Wendy

I am going - Friday and Saturday this year.

Been loads of times previously, my fav all time show/event - first time for two days this year - so excited..............

Travelling down Thursday afternoon, Hotel near beach - might find time to build some sandcastles !!!

Me !!

Oh what a shame you did not get to use all your time in the Swift.

But then I guess worse for the biker that died.

I too hired a Swift for the Ring last year when I went and can also highly recommend this partially race prepared car for the Ring.

I am thinking of going later in the year as the German friends I have are saying there is huge doubt amongst the locals the Ring will be open after this year.

Will keep this in mind if i do go.

Try this one - My mother is on her 4th Marriage.

So strictly speaking that means I have numerous Aunts and Uncles.

So presumably they are Step Aunts or Uncles, like I have Step Dad No 1, No 2 No 3 !!! :-)

But what is one of the Aunts or Uncles then remarries - does that make them a Step. Step Aunt or Uncle ?

(As it happens - I have a smaller family than most, as most the husbands an their families got lost on the way)

I can't do the 6th (Sat), but if that ends up being the majority then I will wait till the next one.

I can do the Sunday too

Perhaps try writing a list of the things you like doing, people you like being with - then make plans to do them and see your friends.

If your existing friends are reminders of things that have not been so great, try new ones.

There is a great group called Spice open for all to join for a minimal monthly fee.

They are all over the country and offer numerous get togethers and activities.

Of course you are not going to make friends instantly.

But it can be someone else arranging things and mixing with others who don't know your situation can often really help as yu have to put on a brave face and get on with it, eventually you will naturally feel better.

Its really all about making yourself feel better.

Cook yourself a nice meal, no matter how hard it is to get it together to do so, you will be impressed with the results and have fab food too.

Already mentioned - Volunteering for those worse off than you, or those who really need your help - puts life very much into perspective.

There are masses of groups from childrens, Scouts, Air Force, Sea Cadets, through the whole Disability area of carers and beyond - all found on the Internet.

Personally I don't think there is anything wrong with having a Sick Day - when you are feeling really glum, totally fed up etc, just make sure it is just one.

Remember your Doctor too - mine has been brilliant over some very difficult times.

Sounds to me - by coming on here and asking for guidance - you are ready to move forward so hopefully between all the suggestions - some are right for you.

Good Luck

To top that - it rained hard all throught the final BTCC Race, the walk back to the car, the 30 minutes wait getting out of the car park.

It actually got heavier and by the time I joined the A1, torrential - Just Superb !!!

So much for my thinking rather than doing..............

I had been meaning to ask - What are the general views of driving in the wet ?

I have been half thinking of doing a Skid Pan Day.............

Coming from years of front wheel drive ownership, in half decent speed and performance vehicles.

I think it may be the faster more assuring way of learning the differences of drive and reaction in a rear wheel drive car.

And, its bugging me, I know of 7 weeks ownership and 1200 miles (too many motorway!) that I can drive the Corrado quite abit faster.

Guess impatience plays a part !!! But still...........

Any tips, points to observe ?

Also the clutch catch/grip/bite is quite high ? Is that normal ??

Suddenly masses of questions and - 'All because the lady didn't see another Z ' :lol:

Well there is that - yes, and I actually like owning cars that are not quite the norm or so popular, but it is also nice to see others - just occassionaly.

Best is - my other car is a VW Corrado VR6 - didn't see one of those either !!!

So Friday I went from Banbury to Thirsk.

Saturday Thirsk to Hunwick

Sunday Hunwick to Croft (BTCC), then Croft To Banbury.

Not a Single Z !!!

Most dissapointed !!

Japfest is Sept 29th - Sunday !!!

Sorry to be picky !!!

Not good.

I think we are all paying approx an extra 20% on our Insurance premiums to cover uninsured drivers, so recent reports suggested.

Can't even start to imagine how you are feeling, know I would be pretty unbearable and Inconsolable.

Hopefully you are at least feeling the love and support of everyone on here.

I think a few beers may be needed !

And.... hoping it won't take too long to get fixed and back on the road.

23rd is BTCC at Croft ?? !!! I will be going to that - hopefully another meet locally ish will be soon though !!

That I would really love to drive.

Preferably without traffic, so could have some real fun !!!!

I am always interested in Road Trips of up to a week and not too expensive.

Personally on these types of trips, I have found about 4 hours a day to be about right for driving time, so can still see sights and enjoy where you have driven to and are not just knackered.

Great meet guys and gals, really enjoyed that! Good to see some old faces, and a few new ones!

 

Pics look great

 

Wendy, sorry about our convoy... which lasted all of 5 minutes before we lost each other trying to get on the motorway! still, glad you managed to catch me up again just before the leamington turning!

No worries. Besides, that was my fault, followed Sat Nav and did not look at the signs - I think I had said earlier I did not like the Sat Nav too much. !!!

Just how many speed cameras are there coming out of Dudley ? !!!

Hopefully won't be too long before the next meet, and we can try another convoy !!!

Hi guys,

Good to meet you all yesterday, a friendly crowd, very welcoming. Thank you.

Nice pics Wasso, glad I stayed for the after film drink.

Look forward to the next one...........

You will be ok Brummiestormer as long as you don't stop lock all doors and arm yourself with a rocket launcher.Should be ok then

Umm, and I had just wondered about a Passport !!

Welcome Wendy,

 

Glad to hear you are loving the ZED. It was and is a nice one...

 

Please slow down though.

 

Greg x

I have been ultra careful in the wet and damp conditions - Surely that is enough !!!!

Just a sad petrolhead head - nothing wrong with that. :-)

I have already clay barred my car and only owned it 4 weeks !!!!

I'm booked too

I have a set - Binatone 550 Twin.

Done various European roads trips with others - all purchasing the same 2 way radio's and no problems.

Range is not brilliant, but still 2 miles or so.

Probably an old model now though.

I am a definite too.

As I do not know the area at all, can I have some detailed directions, or Postcode for the parking - please.

Cheers. Wendy

That's Goodwood Festival of Speed weekend !!! :-(