Yorkshire Dales MINI Run - Sunday 12th July 2009

[DerekJ]

Hi Derek and Nicki, as I have just started in a new job it is hard to get holidays, so unfortunately I won't be able to make your great run.
Wish you the best of luck with it though and I hope I'll be able to make it next year.
Oliver.

thanks for that oli - shame you feel you can't make it

[DerekJ]

Wish I could go to this very organised run ... realy enjoyed it last year


but can .. have fun ,,,..................wish you all the best of Luck.

john

john thanks for the compliment - can't be done without those that turn up to support........ theres quite a number this year so we have had to put our thinking caps on to make it even more enjoyable

[DerekJ]

Ferg

a quote from this website

http://www.hazelnet.org/tt2002/roads.html

Jeremy Clarkson, the motoring broadcaster, said that his favourite British road was not the Penrith to Corbridge route - "a good road, but too busy" - but, instead, Buttertubs Pass between Hawes and Thwaite in the Yorkshire Dales. "It's England's only truly spectacular road," he said.

[MiniMpi]

Ferg

a quote from this website

http://www.hazelnet.org/tt2002/roads.html

Jeremy Clarkson, the motoring broadcaster, said that his favourite British road was not the Penrith to Corbridge route - "a good road, but too busy" - but, instead, Buttertubs Pass between Hawes and Thwaite in the Yorkshire Dales. "It's England's only truly spectacular road," he said.

WOW!! Thanks for that Derek!
Well JC has spoken....

[DerekJ]

spent all afternoon finishing off the run notes so Nicky can get them online - there will be the choice of a "dry run" or a "wet run"

the ford involved is not too deep on the wet run, the routes differ slightly on the way up to buttertubs pass, after lunch the return to Masham is the same for everyone

the saturday run up to Blakey Ridge is a follow the leader run ( you will be given a basic map in case you need it ) there will be a special window sticker for this in addition to Sundays

[Bawnee]

Great stuff! Looking forward to this so much!

[MiniMpi]

Sounds just FAB Deek!!!

[DerekJ]

Nicky has posted a link to the notes for the Sunday run on totalmini - you need to decide whether you are going to be wet or dry

lunchtime can either be a scenic picnic or stopping at the hostelries in Hawes

Saturday's run is a special one off for the visitors from Ireland who want to drive along Blakey Ridge ( and anyone else that turns up )

there will also be a meeting up of the early arrivals on Friday evening in Harrogate as well as the infamous Saturday night at the fair/feast

please pm for phone numbers if required

[madbrummie]

What time are you heading upto Blakey D?

[DerekJ]

What time are you heading upto Blakey D?

hopefully around 10 am from the village - a quick run out - back by 2 pm ish so some can go back into Harrogate and catch up with those who have gone to Betty's or stay in the village and soak up the feast atmosphere

[irlmin]

R56 is going away tomorrow ------ yes I am sad I will miss the car its been good fun since we bought it and travelled all over Europe with it , but things move on and Tomorrow we will have the replacement and a blank canvas for modding !!!!! but 1st event will be a trip to Yorkshire !!!!!!!!!!!!!
G

[madbrummie]

Bit early for us D will touch base when we're close by see where everyone is.....

ooooh what you having Daddy Bear? be sad to see the current one go

[Bawnee]

Brummie... Bit early aw you poor thing!! Some of us are up at 3am to get to Harrogate for this! Tut tut!! Shocked I am with that response!! I'm sur whatever DB has it'll be lovely!!

[NickyJ]

Ooh I'm very excited to see the new MINI Ger

Safe journeys everyone and we'll see you tomorrow!!!

Look what arrived today

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[Derfinn]

DODGEMS!!!!!!!!!

Must remember to bring my magnifying glass for token hunting!

And mad curious to see what the new motor is Ger!!!!

My guess at the moment is a Clubman S! And for some reason, I'm thinking BRG!!!!!