Do you guys and girls catch up?

To be honest, I’m not really into rallies, big weekend meets etc.. I like things simple without all the games and dressing up as a pirate!
After enjoying the forum for getting on for 3 years now I’ve often wondered what others are like in person compared to the image built up from words on a screen.
I just wondered if there was something simple and informal that goes on that I’d not heard of?

Several of us are members of ASOC and can meet up on the clubs rallies, I've met quite a few that way (I've only been  a member for 3 years ). I've met others purely by accident on C&CC THS's.

The Bells and Merlot were looking a bit depleted there Peter!

Edit... just noticed your last sentence. Sad times I’m sure looking back at old pictures. 
Personally, similar reminders remind me to stop moaning and make the most of life.

through other forums, ive exchanged emails/messages on a range of subjects, sometimes touring plans and favourite destinations. 
this has led to meeting up with many folk, sometimes at shows but quite a few on tours, sometimes abroad.
surprisingly, most have remained friends after meeting me (us), lol
we have done a few meets with our MH 'brand', UK and Continental, again making friends beyond motorhoming despite no dressing up or secret handshakes...

Dbvwt wrote:To be honest, I’m not really into rallies, big weekend meets etc.. I like things simple without all the games and dressing up as a pirate!
After enjoying the forum for getting on for 3 years now I’ve often wondered what others are like in person compared to the image built up from words on a screen.
I just wondered if there was something simple and informal that goes on that I’d not heard of?

I've met one member in person, we spoke for a few minutes at the dealership which supplied our van. Although I've seen plenty of AS vans on sites (and elsewhere), we've never enquired about whether they were members or not

I've met a couple of members of this forum and some from other forums on a number of occasions. They've been exactly as they come across on screen but more relaxed and it's been good to meet.

Indeed, I would find it great to meet others on here.

By chance I’m probably most likely to bump into Richard somewhere on the south coast near Hayling as we are often down that way.
Pure coincidence but we both also do a part time job for a couple of hours a week for the same company! Spooky.

I've been fortunate to met Paul Mold and his wife, Lawrie and his late wife, Jackie.
Willy eckuslike , Carol & John from Filey, Herbert & wife also from Filey.
Topaz in Sewerby, Steve on his scooter ( old member) serval other couples over the years,their names I have forgotten.
Really enjoy a chat with follow campers from all walks of life.
Boaby

Askit wrote:
I've met one member in person, we spoke for a few minutes at the dealership which supplied our van. Although I've seen plenty of AS vans on sites (and elsewhere), we've never enquired about whether they were members or not

When I think about it we may have met one other couple from the forum in the past. Just after we picked up the van in June 2015, we took it on our first trip away for a couple of nights to the Moffat club site. We ended up being pitched right beside an identical Neuvo which was also a 15 plate. Anyway, a couple stopped and spoke to us about the van and said they had owned a Neuvo for some time and were very happy with it. I must admit, because it was all new to me, I was a bit spaced out I'm think an owner club was mentioned in passing but I'm not sure. Guess I'll never know now

I have met Ian and Helen from Skegness when we both had Duettos. And I met a member from Norfolk that bought the TV bracket for his Clubman, sorry can’t remember you’re name.
I have seen a couple of Forum stickers on windscreens over the years but never met the owners. Maybe when we are let out our paths will cross.

Well Boaby I am hurt that you forgot Ann & Self
ps Nice CB22  in your first pic Peter
frederic 
(28 yrs come July in ASOC joined at C&C Rally in Malvern but AS owners since mid'80s with an RV50 1400cc!!)

Dbvwt wrote:Indeed, I would find it great to meet others on here.

By chance I’m probably most likely to bump into Richard somewhere on the south coast near Hayling as we are often down that way.
Pure coincidence but we both also do a part time job for a couple of hours a week for the same company! Spooky.

That would be good, let me know and we will be there.

Great place to walk along the beach, I better leave it there for now as I have misplaced my hard hat.

I will PM my contact details.
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Richard

frederic wrote:Well Boaby I am hurt that you forgot Ann & Self
ps Nice CB22  in your first pic Peter
frederic 
(28 yrs come July in ASOC joined at C&C Rally in Malvern but AS owners since mid'80s with an RV50 1400cc!!)

Crikey , how could I forget you both.     Brain fog Ricky, was back in Morrisons in 2019 and was hoping to see you again and have a coffee.
I'm I forgiven.  
Boaby

Very nice Peter (we had a Dormobile Deauville coach built on the CF base and it did motor but the body being aluminium sandwich construction was susceptible to corrosion)
We saw one in a Romney Marsh garage around 1980 in lhd but it was way outside out pay grade.
We had a Dormobile MK1 Ford our first 'van at that time when we were based in Ashford.
Yes Boaby perhaps the next time you are up here.
frederic

frederic wrote:Very nice Peter (we had a Dormobile coach built on the CF base and it did motor but the body being aluminium sandwich construction was susceptible to corrosion)
We saw one in a Romney Marsh garage around 1980 in lhd but it was way outside out pay grade.
We had a Dormobile MK1 Ford our first 'van at that time when we were based in Ashford.
Yes Boaby perhaps the next time you are up here.
frederic

Hopefully get to see our son this year and come down the west side      ,might bump into you.
Boaby