Hartlepool Marina 22nd May - Page 22

2Diesels · 22nd May 2011, 19:47

Well that was most enjoyable, thanks everyone for turning up & making it worthwile.
This morning's Northumbrian convoy went like clockwork

both Barry & Keith landed about 10 mins early & caught me tucking into my bacon & sausages (dont tell the Doc

) & we left my place as planned at 9.15 & met up with Brian at Seaton Burn Services, Brian was running a little late having originally turned up too early & thinking we'd already gone

We all headed off in convoy through the new Tyne Tunnel & down the A19, when we got to Easington Services I realised my flock hadn't realised they were turning off there & I was going on to Teesside to drop the old'uns off at their friends' place so I quickly signalled to Barry who took evasive action & darted into the services but everyone else stuck with me

So I decided the best course of action would be to lead them to the meet site in Hartlepool. On my way back out about half a dozen 75's & ZT's went straight past the entrance so I hung back thinking if they see me they'll latch on & follow me

I got Ma & Pa Diesels dropped off & returned to find a good line up of cars & a couple of surprise visitors

As soon as I got out of the car the heavens opened again so a few off us made a mad dash for the tea-room which is on board the PSS Wingfield Castle, the rain stopped & apart from a couple of tiny showers & a strong wind it ended up quite a pleasant day.
So once again thanks everyone & I hope you enjoyed it

pab · 22nd May 2011, 20:28

those north east meets are not the same without those delicious steak pies..it has to be said.

2Diesels · 22nd May 2011, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

those north east meets are not the same without those delicious steak pies..it has to be said.

Dont I know it

ZedTeeTee · 22nd May 2011, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Diesels

As soon as I got out of the car the heavens opened again so a few off us made a mad dash for the tea-room which is on board the PSS Wingfield Castle

For "a few of us" read those of us with sense who made a swift untraceable exit...

For "mad dash" read a full on sprint Linford Christie would have envied....

I tried to follow but you all disappeared....I won't take it personally

....much.

2Diesels · 22nd May 2011, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mofo

For "a few of us" read those of us with sense who made a swift untraceable exit...

For "mad dash" read a full on sprint Linford Christie would have envied....

I tried to follow but you all disappeared....I won't take it personally

....much.

Well if you hadn't taken so long getting your zimmer frame out the boot

BIG LEK · 22nd May 2011, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

those north east meets are not the same without those delicious steak pies..it has to be said.

You shouldn't have mentioned pie's he'll be up crying all night now lol,

ZedTeeTee · 22nd May 2011, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Well if you hadn't taken so long getting your zimmer frame out the boot

Hmmpphhh. I don't ned a zimmer frame, I just use the handles of any handy tourer....

Joking aside - it was great day, really enjoyed it, well done peeps!!

2Diesels · 22nd May 2011, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mofo

Hmmpphhh. I don't ned a zimmer frame, I just use the handles of any handy tourer....

Joking aside - it was great day, really enjoyed it, well done peeps!!

Aye it was a nice spot for a meet that, I've had a lovely day out

stocktake · 22nd May 2011, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mofo

For "mad dash" read a full on sprint Linford Christie would have envied....

I tried to follow but you all disappeared....I won't take it personally

....much.

didn't you also have your running shorts on I recall

James.uk · 22nd May 2011, 20:53

At the moment the Marina is too far for me, but if you can move it 100 miles nearer I could make it next time.

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22nd May 2011, 19:47	#211
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Well that was most enjoyable, thanks everyone for turning up & making it worthwile. This morning's Northumbrian convoy went like clockwork both Barry & Keith landed about 10 mins early & caught me tucking into my bacon & sausages (dont tell the Doc) & we left my place as planned at 9.15 & met up with Brian at Seaton Burn Services, Brian was running a little late having originally turned up too early & thinking we'd already gone We all headed off in convoy through the new Tyne Tunnel & down the A19, when we got to Easington Services I realised my flock hadn't realised they were turning off there & I was going on to Teesside to drop the old'uns off at their friends' place so I quickly signalled to Barry who took evasive action & darted into the services but everyone else stuck with me So I decided the best course of action would be to lead them to the meet site in Hartlepool. On my way back out about half a dozen 75's & ZT's went straight past the entrance so I hung back thinking if they see me they'll latch on & follow me I got Ma & Pa Diesels dropped off & returned to find a good line up of cars & a couple of surprise visitors As soon as I got out of the car the heavens opened again so a few off us made a mad dash for the tea-room which is on board the PSS Wingfield Castle, the rain stopped & apart from a couple of tiny showers & a strong wind it ended up quite a pleasant day. So once again thanks everyone & I hope you enjoyed it

22nd May 2011, 20:28	#212
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	those north east meets are not the same without those delicious steak pies..it has to be said.

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	At the moment the Marina is too far for me, but if you can move it 100 miles nearer I could make it next time. ...