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Title: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hunter on June 15, 2013, 08:30:33 PM
Hi Guys,

Been contacted by the organisers of this event again, 6/7th July, Brighton sea front.

Would any of you be interested to display your buggy's.
its a static display, you need to turn up fairly early and been promised to be parked up on the promenade on the outside of the main fenced area which has the bonus of letting us escape a bit earlier than the 6pm shut down after the public have been cleared. There may be secret camping available but that would be on the inside in one of the marquee's and you would need to be up very early to vacate the marquee so's they can get set up.
If the weathers good its a great time just people watching (This is Brighton sea front) :o ::) :-\ .

If you feel that you need a day or two at the seaside just chillin (if the weathers good), signup here and I'll give you more info nearer the time.

Cheers H  ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier
Post by: Hazel on June 15, 2013, 08:33:25 PM
Would love too! Always wanted to bring my buggy down to this but hey you know the story  :( maybe next year...
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier
Post by: Hunter on June 15, 2013, 08:36:03 PM
Quote from: Hazel on June 15, 2013, 08:33:25 PM
Would love too! Always wanted to bring my buggy down to this but hey you know the story  :( maybe next year...

Some one may borrow it and sort it sooner rather than later  :D :D you never know  ;-)up

H
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hunter on June 15, 2013, 08:44:34 PM
Some piccys Here..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/paddleroundthepier/5910054548/

H
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: pirate on June 15, 2013, 09:06:58 PM
i shall be there ,booked the sun  8)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hazel on June 15, 2013, 10:25:32 PM
Can I book for next year  ;)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: kenny h on June 16, 2013, 10:10:14 AM
I'd be up for this but will have to see what other family commitments I have ::) does it have to be for the weekend as I may be able to make either the Saturday or Sunday as I know the wife's working and my son has a party? ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hunter on June 16, 2013, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: kenny h on June 16, 2013, 10:10:14 AM
I'd be up for this but will have to see what other family commitments I have ::) does it have to be for the weekend as I may be able to make either the Saturday or Sunday as I know the wife's working and my son has a party? ;-)up

one day at a time is ok..
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: kenny h on June 16, 2013, 10:33:36 AM
Ok I'll let you know asap ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: kenny h on June 30, 2013, 10:11:03 AM
The mrs is working Saturday so will need to run the kids about, plan on coming down Sunday though if that's ok ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Dave-Dream on July 01, 2013, 12:33:19 PM
I quite fancy this but can only make the Sunday as working Saturday evening  :-\

Weather forecast has promised double High pressures with a scorcher attached for all the would-be lobsters and buggy owners  8)

Of course, I attach the 'weather permitting' remark. As I seem to have misplaced my roof at 50mph the other the week ROFL  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: AndyRobinson on July 01, 2013, 01:32:39 PM
Well... The way the weather is looking, it would be crazy to mss it!  ;-)up I'm in!
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Twitch247 on July 01, 2013, 05:15:41 PM
Hi H
Might be able to Saturday or Sunday depending if passes mot this week, what time do the buggies have to be there in the morning ??

Cheers
Phill
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: big bad dom on July 01, 2013, 06:00:31 PM
Hi H

Are you able to confirm times and camping arrangements for this weekend?


Dom
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: pirate on July 01, 2013, 06:12:21 PM
its brighton everyone is camp ,
memories gone dont remember what time we have got there in the past not to early,we normaly are allowed to set up camp inside one of the larger marques hush hush like on the saterday night after  tearing about brighton frightening the locals and having some grub while out and about.

hunter will come along soon and give us a guide to when to turn up,entrance is normaly by large statue half way up the front,
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Andre - The Stars Stylist on July 01, 2013, 06:18:53 PM
Quote from: pirate on July 01, 2013, 06:12:21 PM
its brighton everyone is camp ,

Well darlings........ In that case, how could I possibly refuse to join you all! Save a deck chair for me! ;) :-*
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hunter on July 01, 2013, 09:58:13 PM
Ok Guys,

Had word from the organizer today,

He has put a special plot aside for us near enough in the middle of the area. 8)  8)

There is camping available with the usual arrangements ( places are in one of the big marquees after hours but you will need to be up early) its free. ;-)up

You will need to be there by 08.45 on each day. :-\

It would be really good to know who and when, this will help to sort out spaces.

