The Club has been organising a range of suitable activities for various registers this year with a focus on the nature of each series of cars and requirements i.e. De Dion Workshop.
This months we have been fortunate to have assistance of Mr David Wright to help with organising a first for us - a Garage Visit to Historic and Vintage Restorations. We had short notice on this one but managed to put it all together.
As numbers are strictly limited, we have all spots taken up with club members who are the owners of classic and historic Alfa Romeo's. The afternoon will involve information and discusssions regarding high end restoration of these vehicles.
Note: Notwithstanding this, we will organise another Restoration Day/Night to ensure other club members have the chance to attend - probably late may or June.
Regards.
So this notice is to tell us that an evening is happening, but we're not invited? :P
Hee hee - I'd got halfway and was thinking 'Wow ! this would be fantastic to .. oh .. full.. '
But I'll keep an eye out for the next one !
Cheers,
:D Same here ahh yep wait for the next one !
I could organise a visit to my garage but I dont think anyone would turn up..................Ive got beer though and.........coffee..........
The limited bookings that were available have been taken up by members (and others) with a direct inteerst in historic Pre WW2 cars. More of an high end resto I assume.
Any canellations and advices will be made.
Evan, its not ideal and was not planned that way, so we will organise another function as an acknowledgement to - and to cater for the general interest and needs of the other club members.
I will seek a location that caters for 105 series and post 60's vehicles and already have few ideas. BBQ and pizza may be on offer.
As for a garage - I have a beer / wine fridge in mine so I am pretty sorted.
So basicly if your not one of the locals/people who think they are important on the alfa forum and spend all day on here,
bad luck you miss out. its just a bit tipical of this forum to do this sort of stuff. And we are after more people to join up,
pfft what a joke and good luck guys with improving the numbers of members!
I was outraged !
Quote from: John Hanslow on February 10, 2011, 04:49:40 PM
BBQ and pizza may be on offer.
But now I'm hungry...... must ... fight .... stereotype ....
All jokes aside, I know where you're coming from John. I hope it goes well and opens the door for a few more !
Cheers,
Whoa Alfa156Dale. The club existed a long time before the internet, and the registers also. This is an event organised for the Vintage and Classic Register, they could clearly only support limited numbers, I don't see what the problem is. Probably half the register members don't even come on this forum, so I don't know what you mean by "people who think they are important on the alfa forum".
My post was meant just as a chuckle at the nature of the announcement, all is good with me John. Lots of good events and register activity this year - great stuff.
Hi John,
My compliments to you and the other organisers of this interesting excursion. One of the great aspects of the club is that we have so many keen Alfisti whose interests span the decades of models and activities, i.e sprint days, EMRs, motorkhanas etc. We have an eclectic group of members and the diversity of the club is it's strength.
For example, I am fascinated with, and admire, the hotted up Alfas that I see at Spettacolo that have so much attention to detail and mechanical precision.
John, thank you for your considerable efforts and passion.
Best Regards
Phil
I understand but why post something like this, in my opinion this is like rubbing salt into a wound, saying its full is like saying bad luck all other alfa members you missed out on coming better luck next time! A COMPLETE WASTE OF SPACE THIS SOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSTED. i have interest in all alfa models and iam sure most of the other alfa members do aswell, so why should this be reserved to members that own the cars, i know its got nothing to do with you guys since you didnt organise the event, so why post it?
:-\
Being presumptuous and speaking on behalf of John,
I think the the last sentence is the point of John's email...
"Note: Notwithstanding this, we will organise another Restoration Day/Night to ensure other club members have the chance to attend - probably late may or June."
He has floated the opportunity and I am sure a PM to John will reserve a position for the next event.
Best Regards
Phil
i know what you guys mean i just dont understand why this was posted it isnt nesesary
to any of us since we can not go. I know there is more chances for other club nights,
but there is no need to post this if we can't go.
sorry if iam offending anyone (which by the sounds of it iam) but this is just my opinion
Quote from: pep105 on February 10, 2011, 04:14:03 PM
I could organise a visit to my garage but I dont think anyone would turn up..................Ive got beer though and.........coffee..........
Sweet. What time?
Anytime you want chief let me know :)
So here we go gents:
Quotei have interest in all alfa models and i am sure most of the other alfa members do as well, so why should this be reserved to members that own the cars, i know its got nothing to do with you guys since you didn't organise the event, so why post it?
