Manchester M-Car Rally

[D87 SMW]

I am thinking of organising a small 'BL Rally' here in Manchester for all us in the North West region. If anyone has any ideas as to where we can 'hire' grounds to do this on, please let me know in email or PM. I will also like to hear your ideas for a 'tour' round the Manchester area too.
I will post a poll sometime so I can get an idea of what everyone wants.
More information will be given in a flyer later on if the idea takes off.

Steve.

[John S]

A tour in the traffic jams of Manchester City Centre would be great:rolleyes: Seriously though...I would be up for a convoy/BL show around the Manchester area. All the shows seem to be too far away. May go to MGM next year.:)

[D87 SMW]

Good good good - nice to know there is some interest!

[tony]

pencil me in i will try anythink once ,thats how i ended up with one child:laugh:

[D87 SMW]

Hmm.. :laugh:

[Austin-Rover]

Anyone like to start naming dates and Venues so we can get closer to organising something that is conveniant for everyone.

(Just out of interest - where in South Yorkshire are you in Tony?)

:)

[malcsmaesty]

Sounds like a good idea,might be up for that,as long as you'll let a brummie tag along:rolleyes:

[D87 SMW]

We'd let any Maestro and Montego owner tag along, won't we?

[tony]

i am in the little village of swinton,near rotherham south yourkshire,where god comes from:p

[D87 SMW]

Swinton? F170 lives two streets away from me and so he lives in a place called Swinton up my way!

[tony]

is that swindon ?

[D87 SMW]

Nope, it's Swinton alright!

[malcsmaesty]

Originally posted by F170 GGT
We'd let any Maestro and Montego owner tag along, won't we?
cheers F170,thats nice to hear,cus i've heard all about this so called
north/south divide you know!:rolleyes:
but where is the line...........................?

[Austin-Rover]

I know what your thinking Stephen, its not the Swinton near Salford!!! :laugh: :laugh:

Tony, i was only asking as i have relatives that live in Aughton, past Herringthorpe.

[tony]

is that near doncaster

[e692wtt]

Yeah, I'm in favour, count me in!

Suggestions... well, Manchester has good driving roads on almost all sides, and there are Parks as well (Heaton Park, Lyme Park, Tatton Park) with some space.

I still fancy a good drive with a pub lunch in the middle as opposed to congregating somewhere for the day, but am open-minded enough to do the latter anyway. I fancy meeting some of you guys 'n' gals as opposed to communicating on the Forum in a written, time-lapse sort of way, all the time.

Mid-August-on will probably be best for me the way things are developing day-to-day at the mo - I'm moving house pretty soon (but don't know how soon which kind of makes immediate planning difficult).

The other other Rich. :banghead:

[D87 SMW]

Yeah, I think we'll have to cram all our Maestros' into a McDonalds car park at lunch time.
I think August could be a good time, I'm off school all that month anyway!
Heaton Park, Lyme Park, Tatton Park - These are some good suggestions, Rich. Thanks for that!

[tony]

garnada studios ,would be nice to see where that is as well as that little football club thats there

[Austin-Rover]

Excuse Me! Mc Donalds? What are you thinking?

:laugh:

[topgear]

I'll have a McMaestro with fries please! :)

[D87 SMW]

I dont' particularly like McDonalds, this is just an example...

[D87 SMW]

Six people listed at the mo. If anyone else is interested, let me know.

[E_T_V]

Another meastro from the sheffield area all being well.

If the event was in North Wales I'd be able to suggest a few venues, but in Manchester I'm at a loss.

[Maria]

Yep, if I'm free, count me in :)

[D87 SMW]

After browsing a few websites, Tatton Park sounds most promising for our Rally.
"Public events range from car shows, outdoor theatre and trade shows, to the magnificent Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show at Tatton Park."

What do you think?...

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by Maria
Yep, if I'm free, count me in :)

Thanks Maria! :)

[D87 SMW]

If anyone would like to visit the official site, http://www.tattonpark.org.uk :)

[Austin-Rover]

I'm much more inclined towards a 'drive' rather than a meet up at one specific area. There are lots of good roads around the NW area that would make for a really good day out.

:cool:

[D87 SMW]

A run on the road will be on the list, but we will still need somewhere to show the cars at one point. More arrangements will be made later on.

[e692wtt]

How's about... a drive through north east Derbyshire to Chatsworth House (avoiding the A6 which is a pain to the north of Buxton) and back, taking in the scenery and setting our brakes on fire as we attempt to stop at the bottom of Winnat's Pass above Castleton, by the Blue John Cavern (tourist attraction - a bit dark and cold, but then it is several hundred feet underground... well worth a visit).

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

All will be considered. :)

[Austin-Rover]

Originally posted by e692wtt
How's about... a drive through north east Derbyshire to Chatsworth House (avoiding the A6 which is a pain to the north of Buxton) and back, taking in the scenery and setting our brakes on fire as we attempt to stop at the bottom of Winnat's Pass above Castleton, by the Blue John Cavern (tourist attraction - a bit dark and cold, but then it is several hundred feet underground... well worth a visit).

The other other Rich.:cool:

That sounds like it could be exciting! A good drive followed by a pub lunch maybe?

Anyone else interested in the drive Rich has suggested?

:p

[D87 SMW]

North East Derbyshire... means all us in Manchester wiil have to go to Tony's and Marias for them to join the convoy then. Not a bad idea that, Rich!

[E_T_V]

I'll be up for that so long as we don't have to go up the pass again as poor George would hate that hill! I remember stopping at the bottom of the hill on my motorbike and being rather embarrassed by the plumes of smoke rising from my wheels. I'll voluenteer to reccy the pubs in the area to sample which one is best! :)

There are a couple of show grounds around there too if you don't fancy Chatsworth.

[D87 SMW]

F170's favourite road is Manchester Road (A57) Through Snake Pass to Glossop. A tweak of the ol' carb and he'll manage it again no prob!

[Maria]

Hmm.... not sure Muddle would appreciate that!

[tony]

Originally posted by Maria
Yep, if I'm free, count me in :)
maria will go to the opening of a envelope:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[tony]

sorry maria

[D87 SMW]

Muddle wouldn't need to do Snake Pass, it's on the way to your place.
Does anyone have any objection on Sanke Pass to Marias?

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by tony
maria will go to the opening of a envelope:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Hmm... :rolleyes:
Tony, I'm on Yahoo Messenger at the mo...

[D87 SMW]

How does the 17th or the 24th August sound to you guys?

[Maria]

Possible, but 23rd would be even better.

[Austin-Rover]

23rd is good for me...

[tony]

i have a free window on the 23rd:)

[topgear]

I have eight windows! ;)

[tony]

only five on mine:)

[e692wtt]

23rd's fine for me.

How's about... when I go to Buxton (or further down the A6) I travel down the south west side of Glossop (A6016) from wherever (Hyde, Stalybridge - see where the Moors Murderers lived as we pass if you want...) and then down to Chapel-en-le Frith. From here we can pick up the A625 to Winnat's Pass etc. Then double back via Tideswell to the A6 south of Buxton. Stop at Bakewell for some Tarts (cakes, before you say it...), then to Chatsworth House, stop, dine etc, then faff around going east towards the far end of the Snake Pass (pick it up at Ladybower Reservoir/A6013 area?) and back to Glossop?

Not too far, but if we're taking our time, seeing the sights and so on, it'll fill a large chunk of the day.

Is the 23rd a Bank Holiday, that's my only thought. Does anyone care if it is? There'll be more people and slower traffic, that's all.

There are other, more-challenging, quieter roads (eg A635 and surrounding roads - the view from Holme Moss is astounding!) further north for the future.

Somebody else can organise us a field for a display at Chatsworth house though...

