248889&i=20&nmt=Convoy+to+Caring+with+Cars%3F&mid=248889)

Rich
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: paintman on 05, July, 2011, 09:07:43 PM
Quote from: knuckle head on 05, July, 2011, 06:53:01 PM
Can I add my name to the list please... :D

Are you on the Piston Heads 400 list......if not you won't be able to go, but you could always email them to get on there maybe. ::)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Dixie on 05, July, 2011, 10:56:59 PM
Tony, you are correct.  If name isn't on the list, you won't gt in.

Good news though, the numbers have been increased to 450.

I have removed my name, so thats another place available.

Weather looks bad though :(
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Hairy Santa on 05, July, 2011, 11:08:19 PM
Quote from: Dixie on 05, July, 2011, 10:56:59 PM
Tony, you are correct.  If name isn't on the list, you won't gt in.

Good news though, the numbers have been increased to 450.

I have removed my name, so thats another place available.

Weather looks bad though :(



Recon it will be rained off from what I can see
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 05, July, 2011, 11:20:21 PM
Quote from: Hairy Santa on 05, July, 2011, 11:08:19 PM
Recon it will be rained off from what I can see

That will be a shame :(
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 06, July, 2011, 09:30:25 AM
Not going by the BBC Weather today says its gonna be a bright day.  ???

8)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 06, July, 2011, 08:42:18 PM
BBC have changed their minds again,  >:( back to showers  :'(

8)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: paintman on 06, July, 2011, 08:58:41 PM
I shall go as long as it's not pi**ing down from the start.....it gives "cloudy" on the 10 day weather forecast i use......the BBC forecast is always wrong i find!!

   Tony
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: paintman on 08, July, 2011, 07:51:49 PM
Correction.....I can't go now!  >:(

Coming back from Dixie's thursday night developed a noise from the offside rear of the Hood and on investigation found the drive shaft is nackered......can't get spares so will have to get a complete drive shaft assembly.

Think the needle bearings are breaking up as the car took a couple of violent twitches at the rear ..... not funny as i was not hanging about at the time! ???

Hope to get it done in the week if i can get the parts.

   Tony
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Denzle on 08, July, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
On my PC it gives am showers....for Bristol....  Denzle... ;)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Grin-a-lot on 08, July, 2011, 08:25:14 PM
I'm a bit nervous about the weather so may well stall and see how it works out.  I'm a fair weather cyclist/runner/driver anyway...
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: 'Mendip Wurzel' on 08, July, 2011, 09:35:20 PM
The weather now looks okay tomorrow.

Cloud in the morning with sun later, no rain (BBC weather which is usually fairly accurate).

It says the event is from 10.00am to 4.00pm, so no rush to get there.

I'm going.
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Grin-a-lot on 08, July, 2011, 09:41:01 PM
I might opt for a later start in that case.
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 08, July, 2011, 11:33:46 PM
Copied direct from BBC Weather at  23:30.   It will be a mostly dry and fine day with plenty of sunny spells but a few light showers are possible from time to time. Winds will stay light.

We will be at MacDonalds at 09:00 tomorrow morning, to run down and meet up at the Aston car park for 09:30 as suggested earlier in this tread.

See you all there.

Brian & Anna

8)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Hairy Santa on 08, July, 2011, 11:56:19 PM
I might be running a bit late in the morning , but will make a phone call to see if I can make it a bit earlier--

Bri where is the car park in ashton that they are meeting at just in case - cant see the post
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Hairy Santa on 09, July, 2011, 12:13:03 AM
found it
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 09, July, 2011, 08:11:40 AM
I'm gooing to delay things for an hour too see if things settle, though not sure about the fact that this is in a field, and there's been a lot of rain the last few days, it gonna be muddy thats for sure.  >:( :( :'(

8)
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: 'Mendip Wurzel' on 09, July, 2011, 08:47:22 AM
Quote from: bulldog bri on 09, July, 2011, 08:11:40 AM
I'm gooing to delay things for an hour too see if things settle, though not sure about the fact that this is in a field, and there's been a lot of rain the last few days, it gonna be muddy thats for sure.  >:( :( :'(

8)

I assuming no 9.30 meeting at Aston?
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Grin-a-lot on 09, July, 2011, 10:00:37 AM
I've been out and about this morning and I'm getting bored of seeing GT40s, Aston Martins and ferarris!  There are some gorgeous cars heading over!
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 09, July, 2011, 11:51:24 AM
Quote from: bulldog bri on 09, July, 2011, 08:11:40 AM
I'm gooing to delay things for an hour too see if things settle, though not sure about the fact that this is in a field, and there's been a lot of rain the last few days, it gonna be muddy thats for sure.  >:( :( :'(

8)

Agreed.
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: tickious on 11, July, 2011, 12:35:14 PM
Good day had by all once the rain stopped. Enjoyed watching a viper accidently doughnutting in the field :) And nice to catch up with Pete n Rich again. (cheers Rich!)
My drive shaft gave up on the way home. Trying to keep up with the super car convoy on the way down probably didn't help. Now trying to get sorted quick in time for Donington next week. Wish me luck!  ???

Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: Denzle on 11, July, 2011, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: tickious on 11, July, 2011, 12:35:14 PM
Good day had by all once the rain stopped. Enjoyed watching a viper accidently doughnutting in the field :) And nice to catch up with Pete n Rich again. (cheers Rich!)
My drive shaft gave up on the way home. Trying to keep up with the super car convoy on the way down probably didn't help. Now trying to get sorted quick in time for Donington next week. Wish me luck!  ???

     Good Luck....... ;D
Title: Re: Caring with Cars 2011 9th July 2011
Post by: RMW50 on 11, July, 2011, 09:20:51 PM
Quote from: tickious on 11, July, 2011, 12:35:14 PM
Good day had by all once the rain stopped. Enjoyed watching a viper accidently doughnutting in the field :) And nice to catch up with Pete n Rich again. (cheers Rich!)
My drive shaft gave up on the way home. Trying to keep up with the super car convoy on the way down probably didn't help. Now trying to get sorted quick in time for Donington next week. Wish me luck!  ???

Dave,

I really hope that you manage to get it sorted, especially as it is your last time out to play before the impending happy event...

Dont forget to keep in touch, even when you have to let the 205 go in the interests of having your first born!

Rich