I have been asked if anyone would like to do a convoy to Cheddar Gorge.
Details will follow closer to the date as I know some of you guys have done this before so I would like some feedback as to what you guys normally do? :D
I'm thinking of a nice scenic route to the gorge & ending up driving down through the gorge & parking up somewhere in cheddar.
Suggestions of route, time & where we would like to start the convoy will be welcome.
Where we start from will mostly be down to who is up for it & where people will be coming from? :)
Also where would be good to we meet up with the guys coming up to cheddar as well. :)
So who would like to join the run out to Ceddar gorge? :D
Date for this will be 25th August. :)
Im up for it
Tony
What was the date again? Colin
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25th August Bri. I will modify the post. :D
Yep, we're in :D
Here's an idea, have a word with Matt from the Apple Country Kit Car Club, see if they would want to join us. ;) if only meet there.
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Yep, providing I'm not working or if summer has arrived ( rain)
I would be game for this....
I'm keen (if available etc).
Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 08, June, 2013, 09:07:39 AM
Here's an idea, have a word with Matt from the Apple Country Kit Car Club, see if they would want to join us. ;) if only meet there.
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I will pm him. :D
I will be coming and probably Dixie and Stupott, ;) 8)
Sorry I wont be there, I will be on a beach in Ibiza.
Return 1st Sept.
M
Think I may be up for it Collin will pencil in and cross fingers (for a free day and no rain) or I could just bring my brolly again !!! :P
O.K. Anyone else up for this? :D
1, Moleman (If car is running)
2, Wallnut
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Paintman
6, Peterw (maybe)
7, Mendip Wursel
8, Grin-a-lot
9, sprint7 (maybe)
A couple of months ago Dixie and I found a brill pub at the bottom of the Gorge - guess where I will be heading :o
Dixie is off to do snow boarding as he said in Ibiza ( wow what a weather forecast for August over there) ;) he's keen on the white stuff
Which pub mate? you going to this then? :)
Quote from: Hairy Santa on 01, July, 2013, 08:18:02 PM
A couple of months ago Dixie and I found a brill pub at the bottom of the Gorge - guess where I will be heading :o
Dixie is off to do snow boarding as he said in Ibiza ( wow what a weather forecast for August over there) ;) he's keen on the white stuff
The Pub is called the Riverside. Just over the little bridge by the round about. Free parking for all those using the pub.
Knowing my luck with the weather, it will snow in Ibiza.
the one right at the bottom on the roundabout , ye I am hoping to
Sorry, Sundays dont always work for me, but its a possibility :(
Have we got a time for this run yet? Morning run and lunchtime pub, me finks. Quieter roads and easier parking. ;)
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Morning sounds good with a pub lunch. :)
I'm thinking meet at the lockside cafe on Brunel lock rd. near the Nova Scotia pub. I have found this a good meeting point for heading south, thanks to Hairy Santa.
I'm thinking either 9am or 10am, what do you think? Please let me know. :)
Route not done yet so please feel free to suggest a route you think would be good?
1, Moleman (If car is running)
2, Wallnut
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Paintman
6, Peterw (maybe)
7, Mendip Wursel
8, Grin-a-lot
9, sprint7 (maybe)
10, ANYONE ELSE? :)
So please say what time you would like? & route you think would be good? Even if you fancy a long way round to cheddar. it doesn't have to be a direct route/ ;D
If I can make a Sunday it would be 10am for me.
How about this route? Its about 29 miles and has some main roads plus some twisties for a bit of fun.
I dont mind which route we take, but if we want quiet roads, and plenty of parking when we get there the earler we start the better. Late starters can always meet up there, and if we space out our parking they will be able to park with us, if and when they get there.
WALLNUT
Yeh i'd be up for this , if you dont mind a nissan tagging allong ?
Me and Jan are up for this, we're hoping to get her Midget on the road for this one, but we'll have to see, if not then we'll both be in the McSorley.
The route looks ok to me Phil. :)
People going so far =1, Moleman
2, Wallnut
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Paintman
6, Peterw (maybe)
7, Mendip Wursel
8, Grin-a-lot
9, sprint7 (maybe)
10, Boostlee
11, YellaBelly
12, ANYONE ELSE?
SO WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK ABOUT A 9AM OR 10AM START? :D
9am!!!! :o :o ....... 10am for me and Dixie isn't awake till 9am!
Not sure where most are going from, but we will be coming in to join the route from Wick way (see map). Be best to meet the convoy along the A37 I guess?
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Colin
Please put me down for this as well.
Sound good to me dixie.
People going so far =1, Moleman
2, Wallnut
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Paintman
6, Peterw (maybe)
7, Mendip Wursel
8, Grin-a-lot
9, sprint7 (maybe)
10, Boostlee
11, YellaBelly
12, KrazyKen
13, ANYONE ELSE?
So far It's looking like a 10am start unless anyone else needs it to be earlier or later?
