* Northern Meet 2 & Curry Fest! * ► ► ► UPDATE 27/07/09 - NOW WITH PICS !!!! ◀ ◀ ◀

CD · 04-08-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

Oooo please don't call it a cruise, thats a pet hate of mine

but thats what it is

... ok how about a poshcruise

RockIt · 04-08-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

Looking forward to this now, do the same old drives all the time so will be good fun to visit somewhere different.

What mileage are we doing? If over 125-150 miles are we passing petrol stations, don't want to be a bore but in a 16MPG car with only £35 tank (don't like running it that low either) petrol stations are a must

Will bring my camera

if anyone really doesn't want pics of their car though, please tell me

Gav, none of you or none of your car?

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Originally Posted by RockIt

Why not refuel when you arrive in Bradford, just before we all meet up? You should then have plenty for the Dales run which is approx. 80 miles round trip.

As posted on page 3!!!

There is a petrol station near the initial meeting point. There will be petrol stations on route, but not in the Dales.

As for pics, really don't mind either way

Heading up to Grassington this afternoon to check out pubs and cafes. Will make a preliminary booking if there is somewhere suitable and confirm exact numbers on the day

Will also look into Devonshire Arms Helen, but I think it's gone a bit up market as it's got a Michelin Star now!

Gav

RockIt · 04-08-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RockIt

Decided on a meeting point that is easy to park in and to find. Also does food and drink

Cedar Court Hotel Lounge Bar

http://www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk/page.asp?pageID=56

http://www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk/uploads/LOUNGE(3).pdf

Top of the M606 as you arrive in Bradford.

Loads of roadworks there at the moment as there is a major development of the access onto and of the motorway...so don't put trust totally on your satnavs. However, it's still easy to find and allows the opportunity to relax for those travelling from Scotland etc.

Suggested meet itinerary:

Meet at Cedar Court Hotel between 10.30 -11am

Drive into the Dales

Photo stops at the Cow and Calf rocks on Ilkely Moor Bah'tat and maybe Bolton Abbey

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilkley_Moor
http://www.geocities.com/venturesongs/ilkley.html

http://www.boltonabbey.com/

Lunch at Grassington

http://www.grassington.uk.com/

Drive on via Malham Tarn and Malham Cove

http://www.malhamdale.org.uk/malham_cove.htm

Stop for chat and photos

Back to Bradford via Skipton and Haworth. Worth a stop and look around if it's not too busy. http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/

Hotel book in for those staying

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/...uestid=4137369

Curry evening and drinks at Omar Khan's

http://www.omarkhans.co.uk/

Gav

Just a refresher...

TMP · 04-08-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RockIt

Heading up to Grassington this afternoon to check out pubs and cafes. Will make a preliminary booking if there is somewhere suitable and confirm exact numbers on the day

Will also look into Devonshire Arms Helen, but I think it's gone a bit up market as it's got a Michelin Star now!

Gav

Enjoy the drive mate and no pressure but we will all be hungry so find us a good-un

beemerbird · 04-08-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RockIt

Will also look into Devonshire Arms Helen, but I think it's gone a bit up market as it's got a Michelin Star now!

Think I could 'suffer' eating there.

Good hunting Gav and the weather's been nice today.

Pleased TMP seems to like his food as well, so it doesn't make me look too much of a greedy guts.

pjs: You raised the question about what type of drive it will be........put it this way, none of us are male between the ages of 17 and early twenties and drive Saxos, Corsas or Renault Clios. Think that explains things.

Oh and as for joe public, nothing can be as hostile as the reception we could get years ago pulling up somewhere on motorbikes!

RagingKileak · 04-08-2009, 12:18 PM

I think someone said food.

For the record, I am quite fat, which is a product of liking food too much

I know this area well, if you need help choosing a lunch venue - I have probably eaten something wherever your thinking already and would be glad to help!!!

Matt

AlanQS · 04-08-2009, 12:22 PM

However.... following Gav and Helen (then slumming it in her Cayman S) did mean that there were lots of cars being passed by space grey, black, and blue cars mostly train style (one after the other) and might have upset/surprised certain weak minded and inattentive box drivers...

Otherwise, pretty placid and straightforward.

How they'll handle a whole string of BMWs with the occasional Porka...

PeteJ · 04-08-2009, 12:58 PM

Hopefully it will be top down weather!!

Porscha! · 04-08-2009, 01:53 PM

Alan you get that if you are generally driving to enjoy yourself anyway lots of people in "boxes" seem to hate people over taking them anyway, maybe you are luckier with regards to this on the Scottish roads

Today I went round a Renault Kango (or whatever they are called), perfectly safe overtake, no cars coming the other way, gave him plenty of room, nice clear straight on a B Road and he was flashing his lights and shouting abuse at me!

