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Post by STAVROS! on Nov 8, 2016 19:52:49 GMT
I'm definitely doing this next year. Just a post to see if anyone else is interested. I will be booking overnight accommodation at a Travel lodge or something similar. Let me know if anyone is interested and we can make a night of it.  |
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Post by oz on Nov 12, 2016 11:02:00 GMT
FRL ? Or I'm I just being thick.
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Post by STAVROS! on Nov 12, 2016 11:12:39 GMT
Friends round London. A top down night run around the M25 in aid of homeless help for heroes. I,m staying at the Ramada hotel Jct 23 at the start point. Always wanted to do it but was always my weekend to work.
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Post by oz on Nov 12, 2016 11:28:29 GMT
How much per car ?
I seem to think ken and Clara have dome this in the past and it was fancy dress.
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Post by STAVROS! on Nov 12, 2016 12:58:05 GMT
I don't know the cost, I think they just take contributions towards help for heroes. There is a dedicated website MGF FRIENDS AROUND LONDON. Clara hasn't done it before, they would love to but the dates coincide with Stoneliegh which they are already booked in to. I have already booked the hotel but places are going fast. It is my intention to arrive at hotel for earliest book in time (1400hrs) get a little sleep before meeting up with everyone around 20.00hrs, then ready to start the run around 22.00hrs. From what I've been told there is normally well over 100 f/tf's so it should be a good night drive. |
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Post by oz on Nov 12, 2016 18:01:16 GMT
Have you got a link to the hotel I can't seem to find it.
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Post by STAVROS! on Nov 12, 2016 18:55:45 GMT
Booking.com/SouthMimmsServicesM25 I book all my hotels through this company, pay at the hotel mate
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Post by oz on Nov 12, 2016 19:38:09 GMT
Just booked a room so we're coming Louise isn't too sure about roof down night drive but she's keen on the optional fancy dress.
Any idea what you and Elaine are going as?
Do we need to register with anyone or do we just turn up.
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Post by STAVROS! on Nov 13, 2016 20:00:55 GMT
I've booked us all in on the MG/ROVER Forum and there is no fee, they like us to donate on the night. I,ve got a sponsorship form (downloaded from the FRL Website) so will get some lads at work to donate. Elaine has not said she is coming yet but I'm working on her. Should be no problem now that Louise is going. Haven't thought about fancy dress so will have to come up with an idea. We register our cars at the hotel when we get there, but won't be a problem seeing as we are staying there anyway. |
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Post by oz on Nov 13, 2016 20:31:28 GMT
Thanks for registering us I've found the link to the just give site and like you I am going to try and relieve so work mates ect of a few quid.
Louise has suggested that we go as Smurfs to go with the blue car.
Since you like every thing orange how about umpa lumpas .
In for a penny
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Post by Roger Hawkes on Nov 14, 2016 0:08:28 GMT
Well done you two,as it involves effort & expense.
I went 3 years ago & enjoyed the experience.
Some things could be improved,like the meet up area where you park, as there is not much organization & you don't now any body around you.
Also, I thought the 50mph speed limit was too low & caused bunching & even HGV's overtaking you!
But a great sense of camaraderie.
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Post by STAVROS! on Nov 14, 2016 18:17:43 GMT
Elaine has the weekend off so now thinking about fancy dress. Remember "EVERYTHING'S OR55NGE" Watch this space. |
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Post by oz on Nov 14, 2016 19:54:39 GMT
Elaine has the weekend off so now thinking about fancy dress. Remember "EVERYTHING'S OR55NGE" Watch this space. Just remember to make it warm. I might have to dig out my winter t shirt. |
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Post by Fast Jan on Nov 20, 2016 0:29:17 GMT
I've done FRL a few times and there's always a big crowd and great atmosphere. Make sure when you go to the meet start point, call over to Days Inn and enter your car registration in to the computer thing there for parking - it's all agreed in advance, but without that clearance it's not unknown for folks to get 'over stayed your welcome' fines  We're not going next year, but hope you have a great time and wrap up warm - definitely winter tshirts as a minimum! |
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