Stevo Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) The Idea I’ve been thinking about sorting out a club meet in the North East for a little while now as other than the usual Jap North East on a monthly basis, its been a canny while since local supra owners met up. Unfortunately, it has taken the tragic news of Lewis’ death a little over a week and a half ago to spur me on and get this sorted. The idea is to have this drive in memory of Lewis but with the emphasis on celebrating the car that he was so nuts about and that unites us all in this club. The overwhelming response in the thread that brought us the bad news is typical of the club spirit (most of the time ) and I hope that as many of you as possible can attend this and make it a day to remember. The Drive I’ve sorted out a route (test drove it last Saturday) that takes in arguably some of the finest coastline in the UK (Northumberland) before swinging inland from Bamburgh to Wooler, then skirts the Simonside hills down to Rothbury and the Cheviots before bringing you back into Tyneside. The majority of the roads are ‘National Speed Limit’ but there are some villages to pass through on the way up the coastal stretch. However, the inland route takes in some long, straight roads with excellent visibility . At this point I would like to remind everyone though, the reasons behind this day – no more accidents would be preferable! The Details Overall the route is approximately 140 miles. There are 2 initial meet-up points; one South of the Tyne and one North of the Tyne (see below). As a nice little bonus, those meeting in the South will get to drive through the Tyne tunnel – with windows down of course! [GRIN][/GRIN] Rough itinerary is: 09.30 – 10.00am Meet at Durham Services (northbound A1, Jct 61) 10.30 – 11.00am ALL to Meet in ASDA car park (Whitley Road, Benton) 11.00am Depart onto indicated route and convoy as much as possible up to Bamburgh (eta 12’ish), meeting in the big car park on the left opposite the castle (you can’t miss it!) Lunch – either bring some bait or go to a pub 2.00pm – Depart Bamburgh for drive home as per route. 3.30pm Onwards - meet at Keelman’s Lodge. I’ve attached a link to Google Maps that shows the route. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=12704879073123587004,55.022489,-1.516854%3B8228105693033982542,55.343171,-1.605366%3B9728221906034828689,55.556990,-1.640170%3B11942914642729539138,55.605060,-1.701150%3B1835957636995404588,55.597270,-1.828280%3B6270497390806273187,55.548250,-2.008280&saddr=DH6+5NP&daddr=A19+%4055.022489,+-1.516854+to:A1068+%4055.343171,+-1.605366+to:B1340+%4055.556990,+-1.640170+to:B1340%2FLinks+Rd+%4055.605060,+-1.701150+to:B6349%2FHigh+St+%4055.597270,+-1.828280+to:B6348+%4055.548250,+-2.008280+to:55.130612,-1.94252+to:NE15+8NL&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=7&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7&sll=55.229415,-1.750946&sspn=0.265887,0.593262&ie=UTF8&ll=55.155336,-1.697388&spn=1.065529,2.373047&z=9 You could also buy an OS Travel Map (Tour 14 – Northumberland) for only £4.99 (http://leisure.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/leisure/ItemDetails.jsp?item=os_touring_14) Additionally, I hope to be scanning some map images that I shall upload onto here later this week. Needless to say, there are some cracking spots for potential photos but its obviously up to you if wish to leave the group and catch up at Bamburgh or whatever…. Also, if the weather is good there are some good spots we can stop for Fish & Chips, Ice Cream etc... For those from outside of the area that want to come and need somewhere to stay, please see attached word doc. with suggested accommodation. This is your responsibility to book! Finally, please add your name to the list if you can make this so I can get a rough idea of numbers.Accomodation_List.doc Edited July 14, 2008 by Stevo Change to details (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dragonlady Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Was looking forward to doing this drive. 1. Wrong date for us as we are in Preston for a birthday party. 2. Was hoping the cruise would have started a bit further south so that more of us could have joined in in memory of Lewis. Maybe meeting at A1 M62 junction and travelling north. Oh well, maybe next time. Make it a good one for Lewis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 No Sunday drive? I think i'll be on nightshift that week, so the Saturday is a no go-er for me:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 No Sunday drive? I think i'll be on nightshift that week, so the Saturday is a no go-er for me:( If there's enough call for it, then the date can always be changed to the Sunday, though this would effect the night out in Newcastle too and maybe make things a bit more awkward for those travelling from a bit further afield...