Fish & Chips Run - Sept 9th

[spiritof'76]

Shall we Run in September ?

I think we should :thumb:....... and if we don't decide on something soon we'll be in danger of letting a whole year pass without an informal Run in the UK :( and we can't have that now can we......... what with being a motoring club and all that ;)

So,nothing set in stone yet regarding dates and destinations but just testing the water for interest :D

Though Bobsan and myself did have a chat once about a Run up to Aldeburgh on the Norfolk coast as they have a world famous Fish & Chips shop up there and chips is always a good excuse for a drive :drool5:

......... a show of hands then, who fancies it ? Be like the old days :D

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - Masser presumably
4. Elliott - Another Masser

[Elliott]

Though Bobsan and myself did have a chat once about a Run up to Aldeburgh on the Norfolk coast as they have a world famous Fish & Chips shop up there and chips is always a good excuse for a drive :drool5:


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You'd better not lead the run, Julian. Aldeburgh's in SUFFOLK ! Last Easter I ate the best chips I've ever had up there.

:D

[spiritof'76]

EPIC FAIL :banghead::p


Probably just aswell as i hear things about Norfolk folk :leaving:

[Fatboy 18]

Yes, Im up for something :)

Seem to keep missing Ace meets, Ive not driven the car Since the Le mans Classic, Im waiting on a couple of parts and I feel like climbing up the bloody wall at the moment :(

Ive been invited to Beaulieu for a Supercar event August Bank Holiday and have some things lined up in September, but am open to suggestions :)

[chevy-stu]

could be up for it... date dependant as usual...

[spiritof'76]

Quite a bit of touring happening in September.......... so thinking maybe Sunday September 2nd ? :)

[Fatboy 18]

Nope, I can't make that date either :(

[spiritof'76]

Well, i suppose there is no reason why we can't go whilst PN are away touring............ why should they have all the fun ;) I was just trying to be polite :)

[bobsan]

what a great idea, I can taste them chips already, currently any Sept Sunday's good for me.

[zippee]

I'd be up for it, though ideally a Saturday in Sept rather than a Sunday. Can't do the 22nd though :)

[jumplead]

Lets Roll!

[spiritof'76]

I'd be up for it, though ideally a Saturday in Sept rather than a Sunday. Can't do the 22nd though :)

Won't be a saturday i'm afraid but hopefully you'll be able to do the sunday that we end up choosing :)

[spiritof'76]

Lets Roll!

A S#### M#### start is possibly on the cards so that'll hopefully suit you :D

[jumplead]

Thats fecking miles away... A Watford Gap start would be better ;)

Unless that means you are doing the HBB run again, then that would suit me as the end pub is literally 2 miles down the road

[Fatboy 18]

As long as there's no video cameras we should be fine :banghead:

[Don1]

Do it.

[matfinch]

I'll be there if I am not working / away

[spiritof'76]

Thats fecking miles away... A Watford Gap start would be better ;)

Unless that means you are doing the HBB run again, then that would suit me as the end pub is literally 2 miles down the road

Surely M### isn't much further for you than it is me ?

We're definately going to the coast for this one.......... as it is summer after all, well, sort of anyway :p

We do still need to try HBB again at some point though :)

[MaserDave]

Hi all, never done one of these so would be well up for it....look forward to hearing the date!

[spiritof'76]

Hi all, never done one of these so would be well up for it....look forward to hearing the date!

You'll love it :D

Decision on date coming soon.....though whatever the date someone will be disappointed so not looking forward to that :(

[spiritof'76]

September the 9th :D.................. with the option to postpone to the 16th if the weather is bad.

[MaserDave]

September the 9th :D.................. with the option to postpone to the 16th if the weather is bad.

Amazingly, the 9th is great! 16th less so for me, so fingers crossed, although these days weather is pretty much sh*te every day anyway :coolgleamA:

Where do I sign?!

[Fatboy 18]

9th for me :) Where we going then, East, west, South, op north?

[Fiona]

Pedros not quick enough for me to join in runs but I'm having a party/barbecue on the marina that afternoon/evening and you're all welcome to finish up here and join us :D

[ChrisY]

Would be interested dependant on house move date and other possible obstructions.

[Fatboy 18]

Pedros not quick enough for me to join in runs but I'm having a party/barbecue on the marina that afternoon/evening and you're all welcome to finish up here and join us :DThat sounds good :thumb:

[Fatboy 18]

......... a show of hands then, who fancies it ? Be like the old days :D

1. Me in a Red car
2. Fatboy 18 Red car
3. Masser Dave
4

[Elliott]

I'm free for the 9th. Not the 16th. We're going to Aldeburgh in SUFFOLK, yes?

1. Me in a Red car
2. Fatboy 18 Red car
3. Masser Dave
4. Elliott Another Masser

[spiritof'76]

9th for me :) Where we going then, East, west, South, op north?

East :D I'll pm a route map once it's finalised........... i've already given quite a bit away but we'll keep any talk of the route off the forum :)

Shame you can't make it Fiona, you could passenger but we're heading far from home for you so might be a bit tight for you getting back for your visitors :(

Chris, i hope you can make it........... going to be a good day with a lovely final destination :D

[spiritof'76]

I'm free for the 9th. Not the 16th. We're going to Aldeburgh in SUFFOLK, yes?


