Northern Run - Coast & Castles at the White Swan Hotel, Alnwick, Friday 6th & Saturday 7th September 2024

[David J]

Another great weekend which Pat and I throughly enjoyed thank you Norm And Leah.

After strolling through Alnwick Garden we set off for home. Unfortunately we were beset by monsoonal rain and the Great Northern run which caused standing traffic on the A19. Fortunately my new waterproofing for the front windows held up well with only minor water ingress, it was certainly a good test for it.

David and Pat

[Neil63]

Thanks Norm for putting together a fab weekend. Deb & I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. (and my smoked kippers) Great route with so much to see and do, the company was pretty good too
Our early Start home this morning paid dividends, we missed any major traffic, although hit the ?monsoons? which were pretty scary at times. We managed the 200 odd miles home with just a quick splash & dash stop for fuel on the M1 c 35 miles from home. The longest non stop run we?ve done (165miles) #loving the new seats.

All the best
Neil & Debs

[STR_Strat]

Thanks for organising a great weekend again Norm, excellent choice of venue and some new to me sights to see.
I had nice little 280 mile bimble for me and was back by 3, had a bit of rain north of Leeds but nothing too bad.
It was good to catch up with everyone again, already looking forward to the next one

Dave

p.s Norm don't forget to pay your parking fine

[Phubb]

David
I'd be interested in seeing your new waterproofing system. In the heavy rain on the last run my "improved" system didn't work and Julie enjoyed an inside shower.

[Normb666]

Cheers everyone, great to see y'all, and Big Ta for trusting me to get you to burn loads of petrol

Shame about the sea fret making it so you couldn't get to see the sea....the Farne Islands were out there somewhere, honest! Think the more relaxed driving regime went down well, so everyone got to spend time at various places rather than realise that dinner's in an hour and it's still 100 miles back to the hotel

No idea what next year's gig will hold, but I'll think of summat. I might see if I can hire George the waiter/bartender to dispense insults to all and sundry too....

Oh, and I've saved the non-parking ticket for onward use on some unsuspecting club member or other.....I wonder who that'll be? ...Dave :P

[Longtimefan]

Home now yesterday at about 3.30 after our over night in Carlisle. M6 was surprisingly not a problem and the weather was good all the way except for some very strong winds at times which I was surprised at the effect of.

Thanks Norman for organising, and everybody for your great company, and I was so pleased to see you all. (Note for our table, just caught the right protuberance on the edge of the table whilst doing this, OUCH)