JAG
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| posted on 20/6/05 at 03:35 PM |
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Trip to Cornwall
Hi everyone,
well my car has now been on the road since 23rd March and I have covered some 1400 miles. So I thought it was time to take on a big road trip.
Next Sunday morning I will be departing North Warwickshire to visit my wifes family in Cornwall some 240 miles away. That's if I go M5 then A30
- which I won't be 
I have tyre weld and a fire extinguisher but;
Can anyone suggest any reasonable precautions or checks that I should take before departing?
[Edited on 20/6/05 by JAG]
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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Humbug
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| posted on 20/6/05 at 03:54 PM |
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Join the AA/RAC/Green Flag... 
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barrie sharp
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| posted on 20/6/05 at 03:54 PM |
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suntan cream and a hat!!!!!!
the cars looking good" a blind man would be pleased to see it"
''stop press'' the blind mans seen it said "it felt ok"
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Scotty
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| posted on 20/6/05 at 03:57 PM |
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where you be going in cornwall, me 'ansum
PLEASE NOTE! All comments made by this person are to be considered "Tongue in Cheek" and are not meant to be taken seriously in any way - so there!
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 20/6/05 at 05:00 PM |
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Earplugs!!!!!!!
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JoelP
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| posted on 20/6/05 at 06:30 PM |
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post your route so that some local people can help out if stuff goes wrong fortunately for you, im miles away!!!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 20/6/05 at 07:01 PM |
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I'll hold the chequered flag at this end!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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JAG
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| posted on 21/6/05 at 07:49 AM |
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I'm off to sunny Perranporth near Newquay.
I haven't sorted a route yet but will sort it out later this week.
AA - Yup, I'd almost forgotten I was a member. Never used 'em for the tintop.
Suntan cream and hat - check.
Earplugs (good idea) - check
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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Scotty
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| posted on 21/6/05 at 08:48 AM |
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if you have the time, try the coast road from barnstaple down, (its called atlantic highway i think) brilliant bit of road and you'll avoid the
traffic jams around goss moor (bodmin). as mark allinson has said before, the coast road from St.Ives to penzance via lands end is a another terrific
bit of road if you get that far down. if you do have problems i'm in redruth, about 8 miles from perranporth, your welcome to my telephone
number
PLEASE NOTE! All comments made by this person are to be considered "Tongue in Cheek" and are not meant to be taken seriously in any way - so there!
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Dave Ashurst
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| posted on 25/6/05 at 09:37 AM |
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Wow, Justin, I didn't know you meant you were going in the Locost!! Excellent!
Routine things to check or do:
- weather forecast
- BIG umbrella and some waterproofs.
- add some strategic metal to your front wingstays
- decent throttle return spring
- fuel can??
- tool kit with tyre pressure gauge gaffer tape, cable ties, spare accelerator cable, spare return spring, fuses and bulbs.
- mobile phone and AA card (recovery not just roadside assistance.)
- some suitable goggles for you and your passenger.
- a spare hat or two.
- fluid levels.
- digital camera and or camcorder
- a rucsack to carry valuables in when you leave the car parked up.
Have a great trip and post us some pics!!
Dave
[Edited on 25/6/05 by Dave Ashurst]
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robinbastd
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| posted on 25/6/05 at 09:01 PM |
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Don't forget your passport me ansum.
Proper.
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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JAG
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| posted on 4/7/05 at 11:50 AM |
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I made it!!
Got there and back (600 miles in all) with out anything breaking or falling off the car.
Weather was 'ok' for the journey down and whilst there but it pi55ed down on the way home. I spent about 2 hours sitting on the side of
main roads under a Golf 'brolly 
Never mind - it was great fun and I'll definitely be doing that again. Here's a couple of pictures (see next post).
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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JAG
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| posted on 4/7/05 at 11:55 AM |
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Perranporth beach/coast line.
 
Me with Q91 XAB in Cornwall
More pictures in the archive if your interested.
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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