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

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

I'm gonna have to pull out of this one...... and I fear a few other runs in 2005! Unless I win the lottery... then it'l' be back on for me!

Nevermind

Saving up for something perhaps?

DK :apple:

[MINI-Morgan]

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

Nevermind

Saving up for something perhaps?

DK :apple:

I wish! No things are alot worse than that..... could have to sell my lil mini start of next year

[Minnie Mouse]

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

I wish! No things are alot worse than that..... could have to sell my lil mini start of next year

*gulp*

[RedMini]

Although we haven't posted recently we are still coming on the run, with 2 cars.

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

Max and I are thinking of starting at 10:30h for a 1.5h run in time for the pub to open at 12:00h

Are these the confirmed times?

[Horgy]

I'd like to go, never been on a run before, but how essential is the London bit? I know the tube network, I avoid driving through London like the plague! Plus no radio. Hmm

Horgy

[RedMini]

Quote: Originally Posted by Horgy

I know the tube network

You can take the lead then if we do a reconstruction of the Italian Job.

[Minnie Mouse]

I can't contain myself any longer.......have we got a route map yet Dora for me to look at??
I am soooo excited

Hope eveyone is going to wear their Christmas best for the run.......

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Horgy

I'd like to go, never been on a run before, but how essential is the London bit? I know the tube network, I avoid driving through London like the plague! Plus no radio. Hmm

Horgy

Welcome to MINI2

Brave of you to choose this run as your first run.

The need to have a good knowledge of London's road cannot be more strongly emphasized - there are very few road signs, and you do need to have a fairly good idea of how to get from A to B.

THIS RUN IS NOT FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW LONDON WELL!!!

I am not trying to put anyone off, however, I got lost in the City during recces and felt very helpless without a map or sat nav.

I do not expect much traffic on the road on Boxing Day, however, we still have to obey the rules of the road. If we get split up at the lights, the cars in front may not be able to stop and wait for the others. So you could find yourself on your own.

As mentioned before, PLEASE bring your walkie talkies along with you - we definitely need them for communication!!!


DK :apple:

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

I can't contain myself any longer.......have we got a route map yet Dora for me to look at??
I am soooo excited

Hope eveyone is going to wear their Christmas best for the run.......

Did another recce this morning without the route, as in blind, and we were fine apart from St. Paul's>City>Tower Bridge>Blackfrier's Bridge bit.

All the road works around St. Paul's had gone, which meant my previous route had to be re-done

We went back and did St. Paul's>City 4 times in order to get it right and feel happy about that part of the route

Run notes will be posted up in the next couple of days, providing Max leaves me alone to get on with it

Final recce is Christmas morning at 08:00h

Hard copies will be available on the day

TTFN, off to Chinatown for lunch and a spot of shopping

DK :apple:

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by RedMini

Although we haven't posted recently we are still coming on the run, with 2 cars.
Are these the confirmed times?

The route takes about 1.5h, however, that is without waiting people to catch up or stopping for photos etc...

Therefore I propose a 10:00h start on the day

DK :apple:

[Minnie Mouse]

10am is good for me!

[dcfkan]

Route in long hand is done, currently with the old goat for checking, and to map it using AutoRoute

DK :apple:

[dcfkan]

Route Outline now posted up in the first post

A more detailed route will be posted up soon!

Roll on Boxing Day!

DK :apple:

[minicabrio]

Hiya everyone....unfortunately, Boxing Day is now looking a bit dodgy for me....

I woke up this morning with the glands on my neck the size of golf balls, a fever and a sore throat! "That tharr be glandular fever" said the nurse!

Taking it easy for the next few days, however if it clears up in time, I will be there!

Will keep you posted!!

Jon x

[scooperman_uk]

yikes jon, sounds nasty.... stay well rested and drink plenty....