Yes, unless between now and then, they move it back in to Norfolk where i swear it used to be :p

Due to chip shop opening times myself and Bob are thinking of looping up a little further north first to visit one of the countries more appealing Pier's.........i'm sure you'll know it and agree it'll be nice for those that haven't been before :yes:

[spiritof'76]

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - Masser presumably
4. Elliott - Another Masser

Will start pm' ing members that don't visit the forum so regularly :)

[Elliott]

Due to chip shop opening times myself and Bob are thinking of looping up a little further north first to visit one of the countries more appealing Pier's.........i'm sure you'll know it and agree it'll be nice for those that haven't been before :yes:

Oh yes. Good plan.

:thumb:

[chevy-stu]

Would love to do it, but I'm working t'other side of Birmingham the night before at a wedding, and have plans the sunday night, so not looking likely..... but you never know.. !!! :)

[spiritof'76]

Would love to do it, but I'm working t'other side of Birmingham the night before at a wedding, and have plans the sunday night, so not looking likely..... but you never know.. !!! :)

Fingers X'd :)

[jumplead]

I'm in

Green british seaside car

[Fatboy 18]

Just thought of something! This is the same day as Little Havens Supercar day!

Do we know if PN are attending this year and what the plan is? There advertising Vipers, Ford GT's Ferraris, Lambos etc etc

But apart from receiving the flyer Ive not heard much on here?

Ive just added it to the calender to find out if there's any reaction from others? Sorry to stick a fly in the soup :(

[spiritof'76]

Just thought of something! This is the same day as Little Havens Supercar day!

Do we know if PN are attending this year and what the plan is? There advertising Vipers, Ford GT's Ferraris, Lambos etc etc

But apart from receiving the flyer Ive not heard much on here?

Ive just added it to the calender to find out if there's any reaction from others? Sorry to stick a fly in the soup :(

I also forgot about that one :( but kind of feel that if we were needed we would have been asked by now maybe ?

I have seen the thread on CS and they are asking for i think 30 or 35 cars and they had 28 last time i looked......... it's obviously a much scaled down event this year due to the circumstances though from what i can make out it will take a big step forward in 2013 which is good :D

If you get the call Mark then i fully understand if you opt for that :thumb:

[Fatboy 18]

Well I haven't yet, ......And I do fancy a run ;)

[Uncle albert]

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - Masser presumably
4. Elliott - Another Masser

Will start pm' ing members that don't visit the forum so regularly :)

Sounds like a plan.....im in!!!:boing:
]1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - Masser presumably
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van

[spiritof'76]

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - Masser presumably
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car

[andywaterfall]

Thanks for the PM chaps, but I don't think I can make this, sadly. Just moved house & needed to do stuff to make it habitable. If it turns out different, I hope I can tag on as a late-comer.

Have fun though!

[spiritof'76]

`No problem with late entries Andy........... hope you can make it :thumb:

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - Masser presumably
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car

[Boris]

Im in

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - Masser presumably
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8.Anton - Temporary runaround toy :)

[MaserDave]

Actually I sold the Maser, and now run a GT-R...need for speed and all that :)

Also, Little Havens are looking for about 5 more cars I understand...I was going to do it, but opted for a Sporting Bears Dream Rides in Burpham Classic Car event the week before (which is also Chelsea Legends show which I'll now miss...too many things going on!)

So:


1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8.Anton - Temporary runaround toy :)

[Fatboy 18]

Hey Dave, how did you hear Little Havens were looking for extra cars?

[chevy-stu]

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8.Anton - Temporary runaround toy :)
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible... :yes:

[spiritof'76]

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SL
11.

[MaserDave]

Hey Dave, how did you hear Little Havens were looking for extra cars?

From the Facebook page, Bruce's post on 30/7

https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/groups/339921112756051/

Not sure if he has filled all the slots yet....as that was 2 weeks ago!

[Fatboy 18]

Oh well, I don't do FB, on enough websites already ;) Not sure how FB works but there's an awful lot of stories cyber bulling etc. so I stay away from it.

[chevy-stu]

Oh well, I don't do FB, on enough websites already ;) Not sure how FB works but there's an awful lot of stories cyber bulling etc. so I stay away from it.

haha.. Can't really see you being cyber bullied mate.. :D

[jumplead]

Feck Feck Feck.... Work might get in the way of this. Hopefully the contractors will be done the weekend before

[spiritof'76]

Feck Feck Feck.... Work might get in the way of this. Hopefully the contractors will be done the weekend before

Crack the whip :p

[spiritof'76]

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SL
11. RSnissan - M3 or Integrale Evo
12.

[phil.dalton]

Dad says he's interested in doing the run, but wanted to know where we meet in the first place?

I'll add us on anyway ;)

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SL
11. RSnissan - M3 or Integrale Evo
12. Phil.dalton (and Dad) - Porsche Boxster S

[spiritof'76]

Dad says he's interested in doing the run, but wanted to know where we meet in the first place?


