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Mint

Mint

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British Zeds
East Anglian Crew
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Sep 23, 2012
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Stafford
Model of Z
2.2 Sport Individual
A huge thank you to @Oldguysrule, @Lee, @Shortie_gal, @Nodzed and @pgunter, [Trevor & Toni, Lee & Sam, Niall and Paul] for making the long trip up North to Mint Towers for a weekend of chat/food/drink/banter/laughter and of course some driving up in the Peak District. The weekend kicked off on Friday night when all but Paul had arrived by 11:00 pm finding Mint Towers in the dark, well done all, (Paul was due to arrive Sat evening). After a good nights rest we all enjoyed bacon or sausage breakfast rolls provided by @Mrs Mint before heading out into our local playground - The Peak District. A drive through some lovely Staffordshire villages and on into the Peaks arriving at one of our favourite stops - Longnor where lunch was enjoyed. After a rest we headed of again and eventually arrived at Ilam after going through the 'Throwley Farmyard' which luckily for me was bone dry. @Mint provided a spag bol tea and @Mrs Mint provided some of her famous apple crumble all of which was washed down with a glass (or two) of wine. Some of us even tried some of my damson gin;).

Up early again on Sunday, similar brekky as yesterday then off for another trip out, today a different route ending up at the Old Hall Hotel for lunch. Surprised not to see @MAURICE THE MARTIAN as that is one of his regular haunts:whistle:. Then after lunch a drive to Tissington to check the tea room was still there:thumbsup:. It was there that the decision was made to go and play in the ford, the smiles on the drivers faces after their run through was a superb.
A lovely pub meal ended the day and some went to bed early but Niall & I were chatting till 00:45:eek: while we were finishing our wine.

Today we called at a local cafe for breakfast before heading off to Carsington Water where we met @Sean d, @MrsD, @Bozzy and @Mrs. Bozzy [Sean & Carrie, Steve & Sara] for another trip out to Longnor. After lunch we said our goodbyes to the southern crew and headed off with Sean & Carrie, Steve & Sara for another drive.

It has been an absolutely superb weekend with great company, great roads, great food and drink and great weather. What more could you ask for...

Some pics to prove it ;)
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Looks like you all had a great weekend Dave. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Some great shots going through the Ford
 
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Why was Lee stealing his own wheels ? He could do the ford at full chat having a roof an' all.;)
Great pictures you guys!

Tony.
 
t-tony said:
...Why was Lee stealing his own wheels?...
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Ha he wasn't, he caught the bottom of the front spoiler which was rubber when we were in Longnor. Possibly also on some of the Peaks' best bumpy pot holed roads. He decide to remove it when we got back home.

t-tony said:
...He could do the ford at full chat having a roof an' all...
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Before the ford Niall and Lee had swapped cars so they were being careful with them:whistle::whistle:
 
Carrie and I had a fab day guys, it was great to see you all and finally meet some other forum members, thanks very much to all that stayed over today for an extra run out, we where just saying its one of the best cruises we have had, stunning scenery with some quick stuff balanced nicely, I will sort some pics out once my dash cam has uploaded, takes a bloody age
 
Thanks for the write up and the pictures. Looks like a great weekend for all concerned.
 
Did I see a picture of Lee screwing something else on his car?

Mike
 
What an amazing weekend!! The best hosts, some of the best roads I have driven (thanks Dave for putting those routes together....brilliant) and a bloody good laugh too with Toni, Trev, Lee,Sammy and Paul (shame about the air bed mate :D) great to meet up with Sean & Carrielee & Bozzy & Sarah today too, hope you enjoyed the rest of the day.

Huge thanks to @Mint & @Mrs Mint (Pauline & Dave) for looking after us :thumbsup:
 
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