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Return of the Midweekers on the quest for the golden boot
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- Lifer
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Return of the Midweekers on the quest for the golden boot
Phone call from Chesherman last week: He wanted to visit a company that provides clothing for karting in Hawick - how did we fancy a run out on Wednesday? No brainer for us as the roads upto and beyond Kielder are terrific. Chesherman got in contact with Cherrym and he and his mate Dave were able to join us as well Sadly, PorthoZ4 has sold his Zed and bought an Audi estate but it didn't stop us all having an impromtu run up to Hartside when we met for breakfast the week before old habits never die
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Our route had a road closure on it but no problem with Cherrym's encylopedic knowledge of the roads, we soon bypassed that We take turns to lead and this was the first time we'd been able to see Cheshireman in his new E89 take the lead. It impressed with it's abilities and it certainly looks the part on the road in it's stealthy black Nice choice (though we all agreed it was the driver made the difference not the Zed )
We had a great run up with little traffic and clear roads (though you had to take care at times; still some greasy corners)
After driving past the company a couple of times, a phone call saw us in their offices and excellent customer service saw Cheshireman outshining my bright red Pilottis by buying golden racing boots! . . . go for it!
Our preferred café was closed so we made do with Morrisons (massive safe carpark) and surprisingly decent food in their café.
Cherrym had some coaching to do late afternoon so he headed off with Dave back to Newcastle on the A68 but Cheshireman, me and Steph had time on our side and took the Newcastleton loop and really enjoyed the clear roads once on our way back.
Brilliant to be out again with the midweekers and looking forward to more 'quests' in the future :thumbsup
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Our route had a road closure on it but no problem with Cherrym's encylopedic knowledge of the roads, we soon bypassed that We take turns to lead and this was the first time we'd been able to see Cheshireman in his new E89 take the lead. It impressed with it's abilities and it certainly looks the part on the road in it's stealthy black Nice choice (though we all agreed it was the driver made the difference not the Zed )
We had a great run up with little traffic and clear roads (though you had to take care at times; still some greasy corners)
After driving past the company a couple of times, a phone call saw us in their offices and excellent customer service saw Cheshireman outshining my bright red Pilottis by buying golden racing boots! . . . go for it!
Our preferred café was closed so we made do with Morrisons (massive safe carpark) and surprisingly decent food in their café.
Cherrym had some coaching to do late afternoon so he headed off with Dave back to Newcastle on the A68 but Cheshireman, me and Steph had time on our side and took the Newcastleton loop and really enjoyed the clear roads once on our way back.
Brilliant to be out again with the midweekers and looking forward to more 'quests' in the future :thumbsup
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Return of the Midweekers on the quest for the golden boot
What a great way to spend some free time, far better than working!
Rob
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Return of the Midweekers on the quest for the golden boot
Great to see you all out n about.
Nice time of year with quite roads to enjoy.
The start of more adventures to come
M.
Nice time of year with quite roads to enjoy.
The start of more adventures to come
M.
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- Lifer
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You betcha - quieter roads tooSmartbear wrote:What a great way to spend some free time, far better than working!
Rob
Hi Maurice - hope soAlienZed wrote:Great to see you all out n about.
Nice time of year with quite roads to enjoy.
The start of more adventures to come
M.
Now Porsche flat 6 experience, 986S & 981S.
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Looks fantastic
Good pics and write up
Stuart
Good pics and write up
Stuart
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Thanks - never does justice to the roadsbuzyg wrote:Way to go. Nice write up.
It was Stuart - the roads are brilliantStuartt wrote:Looks fantastic
Good pics and write up
Stuart
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paulgs1000 wrote:Thanks - never does justice to the roadsbuzyg wrote:Way to go. Nice write up.
It was Stuart - the roads are brilliantStuartt wrote:Looks fantastic
Good pics and write up
Stuart
I had a great time when Smartbear and myself came up for Dave to move our roof motors, Cherrym led us on a drive out to Hartside cafe and back, couldn't believe how quiet the roads were and the scenery is just fantastic.
Must be great having all those great roads on your doorstep
Stuart
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You were right Stu, it just wasn't the same driving the mini along the same route last weekStuartt wrote:paulgs1000 wrote:Thanks - never does justice to the roadsbuzyg wrote:Way to go. Nice write up.
It was Stuart - the roads are brilliantStuartt wrote:Looks fantastic
Good pics and write up
Stuart
I had a great time when Smartbear and myself came up for Dave to move our roof motors, Cherrym led us on a drive out to Hartside cafe and back, couldn't believe how quiet the roads were and the scenery is just fantastic.
Must be great having all those great roads on your doorstep
Stuart
Same top grub in the Hartside café though
Rob
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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It's good to see the crew out and hitting the road once again, taking advantage of the fantastic roads . It's also a reminder of the trips still to come, are just around the corner
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Return of the Midweekers on the quest for the golden boot
Cherrym has met many (maybe all?) the Zed owners that have come to Dave's for the work on their roof motors. That's been a big contribution to the forum and a big help to many ownersStuartt wrote:
I had a great time when Smartbear and myself came up for Dave to move our roof motors, Cherrym led us on a drive out to Hartside cafe and back, couldn't believe how quiet the roads were and the scenery is just fantastic.
Must be great having all those great roads on your doorstep
Stuart
Great place to head to and meet up - very specialSmartbear wrote:
You were right Stu, it just wasn't the same driving the mini along the same route last week
Same top grub in the Hartside café though
Rob
Hi Nick, good to hear from you - hope you're well and still keeping that 3.0si immaculateSwiftly wrote:It's good to see the crew out and hitting the road once again, taking advantage of the fantastic roads . It's also a reminder of the trips still to come, are just around the corner
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Looks like old times ,wish I could have joined you again. That's one of my favourite runs especially from Hawick to Newcastleton great road with good sight lines. Pleased you got your shoes Craig they're well smart!.
Thanks for posting again Paul .
Thanks for posting again Paul .
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