A Special Meet and Cruise 17 September

Zed Carer · Post by **Zed Carer** » Sat 17 Sep, 2011 20:34

Now just what were these 3 Zeds doing at Ferrybridge Services just before 09:30 on a Saturday morning?

Much programming of sat-navs and finishing coffee before setting off for???

Picking up our passenger for the day:

Apologies to Canman that the weather meant that we could not deliver your special treat today but it will be re-arranged and we won't tell anyone what it is until we have the photos

' So we settled for a run to the water turbine mill at Rowsley, lunch and a run round some of Derbyshire's roads.

Being of very discerning taste Canman chose to ride with Aceman in the ///M and that left Titan driving whilst I could sit back and relax

Being followed by a ///M

Some non-vehicular obstructions

The sunshine and showers meant that the roofs were down/up/down but we also got plenty of rainbows.

We couldn't find a boat out on the moors so we had to settle for "Three Men on a Rock"

On the run down the back road to Castleton - thanks to Aceman's brother for providing details of this road plus afternoon tea and coffee.

After Castelton it was Winnats Pass and then over Barber Booth to get a great view down Edale.

Before finally returning Canman home:

A thoroughly enjoyable day with a very special person.

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Sat 17 Sep, 2011 20:48

It was a special day and enjoyed by all especially Kevan just a shame our plans weren't quite fulfilled

Bill: today was the 17th and no need to rub the number plates out especially when you have left half of them uncoverred.

Zed Carer · Post by **Zed Carer** » Sat 17 Sep, 2011 20:54

aceman wrote:It was a special day and enjoyed by all especially Kevan just a shame our plans weren't quite fulfilled

Bill: today was the 17th and no need to rub the number plates out especially when you have left half of them uncoverred.

Oooops - date now corrected.

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Sat 17 Sep, 2011 21:19

So many thanks to you gents, loved it, shame the treat didn't work out but maybe next time. What a great feeling to be back in a Zed now my driving days are done. Awesome that M Aceman we had some very exciting moments on the white lines and wet corners.

Thanks again fella's for the effort, planning and thought put into today and bringing a big grin to my face

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sat 17 Sep, 2011 21:19

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Sat 17 Sep, 2011 21:38

Some pics I took today;

Don't do it Bill

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Sat 17 Sep, 2011 21:58

Thanks to ZC for navigating and to Aceman for the (as yet) unfulfilled surprise for Canman.
Here's a few pics from me:

The weather we mixed to say the least.
Here we had a quick stop to get the tops up before it rained...

Inside Caudwell's Mill at Rowsley
It's well worth a visit and the cafe was superb

Swans racing in the mill race

Tops down again and a nice rainbow as well

"Sunshine and showers"

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sun 18 Sep, 2011 02:48

Great pictures guys enjoyed looking at them.

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Sun 18 Sep, 2011 06:57

Great pics lads,glad you all enjoyed it,overthere quite a lot myself,great roads and scenery,and all Silver Zeds.

Maurice

billz · Post by **billz** » Sun 18 Sep, 2011 07:45

Glad you all had a good day and also that it wasnt raining all the time. All the best to Kevan and hope we can all meet up some time.
bill

Hard Top · Post by **Hard Top** » Sun 18 Sep, 2011 08:53

Thanks' for sharing.

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Sat 01 Oct, 2011 21:46

Today we got to give Kevan his special treat which unfortunately we couldn't do a couple of weeks ago due to the weather.

Sorry Zed Carer and Titan couldn't make it due to other commitments but Kevan and I had a fantastic day just wish you guys could have made it.

So the special treat was a flight in a microlight courtesy of my brother who Kevan can't thank enough having found something that makes him smile even more than driving a zed

We started by arriving at the airfield at Ashbourne in Derbyshire and without much delay we got Kevan suited and booted in his flight suite and strapped in.

Having got airborne it was quite apparent he was enjoying himself and all those pre-flight jitters were gone.

Here are a few aerial shots of the derbyshire countryside;

Chatsworth House

Alton Towers

Ashbourne Airfield

A great day and a big thumbs up from the man himself

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Sat 01 Oct, 2011 22:18

Great pics guys, thanks for posting

The microlight looks insane, i dont think i could do that!!

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Sat 01 Oct, 2011 22:53

Fantastic guys..
looks like you had a brilliant time

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Sun 02 Oct, 2011 08:19

Great pics guys,by the look on Kevs face he really enjoyed it.
Well done to you all,a great treat

Maurice

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Sun 02 Oct, 2011 09:06

Wow, brilliant treat

So where's the overhead shots of z roadsters then (or are you keeping them under wraps ready for next year's calendar)

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Sun 02 Oct, 2011 15:33

had a brilliant day, Kevin was an excellent pilot and talked me through everything and really made the experience enjoyabe from start to finish.

The microlite was such a great piece of kit and the views were almost surreal, but truly amazing.

Aceman so many thanks for taking the time to take me and having the chance to enjoy the great ///M you have

Terry and Bill thanks also for putting the time into the planning of such an incredible day.

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Sun 02 Oct, 2011 15:52

I'm really glad you enjoyed it Kevan - I can't even see any brown stuff on that flying suit!
It's a shame it didn't come as the total surprise we had planned but judging from the pictures the wait was well worth it.
You definitely had the best ride going at Alton Towers

In the end, me 'n Bill didn't do much - it was all down to Aceman and up by his bruv

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Sun 02 Oct, 2011 16:18

strangely, whilst flying over Alton towers i was thinking they must be mad to go on them rides, maybe one or two of them looked up and thought the same of us.

yes Mr Aceman your bruv is a hero and a true gent. a billion thankyou's.

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Sun 02 Oct, 2011 16:33

Great pics from both days, thanks for sharing. Kevan looks quite at home in that cockpit

not sure i could do it.

Gill

Zed Carer · Post by **Zed Carer** » Sun 02 Oct, 2011 19:52

Wow Kevan what a great day and it looks and sounds as if you really enjoyed yourself - watched a microlight go past just as we were setting off this morning and it looked like a very nice way to travel.

Like Terry I am sorry that I couldn't be there (just to see your face

') but this was all Ian's doing and we're just glad that it turned out so well.

brilie · Post by **brilie** » Mon 03 Oct, 2011 20:52

Very Refreshing!!looks like you had a WOW day Kevan Its great to see something nice happening for a change in a world thats full of s--t at the moment. Well done to all involved,proves there are some great folks on this site!!!! Its nice to be nice

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Tue 04 Oct, 2011 19:18

Brilliant treat

Great pics

Looks like fun

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A Special Meet and Cruise 17 September

A Special Meet and Cruise 17 September

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