Weekend Cruise.

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 06:14

How about a weekend cruise at the end of January? Possible dates will be 29/01/11 to 30/01/11, Route will take in North Wales
(Snowdonia) and Mid Wales with a stop over on Saturday Night
And if the roads are clear will include a whizz around the EVO.

Anyone not wishing to have an overnight are welcome to join us on the Saturday or Sunday.

Taking in:

Day 1
EVO Triangle
Betws Y Coed
Llanberis Pass
Beddgelert
Harlech
Barmouth (split point for those joining for the day only)
Aberdovey? (depending on time)
Aberystwyth (stop over)

Day 2

Devils Bridge
Elan Valley

Lunch at : Elan Valley Hotel At 13:00

WE OFFER A TRADITIONAL ROAST LUNCH ON SUNDAYS
WITH A CHOICE OF TWO MEATS OR VEGETARIAN OPTIONS.
STARTERS AND DESSERTS £2.75 EACH
AND MAIN COURSE £7.00.

RECOMMENDED IN THE 'RED BOOK' - EAT WELL IN WALES

Confirmed

TaffZee & Lena (Overnight)
Maurice the Martian & Andrea (Overnight)
Malcolm E Zed (Overnight)
brent49+Karen (north wales only)
billz & Kim (Overnight)
J R (north wales only)
Jamezee (north wales only) Sweeper second group
J_M_C (north wales only?)
Tom (Overnight)
simonbud100 (Elan Valley)

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 07:35

We are up for that, diary permitting.

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 12:32

Count us in as usual

Jon+Tracey

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 15:27

Me and Andrea would be interested,if i can fit this in time-

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 16:17

Give us a clue then?

1st guess to me

Some sort of contraption that when you get to a road hump Andrea jumps out the car pulls down on the rail and it raises the back end to stop you bottoming out!

Still think it would be easier to change the springs

jontymo

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 16:18

Mind you, you could strap a sheep to that

GazHyde · Post by **GazHyde** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 16:25

Bullbars on a Zed? Is this Health & Safety after the 'incident' on the last cruise?

maurice the martian wrote:Me and Andrea would be interested,if i can fit this in time-

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 16:58

J R · Post by **J R** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 17:03

Interested
J R +1

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 19:49

Interested Jamezee + 0
Will have to bung some leave in though.

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 19:54

maurice the martian wrote:Me and Andrea would be interested,if i can fit this in time-

Is it a sheep scoop enabling you to bag a sheep without even getting out of the car

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 19:58

maurice the martian wrote:Me and Andrea would be interested,if i can fit this in time-

have you got one for the front i can buy of you maurice ??

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 20:04

swamper wrote:
maurice the martian wrote:Me and Andrea would be interested,if i can fit this in time-

have you got one for the front i can buy of you maurice ??

billz · Post by **billz** » Tue 30 Nov, 2010 20:59

Me and Kim so long as i am not on call, will find out when new rota gets issued in the begining of jan.
bill

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Wed 01 Dec, 2010 05:56

swamper wrote:
maurice the martian wrote:Me and Andrea would be interested,if i can fit this in time-

have you got one for the front i can buy of you maurice ??

rgf · Post by **rgf** » Wed 01 Dec, 2010 17:36

Sounds great, but perhaps a bit early in the year for us. Easter or May Bank Holiday would be more like it, so I think we will pass on this - but thanks for the invite.

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 02 Dec, 2010 05:44

For half the year we lock ourselves away in our little boxes.

Regardless of time of year when your driving a great car, with great scenery, exellent company and a nice warm comfy Hotel at the end of the day, what could be better?

Your only here once so enjoy what time you have.

Llanberis Pass:

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Thu 02 Dec, 2010 07:25

Craccking pic!!!!

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Thu 02 Dec, 2010 22:27

TaffZee wrote:For half the year we lock ourselves away in our little boxes.

Regardless of time of year when your driving a great car, with great scenery, exellent company and a nice warm comfy Hotel at the end of the day, what could be better?
Your only here once so enjoy what time you have.

Llanberis Pass:

Ive walked up those mountains a few times, I went up the glyders (on the right of the pic) in february this year it was -20 with the windchill on the top and spin drift everywhere, the change in temperature caused a bubble in my compass which started giving duff readings...was a great day out. (got all the gear before anyone has a go)

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Sun 05 Dec, 2010 20:14

Sorry Jim but cannot make it, our daughter comes home on the Sunday from skiing so no dog sitter for Sat/Sun

jontymo

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Sun 02 Jan, 2011 19:28

Just got back from a run for the first day of the cruise, Snowdonia is breathtaking pictures below dont do the scenery justice..

Will need to book Hotel within the next week or so, can you let me know if you are coming along please?

Pics:

Snowdons summit, you can just make out the Cafe!

Also a link to a video (sorry quality not very good)

Video

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Sun 02 Jan, 2011 23:07

i cant jim....got some saving up to do..

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Mon 03 Jan, 2011 15:59

Hi Jim,
were still up for it,weather/snow permitting of course. Nice pics, views look great.

freds dad · Post by **freds dad** » Mon 03 Jan, 2011 16:44

Me and the missus will join you for at least one day weather permitting.

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Mon 03 Jan, 2011 17:54

maurice the martian wrote:Hi Jim,
were still up for it,weather/snow permitting of course. Nice pics, views look great.

The scenery was stunning Maurice. Hope the weather stays fine for us.

Your Sig pictures look good

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Mon 03 Jan, 2011 19:09

Thanks Jim,
The one on the left is up the snake, ladybower reservoir, i only put the top up as we parked the zed and had a walk down the road , and other you should recognise ,Bala lake.

