IOW August bank holiday weekend

[balmy]

First off-who's going?

Second-whats happening over there on the Sunday?

I did have a chat to Frank on Tuesday and he said its ....... ( forgotten the word-starts with 'C' maybe :? ) but didnt get around to asking what it actually was. Presume its a car show?!?!?!

Anyhow, there is a slim chance I can come on the Sunday for the day. Question is, what time would I need to be on the island to meet up with everyone and what time do you reckon I would get away for the long drive home? ( I want to pre-book ferries )

Also, as I will be travelling from Devon on my own, anyone else on the way expecting to do the trip and fancy meeting up on route? 8)

[black tulip tc]

Hi David,

I went to the Isle-of- wight last year, Sunday's "show" was at Robin Hill country park.

When you said Frank mentioned a "word beginning with C" it could mean they are returning to Calbourne Mill, where the Sunday run always took place every year until last year.

I went to Calbourne about 13 years ago, both venues are a good day out.

I am not going this year, maybe in the future.

On a different subject, did you get any decent photos of the soggy Paignton show to go on this forum?

Dave B.

[JubileeNut]

There will be a get together for a few drinks and a meal in the old village at Shanklin on the sat evening ! Just for some informal fun and Marina blah blah !

We'll be at Robin Hill Country Park on the Sunday for the show and a drive back to Shanklin via Culver Down for some photo's ! There's also a pub there !

Monday we might (might) be going to Calbourne mill followed by a road run and then a meal at the Wight Mouse ! Robin Hill is free for car and driver and £4.50 for anyone else ! This is a substantial reduction on normal entry prices to the park !

Looks like it will be at Robin Hill Country park on Sunday and Calbourne Mill on the Monday!
I think last year you had to be at Robin Hill Country park for the car show at or before 10am but not sure how strict this is.
You can go any time but I think it wraps up about 4:30 to 5pm and off to get grub!
I would contact Jim as I think his wife helps organise it all at Robin Hill.
the crossing is about an hour and Robin Hill is about 25 mins drive after that.

Paul.

[balmy]

On a different subject, did you get any decent photos of the soggy Paignton show to go on this forum?

Dave B.

I didnt get any but Kevin did and said he would post them up some time. Could be waiting for ever with him......... :roll:

I will try and get his memory card off him and post them myself.

[balmy]

So can someone confirm Sunday?

I can aim to be at Robins hill by half 9 if thats where everyone is meeting?

[Uncle Frank]

Hi Dave, half 9 on Sunday at Robin Hill is fine mate, we`ll be there! , wait in the car park and someone will find you, if you call me in the week i`ll give you my mobile number to make sure you get in ok.
Frank.

[balmy]

Thanks Frank

Ferry is booked for 8.35am so all being well I should be with you by half 9.

Gonna mean a early start from Torbay :? Sure it will be worth it! :mrgreen:

[JIM73]

Here's a few pics from today at Robin Hill ...A really good turnout and some great looking cars !!

[Number 63]

Lovely pics Jim, thanks for sharing.

Love the Unipart coupe.. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Looks the dogs danglys - whats the spec? :twisted:

[XER905L]

Super pics of some very fine cars with amazingly shiny paint ..........looks like a very respectable turnout
I wish I could afford a proper respray

[balmy]

Thanks Jim for putting up those photos-I really didnt have the energy by the time I got home last night!

Paul's Unipart coupe was stunning. Engine will be tuned soon apparently! The standard of cars was excellent and I had a great ( but long! ) day.

And to all the doubters- I got to the IOW and back on one tank of petrol! :mrgreen: Average of 31 mpg. Who said TC's cant be frugal? ( ish! )

[JoshWard]

I cant believe how different LYA 767K looks :shock:

[ado28]

Excellent shots there Jim and a very good presentation of Marinas. My favourite obviously has the be the Unipart car, a true credit to the owner!

Sean

[JIM73]

Its been a very long but enjoyable weekend and i hope some of the other lads get some pics up soon ! The standards of the cars over the last couple of years has been great and definately improving compared to 10-15 years ago ! And yes Sean ...Pauls coupe is a favorite of mine too ...I cant believe thats the same car Adz and i saved and had sat in the barn a couple of years ago ! And all it took him was 9 weeks from start to finish ...Pretty good going eh ? And i'm not surprised he looked knackered this weekend !!

[JubileeNut]

And to all the doubters- I got to the IOW and back on one tank of petrol! Average of 31 mpg. Who said TC's cant be frugal? ( ish! )

I enjoyed the day but again a long one for me too - up at 6am and back home at 10:45pm with active 11month old son
Spent all the ferry jorney bouncing up and down and trying to escape :shock:

Glad you got back OK David, good to here you got good MPG now the cost of petrol has gone up :twisted: