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Another great run thanks @Julie Hall - Peak District AO I had a damp start leaving Stoke-on-Trent at 7:30am, today. It wasn't brightening up, as I passed the winking man either: As I approached Flash (ahhhhhh), it was getting foggy: Just as I got into Buxton I came across my first car on my side of the road (after 20 miles driving too), a glint of orange from a distance gave me a clue, it was @Si.Dalziel Si, refuelled in Buxton and we were shortly joined by @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary for a short run to Hassop Station. There's always someone the wrong way round 😉 I've been more than concerned about this 'Peaky lot' for some time and recent behaviours involving items dug up in a garden have more than heightened my fears! Here's @BillyPee Scrumping Apples- trying to loose his Buffet Slaying reputation and going all healthy! He's not alone- Arkwright, even provides plastic bags for his produce! What G, G, G... Granville will make of all this I just don't know. I want to talk cars, petrol, driving etc, not peddling fruit etc. Here's @AndySheldon trying on the Tango Express for size The Owner of Hassop Station was keen to take pics as we left...probably to report Arkright for vegetable abuse I went at the rear of the convoy (make's a change not to be followed by Zee- Germans). As @Si.Dalziel was treating @AndySheldon to his first ride in a Mega S2000, a though a fly by would be in order- Shortly afterward Arkwright passed, too. I don't want to accidentally ingest my '5 a day', should his load of dodgy wares fall out of his delivery truck. Baguss's misbehaviour continued There's a great view to the right of the road giving plenty of view ahead, we'd got a few un-invited guests in our convoy, @LukeW was too busy looking at his water temps and @RobH72 was staying with his fellow Red S2000, so I went passed the lot of em. We had a brief stop in Tideswell for temporary lights and I'm parked in the exact spot that I broke down in a few years ago when my ECU Died. We had a great lunch at the Bull I Thorn and created our own S2000 Only Parking area- The Journey home became mildly moist: However I'd rather go out on great roads, with great people and occasionally get soaked, than sit and home regretting not going out!

In two years of Westie ownership, that was the first time the tyres have got wet, but I now consider myself a full member of the soggy bottom club A bit of drizzle over the Peaks was OK, as we kept moving and it wasn’t heavy enough to get properly wet. However, just one mile from home, I drove through a rainstorm of biblical proportions - there was one inch of water in the footwell, two inches of water in the passenger seat and most annoyingly, three inches of water in the driver’s seat. At least if I’d peed myself it would have been warm..... also found that my waterproof jacket isn’t... great day out though, even if the rear wheels weren’t always following the same track as the fronts....

Hoping AndyR's child picks up, you would have liked parking at The Bull I Thorn as there was a Porsche Targa 4S there with fancy roof moves. Blimey, listen at me becoming knowledgeable on Porsche types. I was hoping that someone from further back took some photo's because there was so many of you Glen had no chance of getting you all in, so thank you @Si.Dalziel and @neptune they are good ones. If it helps you feel better, Simon, we called in Calver crossroads for a brew with Andrew on the way home because the weather was still warm and bright, only to go running to the cars in heavy rain and getting very wet on the way home. Sounds of 'urgh, it's just gone through to my pants' made me wonder if we should have put the roof on. We found Andrew in the petrol station en route to Hassop and Andrew let me park his glorious V8, I did find reverse eventually. Then the scallywags arrived en masse For once Ian was visible in his car Simon came in his brand new Honda engined Tango Machine with a superb number plate Dave Eastwood too Luke Labrat in his V8 which has nicely been raised off the floor since we last saw it, making it more driveable Billy in his Olde Englishe Cream car, not as comfy as the Porsche maybe but fits in much better So in a fashion most of us are here What's that? a classic mini I see, it's Glen's son, who came to see what these funny cars his dad likes are all about. He also has a garage full of polish and tyre black. After morning refreshments and a wave at the Morgan club, who were gathering nearby, it was time to shift these stationary motors So off we went in convoy, up hill and down dale, round the 1st/2nd gear hairpin that I had promised Rob a couple of weeks ago, did we enjoy that one boys? the moody skies making for great views while amazingly staying dry. Finally arriving yet again at The Bull I Thorn, well where else can take all you lot safely? I lost count of the number of cars and people, not to worry it was cake time. At the Bull I Thorn All too soon it was time to leave Builder Andy had hitched a ride from Simon, probably the most motivating thing you can do, I hope you enjoyed it and we look forward to seeing you again We look forward to seeing you ALL again, perhaps next weekend when it is a Bank Holiday, so we will meet and go before any traffic builds up, watch out the Magnet is still in circulation! although I am glad to report there was no takers this week.

Thanks once again to Julie for a great route today. A great turn out too.

Look what Jenette’s made with my Peaky Contraband 👍 Thanks @Trevturtle

... I think he expected me to stop because he started driving out the junction . I did stop. but in front of him.. His mrs was feeding the swear box with coins at that point. I should have offered him apples, that may have helped?

No I had no masterplan just took on anything that came along just trying to make the brand better. Made mistakes but who doesn’t? never thought the club would be so special

Lovely morning for it and a great turn out. Was great to put faces to names. Need to take more pictures! Got one half decent one of the rear of the convoy. Not such a fun drive home after detouring for a parts pickup.

Didn’t last long. Elmlea tonight. 😀😀

Brilliant trip out today - thanks @Julie Hall - Peak District AO for organising again. Good turn out. Sorry to not say cherio to those that left before I could say goodbye. Baptism of fire regarding my Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyres! Wet feet from the leaky scuttle (upto the knees). M1 visibility nil. A1 little better. Avoided the cars stranded in big puddles (4x4 Audi). Stuck to the road well. No aqua planning. Felt solid. So far so good. Now to dry out a bit in front of the Aga with a coffee 😀😀 Westfield driving in the rain can also be fun - just a different challenge.

