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I agree with the one annual meet a year idea. Keeps it special and fresh. Would love to get more going on a local basis but members are thin on the ground down here. I think having a few days out on salisbury plains throughout the year might be feasable for a few of us.

Saisbury is great, and I think that the Mids member would tavel for that, I know I would. I've use it many a time with the AWDC for trials and comp safari's

I agree with Bernie on this. "Annual" means yearly so only one main meeting should be held. I do think though, that it should be held in a different area every year so that more members get a chance to attend. As was said earlier, Scotland is too far for those in the south of England to travel. Likewise for those in Scotland when a meet is held in the South of England.
Its obvious looking at the members, that there are more from the Midlands area. But if a different area is used every year, it means that everyone will have to travel some distance at some time in order to attend, (if they wish). On the other hand, everyone will get the chance to attend without having to travel too far, (if they wish).
As Bernie says, we cant all manage the travelling because of personal issues.
But we are ALL still members of FOG.

Thats me had my say, thanks. :drink:

I completely agree that with FOG members being from the 4 corners of the british Isles (and other parts of the world) we should make the effort to bring FOG to all. I say once a year for the big meet and a different area each year. I'll go to all of them anyway :lol:

Thats it Ian i agree, Bill n Ben travel to everythin we can :dance:

How about Finland......when its covered in snow...... :shock:

Ok i'll get ny coat :lol:

Personally, I don't see what the problem is with having 2 meets a year.

That way if someone can't make one, maybe you can the other.

Some members may only be taking their vehicles offroad at these events (i'm sure that isn't true, but it may be), and meeting twice a year would give the option of changing weather and track conditions.

But i would also say that if there was to be autumn or winter meet, it would need to be close to bunk house or cheap b&b for those of us who want to bring the rugrats along.

I can understand if the admins don't want to organise 2 meets, as that is extra work, but maybe someone could step forward and volunteer to assist?

First of all its got nothing to do with admin not wanting to organise an annual meet an annual meet by its very name is once a year and we have had it this year

Fog has many meets organised by your local reps or members in your area which everyone is welcome to go to

there is no need to wait for an annual meet to go to a Fog meet have a look in the social and events section to see what happening and if you see something you want to attend put your name down

Having looked at the Area Specific Events Forum it would seem we have 11 regions within FOG , moderated by 4 members (just working of the info presented) which pretty much divides the country in 5 , Southern England , Midlands , Northern England ,Wales , Scotland and NI and RoI .

As has been stated by other posters , we have had the 2009 FOG annual meet at Bala , this does not preclude any other region hosting events which all FOG members may attend , perhaps what is needed is a mechanism for selecting the next region to host the 2010 FOG annual get together ?

I guess the bottom line is that where ever is selected will be to far for someone to travel , maybe the home of the annual FOG event will allways be Bala ? With members all visiting the different parts of the UK as and when regional FOG events are organised and work/holidays allow .

Hi All

Not sure how you are gonna take this but I do feel there is a bit of tension in the air and it makes me sad

Challenges we all must face
A new endeavour, a new place

Having doubts and inner fears
Countless are the falling tears

We tend to want what we know
Never wanting to let go

Change sometimes is for the our good
But often too late understood

Onward we must march ahead
Putting to rest all our dread

The sun will come out tomorrow
Putting behind us all our sorrow

That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger
We must hold on a little longer

I know from that of which I speak
Life is not for the meek

There are tears and there is laughter
Smiles and happiness is what I'm after

Help me make it through the night
I know in my heart .. all will be right

If I can do it so can you
Together we will see this through

Challenges come to one and all
Some are big and some are small

Hold my hand .. and let's unite
We can win this uphill fight

Challenge I am up to you
Onward I will march right through

Sorry that I have gone wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy offffffffffffffffff topic :oops:

if its not appropriate then please delete, sorry if I have offended any :oops:

Can i have some of what ever your on Roo :?:

Too late mate, its on its way to me.

Where ever it is held, some people wont go cos they say its to far right. But with my job i can end up doin Scotland n back in a day, fair enough its 8 hrs travelling n i am getting paid but what defines to far. We did Bala, nice 45 min drive for me but the like of Krusher had a round trip further than the Scotish lot would have had right, but none of them came. So maybe its not the distance thats the problem but the funds to make the trip. So instead of us all givin each other grief, if the Annual meet was rotated as said earlier in this thread around the UK then everyone will get the chance to attend one that they can afford to, correct me if i'm wrong here guys.

Personally I would try my hardest to get to the meet where ever it was, be north or south but thats just me.

Im not digging at anyone by the way guys just using Scotland as an example so no offence intended if it reads that way.

Thanx, Mark

If Im in the country Im deffo going to any annual meet where ever it may be, but two or three long meets on opposite sides of the country each year wouldnt cut it for me or my circumstances.

As we said though lets get some regional mini meets going and anyone with the time or fancies a drive can join them at any time.... get organising guys :dance:

I think your Right there Drift :!:

Regional meets are the way to go.some of the lads down here in the south have arranged a laneing day so far so good,but its like most things you start you have to get these things off the ground and running well before people start to take an interest.I have been looking to find 4x4 venues that let you use your own vehicle so we down here can get a meet going but its not that easy.

Roo you are an absolute darling and i respect eveything about you but i thing this is one for the admin to deal with

Any one can arrange meets, the area rep status is given to folks who have a proven record of arranging meets on a regular basis, earning their wings so to speak.

Admin and Mods will help when ever possible and I find it fantastic when I see loads of meets being organised by the members even when I cant make it, it makes me feel good all the folks are meeting and keeping the FOG social side rocking.

Dont feel bad not being offered Area Rep Status, it just needs to be earned, ask Fuddy Mucker he arranges the social monthly meets for the Midlands and the odd off road meet if he doesnt arrange them he helps out and actively encourages the Midlanders to get to the meets, usually on a Motorway services ( shady character ) :lol:

That is why he was offered the post and there are a few more posts to be filled.

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