Re: Mick's Motoring South Coast Saunter

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 26 Oct 2020, 17:39

mickthemaverick wrote: 26 Oct 2020, 16:57 I have had confirmation from Ken's brother that he should be able to join us for lunch in Devizes and he knows and approves of Morrison's cafe there! Shall we firm up on that venue and say 13.00 hours?

Covid allowing, most definitely

Had a bit of a scare on that front today...

I got an alert on my running phone to say I'd been in contact with someone who tested positive but it was a false alarm allegedly... The BBC News website said there was a known problem ion the app. that causes this...

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 29 Oct 2020, 19:53

Just had an early warning text from Ken's sister. They are quarantined together in Streatley and apparently Ken has spent the last two days in bed with a heavy cold. A Covid test kit has been sent for and it is fingers crossed but obviously the Saunter is in jeopardy!! Just a heads up!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 30 Oct 2020, 07:06

All best for Ken's rapid recovery Mick

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 30 Oct 2020, 07:09

Thanks Jim, I'll pass that on

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 30 Oct 2020, 07:12

mickthemaverick wrote: 30 Oct 2020, 07:09 Thanks Jim, I'll pass that on

Mick, I just saw I accidentally put the totally wrong emoji in my post... I meant this one

and NOT this one

I'm very sorry

A slip of the mouse

Now corrected... My apologies for any offence caused...

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 30 Oct 2020, 07:24

None taken whatsoever Jim. I assumed it was a typo, they are very close in the array.

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 31 Oct 2020, 19:29

Following this evening's announcement it will come as no surprise that I have postponed the Saunter and requested cancellations from the hotels. Unfortunately it really will be a 'suck it and see' situation now as we could not realistically complete the trip with days any shorter than they would have been. I expect therefore to look at completing the trip next year when hopefully everything will be open again and we will be able to enjoy more daylight and more freedom. In the meantime I can say that I will not be undertaking this plan as a virtual trip because with SWMBO at home, which she wasn't for the virtual March Meander I will not be able to spend sufficient time on the pc on a daily basis to make it work.

Unread post by **myglaren** » 31 Oct 2020, 20:56

Coronavirus really has it in for you Mick.

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 31 Oct 2020, 21:00

It is a real pity but I'm sure I'm not alone!! Many more people are suffering in more serious ways than me, at least we've avoided catching it and can stay home without losing our income!! Hard to see a happy christmas for a lot of children at the moment!!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 01 Nov 2020, 07:01

That's a bloody shame Mick

I'll be looking forward to seeing you when circumstances allow

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 01 Nov 2020, 10:45

Me too Jim, lets hope it may be in time for Xmas!

Just to compound the woes I have just heard from Ken's sister that he has tested positive for Covid which is really bad news for a 71 year old with a history of pneumonia. Needless to say both SWMBO and I are now glad we have strictly observed the quarantine rules amd will continue to do so.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 01 Nov 2020, 17:08

mickthemaverick wrote: 01 Nov 2020, 10:45
Just to compound the woes I have just heard from Ken's sister that he has tested positive for Covid which is really bad news for a 71 year old with a history of pneumonia.

Oh gosh, poor Ken

That is not good and I wish him all the very best and that it does not develop into anything serious

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 02 Nov 2020, 18:55

Just arrived back from France ourselves last night and am busy catching up (no internet after our phone line went down on the Wednesday after we arrived and still not repaired when we left a week and a half later - useless bloody SFR) with the news.

My best wishes to you and, especially, Ken.

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 02 Nov 2020, 19:00

Thanks Paul, you got home just in time for another lockdown!! Still you have a self imposed one for the first two weeks anyway like I am about to finish on Wednesday!! Hopefully Ken will make a full recovery and we can get the trip on in the spring!!

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 11 Jul 2023, 20:24

Well its only been 2 years and 8 months in mothballs but today we finally made the decision to get the South Coast Saunter back on. I have now booked the overnight stays and am very thrilled to announce the new dates!! As my mate Ken will not be available, as originally planned, Jim has stepped into the navigator's seat so we can get round and meet as many FCFers as we can as well as visit some of the places on our bucket lists.

The tour will begin on Thursday 19th October and run through to Tuesday 24th. I will get a proper schedule sorted and include it here for members to see if and when they may be able to join us for refreshment along the way. For now I'll just give you this framework to provide a rough idea of where we will be on each day.

19th Head around the coast of Kent to overnight in Hastings
20th Along the South Coast to overnight in Bere Regis
21st Continue along Devon coast to overnight in St Austell
22nd Around the Cornish coast to overnight in Bude
23rd Back across the north coast of Devon to stay in Wick between Bristol and Bath
24th Back along the Thames Valley and home.

As per the original plan we hope to be able to meet up with at least half a dozen members so let us know if you are up for a lunch time coffee or an evening beer!!

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