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djgaz · Jan 1st, 2007, 12:01 AM

are there any events or meets in N.ireland comming up soon. I'v only ever been to the mini event portrush back in the summer there and i would love to attend another similar event or even a small meet and get to no a few of the 1's about here

nylo · Jan 1st, 2007, 02:02 PM

Hiya mate, how's it going? Happy New Year to you!

There are a good few of us about, though things have been a bit quiet of late. The next big run will be the Irish Job at the end of February (there's a thread on it somewhere) which is mainly based in NI. We might try and have a bit of a run out between now and then too.

Whereabouts in NI are you from? And tell us about your MINI!

PmP · Jan 1st, 2007, 08:55 PM

Welcome mate, Happy new year to ya!

And to all the Northern Ireland Mini2'ers who will view this thread now!

Think everybody's been hibernating over the winter as nylo says, would be good to get something going before february. I know there are a few mini2'ers who would definitely like to do something soon, and dad's itching to drive the GP!!

I think it's BP's turn to organise something!

Nylo:
Oh aye, dad was saying he saw ya the other day nylo, he was in the saab tho, so you wouldnt have noticed him lol. Said the S was rather dirty!!!! :-p

djgaz · Jan 2nd, 2007, 01:04 AM

im from dungannon. yeh would defo love to get a run out with you lads soon because i hardly no any proper mini owners round n.ireland unfortunatly i cant make it 2 the irish job so we'll hopefully get a run out before that.

I'v only ever been at the mini event in portrush in the summer there. but it was quite nerve wrecking for me becuase at the time i was only a learner (u mite that noticed the black cooper with big L plates up on it

) and getting across the steel bridge at the harbour was quite a tought 1 considering i'd only bin driving 2 months so i'd far rather have another run out with u all again were i wont have to worry about obstakles like that

.

Rakey · Jan 2nd, 2007, 01:15 AM

you might want to take a look on this site MINI Club of Ireland they have some great events and a few of us travel over each year for the run thats taking place in Cork at the end of May

djgaz · Jan 2nd, 2007, 01:16 AM

PMP did u by any chance only get your GP a few days before the portrush run?
becuase there was a GP parked infront of me at the dunluce centre on the sunday and he also had a cooper S and a GP.

Banana Panceyette · Jan 2nd, 2007, 05:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

I think it's BP's turn to organise something!

I like your great big hinty thing there Peter

Hiya Djgaz, welcome to MINI2

Lets sort something for later on this month everyone?? Would be good to see y'all!

PmP · Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by djgaz (original)

PMP did u by any chance only get your GP a few days before the portrush run?
becuase there was a GP parked infront of me at the dunluce centre on the sunday and he also had a cooper S and a GP.

Yes that's me, I woosed out of the sunday run, as did several mini2'ers, at portrush because of that bridge.

I think your dad was with you, and we were talking to him after the judging, which seemed a tad farcical (spelling)! You were driving a cooper Works. Oh you will be BP's favourite friend, she used to drive a cooper works!!!

The other GP that was there is for sale in antrim, and on ebay afaik.

PmP · Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Banana Pancakes (original)

I like your great big hinty thing there Peter

Hiya Djgaz, welcome to MINI2

Lets sort something for later on this month everyone?? Would be good to see y'all!

Well you did say you were planning something last year!!!

Luverly Lesley · Jan 9th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

Yes that's me, I woosed out of the sunday run, as did several mini2'ers, at portrush because of that bridge.

yep...... i did too

gaz, i think i remember you from portrush, but i was too busy getting soaked and eating sandwiches

perhaps if i talk nicely to simon i can get a few nice wee roads organised for a wee run to break gaz in...... BP, peter, nylo?? anyone??

nylo · Jan 9th, 2007, 10:25 AM

Yup! Might be worth PMing a few of the guys, see who else would fancy it. Clurcle, TracyC, lavs, Barry, SINIM, buds... Where'd everyone go?!

Luverly Lesley · Jan 9th, 2007, 10:41 AM

they're all unable to move through excessive turkey comsumption over christmas

i think gomera is up for a wee run out... he keeps asking linzi why we haven't organised anything for a while!

actually, niall (steps) did a pretty good run for MLNI around the lough shore, might be worth taking in some of those wee roads again....... where is niall??

nylo · Jan 9th, 2007, 10:50 AM

The Lough Shore? As in North Belfast? Strangford Lough? Or Lough Neagh?

Luverly Lesley · Jan 9th, 2007, 11:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

The Lough Shore? As in North Belfast? Strangford Lough? Or Lough Neagh?

lough neagh..... the WHOLE way round

nylo · Jan 9th, 2007, 11:52 AM

That's not that far, 3 or 4 hours...

