sopranofan

So many beauties that everything became a blur, so I will have seen you, thanks. Next year I'm going to wear a banner ........it's quite a trek from Croyde. Me own fault.

Hmmmmmm. Just out of bed following a 12 hour sleep/ recovery from my jaunt over to Beaulieu, yesterday. 150+ miles on A roads, with air-con just unable :Sigh:to cope:(...............moan, moan, moan) Journey back here to N Devon was hot and sweaty. Would I do it again? Next year I'm going to wear a banner to make sure that I can meet and greet some of you folks. Line-upon-line of extraordinarily (over?)polished and pampered beauties, a surprising lack of gathering points for a newcomer to be able to meet and greet, 5 (yes, five) poloshirts hanging for sale in the AROC gazeebo, no alfaowner.com windowstickers to be seen, .... Am I just too enthusiastic for my own good?

HULLLO!!!! How is your Daughter's progress?

Was it me?..............I've made a lot of noise about events in the SW in the short time I've been on here. If I contributed, I'd like to apologise.

Wouldn't know where to start

Bugger it

How do the SW members, on here, feel about joining forces with other Alfa club members?

Sopranofan certainly there at one of the 2 days......flexible to help the thing along.

So.............................erm..................who's organising a block/alfadriver attendance, please?

What did Tony156 say, buddy?

It's a holiday though.. Take a look http://www.croyde-surf-cam.com/2011/03/saunton-sands.html

THAT is the best point to make........it is a lovely part of the world 40 minutes from super beaches and easily found by 'fast' roads

Why yes thank you

Cheers, although I'm real novice when it comes to event-management. Shouldn't this be passed, now, to the Forum's SouthWest rep?

Here's the really helpful answer (in blue, below) from the organiser PLUS a clear invite to exhibit Alas together. So, all that is needed now is a commitment from members here. I'll; be pleased to help as I live closeby to the location of the Festival. Hi Richard, No age restriction at all, the Festival is intended to cater for fans of motor cars - full stop. The more cars the merrier, no restriction on club stand sizes either, simply forward the reg. numbers with the application and we will ensure you are all together. Regards Kieron Freeburn

Have written to the organisers to ask that question & will report back

Sorry, but I feel distinctly 'alone' and would like to know if there're any other alfadrivers in N Devon

Damp Squib?

Castle Hill Car Festival I wrote to the organisers of the above Festival to ask if they could accommodate Alfas from owners' clubs, and their response was v positive. Here's their welcoming response to my eMail.......... Hi Richard, We would be delighted to have as many Alfas on show as possible. I have attached the relevant form for club/groups - the fee is £5 per car (driver + one passenger) for the entire weekend and camping plus evening beer , food and entertainment is just £10 for the whole weekend (Fri & Sat night) - so a great weekend for £15 !! There will be a display of up to 1,000 classic and historic vehicles from clubs and private owners and will feature a special showcase display of over 50 historic Aston Martins to celebrate their centenary year. The feature event this year will be our Track Sprint Challenge - providing some lucky owners with the opportunity to test themselves and their machines along our 0.8 mile sprint track in an MSA competition event in front of thousands of spectators. Attractions will include Kimi Raikkonen's 2013 Lotus Renault F1 car, a breathtaking display from the Abarth stunt plane on both days, helicopter pleasure flights, race teams and cars from the Aston Martin team at Generation AMR, the Top Gear Experience, a track display from the team at Mission Motorsport, plus the team from Bonhams will be on hand to provide advice as well as confidential valuations for owners. In addition there will be a Trade Exhibition area with up to 40 stands and these will include Lamborghini, Bentley, Ferrari, Maserati Aston Martin, Jaguar, Renault, Mazda, Subaru, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Lotus and Noble to name but a few. There will also be a programme of arena events and an auto jumble, plus lots to see and do for all the family including archery and laser clay shooting plus a toddlers funfair and play area. More Festival information can be found on our Facebook page,on Twitter, and our website - Castle Hill Car Festival Regards Kieron Freeburn Event Management Team Office - 0800 612 6910 Mobile - 07867 968498

'mokicat' eh a HA!!! I recognise that 'monica'

What's your AlfaDriver forum name: Sopranofan Whereabouts in the world are you?: Lovely North Devon, UK What are you driving these days?: V6 24Valve 156 Saloon How did you find AlfaDriver?: Via Alfaowner.com Describe your introduction to the Alfa Romeo brand: Dinky Toy racingcar when I was 10 Outside of Alfa Romeo, what are your interests?: Blues Music, Musical History, Paintiing and Drawing What do I do for a living?: My own part-time gardening and handyman business Tell us an interesting/crazy/unusual fact about yourself: My Ma was courted by a world boxing-champ What's your "special skill"?: Art/ Painting If money was no object, what four vehicles would be in your dream garage?: - Dream daily driver: Alfa 4C - Dream track car: Le Mans Audi DT - Dream all-rounder: Ferrari - Wildcard entry: What are you personally hoping to get out of AlfaDriver?: More meetings And finally, describe yourself in five words I've never known my limits