7 Feb 09: Magical Mystery Tour!

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Tue 20 Jan, 2009 16:32

calbens wrote: Wow Gary you dark horse! How does that work then, is it like a Ménage à trois ???

indeed I like a dangerous lifestyle !!

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Tue 20 Jan, 2009 16:55

garyw wrote:No email received..

I've emailed my mrs wife the menu's so hope to be back with the info shortly..

garyw

Don't think I've got an email address for you. Can you PM it to me?

andyhallas · Post by **andyhallas** » Tue 20 Jan, 2009 18:25

Spokey,

Afraid I won't be able to make it as hoped.

Production schedule shows a crash test looming on or near that weekend so I shall be clenching my buttocks in preperation.

Maybe next time.

Cheers,

Andy

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Tue 20 Jan, 2009 18:29

andyhallas wrote:Production schedule shows a crash test looming on or near that weekend so I shall be clenching my buttocks in preperation.

Nay bother, mate. Happy clenching!

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Wed 21 Jan, 2009 23:49

Oh dear.

We've booked the Premier Inn....for both nights....

Looks like we've got us a party.

A.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed 21 Jan, 2009 23:56

Alfie wrote:Oh dear.

We've booked the Premier Inn....for both nights....

Looks like we've got us a party.

A.

Friday and Saturday?

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Thu 22 Jan, 2009 00:06

garythefish wrote:
Alfie wrote:....for both nights.....
Friday and Saturday?

Nope. Tuesday and Thursday.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Thu 22 Jan, 2009 00:15

Alfie wrote:
garythefish wrote:
Alfie wrote:....for both nights.....
Friday and Saturday?
Nope. Tuesday and Thursday.

Oi !! whipper snapper, first pint is on you now

Mrs ///M · Post by **Mrs ///M** » Tue 03 Feb, 2009 16:12

Spokey, pm sent re dinner choices. Not sure if we had your email re tom tom files as I'm still checking them, will let you know if we haven't.

Amelia

Post by **Robert T** » Tue 03 Feb, 2009 16:32

No TomTom file here either? Got the email checking the email address, but no file. Did my ISP eat it?

Cheers R.

Mrs ///M · Post by **Mrs ///M** » Tue 03 Feb, 2009 17:02

Email received re tom tom files.

Amelia

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Tue 03 Feb, 2009 17:06

Robert T wrote:No TomTom file here either? Got the email checking the email address, but no file. Did my ISP eat it?

Cheers R.

TomTom routes will be sent out after I've test-driven the route. I'm taking a day off to make sure it's good.

Post by **Robert T** » Tue 03 Feb, 2009 17:56

spokey wrote:TomTom routes will be sent out after I've test-driven the route. I'm taking a day off to make sure it's good.

I'm always a bit worried about my sometimes over-enthusiastic spam-filter.

Cheers R.

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Tue 03 Feb, 2009 20:57

Can I please ask that everyone coming on this cruise read this, especially if this is your first time on a cruise.

Please make sure you have cash with you.

Please make sure you fill up when you get to the starting point, it saves time when we're leaving and you WILL use more fuel than you're used to using. I don't have any fuel stops planned. Don't ask me if you'll need to fill up, as a poke in the eye with a pointed stick often offends.

Please be there as early as you can but no later than 09:30. Ideally, I'd like at least some of us to be on the road before 10AM.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Wed 04 Feb, 2009 12:35

Ok, I hate to be the wuss to ask what (I guess) others might be thinking…

Spokey, do you have a Bag-O-shyte-weather contingency plan?

BBC weather tells me that it’s gonna be snowing in Derby from tomorrow (Thursday) until at least Sunday.

Looks like the Bull’s Head might be doing very well out of us!

A.

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Wed 04 Feb, 2009 14:23

Its a shame as at the moment most of the roads around here are completely clear of snow.
Mind you I still don't have a car!!!

garyw

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 07:35

Alfie wrote:Ok, I hate to be the wuss to ask what (I guess) others might be thinking…

Spokey, do you have a Bag-O-shyte-weather contingency plan?

BBC weather tells me that it’s gonna be snowing in Derby from tomorrow (Thursday) until at least Sunday.

Looks like the Bull’s Head might be doing very well out of us!

A.

I do have a disaster plan: A50 / M6 to the first pub for lunch and nattery, then M6 / A50 back again.

You do need to be aware that the Bulls Head is expecting us at 8 for 8:30, though!

AntMan · Post by **AntMan** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 07:57

I'm in Derby this morning and it's chaos guys/gals more snow on ground then there was on Monday currently have 3-5 inch and it is forecast to snow in to the afternoon. Wife has managed a mile and had to abandon her car and walk as the local roads are not passable main roads are ok but everything else currently is a mare.
Forecast is for snow Friday and Saturday not turning to rain till Sunday.Hope it improves for you all.

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 08:14

I will be making a go / no go decision at about lunch time tomorrow (Friday).

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 09:04

spokey wrote:I will be making a go / no go decision at about lunch time tomorrow (Friday).

Oooo gawd....I can't STAND the tension!

A.

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 11:09

Glad I've not got a room on hold!!

Just been informed they can't get the car back to me today!!!
Thats 3 days running

garyw

dario · Post by **dario** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 11:56

garyw wrote:Glad I've not got a room on hold!!

Just been informed they can't get the car back to me today!!!
Thats 3 days running

garyw

whats up with the car Gary, i've missed that thread!

Dario

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 13:16

Well, after chatting with the lunch venue pub, I reckon that unless something dramatic happens it's more likely that the cruise will go ahead. They've had almost no snow, so if all else fails, we can go there and take over the pub for the day.

