OK time for a status update i think. Hope everyone is well and looking forward to it as much as I am. Katrina has reserved accomodation for all of us that wanted it for the night before(all apart from chris).

Two weeks before we go I have to ring them to confirm everyones names for insurance purposes. I propose we go up the night before in convoy, which we'll arrange closer to the time.

There are still deposit(s) outstanding. As previously stated let me know if you can't pay, or dont want to come so that your place can be re-allocated in good time.

cheers

 

Do you need a reserve
Any dates ok with me

 

there is already one reserve, though i'm still waiting on 2 deposits so i'll add you to the reserve list.

 

OK thanks Eagle. ( errm i've heard they left the country)

 

ok guys more news!

i have now reserved both the 8th and 22nd october. These will be reserved for me for 2 days. These are both on a wednesday.

Let's do the same thing again, can you let me know if you can make 8,22,both,neither preferably by text message or email. If i dont hear from you by tomorrow, i'll give you a call on the number youve sent me.

alternatively you can call me on 07940 four two five six eight three

cheers!



[Edited by Eagle7 - 6/10/2003 12:28:05 AM]

 

More info:

is anyone bringing any spectators? The rally school charge £10 per spectator to cover lunch and refreshments and need to know numbers in advance. If there are any spectators let us know ASAP, especially if they will require B&B.

The guest houses have recommended that we have breakfast at around 8am on the rally day as we will want to be leaving at around 8:45 to go to the rally school. (around 15 mins drive)

Stuff & Info I need from you guys soon as:

--Final Payment for school (guest house will be up to you to pay on check-out)

--Name & Details to confirm for Rally School Insurance

--Whether you want to convoy from Plymouth or not

--What time you want to meet (either for convoy or up there) The guest houses want to kow our arrival time.

--Whether you want to eat up there on 7th. If we are going to arrive at a sensible time one of the guest houses has offered to do us all a 3 course meal (choice of menu) for £15 a head or we can all go to a local pub that does food. This is equally applicable after the school on the 8th if you want to get together
before journey back.

 

Hi Dale

I'm up for convoy from Plymouth & find a pub for food on the way,perhaps somewhere nice in Wales & could do same again after Rallyday before drive back.
I sent u e;mail with my details etc..did u receive it?

Well done on all your efforts in organising this day.

Regards Duracell

 

yes, got your email colin. What time do you reckon to meet in plymouth?

 

Oh My God,
A post from Duracell
Hope all is OK mate.

 

I will second that! Mind you its been a while for me as well.
Well the car is back on the road, after 7 weeks in re-build, needed new crank, one new conrod, new bearings and a new timing belt for good measure, cost, well I had change from 2 grand, just! Anyway its a company car so the VAT comes back! Have been carefully running it in, but it has developed a tapping noise, which is probably a loose shim on one of the tappets, that means it will have to be partially stripped to fix it! So it will be off the road AGAIN, and for how long, I do not know. All of this is not good for my Karma! Can you believe that the mechanic had two impreza`s lined up before mine for engine rebuilds, and when I picked mine up he had three more ready for rebuilds! The one he is doing now had the same problem as mine, failed for no good reason, but he needs a new crank, two new rods and the valves kissed the piston smashing the head on it, serious money, it makes me feel like I got away lightly. I reckon it is a testiment to the build quality of jap impreza`s!!!
I cheered myself up, bought a cheap car from saltash auctions to keep me moving, 1500 quid L reg black 5 series, 3 litre V8 (sweet as a nut) 12 months MOT, 4x electric windows, grey leather, air-con, computer, switchable auto, cruise and fsh upto 150,000 miles. It has 166,000 miles on it now and runs soooo smoothly! Not a squeak or rattle from the interior and the V8 just purrs! Those Germans, they might not have a sense of humour, but boy can they build cars!
So I will join your convoy, but it will be in a black inter-continental cruiser!
Springbok are you back in town? If so, am on days this week, can meet to drink more of your coffee if you like!! Can`t afford my own any longer, garage bills and all that, ps bread prices in SE cornwall will be going up!

