saturday 10th may 2014 the weekend that didnt happen

[supersurf]

well with all best plans made months ago for another weekend away
we had a few issues
1 broken truck
1 driver sick
1 no show

never the less myself and karmat did not want to waste our day
so we still had our breakfast at the pub which was awesome
we had more than usual whilst we waited for others
we were fit to pop when we left
we woddled back to the cars where we struggled to get in  

we were soon in the lanes
and what fine lanes we had today
the weather was all over the place
rain then winds then sunshine
we even took our jackets off as we were to hot  

even though we didnt have a navigator today
we took our time and went back to old school
as ive been spoilt with the navigators of late
but hey ho
i just picked out every red and orange lane i could find from plymouth up to somerset and beyond
taking in some random nice and easy lanes along the way
we didnt have any passengers either so we had to get out and open all the gates for ourselves  
which was a right laugh
as we still got rewarded just like the gate openers we take with us with sweets  

so all in all we have just been eating the whole day long
we did get within a stone throw of our planned fine diner which we booked months ago
but decided to give them a call and cancel the table that we had booked so that the table wasnt wasted
as we were full from all our sweets  
we headed for home

so all in all a great day out
2 cars
lots of lanes and laughter
many thanks to all that came  





























i took plenty of extra treats for the gate opener  

that would be me then



oh no damage  

we had to implement a structural repair with some gaffa tape

to hold the arch in place  











not forgetting a photo for sean as he does like these things for some reason  



ooops thats tight







that looks low  



to low for me i thinks



so we had to reverse out of this one
even though it was up hill and slippery

karmat had a go at being the lead car  



























i open the gates
karmat closes the gates

simples

and we both get a sweet each  





oh no ive broken the other drop link  

but its ok i have more shiney ones at the garage  



















we had to do a quick repair on the track  

bill and ben the builder men  



its good to go now for a few more years





our journey homeward bound



big thanks to all that came today
till the next adventure
 

the video of the day is now on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/user/leesautos

called the weekend that didnt happen
 

[croc]

thats a shame, if i,d known it was a day trip i'd have tagged along  . at least you enjoyed yourselves 

[m_attt]

least you made the most of it. All the red and orange lanes  always when i have no truck the fun happens.

[supersurf]

it was a great day out mate

i will do the route again soon   

[supersurf]

a quick fix this morning



a top tip for you when replacing these joints
apply some copper grease to the shaft
so that when you need to get it off
it wont be siezed   





all ready for the next day out

[kar.mat]

Oh yes a great day out 
Loads of lanes some were so good we went up and down them just to get the most out of them .
Took loads of photos but here is just a few of what a great day out you all missed 

All started with good food


soon in the first lane with a few adjustments needed





one messed up tree


Lee,s snacks for the day


some of the lanes nice and tight









the two beasts of the day
 



With slight adjustment it mat fit


We made a good job of cutting this one down


No go on this one


Winch required on this one


My new gate man


Reward for doing the gate




Out came the chainsaw




Just get through there



Look between the trees



Lane repaired and ready for next time




Many thanks to Lee ,great day out those red lanes were awesome .

[supersurf]

yes karmat i have to agree they did miss out on some of my old favourites

some of these lanes havent been done by us in over 2 years  

well worth the re visit    

the amount of lanes covered by only 2 cars was unreal and the vast distance we covered in a day


you know the saying you snooze you lose  


maybe do those lanes again later in the year  

only with small cars though as anything bigger would just get smashed to pieces

[BearV8Classic]

Do I count as a small? My land rover can go anywhere it said so on the telly! Recognise some but some good new ones too. Wish I was there 

[Simon74]

Looks like some good lanes there, sorry the weekend didn't happen in the end for you,I know you planned a lot. Sorry I couldn't make it.

Catch you soon....
Si

[Daniel]

Sorry I miss that awesome laning day, I should hopefully be back laning soon, I really miss it