Stonor Park [Archive] - New Beetle Owners Club

bugjemm

18th May 2007, 12:21

Anyone else going to Stonor Park (http://uk.geocities.com/britishvwevents@btinternet.com/index.html) this year?

This is one of my fave shows - beautiful cars in beautiful surroundings and always a great atmosphere :)

Buglet

18th May 2007, 12:59

Looks like a good one to go to but cant find a postcode on their site so I can see how far away it is - does anyone know??

DARYL - BMS

18th May 2007, 12:59

Great show - shame the vert won't be there this year =(

bugjemm

18th May 2007, 13:01

Looks like a good one to go to but cant find a postcode on their site so I can see how far away it is - does anyone know??
This is Stonor Park's website (http://www.stonor.com/home.htm).

Postcode is RG9 6HF...just up the road from Henley-on-Thames :)

Shamrockez

18th May 2007, 13:05

Never been to this one, but thinking about going this year as it looks a really nice show.

bugjemm

18th May 2007, 13:09

Go on Luce - you know you want to - I'd finally get to meet you! :D

I've been for the last five years - although it's a bit of a trek down from Peterborough, I wouldn't miss it for the world :)

Ant's pics from last year are here (http://www.jscarter.net/images/Stonor/Web/index001.html) to tempt any doubters ;)

Shamrockez

18th May 2007, 13:15

Yes it would be great to finally meet you :D

Pics look great - looks a lovely setting. From what I've heard it's the kind of show Steve and I would really enjoy.

bugjemm

18th May 2007, 14:24

I'm sure you'd love it - some of our non-VW friends have throughly enjoyed themselves at Stonor...and we even managed to get Ian that far out of Wales one year ;)

Delenn

25th May 2007, 11:49

Is evvo having a stand or is it a general free for all?

I've almost managed to convince t'other to come. Think him getting a goof has had a positive effect :D

bugjemm

25th May 2007, 11:56

Delenn

25th May 2007, 11:59

Syd needs a lot of cleaning to get him anywhere near a show n' shine ;). So the car park it is then :)

Betting that we'll end up with loads of stuff for the golf rather and syd :laughing:

bugjemm

25th May 2007, 12:13

LOL - I'm not expecting any prizes for Bertie if he is parked in the show and shine but he should be fairly sparkly...Ant's been promising to claybar him again for ages and as the mk2 is vacating the garage on Sunday (only two months after we sold it), he's apparently gonna get a proper valeting :D

Top Stonor tip for today: make sure to pack some sunlotion...whatever the weather forecast ;)

Delenn

25th May 2007, 12:31

Sheesh, I still remember the sun burn from Kimbolton and GTi international all those years ago!

Factor 50 at least! :laughing:

porschetrimr

25th May 2007, 19:35

ill see you see you there folks,tasha has managed to get the day off so will be there!! looking forward to this as ive never been before !!

dan

charlie @ evvo.co.uk

27th May 2007, 14:04

you have to pay for a club stand ?! WTF is that about....i agree with paying for an entrance fee but paying for a stand as well that seems well steep IMO

Shamrockez

27th May 2007, 14:13

It doesn't seem like anyone's arranged a stand. To be honest you don't normally get much space on them and the stands are quite expensive IIRC. I did sneak onto a club stand last year but this year Bertie'll be in the 'car park' (that means the big meadowy hill leading up to the manor house) or, possibly, in the show and shine, as it's closer to the main action ;)

Is the S&S area flat? Robbie doesn't 'do' hills in fields... sorta fancy putting him in it as now he's looking quite good since he's lost his grubby interior :)

bugjemm

27th May 2007, 14:37

There used to be a few shows where you had to pay for a club stand - not sure what the score is these days as it's a few years since I ran a club/forum. I am pretty sure you have to pay for Stonor Park though. Ant thinks the main reason is to stop people booking club stands 'willy nilly'.

Luce - the whole show is effectively in a field. The drive in is up a gentle hill but it's gravel IIRC. You then turn left and drive 'across' the slope and then drive down to the show and shine bit, which is usually on a gentle slope. It's a smooth meadow rather than a bumpy field though (if you see what I mean :laughing: ). Bertie doesn't really like speed bumps but he's never had a problem at Stonor...

