World 4x4 / CRAG Wales weekend [Archive]

DavejDavies

7th Mar 2006, 23:39

Noticed the post below on Difflock which may be of interest to some, the word FREE as usual caught may attention :D :D

World 4x4 / CRAG Wales weekend (http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/11/155881.html?1141771406)

Details at: -

http://www.world4x4.co.uk/wales.htm

Anyone else interested? I might give the Sunday a try... better put mountain rescue on standby :eek: :rolleyes:

Geobloke

8th Mar 2006, 00:16

Oooo thats interesting!!

DavejDavies

8th Mar 2006, 00:21

Oooo thats interesting!!

Yea - just as I promised wifey I would have a quiet weekend catching up with the DIY :D

Still I am sure she will understand :rolleyes:

Geobloke

8th Mar 2006, 00:25

Yea - just as I promised wifey I would have a quiet weekend catching up with the DIY :D

Still I am sure she will understand :rolleyes:

Only if you promise to go without her!!! :D

DavejDavies

8th Mar 2006, 00:28

Only if you promise to go without her!!! :D

I have told her if she comes out again I will first need to check her life insurance cover :eek: :rolleyes:

floyd fan

8th Mar 2006, 09:22

Love to do it but looks a little rough in places for mine, maybe next year when i've got better tyres and protection. :(

LandyV8

8th Mar 2006, 09:35

mmm i’m tempted... I’m in Wales this weekend. I’ll have to have a word with Beth and see what she thinks. Where do they normally meet, times etc? I could probably do Sunday. Who else is going?

DavejDavies

8th Mar 2006, 13:56

mmm i’m tempted... I’m in Wales this weekend. I’ll have to have a word with Beth and see what she thinks. Where do they normally meet, times etc? I could probably do Sunday. Who else is going?

I have emailed Robb at World 4x4 to find out details and if Sunday only is possible as that's all I can do :(

DavejDavies

8th Mar 2006, 14:00

Love to do it but looks a little rough in places for mine, maybe next year when i've got better tyres and protection. :(

Tyres can't be that bad if you made it up the Wayfarer Sunday :)

Once you get a little damage you'll be less bothered about protection :rolleyes:

I know I have given up trying to keep it looking tidy :D Mud just hides the damage now :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

8th Mar 2006, 14:05

LandyV8

8th Mar 2006, 14:06

I have emailed Robb at World 4x4 to find out details and if Sunday only is possible as that's all I can do :(I’ll only be able to do Sunday too. Please let me know any info if you find out. I’ll be stopping in Llandderfel (Bala) Fri and Sat so I shouldn’t be too far away to meet up on Sunday.

DavejDavies

8th Mar 2006, 20:51

Just sunday could be possible, depending on numbers. I am leading one of the groups.

Depending on who is coming, depends on how hard or easy it is. Rob is sorting out numbers, so please check with him if theres places left.

I am planning to meet Rob tomorrow to plan the routes, we will be split in to small groups.

It might even through Poo City!!

Paul

Reply from Robb on Difflock: -

Hi. I have been answering emails on my phone and it leaves no record of sent messages on my inbox, so I don't have a proper record of who I've said what to, so if you are coming could you please send another email to say how many on your group and if you want hard or easy lanes and a b+b or not.
Yes, it's short notice, but we'll be running more free weekends very soon, quite probally all over the country. Keep watching the website.

Who's definate for a Sunday?

DavejDavies
LandyV8 ?
Geobloke ?

Anyone else interest add to the list and I will email Robb & Paul before they meet tomorrow

jjsaul

8th Mar 2006, 21:30

might be interested - gotta check with dad what we're doing. will only be one day though - cant do saturday night as we have friends round.

floyd fan

8th Mar 2006, 21:51

Once you get a little damage you'll be less bothered about protection :rolleyes:

I know I have given up trying to keep it looking tidy :D Mud just hides the damage now :rolleyes:
Ah... but damage to a defender just adds character, on a Disco it looks tatty.
:p
Very tempted with just Sunday though, will have to see boss lady first though.

DavejDavies

8th Mar 2006, 21:57

Ah... but damage to a defender just adds character, on a Disco it looks tatty.