If your coming along to club night this week we can discuss how we could travel down or meetup along the way.

Cheers Guys  ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 02, 2013, 08:32:58 PM
08.45  :o means 6am start at the latest and I need a lay in  ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: pirate on July 02, 2013, 09:32:29 PM
im ready polishing my rinstone g string ye ha brighton,

be careful later dont mention cruseing ok,  were going for a burn up,and say it in a deep voice
regards pirate ill come alongside anyone. :o
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: AndyRobinson on July 02, 2013, 10:57:37 PM
Just checking..... You did say going for a BURN up right?  ;)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: big bad dom on July 02, 2013, 11:01:28 PM
evening H

Hope to be there both days with buggy and wizard if thats ok. Will camping be available fri night as well or is it early start sat only?

dom
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hunter on July 03, 2013, 06:31:06 AM
Quote from: big bad dom on July 02, 2013, 11:01:28 PM
evening H

Hope to be there both days with buggy and wizard if thats ok. Will camping be available fri night as well or is it early start sat only?

dom

Hi Dom Fri night should be good I'll give them a call and confirm, both cars would be great  ;)

Could you message me your contact details and I'll text you.

Cheers H  ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 03, 2013, 07:53:28 PM
Any one traveling down  sat morning could meet up as looks like its just me from this way  ???
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: buggysam on July 03, 2013, 08:01:30 PM
Sorry, bit to far for me, and have to work, ideal if your down south though!  ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 03, 2013, 08:05:39 PM
Quote from: buggysam on July 03, 2013, 08:01:30 PM
Sorry, bit to far for me, and have to work, ideal if your down south though!  ;D
Its only 120 miles  stick the air con and radio on no probs :D opps wrong car  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Dave B on July 04, 2013, 05:58:51 AM
I would love to come along as its a great event but sadly i have other commitments that weekend.
However there is another free event that looks really promising the following week at Eastbourne that i will post details of in a new thread  :)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Aaron1776 on July 04, 2013, 07:04:31 AM
Quote from: Dave B on July 04, 2013, 05:58:51 AM
I would love to come along as its a great event but sadly i have other commitments that weekend.
However there is another free event that looks really promising the following week at Eastbourne that i will post details of in a new thread  :)
Eastbourne is at bit far for most people dave but I mite be up for it any more info

Can't make paddle round the pier it's to far after the 550 round trip to euro bug in the bigest VW show in the world and I'm working and it's DUBS in the hall weekend too
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Dave B on July 04, 2013, 07:29:41 AM
Eastbournes not much farther than where the sdbc picnic near Lewes so no excuses lol
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Aaron1776 on July 04, 2013, 07:37:37 AM
Quote from: Dave B on July 04, 2013, 07:29:41 AM
Eastbournes not much farther than where the sdbc picnic near Lewes so no excuses lol

For most it would be to far  ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Dave B on July 04, 2013, 07:53:45 AM
Yeah i appreciate that, there's a lot going on this month too, paddle round the pier is brill! And swanage at the end of the month. Id live to go to them all but have other things going on. Leys hope the weather brightens up, supposed to be SCORCHIO for Brighton this weekend   :)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hunter on July 04, 2013, 10:00:54 PM
I'm going to be there Sunday, :D  :D

I think Big bad Dom and Pirate are gonna be there Saturday for starters  8)

Anyone else?

H  ;-)up

PS Dont forget yer factor 50 basting cream  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Twitch247 on July 05, 2013, 06:45:58 AM
Hi H

Fingers crossed i should be there on Sunday, just need to do few miles as only drive to mot station and back.