Bertie and I are looking forward to meeting you and Robbie and to meeting porschetrimr for the first time too :D

Shamrockez

27th May 2007, 14:44

Robbie has trouble on most showgrounds :lol: got grounded at Stanny :o
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Shamrockez7/Meets/P1010040qw.jpg

Stanny is rather bumpy tho!

Shamrockez

27th May 2007, 14:44

Oh yes and we're very much looking forward to meeting you, and I'm sure Robbie's looking forward to swapping tips with Bertie :rolleyes: :lol:

bugjemm

27th May 2007, 14:47

God I hope they don't talk too much ...

Hmm - I don't think Stonor's as bumpy as Stanford Hall - I reckon you'll be safe enough - there's so many low cars there they must be able to move around - but don't hold me to it! :D

Shamrockez

27th May 2007, 14:52

I hope not! Better keep our eye on them!

Should be ok then - I've never failed to get him onto a showground - I just have to bulldoze my way through :D

Blugg

27th May 2007, 15:11

This is the SHow that's 2 mins from me. :)

Tents, caravans etc welcome if people are travelling far and want to get there the day before and rest overnight in my field ;)

Pay for a stand :laughing: We'll have to see about that :p

bugjemm

29th May 2007, 10:54

Thanks for the offer of somewhere to camp Danny...I'm too old for that malarky unless it's absolutely necessary, so we'd already booked somewhere not too far away with a comfy bed ;)

And as of Sunday, we now have an empty garage in which to clean Bertie :D

Shamrockez

30th May 2007, 11:36

What time do you have to be there for the S&S. I read you had to be in place by 12ish but surely you gotta be there earlier than that?

bugjemm

30th May 2007, 11:43

I've double-checked the website and it def says you have to be in place by 12.15, with judging starting at 12.30 sharp...so I guess it won't matter what time you arrive as long as it's before 12.15...

We're aiming to get there about 9.30 - will be nice not to be getting up at 6am to manage that this year!

Shamrockez

30th May 2007, 11:49

I imagine we'll arrive at about that sorta time too. Don't like getting to shows too late cos they get a bit crowded sometimes.

bugjemm

30th May 2007, 11:54

I'm getting excited already :o I love Stonor Park - just hope the weather improves else we'll all be needing these http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/images/smilies/smiles2/umbrella.gif

Shamrockez

30th May 2007, 11:57

Fingers crossed it does! It's supposed to be nearly June!

bugjemm

30th May 2007, 12:00

Hard to believe though huh? I went to hang some washing in the garden earlier cos the sun was shining but when I got out there it was drizzling :mad:

I think I'll be packing for rain and shine :confused:

Shamrockez

30th May 2007, 12:23

Pack for just rain - that way it'll be sunny :lol:

I know, it's annoying - I want to finish painting the drive and get a bit of paint on the decking, and mow the lawn, but it's not looking likely!

bugjemm

30th May 2007, 13:57

It's now properly raining here, so the washing's hanging up around the house *sigh*. I'm just waiting for my Dad to decide that him and Ant can't work in the rain anymore, so that Ant can come home and make the sun come out again just like yesterday :D

I'll hide some sunny weather clothes at the bottom of my weekend bag - the weather'll never notice :laughing:

Shamrockez

30th May 2007, 14:27

:lol: cunning plan! :D

Raining here too.... guess I won't get any of the things i wanted to do to the house done!

porschetrimr

30th May 2007, 19:31

really looking forward to this now,im told its a really nice place and show so should be a laugh,be good to meet ya all too!!

do you have to pre book for thew show and shine???

might enter for a laugh daryl s got me hooked on the smell of megs

dan

bugjemm

30th May 2007, 19:41

I'm pretty sure you just turn up for the show and shine - if not, we'll just have to create an evvo area in the car park ;)

*4 sleeps to go :D*

DARYL - BMS

31st May 2007, 10:35

Dan, you can just turn up and go to the organisers tent, easy peasy. If you enter the modified new beetle class Dan I reckon you'll win. Shame, I won't be at any shows this month lol!

