DDK Welsh Tour 2008 - The Details

Post by **Bootsy** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:50 pm

although the bumblebee's tappets were 'miles out' i'm picking it up tomorrow, it's ready for a thousand miles or so and we will see you in wales in the old girl/boy!

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:02 pm

sladey wrote:Tight? could you come along later then?

I'd love to find a way, even if it's just for one of the days: seems a shame to miss it.

On the other hand, I really don't want to leave here having not finished Nigel's car, so that's what it all hangs on: still I've done about nine hours so far today, and just about to start the next shift

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sladey · Post by **sladey** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:10 pm

Stick it on a trailer and bring it along

A few beers, couple of hammers, and we'll all soon have it knocked into (a) shape

Good luck with it Barry

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:15 pm

Good old DDK: I feel a bit silly for not thinking of that myself

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On the other hand: we know what happens when drink and cars mix:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrtOMLHx ... re=related

(I was looking for the panel-beating-the-Cortina, but it's close enough).

amallagh · Post by **amallagh** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:22 pm

Hi,
if anyone with a reserved room at the Chainbridge hotel finds they need to cancel at short notice and can't make it, then let me know.
Would like to come along but as things stand 'There is no room at the Inn' as they say in the famous book.
Regards
Andrew
(Tel 07764 822259)

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:27 pm

Andrew, I cancelled my room about 3 hours ago: when did you try them?

If it was before that, you might be in with a chance

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abzadams · Post by **abzadams** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:30 pm

Mike Usiskin wrote:What time was dinner? 7.30pm christ thats going to be tight. my route planner thinks it's going to take 3 1/2 hours from north london on a friday night does one have to book at the hotel for food or can we wing it, if we are blessed by a following wind (remember berts NOT in the car this time) and make it can we grab a couple of plates or would we be better chilling out and eating on the way?

m

Mike, give the Chainbridge a call and tell then whats happening. When you think about it, chances are that we would have only just ordered by the time you arrive given the numbers! I can text you the Menu

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:35 pm

amallagh wrote:Hi,
if anyone with a reserved room at the Chainbridge hotel finds they need to cancel at short notice and can't make it, then let me know.
Would like to come along but as things stand 'There is no room at the Inn' as they say in the famous book.
Regards
Andrew
(Tel 07764 822259)

Is there room at one of their sister hotels? Bryn Howel or The Wild Pheasant ?

Mike Usiskin · Post by **Mike Usiskin** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:41 pm

cool, I'll contact the hotel and ask, Be good to see the menu, If the veggie option is any good we might just make it

it's startling how quick these old cars can be

Northy · Post by **Northy** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:44 pm

I went on a bit of a tour here with a few others from Impact Bumpers earlier in the year and this is what you've got in store (weather permitting!).

You'll have a blast! Make sure you all take a lot of photos and videos!

abzadams · Post by **abzadams** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:44 pm

Mike Usiskin wrote:
it's startling how quick these old cars can be

Mines just made 152 at Bob Watsons!

Mike Usiskin · Post by **Mike Usiskin** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:46 pm

MPH?!!?!!?!

Mike Usiskin · Post by **Mike Usiskin** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:46 pm

I hope we don't hit that kind of trafic jam

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:48 pm

Due to my work load and not being able to find a dog sitter

, I have to drop out and have offered Andrew my room at the Chainbridge. Have a great time everyone!

defianty · Post by **defianty** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:54 pm

I'm not going to make this as many of the you know. Well Rich anyways

Car still off the road (getting close though) and a wedding party on the Saturday night make it a no go for me. Would have came in the daily (again) but I'm the best man at the wedding.

I've not canceled my room yet (Chainbridge). If anyone wants it please let me know and we can make arrangements.

I've spoken with Andrew and he has a room now. It appears the Chainbridge are filling the rooms with non DDKers so I thought I'd offer is here first.

Have fun guys, wish I was there.