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Swervin_Mervin
14-03-2006, 18:15
Right then, unless there are an overwhelming number of people that can't do the dates but want to go on a neighbouring weekend the sketch is as follows:

Friday 23rd June - Sunday 25th June

We will be driving over, possibly in the arvo or after work, to a pre-set destination at either Betws-y-coed, Ffestiniog or Dolgellau.

We will then stay both friday night and saturday night, probably at a camp site to keep costs down.

There won't be any planned driving for friday night, just a few tins and a run through of the surrounding roads. Jamie_williams3 is going to assist with his local knowledge of the roads.

The plan for the Saturday and sunday is basically to use the camp site as a base camp. People can go out in groups, on their own, with passengers, whatever takes their fancy. We will meet up at lunch time on saturday and then later in the day before cracking out the BBQs and the tins.

Sunday will probably only see a mornings worth of driving before people then begin to make the trek home.

What I need from people is a list of who is interested. I fully expect the usual 90% drop out rate so don't feel like you have to be definite about whether you can go, just put down that you will if you can.

Ta ta.

Mattie
14-03-2006, 18:32
sounds like a gd idea SM!

will have 2 c nearer the time but im always up 4 this sort for thing!

Jamie.
14-03-2006, 18:37
I'm obviously in!

i'll set out a plan of the best roads

obviously we will start here........

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J o n
14-03-2006, 19:24
i'd like to go, but cant promise at this stage, need to see where i'm at by then...

Martin
14-03-2006, 19:28
I'm there if I have a licence! :)

Zollo
14-03-2006, 19:32
I'm in :D

GazTwo
14-03-2006, 20:50
Count me in.... :D

Swervin_Mervin
14-03-2006, 21:26
So far then:

Swervin
Jamie_williams3
Ill_moves
Jesus
Martin
Zollo
Gaz

FlamingMonkey
14-03-2006, 21:32
I'm there if I have a licence! :)

you not getting shafted again are you :shock:

2 live
14-03-2006, 21:52
if the cars ready.....;)

wavy
14-03-2006, 21:57
i'd like to go, but cant promise at this stage, need to see where i'm at by then...

what he said \:D/

Martin
14-03-2006, 22:00
I'm there if I have a licence! :)

you not getting shafted again are you :shock:

not again....still lol

Jamie.
14-03-2006, 22:04
this still the same thing that made u sell the nana? christ that was a long time ago!

Martin
14-03-2006, 22:50
this still the same thing that made u sell the nana? christ that was a long time ago!

originally 14 months ago... anyway back on topic

Andy
15-03-2006, 08:28
might come like welsh women

....

northy
15-03-2006, 09:11
im in. :D

J o n
15-03-2006, 09:36
might come, I wanna push some sheep through fences

....

:shock:

Clio b
15-03-2006, 09:44
hmmm i cud be in! See if i got the money and if the cars still runnin by then! So a maybe for me! :D

Swervin_Mervin
15-03-2006, 11:05
Swervin
Jamie_williams3
Ill_moves
Jesus
Martin
Zollo
Gaz
Hooligan
Andy
Northy
Clio_Babe

Lunner
15-03-2006, 11:11
Maybe, sounds good, but i have zero camping gear and don't know where i'll be working then, what i'll be doign etc etc

Clio b
15-03-2006, 11:21
rite well i have a big tent! which has 3 sleeping compartments so at least 6 can sleep in there!

Swervin_Mervin
15-03-2006, 15:39
You guys want to see some of the roads I have planned for you. :twisted:

Hope you've all got life insurance.

arj256
15-03-2006, 16:32
Count me in :D

Swervin_Mervin
15-03-2006, 16:48
You will all note the date has changed a little. That's because the International Music Eisteddfod is on from the 4th July in Llangollen so the roads will be rammed with caravans and sites probably full.

I've put the above dates up for now until I ring a site and get a provisional booking.

Andy
15-03-2006, 18:37
july for me mate

Mattie
15-03-2006, 18:37
Maybe, sounds good, but i have zero camping gear and don't know where i'll be working then, what i'll be doign etc etc

gd point actualy tom...i have FA campin gear 2 :?

Jamie.
15-03-2006, 18:53
either date for me, but tbh roads will be busier before the eisted than after, so for road going purposes the later the better, although generally july around the evo triangle is biker time so there will be some competition.

Zollo
16-03-2006, 10:05
Erm, track days at Anglesey are on 9th and 16th of June, and 6th of July. So there goes that idea :P

Any date for me :)

Swervin_Mervin
16-03-2006, 11:05
I thought I'd keep a trackday out of it Matt as it will up the cost and reduce the road driving time.

Was scanning my road map last night and I reckon there's more roads than we'd have time for.

I'll ring a few camp sites in the next week just to get an idea of how busy either w/e will likely be.

It's looking like Bala might be our base camp.