Zed_Steve · Post by **Zed_Steve** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 17:29

spokey wrote:Well, after chatting with the lunch venue pub, I reckon that unless something dramatic happens it's more likely that the cruise will go ahead. They've had almost no snow, so if all else fails, we can go there and take over the pub for the day.

Im more concerned about this http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7872192.stm

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 18:16

Zed_Steve wrote:
spokey wrote:Well, after chatting with the lunch venue pub, I reckon that unless something dramatic happens it's more likely that the cruise will go ahead. They've had almost no snow, so if all else fails, we can go there and take over the pub for the day.
Im more concerned about this http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7872192.stm

Well, we'll have to see. Fingers crossed it doesn't snow more!

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 19:35

I'm looking foward to some winter-scene zed pics for next years calendar - I'm sure that we can improvise a route if we all make it to the start

AntMan · Post by **AntMan** » Thu 05 Feb, 2009 19:45

They have a bit of sleet and snow forecast for tomorrow but sat and sunday in Derby are sunny/cloudy but looks dry so all should be good

http://www.accuweather.com/world-foreca ... y&metric=1

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 08:24

It's piling it down with snow here in Pinner right now (8am), and its settling.

Stanmore near the M1 is gridlocked, Luton M1 is a complete white-out and Luton Airport is closed, according to the news.

BBC weather for Derby says:
Friday - Sunny intervals +3C
Saturday - Sunny +2C
Sunday - Heavy snow +2C

So our destination looks ok, but not sure about getting out of The Smoke...

And not sure about getting home on Sunday either!

We plan to leave at about 2.30pm today, so hopefully it'll have mostly cleared by then.

Spokey...
Please can you post your final decision by noon so we have time to cancel the hotel if needed? Ta.

Cheers
A.

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 09:27

Bugger. It's started chucking down with snow here. It's not looking good for tomorrow.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 09:39

Alfie wrote:BBC weather for Derby says:
Sunday - Heavy snow +2C

Sunday has now changed to 'Light Showers'.
So at least getting home should be ok.

The snow has stopped here now and it's turning to slush, but the radio says lots of areas on my route are at a standstill.

Still, a few hours to go yet!

A.

dario · Post by **dario** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 10:15

It's snowing like mad here in Bedford. some major roads are impassable and we have been told to go home early as there is more snow on the way!

Dario

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 10:30

Decision time hopefully by noon then

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 11:54

I'm inclined to go ahead, albeit under a different model. I probably won't be travelling up tonight, I'll be braving an early start in the morning tomorrow. Is every OK with potentially a later start?

TrickyZ1 · Post by **TrickyZ1** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 11:56

Weather and roads are ok here........

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 12:08

Everybody should have received a text from me ...

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 12:08

Great news !!

We'll be leaving London at around 6.30 tonight

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 12:09

Alfie, Dario & Gary,

Nip to your local supermarket, buy as much salt as you can fit in your boot, including dishwasher salt (I find this particularly good for its non slip properties

) and get your twitchy rears in your cars and stop being.........Yep.....You guessed what was coming next didn't you?

A bunch of Southern Softies

*all the time secretly praying that Viv makes it home from Glasgow*

Only kidding guys! Don't chance it if you're scared....ermm, I mean worried, its not worth it.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 12:29

calbens wrote:Alfie, Dario & Gary,
A bunch of Southern Softies
Don't chance it if you're scared....

Bex.... It's not fear, more whether it's actually possible to travel anywhere north of London. Many major junctions and roads were in complete gridlock this morning, but hopefully that'll all be cleared up by the time we leave.

It's looking ok at the moment.

A.

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 12:34

TomTom files have been sent ... let me know if you don't have them.

tags · Post by **tags** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 12:43

Count me in Spokey, should be able to make it.

tags

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 12:48

tags wrote:Count me in Spokey, should be able to make it.

Thanks for the advance warning.

dario · Post by **dario** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 13:06

i dont know what its like where each of you may be, but here its awefull.

my estate will not be passabe tomorrow morning with -6C forecast tonight.

so i will take a rain check on this one and hope to see you all next time.

yes Bex i am a southern softie.

sorry Spokey for all the work you will have put to on Carrie's and my behalf.

to those that do go, have a good time and have one on me.

Dario

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 13:22

dario wrote:i dont know what its like where each of you may be, but here its aweful.

I was only teasing you all about the softy bit!

If I thought it was going to be bad getting to it from my neck of the woods I wouldn't chance it either, its just not worth it!
As it is I'm lucky because there's been no snow here, its just bitterly cold, but the sun is shining so i can't complain.

Anyway I'm really sorry your not coming, you'll both be missed

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 13:24

dario wrote:so i will take a rain check on this one and hope to see you all next time.

Leave tonight and stay at the Premier Inn, Derby West like quite a few of us

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 13:38

garythefish wrote:
dario wrote:so i will take a rain check on this one and hope to see you all next time.

Leave tonight and stay at the "hotel" in Derby like quite a few of us

Great idea!
There's plenty of room on our floor for Dario and I'm sure Carrie could squeeze in somewhere too....

A.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 13:44

You can take Dario, Carrie can stay with us

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 14:28

My meeting in Northampton was cancelled today due to the snow- they were leaving to go home early.
Here however its clearing up with even dry tarmac...!
One guy called to say he was standstill on the M1, however called an hour later to say he was on the M6 and no sign of snow apart from in the fields!!

See you all tomorrow unless some major weather change takes place...

garyw

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 15:12

3.15 We're leaving now....

See y'all in Upper Midlandshire....hopefully today sometime!

A.

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 22:02

Just got in at Derby - main roads are all ok. Looking good for tomorrow

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Sat 07 Feb, 2009 19:03

Before I head off to dinner ...

Cracking scenery en route:

Can you guess where it is yet?

Zeds at Jodrell Bank:

More later!