As for food, so long as it is nice I'm not fussy at all!

**Must learn to read other pages first**

Porscha! · 04-08-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CD

but thats what it is

... ok how about a poshcruise

Not sure where the posh fits in??

It's only a poshcruise when me and SerJames turns up

It's a hoon, run out, drive out bit like it's a Porsche not a Porsch...

RockIt · 04-08-2009, 02:48 PM

Had a great run out today. Some sunshine, a few squalls of rain and very windy, but not too many people on the roads to slow progress. Enjoyed a real mix of roads, including some pretty interesting single track lanes with passing places and a sheer drop into the valley above Malham Tarn! Fantastic driving, but only slowly! Then there are faster B roads, some swift A roads and long stretches of dual carriageway bypass...but you've got to watch out for unmarked cars and camera vans on these.

I've attached some pics. to give you all taste of the area. Also found a place to eat and booked us in, but am posting details on another thread to avoid clutter.

Cheers

Gav

Porscha! · 04-08-2009, 02:53 PM

Excellent run

Looks quite simular to a lot of Derbyshire roads as well

squeezebm · 04-08-2009, 02:55 PM

Nice "work" Mr

RockIt · 04-08-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

Nice "work" Mr

It's just a different type of work!

Link to lunchtime thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249438

squeezebm · 04-08-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RockIt

It's just a different type of work!

Link to lunchtime thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249438

Where's everyone stopping over so i can bell them,and get it booked ??

RockIt · 04-08-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

Where's everyone stopping over so i can bell them,and get it booked ??

No idea. Think they may be staying at the Holiday Inn Express in the centre of town? Why not PM Alan, as he will have booked something.

pjs · 04-08-2009, 03:08 PM

looking good

pjs · 04-08-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

I look forward to meeting you

I'll get you some pot pouri for the Mr2

squeezebm · 04-08-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RockIt

No idea. Think they may be staying at the Holiday Inn Express in the centre of town? Why not PM Alan, as he will have booked something.

beemerbird · 04-08-2009, 03:11 PM

Good stuff Gav.

Great roads and views around Malham Tarn. Watched a programme about the thick glacial drift which created the area.............it was interesting - honest!

Porscha! · 04-08-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pjs

I'll get you some pot pouri for the Mr2

Never gonna live that down, am I?

squeezebm · 04-08-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

Good stuff Gav.

Great roads and views around Malham Tarn. Watched a programme about the thick glacial drift which created the area.............it was interesting - honest!

Sounds fascinating

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RagingKileak Brigadier General 206 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	I think someone said food. For the record, I am quite fat, which is a product of liking food too much I know this area well, if you need help choosing a lunch venue - I have probably eaten something wherever your thinking already and would be glad to help!!! Matt
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AlanQS Colonel 250 Rep 2,815 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	However.... following Gav and Helen (then slumming it in her Cayman S) did mean that there were lots of cars being passed by space grey, black, and blue cars mostly train style (one after the other) and might have upset/surprised certain weak minded and inattentive box drivers... Otherwise, pretty placid and straightforward. How they'll handle a whole string of BMWs with the occasional Porka...
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Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 103 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	Alan you get that if you are generally driving to enjoy yourself anyway lots of people in "boxes" seem to hate people over taking them anyway, maybe you are luckier with regards to this on the Scottish roads Today I went round a Renault Kango (or whatever they are called), perfectly safe overtake, no cars coming the other way, gave him plenty of room, nice clear straight on a B Road and he was flashing his lights and shouting abuse at me! As for food, so long as it is nice I'm not fussy at all! Must learn to read other pages first __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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RockIt Lieutenant Colonel 113 Rep 1,720 Posts Drives: Mercedes C350 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Curry Capital of Yorkshire! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Mercedes C350 ... [0.00] 2008 Audi TTS [0.00] 2006 E92 330i SE [0.00]	Had a great run out today. Some sunshine, a few squalls of rain and very windy, but not too many people on the roads to slow progress. Enjoyed a real mix of roads, including some pretty interesting single track lanes with passing places and a sheer drop into the valley above Malham Tarn! Fantastic driving, but only slowly! Then there are faster B roads, some swift A roads and long stretches of dual carriageway bypass...but you've got to watch out for unmarked cars and camera vans on these. I've attached some pics. to give you all taste of the area. Also found a place to eat and booked us in, but am posting details on another thread to avoid clutter. Cheers Gav Attached Images __________________ RockIt!
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