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SXS

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3,065 posts

286 months

Wednesday 31st August 2005
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Ok chaps, now we got the group hotel booking on the way...

We need to organise small convoy meeting points and then big convoy meeting point... :bounce:

My hands are up for the Watford Gap to host the main convoy gathering (not in watford, the one up just before M45 Coventry, on the M1) :silly:

I'd suggest we all decide on the smaller convoys independantly and then small convoys all hook up at the Watford GAP firstly before hooking up at the next few points to build the convoy up. :)

What you all think? Sound idea?

satman

2,455 posts

275 months

Wednesday 31st August 2005
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Whos going from the Essex neck of the woods??....myself and davetherave will probably meet up for a 2 car convoy...anymore takers??...my planned route will probaly be A130-A120-M11-A14-A1(M)-A1 to the "Great gathering"....any ideas for meeting points enroute?

davetherave1970

2,144 posts

275 months

Wednesday 31st August 2005
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satman said:
myself and davetherave will probably meet up for a 2 car convoy

SXS

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3,065 posts

286 months

Thursday 1st September 2005
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Ok, theres gonna be a gathering point at my yard for those passing nearby, going up on Friday.

I'm based just past the A1 Biggleswade turn off, literally 15 seconds from the A1.

So far, theres 3 cars:

Carbon Al
DavidSmith
and me

The more the merrier, so contact me for details

>> Edited by SXS on Thursday 1st September 23:13

K1 CERB

579 posts

287 months

Thursday 1st September 2005
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I'll be coming from 'sarth of the river'. Normally, M2, M25, M1, but willing to make a detour.

K1 CERB

SXS

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3,065 posts

286 months

Thursday 1st September 2005
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K1 CERB said:
I'll be coming from 'sarth of the river'. Normally, M2, M25, M1, but willing to make a detour.

K1 CERB


Sorted.

Its just a 5 minute lag coming up the A1 to be honest...

So we have 4 gathering at my yard now, I live in a fair sized private close so simple to get to and get out of...

Once I get the full number, I'll send out an email with directions, but it literally is 15 secs off the A1....

SXS

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3,065 posts

286 months

Thursday 1st September 2005
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Satman, if you n Dave are coming up the A1, you can join us 4 too then....

K1 CERB

579 posts

287 months

Thursday 1st September 2005
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OK - I like Convoys Popping & Banging!!!

K1 CERB

UncleDave

7,155 posts

260 months

Thursday 1st September 2005
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Might be able to tag along behind (just for the added grin factor) if the GTi has arrived by then... which hopefully it will have done.

Can divert onto the A1 at the Worksop/Retford junction, so if you can forward any times to me that you will be setting off etc... We will have to 'join in' from a lay-by if we find one..

Thanks!
Dave.

davetherave1970

2,144 posts

275 months

Friday 2nd September 2005
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SXS said:
Satman, if you n Dave are coming up the A1, you can join us 4 too then....
Hi Ash

I'm in if Paddy is mate

satman

2,455 posts

275 months

Friday 2nd September 2005
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davetherave1970 said:

SXS said:
Satman, if you n Dave are coming up the A1, you can join us 4 too then....

Hi Ash

I'm in if Paddy is mate


Only if there is going to be bacon sarnies and a cup of tea when we arrive.....

DeathRace2005

5,151 posts

259 months

Friday 2nd September 2005
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Hmmm, Hope to be coming over from the Low Countries so what's all this about Hotel booked !
Any info please ?
Thanks,
PJ

SXS

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3,065 posts

286 months

Friday 2nd September 2005
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We have a thread going, so just put your name down in there if you're traveling a distance.

A number of us are staying at a hotel the Friday night before the event, Graham is organising the hotel and entertainment.

mad mark

2,345 posts

261 months

Friday 2nd September 2005
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I havn't had the chance to book today like i said i would, i'll sort that soon. (sorry Graham)

We were planning to go down on the Friday and book into a hotel, so will also be looking to hook up with any convoy's. We are in Romford not too far from the Dartford Tunnel.
What time are people planning to leave? I'm working nights so need to get some sleep before the off.

satman

2,455 posts

275 months

Friday 2nd September 2005
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mad mark said:
I havn't had the chance to book today like i said i would, i'll sort that soon. (sorry Graham)

We were planning to go down on the Friday and book into a hotel, so will also be looking to hook up with any convoy's. We are in Romford not too far from the Dartford Tunnel.
What time are people planning to leave? I'm working nights so need to get some sleep before the off.


Mark....Davetherave and myself are planning to go together...(although exact times and route is undecided)...but your welcome to join us....probably be heading A130-A120-M11-A14-A1, and leaving around 2.30/3.00ish from the Chelmsford area if this is any good...?

Dave...does this sound about right for you???....maybe make some final plans at the next Mid Essex meet on the 11th???

davetherave1970

2,144 posts

275 months

Friday 2nd September 2005
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satman said:

mad mark said:
I havn't had the chance to book today like i said i would, i'll sort that soon. (sorry Graham)

We were planning to go down on the Friday and book into a hotel, so will also be looking to hook up with any convoy's. We are in Romford not too far from the Dartford Tunnel.
What time are people planning to leave? I'm working nights so need to get some sleep before the off.



Mark....Davetherave and myself are planning to go together...(although exact times and route is undecided)...but your welcome to join us....probably be heading A130-A120-M11-A14-A1, and leaving around 2.30/3.00ish from the Chelmsford area if this is any good...?

Dave...does this sound about right for you???....maybe make some final plans at the next Mid Essex meet on the 11th???
You're going to a meet?
May have a problem. Cerbie need a steering rack re-con. They say it can be done in a week so fingers crossed.

Mrs BlueCerbera

2,208 posts

269 months

Monday 5th September 2005
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We'll be heading up from Northampton on Friday but won't be able to leave until 6ish unfortunately.

Anyone else heading up around that time ?

verminator

723 posts

261 months

Monday 5th September 2005
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i'me coming from as far south as you can get, any further south and you get wet. coming from hastings, east sussex. any one else going from this area? will
be leaving friday.staying at the parsonage country hotel, escrick.

javi1892

65 posts

259 months

Monday 5th September 2005
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verminator said:
i'me coming from as far south as you can get, any further south and you get wet. coming from hastings, east sussex. any one else going from this area? will
be leaving friday.staying at the parsonage country hotel, escrick.


I'm travelling from the Isle of Wight so even further south .Anyone driving from Hampshire or surrounding areas???

SXS

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3,065 posts

286 months

Monday 5th September 2005
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Carbon Al sets off from Hythe on Friday.... thats down there on the edge somewhere, so I guess a group of you could get together before heading up to the one of the meeting points joining the bigger convoy later...