The other other Rich.:)

[D87 SMW]

Monday 25th August is Bank Holiday if this helps...

[tony]

any one got cb's we can all talk then?

[e692wtt]

I've got a couple of Radio Scanners, but of course these don't transmit...

I'd think each car would have a mobile phone owner, and someone could do a Road Book with accurate Instructions and Directions (but not Competition Timings, not on the first outing...:laugh: ).

I always fancied a CB actually, they're fairly cheap as they are unfashionable. 10-9? Sad, I know... for a bonus prize, does anyone know what this actually means??? Now's your chance to give your age away!

That's a big 10-4 good buddy!!!

The other other Rich. :laugh:

[D87 SMW]

Yeah, my dad has a radio scanner, he used to have a CB in his Rover 3500 at one point too.
Neither of us have any credit for our mobile phones, though.:banghead:
That's a good idea you have about the directions too, Rich! Maybe the person with the directions can be the lead car...

P.S: Have you been watching The Dukes Of Hazzard, Rich? :laugh:

[D87 SMW]

Just had an idea - no need for somewhere like Tatton Park. Just a big car park would do, and you will find a few of those on a Bank Holdiay too. ;) :cool: :D

[e692wtt]

I've not seen the Dukes of Hazzard recently, I need me beauty sleep... enjoy it thoroughly. I used to be a 'radio marshal' on local and national Rallies (including the Network Q 'Rally of a little bit of South Wales' formerly known as the Lombard RAC Rally) and hope to get involved again soon now I have more time, hence comments about accurate directions...

We were proceeding down the M4 in a westerly direction despite the protests of everyone except the bloke with the alleged-directions. We were then informed that he had a World Atlas but couldn't find Cardiff which was a pity as that was where we were heading for and we were all looking forward to comfy beds... Cardiff was subsequently discovered under a crumb and we turned round and found Cardiff... and some very comfy beds... and some grub...

I can be the lead car, but it'll be more James Bond smokescreen than The Italian Job... I can provide directions though, quite readable (so I'm told).

The other other Rich.:laugh:

[D87 SMW]

Hows about I come up to Bury, you join in and lead the Convoy to the next members place, then the next... until everyone is in the Convoy and then go on a scenic tour. Stop off for lunch somewhere, then gather together for the Show later on.

[e692wtt]

OK, or we could pick you up from Salford... house-to-house is an interesting idea. Let's give it a go.

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by e692wtt
OK, or we could pick you up from Salford... house-to-house is an interesting idea. Let's give it a go.

The other other Rich.:cool:

Yes, that's a good idea.

[tony]

hope i am one of the 1st to be picked up and not the last:laugh:

[D87 SMW]

Let's see. If we go in an anti-clockwise direction. Bury, Salford, Cheshire, Birmingham, Glossop, South Yorkshire, Sheffield.
At least it's not last one Tony... :rolleyes:

[e692wtt]

Well, can't the first to be picked up then, after the circuit is complete, be the first to be dropped off, so we all see the route? Most of the route will be in convoy anyway...

Just a thought

The other other Rich.:)

[tony]

i think that i will come over there and meet up somwhere,u dont know my neighbours they dont appreciate our cars like we do ,besides i live down a cul-de-sack we would have a traffick jam:( :)

[D87 SMW]

Yeah, my street's blocked too. Maybe we could all meet up somewhere (on a car park e.g.) for the Show then go on the tour...???

[tony]

i vote to meet at e692wtt ,perhapes we can have a poll,:)

[Maria]

Well, we'd be hoiking Muddle out of an industrial unit in Hyde rather than actually being in Glossop, so the industrial estate might be a good place to meet up. It's not far off the M67.

[D87 SMW]

Can you give us the post code so we can all find where it is on www.multimap.com ?

P.S: The poll is up and running... http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=218

[tony]

all to marias then i will bring some t bags:)

[Maria]

SK14 1EE

Unit O, Adamson's Industrial Estate, Croft St, Hyde.

[D87 SMW]

Not far from my Hyde, my dad works there. Suppose we could all meet up there...

[tony]

right we have a date ,we have a start place now we need a start time and a route

[D87 SMW]

Working on it... good thing just happened, my dad's getting the right idea about it now! :) :) :cool:

[e692wtt]

Meeting at Hyde probably makes most sense as it has good motorway links for everyone and means no need to navigate several towns, which, let's be honest, ain't really the point, is it?

I've suggested my route but I'll be happy if we do it at some unspecified time in the future and not on the first go. I've got other ideas as well, one of which I've hinted at in a previous reply.

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Sounds ok to me. Can it be on the 25th August instead as it is the Bank Holiday?

[Beaker]

The whole chatsworth, bakewell thing sounds good. Will be a nice circular for george then.

[tony]

:( i will be on call monday 25th:(

[e692wtt]

Tony, we'll call for you!!:laugh: Re the date, can we have a poll for the three days of this weekend we are planning, then take it from there? In a group of people there will always be difficulties for some of them getting 'time out' to do something, unfortunately. Or a poll for this 3 day weekend and the previous weekend as well? I'd do the poll, but I'm in at 8am tomorrow and don't fancy a journey into the unknown between now and then.

On these polls, can subscribers 'nominate' more than one of the 'values' being voted for, or is it a 'one vote per visit to poll' protocol? (Can't you tell I'm knackered, bandying words like this about?)

Just asking...

The other other Rich.:confused:

[Austin-Rover]

Can we have a summary of what we have organised so far? Ie: A definate meeting place etc so we can finalise on smaller details.

:p

Rich, Have you decided if you would like to use Aggie or are you taking Monty?

[e692wtt]

Richard, I would be pleased to drive Aggie for you and give him his inaugural run.

Can someone suggest any other routes, and are we aiming for a half day or full day? Just throw suggestions into the melting pot that is this Forum. Please! I'm sure we can double the existing 75 posts (including this one) or will we incur Jonathan's wrath?:laugh:

We've got 6 weeks to sort it, I suggest meeting at Hyde and a circular tour in the Pennines from there, either north or south. We could divert into Cheshire to meet people, or to Yorkshire, or even both given a full day, and still get a day's run in. Mid-morning meet with a pub lunch at 1pm then finish at tea-time and go our seperate ways?

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Here's your Dates Poll: http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=223
I've selected 'multiple choice' so you can select more than one. (Given that you are free on both days)

RDGelder, would you like us to come up to yours weekend to tune up Aggies engine?

[Austin-Rover]

Originally posted by F170 GGT
RDGelder, would you like us to come up to yours weekend to tune up Aggies engine?

Thanks for the offer Stephen, but when Aggie goes into the garage on Monday, she is getting all her little problems sorted out there.

:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Oh yeah forgot about that! Hope they do a good job!

[D87 SMW]

Can the following please reply to this thread and tell me the days you are free to attend the M Car Rally...

Rich
Tony
RDGelder
MalcsMaesty
M170 RFA
E_T_V
Maria

Thanks...

[Austin-Rover]

You are certainly very organised here Stephen! :laugh:

I am free to come on any of the days that have been mentioned so far. However, i think that maybe we should rule out the Saturday if you cant come, Stephen, as you have put some effort into getting this meet of the ground - it wouldn't be right if you couldn't come!

:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by RDGelder
You are certainly very organised here Stephen! :laugh:

I am free to come on any of the days that have been mentioned so far. However, i think that maybe we should rule out the Saturday if you cant come, Stephen, as you have put some effort into getting this meet of the ground - it wouldn't be right if you couldn't come!

:cool:

Thanks very much Rich, that's very nice. I am certainly trying here...

By the way, would anyone be interested if I made a flyer to go in each attending M Car?

[D87 SMW]

Tony can't come on Monday, so is there anyone who can't come on Sunday?...

