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mark dale Site Admin
Age: 55 Zodiac: Joined: 04 Mar 2003 Posts: 5059 Location: Settle, Yorkshire Dales
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 22:40 Post subject: |
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follow me gareth - the hare will lead the way !!
mark " joking .. not sure if laning yet ..." dale |
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LFM ***
Age: 51 Zodiac: Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 210 Location: halifax
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 22:49 Post subject: |
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if you are not driving mark then you can be my navigator either way we still get the hare |
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Bigboots *
Age: 58 Zodiac: Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 13 Location: North Norfolk
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:06 Post subject: |
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Redders and Suvvey have you received my pm's I sent a couple of days ago |
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mudmuncher *
Age: 65 Zodiac: Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 22 Location: kings lynn. norfolk
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:47 Post subject: |
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Confirming Liz and myself will be up for the drive.
Any chance of a copy of the planned route Did about 40plus miles in the Thetford area yesterday. Found a great mudbath but didnt go down well with the Suffolk GLASS area rep.
Best to keep away from there or make a visit on the darkest of nights
See you all there on Friday..... we will be the ones looking like tomatos as we fly out to Malta tomorrow |
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Suvvey *****
Age: 47 Zodiac: Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 713 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 18:41 Post subject: |
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mudmuncher wrote: |
Found a great mudbath but didnt go down well with the Suffolk GLASS area rep.
Best to keep away from there or make a visit on the darkest of nights |
I know exactly where you mean and I'm afraid it is one of the few Thetford lanes we will be fitting in
And yes of course you can have a copy of the route. I'll let you have it before we set off this Sunday on the final recce for the guides
And sorry bigboots but I don't think I've recieved any PM No just checked, definately no PM |
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redders Events rep (South East)
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 827 Location: Suffolk (The Flatlands)
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 0:34 Post subject: |
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I have no Pm`s either |
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Bigboots *
Age: 58 Zodiac: Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 13 Location: North Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 20:57 Post subject: |
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My pm's not working |
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Suvvey *****
Age: 47 Zodiac: Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 713 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 21:00 Post subject: |
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Got email or on messenger? |
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Suvvey *****
Age: 47 Zodiac: Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 713 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 21:39 Post subject: |
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Went and did the final recce of the route today with bigboots. All the lanes were open some proved to be very mild whilst others were quite scratchy and deeply rutted. The scratchy section could of been boxed around though. The main worry we had had was the time involved in reaching the start from the campsite (just over an hour) and the time we would get back to camp for the barbie. Timing wise this actually proved to be spot on and would work well.
BUT!
It just wasn't as enjoyable a drive as it is around Thetford. It was to cover the entire drivable length of peddars way which is handily an old roman road (Not many new ones about ) Which means it's a nice straight line (easy for navigation ) but I think this proved it's downfall. Apart from a few nice views it proved a bit repetative and soon became a little boring It is a very well used National trail so there were walkers about all of which seemed pretty unhappy to see us there This probably wasn't helped by the fact that there was evidence of vehicular damage to some of the lanes. Also the bigger of the 3 fords is currently only drivable across the shorter route as the exit to the longer route is being resurfaced. We were informed of this by a nice old boy when we were half way down the ford. Have you ever watched 2 4x4's reversing along a river The fords were the main reason to travel the distance involved but with them all now being quick in and out dips it is a little disappointing.
SO!
We have decided to stick to what we know best and keep the laning to around the Thetford and Banham area. These lanes are all well used and there is never any issues out enroute. The greenary is a little overgrown in places due to the recent weather but overall it is pretty clear. This will be a pretty easy route and suitable for first timers whilst hopefully still proving a nice drive out for all.
With the short time left even I couldn't change the route again
I will be putting together maps and route cards as we currently only have 4 definate group leaders so will at the moment need at least one other volunteer preferably two. The route will also be available on Memory Map for those of you with it (please let me know if you do as it's a godsend ). |
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stumpyjoe ******
Age: 56 Zodiac: Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 1651 Location: Burton On Trent(ish)
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 23:39 Post subject: |
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Just like to say a huge thanks for all the time & effort that you've all put into this.
Whichever route you choose will be fine with me & most (if not all) others
Jimmy |
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Onan The Barbarian LifeTime Member
Age: 70 Zodiac: Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 3320 Location: Exeter, Devon
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 23:56 Post subject: |
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Well said, Jimmy!
Thanks for all you've done so far, you guys! |
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paulfaw LifeTime Member
Age: 60 Zodiac: Joined: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 507 Location: Elland, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 0:54 Post subject: |
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I agree. Its great when people are willing to give up there own time for the benefit of others. Even if you enjoyed it
Thanks guys |
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mrs redders **
Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 60 Location: Suffolk
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:03 Post subject: |
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Suvvey wrote: |
With the short time left even I couldn't change the route again |
You sure about that Suvvey
Sorry I couldn't join you today but glad you had an entertaining run
Can you send me your "new" route so my navigator can check it out this week |
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mark dale Site Admin
Age: 55 Zodiac: Joined: 04 Mar 2003 Posts: 5059 Location: Settle, Yorkshire Dales
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:07 Post subject: |
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yep - agreed -
suvvey has put tons of effort into this - thank you very much ..!!
and big thanks to redders as well ..who has helped out tons .. he will appear for a standing ovation at the meet
many thanks to everyone who has and will help to create mega meet 2007
mark " than q" dale |
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tony *****
Age: 68 Zodiac: Joined: 25 Oct 2002 Posts: 692 Location: warrington cheshire
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 17:06 Post subject: |
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i will be up for the lanning, preferably as navigator for a novice(barrel of biodiesel for ride) or i will take the 3.2di-d round and will have seat for navigator.
tony |
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