Phil, we tend not to discuss start points and routes too much on a public forum so i just tried to pm you the start location but your profile seems to be set to not receive pm's............... so i can't :o

[phil.dalton]

Phil, we tend not to discuss start points and routes too much on a public forum so i just tried to pm you the start location but your profile seems to be set to not receive pm's............... so i can't :o


An sorry about that, fixed now. :)

[bobsan]

I'm having a party/barbecue on the marina that afternoon/evening and you're all welcome to finish up here and join us :D


Just looking back at this Fiona, is your kind BBQ invite still on ??

This could be a rather nice alternative ending for some after the chippy all be it rather a long day

What would be the parking situation for us Fiona ??

Maybe start another list for those interested.

[spiritof'76]

Plans for this are really starting to take shape now so hopefully be sending out some details in the coming days :D

[Fiona]

Just looking back at this Fiona, is your kind BBQ invite still on ??

This could be a rather nice alternative ending for some after the chippy all be it rather a long day

What would be the parking situation for us Fiona ??

Maybe start another list for those interested.

BBQ is now on the saturday, by popular request but if enough people are interested I may fire it up on sunday too. I'll be there anyway so anyone who wants to come over is welcome.

You're all invited on saturday too, 6pm onwards. Message me for exact location details, the marina is a big place!

[bobsan]

does that mean we would be hanging out on private marina deck, 'cause that would be really horrible :D

[Fatboy 18]

Might have a TVR Tuscan S in convoy with me for the Fish and Chip run :) and another TVR Griff.

[spiritof'76]

Might have a TVR Tuscan S in convoy with me for the Fish and Chip run :) and another TVR Griff.

Excellent :thumb:............ light blue Tuscan ?

[Fatboy 18]

Yep ;)

[chevy-stu]

I'm looking less likely... :(

just gonna get back in the early hours from a long night, and need to be in Twickenham for Great Uncles 85th by lunchtime..

(and I've got an oil leak... :banghead:)

[Fiona]

does that mean we would be hanging out on private marina deck, 'cause that would be really horrible :D

Don't get too excited, you haven't seen my boat!

[Elliott]

Don't get too excited, you haven't seen my boat!

I've always imagined it to be along the lines of this:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/elevy_bucket/new/b470ade1.jpg

I'm right, aren't I, Fiona?

:bowtie:

[Fiona]

I've always imagined it to be along the lines of this:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/elevy_bucket/new/b470ade1.jpg

I'm right, aren't I, Fiona?

:bowtie:

It's something like that, yes. In that it floats which is the most important attribute of a boat! :D

[MPoxon]

Unfortunately I am not going to be able to make this run.

You really cannot beat Adleburgh chips they are epic. That combined with a run down the East Anglia coast certainly sounds like a great run.

Matthew

[spiritof'76]

Unfortunately I am not going to be able to make this run.

You really cannot beat Adleburgh chips they are epic. That combined with a run down the East Anglia coast certainly sounds like a great run.

Matthew

Shame Matthew............ always enjoy the noise you bring ;)

[spiritof'76]

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. Bobsan - Yellow Car
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SLk
11. RSnissan - M3 or Integrale Evo
12. Phil.dalton (and Dad) - Porsche Boxster S
13. Magpie21 - TVR Tuscan
14. Worldwidewomble - BMW 130
15. Fatboys Posse - 3 TVR's

[bobsan]

good attempt by myself to attend but scuppered last minute, work stops play unfortunately. Safety first chaps, please enjoy.

slot 2 becomes vacant.

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2.
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SLk
11. RSnissan - M3 or Integrale Evo
12. Phil.dalton (and Dad) - Porsche Boxster S
13. Magpie21 - TVR Tuscan
14. Worldwidewomble - BMW 130
15. Fatboys Posse - 3 TVR's

[spiritof'76]

Don't worry Bob............. you're easily replaced lol :p

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. GeeTee3 - Cayman R
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SLk
11. RSnissan - M3 or Integrale Evo
12. Phil.dalton (and Dad) - Porsche Boxster S
13. Magpie21 - TVR Tuscan
14. Worldwidewomble - BMW 130
15. Fatboys Posse - 3 TVR's

[Fatboy 18]

Good news is i should have 3 TVRs tagging on :) Im also waiting to hear from a R8 owner and an SLS owner too !

[Elliott]

As my Helen and Harry will be accompanying me next Sunday, I will be dawdling along at the back. All three of us are really looking forward to the day. AND the chips !!!!!!

When will we be getting the meet up and route details?

[spiritof'76]

As my Helen and Harry will be accompanying me next Sunday, I will be dawdling along at the back. All three of us are really looking forward to the day. AND the chips !!!!!!

When will we be getting the meet up and route details?

