Norfolk TT - Spring Run Out?

[Top Gear TVR]

OK - I'll try and get some mapping stuff sorted for wednesday?

Steve

[glenrobbo]

So where is this "Norfolk" place anyway Steve?
Is it the bit on my road atlas where it says" 'ERE BE DRAGONS BOY"?

I have Norfolk N idea where the TT route goes, & I'm not really a TT type of bloke.
Just give me the postcode of the lunchtime pub & I'll try to get *Allan Smethurst's voice on my satnav.

• For those too young to remember or those who are old & forgetful, he was The Singing Postman. From Norfolk. I think.

If my memory is correct.

NB.This post may not be entirely serious

Hev yew gotta loight boy?

Edited by glenrobbo on Saturday 29th March 19:13

[S2Mike]

Glen, from you its best to just keep driving east until you reach the sea then turn right..... ,!

[glenrobbo]

S2Mike said:

Glen, from you its best to just keep driving east until you reach the sea then turn right..... ,!

Ok Mike, thanks for the navigation advice.
I've checked on my Atlas & plotted the route.

So it's head east to 1 mile south of Mablethorpe, turn right onto the beach, then head south until the sands run out at Gibraltar Point, then straight across the Wash.
I take it that the Wash is easily fordable, wouldn't want to lose my crown jewels.

[glenrobbo]

Ok Steve,
I've found an unabridged atlas with Norfolk in it, so I've made a nice handy quick reference route plan to help find all the cement works.
Hope the sheet doesn't blow away at speed.
One question: Are we doing a clockwise lap of the course?
And another question: Where will we be stopping for lunch & should we pre-book? Will it be the Bridge at Acle as you mentioned?

Re: Air pollution. - Lots of Saharan sand & toxic stuff from France here oop norf at the mo. What's it like down there? Will I need my full NBC protection suit? Or will the orange balaclava be sufficient?
It's ironic that Austin is covered in sand when he prefers cement dust innit.

Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 2nd April 16:17

[jwigglesworth]

glenrobbo said:

Ok Steve,
I've found an unabridged atlas with Norfolk in it, so I've made a nice handy quick reference route plan to help find all the cement works.

Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 2nd April 16:17

Glen, hope you'll be pleased to learn there is a Cemex depot in Thetford which is only about 5 miles from our meeting point in Lynford? Not sure that they do tours though.

Agree we ought to sort out some lunch arrangements as we can't be wasting away

HTH Jeremy

[phillpot]

Top Gear TVR said:

Sunday 6th of April?

meet at 10:30 for 11 am at Lynford Hall IP26 5HW

http://www.lynfordhallhotel.co.uk

Just to confirm, this still the plan chaps?

[Lee704]

Hi! Can anyone join in with this. I'm hoping to be off work this sunday, and would very much like to bring the Cerbera out for a run!

[AutoAndy]

glenrobbo said:

Ok Steve,
Re: Air pollution. - Lots of Saharan sand & toxic stuff from France here oop norf at the mo. What's it like down there?

...no probs Glen...Norwich is a perfect 10 today...




...but is it almost totally clear now...

[Milky400]

you boys sorted your lunch yet?

New Pub at Elveden is pretty good, owned by Elveden Estate so plenty of good food on the menu

[jwigglesworth]

Milky400 said:

you boys sorted your lunch yet?

New Pub at Elveden is pretty good, owned by Elveden Estate so plenty of good food on the menu

Hmmm, last time I went (few months ago) have to say food was no more than average; service was good though.Suppose like all things, you can't judge these things on just 1 go.

Happy to go anywhere, just let us know so booking can be sorted: most places are really busy Sunday Lunch more so if the weather holds up, though the forecast isn't looking too brilliant. Hopefully this will change by then

[philburch]

If I can change my work shift can I come along in my chimaera please

[Top Gear TVR]

Hi - quick update

we will start here.....Sunday 6th of April

meet at 10:30 for 11 am at Lynford Hall IP26 5HW

http://www.lynfordhallhotel.co.uk

more route tonight.

[barclayboy]

Steve, Gents,

I am afraid I am now touch and go for this.

The good news is my car flew through the mot.
The bad news is Scole have found I need a new brake cylinder, new swirl pot and a few other minor jobs.
Parts are on order but unlikely to be ready for Sunday.

I am gutted not to make this and I hope it's all sorted for Burghley

Thanks Gary

[S2Mike]

glenrobbo said:

S2Mike said:

Glen, from you its best to just keep driving east until you reach the sea then turn right..... ,!

Ok Mike, thanks for the navigation advice.
I've checked on my Atlas & plotted the route.

So it's head east to 1 mile south of Mablethorpe, turn right onto the beach, then head south until the sands run out at Gibraltar Point, then straight across the Wash.
I take it that the Wash is easily fordable, wouldn't want to lose my crown jewels.

Glen, if you get to the Wash with enough speed, just lift your feet off the peddles and skim over the surface, just like a bike through puddles !

[mycroft]

barclayboy said:

Steve, Gents,

I am afraid I am now touch and go for this.

The good news is my car flew through the mot.
The bad news is Scole have found I need a new brake cylinder, new swirl pot and a few other minor jobs.
Parts are on order but unlikely to be ready for Sunday.

I am gutted not to make this and I hope it's all sorted for Burghley

Thanks Gary

You could come as my map reader as i'm not a native of the flatlands .
My puddle under the car is front shock absorber , Norfolk is as we all know completely flat so i'm going for it anyway .
Dale

[phillpot]

barclayboy said:

Parts are on order but unlikely to be ready for Sunday.

Can't be that bad if you drove it to MOT (and it passed) ? have it back "as is" and drop back Monday

[barclayboy]

Dale I would be very happy to be your navigator YHM

Mike, I get your point, but: the garage have taken the car to bits, waiting for the parts to be delivered.

Hopefully I will see you all as Dale's passenger

Thanks Gary

[phillpot]

barclayboy said:

Mike, I get your point,

Was a little "tongue in cheek"


Spare seat in my car if Matt wants to come along.

[barclayboy]

Mike YHM, but would love to take you up on the offer.

If this all works out: we have a seat in a Tam and a seat in an S Club best car - sweet- simply the best forum and bunch of friends that exists.

Thanks to you both

Gary and Matt