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysupratt Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I would love to do this and nice one for going to all that effort to sort it out, im just not sure weather im going to have my supra back in time. I will keep you posted though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 If there's enough call for it, then the date can always be changed to the Sunday, though this would effect the night out in Newcastle too and maybe make things a bit more awkward for those travelling from a bit further afield...? Yeah no bother Stevo, i wouldn't expect you to change it just for one person. As said well done for sorting it out and making it a good memory for Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 01. Stevo 02. Tom S 03. 04. 05. Dragonlady......... shush, you still owe me a visit, as does Pixelfill etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Dragonlady......... shush, you still owe me a visit, as does Pixelfill etc etc Just give us a date;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 I would love to do this and nice one for going to all that effort to sort it out, im just not sure weather im going to have my supra back in time. I will keep you posted though. Cheers Danny - hope it gets sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) Any chance a kind Mod could move this into the events calendar please? Ta muchly. Its ok - I've figured it out now Edited July 2, 2008 by Stevo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysupratt Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Yeah sorry mate its definatly not going to happen this time, real shame but as soon as im back on the road i will get in touch for another meet up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Jurgen has mentioned he was going to organise a similar event for Darren, so now thinking of combining the two and choosing a different day. If interested, keep watching for a revised date. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DON Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Im up for this keep me updated as im working away at minute;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon2k Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 01. Stevo 02. Tom S 03. Deacon2k 04. 05. come on fellas get ur names down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAV4350 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 01. Stevo 02. Tom S 03. Deacon2k 04. GAV (gav4350) 05. didnt know the unfortunate chap but but will be there anyways for respect for him and will be nice to meet some other fellow supra owners from the NE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Jurgen has mentioned he was going to organise a similar event for Darren, so now thinking of combining the two and choosing a different day. If interested, keep watching for a revised date. Cheers Any ideas when this will be yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 01. Stevo 02. Tom S 03. Deacon2k 04. GAV (gav4350) 05. didnt know the unfortunate chap but but will be there anyways for respect for him and will be nice to meet some other fellow supra owners from the NE I didn't know him either but new to the club and fancy meeting some of you guys. Can I stick myself down as a 75% yes?? 01. Stevo 02. Tom S 03. Deacon2k 04. GAV (gav4350) 05. Mark (qwarrior) 06. 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Steve, I just need the Aristo back from Envy mate !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Any ideas when this will be yet? James - haven't spoken to Jurgen yet as I though't I'd just let this roll and see how many takers we get for the 19th before deciding whether to shift the date to August. Numbers are going up a bit now but still not as many as I'd hoped. Will hang on a bit longer before making the decision to shift into August. Gonna a drop a few PMs to people as I'm not convinced all NE members are aware yet. Did you take a trip to the bodyshop at the weekend - how its coming along? Tom - fingers crossed mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick FAF Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Count me in. 01. Stevo 02. Tom S 03. Deacon2k 04. GAV (gav4350) 05. Mark (qwarrior) 06. Russ (Maverick FAF) 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 James - haven't spoken to Jurgen yet as I though't I'd just let this roll and see how many takers we get for the 19th before deciding whether to shift the date to August. Numbers are going up a bit now but still not as many as I'd hoped. Will hang on a bit longer before making the decision to shift into August. Gonna a drop a few PMs to people as I'm not convinced all NE members are aware yet. Did you take a trip to the bodyshop at the weekend - how its coming along? Tom - fingers crossed mate! Yeah i had a look down the bodyshop at the weekend, it's looking good so far Hopefully should be finished soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Like the route, driven a similar route before. Nice part of the country. I live the west end out towards the airport, but I may pick you guys up south of the tunnel just for the noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAV4350 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sunday is good for me too as there is always time for a drive in a supra, if not , Make time, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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