East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

To celebrate 10 years since the formation of the Bongo Fury owners club, Sunday 24th February 2013 has been designated as National Bongo Day. What we have in mind is a series of events in various locations across the UK & Ireland where Bongonauts can get to meet each other and perhaps have a Sunday lunch.

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East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by windywatson » Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:37 pm

Hi,

East Midlands Regional Groups Venue location for meeting is:-

Rutland Water, Harbour Cafe & Resturant, Bull Brigg Lane, Whitwell. LE15 8BL

Meeting time is 11:00 hrs

See you there :D

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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by windywatson » Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:47 pm

Hi,

Visited Rutland Water today dispite the snow. Cafe is very nice and I think the location will be well suited. Car park is good size and views of the resevoir are excelent from here. Car park charges are not unreasonable at £3 for the day, so make sure you bring change. The prices in the cafe are reasonable, but be warned if you use a debit or credit card there is a charge of £1 for purchases of under £10.

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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by PinkPanther » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:40 pm

Thinking of getting over for the meet on Sunday. We were planning to cycle around Rutland Water and so wondered if there were any details about what is going on and what time people will be around until. We planned to get there early and cycle - so may not get to the cafe until 11:30 or later...........so just wanted to check everyone wont have gone as it is due to be cold Brrrrrrr!
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Post by the1andonly » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:38 pm

probably wrong post
but 2 for bacon butties
stench is getting less but still there
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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by lazyb5 » Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:02 am

I think most will be there for a few hours so 11:30 shouldn't be a problem. If our son comes with us he will cycle round so we will be there at least 2 hours and probably more.
We went last week and its is very muddy, spare clothes and towel essential.
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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by windywatson » Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:35 pm

Hi,

I'm planning on being there for about 10:30 so that I can get set up (weather permiting) for rustling up butties etc.
I'm expecting it to be an informal meet as haven't on this occasion had the time to come up with any particular activities.
So arrival times 11:00 onward is fine.
Got some stickers to hand out and a card for all to sign and send back for Ian. Would like to get all together for group photo etc.

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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by PinkPanther » Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:18 pm

Thanks for the replies, we will be cycling at around 9:30....... so see you when we are done and cleaned up.......
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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by technophobe » Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:49 pm

Good Meeting today! =D> =D> =D> A little chilly - but that is the time of year.

Great start for the East Midlands region

Congratulations for organising it. We look forward to meeting fellow Bongoliers during the year.
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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by lazyb5 » Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:18 pm

A big thanks to Richard for organising and cooking for the day out. Hi to everyone else we saw and thanks for letting me look round and in your Bongos I have some new ideas to keep me busy. I also saw my first bongo cube kitchen as well. :D
See you all in a field at the next meet up
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Post by Toby&Jules » Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:31 pm

Absolutely. Despite the cold, it was a really good turn out. Almost 20 Bongos in all. I've been on quite a few forums in the past, and never met anyone from them, so it was nice to meet people in person today. Hopefully there'll be more meets throughout the year. Thanks to Richard for organising it all.

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Post by the1andonly » Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:20 pm

What an organised meet not us theres only 7 of us, almost as many porches. then 7 more convoy into the car park. Thanks Richard for the bacon and sausage baps, and Chance to chew the cud with some nice folk,
Next meet shorts and T shirt weather please, seen 2 many brass monkeys looking for welding shops.

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Post by M 80NGO » Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:51 pm

Great lill meet with great people and a lill Bongvoy home with patrick, Sunday's don't get much better than that 8)
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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by the1andonly » Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:16 pm

The tailgate tent was discussed with a few people at meet. These have a sale on

http://www.packashack.co.uk/sale.html

SALE - T4 / T5 Camper Shack - Single zip entrance only £89.99 (£10.50 p&p)

The T4 / T5 Camper has been tailored to fit the VW T4 & T5, but also works with the Mazda Bongo,
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roof -180cm wide at the van, tapering to 140cm
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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by mikexgough » Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:31 pm

Looks like you all had a good time....sadly I couldn't make it.... reminded me of previous February Rutland Water meets.... same time next year?....
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Re: East Midlands National Bongo Day Rutland Water

Post by lazyb5 » Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:40 pm

Yeah it was great fun apart from the cold although Richards sausage buns helped.
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