Very true :)

Very tempted with just Sunday though, will have to see boss lady first though.
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Good luck :D

Mogwyth

8th Mar 2006, 21:59

Can't get the link to world4x4 to work:(:(

DavejDavies

8th Mar 2006, 22:03

Can't get the link to world4x4 to work:(:(

Try cutting and pasting http://www.world4x4.co.uk/wales.htm

Paul Humphreys

8th Mar 2006, 22:06

Link works for me.

Paul

Mogwyth

8th Mar 2006, 22:18

Problem solved seems the site won't load properly in Firefox had to use Explorer.

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 07:07

Who's definate for a Sunday?

DavejDavies
LandyV8 ?
Geobloke ?

Anyone else interest add to the list and I will email Robb & Paul before they meet tomorrow

Emailed Robb & Paul
Definate

DavejDavies
LandyV8

Posible/Interested

Geobloke
Mogwyth
floyd fan
jjsaul
1 non forum

Suggested anyone interest confirms asap, last trip out with Paul/CRAG was lane after lane all day :D

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 07:26

Emailed Robb & Paul
Definate

DavejDavies
LandyV8

Posible/Interested

Geobloke
Mogwyth
floyd fan
jjsaul
1 non forum

Suggested anyone interest confirms asap, last trip out with Paul/CRAG was lane after lane all day :D

Off to work now :(

Anyone else interested or can confirm/decline contact Robb at http://www.world4x4.co.uk/wales.htm

LandyV8

9th Mar 2006, 09:07

Emailed Robb & Paul
Definate

DavejDavies
LandyV8

Posible/Interested

Geobloke
Mogwyth
floyd fan
jjsaul
1 non forum

Suggested anyone interest confirms asap, last trip out with Paul/CRAG was lane after lane all day :D
Yah I’m a definite for Sunday. Any idea on times etc. I’ll need to know before Friday lunchtime as I’m off to Wales then and ill have no tinternet. If it is after then will you please let me know on my mobile. 07751220191 or 07799118016. cheers

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 09:43

I am meeting Rob this morning. I will know more later.

Paul

LandyV8

9th Mar 2006, 09:44

I am meeting Rob this morning. I will know more later.

Paul cheers Paul

floyd fan

9th Mar 2006, 12:32

Sorry peeps can't make it :(. To much to do this weekend.
But I'm sure I will meet you all soon :D.

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 12:35

Sorry peeps can't make it :(. To much to do this weekend.
But I'm sure I will meet you all soon :D.

Shame

I am sure there be some pics :eek: :D

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 13:19

Right just to let people know. Rob and my self need to know by the end of the day who is coming, we need to know numbers. Can people please email Rob by the end of today(9pm latest). After this there will be a cut off. Email even if you have done before.

We are starting Saturday 10-30 am from Mile end services on the A5/A483 roundabout. SJ 309 285. Same place for Sunday and same time. Routes will be planned as Easey and Medium. You will need at least ATs tyres. Finish is when we are done, more that likely about 5pm.

You will get scratches, there is no such thing as non-damageing greenlaning.

Paul

LandyV8

9th Mar 2006, 13:43

whats Robs email address please?

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 13:54

Hi,

His site is www.world4x4.co.uk (http://www.world4x4.co.uk) and email is robb4x4@gmail.com I hope this helps.

Paul

LandyV8

9th Mar 2006, 13:56

Hi,

His site is www.world4x4.co.uk (http://www.world4x4.co.uk) and email is robb4x4@gmail.com I hope this helps.

Paul Thanks. i have emailed him to let him know ill be there on sunday.

cheers

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 18:50

Mogwyth

9th Mar 2006, 18:56

We are starting Saturday 10-30 am from Mile end services on the A5/A483 roundabout. SJ 309 285. Same place for Sunday and same time.
Paul
Buqqer can't make that, :(:(can't leave home till 8:30:(:( No way I can do Oswestry in 2 hrs in a 2.5td 110 maybe in the wifes car at a push.

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 19:38

Buqqer can't make that, :(:(can't leave home till 8:30:(:( No way I can do Oswestry in 2 hrs in a 2.5td 110 maybe in the wifes car at a push.

Bill, I will be doing a run in a few weeks starting from Oswestry. I will post as soon as I can work out a date.

Paul

Mogwyth

9th Mar 2006, 19:52

Cheers Paul

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 20:49

Routes will be planned as Easey and Medium.

Paul - what would you class the run we did with Geo?

You will need at least ATs tyres.

I am sure my Rangemaster are ATs :rolleyes:

Finish is when we are done, more that likely about 5pm.

