Edale/Laning/Spring 2019

[don simon]

I've just been reminded that there's a need for a meet/laning weekend. It's not that I miss you, or anything like that...

As mentioned in Salisbury we could have a look at Edale as a reasonably central location, a decent campsite http://www.upperboothcamping.co.uk/ (Closed until March).

Let's see the numbers and level of interest. There should be some easy stuff for stock vehicles and hopefully something more technical for others.

I've got a list of dates where I'll be working on the Saturdays, Easter is Apr 21 (so a no no).

Over to you to start throwing dates at me.

[jims-terrano]

I’m in for that one :thumbs

[Blocky10]

I'm interested. Any weekend meet is good for me:thumbs

[solarman216]

Maggs and I, the dogs too, date not too important, Rick

[Banshee]

Do I even need to post confirming?!?!

I'd be there even if I wasn't allowed :augie

[Lazy-Ferret]

Depending on the date, we could be up for this... It would be nice to put faces to names.

Wispers... er does it have to be in a Nissan vehicle?

[don simon]

Depending on the date, we could be up for this... It would be nice to put faces to names.

Wispers... er does it have to be in a Nissan vehicle?

Excellent. Can you put some date that are good for you guys and we'll have a starting point? :thumbs

All makes welcome.
Hopefully we'll get some of the newer members or less frequent contributors to come along too.
The more, the merrier!:clap

[Wheelie]

Oh that’s a shame won’t be able to make those dates















Haha got ya
I’ll be there :clap:thumbs

[Paultrol]

The Trol is getting excited but it does depend on dates as we can only go when the kids are on holiday because it takes us a day to get there.

[Blocky10]

The Trol is getting excited but it does depend on dates as we can only go when the kids are on holiday because it takes us a day to get there.

The kids finish on 5th April for 2 weeks (the end of the second week being Easter weekend) and then 25th May for 1 week here:thumb2

[makeitfit]

Black Pearl is alive and kicking .
New owner keen as mustard.
Lets meet :D

[Banshee]

Black Pearl is alive and kicking .
New owner keen as mustard.
Lets meet :D

Either you're BiPolar and not really selling or you have a cunning plot.

He brings the new guy out with the Pearl and then shovels him onto us for us to fix his bodges :lol

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

Well that's my back yard so love to meet up with friends old n new.

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[Mr K]

Yeah I'm up for this :D

I don't have the dates in front of me, but there is 2 bank holiday Mondays, and I normally like to book the Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday off after one of those when the kids are off.

I don't know if that works for people or even if I can get it off but it's a starting point :nenau

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

The Sheffield schools are taking Easter bank hols separate to the Easter two week hol. Think cos it moves around want to standardise the term sizes.

Think they have 2 weeks off go back for 4 days then have a long weekend off. All very odd.

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[Barrbeast]

Definitely provisionally up for this :D

Would have loved to have done Salisbury but it was too far below the border for me!

[elty001]

I'm in dates permitting:thumb2
Got plenty of routes for the area to keep everyone who wants to lane happy.:thumb2

[don simon]

Email back from Upper Booth farm reads as follows:
"Hello

Thank you for your email

I am afraid we do not take caravans as they physically can't get here due to the narrow bridges and roads, we also do not have electric hook ups. You could try Newfold campsite in the village as i know they do take caravans tents and do have hook ups. Other than that i'm not sure of any other places in the Village that take caravans and tents that can be pitched next to each other anyway. "

So, I'm giving these guys a go now. http://www.greenacrescampsite.com/GreenacresCampsiteImages.php

[Jay666d]

Yup! I'll be up for this... Gives me plenty of time to get my Fenders on! :lol

[terranosaurusdoug]

Count me in, dates not really an issue

[Jay666d]

The last weekend in April (27/28) is good for me as I have Freddy... I know he will really wanna be involved! :thumbs

[don simon]

The last weekend in April (27/28) is good for me as I have Freddy... I know he will really wanna be involved! :thumbs
I'm supposed to be working that weekend, but I have no problem cancelling. I think we have a campsite and just need to confirm with them.

Let's start with 27/28th April and see how many can get along for that.

