to early for me

 

There seems to be a bit of a waining in enthusiasm in general on here. No doubt for various reasons.

On the positive side 7 cars is better than none at all. And I thank them for their support.

We will be picking up at least 7 more cars from Colchester & Ipswich on the way. And there will be about 40 waiting for us at Norwich.

Pictures from last year.





I have taken the Friday off & as I have already spent several days getting props & other stuff sorted out for myself & the car I will be going whatever. As I am sure the others will.

Teaser for this year.



Mark

 

It's not the quantity, it's the quality.

I've taken the day off for this, and being self employed means no wages, but well worth it IMO.

 

I am thinking yours & Ben's effort is going to be quality Brian.

Mine is a bit of a cobbled together home made jobby. It's been fun getting it together though. Scared the life out of Jess a couple of times.


Mark

 

Well, you are supposed to wear pants with that outfit.

 

Aopoligies guys , Wont make this either

This one one of my most looked forward to events as well , But i dunno cannot seem to get the enthusiasim for it anymore , Hopefully a break from the events from me for a bit may help , But im doubting wether it will ever return

Have fun anyway guys & fly the ESC Flag with pride even if it is with 7 cars & not the " Southern hordes "

 

I will be missing you as your wingman son. But I support you in what you have to do to be happy in yourself.

We shall tear up (metaphoricaly speaking of course) the streets of Norwich on your behalf. And will be thinking of you when tucking in to the carvery.

Mark

 

CHILDREN IN NEED CONVOY TO NORWICH

For the sixth year running, the ESC will be helping Scoobycity in supporting the BBC's Children In Need appeal, with their now-famous, and magazine featured Charity Convoy through Norwich City Centre.

If you've never been on this before, you've missed out on one of the most satisfying, enjoyable and worthwhile events of the year.........where else would you get a convoy of dozens of Scoobs, creating havoc by taking over the city centre roads, making a complete spectacle of themselves, whilst raising money and doing it all with the support of the Norfolk Constabulary?

Last year, we raised several thousand pounds, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves into the bargain. A £5 per car donation can be made on the night please & would be greatfully received.

Sponsor forms are available from the BBC Children In Need website

Once again, this year we will have the full support of the Norfolk Constabulary (thanks to Dirty Harry .44), to lead the convoy, and to block off the junctions, roundabouts etc so we can enjoy uninterrupted progress through the city.

This year will be an optional fancy dress affair!!!

After the convoy there will be a gathering for a drink & some food at The Village Inn, Little Melton, just out of Norwich before we head back.
They have set aside their function room for us which seats 100 & their carvery will be running @ £3.50 a head




Meeting @ Thurrock @ 3:00pm leaving @ 3:15pm for Boreham

Meeting @ Boreham Interchange ( Chelmsford ) A12/A130 BP Garage Forecourt @ 4:45pm leaving there on the dot @ 5pm

Meeting @ Macro's Norwich from 6:30 onwards leaving @ 7.30pm





1. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe.
2. Kin Quick (TBC depending on work).
3. BRI4N & B3N (Cant wait to flame Norwich again )
4. Corblyme
5. TomR555
6. ScoobyMaz and Family (If the car comes out of Xtreme that morning)
7. Wozzaa(work depending)
8.
9.
10.

STOP PRESS

Scoobycity have nearly 40 cars posted as coming on their thread.

They also have a guy that is taking sponsorship to have a Pudsey tattooed on his bum.

Mark

 

will have to catch you guys up on route as my son doznt finish school til 3:15,he loves the all this so im not going without him but we will be there

 

Work are being total C***s and wont let me leave early to come to this, I'll donate to you though Brian for your fancy dress antics. Good luck!!!
Rachael x

 

Sorry you cant make it Rachael. Maybe next year.

Loving the poster Mark. Might have to do something similar with mine.

 

This will be our route after we leave the BP garage in Chelmsford & get on the A12 Northbound.


Rolling Meeting (by moby) @ A12/A14 Junction (near ToysRus) @ around 5:30pm then continue along A14.

Turn off A14 onto A140. Watch out for cameras all the way to Norwich.

Right hand lane under A47

Take exit signed A47 East (Yarmouth)

5 miles along A47

Exit A1042 then 2nd exit at roundabout


Left next roundabout

Straight on to Makro. Drive in to car park & head to the far end.

Someone in a hi viz jacket will be collecting any donations/sponsorship money etc.

Mark

 

CHILDREN IN NEED CONVOY TO NORWICH

For the sixth year running, the ESC will be helping Scoobycity in supporting the BBC's Children In Need appeal, with their now-famous, and magazine featured Charity Convoy through Norwich City Centre.

If you've never been on this before, you've missed out on one of the most satisfying, enjoyable and worthwhile events of the year.........where else would you get a convoy of dozens of Scoobs, creating havoc by taking over the city centre roads, making a complete spectacle of themselves, whilst raising money and doing it all with the support of the Norfolk Constabulary?

Last year, we raised several thousand pounds, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves into the bargain. A £5 per car donation can be made on the night please & would be greatfully received.

