28 Apr 07: The Leicestershire Lunge

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28 Apr 07: The Leicestershire Lunge

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In honour of a traffic manoeuvre that seems very popular in Leicestershire (waiting till you're almost on top of someone coming out of a side road before they shove out in front of you, and then crawling along!) I have decreed Saturday 28 April to be Lunge day, when you can come along and see this peculiar behaviour for yourselves. :D

The cruise will start at 10AM sharp from the services on the motorway between J21 and J21A (subject to confirmation) and will end at about 6PM, ironically, in the same place! :wink:

So, who's up for this?

Confirmed attendees:
Spokey
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tetchmeister
Deano1712

Interested:

Giles
bigfut
hornie
Roadmonster
Zmeagol :D
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I'll be blasting around a certain island sans speed limits - sorry :D
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I'm interested. Will it be northbound or southbound start?

Only foul weather, or foul wimmin will stop me :D
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pingu wrote:I'm interested. Will it be northbound or southbound start?

Only foul weather, or foul wimmin will stop me :D
I'll advise on the starting position later, but it will be in that sort of area. :wink:
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Stick me down as probably, will have to confirm later as we are going to a gig the night before.
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tetchmeister wrote:Stick me down as probably, will have to confirm later as we are going to a gig the night before.
Cool. 8-)
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where is Leicester?... booked anaway for a get drunk before mate called Budgie goes to Australia wekend
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No!! on my doorstep and that blummin weekend :head:

Off shore sadly/happily hooning around chasing a looney in a pink Z4M :roll:

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garyw wrote:... a looney in a pink Z4M :roll:
It's not pink ... :lol:
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Hi Guys,

I'm in on this one :D

Pingu we might have to share your sat-nav :wink:



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Calling Hornie and Tuxman.........


See this groovy thread and book your places now :wink:
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I would like to join in.
However i cant confirm due to car needing a few bits looking at first, not sure of the faults as yet. And other commitments (the wife).

Will confirm nearer the time though?

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whiteminks wrote:Calling Hornie and Tuxman.........


See this groovy thread and book your places now :wink:
hiya - not sure if we can make this one. We already have commitment with pistonheads and are fast using up babysitting allowance - will see if i can negotatitate something bit closer to.
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hornie wrote:
whiteminks wrote:Calling Hornie and Tuxman.........


See this groovy thread and book your places now :wink:
hiya - not sure if we can make this one. We already have commitment with pistonheads and are fast using up babysitting allowance - will see if i can negotatitate something bit closer to.
Oh go on -- it will be much quicker than a PH event, because you don't have to worry about all those TVRs falling off the road. :lol:
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Cor Blimey.........Not only is the Spokemeister a brilliant Cruise organiser but I do believe the man is Psychic too.......A committed Attendee before I'd even posted an add me please :puzzle:
So its Spooky instead of Spokey for you in future my man :wink:

Anyway do we get to eat on the day or is it going to be a solid 8 hours driving? :D
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Can't make that weekend Spokey :bawl:
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Hi Spokey,

Me and the other half are interested in this one. Just gotta check our work commitment, think I might be on call that weekend, and also himself may or may not be working. Will let you know soon as. Say hi to Pickle for us

D

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Hi Roadie,

It would be good to see you at a meet again :D

I' ll try to keep with the game plan this time. :wink:

Perhaps bring your detailer just in case :D


Cheers P :wink:
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I was going to come along but I will now be having an oil change that morning at 8.30am, I doubt I would make it to Leicestershire in time.

If you guys are stopping for lunch somewhere then it might be an option to pick up with you then.
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sounds like fun but if you are going to make me be a passenger all day someone will have to feed me and buy me beer :D
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OK, confirmed. :D

(not sure if Jo will get up in time, we shall see..!!) :?
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tetchmeister wrote:OK, confirmed. :D

(not sure if Jo will get up in time, we shall see..!!) :?
Woohoo!! Drag her along, dammit! Who's the boss, anyway? :D
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whiteminks wrote:
Perhaps bring your detailer just in case :D