Will make sure my lights work just in case its later :D

You will get scratches, there is no such thing as non-damageing greenlaning.

Not if you're doing it right :eek:

Geobloke

9th Mar 2006, 21:09

Paul - what would you class the run we did with Geo?

I am sure my Rangemaster are ATs :rolleyes:

Will make sure my lights work just in case its later :D

Not if you're doing it right :eek:

Hey fellas I am not going to know if I can make it till saturday but the likelihood is that I can't this time! Soz! :( Hope you all have a great weekend and please please take loads of pics, I want to know what I missed out on!!

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 21:18

Hey fellas I am not going to know if I can make it till saturday but the likelihood is that I can't this time! Soz! :( Hope you all have a great weekend and please please take loads of pics, I want to know what I missed out on!!

Real shame fella - who's going to clear the low branches if Eva's not going :D

Will try and take pics but if it's anything like last time with Paul there might not be much time, never done so many lanes in one day (and evening) :D

Geobloke

9th Mar 2006, 21:19

Real shame fella - who's going to clear the low branches if Eva's not going :D

Will try and take pics but if it's anything like last time with Paul there might not be much time, never done so many lanes in one day (and evening) :D

Think this one will be more laid back fella, might have newbies in the group!

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 21:23

Think this one will be more laid back fella, might have newbies in the group!

Depends what Paul considers Easy and Medium :rolleyes:

Should get paid in time to take my CRAG membership form with me :D

jjsaul

9th Mar 2006, 22:11

Emailed Robb earlier - we'll be there on sunday :)

Debating whether or not to shove my SAT's on the 110 for a laugh... :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 22:14

Depends what Paul considers Easy and Medium :rolleyes:

Should get paid in time to take my CRAG membership form with me :D

Thats the idear to get more members!!

But Dave you will be ok, as we are going down Poocity. Just a bit rocky in places and a bit slower as well. More time for pics. I dont do fast, just not a lot of stoping:D I can always stop when ever you like. I am just about to work out the route. Looking at the people coming it will be not to hard.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 22:15

Emailed Robb earlier - we'll be there on sunday :)

Debating whether or not to shove my SAT's on the 110 for a laugh... :rolleyes:

Just dont come with road tyers on.
I am leading one group saturday and one sunday.

Paul

jjsaul

9th Mar 2006, 22:17

Just dont come with road tyers on.
I am leading one group saturday and one sunday.

Paul

I have a choice of the currently fitted Bronco Grip Edges with about 7mm tread left, or some SAT's.....what ya reckon?

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 22:21

Thats the idear to get more members!!

But Dave you will be ok, as we are going down Poocity. Just a bit rocky in places and a bit slower as well. More time for pics. I dont do fast, just not a lot of stoping:D I can always stop when ever you like. I am just about to work out the route. Looking at the people coming it will be not to hard.

Paul

Nice and gentle will be fine, just debating whether to get there via Wrexham by-pass or the Wayfarer - wonder if that snow has melted yet :eek:

Washed the truck for the first time in months last Sunday - poocity sounds messy but I am not complaining :D :D

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 22:28

I have a choice of the currently fitted Bronco Grip Edges with about 7mm tread left, or some SAT's.....what ya reckon?

Grip Edges will be fine. A compleated membership for good luck would be nice:D :D :D

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 22:29

Nice and gentle will be fine, just debating whether to get there via Wrexham by-pass or the Wayfarer - wonder if that snow has melted yet :eek:

Washed the truck for the first time in months last Sunday - poocity sounds messy but I am not complaining :D :D

Come via Wrexham and go home over the Wayfarer Dave?

Paul

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 22:33

Grip Edges will be fine. A compleated membership for good luck would be nice:D :D :D

It's a good deal JJ - last CRAG trip included cake :D :D

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 22:34

Come via Wrexham and go home over the Wayfarer Dave?

Paul

Makes sense, it will get me there on time

Already know how to do the Wayfaere in the dark :eek: :D

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 22:36

Emailed Robb earlier - we'll be there on sunday :)

Debating whether or not to shove my SAT's on the 110 for a laugh... :rolleyes:

Be good to see you JJ

Was going to bring my teenage son (15) but he decided to start revising for his exams :rolleyes:

Never get much luck with passengers :(

Can't think why :)

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 22:39

Putting the 90 on its side might be off putting????:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 22:41

Putting the 90 on its side might be off putting????:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Yeah - might have been better if I hadn't mentioned that to everyone I know :D

jjsaul

9th Mar 2006, 23:01

Be good to see you JJ

Was going to bring my teenage son (15) but he decided to start revising for his exams :rolleyes:

Never get much luck with passengers :(

Can't think why :)

We've been meaning to join CRAG since we went to Ray Dadd's meeting months ago...we didnt have any cash on us at the meeting and we havn't been able to make another meeting since then due to other commitments.....

