2008 LEO (Lands End to Orkney) Run

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Post by Orkney »

Bill - bi of an gossipy update....
Just got back from the shop (run by a vintage buffer) anyway just missed Harold by half an hour - he was taking great delight in showing Arkwright (not his name but the sinilarities are startling) the shop keeper his copy of MM with the Leo Article.

Anyway, aparrenty Harold was telling him that there were a LOT coming up this year - 16 is what i was told, with talk of a number coming from Scotland?

Just letting you know as its either misinformation from Arkwright or theres a lack of information going on. Dont know if you want me to pop by and see Harold during the next few days or do you want to ring him maybe?
(if you dont have his number let me know)

Did try telling Arkwright that it was looking nothing like 16 at the moment for the LEO but trying to explain the internet & this board to him well would be time wasted :-)
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Post by moggiemadman »

If my mog is finshed ill see you the starting line :) is it lands end cornwall starting line? and then orkey islands scotland way? and whens the date?

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Post by alex_holden »

moggiemadman wrote:If my mog is finshed ill see you the starting line :) is it lands end cornwall starting line? and then orkey islands scotland way? and whens the date?
Leave Land's End on Sunday 3rd of August, drive up to John O'Groats via a scenic route, catch the ferry to Orkney on Saturday the 9th of August.
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Post by Judge »

Thanks Alex.

I have put you in as a possible John.

Kevin, if everyone listed below can make it, we have 14 cars. These are the only people that I know of that have shown an interest in the Official :wink: LEO Run. Perhaps I should have a word with Harold. Could you PM his telephone number to me please.

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Haven't finalised the route yet, but I will :evil:
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Judge wrote:Haven't finalised the route yet, but I will :evil:
Can you post a very rough plan so we can offer feedback and suggestions before setting anything in stone?
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Post by Judge »

Of course Alex, this is why I asked for suggestions previously. Nothing will be set in stone until everyone has had a chance to have their say.
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Post by Matt »

Hi Bill

for about the 3rd time... I can't get the time off.
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Post by Judge »

Sorry Matt, first you said possibly, then definitely, then that you couldn't, I got confused :roll: :wink:

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Post by Judge »

Just added another entrant after receiving a telephone call last night. Dave had read of our trip last year in Minor Monthly :D

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Cam & Gill
kas279n
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Post by kas279n »

Hi there. I'll only be able to make the Lands End to Devon Somerset border now, as a close friend has just announced her wedding on 9th August ... in Cornwall and I can't be both ends of the country at once.

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Post by Judge »

That really is a shame Kathryn, but at least you will be with us for part of the trip.
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Post by Judge »

URGENT

I have applied for possible sponsorship in relation to the ferry costs for this years LEO Run, and the ferry company have requested the names of those intending to travel. In view of this it would be appreciated if all of those definitely taking part in this years run would confirm this to me asap. Naturally anyone not confirming this, cannot benefit from any possible discounted ferry charges.
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I'm still definitely coming. Might even bring a different car this year...
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Post by Judge »

Thanks Alex.
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Judge wrote:URGENT

I have applied for possible sponsorship in relation to the ferry costs for this years LEO Run, and the ferry company have requested the names of those intending to travel. In view of this it would be appreciated if all of those definitely taking part in this years run would confirm this to me asap. Naturally anyone not confirming this, cannot benefit from any possible discounted ferry charges.
We are still definitely coming.
Neil & Stephanie
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Post by Judge »

Thanks Neil
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Post by Kevincolley »

still defo coming, cant wait. have we got a route yet?

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Post by Judge »

Thanks Kevin. The route is 'en route' :wink:
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Post by Judge »

Bump!!
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Post by alex_holden »

Judge wrote:Bump!!
Ouch. Hope you were insured for that! ;)
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