lets have our own BREAKFAST meet ??

[Brakebuster]

Great
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TonyS

took me ten seconds ,

rendezvous at the AV8 at 09.00 zulu , lol


see you there


BB

[Brakebuster]

just a quick update

i will be at the AV8 by 0900 , and aim to leave there by 10.15 at the very latest

the trip to H A Fox should take no more than 40 mins , the post code for it is GL51 9TU

there should be a dedicated parking place set aside for about eight cars , look for the empty spaces............

places have now been taken up , so please don't just turn up if not already notified as doing so , as space is limited

i WILL be leaving by 12.30 , i have tickets for a rugby match i need to attend, lol
H A Fox expect us to be wrapped up by 1300 at the latest,

anyone wishing for a ' test drive ' will need their driving license, and availability is limited so first come first served , if cars are available, this is between H A Fox and individuals and not organised by the group in any way.



see you there

BB

[dhdove]

Vince

Had a great time today, thanks! Great run up there, and a very interesting workshop visit. Shame I couldn't work the coffee machine......
Sorry, I didn't take any pics but I'm sure others will chime in.
Dealership seem keen to build on this event in the future as discussed which should benefit both them and members alike.
One thing I learnt, if you're going to buy an F Type convertible ensure your golf club drivers have carbon shafts so you can bend them like bananas to get them in the boot.........OOOOPS

Best
TonyS

[oldtimer]

Hi BB,
What a pleasant day, it all started with a good "thrash" to Kemble, I think Mr Slow stayed in bed this morning cos the roads were quite clear. Brekkie of course with the assembled brethren and then a "gentle trundle" on to H.A. Fox in Cheltenham. This was a worthwhile visit to talk to friendly helpful staff in the workshop. Very interesting conversation about subsidized costs for classic cars - need to explore this further. See what you missed by not coming !

On the way home I got snarled up in the Cheltenham traffic - cor Bennet - it was horrendous, grid lock. Never mind once clear of the city another good run along the A40 heading east. It was worth the drive today just to see the beautiful colour of the trees at this time of the year especially with the afternoon sun shining.

Well done BB must do it again

Oldtimer

PS Still can't work out what that old bean can thing attached to the diff was !!!!

[davidr]

Well done BB. Good brekkie and good company. Enjoyed the dealer trip. Have now worked out that I fit in an F Type just fine but golf clubs are a challenge and my golf bats will be just fine in an XE but I don't fit!!
Not convinced by the offset pedals on the manual XE either - looks like a recipe for a bad back to me.
Interesting to see the various cars in the workshop. One 4.2 XK with its engine on the deck and an apparent head failure and a diesel XF whose owner and put petrol in it and then run it until it stopped and needed a completely new fuel system at eye-watering expense!
Lovely trip on the way back - top down along the Fosse Way - almost certainly the last top-down trip of the year. Priority now is cleaning, polishing and fettling the Celebration for the NEC later this month.
Good to see you all and hope to see you at the classic car show.
Regards
David

[Phil 18]

To everyone

Glad to see you all had a good day, sorry I could not make it

Hope to see some of you at the NEC

Seems like a nice day I think i'll give the old girl a polish.

phil

[Brakebuster]

Thanks to all that came along to this very successful breakfast meeting, shame a few couldn't make it, you missed a good day

thanks to H A Fox Cheltenham for their time and hospitality ,

a few pics of the gathering , a magazine article will be put forward for publication in the near future


some of the throng at kemble

IMG_3126 by MyPix on Talk Photography




and Tony in his ......car .....ready for the run to Fox's

IMG_3129 by MyPix on Talk Photography


a gathering at Fox's , who had kindly made space for us to park on the forecourt ,

IMG_3138 by MyPix on Talk Photography


a tour of the workshop , this poor engine needs some TLC , the Jaguar Master tech giving detailed information on the work involved

IMG_3131 by MyPix on Talk Photography



IMG_3130 by MyPix on Talk Photography

Lance and John ' from Fox's entertaining some Jaguar Enthusiasts

IMG_3137 by MyPix on Talk Photography

nice car ,

IMG_3133 by MyPix on Talk Photography


That nice, i don't think Tim is going to get out in a hurry

IMG_3135 by MyPix on Talk Photography

the engine is that smooth , you can put your coffee mug on it without spilling any , and Tony is looking for the Merc badge........

IMG_3134 by MyPix on Talk Photography

again , thanks to all who made the effort , i think it was worth the trip and i had positive feedback from H A Fox as well


the next few meetings will be low key breakfast only , and will give me ( or someone else ? ) time to organise another event


BB

[Brakebuster]

Next Saturday the 28th will probably be the last meeting of this year, as the December one is too close to christmas for most people,

I will be there ( not in the XJS ) as normal around 9.30 ,

hope to see you there


BB

[steve_m]

Working as usual
See you all in the New Year hopefully and have a Very Merry Crimbo in between.
Working then too

[davidr]

I'm away in Manchester for the weekend so can't make it I'm afraid. Hope you have a good meet
Regards
David

[oldtimer]

BB,
Weather permitting I shall be there - I hope !

Just where has the last month gone

P

[Brakebuster]

thanks to the John and Angela along with Iain for turning up today , i thought i was going to be on my own today after sitting there for half an hour , they came from the Thames valley region and the Wiltshire regions along with myself from the Three counties region ,

unfortunately , only the one Jaguar in the car park though , but what a nice one it was , John and Angela's lovely 5ltr XK convertible that was formally owned by our own Mike Horlor , i was only able to drive my company car, and Iain wasn't willing to get his XJS wet after all the recent work carried out on it ( and i don't blame him )


IMG_3179 by MyPix on Talk Photography


No meeting in December , as its too close to christmas, see you all in Feb as i can't make the January meeting due to work commitments ( racing at cheltenham )

BB

[Telpin]

Hi sorry I missed the November breakfast could not seem to post an apology. I was dragged off kicking and screaming to York Christmas market (very wet) I will attend the breakfast again in February.
Cheers Ian (Three Counties)

[Brakebuster]

Right

after the Christmas sabbatical from meeting up , we are now on for the January meeting on Saturday the 30th at the Cotswold airport ( kemble ) for around 9am to 10am arrival

totally informal , you don't even need your jag, but it is always nice to see them out and about, as this is what this meeting is all about, getting out there and driving them ,

i may or may not bring along my own XJS , we shall see ( i was supposed to be working that day, but i told em to stuff it , lol )

it would be nice to see some other new members turning up , so spread the news of our meeting ,

please add your names below if you intend to turn up , so we can keep an eye open for you

it will be good to get things going again for 2016 , and we can chat about some ' outings ' so get your thinking caps on , and bring your ideas to the meeting


BB

[Brakebuster]

C'mon guys ( and gals )

get ur name down if your coming along on the 30th...



BB