I'll fill out a form for saturday ;)

As for your son Dave, he must be keen :p .... my idea of revision is a day or two before the exams :D
Just had my January module results (some AS resits and some A2 papers) ....i think i might need to do a bit more work this year :rolleyes:

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 23:17

We've been meaning to join CRAG since we went to Ray Dadd's meeting months ago...we didnt have any cash on us at the meeting and we havn't been able to make another meeting since then due to other commitments.....

I'll fill out a form for saturday ;)

As for your son Dave, he must be keen :p .... my idea of revision is a day or two before the exams :D
Just had my January module results (some AS resits and some A2 papers) ....i think i might need to do a bit more work this year :rolleyes:

Shame about the resits but I'll tell you the same as I tell him - stop using that bl##dy computer and get on with your homework :teacher:

Pete's got his 'exams' next week, first one Monday so he say he needs to start revising Sunday :rolleyes:

I dispare but it only seems like yesterday that I was doing the same thing :D

He got work experience this year - he's decide he want to spend the week in the office with me :eek:

Paul Humphreys

9th Mar 2006, 23:26

Shame about the resits but I'll tell you the same as I tell him - stop using that bl##dy computer and get on with your homework :teacher:

Pete's got his 'exams' next week, first one Monday so he say he needs to start revising Sunday :rolleyes:

I dispare but it only seems like yesterday that I was doing the same thing :D

He got work experience this year - he's decide he want to spend the week in the office with me :eek:

In the office, I thruogh that week you are inspecting green lanes???????:D :D

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 23:32

In the office, I thruogh that week you are inspecting green lanes???????:D :D

No but I get a good choice of muddy building sites to "inspect" :D :D

Hoping to inspect an old footbright bridge tomorrow thats down a muddy track - I've been given the job as none of the other lads wants to get their cars dirty (or stuck).

Been told the bridge needs to be demolished and the job could probably be done with a good winch - wonder if the petty cash would stretch to a Warn :D :D

Mogwyth

9th Mar 2006, 23:32

He got work experience this year - he's decide he want to spend the week in the office with me :eek:

Hi Dave

I thought they frowned upon work experience with family members nowadays. At least that's what my neice was told when she wanted to come with me last year, perhaps it's just her schools rules.

Shame I can't make Sunday, got a job that has to be done Sunday and can't re-schedule.

jjsaul

9th Mar 2006, 23:44

I spent one of my 2 weeks work experience with my uncle....

instead of actually following him round i designed his company a website, rebuilt a couple of electric motors because i was bored, and me and his business partner got my R/C truck running again (dodgy electrics....) ....what a fantastic week it was :D

DavejDavies

9th Mar 2006, 23:47

Hi Dave

I thought they frowned upon work experience with family members nowadays. At least that's what my neice was told when she wanted to come with me last year, perhaps it's just her schools rules.

Shame I can't make Sunday, got a job that has to be done Sunday and can't re-schedule.

Haven't gone into the details yet - we get 3 or 4 work experience kids a year and one of the older guys is very good at looking after them - if Pete does come to the office he won't be spending much time with me..

LandyV8

10th Mar 2006, 09:17

just debating whether to get there via Wrexham by-pass or the Wayfarer - wonder if that snow has melted yet :eek:
Dave,

Ill be passing through Llandrillo on Sunday morning. I could set off a bit earlier if you fancy doing the wayfarer on the way. ill need to stop at the services on the A5 (oswestry) for some LPG before the 10:30 meet too

DavejDavies

10th Mar 2006, 12:49

Dave,

Ill be passing through Llandrillo on Sunday morning. I could set off a bit earlier if you fancy doing the wayfarer on the way. ill need to stop at the services on the A5 (oswestry) for some LPG before the 10:30 meet too

Very tempted mate but I have a few bits of running around Sunday morning as I have contractors working on one of my sites. Wayfarer could be a good hour (assuming all the snow has gone:eek:) another hour for me to get down to Llandrillo means I would be cutting it too fine :(

A55/Wrexham by-pass will let me get to the meet on time (the TD5 is great on a fast road :)) - if you're going back to Bala afterwards I'll happily do it on the way home :D

Paul Humphreys

10th Mar 2006, 13:18

I have the route planned for sunday. Its not to bad. But it dose involved going down Poo City. If anyone gets stuck they have to fix their own tow rope here.

