So, who's going to Fos this year?

So, who's going to Fos this year?

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Flanders.

Original Poster:

6,395 posts

215 months

Tuesday 27th April 2010
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Right then, its almost time for fos. This year will be my first time attending and I can't wait biggrin. So who else is going?

What time are you aiming to arrive?

and what way are you planning on going? hehe

anonymous-user

61 months

Wednesday 28th April 2010
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I'll be there on the Saturday - it's the first time in a long time that I'm not going mith my mates, and instead taking the family along. We'll aim, as ever, to be there for 9 or so - getting in from the North direction (Petworth)can be a bit of a pain.

I didn't go last year as I'd grown a little bored of it, but this year I'm really looking forward to experiencing it with the family - both my boys are car nuts and there's more than enough to do for the girls!

We normally have stayed down on the South coast afterwards and enjoyed a night out, but I've searched and can't find anywhere remotely close (even in Portsmouth!)that can accommodate us (2 adults, 3 kids) on the Saturday night, so any ideas would be appreciated!

BTW, as a first timer I'm sure you will love it!

Andy OH

1,928 posts

257 months

Wednesday 28th April 2010
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I'm planning on going on the Saturday with my eldest son and a good friend and his daughter who is a bit of a car nut. First time and I'm looking forward to it

Furyous

24,147 posts

228 months

Thursday 29th April 2010
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Another one going on Saturday here.

Flying Toilet

3,621 posts

218 months

Thursday 29th April 2010
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I'll be there whatever day my free tickets are for this year. Usually Saturday though.

Flanders.

Original Poster:

6,395 posts

215 months

Thursday 29th April 2010
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Flying Toilet said:
I'll be there whatever day my free tickets are for this year. Usually Saturday though.



Free?


Free?


Free bloody tickets? hehe. How did one come across these?

anonymous-user

61 months

Thursday 29th April 2010
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Alas, and I am guilty too, FoS is now one of the biggest corporate hospitality events of the year if you are in some way connected to the Auto industry, and if you're not, it still is....

I used to be, but not now, but tickets still come from my old contacts...

The best bit this year however, is that I turned them all down - no small talk with clients or suppliers for me, I paid for the tickets but get to do it all with the family smile

Flying Toilet

3,621 posts

218 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
I'll be there whatever day my free tickets are for this year. Usually Saturday though.



Free?


Free?


Free bloody tickets? hehe. How did one come across these?
If you know someone who works for Red Bull Racing it helps...

Flanders.

Original Poster:

6,395 posts

215 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Flying Toilet said:
Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
I'll be there whatever day my free tickets are for this year. Usually Saturday though.



Free?


Free?


Free bloody tickets? hehe. How did one come across these?
If you know someone who works for Red Bull Racing it helps...



bks, I only know someone who works at Mclaren frown.

Flying Toilet

3,621 posts

218 months

Tuesday 11th May 2010
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Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
I'll be there whatever day my free tickets are for this year. Usually Saturday though.



Free?


Free?


Free bloody tickets? hehe. How did one come across these?
If you know someone who works for Red Bull Racing it helps...



bks, I only know someone who works at Mclaren frown.
I'll see what I can sort since your a fellow Sandy sufferer. Well I only work here...

Flanders.

Original Poster:

6,395 posts

215 months

Tuesday 11th May 2010
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Flying Toilet said:
Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
I'll be there whatever day my free tickets are for this year. Usually Saturday though.



Free?


Free?


Free bloody tickets? hehe. How did one come across these?
If you know someone who works for Red Bull Racing it helps...



bks, I only know someone who works at Mclaren frown.
I'll see what I can sort since your a fellow Sandy sufferer. Well I only work here...



Thankyou ever so much, however I forked out £35 for a ticket ages ago hehe, thanks again though.

8400rpm

1,777 posts

174 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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Flying Toilet said:
Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
I'll be there whatever day my free tickets are for this year. Usually Saturday though.



Free?


Free?


Free bloody tickets? hehe. How did one come across these?
If you know someone who works for Red Bull Racing it helps...



bks, I only know someone who works at Mclaren frown.
I'll see what I can sort since your a fellow Sandy sufferer. Well I only work here...
I just bought a house there, suppose it's a bit much to ask for free tickets too? wink

Flying Toilet

3,621 posts

218 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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8400rpm said:
Flying Toilet said:
Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
Flanders. said:
Flying Toilet said:
I'll be there whatever day my free tickets are for this year. Usually Saturday though.



Free?


Free?


Free bloody tickets? hehe. How did one come across these?
If you know someone who works for Red Bull Racing it helps...



bks, I only know someone who works at Mclaren frown.
I'll see what I can sort since your a fellow Sandy sufferer. Well I only work here...
I just bought a house there, suppose it's a bit much to ask for free tickets too? wink
Not even got mine sorted yet, tickets are a bit thin on the ground at the factory this year....

8400rpm

1,777 posts

174 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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Doesn't surprise me. I was only messing about asking for free tickets, I've paid up and got some for Friday.

Tried to find even a hint anywhere, of any offers or discounts, or even free tickets through The Times like before, couldn't find anything.

Flying Toilet

3,621 posts

218 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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8400rpm said:
Doesn't surprise me. I was only messing about asking for free tickets, I've paid up and got some for Friday.

Tried to find even a hint anywhere, of any offers or discounts, or even free tickets through The Times like before, couldn't find anything.
I know, my mate came with me last year via the Times deal. I think the success of the event is supporting itself now...

Anyway, I'll keep an eye out for you in Sandy then, I work at the RSPB and live in Milton Keynes so might see you on my travels.

I will be in my work hack, silver Ka with a orange PH smily taking up the rear window...

Flanders.

Original Poster:

6,395 posts

215 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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8400rpm said:
Doesn't surprise me. I was only messing about asking for free tickets, I've paid up and got some for Friday.

Tried to find even a hint anywhere, of any offers or discounts, or even free tickets through The Times like before, couldn't find anything.



What Area of town have you moved into, I'll keep my eyes peeled.

8400rpm

1,777 posts

174 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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Ah, Potton Road is a wicked piece os twisty road wink

The house on the Northern Side of the town, but I'll be commuting to Cambridge past The Lodge. Either in a red Integra Type-R or a purpley-black Civic.

Flying Toilet

3,621 posts

218 months

Thursday 3rd June 2010
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8400rpm said:
Ah, Potton Road is a wicked piece os twisty road wink

The house on the Northern Side of the town, but I'll be commuting to Cambridge past The Lodge. Either in a red Integra Type-R or a purpley-black Civic.
I'll be heading the same way as you through Sandy to the Lodge each morning between 8.40 and 9.00 depending on what time I wake up...I mean how bad the traffic is... wink

swampy56

560 posts

199 months

Wednesday 9th June 2010
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Giving it a miss this year, as it took me 9hrs to get home (Peterborough) on Friday. A3 was at a standstill as was the M25, all the way round! :-((

Flanders.

Original Poster:

6,395 posts

215 months

Thursday 10th June 2010
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Out of interest chaps, whats the best route down there from up here? I had a quick look at a Map earlier and it looked like it was down the A1, to the 25, down the A3 and then follow the signs from there?

Edited by Flanders. on Thursday 10th June 20:30