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

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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

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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

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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.

bryand · 08-06-2007, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

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.

And the world is a much better place as a result, don't you agree?

Russ 'n' Riss · 13-06-2007, 14:15

Meets are great, especially if they are accompanied by a well planned out country blast, with a pub lunch mixed in for good measure.

I have just been to my first Skoda meet met some really nice people, and I suppose I'll get to know them even better the more meets I go to, but I still attend the South Wales Scooby's meet every month, and there are no anoraks there just lots of people standing around with Subaru rally jackets on

I've made some very good friends attending meets ok the car has changed but I will always go and see my old friends.

So yes meets are good and the wife and kids go gets them socializing.

vRS19TD · 13-06-2007, 15:08

I've only been to one meet so far, mainly due to always being busy when the other meets were on, and i was worried everyone was going to be an anorak and they're not.

The people are all chilled and laid back.

The only problem i had was talking to them and introducing myself!!!

Wardy · 13-06-2007, 19:11

It's what people make it, I think. If people think it's an anorak meet, and they don't like anoraks, come along without an anorak, and make it a non-anorak meet!

The Cat 'n' Fiddle are a prime example of this, and are my favourite. Maybe that's because we hold them when anoraks aren't required?

- then again we did have that February one when it was pretty cold!

Errr, anyway - I've voted no

Steve

octav.ed · 13-06-2007, 19:31

never thought of myself as an anorak...

i do enjoy the meets and meeting old and new briskodians...

especially if i stay over for a few beers and a bit of crack...

beats doing overtime at the weekends...

come on go to one... you know you want to...

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: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 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. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

07-06-2007, 18:25	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,561 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 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... __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

07-06-2007, 18:28	#3
Loz Bad Loz!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here..................... sometimes there........ Posts: 7,063 Members Car: LTD Edition Fabia VRS Thanks: 41 Thanked 221 Times in 73 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, 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!

07-06-2007, 18:32	#4
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,173 Members Car: Race Blue vRS TFSI Hatch Thanks: 47 Thanked 56 Times in 42 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, MFD3 Mods to come: KO4 Conv, LSD, Big Brakes

07-06-2007, 18:39	#7
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Poll now added. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

07-06-2007, 18:45	#9
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Depends on the weather ... __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

07-06-2007, 19:24	#10
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,187 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 167 Thanked 133 Times in 117 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 Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 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

07-06-2007, 20:13	#12
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 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 Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

07-06-2007, 20:14	#13
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,071 Members Car: Fiat 500 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 25 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 Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither )

07-06-2007, 21:00	#14
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,650 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS with cruise and 5 disk CD changer as the 6th slot has stopped working. Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 21 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: 469 Members Car: Fabia 1.9 TDi vRS 130 bhp 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: 1,068 Members Car: 02 black magic octavia vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 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 __________________ my car pics and spec here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2309233

07-06-2007, 21:30	#19
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 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 Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,396 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? What's an Anorak...........can we talk about it at the next meet. __________________ The Red Devil

13-06-2007, 14:15	#22
Russ 'n' Riss Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 40 Members Car: Octavia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? Meets are great, especially if they are accompanied by a well planned out country blast, with a pub lunch mixed in for good measure. I have just been to my first Skoda meet met some really nice people, and I suppose I'll get to know them even better the more meets I go to, but I still attend the South Wales Scooby's meet every month, and there are no anoraks there just lots of people standing around with Subaru rally jackets on I've made some very good friends attending meets ok the car has changed but I will always go and see my old friends. So yes meets are good and the wife and kids go gets them socializing. __________________ You have to have a sense of humour to drive a banana

13-06-2007, 15:08	#23
vRS19TD Silver Fab vRS Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands Posts: 1,871 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS. Thanks: 99 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? I've only been to one meet so far, mainly due to always being busy when the other meets were on, and i was worried everyone was going to be an anorak and they're not. The people are all chilled and laid back. The only problem i had was talking to them and introducing myself!!! __________________ John http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j79/vRS19TD/ www.petrolprices.com For Cheap Fuel Prices in Your Area. http://www.myspace.com/vrs19td This is me, if you're interested. Also on Facebook.

13-06-2007, 19:11	#24
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? It's what people make it, I think. If people think it's an anorak meet, and they don't like anoraks, come along without an anorak, and make it a non-anorak meet! The Cat 'n' Fiddle are a prime example of this, and are my favourite. Maybe that's because we hold them when anoraks aren't required? - then again we did have that February one when it was pretty cold! Errr, anyway - I've voted no Steve __________________ 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

13-06-2007, 19:31	#25
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,845 Members Car: skoda octavia tdi 130 bhp [170] Thanks: 98 Thanked 64 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Are Meets For Anoraks? never thought of myself as an anorak... i do enjoy the meets and meeting old and new briskodians... especially if i stay over for a few beers and a bit of crack... beats doing overtime at the weekends... come on go to one... you know you want to... __________________ 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. I was so poor growing up...If I wasn't born a boy..I'd have nothing to play with. -Rodney Dangerfield

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