Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Jonathan Binnington, 07-Jun-2007, 04:12pm
J-K,
I venture to suggest that there aren't so many virgins in Stafford these days...
jonath
I venture to suggest that there aren't so many virgins in Stafford these days...
jonath
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Michael Charlton, 07-Jun-2007, 04:44pm
....so thats what youve been getting up to in Stafford these last few years!!
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Posted By : George Ralph, 07-Jun-2007, 04:45pm
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 07-Jun-2007, 04:49pm
It was at the end of my honymoon
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : James Dennison, 07-Jun-2007, 10:03pm
John,
The best thing to do at Stafford is to take your time - there will be things going on but don't expect to be able to sit down and be entertained for the day.
Before you go make a list of stuff that you'd like and have a walk round the autojumble and stalls but don't buy anything until you've been round at least once 'cos prices will vary.
The cars in the hall are worth a look but static polished cars are not my thing.
I always like a walk round the site late afternoon with a beer to see the cars people have arrived in - from "how did that get here" to concours.
In terms of camping it can be a little intimidating as most folks seem to arrange themselves in area groups but there are usually a few folks that are happy to chat.
- If you are listening Claire it would be good to have a nobby no mates camp for people who are not regulars at area meets and want to camp with other folks in a similar predicament.
One thing that is certainly true about Stafford is that you always get a real mix of folk of all ages and all walks of life.
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Posted By : John Davies, 07-Jun-2007, 11:19pm
Thank you James, best laugh all day for your advice to a virgin:
" there will be things going on but don't expect to be able to sit down and be entertained for the day."
Nhoj
PS A gulag for "nobby no-mates"? What a dreadful idea!
Talk to anyone, tent next door, neighbour in the bar, car parked alongside.
As James says, IMHO, there are far too many 'laagers' of old friends who draw windbreaks between their tents, run up a flag and spend all weekend talking, eating and drinking with the same people.
Now, a walk around the site, beer in hand! I like that!
You have to talk to everyone, anyone you meet, or finish your beer, go back and get another!
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : George Ralph, 08-Jun-2007, 10:40am
I couldn't agree more. I go every year with some mates from Devon and we camp together. But we talk to everyone, that's part of the fun! One of the reasons I go every year is to meet old friends and make new ones. Due to Stafford I now have friends as far a field as Germany and Belgium who I meet up with every year. One of the most pleasant bits is standing in the campsite with a beer discussing a car I haven't seen before with the owner. There was also a suggestion that those of us who communicate regularly by this medium should meet up on Friday night in the bar. Are we still up for that?????-
Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 08-Jun-2007, 08:38pm
Forum beer? you bet, we need badges or some sort of silly walk/novelty hat to get noticed, i am worried however that i won't get there till later and miss out,
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Posted By : John Davies, 08-Jun-2007, 08:58pm
I'm up for that!
Carnations in buttonhole, or copies of the Times?
Apart from the racers, I might not recognise anyone.
What time?
Oh, silly me, opening time of course.
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : George Ralph, 09-Jun-2007, 08:13am
Perhaps we could use something like this - easy to print onto address labels or whatever?
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Posted By : John Davies, 09-Jun-2007, 10:37am
Nice one, George!
Let me make a note - George Ralph, round yellow face, sweats a lot, can't take his beer - Right!
I think name badges are a great idea - I've walked past people who are e-friends, because I've never seen their face.
Vinny suggested them ?last year?
How much would it cost the Club to issue them with booked tickets?
They can be re-used - when I go to conferences, everyone gets one and you are asked to return them at the end - in fact there is usually someone on the door who won't let you out unless you do!
But that font for the name - it's Comic Sans, the viral font! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 09-Jun-2007, 04:47pm
John,
it's comic sans, the special needs font "aktuwallee". as a teacher, have been advised to use at all times, clearlr george thinks we are all educationally challenged, or is that his beer drinking talking?
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Vin Poonwassie, 09-Jun-2007, 05:43pm
I like it!
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Posted By : John Davies, 09-Jun-2007, 08:06pm
Calvin,
I know nothing of special needs, but Comic Sans was invented by Microsoft, and is rapidly taking over the World.
It is being used in more and more documents so that by the year 2015 half of the printed word will use this font, and by 2025, everything will be in Comic Sans.
Your advice to use it all times is just further evidenc eof the virulence of this viral font.
Clearly this is the ultimate plot to make it an MS World.
Fight Comic Sans! Use anything except! Garamond, Baskerville, Times Roman, even Ariel.
You know it makes sans.
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Leon Guyot, 09-Jun-2007, 10:46pm
otherwise it's sans parlo, we must not speak ill of microsod or bill gates' nanostazi will no doubt do unspeakable things to your musings...if y u ee wh t I me n?...gulp.
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Posted By : George Ralph, 10-Jun-2007, 09:40am
I dunno about small, round, yellow and can't take my beer (well perhaps the small and round is accurate) but I certainly didn't know that a simple font pulled out of a list could cause so much consternation! In world full of war, famine, poverty and Putin perhaps we've got more to worry about? Seriously, i shall have to avoid that one in future. Your suggestions for alternatives are welcome as I am currently making some "tongue in cheek" stickers for my car. I'm not much good at this graphic design lark, computers a wonderful but they can't give you talent.
