Holy Island and Blanchland in sunshine!

[paulgs1000]

Sammyz let Steph and me know he and his wife were staying up in Northumberland - would we like to meet up? One of the lovely aspects of the forum is meeting folk on runs who then become friends through a shared enthusiasm. (I think John just wanted to check on his M) :lol:
Met up for a meal and brilliant night at the Northumberland Arms at Felton and then on Sunday, a run out to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) for a three hour wander followed by a transit south with a little bit more enjoyable roads at the other end heading for the Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland.
Always a pleasure to meet up and show off Northumberland. We had a terrific day - thanks you two and see you soon.

 

[buzyg]

Look glorious. 8)

 

[AlienZed]

Its always nice to have a run out , especially in a bit of sunshine,
Did Sammyz get his top down , that boot looks kinda full.
Note to myself must get back up there first bright day.
M

 

[pvr]

His M Paul? He needs to let go ..... 8)

 

[john-e89]

His M Paul? He needs to let go ..... 8)

:fingertap:


POT.

KETTLE.

 

[paulgs1000]

Look glorious. 8)

Yes - we were lucky - was a beautiful day

Its always nice to have a run out , especially in a bit of sunshine,
Did Sammyz get his top down , that boot looks kinda full.
Note to myself must get back up there first bright day.
M

We were able to help out by taking some of the bags and then we could both have our roofs down. That top photo was when John was setting off back home so all back in his E89 and the roof had to stay up.

His M Paul? He needs to let go ..... 8)

Oh yes, beginning to feel that the M is ours - really enjoying each run out and revelling in it's capabilities more - even the sports exhaust which I look forward to now :lol: Needed that period of adaptation.

His M Paul? He needs to let go ..... 8)

:fingertap:

POT.
KETTLE.

Absolutely :lol:

 

[Marlon]

Looks fab Paul, we've been over that causeway a few times - gotta get the tide times right haven't you

 

[paulgs1000]

Looks fab Paul, we've been over that causeway a few times - gotta get the tide times right haven't you

Oh yes - and make sure you get the right year when looking tide tables up on line, easy to make a mistake.

Gave the M a heck of a pressure washing over the body and underneath when I got back mind. There were a few puddles of sea water that couldn't be avoided
Think I ended up as drenched as the M :lol:

 

[Mr Tidy]

Sounds like a great day OP - a fellow Z4 owner, stunning scenery and great weather.

It must be over 40 years since my parents took me to Lindisfarne but I still remember it clearly - certainly made an impression!

 

[sammyz]

Had a great weekend meeting up with Paul and Steph. Lovely to see the M again, sounds epic from behind Also caught up with Craig and Cheryl on Saturday and Sunday and Craig was driving very sensibly with baby Craig on board!

Northumberland was kind with the weather, fantastic part of the country.

 

[craig3.2]

Sammyz let Steph and me know he and his wife were staying up in Northumberland - would we like to meet up? One of the lovely aspects of the forum is meeting folk on runs who then become friends through a shared enthusiasm. (I think John just wanted to check on his M) :lol:

I couldn't agree more Paul.....though I think you mean Friday and Monday,as me and Cheryl had a lovely time catching up with them on Saturday and Sunday....you and Steph passed John and me on the A1 on Sunday....but didn't even wave

Met up for a meal and brilliant night at the Northumberland Arms at Felton and then on Monday(corrected that for you,lol) a run out to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) for a three hour wander followed by a transit south with a little bit more enjoyable roads at the other end heading for the Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchla

 

[craig3.2]

Had a great weekend meeting up with Paul and Steph. Lovely to see the M again, sounds epic from behind Also caught up with Craig and Cheryl on Saturday and Sunday and Craig was driving very sensibly with baby Craig on board!

Northumberland was kind with the weather, fantastic part of the country.

Was great to see you and Pauline ,John......me and Cheryl certainly enjoyed catching up with you both,and had some great weather.
Yes,a pregnant wife doesn't make a good passenger,haha

 

[craig3.2]

Its always nice to have a run out , especially in a bit of sunshine,
Did Sammyz get his top down , that boot looks kinda full.
Note to myself must get back up there first bright day.
M

I don't think he could with all his cases in it,but he did have his roof down on Saturday and Sunday

 

[Mr Tidy]

Yes,a pregnant wife doesn't make a good passenger,haha

I was wondering how Craig and Cheryl had baby Craig with them in a Z4. :?

 

[craig3.2]

Oh yes, beginning to feel that the M is ours - really enjoying each run out and revelling in it's capabilities more - even the sports exhaust which I look forward to now :lol: Needed that period of adaptation.

That will be the sports exhaust you wanted John to remove prior to you buying it,Paul,lol......Standard exhaust makes a nice sound too though

His M Paul? He needs to let go .....

I don't get the feeling he is missing the M too much,despite having it for 9 years.... enjoying the 35i too much

 

[craig3.2]

Yes,a pregnant wife doesn't make a good passenger,haha

I was wondering how Craig and Cheryl had baby Craig with them in a Z4. :?

Yeah,she is 23weeks/5 months or so pregnant with our first child,and that meant a slow pace,actually the slowest i have ever been on a Drive out with John over the years ......very sensible pace ,but needs is must,haha.
(Plus I was getting told to slow down even though not pressing on).

This was more about catching up with long time friends off the forum,and Celebrating Johns Birthday,as well as him and Pauline's wedding anniversary.