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Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: ianjpage on June 14, 2007, 08:08:58 PM
Well annoyingly the weather peeps got it right - billing is fricking wet about 1 -> 2" of water in some places....

Trouble is the ground was already soaked when we got here at 12 today (I got stuck moving the caravan around and dug a 4" deep hole trying to get out - managed in the end to move thank feck!) and we have had almost none stop rain for this arvo / evening so there is loads of surface water sat around...

What i would suggest is that anyone coming make sure you bring some wet weather gear!!!!

We are going to see what happens tonight in terms of rain, but Im being honest when i say if the rain keeps coming and water keeps rising, I am giving serious thought to saying bugger it and going, cos our awning is swimming now (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif) and TBH if it keeps rising you guys will be sleep IN water....

I prob not be able to post tomorrow, but will text someone (prob Ryan) and give an update of the situation and whats going on....
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Titsy on June 14, 2007, 08:23:03 PM
Busted.... It wasn't that long ago that Billing flooded was it? (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 14, 2007, 08:33:17 PM
Weather forecast is now showers Saturday & dry Sunday (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Jo on June 14, 2007, 09:08:08 PM
Fingers crossed it'll clear up
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: sixpack2639 on June 14, 2007, 09:19:40 PM
Sorry to hear that.... send some my way, we need it desperately!
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: ianjpage on June 14, 2007, 09:27:49 PM
Quoting: Titsy

Busted.... It wasn't that long ago that Billing flooded was it?


no....very recent infact!!

Quoting: F Body
Weather forecast is now showers Saturday & dry Sunday


Yeah the worry is tonight / tomorrow am forcast - more heavy, thundery showers!

Quoting: Podette
Fingers crossed it'll clear up


lets hope so - dont wanna have to call it quits for this weekend (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)

Well it finally stopped raining for a bit.... some pics taken earlier:

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Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: rebeltrucker on June 14, 2007, 09:45:44 PM
Strewf! That sucks (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: art b on June 14, 2007, 09:53:08 PM
bloody hell...!
its been hisssin it down here for hours,
should be nice sunday though,(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rob on June 14, 2007, 11:27:23 PM
Not looking good......(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Fieldy on June 15, 2007, 12:27:36 AM
bollox to that, its so dry in my flat!
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 15, 2007, 06:53:39 AM
Quoting: ianjpage
some pics taken earlier:


Jeeze (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif)

Didn't think it was that bad (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)

As I said we are only 40 miles away and have had very little rain (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Shifty on June 15, 2007, 06:57:25 AM
been cacking it down in MK all night,
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 15, 2007, 07:59:40 AM
Quoting: Shifty
been cacking it down in MK all night,



I'm told it did rain here last night but I was (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/lazy.gif)

Dry & overcast now (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Incursus on June 15, 2007, 08:07:22 AM
Best have a word with the man down stairs. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/devil.gif)  (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/security.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Cunning Plan on June 15, 2007, 08:16:11 AM
I went into northampton last night straight from work to see my girly and i was stuck on the M1 from junc 14-15 for atleast 45mins becuase of the rain, it was 'my wipers have run out of speed settings ' rain..

Was still raining when i came back about 1am..  (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)  So not surprised billing looks like that..  Can imagine alot of cars are going to get stuck as most are rear wheel drive with 150+bhp lol

Ian..  I cant see you getting your caravan off there buddy (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: FUBAR on June 15, 2007, 09:03:46 AM
Well, i'm now SERIOUSLY considering not taking the IROC... or even going at all...  from those Pics I'd call that flooded TBH, the level of the streams is about the sameas the puddle level which to me says that its waterlogged.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: FUBAR on June 15, 2007, 09:57:07 AM
This is the spot where the Army Tent normally goes... (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif) (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)

(http://www.yanksrule.co.uk/mkb/photos/wetbilling/DSC00453.jpg)

I don't fancy sleeping in that... pneumonia anyone?
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: ianjpage on June 15, 2007, 09:59:35 AM
Quoting: rebeltrucker
Strewf! That sucks


dont it just.....everything is wet (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)

Quoting: art b
bloody hell...!
its been hisssin it down here for hours,
should be nice sunday though,


Hmm typoical - trouble is the show field is one BIG lake atm so gawd knows wot gunna happen with that!!