10am is good for me Colin, where and when shall I meet you guys? (see above post)
People going so far =1, Moleman
2, Wallnut
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Paintman
6, Peterw (maybe)
7, Mendip Wursel
8, Grin-a-lot
9, sprint7 (maybe)
10, Boostlee
11, YellaBelly
12, KrazyKen
13, Yellabelly
Looks like it will be a 10am meet then. :)
The meeting point hasn't been arranged yet I'm thinking start of in town (Lockside cafe, hotwells) as we will be going up the a37 to start with? or maybe the Riverside pub?
What do you think?
I like the sound of the riverside pub, but willing to do what others want.
WALLNUT
Afraid I'm in deepest France then :( - will keep an eye out for the next outing :D
Just re-MOT'd and about to rebuild the brakes after the return trip to Le Mans I undertook earlier in the summer (981.1 miles for all distance fans)
Griff
Sounds like a nice drive mate. :)
no probs see you next time.
I will be waiting in the lay by just outside whitchurch, at the bottem of the steep hill, and join in as you go by.
WALLNUT
I'll meet you on route at The Mendip Inn, which is opposite where you will turn off the A37 for Cheddar....any idea what time you'll be there? ::)
that will be fine. We should probably be there between 10.45-11am mate.
If this goes ahead I might be able to meet you guys there but I will have to arrive in a tin can cos I ain't got an IVA yet - just got to check diary with wifey
Ok Slight change of plan as most people are coming from the west side of Bristol.
Meet up at Durley hill bus lane at 9.45am. (if your coming along the ring road from kingswood, when you get to the keynsham roundabout go straight across if you are heading for keynsham, then turn first right).
This should be easier for Wallnut & Yellabelly to meet there. :)
Head off at 10am, heading for the A37.
After we pass through gurney slade we stop at the Mendip Inn pub to meet up with Paintman.
then from there turn on to the B3135 straight down through Cheddar gorge. then park up at the riverside pub for some food refreshments.
what do you think? :)
do you guys mind if i turn up on sunday weather permitting? dont really know that area well so peeps if you see a purple tiger driving around aimlessly give us a toot :-[
You are most welcome mate. If you don't join us on the convoy then the riverside pub is at the bottom of the gorge next to the roundabout & public carpark. :)
OK. I will be at Durley Hill Bus Lane by 9.45
WALLNUT
Yes Bri and I definitely up for it. So has anywhere been decided yet? :)
Quote from: Pilgrim Anna on 20, August, 2013, 04:36:59 PM
Yes Bri and I definitely up for it. So has anywhere been decided yet? :)
Yep, Cheddar Gorge! :P :P :P ;D ;D ;) ;)
OK, I'll get my coat :)
Quote from: Pilgrim Anna on 20, August, 2013, 04:36:59 PM
Yes Bri and I definitely up for it. So has anywhere been decided yet? :)
Hi Anna. all the details are on 6th post up from this one mate. :)
Sounds good to me!
I'm about to start my Gromit hunting campaign and there's one in the gorge somewhere, does anyone know if we're going near it as I need to grab a photo. It's been a slow campaign as I've only got 1 of the 80-odd so far but I'm spending Monday on the case!
If not then ill head off after the run and find it.
I'm really looking forward to this - I've not been out much with you guys (or even just the car) recently so this'll be great fun and the weather is looking great too!
I'm coming from Coalpit Heath if anyone wants to meet on the 4174 ring road before getting to Keynsham.
We should be meeting up with the Apple county Kit car club either on route or at the riverside pub at the bottom of the gorge. :D
I'm sure we will have time to look for the gromit mate. you have seen one more than me so far. :P
Stupott told me he's coming, if so he'll meet you at the Mendip Inn with me.
Just thought......can't see us all getting in the pub car park especially with ACKCC, last time me and Dixie had breakfast there we struggled
to get the 2 cars in on a Sunday. ::)
Quote from: Grin-a-lot on 21, August, 2013, 11:54:54 AM
I'm coming from Coalpit Heath if anyone wants to meet on the 4174 ring road before getting to Keynsham.
Darren, we can meet you on the A4174/A420 roundabout if you like? There is a garage literally just off the roundabout on the left as you come from Coalpit heath, but you probably know it anyhow :)
We could be there for around 9:40, gives us plenty of time to get to the meeting point on Durley Hill.
@Colin, not sure where the Bus lane is on Durley Hill, looked on google maps, but can't seem to find it :( I guess we will find you once on Durley Hill, it seems a shortish road :) )
Probably meet you two there as well, as it's just down the road.
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Sounds good to me - I know where you mean so i'll see you there!
Okey dokey, see you all there :)
@Anna, we tried to get the Midget up and running by then but it was too much to ask :(
Yellabelly = When you cross the roundabout on to durley hill it is first right just after about 100 yards of being on the road.
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Paintman = We will just have to play it by ear & hope for the best. :) This is why I was thinking if it was best to go earlier. :)
There is the carpark next door if not that then we will have to see whats best when we are there.
