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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: feeutfo on 14 March 2010, 22:07:19
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Bloody long shot this one.
I have just won a collapsable bike trailer that, when dismantled, fits in a car boot. Clever bit of kit, rare on ebay, and i got it for a fair price.
Only problem is its in Dunfirmline. Slight issue i know.
Anyone near there coming even slightly south, even a little bit nearer Reading, that has an empty boot, that i can meet on thier travels would be, well, an almighty bit of luck as it happens.
Its no biggy as we can pick up next Saterday, and have a weekend in Edinburgh, or York, or any other town that suits.
Whats the odds? slim i suspect. :-/
Cheers
Chris.
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Get Parcels2go to pick it up, only cost you a tenner! Only problem is you got to get the seller to pack it.
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If it's under 30kg, or can be packed separately so that each box weighs under 30kg, I can get them picked up on a 24hr service for £5.00 a box.
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Dunfermline is just along the road from me. I regularly have to travel to deliver/uplift cars from waaaay down south but don't know from one day to another whats ahead of me.
Was (near to) Deepest Darkest Brackley the other week and managed to fit in a delivery of roof bars to TB, so anythings possible. Will have to see what develops during the week though... :-X
edit to add, was at Durham/Chester-le-Street last Wednesday, to give some idea. ;)
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Well I do a journey from Manchester (didsbury) to Chelmsford fairly often.... if someone can get it to me here then I'll take it on the next leg :)
edit:- it is a saloon with a 90L lpg tank but I don't mind folding the seats down and lobbing inside should it need it
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Well, certainly sounds hopefull, thanks guys.
Esp. Hotel 21, would be great if something suitable comes off. :y
Item in question is here from company web site, dont worry i didnt pay that much. ;)
http://www.bikelug.myzen.co.uk/s7-single-collapsible-917-0.html
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Well I do a journey from Manchester (didsbury) to Chelmsford fairly often.... if someone can get it to me here then I'll take it on the next leg :)
edit:- it is a saloon with a 90L lpg tank but I don't mind folding the seats down and lobbing inside should it need it
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aha, handy, Mrs G's parents are near Clacton, up the A12,we could visit the seaside too. :y
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aha, handy, Mrs G's parents are near Clacton, up the A12,we could visit the seaside too. :y
Clacton-on-sea, the place to be! As the irritating DJ in the dodgy nightclub at the end of the pier used to say. Apparently. ::) Never been there myself, of course. Oh, no. :-X
I'm probably going to the Essex meet if I can save you a trip.
Kevin
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If it gets towards Chelmsford I can probably meet up and collect it :y
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getting nearer by the minute, thanks guys.
H's parents are in Walton on the Naze in case thats of use, a little "above" Clacton ::) ;D. Can see Felixstow docs to the North accross the estury and the new windmills to the south iirc
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getting nearer by the minute, thanks guys.
H's parents are in Walton on the Naze in case thats of use, a little "above" Clacton ::) ;D. Can see Felixstow docs to the North accross the estury and the new windmills to the south iirc
Should have stuck with Clacton :-X :-X ::) ::)
Like I said, if it gets down this way I can collect it for you and hold on to it :y :y
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getting nearer by the minute, thanks guys.
H's parents are in Walton on the Naze in case thats of use, a little "above" Clacton ::) ;D. Can see Felixstow docs to the North accross the estury and the new windmills to the south iirc
Should have stuck with Clacton :-X :-X ::) ::)
Like I said, if it gets down this way I can collect it for you and hold on to it :y :y
Thanks Ld. Could well be handy. :y :y
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Was (near to) Deepest Darkest Brackley the other week and managed to fit in a delivery of roof bars to TB, so anythings possible.
I can continue its journey from there, and bring it down to Osterley. I can go via Slough on my way home.... (Its just M4/M40 rather M4/M25/M40)
Although i actually finish work on Wednesday and not due back in till April ::)
To depends when this is happening :-/
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Right, throw Stockton, on Wednesday, into the mix. Cant go further south than there, so anywhere slightly north, on the east coast, is viable. Would be around lunchtime/12-ish, not much later.
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I may well be heading up towards Richmond (North Yorks) in the not too distant future if someone can take it from H21 this week?
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Right, throw Stockton, on Wednesday, into the mix. Cant go further south than there, so anywhere slightly north, on the east coast, is viable. Would be around lunchtime/12-ish, not much later.
Thanks H21, could pick up at any time that suits, will send pm shortly.
Although we wont be going anywher if the bugger doesnt answer his emails and send me the address.
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ok, need advice, due to an ebay glitch, this transaction is taking place outside of ebay now, long story, but the deal is i pay 50 as a deposit which i've done, and the balance on pick up. Not ideal as i may well not be picking up, H21 will be most likely.
I could be sending money, off with no protection from ebay.
