Farewell to Byff's Cerbera run. Aug29th

Farewell to Byff's Cerbera run. Aug29th

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docevi1

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10,430 posts

254 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2005
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Roll-up Roll-up :)

[b]Monday August 29th[/b] at [b]14:00[/b] meeting on the [url]Felling Bypass (A194)|http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=433230&Y=563310&A=Y&Z=3[/url] with an aim to leave around 14:30.

We'll have a slow, very noisy toddle through the tyne tunnel ([i]so bring 2x£1 coins[/i]) and then onto Tynemouth for Ice creams. From there we'll head out of the town for a drive through the countryside towards Amble for a Fish and Chips Supper before looping back onto the A19 for another slow and uber noisy trip through the tunnel.

The run is to say "goodbye" to Byff's Cerbera and there will be video camera's along for the ride so have a happy face on!

chrisj

517 posts

261 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2005
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Oooh, might be along, might not.
The f@#$ing Marcos is running a little warm, so it's a panic to get things ready for the MOT on friday.
If all goes well, I'll be there.
If not, anyone going to have a spare seat?

minimax

11,984 posts

262 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2005
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might well get to this..will be good to see off the beast in style! wonder what our man is going to get next... did he mention a sensible car? tuned 540i touring anyone?

docevi1

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10,430 posts

254 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2005
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I've been thinking actually, if it's a nice day traffic could be hideous...

couger

539 posts

242 months

Wednesday 24th August 2005
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Traffic though the tunnel is always horendous, I used to work in a factory at wallsend and went through it and back every working day for 6 years only time its quiet is at night, and one side is usually closed off for maintenance, so you have to sit and wait to be escorted through anyway, bank holiday will bring extra traffic... caravans, campers etc .....

grahamw48

9,944 posts

244 months

Wednesday 24th August 2005
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I went through last Saturday afternoon.
10 minutes queuing, then 10mph all the way through.
Not much fun.
I came back (from Berwick) straight down the A169 at around 5pm. Piece of cake - straight through.

tvrbob

11,185 posts

261 months

Wednesday 24th August 2005
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docevi1 said:
I've been thinking actually, if it's a nice day traffic could be hideous...


couger said:
Traffic though the tunnel is always horendous.....


grahamw48 said:
10 minutes queuing, then 10mph all the way through.

Be positive folks.

Actually, having said that I'm a little concerned that byff hasn't posted on this thread.

Chances are that I won't be joining you because I have family stuff on Monday evening and I need time to organise.


>> Edited by tvrbob on Wednesday 24th August 21:04

CB-Dave

1,002 posts

266 months

Wednesday 24th August 2005
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if I can liberate some fuel money, I'll definately join in with this as it literally goes past my house almost!!

whereabouts on the felling bypass - is it the layby heading east just before that performance car garage - just before you get to Testo's Roundabout?

docevi1

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10,430 posts

254 months

Thursday 25th August 2005
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yep, thats the lay-by.

It would appear prudent to consider that this run may not happen - there is only one more-than-likely definite, two potentials (depending on their cars) and me (who is not massively keen on seeing the traffic/busy'ness). As Bob points out, the person this run was for (Byff) hasn't replied yet either...

We shall see

couger

539 posts

242 months

Thursday 25th August 2005
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Can we have a chat about it tonight? Im up for it

docevi1

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10,430 posts

254 months

Thursday 25th August 2005
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I'm not sure I'll be making it down to Shafto's tonight - have other plans.

chrisj

517 posts

261 months

Thursday 25th August 2005
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I'll be there in Cougers Lotus if this all goes ahead (Is that still OK?).
Would love to take the Marcos but at present it's just too much of a liability. I don't want to pop another head gasket quite yet!

docevi1

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10,430 posts

254 months

Friday 26th August 2005
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Um, something's come up and I can't make Monday.

I have the route all planned ready in Word format so should anyone want a copy send me an email.

tvrbob

11,185 posts

261 months

Friday 26th August 2005
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Let's cancel for now and wait for byff to post.

chrisj

517 posts

261 months

Friday 26th August 2005
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Cancelling sounds like the best idea.
Shame, but not much point without the guest/car of honour.

couger

539 posts

242 months

Friday 26th August 2005
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Does anyone fancy a local run anyway? away from tunnels/traffic etc... weather is supposed to be glorious

chrisj

517 posts

261 months

Friday 26th August 2005
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Couger, if you're heading out on Monday and there is still a spare seat going give me a call, I'm still up for a run out.

CB-Dave

1,002 posts

266 months

Friday 26th August 2005
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bah - the one day I'm free, and it's a bank holiday (so the roads will be dead around here cos all and sundry will be on the lager at whitley bay etc) and it's cancelled

ho hum!

couger

539 posts

242 months

Saturday 27th August 2005
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chrisj said:
Couger, if you're heading out on Monday and there is still a spare seat going give me a call, I'm still up for a run out.


Its looking unlikely now

Byff

4,427 posts

267 months

Sunday 28th August 2005
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Hello everyone

I've just got back from my holidays. Battery is flat, the brakes have seized on and everything needs loosening off again and the car's just as bad

I'm well chuffed that this has been planned, but as I'm along so late in the day, postponing the event seems a wise move. Tommorow will be spent just gradually getting the car back into motion.