A Shropshire Run

[vournikas]

Tonsko said:

Could you pm me the route anyway please? Always looking for more nice roads!

I've just tried it, and the PM system on PH has failed yet again



I'll have a think about this thing about getting the proposed route to all interested members, because IIRC - out of a dozen plus - only a handful have received it. I may set up a disposable e-mail account and just post it up on here for details of the run-out, then disable it on Sunday afternoon.

Talking of which, the weather forecast for the weekend is looking very agreeable!

[Tonsko]

I've sent you one.

[SteA]

vournikas said:

Glad you received it, chap

I would expect some of the group with more..........firepower, shall we say, than me to get to the Ruyton area for about midday-ish there or thereabouts. With regard to the "lovely pub" you mention, I don't suppose that's The Burlton Inn by any chance? Although the plan was to have a stop off and some lunch at Sleap airfield, The Burlton would be a very agreeable alternative.

No, it's a bit further on in Ruyton-Xi-Towns, it's called the Talbot and opens at 12 on Sunday. As you drive through the village, it's on the left before the end with the car park entrance just before it.

[Black Flag]

vournikas said:

Black Flag said:

Can I have a copy please
BF

Hi, Black Flag

Just tried PM'ing you the route and it seems that the PH hamsters have said "No!".........again...........

Try sending a request through to me (it worked for SteA) and see if that works.

Hi, I sent you a request yesterday. I did get a copy of the email I sent come through

[vournikas]

Hello, all

Seeing as the PM system on here is a whole load of toss, I've set up a disposable e-mail account.

So, for all those who wish to participate, but have not yet received a copy of the proposed route, please send your requests through to [e-mail]

As an aside, The Talbot at Ruyton XI Towns has been suggested as a lunch stop-off as opposed to the original plan to stop at Sleap Airfield near Wem. Do we have any preferences, as I'm happy with either?

[Prof Beard]

vournikas said:

Prof Beard said:

Sorry folks - I'm out I'm afraid. I took the 996 for a major service and mot at jmh and they found enough jobs to do to ensure I won't have it back in time. A shame, it would have been good.

Sorry to hear that, Mark

Hope it's nothing too serious for the Porker

Rears tyres, exhaust, brake pipes + major service and mot - a few grands worth I suspect. But I put money aside for such things every month so I'll be ok...

[SteA]

vournikas said:

Hello, all

Seeing as the PM system on here is a whole load of toss, I've set up a disposable e-mail account.

So, for all those who wish to participate, but have not yet received a copy of the proposed route, please send your requests through to [e-mail]

As an aside, The Talbot at Ruyton XI Towns has been suggested as a lunch stop-off as opposed to the original plan to stop at Sleap Airfield near Wem. Do we have any preferences, as I'm happy with either?

I've just popped into the Talbot to check the food situation, they are only doing roast dinners on Sunday, so Sleap or somewhere else may be the best option so people have some choice.

[vournikas]

Prof Beard said:

vournikas said:

Prof Beard said:

Sorry folks - I'm out I'm afraid. I took the 996 for a major service and mot at jmh and they found enough jobs to do to ensure I won't have it back in time. A shame, it would have been good.

Sorry to hear that, Mark

Hope it's nothing too serious for the Porker

Rears tyres, exhaust, brake pipes + major service and mot - a few grands worth I suspect. But I put money aside for such things every month so I'll be ok...

[vournikas]

SteA said:

I've just popped into the Talbot to check the food situation, they are only doing roast dinners on Sunday, so Sleap or somewhere else may be the best option so people have some choice.

Thanks for the sleuthing, Steve!

Seems like Sleap Airfield would be the better option for a stop-off for lunch and a chin wag. It's not too far off the main route:-

Wem to Sleap Airfield

BTW, the temporary e-mail has worked , so

Jenny
Rob
Mark
Paul
Ian

I've replied to you all with the route.

If there's anyone else interested in participating and has not got a copy of the route, let me know via [e-mail].

With regard to a start time, say arrival at the car park for 09:30 for a 10:00 departure

Cheers

[shropshireAston]

Got it.. cheers buddy.. now just need to clean her ready :-)

[SteA]

vournikas said:

Thanks for the sleuthing, Steve!

Seems like Sleap Airfield would be the better option for a stop-off for lunch and a chin wag. It's not too far off the main route:-

Wem to Sleap Airfield

BTW, the temporary e-mail has worked , so

Jenny
Rob
Mark
Paul
Ian

I've replied to you all with the route.

If there's anyone else interested in participating and has not got a copy of the route, let me know via [e-mail].

With regard to a start time, say arrival at the car park for 09:30 for a 10:00 departure

Cheers

I will meet you at Sleap, I'm guessing about 1130 ish?

[Black Flag]

Unfortunately will not be able to make it tomorrow due to family illness. Hope you all have a good day
BF

[vournikas]

SteA said:

I will meet you at Sleap, I'm guessing about 1130 ish?

I'd suggest a little later, as we'll be leaving Newport at about 10:00 and the whole route (without stops) is about 3.5 hours with Sleap being about 3/4 of the way along it.

If you get to Sleap for about 12:30, then you shouldn't be hanging around for too long.

[joe oliver]

Got the route thanks. Me and a mate will meet you all in the car park

Edited by joe oliver on Sunday 8th May 00:01

[SteA]

vournikas said:

I'd suggest a little later, as we'll be leaving Newport at about 10:00 and the whole route (without stops) is about 3.5 hours with Sleap being about 3/4 of the way along it.

If you get to Sleap for about 12:30, then you shouldn't be hanging around for too long.

Cool, see you then!

[SteA]

SteA said:

vournikas said:

I'd suggest a little later, as we'll be leaving Newport at about 10:00 and the whole route (without stops) is about 3.5 hours with Sleap being about 3/4 of the way along it.

If you get to Sleap for about 12:30, then you shouldn't be hanging around for too long.

Cool, see you then!

Scrap that, I am being a dope re your direction of travel, I will meet you in Newport!

[SteA]

vournikas said:

I'd suggest a little later, as we'll be leaving Newport at about 10:00 and the whole route (without stops) is about 3.5 hours with Sleap being about 3/4 of the way along it.

If you get to Sleap for about 12:30, then you shouldn't be hanging around for too long.

Cool, see you then!

[joe oliver]

Good day today everyone, cheers for making it happen and nice to meet you all

[SteA]

joe oliver said:

Good day today everyone, cheers for making it happen and nice to meet you all

Yes, great to meet you all and thanks for organising it, very much appreciated!

[vournikas]

Yes, all in all a very enjoyable day, and thanks to everyone who took part - it was great to meet you all. As discussed at Sleap, a run to the coast in West Wales sounds good for later this summer.

For those who couldn't get to us today, highlights were (for me, anyway, and in no order at all)

• the cultured noise of a de-catted Aston V12
• a pristine, un-molested DC-5 Integra-R
• the pace of a well pedalled Cupra R
• the choice of roads late on from Montford Bridge to Sleap (thanks Steve)
• The Lola

At the start:



The Lola that joined us at Sleap:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFcD3q3MI-Y