Bibs 8,168 4 Vehicles Report post Posted July 25, 2007 Book your tickets now online here... http://www.ekmpowershop.com/ekmps/shops/gr...p;productid=353 LEF are having an area too with our stand and 4 cars: Esprit S1 - 100G - Gordon Masson - First ever production Esprit Esprit GT1 Replica - Mike Sekinger Esprit GT1 - Mike Sekinger (lucky sod!) Esprit S3 Turbo - BigSi The real GT1 will also be a part of the display action on the Hethel Test Track, I'm driving Details of the day are: To Celebrate 40 Years of Production at Hethel, Group Lotus are holding an Open Day for the Lotus Enthusiast SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2007 AT HETHEL, NORWICH 10am - 5pm Lots to do and enjoy - here are but a few:- ~ F1 Cars ~ Museum of Vintage Cars ~ VIP Guests ~ Lotus Clubs and their cars on display ~ Wheel changing competition ~ Lotus Product Old and New on display ~ Demo laps of Lotus Product - Pay on the day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 189 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 25, 2007 CRAP...... Wasn't going to go to this as I can't really afford to do both Kimbers n the factory visit, plus another trip for our track day....... Was deffo doing Kimbers....... Just to get him ratted....... N laugh atlot..... LOL Now I gotta do this aswell...... anyone up for sharing a bed n helping a poor man out...... LOL I don't snore too much promise Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 Sorry guys, forgive the confusion....hard of understanding bimbo head here! Am I right in thinking there is a 'do' for Kimbers on the 6th, and then an LEF 'do' on the 22nd, and then another Lotus day on the 23rd.? On the Saturday 22nd, is this the same as last year's factory day? So could you attend the factory day on the 22nd. and the carvery dinner,(is there an alternative for those who don't eat meat?) stay over and go to the special Lotus day on the Sunday? That's what I'd like to do if that's what's on offer! Simon, with deep regret, I'll have to pass on sharing a room with your snoring!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 4 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 Katie, The Factory day is the 23rd. We're stopping the night before at the same place as last year (The Wensum) and some are also stopping the Sunday night. The Factory day is the Lotus day. Hope this helps, Graham. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,217 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 My birthday party is on the 8th Katie. Currently about 30 members coming so the more the merrier. As Graham said, the factory day is 23rd, with a bit of a booze up on 22nd evening....and 23rd evening if last year was anything to go by! Because of this, most people are booking a couple of nights so they don't miss the fun.....of either event! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul C 15 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 26, 2007 Got our tickets, booked both nights Is it right we are getting a coach from the hotel? If so, will this result in people (not having to drive next day) getting really, very really, battered in a landbased style? Fancy dress? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,217 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 Yep....Coach from and back to the Hotel. No driving involved = even more amber nectar being poured liberally down throats!! Must remember my Migrane tablets....I sense one coming on the next day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy 25 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 27, 2007 thats the rooms booked for both the 40th do's, and finally got tha ticket for the factory event using the shortcut above Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 29 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 27, 2007 I can't believe I picked the wrong country to be in last year and now this year! Stop it...you're killing me... Iain :crybaby: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,217 Report post Posted July 27, 2007 Iain There a new invention out called the Aeroplane. I believe it means you can go from one country to the next, reletively cheaply and quickly. Might I suggest calling up an Aeroplane company, I believe there's a new one near you, Quantas, and book a place? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 29 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) Iain There a new invention out called the Aeroplane. I believe it means you can go from one country to the next, reletively cheaply and quickly. Might I suggest calling up an Aeroplane company, I believe there's a new one near you, Quantas, and book a place? ...just send me your GPS coordinates Kimbers, and I'll send you an 'aeroplane'...heh heh heh I'm too skint, and too tight with the rest, which is not much. Did I mention skint? Iain Edited July 27, 2007 by iainskea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OwenGT3 128 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 29, 2007 Hi, Just purchased my 40th celebrations ticket. The only stupid thing is, if I've got to go to the Royal Norfolk showground, then to Lotus cars. I will be making a longer trip than if I went direct to the factory, I'm 15 minutes away from the place! :crybaby: Still, it will get sorted! See you all there. I'll be the one with his eye attached to a camera lense most of the time, trying to look pro! I'll prehaps only actually get to see everything later on video! Owen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esprit350 1 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 . I'll be the one with his eye attached to a camera lense most of the time, Owen. This brings up an interesting question, can we use cameras whilst on the factory site? and do our confidentiallity agreements still stand or will we need new ones? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,168 4 Vehicles Report post Posted July 30, 2007 I will check Howard but I would think that on such a big event it would be impossible to police, especially with camera phones etc nowadays. I would have thought that they would just make sure anything sensitive is well out of our way. Watch this space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmybondi 3 3 Vehicles Report post Posted July 30, 2007 I will check Howard but I would think that on such a big event it would be impossible to police, especially with camera phones etc nowadays. I would have thought that they would just make sure anything sensitive is well out of our way. Watch this space At the 50th party cameras and videocams were allowed... I had no camera phone these days... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matk 15 2 Vehicles Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Booked! Also 2 nights at Wensum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GordonMasson 126 2 Vehicles Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Are we going to go for LEF T shirts this time then Bibs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matk 15 2 Vehicles Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Sounds like a good idea to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayevora 469 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Last one still gets a weekly outing. Must be time for a new one. Had a receipt through from Lotus for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,168 4 Vehicles Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Did we like the last ones? I'll speak to the same guy if so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tentenths 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 They were perfect... specially the pink one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martynv 64 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Last one still gets a weekly outing. Must be time for a new one. Had a receipt through from Lotus for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 4 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 I'm up for a new polo shirt Have had neither receipt nor ticket, although agree that message said tickets won't be sent out until early September. Graham. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,217 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Did we like the last ones? I'll speak to the same guy if so NO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 4 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 You gotta problem with pink Kimbers? Everyone else seemed to like the shirts Graham. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