 

Good to see the old faithfuls back again

Am looking forward to this rally lark now - can't wait, and the write-up in this months True Grip has wetted my appetite evenmore!!

I'm up for a convoy - maybe the beemer could be emblazened with Subaru logos, just so you don't look out of place

 

YHM at dale@bcs.org.uk

 

hi dale
please can you call me on 07957168548.
regards chris garner.

 

Hi Dale

YHM

So what time r we meetn Tuesday?

Duracell

 

YHM

we will be aiming to meet at Marsh mills for 4-4:15, so i can give out maps and we can be fuelled up etc to leave by 4:30.

cheers!

PS colin, looking forward to hearing about finland!

 

Just back from Wales (plus a few hours for feeding).

Great day was had by all, no doubt the lads will be posting pics/vids in the next few days.

 

Rally School is soon upon us!

I've looked at the route from plymouth to Knighton and its a 3.5-4 hour journey. We originally suggested meeting in plymouth (Tuesday 7th, marsh mills) and convoying up there. If we do this we'd better sort out a time that will be sensible.

How do you guys want to play it? If we're gonna convoy, me and the missus will be ready for 4:30 giving us an ETA of around 8:30 in the guest house. There is also the issue of food. are we going to eat on way, or try and eat there? (bearing in mind we are talking middle of wales)

I'll get Katrina to give you all the relevant info regarding the guest houses in plenty of time.

I intend to pay the balance to the rally school on my credit card when i confirm the names of the drivers in 2 weeks time. Could you please all contact me to confirm your booking and your name/age/time driving (they need this in advance for insurance purposes). I would also like your balances (£100) paid to me in the next 2 weeks if possible. If this is a problem please contact me directly.

I'll give you all the relavent info for the day 1 week before we go.

Looking forward to it!

Dale

[Edited by Eagle7 - 9/13/2003 4:11:07 PM]

 

Got to say I had a brilliant time

When we doing it again!!?? (I'm sure I can beat you all next time - I just need to avoid the spins !! But at least I kept the crowd happy)

 

Brilliant time had by all and well done to Dale and Katrina for organising everything, the guest houses were top notch. And well done to Colin for picking up the only valid first place!!!

 

Now I'm looking forward to the photos - and the video...

 

Trouble is, now I am looking for bends in the road where I can do a bit of left foot braking in the van and get the tail sliding out, think of the mess, all of those cream doughnuts falling off the trays!
PS when i go to sleep I dream of MkII Escorts, is that normal?

 

LOL I did this today too - went round a bend and thought I could left foot brake, get the tail out, and slide round here.

Then I saw the wall on the outside of the bend (the wall of Devonport Dockyard to be precise). Then I thought perhaps not.

 

I second the applause to Dale and the Rally Driver!!

Thanks for organising the event - had a brilliant day.


Craked my windscreen following Mat up holden hill though

 

Oooooops!! Hope its not too much damage (I thought mudflaps were meant to stop throwing stones up !?)

Matt

 

"Fantastic Day"

Well done Dale & Katrina for organising this !

Special thanks to Phil & the rest of the gang at the"Rallyschool"

Highlight of the day was the"blitz round the Special stage"co-drivin...well not really...more like oops here comes another bend...or WOW lots of sky..then...bang...crash...as u landed back on tera firma...all in the safe hands of Phil & his Escort Rallycar!!!!!

I've exclusive video footage of this which hopefully i'll be able to post soon...

Well done everyone,we were all winners really of a "great day out"...yeh..i shud have had that Winners trophy...1 second difference and it was his second attempt at the first run...we all know who we're on about...& he ain't from down ere !

Cheers all Duracell

 

Pics now available on my site - small video to follow - sorry quality not that good.

http://www.wrx.co.uk