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The-Bear 
Senior Member I
BMW...all cars are not created equal
Joined: 09-May-2005
Location: Chester-le-Street
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Points: 115
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 Posted: 15-May-2005 at 11:02 |
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Andy I couldn't believe how close that stupid woman parked next to you at the pub, there was loads of room, she struggled to get out ! Run was great no one got lost again, it seemed all over to soon, can't wait for the next one, nice meeting everyone as well, putting faces to names
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2002 E46 330i Club Sport Auto in Estoril Blue
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MTEC530D
Banned User
Joined: 01-February-2005
Location: stockton on tees
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Points: 150
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 11:43 |
very enjoyable day in the end. shame you missed second part of it Andy. Cliff left us all at kielder and apeared to go do his own thing. Chris seemed to settle more into everyone elses way of thinking in return trip and it made it so much more enjoyable. look forward to doing it again but next time with a map of where we are actually going not a map of where we were supposed to be going and 10 miles up road all turn because the leader thought it would be nice to go a better road. i agre with andy on the Pace thing, I persoannly can keep up with anyone that was out today as far as speed and driving ability goes but i did think that some people seemed put of there 'comfort zone' with the starting pace especially andy in the big red bus which as alot of us know big old cars like that need to be stopped at every corner and pointed the way you want them to go and then set off again. but on the whole a good day had by most. 
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Rhys
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Coffee addict...
Joined: 02-February-2003
Location: from the Latin locātiō
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Points: 10053
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 13:25 |
Finally found this place after everyone decided to leave us in Corbridge, which wasn't on the route anyway - I blame our lass, who needed the loo. Nice of everyone to wave tho' as they drove by us... 3 attempts later we found 'em all, otherwise we would have called it a day and gone home..
I think the locals may have complained that 'we've nicked their parking spot'. Two chavs came by while we were outside and admired our cars before chugging off in their little motors.
Having had a snap brake at the other side of the big pond, we drove round to this side for a line up and a loo stop before setting off at a more 'leasurly pace'.
We left here to stop off at a shell garage for an optimax re-fill, Chris (Coasting) mentioned something about a 'pull off...' didn't quite catch what he said, something to do with parking I think.
At first the pace going was a bit too fast, our lass was feeling sickly, and Mark was shooting flames from the back of his M3, kept an eye out for Andy behind me in the 6, so we didn't loose him.
One wrong turning saw us all block a road off, only for a tractor to pass us all!! never thought it would happen - but there you go..
I'm sure with practice we will get the hang of these run outs, maps (sticking to them), comfortable speeds (car was in sports mode most of the time). Making sure everyone is in the group before setting off 
Nice to meet a few more faces
Cheers guys, and to Chris for organising it.
Edited by Rhys
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V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
J Reg Saab 900i 16v
'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..
No BMW as yet...
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Coasting
Really Senior Member II
www.TOTALTORQUE.net
Joined: 05-February-2005
Location: Not with the two-faced bloke.
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Points: 2125
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 13:28 |
Ok ok!!!!
Sorry for the "swift" starting pace....
I'm glad it's acknowledged that the pace home was more sedate.
Joking aside though, thanks very much to everyone who turned up today for what was a good run if slightly let down by a combination of the poor weather (until we were ready to come back), my loss of way en route initially.....but I thnk all would agree once we left the pub that the run took on its own atmosphere and the route back from Kielder was great...
So, here are a few pictures of the day...
9.30am the meet point
En-route Floody behind Coasting
En-route Away from our slight detour into Corbridge
Stopped waiting for Rhys
Whos this dodgy bloke?
Rhys return from the Bermuda Triangle (otherwise known as Corbridge)
En-route again, MTEC530D behind Coasting
Arrival! The cars congregate at Kielder
The weather wasnt too great
But it brightened up after about 20minutes or so
We move to the other side of the Dam for a few brighter pictures
A photo-call of all the cars (except C11 XFF as he was watching TV.)
En-route back to Heddon on the Wall, MTEC530D behind Coasting
Edited by Coasting
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Goldryder
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Illegitimi Non Carborundum
Joined: 02-April-2004
Location: Acomb, North Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 5301
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 13:32 |
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Looks like everyone had fun, apart from Rhys's other half getting seasick.
Pics are good, least the weather behaved after a dodgy start.
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AndyS
Really Senior Member II
The Last of the Few
Joined: 21-August-2003
Location: 55 � North
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Points: 1365
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 13:46 |
 MTEC530D wrote:
especially andy in the big red bus which as alot of us know big old cars like that need to be stopped at every corner and pointed the way you want them to go and then set off again |
The Big Red Bus doesn't have a problem with corners (as long as I can see round them), but the wife does.
Something to do with her high centre of gravity or something.
Great morning out & looking forward to our next effort. I'll find out from my mate in the MG club where they get their picnic tables & hampers from. Wonder if those little metal carriers will fit on the Six's boot?
