Thames Valley Sunday Run Out

Thames Valley Sunday Run Out

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si_xsi

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1,214 posts

200 months

Friday 31st January 2014
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Seeing as there is no sight of a Sunday Service any time soon, is anyone up for an early morning Sunday blast to blow away those winter cobwebs?

I have a route planned which starts at Newbury services on M4, goes into Berkshire, Oxfordshire and ending at probably the Reading services on M4. Nearly 100 miles, of mainly A and B roads, with occasional dual carriageways and motorway section. Google maps says 2hrs 30 mins but prob be less than that, break halfway through for coffee.

Thinking of Sunday 9th Feb, leaving around 6.30-6.45 am (or earlier if people wish) before roads get busy.

So to a list:

Si_xsi – Mk 5 Golf GTI

msmith0592

302 posts

149 months

Friday 31st January 2014
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I'll join you as long as the weather brightens up.

BlackCup

1,233 posts

188 months

Friday 31st January 2014
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Definitely interested mate- think I've hooned with you before. Have to see nearer the time but am gaggin to get out in the car again!

Raptor222

47 posts

138 months

Saturday 1st February 2014
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si_xsi said:
So to a list:

Si_xsi – Mk 5 Golf GTI
Raptor222 - BMW 1M
Sounds good to me - I'm in..

gazmk2

159 posts

171 months

Sunday 2nd February 2014
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si_xsi said:
Seeing as there is no sight of a Sunday Service any time soon, is anyone up for an early morning Sunday blast to blow away those winter cobwebs?

I have a route planned which starts at Newbury services on M4, goes into Berkshire, Oxfordshire and ending at probably the Reading services on M4. Nearly 100 miles, of mainly A and B roads, with occasional dual carriageways and motorway section. Google maps says 2hrs 30 mins but prob be less than that, break halfway through for coffee.

Thinking of Sunday 9th Feb, leaving around 6.30-6.45 am (or earlier if people wish) before roads get busy.

So to a list:

Si_xsi – Mk 5 Golf GTI
I'll see if I can blag a day pass from the wife. Shouldn't be too bad as I am having to endure strictly come dancing live the evening before!!

Si_xsi - Mk 5 Golf GTI
Raptor222 - BMW 1M
Gazmk2 - Mitsi Legnum VR-4

si_xsi

Original Poster:

1,214 posts

200 months

Sunday 2nd February 2014
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BlackCup said:
Definitely interested mate- think I've hooned with you before. Have to see nearer the time but am gaggin to get out in the car again!
Ahh yes, think you came with us on 'the badger run'! Don't worry, we will be avoiding that road this time. It should be a good route, just hope it stops raining..

Si_xsi - Mk 5 Golf GTI
Raptor222 - BMW 1M
Gazmk2 - Mitsi Legnum VR-4
Blackcup - RS Megane - TBC
Msmith0592 - TBC


msmith0592

302 posts

149 months

Monday 3rd February 2014
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si_xsi said:
Ahh yes, think you came with us on 'the badger run'! Don't worry, we will be avoiding that road this time. It should be a good route, just hope it stops raining..

Si_xsi - Mk 5 Golf GTI
Raptor222 - BMW 1M
Gazmk2 - Mitsi Legnum VR-4
Blackcup - RS Megane - TBC
Msmith0592 - TBC
If the roads are dry I will join you in my MR2.

Unfortunately the TVR is out of action. Didn't you go on the run to good wood with the TVRs earlier this year?

si_xsi

Original Poster:

1,214 posts

200 months

Monday 3rd February 2014
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msmith0592 said:
If the roads are dry I will join you in my MR2.

Unfortunately the TVR is out of action. Didn't you go on the run to good wood with the TVRs earlier this year?
yes think I went to about 3, rob in the green chimera / alpina was leading. Sorry to hear about the TVR, hope it isn't too painfull on the wallet.

Geekman

2,884 posts

151 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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Don't think I know any Thames valley PHers but would like to come along if you don't mind new people?


Si_xsi - Mk 5 Golf GTI
Raptor222 - BMW 1M
Gazmk2 - Mitsi Legnum VR-4
Blackcup - RS Megane - TBC
Msmith0592 - TBC
Geekman - MR2

si_xsi

Original Poster:

1,214 posts

200 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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Geekman said:
Don't think I know any Thames valley PHers but would like to come along if you don't mind new people?
of course, it doesnt matter at all, anyone is welcome. Will keep an eye on the weather as Saturday doesnt look too clever and I dont want to head out if any of the route could be flooded.

Geekman

2,884 posts

151 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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si_xsi said:
of course, it doesnt matter at all, anyone is welcome. Will keep an eye on the weather as Saturday doesnt look too clever and I dont want to head out if any of the route could be flooded.
Cool, I'll check this thread Saturday night, don't want to set my alarm that early and then not go out!

mr_oversteer

800 posts

223 months

Friday 7th February 2014
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I'm still waiting for a new prop shaft otherwise I would be all over this, haven't been on a run this year cry

si_xsi

Original Poster:

1,214 posts

200 months

Friday 7th February 2014
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So, tomorrow is looking rather wet but Sunday is dry so far according to BBC weather. Im happy to do a run out still if others are keen??

Let me know - preferably by 6pm tomorrow.

Cheers

Geekman

2,884 posts

151 months

Saturday 8th February 2014
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Yeah, still up for going out smile

hardcorehobbit

1,103 posts

200 months

Saturday 8th February 2014
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Just spotted this... might be up for it if it's still going on?


Now if only I hadn't lost my locking wheel nut key, I wanted to get rid of my rubbish winter tyres today.

JEVS123

119 posts

163 months

Saturday 8th February 2014
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If it's still going on and it's dry then i'll be there.

Can someone confirm?

J

hardcorehobbit

1,103 posts

200 months

Saturday 8th February 2014
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Newbury services is the one on the junction of the M4 and A34/A339..... J13 right?

si_xsi

Original Poster:

1,214 posts

200 months

Saturday 8th February 2014
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Hi guys,

Yes it seems enough want to go so will still be on. Its the services off the M4 westbound at the Newbury/A34 junction. Look out for a red golf GTI

Meet at 6.30 for a 6.45am sharp depart. Finish will be M4 Services Eastbound in between Theale and rreading junctions.

See you tomorrow driving

Simon

Raptor222

47 posts

138 months

Saturday 8th February 2014
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sorry guys need to bail on this as I have now gotta go to Barca very early Monday for a few days so need to spend the day with my crew here.

Good idea though and I hope there are more trips like this.

hardcorehobbit

1,103 posts

200 months

Saturday 8th February 2014
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si_xsi said:
Hi guys,

Yes it seems enough want to go so will still be on. Its the services off the M4 westbound at the Newbury/A34 junction. Look out for a red golf GTI

Meet at 6.30 for a 6.45am sharp depart. Finish will be M4 Services Eastbound in between Theale and rreading junctions.

See you tomorrow driving

Simon
Will see you there. I'm in a silver Octavia.