Us "young-ins" could learn alot from you legends ha ha ha. It seems the secret ingredient is always alcohol

 

Hi Jag lovers

what time is ABD?

We have an XK8 and an S type but neither up to a concourse showing.

We would love to come along and see your line up and meet you all.

cheers

Lesley and Dennis

 

Hi Lesley & Dennis, it would be great if you could join us. Most will be arriving at the venue between 7-8 am. More the merrier.
We are also having a dinner Saturday night at the Hamilton Hotel at 6pm, all welcome. See details further back in the thread.

I assume the parking layout will be same as previous years. You will be directed from the entrance by officials and signs. Jaguarforums has it's own space adjacent to the JDCQ.

 

I wish I had a Doctor Phil! Pushing 70 and should know better but still love these cars. Have just finished refurbishing rear brakes on the XJS. New pistons and seals, dismantle/inspect/clean park brake calipers, new rear hose, new main and park brake pads. All re-assembled and back in place ready for bleed and test tomorrow. Don't EVER want to do that job again.
Then on to the fuel tank on Monday. I've sandblasted the bottom and discovered a few more holes so have decided to 'lead wipe' the whole bottom of the tank to cover the other minor corrosion and seal it up for good. Just waiting on the kit to arrive in the post now. Hopefully ready for Sunday ABD.

 

As there will be few of us traveling from the Northside of town is there any chance we could meet up at the BP Southbound (Morayfield) on Sunday morning and travel together to Tennyson. Anyone interested? The trip is just under an hour so if we plan to leave at 6:30am we'd arrive around 7:30 am. Perhaps meetup at 6:15am for a 6:30 departure?

 

I wish Dr Phill was here when I did my rear end, it was a big job to do solo.
But also very satisfying to know I got it done on my own with a lot of help from the guys here on the forum.
(Dr Phill & I had a few years where we lost touch in our 40+ year friendship while we had family duties and he & his good wife carried on with the "dink" lifestyle) There are always times when lives take different paths.

Edit: (dink) Double Income, No kids.

 

Glad you explained that...........you really had me

 

Yep, had me buggered the first time I heard it......pre-google knows everything days.

 

G'day Les

I am pretty sure most of our fleet aren't concourse showing either mate so you'll be in good company, come along and bring your kitty's!

And as Clarke mentioned you are welcome to come along also to the lunch/dinner the day before also.

So far the suspects are:

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Pre ABD Get-Together

Date: 16th September
Location: Hamilton Hotel https://www.hamiltonhotel.com.au/
Time: 1pm meet. Ferry around and then 6pm dinner.
Numbers: 2 tables of 8 to get things started. Confirmed so far (please correct me if I'm wrong) are:

1) Paul & Wendy (paulyling)
2) Clarke and Kirsty (o1xjr)
3) James and Mon (34by151)
4) Doug & Lois (ozxj)
5) Jim & Nina (Daf11e)
6) Joe (jryall)
7) Ken (Cat_as_Trophy)


ALL BRITISH DAY

Date: 17th September
Location: St Josephs College Sports Grounds
Vivian Street, Tennyson, Brisbane.
Admission Fee: $20 which includes RACQ ABD keepsake badge
Time: Gates open at 7am for an 830am start
Starters:
1) Paul (paulyling)
2) Clarke (o1xjr)
3) Phill (Dr Phill)
4) James (34by151)
5) Pete (digger200012) - Maybe
6) Doug & Lois (ozxj)
7) Rob (Champir)
8) Ropariva (Alan)
9) Ken (cat_as_trophy)
10) Charlie (charlie.p)
11) Mike (Mike Rossiter)
12) Beck (BeckBeck) - maybe
13) Jim & Nina (Daf11e)
14) Joe and Kris(jryall)
15) Rod (Big Dog)
16) Mike (Mike Rossiter)
17) Jim & Kathie (Jimmy1)
18) Rod (rocketa9x)
19) Lesley & Dennis (Macfish)

 

Hello Paul and all,

Checking in after yet another absence getting son's building project up and running. By next weekend concrete floor for his extension will be curing and I'll be joining you at the ABD.

Thanks to Doug & Lois' generous hospitality, I'll be arriving with them on Friday. Driving the 04 XK8 and looking forward to a relaxing journey from Inverell to Ipswich. From there on, it's up to Mr Google . . . very frustrating owning what (I think) is the only Oz X100 with full factory OEM SatNav, but for which there are no Oz maps! Makes our S-Type so much more refined, but the ultraviolet rocketship needs the run . . . and the crowds, coz it thrives on adoration.

Be gentle with me, Brisbane . . . just figured it's over 40 years since we regularly traveled the Bruce, young family living in Bundy but with both sets of parents/grandparents back in Sydney and Katoomba. Hmmm . . . 40 years . . . has it changed at all . . . ???


Cheers,

Ken

 

Hang up the builders apron and head North. We're ready for you. Enjoy the break, it's still the same friendly city.

 

I'm lovin' it Doug and boyo . . . I sure am looking forward to it!
And what a good roll-up we seem to have lined up for not only the ABD itself, but also the other activities all of you have cooked up . . . glorious one day; perfect the next!

Great opportunity to catch up with those having like minded interest in fine cars; re-kindling friendships as well as making new friends; and of learning and sharing so much valuable Jaguar knowledge.

Cheers and best wishes to all,

Ken

 

What an effort you NSW blokes put in to see the famous Queenslander's. Bloody good stuff!

Look forward to catching up this weekend Ken!

 

After promising all at our "big sky" weekend at Tenterfield on behalf of NSW, then being rewarded with wall to wall rain, and yet another widespread frost here in Inverell this morning, I thought it wise to check the outlook for next weekend in Brissy.

Y'know what . . . why did I bother?
Glorious one day; perfect the next . . . must be an echo in here somewhere!
Jim, Nina . . . pack the sunnies and thongs.
Bring it on!

Cheers to all,

Ken

 

You mean we have sunshine fore casted? Ok good but don't jinx us ha ha ha

 

There's one good thing Paul, we can't bring the rain with us as I can't remember the last time it rained here!......(maybe it was our Tenterfield meet)

 

Ha ha ha. True. In fact people are complaining up here in the hinterland as they ran out of tank water! The weather is broken...

Anyway, looking forward to the meet. Less than a week to go!

 

Ok guys here is the layout for the day. As you can see we are on the second field again, on the top left in one row (labeled "Classic Jaguar Enthusiasts and Jaguar Forums). We are adjacent to the Jaguar Drivers Club so there will be a nice mix of Jaguars mingled together. Also Rolls, Bentley's and Aston Martins on our field. Lots of eye candy!

 

Same position on the field as last year Paul. A fine sunny weekend is forecast. After that it can rain all it likes. We certainly need some to settle the dust. We might have to quench our thirst at the Hamilton before the City Cat trip. There is plenty parking there at the rear. Can I suggest we meet at the Sports Bar in the front of the hotel around 1pm. City Cats depart across the road (5min walk) at 1:28 and 1:43. Time for one quick drink at least to welcome our southern belles.

 

I can guarantee it wont rain till the week after the ABD.

We have had no rain in the hinterland for 4 months but that will change the week after the ABD as we have the rain dance going on up here.

The rain dance is performed by a 30 Ton excavator, posi-track and dump truck that will be at my place the week after.

Im betting the earthworks bring rain because nothing else seems to!!!

Cheers
34by151