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Title: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: MikeDX on 03, April, 2012 - 10:45:25
Hello

Just wondering who would be up for a Milton Keynes run again this year

I'd like to go at least once, and would attend assuming at least one other person was interested! (Don't really fancy it on my own...)

With our new GPS technology, we might even make the whole route!


Any preferred dates? Any interest?

I'm going to drag my mate Darren along now that I have a new C5 transporter...
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: steve_1360 on 03, April, 2012 - 17:58:49
Hi Mike

I would be up for a run around Milton Keynes, i'm ok all of May apart from the last weekend 26/27 as i'm off to The Bubble Car Museum with my smart car.

Cheers Steve
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: MikeDX on 03, April, 2012 - 18:41:25
Good man! :)
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: minidaz on 03, April, 2012 - 21:45:39
Depending when it is, another Darren might come along aswell  ;D


Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 04, April, 2012 - 08:36:14
Hi I would also like to come . But will let you know closer to the date (That's when you have sorted one out ) ...Chas
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: radiomarty on 04, April, 2012 - 10:36:36
Hi Mike - would love to complete this run as we were so close last time - only thing holding me back atm is my ever changing shifts and the restructuring at work - if I can make I will.

Marty
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: radiomarty on 04, April, 2012 - 10:41:11
 A link to the first one for those who missed it - Mike has worked hard on cracking the full route and im sure this will be the year we crack it !!! :) :)
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: radiomarty on 04, April, 2012 - 14:34:29
Sundays are best for me at the moment bud  :)
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: MikeDX on 04, April, 2012 - 16:04:22
Depending when it is, another Darren might come along aswell  ;D

Didn't see that one, well done mate. Sundays good for you?

Chas, Steve, are sundays in May looking ok for you guys?
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 04, April, 2012 - 17:50:54
Yes no problem ....
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: steve_1360 on 04, April, 2012 - 18:17:11
Yes Sundays are good for me except the last one the 27th.

Cheers Steve
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: MikeDX on 04, April, 2012 - 21:42:44
Ok, so narrowing it down then.. 13th or 20th?

Hoping PLOD might be able to make it too!
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: Retro Andy on 08, April, 2012 - 09:01:56
The 13th is the same weekend as the AER event.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run.. May.. ?
Post by: MikeDX on 08, April, 2012 - 10:20:01
Is it? Whoops!

Looks like its 20th then by default!

Or 6th at a push i suppose...
Title: Milton Keynes Run Sunday 20th May 2012
Post by: MikeDX on 14, April, 2012 - 11:01:30
Ok Then, it's been set! 20th May milton keynes. Shall we say 10am?

The starting point for these runs is usually Willen Lake car park

http://g.co/maps/7269k (hope this link works for you)

Will find the original MK run posts and steal the pics!







 
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May!
Post by: MikeDX on 29, April, 2012 - 00:06:40
Copying from RadioMarty's excellent First run writeup!


The meeting time will be 10am at the Premier Inn car park which is in the Willen Lake complex. For those using Sat Nav the post code is MK15 0DS. The car park is located off the Lakeside roundabout which has plenty of parking unfortunately there is a charge of £2 up to 4 hours , £3 up to 8 hours - please note they have active parking attendants ! For those with trailers there are limited bay's but I have checked and we can use the grass verges so see me on the day and we will park you up safe.   

The run itself is mainly tarmacked 'red routes' and under passes but I must confess it's a rabbit warren with path's going everywhere. I have visited twice now and had a great reception from the local's on many occasion's but have not yet managed to do the full route as I think you need a degree in map reading to work the guide out (or I'm just stupid!). So this is where the fun starts - what I am proposing is we do this run annually like some of the others and each year we plan to get further round it until we have completed it. We can try and pull our resources and crack it together.
Should prevent it becoming stale.

If you are wanting to eat there is pub grub (2 for £10) type place at the lakeside itself. For those with families there are play areas suitable for young children and older, a climbing ropes activity area (which you would need to book on 0845 6521736, I would advise the low ropes course unless you are Tarzan) and a coffee shop.

