David Baldock
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My wife tells me I should get out more so do any of you Sussex boys fancy meeting up at, maybe the 5 bells Chailey, one evening for a pint & a natter?
Dave Baldock
Dave Baldock
Sussex meet, Bolney Stage, Bolney - 1st Thurs of the mth.
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Steve 155C
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I should be able to make that - as long as its not a Tuesday night
David Baldock
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Thank's Geoff for your kind words about Mrs B. You may not believe this but sometimes she even pays for my beer.
I could make any evening although I do usually meet another old car nutter in Uckfield most Monday evenings.
He did have a Mk1 for a while in another life (he's even older than me) so if it did turn out to be a Monday, he would probably come along.
Maybe if interested folk post which evenings are convienient we could select an evening from that.
Come on chaps, book early to avoid disapointment.
See you all soon.
Dave B
I could make any evening although I do usually meet another old car nutter in Uckfield most Monday evenings.
He did have a Mk1 for a while in another life (he's even older than me) so if it did turn out to be a Monday, he would probably come along.
Maybe if interested folk post which evenings are convienient we could select an evening from that.
Come on chaps, book early to avoid disapointment.
See you all soon.
Dave B
Hello boys - If I can ease myself out of the soft setee and away from the crackling log fire, I'd love to join you. I'm free most evenings but generally not Fridays - and not any evening when Brighton & Hove Albion are playing at home! The Five Bells is a good venue - Cheers - Graham
Steve 155C
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How about Wednesday 25th Jan at the five bells , 8pm onwards?
(Wed 18th is the West London meet)
(Wed 18th is the West London meet)
David Baldock
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Sounds good to me, providing the Brighton girls netball team aren't playing at home.
As Rick's expressed an interest shall we throw it open to any other interlopers that might be about?
Dave B
As Rick's expressed an interest shall we throw it open to any other interlopers that might be about?
Dave B
David Baldock
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Hello all.
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Wed 25th)is the inaugural Sussex pub meet at the 5 Bells, Chailey, 8 miles north of Lewes on the A275.
I called in today, landlords day off but the nice young lady behind the bar said we would be most welcome.
Down side is she thinks we could be sharing with the Austin Healey & Ford AVO clubs.
Up for a punch up Scott?
Dave B
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Wed 25th)is the inaugural Sussex pub meet at the 5 Bells, Chailey, 8 miles north of Lewes on the A275.
I called in today, landlords day off but the nice young lady behind the bar said we would be most welcome.
Down side is she thinks we could be sharing with the Austin Healey & Ford AVO clubs.
Up for a punch up Scott?
Dave B
Scott Simpson
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Hi Dave,
I don't think I can make it tomorrow mate, as I have a prior engagement. I am trying to wriggle out of it, so there's a chance, but not much of one!
Hope it all goes well for you all.
Scott
I don't think I can make it tomorrow mate, as I have a prior engagement. I am trying to wriggle out of it, so there's a chance, but not much of one!
Hope it all goes well for you all.
Scott
Steve 155C
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Well it was a good turn out last night and nice to meet some new local members.
Looks like this will be turning into a regular monthly meet starting in March. I'll post up the new dates in a separate post.
Looks like this will be turning into a regular monthly meet starting in March. I'll post up the new dates in a separate post.
David Baldock
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Yes Steve, the evening had a very nice feel about it & a big thank you to those nice West London boys for taking the trouble to make the trip south to support us.
I've emailed Robin, the owner, asking for the days the other clubs meet so that maybe we can select our own evening. It occurs to me that if he has 70 to 80 cars from the Healeys or the AVO's in his car park it's not going to leave much room for his 'normal' customers, most I imaging would be in the restaraunt spending more money than us keeping within the drink drive limits. If I'm being over thoughtful let me know!
When I get the days from him I'll post them & maybe we can all have a forum debate (or argument) on which day of the month we go for?
Looks as though we could have a few cars creeping over to Goodwood for the breakfast meet so fingers crossed for a nice day.