OK Colin got it ;)
I'll be meeting at the Mendip Inn. Good for me as I'm in Farrington Gurney.
I would think the car park should be OK at 10:30/45 but there is an office car park next door.
This will be my first runout since joining and I'm also a ACKCC member!
Looking forward to meeting up with everyone and cruising the gorge.
Have a nice time boys and girls. It's a no show for me as I'm desperately trying to get servo parts for the '7' without any joy. Does anyone know where I can get a repair kit or even a new diaphragm, or I may bite the bullet and fit a classic mini servo instead as they would fit and at least I'd have brakes. :( ::)
Which servo is it?
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Quote from: martinb on 22, August, 2013, 10:18:35 PM
I'll be meeting at the Mendip Inn. Good for me as I'm in Farrington Gurney.
I would think the car park should be OK at 10:30/45 but there is an office car park next door.
This will be my first runout since joining and I'm also a ACKCC member!
Looking forward to meeting up with everyone and cruising the gorge.
Cool. See you there. If anyone else from A.C.K.C. would like to meet us there then that will be great. :)
Can't make it, got to go to Derby instead.
Quote from: Moleman on 19, August, 2013, 08:46:14 PM
Ok Slight change of plan as most people are coming from the west side of Bristol.
Meet up at Durley hill bus lane at 9.45am. (if your coming along the ring road from kingswood, when you get to the keynsham roundabout go straight across if you are heading for keynsham, then turn first right).
This should be easier for Wallnut & Yellabelly to meet there. :)
Head off at 10am, heading for the A37.
After we pass through gurney slade we stop at the Mendip Inn pub to meet up with Paintman.
then from there turn on to the B3135 straight down through Cheddar gorge. then park up at the riverside pub for some food refreshments.
what do you think? :)
Some of the Apple County members will be heading for the Mendip inn arrival aprox. 10:45
Stuart
Thats good news Stuart. We will see you there. we should be there about that time but if we are early then we will hang around for you.
The weather forcast is looking good so please be at the keynsham meeting point on time. :)
Saddly I wont be going as the westy is running but not good enough to take on the road. :'( So Bulldog Bri knows the way & will meet you guys at the meeting point.
Paintman= I have given Bri your mobile number incase there is a prob their end but if you need to contact the group for what ever reason just ring me & I will let Bri know. :)
Have a good day Colin.
Looks like we're not going to make this one :(
Jan has not been too well for the last couple of days and I can't see her being any better by the morning, so I think It'll be a no-show for us.
Hope the weather stays kind for all those going. We WILL make this one some time!
Quote from: Moleman on 24, August, 2013, 08:12:05 PM
Paintman= I have given Bri your mobile number incase there is a prob their end but if you need to contact the group for what ever reason just ring me & I will let Bri know. :)
Have a good day Colin.
Ok Colin, thanks for organising the day.
I'll be at The Mendip Inn about 10.30am as arranged with Stupott in tow....see you there. ;)
Great to catch up with everyone today and to meet a few new faces too. Nice to see the ACKCC in attendance too.
All went well until the heavens opened between the Mendip Inn and the Gorge truly soaking everyone in topless cars. Looks like the weathermen got it wrong yet again >:( I think quite a few gave up at that point and went home but several of us still made it to the Riverside pub for a well earn't meal and a drink and finally a patch of blue sky.
21 cars at the Mendip Inn meeting point.
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Pete polishing off his second breakfast in true BCCC form.
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Quite a nice venue, the Riverside in Cheddar.
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Great day out, so what if we had a little rain ??? just had to keep going. Lol. And to those who did keep their roofs up (smug buggers) it's only water. :'(
Impressive mix of car for this one as well though was a shame we couldn't all fit in the car park at the pub.
Good food (when it arrived) as demonstrated by Pete who had his second helping.
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They will fit
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Hey Darren, you missed your first Grommit
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What a great showing of cars.. I did look at the forecast and it was not too good. Still good that the hardy people made it.. And I mean the ones with no roof ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Great turnout and some nice photos. Hope you didn't get too wet.
Pete - nice to see you are still managing a square meal - wouldn't want you wasting away would we ;D ;D ;D
Nice pictures guys. They never said anything about rain? :o
Great turnout I hope to make it next time. :D
Nice pics guys :)
Miffed at missing yet another Gorge run :( but couldn't leave Jan as she is not a well bunny. Hoping to try and get to the Bradley Stoke run tomorrow though.
Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 25, August, 2013, 03:47:31 PM
Hey Darren, you missed your first Grommit
Not to panic, off to look for them all today!
cheers for the run out guys it was good to finally put some faces to the names, and to be fair i had a good giggle what with the rain and the micky taking, a bloody good couple of hours well spent
cheers ;D :D 8)
oh ps grin a lot. i think i saw one of those grommit thing on the downs?(going from bristol zoo to clifton rfc) on the right hand side :o ??? ::)