Aston Martin - Welsh Weekender -27th/28th June

[MollyGTi]

1. Rob & Molly (robgt & MollyGTi)- V8S
2. Martyn & Mona (J12MOC) - V8 Roadster SP10
3. Mike Hedges (Selon) - Virage
4. Jeff Hood (Gettoff) - V12V
5. Neal (NealCS) - V8 Roadster
6. Phil & Elleke (Philmorton)- V8 Roadster
7. Andy & Deb (AndyBrew) - V12VS
8. Andrew & Mhairi (Retman) - V12V
9. Scott & Julie (BigScotty) - V12V
10.Dave & Teresa (Damit) V8 Roadster
11. Lisa & Ian (Ian365) - V8V
12. Andy & Jo (GT3Andy)- GT3 RS
13. Jon & Dawn (Jon1967x) V8VS
14. Mike Campbell (gdc) DB9Vol
15. William & Frances (W1111AM) - GT4
16. Steve & Sandy (KiwiSG) V8V
17. Peter (Pete675) - V8V
18. Phil & Gerri (Phil 5 Aston) - V8V
19. Paul & Helen (ShropshireAston) - V8V
20. Adam & Romi (AdamV8V) - V8V Roadster

Full house!

Hmmm how's the weather looking in Wales this bank holiday weekend? I feel robgt & I may be having a little route-planning trip

[MollyGTi]

robgt said:

Molly is brilliant

Quoted for posterity ('cos I know he'll change his mind again tomorrow)

[MollyGTi]

W1111AM said:

it would allow a good team coms if the airwaves are used only by a few key vehicles in the team- any experiences of this working?

As Rob said, as veterans of 2 Petrolhead Nirvana Alpine tours and having used WT over the past couple of years on tour in Wales, its good for as many as possible to have them but you do have to be careful that banter doesn't get in the way of the important stuff.

Don't worry - we will make sure that everyone has all the info they need so that we all, hopefully, end up in the same place! Comms are not a necessity but its good to have them so - anyone who has WTs bring 'em along and we will try to get tuned in to the same channel

[MollyGTi]

FrankieV8VSP10 said:

Molly, I see you are full up with 20 cars but if there is a spare place or a drop out I'd love to be able to come with my better half Tammy. If it's doable I promise the red trousers will stay at home!

Frankie - thank you - its so nice to see some enthusiasm. You've done your first run-out and next thing you know you can't wait to do another Addictive isn't it How do you think we come to be arranging a 3rd such event Now that's the way ahead - to organise your own event!

We would have loved to have seen the red trousers (& they don't even look like AMOC members issue either!) but already have a +1 who we are hoping to sneak in under the radar. If anyone has a change of plan then you are definitely our man in reserve

[MollyGTi]

W1111AM said:

Just wanted to say - getting excited Molly and Rob

I'm hoping that's because we've less than a month to wait now

[MollyGTi]

MollyGTi said:

robgt said:

Molly is brilliant

Quoted for posterity ('cos I know he'll change his mind again tomorrow)

[MollyGTi]

SELON said:

Bloody hell!
In 3 weeks time I will be meeting Molly, Rob and Pearl.

In that order!
I will only have myself and 12 Aston Martin cylinders to protect myself!

Thanks again for organising it!

Keeping you awake too is it Mike? Glad I'm not the only one. I go through the whole route in my head most nights!

One recent debate at home was Rob (surprisingly) said he thought we shouldn't have the 'loud' button on all the time in order to spare whoever is in the next vehicle behind us - but I said give 'em hell

Will be in touch with everyone soon as our lunch venue has requested advance orders (36 people turning up at, hopefully, pretty much the same time, I think that is probably wise ).

Also thinking about sharing the route sooner rather than later as forewarned is fore-armed, particularly for those of you without co-drivers (ok, passengers, call them what you will but you might want to warn them that they have a job to do too ).

[MollyGTi]

WIDE awake early this morning with this running in my head so I thought we really should share it again! It is from mikeyk's run out in Wales April 2013 and gives you an idea of what to expect if you've a) never done a group run b) never driven in Wales. Love it (even if I didn't at the time as some b*stard had MADE me drink too much the night before NEVER AGAIN!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detail...

