Write Up The Lakes Tour May 2016 write up thread

[Mint]

...that sunset does top it though.

The view from the back of @Andy McDonnell house. Superb.

 

[andyglym]

Looks like you organized a cracker there @Andy McDonnell ...
Who was driving the red VW?

My mate Dave, a local chap. He helped me sort the route and led one of the groups. He did take some stick on the day TBF, took it well though. Really good day

 

[pgunter]

@Andy McDonnell was that the red VW tin top owner driver He was a cracking guy and really good to talk too for a porker driver lol..

 

[andyglym]

@Andy McDonnell was that the red VW tin top owner driver He was a cracking guy and really good to talk too for a porker driver lol..

@pgunter yes mate, really nice bloke.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Few more pics

 

[Sean d]

Few more pics

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I know that sign well mate, we eloped in 2008

 

[t-tony]

A guy at work did the same thing a few years ago.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

I still can't believe what a great time we had, Carrie is beaming and keeps going on about how good the whole experience was, she is also planning another trip to the lakes,

 

[roadvoyager1]

Would just like to add our thanks to Andy for organising the event, Dave (944) for devising the route and guiding group three and Dave (@Mint ) for stepping in and leading the second group. Thoroughly enjoyed the drive and meeting people.

With so many pictures already added I have only a few which will add to the overall story.

At the bottom of Hardknott Pass 30% is about 1 in 3 in old money (or rather steep).

The horizon is level (honest). This is the slope on the way up. The hairpins were somewhat steeper and rear tyres were "chirpping" merrily as the LSD did its job of keeping them both turning.

Shortly after this the road disappears and it is just bonnet, sky and wondering if the road goes straight on, turns left or right.

Following the "porker" down the other side.

Looking forward to the next one, thanks again Andy (@Andy McDonnell ).

 

[Jack Ratt]

I still can't believe what a great time we had, Carrie is beaming and keeps going on about how good the whole experience was, she is also planning another trip to the lakes,

I can well understand your feelings. Our first two runs with the forum were over the Brecon Beacons and through the New Forest, then we got to do another Wales run with Hugh and Sarah, @miller1098

The weekend road trips really make Zed ownership special

 

[andyglym]

Would just like to add our thanks to Andy for organising the event, Dave (944) for devising the route and guiding group three and Dave (@Mint ) for stepping in and leading the second group. Thoroughly enjoyed the drive and meeting people.

With so many pictures already added I have only a few which will add to the overall story.

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At the bottom of Hardknott Pass 30% is about 1 in 3 in old money (or rather steep).

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The horizon is level (honest). This is the slope on the way up. The hairpins were somewhat steeper and rear tyres were "chirpping" merrily as the LSD did its job of keeping them both turning.

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Shortly after this the road disappears and it is just bonnet, sky and wondering if the road goes straight on, turns left or right.

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Following the "porker" down the other side.

Looking forward to the next one, thanks again Andy (@Andy McDonnell ).

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed the day

 

[GazHyde]

We are such a spoilt bunch getting so many awesome meetups and cruises! Wish I could have made this one, but other commitments got in the way...

 

[pgunter]

Just a reminder to all... New Forest run us the 22nd May..

 

[miller1098]

Our weekend started 3.30 Friday afternoon when we got fed up of working and decided to jump in the car.Luckily my brother lives about 15 mins away from the Lakeland motor museum so it was a logical choice of destination.A really magical route had us gasping for more,so after a Sunday relaxing with family .monday we've only just arrived home after another brilliant day cruzing and exploring the Lake District.we did the hard not pass again only in the opposite direction.we stopped halfway down to stroll around the Roman fort drove to ennerdale and the honister pass ..fabulous .thanks @Andy McDonnell for the motivation,now we're knakerd

 

[miller1098]

Here's a couple of @mid life crisis

 

[Mrs Mint]

Looks like you had a great time @miller1098
Sorry to have missed you and @roadvoyager1 , honestly it's nothing personal
You'll have to arrange one of your impromptu cruises and I'll try to be there. Roadvoyager will think I don't exist lol

 

[miller1098]

Looks like you had a great time @miller1098
Sorry to have missed you and @roadvoyager1 , honestly it's nothing personal
You'll have to arrange one of your impromptu cruises and I'll try to be there. Roadvoyager will think I don't exist lol

He knows you exist,but you may have the magical ability to make yourself disappear

 

[miller1098]

Roman fort ....not for everyone

 

[miller1098]

Smooth operator

 

[Low Rider]

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I'm guessing your thinking lunch Hugh