Copy and paste this list adding your name if you're able to come this weekend:
Jay666d
don simon

[Barrbeast]

I'm out guys, got a rock weekend at Lincolnshire Showground

[Banshee]

I'm out guys, got a rock weekend at Lincolnshire Showground

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :( :( :(

[don simon]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :( :( :(
The Scotland trip will need a new thread then, won't it? :nenau

[solarman216]

Good for me, Rick, 27/28th April

But open to other dates

[elty001]

Will be on holiday the week before and not back until Saturday the 27th so have to be a no from me for them dates:(

[Banshee]

I thought I was free on that weekend but looks like the misses has also made plans for us too so I'll be out unless we can do another weekend? :nenau

[Paultrol]

Sorry cant do those dates as well.
We can do 6,7th or 13,14th or 20,21st April.

[solarman216]

looks like we need another date, Rick

[don simon]

Sorry cant do those dates as well.
We can do 6,7th or 13,14th or 20,21st April.
OK. let's try 20/21st April. :thumbs

[elty001]

OK. let's try 20/21st April. :thumbs

Still a no go for me I'm afraid with our holiday plans.

[Banshee]

Still a no go for me I'm afraid with our holiday plans.

:doh :(

[Banshee]

Paul and Elts out for 20/21 too :(

[Jay666d]

OK. let's try 20/21st April. :thumbs

That's a working weekend for me... But because its Easter, I might be able to sneak a day or 2 off. (Unfortunately I'll not have Freddy with me that weekend tho!)

I'll keep you posted.

[Paultrol]

Paul and Elts out for 20/21 too :(

Where am I going on the 20/21st have I forgotten about something ?:nenau

[don simon]

So that puts the mockers on Easter weekend.
I am not working the following weekends:
March
16/17
30/31

April
20/21 No go!

May
25/26

I can take the time off though without requiring permission.

[Wheelie]

I can do last week in March

[Banshee]

Where am I going on the 20/21st have I forgotten about something ?:nenau

I meant out a sin "not around" for the second proposed date :doh

[Jay666d]

I know that 100% of the people can not be pleased 100% of the time, but with all these dates being kicked about and not remembering who can do what without reading the thread over and over... It's getting a bit mind numbing!

I'm not taking control of this by any means, but I'd appreciate it if you all could PM me the weekends you CAN do in March, April & May and I'll make a Visual Representation and post it on here so that we can see what date would please the most. :thumbs

Cheers fellas!

[Banshee]

I know that 100% of the people can not be pleased 100% of the time, but with all these dates being kicked about and not remembering who can do what without reading the thread over and over... It's getting a bit mind numbing!

I'm not taking control of this by any means, but I'd appreciate it if you all could PM me the weekends you CAN do in March, April & May and I'll make a Visual Representation and post it on here so that we can see what date would please the most. :thumbs

Cheers fellas!

Like it :clap

Don Simon should be doing this!!!!!!!! :lol :augie

[don simon]

Like it :clap

Don Simon should be doing this!!!!!!!! :lol :augie
If only folks would put down some dates that I could collate like what was asked in the first post... :cool:
:thumbs
:eek:
:doh
:naughty
:augie
:lol

[Jay666d]

:lol

I'm a visual person... It will make more sense to me.

I'll collate the dates and put them in a table next to names and then Don Simon can have the hard task of making the final decision... Y'know, since it's his thread! :thumbs

[don simon]

:lol

I'm a visual person... It will make more sense to me.

I'll collate the dates and put them in a table next to names and then Don Simon can have the hard task of making the final decision... Y'know, since it's his thread! :thumbs
Do you want me to send you the spreadsheet that I have?

[elty001]

If only folks would put down some dates that I could collate like what was asked in the first post... :cool:
:thumbs
:eek:
:doh
:naughty
:augie
:lol

Just put up the dates that you can do.
It's inevitable that not everyone will be able to attend.
If i can make it i will:thumb2:thumb2

[solarman216]

I don't care I can do any date, Rick

[Banshee]

I don't care I can do any date, Rick

Rick is my hero!!!!!!!!!!! :bow :bow

[Jay666d]

Alright, I've not had any PM's. :nenau

So it's back to you Don Simon... Pick a date. :thumbs

[Banshee]

Right I'm back in the clear :thumb2

https://i.ibb.co/2nQdjZ3/DSC-1287-1024x1815.jpg

Talk to me!!!!!!!!!!!

[solarman216]

April is good for us, Rick

[Jay666d]

As far as April goes, I'm good for 13/14 - 20/21 - 27/28 :thumbs

[Paultrol]

We can only do these dates.
16/17 February
23/24 February
6/7 April
13/14 April
20/21 April
25/26 May
1/2 June
Due to the distance we have to make a holiday out of it with the Laning at the beginning or end. We are governed by school holidays.