[Beaker]

Sunday is fine for me and Dan in George

[tony]

Originally posted by tony
:( i will be on call monday 25th:(
ok changed ,swoped with one of the lads at work :) so if we do it on monday "im free"

[tony]

what about monday 25 th i belive this is a bank hoilday,we are going to meet at marias in hyde ,how does that sound,can everybody attend?

[D87 SMW]

Ok then, we have two days to choose from now.
If everyone is available for both Sunday and Monday, we'll have to 'toss a coin' or something! :laugh:

[e692wtt]

I thought I'd seized command of this thread at post 75...

I'm ok sunday or monday. Open to suggestions. Mebbe because some people have booked the monday off, that would be better so as to (a) reward their efforts in organising time off, and (b) attempt to match their commitment to a particular day and 'the cause' at this early stage.

Any thoughts?

The other other Rich.

:)

[D87 SMW]

If I were to say 10 O'Clock on Sunday 24th August, would anyone disagree?

[D87 SMW]

Just need to know if the following are still interested:


MalcsMaesty
M170 RFA

[Beaker]

Perhaps if someone could draw up an official document with time, date,location and some brief directions. Then either post it on the web so its avaliable to download or email it to people

[Austin-Rover]

Good idea!

I can draw one up if you like - I think everyone has their e-mail listed in their profile, so it will be easy to send.

Ill get something done later and send it out.

[D87 SMW]

I'll let you do that, but if you find any trouble doing it, I'll do it instead.

[John S]

I am 90% sure I can make it:)

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by M170 RFA
I am 90% sure I can make it:)

Nice one F, er M170!

[D87 SMW]

So. Is it final that on Sunday 24th August we all meet up at:

Unit O, Adamson's Industrial Estate, Croft St, Hyde. SK14 1EE

If anyone needs help finding this place, paste SK14 1EE into the search on www.multimap.com

[Austin-Rover]

Further to Skatiechick's idea of having an update on the Plan so-far, the following is a run down of what i think the best arrangement for the meet would be:


The day for the meet should be the Bank Holiday (25th) as people such as Tony have gone to extra lengths to ensure they wont be working that day! ;) and it could be the day that most people are available as it is a Holiday so there is less chance people could be asked to work.
The current meet up arrangements are in Hyde at the industrial estate where Muddle is kept a it is easy to acess.
The route seems to be the one which Rich suggested. Starting near Glossop - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Winnats Pass - Buxton - Bakewell (tarts) - Chatsworth House - Snake Pass form Ladybower Res. Hopefully, Rich, you have this route planned out, so perhaps you could perform the role of leader on the day so we dont get lost! :laugh:


We have quite a while to finalise more specific details - but is everyone happy with the plan so far?

Rich

:cool:

[Beaker]

this link should take you straight to it on multi map

http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&db=pc&addr1=&client=public&addr2=&advanced=&addr3=&pc=SK141EE&quicksearch=SK14+1EE


lets hope it works

[Beaker]

good it does work

[D87 SMW]

The route seems to be the one which Rich suggested. Starting near Glossop - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Winnats Pass - Buxton - Bakewell (tarts) - Chatsworth House - Snake Pass form Ladybower Res. Hopefully, Rich, you have this route planned out, so perhaps you could perform the role of leader on the day so we dont get lost! :laugh:



I'm happy with everything except the point I've quoted. Not sure if such a big run is such a good idea for our first attempt, ad I'm sure it could get a bit boring as time went on... unless we stop a few times for photoshoots...

[Austin-Rover]

There would be plenty of opportunities to stop, its not going to be a non stop time trial!!!! Some good places to stop for lunch etc...

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by RDGelder
There would be plenty of opportunities to stop, its not going to be a non stop time trial!!!! Some good places to stop for lunch etc...

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Stop off at every pub we see until we find one I'm allowed in! :laugh: ;)

[Beaker]

The route seems ok, I dont think it will be too long. But it can always be shortened if needs be.

Would it be a good idea for people to meet in glossop rather than hyde or have two meeting points. I am just mentioning this because the ppl coming over from South Yorkshire will have to travel through glossop to get to hyde then double back on theirselves.

A good meeting place in glossop could be the 24hr Tescos. Plenty of parking space.

Also how are we going to plan the day. Start in the morning and go to a pub for lunch on the way somewhere, stop at chatsworth in the afternoon and hopefully get lot of ppl looking at our fine cars. Is this the sort of thing ppl had in mind?

Monday 25th August is absolutely fine with me, E_T_V and rusty george.

Lindsey

[topgear]

That sounds like a cool plan!

Sorry everyone, id love to be at this meet up with my VDP, but im right down in the South and have very little time currently, so could no way make the journey upto Derby. Count me in for the future though!

Ps, Someone told me today that theres to be a new Rover called the "zitippy" ??? Somehow i think this is a wind up!!!

[D87 SMW]

Hmmm. :rolleyes: Good point. Instead of going back into Glossop, maybe we should take a route further into the North West? At least no-one will be doubling back again...

[Beaker]

Glossop isn't far down the road tho' (about 15 min drive from hyde). SO could easily pick ppl up on the way.

I like the route. I think its good.

What does everyone else think?

Lindsey

[Austin-Rover]

No, i think the route is fine how it is. Lots of interesting scenery and nice places to visit. Perhaps just change the meeting place...

...theses no rush however, theres plenty of time till the 25th!!!

[D87 SMW]

So you mean all us on this end of Hyde meet up there then pick y'all up in Glossop...

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by RDGelder
No, i think the route is fine how it is. Lots of interesting scenery and nice places to visit. Perhaps just change the meeting place...

...theses no rush however, theres plenty of time till the 25th!!!
At this rate it'll take until the 23rd to organise it!

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by Skatiechik
Perhaps if someone could draw up an official document with time, date,location and some brief directions. Then either post it on the web so its avaliable to download or email it to people

Has anyone taken this up then? Just need to know...

Don't know why, but I'm off now to watch Bo Selecta! :laugh::rolleyes:
btw, what does it mean?

[tony]

Originally posted by F170 GGT
Stop off at every pub we see until we find one I'm allowed in! :laugh: ;)
you can watch the cars and we will watch you,if your good we will bring you a shandy out:D

[tony]

as for a meeting place just call me martini

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by tony
as for a meeting place just call me martini

Huh?:confused:

[topgear]

I didnt get that one either! :):confused:

[D87 SMW]

Hmmm.
Is 10 O'Clock on Monday 25th August at Unit O, Adamson's Industrial Estate, Croft St, Hyde (SK14 1EE) ok for y'all?

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by F170 GGT
Hmmm.
Is 10 O'Clock on Monday 25th August at Unit O, Adamson's Industrial Estate, Croft St, Hyde (SK14 1EE) ok for y'all?

Is this finalised then so I can create flyers?

[D87 SMW]

Anyone... ???

[Austin-Rover]

So what stuff are you going to put on the flyers?

Perhaps you should wait a few weeks before you give them out - everyone on the forums knows about it anyway....

:p

[D87 SMW]

Just need to know what image to put on the flyer. Any suggestions other other other Rich?

[Jonathan]

If you've made your minds up and can give me something 100% definite before the end of tomorrow I might be able to get a few words in Monstro for you. That way any other members in the North West without internet access will know what you're doing, otherwise you're looking at a forum only gathering.

[Maria]

Hmm.... 24th and 25th are a) MGOC race in Norfolk, and b) Touring Cars at Brands. Apparently the MGOC race is a double-header, which would be a 15 min race on Sunday and a 1 hour race on the Monday. I doubt WBM would be able to cope with 2 hours without getting hot and bothered and chucking most of his oil out, so that's most likely out of the question. Don't especially mind missing touring cars either. Monday would be OK but I can't say 100% yet - sorry :(

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by D428CHO
If you've made your minds up and can give me something 100% definite before the end of tomorrow I might be able to get a few words in Monstro for you. That way any other members in the North West without internet access will know what you're doing, otherwise you're looking at a forum only gathering.

