Mick's Motoring September Stroll
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- mickthemaverick
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Well it certainly seems everyone is staying at home, not heard from a soul since Hereford and now I'm past Worcester:
and on my way to Gloucester for lunch
and on my way to Gloucester for lunch
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Flip Mick, you're travelling swiftly. Be careful not to pick up a virtual speeding ticket!
As I get older I think a lot about the hereafter - I go into a room and then wonder what I'm here after.
Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.
"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson
Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.
"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson
- mickthemaverick
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Bit of an issue on the A38 through Tewkesbury resulting in a rework of the purifier's plumbing but all looking good now:
but got a quick snap of Tewkesbury on the way through:
then past Gloucester:
not forgetting the cathedral:
to arrive at the rather cosy pub for lunch:
with a very nice bar:
where the lunch was very tasty but not up to the corned beef pie at The Drift Cafe:
.
So, fed and watered Bloodhound here I come
but got a quick snap of Tewkesbury on the way through:
then past Gloucester:
not forgetting the cathedral:
to arrive at the rather cosy pub for lunch:
with a very nice bar:
where the lunch was very tasty but not up to the corned beef pie at The Drift Cafe:
.
So, fed and watered Bloodhound here I come
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
- mickthemaverick
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Not a problem Paul, I've got Neil's virtual credit card from lunch on Tuesday to take care of that, but don't tell him!
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Hope you pocketed his virtual driving licence as well!
As I get older I think a lot about the hereafter - I go into a room and then wonder what I'm here after.
Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.
"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson
Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.
"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Watch out for virtual roadworks! There are some in Shiplake, and more in Medmenham.
James
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Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
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Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
- mickthemaverick
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Thanks for the tips James, and yes I got the license and insurance too thanks Paul, so if anyone else picks up some virtual points we can put them on there!!
About to leave Bloodhound which is in hibernation at the moment due to the virus and needing to raise another £8m sponsorship to move to the next stage.
Unfortunately virtual cards won't do it for this but hopefully a rich benefactor will come forward soon. Here's what it looks like at the moment firstly in the desert and then back at base:
Now to find the A4 and head for Didcot
About to leave Bloodhound which is in hibernation at the moment due to the virus and needing to raise another £8m sponsorship to move to the next stage.
Unfortunately virtual cards won't do it for this but hopefully a rich benefactor will come forward soon. Here's what it looks like at the moment firstly in the desert and then back at base:
Now to find the A4 and head for Didcot
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
When you get to Henley on Thames take a virtual walk by the River Thames. You will meet up with this lovely lady;
http://mermaidsofearth.com/mermaid-stat ... on-thames/
She was there this morning, as I went past (after doing a bank call in Chesham).
http://mermaidsofearth.com/mermaid-stat ... on-thames/
She was there this morning, as I went past (after doing a bank call in Chesham).
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
- mickthemaverick
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Well I thoroughly enjoyed Didcot and will have to have a dedicated day trip there at some point. Here's a flavour:
Now its off to find the mermaid and a little light refreshment in Henley
Now its off to find the mermaid and a little light refreshment in Henley
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Aha - Henley, Medmenham, Sonning, Caversham . . . and Binfield Heath, and the rather cosy Bottle & Glass inn. Full of Brakspear's Henley ales, and (iirc from the '60s!) scrubbed oak tables, and fillet steak in french bread sandwiches
Only a few miles up the road to Nettlebed (on the Henley-Benson road) to the cottage where George Smiley arrived (in a P6) for the glorious episode of Tinker, Tailor... to talk to Connie Sachs, played touchingly by Beryl Reid . . .
Only a few miles up the road to Nettlebed (on the Henley-Benson road) to the cottage where George Smiley arrived (in a P6) for the glorious episode of Tinker, Tailor... to talk to Connie Sachs, played touchingly by Beryl Reid . . .
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
She looks like a part-time mermaid James!
- mickthemaverick
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Well I've made it to the Wetherspoons Hotel in Henley, but I had a quick stroll round the river first and an ice cream in the Chocolate Cafe.@
So after a well earned pint of shandy I shall be heading home.
It has been a great trip and has truly increased my desire to make the real trip as soon as it is feasible.
Thanks to all who have chipped in along the way and especially to Neil for thinking of the idea in the first place.
Home to sofa isolation and model making for me, and maybe SWMBO will come home eventually to bring some life back into the house.
Meanwhile stay safe everyone and roll on the real trip!!
So after a well earned pint of shandy I shall be heading home.
It has been a great trip and has truly increased my desire to make the real trip as soon as it is feasible.
Thanks to all who have chipped in along the way and especially to Neil for thinking of the idea in the first place.
Home to sofa isolation and model making for me, and maybe SWMBO will come home eventually to bring some life back into the house.
Meanwhile stay safe everyone and roll on the real trip!!
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
- Paul-R
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2003 2.0 HDi 110 C5 Exclusive Estate (Gone)
2001 2.0 HDi 90 Xsara Estate (Gone) - x 1379
Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
Well done Mick. Glad you made it back safely!
As I get older I think a lot about the hereafter - I go into a room and then wonder what I'm here after.
Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.
"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson
Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.
"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson
- white exec
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- Posts: 7445
- Joined: 21 Dec 2015, 12:46
- Location: Sayalonga, Malaga, Spain
- My Cars: 1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive hatch RHD
1992 BX19D Millesime hatch LHD
previously 1989 BX19RD, 1998 ZX 1.9D auto, 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto
and lots of Rovers before that: 1935 Ten, 1947 Sixteen, 1960 P5 3-litre, 1966 P6 2000, 1972 P6 2000TC, and 1975 P6B 3500S - x 1752
Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
A brilliantly timed thread, Mick - and House Points - nay, a pint of Brakspear's and a steak sandwich - for Neil for coming up with the idea.
Chris
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Re: Mick's Motoring March Meander
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!