Might be good to look at it for the Irish Job?

Luverly Lesley · Jan 9th, 2007, 11:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

That's not that far, 3 or 4 hours...

Might be good to look at it for the Irish Job?

yeah.....

the way niall had it we started off in antrim and finished at antrim..... but you could leave at glenavy and take in the roads that simon had us on and possibly up the mountain to finish in belfast??

lavs · Jan 9th, 2007, 12:24 PM

hello there

I'm lurking in hedges....

I'd be up for a wee Sunday Skite sometime

Step_7 · Jan 9th, 2007, 01:06 PM

Helloooooo, I'm still here........

Yeah, the run round Lough Neagh was great fun. We did it in Minis mostly but I did at least one lap in the Cooper while planning it out. I'd be happy to share/guide the route for anyone interested in it.

Basically it follows National Cycle route 92 so there are plenty of signs to keep everyone together - however for that very reason it would be best avoided in the summer as there are too many damn cyclists on it....

When we did it the roads were pretty much deserted. We did however finish it in darkness due to a poorly planned lunch stop (my fault

) but then that just added to the fun! Muddy single track roads with grass up the middle in the dark.........I was glad I was at the front with full beam and spotlights on!

Anyhow, if you were planning on leaving anything out I would strongly suggest not leaving out Glenavy to Antrim - probably the best roads of the day. I know that area really well and could probaly find good roads from Antrim to Belfast if it was needed!

Some pictures:

nylo · Jan 9th, 2007, 01:26 PM

Step, this might be a good run for the Saturday of the IJ. Any chance of having a wee look at the notes? My email address is nylo80@hotmail.com. Probably use the Radisson at the Gasworks as a base again this year, so would need to sort something from there to Antrim, but I'm sure I could have a look at that

Are you coming on the IJ? Might be useful to have you there if you know the roads

nylo · Jan 9th, 2007, 01:31 PM

I see JP lurking! JP, Irish Job? Feb? Yes?

Jan 1st, 2007, 12:01 AM	#1
djgaz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N.ireland Local Time: 04:11 AM Posts: 24 Offline	N.ireland are there any events or meets in N.ireland comming up soon. I'v only ever been to the mini event portrush back in the summer there and i would love to attend another similar event or even a small meet and get to no a few of the 1's about here

Jan 2nd, 2007, 01:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
djgaz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N.ireland Local Time: 04:11 AM Posts: 24 Offline	im from dungannon. yeh would defo love to get a run out with you lads soon because i hardly no any proper mini owners round n.ireland unfortunatly i cant make it 2 the irish job so we'll hopefully get a run out before that. I'v only ever been at the mini event in portrush in the summer there. but it was quite nerve wrecking for me becuase at the time i was only a learner (u mite that noticed the black cooper with big L plates up on it) and getting across the steel bridge at the harbour was quite a tought 1 considering i'd only bin driving 2 months so i'd far rather have another run out with u all again were i wont have to worry about obstakles like that.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 01:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 50,298 Offline	you might want to take a look on this site MINI Club of Ireland they have some great events and a few of us travel over each year for the run thats taking place in Cork at the end of May Its only a forum you know!

Jan 2nd, 2007, 05:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Banana Panceyette A List! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 8,563 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original) I think it's BP's turn to organise something! I like your great big hinty thing there Peter Hiya Djgaz, welcome to MINI2 Lets sort something for later on this month everyone?? Would be good to see y'all! Suckin Diesel!

Jan 9th, 2007, 09:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Luverly Lesley I'll let you go first... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: david healys fanclub Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 16,634 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original) Yes that's me, I woosed out of the sunday run, as did several mini2'ers, at portrush because of that bridge. yep...... i did too gaz, i think i remember you from portrush, but i was too busy getting soaked and eating sandwiches perhaps if i talk nicely to simon i can get a few nice wee roads organised for a wee run to break gaz in...... BP, peter, nylo?? anyone?? WiNcEy'S TrAiNeE BiAtCh

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Jan 1st, 2007, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 17,137 Offline	Hiya mate, how's it going? Happy New Year to you! There are a good few of us about, though things have been a bit quiet of late. The next big run will be the Irish Job at the end of February (there's a thread on it somewhere) which is mainly based in NI. We might try and have a bit of a run out between now and then too. Whereabouts in NI are you from? And tell us about your MINI!