Short pf picking up myself i dont see a way forward without, inconveniencing the seller or H21, or trusting the seller, he does seem fine, good history, 125 transactions all positive. What should i do?
I bloody hate gay bay. Tia.
Chris.
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If you want to PM me we can perhaps sort something out. Specifically, you could Paypal me the cash and I can uplift for pound notes tomorrow, obviously with you swallowing any fees incurred..... ;)
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Just re-read your post.
If you do not send the fella the 50 quid but send the agreed total amount to me, as per my previous post, then I can pay full amount in cash in the morning, provided it does not interfere with my dentist appointment at 1100 hrs or so....
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fantastic, i have paid the 50 deposit though, so will be the balance.
now have his details, will pm soonest, battery dieing.
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Right, throw Stockton, on Wednesday, into the mix. Cant go further south than there, so anywhere slightly north, on the east coast, is viable. Would be around lunchtime/12-ish, not much later.
Which Stockton are we talking about H21? tomtom shows several. Stokton on tee?
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If it helps, I can uplift from MK/Brackley region, should be able to get it to Reading or similar. Or get to the useless student who has already offered to get it to slough?
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If you want to PM me we can perhaps sort something out. Specifically, you could Paypal me the cash and I can uplift for pound notes tomorrow, obviously with you swallowing any fees incurred..... ;)
If you make a payment as a gift via paypal, there are no fees :y
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Well, i'm in Northants and would be happy to be used as a drop off point if needed.
Probably no use but thought i'd say just in case :y
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Right, throw Stockton, on Wednesday, into the mix. Cant go further south than there, so anywhere slightly north, on the east coast, is viable. Would be around lunchtime/12-ish, not much later.
Which Stockton are we talking about H21? tomtom shows several. Stokton on tee?
Stockton on Tees, the one in the Darlington/Middlesbrough area. :y
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Right, throw Stockton, on Wednesday, into the mix. Cant go further south than there, so anywhere slightly north, on the east coast, is viable. Would be around lunchtime/12-ish, not much later.
Which Stockton are we talking about H21? tomtom shows several. Stokton on tee?
Stockton on Tees, the one in the Darlington/Middlesbrough area. :y
ok gotcha, i'll meet you there midday tomorrow no problem, Stockton-on-tees damb sight nearer than Dunfirmline,
unless we get a better offer? ::)
cant think of many members in that area i must admit. :-/
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If you want to PM me we can perhaps sort something out. Specifically, you could Paypal me the cash and I can uplift for pound notes tomorrow, obviously with you swallowing any fees incurred..... ;)
If you make a payment as a gift via paypal, there are no fees :y
yeah we tried that, they changed it recently the buggers, fee was 12 quid ish. Didnt matter what option used. Unless i've done something wrong of course?
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any advance on Stockton on tees before i book tommorrow off. :)
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any advance on Stockton on tees before i book tommorrow off. :)
Unless Vamps could store it for a while? :-/ :-/
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The trailer is now in my garage. Will take down with me to Stockton on Tees tomorrow then it looks like Chris will have to do the deed himself. Unless anyone is available to do a stage in the Newcastle/Middlesborough area?
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Not sure if this is any help but next week I will be doing a bit of travelling. If it can be in any of these places on these days then I maybe able to help.
Tuesday 23rd, Travel from Hemel Hempstead To Manchester then onto Edinburgh.
Wednesday 24th, Edinburgh to Leeds and back to Hemel. (Then I'll be going home to Boston but thats the wrong way :))
If any of that is of any use then please let me know and I'll see what I can do.
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OK, just about got things set up for tomorrow but need a wee 'hospital plan' incase of problems as me carrying the kit south is strictly a one way deal. My return home is via the train and, if timings go the shape of the pear, I would like to have somewhere relatively secure to offload a few CWT's of steel for later uplift rather than simply dumping them in a convenient verge somewhre...
Checked the OOF map and see that Mike F/Vamps would be a candidate.
Sent him a PM as he is online so hopefully will see this and respond.... :y
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:'(
Looks like its bedtime in Vamps household...
Also sent an e-mail. Hopefully he will see this in the morning (or before lunchtime :o :o ) and be able to assist get the kettle on..... ;)
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Not sure if this is any help but next week I will be doing a bit of travelling. If it can be in any of these places on these days then I maybe able to help.
Tuesday 23rd, Travel from Hemel Hempstead To Manchester then onto Edinburgh.
Wednesday 24th, Edinburgh to Leeds and back to Hemel. (Then I'll be going home to Boston but thats the wrong way :))
If any of that is of any use then please let me know and I'll see what I can do.
Thanks Squeely, could be a back up plan if things go wrong between now and the morning, as i could meat you in Hemel (Hempstead?)
But it looks like we'll be setting off early a.m....
Would be nice if Vamps could offer Hotel 21 a back up drop off if i'm late in traffic, broken down, arrested or otherwise cant make it though.
