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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 22:07 Post subject: Coniston meet? - April 7—10th 2017 |
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Just trying to gauge interest for a Northern meet, some time this year. As it probably helps to have a fairly central and easily accessible venue, but one not too high up or exposed, I somehow came up with Clitheroe, where there are two good campsites near the river (I'm thinking early summer here, before the midges go mad), one right next to a good pub, but not as highly rated as one 400 yards away from the same pub, but right on the river bank.But other venue suggestions and dates welcome, especially if you know from good experience. I would just like to get a meet going,
(Date added by Moderator, as per posts on page six)) _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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jejoenje
Joined: 20 Aug 2016 Posts: 785 Location: Alloa, Scotland
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 23:19 Post subject: |
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Count me in for a Northern Meet! I'm flexible, happy to drive a fair way - Clitheroe sounds good to me. I'd like to come to Devon in the summer too but given the distance it will have to depend a little on time/resources. |
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paulus Lifetime member
Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 76 Location: Preston.
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 23:46 Post subject: |
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I'd be interested in that. Count me in. _________________ Paulus |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 19:20 Post subject: |
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Me too!! _________________ Ian.
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 20:55 Post subject: |
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That's a good start! I'll make some enquiries. The more the merrier! Couples, families, and non-northerners welcome too! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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exarkun
Joined: 11 Feb 2014 Posts: 198 Location: Lancaster
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 14:42 Post subject: |
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Yes. I would be interested in this. :D |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 20:02 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
and non-northerners welcome too! |
Does that include me
Don't make it too close to the proposed Southern meet tho.
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16298 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 20:37 Post subject: |
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Is your Watford border pass up-to-date. _________________
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Deker
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 20:39 Post subject: |
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Watford Gap = Yes
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nug
Joined: 02 Mar 2011 Posts: 89 Location: Lincoln uk
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:00 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
Couples, families, and non-northerners welcome too! |
That means I can go then (expat in Lincs)
Where's Clitheroe ?
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 11:44 Post subject: |
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See this:- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clitheroe _________________
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andyman
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 21:21 Post subject: |
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May have to find an alternative to Clitheroe, as Lewis has discovered we would have to pay CC membership and they don't like groups as they are family orientated. Watch this space, a northern meet will happen! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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jejoenje
Joined: 20 Aug 2016 Posts: 785 Location: Alloa, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:02 Post subject: |
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Ah... that's a shame!
It's a bit further north, but how about Masons Campsite in the southern end of the Yorkshire dales, near Skipton?
Not quite sure whether groups wouldn't be a problem here either,
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For family groups wishing to camp together our non-electric River Field is open for 28 days of the season. These pitches are for small campervans (VW/Mazda Bongo size) and tents only. This field is open on select weekends in May, June, July and August. |
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Deker
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 21:12 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
May have to find an alternative to Clitheroe, as Lewis has discovered we would have to pay CC membership and they don't like groups as they are family orientated. Watch this space, a northern meet will happen! |
Coniston Again
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jejoenje
Joined: 20 Aug 2016 Posts: 785 Location: Alloa, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 21:35 Post subject: |
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Coniston! Up for that - but then again I realise that would be a pretty long distance for most people? |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 22:08 Post subject: |
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That is my fear with Coniston, but Coniston Hall Farm is casual enough to let us on and not too dear. Masons looks like it might take us, also quite central, but their pricing could be a bit pricey! I'll contact them. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Deker
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 17:54 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
That is my fear with Coniston, but Coniston Hall Farm is casual enough to let us on and not too dear.
Masons looks like it might take us, also quite central, but their pricing could be a bit pricey!
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A) Don't bother on my part. Me no like the look of that place
For the extra 50 odd miles, I would prefer Coniston. Probably get the extra fuel cost back, by way of (possibly) cheaper at Coniston.
Sides that - Do the same as last meet there, use as a stopping off point, to go on to Scotland to visit friend - - -
IF I can afford it --- Company Takeover = A nasty downgrade in my income
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 22:05 Post subject: |
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If my field was more accessible, ( ie not have to reverse around a u turn through a stone gateway with max 3" clearance each side) I would suggest a free meet here! Sorry to hear about the job, I usually invest in a few 20L catering cans of veg oil for the summer season, so its well through the system before the cold, waxing weather returns. Mixed in tank, 50/50, initial start tickover is a bit lumpier, but apart from that and smelling like a chip shop, it saves 10% -15% on fuel costs.On your 1,000 mile round trip, thats a saving of around £30, I reckon. You can always stay/ camp here at Blencarn on your way, too. Cheese and pickle toasties, or bacon butties w.h.y. with suitable Scottish golden lubricant also provided for the weary traveller.! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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BarefootBennett
Joined: 01 Sep 2015 Posts: 178 Location: Barnsley
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 18:18 Post subject: |
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I'm up for a Northern meet |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 18:41 Post subject: |
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Now, let's try this with paragraph line space/s, & new line for sentence/s. Should be easier to read But then, it could be, my ancient eyesight
Note for Mr. Mod. I've been here before with Andy. It's a bit of "Banter"
andyman wrote: |
1) If my field was more accessible, ( ie not have to reverse around a u turn through a stone gateway with max 3" clearance each side) I would suggest a free meet here!
2) Sorry to hear about the job, I usually invest in a few 20L catering cans of veg oil for the summer season, so its well through the system before the cold, waxing weather returns.
Mixed in tank, 50/50, initial start tickover is a bit lumpier, but apart from that and smelling like a chip shop, it saves 10% -15% on fuel costs.On your 1,000 mile round trip, thats a saving of around £30, I reckon
3) You can always stay/ camp here at Blencarn on your way, too. Cheese and pickle toasties, or bacon butties w.h.y. with suitable Scottish golden lubricant also provided for the weary traveller.! |
1) I thought there was plenty of space Must be mistaken :?
2) That's life, bl--dy modernist ideas might have to work 6 nights again
I do use VG on journeys, my car does not like much above 15% mix Have found, a little petrol helps.
3) As I've said previously, I do like having trees around me. Toasted Cheese N Pickle sandwich = yummy Scot's lube helps a lot indeed
With or without a Northern Meet, if I go to Scotland this year, I will pop in, either on way up, or down.
Mr D |
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