Donny Convoy Sat 18th April

[Dave Freeman]

Count me in, managed to get room at thistle hotel,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,looking forward to saturday,

1. Kimbers

2. fsroswell

3. sparky & Tracy

4. Martyn

5. internets

6 Chris (Cole)

7 Dave and Megan

Dave

[Kimbers]

Excellent. A proper convoy indeed!

Anyone want to post a route up? Can't remember which way we went last year, except it involved being stuck in traffic and an exploding Elan...or was that the year before?

[esprit22]

Sorry guys, change of plans due to some sh1t bug thing that I cant seen to shift. Have decided to cancel Hotel reservation as cant drink alcohol or eat anything much but hope to drive up early Saturday just for the day if up to it.

[Paul C]

Can't remember which way we went last year, except it involved being stuck in traffic...

It's your choice mate, but you are chosing to travel up when the roads

are all busy and there's not much space left in the lotus carpark at the

show.

I'm leaving at 7.30 am. Going across country on open roads. Speeding

up after overtaking and making progress (rather than waiting for another

ten cars to do the same), and rolling into the carpark just as the first rasher

of bacon hits the grill.

If it was further, i'd leave at 5am to get a good clear run, like on the factory

days. Why chose to convoy in traffic when you have 165mph cars?

If i slept in and had to leave the time you are going, i'd be absolutely gutted.

Set the alarm and let your cars fly! It's a plan!!!

[red vtec]

Is there much on Saturday? as I can't make Sunday due to a Family commitment.

[martynv]

Anyone want to post a route up? Can't remember which way we went last year, except it involved being stuck in traffic and an exploding Elan...or was that the year before?

The roadworks on the M1 seem to have finally finished, at least on the bit we will be using so:

M25 (8 miles) to M1

M1 (93 miles) to J23a A42

A42 (2 miles) to A453

A453 (4 miles) to Donington

The AA reckon 1Hr 56Min but my sat nav says 1Hr 33Min, so somewhere in between I supose.

Martyn

[Kimbers]

So That will be 1hr 02mins for us then Martyn!!

I look forward to seeing you all circa 11-11.30 at South Mimms Services dependant on traffic and when I drag my ass outta bed!

FYI we normally meet down the far end and towards the back to avoid any nasty parking too close to the drivers door incidents!

[martynv]

So That will be 1hr 02mins for us then Martyn!!

Gasp !, I take it we won't be using public roads then . Of course if we knew someone with a brightly coloured Exige they could distract the attention of you know who, whilst we Esprit drivers speed off into the distance ! Mind you we'd never find anyone like that would we .

I'll PM you my mobile number in case you get stuck somewhere etc... See you in the morning.

Martyn

PS: Kimbers is right about the parking, so as soon as you enter the car park head for the trees on the far side in front of you.

[Sparky]

Trevor kindly gave me a ride today, for my first outing since hospital, to South Mimms to see the guys off and shed a tear (for the lager I'll be missing) as I watched them roar into the distance. Took a few pics:

Have a beer for me, guys!

[rogerch]

Who's is the black one, I really like it, I'm toying with having mine done black, not cool in the Australian sun, but looks way cool!

[Bibs]

That's Dave Freeman's car, it's a minter

[internets]

That's Dave Freeman's car, it's a minter

Don't forget the carpet

Sorry Dave but as we all know its Mark's fault

[MarkyB]

Erh sorry about that Dave. You know about the carpet thingy. Erh also sorry about taking the micky taking about your bad bay parking. (Obviously you dont shop at tescos) Oh and sorry about the tannoy call, for you to go outside because your mummy is waiting for you.

Hope you dont hold it against me for the rest of your life!!

[Dave Freeman]

No problem Mark, it was good to spend time with you guys and get to know you. Looking forward to seeing you car, we'll arrange a time.

I'll be working on a pubic hair response in due course.

Take care Mate, talk with you soon.

Best regards

Dave

[fsrowsell]

It was a brilliant drive up the M1 guys.. Thanks Kimbers for the escort...

Nice carpet Dave...

Cheers

Felix