Anyone able to contact him? :-/
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OK am here and have pm'd H21
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... and replied. Looks like a potential backup plan is forming into place. ;)
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I can meet up between 11am and 12noon or 1pm to 3pm Where are you going H? any other connection can be arranged either later in the day or I can sit on it till a meeting can be arranged... :)
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... and replied. Looks like a potential backup plan is forming into place. ;)
Received, let me know when and where you are meeting, might have a chance to meet up and say hello..... :y
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Hi Mike, thanks for popping in. pm to follow. :y
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Hi Mike, thanks for popping in. pm to follow. :y
PM Received, just managed to pop on quickly at work. :-X H has my pho0ne numbers, can't meet between 12 and 1 as in a meeting but can assist otherwise if needed. I did PM H21 with the times available last night.....May well be a Mini meet.. :y :y :y
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Am in hotel reception, bit early ::) ::)
correction, in the bar ;D
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Am in hotel reception, bit early ::) ::)
correction, in the bar ;D
Clear run up then ::) :y
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Am in hotel reception, bit early ::) ::)
correction, in the bar ;D
Clear run up then ::) :y
not bad, once clear of m25 was sure would be early. Insignia CDti, they shift, what lump is that?
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Am in hotel reception, bit early ::) ::)
correction, in the bar ;D
Clear run up then ::) :y
not bad, once clear of m25 was sure would be early. Insignia CDti, they shift, what lump is that?
1.9 in those i think? depends on chip, 130/150bhp?
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Am in hotel reception, bit early ::) ::)
correction, in the bar ;D
Clear run up then ::) :y
not bad, once clear of m25 was sure would be early. Insignia CDti, they shift, what lump is that?
1.9 in those i think? depends on chip, 130/150bhp?
well, if 1.9.... either something wrong with mine or it had been played with. :-/
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Am in hotel reception, bit early ::) ::)
correction, in the bar ;D
Clear run up then ::) :y
not bad, once clear of m25 was sure would be early. Insignia CDti, they shift, what lump is that?
1.9 in those i think? depends on chip, 130/150bhp?
well, if 1.9.... either something wrong with mine or it had been played with. :-/
Do they do the V6CDTi engine in the Insignia? :-/
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wahay, got trailer me. :) :) :)
Thanks all for kind offers. Much appreciated.
Another Gold star to Hotel 21 though, special thanks indeed. Esp.as trailer was a bit bigger and heavier than i realised, must have been a job lifting it in to a Disco. Hope all went well and you got home ok? :y
Put it all together soon as i got home, works well.
Guess what my next question will be in ice electrical section...? ;D ;D
sure i had it book marked somewhere :-/
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Guess what my next question will be in ice electrical section...? ;D ;D
sure i had it book marked somewhere :-/
I've got half a maintenance guide on that subject somewhere. ::)
Kevin
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wahay, got trailer me. :) :) :)
Thanks all for kind offers. Much appreciated.
Another Gold star to Hotel 21 though, special thanks indeed. Esp.as trailer was a bit bigger and heavier than i realised, must have been a job lifting it in to a Disco. Hope all went well and you got home ok? :y
Put it all together soon as i got home, works well.
Guess what my next question will be in ice electrical section...? ;D ;D
sure i had it book marked somewhere :-/
Glad it all worked out for you........ :y
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Am in hotel reception, bit early ::) ::)
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correction, in the bar ;D
Clear run up then ::) :y
not bad, once clear of m25 was sure would be early. Insignia CDti, they shift, what lump is that?
1.9 in those i think? depends on chip, 130/150bhp?
well, if 1.9.... either something wrong with mine or it had been played with. :-/
Do they do the V6CDTi engine in the Insignia? :-/
I'm sure they do, i reckon the v6 badge fell off. ;D
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wahay, got trailer me. :) :) :)
Thanks all for kind offers. Much appreciated.
Another Gold star to Hotel 21 though, special thanks indeed. Esp.as trailer was a bit bigger and heavier than i realised, must have been a job lifting it in to a Disco. Hope all went well and you got home ok? :y
Put it all together soon as i got home, works well.
Guess what my next question will be in ice electrical section...? ;D ;D
sure i had it book marked somewhere :-/
Glad it all worked out for you........ :y
all fine Mike, thanks for standing by. Hotel 21 running a little late i think or we could have met up. Next time. :y
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Guess what my next question will be in ice electrical section...? ;D ;D
sure i had it book marked somewhere :-/
I've got half a maintenance guide on that subject somewhere. ::)
Kevin
Sounds perfect, it'll match my half finished tow bar. ::) :y
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So, your home safe and sound? Managed to find a home for all those spring pins then?? ;D
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So, your home safe and sound? Managed to find a home for all those spring pins then?? ;D
Were you delivering a car? and where were you going?
