National meet No.11,AUGUST 7/8/9TH,,2020...FRI/SAT/SUNDAY. ,2020. NEW DATES

[metal licker]

Hi Craig hope you and the family are doing ok
I'll be attending whenever it is subject to permission from the wifey too use her car again

[jimbo1958]

Hi Craig hope you and the family are doing ok
I'll be attending whenever it is subject to permission from the wifey too use her car again

Be good to see you again Big Al.

[craig3.2]

Hi Craig, I know you've been pushing this one as they say like water up hilll!

This issue, IMHO, is all the IFs..

If you look at Scotland's more formally documented approach as opposed to the UK's next hurdle approach, in reality they are not far apart..

In Scotland tommorrow you can have a coffee with a family /friend in a garden ..ie phase 1

Unlilkely under any circumstances to get to phase 2 before the 3 week clock cycle

Only then in phase 3, probably in 6 weeks time minimum can Scots drive more than 5 miles and also have a beer outside..

So however you look at it early July seems a non starter..IMHO

IMHO the chances of the UK going faster without setbacks seems slight..

So its either August or September according to your logic..

Give that UK people can't fly / won't fly for summer holidays, as soon as people can either camp and / or hotel the UK is going to be rammed upto the point the English schools go back..only then can you go for a drive..

Therefore, IMHO, September seems the best option, even then its got lots of IFs and i think old f$%kers will hang back to see how the death rate changes..

The yoof, as already documented don't care..

Based on the last 3 years of attendance you won't have many of those!

Peter,I am keeping an eye on things in Scotland,obviously. People in England have actually been allowed to fly to Greece,etc as has been in the media,with one guy complaining about how busy his flight to Greece was,and how nobody was wearing a mask,while the guy moaning,and taking said pics to post online,was one of those same people going on a jolly,and not wearing a mask!!

Anyway, this meet WILL be going ahead this year,as and what date,need to wait and see,re Hotels,and of course,that we Scots/Welsh,etc can enter England

As the Younger element you mention,we have had plenty of under 30/"younger" members at these meets over the years,especially in the first 4/5 years, just less so in the past few years,lol. Like others,they have moved onto different cars,etc.

Anyway,its cool if you don't want to come,fully understand,but please,less of the doom mongering ..,....
If some people still want to make this meet happen,then we will.
Which is clearly the case.
We may have to limit numbers,but that doesn't look like an issue.
All the best,cheers

[craig3.2]

Hi Craig hope you and the family are doing ok
I'll be attending whenever it is subject to permission from the wifey too use her car again

Great stuff,Alan
As Jim says,be very good to see you again mate.

P.s,we are doing fine,Thanks.
Hope you are all well

[Keyper]

Not really for this thread but ahh well

Water pump on its way out, so took the opportunity to get it done before we do the National

[craig3.2]

Looking good there,John...is that a wee Original mini convertible in the background?

[craig3.2]

Please see voting on Proposed New Dates for this meet...on a New Thread.
Please only vote if you intend coming

[Keyper]

Looking good there,John...is that a wee Original mini convertible in the background?

Thanks buddy
The mini is a 1275 however it has proper engine issues and is currently getting looked at in the same garage, its my neighbours car, he also has a MX5

[craig3.2]

PLEASE SEE NEW DATES IN THE HEADER/ON PAGE 1, 1ST POST.
THANKS.

Hope to see you all soon

[bladeowner]

Deposit Sent

[mmm-five]

Thanks for keeping this alive Craig, never thought it would go ahead - late or at all

Firstly, I'll take a classic room (for single occupancy).

Secondly, a few questions to help everyone, once the hotel/rates are confirmed:

• Are the rooms held as a group booking in your name?
• Do we need to confirm/pay direct with the hotel...and if so, by when?
• Are there limited hours to call the hotel (or is there someone available on the phone all day?)
• Is the Friday evening meal still going ahead?
• If so, is there a menu that we need to start pre-ordering our meal option for Friday?

[patriot66]

Hi Craig, I'll definitely be along for the drive on the Sunday
See you then, Si

[craig3.2]

Thanks for keeping this alive Craig, never thought it would go ahead - late or at all

Firstly, I'll take a classic room (for single occupancy).

Secondly, a few questions to help everyone, once the hotel/rates are confirmed:

• Are the rooms held as a group booking in your name?
• Do we need to confirm/pay direct with the hotel...and if so, by when?
• Are there limited hours to call the hotel (or is there someone available on the phone all day?)
• Is the Friday evening meal still going ahead?
• If so, is there a menu that we need to start pre-ordering our meal option for Friday?

I was going to put all that up on here once the Hotel,ertc have confirmed what they want us to do this time.
Usually I would go through a list of those wanting the Hotel,and then get those people staying, to call the Crooklands and give their details, including Credit card info,which holds their booking then,at our agreed rates.....its so if people don't turn up,and haven't cancelled in an appropriate timeframe, then they can charge the card. Has never happened though.
In 2019 they didn't even bother going most peoples credit card info though,lol. And someone had paid for the Room that time,and it was unused,which was a shame.

Anyway, will get back to you all when I have more info

[craig3.2]

Thanks for keeping this alive Craig, never thought it would go ahead - late or at all

Firstly, I'll take a classic room (for single occupancy).

Secondly, a few questions to help everyone, once the hotel/rates are confirmed:

• Are the rooms held as a group booking in your name?
• Do we need to confirm/pay direct with the hotel...and if so, by when?
• Are there limited hours to call the hotel (or is there someone available on the phone all day?)
• Is the Friday evening meal still going ahead?
• If so, is there a menu that we need to start pre-ordering our meal option for Friday?

To answer a few of these points....

1.Yes,Hotel is block booked under my name/Z4forum
2.Once I have a Confirmed list of those attending,I will forward names to hotel,who then usually require a credit card info given to hold individual rooms,so people need to call the Hotel and give their details.
I am waiting to see that is what they want to do this time round,given the way things are
3.Currently,Hotel is still CLOSED,and I am corresponding via email only.....so waiting for word from them on how they wanted to do this ,this time.
4Tbc,but Friday night meal has Ben requested
5.Once hotel confirms they can do the meal,then Pre Orders are required, as has been the case before.

Will post this on page 1 too,cheers

P.s,the info is already on page 1,just checked,lol.
But will highlight it to be sure,cheers

[craig3.2]

Please see some UPDATED INFO,ABOVE AND AT THE TOP OF PAGE 1,IN MY FIRST POST.
UPDATED INFO AS I get IT
Also,ROOM RATES, ,ETC ON THERE TOO.