Photos from Billing

[Cold Snail]

Just posting a few pics before we open the beer.

[Cold Snail]

One from this morning before it gets busy



As you can see, the weather is going to be nice for the day, so if you're in the Northampton area today, why not pop in and see all what the VBOA has on show.

[pbottomley]

Ive just got home, unpacked and had a shower, so here is my feedback report:

Weather was great today, good yesterday, will not mention Friday's liquid weather.

Nice to see loads of faces old and new, Paul, Maz, Gordon, Bulldog and Sarah, Danny and the Crew, the Drivers the Outlaws (who were fun today) sheep shagger John, and some new faces who supplied me beer a seat and chats for a few hours, whoever you were cheers

Was a blast with the norwegian contingent and fun to watch Bulldog on the hunt for his plates

Looking forward to next year already, thanks for all the tools and brandy guys.

[psl]

Must agree The evening with the strange Norwegian was a blast (top man). Good to meet up again with the old and new. You`ll have to come for the whole weekend next time Per, even though you brought the chaffing rain with you (s*dding Norwegians). Some good memories to take to next years Billing. Trust all got back home safe

[mrs bulldog]

we got home safe at 10pm ish as usual mike was in "mine"mode and brought lots the car was rather loaded!slow drive home not much suspension travel left maybe mike needs new springs?!mike even managed to find a hb wheelarch we had a great time and was great to see old and new faces many thanks to all those who organised the show it was a fantastic weekend (keeping it short we're very tired NIGHT)sarah n mike

[Sandy]

Ooops - must've double clicked and posted twice - sorry!

Sandy

[Sandy]

We're just back (well - about 11pm) after paul had finished nattering and I took the tent down on my own in the hope that he'd look over and wonder where it had gone (how wrong could I have been lol!!). What a great weekend and spent in great company. Quiz was excellent on Sat nite - thanks for organising that one Danny - not too sure about the Brandy though!!

Thanks to everyone who helped out over the weekend with the tea, coffee and raffle tickets - especially to Sarah as I think I might have gone insane if she wasn't there to help!!

Bring on next year's Billing (but don't forget we have the club's National Rally at the end of August so we could do it all again then!!).

Sandy xx

[aliopel]

Thanks to all for a great weekend,this is my first billing with the viva & new to the club,everyone was very friendly & informative.Its the longest trip my car has had to date (280 miles) & ran like a dream.

Regards
Alister

[pbottomley]

OHHh whilst I think about it, furthest travellled, we all forgot Per, who is still on his way home even though he left on Sunday Morning, ETA I think is to get home tomorrow afternoon!! Its got to be at least 900miles of driving and 30 hours on a ferry.... Hell and I thought 40 miles was a long way

[Fred Dukes]

After stuffing a good plate of food from the Carver last night - I needed it after loading part of the club Gazebo kit and some overspill club spares as well as what I had bought for myself into the Estate - I had a beer and some whisky and a good nights kip and headed off home this morning - after a good breakfast that is! Maybe it's a "going home from Billings" thing that reduces the travel on the rear springs cos I thought I was going up hill most of the time the way the bonnet was pointing to the heavens.
It soon brought Peggy down to earth after her 5 minutes of fame as best HC on the Club stand!!
Had a great time after the initial watery baptism on Friday - Ade must have made it back cos there were a few Petrol Stations along the way waiting for a new delivery!
Role on the National and in the meantime don't forget the Mini Goodwood at CHOLMONDELEY Castle on 8th and 9th August www.pageantofpower.com.
If we could get our act together and book a club stand we could get some FREE and reduced price entries.
I have got a Club Gazebo - and if I could use it - Danny, Committee Members?? - and people are prepared to commit by this Thursday ( I know its short notice!) I amprepare to get it organised.
The deal is that we would get a club stand area trackside for FREE and each car driver is FREE - hangers on i.e. those on the stand not driving a car get REDUCED RATE £20 for a DAY or £30 for the weekend. ANYBODY INTERESTED???. MUST HAVE A COMMITMENT BY NOON THURSDAY 17TH JULY