Sharkus

How did the clutch go mate? *fingers crossed*

 

FYI not quite sorted ALL the fine details yet but the pub I'm thinking of is about 1/2 way from the meet point at 11:30-12:00, which would make it 2:30-3pm ish, not sure if they are open/serve food all day but will hopefully check tomorrow?????

Another option is to stop early for lunch (12:40 ish) then a do most of the route after, I have an idea of a place we could do this which would be a better bet for getting 'Lunch'.

Alternatively you can always fill your faces at the Services and just stop somewhere mid route/afternoon for a drink/rest like we did last time?

Let me know what you think?

 

That shark is happy!

Clutch is fitted, along with new flywheel. mmmmmmm, quick car again!

Bring it on!

 

Right, so I can add the Shark to eats list for Saturday night.

Has Nix decided yet?

 

Yes, shark is on list of eats for sat night.

nixs is unable to attend.

 

CW - either is fine with me - see how you get on and we'll just go along with whatever you think....

Markus - superb

 

My clutch is a sad bunny at the moment Probably won't come now just in case. I was gonna borrow the money from the bank but I don't want to risk not being able to get home

Markus how much did the clutch set you back mate as i've just had the most amazing quotes from a Subaru specialist who'll do me cash in hand jobs:

New clutch(inc. fitting) - £250.00
Major 30,000 mile service - £150.00 (probably cheaper as no air filter is neaded)
Cam belt change - £190.00
Thats £590.00 all in
If I get it all done at the same time i'll get more of a discount

Sorry about all the s but i'm still stunned!!!!!

 

Hokey kokey,

Will ring tonight and book a table for...

Mr Jawa + 3
Deb (TB555)
James Harvey + Linda
Markus
Me
Michelle
CW

Have I missed anyone?

 

Chris - top banana matey! mmm food.

Maffa - You have mail.

 

Matt - hope you get it sorted!!

Did someone say grub

 

I will have a few 'options' up my sleeve for Saturday, depending on the weather etc. we go past one or two nice places en-route.
As there is not many of us we could probably just turn up anywhere that is open.

Amanda is coming with me, so I will have to ask her if she is stopping for food... What time are you thinking of eating & am I gonna be waiting around all night staying sober?

 

Good point.

Eats for 8pm say?

 

Fine with me - oooooo looking forward to this now

BRING ON THE AIR

 

I'm just gonna follow you people and try and keep up! so be gentle with me! i'm taking no maps!

 

ooh, daft question but perchance would din dins be of the curry type?

 

Not sure about that markus - but its of the eat loads and get bloated on a fab roast type........

 

well, that sounds ok!

 

Right, table booked for 13 (+/- 1) at 8pm.

Chance to park up after the run, grab a shower if you want one, sink a beer or two and then tuck in

 

Alright for some!

GOOD NEWS, done the recce tonight in the dark & 'pea soup' FOG, (carefully managing not to kill any sheepies) The 'halfway' pub will be open all day Saturday & serves excellent food till 3pm (we should be there by 1:30 at the latest on tonights timings!

BAD NEWS, You will have to be VERY careful as, with the amount of rain we have had in the last 24 hours, there are huge puddles and some floods en-route (as well of lots of TTL's)

I wont be able to caution everything, as these things change, so you will need to drive safely, not knowing what could be around the next bend!

Final bit of GOOD NEWS, It should be easier to drive in daylight!Tomorrow should be dryer so the water levels will fall, but alas there are showers on Saturday & a chance of Thunder on Sunday

 

Ok, just want to state, that unlike the camping, I wont have a navigator with me, so I will need to follow someone, hope that's ok.

puddles eh? hmm, maybe I won't bother washing the car tonight then!

See you all tomorrow, this is going to be blinding!

 

Mine looks like it's been through a farm yard anyway Markus, so save the effort

 

Chris, mine's not been cleaned since BEFORE the camping trip! it's minging! It ain't called the blackbeast for nothing you know

 

puddles - who cares Its what these cars are designed for

Hey Chris - at least I've got decent tyres all round this year

 

Mine too Markus!

That should help a little Jawa. Those with slicks would be advised to get their pen knife out tonight and make some grooves!

 

These are not any of your soft southern puddles these are the sort of puddles that float your car or could spin it if you hit them too fast

I had one 'moment' last night where I was sideways & cadence braking like mad to get the car to cut through a flood, not nice!

 

this should suit me, into a bit of the ol watersports

 

You Northern woosies
I'll bring me water-ski's with me then

 

Now that would be a sight! somone on ski's off the back of a scoob! would put the Audi ad to shame

 

So, who's gonna be at Toddington in the morning?

Me, obviously
ScoobyJawa

who else?

T555?

Just want to know who to look out for, think my car will stand out a bit, so you'll know if I'm there

 

Yeah - I'll be at Toddington, nice little 30 minute drive for me .

DGM 99 Sport with Scoobydoo on parcel shelf (boy am I going to have fun trying to keep up with you lot )