Cheers
Phill

Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: chrisbarker on July 05, 2013, 07:13:12 AM
Emma and i should be there Saturday ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: kenny h on July 05, 2013, 01:44:59 PM
I'm there sunday ;-)up 8) :D :D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 05, 2013, 02:55:10 PM
Been out the door 5.30 am all week  :'( so same again sat see you there  :D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hunter on July 05, 2013, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: Big Clem on July 05, 2013, 02:55:10 PM
Been out the door 5.30 am all week  :'( so same again sat see you there  :D

Once there chill out all day and enjoy.
Dont do what Gary Stimson is famous for; ::)  Falling asleep and getting well toasted  :D  :D  :D

H
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: pirate on July 05, 2013, 08:40:39 PM
sorry boys and girls my cooked plug seams to be more involved have a misfire at 4000 rpm think its rotor or coil problem so im completly peed off was realy looking forward to week end boll...s,

last staw feel like selling the bloody think,runs superb then as soon as i want to do some thing gremlins rear up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: kenny h on July 05, 2013, 10:02:49 PM
Noo :(

Always the way I know what you mean mate, sure it'll be fine and sorted soon  ;-)up :D :D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Dave B on July 06, 2013, 12:37:59 PM
See if you can get it fixed and back on the road in the week mate and come along to Eastbourne next week instead!!  ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: pirate on July 06, 2013, 01:34:18 PM
looks like the electronic ignition is the cause nothing else would cause it to do this at 4000 rpm dizzy only 2 years old.think its a ignitor 1 .
still not a happy bunny,mate had two in a row knackered out the box so,hopefully fix next week but timing couldnt be worse.
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Mickyb on July 06, 2013, 07:06:17 PM
Sorry I think I will miss this one. I don't want to start my new job all sun burn and I have to prepare so next time.

Have a good day  ;-)up ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Twitch247 on July 06, 2013, 07:33:39 PM
All polished and ready to go, leaving at 8 so see u all there  ;-)up

Unless I break down  >:(
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Team Acme on July 06, 2013, 09:04:51 PM
Quote from: Twitch247 on July 06, 2013, 07:33:39 PM
All polished and ready to go, leaving at 8 so see u all there  ;-)up

Unless I break down  >:(

I saw you just outside burgess hill - i turned towards lewes
I didnt see you at paddle round the pier though - all ok?
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Twitch247 on July 06, 2013, 09:16:13 PM
Quote from: Team Acme on July 06, 2013, 09:04:51 PM
Quote from: Twitch247 on July 06, 2013, 07:33:39 PM
All polished and ready to go, leaving at 8 so see u all there  ;-)up

Unless I break down  >:(

I saw you just outside burgess hill - i turned towards lewes
I didnt see you at paddle round the pier though - all ok?



Was not me. Buggy been in the garage all day today

Was out in it yesterday
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 06, 2013, 09:50:08 PM
Great day great company  ;-)up sun burnt like a lobsters  :-[ cracking driving 5hours of foot to the floor  :D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hunter on July 06, 2013, 10:49:07 PM
Glad you had a good time, now where's that after sun  :D :D :D :D :D .


Our turn tomorrow

H ;)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Team Acme on July 07, 2013, 10:31:00 AM
I was down there yesterday the only buggy i saw at the show was this tangerine metalflake manx.

(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/retroroadster/manx_zpsa16c61d0.jpg) (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/retroroadster/media/manx_zpsa16c61d0.jpg.html)

I liked it some lovely detail on it


(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/retroroadster/manxdetail_zps8370525d.jpg) (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/retroroadster/media/manxdetail_zps8370525d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 07, 2013, 10:33:22 AM
So you missed the 4 buggys and wizard on the promenade  ::)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Team Acme on July 07, 2013, 10:36:24 AM
Yeah i drove down the front - i started a madera parade and headed up to hove
Im blind or unlucky - I was hoping to introduce myself and have a natter.

Today i will be mostly getting burnt while working on the kyote :D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 07, 2013, 10:41:49 AM
We were on the prom sea side of orange buggy  ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Hazel on July 07, 2013, 11:10:55 AM
Quote from: Team Acme on July 07, 2013, 10:31:00 AM

(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/retroroadster/manx_zpsa16c61d0.jpg) (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/retroroadster/media/manx_zpsa16c61d0.jpg.html)

Poor thing looks intimidated with everyone crowding round  ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: pirate on July 07, 2013, 03:28:13 PM
Ice cream hand prints smashing ,little darlings.
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Team Acme on July 07, 2013, 07:51:51 PM
Quote from: Big Clem on July 07, 2013, 10:41:49 AM
We were on the prom sea side of orange buggy  ;-)up

