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Title: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Thotos on May 17, 2010, 06:40:34 AM I intended to have a post entitled "3ma10 as it happens" and post daily accounts giving you all a taste of 3ma10 as it happens but that obviously hasn't happened! :-\ No internet access for the first day and having days fully packed with activities meant I couldn't post daily. But hey, if you really wanted to know what's going on you should have been here ;D ;)
What can I say about 3ma10 other than WOW! 3mas just keep getting better each year and 3ma10 is certainly no exception. They say "a picture is worth a thousand words" (or something like that) so for now enjoy some pictures of 3ma10 so far and I'm sure there'll be plenty of detailed accounts of each 3ma10 day soon. http://s801.photobucket.com/albums/yy292/Thotos/3ma10/?albumview=slideshow (http://s801.photobucket.com/albums/yy292/Thotos/3ma10/?albumview=slideshow) Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: TC-2000GRY on May 17, 2010, 08:46:12 AM Wonderful pictures of the cars and the scenery is breathtaking as i know only too well, have spent a lot of time in this area over the years.
Hope you all had a wonderful 3ma 10, wish was there! Next year, hopefully i will have a car ready!! Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: sid131 on May 17, 2010, 08:57:57 AM Great pics thanks Theo.
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: mirko131 on May 17, 2010, 04:40:04 PM Great pics , I enjoy you're travel , good sensation guys ;)
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: paulcas on May 17, 2010, 05:19:40 PM Brilliant pics - - looks as though a gr8 time was had by all
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Thotos on May 17, 2010, 06:08:07 PM Photo slide show updated this evening with a further 32 photos. ;)
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: stathe174 on May 17, 2010, 07:20:14 PM Great pic's guys. The green mkI looks just like mine... ;) After resto though will be silver... ::)
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: mirafioriman on May 17, 2010, 08:14:51 PM Some great pics Theo thanks! Two estate cars too :)
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: parrish on May 18, 2010, 12:11:19 PM You lucky B----ds!!!!
Now pick a date and venue for 3MA11 that will allow me to come! Jealous, Jealous, Jealous. Steve Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Firstlady on May 18, 2010, 04:08:42 PM ;D Great pics Theo!
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Fiat 131 Abarth#2 on May 18, 2010, 04:18:48 PM Thank's Theo,
I really enjoyed and i am happy to have met some members, and thank's for this nice Pic's. see you and hopefully all the others at 3ma2011. Enzo ;) Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Thotos on May 18, 2010, 06:27:13 PM It's all over now :'( Team GB is on the Norfolk Line ferry back to the UK and the traffic jams... :'( We had an absolutely wonderful time and already looking forward to 3ma11. We still haven't decided on the dates and not sure of location but all will be revealed soon ;) :D
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Thotos on May 18, 2010, 06:41:31 PM Now pick a date and venue for 3MA11 that will allow me to come! As usual, 3ma11 will be over 4 days, most likely a Friday to Monday between the middle and the end of May 2011. If there's any dates you already know are NOT good for you then please let us know. ;) Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Thotos on May 18, 2010, 10:43:00 PM Team GB is back home now. In my case just 2503 Km (1555 miles) of trouble free and very enjoyable motoring ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: parrish on May 19, 2010, 11:07:45 AM Hi Theo,
the only good dates for me are the last weekend in May (28/29) and the first in June 4/5) 2011. I could possibly make 3rd week in May (21/22) but could be problematic depending on the location. Any ideas where 2011 is going to be?. Steve Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Thotos on May 19, 2010, 11:22:31 AM 3ma11 is almost certainly going to be in England (we thought it's about time! ;) ) and most likely to be South-west England i.e. Cornwall/Devon. Traditionally we try for the third weekend in May although last year it was a week late and this year a week early :-\ As soon as we have the dates they'll be published on the website of course.
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: simon131 on May 19, 2010, 11:31:49 AM Blimey Steve, with virtually a whole years notice isn't it possible to swap the dates you are away at work?
