A Shropshire Run

[vournikas]

Well it's been a while since the last one, hasn't it? I can't believe it was nearly ten years ago!

It was certainly an eclectic mix of cars:

RR Silver Spirit
Bentley Turbo R
Bentley Mulsanne
Jaguar XK120
Saab 9-3 Turbo
Caterham 7

If there's some interest, I'm happy to co-ordinate again; possibly with the same route, or something different.

The first thing would be to agree on a date, of course.

People's thoughts would be appreciated.

[Tacagni]

Don't know about your first outing but I'm in if there's coffee and cake en-route

[vournikas]

We had a mid-route stop off at Wistanstow for refreshments

http://ploughwistanstow.co.uk/

[theboss]

I'm in Much Wenlock and would always up for this.

[Tacagni]

When were you thinking of going and what's the route

[TR4man]

I'm on the Shropshire Cheshire borders and would be up for this.

A stop off might be Sleap Aerodrome near Wem. Greasy spoon style cafe in the control tower, aviation archaeology museum and usually some interesting aircraft knocking about.

I usually go at least once a year in one of my jalopies

Edited by TR4man on Monday 29th February 21:11

[Bebee]

I'm near the Wrekin Shropshire, I'd come along but for cheese cake and tea.

[vournikas]

TR4man said:

I'm on the Shropshire Cheshire borders and would be up for this.

A stop off might be Sleap Aerodrome near Wem. Greasy spoon style cafe in the control tower, aviation archaeology museum and usually some interesting aircraft knocking about.

That's a great idea, and it's just off the route of the 2008 Hoon. Maybe a stop off there for breakfast? Or, if going in the reverse direction of my route, a lunch stop. That's a lovely looking Stag, BTW........

Talking of the roads in question:

Tacagni said:

When were you thinking of going and what's the route

I still have the pdf file of the 2008 Hoon somewhere. If those that are interested send me a PM, I'll send a copy across. In terms of "when", I'm not sure but I'm thinking at the moment of a Sunday in early May.

theboss said:

I'm in Much Wenlock and would always up for this.

O/T I love Wenlock. I lived next door to bd Hall opposite Carole Anne's for a couple of years.

Anyway, let me know about timing / dates and if people want to see the proposed route.

[heebeegeetee]

I'd be interested, though I have a busy year and probably won't be able to, but if I can I'll be there.

Not sure if this helps.

[RESSE]

Bebee said:

I'm near the Wrekin Shropshire, I'd come along but for cheese cake and tea.

Spotted you a couple of times locally

[themanwithnoname]

I'm native north these days but my family are still just outside Shrewsbury, I'd love to take a tour of the county if there's space?

[RESSE]

Bebee said:

RESSE said:

Bebee said:

I'm near the Wrekin Shropshire, I'd come along but for cheese cake and tea.

Spotted you a couple of times locally

You coming if it happens?

Short answer is 'yes' but it depends on the date.

PS I am in Lawley Village.

[Bebee]

RESSE said:

Bebee said:

RESSE said:

Bebee said:

I'm near the Wrekin Shropshire, I'd come along but for cheese cake and tea.

Spotted you a couple of times locally

You coming if it happens?

Short answer is 'yes' but it depends on the date.

PS I am in Lawley Village.

Not too far from you then, I think we need to PM OP first about dates.
Hope it goes ahead, I fancy a run out with fellow PHers and some nice machines.

[vournikas]

Being a 9 - 5 pencil-pusher, weekends are always free and I'm still thinking early May when the weather is "agreeable" not being too hot and (hopefully) free of spring showers.

Looking at the calendar, the first weekend of May is a BH weekend which usually means lots more traffic on the roads.

How does Sunday 8th May sound for people?

[RESSE]

8th of May works for me.

[TR4man]

Good for me too.

[theboss]

Same - I'm in.

[heebeegeetee]

And me.

[themanwithnoname]

Sounds good to me.

[Bebee]

8th May clear for me