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Title: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 01, April, 2009 - 12:34:29
Brooklands Museum would like us to help out at this event ;

It was good to meet you yesterday and experience riding in a C5! Interesting machines and such fun!
 
As we discussed the Museum & Brooklands Trust members (BTM) are planning a joint event on the 13th June. Its late being organised because the event replaces the D12 that was recently cancelled. The idea is for the C5's to participate in a gymkhana along with bicycles and also (hopefully) micro cars & motor bikes.  During the day there will be various activities mainly for children up to the age of 12 such as 'rockets', gliders, parachute etc as well as a treasure hunt in the form of a quiz.
 
I am expecting the to event to start around 10.00 and finishing around 4 - but this is not confirmed as yet.
 
Be great to see you there! As soon as plans are firmed up I will send you more information.
Kind regards
Angela  


I will be taking two C5's there, plus Steve has offered to come along with his C5 and help as well.

If anyone else would like to come along and help please let me know.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 01, April, 2009 - 15:34:15
If i've got a C5 by then ( that's actually working  :D ), and there's nothing
' mini ' that i'm meant to be at, then i should be able to come along.

Will keep you posted  :)

Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Retro Andy on 01, April, 2009 - 20:32:17
I might be up for this one, will be able to let you know closer the time.

Retro andy
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 02, April, 2009 - 11:07:47
Me too - it depends on how my shifts fall. I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 02, April, 2009 - 11:22:17
Cheers guys - all help is most appreciated   ;)
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 18, April, 2009 - 17:08:12
Should be picking up my first ever C5 begining of May  ;D ,  so count me in  ;D

Daz
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 18, April, 2009 - 20:40:08
Should be picking up my first ever C5 begining of May  ;D ,  so count me in  ;D

Daz

..that is excellent news mate, I'll post some more details once Brooklands finalise their plans and let me know  ;)   
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 18, May, 2009 - 11:49:37
Have you heard any more on this Karl, or do they like waiting till the last minute  :D

Daz
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 18, May, 2009 - 19:18:52
The tickets to allow us free entry will be posted the week before, so I tend to have them all sent to my address and issue them to those that arrive on the day.

For us, the event itself will consist of a static display where we can show our C5's , plus a demo area (usually called the "playpen") set aside for people to try a C5.  My plan is for "Dave" to be used for this, I wouldn't expect anyone else to allow everyone to use their C5. You will be allowed to ride your own C5 around the playpen area - I expect the set up to look similar to that seen in the Brooklands Centenary Test Hill event. I will be taking the mini-el along as well.

I'm hoping we can get about 12 c5's there if possible, so if you can make it you'll be most welcome  :)

There is an outside power point top allow us to charge batteries if necessary.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 18, May, 2009 - 22:42:23
Well i've got it marked on the calender, so it's looking like i'll finally get to meet you lot  ;D :D
Just don't expect me to try the hill  :D :D

Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 18, May, 2009 - 22:43:43
Well i've got it marked on the calender, so it's looking like i'll finally get to meet you lot  ;D :D
Just don't expect me to try the hill  :D :D



It's always fab meeting some new faces...shaping up to be another good event !
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: C5Paul on 19, May, 2009 - 22:34:09
I wouldnt mind coming down.

I will have to check my calendar, if I can make it I will see if I can fly in. Might be a bit of fun.

Paul
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 23, May, 2009 - 22:03:38
Good news - I've had a text from Adam confirming he will be attending this event with some goodies for sale... 8)
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Retro Andy on 24, May, 2009 - 07:14:11
I will have to contact Adam about a couple of items to take along for me, you get that "big kid" feeling when getting bits for your C5, like when your ten spending your pocket money in a toy shop.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 24, May, 2009 - 20:42:13
I will have to contact Adam about a couple of items to take along for me, you get that "big kid" feeling when getting bits for your C5, like when your ten spending your pocket money in a toy shop.

Retro Andy.

Dude - that is so true !!!

I'm glad i'm not the only one !
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 25, May, 2009 - 21:22:10
Well i've got it marked on the calender, so it's looking like i'll finally get to meet you lot  ;D :D
Just don't expect me to try the hill  :D :D



Daz, if you are definately up for attending this event I can bring the 'shell to you. Steve has confirmed he will have access to the big bus to help me bring some stuff along to this event  8).

Plus Adam Harper has said he will also be attending  :) 
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 25, May, 2009 - 22:11:12
Cheers Karl, i'm definetly coming to Brooklands , so thanks for that  ;D


Daz
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: scott on 05, June, 2009 - 17:28:41
hi karl  do we need tickets to brooklands if we are exibiting and what about if i briing les will he need a ticket and if so how much would it be?  thanks scott.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 05, June, 2009 - 18:19:01
I've arranged for all the tickets to be sent to me, I then meet everyone at the gate and hand them out on arrival....it's a system that works for us  :)

We're usually supplied with enough for each person bringing a C5 plus 1 passenger.