Blugg

1st June 2007, 15:23

Dan, you can just turn up and go to the organisers tent, easy peasy. If you enter the modified new beetle class Dan I reckon you'll win. Shame, I won't be at any shows this month lol!

Is it free ?? :o

bugjemm

1st June 2007, 15:28

It's £3 to enter show and shine and £7 to get into show - a bargain I reckon :)

Delenn

1st June 2007, 15:37

Is the £7 per car or per person Jemm?

bugjemm

1st June 2007, 15:41

Per person Jenni :)

Delenn

1st June 2007, 16:26

Thanks :)

bugjemm

1st June 2007, 16:28

Blugg

1st June 2007, 16:33

Been waiting for this show since i've had Blugg. Longest round trip ever at a staggering 8 miles :p :laughing: :cool: :beerchug:

Delenn

1st June 2007, 16:37

No prob ... a post on VZI's just reminded me to point out that there is pretty much no mobile reception at Stonor Park, so don't go arranging to meet people by texting when you get there and don't rely on your phone if you need to find out something important while you're there!

Good job the football season's over then. Doug would go spare if he couldn't check the footy scores :laughing:

Thanks for the tips Jemm :)

bugjemm

1st June 2007, 16:42

LOL @ footy scores!

You're lucky they can't physically move Stonor Park Dan - the year I moved up to Peterborough was the year Brian moved Action from the East of England Showground (about 4 miles away from me) down to the Herts County showground! At least it's back up my way again now it's at Santa Pod :D

Blugg

1st June 2007, 16:54

2 Guest rooms available for Saturday night, both en-suite. For anyone wanting to relax after a long journey :)

Delenn

1st June 2007, 17:06

I'm really looking forward to this one. Never made it to Stonor before and have always wanted to go.

I get the feeling we might start going to more shows now that Doug has his golf :laughing:

Delenn

1st June 2007, 17:07

2 Guest rooms available for Saturday night, both en-suite. For anyone wanting to relax after a long journey :)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/champ4gne/Image805.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/champ4gne/Image808.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/champ4gne/Image801.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/champ4gne/Image802.jpg

LOL no need Dan, I've just worked out it only takes an hour to get to Stonor from my house (oh the shame for not knowing this last year :o ). No more excuses for staying away!

bugjemm

1st June 2007, 17:16

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/champ4gne/Image808.jpg

I'm loving that bath...and the view from the top picture!

Blugg

1st June 2007, 17:25

Don't use the bath's very often as i use the Health Club everyday :laughing:

Delenn

1st June 2007, 22:23

Can't see the pics :(

Delenn

2nd June 2007, 11:41

Break out the sun cream! 24 hour forecast is for sun and 24 degrees!

Yay!

Blugg

2nd June 2007, 11:45

Break out the sun cream! 24 hour forecast is for sun and 24 degrees!

Yay!

It feels like a Sauna here now, at 3pm it's gonna be Miami Beach :cool:

Sundays going to be rammed, i'll be bringing plenty of refreshments ;) :laughing:

Delenn

2nd June 2007, 11:49

Blugg

2nd June 2007, 11:59

well i'm off to clean syd soon (well i'll get someone else to wash him) then bring him back and polish him, cream clean the windows and accessories with stickers. I would wash him myself but we do not have an outside tap here :(

One good thing about those hand car washes is the need for drying it yourself goes out the window :laughing:

I find drying Blugg to be the hardest part of it all :( ;) :beerchug: :p

bugjemm

2nd June 2007, 14:03

Bertie's pretty much done now. I've just gotta sort out the picnic for tomorrow :D

Blugg

2nd June 2007, 16:10

Just been up to it. Never seen so many New Beetles. Always a good idea to check the battery in your phone before setting off to take pics :( They were everywhere. :cool:

Few Gorgeous Camper's too. Everyone's sunbathing down by the river. ;) :)

bugjemm

2nd June 2007, 17:02

I haven't got a camera at the moment - it's being repaired :(

We're off now though! See you tomorrow :D

Blugg

2nd June 2007, 17:08

You may want to enter the S'n'S as there's a non modified category for New Beetles which i think is cool. Only £3 ;)

Blugg

2nd June 2007, 17:16

Make sure you bring your Umbrella

Need something to give you some shade :laughing: :laughing:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/champ4gne/dtkxdtnh.jpg

Tor

2nd June 2007, 17:30

I'm sooo excited!

