2016 TLF International Lotus Day

[domguy]

Thanks buddy, it wouldn't be the same without a sprinkling of classics. would be great to see some more of the oldies next year.  How about some of the legendary F1 cars, now that really would be a sight! 

[Bibs]

I've asked CTL if they'd like to attend but for them it's a budgetary issue, it all costs them cash. Might see if I can tap up some of the owners who do the Lotus Festival for next year.

[Bibs]

Oh, and to the lad who read our 'Special Offer - 18 months for the price of 12' FFM sign while I was standing 2 yards away saying to his pals how expensive £20/year was to join, while stood at a free event organised for him for love and giggles, up yours 

[DaveC72]

Top day out - thoroughly enjoyed it.  Thanks to all involved for their hard work and patience.

[The Pits]

Feel a bit like this now it's all over for another year.

You can't win 'em all. And pretty soon stopped feeling sorry for myself when back behind the wheel of the Exige headed for MBW for the second time that day!

[martynv]

Great day out  Thanks Bib's.

[snoboardr]

Where the feck is Simon?! Give me my damned suntan spray back after stealing it off the table at MBW in the morning. When I find you I'm going to lock you in a sunbed for half an hour on full power with no protection.

Anyway, finally home after Dexter's epic roadtrip from Fife to Surrey and back. Thanks of course to @Bibs and all the volunteers for yet another (our 2nd!) wonderful day out. Your organisation of the weather was truly astonishing and I applaud you for that.

It rained overnight last night in the Midlands where I stayed en route back to Fifeshire. Attached is a photo of what properly treated matt black paint does with rain. Yes, just like your shiny thing.

I'd like to also give a special mention to @JAWS for winning his section of the cleaning competition. Truly well-deserved. I hope he and Rupert celebrated with whatever alcohol was inside that little black box prize that I mistook for a bottle of Fairy.

See y'all next year.

 

[robcarter]

Top job to Bibs and everyone there... makes me proud to be part of the Lotus family. Can't imagine many other ownership experiences compare when looking for genuine enthusiasts.

Roll on next year and August too. 

P.S. Thank for letting me dress up in the high viz jacket Bibs... if you need any leadership based role to direct the marshals I'd be happy to undertake the training. When you summoned everyone to attention you were really masterful!

[Trevsked]

Nothing I can say that hasn't been said before but it deserves saying once more, superb job Bibs and thank you. Day seemed to run so smoothly which can only be down to effort beforehand. A great day with lovely people.

 

Trevor.

[simon mac]

7 hours ago, Bibs said:

Oh, and to the lad who read our 'Special Offer - 18 months for the price of 12' FFM sign while I was standing 2 yards away saying to his pals how expensive £20/year was to join, while stood at a free event organised for him for love and giggles, up yours 

No pleasing some people

FWIW I enjoyed last year so much, esp. Brooklands which is such a historical treasure that TLF is indirectly supporting, I bought club membership there too  

So it's swings and roundabouts, as we aren't all that tight 

 

[Mike Kimberley]

A very big thank you To Andy/Bibs for all of his hard work that made the TLF Saturday dinner and Sunday International Lotus day at Brooklands so very successful and a most enjoyable occasion for all Lotus owners and enthusiasts. Many thanks also to Bell & Colvill who were pre-eminent as always. My personal thanks to all who attended and spent so much time & effort preparing, showing & displaying their great Lotus cars.Colin would have been proud. Thank you. MJK.

[The Modifier]

Bibs, many thanks to you and all who gave their time and effort for this very enjoyable day out. I think I might need to raise the ride height on my car slightly or go on a diet though! as I managed to scrape and grind my exhaust going in and out of the car park.

We came early and stayed late, taking in MBW and the Brooklands museum as well as a picnic and good chat with the very friendly crowd who turned up, a really good array of cars to look at.

PS: Mike - I'm not sure what Colin would have thought of my modernised S4 "SuperSprint"

[PaulCP]

A big thanks to everyone associated with organising and delivering this event, I'm sure that the efforts involved are much more than many people realise.

Unless I missed one, it's a shame that there were no TC Europas present. My dream car for many years was a Europa TC JPS  

[snoboardr]

21 minutes ago, PaulCP said:

A big thanks to everyone associated with organising and delivering this event, I'm sure that the efforts involved are much more than many people realise.

I'm sure they're not; @Bibs was smugly proclaiming it only took 2 emails and everything was done ?

[Bibs]

It's devastatingly easy to arrange. MBW and Brooklands are awesome to work with. All the hard work was done in year one making the arrangements and it's been the same for 2015 and this year. 

The Festival on the other hand, that takes 9 months of what can sometimes be very hard work! 

[snoboardr]

19 minutes ago, Bibs said:

The Festival on the other hand, that takes 9 months of what can sometimes be very hard work! 

Poor wee lamb, having to do some work ?

[Bibs]

I know. I'm not a mornings person! 

[obione]

It was a fantastic day so a big thank you to Bibs and helpers.

The weather was well organised, as was the best bacon roll I have this year from the food wagon!

I’m already looking forward to next years event

[Chillidoggy]

42 minutes ago, Bibs said:

It's devastatingly easy to arrange.

 

See now, if that were me, I'd have simply basked in all the glory, and not let on.

[Bibs]

Work smart,  not hard  

[PaulCP]

21 minutes ago, ian29gte said:

 

See now, if that were me, I'd have simply basked in all the glory, and not let on.

Think i'll take everything Bibs does for granted from now on 

[DAV1D]

Had a great day (despite the subsequent burnt legs!). Great to see old faces and meet new ones. Also had the honour and privilege of driving Mike Kimberley back to Norfolk in my Elise as @Kimbers Excel was a little on the warm side!

 

 Roll on next year!

[Neil]

Amazing day, went for a relaxing walk and then Bibs made me work my ass off taking photos of the cars on track

16 hours ago, DAV1D said:

Had the honour and privilege of driving Mike Kimberley back to Norfolk in my Elise as @Kimbers Excel was a little on the warm side!

Poor Mike

[Kimbers]

Erm, yeah, thanks for that @DAV1D for anyone not in the know, my passenger window doesn't work and my Excel is a non aircon model. And of course the excel probably has more glass than any other Lotus except a Carlton. Very warm it twas! But great drive back (though David tended to be a small speck in my rear view mirror.

It was lovely to meet so many people in the flesh for the first time.

Maybe next year you can say "Are you Kimbers?" instead of "Are you Mike Kimberleys son?"

[rizla603104]

If it's anything like my S4 with the glass roof in - it's like being microwaved!