40th Anniversary, Drive It Day, Peak District, 26th April

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman)]

Great photos, Mark, thanks!

 

I didn’t realise you were still on Oulton Park damper settings when we were haring over some rough Peak District roads till Andy told me over the intercom quite what an impressive display of sparks you were making! Oops, sorry, I did back off a bit, as soon as he told me.  

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

And a Good Morning to you too 

 

 

Our car

 

 

Inside Cupola

 

 

Inside Cupola

 

 

Breakfast at Cupola

 

 

Parked at Cupola, just missing Martin in the line up, who was unfortunately stuck in traffic, making 14 cars.

 

 

After meeting at Cupola, where the owner had saved us a designated parking spot, off we went on the quiet roads far away from the tourist hotspots. We were having lots of fun and doing great all the way, even could see that we were up for a clear run up the Crowdecote road, licking my lips, getting excited and p**f! a flippin' campervan had just pulled out from a little side road ahead, so we had a slow but scenic ride up. It soon turned off and we were back in action on the little used road behind Hartington, then the last mile we followed an enormous tractor run with zero chance of overtaking.

 

We arrived at the Jug and Glass in a very relaxed state, Luay, @Louie checked his fuel gauge.

 

 

Dave and Ian gathered around a cardboard box

 

 

We do some weird things don't we . Here we are all parked up.

 

 

Oh then it was surprise time, Chris had finally bought a Morgan after carefully taking his time to find the right one and he pulled into the car park with a MASSIVE grin on his face. Well done Chris, living life and making it happen, some people take the easy route and just give in and don't bother.

 

 

One very happy man and we were absolutley delighted to see him and his car

 

 

Next was lunch because we were hungry after all that breakfast!! It was no hardship to sit outside and we thanked the staff for their excellent food and service. We will be returning here as it was great and we were made very welcome.

 

 

Jug and Glass car park

 

 

Lunch at the Jug and Glass, cheeky monkey @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO

 

 

After lunch Lee decided it was time to change his clutch cable with the help of Glynn, you might recognise Glynn, he's the one that seems to spend a lot of time bent over

 

 

It was glorious weather and we needed cake, with Hulme End Tea Junction only a few miles down the road we decided to carry on. On arrival Lee checked his car out and all was good.

 

 

Parked at Hulme End

 

 

 

 

@AndrewBClarke took position of @Andy Westwood and got the largest jam and cream scone

 

 

We enjoyed the sunshine for a while longer before heading home

 

 

A fantastic day out so thank you to everyone for joining us. Next weekend is Dave's visit to the Vulcan Bomber and photoshoot on Bank Holiday Monday, don't miss it!! I am working 6-10am and can't make it so if you can then you must, you won't regret it.

 

If you have enjoyed your day out or just enjoyed reading this and you like the club, I am sorry to remind you that it only exsits WITH a committee. Chair and Secretary positions are available and we can't function without them being filled, think about that.

 

Seriousness over with, back to being daft, bottoms up everyone, love you all and see you next time XXX

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

A grand day indeed with some cracking weather, the usual great company and @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative  worked her usual good magic to find mainly quiet roads!

 

 

@Tony H and his son Cameron, in Tony's lovely red Mev.

 

 

@Louie Luay, winked at me all the way to breakfast

 

 

I'm glad I didn't leave home with a clean car and we got plenty of fresh 'produce' from this lot!

 

 

@Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative  trying her best to fit everyone in!

 

 

It's great being at the back as you get to see all colours of member's cars as far as the eye can see!

 

 

 

We also get a point for diversity and inclusion as we let the Transpeak coach join in too!

 

 

 

 

 

A great day for Alfresco dining.

 

 

 

 

We line all our cars up for a nice pic and some 'influencer' wants a pic for her Insta!

 

 

@Tony H wishing he's ordered Scampi!

 

 

Our route, round the peaks.

 

 

 

 

[Mike Rowland - Essex AO]

A Gold Standard day out for the Peak District Crew, very jealous!!