Mike
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Right, May is gonna be all about scenery and boss roads, not forgetting food  We're off to Cumbria 
Due to the first Sunday falling on the Bank Holiday weekend I've also opted for the second Sunday, to avoid all the bank holiday traffic which would turn this from an epic drive into an annoying and boring drive.
The plan
An earlier meet up than usual, followed by a drive, probably a couple of stops for photo opportunities if people want too, then aim for the pub for the usual time.
The meeting point
Little Chef - Penrith
A66, Redhills,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 0DT
The route
Starting from Little Chef we're heading for the Whinlatter Pass then onto the Honister Pass and then heading down to the pub in Kendal via Ambleside and Windermere.
I've never organised a proper 'drive' meet before and I know I love driving a lot more than some (I'd quite happily do the full route that Adam posted in the other thread  ) so I've tried to keep myself reigned in and not go too mad with it so I hope it suits people 
Route Map
The Pub
The Punch Bowl
Barrows Green
Stainton (A65)
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0AA
http://www.pub-explorer.com/cumbria/pub/punchbowlkendal.htm
Date and Times
The meet will be on 8th May. We will be meeting at the Little Chef at 1.00pm to leave at 1.15pm which should give plenty of time for the drive and photo stops before getting to the pub at 4pm so if anyone can't make the drive you could still meet us at the pub and hear about what you missed 
I look forward to seeing you all there, my legs are already jigging with excitement 
[Edited on 27-03-2011 by Mike B]
[Edited on 07-04-2011 by Mike B]
[Edited on 06-05-2011 by Mike B]
[Edited on 08-05-2011 by Mike B]
[Edited on 09-05-2011 by Mike B]
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SRI-LEE
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as things are at the moment il be attending!!
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andyc1234
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if i can make the astra work then il be there
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Jenko_Sport
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I REALLY am going to try to actually get my arse to the next meet, been faaaaaar to long since i attended one
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Andrew
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It's a bit far for me, i'll have to give it a miss. After 500 - 600 miles a week for work, driving kind of bores me.
Be much more fun when i get Corsa up to scratch!
Will be coming PVS, worth the drive for the weekend
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Ian
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All over this.
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Jakey
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I get back from working in Jersey on the Saturday, REALLY want to make this though!
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mattk
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sounds boss
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IvIarkgraham
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im in blackpool
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Matty W
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that route planner says i could do the whole route for under £20.. how does it know what im driving?
sounds quality though. i'll decide whether im up for it or not in the few hours before its happening
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Mike
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Looking forward to this now, looks a beast of a run even if I do say so myself
[Edited on 20-04-2011 by Mike B]
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Jakey
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90miles journey. 83miles are on the M6
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Tom G
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I might just pop over for the meal if im avail. Barnes meeting us there?
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Mike
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He can't make it unfortunately, he's at a drag day, he claims it's something to do with cars but I'm not 100% I believe him 
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Tom G
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He has one close to him doesn't he? All go up?
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Tom G
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Not just to see him but for something a bit different
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Mike
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Yeah, it's about 14 miles from j43 iirc. I'd already had a chat with him about me potentially going up for the Sunday morning before the meet but I'd probably be looking at an early start from mine to get up there for 9-10 o'clock because I'd have to leave just after 12 to get back to the Little Chef for 1 so we wouldn't get a massive amount of time up there but I'm still considering it myself so if anyone else was up for it then I'd definitely pop up.
When I say an early start though I mean I'd have to be leaving my house at about 6.30 to get up there for 9, bearing in mind it's a Sunday morning too  but if anyone's up for it then let us know in here and I'll be a definite there
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Mike
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Looking like I may well have a Combo in time for this now. It's a bit closer to fighting the Corsa corner than turning up in a Primera
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SRI-LEE
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so how manys coming then? is it ok if i meet you at the bp garage near kendal then we can carry pon the dual carrigeway to windermere? thanks lee
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Mike
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Not 100% on numbers but it should be decent judging by some of the people I've spoke to about it.
Where's this BP? Are you thinking meet there then up Kirkstone to the Little Chef?
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SRI-LEE
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Ah ok coll the bp garage is on the dual carridgeway that you will go on after coming off the motorway on the outskirts of kendal just thought its easy to find plenty of room and you can all fuel up there if need be just there no point me travelin to preston to then comeback I'll get the postcode for it tonight
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SRI-LEE
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heres the postcode for the bp im thinking of meeting you guys at
bp garage prizet - LA8 8AA
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Andrew
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It's not that far, i'm temptered to take the Corsa out
I'm workng Saturday and Sunday this week, hopefully i should be done for lunch time on the Sunday though. Mike, U2U me your number - i'll let you know where i'm up to.
[Edited on 05-05-2011 by Andrew]
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Mike
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quote:
Originally posted by SRI-LEE
heres the postcode for the bp im thinking of meeting you guys at
bp garage prizet - LA8 8AA
Ah right, I was just planning on heading straight up the 6 to J40 but I could probably meet you there first if you want. Need to speak to Ian and see what's happening, I've not got my Combo as expected so I don't know what we'll be heading up in yet, or who's driving.
Pugnut u2ud
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SRI-LEE
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well il meet you at j40 if you like im not sure if il be attending now as the weathers not looking good! il u2u you my number so you can let me know whats happening thanks lee
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