Are Meets For Anoraks?

Makefish · 07-06-2007, 18:21

I have met many new friends through this forum and really enjoy our regular meet ups and other events but wondered if anyone on here has been put off at the thought of going along to one of these for fear of being engulfed by 'anoraks'!

Those that come along will know that not all of us have our heads stuck under the bonnet and have a really healthy social mix but interested in a more 'national' viewpoint.

Tom_vRS · 07-06-2007, 18:25

Its certainly perceived that way. When asked what I'm doing at the meet, saying "I'm going to a Briskoda meet" normally needs following up with lots of justification and explaination...

Loz · 07-06-2007, 18:28

Well I don't care, people can call me what they want!!! I enjoy myself!

(watch out for that steve though, he's a bit of an anorak

hehe)

Mater · 07-06-2007, 18:32

not been to one yet but im looking for a suitable anorak and glasses to wear when i turn up. Ive already got the bald head so just need the clothing

Seriously though im looking forward to getting back to the uk so that i can turn up to a few. Only person ive met so far has been vRStu whos a top bloke and did his best to sort out my foglights. SWMBO doesnt like him though as i aint stopped pestering her for a couple of grand to mod my vRS with

Will prolly bump into mlister soon as hes moving round the corner from me. Might have to start a British Forces Germany wing of Briskoda

vRSLen · 07-06-2007, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Its certainly perceived that way. When asked what I'm doing at the meet, saying "I'm going to a Briskoda meet" normally needs following up with lots of justification and explaination...

Me too Tom, but do I care? Anyway, nothing wrong with a nice warm anorak when
stood in the middle of a windy car park

Octygone · 07-06-2007, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

I have met many new friends through this forum and really enjoy our regular meet ups and other events but wondered if anyone on here has been put off at the thought of going along to one of these for fear of being engulfed by 'anoraks'!

Those that come along will know that not all of us have our heads stuck under the bonnet and have a really healthy social mix but interested in a more 'national' viewpoint.

And who was it had their head under someone else's car bonnet within seconds of stopping at the pub

Makefish · 07-06-2007, 18:39

Poll now added.

postmanpat · 07-06-2007, 18:39

Yes they are for anoraks but only if its cold or raining hth

***ncarring*** · 07-06-2007, 18:45

Depends on the weather ...

mdk1 · 07-06-2007, 19:24

Have been to a few meets over the country, sometimes on my own or with the family. Some meets are more car orentated then others. Don't think the rest of the mdk1 clan would want to stand round for 6hrs at a RR Day. But they like going on the day meets I of W and WSM which are fun, not forgetting the odd Friday meet down the pub for something to eat and a chat.

TeflonTom · 07-06-2007, 20:02

i like the meets.... dont very often get to go because of work... but it's just a great way to meet new people

**VRStu** · 07-06-2007, 20:13

I suppose in some respects it could be viewed as that but I would says it's the people that go that make the event.

I like to go along and chat with people, ok so we normally have a natter about the cars but in general most of it is spent eating, drinking and putting the world to rights.

lfc958 · 07-06-2007, 20:14

Well I have definately heard of 1 person on this site who expects meets to be standing round cars in carparks, with a drink in hand.

It appears that the briskoda meets are trying to break the mold, and make it appeal to a broader audience. Well I know I am trying with the Maidstone meets anyway

Emily-Elizabeth · 07-06-2007, 21:00

LOL at the poll results!!!

Mater · 07-06-2007, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emily-Elizabeth

LOL at the poll results!!!

id like to know who the 999 voters where

Fish · 07-06-2007, 21:08

Meets are a great way of finding out just how many people can actually squeeze into the boot of a Skoda Superb!

Nothing geeky about that

Emily-Elizabeth · 07-06-2007, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mater

id like to know who the 999 voters where

When this sort of thing happens it is normally Tavia's fault!!

dsmithmobile · 07-06-2007, 21:20

Don't think meets are sad,its just a group of people with same interests meeting up for a look at each others cars and having a chat,some people probably think its only geeks that go to car meets but thats fine,not worried by other peoples opinions anyway

pixi · 07-06-2007, 21:30

Only those on Briskoda know of me frequenting this forum and meets, apart from Mr P of course. Family/friends/colleagues know nothing about this anorak side to me.

Going to meets reminds me of having eyeballs with people back in my CB days, now I did meet some dodgy people back then

but I also met some damn decent ones too.

**delcac** · 07-06-2007, 21:46

What's an Anorak...........can we talk about it at the next meet.

View Poll Results: Are Meets For Anoraks?
Yes - you would'nt get me near one	3	6.25%
Maybe - but I'm not sure I want to find out	3	6.25%
Yes - I've been to one and know they are	5	10.42%
No - I know they're not as I've been to one	29	60.42%
I'm Not Sure - but I'm going to come along and find out	8	16.67%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

07-06-2007, 18:21	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,865 Thanks: 144 Thanked 217 Times in 164 Posts	Are Meets For Anoraks? I have met many new friends through this forum and really enjoy our regular meet ups and other events but wondered if anyone on here has been put off at the thought of going along to one of these for fear of being engulfed by 'anoraks'! Those that come along will know that not all of us have our heads stuck under the bonnet and have a really healthy social mix but interested in a more 'national' viewpoint. __________________ Next Local Meet: Star Inn Newbury - 15th August Next Briskoda National Event: TRAX 2008 - 7th September at Silverstone Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

07-06-2007, 18:25	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,540 Thanks: 528 Thanked 340 Times in 233 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Its certainly perceived that way. When asked what I'm doing at the meet, saying "I'm going to a Briskoda meet" normally needs following up with lots of justification and explaination... __________________ 99/S Ford Mondeo Ghia-X 2.5 V6 in silver. 112k miles

