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It's grim oop North meet?
#1431209
03/06/2013 11:09
03/06/2013 11:09
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AndrewR
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Just polling for interest - any coop owners up for a North of England meet? I was thinking late July/early August at Hartside Café - home of year round sunshine, God's own bacon butties and more motorcycles than you can shake a stick at. I know we've got a few North-East, North-West and Borders Coupé owners (even if I never see any of them), so we could probably manage a decent turn-out. Anybody up for it?
Dear monos, a secret truth.
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1431233
03/06/2013 14:54
03/06/2013 14:54
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pegasus
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pegasus
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I'd be up for a meet and a run in north but its 3 hour for me, I was going to attend the East Coast Run this weekend but already committed to something else.
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
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#1431808
06/06/2013 19:17
06/06/2013 19:17
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Steamer
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Steamer
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Family stay in Barrasford area so yeh could be there if I have a coupe and if I'm off lol
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
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07/06/2013 21:12
07/06/2013 21:12
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pegasus
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pegasus
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Did you have a little drive in mind for this?
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
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11/06/2013 23:10
11/06/2013 23:10
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F1ANG
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1) AndrewR 2) pegasus 3) steamer 4) F1ANG 5) Rob40 Heartside is our play ground, not to mention right on our back doorstep. It would be rude not to attend this The last few coop meets I've attended, apart from the initial drive there, there's not really being much in the way of a "drive" at all It used to be 99% about the drive/convoy, the very reasons we own our cars. we should really make the most of this. The lakes meets in the past (5-6 years ago) used to be epic! When the hills we're alive with the sound of..... dumpvalves, exhaust pop, tyre squeel and 5 pot loveliness Anybody traveling far or even if you've never never being to the lakes before, the roads and scenery make it worth it alone I for one really hope this meet goes ahead Andrew do you have any possible dates in mind?
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
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12/06/2013 05:23
12/06/2013 05:23
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porkypaul
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porkypaul
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Date depending I might be up for this.
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1433037
13/06/2013 22:29
13/06/2013 22:29
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richandnic
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richandnic
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just joined and absolutely up for that, great road and on my doorstep!
used to have a puma and really enjoyed a good group trundle, but now have the car that I have always lusted after and fancy meeting up with folk on some of our great cumbrian roads!
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
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#1434457
23/06/2013 07:41
23/06/2013 07:41
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Barmybob
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Guys, We just spent the last week in a rented cottage just up the road near Lambley. We did a lot of touring and walking in the area and also visited this Café, what fantastic views over Cumbria & Scotland What I would say is that the A686 back down to Alston (Sadly not the smartest town in the area) and then on to Whitfield is a fantastic drivers road The road was near empty all this week, but we were unable to fully enjoy it due to being in a 1.3 Diesel Grande Punto. We did though spot a few bikers and an old Mini "Enjoying" the route I'm a bit surprised the Top Gear team have never filmed up there...
Gone Audi mad!
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1434605
23/06/2013 20:57
23/06/2013 20:57
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bigry20vt
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bigry20vt
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Am pretty new to the site and to owning my coupé. I still haven't met another owner so would be happy to take the 2hour drive up from Manchester just to meet other coupé owners and a little blast. So if the dates are confirmed would be very interested.
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
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03/07/2013 03:18
03/07/2013 03:18
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bigdamouk
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bigdamouk
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Id be up for this, travelling from Manchester too; subject to me not working on the date.
Must hurry and get my wheels refurbished.
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: Barmybob]
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03/07/2013 09:12
03/07/2013 09:12
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swin
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swin
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I'm a bit surprised the Top Gear team have never filmed up there... Especially since Brian Johnson once mentioned it on one of the shows as one of the best driving roads. If my car is back together and working as it should be, I'd be up for this, but sadly don't think i'll have it done in the short time needed
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1436270
03/07/2013 10:20
03/07/2013 10:20
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bigry20vt
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bigry20vt
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has anyone come up with an idea of dates yet for this meet?
just got new exhaust fitted and would love to go for a proper blast somewhere as i haven't been out of Manchester yet let alone on any nice roads!
