expeatfarmer 591 #26 Posted February 10, 2016 Nice guy a drummer by profession he has a number of beautifully restored Ransomes he bought and a number he has done himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hpearce 40 #27 Posted February 10, 2016 Nat has a number of films of his machines on Youtube, am looking forward to meeting him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #28 Posted February 20, 2016 Looking for some advice from you more well traveled folks! What is the best time to leave for Malven on the choosen route so I've got a clear drive down with no congestion? Was debating leaving at midnight Thursday and getting down to Malvern at 6.30/7Am Friday ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #29 Posted February 20, 2016 You should have more or less a clear run leaving at that time, Rhys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #30 Posted February 20, 2016 Originally thought 6.30 on the Friday but would I would hit traffic around Birmingham? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #31 Posted February 20, 2016 I usually come round birmingham in the evening on the m6 without trouble. Avoid the toll section as it is quite expensive. You must really be looking forward to the show to travel that far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #32 Posted February 20, 2016 Safe journey whichever time you leave home ! Reasonable run for us but we are coming up Thursday 1 Rocboni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #33 Posted February 20, 2016 I will be delivering my exhibits on Friday, should take a whole 35 minutes to get there. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #34 Posted February 20, 2016 We will run the tractor into the show Friday morning, its going on the NVTEC East Anglia stand as we are members, we are also supplying the tea urn so pop round for a cuppa !! 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #35 Posted February 20, 2016 Thanks all, it is a long way however it's once in a lifetime and I don't think I'll be down again, with a tractor anyway. It will be a good opertunity to meet everyone I talk to but have never met. Hopefully the sat nav guides me well and past the M6 toll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #36 Posted February 20, 2016 If you leave at 6-30, Rhys, you will hit heavy traffic around and beyond Preston, then Birmingham. Midnight is the better option or even earlier. That's what I would do. You can always have a kip on arrival. BTW. Be careful approaching the toll road. They've been sneaky with it. The right hand lanes take you on to it. Not straight down the M6 as you would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #37 Posted February 20, 2016 Ok, early it is then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #38 Posted February 20, 2016 we are also supplying the tea urn so pop round for a cuppa !! Coffee, milk and two sugar, please Paul. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #39 Posted February 20, 2016 Coffee, milk and two sugar, please Paul. Coffee drinker, trust you to be awkward !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #40 Posted February 22, 2016 I have 170 mile drive with Merlin Keeper Kev. Long day driving Last time we came my fiesta van sunk in the carpark. Armed with landrover this time & a rope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #41 Posted February 23, 2016 Last time we came my fiesta van sunk in the carpark. Armed with landrover this time & a rope All you need now is someone to give you a tow out then Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #42 Posted February 23, 2016 I hope to leave home around mid day Thursday, 255 miles approx so reckon on 6 hours with stops. Main hold up point is leaving M6 to join M5 make sure you get over to the left in good time as vehicles often stupidly use the hard shoulder to sneak up on the junction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #43 Posted February 23, 2016 All you need now is someone to give you a tow out then Chris :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #44 Posted February 25, 2016 Loaded up, ready to go with the exceception of a cover. 4 nigel, Stormin, S1g and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
