Now then....

I/we/us are trying to organize a driving/camping(hehe) 'expedition' to the hillier and twistier parts of Wales....

Thinking of the 1st or 2nd weekend in September(less traffic than August?)
Leaving sometime Friday/saturday - returning Sunday.

So whos interested then?

jase.

I dont know Wales from my **** so any info on roads/routes/sites etc will be most appreciated....

 

Jase mate,

As you know, i'm well up for any driving/drinking (not at the same time I might add ) frolics that are taking place.

I will certainly be joining you on your sheep dodging/******** (delete as applicable) expedition to the Welsh mountains.

Might have to take on the Nicky Grist role if the new motor is devoid of rally pedigree!

Come on guys, this is gonna be a blast!

Chris

 

Yep.....this should be a good one.

Around the roads of Snowdonia i would think, plenty of sheep, er.... i mean, interesting roads and loads of campsites, this is one i won`t miss....unlike Donno last week.

Paul

 

Yep...

count me in...

Jase et al....it may be interesting to point out that the Manx Rally is running early in September...this could be on the 10th and 11th...if we want to attend then we may need to plan around this.

Cheers

Ian.

PS: What are these tent thingys ?
PPS: can they hold cold beer ?

 

Hey guys..

I could be tempted...

J.

ps - Yes.. it was the mention of sheep...

 

Hey, where's me wellies boyo?

I'm up for it as all my damned college work will be over by then

Second or third weekend is better for me as I may be in Devon on 2nd.

Also don't push it back to 24th as that is Northern Meet 4!

Does anyone make a beer fridge for a 5 door?

Chris

 

Chris...

funny you should mention fridges...

I think there is an official electric cooler available for the Impreza

 

Fellas

Could be up for it - well someones got to come from the 'west' midlands contingent

Keep me posted

Ids

 

I should hope it is electric for that price as it looks just like a 'trendy' coolbox' I may be off down the camping shop to see what the 12V fridge options are though before I buy one.

When I usually need one (Last week in November ) it is usually cold enough outside to cool your beers and a few other bits

Nice site by the way, top marks to Cheam Motors, pity it's all for MY98 on

The main thing I need is some means of stopping the boot contents having the opposite effect of a well trained Trunk Monkey! Any ideas?

Chris

 

Chris - I'll be taking my Vid camera..so a Grist/speilberg role would be well handy.

Paul - With what looks like half the Dartford Tunnel 'poking' out of the rear of your Pope mobile type-R...I'd be carefull when the sheep are at your back.....

Ian - good point - forgotten about that(as usual)..any ideas?

J...I shall be taking sweets...and a top secret syphoning device thingy which unknown to your goodself will procede to drain your nice big water tank while on the move ...you will know nothing...

Anyway...has anyone done this Wales thing before then ??

jase.

 

Jase.....

God bless you my son +-:-)

Dartford tunnel now gone, so when your all behind me all you`ll see is me lurvley new zorst

Chris....Why not come in the new motor, whilst we`re drinking beers at night you could offer free haircuts

Later

Paul

 

Right folks...

This Manx rally thing...

I'd really like to go...it wood be great to cheer on Beechdale's Dave Wood (he is close to winning his group) and the Manx is the last one in the season...which means lots of partys and stuff afterwards

OK...the official Manx rally web site is...

 

Hey! I never noticed this.

Count me in. You may get Geezer and Krissy along too.

On holiday after the 15th though.

blubs

 

...how does the 8/9/10th September sound then people?

jase.
Still not quite recovered after a rather excessive weekend

 

......9th, 10th sounds good to me....now wheres me wellies

Paul

 

Ermmmm....TRAX is on the 10th September guys, aren't you lot coming?
I love the idea of a drive through Wales, but I think that's a bit soon to be honest.

Stef.

 

Jase ..

I'm up for a tour of Snowdonia, spoke to Paul last nite and sounds like it could be a laugh ... I'll have to sort out that tent that was put away wet 11 years ago ... might be time to visit the God Of Argus to get a new odour free one ...

K

 

Busy busy busy, it's like a mad house round here at the moment. just popped home from Southampton to do some washing then I'm of to Devon

When are we talking about? 8/9/10th is free for me but how many are going to Trax?

16/17th still possible?

