Don't worry, I'm not defecting, but seeing Speedy has a new Abarth 500 I thought it might be good to arrange a meet with the local Abarthtisti (Abarth enthusiasts) We got 14 cars, very good for a first meet considering the cars are pretty rare and what a great bunch of people.
I suggested we met at the Willy Wicket pub car park - just off the 'Willy Wicket' roundabout on the Bristol ring road and leave at 7.30pm for a 15 min 6 mile convoy around the ring road to the Aspects Leisure Park 'Lower Deck Car park' We stood around the cars for a while chatting then went upstairs for a drink in the boozer. This worked out quite well and maybe a combo that could work for us too.
Willy Wicket pub car park
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Willy Wicket pub car park 2
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'Exoticaholic' showing off his fully retractable roof.
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Fully track prepared Abarth 500
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A quickish sprint around the ring road
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Final destination - Aspects Leisure Park 'Lower Deck Car park'
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A good time was had by all.
When did this all happen then Phil?
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Last Thursday eve mate.
It even rained - oh the joy of a roof :)
Don't worry though folks, I don't intend to become an Abarthisti just yet - just thought you all might be interested in what I get up to outside the BKCC.
Veriety is the spice of life...so they say.... :P
Denz... ;)