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Northern Drive 21st Sept
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:36 pm
by VG65
Fab run in the wonderful Northumberland.
Top bacon buttie stop at Slaley Hall - with special parking signed for 'Porsche Club' - how did they know about our impediments??
Enjoyed infiltrating PCGB meet
Thanks James for the organisation.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:55 pm
by hot66
Everyone seemed to manage the early start , except me
Oh well, 5 minutes late wasn't too bad
I was a bit worried when I woke up & saw thick fog, but luckilly only a couple of miles into the drive the fog lifted and the sun shone
Some great cars again, but it was a treat to see Mick Cliffs new Sepia '72 & Stu's amazing 914/6. Both Stunning cars .
Hopefully everyone enjoyed the roads .... I admit I was enjoying them so much I forgot about the 'touring' pace
Only managed a couple of photos
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:05 pm
by Highfield
Ooh jealous - looks great fun and bright sunshine (late summer at last in Wales and now Northumberland).
Spent the day in the garage with lots of 911 bits
Ian
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:37 pm
by mycar
What a lovely day, sorry not to make the drive, probably the lasr oppotunity for summer driving this year.
Along with Helen and Larry, we tried in vain to scoop show and shine prizes from under PCGB noses.... curses
Note to self:- when trying to win show and shine prizes, must remember to order a brand new car and have it delivered directly to Raby.
Dark confession, I like 964s.
Regards, Mike.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:58 pm
by 58A - 71E
Early start indeed but my God was it worth it
356, 911, 912, 914 and Helen in the speedster rep at Raby meant a full house of cars
Scotch Corner ready for the off
Stuart's (1) 914
Mick's 911
After seeing Rich's car in Wales and now this I think I'm succombing to some sepia love
The weather was great, if a little chilly to start with, respect to Stuart(2) and Keith in the 912 targa who went topless all day
Then out onto what have to be some of the best roads anywhere in the UK
Sorry Vicki and Stuart (3) this was before you arrived
The 'touring' pace
proved to be entertaining
Breakfast stop at the greasy spoon
(not as good as Vicki's photo
) - did enjoy it when all the morning golfers had to tee off to the sound of these in the background
Didnt get any photos at Raby though
was too busy admiring the cars in the show and shine
and as usual a huge thanks to James for organising
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:05 pm
by Helen
DDK disable register parking
BTW i have posted some photos on the thread in events section (before i noticed this thread
)
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:53 pm
by hot66
58A - 71E wrote:Then out onto what have to be some of the best roads anywhere in the UK
shame we didn't get any photos of the roads, but they were superb. Generally any roads which have 'snow' poles tend to be great drivers roads
Some superb moorland roads + loads of great twisties with plenty of 1st gear hairpins thrown in for good measure.
Only grounded out the front of the car a couple of times
My poor fuel tank
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:01 pm
by VG65
mycar wrote:What a lovely day, sorry not to make the drive, probably the lasr oppotunity for summer driving this year.
Along with Helen and Larry, we tried in vain to scoop show and shine prizes from under PCGB noses.... curses
Note to self:- when trying to win show and shine prizes, must remember to order a brand new car and have it delivered directly to Raby.
Dark confession, I like 964s.
Regards, Mike.
With you re the 964 thing Mike!
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:40 am
by Nic B-C
Loads more pics from Raby on my forum here
http://server.microlite11.com/~admin189 ... php?t=4975
I particularly loved the targa
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:53 am
by Mick Cliff
Great roads, great people, great day out...
Thanks James
Remind me - how many Stuarts?
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:58 am
by Mick Cliff
58A - 71E wrote:Mick's 911
After seeing Rich's car in Wales and now this I think I'm succombing to some sepia love
My survey says you either love it or hate it [Sepia], there's nothing in between [e.g 'not bad', 'quite nice', etc.]
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:32 am
by Helen
i thought the sepia look very nice next to Johnnys 356
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:14 pm
by mycar
Helen wrote:
Mmmm, Porsche does Cadbury`s Caramel.
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:31 pm
by Mr Pharmacist
Had a great day - thanks for organising it James.
After attempting to keep up with James's 'touring speed' my car definitely needs a rest!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:20 pm
by hot66
Mr Pharmacist wrote:
After attempting to keep up with James's 'touring speed' my car definitely needs a rest!!!
.... thats what happens when I don't have my wife to keep things in check
Just to remind you all of the roads, here is a photo I prepared earlier
