Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008

yashicamat · 23-12-2007, 16:49

It's been a long time coming . . . but just remember the Guinness advert.

The plan is to meet at the Cat and Fiddle Inn (located on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, linky to map here Streetmap.co.uk- search results )) for 11am on Saturday 26th January 2008. There will be the usual coffees, chatting etc. as people arrive. Once everyone is there, we'll set off on a fairly short drive to a pub to have lunch (venue to be announced, it will vary depending on numbers). After lunch, a longer drive will take in some of the finest roads in the Peak District, with stops as and when for photo taking.

I aim for the group to return to the Cat and Fiddle for coffee again at 5pm-ish, where people will then depart their seperate ways.

For those who don't know the area, please take note that the A537 and the surrounding area is now often patrolled by a police aircraft that can (and will) book you for speeding / disregarding overtaking restrictions etc. The nature of the roads are such that they are entertaining without the need to break the speed limit, but just bare this in mind in case you're tempted to howl along the open moorland roads.

Add yourself to the list below if you're interested, together with if you're wanting lunch (and how many of you if you're bringing SWMBO's, little 'uns etc.).

Extra information added 6th January

Probably worth noting that there aren't many fuel stops on the route as the Peak District doesn't have a great number really, so it'd be wise to fill up as you approach the area, otherwise we may have issues trying to find a fuel stop on the drive out! (which has happened in the past).

1)yashicamat

jaymd · 23-12-2007, 16:56

1)yashicamat
2) jaymd

About time!

ric04vrs · 23-12-2007, 17:35

1)yashicamat
2) jaymd
3) ric04vrs , dinner please

sharkrider · 23-12-2007, 18:08

oh yeah! I've been to every one so far, and don't intend to miss this one Rob

1)yashicamat
2) jaymd
3) ric04vrs , dinner please
4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC)

Tom_vRS · 23-12-2007, 19:10

Maybe me, I'll confirm later.

Loz · 23-12-2007, 19:19

Will see what I can do, I will have problems finding it and I don't really want to do the drive on my own so I may pick an unsuspecting randomer and jump in with them!!

oilburninnut · 23-12-2007, 19:22

i may be there,depending on other forum commitments

robb06210 · 23-12-2007, 22:41

About time you student layabout...

1)yashicamat
2) jaymd
3) ric04vrs , dinner please
4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC)
5) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe)

PEMBO · 23-12-2007, 23:00

If I have left my job by then (which hopefully I will have) then I will probably be coming, but cant commit yet unfortunatly.

ZootyRS · 23-12-2007, 23:28

Mebbe. I'm free that weekend so will see if I can drag the missus and kids out.

VeeKar · 24-12-2007, 11:57

1)yashicamat
2) jaymd
3) ric04vrs , dinner please
4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC)
5) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe)
6) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe)
Good memories of last year, I'd only had a skoda a few weeks, its definitely not as shiny now!

gillywibble · 24-12-2007, 13:15

1)yashicamat
2) jaymd
3) ric04vrs , dinner please
4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC)
5) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe)
6) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe)

Possibles: Gilly, Wibble + 2 HC's. I may not be able to make it depending if I am in Manchester the night before.

iCraig · 30-12-2007, 01:33

Count me in as long as there in no snow up there then.

1)yashicamat
2) jaymd
3) ric04vrs , dinner please
4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC)
5) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe)
6) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe)
7)iCraig

Wardy · 30-12-2007, 02:04

Nice one Rob, thanks for organising another one

A bit too early to be 100% on that date, but I'll put myself down for now

1.) yashicamat
2.) jaymd
3.) ric04vrs , dinner please
4.) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC)
5.) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe)
6.) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe)
7.) iCraig
8.) Wardy (will confirm)

Oggy · 30-12-2007, 11:48

Snow permitting I will be there. Don't know if missus will come, shes not bothered about cars, but loves dinning out. Will comfirm if shes coming nearer the time.

1.) yashicamat
2.) jaymd
3.) ric04vrs , dinner please
4.) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC)
5.) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe)
6.) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe)
7.) iCraig
8.) Wardy (will confirm)
9.) oggy

sharkrider · 30-12-2007, 15:26

I'll be there snow or not

you remember the first one rob? when it never got to above -3 celcius out there?! lol....

philje123 · 30-12-2007, 16:00

I'll try and make it (if i get this new noise sorted in the car!!) and will confirm nearer time but will put my name down for now:

1.) yashicamat
2.) jaymd
3.) ric04vrs , dinner please
4.) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC)
5.) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe)
6.) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe)
7.) iCraig
8.) Wardy (will confirm)
9.) oggy
10.) philje123 (to confirm)

yashicamat · 30-12-2007, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkrider

I'll be there snow or not

you remember the first one rob? when it never got to above -3 celcius out there?! lol....

