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National Rally 2018

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:57 pm
by woodiesenfrance
I don't want to be 'diffficult' but on the entry from we received with the MM magazine, there was no place to opt out of the food for the Saturday night party. What does one do if one cannot eat 'normal' pie for serious health reasons (like me, I'm Coeliac) or if one is vegan or allergic to onions or if one simply doesn't want to eat calorific-laden pie?

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:17 pm
by les
I presume something like that would be a package deal.

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:06 am
by woodiesenfrance
I have mentioned it to the organisers and no doubt a solution will be found.
There is so much for them to fit on to the application form, it can't be easy.
Overall it looks like a good programme which everyone should enjoy.

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:43 am
by simmitc
This discussion point has been raised several times (by me) as I prefer to eat earlier and like you to have different food. Having the option was tried one year but very few people opted out so it does now tend to be, as suggested above, a package deal. that said, if there are enough of us who want the choice then I'm sure that it could be considered again.

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:52 pm
by simmitc
As an aside, a quick reminder that there will be a "The Full Monty" Tribute act by some of the National Rally Team at the party, so you might be able to get hold of some sausage meat, but there won't be any spices. That's right, no ginger bush. On a serious note, it is hoped to raise money for research into prevention and treatment of, and also awareness of, prostrate cancer. Book your tickets early.

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:05 pm
by woodiesenfrance
Oh NOOO simmitic, you've repeated the Minor Matters P15 preview error: it's PROSTATE cancer, not lying down prostrate!! (it's correct on the booking form).
Judging by the dietary requirements of MMOC members going on MOT2018 'fussy eaters' are not a small minority: I have 27 special dietary requirement requests so far out of approx 200 diners. That includes coeliacs, non-coeliac gluten intolerants, vegetarians, vegans and allium family allergies and that's not the end of it....and we are endeavouring to cater for everybody. That said, no doubt not everybody will find the choice of all of the 3-course menu(s) to their personal taste but I hope it won't make them ill nor offend their dietary sensibilities.
Personally at something like the National Rally 'do' I'd just be happy with an opt-out option for the pies at the booking stage. That should minimise hassle for the MMOC office or on the day.

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:18 pm
by SteveClem
There's a wonderful old Stanley Holloway monologue about prescription instructions advising that the medicine be taken in a 'recumbent posture ' and the resulting search for said item. Maybe the complaint was 'prostrate cancer'?

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:22 pm
by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
Ill have to make sure Im not in the marquee for the Full Monty bit, I still havent recovered from the sights at the Rocky Horror Picture Show theme a couple of years ago....... :o

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:44 pm
by Admin
DAVIDMCCULLOUGH wrote:Ill have to make sure Im not in the marquee for the Full Monty bit, I still havent recovered from the sights at the Rocky Horror Picture Show theme a couple of years ago....... :o
And would you believe that someone even videod us!? Hardly sporting, eh? :D
Still, the good news is there will no doubt be some Bushmills in evidence :evil:

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 5:06 pm
by dave1949
Does anyone know how many nights you can camp over the weekend

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 5:08 pm
by Admin
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights :)

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 6:06 pm
by dave1949
Thanks very much :D

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:10 pm
by paul1957
hi which is the best day to see cars for sale sat or sunday
regards paul

Re: National Rally 2018

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2018 8:57 pm
by simmitc
Impossible to say, it depends entirely on which day the car that you want to buy is there, or the buyer that you need for yours arrives. Come on both days :wink: