1st Northern Meet - The Pics

MonkeyHanger · 03-08-2003, 20:09

Well, we ended up with a grand total of 5 Octavia's. (3 x vRS, 1 x WRC and 1 surprisingly quick L&K TDi)

Here's the pics

MonkeyHanger · 03-08-2003, 20:13

And another...

MonkeyHanger · 03-08-2003, 20:14

And another....

MonkeyHanger · 03-08-2003, 20:18

Ooh....a WRC !! (No 66 of 100 apparently)

Quinten · 03-08-2003, 21:03

So I can guess who's the 66/100, but who are the others?

MonkeyHanger · 03-08-2003, 21:11

My apologies

Using the top pic, from left to right

WRC = SixtySixOfOneHundred (Garry)

Black vRS = Jimmy

Silver vRS = Yours Truly

L&K = Fen L&K (Howard)

Black vRS = Panrix (Mark)

Jimmy · 03-08-2003, 21:16

Nice one Geoff you certainly downloaded them quick - my engine's not yet cold. I've got some pretty good action shots and the video although shaky in places has some good footage. Garry's hand signals a pearler!! I'll have a go with the editing over the next few days but will need to wait until Tuesday to download the piccies. Need to use works mem card reader.

Nice to finally put a face to a few names and a big

to Keith for volunteering to use the video camera.

Nearly forgot. Thoroughly enjoyed the roundabout action at the end. Anyone know where I can get some cheap tyres

MonkeyHanger · 03-08-2003, 21:20

Yep, was a damn good day, more fun than i expected

I'm still laughing at the spoiler on that Corsa

One thing's for sure, i'll bust a gut to try and make at least 1 day of the Spetember National meet, would bo good to meet a few more loonies

Jimmy · 03-08-2003, 21:35

I'm gonna check the diary and try and arrange to pop down at least for the Saturday anyway. I'll let you know and maybe we could organise another vRS 'convoy'. I'm sure Mark said he was going down for the Saturday aswell.

Was guite amusing that spoiler. Wasn't what you would call inconspicuous!! I'm glad we scared off the MX5 owners club would've lowered the tone of our refuelling stop. Think it was funny when that kid said to his Dad that there was a carpark full of Skodas - wonder what he must have been thinking when we roared off....

panrix2002 · 03-08-2003, 21:48

My thanks to Howard for organising a nice little tour of the beautiful area to the west of Newcastle and Durham

How's this for a coincidence...

We left the car park after the photo's above were taken and made our way south back towards Durham. Just a few miles after starting again, we passed a pub called the Cross Keys that had a couple of bikers sat outside by their bike. 30 seconds after we pass, my phone starts ringing. I answer the call only to be greeted by the cheery voice of "Lucky". "Can you keep the noise down as you go flying past the Cross Keys next time, please?", he says. It was only him and Lisa sat outside the pub with his Hyabusa!!!! Can you believe it???

To add to the points raised by my fellow "tourers":

1. Corsa looked crap - me and Keith nearly pi$$ed ourselves as a guy at work has a Honda CRX made up pretty much the same
2. Roundabouts are much more fun when taken sideways

3. I was going to head down to Oulton Park on the Friday but could just as easily drive down in convoy on the Saturday morning

Nice to meet up with another couple of Briskodians.

Cheers all

MonkeyHanger · 03-08-2003, 21:57

Yes indeed, many thanks to Howard for his route planning genius

Hyabusa? isnt that some sort of flowering shrub ??

sixtysixofonehundred · 04-08-2003, 00:21

Not long back, just like to say thanks for a great day out, probably my last one. Enjoyed every minute of it, and especially myself and panrix2002's - 120 - need I say more

panrix2002 · 04-08-2003, 08:22

Well you just have to every now and again, don't you???

Jimmy · 04-08-2003, 10:30

Right guys. I managed to download the video last night and edit it (to a fashion) using windows movie maker hence it's a .WMV file. The quality isn't brill to limit the file size but does anyone have any suggestions how to upload as it's 4.5Mb as it is!!

I'm tinkering with the proper editing suite to get the really good quality version and if I'm feeling adventurous I might even add a soundtrack. This version I'll burn onto CD...

redbaron · 04-08-2003, 10:33

nice pics... what area did you meet.. we might have to have a n/w invasion one night...

***ColinD*** · 04-08-2003, 12:05

re your convoy for September...

Plan for wrexham area start. It's not there, but it's not far off.

If you want to come down the night before, there are a range of options, camping etc, hotel.

