I realise details are a bit sketchy at the moment, but following on from the discussion thread here and a telephone call from Tony to request if I could start this thread, here it is.

Following on from the poll, the date has been set as the 13th July 2014 and it will be a picnic.

I have just set a general location in the New Forest for now --> now updated.

No doubt Tony will be back over the next few days to update everything

UPDATES added:

The plan so far is to meet at The Green Dragon (Brook, just off J1 of the M27) as normal at 10:30 on Sunday 13th July. Coffee for those that want it followed by a convoy drive and a photo stop if the weather is kind enough. We will then head to a picnic location. More to follow on activities shortly.

ALL is welcome, this isn't limited to just 500s

I am in shock My wife has agreed to come with me to this

Must be the location

In Irvine that weekend

Dear all,

The plan so far is to meet at The Green Dragon (Brook, just off J1 of the M27) as normal at 10:30 on Sunday 13th July. Coffee for those that want it followed by a convoy drive and a photo stop if the weather is kind enough. We will then head to a picnic location. I have some ideas for activities etc., so more to follow on this shortly.

Mark & Kirsty & Yellow Luigi

Messaged you Yellow Luigi (Mark and Kirsty)
I'm going to wash Dot before this event- honest!

......and I'll wash mine too, so I don't have to hide at the back this time!

Is this the 500 meet you had last year, or is it open to non 500 owners? Sorry it's not clear from the info above.

I'll rephrase that, I'M not clear from the info above. That may or may not have something to do with driving over 1100 miles in a Classic Panda this weekend, so please excuse any apparent stupidity.....

Palio said:

Is this the 500 meet you had last year, or is it open to non 500 owners? Sorry it's not clear from the info above.

I'll rephrase that, I'M not clear from the info above. That may or may not have something to do with driving over 1100 miles in a Classic Panda this weekend, so please excuse any apparent stupidity.....

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they'd already said My Punto is o.k.,
so whatever YOU bring will be more interesting ;-}


Charlie

varesecrazy said:

they'd already said My Punto is o.k.,
so whatever YOU bring will be more interesting ;-}


Charlie

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Thanks Charlie. I'm not sure that's true, but thanks for the vote of confidence! :worship:

Most of the attendees are indeed owners of 500 but, as said many times before, ALL Fiats are welcome (and non Fiats too)! I've been coming in my Punto Abarth for 4 years now without ever feeling left out. Great bunch of people Do come!

yellowluigi said:

Dear all,

The plan so far is to meet at The Green Dragon (Brook, just off J1 of the M27) as normal at 10:30 on Sunday 13th July. Coffee for those that want it followed by a convoy drive and a photo stop if the weather is kind enough. We will then head to a picnic location. I have some ideas for activities etc., so more to follow on this shortly.

Mark & Kirsty & Yellow Luigi

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sounds good.. but the map shows me Mid-hurst..!!??


charlie

varesecrazy said:

sounds good.. but the map shows me Mid-hurst..!!??


charlie

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Give me a chance to update

Melanabb said:

Most of the attendees are indeed owners of 500 but, as said many times before, ALL Fiats are welcome (and non Fiats too)! I've been coming in my Punto Abarth for 4 years now without ever feeling left out. Great bunch of people Do come!

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Brilliant thanks - will consult my diary.....

Tbh I've only seen the pics in the past which seem to be 500's & never saw threads about the event in advance. This is what happens when you rarely stray into different sections (I'm usually involved in the madness which is the Classic Panda section).

Palio said:

Is this the 500 meet you had last year, or is it open to non 500 owners? Sorry it's not clear from the info above.

I'll rephrase that, I'M not clear from the info above. That may or may not have something to do with driving over 1100 miles in a Classic Panda this weekend, so please excuse any apparent stupidity.....

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Palio, as with all FF events everyone is welcome.

varesecrazy said:

sounds good.. but the map shows me Mid-hurst..!!??


charlie

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Hi Charlie, I think that Stu has probably updated the mapping but just for peace of mind find a link to the Green Dragon here.

Hi Guys, apologies for being a little slack with updating the this thread but unfortunately I was a little indisposed and would like to express my thanks to Stu for stepping in to save the day. Also thanks to Mark and Kirsty at team Yellowluigi for arranging all of the route and photo opportunity details and picking out a great spot to have the picnic. Let's hope the weather is favourable.

Cheers

Tony

Good to have you back

Just a few more days to go. Hope the weather holds.

grimwau said:

Just a few more days to go. Hope the weather holds.

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I hope so or my picnic will get wet !!!
Mark and I are going to drive around on Thursday evening to check out some picnic sites we have found. We will let you know more after that !!!

Hiya Everyone

I hope we have alternative arrangements in case it does rain. The latest forecast has thundery showers predicted.

See you all soon

Chris and Jean