Yet another British Car Show... in Middleburg - LotusTalk

MikeinAlexandria · 10-06-2009, 07:47 AM

Anyone going? Ferris?

MGCCWDCC/Hunt Country Classic

pixieluv · 10-06-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

Anyone going? Ferris?

MGCCWDCC/Hunt Country Classic

0o0o I was just replying in the other one, that i forgot about

and was wondering when another might be... Although I might be in PA Sunday

If I am in town I will go

ms355 · 10-06-2009, 08:11 AM

I love Middleburg and in particular the Hunter's Head in Upperville for dinner.

However, I am too far away these days. Have fun.

MikeinAlexandria · 10-06-2009, 10:57 AM

Do you have the address of that place? Sounds interesting!

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Originally Posted by ms355

I love Middleburg and in particular the Hunter's Head in Upperville for dinner.

However, I am too far away these days. Have fun.

ms355 · 10-06-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

Do you have the address of that place? Sounds interesting!

Hunters Head Tavern

It is right on main street - and Upperville is even smaller than Middleburg. If you can read this menue then you are in the right place.

rcollum · 10-06-2009, 12:42 PM

I'll be there Sunday. I've been there the last two years - nice venue, good driving roads nearby.

I may also try to make the Triumph show - Brits By The Bay in Pasadena, MD Saturday.

85 Turbo · 10-06-2009, 06:11 PM

I have been there the last 10 yrs. Mostly because of the drive on the Middelburg Run from The Plains.
I will be in the parking venue as I am cheap. Great show. Bagpippers and the British Embassy. How bout a group run from Mikes on Royal St.
Bob

MikeinAlexandria · 10-06-2009, 08:39 PM

Well heck, if you all want to meet here, I'll whip up some good espresso drinks on my new Expobar machine! Would be excellent to cruise to Middleburg with a few folks! We'd probably have a MINI following us too, my neighbor...

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Originally Posted by 85 Turbo

I have been there the last 10 yrs. Mostly because of the drive on the Middelburg Run from The Plains.
I will be in the parking venue as I am cheap. Great show. Bagpippers and the British Embassy. How bout a group run from Mikes on Royal St.
Bob

justin4192 · 10-07-2009, 09:35 AM

I might come out to this show to check out some classic British cars and if anyone would like to show me their Elise, I'd love to take a closer look. I've been thinking about buying an Elise for quite a while, might within the year. For the time being I'm enjoying my Mazdaspeed Miata; not quite British, but shares the driving principles. I actually just drove through Middleburg and those back roads last Sunday on my way back from Skyline Drive.

rcollum · 10-07-2009, 11:01 AM

I'll be there with my Elise. There are always a few Lotus, minimum, at this show. I'd be glad to show you my car.

TimMullen · 10-07-2009, 11:22 AM

My wife and I plan on being there too (as long as I don't end up in the hospital again

). I'll be the guy with the Chrome Orange Elise and almost anyone is welcome to sit in my car and "try it on for size"...

madden · 10-07-2009, 11:25 AM

arrg i'm working at VIR this weekend, i always miss these shows

85 Turbo · 10-07-2009, 04:30 PM

The setting is Bill Scott's front yard. I have a friend with a 7 just down the street.I'm thinking of bringing some kind of picnic food.We could Pot Luck if we can get a group to bring fun food. We have never done that. It's really a perfect place to picnic.
Anyone?
Bob

MikeinAlexandria · 10-07-2009, 09:20 PM

What time did you all want to meet to drive up?

510 N Royal St. Anyone who shows up early is welcome to a snack (if I can manage to whip up some quick breads) and an espresso drink. Registration closes at noon, so we should probably be there by 11am? Maybe leave Old Town by 9:30am?

justin4192 · 10-09-2009, 06:16 AM

Anyone want to meet up in Leesburg first and drive together through Lime Kiln Rd and all the other fun back roads to get there?

MikeinAlexandria · 10-10-2009, 06:35 PM

Greetings. Me and my busted up little car are headed to this. 9:00am snack and espresso drink at my house, 9:45am departure, from 510 N Royal St. Anyone meeting here?

85 Turbo · 10-10-2009, 08:58 PM

Mike .
On my desk I have a note.Problems are sent to us as gifts. Everything works out ok. We do not know why now, only later.See you in the morning.
Bob

justin4192 · 10-11-2009, 05:38 AM

I'll be coming later today, probably around 1ish.

rcollum · 10-11-2009, 02:21 PM

There were only two of us at Brit On The Bay Saturday (Todd and I), and we were also the first two to show up at Hunt Country Sunday. All told, I believe we had 15 Lotus turn up. Dave Yohn's Jim Clark Esprit, as well as an Essex and two other Esprits, two Elans, and a Lotus Cortina. No Europas

The Lotus class awards were won by the Cortina, an Elan, and Todd's Exige.

Pix below.

BTW, did anyone lose a camera at the event? I found one looped around my chair as I picked it up to pack it. PM me if it's yours.

Peakster · 10-11-2009, 08:14 PM

What a beautiful day for a show!
I have been a long time lurker but never posted. I have gotten tons of information from this site. I have been in love with the Elise and have been dreaming about it, but honestly didn't know if I fit (I am 6'-2"). Special thanks to Tim for letting me try his on for size; now I know that I do fit! And I look good in chrome orange!
Bob and Mike in Alexandria, I feel like I know you from reading your posts. I saw your beautiful cars, but didn't get to meet you guys.
Mike, did someone key your front fender? Sorry, that is a horrendous experience. Even with that, your car is stunning.
Hopefully I will be a fellow Elise owner one day--I just need to convince my wife!

