Astonauts Sunday Morning Run 16th Dec 2012

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I thought it best to begin a new thread carried on from here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Well it seems that enough of us can get out for a run on the 16th Dec to make it worthwhile. Somewhere in the midlands seems to be the most logigal start point given the geographical spread.

The list so far....please feel free to add yourself to it, don't be shy if you havent been before....

16 Dec
897sma
Stevewushu
Bincenzo
SimonT
F1 NDW
V8Woollie
Tony V12V (Subject to roads not being too st)
b4rnst4ble (all being well )

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I have no preference where we go and am happy to tag along anywhere.

Personally I would prefer a decent drive finishing off somewhere to visit - pub for a drink/lunch? or at one the venues mentioned as those who have a way to travel or don't want to stay all day can get going while the others visit.

I don't know any of the roads around Gaydon or Cosford but if someone knows the area and can recommend somewhere. Alternatively, if we start from Donnington there are some good routes via Ashbourne to Buxton and over the peak district.

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So, where are we going and who's gonna sort a route?

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Are you volunteering Andrew?

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Like I've said In previous posts I'm happy to sort something if we go from Donnington or around the Peak district but I don't know the roads further south or west.

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I thought the idea was a bunch of Astons going for a drive rather than museum visit. At least it was when I proposed it.

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Simon T said:

sorry, you are correct, I will leave it with you.

My apologies

Simon

Sorry Simon, I'm not trying to take charge and if that's what everyone wants then I'm happy to tag along. I just thought we had been discussing meeting for a drive out for the past few days.

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It's been a few days and no one else has thrown their hat in the ring so I'll go ahead and sort a route.

My initial thoughts are meet at donington services at 9.30ish which means no one who has already put their name down should have to leave before 7am to get there.

We could then drive (EDIT) ....on a route it's best not to publish........

I'll keep the route off the main roads as much as possible so it should be fairly quiet on a Sunday morning, especially the week before Christmas.

The route is approx 3-4 hours depending on road conditions/weather. There are some nice pubs around donington if anyone wanted to stay for lunch or we could finish with a drink.

So who's still in?

Edited by 897sma on Monday 26th November 09:36

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Excellent

So list begins again.

897sma
F1NDW

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Sorry you can't make it guys would a later start help? Donington is not as far north as you think, only 2 - 2.5 hours from south coast. Dover or Portsmouth take me 3 hours and I'm 40 mins further up the M1. M1/m25 junction is 2 hours for me (unless I hit traffic) so approx 1.5 for you on Sunday.

Edited by 897sma on Sunday 25th November 21:17

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Tony V12V said:

I had been asking on fb (a 'hidden' hooning page - acessible by invitation only) and have just had someone suggest a route (55miles) from Aylesbury area up to Gaydon. I have a link for it so will hold onto it for use on a similar short informal run out, ending at the Gaydon museum, maybe early part of next year

Put me on the list for that one when you start it.

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Tried that Mark and no one voluntered to sort a route, we have 5 of us confirmed so far for this run and we'll be in double figures by the time we go. It still is pretty central for everyone as many major roads and motorways converge around there.

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B4rnst4ble said:

hi steve
i might have to drop out on this one as something has cropped up with the rugrats!
will try and get out of it!
m

No worries Mike, it would be nice if you can make it but if not there's always the next one.

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If you are still on from Donington please move yourself up from the maybe list or delete if you aren't

Confirmed
897sma
F1NDW
Stevewushu
Tony V12V
Bincenzo

Maybe
V8Woollie
b4rnst4ble (all being well )
E600 (If in country)
sukh_m
max_b
tonyhall38
sach1
Pumpman1860
Theno23 (yes if it's Gaydon, maybe otherwise)

Edited by 897sma on Monday 26th November 13:03

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Surely if you're in Herfordshire, Donington is easier/quicker to get to than Gaydon? An hour and a bit straight up the M1

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Tony V12V said:

Looks like its Donnington this year and I will do a Gaydon one after Xmas using the route that I have been given (will try and extend it from 55 miles but it will be off a map as I'm in Norfolk so don't blame me if the roads are st )

In other words its Donnington or nowt this side of Xmas - so get your names on Steves list, He has stepped up and put something together !!

There currently is NO Gaydon list - your going to had to wait for that one

Confirmed
897sma
F1NDW
Stevewushu
Tony V12V
Bincenzo
Tonyhall38

Maybe
b4rnst4ble (all being well )
E600 (If in country)
sukh_m
max_b
Pumpman1860
Theno23 (yes if it's Gaydon, maybe otherwise)
thetees (juggling other commitments - if possible, will be there)

Edited by 897sma on Wednesday 28th November 07:58

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A quick geography lesson for the those who believe "The North" begins at Watford and somehow Donington is an unreasonable drive from London. It sits somewhere well south of the centre of England right next to Junction 23a of the M1 motorway and in the centre of where the M42, M6, M69, A50 & A14 Converge. Man up, get in your Aston and join us for a drive. What else can be more exciting/interesting on a Sunday morning than a blast out with other Astons?

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baileyconstruct said:

Is this just open to Astons only?

Hi Scott, as an ex Aston owner you're obviously a man of taste and character, if you don't mind being the black sheep in your flashy Italian thingy then I'm sure you'd be welcome

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I'm not sure, shows it in the same place on this one too

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Confirmed
897sma
F1NDW
Stevewushu
Tony V12V
Bincenzo
Tonyhall38
Baileyconstruct (Ferrari 458)

Maybe
b4rnst4ble (all being well )
E600 (If in country)
sukh_m
max_b
Pumpman1860
thetees (juggling other commitments - if possible, will be there)