Mike
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We started to head down at about 11 o'clock last year iirc, the show is only the Sunday but Saturday has a RWYB and if you head for the cs flag you'll find plenty of banter which is what PVS is all about
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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I wouldnt bother going if I couldnt go on the saturday
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andyw1986
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so basically saturday is a must then. never been so i dont know what the crack is
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evans_corsab
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Registered: 23rd Sep 08
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if everyone meets at lymm services , can we organise a time ? ill be cruising down so is it just sunday or can we turn up on saturday and chill round the cs stand
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Jakey
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The convoy travels down most of the M6 so you can jump on, or get us to jump of wherever.
Last year, we turned up about 5pm (because of the m6 being closed), went tesco and spent stupid money on throw away BBQs, food and beer. Went back to Pod, set up camp, ate and drank ourselves stupid, laughed at TomTom.
In a nutshell.
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marklawton
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quote: Originally posted by evans_corsab
if everyone meets at lymm services , can we organise a time ? ill be cruising down so is it just sunday or can we turn up on saturday and chill round the cs stand
ill be going up with all the wirral lot, so prob leave about 8 maybe 9 saturday morning, get a good camp spec and then spend the afternoon on the strip
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Mike
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To those that haven't been before, here's a quick run through what generally happens over the weekend
Last year a few of us met at Lymm services, took it easy going down, had a few service stops, picked up a few extra people here and there etc.
Some nip to Tescos near the pod for supplies on the way down.
Once you get to the pod, there's a campsite, sometimes 2, judging by last year that's weather dependant, which fields are better for showing on etc.
We try to get a big spot for cs where we can get the camper close too, works nicely as a base.
Once you've found your spec for the night, tent up, then get in amongst it, see a bit of action on the strip if you fancy it, have a drink, meet new members and just generally have a great night
Once morning comes, it's in our cars to head off to the stand (if you're showing obviously, if not you can leave your car where it is or move it to the car park, whichever's closest to the exit) where there'll be a few staff to tell you where and how to park.
Once your parked up, hang around the stand for a while in case there's a change of plans and your car needs to be moved.
Once the stand is sorted, it's upto you, come over to the camper for some banter, have a look round, watch some quarter miles.
The stand's generally done so you can get out if needed, either to run your car down the strip or if you want to go home.
Think that's a decent basic guide for now, Willay'll keep you up to date on everything else closer to the time
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andyw1986
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nice 1 mate sounds good used to go to all the ford shows in my zetec s like fitp (fiesta in the park ) ford fair so this will be my first in a vauxhall. just have to tell the missus and baby that im doing 1 for the weekend lol.
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evans_corsab
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quote: Originally posted by marklawton
quote: Originally posted by evans_corsab
if everyone meets at lymm services , can we organise a time ? ill be cruising down so is it just sunday or can we turn up on saturday and chill round the cs stand
ill be going up with all the wirral lot, so prob leave about 8 maybe 9 saturday morning, get a good camp spec and then spend the afternoon on the strip
lol im driving up with you to meet everyone otherwise ill be a loner
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Ste
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Also there is a shmagnificent BBQ on the Sunday at the camper van
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Jakey
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quote: Originally posted by Ste W
Also there is a shmagnificent BBQ on the Sunday at the camper van
They taste even better if your premium ;-)
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Kurt
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Will Ian's sausage be on offer again?
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evans_corsab
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sounds so good , i cant wait for it to come now
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jibjob
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what days is it on? the sunday and the monday? what price was it last year to camp? i was going to go last year but instead i was sat at work on the motorway services sandbach watching you all drive past definately coming this year though unless my cars not been revived by then lol
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IvIarkgraham
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the show is sunday but people camp saturday night
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jibjob
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ah cheers mate how much was the camping ticket last year?
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IvIarkgraham
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8 i think
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andyw1986
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ill be defo coming to this got green light from the missus so all good just need a few changes to the car
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Kurt
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quote: Originally posted by jibjob
what days is it on? the sunday and the monday? what price was it last year to camp? i was going to go last year but instead i was sat at work on the motorway services sandbach watching you all drive past definately coming this year though unless my cars not been revived by then lol
you dont work in costa coffee on the southbound side do you?
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jibjob
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nah work in the petrol station southbound lol
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Jenko_Sport
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quote: Originally posted by andyw1986
ill be defo coming to this got green light from the missus so all good just need a few changes to the car
I just dragged mine along lastyear
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jibjob
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just told the missus shes coming with me...shes not too happy about sleeping in a tent lol just wait until i tell her shes paying
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mattk
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I got royally lost last year too, got split from the convoy on the first roundabout off the motorway and just had to try follow 4 Cav Turbos I seen, I struggled
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jibjob
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you didnt listen to a woman for instructions did you? lol well im going to struggle to keep up with anyone at this rate. in my lonely little 1.2 8v with 44bhp as standard! just annoying because ive got a 1.6 8v sat there with about 120bhp but havent got enough money to finish it
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Jakey
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What does the engine need before it goes in Jonny?
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