This is a good idea. Maybe we should do Sunday instead if it makes it any easier for Maria. Can we make this definite then?

[tony]

Originally posted by tony
as for a meeting place just call me martini
do u not remember the tv ad, martini any time any place anywhere

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by tony
do u not remember the tv ad, martini any time any place anywhere
No.

[D87 SMW]

Monday 25th August it is then...

[tony]

some of the more season members will remmber it ,it had rigsby from rising damp and that old woman with six or seven husbands,cannot remmeber her name,thats it joan collins ,

[malcsmaesty]

I remember that ad,am i showing my age? rigsby was Leonard Rossiter wasn't he?:)

[D87 SMW]

Monday 25th August. I will start flyers later next week.

[e692wtt]

Blimey, I disappear off the face of the earth for 42 hours for my best mate's wedding and it all goes to pot without me...:laugh:

Very impressed with the comedian avators though. Can anyone, for no prize whatsoever, tell me what Rigsby's cat was called?

So it's Bank Holiday Monday, meet at unspecified place (aim for Tesco at Glossop as we're heading that way even if Maria cannot make it, as a firm commitment for 10am - ok?) and then head off. Plenty of stops for pics and so on (we'll see some really beautiful scenery, some of the best England can offer), a pub lunch (or a picnic? mebbe not) and hopefully a bit of a show (the picnic?) somewhere along the way. Then back at Glossop Tesco by 6pm (absolute latest) to all go home our separate ways.

How's that, Jonathan? Call it 'The Inaugural MMOC Northern Run' or '... North West Run' or something. Any suggestions, people? Anyone want to be a point of telephone contact for other interested parties?

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Already have a name for the day - Manchester M Car Rally...
If Maria's coming along, then we will meet at Unit O, Adamson's Industrial Estate, Croft St, Hyde (SK14 1EE)
If however she isn't coming along, then we'll have to arrange somewhere else to meet.

[e692wtt]

Right, I'm losing me rag now.......:banghead:

Only kidding:laugh:. Good idea for a name for 'the day', that one, and how's about we meet at 10am at Tescos at Glossop as above irrespective of whether Maria is able to attend or not (the latter would be a shame) so we have plenty of room to park etc? Just need some directions for Tescos, that's all...

We need to get the details re meeting up, by the end of today (or am I a day late?) so that Jonathan can publish something in Monstro for us.

The other other Rich.:)

[Austin-Rover]

Johnathan, are we too late for a Montsro article?

Meeting at Tesco's sounds like a good idea - its a bit more obvious than an obscure Industrial Unit! :laugh: Could be easier for people to find.

[D87 SMW]

Maybe people who live near each other i.e. me and the two Rich's, should meet up before going on to the meeting place...

[topgear]

wasnt Jonathan trying planning on publishing monstro last monday?!? :)

[e692wtt]

Jonathan said that the 'deadline for articles' was last monday, but says below that if we can get something together 'for the end of tomorrow' (which I hope is now today... it's been a long, long 42 hours!) he would hope to fit a small item in. So hopefully here goes!

Stephen, we can pick you up, either in person or with driver in F170, and then tootle down the A57 to Glossop if you like. Or the other way round... which would be quicker? Possibly the latter as we can pick up the M60 from Bury.

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Hmm. If you come down to my place, we can go the way we went to pick up F170 from Sheffield, Manchester Road (A57) to Glossop through Snake Pass...

[topgear]

im gonna bet this threat reached 15 pages before the actual meet up day! :cool:

[tony]

12 of them will be deciding what day to have it on:laugh:

[topgear]

hehe, :) yeh, and where to meet.. big logistical nightmare!!!

I had a good idea, one for the future... rent the london tube system for a whole day, get all our maestros, take the tyres off so we're just left with the wheels - so they can run on the tracks... and run our cars around the tube system all day.. a new, and very interesting version of maestro racing, and its bound to be a crowd puller!

[tony]

like a scalextric set?

[topgear]

yeh, thats it! :) Youve got the idea!

Lets arrange it!!!

[tony]

yes, see the man, f170ggt he will sort it:rolleyes:

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by tony
yes, see the man, f170ggt he will sort it:rolleyes:

Will he. :rolleyes:

[topgear]

Apparently!!! :)

Youre doing a very good job with the rally there btw... good luck with it all! Now i can see how youve managed to rack up so many posts on thos forum! :)

[tony]

yes top bloke that f170ggt get a pic of your car up now

[e692wtt]

Getting back on track (ha ha, it's the way ya tell 'em :laugh: ) we will be going over the snake pass in at least one direction. My thinking was westwards to come back to Manchester having gone down Winnats Pass and then on in a Southerly and Easterly direction, as some people raised concerns that their cars may possibly struggle going up Winnats Pass - and it's a steep bit of road so these concerns are probably valid for at least some of our cars. Going down the Pass, I would recommend EBC Greenstuff brake pads... or an anchor on a bit of chain...

But yes Stephen, we can pick you up at Manchester and head east on the A57 to Glossop no problem at all. Come back that way as well if you like, right through from the Snake Pass.

I don't believe that the Underground's tracks are wide enough to accomodate our cars' front and rear axles - you'll probably find the track is wrong...:laugh:

The other other Rich.:rolleyes:

[topgear]

no problem, the tracks can come up... its not like most of it is fixed down properly anyway! :)

[tony]

or connected together

[D87 SMW]

Right, we're going to Glossop on the A57. Maybe I could show the guy I bought F170 GGT from to show him what the car now looks like! :laugh:
I have no idea where Winnats Pass is, but by the sound of it, I am not so sure it is a good idea. I heard there is a pretty good airfield/museum sort of thing of old aircraft, exhibits including a restored Handley Page Halifax named 'Friday 13th.'
This might detract from some of the event, but it would be an interesting place to go.

[Beaker]

Winnats pass isn't that bad. We have been up with ppl in the car and shagged engine. Car was pretty hot at the top mind. But it made it. The trick is to blast up it as quick as possible and not stop.

To be honest i think it is worse going down. I always worry the brakes will fail as they progressively get hotter.

Lindsey

[tony]

dont mind where we got as long as i am not 1st in line or last

[D87 SMW]

Hmm. Still not too sure. If Maria's not coming along, then we don't have to go to Glossop...

[Austin-Rover]

Well, where else is ther to go? I am quite looking forward to Winnats Pass, and besides, if we go anywhere else - it may be too far for the people coming from Yorkshire.

Where else do you suggest?

[tony]

i hope maria can come,i want a drag race with chris

[tony]

how many people are coming?from where?

[D87 SMW]

We have people attending from the East and South of Manchester...

[tony]

whos coming from yorkshire

[D87 SMW]

Just you Tony.

Maybe we should limit our Convoy as it is the first event. If we go in an anticlockwise direction, doing the 'house to house' routine, we could carry on right round the North end of Manchester...

[Austin-Rover]

Whoa!

Didnt we have this all sorted before? I thought everyone was happy with the route/meeting points etc...

...this thread seems to be moving too fast to keep up! :laugh:

[E_T_V]

2 peeps - me and skatiechik and one rusty maestro (George) coming from Sheffield.

The idea of meeting at Tesco is good, but how about the Macdonalds/hotel at the end of the M67 (just before glossop) as it is much easier to find.