But noone should get stuck:rolleyes: I have planned it to finish just above Llanarmon DC. But if anyone needs to get home before then I will tell them the quickest way back to the A5. I have not set a time for the finish, as some know I am not one for going home early:p .

If people turn up early, before 10-30 then can go ing the first group with Rob.

We aim to do a run about every 6 weeks, as long as there are places. This been done as a recruitment drive for CRAG. But you DO NOT have to join to come.

Paul

DavejDavies

10th Mar 2006, 13:51

I have the route planned for sunday. Its not to bad. But it dose involved going down Poo City. If anyone gets stuck they have to fix their own tow rope here. :eek: :eek:

I have planned it to finish just above Llanarmon DC.
Cheers, ideal for the Wayfarer :D

I have not set a time for the finish, as some know I am not one for going home early
Not while there is fuel in your tank :)

Paul Humphreys

10th Mar 2006, 13:56

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

LandyV8

10th Mar 2006, 14:02

if you're going back to Bala afterwards I'll happily do it on the way home :D Unfortunatly I’m not. I’ll be heading back to Bolton after the lanes so maybe another time. See you Sunday

DavejDavies

10th Mar 2006, 23:11

Unfortunatly I’m not. I’ll be heading back to Bolton after the lanes so maybe another time. See you Sunday

Shame :(

If you do decide to do the WAyfarer on your way to the meet you can give me a snow report :) Might still be some up there :D

Paul Humphreys

10th Mar 2006, 23:26

I think what I can see from near there, all the snow has gone and its been raining all day. But I will be a lot closer to there tomorrow taking another group out.

Paul

DavejDavies

10th Mar 2006, 23:36

I think what I can see from near there, all the snow has gone and its been raining all day. But I will be a lot closer to there tomorrow taking another group out.

Paul

Cheers Paul

After last weeks 'fun' in the snow that was my only concern, doing it in the dark on my way home from DC

Paul Humphreys

11th Mar 2006, 21:09

Just to let you know, almost all of the snow has gone.

Paul

DavejDavies

11th Mar 2006, 21:14

Just to let you know, almost all of the snow has gone.

Paul

Cheers Paul however weather forecast says there's more coming in, we might have some fun tomorrow
:snowman: :snowman: :snowman: :snowman:

Hope you had fun today :D :D

Paul Humphreys

11th Mar 2006, 21:17

Yes it was a good day, until me winch packed up. A sticking solenoid (sp?). Think I have fixed it now. I got home about 6pm.

I will email the pics.

Paul

DavejDavies

11th Mar 2006, 21:22

Yes it was a good day, until me winch packed up. A sticking solenoid (sp?).

Never a good time for a winch to break :( You'll need to get your Difflock fixed :)

I got home about 6pm

Early finsh then :D

DavejDavies

11th Mar 2006, 21:33

I will email the pics.

Paul

Thanks for the pics Paul

Looks like a good day was had by all :D

Paul Humphreys

11th Mar 2006, 21:47

No no diff lock yet, thats why I had to use the winch. Everyone else drove up it:( :( :( :( :(

I am going to get it fixed this week even if I have to pay someone to do it!!

Paul

steve@offroadin

11th Mar 2006, 22:23

What is the max limit CRAG say for laning trips? not really on topic I know but it seems to be 5 is that right?

Paul Humphreys

11th Mar 2006, 22:25

CRAG has not set a limit. It has decided to let people use their common sence. But it tends to work out to be 5 in wales.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

11th Mar 2006, 23:33

Just to let people know before I go to bed.

ITS SNOWING HERE:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Paul

DavejDavies

11th Mar 2006, 23:48

Just to let people know before I go to bed.

