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We met in Ashbourne, Trevor, Martyn and Sue, Scott, Dave, Ian and Lee in the Alfa We had donuts, as warm up for doing them later . Trevor had been up since daft o'clock making them from scratch and take it from me they were still warm and scrumptious, thank you Trevor. The kids came to photograph us and they were offered donuts too Bagpuss joined in to the Christmas fun Bagpuss' dad kindly fetched a car-less Dave with him. This will confuse you, a very young Trevor came. Moral of this story is don't put photos on facebook that you don't want Glen to grab and play with. We all took refreshment in the M&S cafe, enjoying looking at the stress on the faces of the shoppers as we relaxed. Soon time to depart, Scott was ready Trevors passenger gave me thumbs up to go We left the retail park in Ashbourne Waved at the shoppers as we went through the town and hit the open road There would have been more photos on the move as it got really nice when we were on the tops but Glen dropped the camera into the footwell. I am glad it didn't rain anyway up there, huh, did it hurt your nose when it hit too? Trevor and Snowy were at the back, with Lee following and taking photos, as we arrived at The Travellers Rest. Come on then Lee, let's have a photo of your nice Alfa, since you were kind enough to join us and bring your excellent photography skills. It rained all the way up until we got inside the pub and then the sun had the audacity to come out. Moral of this story is don't go up on the high ground when the forecast is dry. The Travellers Rest Good job they had a drying room, ooh it was lovely and our table was right next to the fire Glen and Martyn had some warm up juice And we all enjoyed our lunch. The chef and bar staff came out to take our photo, they loved it. I had a really good close up look at the traffic lights after we went for fuel It was raining again here, so bored with waiting Glen took a selfie. Arriving at the Santa train in one piece, just, we took up our usual parking spot in front of the steam engine Martyn and Sue photographing you, photographing me And Dave was enjoying his long hair rather too much, have you still got it on now? you settled into it like a 50 year old in a granny frock The kids loved the cars and the Santas, and especially the choccies that Glen was dishing out to them. I was still raiding Trevor for more donuts A great big thank you has to go today to everyone's family, we changed the day at the last minute due to the weather and it cocked up a lot of peoples plans. You have put your car and club first at a busy time of year and it is really appreciated. I hope it was worth it and you have all enjoyed the route and atmosphere as much as we have. If you need to escape next weekend we are having lunch in Bakewell, tin tops are welcome, German sausages are on the menu, gluten free is catered for. Have a great Christmas everyone

Hurrah for Camskill tyres . Boo to DX delivery . They are rubbish and liars . Still a day later than I 'allegedly' signed for they made it

Couple from me....

I'm sure there was some diesel on the road near those traffic lights Has Glen changed his pants yet?

It was a wonderful surprise to bump into Michael and Marie who were shopping in Ashbourne, 'well at least one brother has made it' he said. (Just to explain Andrews brother is Michael, they came in the Crossfire last summer)

There is me cleaning the house ready for the 13 visitors for Christmas that start arriving tomorrow. Jealous of you out and about is an understatement. And then you lot bump into my brother in Ashbourne and he kindly sends me this... Hope you all had a great day. I’m going into my corner and sulking now. At least I can stop cleaning if I hide and sulk! Happy Christmas all of you. See you soon.

A 'couple' more pics of the day, well why not? it was a great day lets share the memories

I took some great aerial shots of Gatwick the other day.

Last minute decision to attempt to join you, not sure if we will get there but may see you in Ashbourne!

Wash your mouth out

I am sure I have seen you today Dave , at the garden centre, the shopping mall, the High Street ..................... I bet the kids loved your outfit. Looks like you all had a fantastic ride out today

I have just got the back end and rear side panels to go. Front end and interior are done You can never have to much carbon

No problem, just give me time to assemble the new work bench which isn’t allowed to start til Christmas Day....

Aaaand, back to life

I have found one in Abingdon but too late to go and pick it up..................... getting dark now and up to 13.5v and still charging

I did cheat a little with the aid of a mop. but I did enjoy watching it shine again after a final polish by hand.

That's a b----r, Lucky you had blue sky, Didn't last long down yer! Better send Father Christmas an email asking for a new charger .

Doh !

Not sure, but in this case the owner didn’t have to pay tax!

The problem is these days, too many who have got where they are at the top did so by being a self promoter, they couldn't spot a duffer if he was wearing a hat with that written on it. It is the fault of business schools who promote this clap trap, they make identikit graduates who could not organise anything. When I watch the apprentice apart from the first series, they have all been unemployable in my eyes due the them spending 5% working, 95% telling everyone how it was their idea if it worked and finding a sacrifice if it failed.

I think the point of the demo is really the visual amplification of the movement- the actual flexing is very much lower.

COOL! I would like to have a shadow board and a sun board Would be perfect

In addtions to@Trevturtle 2015 pics, here's some pics from 2017 to hopefully encourage others to come out for a great day ! @NigelO & Lee. @westyjord87

This may appeal? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F232648217721

I’ve just had a screen washer bottle made by Gareth, great quality, excellent service, and he’s quick!

Don't you just love it when you had some free time and the sky was blue, to find the battery optimiser was lying about charging the battery