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : John Davies, 10-Jun-2007, 11:15pm
The opportunities of PhotoShop et al are amazing, aren't they, George.
The problem is translating your whizbang desiogn onto a sticker that can go the car.
Lots of companies will do it, but they cost.
I spent ages cutting a version of this out of Fablon for the Silverback, but all the little bits and the sharp corners peeled off.
So it's the 'Sponsor wanted' look for this year.
JOhn
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : George Ralph, 11-Jun-2007, 08:27am
I've found a local firm who will do me 6 of these stickers for &163;20, he was very enthusiastic about it. I could always ask him to quote for others?
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Posted By : Nigel Clark, 11-Jun-2007, 03:17pm
We would all like Stafford to be as inclusive an event as possible. Having labels on shirts makes for easy introductions.
As a quick way to have labels available at Stafford next month, HQ will investigate getting plenty of the sticky name labels that you see at some conferences, the ones where you can write your name in ball point and stick it to your shirt. We can hand these out at the gate.
If this works well this year, we could look at something more sophisticated (with nice graphics) for the future.
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Nigel Clark, 05-Jul-2007, 12:31pm
A reminder - there will be self-adhesive name badges available at the gate for all who want them to break the ice. Just take a badge, write your name and area on it, then wear it so that the "friends you haven't yet met" can see who you are.
See you in the Stafford sunshine!
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 05-Jul-2007, 12:41pm
A bit of pritt stick and the forum beer badge on top then
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Posted By : Susan Hare, 07-Jun-2007, 11:24pm
John, Not sure where your nearest local meeting would be but I am sure the guys/gals there would welcome you camping with them. If not you would be
more than welcome to camp with us Northerners at South Yorks (quiet campsite) and/or the Notts Area would welcome newbies so to speak.
Generally wherever you are from people are very friendly and over the weekend you will have two things in common, Triumphs and beer!
Enjoy
Generally wherever you are from people are very friendly and over the weekend you will have two things in common, Triumphs and beer!
Enjoy
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Vin Poonwassie, 07-Jun-2007, 11:44pm
Just a note about 'cars in the hall'
there are a lot of polished and perfect cars, BUT there are also alot of unusual and modified cars, some of which you'll say 'WOW!' and some of which might laugh out loud at - so well worth a good look.
hell, you may even see a bright yellow one with a solid chrome steering wheel and door panels made from mirrors and 16" alloy wheels (ps. the proper response would be WOW!, not lol!)
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Nigel Gibbins, 08-Jun-2007, 08:49am
I hope the cars on 'display in the hall' will be more interesting than ' static polished' ones this year as each will have competed in some way, shape or form. Mine will be there, it may be static, but it's far from polished
... then engine bay is
beginning to look a bit 'bling' though but that should go after the Silversstone races.
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Ian Smythe, 08-Jun-2007, 09:01am
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Andy Vowell, 08-Jun-2007, 09:58am
Ian
Well mine will be there on Saturday, would be a good oppourtunity for you to get a different view of it rathar than from the rear
Handbags at dawn
Andy
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Ian Smythe, 08-Jun-2007, 10:23am
LOL Andy this isint strictly true as i normally only ever see it in the assembly area !
You will regret that comment when all your mega powerfull highly strung racehorses all breakdown after 20 minutes and up pops me and the carthorse to come wobbling through to take victory (i havent factored simon into this equasion cos hopefully he will be learing about the joys of fatherhood)
ive even cleared a space for the trophys
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Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 08-Jun-2007, 10:06am
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : George Ralph, 08-Jun-2007, 10:30am
And I'm definitely down for both days and looking forward to it. And as long as it survives Castle Combe, it will be driven to Stafford loaded to the gunnels with my camping kit etc as usual. Used and abused and loving every minute!-
Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 08-Jun-2007, 08:40pm
Should have my car in the hall on saturday, but it depends on my engine being back together and it running, (not even raced it and my engine is in bits)
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : John-Kenneth Habbershaw, 18-Jun-2007, 10:06pm
Hi folks. Many thanks for all your replys. I'm goign to book my tickets.
I think the West Kent group are the closest for me, so will try to meet up with them the week before. Also many thanks for the offer of sleeping pitches. Will just have to decide on loyalty's. Been a northerner born and bred, or do I stick with the Southies where I now live... decisions decisions.
I think the West Kent group are the closest for me, so will try to meet up with them the week before. Also many thanks for the offer of sleeping pitches. Will just have to decide on loyalty's. Been a northerner born and bred, or do I stick with the Southies where I now live... decisions decisions.
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : John-Kenneth Habbershaw, 24-Jun-2007, 07:02pm
Met the West Kent Group today Great Folk!
Tickets booked, and little token thingey arrived yesterday...
Just wondering about rules / facilities onsite.
Are we allowed to cook, with stove or simlar, bbq? Shower / Toilet blocks?
Many thanks, I just want to be prepared. Its my first time staying at a show.
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Stafford Virgin
Posted By : Calvin Andrew, 24-Jun-2007, 09:18pm
As far as cooking goes, common sense prevails, no cannibalism no matter how expensive the onsight catering is, no barbecues on grass or on car bonnets, even if someone brings an MG in. Showers are provided in reasonable blocks, two sites, a quiet site for families like ours and a not so quiet site for the Essex lot, (lovely people, who know how to party).
Does that answer your questions John?
Calvin
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