ITS SNOWING HERE:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Paul

Let us know what its like in the morning - didn't think I would need to worry about snow chains until next winter :rolleyes:

jjsaul

11th Mar 2006, 23:49

Paul - any chance you can bring a CRAG membership form with you??? It won't let me access the one on the CRAG site to print it out :rolleyes:

DavejDavies

11th Mar 2006, 23:51

Paul - any chance you can bring a CRAG membership form with you??? It won't let me access the one on the CRAG site to print it out :rolleyes:

Think its the new version of pdf - you need to upgrade your reader :(

Got a copy of the old pdf if you are stuck

jjsaul

12th Mar 2006, 00:14

Think its the new version of pdf - you need to upgrade your reader :(

Got a copy of the old pdf if you are stuck

It says.... "You are trying to access from a non-authorized domain. (crag-uk.org)"

DavejDavies

12th Mar 2006, 01:37

It says.... "You are trying to access from a non-authorized domain. (crag-uk.org)"

Email containing the old form sent....

landiemac

12th Mar 2006, 02:45

Wish I was joining you guys. It's 3.00 am in cheshire & snowing big time:). Hope you all have a great day:D :D :D .

jjsaul

12th Mar 2006, 08:13

Email containing the old form sent....
Received.

Cheers Dave :)

DavejDavies

12th Mar 2006, 08:17

Received.

Cheers Dave :)

Whats the weather like there fella?

jjsaul

12th Mar 2006, 08:18

Whats the weather like there fella?

Wolvo - has snowed but only a very light covering.not even stuck on tarmac.

what about with you?

DavejDavies

12th Mar 2006, 08:19

Just to let people know before I go to bed.

ITS SNOWING HERE:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Paul

What's it like this morning Paul - is it still on?

Emailed you my mobile, please text if cancalling as I am leaving soon - if it gets too bad on route I will do a u turn (or slid backwards down Rhuallt Hill if it's really bad :eek: ) :)

jjsaul

12th Mar 2006, 08:20

Dave, i will email you my mobile in a minute.

EDIT : sent

DavejDavies

12th Mar 2006, 08:20

Wolvo - has snowed but only a very light covering.not even stuck on tarmac.

what about with you?

Just a bit, seems to be melting, might bring a sleeping bag with me in case i get stuck :rolleyes:

jjsaul

12th Mar 2006, 08:21

Just a bit, seems to be melting, might bring a sleeping bag with me in case i get stuck :rolleyes:

We're under instructions from mum to be back so we CAN'T get stuck hehe :D

DavejDavies

12th Mar 2006, 08:24

We're under instructions from mum to be back so we CAN'T get stuck hehe :D

Shame - 110 is so big its like having a pikey wagon with a motor :D

You could live in there :rolleyes:

jjsaul

12th Mar 2006, 08:29

Shame - 110 is so big its like having a pikey wagon with a motor :D

You could live in there :rolleyes:

Not with a gas tank right in the middle!!! :p

Have a look when we get there...

I'm going offline now so see you in a bit ;)

Paul Humphreys

12th Mar 2006, 08:30

There is about 3 inches here.

But most of the route planned for today is hard rock under it. I will just chance some of it to miss the soft stuff.

Paul

jjsaul

12th Mar 2006, 18:24

Great day out!

Cheers for organising it Paul :)

I will post some piccies later.

jjsaul

12th Mar 2006, 19:09

Piccies here :)

There's a couple from the M54 / A5 on the way out there as well!

floyd fan

12th Mar 2006, 22:55

Sorry I couldn't make it, looks like you had great fun.

DavejDavies

13th Mar 2006, 00:02

Sorry I couldn't make it, looks like you had great fun.

Yea, was a great day out :D

Always next time :)

DavejDavies

13th Mar 2006, 00:26

Great trip laning today with Paul Humphreys, JJsaul and LandyV8 :D

Been out with Paul Humphreys before, recommend it to anyone if they get the chance as Paul knows so many great lanes :D :D

Good to meet JJsaul, LandyV8 and Ian (JJ's dad).

Handed in my CRAG application from (just had my membership confirmation emailed :D)

Lots of low branches with all the snow, few needed triming back and Paul got some sawdust in his eye, hope it's now better fella.

