Hippo Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Guys, I was wondering if I could ask a favour from an Esprit owner, or indeed any local Lotus owners...it's my sister's son's prom on Friday 20th June and she has asked if I could possibly arrange some Lotus cars to take 5 young lads from her house in Washington to Beamish Hall at about 5.30pm so they can arrive in style. I already have a couple of Exiges, and an Elise but I'd really love an Esprit or two If anyone has some free time next Friday and can come to Washington Services at about 5 - 5.15pm I'd be really grateful. Thanks Hips Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Happy to have a run out if I can get cover for work for a few hours,sorry but wont be able to confirm untill thursday. 1 Quote Dont worry,be happy............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm not sure Hippo could handle the Sport350 being so close. You'd need to cover your exhausts or something, think of the children... Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Bibs are you trying to say my S350 is a little loud now I have the Quicksilver exhaust on ?? I dont think it will be more than 125db @ 5000rpm Quote Dont worry,be happy............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I would love to help but 5pm is a little early to get back from work about 30 miles in the opposite direction. Will have a think and see what can be done. Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Bibs, Patsy is no shrinking violet either...in the words of one disgruntled Scottish traffic cop, she is 'ludicrously loud' 125dB sounds like just the ticket Martin...!! I'd love to hear that :) Mark, I agree...it's a stupid time, I wouldn't have be able to do if I hadn't taken time off work. Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Ok slight change in the timing on this...we wouldn't need to leave Washington services until 6pm, not sure if that helps much? Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Washington services...............................eeeerrrrrmmmmm North or south, or do we just wave at each other over the motorway ???? Quote Dont worry,be happy............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Waving is good...but meeting on the Southbound side is better! Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Getting to this venue I see there is no escaping the horrible little narrow lane that Satnavs love to take you down, with it's blind 90 degree bends and potholes.... Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Satnavs ???? What is this evil you dare speak of ? Quote Dont worry,be happy............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Not sure...is it an Esprit thing? Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 The only slightly more tolerable alternative to asking your better half to check the map, and the ensuing torrent of abuse. Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Guys, just to give you a heads up on timings etc for Friday if you can still help out... The prom venue is Beamish Hall (DH9 0YB). If we can leave Washington services southbound in convoy at about 6pm. It's about a 5 minute drive to my sisters house in Rickleton (NE38 9JA). Leave there about 6.20-6.30 for Beamish. If anyone fancies a run out afterwards to the Derwent Manor, I'm buying! Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Allensford? What's happening there then? Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Pub? Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Still no work cover confirmed .........but...trying hard to arrange. Quote Dont worry,be happy............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Appreciate your efforts Martin Mark, do you think you'll be able to make this...? One of the Exige guys has just pulled out due to work commitments and I can feel the panic coming on! Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Pub you say? Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Yeah...are you familiar with that kind of thing? Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Esprit SE Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I hope this works out, the kids will remember it for ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 If I can get home by 5.30 should be OK, but I would go straight to Rickleton rather than getting mixed up in spaghetti junction north of the services just to turn around. Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 I love it when a plan comes together !!! Traffic, car , family, dogs , horses allowing I should be able to make this now but will be setting new land speed records to make Washington by 6.00 see you soon..................................... i think. Quote Dont worry,be happy............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Great news...thanks for the effort you've put into this guys, I know it's a bit of a pain Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 great run out . hope the passengers enjoyed it !! 1 Quote Dont worry,be happy............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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