Oxon weekend away proposal

Split this from the "Who on here still owns a 'cat".

Thread to discuss the possibility of an Oxon weekend away rideout, if it gets going an area in Something for the Weekend will be created. - SteveCat

Ondurin wrote:

0ldcat wrote:Next mission is to get all 19 of the above listed cat owner/members to one of the (the same one), rides out in the same season

If it's done in Oxfordshire area I might be able to arrange some pretty damn cheap rooms £15pppn that includes a full English breakfast buffet as well But that does depend on when as we can get seriously busy at this Hotel.

I can do Oxfordshire, I often work in the north of the county (JLR at Gaydon)

I could would definitely try to make that

Ondurin wrote:

0ldcat wrote:Next mission is to get all 19 of the above listed cat owner/members to one of the (the same one), rides out in the same season

If it's done in Oxfordshire area I might be able to arrange some pretty damn cheap rooms £15pppn that includes a full English breakfast buffet as well But that does depend on when as we can get seriously busy at this Hotel.

Where in Oxon? Obviously I can do that!

I work week on week off. If it's my week off no problem as long as nothing planned with the kids
And can't do Le mans weekend cos I am GOING 

Ondurin wrote:

0ldcat wrote:Next mission is to get all 19 of the above listed cat owner/members to one of the (the same one), rides out in the same season

If it's done in Oxfordshire area I might be able to arrange some pretty damn cheap rooms £15pppn that includes a full English breakfast buffet as well But that does depend on when as we can get seriously busy at this Hotel.

Sounds like we have a volunteer to help ouer Weasley with setting up, organising and running an Oxon Ride 0ut

North Oxfordshire Steeple Aston Area in between Banbury and Bicester.

Just send me a PM and we can go from there

Do the Oxford posse want to put their heads together and come up with a few dates that it 'could' be done and see which one the masses could attend?

Cheers
Rosco

I would be up for a meet.

Date's would be best for me because then I can look how many rooms we have available on said days, we get very very busy with weddings and events here.

Maybe a Thread in the Ride Outs and Meets section so as not to go off topic?

Digger1981 wrote:Maybe a Thread in the Ride Outs and Meets section so as not to go off topic?

You beat me to it  Can discuss it here and hopefully it'll happen and an area will be set-up in Something for the weekend.

Ondurin wrote:Date's would be best for me because then I can look how many rooms we have available on said days, we get very very busy with weddings and events here.

You are brave offering for us to stay where you work!! (only kidding, seriously   )

Sorry if I'm poking my nose in, I've had a few tries at organising ride-outs and pretty much failed, so I'm probably the last one to listen to  Biggest issue I faced was accommodation, you've solved a big hurdle, thank you. The next problem is when, could I suggest you have a look at your bookings and at the ride-out dates already planned and allow at least two week break - then you can tell us when the venue can accommodate us. I've found if you ask, chances are you won't get a reply, put up a date and either there's a unanimous, "oh no, not then!" or those who can, will sign up.

Incidentally, how many rooms are there and the configurations - mainly doubles or mixture singles / twins?

Right, best I get out the way now and allow folk to organise a ride out.

Any idea on dates and I will see if can join in

Once the dates are out ill see what I can do

Yes, put some dates up, its either yes or no then.

I might be able to make this as my parents live in oxon in Banbury - I can offer some roads I used to ride on that I liked if a route is being formulated.

Dave

MrNutt wrote:I might be able to make this as my parents live in oxon in Banbury - I can offer some roads I used to ride on that I liked if a route is being formulated.

Dave

Be good to get the Red/White/Black team out together...the fastest colour!

Indeed it would! Once some dates start to be thrown around I shall see what can be worked out.

Do so been looking at some dates and the following we are fairly quiet;

26th, 27th & 28th Feb.
11th, 12th & 13th March.
18th, 19th & 20th March.
25th, 26th & 27th March.
1st, 2nd & 3rd April.
15th, 16th & 17th April.
29th, 30th & 31st April.
13th, 14th & 15th May.
10th, 11th & 12th June.
24th, 25th & 26th June.

I'll be able to update the list once I get some more time whilst at work.
Also once a date has been decided I can then have a word and sort out room costs etc

Thanks for the list of dates.

I'd imagine there would be little interest before April, some of the dates either clash with other ride-outs or are very close.  
I've chosen 3 - one date from April, May and June -

There is a poll at the beginning of this thread if folk could please vote for their preferences
(you should be able to select more than 1 date)

I'll be adding more dates either later today or tomorrow morning as well to put it into the later months but would prefer to avoid any possible rainy season (Yeah I know that's almost impossible!)

Voted on no dates but will revote hopefully on future dates

Also interested in the later dates yet to be published before placing a vote . . . . Thanks for taking the time to get this rolling

Banbury way is bout 150 miles from me so just about doable in a day what with my dicky hip ( long as I remember to dose up on neurofen beforehand lol). Not voted on date yet as waiting to see if anymore come up. Would be great to meet some of you peeps but June is a tad busy so will wait and see

Second update of dates (Quiet morning for me for once)

1,2,3 July.
15,16,17 July.
29,30,31 July.
12,13,14 August.
19,20,21 August.
26,27,28 August.
9,10,11 September.
16,17,18 September.
23,24,25 September.
30,1,2 September into October.
7,8,9 October.
14,15,16 October.
21,22,23 October.
28,29,30 October.

Going to avoid November and December for pretty obvious reasons.

Have updated the poll. Can fine tune when a popular month is found.

Select all which you can attend.