Christmas run to the coast

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

Just a bit jealous...

You should have come Martin, we had good weather and a good run out.

There's always next year.

[Talk-torque]

Yes, brilliant day, even though I only made the afternoon!

One Westy causes a stir, but 6 or 7 together was awseome. Good to meet all you guys.

[Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator]

Great run guys thanks  6 layers was just enough 

[Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator]

[Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator]

[Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator]

[Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator]

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

It seems as though we picked probably the best day of the holidays.

We started bright and early with a 10 o'clock meet at the Fox and Grapes, I was there first and joined by Marcus then Barry and Andrew. Geoffrey and his daughter, Maria arrived shortly after with Rob in his MegaBlade.

 

 

As they had made it from the East Coast via Stamford Bridge without getting stuck in any floods we set off. Traffic was good until we got to the river at York when it started to get a it heavier, but it was only people rubbernecking at the flooded river. Heading into Stamford, you could tell it had been under water with debris on the road and water flowing along the kerbside. We made it to Fridaythorpe for  coffee at the café and also to meet Roger, Talk-Torque, but the café was closed and Roger wasn't there. A misunderstanding as to where we were meeting. We waited a while then moved on to Filey.

Traffic was heavy in the town, so instead of going to see the sea, we went straight on to the car park and parked up with Mike who had come up from the Driffield area,

 

 

First thing was to find the loo, but the nearest were closed, so we walked down past the Yacht Club, past the chip shop on the Coble Landing and on to the nearest toilet. Suitably relived, back to the chippy where we were joined by Roger. That made 7 Westfields then 6 when Barry and Andrew left for home, and then back to 5 as Mike also left. But not for long, Rob's brother Russell lives nearby, so off we went to his house to see if he was coming out to play.

 

 

 

Back up to 6 and off to Scarborough and the seafront café. Traffic was busy, but Robs Fireblade in front and Russells Duratec coughing and spitting behind me made things interesting.

 

 

Normally I'm the only Orange car, but we had 3 today. We also nearly had to drag a couple of kids out of Russell car, but before I could get over the wall, Their Dad pulled them out.

It was starting to get dark now, so Marcus and I decided to make a move for home, Driving through Scarborough felt a bit Italian Jobish. but 6 Westfields couldn't get through the traffic like 3 Mini Coopers. A quick fuel top up and we were off for home, and as it had been good weather, the A64 was bad, nose to tail from Malton to York.

So a good day out, last one of the year and looking forward to next year.

 

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

Just a small video, sorry about the quality, I'm still getting used to it.

https://youtu.be/qRkuTnqmz4M

[Rory's Dad]

Actually a lot jealous...

 

Nice write up and pictures too

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

Robin, the video is 'private'. Have you put one of the other type on by mistake? Julie

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

Don't know Julie, I can see it ok.

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

I have subscribed to you on YouTube and now it lets me see it - Eureka.

[Talk-torque]

I was looking forward to the climax of that video, Robin, right up to the point where it ended!

The other paticipants will know what I mean! That's me in front of Robin, wondering where we are going.

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

I was looking forward to the climax of that video, Robin, right up to the point where it ended!

The other paticipants will know what I mean! That's me in front of Robin, wondering where we are going.

 

SSccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Its a secret.

 

Great write up Robin.

 

Here are a few pictures I took of the day.