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Jun 23, 2005 10:05:47 GMT
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Right, here's our plan:
Meet at Thurrock services (just North of the Dartford crossing) BEFORE 07:30 06:45 Sunday morning. We will leave at 07:30 06:45 prompt and travel anticlockwise on the M25 to the M1 then M1 North to J14. Then local roads (through Olney and Bozeat) to the 'Pod.
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Last Edit: Jun 27, 2005 17:59:03 GMT by rmad
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Jun 23, 2005 11:17:33 GMT
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awesome...I'm getting all excited already.
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Jun 23, 2005 11:23:21 GMT
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Does anyone think we should leave earlier?
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Jun 23, 2005 11:39:51 GMT
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me  Sorry,.. I'd like to be as early as possible,.. you never know what disasters may befall us/the show/the stand before we get there  |
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Jun 23, 2005 11:40:16 GMT
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This sounds like a plan - what time do you reckon you'll be at Toddington? I think it would be a good idea to be at Pod by 8:30...... me Sorry,.. I'd like to be as early as possible,.. you never know what disasters may befall us/the show/the stand before we get there That's very true...... maybe we should aim to meet at Toddington about 7:30 ish........  |
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Last Edit: Jun 23, 2005 11:41:38 GMT by iRocco
 I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jun 23, 2005 12:35:31 GMT
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06:45 from Thurrock?
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Jun 23, 2005 12:57:54 GMT
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45 minutes to Toddington? |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jun 23, 2005 13:50:58 GMT
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Standard AA routefinder timings suggest Thurrock > Toddington = 1hr 5m and then a further 45 minutes to Santa Pod.
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Jun 23, 2005 13:55:50 GMT
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6:45 from Thurrock sounds like a good start time,.. have to make sure I get my beauty sleep!  |
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Jun 23, 2005 14:08:46 GMT
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That means meeting you guys at Toddington aroung 8 ish then...........? AA route planner sayd it's 1h 28mins (76 miles) to Toddington from my house - I better be leaving at 6:15 then.........! |
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Last Edit: Jun 23, 2005 14:11:10 GMT by iRocco
I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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HytestA
Part of things
Cant beat a good bit of rubbing :D
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Jun 23, 2005 14:35:32 GMT
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6.45 !! |
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Jun 23, 2005 17:19:48 GMT
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6.45 !! Sorry mate! I'm hoping to get BigLee with us too, then we can spend the whole journey tranfixed by his van! ;D BigLee? You coming...I'm sure HotWire would be extremely willing to have your van on the stand! ;D |
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HytestA
Part of things
Cant beat a good bit of rubbing :D
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Jun 27, 2005 16:05:21 GMT
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I'm in two minds whether to cruise down with the convoy at the moment, reason being I don't have a ticket and will have to pay at the gate. If I cruise down at the same time I'm going to end up waiting about outside the gates for a while getting bored on my own, or I could go leave about an hour later and use my radar senses so I don't get lost then join the queue, pay up and enter without the boring wait. So if you don't see me at 6.45 then you'll know why  |
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Jun 27, 2005 17:56:05 GMT
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Lee, it would be good to have you on the cruise, and I'm sure that a car pass from HotWire will get you around any gate problems, even without a ticket. Maybe HotWire can furnish us with some more details?
Either way, I'll see you on the day mate.
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HytestA
Part of things
Cant beat a good bit of rubbing :D
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Jun 27, 2005 18:00:55 GMT
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You'll definatly see me, and as you know I love a cruise, I'll just wait to see what David says, I could just play games on my phone if I have to wait outside I guess ;D
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Jun 27, 2005 18:27:55 GMT
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I was up at the gate for most of the morning last year and no queue formed,.. so I think you'll be driving pretty much straight in anyway. If you convoy in with us I'm sure we can bustle you through the gate anyway |
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HytestA
Part of things
Cant beat a good bit of rubbing :D
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Jun 27, 2005 19:40:59 GMT
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guess I'll see you at Thurrock then |
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Jun 27, 2005 21:56:03 GMT
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guess I'll see you at Thurrock then Yay! ;D In the G40? |
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HytestA
Part of things
Cant beat a good bit of rubbing :D
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Jun 27, 2005 22:22:56 GMT
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yeah, bringing the G40.
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Jun 29, 2005 17:59:29 GMT
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Following a subtle hint from RMad, I'm thinking about whether or not to join the convoy - I have a few questions though: 1) What's the final timetable? 2) Out of interest, what's the likely cruising speed? 3) Is HotWire still in this convoy, and if so, can I collect a car pass from you at Thurrock? 4) What's the score re fuel stops? (The Amazon only has a 200 / 250 mile range.) Cheers! Paul |
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