Midlanders Late Spring Blast

[Chassis 33]

Following on from a few words i've had with Balmoral and EmmaP I'm organising a weekend blast from the Nottingham-ish area to Snowdon.

First please note

EmmaP on the Summer Fun Run and Night Out thread said:

Sounds good! Could do a heads up for 28th May. It will be, of course, not replace the 2nd July one.

The plan is to meet Nottingham/Derby sort of area, follow one of Balmoral's routes over the Derbyshire peaks, then through Cheshire to Llangollen (wander over the Pontcysyllte aqua duct, drive over Worlds End, horse shoe pass etc, have a decent meal and stop over at a B&B. The next day, for those who wish to, go further into Wales and climb Snowdon either by foot or railway. Then blast back to Nottingham/Derby via the peaks again or the A50.

The date I'm / Emma is suggesting is May 28th and 29th (the Saturday and Sunday of the second May bank holiday) which gives the option of spending the sunday night away, should you choose.

One possibility for the meal is a favourite of mine, The Boat Inn, www.theboatinn.co.uk but please ignore the tacky fireworks. Although there are plenty of other possibilities.

Any takers?

Regards
Iain

[Balmoral Green]

Yes, count me in, those dates are fine with me.

[Chassis 33]

Excellent...we have a phase one navigator!!!

Btw, do they stil close some roads on bank holidays in Derbyshire?

Regards
Iain

[EmmaP]

Bugger! What a plank! Just realised I've booked up for a six week IAM course which includes eight Sunday driving sessions, meaning I can't do Sunday 29th May.

Can only do 18/19th* June, then I've not got an entire free weekend until 9/10th July.

Scollops!

*19th June is Father's Day

>> Edited by EmmaP on Tuesday 12th April 21:27

[petros]

Damn and blast, the first midland outing since I became a Tvrer and i,m fecking working $%$%$ Still, I'm sure there'll be others> Peter

[Chassis 33]

Quinny said:

Be nice to see some of you at the Boat. My wife's parents live in Erbistock, The place could do with livening up a bit. Andy.

Really!!! Drop me a line when you are next in the area, I actually live about 15miles away but got out there almost weekley cos i love the drive and really like the pub, even if it means one pint of guest and coke for the rest of the night!

[Chassis 33]

In the great PH tradition...add your name...

Chassis 33
Balmoral Green
EmmaP (but Saturday only)

[v15ben]

Err... in true V15BEN tradition;

May be able to go depending on the date, if I have a car, if my exams are finished (who knows when they are ) and if anyone may possibly have a spare seat for me to climb into for the trip. All in all then, not sure !!

[EmmaP]

Hi Ben! You are more than welcome to passenger with me if you're feeling brave The only problem is that I have an IAM driving session on Sunday at crack o' sparrow fart, so will have to depart deepest Wales by 11pm to get me back to Notters for at least six hours kip.

>> Edited by EmmaP on Wednesday 13th April 21:43

[v15ben]

EmmaP said:

Hi Ben! You are more than welcome to passenger with me if you're feeling brave Tthe only problem is that I have an IAM driving session on Sunday at crack o' sparrow fart, so will have to depart deepest Wales by 11pm to get me back to Notters for at least six hours kip.

Hi Emma, thanks for that offer. I have checked exam dates and I should be around for then hopefully!

[Balmoral Green]

There will be space with me too for the return if you want to stay over.

[EmmaP]

v15ben said:

EmmaP said: Hi Ben! You are more than welcome to passenger with me if you're feeling brave Tthe only problem is that I have an IAM driving session on Sunday at crack o' sparrow fart, so will have to depart deepest Wales by 11pm to get me back to Notters for at least six hours kip. Hi Emma, thanks for that offer. I have checked exam dates and I should be around for then hopefully!

Bugger!

[v15ben]

Students are always the same, any offer will be taken up!

[minimax]

memememememememe count me in!

[EmmaP]

In the great PH tradition...add your name...

Chassis 33
Balmoral Green
EmmaP (but Saturday only )
V15ben
Minimax

[raf dug]

I can't make this one, but I am up for another cat and fiddle/Ladybower run anytime between now and the july do.

[Chassis 33]

Was up at the boat this evening, there's tables from 1830 to 2100 on 28th May, also got the names of a couple of local B&B's. I'll get the full info in the next day or so and post it, so you can book direct if you wish?

The landlord said he'd make sure theres plenty of 'guest on'
Regards
Iain

edited due to shocking spelling and grammar, probably not much better now but...

>> Edited by Chassis 33 on Friday 15th April 09:05

[EmmaP]

raf dug said:

I can't make this one, but I am up for another cat and fiddle/Ladybower run anytime between now and the july do.

Sorry to hear that Dougie. See you soon though, I hope

[raf dug]

EmmaP said:

raf dug said: I can't make this one, but I am up for another cat and fiddle/Ladybower run anytime between now and the july do. Sorry to hear that Dougie. See you soon though, I hope

Yep, hope to see you soon too
(How is the back?better I hope).

[EmmaP]

Yesterday was the first day without pain or stiffness. I am seeing the osteopath again on Tuesday and she thinks that that will be the last session. It seems to be a joint problem. I have been carrying too much photography gear and my computer set up is all wrong. I have bought a trolley and changed my computer set up, so should be ok from now on, fingers crossed.

Thanks for asking