Jan 1st, 2007, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 2,625 Offline	Welcome mate, Happy new year to ya! And to all the Northern Ireland Mini2'ers who will view this thread now! Think everybody's been hibernating over the winter as nylo says, would be good to get something going before february. I know there are a few mini2'ers who would definitely like to do something soon, and dad's itching to drive the GP!! I think it's BP's turn to organise something! Nylo: Oh aye, dad was saying he saw ya the other day nylo, he was in the saab tho, so you wouldnt have noticed him lol. Said the S was rather dirty!!!! :-p

Jan 2nd, 2007, 01:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
djgaz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N.ireland Local Time: 04:11 AM Posts: 24 Offline	PMP did u by any chance only get your GP a few days before the portrush run? becuase there was a GP parked infront of me at the dunluce centre on the sunday and he also had a cooper S and a GP.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 2,625 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by djgaz (original) PMP did u by any chance only get your GP a few days before the portrush run? becuase there was a GP parked infront of me at the dunluce centre on the sunday and he also had a cooper S and a GP. Yes that's me, I woosed out of the sunday run, as did several mini2'ers, at portrush because of that bridge. I think your dad was with you, and we were talking to him after the judging, which seemed a tad farcical (spelling)! You were driving a cooper Works. Oh you will be BP's favourite friend, she used to drive a cooper works!!! The other GP that was there is for sale in antrim, and on ebay afaik.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 2,625 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Banana Pancakes (original) I like your great big hinty thing there Peter Hiya Djgaz, welcome to MINI2 Lets sort something for later on this month everyone?? Would be good to see y'all! Well you did say you were planning something last year!!!

Jan 9th, 2007, 10:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 17,137 Offline	Yup! Might be worth PMing a few of the guys, see who else would fancy it. Clurcle, TracyC, lavs, Barry, SINIM, buds... Where'd everyone go?!

Jan 9th, 2007, 10:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Luverly Lesley I'll let you go first... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: david healys fanclub Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 16,634 Offline	they're all unable to move through excessive turkey comsumption over christmas i think gomera is up for a wee run out... he keeps asking linzi why we haven't organised anything for a while! actually, niall (steps) did a pretty good run for MLNI around the lough shore, might be worth taking in some of those wee roads again....... where is niall?? WiNcEy'S TrAiNeE BiAtCh

Jan 9th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 17,137 Offline	The Lough Shore? As in North Belfast? Strangford Lough? Or Lough Neagh?

Jan 9th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Luverly Lesley I'll let you go first... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: david healys fanclub Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 16,634 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) The Lough Shore? As in North Belfast? Strangford Lough? Or Lough Neagh? lough neagh..... the WHOLE way round WiNcEy'S TrAiNeE BiAtCh

Jan 9th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 17,137 Offline	That's not that far, 3 or 4 hours... Might be good to look at it for the Irish Job?

Jan 9th, 2007, 11:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
Luverly Lesley I'll let you go first... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: david healys fanclub Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 16,634 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) That's not that far, 3 or 4 hours... Might be good to look at it for the Irish Job? yeah..... the way niall had it we started off in antrim and finished at antrim..... but you could leave at glenavy and take in the roads that simon had us on and possibly up the mountain to finish in belfast?? WiNcEy'S TrAiNeE BiAtCh

Jan 9th, 2007, 12:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
lavs so it is..... My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Under my desk Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 3,330 Offline	hello there I'm lurking in hedges.... I'd be up for a wee Sunday Skite sometime Photo gallery link below www.al-photo.co.uk

Jan 9th, 2007, 01:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 1,516 Offline	Helloooooo, I'm still here........ Yeah, the run round Lough Neagh was great fun. We did it in Minis mostly but I did at least one lap in the Cooper while planning it out. I'd be happy to share/guide the route for anyone interested in it. Basically it follows National Cycle route 92 so there are plenty of signs to keep everyone together - however for that very reason it would be best avoided in the summer as there are too many damn cyclists on it.... When we did it the roads were pretty much deserted. We did however finish it in darkness due to a poorly planned lunch stop (my fault ) but then that just added to the fun! Muddy single track roads with grass up the middle in the dark.........I was glad I was at the front with full beam and spotlights on! Anyhow, if you were planning on leaving anything out I would strongly suggest not leaving out Glenavy to Antrim - probably the best roads of the day. I know that area really well and could probaly find good roads from Antrim to Belfast if it was needed! Some pictures: www.mlni.co.uk

Jan 9th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 17,137 Offline	Step, this might be a good run for the Saturday of the IJ. Any chance of having a wee look at the notes? My email address is nylo80@hotmail.com. Probably use the Radisson at the Gasworks as a base again this year, so would need to sort something from there to Antrim, but I'm sure I could have a look at that Are you coming on the IJ? Might be useful to have you there if you know the roads

Jan 9th, 2007, 01:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 17,137 Offline	I see JP lurking! JP, Irish Job? Feb? Yes?

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