[don simon]

Right! Here goes, after crunching the numbers and letting Excel do its stuff the date with the most confirmed affirmative responses is 13th/14th April with a grand total of 5 who have confirmed, excluding my good self.
Confirmed so far for this date are:
T-doug
Rick.
Paultrol
Banshee
Jay666d

There's another 6 who've shown interest and it would be great to see them.
I'm off to check out the campsite next weekend and hopefully get to see some of the routes. Hopefully we should have a date confirmed and site confirmed by next weekend. :clap

[elty001]

I might not be able to the whole weekend but should be good for the Sunday:thumb2

[Blocky10]

I'm in too :D

[solarman216]

We have marked it in the book, and will make a long week end of it starting Thursday and get back when we do, look forward to meeting all you guys and girls again, Rick

[Banshee]

We have marked it in the book, and will make a long week end of it starting Thursday and get back when we do, look forward to meeting all you guys and girls again, Rick

If you're doing that Rick I might treat myself and book an extra day off work too, gives us a day to kick back, relax and tinker before hitting the rough stuff :sly

[solarman216]

Yep looking for an easy relaxing long week end no rush, do enough rushing as it is, Rick

[Banshee]

Yep looking for an easy relaxing long week end no rush, do enough rushing as it is, Rick

That's it Rick!!! To be honest, I'm sick of being the guy that turns up at 2am on the Friday Night/Sat Morn :lol :lol

It's not so bad when I'm in the Fiesta as I can roll in silent, don't have that luxury with Terrance :lol

[Jay666d]

That's it Rick!!! To be honest, I'm sick of being the guy that turns up at 2am on the Friday Night/Sat Morn :lol :lol

It's not so bad when I'm in the Fiesta as I can roll in silent, don't have that luxury with Terrance :lol

:lol:lol:lol

[Banshee]

:lol:lol:lol

You've only had to experience it once!!!! Imagine poor Kaz and Elts :lol :lol

[Barrbeast]

You've only had to experience it once!!!! Imagine poor Kaz and Elts :lol :lol

Except bro you don't do yourself any favours by putting the spots on and lighting up the countryside for miles :lol :p

[Banshee]

Except bro you don't do yourself any favours by putting the spots on and lighting up the countryside for miles :lol :p

Shouldn't choose camp sites in the middle end of nowhere!!!! Need all the lighting that I can get to get to some of Elt's sites :lol

That said, PaulTrol still hits the walls in the daylight :lol

[Blocky10]

That's it Rick!!! To be honest, I'm sick of being the guy that turns up at 2am on the Friday Night/Sat Morn :lol :lol

I ain't doing that again either :lol
I still need to invest in another sleeping bag. I burnt the last one in anger :D

[elty001]

Should choose camp sites in the middle end of nowhere!!!! Need all the lighting that I can get to get to some of Elt's sites :lol

That said, PaulTrol still hits the walls in the daylight :lol
:lol:lol
No meet would be the same if you turned up in the daylight all civilized:thumbs

[Jay666d]

I'm off to check out the campsite next weekend and hopefully get to see some of the routes. Hopefully we should have a date confirmed and site confirmed by next weekend. :clap


Did you manage to visit the campsite this weekend?

[Jay666d]

Double post!

[don simon]

Did you manage to visit the campsite this weekend?
I didn't get the chance, my truck wasn't ready until Saturday afternoon and I had too much stuff to do on Sunday.
I might have another go this weekend, snow permitting. All the sites I've approached in Edale aren't interested in groups. So Elty proposed this site http://www.stadengrange.co.uk/ which should be able to accommodate, it's not quite the spot but close enough. :clap

[Jay666d]

Looks decent...

Electric hookup for those of us with Tin Tents too! :thumbs

[Paultrol]

Looks decent...

