Write Up Torksey Lock Cruise 2019

[Stevo7682]

Some great pictures maybe make this event one year

 

[Alan Slade]

This is the third consecutive cruise arranged by Tony and Shirl that we have attended. Again they have excelled themselves. Many thanks.
Thanks to Phil and Linda for leading our group and not getting us lost. Good to meet you all.
Bertie loved the day as much as we did, he is knackered now for a change, no doubt he we be fully recovered and raring to go again tomorrow for the journey home, he loves being in his limmo.
Thanks to all for making the day.

 

[t-tony]

Heartfelt thanks from me and Shirl to each and everyone of you for coming over to Torksey and supporting out annual event. We try to make this something of a social meeting not solely focused on driving these great cars which we all have in common.
Each year it gets more difficult to better the previous one but we continue to try.
Also, although several of you noticed that Jules at the pub was a bit stressed,

ps. please don't be too hard on her as her most experienced helper recently retired so she was under pressure. Shirl has been over tonight with a Key Lime pie to show our appreciation.
All in all another great day, we couldn't really have asked for better weather either, we have been lucky over the years.

So, in no particular order, thank you.

Dave & Jue
Alan & Maxine
Carl & Wife
Andy & Sarah
Alex with Sean
Pete & Bro-in-law
Keith & Denise
Niall & Ali
Ben & daughter
Paul
Ken
Pete & Val
Phil & Linda
Dawn
Alejandro and brother Juan
Phil
Paul & Jaquie
Tony & Jayne
Mark G
Rob & Janette
Will & Jackie
Pete & Wendy
Dave & Pam
Brian & Sheila
Chris & Kerry
Roy with Stewart
Jim & Alicia
Paul
Ben
Richard & Mary
Fraser ( Kev and wife)
Jan & Roy
and of course Toby

Apologies for not remembering everyone's name, my mind is a bit of a blurr especially as I had to revert back to type and actually repair a car today

Once again our thanks to you all because this would not happen without all of YOU.

Tony and Shirl.

ps. You know where we live so if you're passing please call in and say hello

 

[t-tony]

Just one more thing, our little princess granddaughter Izzy came with our Gary to pick her favourite car out of all of us and she picked the red E89 of Alex (Alenod) and he won a box of chocolates. We hope to continue to involve youngsters in our meets.

She is all grown up now, she started school this week.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

I think she likes Orange too!

Tony.

 

[Rha]

Just to say thanks from me and Stewart. As ever the Torsky meet was excellent and although this time I couldn’t get the hood down I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. Took some pics but my phone and iPad have stopped talking to each other so maybe put some up later. Tony and Shirl spoilt us all again with a different take on the lake fish pie which actually was eaten with a spoon so big I couldn’t get it in my mouth.Love this outing every time.

RHA,Roy. &Stewart.

 

[t-tony]

Mate as long as you come up here we will continue to try to improve. Really nice to meet Stewart (I appreciate his work with the Delphi). I hope you behaved on the A113* although I know you love that piece of road. Shame it wasn't just me and you

Tony.

ps. I'll find you a shovel

 

[ktnez99]

Last but by no means least, Group 6 were quick off the grid and lead by Phil, with back marker being moi, neither of us having run the route prior to yesterday, we all had a great time exploring the Lincolnshire plains and pretty villages. A few pics and a quick question: what is the pretty stone that resembles Cotswold stone that we saw some of the buildings made from?

 

[Redline]

Another great cruise Tony along with the usual first class hospitality. You shouldn’t worry about making it better (or even different) each year - both you and Shirl excel anyway.

 

[Z Victor 1]

I think Bertie should get a special mention, impeccable behaviour all day, such a lovely dog.

 

[ktnez99]

I think Bertie should get a special mention, impeccable behaviour all day, such a lovely dog.

Bertie who suddenly became camera shy!

 

[Nodzed]

Well whats more to say! @t-tony and Shirl, our thanks we had a great time sorry we didn't come for the sweet treats but we had a bit of a journey ahead of us Thank you for a great day out.

Also thanks @Jjim for leading our group around
Niall & Ali

PS: Not surprised the lady at the pub was stressed that was a lot of lunches to get out, but the food was great, I had half a cow on my plate that didn't help the pre-wedding diet couldn't fault it.


Not sure what is going on with the photos?? but they wont load properly

 

[ktnez99]

Well whats more to say! @t-tony and Shirl, our thanks we had a great time sorry we didn't come for the sweet treats but we had a bit of a journey ahead of us Thank you for a great day out.

Also thanks @Jjim for leading our group around
Niall & Ali

PS: Not surprised the lady at the pub was stressed that was a lot of lunches to get out, but the food was great, I had half a cow on my plate that didn't help the pre-wedding diet couldn't fault it.


Not sure what is going on with the photos?? but they wont load properly

Well whats more to say! @t-tony and Shirl, our thanks we had a great time sorry we didn't come for the sweet treats but we had a bit of a journey ahead of us Thank you for a great day out.

Also thanks @Jjim for leading our group around
Niall & Ali

PS: Not surprised the lady at the pub was stressed that was a lot of lunches to get out, but the food was great, I had half a cow on my plate that didn't help the pre-wedding diet couldn't fault it.


Not sure what is going on with the photos?? but they wont load properly

Same problem loading my photos. Perhaps a technical glitch @GazHyde ?

 

[t-tony]

Well whats more to say! @t-tony and Shirl, our thanks we had a great time sorry we didn't come for the sweet treats but we had a bit of a journey ahead of us Thank you for a great day out.

Also thanks @Jjim for leading our group around
Niall & Ali

PS: Not surprised the lady at the pub was stressed that was a lot of lunches to get out, but the food was great, I had half a cow on my plate that didn't help the pre-wedding diet couldn't fault it.


Not sure what is going on with the photos?? but they wont load properly

Thank you mate, really pleased you both had great day. The pictures open ok when you click on them.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Here's a few pictures from me, as per usual I spent most of the day chatting including a Skype chat with @FRANKIE at lunch time. We got round quite a few people before losing connection.
Waiting for hoards to return.

At Stapleford Wood.

And this one.

Tony.

 

[FRANKIE]

Looks like the sunglasses I use when driving the school bus.........................Frankie

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

It was great to speak to you @FRANKIE.

 

[FRANKIE]

It was great to speak to you @FRANKIE.

Thanks but I didn't realize it was YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...........Frankie

 

[Rha]

Mate as long as you come up here we will continue to try to improve. Really nice to meet Stewart (I appreciate his work with the Delphi). I hope you behaved on the A113* although I know you love that piece of road. Shame it wasn't just me and you

Tony.

ps. I'll find you a shovel

Trust you to come up with something that might actually fit in my cake hole, could Shirl actually make a lake fish pie that would need to be shovelled in............................................................ a few tins of this just might do the trick.

Roy.

 

[Grumps]

Wonderful day out in the sun! Great seeing familiar faces and meeting new people.

Huge thanks to Tony and Shirl for organising, the route was brilliant and the sweet treats at the end were a hit!

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Everything was great apart from the brake fluid dripping out of the car


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After asking nicely Tony opened up the Zedshed for an emergency procedure and had a look under the car.


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A very poorly made copper brake line had been rubbing on the car until a hole was made. A new shiny one was made and fitted, brakes are now working perfectly!

Massive thank you to @t-tony for offering to help without hesitation. Love this part of the car community and this forum!


Can't wait for next year

I haven't checked my paint yet