kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Mar 14, 2011 23:30:05 GMT
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Diabolu Mystery Machine Shahtz Spotted Laurel SamSlow 77Liftback Ratdat Seth Hotwire Stealthstylz Mk14dr (if he can get time off, will text him and find out) kevfromwales
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Diabolu Mystery Machine Shahtz Spotted Laurel SamSlow 77Liftback Ratdat Seth Hotwire Stealthstylz Mk14dr (if he can get time off, will text him and find out) kevfromwales
Thank you very much guys! Lets keep signing up if you can make it and make the procession a memorable one!
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becc
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Hi everyone
Another thank you for me and all of Simons family for your support and respect for Simon. We constantly check the forum for new messages, and to read the old ones again. They really mean a lot to us.
For those who are participating in the procession, we need to leave our house at 11:45. We live on a cul de sac just off the a47 in Earl Shilton, if you need address and postcode then let me know. I think most of you have it by now.
You wont want to get in the way of the funeral car which will be parked outside our house (number 7) so many of the neighbours have said you can use their drives while we wait to leave.
You can use the full driveways of numbers 2 4 5 8 9 13 & 15, there is also room on the road at the end of the cul de sac.
Thanks once again
Becci
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shahtz
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Mar 15, 2011 12:26:39 GMT
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erm this is embarassing but i am really poor with making routes on maps!
how do i get from blackburn lancs to j21a/22 of m1?
don't mind local routes/motorways?
looking at atlas i think m6south then across a500/a50 onto m1?
any help would be appreciated!
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Mar 15, 2011 14:24:31 GMT
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erm this is embarassing but I am really poor with making routes on maps! how do I get from blackburn lancs to j21a/22 of m1? don't mind local routes/motorways? looking at atlas I think m6south then across a500/a50 onto m1? any help would be appreciated! here you go try this hth maps.google.co.uk/just type in blackburn to fosse shopping park (this is at Jct 21 m1) and then pick 1st route which I think is easiest for you basically m6 down to stoke through stoke (a50) all the way across to the M1 (east midlands airport junction) and then down to Leicester. hope that helps Sam
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Last Edit: Mar 15, 2011 14:25:53 GMT by samslow
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Mar 15, 2011 18:01:01 GMT
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Just out of interest, does anyone know if there are any speed humps on the convoy route? I might have difficulty with those...
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Mar 15, 2011 22:09:58 GMT
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Just out of interest, does anyone know if there are any speed humps on the convoy route? I might have difficulty with those... I hope at my funeral there are cars struggling to get over speedbumps. All the best for Thursday Chris, Becc, Rich, Sam, other Chris, everyone else that knew & loved Simon.
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becc
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I don't think there are any speedbumps on the way no.. Si would have also had the same question if he was coming in one of his cars..B
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Mar 16, 2011 20:34:51 GMT
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hope the day goes as well as it can in the circumstances, i will be unable to attend as stuck working away from home , my best too all involved and thanks beccs for updating ,john
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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Mar 16, 2011 21:57:45 GMT
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I'm afraid I now won't be able to make it As most of you know, I don'tever bale out of things unless I have no choice and this is one of those times unfortunately. I hope everything goes well tomorrow....give him a good send off . Gutted I can't be there but please pass on my best to all concerned. Bruce.
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Mar 16, 2011 22:02:07 GMT
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Ah, Bruce. Not good. Hope all is good and catch you next week bro.
Chris
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stealthstylz
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Mar 16, 2011 23:59:14 GMT
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Quick question, what's the dress code? I have a distinct lack of smart clothing, could probably rustle up some black trousers but have nothing other than t shirts and hoodies. Will I be ok stood at the back. Sorry for the silly question I should be more organised but been rushed off my feet Matt
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Becc has said people can wear what colour they want rather than tie it to black. I think the most important thing is that you've made the effort to come. So its upto u but don't worry too much the main thing is that made the effort and its appreciated to any who want show their respect
thanks Sam
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My very best wishes to all - sorry I can't be there, but I know the RR folks will give Si the respectful and unique send-off he deserves. Thoughts are with Becci and family today.
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nofrills
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my wings are made of Steeeeeeeel!!!
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Mar 17, 2011 10:55:53 GMT
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My very best wishes to all - sorry I can't be there, but I know the RR folks will give Si the respectful and unique send-off he deserves. Thoughts are with Becci and family today. +1
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retrolegends
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Mar 17, 2011 11:03:28 GMT
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Will be over at the Golf club if thats ok in my Datsun and my mate is coming in a Celica GT4.
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I hope it went well yesterday and I'm sorry I couldn't be there.
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thanks to everyone that came sorry didnt get chance to speak to u as was bit of a state to be fair. But Simon would have been proud of the turnout. Convoy turnout was good too.
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ChrisT
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Mar 20, 2011 17:50:28 GMT
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just wanted to echo sam's comment, great convoy turn-out , shame about the first set of lights only letting a few cars through at the time, but it looked impressive looking back from the front. should have made an effort to say hello but wasn't feeling overly conversational.
thanks to whoever it was in the laurel (I think) behind me on the way to the golf course - made me smile as you looked like the blues brothers with the old car, suits and shades
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