SMACS Run out - Wed 26th
12 May 2004, 11:12 PM
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SMACS Run out - Wed 26th
Right, my next run out is a week Wednesday, and Super"Routemiester"Touring has a cracker for you all.
The route takes in a few of the roads that the Yorksire guys took us on last year then cross country to Longnor (for CW) and into Buxton. A variety of roads - single track, twisty lanes, flat open stretches - but mainly lots of fun.
You all have two weeks to arrange passes from wifes/girlfriends/lovedones/bosses, so (why do I bother) lets make an effort.
Come on, I even got the date right this time!
The route takes in a few of the roads that the Yorksire guys took us on last year then cross country to Longnor (for CW) and into Buxton. A variety of roads - single track, twisty lanes, flat open stretches - but mainly lots of fun.
You all have two weeks to arrange passes from wifes/girlfriends/lovedones/bosses, so (why do I bother) lets make an effort.
Come on, I even got the date right this time!
13 May 2004, 08:30 PM
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Yes, the route we tried out last night, I have a few Volvos joining us along the route to spice things up a bit
Passenger rides available blitzy.
Passenger rides available blitzy.
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14 May 2004, 09:16 AM
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Don't let CW organise the convoy, I seem to recall he missed the first turning off the M6 last year, LOL.
Does the pope **** in the woods?
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CW42 do you want to get involved with this being a major league player ??
15 May 2004, 09:11 AM
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Its very quiet around here without Colonel Chris shouting orders!!!! Come back, all is forgiven.
I WILL come on this run as long as I have got my new shocks and springs on. It sounds like a good one. If the shocks don't get done in time though there is no chance. The car doesn't go around corners as well as a plate of jelly at the moment! Prosport informed me the only things doing any suspension at all are my springs! NICE!
By the way...........anyone ever bought anything big from the states? How much import tax should I expect on around £250? I know they will add VAT but will they add holiday fund tax etc??
As for the Northern Big One, we can't get lost this year with 4 of us with Sat Nav can we???!!!
I WILL come on this run as long as I have got my new shocks and springs on. It sounds like a good one. If the shocks don't get done in time though there is no chance. The car doesn't go around corners as well as a plate of jelly at the moment! Prosport informed me the only things doing any suspension at all are my springs! NICE!
By the way...........anyone ever bought anything big from the states? How much import tax should I expect on around £250? I know they will add VAT but will they add holiday fund tax etc??
As for the Northern Big One, we can't get lost this year with 4 of us with Sat Nav can we???!!!
15 May 2004, 02:16 PM
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Mad,
You need to check on the Customs & Excise website, it's out there somewhere. There is a section on Import Tax that list all types of goods and how much you will have to pay. Don't forget they also add VAT based on the cost of the goods + Import Tax. We used it in Japan and worked out that we would not be saving enough to bother with all the hassle of shipping from there whilst we were on holiday.
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You need to check on the Customs & Excise website, it's out there somewhere. There is a section on Import Tax that list all types of goods and how much you will have to pay. Don't forget they also add VAT based on the cost of the goods + Import Tax. We used it in Japan and worked out that we would not be saving enough to bother with all the hassle of shipping from there whilst we were on holiday.
Si.
19 May 2004, 06:17 AM
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HAT TEN SHUN! 
right you orrible lot, whats all this about me missing turns, pot and kettle spring to mind super, especially after your north/south dilemma in cumbria
Put me down for a run out next week, but I'm on nights again, so may not be able to do the whole route.
+ I am bound to get complaints of her indoors as we are going down to warminster on saturday for the mencap classic.
lordharding, are you doing that? if so, get in touch, you could come down to ours on friday with john and tia, stay over, then travel the rest of the way on saturday morning first thing. I'm on nights, so will be ready to travel at 6am on sat at the latest
chris.
ps "dead end dai" (nuff said)
right you orrible lot, whats all this about me missing turns, pot and kettle spring to mind super, especially after your north/south dilemma in cumbria Put me down for a run out next week, but I'm on nights again, so may not be able to do the whole route.
+ I am bound to get complaints of her indoors as we are going down to warminster on saturday for the mencap classic.
lordharding, are you doing that? if so, get in touch, you could come down to ours on friday with john and tia, stay over, then travel the rest of the way on saturday morning first thing. I'm on nights, so will be ready to travel at 6am on sat at the latest
chris.
ps "dead end dai" (nuff said)
19 May 2004, 06:19 AM
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as for the nbo2 display, we are such an informal club, we'll be lucky if anyone turns up at the nbo, nevermind put on a display
maybe I should get in touch with pete at prosport, see if he wants to do something?
I'll have a think
cheers john,
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maybe I should get in touch with pete at prosport, see if he wants to do something?
