Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October

**GAFF** · 10-09-2006, 22:31

Right all its been a while since we've had a decent meet, so whose interested in meeting up at the www.vagdrivers.net meet see thread http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=3708 ,time's will follow closer to the time.,

Directions:

From Dublin:

Take the N7 (Main Cork/Limerick Road)

Once you get on to the M7 after Johnstown just keep going until you pass the 'Welcome to Co Laois' sign. The exit you want to take is the one after this I think. It is the exit for Mountmellick/Killenard/Portarlington

Take this exit and turn right across the bridge, keep going until you come to a T-Junction/Roundabout

Turn left and the place is about 100 metres up the road at the top of a hill. There is a petrol station beside it you can't miss it.

From Cork:

Head for Dublin.

Once you get onto the M7 at Portlaoise keep an eye on the signs for the exits, I think the one you want is the 2nd exit. Its the one that says Mountmellick/Killenard/Portarlington.

Turn left here and take the next left at the next roundabout/T-Junction

The place is about 100 metres up the road at the top of a hill. There is a petrol station beside it you can't miss it.

**GAFF** · 10-09-2006, 22:31

Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it

.... please make the effort guys

List

Going
Gaff

NOT Going

octav.ed · 11-09-2006, 02:56

Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it

.... please make the effort guys

List

Going
Gaff
octav.ed

NOT Going

**GAFF** · 11-09-2006, 03:29

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.... please make the effort guys

List

Going
Gaff
octav.ed
Kelan (maybe)
Blanc

NOT Going
Bryan

Dr. Octavia · 11-09-2006, 11:27

Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it

.... please make the effort guys

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Going
Gaff
octav.ed
Kelan (maybe)
Blanc
Dr. Octavia (If I have my car back by then, otherwise I will have to ask for a lift.

)

NOT Going
Bryan

bpm · 11-09-2006, 13:15

Erm... there's a track day on in Kirkstown that day... I'll have to ask the lads which one we're going to..

The Big Mac · 11-09-2006, 19:45

Going on holiday for a week from the 31 th Sep won't make it ,Sorry CHEERS!!!

octav.ed · 12-09-2006, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpm

Erm... there's a track day on in Kirkstown that day... I'll have to ask the lads which one we're going to..

go on. you know you want 2.

pdhealy · 12-09-2006, 10:15

Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it

.... please make the effort guys

List

Going
Gaff
octav.ed
Kelan (maybe)
Blanc
Dr. Octavia (If I have my car back by then, otherwise I will have to ask for a lift.

)

NOT Going
Bryan
pdhealy (too close to junior's arrival)

**GAFF** · 12-09-2006, 18:12

Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it

.... please make the effort guys

List

Going
Gaff
octav.ed
Kelan (maybe)
Blanc
Dr. Octavia (If I have my car back by then, otherwise I will have to ask for a lift.

)

NOT Going
Bryan
The Big Mac (Holidays)
pdhealy (too close to junior's arrival)

octav.ed · 15-09-2006, 17:25

sorry. didn't realise this was a sun. not 100% sure if i will make this or not.

**GAFF** · 15-09-2006, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by octav.ed

sorry. didn't realise this was a sun. not 100% sure if i will make this or not.

When will you know ?

My family were planning a visit to the Arigna coal mines that day (dad used to work there) and I put it off cos I thought we might get a few to this meet...how wrong I was, ah well

.

Dr. Octavia · 18-09-2006, 17:06

I'm definitely going, but I really don't want to go in my brother's Vauxhall Corsa.

The Big Mac · 18-09-2006, 20:49

Looks like we will have to change your pills Gaff, first, some people might not know how to attach their names to the lists, second, some people might have to wait until nearer the event before them can commit to it, third, if someone is annoying you with text messages, "that they cant make it," take it out with them and not with the happy people on this web site CHEERS!!!!

bpm · 18-09-2006, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Mac

Looks like we will have to change your pills Gaff, first, some people might not know how to attach their names to the lists, second, some people might have to wait until nearer the event before them can commit to it, third, if someone is annoying you with text messages, "that they cant make it," take it out with them and not with the happy people on this web site CHEERS!!!!

