Holy Island and Blanchland in sunshine!

paulgs1000 · Post by **paulgs1000** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:30 pm

Sammyz let Steph and me know he and his wife were staying up in Northumberland - would we like to meet up? One of the lovely aspects of the forum is meeting folk on runs who then become friends through a shared enthusiasm. (I think John just wanted to check on his M)

Met up for a meal and brilliant night at the Northumberland Arms at Felton and then on Sunday, a run out to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) for a three hour wander followed by a transit south with a little bit more enjoyable roads at the other end heading for the Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland.
Always a pleasure to meet up and show off Northumberland. We had a terrific day - thanks you two and see you soon.

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buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 11:09 pm

Look glorious.

AlienZed · Post by **AlienZed** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:42 am

Its always nice to have a run out , especially in a bit of sunshine,

Did Sammyz get his top down , that boot looks kinda full.
Note to myself must get back up there first bright day.
M

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:06 am

His M Paul? He needs to let go .....

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:28 am

pvr wrote:His M Paul? He needs to let go .....

POT.

KETTLE.

paulgs1000 · Post by **paulgs1000** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:16 am

buzyg wrote:Look glorious.

Yes - we were lucky - was a beautiful day

AlienZed wrote:Its always nice to have a run out , especially in a bit of sunshine,
Did Sammyz get his top down , that boot looks kinda full.
Note to myself must get back up there first bright day.
M

We were able to help out by taking some of the bags and then we could both have our roofs down. That top photo was when John was setting off back home so all back in his E89 and the roof had to stay up.

pvr wrote:His M Paul? He needs to let go .....

Oh yes, beginning to feel that the M is ours - really enjoying each run out and revelling in it's capabilities more - even the sports exhaust which I look forward to now

Needed that period of adaptation.

john-e89 wrote:
pvr wrote:His M Paul? He needs to let go .....

POT.
KETTLE.

Absolutely

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:25 pm

Looks fab Paul, we've been over that causeway a few times - gotta get the tide times right haven't you

paulgs1000 · Post by **paulgs1000** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:42 pm

Marlon wrote:Looks fab Paul, we've been over that causeway a few times - gotta get the tide times right haven't you

Oh yes - and make sure you get the right year when looking tide tables up on line, easy to make a mistake.

Gave the M a heck of a pressure washing over the body and underneath when I got back mind. There were a few puddles of sea water that couldn't be avoided

Think I ended up as drenched as the M

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:23 pm

Sounds like a great day OP - a fellow Z4 owner, stunning scenery and great weather.

It must be over 40 years since my parents took me to Lindisfarne

but I still remember it clearly - certainly made an impression!

sammyz · Post by **sammyz** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 11:03 pm

Had a great weekend meeting up with Paul and Steph. Lovely to see the M again, sounds epic from behind

Also caught up with Craig and Cheryl on Saturday and Sunday and Craig was driving very sensibly with baby Craig on board!

Northumberland was kind with the weather, fantastic part of the country.

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:59 pm

[quote="paulgs1000"]Sammyz let Steph and me know he and his wife were staying up in Northumberland - would we like to meet up? One of the lovely aspects of the forum is meeting folk on runs who then become friends through a shared enthusiasm. (I think John just wanted to check on his M)

I couldn't agree more Paul.....though I think you mean Friday and Monday,as me and Cheryl had a lovely time catching up with them on Saturday and Sunday....you and Steph passed John and me on the A1 on Sunday....but didn't even wave

Met up for a meal and brilliant night at the Northumberland Arms at Felton and then on Monday(corrected that for you,lol) a run out to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) for a three hour wander followed by a transit south with a little bit more enjoyable roads at the other end heading for the Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchla

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:02 am

sammyz wrote:Had a great weekend meeting up with Paul and Steph. Lovely to see the M again, sounds epic from behind Also caught up with Craig and Cheryl on Saturday and Sunday and Craig was driving very sensibly with baby Craig on board!

Northumberland was kind with the weather, fantastic part of the country.

Was great to see you and Pauline ,John......me and Cheryl certainly enjoyed catching up with you both,and had some great weather.
Yes,a pregnant wife doesn't make a good passenger,haha

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:05 am

AlienZed wrote:Its always nice to have a run out , especially in a bit of sunshine,
Did Sammyz get his top down , that boot looks kinda full.
Note to myself must get back up there first bright day.
M

I don't think he could with all his cases in it,but he did have his roof down on Saturday and Sunday

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:15 am

craig3.2 wrote:
Yes,a pregnant wife doesn't make a good passenger,haha

I was wondering how Craig and Cheryl had baby Craig with them in a Z4.

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:16 am

Oh yes, beginning to feel that the M is ours - really enjoying each run out and revelling in it's capabilities more - even the sports exhaust which I look forward to now

Needed that period of adaptation.

That will be the sports exhaust you wanted John to remove prior to you buying it,Paul,lol......Standard exhaust makes a nice sound too though

[quote="pvr"] His M Paul? He needs to let go .....

I don't get the feeling he is missing the M too much,despite having it for 9 years.... enjoying the 35i too much

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