The route is good, (winnats pass is a doddle so don't worry folks. If george can manage it on three cylinders and a blown headgasket with 4 heavy people in it there isn't anything to worry about). Might make a good photo shoot if we get some pictures on the fallen down road up there on the side of Mam Tor. A visit to chatsworth will provide more photo opportunities and a great site for a picnic if the weather is good. Otherwise there is no shortage of pub lunch venues.

So what do you all say. MacDonalds (at the glossop end of M67) at 10am? I think that should suit everybody, be easy to find, not too far for everyone, lots of parking and even a slap up breakfast for those to lazy to get up early enough to make one ourselves!

[tony]

small world i was at that mac d.friday night

[E_T_V]

See it is the centre of the universe and really easy to find! :)

[e692wtt]

HEADMASTER

Oh settle down settle down.

(he puts his papers down)

Now before I begin the lesson will

those of you who are playing in the

match this afternoon move your clothes

on to the lower peg immediately after

lunch before you write your letters

home, if you're not having your hair

cut, unless you've got a younger brother

who is going out this weekend as the

guest of another boy, in which case

collect his note before lunch, put

it in your letter before you get your

hair cut, and make sure he moves your

clothes onto the lower peg after lunch

for you. Now ...

WYMER

Sir?

HEADMASTER

Yes Wymer?

WYMER

My younger brother's going out with

Dibble this weekend sir but I'm not

getting my hair cut today sir, so do

I move my clothes down or do I get

him ...

HEADMASTER

I do wish you'd listen Wymer, it's

perfectly simple, if you're not

getting your hair cut, you don't have

to put your brother's clothes down

on the lower peg, you just collect

the note before you do your scripture

prep after lunch when you've written

your letter home before rest, move

your clothes down a peg, greet the

visitors and report to Mr Webber

before lunch that you've got your

chit and of course your younger brother's.


Look, guys, is that perfectly clear? MacDonalds at the M67-A57 Roundabout at the eastern end of the M67 at 10am (definitely easier to find, you can't miss it), then proceeding in a circuit in an anticlockwise manner... good thinking about the collapsed road at Mam Tor, I'd forgotten about that! Make a good photo op, that...

Not that I'm gonna make comments along the lines of Well, some bugger's got to seize command... at this point!

Oh, the above excerpt (prize Q: which film?) has been altered from its source hence circumnavigating copyright rules 'n' regs.

The other other Rich. :laugh:

[tony]

monty p. that classroom one where he has a sex lesson with his wife?

[Beaker]

Ok we are all in agreement at last. 10am Mcdonalds at M67/A57 roundabout on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August doing the Peak District route.

That sounds great

Would someone like to email jonathan, so it can get in the edition of monstro. Then maybe some ppl who aren't fortunate enough to have internet access will know about it.

Lindsey

[Austin-Rover]

Originally posted by Skatiechik
Ok we are all in agreement at last. 10am Mcdonalds at M67/A57 roundabout on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August doing the Peak District route.


Sounds good to me...

:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Afraid I don't know where that McDonalds is. RDGelder, you have software for doing that sort of thing haven't you?
If anyone knows the postcode I can probably find it myself...

[Austin-Rover]

Originally posted by F170 GGT
Afraid I don't know where that McDonalds is. RDGelder, you have software for doing that sort of thing haven't you?
If anyone knows the postcode I can probably find it myself...

Stephen,

I am sure Rich knows where it is and we will meet with you beforehand anyway. All will be fine on the day...

[Beaker]

Its ok you can't miss it. You get to the end of the M67 and hit a roundabout. Then staring you in the face is the big 'M'

There is plenty of time for someone to draw up some directions and email them to ppl.

Would it also be worthwhile for the route to be printed off and given to each car on the day. Incase any off us get lost or lose the rest of the group.

No need to worry about it quite yet tho'. There is over a whole month to go.

[D87 SMW]

There is plenty of time for someone to draw up some directions and email them to ppl.
Would it also be worthwhile for the route to be printed off and given to each car on the day. Incase any off us get lost or lose the rest of the group.
[/B][/QUOTE]

Good idea.

[e692wtt]

I'll throw some directions together and post them later this week. I don't think we'll get seperated too much, it's not Death Race 2000 is it? Now there's a film...

Can anybody tell me from what film my previous post is taken, and also ditto my new Avator? Not that I consider myself godlike or anything (anything but , to be honest - there's a joke here for the 'joke page' coming on...) but, to quote from The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy', it "sort of made sense at the time"...

Stephen, I know where this MacD's is - you will have driven past it when collecting F170 GGT. Richard & I will take you right to it, don't worry.

I am now sending Jonathan an email re this run...

The other other Rich.:)

[D87 SMW]

I am now sending Jonathan an email re this run...

The other other Rich.:)

Thanks Rich.
Can you give me more details with regards the 'convoy'?

Cheers,
Steve.

[Austin-Rover]

Originally posted by e692wtt
I am now sending Jonathan an email re this run...



Hopefully it will make it into Monstro - it would be nice to have some 'non-forum' members there.

PS: Rich - empty your PM Inbox!

[D87 SMW]

PS: Rich - empty your PM Inbox!
Dam! My inbox must be getting pretty full too!

P.S: Thanks go to everyone for helping out so much.

[e692wtt]

OK... hardly got on to the Forums with all these PMs anyway...

The other other Rich.:o

[tony]

Originally posted by e692wtt

Can anybody tell me from what film my previous post is taken, and also ditto my new Avator? Not that I consider myself godlike or anything

The other other Rich.:) [/B]
holy grale,life of brian?

[D87 SMW]

Will F170 and L210 be using the M67 or the A628 to get to McDonalds?

[e692wtt]

Unless we set off very early (not something I'm used to on a Sunday, or any other day for that matter), we will arrive via the A57 through east Manchester then the M67 to the moment of the termination of its ending (shades of 'The Hotel Inspectors' there, sorry...). The 'big-M' will guide us, at least temporarily, from there. Not for long - I prefer Bugger King...

We can 'do' the A628 on a future run, mebbe. We're spoilt in this bit of the country for roads to actually enjoy!

Anyone want to see where the Moors Murderers lived to the end of their reign, as we pass by? It's about 1/2 a mile from the MacD's we are all meeting at... sad, I know...

Stephen, thanks for sowing the seeds of this Run!

Have sent Jonathan an email confirming 10am at MacD's at the east end of the M67, then a rough idea of the route,as well as it being the "Manchester M Car Rally". It will be in Monstro, folks!!! Any last changes, we've got until early evening monday 14/7/03 at the absolute latest .

The other other Rich.:cool:


PS. It's the other Monty Python film - both excerpt and avator...

[e692wtt]

I hang my head in shame at this, but I have suggested to Jonathan that I be the 'local contact' for non-Forum members who fancy joining us, using my mobile number. If anyone is unhappy with this, post your replies below. I don't mind not being the first point of contact!

Any nominations and seconders either for myself or A. N. Others as 'first point of contact' for our 'run'???

Let's make this democratic...

We need to let Jonathan know by tomorrow (monday) evening. There's even an outside chance he'll come to join us!

The other other Rich.:)

[D87 SMW]

Have sent Jonathan an email confirming 10am at MacD's at the east end of the M67, then a rough idea of the route,as well as it being the "Manchester M Car Rally". It will be in Monstro, folks!!! Any last changes, we've got until early evening monday 14/7/03 at the absolute latest.

Did you tell him it is on Monday 25th August? And Mill McDonalds be open on a Bank Holiday.

I hang my head in shame at this, but I have suggested to Jonathan that I be the 'local contact' for non-Forum members who fancy joining us, using my mobile number.

I don't mind, as long as you let us all know if anyone else is interested.

[e692wtt]

I'll post a copy of what I sent Jonathan tonight. Essentially...

Monday 25th, 10am at MacD's at M67/A57 eastern end (the car park will be open regardless), returning there by 6pm at the very latest, and including points of interest on the 'largely anticlockwise' route.

