Mid-Essex jolly to Kent meet (28th April)
Mid-Essex jolly to Kent meet (28th April)
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Alf Essex

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1,467 posts

288 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2003
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To the Mid-Essex clan...Lady topaz has very kindly invited us all to the Kent Dunton Green meet Monday the 28th April.

As the Kent posse were kind enough to visit us back in March it would be dam rude if we refused their invite Clearly its not the best of nights to meet..ie a week day and being a city boy don't I know it...but hey we should make the effort!

So please let me know if you would like to pop along and I'll send you the directions. Myself and Tony...who apparently may have a 'exhaust conversion' ..wayhey...will be going along in convoy from Southend.

Alan.

joust

14,622 posts

286 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2003
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La Noble will be there (and maybe another....) if you need any more encouragement!

Come on 'ssex lads and lasses - pop over the wa'er

J

Podie

46,649 posts

302 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Alf - send us the details... can't make any promises, but I'll do me best to make it!

Big_M

5,602 posts

290 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Well if Joust is going to be there then I definatly will make the effort. Alf - can you mail me the details.

Debs

TdF

339 posts

295 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Alan, As i work in Opington i'll pay a visit this lunch time to the Rose & Crown, the Kent watering hole. We just need to arrange a time and place to meet Monday, i would suggest either the Thurrock services (Essex side) or the Dartford Hilton (Kent side).
Also you dont need passports or any jab's, although they are a funny lot on this side of the river...
TdF

TdF

339 posts

295 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Route sorted, piece of cake........hmmm cake, bugger diet Doh

TVR-NUT

1,404 posts

281 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Can't promise that I will come, but I will do my best. Can't be back too late as I'm on earlies Tuesday morning, so I have to be up at 4:50am! Can someone mail me the route please, as I don't know where we are going?! Also, are we all meeting up at Thurrock Services?
Mark

lady topaz

3,855 posts

281 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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TdF said: Alan, As i work in Opington i'll pay a visit this lunch time to the Rose & Crown, the Kent watering hole. We just need to arrange a time and place to meet Monday, i would suggest either the Thurrock services (Essex side) or the Dartford Hilton (Kent side).
Also you dont need passports or any jab's, although they are a funny lot on this side of the river...
TdF

Hey!! I've just returned to Kent from commuting thru D'tford tunnel to Essex for 2 years. Do you want me to get my white stilletos out and dance round my handbag on Monday to make you feel at home?
p.s. Alf has directions that I sent him - email him and I'm sure he'll share them.

TdF

339 posts

295 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Hey!! I've just returned to Kent from commuting thru D'tford tunnel to Essex for 2 years. Do you want me to get my white stilletos out and dance round my handbag on Monday to make you feel at home?
p.s. Alf has directions that I sent him - email him and I'm sure he'll share them.




no no please don't, i work in St Mary Cray and there are enough stilettos around here already.....

Pub looks ok and only ten minutes from where i work, i'll go and meet whoever's coming and guide them through this strange land they call Kent
TdF

joust

14,622 posts

286 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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I'll definatly be there peeps - I'll try and get there for around 6-6:30 so people can see it in the light, and I might have the time for a few "rides"...

J

Big_M

5,602 posts

290 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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joust said: I'll definatly be there peeps - I'll try and get there for around 6-6:30 so people can see it in the light, and I might have the time for a few "rides"...

J
Will try and get there early then - but wont be leaving Ipswich until 5pm. Put me down for one of your "rides" sweetie.

Big T

1,337 posts

281 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Seen as I'm on the border of Essex and not been to any events yet, I thought I'd pop along too, (2 weeks Cerbera owner and loving every minute of it).

Is anyone passing by the M11 or anywhere near N.E London to get there as I'd like to tag along.

T.

Big_M

5,602 posts

290 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Tony - think we might be arranging to meet at Thurrock Services. Will check with Alf Essex and let you know mate.

Debs

Alf Essex

Original Poster:

1,467 posts

288 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Guys,

Yep we should meet at Thurrock Services say 6.30?

Means I will have to leave work early from city...!

The directions 'Lady' has sent me are;

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Directions to Dunton Green from Essex
Heading down from Essex over the Dartford Crossing on the M25, head to to junction 4 (for Bromley / Orpington) and take the turn to the right. Note that the exit veers sharply left here, so beware! At the next roundabout take the left exit onto the A21 towards Badgers Mount and Dunton Green. Follow the A21 until a roundabout indicates a left turn towards Dunton Green (A224), this will take you over the M25. From here follow the A224 toward Dunton Green, the Rose & Crown will be on the left-hand side of the road after around a mile. Please note that the road layout hides the Rose & Crown until you are on-top of it...
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joust

14,622 posts

286 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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And here is a map that shows that...

www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=550745&y=157865&z=4&sv=550745,157865&st=4

Pub is marked with arrow and 'PH'

yellow peril

5,131 posts

299 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Hi Folkies....

6.30 is a wee bit early for us, but we will do our best...see if I can drag Ray kicking and screaming from work!!!!!

Hope to see you there.

Alf Essex

Original Poster:

1,467 posts

288 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Pauline,

Didn't think you were able to make it...could delay convoy 30mins if you wanted to 7pm...? So long as we are there when its light to show off the cars

Alan.

yellowchim

2,246 posts

283 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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We'll be at Thurrock Services at 6.30 (boss willing).
As long as yellow peril leaves work by 6.05 they'll have plenty of time to get to Thurrock on time!!!! - we remember an early morning rendezvous at the Army and Navy!
See you all then
Diane and Dave

yellow peril

5,131 posts

299 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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25 minutes to get from Clacton to Thurrock.......Diamond...I know it's fast but a rocket it ain't!!!!!!!!

Not even with Ray driving!!!!!!!!!!

Alan....will try to get there...thanks, but don't hold for us...the majority count!

I'll just have to keep reminding Ray about the time!!!!

Hey Diamond...I remember that trip to the Army & Navy...think it will be a long time before I forget it!!!!

//P//

TVR-NUT

1,404 posts

281 months

Thursday 24th April 2003
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Hi all. Will try and be at Thurrock Services for around 6:30ish. Shouldn't be a problem, as I only live 20 minutes away.... Lady Topaz - does the pub just serve hot food, or can I buy cold food (sandwiches etc) as well? If anyone is travelling via the A13 to the services - look out for me in the red wedge and give me a wave

Mark