Just checked a route planner and we're only an hour an a half away, so we're gonna come :) Yay :D

porschetrimr

2nd June 2007, 20:06

well,its washed ,polished,waxed ,vac'd out and ive made a new comedy engine cover !!! oh and trimmed my tax disc holder in leather too(yes i know im sad)

roll on tommorrow
c y'all there
dan

WillStaa

2nd June 2007, 20:24

ill be going in the mk2 as well :)

nefarious

2nd June 2007, 22:03

well,its washed ,polished,waxed ,vac'd out

Mine is dirty and needs a vac, but its not getting done for tomorrow... the boot is stuffed with a Beetle engine lid and my striping kit as I've got some striping to do when I get there so no time for that, getting the car clean AND keep the kids amused...

... you in the S&S? I'll catch up with you as I need to talk to you about that snakeskin...

Blugg

2nd June 2007, 22:06

well,its washed ,polished,waxed ,vac'd out and ive made a few alterations to the engine and the boot, really want to post the pics now, but will wait to reveal all tomorrow :laughing: Think we've got the best weather of the year for tomorrow too :cool: :beerchug:

steve chubb valeting

2nd June 2007, 23:55

what time do u get there to show and shine please stev

Blugg

3rd June 2007, 00:25

what time do u get there to show and shine please stev

Haven't got a clue, but gates open at 9am for public and 8 for traders. I'm going for 7 :laughing:

Blugg

3rd June 2007, 08:31

Gonna try get in for 8am. probably have to wait till 9am but i've a lot of cleaning to do :( :laughing:

I've also got a mahooooooooooooooosive headache :laughing: :laughing:

But got plenty of refreshments ;)

Tor

3rd June 2007, 10:42

We're off in a bit! So excited :D

ff_rabbit

3rd June 2007, 11:42

I hope you are all having a good one.

I am stuck at work, and not even had the chance to go outside yet :(

WillStaa

3rd June 2007, 17:55

nice show car could only just get over the cattel grid grr and then they had stupid speed bumps with dips as well

haha oh well

Shamrockez

3rd June 2007, 18:16

Perhaps it was best we couldn't make it then! :eek:

Wish we could have gone tho - looks a really nice show!

Any pics?

WillStaa

3rd June 2007, 18:22

i have them here with me, if your good i might stick em online

Shamrockez

3rd June 2007, 18:26

:D pretty please!

ff_rabbit

3rd June 2007, 18:29

Yeah PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With sugar on top :D

WillStaa

3rd June 2007, 18:49

be in the show gallery in a min

Delenn

4th June 2007, 08:35

Great day. Parked behind Tor in the car park! Shame we missed you though... Got to see Dan and Danny, sorry I missed you Jem, Rabbit, Will, Kat et al, but we wanted to see as much as possible!

Blugg

4th June 2007, 09:47

Great day. Parked behind Tor in the car park! Shame we missed you though... Got to see Dan and Danny, sorry I missed you Jem, Rabbit, Will, Kat et al, but we wanted to see as much as possible!

I remember now, Great to see you too Delenn :)

P.S. Rabbit and Kat weren't there :eek: :laughing:

Delenn

4th June 2007, 09:49

That'll be why i missed them. Not as popular as you are obivously ;)

Blugg

4th June 2007, 09:56

That'll be why i missed them. Not as popular as you are obivously ;)

Popular..... Blugg..... I had a few people from different clubs ask if i was Blugg and tell me they love to read my posts :laughing:

Seems like i'm getting around a bit :laughing:

I was a bit quiet chatting to you as you had muscle beach with you ;)

bugjemm

5th June 2007, 10:47

Glad you all enjoyed yourselves - I certainly did - same time same place next year? ;)

Blugg

5th June 2007, 11:08

Glad you all enjoyed yourselves - I certainly did - same time same place next year? ;)

Definately, we can all look in your boot then :laughing:

bugjemm

5th June 2007, 11:14

:lol: The irony is that in most photos from shows he's almost always got his boot open! We'll have to leave the weekend bag and picnic at home next time ;)