:thumb:

Will get some info to you imminently :)

.......... and Phil Dalton, i still can't PM you :confused:

[phil.dalton]

hmmmm, right, I'll see if I can PM you with an email address and hope that works :)

[firesafetydave]

Julian,
After a fantastic run last Sunday, quite fancy bringing the seight - are there any fuel stops planned along the route. i can probably manage just under 100 miles from a full tank - but if we are talking serious hoonage that could drop to about 80!! No problem if not i will just come in the barge instead.
See you sunday
Dave

[spiritof'76]

Julian,
After a fantastic run last Sunday, quite fancy bringing the seight - are there any fuel stops planned along the route. i can probably manage just under 100 miles from a full tank - but if we are talking serious hoonage that could drop to about 80!! No problem if not i will just come in the barge instead.
See you sunday
Dave

Will see if we can factor in a splash 'n dash for you :D

[Fatboy 18]

Will see if we can factor in a splash 'n dash for you :D Er, yes, I normally need one :(

[spiritof'76]

Er, yes, I normally need one :(

Don't know what your range is but i intend to brim where we are meeting you and i should make the end point with atleast a bit to spare :)

Dave, is your Seight fussy what she drinks as there is a fuel station on the route at a suitable distance but its Gulf fuel ?

[Fatboy 18]

I thought all Fuel came from the Gulf :D

[Elliott]

Unfortunately, we've got to bail out. And, I had my tom tom poised to get the route plan programmed into it and EVERYTHING !!!!!

:(

Oh well, next time!

[firesafetydave]

Don't know what your range is but i intend to brim where we are meeting you and i should make the end point with atleast a bit to spare :)

Dave, is your Seight fussy what she drinks as there is a fuel station on the route at a suitable distance but its Gulf fuel ?

She will run on anything, I'm sure.
Thanks for sorting Julian, much appreciated.
Dave:thumb:

[spiritof'76]

hmmmm, right, I'll see if I can PM you with an email address and hope that works :)

Still not working but got your e-mail address so will be in touch via that :)

[jumplead]

I'm back in \o/ Looking forward to it.

Dave just get a passenger to hold onto some jerry cans you'll be fine.

[spiritof'76]

I'm back in \o/ Looking forward to it.

Dave just get a passenger to hold onto some jerry cans you'll be fine.

Good news :D If this weather holds out it will be a great day out and about :thumb:

Probably be sending out itn's and final details tomorrow work permitting........... may need peoples e-mail addresses though as don't really want to put the route on the forum and not sure i know how to attach the file to a PM :confused:

[firesafetydave]

I'm back in \o/ Looking forward to it.

Dave just get a passenger to hold onto some jerry cans you'll be fine.

The passenger ( Josh ) will be holding the oil can !!:leaving:

See you Sunday

[spiritof'76]

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. GeeTee3 - Cayman R
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3. Masser Dave - GT-R
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SLk
11. RSnissan - M3
12. Steve - Integrale Evo
13. Phil.dalton (and Dad) - Porsche Boxster S
14. Magpie21 - TVR Tuscan
15. Worldwidewomble - BMW 130
16. Fatboys Posse - 3 TVR's

[MaserDave]

oh no! My son's football team has just been given it's first fixture, and guess what? On the 9th.....I am devastated, been looking forward to this for simply ages! So sorry to let you down, but I have to bail.....:banghead:

I hope you'll still consider me for the next one.....

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. GeeTee3 - Cayman R
2. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
3.
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SLk
11. RSnissan - M3
12. Steve - Integrale Evo
13. Phil.dalton (and Dad) - Porsche Boxster S
14. Magpie21 - TVR Tuscan
15. Worldwidewomble - BMW 130
16. Fatboys Posse - 3 TVR's

[spiritof'76]

That's a shame Dave......... but these things happen :rolleyes:

Everybody should have a pm with details by now :)

[firesafetydave]

Got all details - ta
Thought we were going to Aldeburgh?
Not that it really matters - wherever we go will be fun,fun,fun:clap::clap::clap:

[Fatboy 18]

Julian, do you intend to go from the 1st pick up point directly via the motorway and the main A road to the 2nd pick up point? If so, for my guys coming up via the tunnel, we could meet up before the 2nd stop :) Have to say its a bloody early start, my old farts like their beauty sleep :D

What sort of time do you think we will arrive at the final destination? The reason I ask is I might have another couple of cars joining us from the north, midway through the run ;)
Feel free to ring me or drop me a pm if you dont want to post up on here :)

[spiritof'76]

Julian, do you intend to go from the 1st pick up point directly via the motorway and the main A road to the 2nd pick up point? If so, for my guys coming up via the tunnel, we could meet up before the 2nd stop :) Have to say its a bloody early start, my old farts like their beauty sleep :D

What sort of time do you think we will arrive at the final destination? The reason I ask is I might have another couple of cars joining us from the north, midway through the run ;)
Feel free to ring me or drop me a pm if you dont want to post up on here :)

Mark, probably best that we just meet you at Start 2 as we are not on the route where your M road joins the A road ;)

As regards start times i'm thinking i may put everything back half an hour for the benefit of those coming from further away...... i'll pm everyone confirmation of this later. Another reason for this is that i drove quite a bit of the route yesterday to check it out and i found that once out a bit East the roads were very quiet even at 2pm so it's not really a case of beating the traffic :)
The slightly later start does mean we may trip over Bradley Wiggins on the Tour of Britain at the end of our route but he's a bit of a Hooner himself so hopefully we won't slow him down too much :p Feel free to grow your sideburns if you're a fan :D

I've done not all but most of the route and it has to be said it's great........... 1st stage out of start b will suit the more nimble cars and then when we get out East it opens out a bit for the bigger cars to stretch their legs a bit more................and have you seen the forecast :thumb::thumb::thumb:

I'll give you a call later regarding those that want to meet en-route :)

[Boris]

hmmmm, huge problems at work yesterday meant a very late finish, and very early start today and possibly a very very very long Friday/Saturday.

