Blatants Magnificent Weekend. June 30th. Newquay. UPDATE!!!!

Post Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:46 pm

1.Blatantarrogance (Nathan)
2.Munky
3.Ziggy (Jon - & Hannah, & possibly John & Clare too!)
4.Andyboy (Susan)
5.March109
6.bimmaman (Carl)
7.jonb (jonb)
8. Cotty (Paul)
9. iDreamBeemer (Martin)
10. gortour (Gordon) May even have my leather in by then...
11. Hath (even if I have to go and kidnap him, he will be there)
12. tailoutcarlie
13. cookie325i (Lisa and Paul with his 'n' hers Sports
14. GingerTim (Tim Hancock and Dan Hunt)

Will be coming down the m5 from cheltnham juction 11a

Post Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:55 pm

blatantarrogance wrote:
Cotty180 wrote:
Im going down on Friday as well. Starting early as its just over 300 miles for me
What's your route mate?

M25 junction 4 to junction 12
M3 to junction 8
A303 all th way

Thats as far as I have got looking at the map will have to find out how to get to the camp site from the end of the A303

Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:17 am

Cotty180 wrote:
blatantarrogance wrote:
Cotty180 wrote:
Im going down on Friday as well. Starting early as its just over 300 miles for me
What's your route mate?
M25 junction 4 to junction 12
M3 to junction 8
A303 all th way

Thats as far as I have got looking at the map will have to find out how to get to the camp site from the end of the A303

A303 will go past Yeovil, where I am. You pick up the a30 (iirc) to Exeter at Ilminster. At that point, I turn for Taunton to pick up the m5. A30 is theoretically a little quicker but a god awful road, over populated by HGV's and caravans.

May recommend you take that route, we could meet Ginger Tim on the way (Taunton Deane Services?). Very straight forward from there, pick up the Bodmin road, then after Indian Queens, pick up 'A' road to Newquay.......

Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:59 am

Oooooh a convoy! woo!

I'm going to be picking up hath from highbridge so I could meet you all at taunton services too. My sense of direction is truly appalling, I can get to newquay but from there I'll be lost.

Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:00 am

gaszman wrote:just booked my static 3 days cheep as chips so thats me in be a nice drive from soton too

How much? I'm tempted to book something more substantial than a tent....

Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:44 am

May recommend you take that route, we could meet Ginger Tim on the way (Taunton Deane Services?).

If you swing by Taunton that means I can join the convoy too!

Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:20 pm

munky30 wrote:
gaszman wrote:just booked my static 3 days cheep as chips so thats me in be a nice drive from soton too
How much? I'm tempted to book something more substantial than a tent....

Does it matter where you sleep when you're blind drunk?

Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:20 pm

iDreamBeemer wrote:
May recommend you take that route, we could meet Ginger Tim on the way (Taunton Deane Services?).
If you swing by Taunton that means I can join the convoy too!

Too right!!!

Make sure you get the Friday off!!!

Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:42 pm

blatantarrogance wrote:Does it matter where you sleep when you're blind drunk?

Oh yes! Already sound's like fun! I'm up for a meet at the service's, sound's like a good plan.

Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:41 pm

When are people meeting at the Services then? Timewise I mean, on the Friday.
Which junction M5? And are you meeting on Southbound side?

Post Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:14 am

Yes mate, southbound. What will you do? A35 to Honiton& Exeter or via Yeovil to A303 and M5?

Post Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:31 pm

Have spoken to the boss and should be ok for this

Not sure if we will be coming down on Friday or Sat though, hopefully will be able to sort some time off for Friday and meet everyone at Taunton Deane services if thats the plan.

1.Blatantarrogance (Nathan)
2.Munky
3.Ziggy (Jon - & Hannah, & possibly John & Clare too!)
4.Andyboy (Susan)
5.March109
6.bimmaman (Carl)
7.jonb (jonb)
8. Cotty (Paul)
9. iDreamBeemer (Martin)
10. gortour (Gordon) May even have my leather in by then...
11. Hath (even if I have to go and kidnap him, he will be there)
12. tailoutcarlie
13. cookie325i (Lisa and Paul with his 'n' hers Sports
14. GingerTim (Tim Hancock and Dan Hunt)
15. jmc330i (James & Kim)

Post Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:04 pm

Ok cool!! Make Friday mate, it makes sense!!

BTW campsite has eserved enough space for 15 4 man tents!

Post Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:25 pm

blatantarrogance wrote:
Cotty180 wrote:M25 junction 4 to junction 12
M3 to junction 8
A303 all the way

Thats as far as I have got looking at the map will have to find out how to get to the camp site from the end of the A303
A303 will go past Yeovil, where I am.

What time are you leaving? I could meet you at Yeovil, will take me 3 to 3 1/2 hours to get to Yeovil. It would be easier for me to follow a local

Post Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:05 pm

Shall we sort a time a little closer? I've not even began to think about it. Would be a timely break for you, feshen up, have a coffee or something.

Ideally, I think I'd like to be leaving here before 1pm, say between 12 and 1. Newquay is 2.5 hours from here.

Where are you coming form Cotty?

Post Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:20 pm

Sort time closer to event - check

Midday at Yeovil no probs, I know the route well.

I live in Orpington, Kent. Basically Junction 4 on the M25. I think it took 6 hours last time I went so 3 1/2 hours to Yeovil and 2 1/2 hours to Newquay sounds about right.

Just picked up a long inflatable mattress, im 6 foot so dont want my feet dangling off the end, camping chair and cheap gazebo. Still need to source a new tent my old one is about 20 years old. I like the look of these in a three man size http://seconds.quechua.com/EN/main.html

Post Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:48 am

Cotty180 wrote:Sort time closer to event - check

Midday at Yeovil no probs, I know the route well.