Quoting: Rob
Not looking good......


Nope (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)

Quoting: F Body
Jeeze

Didn't think it was that bad

As I said we are only 40 miles away and have had very little rain


Yeah crazy init - 40 miles and totally different weather !!

Quoting: FUBAR
Well, i'm now SERIOUSLY considering not taking the IROC... or even going at all... from those Pics I'd call that flooded TBH, the level of the streams is about the sameas the puddle level which to me says that its waterlogged.


Yeah cant say i'd blame ya mate.....your prob not wrong the ground was so wet when we got here, all the rain is just sitting there..

****UPDATE****

OK well it only rained once overnight, but it was uber heavy rain again (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif).....

Looks much the same as it was yesterday (see pics below), so not sure what to say, call it off, come and see, wait till later....

Think plan will be leave it till midday / early arvo and see what the weather has done between now and then as currently its blue skies and sunny so could dry out a bit...but then again!!

If anyone of those who are coming and were paying for the ticket (AFAIK Dean, Sammy, Phil, Jo, Ryan, Rob & Chris) dont want to come, fair enough i totally understand, but due to me being a bit skint at the mo, i would have to say unless i can get a refund,  the total of £46.00 for the ticket would still need to be split 7 ways making it £6.60 each as i just cannot afford it (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)


I will try and speak to the gate staff later on and see what the chances are of a refund and will update someone via text and would appreciate them posting here (as i will be off to Santa Pod soon!!)

Pics:

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Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: FUBAR on June 15, 2007, 10:07:40 AM
Thats it i'm not going

Quoting: ianjpage
If anyone of those who are coming and were paying for the ticket (AFAIK Dean, Sammy, Phil, Jo, Ryan, Rob & Chris) dont want to come, fair enough i totally understand, but due to me being a bit skint at the mo, i would have to say unless i can get a refund, the total of £46.00 for the ticket would still need to be split 7 ways making it £6.60 each as i just cannot afford it  


Don't worry m8, if Billing won't refund you we'll make sure you're not out of pocket.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Jo on June 15, 2007, 10:17:39 AM
Bummer that's not gonna dry up anytime soon (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)  We'll still pay you don't worry, we can either send you a cheque or cash int he post or pay you next weekend.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Incursus on June 15, 2007, 10:20:18 AM
Quoting: ianjpage
the total of £46.00 for the ticket would still need to be split 7 ways making it £6.60 each as i just cannot afford it


Quoting: FUBAR
Don't worry m8, if Billing won't refund you we'll make sure you're not out of pocket.


Of course, wouldn't see you out of pocket.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: HardRockCamaro on June 15, 2007, 10:35:28 AM
Well, I was only going as a day visitor on Sunday and I was planning on taking the Caddy anyway.  Good thing as no way is my IROC going anywhere near that.

Unless it dries out I won't be going at all, not even in the Caddy.

Somewhat disappointing to say the least...
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: FUBAR on June 15, 2007, 11:14:36 AM
Text from Vicky:

Quoting: Vicky
Hiya, quick update. Sun is shining, water is slowly draining. there's an area behing the caravan that the tent can go on as its not as bad.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Fieldy on June 15, 2007, 11:19:31 AM
dude....IMO, Thats ground is going to be shitty till next week. it doesnt dry out that quick.

I wasn't going anyway, but I def wouldn't now!
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rob on June 15, 2007, 12:08:17 PM
Quoting: Fieldy
dude....IMO, Thats ground is going to be shitty till next week. it doesnt dry out that quick.

I wasn't going anyway, but I def wouldn't now!



It was still muddy in places for the NSRA and that hadn't rained for a couple of days.

