Santa Run to Queens Suare meet.

[Moleman]

This is something that is just for fun & totally dependant on the weather but who is up for meeting at the Cafe Retreat on Durdham Downs BS9 1FG before heading to our normal Queen Square Meet?

We would meet up for 8.30am to head down in convoy down whiteladdies rd, Park St then Baldwin St to Queens Square getting there for about 9am which should ok for parking in December.

You will how ever have to at the very minimum wear a Santa hat to join in. Even better go the hole hog & put a Santa Suit on. And it you really want to go nuts then you can even stick some fairy lights on the brighter the better. 

We do have our Christmas meal that day but you don't have to be going to that to join in with this. It just means the people that are going to the meal & doing this will be going in 2 convoys dressed as Santa's. 

Even if you can't make the convoy from Durham Downs you can still turn up to Queens Square in a Santa hat or outfit.

So what do you think they say we are a bunch of nutters so who wants to prove them right?    

This will really depend on weather of course. 

[sanzomat]

http://www.santasonabike.org.uk/

If there is any life left in my santa suit following the event linked here then I may well be up for a bit more santa suited fun. The trousers are definitely a bit worn out already!

If anyone form the Bristol area hasn't witnessed the madness of Santas on a Bike then check out the routes through town on the website and come and wave us past (and throw a few quid in one of the marshalls buckets for the childrens hospice)

I'll post a couple of pictures from last years event when I get home.

[Iancider]

So what do you think they say we are a bunch of nutters so who wants to prove them right?   

This will really depend on weather of course. 

I dont think being nutters depends much on the weather in this club but beware of a full Moon on club nights! 

[sanzomat]

A few pix from the 2013 Santas on a Bike - A pretty good turnout of Santa's. Can Santas in kit cars beat that?

[Moleman]

That is really cool mate.
So come on guys what do you say?

['The Gaffer']

Love the Santa's on bikes

Sorry early Sundays are just not for me unless I wake up early and cant drop off again, not much chance of that though.

[Iancider]

Sanzomat,

Impressed!  Lovely red car, lovely red bike and a matching outfit too!

Yehh and what a turn-out.  Could we persuade your friends to give us an escort party!

Ian

[Moleman]

It's looking like just you & me then Ian. 

['The Gaffer']

Try a mass email Colin. Experience tells me as soon as the season is ending people are less likely to view the forum. Also lots of cars are sorned for the winter.

Hope you get a few along

[Moleman]

I will do one tomorrow mate. 

[sanzomat]

I'd say I'm around 75% a yes at the moment...

[Bulldog Bri]

Think we can go to 95% yes

[Moleman]

ok so far we have Moleman
                         Iancider
                         Bulldog Bri     (maybe)
                         Pilgrim Anna   (maybe)
                         sanzomate     (maybe)

Any more people up for this then? 

[Robert]

can you put me down as a maybe
thank you

[Crash Test Dummy]

Sorry I've not been on the forum for a while...

What can I say...I've been working hard and playing harder!

Count me in for the Christmas run. Should be a fun! Last run for 2014!!!

[Pilgrim Anna]

We are definitely up the Santa Run!! Amazingly Im not working that morning

[Moleman]

That's good to here Anna. 

Any one else up for this then?

[Flipper55]

  Hi sounds like fun so you can count me in!
see ou tere an at the Christmas meal after!
flipper55

[Moleman]

Cool see you there Flipper55 


     

[Sprint 7]

Why not!!

[Iancider]

Looks like we are on a roll now..

And no no ducking out because somebody say it looks like Rain Dear! 

[Bulldog Bri]

Yep. the hats have been ordered.

[Moleman]

ok so far we have Moleman
                         Iancider
                         Crash Test Dummy
                         Bulldog Bri   
                         Pilgrim Anna 
                         Flipper55
                         Sprint 7
                         sanzomate     (maybe)
                         Robert           (maybe)

Any more people up for this then? 

[Iancider]

Getting excited

Only 18 days to go to the SANTA RUN and CHRISTMAS MEAL

[Moleman]

Got my suit too.   

Any more up for this? you dont have to be going to the meal to join in. 

[bluehornetrider]

Might be able to make the run just need to make sure the kids are looked after early doors.

[Grin-a-lot]

I might be around on this weekend so up for the santa run.  I've got my outfit and the car started for the first time in several weeks so fingers crossed I can make it!

[Moleman]

That's good to hear mate. 

ok so far we have Moleman
                         Iancider
                         Crash Test Dummy
                         Bulldog Bri   
                         Pilgrim Anna 
                         Flipper55
                         Sprint 7
                         Grin-a-lot
                         sanzomate     (maybe)
                         Robert           (maybe)

Any more people up for this then? 

Just to say we won't be meeting by the cafe as first planned but at Avon Gorge, Circular Rd, Bristol, BS9 1PG
It's still on Durdham Down but on the corner where the Ice Cream van normally is & where you can see the Suspension Bridge.

[Iancider]

Anybody who feels they are short of accessories , I can produce at least half a dozen Santa hats and various antlers etc.  Distribution via the Lock Keeper [BS31 2DD] meet on Thursday for any takers.

Ian

[Moleman]

Only a week to go if anyone else would like to join in?

I really hope it will be a nice dry day like today. 

[Iancider]

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            ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO!                ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO!               ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO!                ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO!

[benchmark51]

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WOT TIME?

[Moleman]

8.30am at Avon Gorge, Circular Rd, Bristol, BS9 1PG
It's on Durdham Down but on the corner where the Ice Cream van normally is & where you can see the Suspension Bridge.
It is on the thread.  

[Facial Hair Optional]

8.30am at Avon Gorge, Circular Rd, Bristol, BS9 1PG
It's on Durdham Down but on the corner where the Ice Cream van normally is & where you can see the Suspension Bridge.
It is on the thread.  

Is that near the public loos?

Weather looks good for Saturday morning but not seen the forecast for Sunday yet, fingers crossed for you guys. May even get there myself but wont know til nearer the day 

[robp]

Is that near the public loos?

Nope. It's over by the cliff edge.

Weather looks good for Saturday morning but not seen the forecast for Sunday yet.

I'll try to get down but tentative for now.

[Moleman]

There is a public toilet at that spot. It's the only cliff edge spot on the circular rd where you can see the bridge.


Not a god picture but you get the idea.

[Facial Hair Optional]

There is a public toilet at that spot. It's the only cliff edge spot on the circular rd where you can see the bridge.


Not a good picture but you get the idea.

Yep, as I thought, by the loos! Thanks Moleman

[sanzomat]

Weather forecast for tomorrow has improved a bit - now saying it shouldn't rain until the afternoon. Hopefully okay for the downs/Queens Square then. I'm still fully intending to join in the morning activities but will have to dash off at about 10:00 and won't be able to make the lunch. See you tomorrow!

[Moleman]

Not long now, weather is looking dry for most of the day now. I will go even if it's raining so see you guys at the Downs.


Ps had to hunt around for a new battery at midday today for this so it better not bloody rain. 

[Grin-a-lot]

I've not been able to get the car started today, jumping didn't work either.  The battery voltage collapsed to about 4v on cranking so I think its a bit dead.  Its on the trickle charger now so fingers crossed!