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Wed 05 Jan, 2011 01:29

Jim,

I think this one will be ruled by the weather!

Where will the overnight stop be?

I would keep an eye on the long range forecast before booking anywhere

Fingers crossed for no snow

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Wed 05 Jan, 2011 05:16

Jamezee wrote:Jim,

I think this one will be ruled by the weather!

Where will the overnight stop be?

I would keep an eye on the long range forecast before booking anywhere

Fingers crossed for no snow

Weather permitting

: looking to stop around Aberdovey.

brent49 · Post by **brent49** » Wed 05 Jan, 2011 12:25

Hi what order will the trip be i.e mid wales on the sat or sun, as could join you for the north wales day, but sounds good brent + 1

brent49 · Post by **brent49** » Wed 05 Jan, 2011 16:56

yes my co pilot is up for it, but just for the north wales run, can you forward arrangments when you know them cheers

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 05:31

brent49 wrote:yes my co pilot is up for it, but just for the north wales run, can you forward arrangments when you know them cheers

No problem brent, will post meeting place/itinary closer to the date, look forward to seeing you

North Wales on Saturday...

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 07:18

I have attached a quick/rough map of the intended route over the two days (plenty of stops for pics coffee) but this may change
due to weather conditions.
I am looking to have the overnight stop between Barmouth and Aberdyfi (Hotel to be confirmed)

Using Wrexham as a start finish point (just for reference) its around a 280 mile drive.

Wrexham to Barmouth (First Day for those joining us on the Saturday only) is around 120 mile.

Proposed Route

brent49 · Post by **brent49** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 11:53

anyone else going with a 1.9 z, hate to be the only little guy going lol

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 12:09

brent49 wrote:anyone else going with a 1.9 z, hate to be the only little guy going lol

Last run we done in North Wales I had a 1.9, the rest could not catch me around the EVO Triangle,

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 17:32

i was in the little 1.9 last time and kept up with them...dont you worry...its up to the job

TaffZee wrote:
brent49 wrote:anyone else going with a 1.9 z, hate to be the only little guy going lol
Last run we done in North Wales I had a 1.9, the rest could not catch me around the EVO Triangle,

only just

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 20:36

swamper wrote:i was in the little 1.9 last time and kept up with them...dont you worry...its up to the job

TaffZee wrote:
brent49 wrote:anyone else going with a 1.9 z, hate to be the only little guy going lol
Last run we done in North Wales I had a 1.9, the rest could not catch me around the EVO Triangle,
only just

I got held up by a couple of smaller ones!!!!!!!!!

You will be ok, just drive it at the speed you are happy with.

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 20:47

jontymo wrote:
swamper wrote:i was in the little 1.9 last time and kept up with them...dont you worry...its up to the job

TaffZee wrote: Last run we done in North Wales I had a 1.9, the rest could not catch me around the EVO Triangle,
only just
I got held up by a couple of smaller ones!!!!!!!!!

You will be ok, just drive it at the speed you are happy with.

o0o right to the bone that one jon

..........just wait iv got go faster seats now

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Sun 09 Jan, 2011 19:07

Planning a reccy of the second part of the cruze on Saturday.

Aberdyfi,Aberystwyth,Devils Bridge, Elan Valley Dams.

Hope the weather holds

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Wed 12 Jan, 2011 08:32

Just checked the long range forecast, weather looks settled for the end of the month. No adverse weather conditions reported.

billz · Post by **billz** » Wed 12 Jan, 2011 17:55

Have you decided where we are going to stop over taf
bill

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Wed 12 Jan, 2011 18:00

Waiting for cofirmation of whos coming along, would like to stop in Aberdyfi, but they only have 4 rooms left cost of around £55 per night. Stayed here before not the ritz but clean and a good atmosphere in the bar area and right on the front. Dont want to be caught out as to book will need to provide my debit card details.

Taff

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Wed 12 Jan, 2011 21:09

Jim, I will be one day or the other don't know which yet. I wont be doing the overnight stop.

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Wed 12 Jan, 2011 21:23

Hi Jim,
Me &Andrea will be along for both days

Maurice

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 13 Jan, 2011 06:18

OK sourced a Hotel in Aberystwth, Four Seasons Hotel, £55 per room and they have 5 doubles available and a couple of twins, OK not the ritz but central & good value, includes breakfast.

I have booked 4 rooms for.

TaffZee & Lena (confirmed)
Maurice the Martian & Andrea (confirmed)
Malcolm E Zed+1 (confirmed)
billz+1 (confirmed)

Please let me know if you wish to cancel ASAP.

Check out the hotel and let me know your thoughts.

Four Seasons Hotel

billz · Post by **billz** » Thu 13 Jan, 2011 07:14

Looks ok to me. Thanx
bill

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 13 Jan, 2011 07:37

billz wrote:Looks ok to me. Thanx
bill

Is that confirmation Billz?

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Thu 13 Jan, 2011 07:56

Good for us. Looking forward to it.

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 13 Jan, 2011 07:58

Malcolm E Zed wrote:Good for us. Looking forward to it.

exellent

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 13 Jan, 2011 08:26

Meeting Place Details: 09:00am/09:30am Leave 10:00am

Mcdonalds Chirk Wales Address:
Chirk Retail Park
Wrexham
LL14 5AZ

From Chester Take the A483 for Wrexham.
Follow A483 toward Oswestry (Past Wrexham)
Past turn off for Llangollen (need to get in right hand lane)
Over Bridge
At Roundabout turn first left.
McDonalds on your right.

Suggest a packed Lunch Flask of coffee? No lunch stop planned for saturday but plenty of cafes along route, if needed?

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 13 Jan, 2011 14:14

See start of thread for Sunday Lunch details.

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