Its not looking so promising for me! Will let you know tomorrow if I am free or not!

[spiritof'76]

Start times amended slightly :)

[Andrew]

I could be tempted to do this! Don't know what's happening Sunday yet :)
What time are you meeting, eating, leaving?

[spiritof'76]

I could be tempted to do this! Don't know what's happening Sunday yet :)
What time are you meeting, eating, leaving?

PM'd

[phil.dalton]

Sorry folks, looks like im going to have to drop out of this sadly :(

[Fatboy 18]

My lot are moaning about the early start :hehe: Bloody lightweights :D

Don't you just love waking up the neibours :D

[spiritof'76]

My lot are moaning about the early start :hehe: Bloody lightweights :D

Don't you just love waking up the neibours :D

I've already put it back half hour for them :rolleyes:................ what more do they want, blood :p

They'll love it when we get out there :D

Forgot to ring you today Mark about the ones you mentioned meeting en route........... will give you a bell tomoz :yes:

[911p]

We're from PH and will be tagging along in a '6 GT3. Currently waiting on a Z4M and Caterham, so there could potentially be two more. Looking forward to this run! :D

1. Spiritof'76 - Red car
2. GeeTee3 - Cayman R
3. Fatboy 18 - Stickered Car
4. Elliott - Another Masser
5. Uncle Albert - 911 or Bread Van
6. Jumplead - Green british seaside car
7. Plenty - Blue Car
8. Anton - Temporary runaround toy
9. Chevy-Stu - unlikely but possible...
10. Firesafetydave - SLk
11. RSnissan - M3
12. Steve - Integrale Evo
13. Phil.dalton (and Dad) - Porsche Boxster S
14. Magpie21 - TVR Tuscan
15. Worldwidewomble - BMW 130
16. Fatboys Posse - 3 TVR's
17. 911p - Yellow car (+2 maybe)

[firesafetydave]

:D just got back froma 2 hour walk with the dog. If tommorow morning is as beautifull as today we are in for an epic morning:schmokin::schmokin::schmokin:

[Boris]

I'm going back to work now! If I return before Midnight, I shall see you all tomorrow! If I don't then I wont! If I don't make it, I hope everyone has a great run :)!

[Boris]

Still at work!

I wont see you guys at the run, so have a great one!

[firesafetydave]

Thanks for organising the run Julian.
Just got home, shattered and burnt, lost my hat on the way home.
Hope everyone made it there and back ok.
Until the next time.
Dave:clap:

[spiritof'76]

Phew !! What a day that was......... rolled out of bed at 5am and get back home at 5pm :D

Knackered but happy and wanting a shower :yes:

Pics aren't great but will upload and post as soon as ;)................ Thanks to all who made it :thumb:

[Fatboy 18]

Julian mate, your a star, Great run, got home about 5 mins ago car ran brilliantly, I cant hear a thing, (just got ringing in my ears).

Once I got near home it started raining!

New brake pads please :D wonder what the bike crowd made of us? :D

[spiritof'76]

Julian mate, your a star, Great run, got home about 5 mins ago car ran brilliantly, I cant hear a thing, (just got ringing in my ears).

Once I got near home it started raining!

New brake pads please :D wonder what the bike crowd made of us? :D

Know exactly what you mean about the ringing ears Mark :o If i don't get a new hobby soon i'm gonna end up one of them stone deaf pensioners :rofl:

Seeing the crowds lining the streets for the Tour of Britain was great.......... i was surprised the lengths people had gone to decorating their houses and stuff to see the race go by in seconds and then be gone :leaving:

Just seen a bit of it on the news and Bradley Wiggins fell off :o......... and another big crash just before the end........... nutters :rofl:

[plenty]

Outstanding effort from Julian and Bob...the three of us had a great day.

[spiritof'76]

Glad to hear the boys had a good day Stephen :thumb:

We could have done a lot better with timings etc but hey ho !!............... and we probably shouldn't have gone to Southwold on the same day as 20 million other people :p All the times i've been i've never known the car park be that rammed :o That said i do often like to go there a bit out of season when it's a lot more quiet :)

Sorry we didn't see you there........ odd that your phone wasn't responding so well :( catch up soon :D

[firesafetydave]

Out of season
Quieter
That sounds like another run, what about October time, but maybe a bit of an earlier start:boing:

[magpie]

Guys
Great day, thanks to Julian and Bob for organising it. Was a bit surreal driving into Southwold with what seemed like our own reception lining the streets :bowtie:

We got a bit stretched out at times with two or three groups but it was fun catching up, even managed to grab some air off an unexpected bridge which was interesting. Definitely up for another run next time there's one organised.

