Backmarker 6 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Ok guys & gals, The plan is to take advantage of what will hopefully be quiet roads on the day of the big wedding. I fancy a trip to the seaside so the idea is to visit Barmouth for lunch before returning home. We'll be setting off from RAF Cosford as usual, probably about 10.30am So all those with buckets & spades please sign on below: 1. Officer Dibble Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy 26 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 1. Officer Dibble 2. Dodgy Лотос - для тех которые знают разницу ENIGMA for those who are paranoid or download one Link to post Share on other sites
ajheath 100 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 1. Officer Dibble 2. Dodgy 3. Gasman GT3 (all being well) Link to post Share on other sites
CHANGES 1,222 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 1. Officer Dibble 2. Dodgy 3. Gasman GT3 (all being well) 4. Changes (as long as i get the Esprit back soon ) Link to post Share on other sites
CHANGES 1,222 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Sorry lads I can't make it. Unforseen development with the Esprit. .. Dave Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 6 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 1. Officer Dibble 2. Dodgy 3. Gasman GT3 (all being well) 4. Changes (as long as i get the Esprit back soon ) Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
nigeninja 60 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Im in Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 6 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 1. Officer Dibble 2. Dodgy 3. Gasman GT3 (all being well) 4. Nigeninja Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
Rich H 4 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I can't come to Barmouth but might well come and meet you all at Cosford - always good to kick some tyres and meet some of you all again! Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress Porsche 924 Turbo - Parts chaser Smart Roadster Coupe - Hers Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 6 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 More than welcome Rich. If you fancy doing just part of the journey then again, that's absolutely fine Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
Rich H 4 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Cheers - I'll have to play it by ear... SWMBO will be glued to the TV but I'll have to add up my brownie points before dissapearing all day - she might of course prefer a day at the seaside... Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress Porsche 924 Turbo - Parts chaser Smart Roadster Coupe - Hers Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy 26 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Been away from the forum for a bit....... but i'm back now Лотос - для тех которые знают разницу ENIGMA for those who are paranoid or download one Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 6 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 1. Officer Dibble 2. Dodgy 3. Gasman GT3 (all being well) 4. Nigeninja 5. Dave Oneshot 6. Rich Ok guys. Lets aim for 10am at Cosford with a view of taking off at 10.30am See you all Friday Officer Dibble Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
Rich H 4 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sorry guys change of plans apparently - we are going out on the Narrowboat all day instead Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress Porsche 924 Turbo - Parts chaser Smart Roadster Coupe - Hers Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 155 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I shall be vehicle less. Anyone got a spare seat?? Dave - 2000 Sport 350 Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy 26 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I always have a spare seat Dave ! Лотос - для тех которые знают разницу ENIGMA for those who are paranoid or download one Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy 26 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I had a call from LisaLotus Just She is now living in Welshpool ( or just outside of it ) and said if we were passing near by, we were very welcome to visit and cheer her up haad to get the horse one in Лотос - для тех которые знают разницу ENIGMA for those who are paranoid or download one Link to post Share on other sites
nigeninja 60 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Whats happened to the sun Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 6 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Sun will be popping out later but bring a brolly along too Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy 26 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 according to the Met Office, It will be getting brighter here by midday. But the Sun is already shining in Barmouth Лотос - для тех которые знают разницу ENIGMA for those who are paranoid or download one Link to post Share on other sites
nigeninja 60 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) good day out Dave (oneshot) came to Cosford but did not come on the run,so I can only assume he must be a secret royalist,bet you he was going to seek out that exclusive wills and kate mug for you secret royal collection "was'nt you" Edited April 29, 2011 by nigeninja Link to post Share on other sites
Rich H 4 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Bugger - wish I could have gone Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress Porsche 924 Turbo - Parts chaser Smart Roadster Coupe - Hers Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 6 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Great pics Nige ................... you've made Barmouth look very tropical It was indeed a good day spoilt by all the bloody traffic on the road Didn't people know there was a Royal Wedding taking place? Instead of the empty roads we dreamt of we had to deal with lines of traffic most of which seemed to be heading for Barmouth. Managed a few tasty overtakes ( always an advantage of being Flight Leader ) before landing in Barmouth and parking on the sea front. Fish & Chips were soon ordered and quickly scoffed followed by 99 ice creams all round. Brilliant sunshine as the pictures show. Locals were "wowed" by our departure with many recording us for posterity. Initially the roads back were empty and we were able to make good progress ( thanks to those travelling in the opposite direction for the Scamera Van warning ) Things slowed up again on the Welsh side of Welshpool but we were soon back in England with passports duly stamped. Lost Nigeninja and Dodgy at some stage and Ade's intended exit for Bridgnorth didn't seem to materialise. What happened Ade? Hopefully more pics later ( Ade seemed to take quite a few ) and don't forget next months sees us visiting some of the best beaches in the Staffordshire Moorlands Until then gentlemen Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
ajheath 100 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) Good day out and certainly better than watching the Royal nuptuals. As Graham said lot of folks had the same idea so it was not the blat we imagined. I also think I got done with a radar gun as i was overtaking up a hill just outside Welshpool, but hay ho all part of the game. Graham, I never come off at the Bridgenorth turning as is a slow road, I always come off at the A442 junction on the M54 (the one after you got off) Here are some of the piccies I took, in case anyone is wondering yes this is actually Barmouth which is in Wales not on the Med near Monte as the photo's might suggest. Edited April 29, 2011 by gasmangt3 Link to post Share on other sites
CHANGES 1,222 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Great to see you all enjoyed the day out .....sorry i could not make it...... Dave Link to post Share on other sites
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