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So, your home safe and sound? Managed to find a home for all those spring pins then?? ;D
Were you delivering a car? and where were you going?
Delivering to Stockton, then train back home again - first class, I may add....
For some perverse reason, First class was cheaper than cattle class. Only difference was a wider seat and a free coffee! ;D
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So, your home safe and sound? Managed to find a home for all those spring pins then?? ;D
Were you delivering a car? and where were you going?
Delivering to Stockton, then train back home again - first class, I may add....
For some perverse reason, First class was cheaper than cattle class. Only difference was a wider seat and a free coffee! ;D
Were you going to the LR dealer in Preston Park?
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So, your home safe and sound? Managed to find a home for all those spring pins then?? ;D
Were you delivering a car? and where were you going?
Delivering to Stockton, then train back home again - first class, I may add....
For some perverse reason, First class was cheaper than cattle class. Only difference was a wider seat and a free coffee! ;D
Were you going to the LR dealer in Preston Park?
Concorde Way? :-/
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So, your home safe and sound? Managed to find a home for all those spring pins then?? ;D
Were you delivering a car? and where were you going?
Delivering to Stockton, then train back home again - first class, I may add....
For some perverse reason, First class was cheaper than cattle class. Only difference was a wider seat and a free coffee! ;D
Were you going to the LR dealer in Preston Park?
Concorde Way? :-/
Thought so, about a minute away from my office ::) Typically March is a particularly busy month for meetings, otherwise quite flexible unless in court. If you are down this way again give me a shout and I will try and meet up for coffee before taking you to the station... :y
Delivering cars, is this a new sideline...?
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So, your home safe and sound? Managed to find a home for all those spring pins then?? ;D
Were you delivering a car? and where were you going?
Delivering to Stockton, then train back home again - first class, I may add....
For some perverse reason, First class was cheaper than cattle class. Only difference was a wider seat and a free coffee! ;D
Were you going to the LR dealer in Preston Park?
Concorde Way? :-/
Thought so, about a minute away from my office ::) Typically March is a particularly busy month for meetings, otherwise quite flexible unless in court. If you are down this way again give me a shout and I will try and meet up for coffee before taking you to the station... :y
Delivering cars, is this a new sideline...?
Pays the bills.....
Had to move on from nicking all those speeding, pickled, drunk ridden disq drivers in 44 tonne artics that had just had it on their toes with the contents of an old ladies purse that was on the bedside cabinet of their relations house that their sicko bro in law sussed that had been bummed from the Jeremy Kyle show after being fingered as being a ponce by some nee'er do wells hanging about the local Burroo office...... :-X
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Glad you got it sorted :)
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Glad you got it sorted :)
Aye, sums it up.... ;D ;D ;D :y
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Glad you got it sorted :)
Aye, sums it up.... ;D ;D ;D :y
I'm a man of few words ;D ;D
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So, your home safe and sound? Managed to find a home for all those spring pins then?? ;D
Were you delivering a car? and where were you going?
Delivering to Stockton, then train back home again - first class, I may add....
For some perverse reason, First class was cheaper than cattle class. Only difference was a wider seat and a free coffee! ;D
Were you going to the LR dealer in Preston Park?
Concorde Way? :-/
Thought so, about a minute away from my office ::) Typically March is a particularly busy month for meetings, otherwise quite flexible unless in court. If you are down this way again give me a shout and I will try and meet up for coffee before taking you to the station... :y
Delivering cars, is this a new sideline...?
Pays the bills.....
Had to move on from nicking all those speeding, pickled, drunk ridden disq drivers in 44 tonne artics that had just had it on their toes with the contents of an old ladies purse that was on the bedside cabinet of their relations house that their sicko bro in law sussed that had been bummed from the Jeremy Kyle show after being fingered as being a ponce by some nee'er do wells hanging about the local Burroo office...... :-X
I know what you mean, different but the same.. :-X Anyway, if you are down here again give me a shout, you have my oof details / phone and work email... :y
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snippoo by H21....
I know what you mean, different but the same.. :-X Anyway, if you are down here again give me a shout, you have my oof details / phone and work email... :y
Stored..... ;)
and vice versa, hopefully. ;)
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snippoo by H21....
I know what you mean, different but the same.. :-X Anyway, if you are down here again give me a shout, you have my oof details / phone and work email... :y
Stored..... ;)
and vice versa, hopefully. ;)
:y
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aha, handy, Mrs G's parents are near Clacton, up the A12,we could visit the seaside too. :y
Clacton-on-sea, the place to be! As the irritating DJ in the dodgy nightclub at the end of the pier used to say. Apparently. ::) Never been there myself, of course. Oh, no. :-X
I'm probably going to the Essex meet if I can save you a trip.
Kevin
Clacton on sea, so boring the tide went out for a fortnight! lol. just kidding :)