Northern Drive-Out 2022, Lakes and Pennines - Fri26th to Sun 28th August (Bank Hol Weekend)

[Normb666]

Cheers Andy, yep I've chosen some interesting roads! Fingers X'ed for next year!

Chris, furthest north will be the Brampton bypass where we come off the Pennines and head west. You thinking of popping down to say hello?
Thing is though, the route's not compulsory so some might detour at some point. And we'll likely be pretty spaced out as well (in so many ways.... ) Best idea if you wanna catch us is to get to the hotel. We'll be there till around 10 in the morning and should all be back late afternoon on Saturday.

[AndyGuyton]

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I'm staying positive Jim, but a little negative reinforcement can go a long way.

O ye of little faith, my money’s on Andy!!!!

Thank-you for the vote of confidence Robin.

[renmure]

I'm staying positive Jim, but a little negative reinforcement can go a long way.

In that case I'll be positive as well Andy.
Looking forward to next weeks update about how your IVA has gone.

[Phubb]

We’ve arrived. Nice place. Not gone to our room yet as having a beer and food.

[AndrewF]

As I only have a growing pile of bits and a build manual no run out for me. However as you are all literally in my back yard tomorrow afternoon (live in Hexham, grew up outside Carlisle near Caldbeck), I will potter out to see what I can see. If you do see a grey Scirocco with the driver waiving enthusiastically give me a waive. Weather should be near as damn it perfect for enjoying the drive and scenery.

[Longtimefan]

Andrew, any idea of your likely location?

[AndrewF]

Andrew, any idea of your likely location?

I likely wander over to Brampton later this afternoon. I know where you guys will be exiting onto the A69. Even if I don?t see any Stratos? I can pop in to see my mum!

[Phubb]

Not how I wanted to finish a great weekend. We broke down on the M6 but are on our way home. Great way to save fuel !!. No idea what?s wrong with the car but hopefully something easy.

[Normb666]

And it was all going so well for you. Given you've only just recommissioned the car I thought it was brilliant, so it's pretty good going that it got up there, all round the route and almost home....there are bound to be a few things that give up after years of no use. What d'ya think, fuel pump?

[Phubb]

I’m thinking ignition - points closed, advance/retard failure? as it started with what felt like a misfire that progressed quickly to no power and the engine just stopping, but it could be a multitude of things of course.
After such a great weekend it was a real shame it went pear shaped.
I’m just so pleased I had taken out insurance with Adrian Flux with get you home breakdown for ?40 or so extra.

And it was all going so well for you. Given you've only just recommissioned the car I thought it was brilliant, so it's pretty good going that it got up there, all round the route and almost home....there are bound to be a few things that give up after years of no use. What d'ya think, fuel pump?