Druids' 2011 - 26th June
06-26-2011, 10:46 AM
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Epic day out, and well worth getting up at the same time I went to bed last weekend 
I loved the route and have no negative comments. Special thanks to Simon for the organisation and for helping me cure the strange buzzing noise coming from the passenger side of my car and to simonix for not crashing into me when a lovely man pulled out on me and I had to perform a full on emergency stop 
Wifey took loads of photos as usual and we'll post them up when we've deleted all the boot lid and sky shots
I loved the route and have no negative comments. Special thanks to Simon for the organisation and for helping me cure the strange buzzing noise coming from the passenger side of my car and to simonix for not crashing into me when a lovely man pulled out on me and I had to perform a full on emergency stop Wifey took loads of photos as usual and we'll post them up when we've deleted all the boot lid and sky shots
06-26-2011, 11:42 PM
#73
Thanks to Simon and Suzy for all their efforts into the organisation.
06-27-2011, 01:01 AM
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Epic day out, and well worth getting up at the same time I went to bed last weekend I loved the route and have no negative comments. Special thanks to Simon for the organisation and for helping me cure the strange buzzing noise coming from the passenger side of my car and to simonix for not crashing into me when a lovely man pulled out on me and I had to perform a full on emergency stop
Wifey took loads of photos as usual and we'll post them up when we've deleted all the boot lid and sky shots
I loved the route and have no negative comments. Special thanks to Simon for the organisation and for helping me cure the strange buzzing noise coming from the passenger side of my car and to simonix for not crashing into me when a lovely man pulled out on me and I had to perform a full on emergency stop Wifey took loads of photos as usual and we'll post them up when we've deleted all the boot lid and sky shots
06-27-2011, 01:29 AM
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Epic day out, and well worth getting up at the same time I went to bed last weekend I loved the route and have no negative comments. Special thanks to Simon for the organisation and for helping me cure the strange buzzing noise coming from the passenger side of my car and to simonix for not crashing into me when a lovely man pulled out on me and I had to perform a full on emergency stop
Wifey took loads of photos as usual and we'll post them up when we've deleted all the boot lid and sky shots
I loved the route and have no negative comments. Special thanks to Simon for the organisation and for helping me cure the strange buzzing noise coming from the passenger side of my car and to simonix for not crashing into me when a lovely man pulled out on me and I had to perform a full on emergency stop Wifey took loads of photos as usual and we'll post them up when we've deleted all the boot lid and sky shots
And thanks to everyone for making a great day! I agree that the traffic on fosse way ruined that section of the run a little, but amazing scenery all the same. Had a great time, must remember to bring sun cream next time though..... Ouch!!!
06-27-2011, 01:31 AM
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06-27-2011, 02:11 AM
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I’ve been looking forward to this run since last year and it didn’t disappoint.
A big thank you to Simon and Suzy for your organisation and for taking us on some fantastic roads at a great pace.
I didn’t know where I was going and don’t really know where I’ve been but totally loved all of it. Sleep is overrated.
lovegroova, Ninebolts and MQ set a great pace for the first part of the run, I struggled to keep up with MQ at a few points, Dixon appears to have made her even quicker, despite her broken finger
My new tyres are now well and truly run in.
Loved following my Mum, we constantly remind each other how lucky we are to be able to experience fun like this together. This really is the run of the year lovegroova/Suzy, amazing.
Later on I got to follow my lovely mates James and Sally. Following Ian was great too as even though he’s a ******, he’s a great driver
I’m pleased for Loony that he’s so happy with his new tyres
A fantastic turnout for another well organised, well behaved run. Regarding feedback, I think I preferred the first part of the run but possibly because there were no cars on the roads and the pace was great up the front, that may just be that I’m familiar with a lot of the roads though. It’s definitely worth going to Fish Hill too, thank you Suzy, I was buzzing Absolutely nothing negative to say about any of the route/organisation though.
Already looking forward to next year. Unfortunately I don’t have any pictures worth posting. I’m hoping that MQ will have a few but she is without internet until tomorrow at the earliest.