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AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. 
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Rhys
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Coffee addict...
Joined: 02-February-2003
Location: from the Latin locātiō
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Points: 10053
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 13:58 |
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Nice shots mate, any ideas on a next one, maybe Brimham rocks - or round that area? Should be free on the 22nd or is that too soon.
Kerry has gone to bed, I had a kip on the way back (pulled into a lay-by that is on the A59 for half an hour).
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V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
J Reg Saab 900i 16v
'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..
No BMW as yet...
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E46ACS
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 16-April-2005
Location: Durham
Status: Offline
Points: 683
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 14:05 |
Great photos guys. Looks like you had a good day. I'm sorry I missed it all and meeting you all. 
I am already looking forward to the next one! 
It might be a bit early, but any suggestions for a date for the next one? In a couple of weeks maybe? Forgive me, I'm just keen as I missed out today!!!!!!!!
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My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris pass-out at 31 Flavours last night. I guess it's pretty serious.
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pma1ums
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 12-October-2004
Location: central uk
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Points: 1148
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 14:24 |
it was a fun day out 
...even getting lost was a bit of fun .but not for the "corbridge locals " i did get the feeling they were not amussed by dazed and lost bmw drivers on there turf  as iam sure rhys got to hear about it for his extended stay in the village
the intiall pace of the run mite have been at the higher end of fast for some .
perhaps the pace back from keilder was a little too sedate for some ..perhaps a happy meidium of the two would have suited more of you guys .for the duration of the whole run
floody ..it was great to hear the rasp of you exhaust note when you kept knocking it down a gear for some of those excellent twisty bits [keilder roads]...it was fun been behind you  just watching your rear twitch in some of the corners..put a grin on my face as my old saggy suspension knew it was going to get a lot worse and a bit of the same as i was trying to keep pace 
coasting ...excellent choice in roads keep finding them .even going to get the bikers out on that little circuit around keilder .well worth the hike .
it was great to meet all you guys and put names and faces together
Edited by pma1ums
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its a dogs world out there
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Rhys
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Coffee addict...
Joined: 02-February-2003
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 14:41 |
Nice to meet you too pma, hope your kitchen tiles are in one peice
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V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
J Reg Saab 900i 16v
'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..
No BMW as yet...
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Goldryder
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Joined: 02-April-2004
Location: Acomb, North Yorkshire
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Points: 5301
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 14:44 |
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Maybe I might make the next one...one lives in hope..
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October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding
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MTEC530D
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Joined: 01-February-2005
Location: stockton on tees
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 14:47 |
It was great to meet everyone and put names to faces.
Andy sorry if i offended you about your 6 calling it a big red bus but i couldn't think of any other way to describe it. it is a superb example and a credit to you for keeping it that way. hope yu enjoyed the rest of the day as much as we did.
Defo looking forward to it again so is Sarah she enjoyed today too.
Thanks to chris for his efforts organising it even if he did show us a place or two that we didn't expect to see.
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Rhys
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 14:49 |
Goldryder wrote:
Maybe I might make the next one...one lives in hope.. |
If there is one next Sunday you will
So everyone beware, there will be an Ally on the loose!
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V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
J Reg Saab 900i 16v
'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..
No BMW as yet...
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Goldryder
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Joined: 02-April-2004
Location: Acomb, North Yorkshire
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 14:58 |
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October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding
March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise
October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise
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MTEC530D
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Joined: 01-February-2005
Location: stockton on tees
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 15:01 |
wish i had remebered camera i wanted a nice pic to put on my signature of my car. Next time i will.
p.s did anyone here from Cliff and his mrs after there disapearing act. seemed to me he didn't really want to be with us once we got to the pub.
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G0ph3r
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Joined: 28-March-2005
Location: Washington (Tyne & Wear)
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 15:03 |
I am going to have to be in on the next outing...You guys must always have fun (despite the weather!!)
Now that my car is back on the road after 6 weeks in the garage (see Below). I won't have any excuses!!
Now doesn't she look better out in the sun.
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pma1ums
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 12-October-2004
Location: central uk
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Points: 1148
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 15:45 |
Rhys wrote:
Nice to meet you too pma, hope your kitchen tiles are in one peice |
lol ..was good to meet you too..lets hope the next departe time will not be at "daft oclock" hour .
you did manage to escape from coldridge with out been attacked by the locals..so you was lucky
ps .dog only manage to eat 3 tiles ...so he didnt need any food tonight did he .lol.
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its a dogs world out there
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Coasting
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 16:46 |
Here's a quickly thrown together regional picture/logo....
Edited by Coasting
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Goldryder
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 16:48 |
Looks fine to me Coasting. 
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Rhys
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Coffee addict...
Joined: 02-February-2003
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Posted: 15-May-2005 at 17:04 |
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not bad old chap.
Is the bottom bit standard of the site?
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V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
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'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..
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