Now's a good as time as any to ask who wants to come along to give me an idea of how many tickets we will need - I guessed at a maximum of 12 c5's..

So far the list of those attending ;

Scott + 1
Steve
Angie
Myself
minidaz + family
Umpa + family
Adam Harper
Spike + 1 (& mini-caravan)


..any others let me know  ;)
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 05, June, 2009 - 18:56:09
It'll be me, Emily ( the other half  ;D ) and 2 boys ( 6yrs and 1yr old )

Any ideas on what time we need to get there for ?

Daz
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 06, June, 2009 - 10:15:40
It'll be me, Emily ( the other half  ;D ) and 2 boys ( 6yrs and 1yr old )

Any ideas on what time we need to get there for ?

Daz


..I'm hoping to be there for around 9am , we need to be set up and ready before the gates are opened to the public at 10am

Look forward to meeting you all  :)
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 07, June, 2009 - 11:43:03
I'm looking to maybe borrow my nephews rascal flat top van.  If I can and the C5's fit I might bring the two of them.  Its an LPG job and only goes 50mph - lol.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 09, June, 2009 - 15:45:21
Just a reminder - The "Brooklands Alive" fun day is this Saturday.

Adam Harper will be there with items to sell, usually at a discount (plus you save on P&P) so well worth it.

He has sent me a text asking for any "special requests" regarding spares/parts we want him to bring along , so either contact him direct or let me know what you need.

Fingers crossed for some nicer weather  :)

 http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/details/2009/06/13/
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 10, June, 2009 - 18:08:04
Hi Karl,

Which C5 do you want me to bring  ;D ;D ;D ;D Lifes good !

Can you ask Adam to bring me 2x Horns 2x Rear Vis Masts 1x Chain.  I was going to end him a cheque a few weeks back but lost the cheque book and thought I would wait till Brooklands.

Marks been on a lap of the village with me and the village folks thing two C5's in convoy is awesome - lol
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 10, June, 2009 - 19:01:40
Umpa - I've passed you list onto Adam.  Why not bring both C5's  :D 8)

Any others needing Adam to bring parts for them to Brooklands let me know ASAP  :)
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 11, June, 2009 - 12:12:07
...just a reminder, if you want any special parts/accessories Adam needs to know by tonight  ;)

The tickets permitting free entry will be at our usual entrance - The Campbell Gate -  so make sure you go to the right entrance  :)

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=245.0
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 11, June, 2009 - 14:02:10
Just need to charge the battery and pump up the tyres ( pretty sure they just need air, and not a puncture ).
Should really give it a bit of a clean but haven't got the time  :D

Looking forward to the show, and finally getting to meet you guys  ;D

Daz
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Kurt on 11, June, 2009 - 19:41:00
Sorry not going to be able to make this one.

Hope you all have a good time.

Kurt.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 11, June, 2009 - 21:50:14
Cant get the van, its not road worthy - so I'll be bringing just the one :(
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 12, June, 2009 - 20:29:43
Still coming but will have to leave about 2pm due to someone coming to hopefully fix our leaky roof ... a wet bed is no fun  :-[

If it's not possible to leave early, then i'll have to give it a miss ... although i'll still come down and meet you outside in the morning to collect the shell  :)

Daz
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 12, June, 2009 - 20:51:53
All Trailered up and ready for the off, - gettin exited.....
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 12, June, 2009 - 22:10:40

......If it's not possible to leave early, then i'll have to give it a miss ... although i'll still come down and meet you outside in the morning to collect the shell  :)

Daz

I dont think leaving early will cause any problems  :)
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 12, June, 2009 - 22:11:58
Cool, i'll pack the C5 in the Estima and see you in the morning  ;D

Daz
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Retro Andy on 13, June, 2009 - 07:53:21
Have a great day you all, and get some pictures on here as soon as possible please, looks like the sun will be out again for you.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: MikeDX on 13, June, 2009 - 13:34:17
oh.. crap! I totally forgot that this was today :( :( :(

Hope you all have a great day out!
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 13, June, 2009 - 19:57:56
Had a great day out at my first C5alive event. Thank you to Karl and everyone else ( lots of names to forget  :D ) for making me, Em and the boys feel very welcome.
Emily was telling me that Riley had a big grin when i took him out in the Mini-El ..and i probably did too  ;D

Was quite surprised the amount of interest the C5s got during the day. Lots of people of all ages got to have a go .. with some coming back again and again and again  :D

And Karl, in case your wondering if we did manage to get the body shell in the car, lets just say i'm glad we have a moon roof  :D
2 adults + 2 children + 1 complete C5 + 1 C5 bodyshell all in an Estima .. i'll stick a pic on later  :D

Was a very nice, hot day, and i look forward to joining you on more events in the future.

