Midlanders Late Spring Blast

[Phoenix Viper]

Sorry to be a pain here guy's have come into this rather late could someone run over the bare bones of this again.

Were, when & at what time are you guys meeting.

What is your rough route to the overnight stop.

Are you guy's all stopping over and were.

Also rough route back.

Plus anything I forgot.


Sorry to be a pain but as you guy's well know plans often change form there original concept.

regards pv

[chassis 33]

Hi folks, sorry i havent replied sooner, I've had an eventful weekend getting to and from Pembrey for the TVRCC racing.

k50 del said:

Is this offer still open - tent etc would be fine with me if necessary?

Yes it is, tent probably won't be necessary, and i've got one anyway just incase. We've plenty of floor space, but only 4 spare beds. So if between us all, some dont mind a sofa (they're really comfy) or the floor or indeed a hammock, then great.

Phoenix Viper said:

Sorry to be a pain here guy's have come into this rather late could someone run over the bare bones of this again. Were, when & at what time are you guys meeting. What is your rough route to the overnight stop. Are you guy's all stopping over and were. Also rough route back. Plus anything I forgot. Sorry to be a pain but as you guy's well know plans often change form there original concept. regards pv

Hi, Dont worry, theres room!!!
For everyones benefit, this is the cast in stone timetable for this coming weekend...
There will be a number of cars leaving Nottingham to arrive at M6 Jct 16 Little Chef/Travel Lodge carpark (where all the sqiggles are) at 1100 (get intouch with minimax or EmmaP for details of what they're doing)
From there we'll travel to Malpas for a bit of lunch and pool here where the hockey stick is off the Chester Road (a carpark in behind the Fire Station about 50yds after the start of the 30 limit) edited to add At the bottom left of the carpark there is a drive that goes along and round the back of the building where we're stopping for lunch, feel free to use it edit ends

from Malpas to Trevor edited to addand walk over the aqueduct hopefully the weather will be good edit ends
Trevor to Worlds End

Worlds End, thru Mineral, Llandegla and the Horse shoe pass to Langollen see the Worlds End map.
Llangollen to overnight stop (ie my house) to freshen up before The Boat in Erbistock Erbistock at 1900



Sunday, a nice early orderly convoy, to Snowdon, A483, A5, A4086 Climb snowdon. If the weather is crap theres no point doing Snowdon, we'll just get wet and tired and thats no un, I'm going to look at a few alternatives in the same area just incase.

There are a few routes back from Snowdon to nottingham, A5 to M54, M6, M1 or A5 to A483, A534, A500, A50 or even A55 into Chester and make it up from there.

The list now is
Chassis 33* plus possibly my dad
EmmaP*
V15ben*
Minimax*
Quinny
Stone
Lexie*
Darren350
Mart 63
K50 DEL
Phoenix Viper (?)

Question, when going to the Boat does everyone want to drive their own cars, or car share with designated drivers or book a taxi?

Regards
Iain
P.S. some useful metoffice sites www.metoffice.com/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia.html
and www.metoffice.com/lib/includes/fsssi/city/porthmadog.html

>> Edited by chassis 33 on Monday 23 May 13:05

[v15ben]

Looks like a very good plan Iain, YHM.

[K50 DEL]

chassis 33 said:

Question, when going to the Boat does everyone want to drive their own cars, or car share with designated drivers or book a taxi?

I'm not much for alcohol, so I'm quite happy to be Des for the night - room for 4 more in my car.

Derek

[EmmaP]

Err...what am I doing on Saturday? Haven't thought too much past 11am later this morning. Seriously though, I'll drop Tom an email and we'll hatch some vague plan to meet you at 11am.

>> Edited by EmmaP on Tuesday 24th May 01:01

[EmmaP]

Corr...just checked your profile Phoenix Viper. I lurve your car

[v15ben]

EmmaP said:

Err...what am I doing on Saturday? Haven't thought too much past 11am later this morning. Seriously though, I'll drop Tom an email and we'll hatch some vague plan to meet you at 11am. >> Edited by EmmaP on Tuesday 24th May 01:01

Lol, we should be able to hatch something or other between us I'm sure

[stone]

Is it time to start praying for a sunny day

[chassis 33]

well the 5 day forcsts shows Saturday as 18oC and sunny in Crewe and Chester so we may be in luck.

The Snowdon weather forcast is only 48hrs in advance so I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Regards
Iain

[v15ben]

Don't Jinx it now everyone

[chassis 33]

v15ben said:

Don't Jinx it now everyone

...The sun has got his hat on hip hip hip hurray...

[Phoenix Viper]

Sorry Guy's and Gals looks like we can't make this jaunt.

A previous appointment has now reared it's head so Unfortunately we have to go with the earlier gig.

Sorry this tour sounded just like my sort of thing.

Have a great time Guy's and Gal's and keep the shiny side up.

PV

[chassis 33]

Phoenix Viper said:

Sorry Guy's and Gals looks like we can't make this jaunt. A previous appointment has now reared it's head so Unfortunately we have to go with the earlier gig. Sorry this tour sounded just like my sort of thing. Have a great time Guy's and Gal's and keep the shiny side up. PV

Bugger was looking forward to having a Viper sat in the yard!!!

[chassis 33]

If anyone has a problem nearer the time then call me either on the mobile number some already have for me or on 07723 043198 (which I'd prefer on Saturday anyway) if its a girl who answers, it will be Lexie so be nice to her!

Just going to type up some course routes now.

Regards
Iain

[EmmaP]

Phoenix Viper said:

Sorry Guy's and Gals looks like we can't make this jaunt.

Oh boo hoo! I was so looking forward to having a run out alongside the Viper.

[Naughty Magpie]

I might tag along for the Saturday only - minus Mr Magpie who's living it up in Manchester on a lads weekend away. Plus he's taking the VXT so I'll be coming in the trusty MINI.
Hope it's not too late to rejoin!

[chassis 33]

Naughty Magpie said:

I might tag along for the Saturday only - minus Mr Magpie who's living it up in Manchester on a lads weekend away. Plus he's taking the VXT so I'll be coming in the trusty MINI. Hope it's not too late to rejoin!

Sure thats fine. Are you coming for the meal too? I need to confirm numbers thats all.

If you want to meet at Jct16 then its 1100 or Malpas (see maps further up the thread) if blasting up the A49/A41 is easier for you between 1200 and 1300.

Look forward to seeing you. Any problems my mobile number is further up the thread.

Regards
Iain

[chassis 33]

Right the definative list of runners and riders, subject to change without warning...

Drive only
Darren350 - Wedge 350i

Meal and Drive
Chassis33 - SD1 2600
EmmaP - Corrado VR6
Minimax - Mini Mayfair/Ginetta
Quinny - Griff
Naughty Magpie - BMW Mini
Stone - Westfield (yes please)/Golf GTi/A4
Chassis33's Dad - SD1 2000
K50Del - Impreza
Lexie - passenger
V15ben - passenger

Unconfirmed
Mart 63 - Cerbera

Stopping over at my house Saturday night
EmmaP
Minimax
K50Del
Lexie
V15ben

Is anyone just doing the Sunday climb up Snowdon?

Regards
Iain

[Balmoral Green]

chassis 33 said:

Chassis33's Dad - SD1 2000

A 2 litre 4 cylinder 'O' series SD1

Sorry, couldnt resist it. I used to sell 'em.

[Naughty Magpie]

Yes, I think I'll stay for the meal and have a midnight drive back to Shropshire I reckon.

I won't be drinking and could give people a lift to the pub and back if needed, as long as you have very short or thin legs, in the back of the MINI.