North East Meet and Drive 2

[james-witton]

Hello fellow Northerners

Well I think we can say the first NE meet up was a success. 8 fantastic Astons driving through some great countryside.
It even stopped raining at one point!

So the next one will be on Sunday 23rd July and it may just be a little bit special. We will be meeting at the AM dealership Newcastle for the now traditional (??) bacon butties.
Then it's a drive up the wonderful Northumberland coast, no doubt via a few castles.
Lunch will be provided so if you can make it (partners invited) we really could do with you putting your names down,

Please respond with any questions

James

1. James@witton. Virage
2. Aussie John. Vanquish.

[james-witton]

Ah yes the wonderful N430. Great car, wonderful sound.
Good to have you with us again.
Let's hope for better weather.

1. James@witton. Virage
2. Aussie John. Vanquish
3. Buster73. Vantage N430.

Edited by james-witton on Tuesday 30th May 22:08

[james-witton]

Add your name/car to the list then Anth.
Also how many are coming as lunch provided.
Will be great to see you again.
James

Edited by james-witton on Wednesday 31st May 13:02

[james-witton]

Hi
Can you please give an indication of how many for lunch that you will have?
Thanks
James

1. James@witton. Virage (2)
2. Aussie John. Vanquish (2)
3. Buster73. Vantage N430.
4. DT Vanquish

[james-witton]

Are you planning to be Rear Gunner again Mark?
Chocks Away!!

[james-witton]

1. James@witton. Virage (2)
2. Aussie John. Vanquish (2)
3. Buster73. Vantage N430.
4. DT Vanquish
5. Anth - Vantage V8 Roadster
6. Chris - Vantage V8
7. Mark (Loose_Cannon) - DB9 (2)
8. David - Vantage V8 (2)
9. Steven - Virage (2)

[james-witton]

1. James@witton. Virage (2)
2. Aussie John. Vanquish (2)
3. Buster73. Vantage N430.
4. DT Vanquish
5. Anth - Vantage V8 Roadster
6. Chris - Vantage V8
7. Mark (Loose_Cannon) - DB9 (2)
8. David - Vantage V8 (2)
9. Steven - Virage (2)
10. Rancid and his tasty big black wheels - V8 Vantage (2)

[james-witton]

steveatesh said:

I'm a possible James, will have to confirm nearer the time, both seats will be occupied if I make it!
Vantage V8

Hope so Steve
It will be great to meet you.
When you can confirm stick your name on the list so that we can judge numbers for lunch.
James

[james-witton]

1. James@witton. Virage (2)
2. Aussie John. Vanquish (2)
3. Buster73. Vantage N430.
4. DT Vanquish
5. Anth - Vantage V8 Roadster
6. Chris - Vantage V8
7. Mark (Loose_Cannon) - DB9 (2)
8. David - Vantage V8 (2)
9. Steven - Virage (2)
10. Rancid and his tasty big black wheels - V8 Vantage (2)
11. Edmund and his Mum and Dad. DB9 (2.5)

[james-witton]

1. James@witton. Virage (2)
2. Aussie John. Vanquish (2)
3. Buster73. Vantage N430.
4. DT Vanquish
5. Anth - Vantage V8 Roadster
6. Chris - Vantage V8
7. Mark (Loose_Cannon) - DB9 (2)
8. David - Vantage V8 (2)
9. Steven - Virage (2)
10. Rancid and his tasty big black wheels - V8 Vantage (2)
11. Edmund and his Mum and Dad. DB9 (2.5)
12. Mark - DBS (2)
13. Paul - V8 Vantage (2)

[james-witton]

Great that you can join us Steve.

[james-witton]

Shameless Bump.

[james-witton]

Anyone coming who has a drone?
May be a good opportunity for some spectacular shots.

[james-witton]

Hi
Be at the Dealers in Silverlink by 1000am latest for bacon butties and tea/coffee. Chance to say hello to each other.
We leave at 1030.
More details to follow (when I sort them out)
James

[james-witton]

Hi

There will be a route map provided.

I'm trying to find a day to get a dry run in, but work keeps getting in the way.

The plan is drive up the coastal route to Bambrough Castle (Alnmouth, Warkworth etc) Stopping up there for a bit of refreshment then back down the A1 to let the cars stretch their legs (legally) a bit.

More details to follow.

It's looking like a good turn out and we'll do all that we can to give you a good event.

Looking forward to meeting you.

James

[james-witton]

1. James@witton. Virage (2)
2. Aussie John. Vanquish (2)
3. Buster73. Vantage N430.(2)
4. Paul Thursby. DBP Volante
5. Anth - Vantage V8 Roadster (2)
6. Chris - Vantage V8 (2)
7. Mark (Loose_Cannon) - DB9 (2)
8. David - Vantage V8 (2)
9. Steven - Virage (2)
10. Rancid and his tasty big black wheels - V8 Vantage (2)
11. Edmund and his Mum and Dad. DB9 (2.5)
12. Mark - DBS (2)
13. Paul - V8 Vantage (2)
14. Steve (Chesby) (2) - V12 Vantage SM
15. Steve Vantage V8 (2)
16. Pete A - Vantage V12S (2)
17. Colin Crowe. DB9 (2)
18. Paul Franke. AMV8 Volante (2)

[james-witton]

I see skullduggery here ...

[james-witton]

Right, dry run completed. Maps will be provided.

Paul at Aston Martin is kindly providing us all with a picnic lunch including bubbly stuff for those who wish to partake.

Best of all we'll be granted access to take our cars into Bamburgh Castle itself, again courtesy of AM for our picnic.

Please try to get to the Dealers NE28 9NZ by 1000 at the latest so we can leave on time at 1030. Tea/coffee and butties on arrival.

Fingers crossed for fine weather.

Off to Tel Aviv in the morning for a bit of work but will be watching emails if you have any questions.

See you all on Sunday.

James

[james-witton]

1. James@witton. Virage (2)
2. Aussie John. Vanquish (2)
3. Buster73. Vantage N430.(2)
4. Paul Thursby. DBP Volante
5. Anth - Vantage V8 Roadster (2)
6. Chris - Vantage V8 (2)
7. Mark (Loose_Cannon) - DB9 (2)
8. David - Vantage V8 (2)
9. Steven - Virage (2)
10. Rancid and his tasty big black wheels - V8 Vantage (2)
11. Edmund and his Mum and Dad. DB9 (2.5)
12. Mark - DBS (2)
13. Paul - V8 Vantage (2)
14. Steve (Chesby) (2) - V12 Vantage SM
15. Steve Vantage V8 (2)
16. Pete A - Vantage V12S (2)
17. Colin Crowe. DB9 (2)
18. Paul Franke. AMV8 Volante (2)
19. Steve. Virage (the original one)

[james-witton]

All welcome, even Southerners!

Champagne picnic in the castle sounds nice

We should make an impressive sight (and sound) especially when we all drive through the little streets of Alnmouth and Seahouses.

Edited by james-witton on Monday 17th July 19:50