July 27th - Possible Hoon? Any Interest?
Discussion
I'm trying to gauge if there is any interest for a days hoon on the 27th. Me and my Dad (Oortam) are going out for a days hoon as it's the only weekend we'll get this summer where we don't have other plans and he's on shore.
I thought it would be nice to open it up to PH to see if there is any others interested. I've not been to a big meet since the Spring meet. It's a busy year for Gumbaw/Fling/Highland Hoon etc. so lotsw of people are probably occupied with them.
I've not figured out all the details yet as I'd like to know the numbers before finalising it. If there is lots of interest I'm happy to arrange coffee stop/booking for lunch/final meet point and a big car park is required. If it's small, we can figure things out more off the cuff as a large car park isn't as deserately needed. If it's only a handful of people I can offer coffee and buscuits at my flat as a morning meet point and get a chippy by the coast for lunch! All depends on what people's interest is and how many are free.
In terms of route, we were thinking South-West in the Ayr/Stranraer/Dumfries triangle as there are some good roads in there. We would meet at Hermiston Gait initially as there are some good roads heading out South-West not far out of Edinburgh. Obviously people can join up along the route.
Pop your name on the list if you're interested so I can gauge numbers. If you could quote the list above your post and just ad your name on the bottom it would make my life easier. I'll try and keep the top post here up to date.
It probably won't be as well organised as Barry's runs but any excuse to get out and enjoy the sunshine (if it lasts...) and quiet roads!
Also, if you have any suggestions for the run/points of interest etc. then let me know
Edit: Working on the route at the moment, need to go for a reccy run before I email it all out. I've a few ideas for lunch in the pipeline too, all depends how many we have.
Also added in a mate who isn't on PH but wants to come along.
I thought it would be nice to open it up to PH to see if there is any others interested. I've not been to a big meet since the Spring meet. It's a busy year for Gumbaw/Fling/Highland Hoon etc. so lotsw of people are probably occupied with them.
I've not figured out all the details yet as I'd like to know the numbers before finalising it. If there is lots of interest I'm happy to arrange coffee stop/booking for lunch/final meet point and a big car park is required. If it's small, we can figure things out more off the cuff as a large car park isn't as deserately needed. If it's only a handful of people I can offer coffee and buscuits at my flat as a morning meet point and get a chippy by the coast for lunch! All depends on what people's interest is and how many are free.
In terms of route, we were thinking South-West in the Ayr/Stranraer/Dumfries triangle as there are some good roads in there. We would meet at Hermiston Gait initially as there are some good roads heading out South-West not far out of Edinburgh. Obviously people can join up along the route.
Pop your name on the list if you're interested so I can gauge numbers. If you could quote the list above your post and just ad your name on the bottom it would make my life easier. I'll try and keep the top post here up to date.
It probably won't be as well organised as Barry's runs but any excuse to get out and enjoy the sunshine (if it lasts...) and quiet roads!
Also, if you have any suggestions for the run/points of interest etc. then let me know
Username | Car |
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DottyMR2 | MR2 Turbo |
Oortam | Cayman S |
knightofni | SLK 350 |
Driver67 | BMW 130i |
bigwheel | Monaro |
pscl227 | 1M Coupe |
Jordan | Mk2 Golf GTi |
Edit: Working on the route at the moment, need to go for a reccy run before I email it all out. I've a few ideas for lunch in the pipeline too, all depends how many we have.
Also added in a mate who isn't on PH but wants to come along.
Edited by DottyMR2 on Tuesday 15th July 16:42
Edited by DottyMR2 on Tuesday 15th July 17:09
Username | Car |
---|---|
DottyMR2 | MR2 Turbo |
Oortam | Cayman S |
knightofni | SLK 350 |
Driver67 | BMW 130i |
bigwheel | Monaro |
pscl227 | 1M Coupe |
iand17 | lotus Ellise 111s |
I'm up for this although I need to back home in Lanarkshire by 3ish so won't make much of the afternoon route. I've got tickets for the Commonwealth swimming in the evening.