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Right, Monday 25th, 10am at MacD's at M67/A57 it is. But where will the convoy be heading on the ainticlockwise route?

[e692wtt]

From memory...

Leave MacD's and head east on the A57. Past Glossop on the A6016 (?)and on South to Chapel-en-le-Frith. Left onto A623 or A625 to Winnats Pass (and the 'broken old road' at Mam Tor) then down to Castleton. Right to Tideswell and onto the A6. South to Bakewell. Left via Chatsworth House and then an as yet undecided route back towards Castleton but then a Right at Bamford and up to the A57 and the Snake Pass. West on A57 to MacD's where we all go home rejoicing.

When near Glossop, we can go to Hayfield where The lLeague Of Gentlemen is filmed, if you like. Not very relevant or picturesque though...

We can travel further if anyone wants, just see more sights than those above and in Monstro, that's all. Any suggestions?

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Going South from Glossop to Chapel-en-le-frith is the A624. Left onto A623, right onto the B6049 through Millers Dale. Left on the A6 through Taddington to Bakewell. This is where I make a suggestion.
From Bakewell, travel west on the B5055, turn right on the A515. Go North West to Buxton. Carry on to the A5004to Whaley Bridge. Travel on the A6 until the A6015 turn off, then left onto the B6101. Right onto the A626 through Mill Brow and Charlesworth. Left onto the A624 to the A628. Left on there until you reach McD's again.
If you would like to go to Hayfield, carry on on the A6015 to Hayfield before going North on the A624 to Glossop.
:eek:

[e692wtt]

Last night's email to Jonathan for Monstro...

"Meeting at 10am on 25/8/03 (Bank Holiday Monday) at the Roundabout at the easterly end of the M67 (where it meets the A57) at the MacDonalds car park adjacent to said Roundabout. Proceeding into Derbyshire to follow a largely anticlockwise route taking in such places as Winnats Pass, Mam Tor (including the collapsed 'old road'), Castleton, Tideswell, Bakewell, Chatsworth House and returning via Bamford and the Snake Pass to our start point by 6pm at the absolute latest. There will be several cars from the Forum attending, and any non-Forum Menmbers will be very welcome."

If we change the route at this stage, the last part of this information becomes incorrect. We need to decide now , folks!!!

I'm of a mind to use the route I have suggested and then follow this route of Stephen's on one of the future runs (when we will have time to publicise it). My run also allows for members from South Yorkshire to get home easily without re-covering their tracks at least once, should they need or want to.

The other other Rich.:)

[D87 SMW]

Ok, we'll stick with your idea. Does anyone know of anywhere off the top off thier heads where we can stop for lunch etc, or do we just decide as we go along?

[e692wtt]

We'll make it up as we go along. It might be better if we stopped at a pub in Tideswell or somewhere else off the main roads with a view to getting seats and quicker service though...

The other other Rich.:)

[topgear]

nice rabbit!

[Beaker]

yeah your route sounds best. Just leave at it is.

There are plenty of nice pubs for lunch on the way. We can just decide on the day.

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by topgear
nice rabbit!

Guinea pig. There's two

[D87 SMW]

and the other.

[topgear]

ooops, see how much i know about animals? v nice!

The first one looks like Damon Hill!!! Or is that just me?? :rolleyes:

[D87 SMW]

I know what you mean!

[D87 SMW]

If people are coming from the East(Dan and Lindsey with George, Tony with 'one of his Montegos!') they will be doubling back on themselves when we start the convoy won't they?

[Beaker]

Not really, by about 2mile.

Lindsey

[e692wtt]

I was thinking that if people travel from Sheffield along the A57 to meet at 10am, they can then peel off East for home when we from the North West reach the A57 to head back to MacB's... which makes more sense than 'doing' the Snake Pass in convoy having already done it once in the same direction then travel back the way they have just come in convoy... unless you want to?

Ignore me, it's been a long day...

Does this make sense?

the other other Rich.:confused:

PS have just confirmed with Jonathan what our 'item' in Monstro will say.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

That route sounds fine, makes sense too...
What's the situation with Flyers for this M Car Rally? I can probably do one if you let me know what you would like in it.

[D87 SMW]

Hmm, don't McD's finish breakfasts at 10? Is 10 still a good time te meet up? It should be ok even if other members come along at 10 (as said in Monstro) as we would already be there...

[e692wtt]

I wasn't planning on going in MacB's, I'd rather eat my leg and wash it down with Antifreeze (Holts's tastes best, unlike the alleged Beers of the same name brewed in this locality...) than frequent their "is that with fries?" establishment. If it was a Whammyburger that would be different! (Let's see who gets that one.) Guess who's just come to the end of another, ahem, bad day...:banghead:

Will post up what Jonathan, except for the odd word, is going to print, and you can base the Flyer on that.

Catch y'all later.

The other other Rich.:laugh:

[tony]

Originally posted by e692wtt
Guess who's just come to the end of another, ahem, bad day...:banghead:



The other other Rich.:laugh: [/B]
i thinks its time you got a new job you are seriously stressed out for a friday

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by tony
i thinks its time you got a new job you are seriously stressed out for a friday

Isn't everyone at the end of the week? :laugh: :laugh: ;)

[E_T_V]

I think I get the whamyburger reference. Falling down isn't it!

Anyway surely monday is the day to get stressed not friday!

[malcsmaesty]

Yeah definately mondays,no end in sight to the week ahead:(

[e692wtt]

Right folks, here goes...

"A group of members from the North West plan to hold an informal, non-competitive road run / rally meet on the August Bank Holiday Monday. A number of cars will meet at 10am in the Macdonalds car park adjacent to the roundabout at the easterly end of the M67, where it meets the A57.

"Proceeding into Derbyshire and the Peak District to follow a largely anticlockwise route the scenic drive takes in such places as Winnats Pass, Mam Tor (including the collapsed 'old road'), Castleton, Tideswell, Bakewell, Chatsworth House and returning via Bamford and the Snake Pass to the start point by 6pm. It's likely that there will also be a stop for a pub lunch included in the schedule.

"All members whether local or from elsewhere in the country will be welcome to join in. The finer details have yet to be confirmed at the time of going to press but if you're interested, further information is available by speaking to Richard Smith on 07761 342179."

Is that ok?

Yes, the Whammyburger is from Falling Down - got to be more exciting than MacB's, can't be any worse can it? At least I don't drive a rehashed-for-the-USA-Market Talbot Horizon (Dodge Omni?)... so my journey to work and through life gets off to an infinitely better start - better than in any other car, as it happens!!!:laugh:

I'm not stressed, just vaguely frustrated after two horrible weeks at work - after the events of earlier this year I don't really rise to the muck hitting the fan any more - just not worth it. Been out for a good drive anyway, which has improved my mood considerably.:) Amazing how the VDP spoiler pulls the front down at 95 down the Haslingden Bypass (A56) - did 115 down there once in an Audi Coupe, which was, errm, interesting after gunning it in 2nd, 3rd then 4th and looking down after changing into 5th:laugh:

Highlight of the day has to be the Boss getting a puncture on his X5. How many fellas does it take to change an X5 wheel? Four, as it happens...:laugh: all in shirts and ties and their best strides, and trying not to get dirty:laugh: and failing miserably :laugh: ... happy days are indeed here again:laugh: I'll try to get the photos... not promising though.

I'm going for the gold-plated nervous breakdown but no-one takes me seriously...:laugh: They call it hysteria, we all suffer from it at my nest of desks.

Nah, I'm ok, just chilling listening to mp3 1980s stuff and contemplating a Chinese...

