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Post by John Steed on Mar 31, 2019 18:28:34 GMT
Sounds like a fantastic Saturday to kick start the meet Guv Steed
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Post by The Saint on Mar 31, 2019 18:38:53 GMT
Sounds like a great plan Gene The Saint
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Post by Dirty Epic on Mar 31, 2019 19:20:44 GMT
All good to go Gene. Primed and Ready to Go Off!
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Post by Del Boy on Mar 31, 2019 22:45:12 GMT
Nice one Gene. This is a great way to start the weekend.
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Post by Vienna on Apr 1, 2019 8:51:34 GMT
Brilliant itinerary for the Saturday Gene. Not long now Vi
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Post by Gene Hunt on Apr 5, 2019 6:11:28 GMT
1 WEEK TO GO!The final countdown now with just a week to go.
A reminder of what is happening over the weekend:
SATURDAY:
Saturday Squad of 11 in 3 carsGene ✔ DelBoy ✔ John Steed ✔ Steve Austin ✔ (Driver) Vienna ✔ The Saint ✔ Windy Miller ✔ (Driver) Charles Bronson ✔ Dirty Epic ✔ Peter Picard ✔ (Driver) Carter ✔The plan is that we will all Meet up in the foyer of The Premier Inn South Mimms at 12.45pm. We will then head out in the cars at 1pm SHARP to the first location. I anticipate that the round trip will cover around 20 miles in total, taking in a few short pub breaks along the way that are location themed and also some prime locations nearby. We should get back to The Premier Inn South Mimms around 5pm. That gives us ample chance to recharge and freshen up ready for a walk early evening when we can get a bite to eat and a few drinks. There are a few pubs within walking distance so we shouldn't need to drive on the evening. SUNDAY:Obviously we all know that the day is going to be packed full of classic On The Buses / Mutiny On The Buses locations, but I'm sure you'll all agree that it would be rude of me not to point out a few bonus locations on the day. I won't include them in this itinerary but rest assured, on the day I'll have a few extra screen grabs to point out a few extras. The itinerary will be a mix of a morning walkabout, followed by an easy drive around a few locations on the afternoon. Most stops are just minutes apart so very easy to get around. Now, the area will be completely new to most of you so it will be important to familiarise yourselves with the meet up point where the event will start from. THERE ARE PARKING FEES APPLICABLE RANGING FROM 90p FOR 1 HOUR / £1.70 FOR 2 HOURS / £2.20 FOR 3 HOURS / £3.20 FOR 4 HOURS / £4.20 FOR 5 HOURS / £5.20 FOR OVER 5 HOURS
I WILL BE HAVING A BREAKFAST IN THE HART & SPOOL (WETHERSPOONS) AT 8AM.
IF YOU WISH TO JOIN I SUGGEST YOU PARK ON THE ABOVE MEET UP CAR PARK AND WALK (8 minutes) TO THE PUB. WE WILL LEAVE THE PUB BY 9AM TO RETURN TO THE MEET UP POINT. Part 1We will kick off with 2 bonus locations immediately on the way to the first official location. ( These to be revealed on the day.) - Olive leaves hospital after giving birth to little Arthur (On The Buses)
- Bus on the move 1 - (On The Buses)
- Turnaround Betty's (On The Buses)
- Susy at the Jewellers (Mutiny On The Buses)
- Triple Bus Sighting (On The Buses & Mutiny On The Buses)
- Opening credits Bus Stop (On The Buses)
- Olive on the Motorbike (Mutiny On The Buses)
- Olive on the grass! (Mutiny On The Buses)
- Bus pulls over after towing Olive & Arthur (Mutiny On The Buses)
- The split! (Mutiny On The Buses)
- Man with a bucket (Mutiny On The Buses)
- Towing The Bike (Mutiny On The Buses)
- Out Of Control (Mutiny On The Buses)
- Olive in the Manhole (Mutiny On The Buses)
- Towing The Bike (Earlier) (Mutiny On The Buses)
- The Roadworks Tent (Mutiny On The Buses)
FROM HERE, WE WILL RETURN TO THE CARS (5 minute walk). WE WILL THEN DRIVE TO OUR LUNCH BREAK - THE WHITE HART St Albans Rd, South Mimms, Potters Bar EN6 3PJ 13.30 – 3PM Part 2.BEFORE RETURNING TO CARS, WE WILL WALK ACROSS THE ROAD TO THE FIRST LOCATION.- Woman Bus Driver taken short (On The Buses)
THEN ANOTHER SHORT WALK FOR A BONUS LOCATION (TO BE REVEALED ON THE DAY)RETURN TO THE CARS FOR 3.20pmTHE NEXT SECTION OF THE MEET WILL BE IN THE CARS.- Bus crashes into Stable (Mutiny On The Buses) - Church Farm, Deeves Hall Lane, Ridge, Potters Bar EN6 3LP - GOOGLE LOCATION MAP
- Side Car Splits apart & crashes (On The Buses) - Mimms Lane WD7 9AP at junction with Harris Lane - GOOGLE LOCATION MAP
- Arthurs Bus Driver Lessons (Mutiny On The Buses) - Rectory Lane, Shenley WD7 9BX - GOOGLE LOCATION MAP
- Blakey gets soaked (On The Buses & Mutiny On The Buses) - Thirsk Road, Borehamwood WD6 5BZ - GOOGLE LOCATION VIEW
WE NOW DRIVE TO OUR FINAL BATCH OF LOCATIONS. WE WILL PARK AND TAKE A SHORT 20 MINUTE WALKABOUT HEREDRIVE TO 120 MANOR WAY, BOREHAMWOOD WD6 1QX and PARK WHERE YOU CAN.- Various scenes from On The Buses & Mutiny On The Buses
WE WILL THEN RETURN TO CARS FOR AROUND 5.30pm.THAT COMPLETES THE MEET. THOSE OF US TRAVELLING HOME CAN DO SO FROM HERE, OR THOSE STAYING AT THE HOTEL CAN RETURN THERE. THOSE OF US STAYING AT THE HOTEL WILL BE HAVING A QUICK WASH AND BRUSH UP BEFORE GOING OUT ON FOOT FOR A FEW PINTS AND FOOD LOCALLY.I hope everyone likes the look of what I've planned. If anyone has any questions about any part of the above then please ask away. Regarding the driving locations on the afternoon, I advise everyone to carefully study these and if possible, store them on your sat nav device. Having driven on these roads many times myself, I have never had any issues at all. With the exception of Borehamwood town the roads are relatively quiet, far more so than what we have encountered in the past at London based Meets.Again, any questions you know where I am. Gene.
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Post by Steve Austin on Apr 5, 2019 8:09:14 GMT
8 short days, these last few weeks have flown by. Looking forward to seeing new locations and old faces
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Post by Cartman on Apr 5, 2019 8:23:57 GMT
All the best to you all for the meet, hope you have a great time. I love those stills from the film, it shows how attractive I think Britain looked back then with a lot less clutter and general tackiness than now. The classic buses, bikes and cars help too.
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Post by Villain on Apr 5, 2019 10:30:24 GMT
Looks like a cracking itinery Gene, looking forward to meeting up on the Sunday morning! I was hoping to have a new motor in time for the meet but sadly it hasn't happened yet so I'll have space for three victims, sorry squad members in the Alfa Villain
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Post by Del Boy on Apr 5, 2019 11:30:25 GMT
Gene this time out we're Crew instead of Squad I believe. The management in their infinite wisdom could facilitate this change
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