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So I can give some notice this time around. We are having another Cars and Coffee day on December 13th. This will close off the event season for the year in the ACT. So come along with your cars, an

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Our February edition of cars and coffee is happening on the 28th.

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Are we welcome even if not insured by shannons anymore?

:ph34r:

Nah man sorry. Members only.

Lol just kidding, of course you can come! We don't discriminate at all. We might just give you dirty looks and whisper about you when you aren't looking. (again I'm kidding)

It should be a good day. These days have been getting bigger and bigger since we had our first one December last year.

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Since there was a bit of a turn out last open we had, we figured lets do it again!

Where: Shannons Canberra Branch 20/2 Yallorn St Fyshwick (directions below)

When: 31st May 2014

Same as last time, a informal car display so you can come and go as you please. Not like other shows where you are locked in until 2pm. There will be a coffee van, and I think the Celica club may be doing a BBQ again.

Also, coffee is free again :woot:

Directions: If you know where the United servo is in Fyshwick (for those of you running e85 you should know) we are located just behind that. Easiest way to get into the carpark, turn onto the driveway inbetween the car wash, and the British Paints shop and head straight up and see the giant green Shannons sign. There will be plenty of signage around for the driveway.

Do they have this type of get together in other areas, I am in the Mid North Coast ?

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They're starting to bring it in in Melbourne as well. Don't know about elsewhere.

This is something they've been doing in the US for years.

From what I have heard, the US ones are a little bit bigger than ours. They expect around a 200 - 300 car turn out. I was talking to a hot rodder guy that went over to the US, and said one of their smaller BBQ meets filled a football stadium.

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Thanks , so not in my area

Are there other Skyline clubs in the Mid North coast. Had a quick look but I am on snail mail at the moment, my girls used up all the GBs :w00t: bloody kids ,haha

I think Shannons have some Hot Rod get togethers and Vintage, maybe I will look into those ?

Computer back in action on the 14th, so I can go back to searching :yes:

But maybe someone can point me in the right direction

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Thanks , so not in my area

Are there other Skyline clubs in the Mid North coast. Had a quick look but I am on snail mail at the moment, my girls used up all the GBs :w00t: bloody kids ,haha

I think Shannons have some Hot Rod get togethers and Vintage, maybe I will look into those ?

Computer back in action on the 14th, so I can go back to searching :yes:

But maybe someone can point me in the right direction

Cheers

If you want info on shows and clubs in your area, check out the Shannon's Club (shameless plug)

http://www.shannons.com.au/club/

There is plenty of stuff on there, although I think most of the events posted are the ones that we sponsor. But there are also contact details of different clubs, so it's worth an ask to find out more.

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If you want info on shows and clubs in your area, check out the Shannon's Club (shameless plug)

http://www.shannons.com.au/club/

There is plenty of stuff on there, although I think most of the events posted are the ones that we sponsor. But there are also contact details of different clubs, so it's worth an ask to find out more.

Thanks mate, a soon as I have my speed back I will do it as it is hit and miss sending this :(

So you are affiliated with Shannons, do you have Vintage insurance, my 34 is a 99 model , would you like to PM me :)

Regards

Pete

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