lancewr1

so that route that was up cannot now be used? im all confused now

you've been scoobied

the route we have posted from M6 to M54 to A41 can be used. Just means a little detour when finally get to chester to join the designated route that the organisers have put. This is cause their route comes from the M56 and we won't be joining it. Sure we will be fine.

lancewr1

arrrh ok thats good , so all the original meeting points are still happening then ,

Hammer man

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Ive sent a pm to imy(scoobychick) asking if there is a reason why we cant come in the way we suggested. The worst thing that can happen is that we all meet up at the last meeting point and come up with a plan from there. I will let you all know if I get a reply

jamiedream

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I Dont think I have ever been so excited, can't wait only just over a week. Me and couple of mates will be leavin Mk at 7 then and will stop at m6 services yeah? Can't wait hope theere is as many scoobies as expecting.

Am pissed off that won't have my wheels done by then though, gunna have to live with it I guess..

scoobychick555

hammer man,
i've replied to your message with the reasons why we want you to approach the racecourse as we've asked.

there are 5 main roads into the town of Chester, the racecourse is located on one of them but only by approaching it from the west will we be able to get 800 odd cars off the road and parked up with minimal traffic queues/jams.

sorry folks but we need you to take the long way round Chester to get you all quickly into the racecourse.

imy
McRae Gathering team

lancewr1

lets just take the long way around then ?

Hammer man

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Thanks for your reply Imy.. all makes sense. We need to take a slight detour as you`ve been scoobied suggests. It may make sense now to meet you`ve been scoobied in Wrexham. From Telford, up the A5 to Shrewsbury, Oswestry then Wrexham. Do you know any good places to meet on the A483 and then maybe go up the A550 to Queensferry??

you've been scoobied

Scoobychick you have pm

scoobychick555

message replied to.

i'll leave it between Hammer Man and you've been scoobied to sort out arrival route to the racecourse.

thanks for your understanding,

things will get easier once you guys are inside and parked up lol

imy

you've been scoobied

hammer man,

I don't mind if want to meet at broxton roundabout or come up a483. 483 is closer for me but will still mean a slight detour around chester.

Will check best / shortest route before the 9th. Hopefully this sunday then can see traffic levels and will advise.

Don't want you all to come out of your way up a483 if a41 is better route. roadworks on a483 at present.

Hammer man

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OK mate. Coming up the A5 and then the A483 is still a nice route for us all(better than the M6). If the day is anything like the origional gathering, it will be worth it however we get there.

you've been scoobied

ok if m54 a5 and a483 is the route.
I will meet you at the gledrid roundabout. It is on the gobowen bypass after oswestry but before the chirk bypass. Petrol station at the roundabout has a truck stop and a company selling tents etc. Roundabout after the Lion Quays hotel which will be on your right.
not sure what time you lot will get there.

G4R3TH

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Ok, correct me if I'm wrong as I'm usless at directions but....

Leaving Telford at 0830 and following the A5 to Shrewsbury then the A483 to meet up with you've been scoobied at the Gledrin roundabout will take around 40 minutes.

Now if we head up the *** towards Drury then hang a right to the A494 will lead us onto the A548 Sealand Road for around 1000.

Autoroute suggests 1 hour 10 minutes for the whole journey but allow 20 minutes for traffic, should see this route fall into the original plan?

I'm hoping for good weather Saturday so I don't turn up with a filthy car!

Tom87

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Ok so what are all the different meeting points, plus the times we have to meet there?

G4R3TH

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I would suggest the following:

Jamiedream and mates leave Milton Keynes 7am.

Meet with Tom and Hammerman at M6 Corley services 8-08:10am.

Meet with G4R3TH and Lancewr1 at M54 Telford services 08:30-08:40am.

Meet with You've been scoobied at Gledrin Roundabout 09:20-09:30am.

Arrive Chester Racecourse 10:00-10:30am.

AdamMole

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I am well up for this, But where can I join the convoy coming from Barnsley South Yorkshire.

lancewr1

sounding good , im well up for this now , getting excited haha

G4R3TH

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Welcome to join in but may be a bit of a trek for you as you are coming down from the North to the East of Chester and we are travelling up from the south to the West of Chester. Probably better off going round and straight onto the A548 and meeting up with everyone there? Or starting a convoy from the North?

I have taken a screenshot showing the route and stop points.

Not 100% sure on the detour (point 5) but you've been scoobied may be able to suggest a better alternative?

lancewr1

looks good that , so how many are we gonna have in the convoy round about.

AdamMole

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ok cheers mate, Does seem to be any convoys from the north. That I can find anyway. Will keep looking though.

Hammer man

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There have been many people who have put there name down from various places... Lets hope as many as possible can get there at the various meeting points.Its not every day you get to see 800+ scoobies in one place

jamiedream

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Really excited, counting down days lol. Cars gettin few bits put on should be done by Saturday so can wash it then bring on Sunday.

Also has anyone got a vf35 turbo for sale, even a 34. If so bring it along and will have off ya. Let us know before Sunday tho. Wanna say well done for organising ti
es and meeting points .. Good job.

See you all soon

G4R3TH

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Hopefully people will join along the way on Sunday.

Will be fantastic to have a huge convoy going up to Chester!

I'm boring everyone with my countdown. lol.

you've been scoobied

Hi all,
I have tried to get welsh scoobies to join the convoy but they seem to be having a seperate welsh scooby meet towards builth wells. Oh well I tried.
See you all at Gledrid roundabout. Will debate then which way to head in to Chester as on *** to Queensferry bypass it a bit of a pain but should be ok in the timeframe set out.

rob-c-h1983

hi anyone coming from lincoln way

you've been scoobied

reading the presentation info again it seems to suggest we should try and avoid Chester city centre. Therefore looks like route towards drury corner on the A494 Queensferry bypass is the only real option. Was thinking of going via other routes but no good if we get stopped and told to turn around. Won't want to delay getting there too much as stands open at 10am and think the sealand industrial park and holding area will get quite busy. Earlier we get there the better.
see you all Sunday.

Hammer man

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Just reminding all who are going on Sunday to have their parking permit ready or you may have a problem getting parked at the racecourse.. If anybody wants to exchange mobile phone numbers just in case of delays or problems, you can pm me your mobile and I will be happy to send back mine... cheers.

G4R3TH

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I'll have a couple permits spare. (Got carried away with the printer!)

Number pm'd.

Tom87

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lol Gareth I went a step further and laminated a couple of permits at work!