Daz


Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Elmo on 13, June, 2009 - 20:28:04
 ;D keith and i thought it was such a good day!

we got a little bit sunburnt though.... :o :o

 ;D

Bring on next year!! woo!
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 13, June, 2009 - 20:51:53
Had a great day out at my first C5alive event. Thank you to Karl and everyone else ( lots of names to forget  :D ) for making me, Em and the boys feel very welcome.
Emily was telling me that Riley had a big grin when i took him out in the Mini-El ..and i probably did too  ;D

Was quite surprised the amount of interest the C5s got during the day. Lots of people of all ages got to have a go .. with some coming back again and again and again  :D

And Karl, in case your wondering if we did manage to get the body shell in the car, lets just say i'm glad we have a moon roof  :D
2 adults + 2 children + 1 complete C5 + 1 C5 bodyshell all in an Estima .. i'll stick a pic on later  :D

Was a very nice, hot day, and i look forward to joining you on more events in the future.

Daz




...mate it was like we'd known you forever - which is always a good sign  ;D Being a fellow Estima owner never hurts  8)

Glad you had a good time , look forward to meeting up again at a few more of our events .

 
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 13, June, 2009 - 21:44:11
Yet another truly awesome day ! they just keep on getting better.

A big thanks from us to Karl & Angie for another great day out !

Regards

Ian
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: scott on 14, June, 2009 - 09:03:29
what a fantastic day out it was, we even had some on site c5 part changes with some help from adam harper  karl and angie well done for organising a great event and nice to meet some new people  looking forward to the next meeting cheers scott.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 14, June, 2009 - 13:00:06
..yep, woz an excellent day  ;D we were all completely worn out when we got home  :P

Don't know about you guys but we are sporting superb "T-Shirt" suntans  :o

Just got to pack everything away today and give the C5's a quick "once over" - they got a bit grubby from all that use so could do with a clean up and checking that they are okay for the Royal Run at the end of the month   ::)

It was great to have Adam at the event , he seemed to enjoy getting in there and sorting a few snags on a couple of the C5's which was a real bonus.

Here's a few piccies from the day ;

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklandsalive005.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklandsalive007.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklandsalive009.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklandsalive011.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklandsalive014.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklandsalive019.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklandsalive021.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklandsalive026.jpg)

..as always, we tend to get so involved with what we are doing at the event that we didn't get chance to take many piccies.

These are from the start of the day, just after we set up , and the end of the day , just before we packed away  :)






 
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Retro Andy on 14, June, 2009 - 23:02:12
Looks like Adam enjoyed the mini-el Karl, can't wait to have a go. Another nice day for C5 Alive

Retro Andy
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 15, June, 2009 - 09:05:31
Looks like Adam enjoyed the mini-el Karl, can't wait to have a go. Another nice day for C5 Alive

Retro Andy

Adam was impressed with the mini-el, like most people are when they try it out  8)

That last photo reminds me of the competition where last one left touching the vehicle gets to keep it  ;D
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: minidaz on 15, June, 2009 - 11:49:59
Karl, do you mind if i take a copy of me in the Mini-El. Was going to put a picture on my mini forum, see if anyone can guess what on earth it is i'm driving  :D :D

Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 15, June, 2009 - 15:32:36
Karl, do you mind if i take a copy of me in the Mini-El. Was going to put a picture on my mini forum, see if anyone can guess what on earth it is i'm driving  :D :D



..not a problem mate, go ahead  8)

Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 17, June, 2009 - 22:33:42
Here's the video of the day. I once again spent most of the time filming my feet, so it's a little shorter than usual.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93qJrRq7pBw

the new iPhone os 3.0 makes posing links a breeze.
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Retro Andy on 18, June, 2009 - 06:49:15
Another great video Umpa, its your videos on you tube that keeps a smile on my face when i have'nt been able to get there, excellent choice of music, i think it could become the C5 Alive theme tune.
The play area reminds me of watching the dodge'ms go around at the fair ;D

Retro Andy
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Karl on 18, June, 2009 - 10:32:56
...............The play area reminds me of watching the dodge'ms go around at the fair ;D

Retro Andy

..bit closer to the truth than you realise mate, there were a couple of meetings between the c5's and the crash barrier  ::) ,fortunately no injuries and no damage.

Another fab video Umpa , top job mate  8)
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: radiomarty on 18, June, 2009 - 13:46:39
Great video Umpa - love the music - our first vist to a C5 event and we made it onto you tube ! My son is showing all his mates !!!!
Title: Re: Brooklands Fun Day - Sat 13th June 2009
Post by: Umpa on 18, June, 2009 - 18:21:45
I'm glad you like it, I try my best but I'm no expert.  It's my way of giving something back to a group that gives me so much fun & help. Getting a C5 and joining C5Alive was one of my better decisions of 2009.

Regards

Ian