Got stuck a couple of times - driver error but I blame the snow :rolleyes: thanks to JJsaul and LandyV8 for their recovery assistance and waffle boards - got to get me some (added to the growing wish list :rolleyes: )

JJ got stuck once, blamed the tyres he bought off a dodgey salesman (Geo :D )

jjsaul

13th Mar 2006, 00:54

nice pics Dave :)

yes i got stuck on an incline after stopping to allow a gate to be opened. tyres filled with mud and ice and became slicks :rolleyes:

the bit where dave got stuck was crossing a deep gulley, i got through first time...maybe to do with attacking it at 15mph+ and bending the steering guard slightly in the process :eek: LOL

DavejDavies

13th Mar 2006, 01:01

the bit where dave got stuck was crossing a deep gulley, i got through first time...maybe to do with attacking it at 15mph+ and bending the steering guard slightly in the process :eek: LOL

Speed would have done it but bearing in mind the sharp bend, snow on the track and the edged to slide over (with big drop) I am happy with the gentle option I took :D Gulley didn't look that deep in the snow :rolleyes:

LandyV8 took a bigger swing and managed fine

jjsaul

13th Mar 2006, 01:09

Speed would have done it but bearing in mind the sharp bend, snow on the track and the edged to slide over (with big drop) I am happy with the gentle option I took :D Gulley didn't look that deep in the snow :rolleyes:

Did Lewis not warn you what i'm like :D :eek: :rolleyes:

DavejDavies

13th Mar 2006, 01:21

Did Lewis not warn you what i'm like :D :eek: :rolleyes:

No - but I felt safer behind you than I would have in front :D

Paul Humphreys

13th Mar 2006, 08:19

I will post the pics I have later. mt eye is better today thanks. Anyone is welcome when I go laneing.

Paul

Geobloke

13th Mar 2006, 08:56

JJ got stuck once, blamed the tyres he bought off a dodgey salesman (Geo :D )

Aye up :( Them tyres are great! I never managed to get stuck with them on!! Besides yer know what they say about bad workmen???!! ;)

Damn I am gutted to of missed out on this trip, looks like you lot had alot of fun in the mud and slush!!!

LandyV8

13th Mar 2006, 09:19

Thanks for a great day Paul... nice to meet some new forum members. I didn’t get many pictures (about 4) as I missed all the action being at the back of the convoy. Good day out though and good to drive some new lanes with new people. I’ll be joining Pual laning again. I'll go and have a look at the CRAG site now and read up about the membership.

Cheers

Dave Sumner

13th Mar 2006, 09:35

Nice pics JJ looks like you had a good time.

We would like to come along next time if commitments allow it.

It would be nice to meet some of you guys.:D

Paul Humphreys

13th Mar 2006, 10:30

Hi Dave,

Why not just come along to the CRAG/Staff and Shropshire meet at Shrewsbury on the 1st Thursday of the month? Its easey going eveing.

Paul

PS I will post pics in a bit.

Dave Sumner

13th Mar 2006, 10:40

Hi Paul, I'll try to come next month, where do you meet?
I.m not far away so no problem getting there.
Dave

Paul Humphreys

13th Mar 2006, 10:45

Hi,

Its at the The Red Barn 108, Longden Rd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 7HS starts about 7.30 - 8pm. Its the first Thursday of the month

By the way where in Shropshire are you?

Paul

Paul Humphreys

13th Mar 2006, 10:47

Heres the pics

Dave Sumner

13th Mar 2006, 11:02

Paul we live in the great metropolis of Telford!! So not far. will try to come to April meet look forward to it!
Nice pics by the way!!

LandyV8

13th Mar 2006, 11:55

Paul, Dave & James.

do you mind if i pinch some of your pictures for my website. i didnt manage to take any so if its ok ill use some of yours.

cheers

Paul Humphreys

13th Mar 2006, 12:01

Hi Lewis,

I do not mind, but if you want the full size ones please let me know if you can open winrar or winzip files and I will send them.

Paul

LandyV8

13th Mar 2006, 12:04

Hi Lewis,

I do not mind, but if you want the full size ones please let me know if you can open winrar or winzip files and I will send them.

Paul its ok. that size is fine. i usualy reduce them for the site anyway so they dont take too long to load. cheers

DavejDavies

13th Mar 2006, 13:39

DavejDavies

13th Mar 2006, 13:41

Paul, Dave & James.

do you mind if i pinch some of your pictures for my website. i didnt manage to take any so if its ok ill use some of yours.

cheers

Feel free, your reward for shutting those gates :)

jjsaul

13th Mar 2006, 18:47

You shoulda given Beth the camera LOL

feel free mate :)

Dave (Sumner) - i'm only in wolverhampton so 15 mins away...definately have to meet up and do a few lanes sometime :)