Peak District Run Out, Sun 29th 10am, Car Museum

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

11 cars met at the museum (Barry and Thomas are out of shot as they were a little late looking for keys😮). Ian was 4th to arrive and still managed to bag his parking spot underneath the sign 😁 which also happened to be the best place for the panorama shot.

 

 

We scurried inside and ordered our breakfast sandwiches and coffee, before excitedly chatting and catching up on everyone's news.

 

 

Ian's hat was a purrfect match for his Bagpuss colour theme and the pink really suited him (love the sign on the wall behind Andy D, whose nickname is 'dad' 😆)

 

 

We were just amazed at the fantastic autumn sunshine that we were blessed with. We went on our run and all the colours on the trees were glowing, it was just beautiful, what a great time of year to be out in a car without a roof.

 

I had carefully chosen the route to reflect the fact that the Peak District was flooded only a week ago. We met some water and large puddles but nothing too concerning. We soon arrived at Massarella's restaurant in Rowsley, here we are parked up in the sun

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here she is, naughty Rebecca, maintaining her terrible reputation for choosing the larger sized desserts (she will kill me when she reads this 😍)

 

 

To be fair Rebecca is married to one of the Andy's so she is well trained, just look at these two, the two Andy's being mischievous. @AndrewBClarke you defo missed out today!!

 

 

It's been another fun, fabulous day in our wonderful little cars with the most amazing people, no need to SORN let's keep doing this and winter will soon be over. Love to you all and see you next time🥰😘

 

[Baslow]

2 hours ago, Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO said:

Did you decide not to lunch with us? Hope to catch up soon.

Sorry, Thomas was desperate for the loo so we headed straight in. Wish we would have though as our cakes were not the best 😕 

[Andy Westwood]

What a lovely day, the weather was great for the end of October. Great to meet up with everybody before we Sorn the car. Sue's took some great photos of the Autumnal trees. I'm not sure but Rita seems to have a beam of light shining down on her. Hope to see you all soon in the SLK. Thanks again Julie and Glenn for a fantastic day.

[Baslow]

I have to say a big thank you to a great bunch of people! Thomas and I have throughly enjoyed being part of what is a great community, Stoneleigh was a fantastic experience and one that Thomas still talks about today, great memories! I'm sad to say that from out purchase in 2009 our Westfield is up for sale 😢, Thomas is really into his Go Karting and the weekends are taken up so we are struggling to fit everything in. We have truly loved every minute with the thrills and experience along the way, I have no doubt that we will be the proud owner of another Westfield in the not too distant future. Thomas is already saving up for his first build! Thank you to everyone especially to Julie for being so welcoming and friendly, you have made a little boy very happy and a dad very proud ❤️👍

[AndrewBClarke]

I’ve been out driving as well. Although wrong car (tough as it was a Range Rover) and wrong roads - A1, M25 and M3. There were views but so great as yours - Heathrow and the other boring cars parked on the M25. Convoy of 1 so not so many pals ☹️. Pleased you all had a good time. Jealous obs. 

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

On 28/10/2023 at 20:40, Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative said:

Don't forget to CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS TONIGHT and if you do get the coffees in, we will be along in a hour

 

I would like to confirm that I have now changed my Baby G watch 🤣 after being shocked that it was already 3pm and then worried about Dave having to drive home into a very low setting sun, we should hurriedly start making our way home. After everyone roared with laughter, I checked my other wrist with my fitbit on, to find out it was actually only 2pm.

 

You couldn't make it up🙄😆

[Rob Hunter - Club Secretary]

Looks like I missed out on a great day out!

 

Apologies I couldn't make it, I have been charging around like a lunatic with the youngest being home on his first 10 days leave after 7 weeks of basic training.

 

Proud parent moment on Friday for his passing in parade