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1436298
03/07/2013 13:21
03/07/2013 13:21
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pegasus
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pegasus
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Does anyone know if the B6277 from Alston heading towards Darlington is a smooth enough ride? Its just that its a 90 minute run to Darlington (55 mile) and there's a choice of nostalgia racing at Croft circuit Sunday 4th August. Details HERE If people just fancy parking cars and relaxing instead there's the Barney Market Town to get some more decent pics Detail HERE
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1437425
11/07/2013 08:05
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bigry20vt
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bigry20vt
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pegasus not sure about the road but id be up for either of the suggestions. weather way too nice to be sat in nice drive out would be nice
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
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11/07/2013 10:05
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Barmybob
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Does anyone know if the B6277 from Alston heading towards Darlington is a smooth enough ride? We came back down that road. There are some nice bits early on but the lower down the valley you get the more busy & less interesting it becomes. There are a Couple of nice, if a bit busy, towns on the route. It's always good for the Coupé convoy to pass through towns & villages
Gone Audi mad!
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1437467
11/07/2013 13:22
11/07/2013 13:22
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pegasus
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pegasus
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I would like just a driving road, don't mind a cruise through the odd town/village, its to be expected on any convoy. I can do another date, I'm happy with a meet up, convoy and bite to eat after Think with it being AndrewR's thread he should have final shout on date. Andy, full size pics below for you mr
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1437763
13/07/2013 09:39
13/07/2013 09:39
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F1ANG
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F1ANG
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Right people, as some of you may be aware, AndrewR is now "coopless" so if anybody wants to take over organising this, feel free before this thread dies...
Is anybody still up for this?
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1439101
23/07/2013 09:20
23/07/2013 09:20
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bigry20vt
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hello people is anyone still up for the original idea from AndrewR about a meet/cruise to the Hartside Cafe???
was thinking early August - sat 3rd or sun 4th sat 10th or sun 11th
if anyone has any other ideas or dates stick them on. not been anywhere in the coupe recently and think a blast up north would be a laugh
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1440099
29/07/2013 21:56
29/07/2013 21:56
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Davie
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Davie
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Hi I'd be we'll up for this.
Personally 10th or 11th is better for me and maybe allows other people to make necessary plans.
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1440111
30/07/2013 05:21
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pegasus
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pegasus
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Make me a 3rd yes for 10th/11th (if another 2 members or more are up for it). 5 or more coupes is worth turning up for in my book
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1440132
30/07/2013 07:46
30/07/2013 07:46
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Davie
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Davie
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Ok then shall we start a list for interested parties for 10/11th August.
Bigry20vt Davie Pegasus
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
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#1440250
30/07/2013 21:10
30/07/2013 21:10
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richandnic
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count me in....you'll have to be gentle though....I've only got a NA and the thermostat has gone and won't be replaced before then
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1440253
30/07/2013 21:16
30/07/2013 21:16
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Davie
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Davie
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Haha no problems mate aslong as your in a Coop all is good Bigry20vt Davie Pegasus Richandnic
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1440255
30/07/2013 21:22
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bigry20vt
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10/11th sounds like the dates then. Hopefully couple more people be interested make a day of it. Dont worry richandnic more of a cruise and a meet.
Last edited by bigry20vt; 30/07/2013 21:23.
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
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#1441569
07/08/2013 18:21
07/08/2013 18:21
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richandnic
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richandnic
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It's not so grim at the moment....lot's of sunshine and it would be great to go for a drive in it....people still up for this w/e? marginal preference for the sunday for me
richard
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
[Re: AndrewR]
#1441573
07/08/2013 18:52
07/08/2013 18:52
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pegasus
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pegasus
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Cant really say no to 4 out of 5 could I?
You never know we might get a random last minute visitor
I can make my way to Café (up for either day) but be nice if its not too early as its good 3 hour for me... Say 10.30-11am arrival?
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Re: It's grim oop North meet?
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#1441606
07/08/2013 21:40
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richandnic
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richandnic
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11.00 certainly works for me....how about anyone else?
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