Grr im gutted the missus was dragging me around because she saw clothes stalls  :'(
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: chrisbarker on July 07, 2013, 10:04:04 PM
had you walked out the gate beside the buggy you saw you would have found the rest of us :(
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: kenny h on July 08, 2013, 09:49:20 PM
Was another great day on the Sunday..... Scorchio :o 8) :D ;-)up ;D
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/kennyh71/null_zpsfd3d1ac5.jpg)
Four buggies and a wizard, you can see the campers behind us which had the orange buggy in front ;-)up ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 08, 2013, 09:55:44 PM
 8) 8) 8) 8) looking good  ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Team Acme on July 08, 2013, 10:20:53 PM
Quote from: kenny h on July 08, 2013, 09:49:20 PM
Was another great day on the Sunday..... Scorchio :o 8) :D ;-)up ;D
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/kennyh71/null_zpsfd3d1ac5.jpg)
Four buggies and a wizard, you can see the campers behind us which had the orange buggy in front ;-)up ;D

Now thats just tormenting me  -   next time  :D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Twitch247 on July 08, 2013, 11:02:57 PM
Great picture and a great day  ;-)up

Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: poacher on July 10, 2013, 07:26:26 AM
FOUR, 4, that was it?
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 10, 2013, 11:33:09 AM
Quote from: poacher on July 10, 2013, 07:26:26 AM
FOUR, 4, that was it?
If you had gone would have been 5  ??? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Inigo on July 10, 2013, 12:56:43 PM
Quote from: Team Acme on July 07, 2013, 10:31:00 AM
I was down there yesterday the only buggy i saw at the show was this tangerine metalflake manx.

(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/retroroadster/manx_zpsa16c61d0.jpg) (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/retroroadster/media/manx_zpsa16c61d0.jpg.html)

I liked it some lovely detail on it


(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/retroroadster/manxdetail_zps8370525d.jpg) (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/retroroadster/media/manxdetail_zps8370525d.jpg.html)

This one was on the market last year, did it actually sell or is it the same owner selling it still.

Nice to see some pictures of buggies in the sun ;D ;D ;D

just hoping my cable turns up as my buggy is still resting in the shade still :(
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Big Clem on July 10, 2013, 02:39:02 PM
Chatted to the owner who bought it last year  and is now selling it on  ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: kenny h on July 10, 2013, 03:08:10 PM
It's got to have depreciated now after they were letting everyone's kids climb all over it all when I was there on the Sunday :o ::) :-\

Mind you kept them away from ours ;-)up ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: poacher on July 10, 2013, 03:13:03 PM
In reply to that clem is that i was allready booked in at billing aqua vw polo and tr7 show,i never said i would go,just suprised that the amount of members that were up for that run leading up to the day was just wittled down to four! ;)
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Dave DND on July 10, 2013, 03:28:20 PM
I must confess I am also surprised that there were so few paddling around the pier - I always thought that this was a big event on the calender
???

@Poacher -  Any pictures of the TR7 event at Billing then?  seldom see those classics nowadays

???
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Twitch247 on July 10, 2013, 03:47:18 PM
Worth going just for the free parking  ;D mate paid £7 hour to park and then had to walk to get to the show  ;D
Will be back next year
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: Dave DND on July 10, 2013, 03:55:47 PM
I might take a run there myself next year - any excuse to drive along the south coast  ;-)up
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: poacher on July 10, 2013, 06:14:06 PM
Hi dave,didnt take any pics of them,sd card was full up! managed to get some vw polo in tho,anyway i wouldnt be able to load them up to here as it never works for me,i even tried photobucket and it gives me a load of jargon i cant understand,cos i thick lol...But yes the tr7 looked good along with the tr8,s  and again there i dont understand ,lovely weekend and only 20 odd tr,s were there,they had there own marqe,flags and all that,there were more polos there,about 40.The bug jam is on soon at santa pod i shall be camping but i asked the question who else is going from here?seems a good place for getting parts and stuff on the stalls there,what you reckon. cheers.
Title: Re: Paddle round the Pier 6/7th July
Post by: pirate on July 10, 2013, 09:53:57 PM
would have been there always up for it superb time when weathers good,but gremlins got in the machine again,always enjoy tearing about in the evening,realy cheesed i missed it,roll on bug jam tearing up the strip. 8)