Cheers
Nev (black Tuscan)

[911p]

Brilliant run today, our first one with this forum.

Was great fun keeping with the Escort Cossie and the other GT3 at the front of the pack - a great pace you set there Julian. Was a little unnerving down some of the single track roads though - think I have too much of an imagination!

Only downside to the day was clipping the inside kerb :banghead: - threw the rear off line so thank goodness there was nothing coming the other way. Great driving from the Cooper SD behind us also.

Dave - we were wondering on the way home how you managed to keep your hat on!


Paul & Ben (the standard 996)

[Elliott]

I'm delighted that you all had such a great time. On the other hand, I'm grateful that I pulled out as the clutch on my Maserati decided to slowly collapse while I was driving on the North Circular this evening..

I managed to stagger to my sister's house where the car's safe and sound. I'd hate to have been stuck out in the wilds of Suffolk waiting for the AA to turn up. That's for sure.

[jumplead]

Glad you guys had a good run, I managed to get out of working the Sunday late Saturday, by which time my better half had been asked to help some friends with their horses at the Arab racing at Salisbury, so I ended up going there to assist too.

looks like I missed a good run, but small consolation for us was our friends won the big race and bought home a nice silver trophy and big wedge of prize money.

Not going to be able to make the Ace tonight so i'll catch up soon.

[chevy-stu]

Pleased you boys had a good one. As I suspected, I didn't arrive home from Sat night job until nearly 5am, so no way would I have made it, and had to be at a family bash by 2pm as well.

Looks like good fun was had by all, pics please !!!! :)

[Fatboy 18]

Looks like good fun was had by all, pics please !!!! :) I was too busy hanging onto the steering wheel to take any pics, have to say some of the single track roads in head on sunshine were a bit risky :drive:, we definitely woke up one or two people :D

[spiritof'76]

Thanks for the positive feedback, glad the day was enjoyed and here for posterity, the final attendance list was...........

1. Spiritof'76 - Cosworth
2. GeeTee3 - Cayman R
3. Fatboy 18 - Viper GTS
4. Steve - Tuscan S
5. Miglia888 - Mini
6. 911p - GT3
7. Plenty - M5
8. Bobsan - GT3
9. Magpie - TVR Tuscan
10. Firesafetydave - Seight
11. RSnissan - M3
12. Steve - Integrale Evo
13. Worldwidewomble - bmw 130

There may have been a couple of additional TVR's i'm not familiar with.

With hindsight i shouldn't have moved the times back as these things rarely go off on time anyway so by time we left Boreham it was 8:30 and inevitably, with it being a long Run, we were compromised later on but nevermind........... i was probably a bit daft to think we would have Southwold to ourselves given that the good weather was forecast and there was a big event close by anyway :rolleyes: Thought it would be like when myself and the wife have been in the past out of season and we've had the place virtually to ourselves :)

Good fun all the same :D

I think we definately need to get back to our old ways of doing these things a bit more often as we've let it go a bit in recent times :o Think it would be good to try for doing at least one good one per season :) Strictly speaking i think yesterday was actually autumn but it felt like summer so maybe we'll aim for an autumn one maybe early November if the weather will co-operate :)

Here are a few point and clik snaps......... had hoped to pic all the cars together at the end but the car park was too rammed :(

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[Elliott]

I love Southwold, in fact the whole area. That's where we plan to retire to in a few years. Slightly inland, on the West side of the A12, around Framlingham. It's a glorious area to live in & there's some really quiet roads in the hinterland, even during the summer holidays.

[spiritof'76]

I love Southwold, in fact the whole area. That's where we plan to retire to in a few years. Slightly inland, on the West side of the A12, around Framlingham. It's a glorious area to live in & there's some really quiet roads in the hinterland, even during the summer holidays.

Sounds great Elliott........... think we passed Framlingham :) Long way to the Ace though :p

[spiritof'76]

Forgot to add a pic of the Pier :D... Oh i do like to be beside the seaside !!!!!!

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[Elliott]

Sounds great Elliott........... think we passed Framlingham :) Long way to the Ace though :p

I hardly ever manage to make it to the Ace now and I only live about five miles away. So, no change!

:rolleyes:

:D

[worldwidewomble]

Right, I've finally had my account verified and would like to thank you all for a great run on Sunday. Particular thanks to Julian for putting the whole thing together and Dave for frightening the life out of my brother in the Westy! Really looking forward to the next one. Cheers all ,Richard

[Fatboy 18]

Welcome on board :D

[Miglia 888]

Just got activated too!

Many thanks indeed for organising the run Julian - some great roads, and some really lovely villages on the route.

Loved being behind to hear the full thunder of the Viper, particularly while passing us all on the A12 - took me back to watching the Oreca Viper GTS-R's clean up at Le Mans in GT2/GTS back in 98/99/00. Thank you Fatboy 18.

Richard was fun to follow through the roundabouts in the 130i - some nice driving there making me work on the exits. Good to meet you, and looking forward to hearing what you and your brother make of Le Mans next year!

