Impromptu availability for a drive?

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: Alex L ........I may be the only member with impromptu free time..........

No, you're not! (Although I think Mrs C might disagree!![]) Good plan Alex but maybe a bit late in the year for some.......?[]

 

[Alex L]

Yeh, I don't understand these people that have every day planned for the next 6 months+ My life is just not that ordered! Scheduled club events are great and all but most of them lack a fun drive (Gary's fantastic events are obviously the exception) - and driving pleasure is 100% the reason why I own a Porsche.

 

[Alex L]

I often find myself with a random unscheduled quiet work day or open weekend plans and think to myself 'wouldn't it be great to meet up with some other club members and go for an impromptu drive'. Sometimes the weather doesn't play ball but when the sun does come out then it's just rude not to.

So I thought I'd start a thread where people can post a close date when they are free (eg. within the next 4 weeks or this afternoon) and see if any other members in the same area are free too.

For example:

Who : Where : When
Alex L : Reading area : free anytime this weekend (9th/10th Oct)

This probably would work best on the region boards but they tend to have their own followings. Let's see how we get on, I may be the only member with impromptu free time in which case this will be a quiet thread...

 

[tscaptain]

Move down to Devon then and we can do lots of great drives! Did a fantastic 140 miler last weekend with three cars. Mine certainly doesn't go into storage over the winter either.[]

 

[Lancerlot]

Officially retired this week, guys, so up for some jollity whenever. However Mrs. W appears to have a long list................seemingly getting bigger by the hour.

So any excuse to get away, really. Regards, Clive

 

[PenelopePitstop]

Hiya I have some free time this weekend and as the sun will be out for probably the last time before 2011 it would be rude not to! Had you planned a route? PP Cant wait to get that roof down.....................

 

[unclewinks]

Congrats on your retirement Clive.More drives in order then.[]

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot Officially retired this week, guys, so up for some jollity whenever.

Congratulations Clive... Have you been away yet?? I'm sure that your life will be busier now than its ever been!!! - according to the boss....[] I'd love to get out for a drive but sadly I'm having to work to be able to pay for my playtime [8D] I was looking at something myself for the 17th but going up't north out to play.. I will do it one day as a proper 'drivers' event [] but may test the ground depending on the weather... It's always pleased to see members making the most of each others company, so hope some do find the time to get out as this weekend is supposed to be really nice! garyw

 

[Rodney Naghar]

I was planning on a jolly this Saturday in Oxford with a Lotus owning friend, would be happy to join anyone in Reading.

 

[okellyt]

So Alex A drive out today or not?

 

[Alex L]

I have a good route from the Trout Inn at Oxford Want to meet up today for lunch there guys and gals? http://www.thetroutoxford.co.uk/ 12 o'clock too early? ...it gets busy!

 

[Alex L]

Tom's meeting me at the Trout about 1230 if anyone else wants to join us?

 

[Clewsey]

Wishful thinking on my part this weekend I'm afraid but have fun in any case. Cheers! Simon

 

[Rodney Naghar]

Shall Iwemeet you there after lunch? I'll PM both of you my number, if you could give me a call 30 minutes before you're done and I'll meet you there?

 

[Alex L]

Sure. Should be around 1:30ish PM me your number. I have a good route (about 2 hours) planned if you guys dont have one already...

 

[PenelopePitstop]

Hiya... HUGE hamgover this morning ...even water is questionable for lunch......sorry guys would have liked to join you but it's just not gonna happen today. Be sure to join you for the next one. PP....feeling less than perky!

 

[Rodney Naghar]

ORIGINAL: Alex L Sure.  Should be around 1:30ish PM me your number. I have a good route (about 2 hours) planned if you guys dont have one already...

Sounds good we'll aim to be there by 1:30

 

[Alex L]

Great run today. Thanks to Tom, Rod and Chris for the excellent company! Some pics:

Some additional eye candy when we re-fueled (a debagded RS6 and a rare 16M):

Until next time...

 

[Rodney Naghar]

Just got home, both Chris and I had a great time. Thanks for organising a great route today Alex and good to meet both you and Tom.

 

[tscaptain]

I reckon those pictures have been messed with! Tom's car looks clean - almost! [] Pity you guys are so far away - would love to have joined you! PS - You don't get that kind of exotica at our local Shell![8D]