sticky Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Probably not arriving until Friday evening either.... sticky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Right, I've PM'd those who are camping to tell them where to go - if you're camping and I've missed you, PM me quick! Did we reach a consensus on Saturday night meals for those not eating the Quality food at the Quality inn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hi all, do we have co-ordinates for the campsite and routes available? We have just recieved our Xmas present (a Garmin GPS) and would like to give it a go with some "real routes" if possible. Figured that we may as well do it whilst we are following someone, just to get an idea of how it works/displays etc. We are looking forward to the weekend. I've installed a CB today and have dug out the winter sleeping bags. Did someone say -3'C Mmmm, goose down :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Brrrrr!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Not quite shorts and t shirt weather then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 That's amazing it's a full 8 or 9 degrees centigrade warmer here in Stafford, but 30 miles away. What a difference altitude makes. Hope you've all got your heaters working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's going to be bloody brilliant. Cold weather's fine, the heater works, but that means a cold crisp day where the visibility will be miles (and the ramblers might be deterred a little... ). I'm really looking forward to standing on Stanage Edge enjoying the view - briefly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Edit: With the forum's ongoing commitment to road safety, please be ready to salute the good men of the law as you leave the A38 onto the A52 at Derby, since they've kindly mentioned that they might be in Mackworth trapping the dangerous criminals who think that this straight, wide, well lit and junctionless road is safe at 44mph! More camera locations here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Just to confirm as Mike has dropped out, I and SWMBO will still be attending and will be camping, but it will only be saturday night not both nights.Pete. Pete,, remind me, that i have a little box for you, to give to Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Pete,, remind me, that i have a little box for you, to give to Mike Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'm really looking forward to standing on Stanage Edge enjoying the view - briefly. Sadly it looks like you will need your rambling pole then. http://www.peakdistrict.org/index/looking-...cles-routes.htm Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Bugger - the list contains many of the highlights of the Peaks. Much better to have seen the notices now than to have driven all the way out there and had to turn round. Let's hope the logging devices and peer pressure etc keep the lanes clear so they can recover and be reopened. There's still plenty to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 So,, where is it tonight ?? Hotel bar,, or do you know somewhere Turbo ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Regarding Long Causeway, I thought it was open, with the proviso that downhill use only (by vehicles) is the local agreement. I have just rung the Authority (Telephone: 01629 816200, the number on the link GBMud posted), and spoke to a Matt Cluney or Coney. Yes the route is open, care is needed at certain points, 'but it's been like that for a few years'. It was closed in June 2008 due to specific damage, but that was repaired in July. I pointed out the conflict of information with the Web site, response "Oh, is that still up there", and was thanked for my trouble, but Matt doesn't control the web site. Not my favourite route, but if it's yours, enjoy yourself. What the view will be like this weekend is anybodies guess. Dress warm, with hat, seems to be the best advice. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 You're a star David, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Regarding Long Causeway, I thought it was open, with the proviso that downhill use only (by vehicles) is the local agreement.I have just rung the Authority (Telephone: 01629 816200, the number on the link GBMud posted), and spoke to a Matt Cluney or Coney. Yes the route is open, care is needed at certain points, 'but it's been like that for a few years'. It was closed in June 2008 due to specific damage, but that was repaired in July. I pointed out the conflict of information with the Web site, response "Oh, is that still up there", and was thanked for my trouble, but Matt doesn't control the web site. Not my favourite route, but if it's yours, enjoy yourself. What the view will be like this weekend is anybodies guess. Dress warm, with hat, seems to be the best advice. Cheers. GREAT....I am looking forward to that one. Thank you David. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Well,, we are here Walfy, Mo GBMUD etc Where is everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest weeble Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I suppose your all in the pub by now!! Im impressed, Walfy didn`t get you lost then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Well,, we are here Walfy, Mo GBMUD etcWhere is everyone else I'm here too ;) Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm here Just finished loading the truck for an early drive down tomorrow Looking forward to getting on (or off!) the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm here Just finished loading the truck for an early drive down tomorrow Looking forward to getting on (or off!) the road. We haven't even started to load up yet. Too cold outside.... Do I need put the heated blankets in for tomorrow ? mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 We haven't even started to load up yet.Too cold outside.... Do I need put the heated blankets in for tomorrow ? mike I would, we have put the down jackets and sleeping bags in! I've got the cool box in the back, don't think we will need it plugging in though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Well how did you guess David,, Yep sat in the bar still,, route all done,, and no Mark did not get us lost he has not started to navi yet !! A bit nippy outside !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 if you use Sat nav then he has no hope stick to paper maps and higlighter ver 4.1 (worked for the Lakes!) Sticky camping then or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 don't forget to take photo's so us lot who can't attend can see what your all putting up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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