In the last few years I have tried to develop a culture and framework where there are regular activities for each register suited to that register. At the same time they are of general interest to all club members.
What I have learnt is that whether a 105 Workshop or 156 Workshop, De Dion Night -95% of the people there on the night have a one of the cars concerned so the night is valuable knowledge share activity. Note that non members are welcome too. I have had between 20 to 50 people and coming on the night so with those number, it can be a challenge.
The problem is that a lot of our sponsors and advertisers have advised that due to insurance and compliance reasons, you can not run a activity in a workshop.
Regarding this current activity, the venue has very defined operational conditions and their garage is not usually open to the public. So in this instance the spots were filled really quick. This is also a networking opportunity for new members with older vehicles who have only recently joined the club and we in turn have to offer them something. More of that later.
The reason why it is posted (many members with older vehicles do not use this forum) is that I am trying to encourage use and interest in this forum section so that everyone can have a positive input.
Final answer is that for Club compliance and open communication, it is correct and polite to let everyone know what is going on. With compliance etc . the club has insurance for events, we 'note' a club activity so everyone (including guests) are covered as a posted club event. The committee has decided that if an activity is not in the calendar, then a post will do. In this instance a short post does not mean a short thread., Due to time limitations with volunteers, it has not been put on the calendar, just a post as per protocol.
So Monday is my day off work and I will go forth and see where I can organise another Restoration Workshop or Garage Night.
Also we will be having a 932 Series (156 et.el) Workshop for social and knowledge sharing. Look forward to seeing there Alfa 156 Dale - date and location to be confirmed.
QuoteSo Monday is my day off work and I will go forth and see where I can organise another Restoration Workshop or Garage Night.
Keep up the great work John. Hard to keep this rabble happy all of the time. Some of them still need a wet nurse I suspect.
Quote from: John Hanslow on February 11, 2011, 08:01:24 AM
In the last few years I have tried to develop a culture and framework where there are regular activities for each register suited to that register. At the same time they are of general interest to all club members.
And to that end John, may I say, you have done a 'bang up' job.
Quote from: pep105 on February 10, 2011, 04:14:03 PM
I could organise a visit to my garage but I dont think anyone would turn up..................Ive got beer though and.........coffee..........
Count me in, I have some homebrew
I need to get rid of that makes good oven-cleaner that I need critiqued by learned palates ;)
Quote from: ALFA156DALE on February 10, 2011, 10:43:26 PM
i know what you guys mean i just dont understand why this was posted it isnt nesesary
to any of us since we can not go.
But that's like saying "why post 8c info and pics as none of us can buy one"
In summary we have tihe following:
Quote from: pep105 on February 10, 2011, 04:14:03 PM
:D Same here ahh yep wait for the next one !
I could organise a visit to my garage but I dont think anyone would turn up..................Ive got beer though and.........coffee..........
Damn Pep, I would be in like Flynn for sure if I wasn't stuck over here in Slobart, given there is beer and coffee on offer. Afterall, I know you have a bloody decent coffee machine ;D, oh and I wouldn't mind checking out your GTV.
Quote from: AikenDrum105 on February 11, 2011, 09:38:56 AM
Quote from: pep105 on February 10, 2011, 04:14:03 PM
I could organise a visit to my garage but I dont think anyone would turn up..................Ive got beer though and.........coffee..........
Count me in, I have some homebrew I need to get rid of that makes good oven-cleaner that I need critiqued by learned palates ;)
Crikey Scott, you up for having these plebs taste your homebrew. I thought it might be reserved for us brewers of distinction with our well developed palates. You might need to have an upper limit on takers for this garage tour ;D for sure.
Looks like everyone's going to Pep's house. I'm in ;D
I'll be there tonight ;D
Ed
and it also looks like no one can state there bloody opinion on here unless you are one of the "regulars." And thanks for your input Paul no need to ack like a dill, this really makes new guys like me feel welcome since we can't have an opinion of our own. yeah post all the 8c pics you like but theres no point "since none of us can buy one," (it seems anthony miller has all our bank accounts on record!)
Hey hey PaulE,
... no other car could ever do.
It's been waiting so long for school to be through,
The Cedric can wait no more for you, ...
