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Just wondered if those in the south east fancied meeting up somewhere suitable before the Gaydon meet, so we could travel up in convoy?

Would be good to meet some of the 'locals' first, and also decrease the chance of us getting lost or being late.

South Mimms (M25 J23) seems an obvious place, but open to suggestions.

Any takers?
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We've already booked us a room at my cousin's house (just a few miles from Gaydon) for the Saturday night, which kinda screws us up for a convoy and/or evening social.

:(

But at least I've got a small chance of getting to the meet almost on time.... :roll:

There was talk of a cruise on the Saturday afternoon but I've not heard recently. Did that get any further?

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Alfie wrote:There was talk of a cruise on the Saturday afternoon but I've not heard recently. Did that get any further?

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I seem to remember that was a Spokey suggestion...


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Post by Gazza »

Rob,
I was thinking of going through the City to the A40/M40 but if there is enough interest i could just as well go M11/M25 and meet up with you

What time would we meet? gonna have to be early.

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My prefered route to Gaydon is M25 then M40 then on to Gaydon. So would not be able to meet up at South Mimms.
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When is the Gaydon meet?

I'm not too far from South Mimms!
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BimBeema wrote:When is the Gaydon meet?

I'm not too far from South Mimms!
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C'mon Bimbeema wakey wakey !!!!! :wink:


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I did ak if anyone fancied going up the night before and doing dinner somewhere local, but not much interest.

I am still up for it, maybe Shakespeare's Stratford ?
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RobBruce wrote: South Mimms (M25 J23) seems an obvious place, but open to suggestions.
I'd have thought that if you chose Bishops Stortford services, you might have half a chance of getting that useless bugger Giles into the convoy. :roll:
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spokey wrote:....you might have half a chance of getting that useless bugger Giles into the convoy. :roll:
Only way to do that is to start from his HOUSE...!!!!

:wink:

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Alfie wrote:
spokey wrote:....you might have half a chance of getting that useless bugger Giles into the convoy. :roll:
Only way to do that is to start from his HOUSE...!!!!

:wink:

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Funnily enough that suits me :lol:

Seriously we'll be travelling up with Stu and Silv and it makes sense for us to join the M11 at J8...
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South Mimms was only a suggestion!

The services at M11 J8 suits me just fine (or Giles' house :wink: ).

If that's easier for most then that'll do. Time anyone?
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So when you say SE group, you mean North London and above right? :bawl:
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I can meet j8/M11 if its agreed

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Anyone heading up from the Sussex area ( Very Very South East ) as never been to Gaydon before and prefer to get lost with company rather than alone
:lol: :lol:

Plus which are the best motorways to take ? ie fastest


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Hi Troy, for you would be M25/M40 all the way to Gaydon

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Are there any services at the London end of the M40 where we could meet on Sunday morning?

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Troy you can follow me up if you like, wont be leaving till sunday morning earlyish though. As Gary just said M25 M40 takes you straight to Gaydon.
Thats the route I will take.
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First services on the M40 are Oxford, just off the A40 into Oxford (if your looking on a map :o )

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Tony,

Sounds a good idea where's the best meeting spot ?

Maybe a juntion on M25 ?

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I dont know where you are Troy but I would normally stop at either Hickstead services or Pease Pottage on the A23, for refuel, as its optimax. Maybe we could meet up at one of those.
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tetchmeister wrote:So when you say SE group, you mean North London and above right? :bawl:
Normally no, but as its you - yes :lol:

Seriously, its only a suggestion. Whatever suits most people, or have a couple of meet points.

The M11 J8 services seems good for those East Anglia way, but we can always catch up on the M25 too.

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South Mimms sounds good
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Will try to make south Mimms, depends on the hangover


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So are we meeting at South Mimms? What time?
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I wil be joining the m25 at junction 25 so south mimms would be good for me.
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South Mimms 8:30 then? :lol: :lol:


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I will be there is 1.5 hours going to be enough to get to Gaydon?? Could do without points from Oxfordshire police, or Rob Bruce for that matter!!! :wink:
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Should be fine for a sunday morning...

We can leave earlier if anybody else wants to,

Rob, what time you getting there (South Mimms that is) ? :twisted: :twisted:

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8.30 should be fine?
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It has been suggested 1hr 15mins (traffic permitting) to Gaydon from the start of the M40, so perhaps 8.00am at South Mimms to allow for meet & greet,

thoughts?

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Total and absolute lack of dedication, the lot of you.

You should drive up the night before and take a tent.

:!:

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I don't do tents :shock:
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Alfie wrote:Total and absolute lack of dedication, the lot of you.

You should drive up the night before and take a tent.

:!:

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A TENT IN AN M?


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Simmer wrote:
Alfie wrote:Total and absolute lack of dedication, the lot of you.

You should drive up the night before and take a tent.

:!:

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A TENT IN AN M? How?
Get Bloke to carry it in his brand new people mover!

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Alfie wrote:
Simmer wrote:
Alfie wrote:Total and absolute lack of dedication, the lot of you.

You should drive up the night before and take a tent.

:!:

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A TENT IN AN M? How?
Get Bloke to carry it in his brand new people mover!

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Fair call :mrgreen:
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Quote from Garyw

Be aware there are roadworks on the M40 both North and south, silly speed limit and the scamera's are live (seen them flash tonight-not me )

Any rethink on time at South Mimms?
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Alfie wrote:
Simmer wrote:
Alfie wrote:Total and absolute lack of dedication, the lot of you.

You should drive up the night before and take a tent.

:!:

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A TENT IN AN M? How?
Get Bloke to carry it in his brand new people mover!

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Well Happy Forkin' Birthday Rich!

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You guys should design powerpoint shows.. yellow on white was used yesterday!!! :head:

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garythefish wrote:Quote from Garyw

Be aware there are roadworks on the M40 both North and south, silly speed limit and the scamera's are live (seen them flash tonight-not me )

Any rethink on time at South Mimms?
8:15 for a prompt 8:30 leave,

Please post here if you are going to come, so we have some idea


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Right, decision time.........

Anyone who wants to meet at M11 J8 services, be there to leave at 07.30am. We'll then toodle down and round and get to South Mimms (M25 J23) for shortly before 08.30am.

That should be plenty of time to get to all places concerned.

Can we have a list of those meeting at M11 and M25 please?

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RobBruce wrote:....meet at M11 J8 services, be there to leave at 07.30am. We'll then toodle down and round and get to South Mimms (M25 J23) for shortly before 08.30am.
What....you walking?

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South Mimms 8.15 for me

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RobBruce wrote:
Can we have a list of those meeting at M11 and M25 please?

Ta

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You started the thread, you make the list........... :head: :head:

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Troy
I will be at Pease Pottage services on the A23 (bottom end of the M23) at 7.45 Sunday morning. Will leave there at 8 am prompt.
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garythefish wrote:South Mimms 8.15 for me

Gazza.
Ill be there 8:15 too


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What's happening? Why is everyone meeting up? Did I miss something? :?
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