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pappillon · Nov 9th, 2006, 10:02 AM

Time to whizz around London Town

To anyone who came on last year's Tick Tock, this year it'll be a much simpler affair. To those who have no idea what I'm talking about, the run I'm planning for Boxing Day is a chance to whizz around central London while the streets are quieter, stopping off at some of the major tourist attractions for chat and to take lots of pics

So, here's the plan. Boxing Day. The run will take as long as it takes

Lots of stops. Maybe a late lunch somewhere, or a packed lunch and flask of something hot

Possibly some drinks or meal out in the evening. No run notes, just a brief outline of the route. YOU MUST BE PRETTY CONFIDENT DRIVING AROUND LONDON, or have SatNav, have an interest in photography (as it'll be a bit of a theme for the run) and be easy going

We'll be starting on the Embankement in Putney (nr. Putney Bridge, just past the ginormous pub ) at noon. I've attached a pdf showing the location (basically, it's a right past the pub, either Thames Way or Glendarvon St) off Richmond Road from the Bridge) then turn left and you're right next to the Thames

Definites:
1. Pappi & Goonery
2. JonMorgan
3. Chris&Jax
4. Harpo
5. MiniCabrio
6. Minisoopercooper
7. Snowie
8. Buttons
9. Nicky and Rapper D

Definitely Maybes:

1. JWF

minicabrio · Nov 9th, 2006, 12:20 PM

Only problem with Boxing day hun is Chelsea are playing Reading at home which rules out quite a large area of the South West due to traffic... plus I'm supposed to be going to it (1pm KO).

Put me down for the minute though

pappillon · Nov 9th, 2006, 12:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Only problem with Boxing day hun is Chelsea are playing Reading at home which rules out quite a large area of the South West due to traffic... plus I'm supposed to be going to it (1pm KO).

Put me down for the minute though

The run won't be going through the worst bits

I'll put you down in case you don't make the match

Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt (original)

Put me down!! Although it's my birthday

Done!

ButtonIt · Nov 9th, 2006, 12:23 PM

Put me down!! Although it's my birthday

minicabrio · Nov 9th, 2006, 12:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt (original)

Put me down!! Although it's my birthday

Hmm.... birthday drinks may be in order then?

ruthie · Nov 9th, 2006, 01:07 PM

'Scuse me, but when is Boxing Day exactly?

<-----off to find a decent airfare

ButtonIt · Nov 9th, 2006, 01:24 PM

the day after christmas

Rach '03' · Nov 9th, 2006, 01:36 PM

Would come but reckon im working christmas eve, christmas day and boxing day this year and by time i find out for sure it will be to late

Minnie Mouse · Nov 9th, 2006, 02:18 PM

Hmm......I dunno!!!

Can I be a possible just incase I get whisked off somewhere nice???

Just remember Boxing day is not necessarily a quiet day for driving in London.......

KPKalle · Nov 9th, 2006, 02:22 PM

Although I'll be in the country I think my time is too short. Put me down for next year Pappi

pappillon · Nov 9th, 2006, 03:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse (original)

Hmm......I dunno!!!

Can I be a possible just incase I get whisked off somewhere nice???

Oki doki

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse (original)

Just remember Boxing day is not necessarily a quiet day for driving in London.......

It is compared to the other hellish but fun 364 days (excluding Xmas day, of course)

Goonery · Nov 9th, 2006, 05:01 PM

Last Christmas day it was freezin dahn by the docks

MiniAdventurer · Nov 9th, 2006, 06:31 PM

sounds lovely but i will be on a ski slope in courcheval

Goonery · Nov 9th, 2006, 06:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniAdventurer (original)

sounds lovely but i will be on a ski slope in courcheval

we'll be on a slippery slope near Tower Bridge

MiniAdventurer · Nov 9th, 2006, 06:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

we'll be on a slippery slope near Tower Bridge

lol.. good luck

i'll be thinking of you all

The Red Baron · Nov 9th, 2006, 06:45 PM

Yes please,
Put me and Jax down for this one, should be so much better than turkey sandwiches and repeats of Only Fools and Horses Christmas special.