Update: Went and ran most of the route yesterday, although didn't get the afternoon roads due to a slight heat issue with the car...
Going to put the route together today and sort lunch, should be able to send out notes etc. for it tomorrow, I'll email it to everyone when it's done with a google maps link too if anyone wants to put it in their sat nav.
Going to put the route together today and sort lunch, should be able to send out notes etc. for it tomorrow, I'll email it to everyone when it's done with a google maps link too if anyone wants to put it in their sat nav.
DottyMR2 said:
Update: Went and ran most of the route yesterday, although didn't get the afternoon roads due to a slight heat issue with the car...
Going to put the route together today and sort lunch, should be able to send out notes etc. for it tomorrow, I'll email it to everyone when it's done with a google maps link too if anyone wants to put it in their sat nav.
Good man Going to put the route together today and sort lunch, should be able to send out notes etc. for it tomorrow, I'll email it to everyone when it's done with a google maps link too if anyone wants to put it in their sat nav.
driver67 said:
Updated list.
Cheers, someone got forgotten about!Username | Car |
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DottyMR2 | MR2 Turbo |
Oortam | Cayman S |
knightofni | SLK 350 |
Driver67 | BMW 130i |
bigwheel | Monaro |
pscl227 | 1M Coupe |
iand17 | lotus Ellise 111s |
Jordan | Mk2 Golf GTi |
The route is done, I've emailed you all asking fora reply so that I can send the word docs as attachements. The google links are on the word docs for you to have a look.
I've tried to keep it mixed between small twisty stuff and some wider faster stuff.
Lunch is booked with leeway for numbers changing/passengers. Finishing point pub with a car park selected purely because of the petrol station next to it (just in case ) and it sells beer, so win win.
Anyone else who signs up after today, add your name to the list and drop me an email through PH and I'll send the route on to you. I should have got everyones email addresses before today
Edited by DottyMR2 on Thursday 24th July 09:54
Got home fine for 1.30 (2hrs earlier than planned ) car drives perfectly so ironically almost forgot about the damage on way home.
Checked briefly when I got home and all damage seems superficial but will need to get it checked out further and options. Unfortunately as both front and back clams are damaged replacement is £4500 + vat for the 2 parts as a starter so costs quickly mount up.
Sorry for messing up run, thanks Scott for organising, enjoy lunch and hope the afternoon run is good and uneventful, and the MR2 stays cool, thanks for your help and support. Not a good day for me but in reality could have been much worse in many ways.
Checked briefly when I got home and all damage seems superficial but will need to get it checked out further and options. Unfortunately as both front and back clams are damaged replacement is £4500 + vat for the 2 parts as a starter so costs quickly mount up.
Sorry for messing up run, thanks Scott for organising, enjoy lunch and hope the afternoon run is good and uneventful, and the MR2 stays cool, thanks for your help and support. Not a good day for me but in reality could have been much worse in many ways.
Glad to hear the damage is "only" superficuial bodywork - they do know how to charge for that though. I suppose that's what insurance is for. Here's hoping it gets fixed quickly. The rest of the day was good and the lunch venue was excellent. A good place for future runs. After you left Dougie, it dried up and we had a very good run up the 702 until the MR2 overheated again just before Abington. We all made it home safe and sound and looking forward to the next one. Too bad there weren't more people and the ones that didn't turn up missed a good day.
Oortam said:
Glad to hear the damage is "only" superficuial bodywork - they do know how to charge for that though. I suppose that's what insurance is for. Here's hoping it gets fixed quickly. The rest of the day was good and the lunch venue was excellent. A good place for future runs. After you left Dougie, it dried up and we had a very good run up the 702 until the MR2 overheated again just before Abington. We all made it home safe and sound and looking forward to the next one. Too bad there weren't more people and the ones that didn't turn up missed a good day.
Nice one, love the 702.Great to meet you all today.
My car really needs a good clean all the same, need to wait until tomorrow
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