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Some stunning Westfield's out today, and they all bought their lovely owners with them, I am gobsmacked at a 13 car turn out, plus Andrew and Clare in the Range Rover and his brother in his new Crossfire. We met at Sainsburys and after long journeys for most I think it's fair to say everybody was freezing. Scott and Charlie, Andy, Dave, Jon and son, Nigel and Lee, Andy and Sue, Bill, Luke and friend, Mark and Sara. We took the back roads to Ladybower, stopping for a wee on the way Never a journey goes by without throwing a challenge up. We got to Ladybower, Paul Hurdsfield was waiting for us, and the road was shut. So that was the photo shoot kippered then, we parked on the double yellows for a photo and a bit of a tyre kick while we caught up with Paul's news. We were booked in for lunch at 1pm and we were now early - never been known in a Westfield that takes 15 minutes just to get in and out of with all these clothes on. These are the photo's anyway, please excuse the bus stop. Note the reservoir is still empty, the brown bit should be water. 11 cars falls back down to 10 cars as Paul leaves, until we see Ian coming towards us, and John is waiting for us at The Travellers Rest. Ian and Charlotte the mini cake muncher Michael and Marie looking very smart join us in the new Crossfire. Last time we saw Michael he took us all in his aeroplane that he had built from a kit, now that is impressive don't ya think? At The Travellers Rest Bagpuss came too Nosebags on everybody. Having booked a table for 24 we were allocated our own area of the pub, and the radiators were red hot. As we set off again the next challenge thrown up was the herd of cows coming towards us, rather a bit too close for comfort, it did make for a good photo opportunity though. Very slowly we drove along the cow patted section of road and arrived at Tagg Lane Ice Cream Farm. I knew we wouldn't get a seat inside, so we sat outside and ate ice cream, not for me that one, I had cake, it's warmer. Not a very photogenic car park at Tagg Lane Dairy Then we all scattered on the long journey home, thank you to everyone that made such great effort to brave the cold today, I hope you have enjoyed the empty b roads of the beautiful Peak District, please come again. I hope all is ok at home AndyR and ruddy Ali and Gail - sober up next time

Blat up to Newcastle last night to collect my Bruv from airport

Another fab day in the peaks. Thanks @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO for organising these days. Great to see so many turn up!

Thank you Julie for organising a great run out Good to meet everyone. Our first run out, but will not be our last Mark and Sara

Just in from a run out to Alford steam rally cold and wet when I left but stopped raining there and had a great drive home over the hills and glens the autumnal colours of the trees was breathtaking The steam rally was good unfortunately not a great crowd but that meant you could see more even had a ride in a sentinel steam wagon, caught up with Les Gomeche as well for the icing on the cake, been too long Home and my westy isn’t very white in fact positively minging but it was fun

Farmer John's mystery tour used some of the best roads in North Wales, and never more than 30 miles from home. After a great breakfast at the Dragon's Rest, where 30 or so Morris Minors were just leaving, John still wouldn't divulge the mystery tour destination. Guesses were Anglesey Motor Museum, Snowdon summit, even John and Mary's garden. All wrong. We followed John to the 1950's Museum, Nantglyn. The Morris Minors were there ahead of us, but we had taken the scenic route.

We have had 4 S2000's before, with yourself Ian, Dave, Andy Sycho and Stu Finkangel on a run out after the Curborough breakfast meet. So, yes, it is a record. It's been niggling me how the road was closed so I have googled it and found out the rules. The road along the reservoir is always closed from April to the end of October at weekends. The photo that I had taken was in February, meaning the road was open. It is closed to give cyclists and walkers a traffic free area in the busy summer months. 3 weeks and we can return for the photo's then, bring the Alfa @NigelO if you are SORN. And a great big thank you to everyone, other peoples photos are always great because everyone has a different view of the day. You are in trouble though @AndrewBClarke for the cake photo

Here’s a few pics from Charlotte. Shame we missed the Dam photo opportunity but still a great day out. Thanks @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO 5 S2000’s is that a Peak record?

Couldn’t resist posting this pick!

Great day out. Safely home and thanks for good company. Sorry if Bill is upset as he's not the only one with a roadkill t shirt. If you ring me before the next meeting we can check our wardrobes.......

Got her out so I could extend the roof of the building she sleeps In

This is Matilda with her new Caterham HPC wheels

It's a pity we missed the main (great) run, but our solo drive over the Snake was a good shake down after a new starter motor (three weeks to sort that one out) new timing belt and a new battery ( only purchased at 4.30 last night). So it was this morning before the battery was secured and the nose cone back on, oh well it keeps me out of mischief well done @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO For getting such a great turn out when most Westy folks are hibernating their cars

Yeah, I think five must be a record for an Area Meet! Lovely day, great weather (for October), a great run, good lunch, excellent iced cream, even though I was a bit worried that the first batch Julie took us to was so fresh, it was still walking about and moo-ing!

Thank you Julie for a great drive out with great cars,company, food and spectacular views. We had lovely time thanks again.

Yeah great day, Thanks a lot @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO Enjoyed it and good to see everyone.

great to meet you all especially the old man I gave him a chocolate to keep him quiet of a few bad jokes he tried got home ok and car worked well hope everyone got home safely will there b some pictures Julie thanks john ------ minus jacky

Well it is that time of year.......

The final results will be out tomorrow but provisional calculations indicate that Howard Gaskin has won it by the smallest of margins

nice photos thanks john rang Jacky in Blackpool she could not speak at the attendance this afternoon at the pub I think she could not speak after a weekend on the girls weekend has she would have been wrecked

I bought them for fleebay supplier stripeworld came to £10.80p

Looks like an interesting day out, glad you enjoyed it. Notice the last engine in your photos hails from the sunny Devon, long way from home!

About 5 years between the two photos.

Photos of the family project car. Bought for my kids to learn how a car works. Getting there now... Today and August 2015 Gary Today August 2015

Soon to be joining you lol

An alternative to the shiny pictures, it’s absolutely filthy after a run to Alford steam rally dont fret all washed and tucked up now.......

I may join you if the weather's ok

I found a Hamerite high temp paint, no primer needed so will see how it goes. I'm going to leave it a couple of days before refitting.

Gp watched, well done Lewis. Car back together, all seems well, see you all at 12, it's been a busy morning........ oh btw we won't be joining you for lunch

Moved

I have a brand new pair of black ones drop me a pm if you are interested in them

Weather looking good so we will see you tomorrow. P.S hope have a desert planned. This one I've just devoured

It was my car, but I wasn't driving. I was taking pics that session.. You were going very well there Steve considering the road nature of your car.

A delayed video from me, trying hard to keep up with Andrew's car from around 1:40 but not succeeding very well

Found in a field in York

In reality for the amount of riv nuts you need to place, you probably don't need the rivnut tool. I've gotten by with just a flat steel bar with a hole in it so far. Just Google "DIY rivnut tool" and you can save a bit of cash. More easy to use in tight places than the bought tools too.

Going to have to give it a miss today