Electric hookup for those of us with Tin Tents too! :thumbs

Got to have the power.
TROL POWER.:thumbs

[Jay666d]

It's taken me long enough to get the Video up from our 2018 Wales meet!:lol

https://youtu.be/VBL2b5Q6qw4

Enjoy! :naughty

[Blocky10]

It's taken me long enough to get the Video up from our 2018 Wales meet!:lol

https://youtu.be/VBL2b5Q6qw4

Enjoy! :naughty

Well, that was worth the wait. :thumbs

[solarman216]

Brilliant, love it, Rick

[don simon]

OK, so the site looks quite good.
It's split between electric hook ups (to the right in photo) and proper campers (to the left), but if possible will try and group us together in the hook up area.
There's a shower/toilet block and washing up facilities.
The only down side is that open wood fires are separate from the camping area, barbecues permitted tentside, but no spark producing wood fire near the tents.
https://i.postimg.cc/C1JpBhCJ/20190217-130959-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2bqKgfKB)

Firepit corner
https://i.postimg.cc/76P0M97D/20190217-131214-1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Obviously the good view is on the other side.
https://i.postimg.cc/dthgwP3M/20190217-131624-1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
The small petting zoo is unlikely to be open before Easter, but the kids should be plenty busy with other stuff.

The weekend of 13/14th has been booked and you'll need the code 7449 when speaking to them and booking so that they know you're part of the same group. Give them a shout http://www.stadengrange.co.uk/ and tell them how many nights you're staying.

Other info is that town will be a short drive away as opposed to a walk as I know Rick like to sample the local restaurants.
Being near to Buxton, there's plenty of shops and petrol/diesel locally.
Camp site is easy to find fromthe sat nav given on the website.

I think that that's it for now.

[Jay666d]

Awesome recce. :thumbs

I will get all booked up this week. :D

[Blocky10]

Sweet. Should be bringing the family and staying a few nights on this meet. :thumbs

[jims-terrano]

I should be back on my feet for this one but not too sure how fit I’ll be. Might speak to wife tonight maybe a night in the b&b or just a visit to see you all.

[Banshee]

Ahhhhhh I have fond memories of this camp site :lol

Panelbeater's caravan has taken a right rocking on that site :lol

The site owners know me well :lol

[don simon]

Ahhhhhh I have fond memories of this camp site :lol

Panelbeater's caravan has taken a right rocking on that site :lol

The site owners know me well :lol
Alistair (owner) said that there had been a meet with Mavericks some time ago, I thought he meant the truck and not the people...

[Banshee]

Alistair (owner) said that there had been a meet with Mavericks some time ago, I thought he meant the truck and not the people...Cheeky!!!!!!!

[elty001]

Alistair (owner) said that there had been a meet with Mavericks some time ago, I thought he meant the truck and not the people...

We danced the night away after panel beaters moonshine:lol

[Banshee]

We danced the night away after panel beaters moonshine:lol

That's the last time I ever drank!!!!!!

[Rarche2002]

Just checking is this the 13/14 April?


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[don simon]

Just checking is this the 13/14 April?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProThat's when I've booked for, so yes! See you there.

[Rarche2002]

Can’t I’m working [emoji58] otherwise I would of been there!


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[don simon]

That reminds me that I've got to take the Saturday off, and book the Friday off too.

[Barrbeast]

I completely forgot to check this for the new dates but I can't commit due to DVLA issues with my licence :mad:

I'm going to have to take a few long weekends around that time anyway so probably a nope from that point of view anyway.

Not sure the owner would be so keen on having me back within 12 months anyway... I may have accidentally put my horn on constantly for nearly 10 mins last time whilst tightening up my steering wheel bolt :augie

[Banshee]

I completely forgot to check this for the new dates but I can't commit due to DVLA issues with my licence :mad:

I'm going to have to take a few long weekends around that time anyway so probably a nope from that point of view anyway.

Not sure the owner would be so keen on having me back within 12 months anyway... I may have accidentally put my horn on constantly for nearly 10 mins last time whilst tightening up my steering wheel bolt :augie

OMG THAT WAS HILLARIOUS

Me and Kaz nearly wet ourselves :lol :lol :lol

That was when I came in the 3 litre :cool:

https://image.ibb.co/d9xqJy/IMG-20180512-193015872-HDR-1280x960.jpg (https://ibb.co/gaY85d)

[Paultrol]

Sorry but not been on in a while.
The 5 of us and Chewie will be Troling up on Friday 12th and Troling back down on Thursday 18th hopefully will be booking time off and site tomorrow.

[solarman216]

All booked for Friday/Saturday & Sunday nights, Rick

[Banshee]

All booked for Friday/Saturday & Sunday nights, Rick

:thumbs

[solarman216]

Saw a mate walking in town today, dropped a cog and floored it as I went past him, he text me later to say "that was awesome sound" I am happy, and you will all be able to hear it in the flesh at the meet, and it drives more like a sports car now, Rick

[Mr K]

Guys bad news on my part, I'm not going to be able to make this, it's just a really bad coincidence with dates.