I'll have a think
cheers john,
chris.
19 May 2004, 12:57 PM
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we are such an informal club, we'll be lucky if anyone turns up at the nbo, nevermind put on a display
You are supposed come back off holiday all happy and refreshed not grumpy.
I will be going to the NBO so looks like I will have my own display and convoy, LOL.
19 May 2004, 03:47 PM
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thanks for that *****
look at the time of post guys, just finished on my first night shift after my hols, and had been up since 8am the previous morning
its a wonder I could type
what sort of display are you thinking of doing anyway lordharding?
I think we should also get steelx to update our website, as it hasnt been touched in ages!
chris.
look at the time of post guys, just finished on my first night shift after my hols, and had been up since 8am the previous morning
its a wonder I could type what sort of display are you thinking of doing anyway lordharding?
I think we should also get steelx to update our website, as it hasnt been touched in ages!
chris.
19 May 2004, 07:48 PM
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Have the south Mancs club sorted out the NBO2 convoy Yet??
I can make this as we have now finished the car and are not under the same pressure any more.
22 May 2004, 11:39 AM
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OK, lets get some enthusiasm for this weeks run out.
Meeting point is usual place (H&H Dooley Lane) at 7:30 - http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.c...multimap.y=179
Then off across Snake to re-group on A6013 (where P sign is on this map under Priddock Wood) - http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.c...multimap.y=136
Then the route starts in anger, which is expected to take about an hour, ending in Buxton where we can stop for a drink before heading home over Cat&Fiddle and Goyt Valley.
Meeting point is usual place (H&H Dooley Lane) at 7:30 - http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.c...multimap.y=179
Then off across Snake to re-group on A6013 (where P sign is on this map under Priddock Wood) - http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.c...multimap.y=136
Then the route starts in anger, which is expected to take about an hour, ending in Buxton where we can stop for a drink before heading home over Cat&Fiddle and Goyt Valley.
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22 May 2004, 05:42 PM
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I'm enthusiastic super
How long are you expecting us to be out? What time will we be in Buxton?
I've got to be at work for 10pm at the latest
NWMARK, don't bring the missus m8, she only slows you down even more
Had a lovely run out after work this morning. Stockport to Dean Row Shell garage to fill up and put some air in tyres (experimenting with pressures 36 front 34 rear) then over to macc road, bollington, goyt valley, long hill, whaley (did you hear me at 6:30am andy ) then home. Roads nice a quiet at that time, and the mist on the water of the reservoir down the goyt valley was nice
CHRIS.
How long are you expecting us to be out? What time will we be in Buxton?
I've got to be at work for 10pm at the latest
NWMARK, don't bring the missus m8, she only slows you down even more
Had a lovely run out after work this morning. Stockport to Dean Row Shell garage to fill up and put some air in tyres (experimenting with pressures
36 front 34 rear) then over to macc road, bollington, goyt valley, long hill, whaley (did you hear me at 6:30am andy ) then home. Roads nice a quiet at that time, and the mist on the water of the reservoir down the goyt valley was nice CHRIS.
22 May 2004, 05:52 PM
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Lets see, 7:45 leave H&H (latest), then 30 mins to re-group point, then 1 hour run gets us to Buxton at 9:30 ish. There is a point at which we cross the Chapel EnFrith road so you could cut off there if needs be, this is where Bricky left me last time, but you would miss Longnor.
We could meed slight earlier if needs be? Maybe leave H&H at 7:30, those arriving late could head straight to re-group point?
We could meed slight earlier if needs be? Maybe leave H&H at 7:30, those arriving late could head straight to re-group point?
22 May 2004, 06:32 PM
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Earlier would be better for me super, but I'm at the whim of the club on this one
Not my route, so you call the shots
I'll peal off if its getting late, tom tom will show me the way
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Not my route, so you call the shots
I'll peal off if its getting late, tom tom will show me the way
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23 May 2004, 09:03 AM
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CW, as you are more likely to turn up than most (no names!) lets make it 7:30 sharp leaving H&H. Anyone running slightly late can meet up at re-group at end of Snake (see map on previous post).
We can hang around for a while at re-group point to allow everyone to catch up, but will need SMS to confirm attendance on the night otherwise we will just go once everyone is together again. I can PM my mobile no. to anyone who wants it.
We can hang around for a while at re-group point to allow everyone to catch up, but will need SMS to confirm attendance on the night otherwise we will just go once everyone is together again. I can PM my mobile no. to anyone who wants it.
23 May 2004, 01:01 PM
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cheers super, I'll be there about 7:15pm at the h&h. See you wednesday.
Tempted to go out this afternoon Lovely day, and already been out on my road bike.
Chris
Tempted to go out this afternoon
Lovely day, and already been out on my road bike.Chris