Peak District Run Out SUNDAY 28th April Matlock - NOTE DATE CHANGE

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

Meeting Andrew and us in Sainsbury's were the Waterfall family, Chris Emm (2 lovely surprises as I didn't know they were coming), Becky and Andy, Bill, Richard and Tash. We sat drinking and excitedly chatting for quite a while until we had caught up on each others news. Bill sorted my phone out because he is good like that, thank you.

Simon and the family with us

 

We got back to the cars in Sainsburys car park just as the train came and Simon was good enough to photograph us all as we were ready for the off, hopefully he will put the photo on for us. However I did not get the train in my photo so you will have to make do with some Westfields instead 

 

I had set a route that was a lovely mix of A and B roads with many twists and turns in, a slow down and speed up kind of route allowing for much acceleration and fun. The route was slightly longer than normal so I factored a wee stop in at Millers Dale, it's actually just an excuse to get another photo of all the cars but don't tell anyone will you?

 

Millers Dale

Andrew took the opportunity to show his steam cleaned engine bay to us, he had used a wallpaper stripper and got a free sauna included.

The first casualty of the day was Bill whose wing stay had broken on the weld. Glen helped to take the wing off, he is an expert at it now as ours broke last week too.

 

All comfortable, we set off for the second leg of our journey, the sun shone, the roads were warm and dry.. 

 

 

 

 

 

As we pulled into the Stone Centre car park disaster struck and Andy ran out of petrol because his car was only firing on 2 cylinders, petrol was coming out of the exhaust pipe. Simon and the family had arranged to meet us here and it was Simon that was straight on his back underneath the car, what a great guy.

 

 

Parked at The Stone Centre

 

 

Everyone was hungry and we went for our lunch, Richard and Tash had a cake while they waited for theirs to arrive, now you can't knock that for an idea can you?

 

 

Andrew had the beef stew, I have had this before and the beef just falls apart in your mouth, comes with buttered potatoes too.

 

Bill sported his new T-shirt but did complain that on Number 5. they had spelt cake wrong  

 

All tummed up we had to come up with a plan of action and before we could work anything out I took Andy for some petrol while everyone kicked a tyre or two. Luckily Simon knew of a local petrol station that was not far away - you can come again Simon.

 

Probably the best mode of transport today was taken by Archie

 

Defeated, Andy rang the RAC who were going to be 3-4 hours, ever the optimist and with plenty of spare seats we all went for the cake stop down at The Fountain in Bonsall. Andy got to drive Andrews V8 engined car and Becky jumped in with Chris.

Parked in Bonsall, 6 cars became 5

 

The cake arrived quickly and so did the RAC! but we were at a different place now, albeit on a few miles away.

 

Sat outside The Fountain, Bonsall

 

We wolfed the cake down, not difficult, then Andrew took Andy and I took Becky back to their car to meet the RAC

Becky and I, or is it Thelma and Louise

 

RAC man back at The Stone Centre

 

 

Petrol was literally pouring out of the exhaust pipe as the engine was running, no wonder Andy ran out of petrol

 

He changed the coil pack but that didn't work

 

Andrew and I drove back down to the others at The Fountain and left the RAC man scratching his head. A tow truck was called and I am sure Andy will be calling upon this great club forum for some guidance on what could be wrong, at this stage is it the ECU?

Back at The fountain Richard and Tash went on their way home and Chris and Andrew followed us towards Chesterfield.

Thank you to everyone for the great company today, and Andy - everyone feels your pain, chin up 

 

 

[AndrewBClarke]

Brilliant day thanks. Hopefully letting Andy drive my car was a little compensation for his being broken. 

[aeg]

Evening all, well to say it’s been a different day is an understatement!!!!  I’d just like to thank a big thank you to you all, but special ones go out to

Simon Waterfall ( 1st man under the bonnet)😷

Julia Hall ( petrol delivery driver)😘

Andrew Clark ( picking me up main man , letting me drive his V8 😍

Chris ( taking Becky for cake)😂

it wasn’t too long await for the the truck of shame, let’s hope it’s a simple fix!

Let’s all have a lookCan you smell petrol?

colour coded break down van

The truck of shame!!

Take care folks see you all soon I hope

love Becky and Andy

[Paul T]

Sorry to hear you’ve had troubles mate, if it’s any consolation your car looks the absolute nuts though!...hope you get it sorted soon, I’m planning on joining one of the next runs out 👍🏻

[RallyVW]

Some pics taken by Tash on our run out today. Had a great day thanks everyone. Overdosed on cake and ice cream😉

[BillyPee]

Thanks everyone for a lovely day out in the Peaks on Sunday. I took the cycle wing bracket off last night and I have lined up a friend to weld the repair for me. Fingers crossed I will be ready for Sunday.