Yorkshire Dales MINI Run - Sunday 13th July 2008 - Notes now added

[supa-dupa-cooper]

My duck is proudly on the aerial of Flo now

[jimmyt]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

You missed out on an extra 'Jo' moment at the ice cream place It exploded and went on the floor as well as then melting all over my hand

Why does that not surprise me,. You need to buy a Clubman so you can carry your own chair (without arms) around with you then you can sit happily wherever you counting your money

Quote: Originally Posted by goonerij (original)

37.3 mpg - need some of that! Only managed a modest 32 mpg in our R53 S

For the journey up, the run, but not the journey back, plus about 60 miles of commuting before the run I've averaged 37.1 mpg according to the OBC which I'm not sure how I managed given that most of the time the gear patten went something like 1,2,3,2,3,2,3,2,3,5,2,1,2,3,2,3,2 repeat infinitum

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

My duck is proudly on the aerial of Flo now

And so is mine. I didn't think mine would survive the run given I had to bite a hole in it to fit on the aerial

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by jimmyt (original)

Why does that not surprise me,. You need to buy a Clubman so you can carry your own chair (without arms) around with you then you can sit happily wherever you counting your money


And so is mine. I didn't think mine would survive the run given I had to bite a hole in it to fit on the aerial

My own special chair! You could have a good theory there

You ate the duck


...also just noticed your 'bangers & mash with chips'

[jimmyt]

Somebody had to eat them

[nylo]

...and I'm home

I'm not sure where to begin to adequately describe what turned into an absolutely wonderful weekend. There were a few of us who had been looking forward to this weekend so much for so long that it could well have turned into a damp squib, but it well surpassed all expectations and hopes.

Firstly, an absolutely huge thanks to Nicky and Derek for their fabulous run and their second to none hospitality - guys, you really are the best, love you

Jules, the fact that even after 4 days we were still up late talking last night, you're great - love you too

Vickie - absolutely wonderful to meet you at last, and also to find that you can talk eejitry with Jules and me in real life just as well as you do on here

Aiden and Denise - it was just lovely to see you both again, don't be strangers!

And then to new faces (Jimmy, Leccy, Scrogg, Rita and Ian off the top of my head) and old (Paul ) who helped make Saturday night such a good laugh - thank you!

And to everyone else I didn't get a chance to get a proper yarn with, I'm sorry - time seemed to go far too quickly

I did take a few photos which I'll hopefully get up in the next few days as I get myself back in order. Some great photos already up too - just makes me want to be back - doncha just hate the post run blues?!

[vickietots]

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

...and I'm home

I'm not sure where to begin to adequately describe what turned into an absolutely wonderful weekend. There were a few of us who had been looking forward to this weekend so much for so long that it could well have turned into a damp squib, but it well surpassed all expectations and hopes.

Firstly, an absolutely huge thanks to Nicky and Derek for their fabulous run and their second to none hospitality - guys, you really are the best, love you

Jules, the fact that even after 4 days we were still up late talking last night, you're great - love you too

Vickie - absolutely wonderful to meet you at last, and also to find that you can talk eejitry with Jules and me in real life just as well as you do on here

Aiden and Denise - it was just lovely to see you both again, don't be strangers!

And then to new faces (Jimmy, Leccy, Scrogg, Rita and Ian off the top of my head) and old (Paul ) who helped make Saturday night such a good laugh - thank you!

And to everyone else I didn't get a chance to get a proper yarn with, I'm sorry - time seemed to go far too quickly

I did take a few photos which I'll hopefully get up in the next few days as I get myself back in order. Some great photos already up too - just makes me want to be back - doncha just hate the post run blues?!

You are so right!! It had been built up so much, but lived up to everything!

As for talking eejitery!! I don't know what you mean!! Only sensible stuff comes out of my mouth!! No was great meeting you too! I am carpet speccing as we speak!

As for the post run blues!! Hating it already!! Not looking forward to going back to work!

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original)

You are so right!! It had been built up so much, but lived up to everything!

As for talking eejitery!! I don't know what you mean!! Only sensible stuff comes out of my mouth!! No was great meeting you too! I am carpet speccing as we speak!

As for the post run blues!! Hating it already!! Not looking forward to going back to work!

It's amazing how quickly you get used to having a MINI behind and in front of you, feel quite bereft when you peel off to head home

I'm really glad you enjoyed it - and to hear you talking about the Irish Job, it doesn't sound like you've been put off runs for life...

[M.O.S]

Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original)

You are so right!! It had been built up so much, but lived up to everything!

As for talking eejitery!! I don't know what you mean!! Only sensible stuff comes out of my mouth!! No was great meeting you too! I am carpet speccing as we speak!

As for the post run blues!! Hating it already!! Not looking forward to going back to work!

Agreed!

[captain]

ok my photos are on my .mac gallery now Evan’s World

[all_electric]

Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original)

You are so right!! It had been built up so much, but lived up to everything!

...and then some!!! What a truly fantastic weekend AND they managed to arrange for the sun to make an appearance for the first time in a month too Thanks again N & D for a fabulous run

Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original)

As for the post run blues!! Hating it already!!

With you on that one too...

[M.O.S]

Quote: Originally Posted by captain (original)

ok my photos are on my .mac gallery now

Could you possibly post the link?

[captain]

done it is also listed if you click on my name & click go to homepage

[M.O.S]

Quote: Originally Posted by captain (original)

done it is also listed if you click on my name & click go to homepage

Thanks a lot.

[mister.t]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

My duck is proudly on the aerial of Flo now

our duck is on the R56 - When Mum woke up and saw the MINI she saw the duck and thought there was an accident

[dlpruk]

Quote: Originally Posted by goonerij (original)

37.3 mpg - need some of that! Only managed a modest 32 mpg in our R53 S

The uphill part, from Ripley to The Tan Hill pub, gave me figures of 32.2mph and 47.9mpg but it was easier going coming down, from Tan Hill to Brymor, at 31.45mph and 52.9mpg. (With three adults on board, two of whom are overweight six-footers and I don't think my wife would mind me calling her of average build!)