I'm off work the week before the dates, its the only time I could get off, but the weeks priority is to go up to Scotland to visit family so wont be able to get back down for the weekend.

I'll be probably driving back down Saturday night, early Sunday morning. If I was off another week I'd be able to get to this.

Don't know if I could meet up on Sunday morning or not but probably not great for the kids being stuck in the car for so long.

Sorry guys, I'm gutted, always wanted to try laning up there.


Maybe I'll try and get to the Welsh Xtreme the weekend after :nenau

[Jay666d]

That's a shame Martin!

What is the Welsh Extreme weekend?

[Mr K]

Sorry I'm not doing well :doh

The https://www.thewelshxtrem.co.uk/ is next weekend 8-10th March and not the weekend after the laning trip :o

Its part of an off road racing series :cool:

[Rarche2002]

I’m going to try and come to this on the sat if I can get away from wrk early just pop down for the day to see what you guys think of the camper. Will I be allowed on for just a few hours in the afternoon?


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[solarman216]

See no reason why you should not visit, but who knows what time we will be back from our jaunting, best get a phone number or two to check on where we are, PM me and I will give you mine, Rick

[Banshee]

I’m going to try and come to this on the sat if I can get away from wrk early just pop down for the day to see what you guys think of the camper. Will I be allowed on for just a few hours in the afternoon?


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Getting hold of us may be a challenge from past experience, phone signal can be very very flakey, do you have a CB setup on your truck yet I cant remember?

[Rarche2002]

No but I’m on EE and I literally have signal everywhere it’s awesome middle of nowhere in Scotland I had full signal


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[don simon]

I’m going to try and come to this on the sat if I can get away from wrk early just pop down for the day to see what you guys think of the camper. Will I be allowed on for just a few hours in the afternoon?


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I don't see there being a problem, as Rick says, it'll depend on what time we get back in the afternoon evening. Just give a shout to the owner as you land.

Talking of routes and itineraries????? :augie

[Banshee]

I don't see there being a problem, as Rick says, it'll depend on what time we get back in the afternoon evening. Just give a shout to the owner as you land.

Talking of routes and itineraries????? :augie

Yeah balls!!!!!!!!!! I forgot I had a message a while ago that I needed to respond to that I haven't :eek:

Did I hear we needed someone to lead the group? I was hoping to chill out and hang at the back of the group being first trip out in the truck for 12 months but if I need to I can

Just would hate to lead and then break down :doh

[jims-terrano]

Just would hate to lead and then break down :doh

Why, you going in a Land Rover?

:lol:lol:lol:lol

[elty001]

Afraid I'm going to have to give this one a miss.
Was hoping to get over on the Sunday but just realistically can't make any promises.

[Blocky10]

Just would hate to lead and then break down :doh

It'll be fine pal. We'll tow you out again :hide::lol

[Banshee]

It'll be fine pal. We'll tow you out again :hide:[emoji38]It's a big old beast now mate, 35" tyres and a 3" body lift :thumbs2

[don simon]

Afraid I'm going to have to give this one a miss.
Was hoping to get over on the Sunday but just realistically can't make any promises.
That's unfortunate, looking at Banshee for some routes now...

[elty001]

That's unfortunate, looking at Banshee for some routes now...

I have the routes as GPX files so if anyone attending is running memory map i can email them over:thumb2

[don simon]

I have the routes as GPX files so if anyone attending is running memory map i can email them over:thumb2
Apologies for not keeping up with this, but other, more important, stuff took over. If Banshee can sort out the Memory Map, I'll have a look at the routes and if Banshee can lead one day, I'll lead the other (your life in my hands...) :thumbs

[Blocky10]

Apologies for not keeping up with this, but other, more important, stuff took over. If Banshee can sort out the Memory Map, I'll have a look at the routes and if Banshee can lead one day, I'll lead the other (your life in my hands...) :thumbs

More important than our meet/laning weekend:confused:
That's at the top of my 'most important thing this year' list....
Closely followed by one daughter turning 17, the other turning 13, wifeys half century and our quarter century wedding anniversary. :flush::whip::surrender

If they find out they're close second, I'm blaming Zac :lol:hide:

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

Hi, when is this, was following but seem to have took eye off ball! Have feeling
am working but be handy if could get to say hello.

