jdixon7 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hi Second meeting was last night, bit disapointed there were only five from LR4x4, seven in total, did you forget because of the BankHoliday or stay in to watch the football. The club had it on there big screen so you could have watched it there with cheap beer. Anyway it was a good night pulled two tables together sat around and had a good chat, nice to meet some local new faces. The club was empty apart from us, so no problem if more of you turn up next month, Hint Hint. It's Tuesday June 2nd 7.30 ( we decided 7.00 was a bit early) plan is to have a chat meet new people then an evening run out. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Coursework kept me sat at my desk Good to know the venue was good , Looking forward to the 2nd already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Second meeting was last night, bit disapointed there were only five from LR4x4, seven in total, did you forget because of the BankHoliday or stay in to watch the football. To be honest the Gas Club in Gorse Hill seemed deeply unappealing when we have a wealth of lovely country pubs in the area. On that basis I didn't turn up, and because there was such a determination to go there, I wasn't going to argue the toss. For example, the Prince of Wales at Shrivenham is a few minutes drive out of town, does smashing grub, quality real ales - loads of parking in the high street and will reserve a long table for groups in the side bar. You did ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdixon7 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hi I have been to the PoW, didn't think the food was that good but that's not the point here, which is that from the initial responce on here & Difflock we could easily exceed 30 members and most pubs could not cope with that number and have us sat in a group where we could all talk and hear each other. I agree that the Gas Club is not the most sulubious of places but it can easily hold twice that and have us in one group. Its not my decission here, as you know it was Dave's idea for a club I just introduced the thread to Difflock LR owners, then following the discussion at the first meet openned it up to anyone with an interest regardless of what they drive. If someone wants to sugest a different venue I would suggest they come to the next meet and we can all vote on it, but please bear in mind that a venue need to be able to have 30+ people in one group its not just about a big car park. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdixon7 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hi I have been to the PoW, didn't think the food was that good but that's not the point here, which is that from the initial responce on here & Difflock we could easily exceed 30 members and most pubs could not cope with that number and have us sat in a group where we could all talk and hear each other. I agree that the Gas Club is not the most sulubious of places but it can easily hold twice that and have us in one group. Its not my decission here, as you know it was Dave's idea for a club I just introduced the thread to Difflock LR owners, then following the discussion at the first meet openned it up to anyone with an interest regardless of what they drive. If someone wants to sugest a different venue I would suggest they come to the next meet and we can all vote on it, but please bear in mind that a venue need to be able to have 30+ people in one group its not just about a big car park. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelr4x4 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I was dubious about the Gas Club also but made the effort to go along rather than not turn up just because I didn't like the sound of it. As a good friend once said to me about homosexual sex, you can't knock it until you've tried it. The Gas Club turned out to be much better than I expected with cheap beer, loads of space, no noise, centrally located and the whole of the Wickes car park available. It seems ideal for the club to meet at. Although I originally suggested the idea of a Swindon club I don't want it to be known as Dave's club, just wanted to get the idea off the ground. It might be worth thinking about a name for the club. Name suggestions on a postcard please. See you on June 2nd. Regards, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdixon7 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi How about 'Swindon 4x4 club' I supose a name with 'Ridgeway' or 'White Horse' in it might have more glamour sex appeal etc. Are we going the T shirt club member card route? Widget, have you ever been in the Gas club it might not be as bad as the name sounds. I love the country pubs and when my wife and I go out Sat night its often to a nice coutry pub with Inglenook fireplace oak beams etc. We frequently go to the Woodman at Fernham or the Vale of the White horse but they couldn't cope with a large group that wants to sit together and talk. Please come along and give it a go if you still don't like it then .... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinv8 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hi all, I'l try and come along next time and could easily get a few others as well, but dont wanna over do the numbers in attendance. Will it be at the gasworks club again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdixon7 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hi Yes, next meet 7.30 Tuesday June 2nd at the Gas Club Gipsy Lane next to Wicks. No problem with numbers it can hold 60+ ( as I seem to keep saying!!) see you there. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelr4x4 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Don't forget - tomorrow night (Tuesday 2nd June) 19:30 in the Gas Works club, next Swindon club meet. Regards, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Damn - I'll be in Bristol until Wed lunchtime - sorry Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'll be revising for my first A level exam . But if you go out Laning, and happen to come out in the Stanford direction... any chance of a ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handy_Andy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Hi All I'm not going to be there tomorrow got a job on in hererdfordshire. I will be going to the LRW at eastnor castle on sunday as i will be just down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelr4x4 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'll be revising for my first A level exam . But if you go out Laning, and happen to come out in the Stanford direction... any chance of a ride? Good luck in the exam! I won't be laning tomorrow due to currently not having any steering :-( Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks Dave . Doesnt sound good! Just taken it to bits or did it break?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Another great day out in the Wilts/Berks countryside. Thanks again for leading John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelr4x4 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Don't forget Tuesday 7th, next meeting at gas club by Wickes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I'll be there this time! is the gas club just to the right of the wickes entrance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yep, that's it Ross! Dave, your Defender all up and running now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelr4x4 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'll be there this time! is the gas club just to the right of the wickes entrance? Yes it is. It's not very clearly labelled until you get very close :-) Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yes it is. It's not very clearly labelled until you get very close :-)Cheers, Dave. cheers, see everyone at 7:30. Finally a first Tuesday of the month i'm not buried in a book before an exam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countax Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Can't make it tonight and also heard that Scott and Dave are also not available. Pls PM us with any info on details of next day out. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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