(* * On-hold - presumed Non-Event * *) South West Weekender March 2004

[midlife mini]

Edited by DK on 10 Mar 2004:

Peeps, this run may not take place as midlife appears to have gone AWOL

DK :apple:


Having "put a toe in the water" sounding out interest for a run to the South West it would appear from the responses to be a worthwhile exercise.

I have noted the comments and concerns raised in the original thread and think we have come up with something that will suit as many people as possible.

The details so far.....
<edited 5th Oct>
Dates: Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March 2004

Start point Exeter in Devon (we may actually start Saturday in or around Taunton and Sunday in Exeter) I will negociate a deal for a hotel in the area and post details asap. I propose Friday night's little get together is reasonably informal in much the same way as C2C Friday and Cotswolds Saturday was


The plan I have that is taking shape and it is likely that we start in Somerset on Saturday morning and cover parts of the North Devon/Somerset Coast with some excursions into Exmoor where, contrary to my original idea, they will be some single track lanes, but they are in good condition ( I drive a lowered car and had no problems very early this morning ) and the delights of places like Porlock Hill. I have started to piece together a route that should include a good selection of the regions roads. Lunch Stop still being arranged but it depends on how big this is likely to get as to where we stop given some venues will not be able to accommodate us.

Saturday night we will stop in or around Exeter. I am presently in negociation with a number of possible accommodation providers but have not haggled a sensible rate yet. I am trying to put a party together for Saturday night.

Sunday We will start from my local dealers showroom (Westerly in Exeter) and I propose we sample the delights of Dartmoor and surounding region and area's of the South Coast. Lunch Stop is presently being discussed and details will follow.


My local dealer has kindly agreed to participate and there are likely to be prizes for furthest travelled, cleanest car, yellowest car lowest fuel consumption, best application of duct tape to mirrors , most unsightly roof/mirror/car colour combination :apple: and a special catagory of best weekend shirt Despite a number of requests there will not be a race the police helicopter competition as there was on C2C

In addition to the regular MINI2'ers we are extending the invitation to the his (my dealers) entire customer base, so this will, we hope, introduce fellow enthusiasts to MINI2. It is also very likely to be a LARGE event. I think 102 cars is the most we have had on a single run to date

All of this will take a considerable organisational effort and details will be updated as we arrange the weekend. I have already recieved offers of help from other local MINI2 er's for which thankyou but, the more help the better, this is likely to be.

So, who's going to come???

Can you please post if you are interested, how many people, how many MINI's which days you will attend and if you need accommodation as it will assist the planning process.

Anand AKA Scratchy (also the Napster) is running a list for me a few posts down. However, I do need to know who needs accommodation.

I will post further updates so keep an eye on the Thread.

[Speedd]

Right then or was it Now then ??

I have decided to set up a list of people on this post and if your name does not appear here then please let us know. I will update from time to time as Midlife is having a crisis and always being chased by slow Choppers

Pleas let us know how many people per car, we’ll also amend confirmed numbers closer to the time.

We have also been speaking to the Comedy Club for some live entertainment and have been told that THREE very famous comedians MAY be available so watch this space


Anand + Owner
blbrooks999 +1
bluedave + 1
BRG MC
Brushy + Nice BETTER Half
bumble + 1
chancer
Cooper i Do + 2 only 95% confirmed ...aka Mr Netherlands
cooper_s_devon + 2 (Rich, Hazel & jim)
crunchie +1 aka Glyn and Louise who are Looking forward to it
Daz’S
dcfkan +1
DinkaDonka
Dom + Scarlettt
Duncanbanana + Sleeping Bag
dundun
curryman77
Goonery + MINI's of Warwick & Worcs.
Hat +1 +
Harpo
hurrens
Interpidmini + t'other half
IMIN
john+1
keef +1
KLF (Official Diesel Man)
Laura + Stu
Lorraine +1/+2/+3/+4.. ??(TBC)
LMB +1?
Maxeen
m1les +1
MiniOne_Menace
minisoopercooper (it will be there or he’ll be square beep beep)
MPJ + 1 (all motorways please )
Nick G
Poppet + caravan
Rakey + Camera
Schapman + 1
scooperman_uk
sean rennie
Shorty (Any Womans Freddie Doll)
Soggycornflakes + Cubans(Only 69% Confirmed)
Stormcrow + Saggy Pants
Stuarttaylor
THE MIGHTY IMP
The NappyRash
Tinkerbell
Tone
TonyB999
TITCH
Watchswatch
WarGod
wigley

........

Awaiting more troops for the front line

[Lorri]

Sounds great Keith.... but I'd better consult with HRH before committing us
p.s. I take it you have consulted with MP re dates for the Heartbeat Run

[hurrens]

I'm still up for the run.

Todays run through North Devon and Exmoor went very well. If you want a copy of the route or any back-up, please let me know.

[midlife mini]

bump

[Goonery]

MEOWW (MINI Enthusiasts of Warwicks & Worcs) are in.

[midlife mini]

Goonery, thanks. Any idea how many people we are talking about? (I will start a list in the first post)

[Goonery]

Quote: Originally Posted by midlife mini

Goonery, thanks. Any idea how many people we are talking about? (I will start a list in the first post)

Def 2, will confirm any more after Aug Bank Hol when all are back from sitting in traffic

[Brushy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Anand

Check here please you'll need some entertainment (not free)

<------ Puts me off mind once he gets out of quarantine and a spell at Boot Camp he may have learned to respect his superiors so put us down as very interested.

[mad brummie]

Put my name down as very interested need to confirm closer to the time.

[m1les]

The time is right stick us down as a definate maybe. Wont bother with the cleanest car, i've seen some of the other cars out there but I will have a go at the best shirt thing.

[johnl+1]

johnl and I are definitely interested (two people, one Mini)

[MPJ]

Yep, definately interested.
Are you going to include a run over Dartmoor? Whats wrong with the single track. Learnt to drive down that stuff...

[bumble]

I'm up for this run. Why not single track lanes? they make it more interesting

[sean rennie]

please put me down for this,hey but no singletracks if poss, last run i went on someone in front went into the dirt and as a result i had to have half my car repainted coz of the stone chips.. this run looks like fun..