bossjohnc Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Here's a map showing the meeting place: (see blue arrow/red circle) border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Click here to explore the areaTo get there, essentially take the A45 from any Northy M1 Junction, 15, 15A or 16 (although 15 is probably slightly easier as it cuts out a few roundabouts), take the A45 towards Northampton, and keep going.You might see a few SantaPod signs at the side of the road (tiny blue squares) but ignore them completely, they're next to useless and confused me!You'll go through a 60 limit when passing next to Northy, there are police around so be careful, no cameras though.The first roundabout you come to after Northy is where we meet. It's a big roundabout, and the meeting place is on the second exit (straight ahead). This is where the A45 meets the A509.Go in to the car park, and do a right to park in front of the pub/restraunt: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Might be a good idea to park right at the edge so people can see us style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />If you miss us leaving at 8:30, follow these instructions:There are several ways to get to Santa Pod, this is one of them...You need to take the A509 SOUTH. This will be the first exit after leaving the meeting point, or right if you're coming from the A45. This bit of the road is the same road as the A45 North.Keep following the signs for the A509.As soon as you leave the A45 (turning off right for the A509), you should come to a roundabout almost immediately. Take the left here, the road is called "Gypsy Lane".Carry on down here until you reach a village (stick to 30, there was a mobile camera there when I visited clocking people coming from the 60 to the 30. Git.)Take the first major looking right, signposted to "Wollaston".Keep going down that road until you see a left signposted to "Hinwick/Poddington". Take that road.Keep going to the end of the road, and you'll come to a small jagged crossroads with big "SANTA POD" signs directly opposite you. Go in there!!If we break up on the way to SP, we can always `re-group` on the road up to the gates (after the signs).If Santa Pod gets rained off, we can still go Karting, although it's not that cheap... watching is fun also though.30 minutes will cost you £25To get there, take the A428 from the A45 (back down to Northampton from the meet spotGo through town for a bit, and eventually you'll see a pub (Thomas A Beckett) on the left at a junction. Take the left just before the pub, and (I think) the first right and the karting is right down the end. It's signed at the top of the road it's on anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Im so glad we've got you we've got you organiseing these things mate. Well done. Im well impressed! :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted February 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Ahh shucks! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> In all honesty, I need these kind of instructions due to my hopeless sense of direction. Thought I might as well share 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 QUOTE(bossjohnc)I need these kind of instructions due to my hopeless sense of direction.hah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted February 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Yes, as Twisty found out when he guided me home round the M1/M25 roundabout in the [b:post_uid0]correct[/b:post_uid0] direction.(i.e. third exit as opposed to first, not the wrong way round the roundabout!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Cant wait for next sunday!!Will be good to put names to faces!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 names to faces and pedal to carpet brumm brumm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidDub Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 BRRMMM BBBRRRM indeed cant wait till next sunday couting the days now style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baj Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 this is for the sunday i take it ?whats the plan for the saturday ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Paul,Was going to send you a PM... doesn't look like anyone will be there for the Sat, as all want to be there on the Sun and not stay overnight!I'll be there on Saturday as I'm coming down from Brum anyway, and I have a hotel booked, but I think I'll be the only one there.Hope you can make the Sunday as it sounds like it's gonna be a big one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baj Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 ??? gah!dont think i'll be able to make the sundayahh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />Never mind, there are other meets... looks like the one Twisty's organising will be a goodun too - book it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 well im 50/50 for sunday now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Well im 150% Sunday, cant wait, hopeing to have a new little toy before then, no clues, just gonna say it'll be the 1st one ever done like this style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 @Tigz: Oi! Give Matt his 50% back!!Sounds interesting... a toy... first one ever done... A retractable flying lady? :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 :0 How'd you guess!?Come on Matt you've gotta come mate, be a shame if anyone had to miss out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_trowsdale Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Come on people , no one is allowed to drop out , its going to be one of the best lupo meets ever.......essex get your self there please even if you have to push the car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLunatic Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I'm so goin :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 I'm a thousand million percent so there style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_trowsdale Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 IT's going to be cold sunny and dry, perfect weather for lupos! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Dont forget your shades ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAT_TDI Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 and arosas les not be carist now style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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