Saturday drive is 200+ miles, variations allowing for traffic and time, average is 5-6 hours, so factor that into any 5am start plans, of course you can do as much or as little as you like and then potter back to the "finish" point for a bevie. The other option is arrive and then passenger, start and end points are quite close so getting you back to your car is not a problem, although I suspect most will drive anyway

Great pics...

Quinten · 04-08-2003, 12:25

Colin, is it maybe worth updating/starting a new thread with a complete itenary for the meet? Ideally with links to camp-sites/hotels/b&b, etc for those that need a night? Being a newbie to the national meet it would make deciding what to go for/do on the days a whole lot easier.

MonkeyHanger · 04-08-2003, 17:06

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimmy in this post
Right guys. I managed to download the video last night and edit it (to a fashion) using windows movie maker hence it's a .WMV file. The quality isn't brill to limit the file size but does anyone have any suggestions how to upload as it's 4.5Mb as it is!!

I'm tinkering with the proper editing suite to get the really good quality version and if I'm feeling adventurous I might even add a soundtrack. This version I'll burn onto CD...

Jimmy,

Not sure what sort of connection you're on mate, but i have cable here (1024k/s download, 256k/ upload) so if transfer speed is a problem, i'd be happy to help with "distribution" to anyone who needs it.

If i can access my bloody Ntl webspace i'd be happy to put it on there and post a URL on the forum for anyone who needs to download the video too

MonkeyHanger · 04-08-2003, 19:01

And...after a little technical wizardry..

The Group Shot !

redbaron · 05-08-2003, 09:23

nice pic

panrix2002 · 05-08-2003, 13:14

It's a great pic - it doesn't show how filthy my car was

sixtysixofonehundred · 05-08-2003, 16:31

Nor a'h the beasties on mine

MonkeyHanger · 05-08-2003, 18:45

Quote:

Originally posted by sixtysixofonehundred in this post
Nor a'h the beasties on mine

T'was a fine collection, there were a few species of insect on that bumper we've never seen in this area before

sixtysixofonehundred · 05-08-2003, 21:06

Ay the midgie is a powerful beast

sixtysixofonehundred · 07-08-2003, 09:47

Jimmy - any update on the "Vid"?

03-08-2003, 20:09	#1
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1st Northern Meet - The Pics Well, we ended up with a grand total of 5 Octavia's. (3 x vRS, 1 x WRC and 1 surprisingly quick L&K TDi) Here's the pics

03-08-2003, 21:03	#5
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,000 Members Car: Citroen C-Crosser 2.2HDI Thanks: 25 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	So I can guess who's the 66/100, but who are the others? __________________ Awooga!!!

03-08-2003, 21:16	#7
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Members Car: Octavia ahem Hearse Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice one Geoff you certainly downloaded them quick - my engine's not yet cold. I've got some pretty good action shots and the video although shaky in places has some good footage. Garry's hand signals a pearler!! I'll have a go with the editing over the next few days but will need to wait until Tuesday to download the piccies. Need to use works mem card reader. Nice to finally put a face to a few names and a big to Keith for volunteering to use the video camera. Nearly forgot. Thoroughly enjoyed the roundabout action at the end. Anyone know where I can get some cheap tyres Last edited by Jimmy; 03-08-2003 at 21:20.

03-08-2003, 21:20	#8
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep, was a damn good day, more fun than i expected I'm still laughing at the spoiler on that Corsa One thing's for sure, i'll bust a gut to try and make at least 1 day of the Spetember National meet, would bo good to meet a few more loonies Last edited by MonkeyHanger; 03-08-2003 at 21:25.

03-08-2003, 21:48	#10
panrix2002 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stockton Posts: 392 Members Car: Black 2002 vRS - Jabba'd :) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My thanks to Howard for organising a nice little tour of the beautiful area to the west of Newcastle and Durham How's this for a coincidence... We left the car park after the photo's above were taken and made our way south back towards Durham. Just a few miles after starting again, we passed a pub called the Cross Keys that had a couple of bikers sat outside by their bike. 30 seconds after we pass, my phone starts ringing. I answer the call only to be greeted by the cheery voice of "Lucky". "Can you keep the noise down as you go flying past the Cross Keys next time, please?", he says. It was only him and Lisa sat outside the pub with his Hyabusa!!!! Can you believe it??? To add to the points raised by my fellow "tourers": 1. Corsa looked crap - me and Keith nearly pi$$ed ourselves as a guy at work has a Honda CRX made up pretty much the same 2. Roundabouts are much more fun when taken sideways 3. I was going to head down to Oulton Park on the Friday but could just as easily drive down in convoy on the Saturday morning Nice to meet up with another couple of Briskodians. Cheers all __________________ Mark Damn.... these RS4's are quite quick aren't they?!?!?!?!?