Just watching it now. Looks like they've concreted over Russ's favorite run off area at Lodge. 😉

Gold for the win..

I can't that you all enough for having me tag along. Such a friendly bunch of scrumping Westfield fans! Thanks to my mates @Si.Dalziel and @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO for the support and terrifying me and motivating me all at the same time. A rare feat. I'm now busily organising myself to get the rest of my build done! Mucho excitement!!!! See you all soon.

I found the front end went remarkably light in the wet, but hopefully @BLiNK Motorsport wil sort out that with the full GEO soon! The aero screen did well at blowing the rain up and over the majority of the interior with just a small amount of water hitting the passenger headrest and my helmet. Unfortunately the same can’t be said for the blast of water off of the front wheel that drenched me till I nearly ran out of fuel on the M6 and swapped to a waterproof jacket.

Thirds anyone? Where’s it all gone?

He's a man of many talents 😎

Less than 24 hours after making such a brazen statement, where is she seen next? At the front of a queue ordering cake with 10 male friends with her, including her husband! Others would say the Westfield Swingers Chesterfield Club founder members, put Donald and Jaqueline to shame!

As long as nobody serves himself in my garage... xd. You are all more than welcome to use space in my garage to leave the stuff you dont need. I think we should try to arrive earli ish, and do a nice westfield area around the garages... so if it happens to p*** down, or we need help or whatever we all will be around the same area.

I owned VTL from 1982 till 2010. It’s what started it all. So pleased that you guys just love your cars

I'm aiming to get there at 7am when the gates open.

Glad to see you all had a good time and that you are learning to appreciate zee-Germans (there is nothing wrong with seeing us in your mirrors @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO😉). I nearly went for the Targa 4S as it's a beautiful version of the 911 ... however the fancy roof limits the head space for the rear passengers and in the back of the 911 you need all the space you can get to make it a viable "family car" 😉 Evie is still struggling but you learn to roll with the punches ... hopefully the next couple of days we will see some improvement and I can get out for a drive at the weekend 🤞

Raw teabags sir?

Understandable tbh. I think if I booked a garage and couldn't get near it with the trailer I'd be a bit miffed. Down to etiquette I suppose.. We could get lucky and have neighbours with no trailers. 🙂

The ladies in the house like custard. I prefer it as it is! I do eat cereal (including weatabix) dry too. 🤦‍♂️

I was merely stating how many stones had hit me in the face whilst he was in front lol

Ha, @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO brill photo's too, I love how Simon is waving at you with both fingers.

Don't worry, next time you're in Aldi with your fiver, just pass a note to the desk and ask them to call the reg out on the tannoy, as it's left it's lights on, and you'll soon find out!

Alas there are plenty of witnesses too 😉 I hope @Barnsley John didn't pay more than a fiver for that plate NE14 ABJ 😎

Sorry to have missed you today. I hope your daughter's feeling better soon!

Nick Clarke, Kevin can’t make it. 😃

I'm booked on the track if that's me!👍

I'm sure I'll need some help I'll do my best to remember at the gate! So, John Dolan and Kevin....?

Anyone need a couple of helpers?

Met office has issued a weather warning for Tuesday and Wednesday.. Wind! Campers may need extra long tent pegs and @AdamR may need a bit of ballast in his car to keep it earth bound. 😉 What's the plan with garages? I think we should have two allocated to us plus Maurici has one? As far as I know they're only allowing one car per garage though, so that's three of us sorted. I'm not bothered about a garage, so unless someone can come up with some sort of lottery.. first come first served? For the rest of us, how about forming a gathering at the back of the paddock, next to the grass for any campers? The paddock tends to fill up nearest the garages first, so hopefully we'd be able to form a socially distanced group at the back?

Still out ‘doggin’ @Barnsley John?

The grandson isn't quite big enough for a booster seat yet! 😂

Great run out today with my grandson....

I prefer to have the commonly used steering wheel controls to be on paddles as I didn’t like how much my hand came off the wheel to get at the button. Plus it gives a less cluttered view. Granted It’s not my design apart from small tweaks but it’s perfect for me.

He fainted when the pilot told him the Kingster had been his flying instructor. He vom'd when the pilot told him they were going to land now, but not to worry as Chris had explained all about it....

Yes calm a soothing - like my microlight landings 😁

Fitted the bonnet vents, windscreen wipers and given it a good polish... Still waiting for the IVA date G.

Count me in @Julie Hall - Peak District AO and yes please to the apples @Trevturtle 😀🚙🚙

I'm a 'maybe' for this one - weather looks OK(ish) - bit cool first thing, but I can always use my Aldi heated seat cover.... I'll probably need to leave early though, as it's my grand-daughters 8th birthday and there will be cake......

May be able to make it to meet and say hello at 9am but have to be back for 10.15 as Gemma is riding. Luke.

@Trevturtle Where you aware of this attempt to ram raid your wares from the car on the right? I thought you were a gonner! Perhaps paint your car bright yellow to make more likely for those visually impaired drivers to see you? or fit a loud zhorst!

Sorry to say, I will not be providing refreshment (tea, coffee and cakes) at this years Gold Cup.

Sorry everyone but I'm not going to make the meet this morning ... I've been up all night with a poorly child. I hope you all enjoy and I'll no doubt see you soon.