Make my daughter and her mates day...evening meet 5th June (north wales/chester)
06 June 2009, 11:15 AM
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Many thanks to Steve for showing us some cracking roads and a warm welcome. 
I really enjoyed the twin lakes road which was like a short rally stage in itself, the evo triangle was a bit hair raising in sections but just as enjoyable.
And even better there were no Police, speed camera vans or GATSO's either and I thought North Wales was crawling with all of them, not that we exceeded the speed limits at any time. 
It was good to meet Richy B and the other members of MWS and thanks for showing me the best way to get back.
I forgot my camera so I am hoping that Rich (rsedwards) can post some pics up.
If anyone get the chance to drive on either of these two roads then take it you will not be disappointed. 
I really enjoyed the twin lakes road which was like a short rally stage in itself, the evo triangle was a bit hair raising in sections but just as enjoyable.
And even better there were no Police, speed camera vans or GATSO's either and I thought North Wales was crawling with all of them, not that we exceeded the speed limits at any time. It was good to meet Richy B and the other members of MWS and thanks for showing me the best way to get back.
I forgot my camera so I am hoping that Rich (rsedwards) can post some pics up.
If anyone get the chance to drive on either of these two roads then take it you will not be disappointed.
06 June 2009, 12:29 PM
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Gald I made the trip up, nice roads and friendly people. I'll try and get some pics up by the end of the weekend, and the vid should on youtube by the end of the week.
Cheers, Rich.
Cheers, Rich.
06 June 2009, 08:42 PM
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Thanks again to all that turned up (nice to put some faces to usernames) it was such a shame the meet was'nt as intended but i think we had a good time.
next time i will come up with a more challenging route and i will servey the roads beforehand (well it would be rude not to)
cheers
steve
BTW i have to wait a week
for the youtube vid!!!
next time
i will come up with a more challenging route and i will servey the roads beforehand (well it would be rude not to)cheers
steve
BTW i have to wait a week
for the youtube vid!!!
07 June 2009, 12:51 AM
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Thanks again to all that turned up (nice to put some faces to usernames) it was such a shame the meet was'nt as intended but i think we had a good time.
next time i will come up with a more challenging route and i will servey the roads beforehand (well it would be rude not to)
cheers
steve
BTW i have to wait a week for the youtube vid!!!
next time
i will come up with a more challenging route and i will servey the roads beforehand (well it would be rude not to)cheers
steve
BTW i have to wait a week
for the youtube vid!!!
07 June 2009, 01:01 AM
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im sure i will come up with something inc the triangle and the FULL lakes run something with a compulsory petrol halt 
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inc the triangle and the FULL lakes run something with a compulsory petrol halt steve
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07 June 2009, 09:53 PM
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I just wanted to see how terrified I looked giving it some beans down the twin lakes road.
Also forgot to compliment the MWS on their cars - your 22B is fantastic and I hope to own one someday
, Andy's hatchback was menacing in black, Jay's P1 is a credit to him and CristalTips's spec D has got to be the ultimate hawkeye (for me anyway).
08 June 2009, 01:03 AM
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08 June 2009, 09:54 AM
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Didn't notice it parked there next to mine
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08 June 2009, 01:31 PM
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)I uploaded the vid to youtube but is was too long (you're only allowed 10mins) So I will edit it tonight, I also need to cut out Steve's number plate.
I'll also get some pic's sorted once I have resized them.
08 June 2009, 06:18 PM
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I'm glad everyone's number plate is blanked (apart from mine!)
I uploaded the vid to youtube but is was too long (you're only allowed 10mins) So I will edit it tonight, I also need to cut out Steve's number plate.
I'll also get some pic's sorted once I have resized them.
)I uploaded the vid to youtube but is was too long (you're only allowed 10mins) So I will edit it tonight, I also need to cut out Steve's number plate.
I'll also get some pic's sorted once I have resized them.
is it possible to split it up in sections??
08 June 2009, 07:42 PM
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No worries, I thought you had simply forgotten anout me!
I have cut a chunk out of the vid to bring it down to 10mins, some of the footage was poor because of the rain and low sun. By the time youtube finished compressing it you couldn't see much. The final copy is rendering now.
Pics will be up shortly.
Cheers, Rich.
I have cut a chunk out of the vid to bring it down to 10mins, some of the footage was poor because of the rain and low sun. By the time youtube finished compressing it you couldn't see much. The final copy is rendering now.
Pics will be up shortly.
Cheers, Rich.
08 June 2009, 07:57 PM
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Here's a few pics from Friday night now i've caught up on sleep thought i'd taken more than that!!
CristalTips Spec D, CannonFodder & Andy P's STi
Steve001's Spec D & Richy B's 22B
CristalTips Spec D
Andy P's STi
Jay's P1
Richy B's 22B
thought i'd taken more than that!!CristalTips Spec D, CannonFodder & Andy P's STi
Steve001's Spec D & Richy B's 22B
CristalTips Spec D
Andy P's STi
Jay's P1
Richy B's 22B
08 June 2009, 09:31 PM
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Well I've shrunk mine down, just like CristalTips I thought I took more
If anyone wants a high res copy of a pic, drop me a pm.
If anyone wants a high res copy of a pic, drop me a pm.
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09 June 2009, 12:01 AM
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right
we have 2 options, before the kids break up for summer or afterwards i was thinking of a lunch time meet up and an afternoon/evening blast i will ahve a good look in cloc forest to see whats suitable and i will defo get the sheep forcast
during the summer hols theres too many caravans etc etc oh and the bikes (the ones that hang off your rear bumper (at less than the speed limit) right in the blind spot
steve
we have 2 options, before the kids break up for summer or afterwards i was thinking of a lunch time meet up and an afternoon/evening blast
i will ahve a good look in cloc forest to see whats suitable and i will defo get the sheep forcast during the summer hols theres too many caravans etc etc oh and the bikes (the ones that hang off your rear bumper (at less than the speed limit) right in the blind spot
steve
10 June 2009, 01:42 PM
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Ok, I have put the vids up on you tube, enjoy!
YouTube - North Wales Run 1
YouTube - North Wales Run 2
Managed to include some random footage on the end of vid 2
YouTube - North Wales Run 1
YouTube - North Wales Run 2
Managed to include some random footage on the end of vid 2
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10 June 2009, 05:30 PM
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10 June 2009, 06:32 PM
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nice one buddy yeh was a shame about the rain drops, who was the guy in the silver car ahead? some nice lines i thought although he did seem to be on sheep duty (poor sod)
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yeh was a shame about the rain drops, who was the guy in the silver car ahead? some nice lines i thought although he did seem to be on sheep duty (poor sod) steve
11 June 2009, 12:05 AM
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and as for his unnatural interest in sheep, draw your own conclusions on that one...
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I like the camera stuck on the outside as it give a different perspective. If we were going to do a few runs (and the battery lasted
) then I would have moved it to different points on the car. Next purchase is an incar charger for the camcorder.Aren't there more (action) photos due to be posted?
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12 June 2009, 09:54 PM
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i have an outline route in mind for the next run
be prepared for 100 miles with a petrol/lunch stop with some 'mint' roads
steve "Barrrrrrrrr"