GBMUD Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I am 'not' planning to organise another LR4x4 green lane trip this year, this time to the beautiful area of North Wales. What dates will suit people? I originally said late October or early November but, although I cannot find it, I am sure that my diary is quite full for October already, so perhaps November? I would prefer to avoid a date clash with anything big. ..aha, found the diary. I can do the weekend of the 7/8th, 14/15th or 28/29th of November, ideally one of the earlier dates as the later weekend starts getting close to the Christmas party season. Does anyone who wants to go have any reason not to choose any of these dates? I am sorry but someone is likely to end up disappointed. My disclaimers/rants: As I pointed out in the previous thread about where to go, I am not taking any responsibility for organising this trip, the hotel, lanes, availability of petrol, anyone's social or personal life etc. I am planning to find a decent, reasonably priced hotel, check that they are OK for a group booking and then get everyone to book their own accommodation or camping or whatever suits. I will check out the local lane situation, ideally with cooperation from one or two guys on this very forum who know the area well, and will share that knowledge with anyone coming on the trip. Ideally there will need to be some people willing to buy/borrow and read a map and lead a group round - it is not rocket science, needs no special kit (GPS, computer etc., just make sure your navigator remembers his reading glasses (Tim/Victor!)) and one would hope would result in the funding of a few beers by the rest of the group over dinner. We need to keep the groups down to 4 or 5 cars as a maximum. This is first and foremost an LR4x4.com trip for LR4x4.com people. Non forum co-driver/navigators are fine of course, even wives/girlfriends, but I would prefer it if folk did not invite hoards of mates along in their 4x4s too. I am 'not arranging' this trip for free for the entertainment and enjoyment LR4x4.com members, it is not an open invite. I am quite happy to take groups of non members out for fully organised green lane weekends for a fee, PM me for details. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 7/8 or 14/15 suit me, 22nd is DRD and last weekend is CSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Yep 7/8 or 14/15 would be good for me too! Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'd be interested in those dates for november would it be suitable for newbie like myself who's done nothing offroad and I mean nothing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Chris, As long as I have a working vehicle I'll gladly lead a group (Although I have no knowledge of the area), If I don't have a working vehicle I'll be happy to act as a navigator for someone. Zeb, you should be fine, we don't tend to do anything to extreme. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Double post. Doh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'd be interested in those dates for november would it be suitable for newbie like myself who's done nothing offroad and I mean nothing ! I would say so Zeb. If you need any help/advice I am sure someone would give you some tips if there were a tricky bit. For the most part I would seek out routes which are non damaging so you should be fine. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-ie Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi all, I would like to come to meet you all, the 14th -15th is good for me as i'm off work. Again not done much off roading so might need a hand. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Still very interested, but can only make in 7th/8th as will be competing on 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Well I have no weekends off in November, so I am out. But I will help out with routes. Also I drive a Revocery truck for a living, so I might see one or two of you over the weekend Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Financially Mike & I would prefer the 14/15th but I'm sure we could pinch the money from somewhere if the majority decided otherwise. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm good for 7/8th or 14/15th.. No idea of co-pilot / navigator yet... Assuming I have a passenger, I'm happy to lead a group if needed Chris. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Well I have no weekends off in November, so I am out. That is a shame Paul. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draper40 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Both the 7/8th or 14/15th look fine for me! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'll have one of those weekends off, and can swap them with enough notice, so I'm in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm good for 7/8th or 14/15th.. No idea of co-pilot / navigator yet... Assuming I have a passenger, I'm happy to lead a group if needed Chris. Neil Neil, If I don't have a suitable vehicle and you still don't have a co-driver, I would be willing to navigate for you. Although you will have to put up with Jeannette and possibly the dog as well. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Neil, If I don't have a suitable vehicle and you still don't have a co-driver, I would be willing to navigate for you. Although you will have to put up with Jeannette and possibly the dog as well. Pete. Waiting to see if Rupert is going to be free of farming toil.. If the weather is fine and such he may be available. Fingers crossed... He needs some down time. That apart there is still Sir Les of Hensonshire or Mo Murphy who may be looking for a seat... But, even if we have the front seat occupied, there is no reason why you Jeanette and woof can't still join us.. Take it in turns to navigate and drive if need be... Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 will try to get up on one of the eveings, depending on what time I finish work. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Hi, I would be interested in joining in on this trip. I've done a fair few lanes in south Wales but not the north yet. Either weekend looks do-able, but I'll express a preference for 7th/8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hi I will be up for either date as long as I have my MOT by then, have done loads of lanes in the area but its been a while since I had a working car Can I put a vote in for the wayfarer and the corwen car wash please Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Provisionally I am available either date, however I may have to do a yacht delivery in Greece that might clash, so I can't confirm until much nearer the date. It would be good to identify a base from which to start/where to stay. LLangollen has some sizeable hotels that might do good deals at that time of the year. If it is possible to determine where most of the best off road routes are we can then try to suggest a base. Perhaps those with local knowledge will be able to advise? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Llangolen is a good base for starting, I've been there plenty of times on my bike. There used to be a pub with rooms on the road that runs parallel to the river (has a courtyard at the back for decent parking) I'll try and find out what it was called...I forgot..old age.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) I'd be up for either assumming I get the truck back up and running..... Can we make sure to include the V gulley please Edited August 21, 2009 by sheeppimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Chris,, as far as i can see, either date would be OK with me,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Cool, thanks guys. I will have a think about which date suits us all best and post something later on today. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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