Author Topic: Betameeta 2017 (Read 40781 times)

smithymc · « **on:** January 08, 2017, 05:44:32 PM »

Happy New Year to all.

Anyway, to cheer myself up after clicking on a survey that has the Beta as in the top ten worst cars ever, I think we need to look forward.

I seem to recall that I may have said that I would be up for organising and I see no reason to change that now...

So, Shropshire and the Marches (or just Shropshire as there is quite a lot of it) what's on offer? Well, we have nice roads, varied countryside, the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Steam Trains, and into Wales in an hours if we want.

So, who might be up for it and when? I would need to research accommodation, but there is a new Premier Inn about 3 miles up the road from us which might be a start. I would prefer to miss whitsun and the summer school holidays, but only because we haven't booked a summer holiday yet.

Mark

HFStuart · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2017, 05:53:43 PM »

I almost certainly won't have mine back on the road by then but I'd be up for joining.

I also agree that missing the school hols might be a good idea.

gengis · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2017, 10:07:14 PM »

I would be up for a road trip...one of my new years resolutions is to use my Fiat 124 spider and the Lancia Coupe more this year.

May or June would be fine.

rossocorsa · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2017, 10:22:52 PM »

Unfortunately my beta is unlikely to have progressed very far (same old story I know!) and I'm not sure what will be going on this year. I'd certainly like to come but will only know nearer the time.

peteracs · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2017, 10:36:14 PM »

Hi Mark

Definitely will not have the Beta on the road by the middle of the year, but happy to come along as usual!

June is probably good for me as looks like school holidays are to be avoided.

Peter

WestonTB · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2017, 10:45:05 PM »

Happy new year to all,

That's a great idea Mark, count me in, premier inn sounds good too. We have a holiday in the middle of August so that shouldn't clash.

Ignore that pole, utter nonsense! we know the truth

If anyone fancies a free Beta engine, albeit seized, no cam boxes or ancillaries. (makes it easier to move!) There is a chap in St Helens on the Stratos enthusiasts forum giving one away, I would have it myself straight away but space is so limited.

Cheers all, Tim.

Neil-yaj396 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:56:42 AM »

Mark

I'll be there, but it would be good if you could avoid the weekend 17th/18th June, as if all goes to plan the Beta will have returned home to Northern Italy on that weekend. More to follow.....

smithymc · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2017, 07:52:06 AM »

Sounds exciting Neil!

Thotos · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2017, 11:17:07 PM »

Trevi and I are willing and able and will be there, if the dates are right

Currently cannot do:

8th-14th May - Eurovision Song Contest YES! Really!!
29th May-4th June - 3ma Fiat 131s to Austria
9th-11th June Lancia Gammas to the Netherlands
7th-9th July - Lancia Motor Club AGM and National Weekend (provisional)

TonyLanciaBeta · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2017, 05:47:11 PM »

Count me in, surprise surprise I wont be in my Beta

but sounds like it will be the perfect run for my Alfasud

Only dates I cant do will be June 10th-17th

Cheers
Tony

jreacock · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2017, 07:58:20 PM »

I hope to have my Spyder back on the road within the next 3 months - so hopefully I can come along - depending on the dates.
Cheers,
Justin.

Thotos · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2017, 08:49:12 PM »

Quote from: TonyLanciaBeta on January 14, 2017, 05:47:11 PM

Count me in, surprise surprise I wont be in my Beta but sounds like it will be the perfect run for my Alfasud
Only dates I cant do will be June 10th-17th

Cheers
Tony

You're only allowed to come in the 'Sud if you promise to take me for a spin in it

smithymc · « **Reply #12 on:** January 15, 2017, 10:05:33 AM »

This is all most encouraging. I'll start trying to narrow dates down.

Mark

smithymc · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2017, 01:35:10 PM »

Ok folks, I have looked at the potential clashes within LMC and declared on here, so how about

20th and 21st May?
Or
24th and 25th June?
Or
15th and 16th July?

Let me know who likes what.

Cheers

Mark

peteracs · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2017, 05:46:45 PM »

Hi Mark

July is out for me, but the other dates I should be around.

Peter

Neil-yaj396 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2017, 06:50:24 AM »

All Ok with me. Though the June dates will be dependant on the Beta surviving it's 3K European road trip intact. I arrive back in Hull on 22nd!

gengis · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2017, 07:39:48 PM »

I like the sound of May...but the other dates should be fine.

TonyLanciaBeta · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2017, 08:22:19 PM »

Hi Mark
All dates are good for me

James · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2017, 09:59:39 PM »

We should be able to make it on any of these dates

Roughly what part of Shropshire might we be looking at?

smithymc · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2017, 08:55:22 AM »

We are near Newport/Shifnal, so easy for the motorways.

Driving routes can be tailored to suit and , based on previous experience, may take in a bit of sightseeing as well as driving.

My initial thoughts are a southerly route towards Ludlow and a northerly one towards/beyond Shrewsbury.

Mark

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