2008 LEO (Lands End to Orkney) Run

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:54 am

Plus petrol of around £300 or more next year if prices continue to rise

Post by **MoggyTech** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:45 am

LouiseM wrote:Plus petrol of around £300 or more next year if prices continue to rise

Should be 1.05 a litre this time next year if the annalists have it right. US economy is shrinking which reduces demand. I think the World realised that oil at $148 a barrel was not sustainable, as it caused major inflation. A couple of groups are still saying $200 a barrel is possible, but that would be a killer blow for the World economy as a whole, so I don't think it will happen.

Post by **eastona** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:57 pm

I've helped tow people 1000km across 2 countries on mainly dirt tracks so for a mere 15km I wouldn't have needed to be asked twice (actually I look forward to it!)

you're right there, but on the other hand, I had a spare clutch linkage rod, split pins etc, in the boot

I'd have quite happily donated that. (presuming that was the offending item).

I was surprised (and quite heartened) at how quickly gloves, exhaust paste, bandages (and good advice) appeared when I stopped to sort my manifold out. Thanks to everyone for that

.

I hear what you're saying Ray about campsites. We stopped at some great ones both there and back, but I was glad of the Youth Hostel at Kirkwall! Though slightly less glad of the noisy school trip we shared a corridor with

I think we got around the 42MPG, but haven't been able to find all the log to do a full calculation. It shows some interesting peaks and troughs though, with a record low of 34mpg at one point

Andrew

Post by **Judge** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:10 pm

LouiseM wrote:Plus petrol of around £300 or more next year if prices continue to rise

How much would you normally allow for a holiday

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:19 pm

Well I could get a week in the Caribbean for not much more than a week in rain lashed Scotland

I work long hours so I like to relax on holiday and if it was a choice between youth hostelling whilst frequently wacking my fuel pump, or laying on a sun lounger by a pool being served mojitos by a bronzed young man there would be no contest

Post by **Judge** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:26 pm

Oh, you're one of those SSS people are you

Each to their own, but I prefer to do something during my holidays

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:29 pm

Oh I do do things. I sightsee, read, swim and put sun lotion on

I just prefer to do things when it's warm and sunny. No point in spending a week with 'rally hair' if you can avoid it!

Post by **Judge** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:38 pm

LouiseM wrote:Oh I do do things. I sightsee, read, swim and put sun lotion on

Oh, oh sorry, just fell asleep reading this, sorry

LouiseM wrote: I just prefer to do things when it's warm and sunny. No point in spending a week with 'rally hair' if you can avoid it!

Why?

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:27 pm

Oh, oh sorry, just fell asleep reading this, sorry

A 37 page post on the LEO run has the same effect on me

Why?

Well I think most people would prefer sun to rain given the choice. I don't think it's too unusual

As for the rally hair, if you saw it you'd know why

Post by **Judge** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:39 pm

Oh, you were so uninterested that you read all 37 pages then

I have tried SSS holidays, but have you tried the LEO?

Come on Lou, surely you're not ready for that dressing gown, slippers and hot chocolate already. Let your rally hair and join us next year

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:47 pm

I really can't stand holidays that involve lounging around in the sun. Touring around seeing interesting things in the rain is much more fun!

Post by **dalebrignall** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:50 pm

ive done sun holidays they are fun when you have compony but boring when you are on your own.what gets me is people feel sorry for you when its meal time and get you to sit with them.i have to be active im afraid.

Post by **LouiseM** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:59 pm

Each to their own

I'd much rather travel the world and see lots of interesting places, do interesting things and experience different cultures whilst I'm still (reasonably) young.

surely you're not ready for that dressing gown, slippers and hot chocolate already

No - that's why I like hot climates

Post by **Judge** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:08 pm

........ and not know Britain at all

I did a fair amount of 'world travelling' with my job, but I was always pleased to come home.

However it would be a sad world if we didn't all have our differing likes and dislikes

Post by **LouiseM** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:20 pm

and not know Britain at all

Well I travel all over the UK for my job so it doesn't feel like a holiday if I stay in the UK

Post by **Judge** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:22 pm

Give the LEO a try and see if you feel the same way

Post by **Judge** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:33 am

As it seems that there are still a lot of people viewing this thread, I thought I would post another picture. This time taken at Crich from the top of a tram.

See you next year?

Post by **wanderinstar** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:34 pm

Ive thought about doing the LEO, but the thought of driving all the way down to Lands End to come all the way back puts me off a bit. Could I join in from Lancs.?

Post by **Judge** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:09 am

No worries, see http://sne.morrisminor.com/art39.htm

Post by **Judge** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:00 am

Sorry, can't resist this last photo. It's Alex showing us how to dance the cancan