MEOW!

(Sorry, had to be done

).

I'm keeping my options open . I'll either be in Kirkestown or at the Gandon. I won't know until the day.

The Big Mac · 18-09-2006, 23:14

I think you missed my point bpm, its Gaff you should be MEOWING at, i think if you go back tru the thread and look at Gaff's messages you will get the point CHEERS!!!

bpm · 18-09-2006, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Mac

I think you missed my point bpm, its Gaff you should be MEOWING at, i think if you go back tru the thread and look at Gaff's messages you will get the point CHEERS!!!

Erm... I think I'll stay outta this one...

I retract my Meow with a Woof.

Enjoy your holiday btw!

**GAFF** · 18-09-2006, 23:50

Hey Big Mac, Its hard to organise something when people don't respond, you did so and the above was in no way aimed at you

. The thing is if people don't make the effort then meets will eventually just not happen as without getting numbers then you just can plan anything (eg group discount for a Rolling Road without a group ). I understand that people have stuff to do, but a reponse would be nice

, I sent about 50 texts out (I just sent them to people in the Republic...thank god for free texts), ya wouldn't think theres that many guys floating around here and when you hear back from less than 10 it's a bit dishearting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Mac

some people might not know how to attach their names to the lists, second,

true but the stupid question is the one not asked, everyone knows how to reply to a post and if they don't then they can ask. IIRC I did say in the text I'd put there name up if they want

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Mac

second, some people might have to wait until nearer the event before them can commit to it,

Again true but look at the going list, theres name's of guys with stuff inside the brackets, it just gives an idea if there's a chance they can make it. Least if guys reply with, yes, no or maybe then you get an idea where you stand. If nobody replied and I had organised a meet and due to lack of numbers we cancelled it but never posted (due to nobody interested), and people turned up they wouldn't be too happy. The other thing about yes, no & maybe is at least I know then that they are aware of it, and I don't send them other texts incase I didn't already send one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Mac

third, if someone is annoying you with text messages, "that they cant make it," take it out with them and not with the happy people on this web site CHEERS!!!

I'm not taking anything out on guys that replied, I've no issue with that, we don't have numbers but at least they made the effort at doing so. All I'm saying is that people could at least reply. If they can make it so be it.

But just look at the number of things we've tried to organise over the years, and the level of interest. Its getting to the stage now of why bother really as nobody is interested. I can very easily just contact the guys that regularly turn up, but I try to get eveyone involved and sometimes you need to post the above to kick start people into replying. Maybe we should do something where everyone organises something so they can see what its like and how frustrating it can be.

Btw what's wrong with my post, I called a spade a spade. Its a Vag meet and I thought that this being an enthusiasts site that it would interest people. I have tried to arrange family commitments around what was been organised on here as theres no point organising something with just the people on here as you just won't get the numbers.

octav.ed · 19-09-2006, 05:46

oops m8. yes your right. organizing meets is a thankless task.

we all know that, having done it.

keep up the good work.

might get down after all.

**GAFF** · 19-09-2006, 05:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by octav.ed

oops m8. yes your right. organizing meets is a thankless task.

we all know that, having done it.

keep up the good work.

might get down after all.

, btw if you can make it and wanna come up the night before there's a bed for ya

10-09-2006, 22:31	#1
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,659 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Right all its been a while since we've had a decent meet, so whose interested in meeting up at the www.vagdrivers.net meet see thread http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=3708 ,time's will follow closer to the time., Directions: From Dublin: Take the N7 (Main Cork/Limerick Road) Once you get on to the M7 after Johnstown just keep going until you pass the 'Welcome to Co Laois' sign. The exit you want to take is the one after this I think. It is the exit for Mountmellick/Killenard/Portarlington Take this exit and turn right across the bridge, keep going until you come to a T-Junction/Roundabout Turn left and the place is about 100 metres up the road at the top of a hill. There is a petrol station beside it you can't miss it. From Cork: Head for Dublin. Once you get onto the M7 at Portlaoise keep an eye on the signs for the exits, I think the one you want is the 2nd exit. Its the one that says Mountmellick/Killenard/Portarlington. Turn left here and take the next left at the next roundabout/T-Junction The place is about 100 metres up the road at the top of a hill. There is a petrol station beside it you can't miss it. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS Last edited by GAFF; 10-09-2006 at 22:32.