A bit further forward in the line, and sitting behind the three TVR's sounded superb with all the engines making a wonderful beat frequency like a flight of Spitfires in formation as you zoomed along, plus all the various pops and bangs from the exhausts. Thank you all.

Further forward in the line again, and sitting behind both GT3's was a real pleasure too - some smooth driving going on from Paul/Ben there, which was much appreciated and a joy to watch. Hope the wheel is refurbable.

And while I was up there, there was some nice driving going on right behind me from Nev in the lead black TVR - hope you enjoyed watching my rear suspension work overtime as much as I enjoyed hearing your Tuscan working hard behind.

Thanks also for the kind comments to those who had me behind you - It was as much as my skinny 195 tyres and bog standard 141bhp MINI diesel could do, keeping up with you, and I thoroughly enjoyed a truly great drive with some awesome sights & sounds from where I was sitting.

Glad I could help the lead group get back together when things split up a bit, before having to head back home.

Good to meet up and chat with Stephen again, run with Dave again, and meet Steve with his very nice Integrale Evo.

Hope everyone else had as good a time as I did.

Really looking forward to the next time - count me in.

Cheers everyone. Bob.

P.S - averaged well over 28mpg in the MINI during the run despite the brisk pace, and managed over 60mpg all the way back home for lunch... :D

[Showbro]

Another addition to "team just got thier accounts activated", a massive thankyou to Julian for organising the whole run and setting the pace, the roads were awesome and what a day for it, shame that I didnt get the MX-5 our for it but being a passenger in my brothers 130 and in the Westfield was awesome enough by itself.

Big thankyou to Dave for letting me run in the Westfield for the second half of the run, just incredible car, and its that kind of thing in letting me passenger up with him is what makes this community so great!

The noise from the Viper, the TVRs and the Westfield were superb, particular highlight was the overtake from the Viper on the dual carrage way, was just about able to get it on video too.

I have lots of photos and will grab some stills off the videos and post them over the next couple of days, if anyone wants any of the videos just send me a private message and I will work out a way of send them over.

See you guys on the next run.

Charlie

[magpie]

And while I was up there, there was some nice driving going on right behind me from Nev in the lead black TVR - hope you enjoyed watching my rear suspension work overtime as much as I enjoyed hearing your Tuscan working hard behind.



Cheers Bob, you certainly know how to hustle that Mini around :thumb: It was enjoyable seeing it tuck in then disappear off round the bends, you must have been working overtime in there.

Thanks also for getting us back up to the lead group, you didn't put any pressure on yourself when you said "I'm not sure I can get us back in touch but I'll try" and then about 5 miles later we were back with the convoy, great driving.

Look forward to the next one

[plenty]

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[Fatboy 18]

:boing:Oh yes, what a great pic :clap:

[firesafetydave]

Forgot to add a pic of the Pier :D... Oh i do like to be beside the seaside !!!!!!

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I see they still haven't:eek: got the boat started

[spiritof'76]

Great to keep reading the feedback and again welcome to all our new members here :D

One thing is very clear............ we need to do this again :thumb:

We'll probably do Suffolk in a similar fashion again next year but for this year i'm sure we can squeeze another in somewhere :) Nothing firm yet but i'm having thoughts towards mid to late october with a view to maybe Kent or Surrey or maybe even head towards the Cotswolds ;) Try and move these things around a bit but unfortunately wherever you go it's not always ideal for everybody hence trying to rotate Runs into different areas :)............ so many roads to drive and not enough Sundays :o

Keep an eye on the Forum and we'll see what the future brings :D

[spiritof'76]

Another addition to "team just got thier accounts activated", a massive thankyou to Julian for organising the whole run and setting the pace, the roads were awesome and what a day for it, shame that I didnt get the MX-5 our for it but being a passenger in my brothers 130 and in the Westfield was awesome enough by itself.

Big thankyou to Dave for letting me run in the Westfield for the second half of the run, just incredible car, and its that kind of thing in letting me passenger up with him is what makes this community so great!

The noise from the Viper, the TVRs and the Westfield were superb, particular highlight was the overtake from the Viper on the dual carrage way, was just about able to get it on video too.

I have lots of photos and will grab some stills off the videos and post them over the next couple of days, if anyone wants any of the videos just send me a private message and I will work out a way of send them over.

See you guys on the next run.