Sponsor forms are available from the BBC Children In Need website

Once again, this year we will have the full support of the Norfolk Constabulary (thanks to Dirty Harry .44), to lead the convoy, and to block off the junctions, roundabouts etc so we can enjoy uninterrupted progress through the city.

This year will be an optional fancy dress affair!!!

After the convoy there will be a gathering for a drink & some food at The Village Inn, Little Melton, just out of Norwich before we head back.
They have set aside their function room for us which seats 100 & their carvery will be running @ £3.50 a head





Meeting @ Thurrock @ 3:00pm leaving @ 3:15pm for Boreham

Meeting @ Boreham Interchange ( Chelmsford ) A12/A130 BP Garage Forecourt @ 4:45pm leaving there on the dot @ 5pm

Meeting @ Macro's Norwich from 6:30 onwards leaving @ 7.30pm






1. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe.
2. BRI4N & B3N (Cant wait to flame Norwich again )
3. Corblyme
4. TomR555
5. ScoobyMaz and Family (If the car comes out of Xtreme that morning)
6. Wozzaa(work depending)
7.
8.
9.
10.

STOP PRESS

Scoobycity have nearly 40 cars posted as coming on their thread.

They also have a guy that is taking sponsorship to have a Pudsey tattooed on his bum.

Mark


Sorry guys, can't make this, car is still mis-firing and running like a bag of ****

 

OMG!!! Ben and I just tried on our costumes, Ben's looks great but mine is a little tight and very revealing.


Shouldn't be much of a problem Tom, I am picking Ben up from school and heading straight to Boreham, last year we were there by 4 and tucked into a Maccy D's before heading off at 5.

 

Is anyone meeting at Thurrock first? If not we will go straight to Boreham. That is if the car comes out of Xtreme ok tomorrow morning. It had better do, got a hotel booked in Norwich!

 

1. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe. Boreham
2. BRI4N & B3N (Cant wait to flame Norwich again ) Boreham
3. TomR555
4. ScoobyMaz and Family (If the car comes out of Xtreme that morning)
5. Wozzaa(work depending)

Mark

 

1. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe. Boreham
2. BRI4N & B3N (Cant wait to flame Norwich again ) Boreham
3. TomR555
4. ScoobyMaz and Family (If the car comes out of Xtreme that morning)
5. Wozzaa Boreham

Mark

 

Boreham it is then, see you about 4.15. Will have to tell you about my visit to Xtreme................lets say things didn't go to plan!

 

1. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe. Boreham
2. BRI4N & B3N (Cant wait to flame Norwich again ) Boreham
3. TomR555 Playing catchup
4. ScoobyMaz and Family (The car is back ) Boreham
5. Wozzaa Boreham

Postcode for those that need it.

The Village Inn (School Lane, Little Melton - NR9 3AD )

Mark

 

Flippin 'eck, what a manic day!

Just leaving to go and get Ben, then straight to Maccy D's at Boreham. Then we need to find a phone box to get changed in.

See you all at the BP.

 

Hope you have a great evening sorry i couldnt make this one hopefully next year

 

The "Devil's Ride" is ready for it's next victim.

See you all s--o-o-o-o-o-n.

Mark

 

Gutted as im sitting here at work bored. should have finished at midday and had a run out in the Noble

 

Have a good un guys,

Have a safe journey

 

What a great night, got in at 1am Off to Brands now, pics later.

 

What a great night, only been back an hour or so. Stayed in Norwich last night and had a wander round the city this morning before we headed home.
I will be doing an article for the newsletter so wont put too much on here, just wanted to say, it is a long way to Norwich and it was worth it.
A big thanks to Mark and the Devils Ride who organises this for the ESC, and to Batman and Robin for making it a night to remember. Ben....I have looked online and there is no proof that Robin was gay

A very big thanks to the organisers at Scoobycity and to the police for their cooperation If only we could get the Essex and Met police to help us out for the tunnel run in the same way.

 

We had a mad night too,shame we got held up by the police and could not find the carvery we realy wanted to go,had a great night any how

 

What a cracking night yet again. It was a quality turn out & there were some outstanding costumes.

The "Evil Dead" type zombie was very scary as was the Shark with the legs hanging out of it's mouth. Banana man was a riot. Danny was looking very suave in his tux. Not sure if he was Bond or a waiter!

Superwoman was wearing an even tighter costume than Batman. Who with Robin was ready to defend the citizens of Norwich City from evil. I think keeping your keys in your pants was a stroke of brilliance. Who needs a utility belt when you have Y-fronts?

The convoy lived up to expectation with a slickly run route through the city centre & on to the park up near the Forum. Well done to all the police officers & Specials for their invaluable help at all the junctions & traffic lights.

You lot are amazing

I'll get some pics up soon.

Mark

 

Ben and I had a great time, watching people do a double take as we went past in fancy dress was brilliant, and the crowds also seemed to enjoy my flame displays (glass shop fronts are great for watching your own displays )
Even had a member of the Norfolk constabulary ask for a few flames when we got to the Village Inn.

Didn't take many pics, and didn't get any of you Mark.

Here are the ones that I did take......










































Cant wait till next year.

 

Really well done to all of you