Our signing on duties meant an early start to the day and it was cool but dry as we set off. We had a good run to Brockbushes Farm near Corbridge and arrived with enough time to get set up for the entrants to sign in. A nice warm location inside the coffee shop, and a good cup of coffee was a good start.
The run took us over some great roads, all kinds of surfaces, some even organic as we ran through farmyards. A few gated roads meant that Pam was kept active. Beautiful scenery when the sun was out, which did happen a couple of times. We also saw rain and hail across the hilltops.
The first part of the run was 39 miles to tea rooms where quite a few stopped for a cuppa and bit to eat. The last part took us 50 miles back to Brockbushes, where we had a cream scone and a cuppa and a chance to have a chat to others on the run.
It was a great run and even the changeable weather couldn't dampen our spirits.
The run took us over some great roads, all kinds of surfaces, some even organic as we ran through farmyards. A few gated roads meant that Pam was kept active. Beautiful scenery when the sun was out, which did happen a couple of times. We also saw rain and hail across the hilltops.
The first part of the run was 39 miles to tea rooms where quite a few stopped for a cuppa and bit to eat. The last part took us 50 miles back to Brockbushes, where we had a cream scone and a cuppa and a chance to have a chat to others on the run.
It was a great run and even the changeable weather couldn't dampen our spirits.
We set off for the 61 mile run home in heavy rain, which cleared later and all was going well until about halfway home there was a tremendous clattering from the engine room. A quick stop was in order and luckily we found a safe spot. Investigation revealed nothing amiss externally, so it was obvious that Numbum wasn't going to make it home under it's own steam. Gutted is an understatement.
Thanks to those who stopped to offer help while we were waiting. You know who you are and we're thankful for your offers.
A call to the RAC produced a flatbed about two hours after we first called them and we arrived home later than expected, tired cold and hungry.
Thanks to those who stopped to offer help while we were waiting. You know who you are and we're thankful for your offers.
A call to the RAC produced a flatbed about two hours after we first called them and we arrived home later than expected, tired cold and hungry.
Once Numbum was safely locked away, I popped round to the takeaway for supper. Further investigation of the knocking will have to wait.
Despite the problems, we had a great day, and our thanks go to Lyn & Peter Ebdon for the planning of the route, and all those who helped the day go so well.
As you can tell from this video, the car was running really well all day with no indication that problems were lurking.
Despite the problems, we had a great day, and our thanks go to Lyn & Peter Ebdon for the planning of the route, and all those who helped the day go so well.
As you can tell from this video, the car was running really well all day with no indication that problems were lurking.
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