I live in Orpington, Kent. Basically Junction 4 on the M25. I think it took 6 hours last time I went so 3 1/2 hours to Yeovil and 2 1/2 hours to Newquay sounds about right.

Just picked up a long inflatable mattress, im 6 foot so dont want my feet dangling off the end, camping chair and cheap gazebo. Still need to source a new tent my old one is about 20 years old. I like the look of these in a three man size http://seconds.quechua.com/EN/main.html

Sounds like a plan. You guys can have a rest break at mine, I'll brew up some coffee or tea and you can stretch your legs for a bit, have some food etc etc.

Tents used to be about chucking money at them and sticking to a hatfull of reccommenable brands. Much more readily available from multiple retailers giving the consumer a great saving. I'd still tend to go for something like Eurohike as they sem to errect and packup in a logical fashion.

Post Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:47 pm

blatantarrogance wrote:Yes mate, southbound. What will you do? A35 to Honiton& Exeter or via Yeovil to A303 and M5?

Just looked at the map to see where the Taunton Deane services are... It's a long way North of where I was thinking...

Yes, I was intending to use the route I always use, and take A35 to Honiton & Exeter. What route are you intending from the Services?
I would guess at M5 to Exeter, take the A30 straight down, and the A392 into Newquay as easiest. Is that the plan?

If so, is there going to be a meeting point / convoy-joining point in Exeter too?

Cheers

Post Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:55 pm

Gordon, that soudns fair. We could meet you there no worries!! Check on multimap the times for each direction.

Post Sun Apr 08, 2007 7:32 pm

add a bit of extra time for the last bit guys, coming over indian queens is a b**ch at the mo, (new by-pass). as the site is just north of newquay it may be easier comin down the atlantic highway(A39). was stuck on A30 for over 1.5hrs this weekend just about where you turn off for newquay.

on the plus side, if the weather is anything like this weekend should be a blast. will post pics of 2day on beach if anyone wants to see em.

any probs with directions, just PM me.

Post Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:06 pm

Will investigate but not unduly worried as it's off-peak. I saw the new junction 1st hand last December, much improved!!!

1.5 hours in bank holiday traffic is much improved to how it used to be!! I remeber some wicked road rage going the other direction as the road reduced to 1 lane!!

Post Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:08 pm

gortour wrote:
blatantarrogance wrote:Yes mate, southbound. What will you do? A35 to Honiton& Exeter or via Yeovil to A303 and M5?
Just looked at the map to see where the Taunton Deane services are... It's a long way North of where I was thinking...

Yes, I was intending to use the route I always use, and take A35 to Honiton & Exeter. What route are you intending from the Services?
I would guess at M5 to Exeter, take the A30 straight down, and the A392 into Newquay as easiest. Is that the plan?

If so, is there going to be a meeting point / convoy-joining point in Exeter too?

Cheers

How about picking up the A37 at Dorchester, going to Yeovil that way and meeting there?

Post Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:57 pm

thinkin about it the new by-pass is supposed to be finished this june, i emphasise the word 'supposed'.

phoned the carting place this weekend, if you have enough people (8 i think) and book a week in advance you can do a whole grand prix thing. 70mph 2 inches off the ground.......

Post Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:51 pm

here ya go, some pics of this weekend to whet your appetite. forgive the quality off my phone.

Post Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:11 pm

I wanna be there now

Put my name down for the go-karting. I'm game for it

Post Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:25 pm

top pic is gwithian at 13.00 on easter sunday. about 15-20 miles down coast from newquay.

middle pic is sennen cove down by lands end. (amazin roads down there ask munky30)

will find out the availabilty of karting this weekend, may just be able to rock up in a convoy.

Post Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:26 pm

Chris, it that the beach around the corner from Porth, on the way to the Karts, if so, it's stunning. You have a good eye for pics too, invest in some decent glass mate!

Post Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:32 pm

na top and bottom are one long stretch between godrevy and lelant. about six miles i think. incidently in the background of the first pic you can see the one and only fraggle rock (for all of you ove 21).

cheers for the complement pal. never seem to have a proper camera with me when i need it.

will have some vids of the local B-roads soon as i can find a way of anchoring the camera.

Post Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:51 am

Hmmm, I thought it was the one near Falmouth..... checkinhg.....

I'm right!! Nathan wins!

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St Anthony's Lighthouse is a lighthouse on St Anthony Head on the eastern coast of the entrance to the harbour of Falmouth, Cornwall.

The lighthouse was built in 1835 by Olver of Falmouth. The light originally came from eight Argand oil lamps. The light source was changed to pressure vapour and later to electricity when electricity was connected in 1954. Today the light is automated, flashing every 15 seconds, with a red sector for The Manacles rocks and a range of 22 miles. The fog horn blasts once every 30 seconds.

St. Anthony's is also the lighthouse featured in the opening credits for the "Fraggle Rock" puppet, and later animated, show. Nearby St. Mawes also featured in some scenes from the programme.

It was just fior the UK version of Fraggle Rock. The French had a chef, the Germans had a dubbed US version.

Post Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:17 pm

touche.
but i think you'll find they also used godrevy for certain exterior shots in the show itself as well as a lighthouse in the scilly isles.

of course i may just be blowing smoke out my *ss. damn popular myths.

Post Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:24 pm

You're probably right mate. I was impressed with the attention to detail for each location!!!

Anyways!! You ok to wangle something out of the gokart people?

Post Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:28 pm

yeah i'll go have a chat this weekend, if you can get an idea of numbers i'll turn on the charm for the ol girl.

Post Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:17 am

Say between 10 and 25.

Post Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:40 pm

Post Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:35 pm

Im ready

What karts