[Blocky10]

Hi, when is this, was following but seem to have took eye off ball! Have feeling
am working but be handy if could get to say hello.

It's the weekend of the 13th/14th April. :thumbs

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

It's the weekend of the 13th/14th April. :thumbs

thanks, yep thats my weekend to work and unlikely to get a swap.

is the site near Buxton?

[Blocky10]

thanks, yep thats my weekend to work and unlikely to get a swap.

is the site near Buxton?

I believe so. A little south east of Buxton

[Banshee]

Apologies for not keeping up with this, but other, more important, stuff took over. If Banshee can sort out the Memory Map, I'll have a look at the routes and if Banshee can lead one day, I'll lead the other (your life in my hands...) :thumbs

Where are we with this now? Do you still need a lead for one of the days? My mapping kit isn't working either at the moment as my GPS dongle is playing up :doh

Truck is still nowhere near ready and I haven't worked on it for 2 weeks due to a very very serious spate of burglaries on our estate that's been keeping me otherwise engaged in the evenings with nightly patrols with other residents and getting set up with streetwatch and the neighbourhood watch. :doh

Let's see what I can get done this weekend :bow

[Blocky10]

Got ourselves booked in today:thumbs

[solarman216]

We are all booked as well, Rick

[Blocky10]

We are all booked as well, Rick

Excellent. Can only do Friday to Monday but looking forward to meeting up again:thumb2

[Paultrol]

It's a big old beast now mate, 35" tyres and a 3" body lift :thumbs2

Oh you raised the saddle on the uni-cycle.:augie

[Jay666d]

Got ourselves booked in today:thumbs

We are all booked as well, Rick


Booking mine today! :naughty We will be there Fri, Sat and Sun night!

[Blocky10]

Booking mine today! :naughty We will be there Fri, Sat and Sun night!

Don't forget to give then the group booking number. :thumb2

[don simon]

Weather looks to be a bit better than the rubbish we're seeing at the moment. Can someone tell the weather gods that is bloody April!!

[elty001]

It's a tad chilly up on the campsite this time of year.
Last easter we all ended up sat in my tent with the heater on:thumb2

[Blocky10]

Not risking sub zero sleeping arrangements this time. Bringing my caravan:naughty

[Banshee]

A week to go and I've still not got an MOT on the truck, I'll explain what's been going on at the meet as there's certainly been lots going on at home to be dealing with meaning I haven't been able to work on the truck as much as I'd have wanted to.

We've been dealing with a massive spate of burglaries on the new estate that we've been at now for 12 months. In the past 2-3 months we've accumulated 15ish crime reference numbers as an estate and we're now the 2nd most burgled post code in the West Midlands at the moment.

It's become that much of an epidemic that I've started a WhatsApp group for our estate which currently has 46 houses connected of the 200 or so that have been built so far, additionally to that we also have our own private radio network using Baofeng UV-5R UHF radios. I'm going to start another thread as I've got some real stories to share!!!!!

I'll certainly keep all that come camping entertained around the fire.

Whatever happens, I'll be there, whether I'm in my own truck or using the misses Fiesta again and playing "Gate Gibbon" once more :lol :doh

I'm sure there will be a seat free in one of the trucks between lanes?

[jims-terrano]

Hi guys, really don’t think I’ll be fit enough to camp with you all which is a real pain. Just trying to work out if there would be anyway that we could meet up at all.

[Banshee]

-2 here in Gaydon this morn, are you sure you're ready for this Blocky?

[Blocky10]

-2 here in Gaydon this morn, ate you sure you're ready for this Blocky?


Yep. Believe so:D

https://i.ibb.co/3v5z4NK/20190329-174732.jpg (https://ibb.co/gdbVmTY)

[Banshee]

Yep. Believe so:D

https://i.ibb.co/3v5z4NK/20190329-174732.jpg (https://ibb.co/gdbVmTY)

That's cheating!!!!!!!! :(

[Blocky10]

That's cheating!!!!!!!! :(

How? There's a heater outlet near the front that blows warm air into the awning............. or tent:naughty

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

Hi guys, really don’t think I’ll be fit enough to camp with you all which is a real pain. Just trying to work out if there would be anyway that we could meet up at all.Are you planning laning in the day Sat n Sun yob on field Fri n Sat evenings.

Just working out my shifts see if can pop in to say hi.

