CasperGTI Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Same as last year? - On fridayI will meet anyone at guildford to start off with, probably leaving about 11-12 ish.We then make it to the M3, on to the A303 and to the A34 (yes going west)Up the A34 to cheivley services which is on the M4 junction 13, This is where we stop and meet the welshies and the west country folk.Then its up the A34 some more to meet the M40 at junction 9. Continue on the M40 to junction 10 where we get on the the A43 which takes us to the M1 at junction 15a where we meet all the northerners usually about 3-4pm.Then it is a 15 min drive max to edition.Let me know if your on it..... Walkie talkies are compolsary and un-balanced wheels are banned!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Diamond Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'm on it Jon, I'm just really really really unsure of going the same way lol as that took for-fcuking-ever!!!But bugger it, I'm there lol I believe Ellie mentioned while we were chatting with Clairey a week or two back that she's also coming on the Friday so no doubt I'll meet her for breakfast at J24 Mcd's and then head over the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'll probably meet you at Jct 15 - I might even organise a South-East convoy to coincide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Diamond Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 So M4 J13 was where we all met last year yeah? I'm up for a convoy again definitly Is it bad that I'm getting excited 3 months before Edition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) I'm on it Jon, I'm just really really really unsure of going the same way lol as that took for-fcuking-ever!!!But bugger it, I'm there lol I believe Ellie mentioned while we were chatting with Clairey a week or two back that she's also coming on the Friday so no doubt I'll meet her for breakfast at J24 Mcd's and then head over the bridge If you want to deviate your route then let me know, we might be able to adjust it a bit, although the A34 is a pretty direct route form that part of the woods.I think we shoudl aim for about the same times, mabe a bit earlier, i can recall that we were a bit late for the jct 15a meet point last time.EDIT: yeah it was jct 13 on the M4... Im also pretty excited, it was such a crack last year!John Edited June 11, 2009 by CasperGTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliecjno1 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I'm on it Jon, I'm just really really really unsure of going the same way lol as that took for-fcuking-ever!!!But bugger it, I'm there lol I believe Ellie mentioned while we were chatting with Clairey a week or two back that she's also coming on the Friday so no doubt I'll meet her for breakfast at J24 Mcd's and then head over the bridge Yep Im there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy'dup Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 sounds good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 i think i live too close to join a convoy, i'm around junction 4/5 of the M1, i'm sure i can find a few people, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalupi Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm on it Jon, I'm just really really really unsure of going the same way lol as that took for-fcuking-ever!!!That may have been....uhhhh.....my fault - I havnae got the power to go fast But I've started a SW Convoy thread and will aim to meet up with this one at Chieveley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) i think i live too close to join a convoy, i'm around junction 4/5 of the M1, i'm sure i can find a few people, haha.Mark, what you could do is get on the A412 at jn 5 on the M1 then follow the A41 all the way to the M40 jn9, which is where we join.Up to you, its a bit of a detour.... but then so is mine!That may have been....uhhhh.....my fault - I havnae got the power to go fast No that was your 6 tonnes of masking tape that you used to cover your wheels in!!!John Edited June 15, 2009 by CasperGTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emz Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm up for this and will meet you guys at Chieveley Services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_GTI Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I will join this convoy. Ill be coming from southampton, but will join the convoy at the A34/M4 Chievely services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Great, More the merryer!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy'dup Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 is chievley the one we went to last time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Diamond Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 is chievley the one we went to last time?Apparently it is Chris...... I can't even remember where it is lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy'dup Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Apparently it is Chris...... I can't even remember where it is lol! haha thats why were going in convoy, i just followed on the whole way last time didn't know where i was going! need to make an 80's CD up for the journey again.... or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_GTI Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 chievely services is where the M4 meets the A34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Tis indeed.Or Cheesely, as it has effectionately become known as.Following some developement i've made today....Jamie and i might be taking two cars after all FYI, smallest engine goes in the middle of the convoy, so as not to lose anybody. Mr Supercharged OCD can go at the back. Punishment for being a show off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy'dup Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 shotgun at the back with mr supercharged thenthe 1.4e might keep up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalupi Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) FYI, smallest engine goes in the middle of the convoy, so as not to lose anybody. Mr Supercharged OCD can go at the back. Punishment for being a show off.That'll be me then I'll try and remember to bring the walkie talkies again - they have saved several convoys! Edited June 18, 2009 by lunalupi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliecjno1 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yay! No at the back for me, not running reds, not losing site of everyone and risking being lost with no map and sat nav again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) Now that not fair.... i think ill move from the back to the front a fair few times, as ill have a passenger with a camera.... rolling shots??.... not that i like putting my foot down occasionally or anything John Edited June 18, 2009 by CasperGTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliecjno1 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Are you bringing your stripey fish with you again John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Of course!Although i feel he may need a wash, still stained from last years trip up the exhaust pipe!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 This is the route i take from guildford. And then the route the covoy take from the A34. Anyone is welcome to meet us on the way:http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source...441513&z=11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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