[MollyGTi]

Hi all

Email with you this afternoon asking for lunch choices for Saturday 28th June. Many thanks to all those who already replied.

Jeff ?

[MollyGTi]

W1111AM said:

Molly, this time next week, the team will be sipping the delights of a glass of vino, talking about the pretty foals (and how they ran away from the scary cars
Wahoo - excited

A couple of points William:

Friday night will be all about the glorious possibilities of the drive on the following day

Don't worry about the pretty foals running away - its the bl**dy sheep running into the road you have to worry about - watch this for a fine example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detail...

You have to understand that Jockman is a big fan of Rob and is just jealous he can't be there this time

[MollyGTi]

tonyhall38 said:

Been there....done it...hope you all enjoy your trip as much as we did....weather looks like it gonna be good for you lot as well...don't forget to write and send pictures....

You feeling alright Tony? Not like you to be so nice - & you forgot to call us t*ssers!

[MollyGTi]

Jon1967x said:

I've created some rough "pace notes" - major junctions, blown up screen shots from Mollys map and descriptions of turnings, road numbers etc on powerpoint or pdf if anyone wants them. Not quite "Right 1 into Crest, Left 2, opens, caution sheep on right". About 12 pages worth. I'll bring a few copies regardless

Will be interesting comparing them with the ones I have prepared Jon

[MollyGTi]

Retman said:

robgt said:

Then I am made to drive it a load of times to make sure everything is timed correctly.

She just wants you out of the house Rob.

We'd best add an hour on then....

As if I would send him out to do the fun bit on his own I even get to drive sometimes!

[MollyGTi]

Jon1967x said:

(hashtag)phww3 24 hours and counting





And for Jockman.. the feature picture for the next edition of Esquire

How did you get hold of that photo of me?!

[MollyGTi]

SELON said:

Bloody hell!
In A FEW HOURS time I will be meeting Molly, Rob and Pearl.

In that order!
I will only have myself and 12 Aston Martin cylinders to protect myself!

Thanks again for organising it!

Ready Mike?

If there is anyone really brave out there, with an Aston Martin that could do with an airing, who is free to spend tonight and tomorrow night in a hotel with a bunch of AM PH enthusiasts and go out on an adventure on the roads of Wales tomorrow - PM ME THIS MORNING as someone has had to cancel!

No time wasters please and this is for the full package of room for 2 (or 1) for 2 nights and you need to be able to get to Mid Wales in time for dinner at 8pm this evening!

[MollyGTi]

AndyBrew said:

Nice day for it

So long as you have your sense of adventure with you it will be fine

[MollyGTi]

mikey k said:

Were you lot too busy to take any more photos

Gimme chance Mikey - only just home and Rob busy washing Pearl off. Took the long route home - via Tintern with 5 other cars that we just couldn't shake off!

Thanks for coming everyone. We had a great time and hope you did too. Come on - show us your photos!

PS Thank you so much for our special thank you gift from you lot - I will post photos later for all to see

[MollyGTi]

Thank you all so much for the sill plaques - whoever came up with that idea is a star!

Thank you also to BR for use of the logo and to Tony Hall for producing the plaques. Actually Mr H - you were mentioned before we got these as there was a Tony Hall 'T*sser* award (to Pete675) as we drove past a fuel station with no sign of him leaving soon


Nicely presented


& already fitted

[MollyGTi]

Note the romantic couple on the left of shot - thats how happy Adam & Romi were to be back in Wales in a V8VR





The Sunday Six (6 cars, 9 people) on the Extra Tour





Lunch today in the shadow of Tintern Abbey





Great weekend. Thanks for your company you lot

[MollyGTi]

Having trouble coming back down to earth today, particularly after being lead driver yesterday of the Sunday Six Mini Tour.

Anyone want to offer me a job? .. preferably involving cars and organising .. lord knows I'm wasted on the one I've got

Some more photos/videos would cheer me up if anyone has any to share from the weekend