03-08-2003, 20:13	#2
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And another...

03-08-2003, 20:14	#3
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And another....

03-08-2003, 20:18	#4
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ooh....a WRC !! (No 66 of 100 apparently)

03-08-2003, 21:11	#6
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My apologies Using the top pic, from left to right WRC = SixtySixOfOneHundred (Garry) Black vRS = Jimmy Silver vRS = Yours Truly L&K = Fen L&K (Howard) Black vRS = Panrix (Mark)

03-08-2003, 21:35	#9
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Members Car: Octavia ahem Hearse Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm gonna check the diary and try and arrange to pop down at least for the Saturday anyway. I'll let you know and maybe we could organise another vRS 'convoy'. I'm sure Mark said he was going down for the Saturday aswell. Was guite amusing that spoiler. Wasn't what you would call inconspicuous!! I'm glad we scared off the MX5 owners club would've lowered the tone of our refuelling stop. Think it was funny when that kid said to his Dad that there was a carpark full of Skodas - wonder what he must have been thinking when we roared off....

03-08-2003, 21:57	#11
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes indeed, many thanks to Howard for his route planning genius Hyabusa? isnt that some sort of flowering shrub ??

04-08-2003, 00:21	#12
sixtysixofonehundred Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 594 Members Car: vRS WRC Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not long back, just like to say thanks for a great day out, probably my last one. Enjoyed every minute of it, and especially myself and panrix2002's - 120 - need I say more __________________ Su permiso/la documentacion del coche, por favor Buena suerte

04-08-2003, 08:22	#13
panrix2002 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stockton Posts: 392 Members Car: Black 2002 vRS - Jabba'd :) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well you just have to every now and again, don't you??? __________________ Mark Damn.... these RS4's are quite quick aren't they?!?!?!?!?

04-08-2003, 10:30	#14
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Members Car: Octavia ahem Hearse Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right guys. I managed to download the video last night and edit it (to a fashion) using windows movie maker hence it's a .WMV file. The quality isn't brill to limit the file size but does anyone have any suggestions how to upload as it's 4.5Mb as it is!! I'm tinkering with the proper editing suite to get the really good quality version and if I'm feeling adventurous I might even add a soundtrack. This version I'll burn onto CD...

04-08-2003, 10:33	#15
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,570 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	nice pics... what area did you meet.. we might have to have a n/w invasion one night... __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

04-08-2003, 12:05	#16
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,315 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	re your convoy for September... Plan for wrexham area start. It's not there, but it's not far off. If you want to come down the night before, there are a range of options, camping etc, hotel. Saturday drive is 200+ miles, variations allowing for traffic and time, average is 5-6 hours, so factor that into any 5am start plans, of course you can do as much or as little as you like and then potter back to the "finish" point for a bevie. The other option is arrive and then passenger, start and end points are quite close so getting you back to your car is not a problem, although I suspect most will drive anyway Great pics... __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

04-08-2003, 12:25	#17
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,000 Members Car: Citroen C-Crosser 2.2HDI Thanks: 25 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Colin, is it maybe worth updating/starting a new thread with a complete itenary for the meet? Ideally with links to camp-sites/hotels/b&b, etc for those that need a night? Being a newbie to the national meet it would make deciding what to go for/do on the days a whole lot easier. __________________ Awooga!!!

04-08-2003, 19:01	#19
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And...after a little technical wizardry.. The Group Shot !

05-08-2003, 09:23	#20
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,570 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	nice pic __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

05-08-2003, 13:14	#21
panrix2002 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stockton Posts: 392 Members Car: Black 2002 vRS - Jabba'd :) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's a great pic - it doesn't show how filthy my car was __________________ Mark Damn.... these RS4's are quite quick aren't they?!?!?!?!?

05-08-2003, 16:31	#22
sixtysixofonehundred Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 594 Members Car: vRS WRC Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nor a'h the beasties on mine __________________ Su permiso/la documentacion del coche, por favor Buena suerte

05-08-2003, 21:06	#24
sixtysixofonehundred Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 594 Members Car: vRS WRC Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ay the midgie is a powerful beast __________________ Su permiso/la documentacion del coche, por favor Buena suerte

07-08-2003, 09:47	#25
sixtysixofonehundred Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 594 Members Car: vRS WRC Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jimmy - any update on the "Vid"? __________________ Su permiso/la documentacion del coche, por favor Buena suerte

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