Charlie


Looking forward to the pics Charlie :thumb:

[S B - Nigel]

I'm sorry to have missed this - I had a good excuse we were touring Wales again (being held up by a non-turbo Supra but that's another tale) :D

by the sound of it I'd have had to passengered too as I doubt very much the Midget would have kept up - I never get a seat with Dave, I'm begining to think he might not luv me anymore :(

Dave I hope you tried the Adnams whilst you were there

I'll keep a look out for next time :thumb:

[spiritof'76]

Nigel, we know all too well you can hustle that Midget along just fine ;)

[GeeTee3]

Hi Julian thanks for the run it was great fun yet again second run now with you guys and luving it and southwold was a nice little place to visit defo go there again. Just joined the forum now so :)
Just wanted to comment on fun that was had and The fish and Chips where not bad either :)
Good to see a selection of motors three too 2 dodge vipers,4 tvrs,your escort cosworth,BMW m3 csl, lancia evo ,the Westfield, mini sd fab driving :)
1 series 130 BMW, Stephens m5,The 2 996 Gt3's in yellow good drive back Paul.
Roll on the next road trip :)

[S B - Nigel]

Nigel, we know all too well you can hustle that Midget along just fine ;)
thanks but driver and car are too old to keep going like that for too long

I wouldn't want to hold others back too much, having had a S2000, couple of TVRs and Westie SEights (not as quick as Dave's though) Irealise the differences in overall pace :)

plus until I get the ARB fixings repaired the handling is compromised :)

until the next time :thumb:

[spiritof'76]

plus until I get the ARB fixings repaired the handling is compromised :)

until the next time :thumb:

Best get busy with the spanners then Nigel as i have a new Run under construction :D......................... just needs a little more work and planning before i post it up :)

[S B - Nigel]

Best get busy with the spanners then Nigel as i have a new Run under construction :D......................... just needs a little more work and planning before i post it up :)looking for the source of another rattle today . . . and then there's the possible gear or clutch problem (again, bl**dy improving kits) - sorting the ARB welding has dropped in priority and as for the well overdue respray that seems to be receding again

but we'll see perhaps things might not be serious and will go well - there's always a first time for everything :)

[MaserDave]

Best get busy with the spanners then Nigel as i have a new Run under construction :D......................... just needs a little more work and planning before i post it up :)

Brilliant news, will make the next one hopefully! Surrey is a good idea :thumb:

[Fatboy 18]

Sadly my viper is now off the road.

I broke it at Santa pod. I was recovered home by the very nice man from the AA

[spiritof'76]

Sadly my viper is now off the road.

I broke it at Santa pod. I was recovered home by the very nice man from the AA


:(:(:(:(

The Pod claims another victim............ what let go ?

[Dan H]

Oh no :(

Hope it's not too serious....

[Fatboy 18]

So rolled up to the start line, the lights went green ..........

I moved 10 feet forward and tore the half shaft and UJ apart :(

It also damaged the diff yoke so will have to get the diff rebuilt, replace all UJ's and get some new half shafts! So were looking at a couple of grand! With me doing most of the work :(

[spiritof'76]

So rolled up to the start line, the lights went green ..........

I moved 10 feet forward and tore the half shaft and UJ apart :(

It also damaged the diff yoke so will have to get the diff rebuilt, replace all UJ's and get some new half shafts! So were looking at a couple of grand! With me doing most of the work :(

Ouch !! :o

Still, better it's the drive train than the engine.................. and atleast it's gone at the end of the summer rather than the beginning :o

Trying to find some positives here lol :yes:

For the next Run you'll have to hire a 1ltr Corsa and see if you can break that too :D

[Fatboy 18]

Yep, it's been a great season, I've got to do a lot of saving now and find some more work That's racing, better to have broken at slow speed rather than in the outside lane of a motorway!

[chevy-stu]

So rolled up to the start line, the lights went green ..........

I moved 10 feet forward and tore the half shaft and UJ apart :(

It also damaged the diff yoke so will have to get the diff rebuilt, replace all UJ's and get some new half shafts! So were looking at a couple of grand! With me doing most of the work :(

That's some serious breakage... :( not good news..

That's the reason I won't run mine down the strip... Way more likely to break stuff..

2K sounds like crazy money for a diff rebuild, half shafts and and UJ's...

[Fatboy 18]

It's just over $1026.00 for the half shafts, then UJ's are around $38.00 each x 6 + shipping + duty , then I've got to get the diff rebuilt! So it won't be far off.

[chevy-stu]

It's just over $1026.00 for the half shafts, then UJ's are around $38.00 each x 6 + shipping + duty , then I've got to get the diff rebuilt! So it won't be far off.

$1k for half shafts.. :(. Corvette ones are about half that..

[firesafetydave]

It's just over $1026.00 for the half shafts, then UJ's are around $38.00 each x 6 + shipping + duty , then I've got to get the diff rebuilt! So it won't be far off.

I broke a driveshaft earlier in the year in the seight, found a company up north who make them from blanks, fantastic service, I tho k it was about £180 for one. If you are interested I can try to find the number.
Dave

[S B - Nigel]

I broke a driveshaft earlier in the year in the seight, found a company up north who make them from blanks, fantastic service, I tho k it was about £180 for one. If you are interested I can try to find the number.
DaveDave,
did you keep the drawing for that or the company as DaveM's brother bought back the V8 Westie he sold to Wayne and wanted to do something with the drive shafts

[Fatboy 18]

Hi Dave, that company maybe worth a call :)

Could you dig out the number :)

Cheers, mark.

[firesafetydave]

Hi Dave, that company maybe worth a call :)

Could you dig out the number :)

Cheers, mark.

Hi Mark,

The company was GB Engineering 01270 841081

Good luck

Dave:D

[Fatboy 18]

Cheers, I will give them a ring :)