BoLOCs to a Bacon Buttie ???
Discussion
Sunday 3rd August ? <---- thanks to miniD for pointing out my date error
I have an obscure breakfast venue in mind close to Bournemouth airport, but trust me if you like bacon butties it is the Dogs Bolocs.
Anyway...I'm going to reccie the run sometime this week and confirm route later this week.
Anyway... for those that like the early Sunday thing, think "a bit of a jolly old thrash around the forest, straights, bends, twistys and then back in time for tea and brekkie"
I have an obscure breakfast venue in mind close to Bournemouth airport, but trust me if you like bacon butties it is the Dogs Bolocs.
Anyway...I'm going to reccie the run sometime this week and confirm route later this week.
Anyway... for those that like the early Sunday thing, think "a bit of a jolly old thrash around the forest, straights, bends, twistys and then back in time for tea and brekkie"
Edited by Grinnders on Monday 28th July 10:08
Goobs... sorry not wishing to kybosh your religious pilgrimage but I can't afford that much time away from my family @ the weekend.
So for those in a similar situation to me.....
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&ge...
It may be subject to some adjustments post a test run this afternoon
)
So for those in a similar situation to me.....
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&ge...
It may be subject to some adjustments post a test run this afternoon
)Edited by Grinnders on Monday 28th July 13:11
I have undertaken a test run of said route and there are some very nice roads.. obviously because of the forest it won't be a high speed affair but I think there is plenty of opportunity for "spirited" driving if you look out for ponies ! So thanks to Janitor I think for the pointers re: Emery Down etc.
(also checked breakfast venue opens @ 0930)
BTW, sorry if I broke rules and used the BoLOCs franchise for my jaunt
but I'm not sure I can edit the thread title now.
(also checked breakfast venue opens @ 0930)
BTW, sorry if I broke rules and used the BoLOCs franchise for my jaunt
but I'm not sure I can edit the thread title now. Grinnders said:
I have undertaken a test run of said route and there are some very nice roads.
Nice roads between me and the airport?I could fall out of bed and be at the airport....
Now the other side of the airport
There is an on ramp to the Ringwood bypass from Matchams lane (Towards Ferndown). It loops round 270 degrees and is covered in some special "anti slip" tarmac. It is incredible, talk about "does wahat it says on the label". I cant loose traction no matter how fast I attack it. It is getting sill now but wow, is that smile inducing.
Gooby said:
Grinnders said:
I have undertaken a test run of said route and there are some very nice roads.
Nice roads between me and the airport?I could fall out of bed and be at the airport....
.... have you missed the 1 hour loop around the forest ? It's Bournemouth to Hurn "the long way round"Gooby said:
Grinnders said:
I have undertaken a test run of said route and there are some very nice roads.
Nice roads between me and the airport?I could fall out of bed and be at the airport....
Now the other side of the airport
There is an on ramp to the Ringwood bypass from Matchams lane (Towards Ferndown). It loops round 270 degrees and is covered in some special "anti slip" tarmac. It is incredible, talk about "does wahat it says on the label". I cant loose traction no matter how fast I attack it. It is getting sill now but wow, is that smile inducing.
Wont be able to make the brekkie run Grinders - on Puppy duty....
Grinnders said:
yep - thats the beauty.
Ok... slightly revised route at the start for those that may want to join the Capt. Grinnders magical mystery tour. It is not barn stormin' high speed but very attractive and some great little twisty roads.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&saddr=bh14+8...
Approximately
0815 Shore Road (Poole Harbour between Evening Hill & Haven Road.. where the Burger run usually pauses in the other direction)
0820 Branksome beach
0830 Westover Road (brief pause if required)
0840 Iford Bridge
0845 Christchurch bypass
Off into the forest minding the ponies and
sometime around 0930-0945 A mystery location (near Hurn airport) for potentially the best bacon buttie you have ever tasted.
It is not a numbers dependent thing..... I'm going for breakfast the long way (and it looks like it might be nice weather too) following this route and you are welcome to follow (or lead).
It's through the forest, so there may be some trafic, and there may be some ponies but if it becomes more of a cruise, so be it.
The times are approx. and I'll check here Saturday night for any interest. If it looks like I'm going solo, I'll still swing past the spots located above but I won't be anticipating a stop.
Hope some can join me.
Cheers
Capt.Grinnders
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&saddr=bh14+8...
Approximately
0815 Shore Road (Poole Harbour between Evening Hill & Haven Road.. where the Burger run usually pauses in the other direction)
0820 Branksome beach
0830 Westover Road (brief pause if required)
0840 Iford Bridge
0845 Christchurch bypass
Off into the forest minding the ponies and
sometime around 0930-0945 A mystery location (near Hurn airport) for potentially the best bacon buttie you have ever tasted.
It is not a numbers dependent thing..... I'm going for breakfast the long way (and it looks like it might be nice weather too) following this route and you are welcome to follow (or lead).
It's through the forest, so there may be some trafic, and there may be some ponies but if it becomes more of a cruise, so be it.
The times are approx. and I'll check here Saturday night for any interest. If it looks like I'm going solo, I'll still swing past the spots located above but I won't be anticipating a stop.
Hope some can join me.
Cheers
Capt.Grinnders
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