10-09-2006, 22:31	#2
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,659 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it .... please make the effort guys List Going Gaff NOT Going __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS Last edited by GAFF; 10-09-2006 at 22:35.

11-09-2006, 02:56	#3
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,819 Thanks: 99 Thanked 59 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it .... please make the effort guys List Going Gaff octav.ed NOT Going __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. NEXT IRISH MEET.. ??? http://briskoda.net/forums/irish-sko...s-show/103245/ Last edited by GAFF; 11-09-2006 at 03:28.

11-09-2006, 03:29	#4
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,659 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it .... please make the effort guys List Going Gaff octav.ed Kelan (maybe) Blanc NOT Going Bryan __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

11-09-2006, 11:27	#5
Dr. Octavia Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 211 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it .... please make the effort guys List Going Gaff octav.ed Kelan (maybe) Blanc Dr. Octavia (If I have my car back by then, otherwise I will have to ask for a lift. ) NOT Going Bryan

11-09-2006, 13:15	#6
bpm Drink me! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,034 Thanks: 12 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Erm... there's a track day on in Kirkstown that day... I'll have to ask the lads which one we're going to.. __________________ BPM This is a website , NOT a mobile phone. STP USNG TXT SPK

11-09-2006, 19:45	#7
The Big Mac Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DUBLIN Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Going on holiday for a week from the 31 th Sep won't make it ,Sorry CHEERS!!! __________________ THE MACK

12-09-2006, 10:15	#9
pdhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 928 Thanks: 18 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it .... please make the effort guys List Going Gaff octav.ed Kelan (maybe) Blanc Dr. Octavia (If I have my car back by then, otherwise I will have to ask for a lift. ) NOT Going Bryan pdhealy (too close to junior's arrival) __________________ Dear Lord.. The gods have been good to me. For the first time in my life, everything is absolutely perfect just the way it is. So here's the deal: You freeze everything the way it is, and I won't ask for anything more. If that is OK, please give me absolutely no sign. OK, deal.

12-09-2006, 18:12	#10
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,659 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Please fill in one of the below, easier that annoying people with texts that can't make it .... please make the effort guys List Going Gaff octav.ed Kelan (maybe) Blanc Dr. Octavia (If I have my car back by then, otherwise I will have to ask for a lift. ) NOT Going Bryan The Big Mac (Holidays) pdhealy (too close to junior's arrival) __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

15-09-2006, 17:25	#11
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,819 Thanks: 99 Thanked 59 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October sorry. didn't realise this was a sun. not 100% sure if i will make this or not. __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. NEXT IRISH MEET.. ??? http://briskoda.net/forums/irish-sko...s-show/103245/

18-09-2006, 17:06	#13
Dr. Octavia Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 211 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October I'm definitely going, but I really don't want to go in my brother's Vauxhall Corsa.

18-09-2006, 20:49	#14
The Big Mac Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DUBLIN Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October Looks like we will have to change your pills Gaff, first, some people might not know how to attach their names to the lists, second, some people might have to wait until nearer the event before them can commit to it, third, if someone is annoying you with text messages, "that they cant make it," take it out with them and not with the happy people on this web site CHEERS!!!! __________________ THE MACK

18-09-2006, 23:14	#16
The Big Mac Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DUBLIN Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October I think you missed my point bpm, its Gaff you should be MEOWING at, i think if you go back tru the thread and look at Gaff's messages you will get the point CHEERS!!! __________________ THE MACK

19-09-2006, 05:46	#19
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,819 Thanks: 99 Thanked 59 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Gandon Inn Portlaoise 1st October oops m8. yes your right. organizing meets is a thankless task. we all know that, having done it. keep up the good work. might get down after all. __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. NEXT IRISH MEET.. ??? http://briskoda.net/forums/irish-sko...s-show/103245/

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