OV9

Just caught up on this thread. That date might work for me too.

Should be ok for me.

Yep, all good for me too. Thanks for calling it!

Grand, Sunday 24th is in the diary now.

Jobbo wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:01 am Shall we say Sunday 24 May, on the basis that it's the middle of the bank holiday weekend so the traffic might be slightly lighter?

Are you bringing the 5er?

duncs500 wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:28 am Are you bringing the 5er?

What, wouldn't you rather see the MX5 which has only ever been on an OV9 curry meet? Yes, I'm bringing the big purple one.

Jobbo wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:32 am

duncs500 wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:28 am Are you bringing the 5er?

What, wouldn't you rather see the MX5 which has only ever been on an OV9 curry meet? Yes, I'm bringing the big purple one.

I do like the MX and I could see that it would be a valid vehicle selection for such an outing, but yeah, I need to see big purple in the metal.

It's the official OV9 purple car meet. Please no one park next to Jobbo, so we can park next to each other!

Do C&M in Ampthill have people marshalling where you park? Might need to arrive together Marv

Marv wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:42 am It's the official OV9 purple car meet. Please no one park next to Jobbo, so we can park next to each other!

Can't you coax @MikeHunt along in his Thunder Night chariot? (I can't remember where he is based?)

Jobbo wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:48 am Do C&M in Ampthill have people marshalling where you park? Might need to arrive together Marv

I believe in the day, Duncs will be arriving early to dress head to toe in high vis, and will be providing on site marshalling services

Jobbo wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:48 am Do C&M in Ampthill have people marshalling where you park? Might need to arrive together Marv

They usually just say hello and then tell you to follow the one way system and park where you like. If you have something they like the look of and/or fits well next to a car parked near the front (with a free adjacent space) they might suggest you park there but in that event I'm sure you can say you'd rather park further in.

There's usually plenty of space on the gravel area, but people tend to park in loads of space and break up the available space for groups. If it's fairly busy they'll open up the field at the back where we could probably all park together. All depends on timing, first to arrive can probably see whether we can all get space together (or I have seen some organised meets just all park together in the back field even when quiet, may or may not have contacted them beforehand).

Marv wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 11:03 am

Jobbo wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:48 am Do C&M in Ampthill have people marshalling where you park? Might need to arrive together Marv

I believe in the day, Duncs will be arriving early to dress head to toe in high vis, and will be providing on site marshalling services

That's just my style.

Jobbo wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:32 am

duncs500 wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:28 am Are you bringing the 5er?

What, wouldn't you rather see the MX5 which has only ever been on an OV9 curry meet? Yes, I'm bringing the big purple one.

Big purple.. V8 rumble.. Jobbo.. should be called the “Thr0bber”, Shirley!?

ETA- I’m away that weekend unfortunately, but have a great time all

What time are you meeting up??

It’s not a million miles from here so I might pop along and stalk you all from the shadows, taking notes for my files…

Same, I might pop along. I'm only 20 mins or so from that C&M. Was there not too long ago but it was heaving

i’m doing drifting at dunsfold in the morning then mtbing in the afternoon that day - take plenty of photos!

I'm always up for an early (well, they open at 9am, so any time from then onwards) start for this kind of thing, at least gives a chance to have a nice clear run out to the meet.

Amptill only 30 mins from me, so should be able to bring the A290.

I'll aim to be there when C&M open - I'm sure we will hang around there a while. Bit more hospitable than a windy car park on the Ridgeway.