Think I'll wait and see.  The T/A wouldn't be liking it much though.


Quoting: ianjpage
but due to me being a bit skint at the mo


Not a problem mate.....

Can PAYPAL you if you like or wait till next week.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: FUBAR on June 15, 2007, 12:22:11 PM
Quoting: ianjpage
If anyone of those who are coming and were paying for the ticket (AFAIK Dean, Sammy, Phil, Jo, Ryan, Rob & Chris) dont want to come, fair enough i totally understand, but due to me being a bit skint at the mo, i would have to say unless i can get a refund, the total of £46.00 for the ticket would still need to be split 7 ways making it £6.60 each as i just cannot afford it  


Vicky's just text me to say Billing are not offering ANY refund at all for this (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/mad.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 15, 2007, 12:39:41 PM
Quoting: HardRockCamaro
Well, I was only going as a day visitor on Sunday


I'll will be there on Sunday at least (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Quoting: FUBAR
Vicky's just text me to say Billing are not offering ANY refund at all for this



There's a surprise, would you like to camp in our lake (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: FUBAR on June 15, 2007, 02:23:42 PM
Quoting: F Body
There's a surprise, would like to camp in our lake


Nobody even turned up for 1 of the pitches! cheeky bastids
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 15, 2007, 05:15:13 PM
We have just had some heavy showers any update from Bling (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 15, 2007, 05:28:49 PM
Think this'll be the first Summer Nats' I've missed in about 7 years . . . . (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)

I'll sort you out with some cash, Ian, No probs. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rocky on June 15, 2007, 06:36:45 PM
Unbelievable when the Spring nats was really good weather, When are they going to do a show inside?
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 15, 2007, 06:38:35 PM
Just been watching Look East and Northampton had 65mm of rain yesterday yet Luton remained dry (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: art b on June 15, 2007, 06:52:00 PM
have ya seen the weather in yorkshire..(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif)
worst rain for 60 years,mind you they love the rain........(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

will be a scorcher by sunday.............(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
see those of ya that make it, on sunday (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/wink.gif)

martines round me thinks.......(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif) (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: ianjpage on June 15, 2007, 08:20:10 PM
OK cheers guys re the dosh - next weekend will be fine!!

Well it did rain quite hard @ santa pod today for about 15-20 mins, and think it did the same at Billing, but still very wet all around and VERY slowly draining / drying up..

1/2 of "traders alley" is still under 2" ofr water - they have taken the very rare step of moving the traders to the middle of the bottom field (by the trees) as think this was the only spot that weren't water logged !!!

Plan of action is now to leave it till tomrrow morning, hopefully it stay dty (weather says light showers overnight ande clear in the morning) pack up the van and then head over to Greame's...........

If ya were thinking of coming sunday IMO i wouldn't bother as the main show field is still underwater for vast areas, and even if we have no more rain it will be boggy as hell and get reallllly churned up once people start putting cars etc on there - if anyone does that is!!!

See ya'all tomorrow at G's!!
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 15, 2007, 08:42:51 PM
Quoting: ianjpage
it will be boggy as hell and get reallllly churned up once people start putting cars etc on there - if anyone does that is!!!


Thanks for the update Ian, I had a very rare brief visit to the AACI site tonight since it's there show and they are saying nothing (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
A little unfair on people who may be travelling long distances (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/devil.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rob on June 15, 2007, 10:50:26 PM
Quoting: F Body
brief visit to the AACI site tonight


Hasn't been updated for some time.....(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/whistle.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: ianjpage on June 16, 2007, 05:37:33 PM
Well we now in the nice dryness of Graeme's flat and billing is oging to be soooo damp tonight - when we left show field still covered in water and it is sooo waterlogged all round it aint funny - wouldn't surprise me if lots of people drive in the gate, see the field and then go right home - it is that bad (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)

shame to see it happen as the last 2 weekends have been really nice, but what with the ground already wet and then all the rain we have had recently, it is just sitting on the top and not being absorbed......

