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Good evening all, I know this is a bit random but I thought I would give it a go… I have been a lurker/watcher for a few years, joined in April and then bought my first Westy on 6th September this year – so far 1200 miles done in rain, wind and sun. Yes, the grin is still etched on my face… In the process of looking to meet up with others I noticed that there wasn't a Bristol and Bath AO and enquired to Julie if there was any pre-requisite to taking on the role...needless to say, She said no and so here I am – Provisional, fledgling, temporary AO. To that end I’d really like to try to get an initial meet arranged: 1. To meet as many local(?) Westy owners to share our hobby and look at each others great cars. 2. Get you knowledgeable owners to cast an eye over my new toy and help me: a. Identify the specification where paperwork is missing b. Identify good/bad parts/build c. Work out a must do/nice to do/don’t bother list 3. Drink coffee and eat bacon butties/cake 4. To get an article in the Winter Westfield World…with pictures? Therefore, I wonder if I could trouble you to get in touch and see if any of the following dates would be ok? 1. Sunday 28th October (PM) 2. Saturday 10th November 3. Sunday 11th November (PM) 4. Saturday 17th November 5. Sunday 18th November Finally, any ideas on locations for a central(ish) first meeting point – if not I could host at our house (Lyde Green, North East Bristol) – ample parking in Community Centre car park over the road? Many thanks in anticipation Chris (CeeBee) @ArcenPower @SXRORY @JohnWM2 @lloydox @Master O @wackydo @jeff oakley @spm @CrisisWolf @Barry Ashcroft @DaveM123 @Wobblyprop @timessex @matt_c @djm @Ad Eves @Terzo204 @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO

Moved to Saturday 22nd December as Sunday looks a little moist (not good if we want the roof off and dry Santa suits.) I have a pass out for Saturday and a passenger... who can be ejected at any point @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO has planned a route, so I can follow ...thank you Dig out your fairy lights, Santa costumes, elf costumes and heating acoutrements for 2018 Peak district Santa run Meet at halfords at Ashbourne at 10am to leave at 10.30. The route (assuming I don't get lost at the first corner leaving the car park) will be through the peak district with a warm lunch around 1pm . What can you expect? 1Jumping in you car at home and driving away le mans style in case your neighbours see you and think you've lost your marbles. 2.Arriving at Ashbourne to meet your fellow westfield 'marbleless' owners. 3. Followed by the best few hours of your year spent waving at kids and families and generally feeling good. Arriving home in the dark and not caring about how you look If the 23rd December weather is rubbish we may move to the 22nd.. we can decide nearer the time. I will bring the doughnuts Photos of the the previous years lunacy good for the soul events below

New Simpson exhaust fitted, it's a work of art. Car's come a long way in a year, a few more upgrades to come after winter, and will be 'mostly' finished!

The weather isn't too good today, so I thought I'd go for an indoor drive.

Some very interesting stories there, thank you. While Glen was repairing the wing I took these photo's and the filler shows up nicely how broken your face bones would be.

Any quality gasket designed for sumps. We Honda boys use Hondabond which is the mutts .............

Found it

Lost - you lost the word lost already and you haven't even turned a wheel Oh, and yes, we are totally marbleless and will be there for a crazy day of fun

The 3 models together,

Meet at Sainsburys Matlock, DE4 3SP 10.30am for a run around the Peak District. Weather dependent.

I love that you're allways out and about in the countryside Westying or otherwise yet still 'gutted' when not I'm well #issed at not getting out much myself

Don’t take this the wrong way, but oh good! I know, I know, me being selfish as I couldn’t make tomorrow, but at least while I’m stuck in a slightly brain melting training course this week, I’ll have a weekend blast to look forward to next week

Fantastic work, well done, I hope members will support you well and turn up, even if it's in a tin top, taking into account we are walloping straight towards winter. I look forward to watching the progress of this area

Unlikely, since he had to come to the west coast of Wales!

Hope it was a bit tamer than the winds round here!

Clive_r - sorry I didn't reply but Wilfman picked all the parts up today right in the middle of Storm Callum!

FREE! how much did all thar equipment cost then?

Whoever was the first owner of my factory-built car, he ticked every box on the options list. When I got it, it came with a full hood and bag, tonneau cover, wind deflectors and bag, and a perfect-fit indoor dust cover that I can only describe as a 'onesie'! The cover is made from a heavy sweatshirt material, so can stretch and breathe, is thick enough to protect from small knocks that seem to happen in your garage and is so well shaped there is a bulge for the spare tyre.

Nice ! You need a standard caterham one now so you can show which one is faster.

Forget wine, get a bottle or two of Ouzo down yer gullet instead

Just booked - meal only. I haven't managed a single event this year what with house move and other distractions but will be good to have a catch up and to congratulate Howard. David

Worst comes to the worst, perhaps I can scrounge a passenger ride somewhere and we can have two Santa’s in a car!

Oh hell, yes, had forgotten that bit.

Hope to finaly make it this year.

Sold now for peanuts !! Loved my time with Westfield met some great people and made amazing friends . Will still be lingering around! Thank you everyone

I'll make sure I hide the bananas next year ...!

Looking forward to it already! Seems a long time since 2017’s event.

Very probably mate. Julie has rather different musical tastes to me. Well, let’s face it, so do most people I meet bar you!

Hi , will be great to meet you all, put some faces to names , and see the cars for real ,and have a holiday too. Cheers Jim .

Oh dear!

Might be. But think about it. Less than 7 days is x00 posts. Less than 30 days is x000 posts. More than 30 is x000,000,000 posts!

How much more elegant are a pair of flared wings! I love the casual brolly by the way.

Just to strike a balance. I wouldn't be without my indoor cover. My garage has rafters and lots of stuff stored above, painting the walls and floor simply doesn't help. I bought my new stormforce (kitcar) cover off Ebay for £20. You just need to be lucky with your timing.

Not kidding, came home upyesterday through a lot of downed branches and things in the roads, to find some fresh firewood in the garden at home. Just off outside, now it’s stopped chucking it down, to chop it up. Shame I haven’t got a fire!