Zollo
16-03-2006, 11:10
Oh yeah, I know. I was just looking to see if there was a Friday or Monday one that I could have squeezed in either side. Purely for my own benefit really :P

Jamie.
16-03-2006, 12:23
bala is a shit hole! i went to bala camping couple of years ago, there was a v nice camp site but it was a few miles from town, the camp site was next to an outdoor centre thing, was about 5/10 min drive to shops, so basically no pubs if u want to camp @ bala, although just before u get there, there is a hugggggge straight

clio_bus
16-03-2006, 13:30
just an idea for you but take alook at Black rock sands - there is a mossove beach which you can take your motex on also they allow beach bonfires?

MrAtego
18-03-2006, 20:43
Count me in!! Don't think I have anythi8ng on that w/end!!

Kevwilly3
05-04-2006, 23:11
Count me in...haven't been back there since I moved away in 1998, it will be great..

If you want to go to Black Rock Sands for a blast on the beach, you could add the road from Porthmadog to Barmouth in the route but not using the Toll Bridges, use the A487 through Penrhydeudraeth, onto the A496 at Maentwrog, Talsarnau then keep on the A496 into Harlech town centre (excellent twisty roads + V/fast!!). Once in Harlech you have a choice of either staying on the A496 through Llanbedr, Dyffryn Ardudwy and Llanaber into Barmouth or if you fancy abit of a rally experience you could use the old tracks from Harlech via Cwm Nantcol (just watch for the closed gates, hidden dips and on-coming traffic!! (single track roads!!!)). Once into Barmouth carry on to Dolgellau or use the Trawsfynydd straight past the old Power station into Blaenau Ffestiniog. Excellent roads, very FAST and they have alot of twistys to keep your attention firmly on the road and the best bit f*** all speed camaras.....Quality driving experience.
If you do this route be warned the left into right into left hander bends after Maentwrog power station are ALOT tighter than they look believe me, they cost me my Belmont SRi or the wall did anyway!!!

j3ned
06-04-2006, 10:55
im in

northy
06-04-2006, 11:08
bring the barbie j3ned

Swervin_Mervin
06-04-2006, 11:11
I'll pull my finger out soon and ring a few camp sites. What roads people wish to do will be entirely down to them when we get there.

Zollo
21-05-2006, 12:38
Bump.

What's the crack? Still on?

Jamie.
21-05-2006, 18:48
i dont know zollo. i can arrange a few roads and some things to do if swervins car is taking priority. just let me know

Swervin_Mervin
30-05-2006, 15:04
My last post seemed to vanish so just to update:

I don't think I can sort this now. I might be able to attend but have other things occupying my time so maybe Jamie can take over?

Zollo
30-05-2006, 18:14
Club track day at Angelsey with camping and road driving combined I reckon :D

Martin
30-05-2006, 23:17
Club track day at Angelsey with camping and road driving combined I reckon :D

sort it! :wink:

arj256
31-05-2006, 00:08
Club track day at Angelsey with camping and road driving combined I reckon :D

Sounds a good idea, id come just for the road driving though..
No harm in watching the track action.

Swervin_Mervin
31-05-2006, 10:53
Doubt I can afford too much more track time. I'll prolly be doing Cadwell at the end of July and then I'd like to do either Oulton or Brands RSport days as well. We'll have to see. Could do with a holiday at some point too.

northy
31-05-2006, 11:01
i will see if ritchspeed will sort something out for us....but how does a session at pembrey sound ?

Swervin_Mervin
31-05-2006, 11:05
Are they still going? If you're interested in Pembrey I know a guy that runs days there matey.

northy
31-05-2006, 11:18
just got a number - apparnently the next trackday at wales Pembrey is the 23rd of september. Not sure how much it is - just looking whos running it !

*EDIT*

Its £159.00 with motorsport events. Open pit lane.

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A wonderfully challenging race track. Pembrey offers a hugely satisfying lap that is incredibly difficult to get 100% right! You will never get bored of this delightful race track. Pembrey has played host to many high profile race meetings over the years including British Touring Cars, Formula 3 and was a favourite test track for many Formula 1 teams until the late 1990's. This really is one of the UK's best tracks and is one not to be missed!

Pembrey is located near Llanelli in South Wales within easy reach of the M4 motorway. For more information about this venue, including a list of local Hotels and B&B's please visit the circuits website

Jamie.
02-06-2006, 20:35
ok, so whats the deal then? who wants to come on the orig welsh meet? i will gladly arrange it as i live v close to all the rds ppl want to go on. if ppl want to pm me, or leave a message with who is still interested?

Swervin_Mervin
05-06-2006, 11:10
I will mate. I had a quick dabble when I went to Ty Croes a few weeks back. Did Denbigh to the A5 and then just the A5 through Snowdon.

Was fecking 8) as.

arj256
06-06-2006, 01:10
ok, so whats the deal then? who wants to come on the orig welsh meet? i will gladly arrange it as i live v close to all the rds ppl want to go on. if ppl want to pm me, or leave a message with who is still interested?

You know im up for coming along.

arj256
11-06-2006, 21:49
So whats happening with this? seems to have gone quiet with people being interested?

Whos going to come along?