Thankfully, managed to get the caravan off the grass without too much trouble, slight wheel spoin when moving off but once got moving was all ok......
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Badger on June 16, 2007, 06:43:38 PM
Fubar.. are you going to billing tomorrow, if not can you post on here so i dont drive all the way to billing for nothing. Then i can let Daz the trucker know his intake and carb will take a bit longer to get to him.

Incase Ryan does not see this, can someone get in touch with him and post his reply.

Cheers Badger.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rob on June 16, 2007, 07:04:45 PM
Still raining on and off so I don't think i'll be bothering at all.  
(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/cry.gif)
Just have to look forward to next week at Stratford.....
(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/crossed.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 16, 2007, 09:05:07 PM
Still raining is an understatement (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)

I was up near Towcester this afternoon and it was torrential (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)

Here's a video at the bottom of our road at about 6pm :


http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/fbody007/Misc/?action=view&current=Rain.flv
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 16, 2007, 09:31:28 PM
Gonna scrub Billing tomorrow following todays down pours (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)

The place is going to be one big mud bath (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)

Sad, so bloody sad.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rob on June 16, 2007, 09:41:27 PM
Quoting: F Body
Here's a video at the bottom of our road at about 6pm :


Some dangerous driving going on there given the conditions....(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 17, 2007, 08:36:37 AM
Quoting: Rob
Some dangerous driving going on there given the conditions....


Good job i wasn't driving (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/drive.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: HardRockCamaro on June 17, 2007, 09:45:27 AM
Looks like Harry has no time to update the forum with a simple post saying "the field is under water in most places" but does have the time to read this forum and form a long post in response to posts on here.  (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Thing is, he's not in charge of the weather so no-one is blaming him for this.  So why not post on Friday with a pic of the field saying this is what it's like now and we're hoping it'll get better by Sunday.  Then again on Saturday with an update?

It's all very well saying the ticket gate at Billing will tell you before you pay that the place is very boggy so you can change your mind and go home if you choose, but that's several hours travelling across the country wasted that could have been avoided if you had been informed via the forum.

No time to make a 2 minute post?  Come on!  And if he was that busy why not just ask someone else to post on his behalf?

It shows a real poor attitude.

I was going to go today and had been holding out some hope up until yesterday evening that it might dry out but we weren't thast lucky so I called it off.  Shame as it's the only show I was planning on going to this year.  (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)

I'd have been well miffed if I'd turned up there this morning unaware.  Especially as when it's sunny (and thus busier) on a Saturday there are normally plenty of posts by his nibbs showing the field and telling us how great it is.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rocky on June 17, 2007, 11:07:51 AM
Decided not to go aswell s will probably go to the NSRA supernats instead this year.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rocky on June 17, 2007, 11:11:50 AM
Pictures on the POC are even worse they are recommending people dont go.(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rocky on June 17, 2007, 11:32:31 AM
Real shame as it is one of the best shows of the year and its well put together and organised and the rain spoils it.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Jo on June 17, 2007, 06:51:24 PM
We drove past Billing last night and the rain was so hard and fast we were driving at 20mph and couldn't see the road in places due to 2" of surface water(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif)  

Some of the puddles were bloody massive and we had to drive real slow through them to make sure we got through them ok, never seen rain like it.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Titsy on June 17, 2007, 07:04:49 PM
It's a real shame when the weather impacts so much hard work that goes into organising an event like that....

That said, having seen some pics, it looks like people worked hard to make the best of it, and fair play to them for that...
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: HardRockCamaro on June 17, 2007, 07:49:20 PM
Indeed, you have to admire the ones who go no matter what.

Hats off to them.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: sixpack2639 on June 17, 2007, 09:19:58 PM
:hardcore:(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 17, 2007, 09:24:35 PM
Quoting: Rocky
will probably go to the NSRA supernats instead this year.


Damn good show, that. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)

Pity about Billing . . . . Whether it be AACUK or AACI who've been putting on the show I've only missed a few over the last 15 years or so.

