2019 Annual Meet Details Thread - Cream on Top Cornish Cruise

[tc4332]

Originally Posted by steamship

Got it on video somewhere. The only problem is there's too much smoke to see the registration!

Wondered how long it would take before somebody realised why I do that.

[moltuae]

Originally Posted by tc4332

Wondered how long it would take before somebody realised why I do that.

Great idea!

Should we call you tc007 or Ray Bond (licenced to pollute)?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5FhlzDYl-M

Do you have a switch that releases oil onto the road too?

(actually, I think most 8s of a certain age probably do that automatically)

[steamship]

Originally Posted by moltuae

Great idea!

Should we call you tc007 or Ray Bond (licenced to pollute)?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5FhlzDYl-M

Do you have a switch that releases oil onto the road too?

(actually, I think most 8s of a certain age probably do that automatically)

That was him, although much blacker and a lot faster.

[Dezzy]

I don't want to be a spoiler or anything Ray but :
[quote=MikkiJayne;145860]

I will be opening the workshop in Copplestone for lunch, banter, and car washing, then from mine we will travel along the spectacular A39 North Cornwall route before joining the A30 at Newquay.

Mike will be opening his garden in Ashburton for lunch and banter, then from there will travel along the A38 Southern route, joining the A30 at Bodmin.

The faster route for those who don't want to stop is to take the M5 to Exeter and straight down the A30.

From the A30 we head in to the heart of Cornwall via Truro to Falmouth.

There will be Cornish Pasties and Cream Tea at some point, and remember - the Cornish way is cream on top

I'm just wondering where you'll be hitting the A39, because if it's before my house i'll supply the pasties is all.

Originally Posted by HPsauce

It's on the way from Falmouth (made in Penryn) already:

Ok so if you're getting them there i need not bother. But just so you know you'll not get Devon pasties as soon as you get into Cornwall, they're a bit funny about it for some reason.

Edit: just seen it says "Stopping for Cornish pasties at some point" i'll get my coat

[tc4332]

Confusion reigns.
My plans are:-

1. Thursday drive down to the New Inn at Coleford for an overnight stay.
2. Friday morning drive to MJ's workshop for banter.
3. After banter set up a convoy run with MJ leading to a pastie stop
4. Once pasties are consumed a bit more driving followed by cream on top.
5. With stuffed tummies continue the drive to Falmouth.

I think that is the approximate sequence of events.
Sean is planning on joining Jordan and I on Thursday evening.


Unless of course, as is quite possible, I have got it completely wrong.
In which case do not blame me it is the leprechauns fault, or the Cornwellian equivalent.

[MikkiJayne]

I was planning on doing a non-themed lunch at the workshop and then setting off, since we will have opportunity for pasties while we're in Cornwall with the whole group. Of course if the workshop contingent wants pasties on Friday as well then I shan't object

Dezzy - the route plan at the moment is either up the 386 to Bideford and then down the 39, or possible straight across to Bude via Holsworthy. I need to refresh my memory of the latter, plus it'll depend on how large the convoy is. A few months to decide on that though

[tc4332]

I'm with you MJ.
Whatever you decide.
I'm usually in charge of 50 odd folk so it will be a nice change to follow somebody else.


The "odd folk" is open to personal interpretation.

[steamship]

Originally Posted by tc4332

I'm with you MJ.
Whatever you decide.
I'm usually in charge of 50 odd folk so it will be a nice change to follow somebody else.

I'm with you on this one Ray, otherwise I'd just be following the sat-nav instructions. Much better with a personal tour guide.

[Dezzy]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

I was planning on doing a non-themed lunch at the workshop and then setting off, since we will have opportunity for pasties while we're in Cornwall with the whole group. Of course if the workshop contingent wants pasties on Friday as well then I shan't object

Dezzy - the route plan at the moment is either up the 386 to Bideford and then down the 39, or possible straight across to Bude via Holsworthy. I need to refresh my memory of the latter, plus it'll depend on how large the convoy is. A few months to decide on that though

Ok thats the ticket, so if you do come down to Bideford, then shout and i'll supply Devon pasties for the masses as you'll have to pass me on your way down A39. If you go via Holsworthy then you'll bypass me is all.

I've been travelling to Exeter for work and been going the other way, past your place to Morchard Bishop, B220 - Winkley as it's a better road than 386 i hate going though Meeth, Merton ect. From yours to Bow - Winkley is the other option for hitting the A39.
The Ming Blue 8 looked nice the other day with a sprinkle of snow over it.