RAOC Mini Tour of North Wales August 16th 2008

where in st.asaph?

i know if you come off the A55 hang a left into st.asaph to a mini roundabout - take the right there's a supermarket down there with a carpark, apart from that st.asaph is a bit like vilage of the dammed!

just remember to lock your doors

I've arranged for us all to meet at the Plough Inn just off the motorway at 10 am. Coffee and tea has been arranged.

turn off the A55 at junction 27. Take the first left when you reach the bottom of the sliproad, and the plough is about 50 yards on your left.

There is a garage opposite if you need to fill up. The route is over some high passes so don't forget to bring your oxygen masks ..

[stephendell]

RAOC TOUR OF WALES PROVISIONAL ROUTE!!

There's still time to sign up!

Subject to change after Andrew's trial run later this week!

Also subject to change due to weather, apparently some of the roads are so high up you could be in the clouds!

Apologies in advance for spelling.

START
St Asaph (The Plough - Coffee/Tea)
Denbigh
Cerrigydrudion (Evo Magazine road test route)
Pentrefoelas
Ysbyty Ifan
Ffestiniog
Penrhyndeudraeth
Portmeiron (Lunch - Caffi Glas)
Beddgelert
Llanberis
Deiniolen
Marchlyn Mawr Reservoir (Private Road!)
Bethesda
Capel Curig
Betws-y-coed
Dolwyddelan
Ffestiniog
Harlech
Llanbder (Dinner - Vic Inn)
FINISH

Looks like a great route. Don't miss out...

Many thanks to Andrew & Martin for organising this.

Hope to see you there!

[BIG_MVS]

Got nother one on board

Confirmed:

Me
Juzz
Turbodog
Giskard
Cheslynjay
Mr Dell
Silverdreammachine (meet up at the start not at the end you tart!)
Raymondot
Welshwizard

Unconfirmed:

Baldrick (Possible)
Rogerreno

Anymore, come on guys this looks like a great way to stretch your Alpines legs and get out into the fresh air! Where's Empty got to

[stephendell]

And some more:

Confirmed:

Me
Juzz
Turbodog
Giskard
Cheslynjay
Mr Dell
Silverdreammachine (meet up at the start not at the end you tart!)
Raymondot
Welshwizard
Tony Law

Unconfirmed:

Si21
Baldrick (Possible)
Rogerreno

..................hopefully that will prevent further clutch contamination and give me full power for those Welsh mountains. Things are looking up for a 21 turbo attendance

YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CANT HIDE LOL NOT EVEN IN NORTH WALES

si21

[stephendell]

Camping details here:

http://theoldswan.com/

Sorry guys, her in doors has put her foot down. Having done Le Mans Classic, Silverstone Classic, F1 GP, GT Championships and a few others so far this year, sadly she has had enough and wants some spending money left for family holdays in Greece next month. I have promised to do the gardening, the housework, cook dinners for her for the rest of the year but to no avail.
To those going or anyone else thinking about it, go for it! I used to drive these roads when I worked the area, in an Alfa 164 24v Cloverleaf. It was driving heaven (before plod got all heavy and helicoptered) and I really wanted to do it again in the Alpine.
Martin, please can you make sure someone has a camera with them? Even if I can't go, would be great to see the Alpines on those roads.
I'm off now to go and sulk quietly in a darkened corner...................

Sorry you can't make it mate. I'll endeavour to take some pics so you can see what you missed!

Thanx Juzzblack,
I hope the sun shines for you. I'm still working on the missus so all is not lost but she hasn't budged yet.

[BIG_MVS]

Come on your selling it FFS what more does she want?

Tell her that you have someone really interested in buying it so it will be the last time you can enjoy the car before it goes

[stephendell]

Any more?

Confirmed:

BigMVS
Juzz
Turbodog
Giskard
Cheslynjay
Mr Dell + Sarah + Mr Dell Junior Bro
Raymondot
Welshwizard
Tony Law + Pete
Si21 + Annie

Unconfirmed:

Silverdreammachine
Baldrick
Rogerreno

I have contacted portmeirion to day and arranged access at £4 instead of £7 this should help with petrol looking forward to meeting those of you i have not yet met Andrew

Martin,
That was the excuse I made to take it to Le Mans! Getting my own back, her XJS is now also up for sale
Will keep trying!
Had a lot of interest in the GT6 from abroad, especially Norway. At least they seem to have a realistic view on what classics are worth!

[stephendell]

Anyone else that would like to come please feel free to turn up on the day at the meeting point if you can make it (Mr Garner )

Confirmed:

BigMVS
Juzz
Turbodog
Giskard
Cheslynjay
Mr Dell + Sarah + Mr Dell Junior Bro
Raymondot
Welshwizard
Tony Law + Pete
Si21 + Annie

Unconfirmed:

Silverdreammachine
Baldrick
Rogerreno
Dave Miles