07-06-2007, 18:28	#3
Loz TwIsTeD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here..................... sometimes there........ Posts: 6,456 Thanks: 40 Thanked 208 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Well I don't care, people can call me what they want!!! I enjoy myself! (watch out for that steve though, he's a bit of an anorak hehe) __________________ Lorraine- AKA Loz, Lozkins, Lozza, Lozzy, Lozlet, Lozzette, Lozzle, Lozraine, Lozalot, Lozatron, Lozatronic, Lozatroonathoone, Lozlatina, Loztalot, Lozingtonrain, Lozinator, Lozenge, Lozenger, Lozmanaught, Lozzy Loo, Lozzybear, Lozzy-wozzy-dooh-dah-day, () CouLoz of the rainbow, Lozano, Lozvaldo, Lorraineo, Lorrainickle, Lorrainus, Lez, Lezkins, Randomer & Mizz LB Taste=Negative, Sense=minimal, Memory=poor

07-06-2007, 18:32	#4
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Catterick, North Yorkshire Posts: 1,036 Thanks: 32 Thanked 41 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? not been to one yet but im looking for a suitable anorak and glasses to wear when i turn up. Ive already got the bald head so just need the clothing Seriously though im looking forward to getting back to the uk so that i can turn up to a few. Only person ive met so far has been vRStu whos a top bloke and did his best to sort out my foglights. SWMBO doesnt like him though as i aint stopped pestering her for a couple of grand to mod my vRS with Will prolly bump into mlister soon as hes moving round the corner from me. Might have to start a British Forces Germany wing of Briskoda __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel Mods to come: MFD3

07-06-2007, 18:39	#7
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,865 Thanks: 144 Thanked 217 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Poll now added. __________________ Next Local Meet: Star Inn Newbury - 15th August Next Briskoda National Event: TRAX 2008 - 7th September at Silverstone Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

07-06-2007, 18:45	#9
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boringly, Wiltshire! Posts: 12,663 Thanks: 8 Thanked 64 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Depends on the weather ... __________________ Nick

07-06-2007, 19:24	#10
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,565 Thanks: 81 Thanked 66 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Have been to a few meets over the country, sometimes on my own or with the family. Some meets are more car orentated then others. Don't think the rest of the mdk1 clan would want to stand round for 6hrs at a RR Day. But they like going on the day meets I of W and WSM which are fun, not forgetting the odd Friday meet down the pub for something to eat and a chat. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

07-06-2007, 20:02	#11
TeflonTom Briskogre Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,201 Thanks: 24 Thanked 150 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? i like the meets.... dont very often get to go because of work... but it's just a great way to meet new people __________________ Felicia 2.0 Transplant Felicia Coilovers

07-06-2007, 20:13	#12
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,105 Thanks: 67 Thanked 767 Times in 694 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? I suppose in some respects it could be viewed as that but I would says it's the people that go that make the event. I like to go along and chat with people, ok so we normally have a natter about the cars but in general most of it is spent eating, drinking and putting the world to rights. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Why not take a look in the Member Services Section Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

07-06-2007, 20:14	#13
lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 3,987 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Well I have definately heard of 1 person on this site who expects meets to be standing round cars in carparks, with a drink in hand. It appears that the briskoda meets are trying to break the mold, and make it appeal to a broader audience. Well I know I am trying with the Maidstone meets anyway __________________ Steve Bye Bye Fabia - Its Gone to a new home Hello 500 ( Sept 08 )

07-06-2007, 21:00	#14
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? LOL at the poll results!!! __________________

07-06-2007, 21:08	#16
Fish Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lankyshire - The Red Rose County where everyone matters! Posts: 466 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Meets are a great way of finding out just how many people can actually squeeze into the boot of a Skoda Superb! Nothing geeky about that __________________ Fish "Skoda Fabia - Full of lovely squeaks 'n' rattles" Boggo standard except: self fit rear mudflaps, in-dash cubby, Greggs sausage roll crumbs *Skoda Fabia vRS - Vitesse* Rallye Sport** (as they say oop north!)

07-06-2007, 21:20	#18
dsmithmobile Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hull,East Yorkshire Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Don't think meets are sad,its just a group of people with same interests meeting up for a look at each others cars and having a chat,some people probably think its only geeks that go to car meets but thats fine,not worried by other peoples opinions anyway __________________ Black Magic Octavia vRS,19" Fox RS5s,225/35/19s,S3 strut braces,R32 front ARB,Powerflex dog bone & suspension bushes,REVO stage 2 remap,4bar fuel pressure regulator,Evoshield Gasket,ABD tip,ABD lan kit,polished inlet manifold,Forge dv,Forge FMIC,Water spray,Blueflame dp/cat,Powerflow quad outlet exhaust,pimp tints,Autostyle sideskirts,colour coded grille,bumper mouldings and engine covers,hid headlights,tinted rear lights,Interior leather retrim,Momo fighter steering wheel,vdo boost,oil pressure,oil temp and battery gauges,Alpine head unit & changer,Alpine V12 amp,Rockford Fosgate Sub,VDO sat nav,Panasonic DVD

07-06-2007, 21:30	#19
pixi Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,808 Thanks: 92 Thanked 80 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Only those on Briskoda know of me frequenting this forum and meets, apart from Mr P of course. Family/friends/colleagues know nothing about this anorak side to me. Going to meets reminds me of having eyeballs with people back in my CB days, now I did meet some dodgy people back then but I also met some damn decent ones too. __________________

07-06-2007, 21:46	#20
delcac Des to you :) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 6,889 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? What's an Anorak...........can we talk about it at the next meet. __________________ The Red Devil

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