Thanks again everyone, it was epic, worth every penny in petrol that still appears to be leaking out of my car
p.s.
the tunnel on the way back James, that guy loved it when we both gave him the thumbs up. It was also entertaining seeing the young Civic boys making noises on the roads on the way to South Mimms with the police hot on their tails!!
A big thank you to Simon and Suzy for your organisation and for taking us on some fantastic roads at a great pace.
I didn’t know where I was going and don’t really know where I’ve been but totally loved all of it. Sleep is overrated.
lovegroova, Ninebolts and MQ set a great pace for the first part of the run, I struggled to keep up with MQ at a few points, Dixon appears to have made her even quicker, despite her broken finger
My new tyres are now well and truly run in.Loved following my Mum, we constantly remind each other how lucky we are to be able to experience fun like this together. This really is the run of the year lovegroova/Suzy, amazing.
Later on I got to follow my lovely mates James and Sally. Following Ian was great too as even though he’s a ******, he’s a great driver
I’m pleased for Loony that he’s so happy with his new tyres
A fantastic turnout for another well organised, well behaved run. Regarding feedback, I think I preferred the first part of the run but possibly because there were no cars on the roads and the pace was great up the front, that may just be that I’m familiar with a lot of the roads though. It’s definitely worth going to Fish Hill too, thank you Suzy, I was buzzing
Absolutely nothing negative to say about any of the route/organisation though.Already looking forward to next year. Unfortunately I don’t have any pictures worth posting. I’m hoping that MQ will have a few but she is without internet until tomorrow at the earliest.
Thanks again everyone, it was epic, worth every penny in petrol that still appears to be leaking out of my car
p.s.
the tunnel on the way back James, that guy loved it when we both gave him the thumbs up. It was also entertaining seeing the young Civic boys making noises on the roads on the way to South Mimms with the police hot on their tails!!
06-27-2011, 02:54 AM
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19 cars, now that must constitute a
LOVEGROVA MINIMEET!!!
What an amazing day out, it must have taken a lot of planning for which we should all be extremely grateful. The route were fantastic with variations on types (and surfaces!) but oh so enjoyable.
Congratulations to everyone for driving by the code and looking out for those getting left behind for whatever reason - the fact that we all kept together and got the the various stops on time is a compliment to Simons organisation and the groups driving standards. (That is apart from our 6 car extra run to cool the engines down after Fish Hill!!)
Looking forward to next year already - negative comments, what negative comments!!!
Alan
ps Luckily managed to stay awake for my Granddaughters birthday party but did miss numerous bits out of the GP that I recorded so it must have been boring!
LOVEGROVA MINIMEET!!!
What an amazing day out, it must have taken a lot of planning for which we should all be extremely grateful. The route were fantastic with variations on types (and surfaces!) but oh so enjoyable.
Congratulations to everyone for driving by the code and looking out for those getting left behind for whatever reason - the fact that we all kept together and got the the various stops on time is a compliment to Simons organisation and the groups driving standards. (That is apart from our 6 car extra run to cool the engines down after Fish Hill!!)
Looking forward to next year already - negative comments, what negative comments!!!
Alan
ps Luckily managed to stay awake for my Granddaughters birthday party but did miss numerous bits out of the GP that I recorded so it must have been boring!
06-27-2011, 04:32 AM
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That was so much fun! 
Me and Sally both had a great time and I was just saying how I think that’s the best rally I’ve ever been on, perhaps even on par with Isle of Man.
No complaints, points already made about occasional sections of traffic are valid but it didn’t bother me too much (I didn’t mind the opportunity to briefly relax and take in the scenery before getting back to concentrating on the driving once we were back to our usual pace).
Really enjoyed myself and so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing community. I can’t think of any other car owner group who would get up at 3am to go for a group drive. You all rock!
Me and Sally both had a great time and I was just saying how I think that’s the best rally I’ve ever been on, perhaps even on par with Isle of Man.
No complaints, points already made about occasional sections of traffic are valid but it didn’t bother me too much (I didn’t mind the opportunity to briefly relax and take in the scenery before getting back to concentrating on the driving once we were back to our usual pace).
Really enjoyed myself and so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing community. I can’t think of any other car owner group who would get up at 3am to go for a group drive. You all rock!