How could I forget it! The photo makes it look like a warm summers evening though.

Snow is a potential issue, we'll have to play that one by ear. The Cat & Fiddle road does get closed quite a bit during the winter, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it!

Hopefully all will be well though and we'll be enjoying some of the fantastic roads, such as this one:

Tom_vRS · 30-12-2007, 17:27

Which was the bump I nearly died on??

philje123 · 30-12-2007, 19:57

That looks like a pretty COOL road... lol

I would be taking it pretty steady all the way at the back of you all probably.... the felicia is hardly renound for its handling

!!

hmmm... that would also mean id have to sling it through the car wash so it was presentable.... never mind.

Mr Grumpy · 30-12-2007, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by philje123

hmmm... that would also mean id have to sling it through the car wash so it was presentable.... never mind.

Put it through a car wash and I will tell everybody that you are a transvestite

I may be there dependant on work etc.

philje123 · 30-12-2007, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

Put it through a car wash and I will tell everybody that you are a transvestite

Well maybe i am a transvestite!! hehe

Besides... ur only annoyed because i would show you up as you can't be bothered to wash yours!!!

yashicamat · 31-12-2007, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by philje123

I would be taking it pretty steady all the way at the back of you all probably.... the felicia is hardly renound for its handling

!!

Don't worry about it, I'm sure if Boswall's diesel felly could manage it yours can!

sharkrider · 31-12-2007, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashicamat

How could I forget it! The photo makes it look like a warm summers evening though.

Snow is a potential issue, we'll have to play that one by ear. The Cat & Fiddle road does get closed quite a bit during the winter, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it!

Hopefully all will be well though and we'll be enjoying some of the fantastic roads, such as this one:

*has memory of his old furby..... (the most dirty black one in that pic for those that don't know

)

yashicamat · 31-12-2007, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkrider

*has memory of his old furby..... (the most dirty black one in that pic for those that don't know

)

23-12-2007, 16:49	#1
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,670 Members Car: Nissan Primera GT Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 It's been a long time coming . . . but just remember the Guinness advert. The plan is to meet at the Cat and Fiddle Inn (located on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, linky to map here Streetmap.co.uk- search results )) for 11am on Saturday 26th January 2008. There will be the usual coffees, chatting etc. as people arrive. Once everyone is there, we'll set off on a fairly short drive to a pub to have lunch (venue to be announced, it will vary depending on numbers). After lunch, a longer drive will take in some of the finest roads in the Peak District, with stops as and when for photo taking. I aim for the group to return to the Cat and Fiddle for coffee again at 5pm-ish, where people will then depart their seperate ways. For those who don't know the area, please take note that the A537 and the surrounding area is now often patrolled by a police aircraft that can (and will) book you for speeding / disregarding overtaking restrictions etc. The nature of the roads are such that they are entertaining without the need to break the speed limit, but just bare this in mind in case you're tempted to howl along the open moorland roads. Add yourself to the list below if you're interested, together with if you're wanting lunch (and how many of you if you're bringing SWMBO's, little 'uns etc.). Extra information added 6th January Probably worth noting that there aren't many fuel stops on the route as the Peak District doesn't have a great number really, so it'd be wise to fill up as you approach the area, otherwise we may have issues trying to find a fuel stop on the drive out! (which has happened in the past). 1)yashicamat __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline Last edited by yashicamat; 07-01-2008 at 00:03.

23-12-2007, 16:56	#2
jaymd Bored! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Macclesfield - Cheshire Posts: 1,725 Members Car: Octavia VRS Thanks: 30 Thanked 69 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 1)yashicamat 2) jaymd About time!

23-12-2007, 17:35	#3
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23-12-2007, 18:08	#4
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,887 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 245 Thanked 107 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 oh yeah! I've been to every one so far, and don't intend to miss this one Rob 1)yashicamat 2) jaymd 3) ric04vrs , dinner please 4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC) __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

23-12-2007, 19:10	#5
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23-12-2007, 19:19	#6
Loz Bad Loz!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here..................... sometimes there........ Posts: 7,062 Members Car: LTD Edition Fabia VRS Thanks: 41 Thanked 221 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 Will see what I can do, I will have problems finding it and I don't really want to do the drive on my own so I may pick an unsuspecting randomer and jump in with them!! __________________ Lorraine- AKA Loz, Lozkins, Lozza, Lozzy, Lozlet, Lozzette, Lozzle, Lozley, 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 Can't change the way I am, sexy, naughty, bitchy!