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[jims-terrano]

Are you planning laning in the day Sat n Sun yob on field Fri n Sat evenings.

Just working out my shifts see if can pop in to say hi.

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Can’t really green lane as the rough ride wouldn’t be good. Had thought about popping in to meet up but not too sure at the moment. Problem is I want to meet up but not too sure if I’m writing cheques my body can’t cash if you know what I mean.

[solarman216]

We are just loading up to leave, Rick

[Banshee]

We are just loading up to leave, Rick

Wish I was :(

[Jay666d]

We'll be heading down Tomorrow mid morning!

Jim, you take it easy... Don't over do it! All though it will be great to see you, there will be plenty more meets in the future!

[Banshee]

As per the "smoke" thread, "Roger1951" has booked up for the weekend away and will be staying with us Friday and Saturday nights by the looks of it :cool:

[don simon]

That's work finished (unless the MD rings), and it's still finished.
Zac, you'll have to bring whatever you have for Memory Map for me to upload on to my wee computer for the routes.
Packing in the morning and setting off around lunchtime and expecting to arrive late afternoon. Should be putting the tent up between 4:00 and 4:01. :)

[elty001]

If you have an android device with gps you can download the memory map app for free.
You can also get a seven day free trail of the OS maps which you can upload the gpx files into to use:thumb2

[don simon]

If you have an android device with gps you can download the memory map app for free.
You can also get a seven day free trail of the OS maps which you can upload the gpx files into to use:thumb2

Chhers for the files and I'll have a look at the trial thingy this evening or look for the tablet charger. :thumbs

[Banshee]

That's work wrapped up for me now too this week, MOT in the morn at 10:30, from there I'll know what I'm coming in.

Banshee loves a last minute mission!!!!

[Blocky10]

Work done for me too. Truck and 'van ready for a 10am start in the morning.

[jims-terrano]

We'll be heading down Tomorrow mid morning!

Jim, you take it easy... Don't over do it! All though it will be great to see you, there will be plenty more meets in the future!

You’re right Jay, there will be other teips.

[Paultrol]

The caravan is attached, just got to load up in morning. It's going to be interesting trying to get it all in without the roof rack but hey ho. TROL POWER.:thumbs

[Banshee]

I've got issues :(

Head to my help thread I'm posting

[Davey Boy]

I'm excited for you chaps.
Drive safe getting there!:thumb2
It's an area I've never explored before. Next time.

I'm marshalling the Land Rover Defender Day 4x4 challenge course at Pentillie Castle, in Cornwall this weekend.

[don simon]

Pretty much packed up and ready to roll.
Waiting for the Postman and then a bit of lunch and off we toddle. Should be leaving at about 2pm.

[Banshee]

I'm at the MOT station staring at the truck

[FerdiNL]

And did it pass?

[Blocky10]

And did it pass?

We'll???:drums:

[don simon]

So that's Roger, Ian, Jay and Rick here so far. Who are we waiting for?

[elty001]

Have a great weekend guys.:thumb2
I will be thinking of you all out enjoying the peaks while I'm stuck at work assembling anti barracade hospital door frames for mental homes:(:(

[solarman216]

anti barracade hospital door frames for mental homes:(:(

The mind boggles, Rick

[elty001]

The mind boggles, Rick

Its a product we manufacturer for a Scottish company called safe hinge primera.
In normal use it is like any other frame but it has a quick release stop that at the turn of a key it retracts into the frame and allows the door to open both ways.
They are fitted in secure wards all around the country.
Got a batch to get completed for early next week so need to work tomorrow and maybe Sunday morning to complete the order.
As these are being fitted into a live hospital the time scales are very tight as patients have to be moved into alternative wards while the fitters are on site.

[solarman216]

Learning all the time, Rick

[terranosaurusdoug]

They have a little flap in them too, so they can check on the patients without disturbing them too much

[Banshee]

Just left

[Blocky10]

Just left

:lol of course:clap

[elty001]

Learning all the time, Rick

Not very exciting to look at:lol
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[jims-terrano]

For a minute then I thought you were building a new chassis for the truck:thumbs

[elty001]

For a minute then I thought you were building a new chassis for the truck:thumbs

Did that last week:lol

[jims-terrano]

Did that last week:lol

:lol:lol

The big question is, Zac are you in the truck or festering in the fester?

