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diff22000 Neil Diamond lookalike
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Odometer: 9291 Location: Luton Beds
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:26 am Post subject: Where we are and how we are getting on
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Hi All,
this section will be used to update you all on our progress on the 2011 Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenge.
The event starts on Thursday and ends on Sunday afternoon.
Colin
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:01 pm Post subject:
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We've arrived in Ludlow for our overnight stop before the event starts tomorrow.
Off for a few beers - just to help us sleep!
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Naughty T Difflock Royalty
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Odometer: 11764 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:25 pm Post subject:
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DO NOT let bert anywhere near any polish vodka..................it ain't pretty.
Good luck guys,look forwards to reading the progress
__________________________________ Naughty T............bringing difflockers together since 2004
Cleverly disguised as an adult!!!!!
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its GED Guest
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:57 pm Post subject:
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5 to 1 culbert will be staggering back from the pub about now singing sweet caroline..............................
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RichardD Marshall
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Odometer: 22856 Location: State of Confusion
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:17 am Post subject:
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Do well guys!
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:54 am Post subject:
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All the best, make it a good one.
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Naughty T Difflock Royalty
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Odometer: 11764 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:12 pm Post subject:
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Colin phoned me earlier and asked me to give everyone an update,when he called me earlier but kids were around and wrote down the details quickly so they will be a bit sketchy.
They started of around Shropshire then on to Wales where they covered some forestry ground and the sweet lamb rally school. They didn't manage to find all of the markers but i believe they didn't do too badly.
When they called me at 19.10 hours they were in good spirits and heading for Holyhead and were 102 miles away and had to be there by midnight when they could hopefully catch some sleep.
Colin said that Ian is doing a good job and so far they haven't fallen out lol,Michael and Bert were a distance behind them but seemed to be having good fun too.
Colin called again at 22.35 to tell me they had just reached Holyhead,Thier boat sails at 2-30am and they should reach Ireland around 5/5.15am and head towards Galway.
Colin sounded absolutley shattered on the phone and said he was even at the point he was past food and just wanted sleep.
Ian had driven to Holyhead and apparently the journey was a complete nightmare..............in the background Ian mumbled some profanities in amongst complaining that he needs sleep lol.
Bert and Michael are some 50 miles behind so should reach Holyhead in plenty time.
Again apologies for the sketchiness asthe kids were making noise but they will call again tomorrow with more updates.
Appart from the tiredness they seem in good spirits
__________________________________ Naughty T............bringing difflockers together since 2004
Cleverly disguised as an adult!!!!!
Ged please send Gray his absinthe!!!!!!
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Winnet Difflock Royalty
Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Odometer: 14725 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:45 pm Post subject:
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Good going then bearing in mind Bert can't find his way out of a paper bag ............
G
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Kitesurf Difflock Royalty
Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Odometer: 14197 Location: Luton, Beds
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:44 am Post subject:
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Blimey that's come round quick! Sounds like you are covering some distance. Go well.
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:19 pm Post subject:
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Back in Dublin waiting for the ferry. 750 miles done to date. Sections yesterday and today in Mayo and Connemara. Spent last night in Cong - the home of the Quiet Man. Went as far west as Galway so we went from the east coast to the west coast and back.
Just one more day to go
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Winnet Difflock Royalty
Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Odometer: 14725 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:00 pm Post subject:
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Gordon Bennett Ian you guys really are packing the miles in aren't. Is it me or is there a bit of irony that u flew from the Emerald island to Luton to drive all the way back to then come back to Luton to then fly home?
G
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:49 pm Post subject:
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Yes pretty ironic. Was about 200 miles and 200 years from home. I did ask Jaqi to pop down and make us breakfast but for some reason she said no.
I did tell Colin a few months ago I suspected that was were we were going but then that's obviously why I'm such a good navigator!
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Winnet Difflock Royalty
Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Odometer: 14725 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:26 pm Post subject:
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You should have pointed out it is for charity and that she was being mean.