Chris

 

Yep, need to sort out work if we are going over on the 8th? 1/2 day?
Travel over to GwrryddllanfairPenmachnoPodlywotsit on the Friday afternoon?

We will need some idea of a site, close to an 'English freindly' pub and some sort of route

Chris

 

Hi guys,

So is this still happening ?

If so, when ?

What is the plan ?

Its not long now...

J.

 

This is now definetly happening...

Leaving early Saturday 9th Sept - returning Sunday...hopefully

Meet up points and times we can sort out once we know whos coming

So far our little Platoon consists of...(confirmed)
Me!
Ian G
Paul W
Kev
Chris - Akira

and...
CharlieWhiskey ?
J ?
...any others ?

Hi Stef
I'm sure we will be doing this again in the near future...you can call us the advance 'party'

cheers
jase.

Oh...and I think we're gonna need a good tentputeruper...

 

I'm innnnnnnn..

Whos bringing the food ? or is it a pub food weekend ?

Lets sort the details...

are we gonna rough it in a field or a proper site ?

details...

You can tell I project manage things... lol

J.

 

Might be in if I'm not working.

Won't know until nearer the time though .

Chris.

 

Morning campers......

Spoke to Kev last night and he has kindly offered to bring his camping stove and the likes.......bacon sarnies and mugs of tea.
Probably best if we make use of a local ale house for evening meal

So all we need know is a meeting place on the Saturday morning...anybody got any ideas, on the A5 Shrewsbury way will probably be best....

Paul
PS. can you get tents with onsuite bathrooms!

 

"bing bong ..... Morning Campers" ...

Just an update folks, as Paul said above I'm willing to bring my propane stove, frying pan, water etc for Sunday morning refreshments ..

We will have to come to some sort of decision on what ya want to do on the food front, I know some people don't do the food thing first thing so it could be a case of "bring ya own food" and cook it on my stove ??

What are everyone's thoughts ?? I don't mind getting a few packs of bacon and a few loaves of bread and going "dutch" between us ... it has to be a group decision of all who are coming ...

And before ya say it I aint spending all Sunday morning doing a catering core food service But we do need to get it sorted asap ...

K

 

Yippee...

its hotting up...

glad to see Mr. Firefox will be in attendance...J has become somewhat 'underground' of recent

It seems that we've pretty much decided on Camping (whats that then ?)...so I guess I will need to purchase a tent amongst other things.

Any Ideas what sort of tent ? how much to pay ? I can't even remember if I have a sleeping bag LOL.

I have a very comfortable leather bed sofa which I could drag behind my car

I will also need to purchase the following items.

* Collapsible Hotel Room...(fits in boot)
* 2 x 24 pack of stella
* 4 x 20 Marlboros (not for me....PaulW smokes like a wild thing)
* 1 x 32 pack anadin extra
* 1 x Sheep repellent spray

hehehe

Can't wait

Ian

 

Ian ..

If it's any help "Milletts" have a few 'iccle tents reduced this week, starting at 30 odd quid or so for the smallest ...

If ya gonna tow a leather sofa behind ya car baggsie sitting on it for a ride of my life (will be faster than my sport ) .. After 48 tins of Stella won't you needing the felcro trousers ...

K



[This message has been edited by Kev (edited 30 August 2000).]

 

Ian

Trying to keep up with you guys round them mountain roads, i`ll need more **** than that

Think Argos sell tents, depends on how much dosh ya wanna spend.

Anyway, with all the nice weather we must be due, who needs a tent....

Kev......does that mean you wont be cooking a full English brekkie with all the trimmings on the Sunday morning

Later

Paul

 

OK....

so less than 2 weeks till the 'event'

does anyone have any fave driving spots they wish to visit ?

I personally think we should travel across the northern coast....they have some fantastic sweeping bends through huge tunnels cut in the hills....its like Gran Tourismo but in real life. Imagine a 8 scoobies in a tunnel....hehehe

Other than that....I ain't got a clue.

Ian

PS: My AP 6-pots won't be ready either...which is a shame ....but fantastic developed brakes are worth waiting for IMHO.

 

Hi all ..

Paul -> ya cheeky so 'n' so .....

All who are tentless -> Just got me a bargain, 2 man dome style tent last week £64.99 this week £32.49 in the sale at Camping and outdoor center in New st, B'ham.

now where's me rubber mallet

K