;D
Quote from: ALFA156DALE on February 11, 2011, 09:39:53 PM
and it also looks like no one can state there bloody opinion on here unless you are one of the "regulars." And thanks for your input Paul no need to ack like a dill, this really makes new guys like me feel welcome since we can't have an opinion of our own. yeah post all the 8c pics you like but theres no point "since none of us can buy one," (it seems anthony miller has all our bank accounts on record!)
Yelling "A COMPLETE WASTE OF SPACE THIS SOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSTED. " about someone's post is not an opinion. That is being rude.
What exactly is your problem? If the event was not full you would not care about it one way or another, woudl you. Have you at all noticed where was this posted ? In the Vintage and Classic Register section of the forum. It was quite an appropriate posting and served as a record of the club event. In my opinion it was your post slamming John that was inappropriate and rude.
The club is a voluntary association and you get from the club as much as you put in. What did you put in ?
Since iam a new member i have not contributed and i dont think i will be with a reception like this, and by the looks you can't have an opinion on here as i said unless your one of the regulars.
it seems that by the looks of my post i have offended some people, and no i would not of cared if the event was not full, if you have taken any notice of my previous posts that is exactly my point iam trying to make, i would of loved to go see where alfa started.
And as you can tell all the people that are arguing with me are either hero members or senior members, from how i see it is the one that are aruging are the ones going. Am i right?
By the way guys iam having a party next weekend iam only allow to have 50 people attend there is going to free alcohol and there will be a three course meal that is also free. please feel free to turn up. Oh and by the i already have 50 people attending, so sorry guys it is full
You can have an opinion. You can even be rude if you like, but you cannot expect not to be told off for being rude or have immunity from someone posting opposing opinion.
What makes you think that if you have a right to post your opinion someone else should not have a right to post an opposing opinion?
And as you can tell all the people that are arguing with me are either hero members or senior members, from how i see it is the one that are aruging are the ones going. Am i right?
If you really must know Dale, the people who are attending this garage event don't really have time for this forum rubbish and obviously what you don't understand is just how few spots there were to fill for this event.The club has almost 900 members and this event had space for but a handfull if that and no you are not right, the forum/club members who have responded to your posts have done so in defense of a very hard working commitee member merely doing the job we elected him to do, and to the best of my knoweledge, these members are not attending this event.
I am pleased to advise that there is another Restoration Night now organised and full details will be posted.
This will be a well known Alfa Romeo Workshop where general servicing and full restorations take place.
There is be an example of an 105 (under construction) and perhaps a few other vehicles, i.e. Alfetta GTV .
Hopefully, we can get a projector up and run thru an example of a restoration process from start to finish.
In any event, it will be an interesting Friday night with perphaps a pizza before the event.
Need a volunteer or two for general assistance. More details to follow.
Cheers
Quote from: John Hanslow on February 15, 2011, 01:26:24 PM
Need a volunteer or two for general assistance.
ALFA156DALE !!!!
Just a big note of thanks to Historic and Vintage restorations for their time and effort that they put in on Saturday.
Fortunately we will be having a range of these activities during the year cobering most model's & series of cars so stay tuned for the next one for Classic 101 & 105- Alfettas in late March.
He is a photo of a 2500 Berlinetta Competitizone (rebuilt Le Mans bodied) also see the tubular consuruction.
Also a 750 Spider Normale that was partially converted to RHD but now being fully restored LHD.
How about i reserve a spot at the 932 Technical night on Friday May 27th at Maranello Pur Sang Motors for ALFA156DALE and then we can get on with enjoying our Alfa Romeo's and not having pot shots at each other and take pot shots at TOYOTA drivers who really deserve a serve for driving everywhere 20 kph under the limit, Colin.
Historic and Vintage Restorations are currently working on a few Concours cars.
However there ones are in progress for next year.
Still a few vacancys for the garage visit on October the 8th, contact Colin, no booking - no entry, your handsome door bitch, Colin.
Had a couple of late minute cancellations due to members getting their cars ready for the EBC-RDA 6 hour relay race at Winton, so if you are thinking of going to the garage visit on October the 8th, contact me now, Colin.
Still have a few vacancys left for the garage visit, call me on 0407 090 826, up to 1-30pm today, Colin.