So should be a fun day-

Those wanting to attend please post your names so we don't leave anyone behind - hope to see you there regards Radiomarty

Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS

Meeting point :
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/DSCF1548.jpg)

The sign you need to turn by at the carpark entrance
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/DSCF1553.jpg)


If anybody gets lost of needs a hand, my number is 07595 365 413

Hope to see as many of you there as possible!
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: Karl on 29, April, 2012 - 07:13:52
Sadly I wont be able to get to this one  :-X

Calendar etc all updated....have a great run guys  ;)
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: MikeDX on 08, May, 2012 - 23:23:44
Now hoping the weather holds off for this. Hopefully Santapod this weekend will give us a clue to how it will go!
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: radiomarty on 13, May, 2012 - 09:48:50
Sorry Mike - an unexpected visit to Wembley with the mighty Luton Town trying to return to the football league has clashed with the event so sadly will have to pull out of this run  :)
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: MikeDX on 13, May, 2012 - 11:00:35
Sorry Mike - an unexpected visit to Wembley with the mighty Luton Town trying to return to the football league has clashed with the event so sadly will have to pull out of this run  :)

Thanks for letting me know Martin :)

I might have to pull out myself as it is possibly going to be me on my own! My mate Darren can no longer make it either :(

Any more takers before We cancel / change dates? I know Chas was keen.. Not heard from Plod. Steve? Anybody? Beuller? :)
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: PLOD11 on 13, May, 2012 - 15:40:06
Not able to make this date, its the same day as the biggest radio/ Electronics junk / boot sale at Stockwood park Dunstable ...   8)

Certainly up for another date, cant do any dates in May .....   :(

John
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: steve_1360 on 13, May, 2012 - 16:48:42
I'm still available but I do have other things that I could be doing next weekend. It would be nicer if there was more than two of us.
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: MikeDX on 13, May, 2012 - 19:02:18
John, no probs mate. Tempted by the radio fair myself....

Steve, I'm more than happy to do a run with two of us, but it's a bit brave for a first run! :)

Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: PLOD11 on 13, May, 2012 - 21:28:33
This is a brilliant event if the weathers fine, as its all outside in a field, but loads of bargains, not always radio related, saw a C5 there a couple of years ago, anything electrical and more.

 http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/

John
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: MikeDX on 13, May, 2012 - 21:42:40
This is a brilliant event if the weathers fine, as its all outside in a field, but loads of bargains, not always radio related, saw a C5 there a couple of years ago, anything electrical and more.

 http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/

John


Cheers for that link!

I might as well make plans to go there in that case.. Love a good mooch. Think I'll take a small car though so I don't end up buying tons of big stuff that I can't store anywhere :)

Still stocking up on electronics components. Could do with some decent boxes to keep them in actually.
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: Karl on 14, May, 2012 - 19:40:39


I might as well make plans to go there in that case...


Do you want this crossed off the calendar etc ?
Title: Re: Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am *UPDATED*
Post by: MikeDX on 14, May, 2012 - 21:12:19
Yes please mate. Will try to re-shuffle for another time.
Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: steve_1360 on 15, May, 2012 - 21:39:36
Hopefully the weather will be a bit more stable later in the year.
Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: PLOD11 on 20, May, 2012 - 19:21:16
Well went along to this Radio event this morning, it was abit overcast with some drizzle, but ok.

Walked around for about 20mins when i spotted something on a stall, i couldn't belive my eyes, a C5 Motor in near mint condition minus the gearbox and the small bearings and cogs. All wires and connections intact.  :)

The stall holder had no idea what it was , only that it was a motor ....  :o

I asked how much and he said give me a couple of quid, dug deep in the pocket for my change and could only offer him a ten pound note, he didn't have any change and said how much change you got, quick count up =60p.  That will do he said, i just want to get rid of it.

Thanks you very much and have a nice day ....  ; 8)

I then made a hasty retreat !!   8)

So a good day this end, also got some unrelated C5 stuff, but this must be cheapest C5 motor ever ..


Gave it a quick test when i got home, bearings all good (like new), brushes also in great condition as well.

So very pleased, nearly didn't go as well ...  It will be up on e bay later starting bid of £200  ;D :D :D :D :D :D





Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: minidaz on 20, May, 2012 - 19:30:42
You Jammy B*****d  ;D ;D

That's a great find though, so well done for spotting it  :)
Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: radiomarty on 20, May, 2012 - 19:34:36
New section -  blinking bargain section  :) :)
Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: PLOD11 on 20, May, 2012 - 19:46:55
I thought he was going to say 10/20 quid and i would have still have had it, i nearly fell over when he took 60p for it ..

I did get out of there double quick in case he changed his mind, he said it had been sitting in his garage for about ten years and just wanted to get rid of it. I felt it my duty to re cycle this 26 year old motor   ;) ;) ;)

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Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: MikeDX on 20, May, 2012 - 20:27:57
haha!

well done mate :)
Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: kamilb1998 on 20, May, 2012 - 21:33:35
Quote from: PLOD11
=60p.  That will do he said,


Bargain!!! :o
Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 21, May, 2012 - 10:32:01
£200.00 for the motor  that cheap
Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: Retro Andy on 22, May, 2012 - 06:25:29
Well done Plod, but thats day light robbery  ;)

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: ** cancelled ** Milton Keynes Run. 20th May 10am
Post by: Karl on 23, May, 2012 - 12:49:02
Superb result matie  8)