Cheers P :wink:
Hiya babe,
Detailer is always in the boot tidy with a generous supply of cloths
All Hail Meguiars.
PS Pete said he saw you the other day, racing along the '15, "topless", you wouldn't have seen him tho' unless you'd looked up. (He was in his megaspace)

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Unfortunately ill be away on this weekend with Mrs Bloke, celebrating by birthday(albeit belatedly)


Hope you have a good run,

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Roadmonster wrote:
whiteminks wrote:
Perhaps bring your detailer just in case :D


Cheers P :wink:
Hiya babe,
Detailer is always in the boot tidy with a generous supply of cloths
All Hail Meguiars.
PS Pete said he saw you the other day, racing along the '15, "topless", you wouldn't have seen him tho' unless you'd looked up. (He was in his megaspace)

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Hi Dee,

I did see a lorry flash me a couple ?of days ago or even yesterday? on the A15. I wasn't quite sure why, as some are kind enough to warn girlie in sports car if there is a speed trap a bit further on. :wink:
It must have been Pete :D I guess he must have known it was me with the mad red hair and the lead boot :D

Hopefully see you soon at Leicester !


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Bloke wrote:Unfortunately ill be away on this weekend with Mrs Bloke, celebrating by birthday(albeit belatedly)
Not a wedding then? :?
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Bloke wrote:Unfortunately ill be away on this weekend with Mrs Bloke
That's not a very nice thing to hear....
Especially from a newly-wed.
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Bloke wrote:....celebrating by birthday
Hope you get over that cold soon.
:D

Rich doesn't come here very often these days, so I can't possibly miss an opportunity to have a jest at his expense.... :joker:

Anyway, Spokey, please put us down on the interested list for this. We're at a party that night, so can't hang around afterwards, but daytime should be ok. Hopefully will confirm later.

Rich, you'll be missed.

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ARRRRGH!

This is totally 5 minutes away from Steve's house. But the Phoenix is still in car hospital.
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Folks, if you are going to attend, please advise so I can forward you some key instructions via PM. Those of you who HAVE confirmed, keep an eye out for a PM. :wink:
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Well it looks like i should have the car back :)

But i cant make it :head: Sorry

Hope you all enjoy, hope to make it to a meet soon!

Still i have decorating the nursery and tiling the bathroom to look forward too :head:

Enjoy :thumb:
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Hi, are any other fine dudes joining us tomorrow?

It's gonna be fun, fun ,fun :D
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Has everyone read their PM?
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spokey wrote:Has everyone read their PM?
Yes Sir! :D
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Have a great day tomorrow Guys :wink:

I only wish I could get the time off :(

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garythefish wrote:I only wish I could get the time off :(
I thought you were the boss???

Tomorrow's gonna be warm and sunny..... 8-)

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I am Alfie but I have staff on Funeral leave :(

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Ashame I can't make it. Picking up the M at 9 am so will never make it at 10 at the meeting point :(
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garythefish wrote:Have a great day tomorrow Guys :wink:

I only wish I could get the time off :(

Gazza.
Argh don't worry G, Paula and I will be thinking of you as we're blasting through the countryside, with the wind blowing through our hair :D
Just remember Norfolk will soon be upon us :wink:
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PVR wrote:Ashame I can't make it. Picking up the M at 9 am so will never make it at 10 at the meeting point :(
Ah, but what about the lunch stop?
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The Tetchie and me will be meeting somewhere north of London on the way up. PM me for details if you want to join us.....

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Alfie wrote:The Tetchie and me will be meeting somewhere north of London on the way up. PM me for details if you want to join us.....
See you at lunch time then... :roll:



















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See you all later :drive
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Get some pics up!!! :D
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Hi All,

Well what a wonderful day we all had in lovely Leicestershire :D

Spokey found some wonderful country roads and lovely pubs and eatery!

It was great to meet some more new faces and spend time with some smashing company :wink:

I even got a chance to drive behind the Spokesmeister later in the day :shock:

Thanks again Spokey for all your marvellous 'host with the most' organiser extraordinaire input!

I thought I'd try to be first to post so you'd know I managed to find my way home! :D


Thanks to Mark for directing me to the junction I needed off the M1 :D


Cheers Px :wink:
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