THUNDER IN THE TUNNELS 9!!!!!!!!
Discussion
QBee said:
lestershaw said:
Anthony, it might be an idea to have "team leaders" who know the route a little better than the others and who could take care of their group of ,say, ten or twelve?
i am happy to put my name forward
Lester
Yes, splendid idea Lester. About 8-10 of us, local to the event, could meet up the weekend before and go around the route in a convoy. Simples..... i am happy to put my name forward
Lester
I would be up for it, you clearly are, Mat P would I imagine, Stu is a past master, and the rest will appoint themselves i am sure.
There would of course be no need to do quite as many repeats at Puddle Dock, Rotherhithe and Westferry.......that would save an hour or so, and a minor refinery worth in fuel.
It did just cross my mind - while there was clear evidence of road work stuff in Westferry Circus, I wondered if my getting permission to go through Canary Wharf directly led to that being done.....
lestershaw said:
Anthony, im glad you arent my accountant, your always on the internet!! :-) although you might be able to help with car expenses more :-)
it didnt look like road works to me, it looked like intended "stopping you park at westferry" work to me, or are you saying that as they knew we were around, they knew when to close it?
also if we did do groups and were getting around a bit quicker, we might even be able to add in the heathrow tunnels :-)
Thanks Lester - having just moved house a week ago, I am having a day at home doing DIY as I feel too tired to work, and am just keeping an eye on the 'pooter to see the response to TiTTs. I tend to work early in the mornings like you, and go out to clients about three days a week, so the rest of the time I can do what I enjoy.....and what the boss suggests needs doing.it didnt look like road works to me, it looked like intended "stopping you park at westferry" work to me, or are you saying that as they knew we were around, they knew when to close it?
also if we did do groups and were getting around a bit quicker, we might even be able to add in the heathrow tunnels :-)
i have some video of yesterday, but due to my lack of expertise, i forgot to delete last time out footage, so the memcard filled up too quickly, the battery wasnt fully charged so ran out too quickly, and the mike extension failed, steven spielberg, stop worrying.
shall i put the video on, even without sound?
shall i put the video on, even without sound?
Hi QBee I quite enjoyed our little walk along the embankment and seeing the wobbly bridge.
It was a lovely day, great weather, loads of fantastic cars and people and it was nice to put faces to names. I loved the Canary Wharf section with Cars coming from all directions. That was great fun. Thanks alot we both really enjoyed our first Titt.
Well done QBee
I have got photos and video so will try and sort it out and post soon.
Shelly
It was a lovely day, great weather, loads of fantastic cars and people and it was nice to put faces to names. I loved the Canary Wharf section with Cars coming from all directions. That was great fun. Thanks alot we both really enjoyed our first Titt.
Well done QBee
I have got photos and video so will try and sort it out and post soon.
Shelly
QBee said:
....and that shot down the tunnel is one I would blow up as big as possible and put on my wall, specially if it was my car.......
with the photographer's permission, of course.
I thought so too, amazing photo of my mates car - posted it to 'misteradz'/Adam to try to cheer him up as he broke down shortly after/low loader back to Chippenham... with the photographer's permission, of course.
Thanks again to those who push started me (UP HILL !) at Canary Wharf approach - what a great bunch you all are !
So that's the Sagaris (Lev the clutch cylinder), Misteradz (unspecified), the blue Chimeara (track rod on the test hill at Brooklands), several wives and girlfriends (nervous breakdowns), a number of peoples' hearing, and a couple of "difficult" starters - any more breakdowns?
To be fair, we do put the cars under a fair bit of strain on these runs.
To be fair, we do put the cars under a fair bit of strain on these runs.
lestershaw said:
Anthony, im glad you arent my accountant, your always on the internet!! :-) although you might be able to help with car expenses more :-)
it didnt look like road works to me, it looked like intended "stopping you park at westferry" work to me, or are you saying that as they knew we were around, they knew when to close it?
also if we did do groups and were getting around a bit quicker, we might even be able to add in the heathrow tunnels :-)
I had a feeling Westferry was closed especially for us it didnt look like road works to me, it looked like intended "stopping you park at westferry" work to me, or are you saying that as they knew we were around, they knew when to close it?
also if we did do groups and were getting around a bit quicker, we might even be able to add in the heathrow tunnels :-)
QBee said:
The lovely curved perspective is great.....
....and that shot down the tunnel is one I would blow up as big as possible and put on my wall, specially if it was my car.......
with the photographer's permission, of course.
That tunnel shot is of my car! Awesome photo, thank you for taking it. It was my last happy memory of the event until i broke down at the exit of the tunnel ...yes guys it was me causing all the traffic jams. Sorry about that. Although I have to say how many people stopped and asked if i needed help. Your all such good people. Thank you.....and that shot down the tunnel is one I would blow up as big as possible and put on my wall, specially if it was my car.......
with the photographer's permission, of course.
Adam
seeby said:
I have memories of your Clio,my ears are still bleeding from the sound of your alarm being set off,in Puddle Dock tunnel every time a Tiv blasted by.(which was quite often)
Sorry. She is quite sensitive and not used to having monsters roaring past like that. Wasnt the noise I was hoping it would be memorable for though NiceCupOfTea said:
lestershaw said:
Anthony, im glad you arent my accountant, your always on the internet!! :-) although you might be able to help with car expenses more :-)
it didnt look like road works to me, it looked like intended "stopping you park at westferry" work to me, or are you saying that as they knew we were around, they knew when to close it?
also if we did do groups and were getting around a bit quicker, we might even be able to add in the heathrow tunnels :-)
I had a feeling Westferry was closed especially for us it didnt look like road works to me, it looked like intended "stopping you park at westferry" work to me, or are you saying that as they knew we were around, they knew when to close it?
also if we did do groups and were getting around a bit quicker, we might even be able to add in the heathrow tunnels :-)
seeby said:
I have memories of your Clio,my ears are still bleeding from the sound of your alarm being set off,in Puddle Dock tunnel every time a Tiv blasted by.(which was quite often)
i have some footage of your car but its outside the tunnels, would you still like it, im not sure how much there is thoughchevy-stu said:
NiceCupOfTea said:
lestershaw said:
Anthony, im glad you arent my accountant, your always on the internet!! :-) although you might be able to help with car expenses more :-)
it didnt look like road works to me, it looked like intended "stopping you park at westferry" work to me, or are you saying that as they knew we were around, they knew when to close it?
also if we did do groups and were getting around a bit quicker, we might even be able to add in the heathrow tunnels :-)
I had a feeling Westferry was closed especially for us it didnt look like road works to me, it looked like intended "stopping you park at westferry" work to me, or are you saying that as they knew we were around, they knew when to close it?
also if we did do groups and were getting around a bit quicker, we might even be able to add in the heathrow tunnels :-)
SirSagalot said:
Not the way I was expecting to end my second TiTT but hopefully the one and only time I will need a low loader to get home. So gutted. Perfect weather conditions and a great collection of fantastic sounding TVR's and of course Stu's Chevvy. Hope the rest of the day was as much fun.
MPoxon said:
Great stuff, shame we turned up late, due to starting issues. Tony's Cerbera was something else for noise!lestershaw said:
yes i think you are probably right :-)
No, I think they are wrong - a video posted by the ~Berkshire group showed workmen finishing placing the barriers there at 6.40 am.It would be interesting if any of you live in that part of London if someone could pop down into Westferry Circus today or tomorrow and see if the works are still going on. If they are, then we are worrying about nothing. If it is clear again, then I suspect it was done for us.....
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