Leighton Buzzard Meet 'n' Beer V : Turkey Work-Out

Leighton Buzzard Meet 'n' Beer V : Turkey Work-Out

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Sheepy

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3,164 posts

256 months

Friday 12th December 2003
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With December speeding past faster than Eddie Irvine on a moped, it's time to start thinking about the important event of this month. No, not Christmas or New Year, but the latest Leighton Buzzard Meet 'n' Beer.

For only the second time in the short history of this event, there will be a run beforehand. Those who've over-indulged are welcome to jog or cycle round the course, but for the rest: a nice blast out in a sportscar to clear the festive cobwebs.

The proposed route is here (thanks to Darren - FWD - for his mastery of AutoRoute).

The date is Sunday December 28th

The time is 10.30 (Oggs' time for the route is 1.5 hours)

The start is here We'll start at the carpark 'p' that is next to the A4146 marker. Entrance is off hockliffe street (Carpark behind library if you know L-B)

The finish is here"The Grove Lock" which everyone seemed to enjoy at LB-IV.

If you don't want to do the run, join us at the Pub anyway. We'll aim to be there about noon (ie when they open). The pub manager recommended we arrive early, and is looking forward to seeing the Tivs again (this time in daylight), so Come on down You know you want to!

Important Notes:

1) We may shorten or completely can the run depending on the weather on the day. Hopefully it will be a crisp clear sunny day, but trying to follow a route in the pouring rain isn't anyone's idea of fun!

2) I will be in the MGB. On the A41, those who want to "give it large" are more than welcome to do so ( permitting). I'll be pottering along as best possible. I propose that we all regroup after we leave the A41 near Bourne End

3) Remember before any overtaking that we will be filming the run. The resulting footage may lead to some urine extraction at a later date.

Sheepy
Edited to change the rendevous point off the A41, because I've got the wrong point!!


>>> Edited by sheepy on Tuesday 16th December 07:16

>>> Edited by sheepy on Tuesday 16th December 07:17

Paul 2000

1,080 posts

274 months

Friday 12th December 2003
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Well done Sheepy, FWD and Oggs. Certainly plan to make this, fingers crossed for good weather.
Cheers, Paul

oggs

8,814 posts

261 months

Friday 12th December 2003
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Hopefully dry weather... Top down motoring
And yes i will be filming a movie again
I'm watching you Tony...Again

rviant

1,273 posts

260 months

Friday 12th December 2003
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See you there guys! Hopefully I will be able to drive this time. otherwise oggs i might be looking for a lift!

oggs

8,814 posts

261 months

Friday 12th December 2003
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rviant said:
See you there guys! Hopefully I will be able to drive this time. otherwise oggs i might be looking for a lift!


No probs Rich....If i'm out at CB the night before, well you know the score

tonyrec

3,984 posts

262 months

Friday 12th December 2003
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oggs said:
Hopefully dry weather... Top down motoring
And yes i will be filming a movie again
I'm watching you Tony...Again


I will be on my best behaviour.....honest

biturbo

57 posts

261 months

Friday 12th December 2003
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Now I've sorted the ABS problem, I'll make it this time, even though I probably warped the discs at Oulton Park last week :doh:

mxdi

13,993 posts

256 months

Saturday 13th December 2003
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Great route!

As long as theres no rare family outings (i.e. people i have not seen for years) then count me in for this.

I may also bring a friend if they are up for it

condor

8,837 posts

255 months

Sunday 14th December 2003
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Hopefully will try and make it for the pub lunch
...would be nice to see the canal in daylight too

R&J

905 posts

263 months

Sunday 14th December 2003
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Definately there for the pub, the run depends on the night before.
Rich

mxdi

13,993 posts

256 months

Sunday 14th December 2003
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i am working on the saturday night so will be stone cold sober but i am off out to a 70's 80's night at Bistro Live in MK on the Sunday night, fab night out live band and 3 course meal, anyone been?

c3 gtk

896 posts

262 months

Monday 15th December 2003
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Should be able to make this one!!
But as I am "between" sportscars
Will have to come in one of the more mundane cars
Unless Richard fancys getting blotto the night before and I'll drive his
(I'll even supply the booze)

StuH

2,557 posts

280 months

Monday 15th December 2003
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Hello all

oggs has just pointed me this way so i might just bring the old girl out to stretch her legs. Depending on hangover from party on 27th

The Woburn-Hockliffe run is my current favourite so any opportuity to beat my point to point PB is welcome



sheepy

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3,164 posts

256 months

Tuesday 16th December 2003
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Morning All,

I've added the confirmed start-time of 10:30. Yes, I know it's early, but the route takes about an hour and a half!

The route is being tweaked slightly because autoroute went the other way round Tring than I wanted! It actually should simplify the instructions slightly. Also, when you leave the A41, ignore the instructions to go backwards and forwards across the A41, instead just come off and turn toward Berkhamsted. Once again autoroute decided to only recognise the junction point on the otherside of the A41!

HTH

Sheepy

Sheepy

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3,164 posts

256 months

Tuesday 16th December 2003
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FWD

Map goes round Tring correctly!

Sheepy

littlegearl

3,139 posts

264 months

Tuesday 16th December 2003
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goddamit!

i'm working that Sunday, yet i have the Saturday off... grr!

i will try and swap my shifts with someone so i can have the sunday off and pop along, if i do i will probably bring Buff, ThePedster or TimBob... or all 3!

the route looks good, ain't been to LB in a while but i should be able to get there... so i will keep you posted if i can come or not...

cheers
lil'G

oggs

8,814 posts

261 months

Tuesday 16th December 2003
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Sheepy said:


The time is 10.30 (Oggs' time for the route is 1.5 hours)



But as your in the MG it might take you 4 hours

dimmadan

701 posts

270 months

Tuesday 16th December 2003
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StuH said:
Hello all

oggs has just pointed me this way so i might just bring the old girl out to stretch her legs. Depending on hangover from party on 27th

The Woburn-Hockliffe run is my current favourite so any opportuity to beat my point to point PB is welcome





I'd be up for that too

StuH

2,557 posts

280 months

Tuesday 16th December 2003
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I see you have an Exige...............this could be fun

sheepy

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3,164 posts

256 months

Wednesday 17th December 2003
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oggs said:

Sheepy said:


The time is 10.30 (Oggs' time for the route is 1.5 hours)




But as your in the MG it might take you 4 hours


Nah, I know a short cut.