BoLOCs 10th Anniv run - 12th April
Discussion
So the Sunday Breakfast resulted in 5mins of discussing the route and 2hrs of catching up with each other. The outcome of which, is that we are all a lot older than we were, Fathers to kids we love loads and constantly drive us nuts.
So the only other suggested route was to go via Dorchester, then up to Crewekerne, Chard, Honiton, then A35 to Exeter, then sticking to the originally proposed route again. Having looked at this option, it means we end up on primary A roads for a lot more of the route. Two downsides as I see it (1) More Caravan traffic, (2) Not exactly the sort of roads the cars were intended for.
So unless anyone comes up with a very strong reason to go with this option, the plan is to stick with the originally planned route
http://goo.gl/maps/x653q.
One thing everyone did agree on, was that we need to leave earlier. So the plan is to meet at 07:00 and leave by 07:30
Will update the original post on this, so that all entries tally.
Any questions, give me a shout.
So the only other suggested route was to go via Dorchester, then up to Crewekerne, Chard, Honiton, then A35 to Exeter, then sticking to the originally proposed route again. Having looked at this option, it means we end up on primary A roads for a lot more of the route. Two downsides as I see it (1) More Caravan traffic, (2) Not exactly the sort of roads the cars were intended for.
So unless anyone comes up with a very strong reason to go with this option, the plan is to stick with the originally planned route
http://goo.gl/maps/x653q.
One thing everyone did agree on, was that we need to leave earlier. So the plan is to meet at 07:00 and leave by 07:30
Will update the original post on this, so that all entries tally.
Any questions, give me a shout.
Beachbum said:
I rarely drive at warp speed, I leave that to Gooby. I am sure a few other will be trying to keep up with him, Grinnders springs to mind.
Not really sure of any obvious regrouping points along the route, but if anyone does know of any, put them up, on here and we can pick the best.
And counting Not really sure of any obvious regrouping points along the route, but if anyone does know of any, put them up, on here and we can pick the best.
Hey Guys as of a week ago we are very excited to have a suitable steed again and it will be great to catch up.
We cannot attand the full run but will certainly see you out of Dorset.
Very much looking forward to it
Add your names.
Beachbum
DGR
Gooby
fatwomble
Grinnders
Artist will join you at newton abbot for last leg
smudgers
Philygumbo
Tipper(contacted via Seloc)
M18oos
TheDeadPrussian
Village Idiot (Toxic Frog)
OrangeD
MiniDiva
We cannot attand the full run but will certainly see you out of Dorset.
Very much looking forward to it
Add your names.
Beachbum
DGR
Gooby
fatwomble
Grinnders
Artist will join you at newton abbot for last leg
smudgers
Philygumbo
Tipper(contacted via Seloc)
M18oos
TheDeadPrussian
Village Idiot (Toxic Frog)
OrangeD
MiniDiva
OrangeD said:
Hey Guys as of a week ago we are very excited to have a suitable steed again and it will be great to catch up.
We cannot attand the full run but will certainly see you out of Dorset.
Very much looking forward to it
Add your names.
Beachbum
DGR
Gooby
fatwomble
Grinnders
Artist will join you at newton abbot for last leg
smudgers
Philygumbo
Tipper(contacted via Seloc)
M18oos
TheDeadPrussian
Village Idiot (Toxic Frog)
OrangeD
MiniDiva
Talk about going full circle, isnt that what you started off with all those years ago ?We cannot attand the full run but will certainly see you out of Dorset.
Very much looking forward to it
Add your names.
Beachbum
DGR
Gooby
fatwomble
Grinnders
Artist will join you at newton abbot for last leg
smudgers
Philygumbo
Tipper(contacted via Seloc)
M18oos
TheDeadPrussian
Village Idiot (Toxic Frog)
OrangeD
MiniDiva
Beachbum said:
DST - where are we going to meet you ? Leave you to work out the best place. Needs to be able to accomodate 8+ cars and provide a decent breakfast
Best place is first Asda Carpark which is on route down after Riviera way then into town along sea front is a nice cafe plenty of parking i gave Womble my number to pass on to you and also detailsfatwomble said:
Beachbum said:
Talk about going full circle, isnt that what you started off with all those years ago ?
I was going to say the same. Good to see you guys back in a Lotus.Any thoughts on stop points along the way? How about the following:
Wool Train Station - Station Rd, Wool, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6DT (about 22 miles from the start)
Long Stay Car Park - Lyme Regis Charmouth Rd, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3DW (about 60 miles from the start)
St. Bridget Garden Centre - Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1AE (about 83 miles from the start)
Wool Train Station - Station Rd, Wool, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6DT (about 22 miles from the start)
Long Stay Car Park - Lyme Regis Charmouth Rd, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3DW (about 60 miles from the start)
St. Bridget Garden Centre - Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1AE (about 83 miles from the start)
fatwomble said:
Any thoughts on stop points along the way? How about the following:
Wool Train Station - Station Rd?, Wool, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6DT (about 22 miles from the start)
Long Stay Car Park - Lyme Regis Charmouth Rd, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3DW (about 60 miles from the start)
St. Bridget Garden Centre - Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1AE (about 83 miles from the start)
As no one else has come up with alternatives and these seem logical, lets go with themWool Train Station - Station Rd?, Wool, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6DT (about 22 miles from the start)
Long Stay Car Park - Lyme Regis Charmouth Rd, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3DW (about 60 miles from the start)
St. Bridget Garden Centre - Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1AE (about 83 miles from the start)
On a slightly related note, make sure you have a copy of the route and mark the stop points.
Edited by Beachbum on Wednesday 8th April 08:39
Twinpipe said:
Bloody Hell this is all a bit organised!! I'm sure it never used to be like this!! I'm gonna try and get down there to say hello but will be in the BMW so won't be tagging along for the drive unfortunately :-(
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