Charles2014 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Where are you all meeting up? - As I might just drive over to the M1 early Sunday morning? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 The first meeting place will probably be Woodall services. It looks like there are already 2 others staying at the hotel there on the Saturday night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2014 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Okay I will see you Sunday Morning at Woodhall Services - Do we know a meeting time yet or will that be announced closer to the event? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2014 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have just reserved the crappy hotel at Woodhall Services South for Saturday night so I do not have to drive the whole way down to the M1 on Sunday Morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Okay I will see you Sunday Morning at Woodhall Services - Do we know a meeting time yet or will that be announced closer to the event? So far it looks like the best time to leave Woodall will be around 5:30am but I think we can decide on this closer to the time. Less than 6 weeks to go now, I forgot it was that close haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B49adam Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I didn't realise you were starting out from woodhall services I will meet you guys there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I am looking at staying at Leicester m1 services hotel so I can join the convoy there so could do with getting a couple of phone numbers nearer the time so I know when to pull onto the m1 and join the massive convoy I can see amassing here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 ^ Sounds good, we should be able to stop there and meet you :) And it's good that you brought up sharing phone numbers. I was going to ask everyone who is joining the convoy to PM your mobile number to me and once I have them all I'll PM the full list to each of you (assuming you're all ok with that). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Yes Phil that sounds like a plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2014 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 @Dan drop me a text now: 07714817267 - My GF is with me so she can text you when to join. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 @Dan drop me a text now: 07714817267 - My GF is with me so she can text you when to join.my wife can answer it lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 I updated the original post, basically just to say I think we want to be leaving Woodall services around 5:30am on the day. That should give us plenty of time I think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Looks like I'll be setting off at 3am! Haha :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I have looked at distance from woodall to Leicester services where I'm staying looks like an hour distance so can't wait not long now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Looks like I'll be setting off at 3am! Haha :) I just looked back through the thread and I think you could get away with setting off a bit later than that. Just looking at Google maps anyway, select "arrive by" and put in the date and time, it tells you when to set off. It's just a rough guide I suppose, but early on a Sunday morning we'll all probably make better time than what Google says. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I just looked back through the thread and I think you could get away with setting off a bit later than that. Just looking at Google maps anyway, select "arrive by" and put in the date and time, it tells you when to set off. It's just a rough guide I suppose, but early on a Sunday morning we'll all probably make better time than what Google says. I'm just anticipating having to stop alot having 3 passengers.. Haha! Ive only looked on my phone so far.. I'll work it out properly tonight :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Guys don't forget allow time for the roadworks and average speed cameras there are miles of them. From woodhall all the way to Derby then a few junctions further on then M6 junction as well Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Yeah I was just thinking about the roadworks, and I don't know if Google takes that into account. It should because their journey times are based on real traffic data. I had another look at the route and it says 1 hour 40 mins from Woodall to Silverstone, which is an average speed of 57 mph. Does that sound a bit optimistic when we'll be doing 50 for a big part of the journey? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Does to me. And don't forget the queues on the A43 when you get there Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2014 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I am coming from Manchester so hopefully it will be dry so I can have some fun over snakes pass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Does to me. And don't forget the queues on the A43 when you get there Yeah the queues at the end took ages. Maybe we should aim to set off a little sooner but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nath.mk7.st Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 We set off for just after 6 from woodhall last year thanks to me been late. and we had no problems and to be fair we was at the front of the group great position and people where still arriving for a hour after Us I think we are over thinking it to be honest Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2014 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 What is the plan if it is chucking it down on route? - I may need to stop somewhere and use a power washer somewhere. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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