Northern Drive-Out - Coast & Castles Run, Fri/Sat 7th/8th August 2020

[Bernard]

Unfortunately we will be on holiday !................ Bugger.. sorry Norm

[Normb666]

Don't worry, Phil - just hope your hol isn't ruined, knowing you could be with us and actually enjoying yourselves.

[ah_sprite]

All booked in for Sara and myself! Y'never know, there might be some Strats there this time!

[Normb666]

Good 'un!

Anybody else wants to come and stay in the hotel - don't wait too long - 9 of the 12 rooms have gone already!! Can't believe I'm so popular!

[john]

Any thoughts Norm?
I suppose the dates for this could be just right if all goes to
( Boris') plan?

[Normb666]

Yo John, just posted in David's Yorkshire Run thread about having to move dates. That one deffo won't be going ahead in June, but he's proposed September or October as alternatives, or maybe just forgetting about it for this year.
As for the Northern Run, as you say, we might still just be OK if the stars align. But if not, my fallback is for September 12th if possible, as that's the Saturday when the Lindisfarne tide times are in line with our itinerary. I'm not considering October as it's a bit too late in the year for me, so if neither dates come off, it'll be next year...but at least I should have a Stratos to pose in then. I hope
I'll give it till July to get a feel for the lie of the land before speaking to the hotel, but it might be an idea for those booked to check their diaries to see if that alternative weekend's clear. Hope springs eternal. etc.

[john]

Had an email from the hotel this morning to say they are opening again in time for our trip.
What's the feeling about this?
We have some reservations about going, particularly as it seems the restaurants will not be open in the hotel, but could seriously do with getting away for a break.
We still cant stay overnight on our boat, and at our age all our friends are calling themselves vulnerable so are reluctant to socialize! Getting cabin fever!!