Donington 2009
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Donington 2009
It's that time again.
Just made contact with Alan at Club Lotus to get some space for us inside. Things are a bit different this year due to an increase in demos, so we can probably only fit two cars - I reckon we either go for
* oldest & newst
* nearest & furthest
* shiniest and most room for improvement
Any thoughts ?
I can bring banner, bunting & laptop + essentials (i.e. TV tuner and broadband dongle for GP on Sunday) + shirts for sale
AlanM, I think, still has the display boards ?
Can anyone volunteer a projector and screen ?
Do we want to make a block booking at a hotel nearby for a nice convoy run in the mornings and convivial evenings ? I, personally, recommend the Dakota Nottingham - not too far away and spouse friendly.
Just made contact with Alan at Club Lotus to get some space for us inside. Things are a bit different this year due to an increase in demos, so we can probably only fit two cars - I reckon we either go for
* oldest & newst
* nearest & furthest
* shiniest and most room for improvement
Any thoughts ?
I can bring banner, bunting & laptop + essentials (i.e. TV tuner and broadband dongle for GP on Sunday) + shirts for sale
AlanM, I think, still has the display boards ?
Can anyone volunteer a projector and screen ?
Do we want to make a block booking at a hotel nearby for a nice convoy run in the mornings and convivial evenings ? I, personally, recommend the Dakota Nottingham - not too far away and spouse friendly.
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Re: Donington 2009
I have the display boards that Chris acquired plus the various posters etc. we used before.
Can bring a screen, will enquire about a projector.
Can bring a screen, will enquire about a projector.
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Re: Donington 2009
We have family about 20 mins away so I'll be stopping there, but a convoy from the Dakota or other hotel sounds great. We still have LotusExcel.net balloons and I am in discussion with my brother in law about other logo'd giveaways. He is a photographer and has access to keyring tags and other handy items....
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Re: Donington 2009
We will be there.
Can bring a projector and screen laptop
Also have most of the brochures printed on A4 and laminated
Not shore if the Dakota dose family rooms but meting up for a convoy sounds good.
Can bring a projector and screen laptop
Also have most of the brochures printed on A4 and laminated
Not shore if the Dakota dose family rooms but meting up for a convoy sounds good.
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Re: Donington 2009
Can also do a projector.
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Re: Donington 2009
I will not be able to help man the stand this year as I have been asked to do the Lotus Cars stand.
Will still be able to help set up, bring display boards, etc. on the friday afternoon.
Will still be able to help set up, bring display boards, etc. on the friday afternoon.
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Re: Donington 2009
Not going down for the Lotus event this year I'm afraid.
However I will be down later in April to drive the circuit, not in the Lotus though.
A certain significant birthday present from one of my daughters is a morning in a single seater.
However I will be down later in April to drive the circuit, not in the Lotus though.
A certain significant birthday present from one of my daughters is a morning in a single seater.
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Re: Donington 2009
I will be there one of the two days, depends on what is being shown on which day.
Anyone interested in a convoy for people travelling from the south - somewhere on the M40/M42, or the M1 ?
Anyone interested in a convoy for people travelling from the south - somewhere on the M40/M42, or the M1 ?
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Re: Donington 2009
I am up for a southern convoy Hodders - let me know which day you are thinking of going nearer the time.
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Re: Donington 2009
I can help man the stand on the Saturday as I did last year. As I remember you need 3 or 4 people on the stand at any one time. I'm sure that between us all we should be able to manage that. Even if you can only do half a day it helps. It's good fun - talking about Excels all day - makes a change from boring the wife
Perhaps we need a list of who can man the stand and when.
Last years convoy was a bit of a flop with only myself, Wingnut and dpr59. Don't think it turned too many heads!!
I'm up for meeting at the hotel.
I can print some slips with the excel.net logo on to distribute.
Perhaps we need a list of who can man the stand and when.
Last years convoy was a bit of a flop with only myself, Wingnut and dpr59. Don't think it turned too many heads!!
I'm up for meeting at the hotel.
I can print some slips with the excel.net logo on to distribute.
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Re: Donington 2009
got my ticket not sure which day(s) I will be going - I think there is a track day on the friday with LOT so i might look into that and stay up the friday night
I can help with manning the stand on whatever day I come
Martin
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I can help with manning the stand on whatever day I come
Martin
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Re: Donington 2009
When is this as i live in notts and always bored at weekends love to help
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Re: Donington 2009
Dakota are not responding to my queries about family rooms. I'll look for somewhere else tonight.
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