C. London Poser Run Boxing Day 26 Dec 2004 - it can be done and we did it!!!

[dcfkan]

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RedMini,

Sorry, dogs are not allowed in the pub



Peeps,

We have checked and can confirmed that the Lamb will be opened on Boxing Day from 12:00h to 15:00h

We did not go to the Hare and Tortoise to find out if they will be opened on Boxing Day, sorry!

We'll check out Habour City in Chinatown to see if they open on Boxing Day for dim sum next time we go there, somehow, I doubt it

DK :apple:

[scooperman_uk]

DK can u please put up some postcodes for those who are SATNAV dependant for the start point and the pub (when its decided). otherwise we may well be repeating the escapade of me following your satnav like on bridges run

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooperman_uk

DK can u please put up some postcodes for those who are SATNAV dependant for the start point and the pub (when its decided). otherwise we may well be repeating the escapade of me following your satnav like on bridges run

Russell Square is likely to be THE biggest square in London, can't you find that on your sat nav? Even mine has it

Post Office by Russell Square = WC1B 5EQ

I'll add that to the first post as well

DK :apple:

[MINI-Morgan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

Ah now then BOYR4CER, London I can't get lost in....it's home territory for me

Now, after getting lost on Saturday in some lane in deep, dark Northampton or wherever it was, I wonder if I could manage to loose Soggy in the depths of the West End and get my own back.......s******, s******

Dont go saying that! I was gonna follow you and dont really wanna get lost in the west end....

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

Dont go saying that! I was gonna follow you and dont really wanna get lost in the west end....

Dont worry Dave, I'll look after you!

[MINI-Morgan]

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk

Dont worry Dave, I'll look after you!

Awww thanks.

[scooperman_uk]

seriously tho. London is not the same as a country lane... some places you cant turn round and having been on several central London runs, the problem is usually keeping together (red zones) are really good at ensuring the convoy doesnt stop to wait for lost MINI's.. its simple they cant. u also need your wits about you, traffic has a tendancy to come at you from all angles. Last place you want to be in is trying to read directions and drive too.

having driven in some of Europe's capital cities like Paris, Barcelona, Milan etc. I still find London to be the scariest...

hope that doesnt put you off too much.

[MINI-Morgan]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooperman_uk

seriously tho. London is not the same as a country lane... some places you cant turn round and having been on several central London runs, the problem is usually keeping together (red zones) are really good at ensuring the convoy doesnt stop to wait for lost MINI's.. its simple they cant. u also need your wits about you, traffic has a tendancy to come at you from all angles. Last place you want to be in is trying to read directions and drive too.

having driven in some of Europe's capital cities like Paris, Barcelona, Milan etc. I still find London to be the scariest...

hope that doesnt put you off too much.

Um.... it does a bit!! Brings back memories of getting lost in london before and fearing for my car as there was one accident while I was there. A brand new merc had a nice smash!

I'm scared!

[ButtonIt]

Pffff... London on Boxing day will be quite free from traffic. You'll be fine

London isn't the monster everyone makes it out to be. Sure during rush hour you are right in the thick of it, jostling and fighting for position and gaps at junctions. However, during it's non-busy periods it isn't anywere near as bad.

All you need to do is keep your eyes open. I've driven in many countries across the world and found worse places than London during non-peak times.

[Minnie Mouse]

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

Dont go saying that! I was gonna follow you and dont really wanna get lost in the west end....

Confussed here.....I was telling you that I can't get lost in London. So why you worried about being behind me and getting lost in London.....Minnie was going to look after you!!

Button it, your right.....London on Boxing Day will be fine! Maybe a few folk going off to the sales but they will be deep in the West End and we will be there (I think) early so as to miss them. BOYR4CER, or indeed anyone else.....fear not!!

Scooperman......your right about London roads not being country lanes But I am at home in London and so is Dora......so stick with us!!

[dcfkan]

Peeps,

I have to re-emphasize that this run is for those who know London well and experienced city drivers!

If you are lost and cannot keep up with the convoy, you will be left alone and make your own way back to Russell Square!

DK :apple:

[Minnie Mouse]

Not forgetting the speed cameras.....lots in London now days and trust me, they work!!!

[RedMini]

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

Please could you let me know if you have walkie talkies please? And if you don't, then please consider getting some as they are very useful during meetings, runs and events!

I've got a pair of Motorola T5522s on their way from Amazon. £64.99 delivered. The other sources I found ranged from £74 to over £90.

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

Sorry, dogs are not allowed in the pub

Thanks for checking.

[MINI-Morgan]

Quote: Originally Posted by RedMini

I've got a pair of Motorola T5522s on their way from Amazon. £64.99 delivered. The other sources I found ranged from £74 to over £90.

Thanks for checking.

Thats a good price... nearest I could find was £69. Does anyone know the difference between the T5520 and the T5422 ranges?

[RedMini]

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

Does anyone know the difference between the T5520 and the T5422 ranges?

There are some reviews at www.446user.co.uk/review_index_all.html (DK - Thanks for the links.)

Reviews for both say that they are good performers, although a bit expensive if you pay full price, and the cheaper one is a bit light on features. The review for the T5522 says "The radio has SCAN, as you'd expect, and CTCSS ident-and-show, an essential power-user/ enthusiast feature." These aren't on the T5422.