[elty001]

Right guys.
Not got to work tomorrow and plans have changed so as long as i get my brake caliper rebuilt with a new seal kit,fitted and working this afternoon then i will meet up with you all tomorrow morning:thumb2

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

Are you planning laning in the day Sat n Sun yob on field Fri n Sat evenings.

Just working out my shifts see if can pop in to say hi.

Sent from my EML-L09 using TapatalkWell working til 6 so doubt would get there til dusk. Hope you all have a great trip and here's to another time.

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[jims-terrano]

Made it down to campsite to meet up! An achievement for me at the moment :clap

Great to see you all. Zac just love your terrano camper:thumbs Don Simon awesome tent:thumbs and of course not forgetting Jay getting horny:lol:lol:lol by heck those horns are definitely saying something when someone has pulled out in front of you:eek:

Got home totally wiped out but glad I managed to get to see you all.

[solarman216]

So glad to see you Jim, sorry it was a bit short it was well past our normal eating time and unlike the others we fight shy of cooking in the van and far too cold fo a barby, you are doing very well considering, go with he flow and enjoy life mate, Rick

[jims-terrano]

Thanks Rick.

As for cooking whilst you’re away, think you both work hard enough at home so when you come away why not go out and save Mags cooking. Hope you both found a nice place to eat.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend guys:thumbs

[don simon]

I cut the day short as I needed to get home to see Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs tonight. Google them and turn the volume up! :)
Brilliant day yesterday and good to catch up with everyone and see new faces, dogs and truck, amongst us. :beerchug:
Great to see Jim put in an appearence and in good form. :thumbs
Cracking area and some cracking lanes.
Many thanks to Elty for putting the routes together and Banshee for leading on Saturday and Elty for Sunday. :thumb2
Next time we go there, as there will be a next time, we should look for another campsite. Try and find somewhere that'll let us have fires in the camping area. :camping:
But christ it was cold and I think I have a touck of frostbite on at least one finger tip. :doh
Looking forward to the photos and videos.
Hasta La proxima! :clap

[Banshee]

We're still out here going strong

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[don simon]

We're still out here going strong

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Get of the bloody office! :D

[jims-terrano]

Banshee, tried your idea for a bed but unfortunately can’t do it in a LWB:nenau

The back rest of the front seat rests on the base of the rear seat by about 3”.

[elty001]

Was great to see some new faces today and catch up with some good friends.:thumb2
Was good to actually drive my truck instead of fixing it:lol
Got a few pics to post but here's one of the group.
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[Blocky10]

Was great to see some new faces today and catch up with some good friends.:thumb2
Was good to actually drive my truck instead of fixing it:lol
Got a few pics to post but here's one of the group.
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Was good to finally meet your truck, you and your family:lol
Thanks for the guide through your lanes :thumb2
Heading home today after another quality weekend :D

[Banshee]

Was good to finally meet your truck, you and your family[emoji38]

Thanks for the guide through your lanes :thumb2

Heading home today after another quality weekend :DYou jammy sods, if I'd have been able to spare another day off I'd have tried to do some more again today lol

Instead I'm currently stood lineside mopping up from everything that happened on Friday when I wasn't in lol

I'll try and get as many pics and videos up as I can sneak in at work in a while, I've not sat down at my desk yet and I'll deffo be having a sandwich first I'm starving this morning

[jims-terrano]

Banshee and Elty your photos looked great on the other thread :clap

I think I need a commercial or a trol in my life, maybe both :naughty

[Banshee]

Banshee and Elty your photos looked great on the other thread :clap

I think I need a commercial or a trol in my life, maybe both :naughty

I own both of these things :cool:

[jims-terrano]

I own both of these things :cool:

:bow:bow:bow:bow:bow

[Paultrol]

I own both of these things :cool:

BANSHEES CAMP VAN:thumb2

[solarman216]

Great week end guys and girls, shame we could not have the evening gathering but no fires and far too cold, I should have some good dash cam will upload good bits only to utube as and when and post links, 7 hour drive home only half hour stop for dogs and Mrs, but in-spite of some right plonkers got home safe, you know the ones 4 lanes, they in the outside one and and now need the nearside as this is their exit and do not give a sh** who they carve up to get there, but I saw it coming, thank goodness, you know cars and drivers exhibit a "body language", Rick

[elty001]

Was good to finally meet your truck, you and your family:lol
Thanks for the guide through your lanes :thumb2
Heading home today after another quality weekend :D

Was good to meet you too ian:thumb2
Glad you enjoyed the lanes.