Never seen weather like this in June before, though. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: art b on June 17, 2007, 09:27:41 PM
was there today,
no show field but lots of cars.........(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)

they were parked an all the roadside verges all around the park, and on hardstanding,and around the pub and shops,
was real nice to walk through everywhere and see different cars around every corner,
made a refreshing change from a field full.........(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
and it was a scorching day too(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
there was a good atmosphere amongst those who went,

show ground on a flood plain not a good idea really, but its been used for years........(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/cool.gif)

here to the next one, im at goodwood fos next weekend so will probably be wet there too(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 17, 2007, 09:32:51 PM
You can never predict the weather but would hope that in June it'd be O.K . . .

I was tempted to pull the Caddy out and drop in when I woke up to sunshine this morning . . . . .

Alas, a heavy session of drinking and going to bed at 4.30am took it's toll.

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Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: art b on June 17, 2007, 09:53:52 PM
its just started raining here,
so it was real lucky,(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
its the weather that makes us brit the tough bastids we are (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/wink.gif) (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 17, 2007, 09:54:37 PM
Quoting: art b
its the weather that makes us brit the tough bastids we are


That and fuel costs . . . (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: ianjpage on June 17, 2007, 10:20:05 PM
Quoting: Titsy

It's a real shame when the weather impacts so much hard work that goes into organising an event like that....

That said, having seen some pics, it looks like people worked hard to make the best of it, and fair play to them for that...


Indeed it is a real shame to see all the work go to pot cos of our crappy weather, but it is the one thing we cannot (yet!) control

Indeed fair play to em for going and sticking around, we had personally just had enough of sitting in a lake of water in the van, and getting muddy and wet all the time, and wanted to catch up with our mates - hence we left.

Quoting: art b
no show field but lots of cars.........

they were parked an all the roadside verges all around the park, and on hardstanding,and around the pub and shops,
was real nice to walk through everywhere and see different cars around every corner,


Glad to hear the hardy ones still turned up and enjoyed emselves!
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: DanC on June 18, 2007, 10:52:14 AM
some pics

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/DCleary/Car%20Shows/AACI%2007%20SummerNats/
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 18, 2007, 11:12:26 AM
Quoting: DanC
some pics


Nice piccy's, thanks. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: ianjpage on June 18, 2007, 11:30:04 AM
niec pics there mate - looked to be a nice selection of motors there!
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: art b on June 18, 2007, 11:43:59 AM
Quoting: Rocky
Unbelievable when the Spring nats was really good weather, When are they going to do a show inside?



how would that be possible then,(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
ya need acres of parking....??(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 18, 2007, 11:48:27 AM
Didn't they used to have a inside show at Doncaster many years ago ?

That was a big place - But only fitted under 100 cars.

Ameri-car a few years back had the same format - all indoors and worked quite well but again - only 100-200 cars.
Albeit some incredible examples.
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 18, 2007, 11:59:47 AM
Billing is a good venue - easily accessible and plenty of room.

Ideal for car shows/rallies and the like . . . unfortunately when the weather's bad, the weather's bad.

There's nothing anyone could do to solve it or prevent it.

And as I said earlier - I've been going to Billing for god knows how many years and this year really was a one-off.

Judging by the pictures it was by far the worst I've seen it in June, ever.

I'm aware that Rocky's comment has been quoted elsewhere but think the response of "You could possibly get off your Ass & give it a go yourself mate." was a tad harsh - especially given that Rocky is a regular and knowledgable contributor to that forum as well.

I think Rocky was referring to shows in general - not necessarily that show and organiser.

Indoor shows do have their place in "the scene" but are rare, it seems, these days.
I remember going with my brother to several when I was a kid but you don't really get them, now.

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Possibly down to H&S ?  -  I know having vehicles indoors is a PITA as many venues will have strict rules to adhere to so all cars will need to be pre-entered and checked before they can be displayed.

No where near as convienient as just driving there, paying at the gate and dumping your car anywhere.

