Early Bird Devon Dash - 9th April 2006

[Lotustuart]

Come on then people, this will be my last run. Same route as last time, or as near as dammit!

Bournemouth to Poole then A35 to Dorchester then the coast route
Bridport, Chideock, Honiton.
At Honiton join the A30 for a dual carrigway blat to Exeter.

Through exeter to the A377. Enjoy the automotive bliss that is the A377 to Barnstable.
On to the A361 to Braunton then the B3231 to Croyde Bay. Stop at the Thatch in Croyde?

Then back to Braunton and on to the A39 to Porlock.

Then its back to Cheedar or home depending on time and peoples arrangements.

Lets have a then..............

1) Lotustuart
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[gooby]

1) Lotustuart
2) Gooby
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[speedyellow]

Yeah stick me down on the list!

[minidiva]

sh1t I can't make it Stu, I am so annoyed as I was really looking forward to it.

Orange & I are organising a big club event for the Land Rover club which we will be doing all weekend, I am so sorry, and we've known about it for months too

I know what I'd rather be doing...

sorry sorry sorry sorry

If the LR event goes tits-up for any reason i'll be right there.

[turnamere]

I am definately up for it, although since I'm coming from Falmouth I'll look to intercept you all somewhere on the A377. Be my first chance to meet a few PHers after 18 months of ownership Be interesting to see if "pugsawtawny phil" has decided to take his roof off yet.

You can leave me at Porlock Hill and I'll just drive up and down it until I run out of fuel awesome.

Any other SW Lotus owners up for this??

[Janitor]

Yep! I'm definitelty up for that... but times are vital for me though - have to hit Porlock by 10.30am as I've got to be back home by midday to prepare Sunday afternoon footy Cup match

By my reckoning, that'll mean leaving BoMo at 6:00am but then again, it is advertised as an 'Early Bird' dash!

Will arrange to meet ya someplace along the 377 turnamere - timing and place all depends on which way you'll be heading up..?

[ChristianM]

I'm in.

1) Lotustuart
2) Gooby
3) speedyellow
4) turnamere
5) Janitor
6) ChristianM

[turnamere]

Janitor, I'm guessing that the aim is to hit Croyde for lunch, Lotustuart will no doubt correct me if I'm wrong, where are you starting out from?

Just wondering if I can drag myself out of bed early enough to do Falmouth - Tiverton - Minehead - Barnstaple - Crediton - wave goodbye to Janitor, wave helo to BoLoCs - Barnstaple - Croyde - Porlock down - Porlock up - Falmouth?? AA route planner reckons 13 hours 28 Minutes without lunch

Sounds like a good day out though.

[chris_n]

I've just heard I should hopefully be getting delivery of my Exige S this weekend and obviously it will need running in so very tempted to join you for this to a) get a few miles on the car b) drive some nice roads (love that part of the world) and c) meet a few of you.

What time would you be leaving Bournemouth? I'd be coming down from West London so would obviously have to set out that bit earlier.

A quick check on the AA site reckons 475 mile round trip for me - perfect!!!

Chris

[Janitor]

Mr Mere, I'm kinda hoping (actually pinning all of them) on Croyde being mid-morning coffee rather than lunch! Also, given the Barnstaple - Croyde crawl, it may be better to 'take tea' elsewhere and miss out that part..? (Hope I'm not speaking out of turn there, but The Thatch aside, I gather that was the dragiest section)

turnamere said:

Just wondering if I can drag myself out of bed early enough to do Falmouth - Tiverton - Minehead - Barnstaple - Crediton - wave goodbye to Janitor, wave helo to BoLoCs

Now that is hardcore you know the score! Cripes... indeed! I could drift towards the A30 somewhere and then we'll head towards Crediton(ish) to snag a line onto the passing BoLOCs..?


Chris - that's the way mate, you know it makes sense! It's not my Club, but I'm certain you'll be way more than welcome. I was running-in on my first BoLOC trip too - it's ideal (don't worry about the 'but I'll be drawn into having to cane it' thing, it's cool Anyway, the S is still quite a bit of kit in 'easy mode' I hear )

ps, don't forget to book your 1k service when you collect... with this trip and the unfightable draw, you'll soon be wanting that done






>> Edited by Janitor on Tuesday 28th March 17:15

[Janitor]

Nope, forget all that bolox BoLOCs... I have no big commitments now on the 9th, so I'm in no worries

[piooly]

I have'nt been out on a run for what feels like ever. Thoughts of selling the sport 160 for an evil TVR are now banished for the time being. So bring it on, cant wait. Best the car into westover as a coolant pipe in the engine bay has a very slight leak and something is vibrating slightly at 3250rpm when you let the revs drop.

1) Lotustuart
2) Gooby
3) speedyellow
4) turnamere
5) Janitor
6) ChristianM
7) Piooly

[just1]

Can make the start line but may be forced to peel off early as we are baby sitting that weekend for mrs just1's sister, will keep you informed.

[beachbum]

Cant make at all guys, sorry, wish I could. Have fun

[Lotustuart]

minidiva said:

sh1t I can't make it Stu, I am so annoyed as I was really looking forward to it. Orange & I are organising a big club event for the Land Rover club which we will be doing all weekend, I am so sorry, and we've known about it for months too I know what I'd rather be doing... sorry sorry sorry sorry If the LR event goes tits-up for any reason i'll be right there.

Now look what you made me do.........

Beachbum, I`m gutted you can`t make it too!

Just1, at least start with us, If only for a few hours. I want that new beastie of yours in the starting line up photos!

>> Edited by Lotustuart on Tuesday 28th March 21:31

[minidiva]

I am sooooo scared now.

We will try and do a bit in the morning if you're starting early as we won't have to start this event until about 9am.
I'll do everything i can to at least make a bit of the run.

[TIPPER]

We're up for this, dependant on times. Best place for us to meet up would be with BoLOCs crowd at Exeter. What sort of time are you planning/expecting to be be there?

[just1]

How about heading for an early morning stop at the Mcdonalds on the Dorchester ring road??? I know a few of the locals that would love to see the cars in that part of the world. By the way thats just around the corner from where I work.

[gooby]

just1 said:

How about heading for an early morning stop at the Mcdonalds on the Dorchester ring road??? I know a few of the locals that would love to see the cars in that part of the world. By the way thats just around the corner from where I work.

[Lotustuart]

I`m easy on start times, the earlier the less cars on the roads!!
0600 seems ok but will wait for others opinions.
MacD`s b`fast would be a welcome stop (for a fat bstrd like me!!)
Can someone else (Gooby?)have a guess at what times we will be in various places for others to meet with us as I don`t have a clue.

Can`t wait!!!