G
Ps how short are u guys on fuel money?
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:05 pm Post subject:
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where you getting the ferry to?
if its liverpool/birkenhead, ring me so i can come meet you.
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:39 pm Post subject:
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Heading back to walseshire/Holyhead. Staying at the circuit used by fifth gear for an hour or two before heading off again in the morning. Thanks for the offer though
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:03 pm Post subject:
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Just had a call from a rather chipper sounding Colin.
They had a good night last night and were the first back at Dublin docks due to their skill and amazing superhuman abilities. They completed the off-road sections but the organisers cancelled them for some reason, hopefully the scores will still count.
They landed back in Blighty (or Holyhead which is close enough) at 0215 this morning and were then send off round Wales chasing sheep and trying to avoid the speed cameras. Colin was saying that they are at Balla just now waiting to be sent off round the off-road course there.
apart from that they are happy enough with the sections they have completed and Colin reckons that they are getting the majority of the questions right.
I did ask how he was getting on with Ian and all I could hear was muffled muttering in the background. Fingers crossed that Colin will release Ian before the end of the trip.
G.
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:16 pm Post subject:
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Arrived at the hotel after today's final 2 sections. Bit tired but nothing a few pints of Guiness won't cure.
Colin will post an update shortly - I'm off to the bar!
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diff22000 Neil Diamond lookalike
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Odometer: 9291 Location: Luton Beds
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject:
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Hi All,
well we have now finished the event and am enjoying a pint in the bar. Ian did a good job as a navigator and even taught me how to do it. I in return taught him how to write his name using different colour crayons (he just has to get the spelling right ).
We are tired and think we have done as well as could be expected given our language barriers, we will find out our total overall position later tonight so we will let you know as soon as we do.
Many thanks for all of the support, it really has spurred us on.
Best wishes
Colin & Ian, car 2
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:17 pm Post subject:
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Sorry Winnet. Thought I had answered your question. We used about £300 inc tolls so I think we were OK for money as I will claim the vat back
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Winnet Difflock Royalty
Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Odometer: 14725 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:15 pm Post subject:
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Give me a shout when you have worked it out then
G
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Winnet Difflock Royalty
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:16 pm Post subject:
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Where is Captain Chaos?
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:41 pm Post subject:
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better late than never i suppose.
speaking of late, where's Berticus?
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Winnet Difflock Royalty
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:47 pm Post subject:
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Probably getting drunk an daft
G
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diff22000 Neil Diamond lookalike
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Odometer: 9291 Location: Luton Beds
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:33 pm Post subject:
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Hi All,
well after all of the sponsorship etc was calculated for all of the vehicles I can announce
WE DID IT AGAIN, WE WON THE TROPHY FOR THE HIGHEST SPONSORSHIP we both received a trophy and I am on cluod nine. Thank you all so much for your continued support in making Team Chaos so succesfull.
Words do not convey how frateful I am but I think you all know.
Also I was presented with a certificate for raising over £30,000 for the Mac Challenge since I started competing. I was choked and very, very proud so thank you all once again for all of your hard work and support.
I am now off to the bar for some refreshments etc.
Piccys to follow tomorrow.
Best wishes
Colin & Ian
Winners Highest Sponsorship Mac 4x4 UK Challenge 2011
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:43 pm Post subject:
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*ucking ace
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:00 am Post subject:
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xamtex Difflock Royalty
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:12 am Post subject:
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nice one colin....another top effort.
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Winnet Difflock Royalty
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:59 am Post subject:
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Words can't really convey what should be said but that is amazing Colin (& Ian) and u guys should be well proud of yourselves.
G
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vtrax Off-Road Guru
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:20 am Post subject:
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Well done gents - As GED said but with an F!
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Naughty T Difflock Royalty
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:57 pm Post subject:
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Top work guys,makes all the sleepless nights worthwhile huh?
Still no sign of Bert though lol
T x
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