Dave B
I've emailed Robin, the owner, asking for the days the other clubs meet so that maybe we can select our own evening. It occurs to me that if he has 70 to 80 cars from the Healeys or the AVO's in his car park it's not going to leave much room for his 'normal' customers, most I imaging would be in the restaraunt spending more money than us keeping within the drink drive limits. If I'm being over thoughtful let me know!
When I get the days from him I'll post them & maybe we can all have a forum debate (or argument) on which day of the month we go for?
Looks as though we could have a few cars creeping over to Goodwood for the breakfast meet so fingers crossed for a nice day.
Dave B
David Baldock
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Chatting in the five bells last night someone brought up the practice of using a shoe to prop up the front seat. It reminded me, after all these years, that I used to carry a piece of wood under the seat for that very purpose.
Overcome with emotion I've just cut another piece. Only difference is that now I shall use it when I'm cleaning the windows.
Dave B
Overcome with emotion I've just cut another piece. Only difference is that now I shall use it when I'm cleaning the windows.
Dave B
This could become a separate piece Dave, describing the different items used. With your block of wood and my friends pair of shoes we're well under way. This could also cover which quarter light window to open and favourite spots to stop in. I hope this might stir some more memories.
David Baldock
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Don't get me started on memories Geoff. If the club has it's own in house Mary Whitehouse I could end up in serious trouble.
I've had a reply from Robin at the 5 bells & his regular club meets at the moment are:
1st Tuesday of the month, Jaguar owners club.
2nd Tuesday of the month, The TR Club.
1st Wednesday of the month, Austin Healey Club. (Nice)
2nd Wednesday of the month, The Sussex RS club.
No mention of The AVO bunch but I'm sure they have a meet too.
I'm good for any evening, although, as I've said before, Monday evenings do see me at the Uckfield Cinque Ports Club grumpy old Lotus owners meet & a few times a year I like to get to the Club Lotus Avon meets for talks by old Lotus people on the 1st Tuesday of the month. As a matter of interest some of the speakers due this year include: Malcolm Ricketts, Historic Racing. Dennis Roberts, Ford Cortina. Russell Hayes, Ford Cortina. John Miles, Lotus F1 driver, late 60's early 70's. 'Gentleman' Jack Sears, Lotus Cortinas of course & Gordon Murray.
If anyone thinks they might be intersted just let me know.
It's a long way from Sussex but I find them very interesting & well worth the effort.
Over & out.
Dave B
I've had a reply from Robin at the 5 bells & his regular club meets at the moment are:
1st Tuesday of the month, Jaguar owners club.
2nd Tuesday of the month, The TR Club.
1st Wednesday of the month, Austin Healey Club. (Nice)
2nd Wednesday of the month, The Sussex RS club.
No mention of The AVO bunch but I'm sure they have a meet too.
I'm good for any evening, although, as I've said before, Monday evenings do see me at the Uckfield Cinque Ports Club grumpy old Lotus owners meet & a few times a year I like to get to the Club Lotus Avon meets for talks by old Lotus people on the 1st Tuesday of the month. As a matter of interest some of the speakers due this year include: Malcolm Ricketts, Historic Racing. Dennis Roberts, Ford Cortina. Russell Hayes, Ford Cortina. John Miles, Lotus F1 driver, late 60's early 70's. 'Gentleman' Jack Sears, Lotus Cortinas of course & Gordon Murray.
If anyone thinks they might be intersted just let me know.
It's a long way from Sussex but I find them very interesting & well worth the effort.
Over & out.
Dave B
Scott Simpson
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Blimey Dave!
That 5 Bells pub was right out there in the stix, as far as you could go in deepest darkest Sussex, I reckon.
Then when I finally get there and get in the boozer to meet up all you lovely country folk, I'm thinking to myself 'christ, I've stumbled into a Worzel Gummage convention'!!!
Well done Dave, a good time had by all. Ain't that right Aunt Sally (that's you Steve)?
Scott 8)
That 5 Bells pub was right out there in the stix, as far as you could go in deepest darkest Sussex, I reckon.
Then when I finally get there and get in the boozer to meet up all you lovely country folk, I'm thinking to myself 'christ, I've stumbled into a Worzel Gummage convention'!!!
Well done Dave, a good time had by all. Ain't that right Aunt Sally (that's you Steve)?
Scott 8)