It's a shame as the odd indoor show used to help break-up gloomy winters . . . .
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 18, 2007, 12:38:42 PM


Dam Photobucket is blocked at work (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)


Quoting: Roadkill
Indoor shows do have their place in "the scene" but are rare, it seems, these days. Possibly down to H&S ? -


Dam it's my fault again (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

I think you'll find it's mainly down to insurance issues, if you want to put a car in some buildings you have to remove all the fuel and battery (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Not exactly handy if you have driven there and want to drive home (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: art b on June 18, 2007, 01:07:13 PM
Quoting: F Body
Dam it's my fault again



yep im quite hapy to blame the h&s bods.(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)...........(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
good point though.(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

probably down to the high costs of indoor venues,
if you have ever seen the charges for the nec you would realise outdoors is probably the only realistic option for big shows,

as for draining the fuel and removing the battery,to go to a show ..........(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)

now that would get the internet whingers moaning................(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/smirk.gif) (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 18, 2007, 01:39:39 PM
Quoting: art b
as for draining the fuel and removing the battery,to go to a show ..........


We looked at displaying in the MK centre  . . .  and that was the case . . . plus something about the fuel cap not being accessible to the public . . . ?
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Ponti on June 18, 2007, 02:35:25 PM
Perhaps they should move to Stoneliegh park the National Agricultural Centre, by Warwick.  They hold the heritage motorsport show and various others there and thats indoors and outside. Lots of hard standing.  Also Closer to me now(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 18, 2007, 03:01:31 PM
Quoting: Ponti
Stoneliegh


That's where that one-off Ameri-Car show was . . . .

Quoting: Ponti
Also Closer to me now


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Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rob on June 18, 2007, 07:00:16 PM
There is a few Multi storey car park meets now.... not the prettiest of places but heh....your dry.(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Rocky on June 18, 2007, 07:55:36 PM
All bike shows are undercover we ride the bikes in, also main car shows are held indoors i know this is probably more costly and more hassle but at least its dry.

Saw the quote Roadkill but thanks for the heads up. Would rather it was to my face than bitchin behind a computer screen considering i didnt mean anything by it and it was taken the wrong way.

Still P*** about the advertising fed up waiting so know who i will be supporting in the future(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/mkb.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: rebeltrucker on June 18, 2007, 09:11:13 PM
Quoting: art b
as for draining the fuel and removing the battery,to go to a show ..........

now that would get the internet whingers moaning................



Aint that the truth....
The logistics of it just for the three motors we had at the NEC last year were a nightmare. Very little to do with the cars themselves, but the paperwork woulda used up a small forest....
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: F Body on June 18, 2007, 09:17:20 PM
Quoting: Rocky
Still P*** about the advertising fed up waiting so know who i will be supporting in the future


(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/mkb.gif) Indeedy

We Do - You Win (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: ianjpage on June 18, 2007, 10:20:35 PM
Quoting: F Body

Quoting: Rocky
Still P*** about the advertising fed up waiting so know who i will be supporting in the future


Indeedy

We Do - You Win


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Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: art b on June 18, 2007, 10:38:42 PM
Quoting: Rob
There is a few Multi storey car park meets now.... not the prettiest of places but heh....your dry


might be ok for a couple of vauxhall corsets,
but i cant imagine many 50s caddys gettin up a few floors or many z28s........(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/chiny.gif) (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: Billing........Wet Wet Wet!!! (updated!!)
Post by: Roadkill on June 18, 2007, 11:00:37 PM
Quoting: art b
i cant imagine many 50s caddys gettin up a few floors


Or even one ! (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

In the end you kinda expect hope that in the middle of summer the weather's gonna be kind.

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I think indoor shows are best held in reserve for the months of the year when outdoor events are likely to get bad weather.

Wasn't the Doncaster show (indoor) in late autumn ?

I always remember it raining outside and on the way up ! (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Yeah, the selection of cars was small, but it beat sitting inside moping about the house during the colder months.

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