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by **bigsi** » Wed 31.10.2007, 18:22

geoff, myself and punky are due to meet the rest of the northern guys at frankley services before 8.35 then we all convoy off the the porridge pot, do you want to meet at say monmouth? there is a services just before the monmouth tunnels. let me know what you intend to do.

simon

by **Sy V** » Wed 31.10.2007, 18:46

Si,

Once you've RVd at Frankley which is about 3 miles north of my gaff, if you come off the M5 at Jct 4 and down the A38 (past Nick Whale's and Paul Matty's) to Jct 1 of the M42 (a 1 mile detour) I'll tag along with you (I'll sit outside Nick Whale's).
Failing that (and if you don't want to leave the motorway), I'll fall into formation as you pass Jct 1 of the M42.

Sy

by **Dico** » Wed 31.10.2007, 19:49

Pinky and Punky :lol:

by **surfboardfiller** » Wed 31.10.2007, 22:03

geoffsmith wrote:
dapinky wrote:Might be easier to go for the services in that case - less chance of missing people

(unless they go to the wrong services - but who'd do a thing like that! )

Phil?

Admittedly I could not remember which services it was as I was so tired! :cry:

so I drove up to Gloucester and waited :smt115

Website · by **theelanman** » Thu 01.11.2007, 01:19

Sy V wrote:Si,

Once you've RVd at Frankley which is about 3 miles north of my gaff, if you come off the M5 at Jct 4 and down the A38 (past Nick Whale's and Paul Matty's) to Jct 1 of the M42 (a 1 mile detour) I'll tag along with you (I'll sit outside Nick Whale's).
Failing that (and if you don't want to leave the motorway), I'll fall into formation as you pass Jct 1 of the M42.

Sy

Sy
I'll come down that way and meet up with you sunday morning.....
any idea of time???

looks like I'll be staying at the wedding on saturday a bit longer than I thought

cheers
G

by **GeoffSmith** » Thu 01.11.2007, 01:35

Si is talking about 8:35 at Frankley services so 5-10 minutes after that to get to Sy.

by **GeoffSmith** » Thu 01.11.2007, 01:51

bigsi wrote:geoff, myself and punky are due to meet the rest of the northern guys at frankley services before 8.35 then we all convoy off the the porridge pot, do you want to meet at say monmouth? there is a services just before the monmouth tunnels. let me know what you intend to do.

simon

Si,

If you're heading through Monmouth, I guess you're heading to the M50 and not coming over the bridge!

I suggest Pinky and I meet you and Punky at Strensham services around 8:00 (as it's about half an hour to Frankley southbound). That will mean Pinky and I need to leave Michaelwood at 7:30 or mine at 7:20. I sense a cunning plan....

7:20 Geoff's
7:30 Michaelwood
8:00 Strensham
8:35 Frankley Southbound
8:45 Sy's
9:05 Porridge Pot

by **Sy V** » Thu 01.11.2007, 06:18

geoffsmith wrote:...

7:20 Geoff's
7:30 Michaelwood
8:00 Strensham
8:35 Frankley Southbound
8:45 Sy's
9:05 Porridge Pot...

Christ on a bike! You're not planning on hanging about then. Best I get the old girl nice and warm before joining in (fnaaar).

And what's this s**t? "LEC admin. Probably the best admin in the world."

by **Sy V** » Thu 01.11.2007, 06:21

theelanman wrote:...
Sy
I'll come down that way and meet up with you sunday morning.....
any idea of time?...

cheers
G

Any time before 8:30 really G. The earlier you arrive the more chance of a coffee.

House number and postcode via PM, but I think you have it anyway.

by **Sy V** » Thu 01.11.2007, 10:08

Club Lotus have just assured me that there will be no repeat of last year's debacle where non-Lotus cars were allowed to park in the cattle sheds.

by **bigsi** » Thu 01.11.2007, 10:21

well as far as i know we are just going straight to frankley then onto the porridge pot in convoy with the nmeg guys, i dont know which way they are going sy< best to ask them on the lef forum if they can swing by nick whales and meet you there.

i dont know what thier plans are so best to ask them.

by **Sy V** » Thu 01.11.2007, 12:12

Si

No probs, we'll tag along as you come off the M5 and pass M42 Jct 1...

by **dapinky** » Thu 01.11.2007, 13:17

geoffsmith wrote:7:20 Geoff's
7:30 Michaelwood
8:00 Strensham
8:35 Frankley Southbound
8:45 Sy's
9:05 Porridge Pot

Well, there goes my plan for a nice drive on the A46 :roll:

Still, a motorway scenic drive is still okay i suppose - i might even get to see some esprit tail lights in the distance - it'll let me know which lanes to avoid so i don't hit any 'falling debris' as they shake loose all those 'hurredly assembled by pi$$ed-up tired blokes' parts on Si's motor :smt082

(Only joking - it was a bloody good job by top blokes with limited time, but limitless enthusiasm and inventivness for a mate in need. Having seen the result at Castle Combe it's a car that any professional restorer would put on the front page of their web site - it's one hell of an advert and something to go on a CV if any of you want a job in the industry!)

Anyway, back to the topic - 0730 Michaelwood North for the Pinkys!

by **surfboardfiller** » Thu 01.11.2007, 17:00

Surly you mean Strensham services! :-D

by **Gee0** » Thu 01.11.2007, 19:24

Hi Sy

If we are talking about Sunday, can I tag along and meet at Nick Whale or somewhere in bromsgrove as I am coming from Stourport, Let me know what time and where.

Thanks
Gerry

by **GeoffSmith** » Thu 01.11.2007, 20:49

Sy V wrote:Christ on a bike! You're not planning on hanging about then.

Have you seen what Punky's got? :shock:

But Si wants to stretch his legs at Frankley, so we'd better bring it forward quarter of an hour. 07:15 at Michaelwood and 07:45 at Strensham Dave. Makes you appreciate a comfortable car, doesn't it; not having to stop every hour. :twisted:

Sy V wrote:And what's this s**t?

by **clemo** » Thu 01.11.2007, 21:06

i know this thread is about stonleigh, and a convoy meet up , (With a link to accommodation( but who is actually STAYING THE NIGHT BEFORE?
and if so where?

as me and willb are thinking of coming up on the saturday and would like to have a nag with other LEC bods?

porridge pot or hoiliday in? or another ?

cheers and see ya there?

Website · by **theelanman** » Thu 01.11.2007, 22:09

I was gonna stay but Ive got a wedding saturday
was hoping to get out of it early so I could get down sat night for beer and curry but the LEF boys are eating about the time Id be travelling...Ive also left it too late to get a cheap room and theyre now £70...oh...and itd have been only me from the LEC clan....

so Im staying at the wedding a bit longer and coming down early sunday :-D

by **rip** » Thu 01.11.2007, 22:37

rip wrote:
Ok, meet up at Northampton services at 8.00 for anyone interested. Just so we don't miss anyone, how about a list.

1. rip
2. Josler
3.

Watch out on the M45 though. We will probably have it to ourselves , but the police like to target this road with mobile cameras.

Just Josler & me meeting here then?

by **Dave Eds** » Thu 01.11.2007, 22:45

rip wrote:
rip wrote:
Ok, meet up at Northampton services at 8.00 for anyone interested. Just so we don't miss anyone, how about a list.

1. rip
2. Josler
3.

Watch out on the M45 though. We will probably have it to ourselves , but the police like to target this road with mobile cameras.

Just Josler & me meeting here then?

Is your car fixed? Do you not want to cuddle a spare bumper?

Me and Nobs could meet up with you if you can do a link to your meet point as I cant do techy things Rippers :roll:

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