Driving in London should be a sheer delight after are recent experience of driving in Turin.

Chris

SoggyCornFlakes · Nov 11th, 2006, 06:51 AM

No can do

wibbly · Nov 11th, 2006, 07:31 AM

Would love to 'chance it again' this year, but fear I may be toooooo hung over

Besides 5 into 4 don't go

minisoopercooper · Nov 11th, 2006, 07:37 AM

very interested

:: Jon :: · Nov 11th, 2006, 08:21 PM

Bloody ell whats wrong with everyone...

I'm down and i didnt even post

2 Definites....

Nov 9th, 2006, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 15,546 Offline	Put me down!! Although it's my birthday Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Nov 9th, 2006, 01:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 02:09 AM Posts: 19,292 Offline	'Scuse me, but when is Boxing Day exactly? <-----off to find a decent airfare "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

Nov 9th, 2006, 01:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 15,546 Offline	the day after christmas Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Nov 9th, 2006, 02:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 24,645 Offline	Hmm......I dunno!!! Can I be a possible just incase I get whisked off somewhere nice??? Just remember Boxing day is not necessarily a quiet day for driving in London....... ~~Global Moderator~~

Nov 9th, 2006, 02:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 21,299 Offline	Although I'll be in the country I think my time is too short. Put me down for next year Pappi Global Moderator

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Nov 9th, 2006, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 15,380 Online	Only problem with Boxing day hun is Chelsea are playing Reading at home which rules out quite a large area of the South West due to traffic... plus I'm supposed to be going to it (1pm KO). Put me down for the minute though

Nov 9th, 2006, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
pappillon Can't Keep Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 8,188 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Only problem with Boxing day hun is Chelsea are playing Reading at home which rules out quite a large area of the South West due to traffic... plus I'm supposed to be going to it (1pm KO). Put me down for the minute though The run won't be going through the worst bits I'll put you down in case you don't make the match Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt (original) Put me down!! Although it's my birthday Done!

Nov 9th, 2006, 12:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 15,380 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt (original) Put me down!! Although it's my birthday Hmm.... birthday drinks may be in order then?

Nov 9th, 2006, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rach '03' Plum toe Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 6,346 Offline	Would come but reckon im working christmas eve, christmas day and boxing day this year and by time i find out for sure it will be to late

Nov 9th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
pappillon Can't Keep Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 8,188 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse (original) Hmm......I dunno!!! Can I be a possible just incase I get whisked off somewhere nice??? Oki doki Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse (original) Just remember Boxing day is not necessarily a quiet day for driving in London....... It is compared to the other hellish but fun 364 days (excluding Xmas day, of course)

Nov 9th, 2006, 05:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 13,632 Offline	Last Christmas day it was freezin dahn by the docks

Nov 9th, 2006, 06:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
MiniAdventurer mysterious girl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the library... Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 7,941 Offline	sounds lovely but i will be on a ski slope in courcheval

Nov 9th, 2006, 06:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 13,632 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniAdventurer (original) sounds lovely but i will be on a ski slope in courcheval we'll be on a slippery slope near Tower Bridge

Nov 9th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
MiniAdventurer mysterious girl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the library... Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 7,941 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) we'll be on a slippery slope near Tower Bridge lol.. good luck i'll be thinking of you all

Nov 9th, 2006, 06:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
The Red Baron Oh good grief! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 5,162 Offline	Yes please, Put me and Jax down for this one, should be so much better than turkey sandwiches and repeats of Only Fools and Horses Christmas special. Driving in London should be a sheer delight after are recent experience of driving in Turin. Chris 20 Oct to 1 Nov 2008 www.miniadventureworld.com

Nov 11th, 2006, 06:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 33,086 Offline	No can do Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Nov 11th, 2006, 07:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 6,569 Offline	Would love to 'chance it again' this year, but fear I may be toooooo hung over Besides 5 into 4 don't go \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

Nov 11th, 2006, 07:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 20,402 Offline	very interested ↑↑↑ - Click me for the event of the year. - ↑↑↑

Nov 11th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	Bloody ell whats wrong with everyone... I'm down and i didnt even post 2 Definites.... EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

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