(North) Warwickshire Wander 31-01-09

[Bob the Planner]

Following on from the successful Dorset Dawdles series, I propose a Warwickshire Wander on the 31st January 2009. This will be an 80 mile or so round trip in North Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire. The start will be at 10 am with lunch at about 12-ish. There will be a stop in the morning and another one post lunch for everyone to socialise and talk Bo****ks in a car park. I have a proposed route but this needs to be driven and fine tuned. Anyone wish to join me for a run out ?

[Polarbert]

Sounds interesting. Where abouts is warwickshire? :hehe; Seriously. How far away is it from Nottingham?

[Polarbert]

60 miles away from casa del Polarbert.

A bit far for this methinks.

[parapaul]

Would love to but for two issues -

1. Chances of surviving the fallout after suggesting to the OH I take time out to go for a drive instead of pandering to her is approximately zero.

2. My chariot is really not in the same league as anyone with a real car

[Fort Jefferson]

Where are you going to start Bob?

[Bob the Planner]

Start is close to Atherstone - so about 40 miles for Polarbert ! Then head in a circuit to finish close to where we started.

[Hooli]

parapaul said:

2. My chariot is really not in the same league as anyone with a real car

if the last run was anything to go by, dont worry about that mate. sheds are welcome, if i go i'll be in a proper shed.

im tempted, have to decide closer to the time i think.

[Bob the Planner]

This is a run out to be sociable and have a bit of fun. Most of the run is down smaller roads so no problem with bringing anything you like (although I hope to have the Tuscan back by then !)

[P100]

Hi, Bob,

sounds interesting to me as I live quite close to atherstone......

Post some details neareer that time and I will summon some of the locals..

Cheers Roy

[Onzlouk]

I didnt realise anybody else who lived around here was actually interested in cars. Apart from you Roy Im up for this keep us posted. Where were you thinking of meeting?

[P100]

Onzlouk said:

I didnt realise anybody else who lived around here was actually interested in cars. Apart from you Roy Im up for this keep us posted. Where were you thinking of meeting?

Hi Loz, how are you bud ??

Been working on the Vixen today at work whilst it is quite, got a fair bit done too.... the Chim is in the garage at home hardly moved since the NEC Classic but one of them will be out for this event..

See you soon

Roy

[smiller]

Not too far for me, Atherstone.

If I can snaffle the MX-5 from the steering committee, I'm interested...

[dc53]

Droping past nuneaton/bedworth?

[Philrose]

I'm a possible Bob - are you going near Solihull?

[plasticpig]

Should be up for this depending on the weather.

[Hot_Stu]

Bob
What sort of pace are you expecting? i.e. should I bring Frogeye or ZT?
Cheers
Stuart

[Bob the Planner]

Pace depends on what you are used to ! If the tuscan is not back then the Mighty Swift will be on the ragged edge, otherwise it will be a relaxed run out giving consideration for the roads, weather and other road users - see comments on the Dorset runs for indication. I will post the route after a further proving run as yesterdays meant I have to make a couple of changes. I have identifieid a lunch stop though.

Phil - not heading much further south so will mean you heading north.

[356Speedster]

I might be interested, it's not a million miles from Redditch.... car will depend on the weather tho' - the Ariel's back tyres are getting very worn, so it could be an ST run.

[Bob the Planner]

Just done a proving run of the route and it still needs a little tweak which I should be able to do on Tuesday.

[Balmoral Green]

I have agreed to work that Saturday to cover for absence, so I won't be able to come. Have a nice run.