Reading Meet 23rd Dec

[karlj]

Who would be interested in having a meet?

Was thinking we could have a coffee and a catch up at Dunelm Mill

obviously if the locals know of anywhere better feel free to say so.

Also what time would people want to meet? I was thinking around midday.

So as usual add your name to the list if you're coming.

1. Karl
2. Skymera
3. Motty
4. Will

 

[skymera]

Reading services suit me, how would you get to east bound services if travelling west?

 

[karlj]

East or west, I only suggested east cause that's the side I normally stop at

 

[mottymicra]

I'm in!

 

[karlj]

Changed to west bound seeing as its easier for those coming from the east to turn round

 

[mottymicra]

Convoy!

 

[will930]

yeah im up for it chaps ill be in the rolla mind m4 reading services?

 

[karlj]

yeah im up for it chaps ill be in the rolla mind m4 reading services?

Yeah M4 services

 

[karlj]

Bump.. come on people let's have a good meet before christmas

 

[Dougyledds]

Whats the postcode of the services bud

 

[karlj]

I've put it in the op for you Doug

 

[Dougyledds]

Apparently you can go on the A34 to it? thats probably not from my end tho? 2 hours otherwise suppose id be ok if convoyd or something just incase..

 

[JoeK11]

Im up for it i'll check what's going on that day when i get home as im off to selsey for christmas on the beach around then sometime

 

[skymera]

So quite a few people

 

[mottymicra]

Dunno whether it's the right way for you or not doug but you could convoy with me and Karl?

 

[Dougyledds]

Hmmmm, i really want to come if i can.. seems a mission tho

 

[JoeK11]

You might as well, just hop on the M40 and cruise down at like 60 mate of mine does that for all his trips just slots in behind a truck and follows it home chilling out with epic economy haha

also the last bit of the (google maps) route you'd take is really near me so i could meet you for the last stretch there if you like

 

[r-reg-sr]

i was following a truck once, never again........a car in front of him droped a massive tv and furniture of its roof,went under the truck....lucky i saw it happen and ducked into the middle lane avoiding the debris,the other 5 cars wornt as quick and all pulled over.

 

[Dougyledds]

But then how do i get back? lol, my sence of direction is of a nats!

 

[JoeK11]

Sounds dramatic! All i ever get is morons thinking micras dont exist and they can drive in the space im in already!

 

[JoeK11]

But then how do i get back? lol, my sence of direction is of a nats!

Ive got satnav, follow me to the m40 then (assuming google maps/forum knows where youre coming from) just keep going til you hit brum

 

[Dougyledds]

hmmm, il let you know mate.. as i said tho would like to come, is i possible on half a tank?

 

[JoeK11]

google reckons its about 100-120 miles so yeah you'll be fine half a tank there, half a tank back and some left over

 

[JoeK11]

Hmm just heard im meant to be going down south sunday afternoon so it may be a short visit for me...

 

[Dougyledds]

Im out guys sorry!

 

[karlj]

Hmm just heard im meant to be going down south sunday afternoon so it may be a short visit for me...

Even a short visit is a visit

Im out guys sorry!

Aww come on Doug

 

[mottymicra]

Doug come down to me and I will give you a lift if you want

 

[JoeK11]

Yeah why you out doug?

I'm trying my best to negotiate with my mother here so i can come, no easy thing i tell you!

 

[Jen319]

...hmmm...still so tempted to join you fella's
Especially as I'm not having to worry about getting out of work at the moment...so...maybe...I shall sneak out for "a Sunday drive"
...for almost 4 hours?
....is still quite a way (hour and a half...ish) but I may be able to drive there...park up...wave, take a photo and amscray LOL
...you'll probably not even see me...Ninja K12

 

[JoeK11]

Be good to see a k12 there

 

[karlj]

Do it Jen

 

[Jen319]

...you'll be there over...sort of....lunch time yeah?
can't guarantee anything
...My mum keeps telling me that i should get out more, I swear she thinks me a recluse,
*facepalm*
I guess i'll always be her little girl
So...as long as it's daylight, and she knows i've got my shovel in the boot she should be fine about it LOL

ETA: I feel i must add that i'm not gonna "get you" with my shovel! ROTFL

 

[mottymicra]

Be good to get as many people there as possible Jen great to meet new people!

 

[Jen319]

If i do decide to brave the outside world ...
I wanna make sure i go to the right place

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z110/Sai_art/Car/Reading_services.jpg
...this the correct one...west bound yeah?...

 

[JoeK11]

I just had a thought guys... most services have a parking time limit of 2 hours for free or something, how long we planning to be there? Unless someone knows this isnt the case we might have to relocate if we plan on staying longer...

 

[Jen319]

well if that services is the one then they have a 2 hours free...then i guess you pay?...I can't see me staying very long...quite a drive

...but it may be that you meet west bound then go turn around and stop east bound for another 2 hours

 

[mottymicra]

To be honest joe I think that's to stop people from sleeping their overnight so imagine we would be able to get away with it, but if I remember correctly reading is always absolutely packed!

 

[karlj]

Yeah that's the one Jen... Normally they are 2 hours max but like motty said that is to stop people sleeping in their cars (there's always a motel for a reason)

And yes motty it more than likely is going to be packed, christmas weekend D'oh

 

[Jen319]

Cool Karl...Glad I picked the right one
If it's really chocka' I'll probably park next to as many K11's as possible and take photo's, as proof

 

[mottymicra]

Anywhere near that where we could stop up without being completely surrounded?

 

[karlj]

I'll look tomorrow at work now

 

[mottymicra]

Ok mate I will have a looksie now!

 

[mottymicra]

There is the reading stadium at junction 13 which has
A huge car park, not sure if we can get in or not but doesn't appear to be any barriers...

 

[JoeK11]

Sounds hopeful... maybe check the stadium website?

 

[jk9194]

Services won't be good tho. Imagine if u pass it then you will end up with your whole waste journey. It's better to go somewhere in reading town. I am sure that Sirchris and skyrema will find a good location.

 

[mottymicra]

Ok they are playing man city Saturday so should be clear Sunday! Can't see anything about the carpark though

 

[mottymicra]

http://www.royals.org/awayfans.html

Have a look on there

 

[Jen319]

It's better to go somewhere in reading town.

I'm not so sure...2nd to last shopping day before christmas?...every available space will surely be crammed

 

[skymera]

There is the reading stadium at junction 13 which has
A huge car park, not sure if we can get in or not but doesn't appear to be any barriers...

Round the back? MASSIVE speed humps.

The car park at the front is a parade of shops and it always rammo

 

[jk9194]

I'm not so sure...2nd to last shopping day before christmas?...every available space will surely be crammed

I mean not town.... Should be 'area'

Sirchris and skyrema will find a good spot. It's depend on their minds lol