Eynsham Hall
08-23-2006, 02:39 AM
#16
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Pesty
Do you have to be a Porsche club member to go? and how much is admission. Cant find any details other than dates and open times.
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You do NOT have to me a member to attend and there are no price concessions for members on the gate - only by advance purchase tickets.
Car parking is Porsche segregated - i.e. all non-Porsches are parked separately.
If previous years are anything to go by there should be several thousand Porsches to ogle and plenty of Porsche-related stuff to buy.
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Dave
08-23-2006, 01:00 PM
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Any Rennlisters using the A40 to get there? Possibility of meeting up on way for convoy?
A40 Polish war memorial, or J4 M40 High Wycombe Holiday Inn... I'm going Saturday (and Sunday, probably).
A40 Polish war memorial, or J4 M40 High Wycombe Holiday Inn... I'm going Saturday (and Sunday, probably).
08-25-2006, 02:53 PM
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The latest is PCGB London meeting for 2 convoys at the Ace cafe, NW10 departing 7 and 9am.
I'll be there both days. Any Rennlisters say hello. If you see my black turbo 2, I'll leave a mobile number in windscreen.
Cheers,
Mark
I'll be there both days. Any Rennlisters say hello. If you see my black turbo 2, I'll leave a mobile number in windscreen.
Cheers,
Mark
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08-26-2006, 12:29 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by brookewebb
Can those who went today let us know what it was like? I am thinking of going tomorrow - better weather, but want to know if it's worth it!
Thanks.
Thanks.
Apart from the Register Parking being a disaster and OUTSIDE the main attraction area, there were - as expected - no Register or Region gazebos, so no point of contact for like minded individuals. The trade village is round the back of the house and was pretty disappointing really - the same old faithfuls who turn up at most events.
The Coys auction had some interesting hardware to look at - but they wanted £20 for a catalogue before they would let you in - there was a micro second or two in the morning where a PCGB Membership card would get you in but you had to be quick!!
I'm afraid the last two years at Brands have completely overshadowed any attempt at hosting the Festival at a stately home. The racing adds so much interest - even if you just want to take the weight off your feet for a while. At Eynsham all you could do was sit down and buy food - or go back to you car.
If anybody even SUGGESTS that next year the Register and Region gazebos will again be banned I am personally going to get them certified!!!
The Register and Theme displays were truly awful - badly (i.e. not) signposted, no logical placements, the Red/White/Blue display was as haphazard as snooker *****. Many people didn't know what display they were supposed to be in - and most of the parking guides didn't either.
I'm supposed to be going tomorrow but am seriously contemplating not bothering. You can see all there is to see in less than an hour.
Regards
Dave
08-26-2006, 01:08 PM
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Me too, this typifies all that is inherently wrong IMHO with PCGB, the many "I know best" types. That's why I didn't go, and won't untill the PCGB board remembers it's only there because of the members, if they won't , I won't suport them.
Kevin.
Kevin.
08-26-2006, 01:09 PM
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Shame, Domo and I enjoyed the dodgems, saw a lot of nice cars in the field.
How hard can it be to host an event of this nature?
Very disappointed.
How hard can it be to host an event of this nature?
Very disappointed.
08-26-2006, 01:35 PM
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Sorry to hear it was so crap this year! The fact that you guys are back home already says a lot!
When are we doing the next Rennlisters meeting; at least we know that will go well... ;-)
Cheers,
David
When are we doing the next Rennlisters meeting; at least we know that will go well... ;-)
Cheers,
David
08-26-2006, 02:01 PM
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I actually enjoyed it.
Disappointments: Only 5 of us in the 9am convoy from the Ace Cafe, unfortunately one of those was a Honda and a Boxter; at the event, obviously everything was very static i.e no movement of cars or much engine sound to hear at the event (unlike Goodwood where everyone revs hard as they come and go.)
Pluses: Lots of Porsches. Quite a few nice ones. Had my first helicopter ride! Good atmosphere, lots of friendly people.
Am going again tomorrow for a short while to see different cars/ people.
Disappointments: Only 5 of us in the 9am convoy from the Ace Cafe, unfortunately one of those was a Honda and a Boxter; at the event, obviously everything was very static i.e no movement of cars or much engine sound to hear at the event (unlike Goodwood where everyone revs hard as they come and go.)
Pluses: Lots of Porsches. Quite a few nice ones. Had my first helicopter ride! Good atmosphere, lots of friendly people.
Am going again tomorrow for a short while to see different cars/ people.
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08-26-2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by warmfuzzies
Me too, this typifies all that is inherently wrong IMHO with PCGB, the many "I know best" types. That's why I didn't go, and won't untill the PCGB board remembers it's only there because of the members, if they won't , I won't suport them.
Kevin.
Kevin.
TBH, Rennlist restored my faith in Porsche owners in general and, specifically, aircooled owners. It is great to be associated with such a generally knowledgable and friendly crew. Roll on the next UK meeting.