Catch y'all later! (where's ma ol' Omni gone to?:laugh:)

The other other Rich.:laugh:

[D87 SMW]

Just had an idea for when we are at McD's - park all the cars in front of the big M sign for Maestro/ Montego! ;) :) ;)

[Maria]

By the way, there's a very unusual pub/restaurant called the Outside Inn just by McDs on that patch of land. It's like an olde worlde village indoors, and does fabulous food if anyone wants to do dinner after the run.

[Austin-Rover]

Originally posted by Maria
By the way, there's a very unusual pub/restaurant called the Outside Inn just by McDs on that patch of land. It's like an olde worlde village indoors, and does fabulous food if anyone wants to do dinner after the run.

That sounds like it could be worth a look....

:p

[John S]

Digressing a bit - How come there's so many guests on these forums tonight?

[e692wtt]

Yep, that sounds like a pretty reasonable idea to cap the day off. Is it worth getting some prices or a Menu?


For discussion of high traffic on Forum, see 'Admin'. There were 42 on the Forum at 23.23 tonite...

The other other Rich.:laugh:

[e692wtt]

Stressed or not (and No, I'm not! ) :laugh:, my comments re eating my leg and drinking antifreeze rather than eating at MacB's still stand...

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Here's my list of who will be attending the Manchester M Car Rally on Monday 25th August 2003 in the convoy running order:


[list=1]
Rich (L210 AGD) With RDGelder
Dave (F170 GGT) With Steve
Tony (Whatever Car He Decides To Bring)
Lindsey (J844 KHG) With Dan
Maria (*F506 MDL*)
Malc. (M681 MOL)
John (M170 RFA)
[/list=1]

Please let me know if you disagree with any of the above.

[Beaker]

Yeah I think you phrased the "Dan (J844 KHG) With Lindsey" bit wrong :)

It should read "Lindsey (J844 KHG) with Dan"


:D ;) :p :laugh:

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by Skatiechik
Yeah I think you phrased the "Dan (J844 KHG) With Lindsey" bit wrong :)

It should read "Lindsey (J844 KHG) with Dan"


:D ;) :p :laugh:

So Lindsey's doing the driving?

[e692wtt]

As far as we know it's me and RDGelder in Aggie (L210 AGD), so that's ok.

Re last friday's ramblings, I've got the photos of the Big Boss struggling with an X5 puncture and several colleagues (not sure who's struggling with or against who though...:laugh:

The other other Rich.

How many people does it need to change a BMW X5 wheel, especially when the Council's own Garage and Vehicle Workshop is just 50 yards round the corner???

[D87 SMW]

We meet at the A57/M60 McDonalds at 10am on Monday 25th August.
I take it we have a nosey round the attending cars before departing for the convoy at 10:30am...
[list=1]
Rich (L210 AGD) With RDGelder
Dave (F170 GGT) With Steve
Tony (Whatever Car He Decides To Bring)
Lindsey (J844 KHG) With Dan
Maria (F506 MDL)
Malc. (M681 MOL)
John (M170 RFA)
[/list=1]

[e692wtt]

Steve,

we are meeting at the A57/M67 eastern end roundabout (eastern roundabout as there is a roundabout at the western end of the M67 where it meets the M60 & A57 - which could confuse people if you mention the M60).

List of cars is fine. If we're perusing the cars, RDGelder and me will HAVE to come in Aggie, unless we're having a Concours de Grot in which case I will be positively proud to bring Monty!:laugh:

Why not do a 'draft' flyer and post that below for comments (or as an attachment somewhere [don't understand this...])? Base it on the email I sent Jonathan (for Monstro) several hundred posts ago on this thread...:laugh:

Do people still think a meal in the 'olde worlde' place adjacent to MacB's at the end of the run is a good idea? I'm open to the idea.

Apart from that, I think we're all set to go! Anybody need the toilet before we go? It's a long journey...:laugh: :laugh:

The other other Rich.:cool:

[Jonathan]

I like it, Rich :laugh:

Or had they lost something under there?

I'm still getting more tempted to join you, I don't mind the drive. Anyone from the other end of the country who can't be bothered to drive all the way to Manchester fancy being my navigator? I'll have to put up with Digital Dorris otherwise.

My favourite car's about to make a return to the road after a couple of months in hibernation. :)

[Austin-Rover]

Well Rich,

At the moment were still going in Aggie - if she doesnt decide to throw a wobbler and overheat at the first hill (Now that would be embarrasing) - but otherwise, we could take Monty - Hes not that bad you know...

The meal at the end of the run sounds quite good, and i we dont want to stop at a pub for lunch half way through - we could bring butties and a drink.

Ste, Perhaps you could do us a draft flyer and post it for us to see?

:cool:

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by RDGelder

Ste, Perhaps you could do us a draft flyer and post it for us to see?

:cool:

Sorry, I prefer Steve.
Erm, yeah I'll try to get a Flyer done for y'all...

[Austin-Rover]

Okay Steve....

Its just 'Ste' is easier to type...

:cool:

[John S]

No fear.....John is here - that's my name, don't wear it out :)

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by M170 RFA
No fear.....John is here - that's my name, don't wear it out :)

Dam, you sound like my mate Ben! :laugh: Thanks anyway I'll put it on the list. :)

[tony]

Originally posted by D428CHO
I like it, Rich :laugh:

I'll have to put up with Digital Dorris otherwise.

My favourite car's about to make a return to the road after a couple of months in hibernation. :)
better keep our cars apart they will be talking all day to each other,knight rider had better be gone when the possy hits town

[e692wtt]

John (M170 RFA),

to save on postage, shall I bring the bits you want off me? I can bring everything I've got so you can 'cherry pick' if you want. If we pass any cherry trees:laugh: only kidding. Please send me an email to confirm what u want. Cheers.


Jonathan , you would be more than welcome. Glad to hear D428 is about to roam the highways and byways again.:)

Cheers for comments re the wheel change - now u can see what I've got to put up with at work... one of the 'junior bosses' was washing his tie while still wearing it on the fateful day... "Oh Rich," he says, "I thought you would have been out there brown-nosing like the rest of us!", explaining about the puncture. "Oh," says Jean, to whom I give a lift every day "I thought you'd dropped your tie in your soup!".:laugh: :laugh:


Steve, as above, try doing a 'draft flyer' and post/attach it, for critical comment. Shall I do a 'route' and post that?


RDGelder, we'll get Monty sorted no problem. If it comes to, you can use the radiator off the VDP - no overheating then!!!:eek:


The other other Rich.:laugh:

[D87 SMW]

I have attached a preview of the flyer. I need to know whether you would like the following text, or something else...

"Meeting at 10am on 25/8/03 (Bank Holiday Monday) at the Roundabout at the easterly end of the M67 (where it meets the A57) at the MacDonalds car park adjacent to said Roundabout. Proceeding into Derbyshire to follow a largely anticlockwise route taking in such places as Winnats Pass, Mam Tor (including the collapsed 'old road'), Castleton, Tideswell, Bakewell, Chatsworth House and returning via Bamford and the Snake Pass to our start point by 6pm at the absolute latest. There will be several cars from the Forum attending, and any non-Forum Menmbers will be very welcome."

[tony]

i like it,looks good to me

[D87 SMW]

Hang on, shouldn't they flyer say something like "This car is part of the Manchester M Car Rally..."???

[E_T_V]

Not if you are planning on leaving flyers on random maestros and montegos in the street!

[D87 SMW]

Rich (E692 WTT) can I put your number on the flyer as contact details?
And also, should I put a www.maestro.org.uk web address on it?

[D87 SMW]

I need the following people to send me a PM with their email address in so I can send you the Flyer.

Rich (E692 WTT)
Maria
Malcsmaesty
John

[topgear]

cool flyer!

