Midlands meet, coffee and cruise

Armaan · 09-07-2020, 03:31 PM

Thanks for the idea Freddie335 .

In light of recent times and the doom and gloom going around, thought I'd gauge interest in a West Midlands meet. I'm based in Birmingham, but happy to travel a little depending on the location of others and the better driving roads - advice on this would be much appreciated too. Midlands tick maybe?

Would anyone be interested? Think last weekend of September or first of October, but fairly flexible. All socially distanced of course, just something to look forward too and a nice break from routine.

Armaan

RENT-A-GOAT · 09-07-2020, 04:24 PM

Could be interested in this depending on finalised date & any commitments.

Don't forget we have Caffeine & Machine here in the midlands which would make a great coffee stop. If you've never been they get all types of exotica through their doors.

M33DLO · 09-07-2020, 04:40 PM

I'll be keeping an eye on this as I'm huntingdon area.

badgerbrock72 · 09-07-2020, 04:45 PM

I might be up for this, Sutton Coldfield based

Armaan · 09-07-2020, 04:51 PM

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I might be up for this, Sutton Coldfield based

Same here!

MattOz · 09-07-2020, 05:04 PM

Could well be up for this. Will keep an eye on the thread.

mmarkk1990 · 09-07-2020, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Armaan

Same here!

Me three!

RickLS7 · 09-08-2020, 03:30 AM

As you are going to Uppingham, I met up with about 15 Porsche owners two weeks ago and did this route, lots of twisty, fast roads. You get to see Eye Brook Reservoir, Welland viaduct and Rutland water:

https://goo.gl/maps/3514CmD7To1JM5Hp8

Here's some photo's I took from the air:

Eye Brook Reservoir:

Welland viaduct (on the wingtip)

Rutland water

Armaan · 09-08-2020, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RickLS7

As you are going to Uppingham, I met up with about 15 Porsche owners two weeks ago and did this route, lots of twisty, fast roads. You get to see Eye Brook Reservoir, Welland viaduct and Rutland water:

https://goo.gl/maps/3514CmD7To1JM5Hp8

Here's some photo's I took from the air:

Eye Brook Reservoir:

Welland viaduct (on the wingtip)

Rutland water

Much appreciated Rick, route to be confirmed, but that looks really scenic.

Armaan

g9icy · 09-08-2020, 04:27 AM

I've been looking for an excuse to go to Caffeine & Machine for ages. I'm based in Cheshire though, so this trip might be a bit far for me, but I could meet for a coffee at least.

Armaan · 09-08-2020, 04:47 AM

Looks like we can book a 2.5 hour car parking space and Caffeine & Machine, happy to accommodate the timings around anyone who wants to travel. 12:30-3pm seems the most reasonable?

Armaan

Kal101 · 09-08-2020, 05:35 AM

Not able to commit 100% due to family issues and work commitments but am local so have an interest

Armaan - kudos to you for organising

NISFAN · 09-08-2020, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Armaan

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickLS7

As you are going to Uppingham, I met up with about 15 Porsche owners two weeks ago and did this route, lots of twisty, fast roads. You get to see Eye Brook Reservoir, Welland viaduct and Rutland water:

https://goo.gl/maps/3514CmD7To1JM5Hp8

Here's some photo's I took from the air:

Eye Brook Reservoir:

Welland viaduct (on the wingtip)

Rutland water

Much appreciated Rick, route to be confirmed, but that looks really scenic.

Armaan

Husbands Bosworth?

mmarkk1990 · 09-08-2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

Husbands Bosworth?

Is that where you fly out of? Flew there myself a few years back!

RickLS7 · 09-08-2020, 03:22 PM

I've flown from HusBos many a time but it's big and clicky.

My club is called Welland GC, smaller and friendlier.

KRS_SN · 09-09-2020, 05:24 PM

Midlands too far away as i'm in Glasgow but if someone did organise a meet n booze n take a taxi home locally i would be up for it.