As Theo has already mentioned, it's likely to be a little later next year, with the weekend of the 21/22 May 2011 looking favourable (with me at least! ;)) but this I'll have to confirm with the '3MA Management'. Location, again as Theo has alluded, is likely to be S W England, however this could change to Northern England if we are more likely to get better hotel deals and less traffic. ;) Nothing worse than screaming up behind a caravan doing 20 mph, with roads too narrow to overtake. ;) Watch this space - all will be revealed shortly. Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: bellamacchina on May 19, 2010, 11:45:08 AM Back in Holland very late last night, looking back at a great event. Thanks to everybody joining the event and of course our german friends who organised it all :)
Ela thanks Roland for the ride in his 911, the grin is still on her face ;D ;D Simon say hello to your children, they were so nice! And important as we need of course also a new generation of 3MA'ers! Marko & Laura, great to meet! Some real deep 131 love to come all over from Finland. We will talk soon! The car worked all event perfect although the brakes have had their best times :) We are looking forward to a great event in England with again more 131's :D Ela& Albert Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: parrish on May 19, 2010, 11:59:04 AM Northern England ;D
Guess where my second home is? My dates at work are fixed forever!!!! i work 27/29 day rota that is non flexible, has its advantages. If Northern England is the place i will offer to partake in any arrangements etc that may be needed. Some nice places up here, 'Beamish open air museum'. 'National Railway museum York' Lake district 30 minutes away, Hardknot pass (look it up on Google earth), Nissan car plant at Sunderland (maybe arrange a visit) Lots of open roads up Weardale/Teesdale/Tynedale, Northyorkshire moors, Keilder forest, Might even be able to arrange some sort of event at Croft Autodrome, Durham City, Newscastle Upon Tyne, Accesibility from Northern europe can be via ferry to Newcastle. Im at your service? Steve Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Firstlady on May 19, 2010, 05:29:57 PM It was great to meet you too!
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: markwilliams131 on May 19, 2010, 09:37:14 PM would love to go to Cornwall if favourable - was something we were thinking of doing anyway sometime next year or north west England but the only weekend in May i can't make it is the 21/22 may as we have a big family wedding in cork that weekend and impossible to get out of. any other weekend will definitely be there.... looking forward already and jacqui will def get time off to make sure she does not miss it either.
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Sev131 on May 21, 2010, 09:08:46 PM Congratulations to all who attended 3ma 2010!
Pity I could not attend this year. Fantastc pictures....roll on 2011 in uk! Title: Re: 3ma10 in a Gamma Post by: jogo on May 21, 2010, 11:20:57 PM what fun ... although I arrived late & left early :o & not in a 131 ::), not bringing the sun :'(. Thanks to everyone with whom I shared some interesting stories, few (only) about cars, many (mostly) about their drivers.
In case any one cares, the small trip to s. euro got longer in km & time driving...but went well ... although the weather was "summer-chilly" everywhere I visited. Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: eugene on May 23, 2010, 10:40:04 AM Albert,that 911 took a long time to get back to the hotel with Ela. ::) ::) ::) ::).I wonder what were the mechanical problems with the 911 ;D :D :o ;)Eugene Back in Holland very late last night, looking back at a great event. Thanks to everybody joining the event and of course our german friends who organised it all :) Ela thanks Roland for the ride in his 911, the grin is still on her face ;D ;D Simon say hello to your children, they were so nice! And important as we need of course also a new generation of 3MA'ers! Marko & Laura, great to meet! Some real deep 131 love to come all over from Finland. We will talk soon! The car worked all event perfect although the brakes have had their best times :) We are looking forward to a great event in England with again more 131's :D Ela& Albert Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: LE612 on May 23, 2010, 11:28:56 AM Albert,that 911 took a long time to get back to the hotel with Ela. ::) ::) ::) ::).I wonder what were the mechanical problems with the 911 ;D :D :o ;)Eugene Bac Eugene ! I wonder about our question ;D we are in the same age, Ela too. So we more like to enjoy, not "quick and dirty"! you?re not ??? Ela feels about the ride "smooth". ;D :D ;D But, dont forget, we are only talking about drive the 911 ;D ;D ;D Roland Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Yagmur on May 23, 2010, 07:37:37 PM great pics,thanks.
I will be there next year. Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: stathe174 on May 23, 2010, 07:39:57 PM Really? With what car are you coming Yagmur?
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Yagmur on May 23, 2010, 07:43:29 PM not sure about the car yet.
we are still restoring our rally Escorts and at the end of this year we shall start making some 131s. Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: stathe174 on May 23, 2010, 08:17:31 PM I will be waiting for pictures...
Title: Re: 3ma10 The story so far Post by: Henk on May 25, 2010, 05:03:32 PM count me in for next year (preferable in the S.W. of the UK)
One more year to get her in good shape and with a working AC (Useless in the north of the uk, sorry) Great pics and video's, wished I attended... regards Henk |