[Alan the Vanner]

This is all very intruiging. How about a meet at the cowley motor works outside Oxford? There is a sports and social club with a big ground beside the plant (Now owned by BMW, producing the new Mini).
The NSVA held their nationals there for the past two years. That's when I joined up. The other vanners didn't seem to like it so they are running this year's show up at Billing Aquadrome. But it would seem an appropriate place to run a show in the future as it's where they built our cars/vans (as well as Longbridge?). Is there anyone out there south of Birmingham who are interested in this? It's just an idea at the moment.

[D87 SMW]

I have sent email containing the flyer to the following people:


Rich (E692 WTT)
Rich (L210 AGD)
Tony
Malcsmaesty
E_T_V
Maria
John (M170 RFA)

[D87 SMW]

I hope everyone now has the "published" Flyer. If it is printed standard A4, it can be photocopied into A5 I think.
So if anyone would like to make a few copies in each size, the A5 version can be put on any Maestros or Montegos you see, and the A4 size elsewhere. (where's elsewhere, Rich??? :laugh: )

Any comment or suggestions:

http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/private.php?s=&action=newmessage&userid=23]Private Message

Steve.

[e692wtt]

Elsewhere? Elsewhere? I don't know but I think I'm there! Not been a good week!

Home pc still not working, hoping to get it sorted early next week.

Could put the A4 Flyers in places like Libraries, but the Club would get into trouble if we flyposted them...:eek:

Let's start putting the flyers on relevant cars we see on our travels then.

Will sort out a route and post it on here on Monday.

The other other Rich.:cool:

[D87 SMW]

I have a copy of the flyer in A4 that I can put in (I like saying this)- one of my Maestros. :)
I will try to get a few A5 copies done soon to put on other M cars if and when I see any.
How about everyone else?

[D87 SMW]

Pointless posting a poll for this:-

Which Maestro should I take on the M Car Rally?
F170 GGT Maestro Special
A615 NFV Maestro L

[e692wtt]

I've not forgotten, don't worry. I will aim to get a 'rough route' posted by the start of next week, but am about to move house later this week and so the Atlas and Road Maps are packed up ready to go...

Also my PC hasn't yet been fixed (other things to do) so have to rely on my PC at work or a friend's PC for posting...

Having said this, I am really looking forward to this event - something to aim for after the hassle of moving!

The other other Rich.:cool:

[lamonto]

Hi steve
as well as a meeting in Manchester how about a convoy driving through the Yorkshire Dales stopping for a pub lunch somewhere
I am very interetsed in the idea of a meeting
Ian

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by lamonto
Hi steve
as well as a meeting in Manchester how about a convoy driving through the Yorkshire Dales stopping for a pub lunch somewhere
I am very interetsed in the idea of a meeting
Ian

Er, that's what we are doing! If you want to join in then let me know and I will slot you in the convoy running order!

Steve.

[D87 SMW]

Only 10 days to go - hope everyone is prepared!
Lamonto - if you are interested, I will need to know soon.

:eek: Oh! The Flyer, has anybody used any yet? I haven't even got any photocopies done! :banghead: :banghead: :rolleyes: :banghead:

[e692wtt]

I've had a phone call to indicate a positive response to our ad in Monstro, and there will be another car in the convoy.

I've not sorted the route out yet, will do it tonight. Am still in the midst of moving, the new place is ready to go except for the carpets, which is a bit frustrating. Even got ntl and broadband fitted yesterday but no telly or pc...

And have had Contents Insurance refused by MoreTh>n because the new place is 'in a flood risk area'... Car Insurance stays the same, except for an extra £1.40 a month for parking on the street as opposed to a driveway.

It's been an interesting couiple of days, and am hoping to get moved before next weekend - I'll be there regardless!!!

The other other Rich.:)

[Austin-Rover]

Managed to sneak on the net at work then Rich?

:laugh: :laugh:

[e692wtt]

I'm on my lunch... was last in work last tuesday, and am in work from today pending the carpet fitter doing his stuff...

Might make it on the forum again later, if not it will be tomorrow along with the route for next Monday's Rally.

See y'all later... back to work, ho hum:censored:

The other other Rich.

[e692wtt]

The route, but Steve will distribute the final version...


A57 EASTBOUND THEN RIGHT TO GLOSSOP.

RIGHT ONTO A6016 (I think!) ROUND SIDE OF GLOSSOP

RIGHT ONTO A624 TOWARDS CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (the only town sign with the town's main employer (Ferodo) on, that I know of)

LEFT AT CHAPEL ONTO THE A6 THEN LEFT ONTO A625 ALMOST IMMEDIATELY

to Winnats Pass (photos), the broken 'old road' (photos) and then Speedwell, Peak and Blue John Caverns if we're feeling adventurous! Or call at Edale (start of pennine way, very scenic, photos)?

ONTO CASTLETON (peveril castle) AND HOPE

RIGHT ONTO B6049 TO TIDESWELL AND ACROSS A623 (possible pub stop?)

LEFT ONTO A6 TO BAKEWELL (home of the Bakewell Tart – eat some?)

THROUGH BAKEWELL TO ROWSLEY

LEFT ONTO B6012 TO CHATSWORTH ESTATE AND HOUSE (photos and stop over)

OR CARRY ON DOWN A6 TO MATLOCK BATH AND SEE THE SIGHTS (Heights of Abraham Cable Car, and the town itself which is very picturesque, but limited parking)?

PICK UP A619 TO BASLOW

LEFT ONTO A623

AFTER 2 MILES RIGHT ONTO B6001

AFTER 300 YARDS RIGHT ONTO B6054

AFTER 3 MILES LEFT ONTO B6055

AT END LEFT ONTO A625

RIGHT ONTO A6013 PAST BAMFORD (the dams on the left are where the Dambusters practised for their raids over Germany – photos?)

AT END, LEFT ONTO A57 AND THE ROAD HOME…


Any final thoughts?


Further to what Lamonto said above, 'a drive in the Yorkshire Dales and a pub lunch', what are your ideas Ian? We're possibly going to Edale (southern start of Pennine Way) so we could visit other parts of it on other Runs - beats walking it!!! :laugh: Suggest an area of the Yorkshire Dales (presumably towards the northern end) and then we'll organise a Run based around there next time...

Am on the Forum tomorrow but moving on friday so we're back to txting me again...:banghead:

The other other Rich.:cool:

[e692wtt]

Also for monday, please can John and Matt, if they are coming (just John is coming, I think) let me know what parts they want off the VDP... am about to move house and my pc is knackered (see numerous other posts...) so I've got no record of what they want - the work pc firewalls anything to do with freeserve!!!:banghead:

Post the info here and RDGelder will let me know. OK Richard? Thanks mate!;)

Chaos reigns in my life, as ever. At least I'll be moved by friday evening!!!:)

Cheers folks!

The other other Rich.:)

[MaestroMatt]

Hi Rich,

The parts we agreed I would have are:

- Steering Wheel
- Front seat-belt latches
- A and B post top to bottom and front and rear inner sill brown plastic trim
- All four door-seals
- The small brown screw-covers from the inside door-handles
- Screw covers from the carpet-securing screws.

I think that is all. I'll add to the post if I think of anything else.

I can't make it on Monday as I shall be in Newcastle upon Tyne so PM or e-mail me the postage costs and your address and I will send you a cheque.

[Austin-Rover]

Matt, have spoken to Rich and passed on all the bits you need to him and he will be sorting them out this Friday.

[e692wtt]

Matt, see your private message box for my details. Have got all the bits ready to go. Back on forum tomorrow, am packing tonight.

The other other Rich.:)

[MaestroMatt]

Blimey, this forum runs like a well oiled machine! Thanks Rich and RDGelder. I shall await the parcel with eager anticipation!