Armaan · 09-10-2020, 04:13 PM

Hi all. With the new rules coming into force, will probably have to pause this for now as I think we'd exceed 6 people.

Will have to sort something out when the 2nd wave eases a bit.

Thanks for the interest, I think we'd definitely have a decent turn out if the timing was better.

Stay safe and well.

Armaan

F30Matt · 09-13-2020, 02:40 PM

Happy to join if it a trip to Caffine and machine, only if guarenteed parking though, otherwise its a pain to get in ..
Matt -

RENT-A-GOAT · 09-13-2020, 04:34 PM

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Happy to join if it a trip to Caffine and machine, only if guarenteed parking though, otherwise its a pain to get in ..
Matt -

Would be up for this when things allow. More than happy to bring the camera gear to any finalised meet & get shots for those attending so be good if we could get some locations mixed in a driving route.

skipraider · 09-19-2020, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RENT-A-GOAT

Don't forget we have Caffeine & Machine here in the midlands which would make a great coffee stop. If you've never been they get all types of exotica through their doors.

First time I've heard of Caffeine and Machine - looks great, a bit far from me though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkGzcPJeO40

RENT-A-GOAT · 09-19-2020, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by skipraider

Quote:

Originally Posted by RENT-A-GOAT

Don't forget we have Caffeine & Machine here in the midlands which would make a great coffee stop. If you've never been they get all types of exotica through their doors.

First time I've heard of Caffeine and Machine - looks great, a bit far from me though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkGzcPJeO40

It's a great place & well worth a stop off (in normal times) if your route takes you past it.

Goneinsixtyseconds · 09-19-2020, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RENT-A-GOAT

It's a great place & well worth a stop off (in normal times) if your route takes you past it.

Have you been in midweek when no events on? Is it still quite busy and worth a visit?

09-07-2020, 03:31 PM	#1
Armaan Major 715 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: F30 320i Sport Remapped Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the idea Freddie335 . In light of recent times and the doom and gloom going around, thought I'd gauge interest in a West Midlands meet. I'm based in Birmingham, but happy to travel a little depending on the location of others and the better driving roads - advice on this would be much appreciated too. Midlands tick maybe? Would anyone be interested? Think last weekend of September or first of October, but fairly flexible. All socially distanced of course, just something to look forward too and a nice break from routine. Armaan Attached Images
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09-07-2020, 04:45 PM	#4
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09-08-2020, 03:30 AM	#8
RickLS7 Lieutenant 380 Rep 461 Posts Drives: F32 435D, Boxster 981S Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (0)	As you are going to Uppingham, I met up with about 15 Porsche owners two weeks ago and did this route, lots of twisty, fast roads. You get to see Eye Brook Reservoir, Welland viaduct and Rutland water: https://goo.gl/maps/3514CmD7To1JM5Hp8 Here's some photo's I took from the air: Eye Brook Reservoir: Welland viaduct (on the wingtip) Rutland water Last edited by RickLS7; 09-08-2020 at 03:37 AM..
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g9icy Captain 341 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe MSport Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I've been looking for an excuse to go to Caffeine & Machine for ages. I'm based in Cheshire though, so this trip might be a bit far for me, but I could meet for a coffee at least.
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Armaan Major 715 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: F30 320i Sport Remapped Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Looks like we can book a 2.5 hour car parking space and Caffeine & Machine, happy to accommodate the timings around anyone who wants to travel. 12:30-3pm seems the most reasonable? Armaan
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RickLS7 Lieutenant 380 Rep 461 Posts Drives: F32 435D, Boxster 981S Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (0)	I've flown from HusBos many a time but it's big and clicky. My club is called Welland GC, smaller and friendlier.
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Armaan Major 715 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: F30 320i Sport Remapped Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Hi all. With the new rules coming into force, will probably have to pause this for now as I think we'd exceed 6 people. Will have to sort something out when the 2nd wave eases a bit. Thanks for the interest, I think we'd definitely have a decent turn out if the timing was better. Stay safe and well. Armaan
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