The Irish Job 2 24/25 Feb 2007

[nylo]

Thats to 1LightningD for the heads up, I hadn't even thought to post this event in here (very remiss of me, sorry!)

The Irish Job first took place last year in February as a bit of a run and social weekend. We were really lucky with the weather, and about 15 or so MINIs turned up for the event.

We've got a couple of guys coming over for England for this, and it should be bigger and better than last year.

As taken from mini2:

Saturday will be the longer run, with a trip round scenic Lough Neagh with Sunday probably a run to somewhere for a pub lunch so that those travelling back can get away.

***Lunch on Saturday will be a bring-your-own affair at one of the planned stops, so please make sure you have some grub with you!***

Base will be the Radisson in Belfast as it's handy and has a big car park, though there will be a slightly later meeting point at the Lough Shore park (at the Antrim Forum) for the Saturday run for those who won't come through Belfast.

Up to date list of attendees:

Nicky & Derek (with MINI from England)
JR (probably flying from England)
Aiden & Denise
Carolyn
Lesley
Peter
Peter's dad
Ian
Alan
Niall (Step)
JP
Lisa


Prices for the Radisson

Radisson SAS Hotel, Belfast
The Gasworks
3 Cromac Place
Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT7 2JB

Tel: +44 28 9043 4065
Fax: + 44 28 9043 4066

info.belfast@radissonsas.com


Price is per room, per night.

Single occupancy: £60 room only, £70 B&B
Double occ: £60 room only, £80 B&B


I had thought of Bourbon for a bite to eat on Saturday night for those who are interested, as it's got plenty of room, and is fairly central so we can go on for a drink somewhere else, what does everyone think of that?

Can you confirm how many you'd like me to book for too, as this will probably need to be booked sooner rather than later

http://www.bourbonrestaurant.com/

Either register your interest here, or over on mini2:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/uk-ireland-c ... ow-11.html

It is very much a MINI event, but I do know Ian is almost definitely bringing his classic. PLease note however that we haven't made any provision for break downs etc!

David Prentice Portadown is interested on getting in on the event, and I'm currently in negotiations with them as to what part they will play. There is a thought that we may raise some money for charity, though this will be confirmed in due course.

[AidenL]

We are booked, and will want booking in the restaurant too

[Step_7]

PLease note however that we haven't made any provision for break downs etc!

:o Cheeky! I've a good mind to take the Classic now after a remark like that..... ol: ol: ol: ol: :P

[nylo]

Good man Aiden. The restaurant was very nice when I was in it, and it has a pretty varied menu, so hopefully everyone will find some thing they like :wink:

Step, would I be cheeky? Would I? :twisted: ol: :wink:

[1lightningd]

I am thinking about heading up for this one, anyone else up for it from down these parts. :?:

[ONED]

Busy weekend for us, but will try to make some of it!......need to blag a MINI

[nylo]

Barry, speak to Ryan in David Prentice asap, he might be able to sort you out with something :wink:

Tell him I sent you

[irlmin]

Nylo ,
What time is the run due to finish on Sunday and where I ask because We are looking at coming up on Friday Night and doing Saturday's run and as much of Sundays as I can get in .
Gerard

[ONED]

Barry, speak to Ryan in David Prentice asap, he might be able to sort you out with something :wink:

Tell him I sent you

.....I think Bavarian SHOULD at least be able to do summat!

After all they have an order in for a New D......and they haven't even offered us a test drive yet! :roll:

[1lightningd]

Barry, speak to Ryan in David Prentice asap, he might be able to sort you out with something :wink:

Tell him I sent you

.....I think Bavarian SHOULD at least be able to do summat!

After all they have an order in for a New D......and they haven't even offered us a test drive yet! :roll:

How can you test drive something that is not there :?: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[irlmin]

It's Barry We are talking about here ,
G

[ONED]

:roll:

......asked for a Cooper for the w/end....they told me They normally don't lend em for the w/end! :evil:

....will speak to them again Monday!

[irlmin]

:roll:

......asked for a Cooper for the w/end....they told me They normally don't lend em for the w/end! :evil:

....will speak to them again Monday!

Did You tell them We would be in Town for the Weekend . :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[nylo]

Nylo ,
What time is the run due to finish on Sunday and where I ask because We are looking at coming up on Friday Night and doing Saturday's run and as much of Sundays as I can get in .
Gerard

Gerard, at the moment, Sunday's run will start about 10am, or 10.30, and we'll stop for lunch about 12.30 or so at a nice country pub. I have no route notes done for the afternoon, so after lunch will be a case of anyone who wants going for a scoot, and those who wish could get off homeward.

Lunch will be in Lisburn, so not too far from the motorway :wink:

[nylo]

:roll:

......asked for a Cooper for the w/end....they told me They normally don't lend em for the w/end! :evil:

....will speak to them again Monday!

Was that Bav? :roll:

How did you get on today?