23-12-2007, 19:22	#7
oilburninnut Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,643 Members Car: vrs sse Thanks: 184 Thanked 138 Times in 130 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 i may be there,depending on other forum commitments __________________ Gary www.dogboxmedia.co.uk

23-12-2007, 22:41	#8
robb06210 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,104 Members Car: Nothing :-( Thanks: 52 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 About time you student layabout... 1)yashicamat 2) jaymd 3) ric04vrs , dinner please 4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC) 5) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe) __________________ I was just a figment of your imagination! After nearly two years and a hell of a lot of fun, I'm off - all the best to everybody; this is Robbo signing off!

23-12-2007, 23:00	#9
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23-12-2007, 23:28	#10
ZootyRS Frustrated Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: It's grim Posts: 1,948 Members Car: Passat by day, Octy RS by night Thanks: 18 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 Mebbe. I'm free that weekend so will see if I can drag the missus and kids out. __________________ My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal

24-12-2007, 11:57	#11
VeeKar Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: derbyshire Posts: 318 Members Car: black fabia vrs Thanks: 38 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 1)yashicamat 2) jaymd 3) ric04vrs , dinner please 4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC) 5) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe) 6) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe) Good memories of last year, I'd only had a skoda a few weeks, its definitely not as shiny now! Last edited by VeeKar; 24-12-2007 at 12:26.

24-12-2007, 13:15	#12
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30-12-2007, 01:33	#13
iCraig Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irlam, Manchester Posts: 208 Members Car: 1999 Skoda Octavia LXi Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 Count me in as long as there in no snow up there then. 1)yashicamat 2) jaymd 3) ric04vrs , dinner please 4) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC) 5) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe) 6) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe) 7)iCraig __________________ 1997 Škoda Felicia 1.3LXi -> 1999 Škoda Octavia 1.6LXi -> Wants a Fabia for his next car!

30-12-2007, 02:04	#14
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,726 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 369 Times in 357 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 Nice one Rob, thanks for organising another one A bit too early to be 100% on that date, but I'll put myself down for now 1.) yashicamat 2.) jaymd 3.) ric04vrs , dinner please 4.) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC) 5.) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe) 6.) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe) 7.) iCraig 8.) Wardy (will confirm) __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

30-12-2007, 11:48	#15
Oggy Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 200 Members Car: Octavia Vrs Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 Snow permitting I will be there. Don't know if missus will come, shes not bothered about cars, but loves dinning out. Will comfirm if shes coming nearer the time. 1.) yashicamat 2.) jaymd 3.) ric04vrs , dinner please 4.) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC) 5.) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe) 6.) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe) 7.) iCraig 8.) Wardy (will confirm) 9.) oggy

30-12-2007, 15:26	#16
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,887 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 245 Thanked 107 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 I'll be there snow or not you remember the first one rob? when it never got to above -3 celcius out there?! lol.... __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

30-12-2007, 16:00	#17
philje123 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York Posts: 2,017 Members Car: Skoda Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 Thanks: 62 Thanked 106 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 I'll try and make it (if i get this new noise sorted in the car!!) and will confirm nearer time but will put my name down for now: 1.) yashicamat 2.) jaymd 3.) ric04vrs , dinner please 4.) Sharkrider (I'll let you know if its + swmbo and HC) 5.) Robbo6210 (+ Swmbo maybe) 6.) VeeKar (+swmbo maybe) 7.) iCraig 8.) Wardy (will confirm) 9.) oggy 10.) philje123 (to confirm) __________________ 96 Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 spi Hatchback called Nelly

30-12-2007, 17:27	#19
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30-12-2007, 19:57	#20
philje123 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York Posts: 2,017 Members Car: Skoda Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 Thanks: 62 Thanked 106 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Cat and Fiddle VII - Saturday 26th January 2008 That looks like a pretty COOL road... lol I would be taking it pretty steady all the way at the back of you all probably.... the felicia is hardly renound for its handling !! hmmm... that would also mean id have to sling it through the car wash so it was presentable.... never mind. __________________ 96 Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 spi Hatchback called Nelly