10-06-2009, 07:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 453 Images: 5	Yet another British Car Show... in Middleburg Anyone going? Ferris? MGCCWDCC/Hunt Country Classic __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate

10-06-2009, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
ms355 Alfa User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 2,143	I love Middleburg and in particular the Hunter's Head in Upperville for dinner. However, I am too far away these days. Have fun. __________________ Michael Elisetalk Trip to UK 2007

10-06-2009, 12:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
rcollum We're usin' code names! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 262	Hunt Country British Car Show I'll be there Sunday. I've been there the last two years - nice venue, good driving roads nearby. I may also try to make the Triumph show - Brits By The Bay in Pasadena, MD Saturday. __________________ --Bob _____________________________________ '07 Ardent Red Elise/Biscuit - Hardtop, touring, LSS, black nose badge, AD07s. Thanks, Arnie!

10-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
85 Turbo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alex.Va. Posts: 128	I have been there the last 10 yrs. Mostly because of the drive on the Middelburg Run from The Plains. I will be in the parking venue as I am cheap. Great show. Bagpippers and the British Embassy. How bout a group run from Mikes on Royal St. Bob __________________ 85 Turbo Esprit 05 Orange Chrome

10-07-2009, 09:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
justin4192 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 19	I might come out to this show to check out some classic British cars and if anyone would like to show me their Elise, I'd love to take a closer look. I've been thinking about buying an Elise for quite a while, might within the year. For the time being I'm enjoying my Mazdaspeed Miata; not quite British, but shares the driving principles. I actually just drove through Middleburg and those back roads last Sunday on my way back from Skyline Drive. __________________ Justin

10-07-2009, 11:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
rcollum We're usin' code names! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 262	Come On By! I'll be there with my Elise. There are always a few Lotus, minimum, at this show. I'd be glad to show you my car. __________________ --Bob _____________________________________ '07 Ardent Red Elise/Biscuit - Hardtop, touring, LSS, black nose badge, AD07s. Thanks, Arnie!

10-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,382 Images: 19	My wife and I plan on being there too (as long as I don't end up in the hospital again ). I'll be the guy with the Chrome Orange Elise and almost anyone is welcome to sit in my car and "try it on for size"... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

10-07-2009, 11:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 613	arrg i'm working at VIR this weekend, i always miss these shows

10-07-2009, 04:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
85 Turbo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alex.Va. Posts: 128	The setting is Bill Scott's front yard. I have a friend with a 7 just down the street.I'm thinking of bringing some kind of picnic food.We could Pot Luck if we can get a group to bring fun food. We have never done that. It's really a perfect place to picnic. Anyone? Bob __________________ 85 Turbo Esprit 05 Orange Chrome

10-07-2009, 09:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 453 Images: 5	What time did you all want to meet to drive up? 510 N Royal St. Anyone who shows up early is welcome to a snack (if I can manage to whip up some quick breads) and an espresso drink. Registration closes at noon, so we should probably be there by 11am? Maybe leave Old Town by 9:30am? __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate

10-09-2009, 06:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
justin4192 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 19	Anyone want to meet up in Leesburg first and drive together through Lime Kiln Rd and all the other fun back roads to get there? __________________ Justin

10-10-2009, 06:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 453 Images: 5	Greetings. Me and my busted up little car are headed to this. 9:00am snack and espresso drink at my house, 9:45am departure, from 510 N Royal St. Anyone meeting here? __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate

10-10-2009, 08:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
85 Turbo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alex.Va. Posts: 128	Mike . On my desk I have a note.Problems are sent to us as gifts. Everything works out ok. We do not know why now, only later.See you in the morning. Bob __________________ 85 Turbo Esprit 05 Orange Chrome

10-11-2009, 05:38 AM	#18 (permalink)
justin4192 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 19	I'll be coming later today, probably around 1ish. __________________ Justin

10-11-2009, 02:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
rcollum We're usin' code names! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 262	Really Good Lotus Turnout! There were only two of us at Brit On The Bay Saturday (Todd and I), and we were also the first two to show up at Hunt Country Sunday. All told, I believe we had 15 Lotus turn up. Dave Yohn's Jim Clark Esprit, as well as an Essex and two other Esprits, two Elans, and a Lotus Cortina. No Europas The Lotus class awards were won by the Cortina, an Elan, and Todd's Exige. Pix below. BTW, did anyone lose a camera at the event? I found one looped around my chair as I picked it up to pack it. PM me if it's yours. Attached Images __________________ --Bob _____________________________________ '07 Ardent Red Elise/Biscuit - Hardtop, touring, LSS, black nose badge, AD07s. Thanks, Arnie!

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10-11-2009, 08:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Peakster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	What a beautiful day for a show! I have been a long time lurker but never posted. I have gotten tons of information from this site. I have been in love with the Elise and have been dreaming about it, but honestly didn't know if I fit (I am 6'-2"). Special thanks to Tim for letting me try his on for size; now I know that I do fit! And I look good in chrome orange! Bob and Mike in Alexandria, I feel like I know you from reading your posts. I saw your beautiful cars, but didn't get to meet you guys. Mike, did someone key your front fender? Sorry, that is a horrendous experience. Even with that, your car is stunning. Hopefully I will be a fellow Elise owner one day--I just need to convince my wife!