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Old 30 August 2013, 06:37 PM
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Default ESOC TUNNEL RUN X 2013 - ***PREPARATION***

Hi guys the time is fastly approaching for the winter tunnel run.

I have managed to gain contact with Ron about organisation. Unfortunately he is extremely busy at this point in time. So im going to attempt getting the ball rolling.

Stickers - as per tradition for the winter tunnel run I think it may be a good idea to use the previous sticker format slightly modified to show it is the 10th run and hopefully an additional '10 year anniversary' statement. Looking through previous threads the price was £5 per sticker and wongy organised the stickers. Does anyone still keep in contact with him? And what are the chances hed be persuaded out of retirement for this occasion?

Route wise - I have discussed with ron about some route changes. Initially a change may be made to incorporate 'circuits' using the previous routes (hopefully not too much of a change and step away from original routes) this may eliminate 'lost scoobys'. Should it happen, by using a circuit method, anyone who manages to get lost will be able to jump back into the fun.

The theoretical plan is to prevent huge seperation and keep the numbers more bunched which I vision will mean more fun and good photo/video opportunitys.

As per the westferry shutdown during the summer, this will not be included and a new funtime/rest/photo location will be sourced.

CHARITY - I have heard the chosen charity for this year will be HELP FOR HEROES

PROPOSED DATE IS: Saturday 26th October

As ive never been involved in the organisation of these events please feel free to tell me to off.

If your decidedly kinder than that. Then lets get a list of interest going (more so for an idea of amount of stickers required) and use this thread for open discussion and suggestions before an official thread is constructed with final routes and plans etc....

If anyone who usually helps out with organisation would like to give a helping hand it'd be greatly appreciated

Lets get the ball rolling!!!!!

UPDATE:

Ive managed to recruit rab with some sticker designs, heres 'a quick fettled attempt' by him. I envy photoshop skills.....


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Looking forward to another night of flat four thunder around the capital !
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Good luck with the planning Dan. Sorry but I won't be able to make that date .
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If ya need a hand with the planning Dan ill giv it a go know London quite well! N I should be able to make it as well!
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If you need any help regarding routes in London I'm a London black cab driver so I may be able to help lol
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I will be up for this but not in a Impreza...... Now got a Monaro VXR 6.0 V8
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count me in for this..
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Keep the numbers coming guys, purely for an idea of sticker numbers at this point. Ill try to get to work on the route this weekend. All suggestions welcome, previous route or adjustments
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Update: ive added a sticker design in the op, thoughts and opinions are welcome.
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Im very surprised at the lack of interest in this event this year. Have you posted this event anywhere else on here? Just might get more coverage if you do.
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Tbh this thread was just to let people know im trying to make sure the night happens. The official thread will go up if I get time to do it, and that will be posted far and wide Chances are getting slimmer and slimmer due to work being chaos at the mo. Made even worse today when I was told im being sent out of the country again the day after rally day
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I think Ron laid some groundwork previously by advising a proposed date: I would imagine people were just waiting for confirmation of the plans. I'm sure the numbers will swell between now and then, particularly as it's for a good cause.
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Originally Posted by DantheMan2605
Update: ive added a sticker design in the op, thoughts and opinions are welcome.
Just a thought - the only thing missing from that sticker is a mention of ESOC.

Might be a good bit of PR / advertising to include that.
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Will be there .....if u need a hand with anything just give me a shout
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Whats happened to the usual people who organise this event?

A small group of us from different clubs got this event running a couple of years back as it wasnt going to happen but the following year we were all kicked off it.
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Do you have to be from Essex to come?
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Originally Posted by *matthewturb2000*
Do you have to be from Essex to come?
Not at all - it's a fairly open invite as long as you respect the "rules and regulations" of the night.

Quite a few from Kent attended the June tunnel run, and I think there were a few from the Middlesex Owners Club too.

The more the merrier.
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ok cool il try to keep the night free
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Originally Posted by *matthewturb2000*
ok cool il try to keep the night free
I've not attended an October tunnel run by ESOC before, but I'm led to believe it is the most popular one of the year.

There is a video on YouTube of the beginning of the '11 or '12 October run (can't remember which) - all the cars leaving Lakeside services and filing past. The video is over nine minutes long, there were that many in attendance.

So yes, absolutely - keep it free and get involved. It's for a good cause.

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I'm not a member of esoc but I still go. Best tunnel run of the year imo.
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Yes the october run has been every year, the summer run this year was a first.

When the official thread is posted. Id appreciate it if as many people as possible would put their names down, to try and get the closest amount of stickers required. Sadly because many people aren't listed from other forums/facebook etc... they miss out on stickers.

I will copy the list from this thread to the new one, so you dont have to worry about putting your name down again.

I will try to get the official thread up this weekend as it may be the only chance I get. (Computer needed rather than the phone)

Thanks guys and keep the interest coming.


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